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PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA • SUNCOAST REGION PORSCHE Profile JANUARY 2017 PORSCHE JANUARY 2017 ProfileAlso available at: www.SuncoastPCA.org 2017 Officers & Board of Directors Officers President – Mike Mackenzie 727-510-5079, [email protected] Past President – Jill Perry 727-244-5137, [email protected] Vice President – John Vita 941-920-6698, [email protected] Secretary – Pamela Richard 16 727-385-6606, [email protected] Treasurer – Terry Richard 727-385-6605, [email protected] Elected Directors Social – Missy Teasley 727-480-0355, [email protected] Safety – Christian Rava 727-278-5991, [email protected] Competition – Frank Quinones 813-431-8877, [email protected] Membership Chair – Larry Mendez 813-695-7093, [email protected] Board Members at Large Tori Lewis – Goodie Store 727-424-1686, [email protected] Don Mattran – Financial Committee 20 26 941-365-5151, [email protected] INSIDE THIS ISSUE PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA • SUNCOAST REGION Eric Rahenkamp PORSCHE 813-294-3098, [email protected] The President’s Message .............................5 Profile In the Corners, Event Schedule .................7 President Appointed Webmaster – Paul Bienick The Membership Starting Line ..................9 941-544-2775, [email protected] Tech Notes by Pedro .................................12 Web Content & Email Blasts – Emad Sultanem Porsches in the Park ...................................16 646-327-6202, [email protected] Colin Braun Interview ...............................20 Profile Editor & Publisher – Norm Sippel 727-744-4631, [email protected] DE Hall of Fame .......................................24 Chief Track Instructor – Amy Riches Brunch Bunch .............................................26 941-518-0004, [email protected] Ben’s Porsche ...............................................28 DE Registrar – Denise Remus Tod Byram General Tire Challenge ........28 727-215-7452, [email protected] JANUARY 2017 DE Tech – Peter Vosotas A Champion Among Us ...........................30 727-479-2090, [email protected] ON THE COVER Editor’s Notes .............................................33 Charitable Endeavors – Dave Bassett Porsche 356’s at 941-720-1964, [email protected] Porsches in the Park. Marketplace .................................................34 Photo by George Wienhold 48 Hours at Sebring Co-Chair – Joshua Breckeen Do you have a photo you think is worthy PORSCHE 727-251-5289, [email protected] of a Porsche Profile cover? Profile PCA Zone 12 Rep – Steve Kidd Send your high-res vertical images in PDF or Graphic Artist Photo Editor 954-292-3915, [email protected] JPEG format to: [email protected] Melissa Schneider George Wienhold [email protected] [email protected] PORSCHE PROFILE • JANUARY 2017 3 President’s Message By MIKE MACKENZIE Happy 2017! It’s hard to believe another year has passed. We are always looking for people who would like It seems like yesterday when we were worried to get involved in the leadership of the club. Maybe about what would happen to our computers when you have a skill set that will be of great value to us, 1/1/2000 came around! But, here we are, and by but we have no idea of what skill you have if you the looks of it, it will be a great year for the don’t tell us! Suncoast region. We did a survey last year and we were really grati- I’m excited by the many new ideas which the fied at the number of people who participated in Board is investigating to make this club more rel- the survey. We are still analyzing the results of the evant and engaging for our members. For the last survey, but one thing that we did see was a number several years, we have steadily increased the number of you indicated that you would be willing to write of events we host every year, and the attendance at an article for the Profile or assist in some other area. those events has been outstanding! However, there It was an anonymous survey, so we don’t really know are a great many members who don’t participate, who you are, but if you responded in that way, please and we would like to make them (maybe, you) want let us know! to come and join in the fun. If we are not offering Contact information for me and all the board events that appeal to you, and you have ideas for members is on page 3, so don’t hesitate to contact events that would appeal to you, please let us know! any of us if you have suggestions, ideas, or ques- Maybe you transferred to Suncoast from another tions. We want to help you enjoy your membership region, and miss some of the events offered by that in PCA as much as possible! region; if so, we would like to know: There are prob- Happy New Year and I hope to see you at an ably others like you who might want to see that same event soon! type of event offered here. PORSCHE PROFILE • JANUARY 2017 5 Mission E Prototype Photo courtesty PORSCHE OF North AMERICA, Inc. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2017 • Jan. 15: Autocross, Brooksville Airport • Jan. 18: Date your Porsche Night, Floridan Hotel, Tampa - RSVP • Feb. 2-5: 24th Annual 48 Hours at Sebring Club Race • Feb. 4: Autocross at 48 Hours event at Sebring – put on by Gold Coast • Feb. 15: Date Your Porsche Night, Black Rock Bar & Grille, Brandon • Feb. 18: Porsches and Pancakes, Perkins US 19 & Curlew, Palm Harbor- RSVP • Feb. 19: Porsches and Polo, Sarasota Polo Club, RSVP • Feb. 25-26: DE, Sebring • March 4: Driving School, Brooksville airport • March 5: Autocross Brooksville airport By MISSY TEASLEY • March 10: Werks Reunion at Amelia Island Welcome 2017! I do welcome the New really does not matter what time you arrive. (see ad this issue) Year even though 2016 did really speed right The truth is that with traffic and with some • April 1-2: DE, Sebring by me. I have heard from many that the coming from work and some from homes in • April 16: Autocross at Desoto Speedway, older one gets the faster time passes them by. different parts of our region, we cannot and Bradenton I know this to be a fact…..I won’t mention should not arrive at the same time. The staff • May 13: DE, Sebring anything about age but will repeat, I know would not want to see everyone entering at • June 21: Suncoast Porsche Social this to be true. the same time and start ordering. That would • Sept. 16-17: DE, Sebring So now we start the year by putting away not be welcomed at all. So, come when you • Nov. 17-19: Instructors School/DE, Sebring the decorations we had so much fun getting can, order when you want and enjoy the Check our website for sign-up info for out. For some reason, putting away just does evening with club members. RSVP clubreg- all events. Some require you register at: www.clubregistration.net not make for an exciting fun time. I won’t go istration.net. into the cleaning after the holidays, that has February is always a fun time: One is nev- *Non-PCA Events; PCA insurance does not apply Stay tuned! The Suncoast Region calendar is updated to be done and we just have to get it done. er too old to appreciate a valentine or maybe monthly with new events and changes as they occur. For Those that attended the Gala at Sarasota flowers and candy. You guys can take that as more info, contact: Yacht Club had a great evening. The club a hint or a friendly reminder--your choice. Autocross: Brian West, [email protected] Drivers Ed: Amy Riches, [email protected] was decorated beyond making for a festive February 15th is Date your Porsche night feeling. I believe that everyone there enjoyed in Brandon. We will be having food and being there. An extra for us was that the boat drink and good conversation at the Black email [email protected] parade finished and came to the docks. The Rock Bar & Grille. to request bracelets. This will fill quickly and boats with many lights, all sorts of decora- RSVP at clubregistration.net; check web- space is limited. tions and just for us to enjoy. It really was site for more details. Now I have to get away from this com- something to see. So glad we were there at February 19th is Porsches and Polo. This puter and get busy, but I do want to leave that time. is a popular and fun day. We have Suncoast this page and start the New Year off with my Lots of things to look forward to, starting Porsche to thank and for sure we all will re- reading for every day. Yesterday is the past; with our Date Your Porsche nights. We will member to thank them, as this event is a treat tomorrow is the future; today is the present- start the year at the Floridan Hotel in Tampa for everyone. You must have the bracelet to -treat it like a gift. on January 18, 2017. I give a start time but it enter the area. Contact Suncoast directly or Enjoy your gift. 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