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Vol. 22 • Edition 14.3 July - September 2014

Visit us on the web at Inside http://www.pcs.org/Activities/ClubRacing.aspx Features 22 Outstanding Driver Award Winners 26 24 Not for Members Only 26 SPecatular 944 Season 28 Race - Wed - Race

Columns 4 Chairman’s Corner 6 Lorem Ipsum 10 View from the Tower 12 From Start to Finish 16 Proposed Rules Changes 28

Remnants

Volume 22 • Edition 14.3 8 2015 Club Racing Schedule PCA CLUB RACING NEWSLETTER SPONSORED BY PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA 8 2014 Club Racing Schedule 30 2014 Hard Chargers 34 Advertiser Index 34 National Committee

On the Cover Heidi & Joseph Racing to the Alter Details on page 28 Deadline for article submission for the next issue is October 30, 2014 Photo by Robin Gaucher Robin Gaucher Photography Club Racing News (CRN) is the official publication of the Porsche Club of America, Club Racing and is published quarterly. Written contributions and photographs are welcome and can be mailed to the editor. Opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily rep- resent the official position of the Porsche Club of America, Club Racing National Committee, its officers or members. Permission is granted to reproduce any material herein provided full credit is given to the author and PCA Club Racing News. PORSCHE®, the Porsche Crest®, CARRERA®, TARGA® and Boxster™ are trademarks of Porsche AG. The editor shall reserve the right to edit and publish only those articles felt to be in the best interest of the members of the Porsche Club of America. Commercial advertising inquiries should be directed to the CRN Advertising Coordinator. Postmaster: Address Change to: PCA Club Racing News, c/o PCA Executive Secretary, P.O. Box 6400 Columbia, MD 21045

July - September 2014 3 BRYAN HENDERSON Cimarron Region Porsche Club of America

CHAIRMAN PCA CLUB RACING Announces the Original and 13th Annual

Hallett Motor Racing Circuit October 4-5, 2014 BOXSTER CHALLENGE CHAIRMAN’S CORNER t is that time of the year – proposed rules weight lost up high and thus lower the center of changes review. Our rule book is purposely gravity. We could change the suspension and Once again, Cimarron Region is proud to host PCA Club Racers at everybody’s favorite racetrack, Hallett rather small and our procedures are fairly brakes to anything we could afford which might Motor Racing Circuit. We love having all of you here for one of the highlights of the Club Racing season. simpleI and mostly intuitive. Our rules allow safe, include some very sophisticated pure racing sus- From the friendly atmosphere, to the Saturday night dinner under the Oklahoma stars, to the exciting fun and fair competition, allowing for all Porsche pensions and some humongous brakes. We could competition, Oktoberfast is a “can’t miss” event. We’ve had a wonderful turnout for our Cimarron sports cars to have a place to race. It has been add real aero and any size wheels and on and on. Region Boxster Challenge interesting to read the suggestions for proposed We could add electronics to the ECU with engine for two years running! Come and be part of the fun. rules changes from our racers - some very good mods that could produce much more horsepower. and thoughtful. I could see a horsepower and weight chart that is Contacts: Race Chair Jon Jones at 918 740-7951 or [email protected] There are different lev- completely flat in the oper- els of modifications allowed ating range of the system. Event Registrar Joy Jones at 918 200-4044 or [email protected] based on our basic class We are free Can you say $200K stock structure. For example, our class cars? stock class rules are much to choose the On a related topic, more restrictive than the there have been some sug- GT class rules. This allows class we want gested changes for the ber of racers. The LRP event sells out who primarily compete west of the Mis- Another suggestion was to allow a for each of us to find a National Championship each year and can only fit two sprint sissippi. racer review board to look at incidents. place within the rule classes Points System that fail to races into the weekend schedule. Similarly, there was a suggestion to This group would be made up of racers. to use our creativity almost to race in and take into account the big By comparison, consider the Lone make Enduros count as double points They would have no authority but at will, or race on a smaller picture of a system that Star Region event at Texas World Speed- since they are longer races. At issue here would be free to express their views, budget. We are free to we must then must work from coast to way (TWS) where the event currently are several tracks do not have the facili- ostensibly to put them into racers choose the class we want to coast. For example, one has four sprint races over a three day ties to properly time pit stops using the words, to foster a better understanding. race in, and when we have race within suggestion was to make all weekend. Likewise, TWS has ample electronic scoring through the Timing I think as a society we tend to think of made that choice, we must races count for points. The space on the grounds and a track length & Scoring computer system. Likewise, regulatory figures in about all areas as then race within the rules the rules for system is currently set up to of 2.9 miles which allows for more com- in some cases the track does not have faceless bureaucrats. I think people who for that class. equalize the events across petitors than LRP. enough pit space to run Enduros. Events primarily race in other venues where Our classes are basi- that class the country. The goal was If all races counted at each event, at those tracks have not been allowed to stewards are not, and in many cases, cally constructed on a spec- to give no event or part of LRP would only produce half of the have points scoring Enduros for obvious never have been racers, do not realize ified horsepower to weight the country an advantage points available at TWS. Two wins in a reasons. that our stewards are all racers. There- ratio, with some adjustments based on experience over other events or parts of the country. If all large class at LRP would only produce Another interesting phenomenon is fore, the decisions in incidents in PCA over time with under-performing or over-per- races were allowed to count then events with the 40 possible race points. Meanwhile, the that racers who primarily race at smaller are actually made by racers with some forming Porsche designs. This allows us to scruti- ability to have more races per weekend would possible four wins at TWS or any other venues attendance-wise think the cham- training in incident review and each neer to a specific formula for each car. We would greatly outscore those events that have restrictions track with a similar schedule and cost pionship bonus points give an advan- incident is reported to the entire group see some very expensive solutions if the classes on the number of races they can have due to facil- structure like TWS, in the same class tage to the racers that primarily race of stewards (our racer review board) for were differentiated strictly by horsepower and ity requirements or cost. would produce 80 race points. This with larger crowds. The racers who pri- questions and comments. This keeps weight. For example, taken to the extreme, a For example, Connecticut Valley Region could provide a huge advantage to those marily race at venues with larger turn- everyone much more consistent. “stock” car could be made with consistent horse- hosts an event at Lime Rock Park (LRP), an events that are on tracks with open outs think the smaller events have an BE SAFE! HAVE FUN power and weight and still allow replacing all of expensive facility. The region has a two day event schedules that are relatively inexpensive advantage. The idea in the rules is to Bryan the body panels with carbon fiber panels and add- on a Friday and Saturday at a facility where the to rent. This would likely provide a equalize this as much as possible. Seems ing ballast in the floor of the car to make up the grounds and track size (1.53 miles) limit the num- huge points advantage to those racers like it must be working.

4 Club Racing news July - September 2014 5 MICHAEL WINGFIELD NATIONAL SPONSOR CLUB RACING NEWS EDITOR LOREM IPSUM ou’ve seen the signs, in shop windows, on image why the signs continually reappear. With store marquees, and billboards: Help the staff turn over so frequent, I wonder about the Wanted. I sometimes wonder if help is quality of the pet care. reallyY wanted, and if so why? For example, an Ital- What do those signs have in common with ian restaurant in a strip mall not too far from my the Club Racing News? I am about to complete home has had a Help Wanted sign in the front my fifth year as editor of this newsletter. As the window for at least end of the year the last 15 years. I approaches, it is pass the restaurant time to hang my several times a own sign: Help week and have Wanted – CRN PFC Bremse Official Partner of Porsche never seen the win- Editor needed. It is dow devoid of the time for someone Motorsport & Official Supplier of New sign. I dined there else to start infus- 911 GT3 Cup (Type 991). once, more out of ing these pages curiosity to observe with creativity and We stock most Porsche the staffing and style. The end of experience the this year will also & BMW applications ambiance rather end my tenure as than the cuisine. It the CRN editor. Have our factory trained seemed like a If you have an staff install your HANS decent place to eat interest in joining device on any helmet for FREE (w/purchase - clean dining room, efficient staff, and adequate the Club Racing family in a position that does not of HANS and/or helmet) food albeit a bit pricey for the savor and quantity. require constant replacement of tires and brakes, It’s not just a shirt. I did not spoil my meal by asking the manager has no minimum safety rating on your helmet, why they had displayed the sign in the window seat or harnesses, and no annual physical, then It’s the most effective heat for so long. this may be the opportunity for you. Rather than prevention system. Receive a Similarly, there is veterinarian located down wandering what will be within the pages of the the street from my home. The business places next issue of CRN, you get to express your cre- Full systems, FREE catchy phrases on the marquee, with the tease on ativity in words and pictures as you fill these pages replacement Helmet Bag & parts & Harnesses & Ground Shipping* one side and the punch line on the other side. quarterly. accessories Right-Side Nets The phrases are often seasonal or apropos to cur- Persons interested in assuming this valuable available with each helmet rent events. A recent posting was rather amusing role for the club racing program should contact purchase! as the Texas summer temperature climbed into our Club Racing Chairman Bryan Henderson triple digits: (side one) Beat the heat..., (side two) (contact information listed on page 34). I hear ...Spay your pet. In spite of the humor this place Bryan is offering twice the salary for the 2015 edi- WE’VE MOVED presents by the catchy signs and the perception tor, and even at half the proposed rate, this is an TO A BRAND NEW that it may be fun place to work, almost like opportunity that you may find hard to pass up. PURPOSE-BUILT clockwork, about every 30 days the marquee for Visit us trackside, new showroom or FACILITY! this business displays a Help Wanted sign adver- online at www.apexperformance.net tising for either an experienced receptionist or 108 Elk Drive kennel personnel. I’ve never visited this establish- Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 ment. However, with help requests for the same Orders 866-505-2739 positions in such frequency, it is not hard to Visit us on Facebook to Tech 843-299-0997 view our track schedule 6 Club Racing news Ask for your PCA discount! (available on most items) * Free Ground Shipping US 48 2014 CLUB RACING SCHEDULE Dates Event Region Region Contact

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Greg Phillips 619.395.7506 Nov 15 - 16 Buttonwillow Raceway Park* San Diego [email protected] * Indicates an Enduro IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE 2015 CLUB RACING SCHEDULE CONTINGENCY FOR ALL NON-SPECIFIED Dates Event Region Region Contact TIRE CLASSES IN PCA CLUB RACING. Suncoast Florida Dan Smithyman 954.224.4717 Jan 29 – Feb 1 Sebring International Raceway* Gold Coast [email protected] * Indicates an Enduro GO TO WWW.JX2PG.COM/CONTINGENCY FOR DETAILS.

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7690 14JX20 Contingency Ad.indd 1 5/7/14 5:06 PM VICKI EARNSHAW if this, then this. possible or we would not stand a chance There is nothing in this “Alpha” world. Are you maximiz- CHIEF NATIONAL STEWARD more satisfying than ing this skill? Can you tighten up your to have a plan prior thought patterns and recognize/elimi- to an event and exe- nate distractions? If you believe your SA & cuting it to perfec- is outstanding – and you’re still not win- tion. ning – then go ahead and look at other Guest Columnist Take a moment aspects of your racing. Do you fall short and think about how in motor skills? Is your equipment per- ALLEN SHIRLEY you process informa- forming at the level you demand? tion while sitting on It’s imperative in racing to keep NATIONAL STEWARD Allen’s view from this seat gives “Tower” a new meaning the grid, then during improving and to do this you need to the warm-up lap, the keep re-visiting your SA. For many who rolling start, and have raced for years, it’s easy to get com- VIEW FROM THE TOWER What exactly is SA and why is it finally the race itself. As a racer you are placent. One area we can all work on is ur communications from race control important when we race? The term SA constantly evaluating your relation to actually THINKING about our SA and to you the racer must be clear. We Do You was coined in regard to a pilot’s experi- the dynamics of the environment and elevating our skill sets. My challenge to accomplish this through flags and our ences and capabilities and how they making adjustments to achieve your you is to make improving your SA as mandatoryO meetings. There are two type of flags: Have The translate that ability to forecast, decide goals. For example, on the warm-up lap important as searching for the next advisory and mandatory. The mandatory flags and execute. Just as in flying an airplane, you are monitoring your instruments, piece of equipment that might make have penalties if not followed. Right it’s important to know what is going on track conditions, who’s around you, your car turn a faster lap or that new set In the last issue of Club Racing News, I around you at all times while driving on what your strategy is in the first turn, of tires to replace those corded ones. reviewed the Black All Flag. For clarity, I want to Stuff? the race track. For a racer it’s an internal during the first lap, during the race, etc. The great thing about SA is that it costs mention that when a Black All flag occurs during model of the world around him/her at That’s a lot of information to process nothing but FOCUS…think about it! a practice session you may pull out of line on the e often throw around the phrase Situ- any point in time. A racer must perceive and often times, you might be so over- hot pits to take tire temps or check the car. After ational Awareness (SA) when relevant information and integrate the whelmed with information that you go completing work on the car you will follow attempting to describe a level of pres- data in conjunction with attaining your into the autopilot mode. By that I behind the line of cars waiting to return to the enceW we have during an event. Drivers at all skill desired goals. Whether it’s to pass your mean, have you ever been driving along track (go to the back of the line) or go back on levels can run the gamut of where they are mea- competition in the next turn or simply a highway and wondered how you got TC Racing track if the field has already been released from sured in SA. When accessing an incident we might set a new personal best at your favorite to where you are? That’s not what you the hot pits. This practice of allowing work on determine that the “at fault” driver had a very track. It’s a matter of paying attention at want to be doing in a racing environ- Order online at cars does not apply to race sessions. During a high degree of SA but was not very skilled in the highest level. That awareness is actu- ment. www.tcracing.org Tel: race, work (including but avoiding contact. Perhaps ally your choice - you can elevate your The goal is to raise your level of SA, 901-821-9235 not limited to checking it was a result of driving SA through focused training. Each of us take in all aspects of the environment Email: [email protected] tire temps) is not allowed into that “square corner” to have varying degrees of SA, some inher- and process information logically and Too bad we didn’t have TC Racing’s quick release on the car until the session which there is only a bad ently high while others are high by safely – not to go into autopilot. The goes green, After all, that Red Bull back then outcome. learning through your situational expe- key to optimizing your talent is to be mechanism makes it easy to would be an unfair advan- Some of you know riences. able to process all of these events in a insert and remove the tage. that I am a retired Air A narrowing of this extreme level of very orderly and concise manner. To steering wheel from the hub. The red flag means immediate danger and Force flyer. In the fighter community we were situational awareness is “Tunnel Vision.” some, that is not inherent but takes Simply pull the twin pins. you must stop safely and quickly on track in clear always evaluating and improving motor skills as It’s quite easy to limit your focus to an practice and time to develop those skills. Direct bolt-on installation to sight of a corner station (where you can see the well as focusing on our awareness in the continu- extremely narrow field of view and Those that have a high degree of SA in Momo, Sparco and other corner workers and the corner workers can see ally evolving air environment. As soon as we therefore put yourself in a very vulnera- racing usually have the ability to chan- steering wheels. you). If you miss the red flag during any on track started our engines we were compelled to elevate ble position. We see this often on the nel both knowledge and behavior in a session, the penalty is dismissal from the event. our SA to another level. Depending on the mis- standing starts to F-1 races. So much is manner as to positively affect the out- • Hub: $76 This column is titled “View from the Tower,” sion, different levels of SA were demanded. For happening in such a short period of come of an event. However, just because • Quick Release and Hub: $275 and for this issue I welcome guest columnist Allen example, flying a “canned” instrument efficiency time that drivers cannot leave them- you have a high degree of SA does not • NEW: Quick Release for MOMO Shirley. Allen is one of our national stewards from flight would not demand nearly the level of SA as selves “an out.” One can only process necessarily mean that you have all that it steering wheel and hub Florida, and shares his observations from the a 500 kts. ingress at 100 ft. into a hostile target information at a personal given rate and takes to win. Perhaps you fall a bit short tower. area with ground fire and surface-to-air missiles once that rate is exceeded they find in motor skills, or your equipment is Have a safe and fast race season, being fired in your direction. Too bad we didn’t themselves “out of airspeed and ideas.” not up to a winning standard. Vicki have Red Bull back then; that scenario was com- How does one compensate for this? By My charge to you is to consider and pensated for with pure adrenalin! visualizing what you forecast is about to monitor your own SA. After all, we happen. Then allow yourself options… know we possess the highest level of SA Quick Release Steering Wheel Hub

10 Club Racing news July - September 2014 11 are listed in finishing order. For MICHAEL WINGFIELD this example I selected “Joshua Barnes” in first field 3. Select your name in the second CHIEF OF NATIONAL TIMING drop down field. For this exam- ple I selected “Joseph Tobin” in & SCORING the second field Figure 2: Compare Competitor option on the race results screen FROM START TO FINISH frequently receive questions from racers used “Peachstate” as the general search wanting to better understand the details of term for a car racing event in the USA their race. Two of the most common ques- 3. Select the event from the returned search tionsI I receive include how a fellow competitor results got around the racer at some point during a race, 4. Select the specific race within the event. and how long did the racer spend on pit road dur- For this example, I selected “Enduro ing the Enduro pit stop. As a racer, you can find Group A – A Enduro” race the answers to these questions by reviewing your 5. Select your name from the results list. For race using the tools available to you on the this example, I selected “Joseph Tobin” MyLaps website. In order to use the tools, you (Figure 1) MyLaps displays a table show- Figure 3: Lap comparison for two competitors must have a MyLaps account. ing your lap count versus the leader’s lap You can review all of your laps during a race count, your lap time for each lap of the MyLaps presents a table (Figure 3) the second competitor listed was than on the first lap, with Tobin 4.468 sec- on MyLaps. Not only can you view your lap times race, the difference between each lap, and showing for you and your competition, the first competitor listed on that lap. onds slower (negative value) than for each lap in a race (or any on track session), the difference between each lap and your the laps (lap), the total time of each Graphical elements further illus- Barnes. By comparison, on lap six but you can see the difference between your con- fastest lap. Your fastest lap is the lap with competitor’s race (Total time), the dif- trate the differences between you and Barnes was slower than Tobin (yellow secutive laps. But it gets better; you can also per- a difference of zero. ference between each consecutive lap your competition. For example, a gray down arrow) with Tobin 1.301 seconds form a side-by-side comparison of your laps with (Personal difference), and the lap time up arrow displays on laps where the first quicker (positive value) on that lap. a fellow competitor. If you want to know how If you want to compare your laps with a fel- for each lap (Lap time). In addition, the competitor listed was the quickest. The fastest laps appear highlighted your competitor got around you, simply look at low competitor, you do this from the race results table shows the difference between you Likewise, a yellow down arrow displays in green in Figure 4. As shown, Barnes your laps versus your competitor’s laps in the screen rather than selecting your own name from and your competitor’s lap time for each on laps where the first competitor was set his fastest lap of 1:41.443 on lap 23, comparison table provided by MyLaps. the race results. lap. A positive value indicates the the slowest. A green highlight bar dis- while Tobin set his fastest lap of Below are instructions to view your laps on To see the side-by-side comparison: amount of time the second competitor plays on the fastest laps for both you 1:41.579 on lap 31. MyLaps: 1. Select “Compare competitor” from the listed was quicker than the first com- and your competitor. You can also get an approximation 1. Login to MyLaps with your account menu bar above the race results (Figure petitor listed on that lap while a nega- In the example provided, Barnes of your pit stop time based on your per- 2. Search for the desired race (You can use 2) tive value indicates how much slower was quicker (gray up arrow) than Tobin sonal lap difference. I say “approxima- your individual event results, or the gen- 2. Select the name of your competitor in the eral search options) For this example, I first drop down field. Note: the names

Figure 1: Sample lap chart for Joseph Tobin at Road Atlanta Figure 4: Fastest laps highlighted

12 Club Racing news July - September 2014 13 tion” because this time delta is not an actual measurement on pit road. Rather, 2014 it is the delta from your in-lap. For example Tobin made a pit stop on lap 38 (lap time is 6:54.850), with the fol- Figure 5: Tobin pit stop lap times lowing lap (lap 39) showing a lap time Presents the 8th Annual PCA Daytona Club Race delta of 5:11.423. Figure 5 shows this approximation of the pit stop time for Tobin. By comparison, Barnes made a pit stop on lap 36 (lap time of 6:44.764), with the following lap (lap 38) showing a lap time delta of 5:02.890. This time Figure 6: Barnes pit stop lap times delta is an approximation of the pit stop ktoberFAST time for Barnes (Figure 6). From these at Daytona International Speedway two deltas, one can see Barnes was approximately 8.6 seconds quicker with his pit stop than Tobin. October 24-25-26, 2014 As noted above, these times are approximate pit stop times and do not Race Registration opens September 8th http://register.pca.org reflect the actual pit lane pit stop times Figure 7: Lap Chart menu option PCA Club Racing License Candidates are welcome. recorded by the Timing & Scoring Advanced Solo DE registration is currently open at www.clubregistration.net computers, but they are remarkably close. These approximations do not lap times. Again, this approximation is Finally, the Lap Chart can show reflect the time spent on the approach remarkably close to the actual Timing you when a competitor makes that pass Check for updated information on pcafcr.org during the in lap or the exit from the & Scoring computer pit stop time dif- and gets around you during then race. pits on the out lap. To consider the in/ ference between the two competitors. I You access the Lap Chart from the race out lap time, look at the overall lap time have written before1 about the drastic results screen as shown in Figure 7. for the lap with the pit stop. Tobin’s lap difference in lap times based on how From the lap chart, select a com- time was 6:54.850 and Barnes’ lap time quickly a competitor gets onto and off petitor’s name and MyLaps will high- The competitors Club Racing News was 6:44.764. These values show Barnes pit road during the pit stop. light that competitor’s overall position appear in the left column was 10 seconds quicker on his pit stop throughout the race. Select one or more in qualifying order. Laps Editor then Tobin when including the in/out 1 Club Racing News, issue 13.4 other competitors and MyLaps will are sequential from left to Michael Wingfield right. From the chart 3805 Clearwater Court above we see Barnes and Plano, TX 75025-2094 Tobin started the race 972.491.2766 together, but by the end [email protected] of lap one Tobin had dropped back four posi- Advertising Coordinator tions. Laps two and three Susan Shire show Tobin continues to 1897 Mission Hills Lane fall back as many as 10 Northrook, IL 60062-5760 positions on laps three 847.272.7764 through five. In the fig- 847.272.7785 (F) Figure 9: Laps 31 - 36 ure below, we fast for- [email protected] ward to laps 31-36, where we see Tobin finally over- Printing highlight those competitors in different takes Barnes on lap 32. With pit stops Press Tech colors providing a graphical represent- occurring among the race leaders, Tobin 959 Lee Street ing of the relative positions of the com- becomes the overall race leader in laps Des Plaines, IL IL 60016-6545 petitors during the race. For example, I 34-36, with Barnes second overall on 847.824.4485 continue my Barnes and Tobin com- laps 34 and 35. In Figure 9, notice that parison using the lap chart in Figure 8. Copyright 2014 Figure 8: Barnes (#95 tan highlight) & Tobin (#18 green highlight) at the start of the Enduro Continued on page 17 Porsche Club of America

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ellow racers, here are the proposed changes required? If so, what should the minimum size be? to the PCA Club Racing Rules which have Be advised that if a system is required, it will also PROPOSED RULES CHANGES been submitted by you and the national require that it be driver operable and externally Fstaff, and have been determined to be worthy of operable. putting out for comment. Note that this does not mean that the Rules Committee favors any par- Vent window: ticular proposal. Our job was to eliminate those Should Stock/Prepared cars with a door frame proposals which simply would not be approved. and “vent” window be allowed to remove the win- For example, the proposal to require mufflers on dow portion on the driver’s side? Spec Boxsters was not deemed worthy of further comment. Proposals concerning operational areas Dry break: governed by the stewards, or addressed to the Should a single opening dry break be allowed points system are not covered here. in Stock/Prepared as long as it fits in the stock The racer comment period on these propos- compartment under the gas cap with minimal als will have closed before this issue of Club Rac- modifications to that area and the pathway to the ing News goes to print. These proposals appeared fuel tank? on the PCA Club Racing website during the month of August. Likewise, each PCA club racer Roof net: should have received an email notifying them of Should a roof net custom fabricated based on From Start to Finish see Barnes in 22nd position on lap 36. illustrating how Barnes got around these proposals and the deadline for comment. an individual template of the halo area of the roll Continued from page 15 Tobin (#18) relinquished the overall Tobin during the Enduro. The proposals appear here for your reference cage by a manufacturer of SFI or FIA approved lead on lap 37 when he makes his pit I encourage every racer to use the webbing goods be allowed on all cars, including in lap 36 Barnes (#95) falls off the chart stop. Notice that Barnes now leads MyLaps tools to examine your race. SPB, which run or are allowed to run a plastic as he drops to 22nd to make his pit stop. Tobin on lap 37, and continued ahead There is a lot of information available to GENERAL roof, as a substitute for arm restraints? Repositioning the lap chart farther to the end of the race. Barnes passed you about your race, and your competi- down the running order (Figure 10), we Tobin by virtue of a quicker pit stop, tion on the website. Video: Seat mounting: Should all cars be required to be equipped The follow issues concern mounting require- with a video camera, with recordings capable of ments for seats which qualify for the FIA seat being reviewed by a steward using common pro- exception to the seat back brace rule. grams, functioning and with adequate memory, The Appendix I2 guidance requires that all during all on track sessions? fasteners of components of the system must use bolts of at least M8 8.8 grade, as is currently SAFETY required for attachment of the seat to its mount and the mount to a seat adjuster (slider) if used. Extinguishers: Porsche upgraded chassis mount bolts to 8mm The rules require at a minimum a 2.5 lb fire starting in mid-1985 with the 944, and in 1986 extinguisher1. An on-board fire system is strongly for all or most other models. Should 6mm bolts, recommended. Should an on-board system be 2 PCA Club Racing Rules, Appendix I, 1 PCA Club Racing Rules, Car Require- Seats Without A Back Brace, rule 3.b ments Applicable to All Cars in All Classes, rule #12 Continued on page 18 Figure 10: Laps 36 -47

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Proposed Rules Changes STOCK PCCB (Porsche Ceramic Composite TOYOTIRES.COM/PROXES Continued from page 16 Brakes) and Aerokits. Traditionally, PS Underdrive: brake modifications and wings have as used in early Porsches, continue to be Boxsters and Caymans are allowed been Prepared modifications. The pro- allowed in the chassis mount portion of to use an underdrive pulley on the posal is to treat these options in the the system? power steering pump, even though it is same way - you can use them, but run in It appears that the later 10mm advertised to produce a horsepower Prepared. The proponents do not chassis attachments are adequate if gain. However, there is no room for a believe, among other things, that it inspected frequently for cracks in the larger pump pulley on the second gen- should be permitted that PCCB calipers sheet metal. Which earlier attachments eration of these models. The available can be used in Stock, even (or perhaps taking the 8mm bolt are also adequate? Gen 2 underdrive kit is expensive, and especially) when a steel rotor, never It must be recognized that the 1989 advertises even larger horsepower gains offered for these models, is used instead Carrera whose front mount failed by because it reduces the power draw from of the PCCB rotor. distorting, leading to the death of a all the accessories powered by the ser- racer, used 8mm mounting bolts and pentine belt by using a smaller crank Gen 1 997 Carrera to I: was of a design much improved over the pulley and other pieces. Should these Excluding one Panamera model, earlier cantilevered mounts. The current models be permitted to use an under- the 2005-2008 997 Carrera has the rule is that all mounts must be rein- drive crank pulley kit on the main belt, most favorable weight to power ratio in forced no matter what their design. with the understanding that this will H-class. Its ratio is equivalent to two Some tall drivers have felt they had slow down the other systems as well? models classed in I, and nearly so to two to lower the seat mounting in order to Should this modification be allowed in more. Proponents of this change believe allow their helmet to be at a level Gen 2 GTB Caymans as well? its race results show it would be com- required by the roll bar rules. Many petitive in I-class. Should this model be professional racing organizations pro- moved to Class I? hibit modifying the factory mounts, 993 X51: and some quite tall drivers have been Should the 993 X51 engine power Block Resleeving: WE ARE quite successful nonetheless. However, option be included in the list of similar Should water cooled 6-cylinder FAST AND STEADY PCA Club Racing cannot adopt as sim- factory options which are treated as Pre- motors with a block rather than a case ple but arbitrary a rule. Modification pared modifications? be allowed to be resleeved with liners AND ONLY BRAKE WHEN WE HAVE TO. generally requires cutting out all or part using Nikasil to repair wear (e.g. oval- of the factory chassis mount, and fabri- 993 Weight: ity) or damage? It appears that resleev- cating a substitute lower down. Word- Should the 993 be given a 120 ing with the factory Lokasil is simply ing specifications for re-engineering pound minimum weight reduction? not possible. If approved, the stock pis- what Porsche has done which are spe- The proponent notes that the 964 chas- ton for the motor would have to be cific enough so that racers and shops sis has a slightly better aerodynamic rat- used. can understand what is required, and ing, and that when the 964 sheds their that scrutineers can inspect for compli- restrictive exhaust system as allowed, Certain Aftermarket Parts Not to be ance is no easy matter, and not overly their power is approximately equal to Custom: lengthy, is no easy task. that of the 993, whose much improved Considerable ingenuity has been High Performance That Never Rests. exhaust leaves little room for improve- used over the 22 years of PCA Club Ice Mode: ment. In addition, the 964 transmission Racing to exploit the suspension modi- There have been many reports con- has a gearing advantage in 3rd through fications allowed in Stock. It has gotten cerning ABS systems of “Ice Mode,” 5th. The minimum weight for 964s to the point where some racers have had starting with the Boxster. One solution which run at their allowed G-class base modifiable components custom made. proposed is to allow the brake booster weight is substantially less, and would Should the Stock suspension rules be size to be reduced, the master cylinder still be less under this proposal. changed to require that shock absorb- diameter to be increased, or both. This ers, camber plates, springs, torsion bars, reduces the available peak pressure, PCCB and Aero Prepared: sway bars and links, adjustable spring which pressure is to be expected in a At about the time of the advent of plates, and toe links allowed to be after- “panic” breaking event. Whether or not the water cooled sixes, Porsche began market must be readily available from ˜ThešThe o™o› cial tire of you believe this will cure Ice Mode, offering an increased range of options as businesses which advertise these parts should it be allowed in Stock for these part of the “build your own car” for sale from a catalog or listing, and are models? approach. Many have to do with style, Corp. U.S.A. Tire Toyo ©2014 WE ARE TOYO. ALL OR NOTHING. but at least two affect performance: Continued on page 20

18 Club Racing news RULES EFFECTIVE Proposed Rules Changes suit equipment, fire systems, and so on). ment and intake system (NA or blown). under Stock Cars – Classes A thru L, 1. Second, a number of racers, some Continued from page 18 The assertion is that weight removal Retired racecars of the Daytona Proto- Engine, paragraphs K, P (if amended as IMMEDIATELY of whom have made this request before, often requires use of allowed, but expen- type character have on occasion entered proposes), and Q. Should these rules, if Stock engine rules are clarified to asked that Stock/Prepared cars be not custom parts (even if the manufac- sive, substitute parts. Raising the mini- our races, after demonstrating that not already included in allowed GTB allow a power steering cooler to be allowed to delete the passenger seat. The turer would happily make custom parts mum weight this modest amount would Porsche recognized them as Porsches modifications, be extended to that class? inserted into the power steering system. seat is required not because the rules as well)? reduce costs and make the playing field despite the fact that the chassis was con- started out requiring it specifically, but more level. structed by someone else. The result is GTC Stock engine rule 1.A.3 defines because the rules allow modification Shock Tower Forward Bracing: that very modern, highly modified where the engine, for rules purposes, only if a rule permits the modification Should reinforcements from the SP996 4-valve water cooled race motors could Should one piece rims of class starts and stops. A subsequent rule (PCA Club Racing Rules, Car Require- shock towers to the front of the car, be in the same class as an older, 2-valve dimensions be allowed in GTC3? (paragraph E) makes the exhaust system ments, rule 6). All Stock cars came with which attach with fasteners, which share Should the rain tire for SP996 be engine car. Should additional factors be Should the rear wing of GTC3 cars free after the point where the exhaust a passenger seat. Stock/Prepared were a stock fastener (e.g. fender bolts, shock changed to Hoosier SPORTS CAR considered in classing these cars, and if be allowed to be raised to gain better headers attach. No rule clearly allows intended to assist the progression from mounts) be allowed? These have been D.O.T. RADIAL WET (H2O) so, what factors? Should a system simi- rear vision, and if so, raised by how alterations for the intake air system DE into racing. accepted at events under the rubric of P245/35R18 front, P275/35R18 rear lar to the current GT system, which much? which are not “after the air filter box,” Principal #12 of the Guiding Prin- being a shock tower brace. The shock allowed as rain tires? Toyo R888s previ- includes displacement, weight, and Should GTC and GTA cars which although some modification is intended ciples of PCA Club Racing5 states: tower brace allowance can easily be ously allowed (front: 245x40x18, rear: engine type theoretical maximum HP/ came from the factory with plastic door to be allowed by necessary implication. altered to prohibit this or allow it. 285x30x18) are allowed as rain tires Liter be considered? windows be allowed to reattach those Such modifications (e.g. aftermarket air Allow for participation by cars until the end of 2015. windows, if removed, with rivets or filters, modification of the stock air fil- that can be driven to and from SPB GTB other fasteners? Note that such a ter cover, or omitting the air filter the racetrack. The principle still GTP replacement window on the driver’s side entirely) are allowed. weighs heavily in the stock class Should the minimum SPB weight GTB Allowed Selected Stock Modifica- would require use of a window net. Stock suspension rule 2.H4 is rules. A streetable car with be raised 50 pounds? The proponent The GTP structure for historic tions: changed to read: Spring rates are free, argues that, because it is difficult for racecars never offered as street models The stock class rules allow a variety RULES EFFECTIVE IN 2015 but torsion bars must be of stock length, minimal modifications can be many drivers to get their cars down to or otherwise included in our class sys- of engine modifications which improve with their ends fixed only in the stock raced competitively. This is the minimum weight, considering the tem has not changed in years. Its archi- reliability but do not otherwise offer a The following rules are provided locations, and able to rotate freely reasoning behind the stock class things which are allowed or required tecture is similar to the previous GT performance advantage. These rules are for advance warning or notice: within the stock torsion tubes. rules requiring interiors, stock which add weight (i.e. roll cage, cool structure - cars are classed by displace- found in the PCA Club Racing Rules, • Window nets must attach at the weight, lights, etc. top so that they fall down when PROPOSALS NOT ACCEPTED disconnected. FOR COMMENT While, subsequent to its formula- • Window nets must attach to the tion, removal of much of the interior roll cage. There isn’t room to indicate the has been allowed, not all of the interior • The two event rookie stock class rationale for rejecting proposals. But may be removed. The first paragraph roll bar allowance will be deleted two rejected proposals deserve explana- under Stock Cars in the Car Classifica- from the rule book, and all cars tion. tion rules is consistent with this princi- will be required to have a comply- First, suggestions were received to ple. ing roll cage. alter the GT tire rule, and to impose The goal here is to aid the progres- • For the FIA seat mount exception more equalizing weight on cars with the sion from DE into racing without in Appendix I, in addition to the PDK. As those changes only started this requiring too many modifications to Porsche Cup/manual adjustment year, not enough events have been held make the car competitive. The fact that slider, double locking sliders which to make any meaningful analysis of how not many racers these days drive their lock with at least two teeth on they affected results. Such an analysis racecar to the track, or that the rules both sides, are formed from steel at will be undertaken next year, but any- allow spending quite a bit of money on least as thick as that used on the one believing that race results show that go fasts does not undercut this purpose. Cup style mounts, and are de- there should be changes should feel free Seat removal is urged as a safety signed, manufactured, and widely to communicate them at any time, and measure, and there are assertions, marketed for use in racecars will be they will be thrown in the hopper at the backed sometimes by experiment, that acceptable. Cars with the 10mm time of review. seat removal eases right side exiting. seat to chassis mounting bolt may However, a suitable right seat presents a use adapters attached with those 3 PCA Club Racing Rules, Stock platform one can use while positioning bolts to the stock mounts which Cars – Classes A thru L, 1. Engine, are made, tested, advertised, and paragraph A 5 Club Racing News, Vol. 03.2, commercially available for securing 4 PCA Club Racing Rules, Stock page 4 approved seat mounts. Cars – Classes A thru L, 2. Suspension, paragraph H Continued on page 34

20 Club Racing news July - September 2014 21 West Dillard Phil Gilsdorf Geoff Isringhausen Robert Love Robert Newton Matt Distefano John Gladwill Donald Jacobs Chris Lubinski Claus Nielsen Outstanding Driver Dan Doman John Glueckert Ernie Jakubowski Brian Lynch Ken Nielsen David Donner Mark Gohlke Margaret Jakubowski John Machul Bob Nonneman Chris Dooley Tim Green George James Ryan Magrab Bernard Nussbaumer Joe Druding Ashley Griggs Patrick James Craig Mahon Rob O’Donnell Award Winners David Edwards David Gross Robert Jarvis Sam Mammano Keith Olcha Lee Elliott Garrett Guess Adam Jaspers Roland Manarin Luke Oxner OG Racing announces the OG Racing Outstanding Driver Award that is proudly presented to those select racers who raced John Ellis Joe Guinta Andy Jenks David Mann Robert Page respectfully and safely for a minimum of five incident-free events in 2013. 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22 Club Racing news July - September 2014 23 OG Winners John Shafer Alex Steele George Tsantes Jim Weller Continued from page 23 Rick Shaffer Michael Steele Ken Tubman Stan Wenger NOT FOR MEMBERS Cal Sharp Mark Steingas Dale Tuety Jeremy Wensinger Richard Rosenberg Charles Sharp Michael Stenko Greg Turek Mark White James Rothenberger James Silvio Billy Stevens Corry Turley Jeff Wiggins ONLY Bill Rudtner Eon Simon Ari Straus Bill Tutt Lawson Wilder Glenn Sapa Clarke Simpson Jack Strifling John Uglum Ray Williams Tom Saunders William Slowikowski Mike Strommen Al Uscinski Steven Wilson Clint Sawinski Gary Small Jan Sussman Vito Valentino Chuck Wolfe The Inaugural PCA Club Race Glenn Schattman Chip Smith Van Svenson Carl Van Austen Mark Wolff at Monticello Motor Club Kristi Schmidt Glenn Smith Bela Sztanko Brooke Van Horn Bill Wolfson Roland Schmidt Randy Smith Carl Tallardy David Varwig Brian Wood Bob Schneider Steven Smotrich Rich Tillotson Mike Vess Steven Wright BY PATTI MASCONE, PCA CLUB RACER (POTOMAC REGION) Earl Schott Randy Snyder Joseph Tobin Kyosti Viljanmaa Slaveya Yaninska Jim Scott Behram Soonawala John Torgersen Mike Walsdorf Daniel Yonker John Seidell David Speights Charles Toupin Brian Walsh Brian Young wenty years ago, New Yorkers the MMC full course was designed by Frederick Seipp Brian St Denis Joe Toussaint Dennis Wasser Paul Young escaped east of the city, where former Can-Am racer Brian Redman Robert Seitz Michal Stach Kristin Treager Brian Watson Steve Zawadzki they could hit top end and steer and track architect Bruce Hawkins to Rafael Serralta James Stanislaw Yanick Tremblay Mark Weber Taround the bends. No, it wasn’t the inspire thought and challenge. The Long Island impeccable canvas Lloyd Service Sandy Steckman Pete Tremper Alan Weiner Expressway (during of pavement also members 21st century amenities, such non-rush hour) or a Technical, meets FIA approval as a repair shop for hire, a clubhouse lonely beach road; at 38 feet wide. with Wi-Fi connections, and a gourmet it was a former yet with long “Technical, yet with lunch (not from a snack bar, but from Can-Am circuit, long straights, the the chef’s kitchen). MMC member Ron which for a brief straights, the Monticello circuit Tietjen was so impressed, the Connecti- time also hosted a Monticello rewards precision, cut Valley native approached track man- PCA race. At long balance, and agement about “sharing Monticello and last, a new destina- circuit rewards patience - perfect showing it off to other PCA racers.” tion lies north of for high horsepower Riesentoter’s Mike Andrews (VIRginia the Empire City, precision, and momentum International Raceway club race chair) and we are invited cars alike1”. and 944 Cup Director Dave Derecola to race there. balance, and For the many joined the effort to make this event pos- On October PCA racers who sible. 10-12, the Monti- patience - will be new to MMC is located southeast of WGI cello Motor Club perfect for high MMC, there may and just south of the Catskill Moun- (MMC) will open be a little of the tains (If you draw a line west from Hart- its gates for an inau- horsepower and Montreal Grand ford, CT, the circuit lies halfway gural PCA race Prix in turn one, a between Scranton, PA, and Poughkeep- weekend. This momentum cars bit of Laguna Seca sie, NY.). Daytime fall temperatures in event marks the sec- over there, and so the region average in the 60s - perfect ond “first-time alike on… the rest will for racing, and catching a glimpse of the ever” race for the be for you to dis- foliage as it changes colors; come enjoy Riesentoter region, whose volunteers cover. Let’s just say that if the English the MMC country club setting for the started the Watkins Glen International racer Stirling Moss were racing today, he PCA Club Race! (WGI) club race and managed races at may have fancied this venue, too. Registration opens on August 25 Pocono Raceway in the nineties. The Sitting on 175 wooded acres, this through http://register.pca.org. For MMC race will also serve as the “2014 facility was designed to offer its more information, see www.pca.org, or Nationals” for the 944 Cup. contact Marty Kocse, race chair, at At 3.6 miles in length, with 18 1 Ari Straus, President/CEO, 610.216.3355. turns and 450 feet of elevation changes, MMC & F-class PCA racer

24 Club Racing news July - September 2014 25 piloting a 968 he only acquired this year, left Savannah with two podiums. 944 Also having three steady drives on a ecatular track where drivers were humbled by SP conditions, Dave Rodenroth [FCR] gained control of SP2 points in the South chapter. About a thousand miles west, an Season inaugural joint event for the Midwest 944 Cup chapter and PCA Club Racing got jump-started with a race at the expansive Circuit of the Americas BY PATTI MASCONE, PCA CLUB RACER (POTOMAC REGION) (COTA). Chris Blazer [KSC] swept an Denny Hiffman at Daytona International Raceway SP1 class of eight competitors, and Kerry Brown took advantage of the wide-open spaces for two SP3 wins. Michal Stach [CTV] and Rob Bran- points races or not, Brown had nine he calendar had barely turned are proscribed for each class. In SP2 and Simon [MG], the returning national Only a few weeks later, a powerful thover [NNJ] failed to start the Enduro podiums versus six for Barnes and five to February when 36 drivers of SP3, weight is used to level the playing runner-up, whose 15 critical points put nor’easter hit Watkins Glen Interna- and offer him a challenge. for Baker, who was charging on the top front-engine Porsches assem- field. pressure on SP2 drivers from the get-go. tional, but it had nothing to do with the In no time at all, the SP 944 grids two. On the other end of the stick, inci- Tbled on the grid for the “48 Hours” at PCA Club Racing and 944 Cup Boy, back then under the Florida weather. On a perfect May weekend, were soon welcomed by refurbished dents, mechanical troubles, and DQs the Sebring International Raceway, anx- tally points differently, with 944 Cup sun, the 2014 journey looked long and PCA Club Racing and 944 Cup came pavement at VIRginia International felled 14 competitors, including four SP ious to hit the runways and launch the combining SP1 and SP2 into one class. far away, especially when the Sunday together for some more super-sized rac- Raceway (VIR), as some real summer 944s, perhaps due to the higher speeds. 2014 season. This event kicked off the Of course, PCA racers are eligible for 90-minute race was a “pop quiz” on ing. While the SP grid was upwards of heat was turned up on front-engine As of July, Kerry Brown’s 117 South schedule for the 944 Cup, which this sanctioning body’s points during Enduro rules. Because an extended cau- 50 cars again, the side-by-side racing action. Reminiscent of the sudden fell- national points have him leading com- runs with the Porsche Club of America the entire 29-race season, but only two tion closed the pits and prevented teams was remarkably clean during two sprints ing of the oak tree that gives this race its fortably over Barnes and Martinson. (PCA) in joint events, involving Cup races per weekend count for points. If from making mandatory pit stops dur- and an Enduro, relegating the famous name, 20 PCA class lap records were Rodenroth remained entrenched atop chapters in the South, the North, Can- one considers similar PCA classes for ing the allowable time period, three “boneyard” inside the final turn to the flattened, including the SP2 mark, the SP2 standings, where the Florida ada, and new this year, the Midwest. the Boxster and 996, “Spec” racing con- contenders were disqualified, including status of an abandoned lot. which had held since 2009. While try- Crown racer’s lead was 22 over Cohen Each schedule involves five to six tinues to propel turnout at venues across Simon. Once green flag racing resumed, Among the normally aspirated ing to conserve what was left of his fuel at the mid-season mark. Rodenroth regional races, plus a national race at the country, such as at Sebring, which Kerry Brown [WHB] (SP3) prevailed in 944s, the SP1 entrants were led by and the class win during the VIR says, “My style is not to be overly aggres- Monticello Motor Club, a new venue fosters “Daytona-like” excitement every the extended contest, while Patrick Henry Hoeh [MNY] and his knack for Enduro, Rodenroth managed to shave a sive with the car. I try to stay smooth for 2014, to cap off the season. No extra year. James [POT] (SP2) and Daniel Martin- driving this course on trusty Toyo tires. half-second off the previous record. The and take care of it during the race and registration is necessary for PCA drivers While the 944 drivers safely negoti- son [NST] (SP3) survived to come out After strong sprint finishes at Lime 2:17:3 trip around the 4.2-mile track season.” in the appropriate classes to also run in ated the first sprint at Florida’s famous with the first point leads of the year Rock Park, this Long Island driver can be credited perhaps, to the lighter Just like last year, Simon is once the 944 Cup series. airport circuit, competitors were greeted among the 944 pilots. showed staying power with a solid sev- car and silky pedal transitions. Mean- again hovering just behind. However, at It remains an interesting format, with a fiery engine failure from Robert The endless summer continued at enth overall in the Enduro, while other while, the driver of the #05 car says his least one remaining PCA event for each with three classes: SP1, or the “west Booth’s 1990 S2 at the start of sprint Roebling Road in May, where the SP1 contenders faltered in the longer Sunday concentration was elsewhere, 944 Cup region, and the national event coast” Spec 944, SP2 for the “east coast” race two. After a total of three restarts, warmest temperatures in this race’s his- format. Hoeh grabbed third in PCA “My crew was on the radio, keeping me at Monticello Motor Club will factor 944, and SP3 comprised of the Turbo, 16 Porsches were left rolling at the fin- tory, and an unexpected head wind up points at this juncture behind Blazer in the loop on the gap to the next car into the ultimate results at season’s end. Turbo S, S2 and 968 models. Weights ish. One of those finishers was Eon the front straight, greeted the two grids and Steve Coomes [MAV], which mir- and that allowed me to finish with a Some of the season’s successes how- of Porsche 944 competitors with equal rored their finishes in the Road Atlanta good result.” ever, are not so obvious on a scoring cruelty. Facing three very long 26-lap Enduro. Going back to the preceding day’s sheet - unless you look closer. According “sprints,” drivers tweaked set ups and The Canada contingent crossed the sprint however, things did not start out to the SP2 leader, this year has been driving lines to find speed and confi- border 17 strong, as Randy Smith so smoothly. At least two cars were spun memorable for, “well-prepared cars and dence that was not to be had. Most [UPC] jumped straight into SP2 con- around on the start, while others had to good drivers,” which in turn, equals a longstanding class track records at this tention with one win and a runner-up take evasive action. When the dust set- whole lot of fun. But, what stands out sweeping, nine-turn track remained in the Finger Lakes. However, Allen tled, Potomac’s Steve Randolph [POT] most for Rodenroth are, “those guys securely out of reach. Cohen [CTV], driving a bright-green took both of the Saturday sprints over running in the class that would lend a Some of the newest and most vet- 944 that belies its 1984 origin, left the Rodenroth. In SP3, Tennessean New- part or hand to any competitor to make eran visitors to the coastal Georgia Glen with a lead in SP2 rankings, based som Baker [SMT] closed the gap to sure that a car can get in the race.” venue found success, with SP3 driver on a record to-date of three podiums in both Joshua Barnes [FCR] and Brown Quite possibly, that’s why 944 racing is Jonathan Foulds [SMT] earning his four attempts. Meanwhile, Daniel Mar- in the national rankings. At this point, so successful. Photo Ken Hills at http://kennerh1.smugmug.com/. first-ever class win, in his 1991 944 S2. tinson’s first visit to the 11-turn track all three were proving to be mainstays at Dave Rodenroth at VIRginia International Raceway Meanwhile, runner-up Newsom Baker, garnered him the SP3 sweep, while the sharp end of the stick. Whether

26 Club Racing news July - September 2014 27 Race and Race Wed BY IMAGENE FILCHWILD, RENOWNED SOCIETY COLUMNIST

he Club Racing program strives Continuing the racing theme of the to make each race weekend ritual, the race crew entourage carried consistent across the country. two toolboxes. Within each toolbox, TRacers visiting events out of their tradi- nestled upon a pillow and attached by a tional travel area are welcomed to a sim- ribbon bow, laid the two rings of com- ilar schedule. The standard bill of fare mitment which the couple exchanged includes registration, tech, practice ses- during their vows. Following the final sions, races and post session impounds. pronouncement (You may now kiss the Added to this typical agenda, events bride!) and customary toss of the bridal often include track tours during the bouquet, the couple entered their midday break. respective Porsche models and with afternoon, which followed the wedding, John Crosby (Mardi Gras Region) captured this “shocking” light show from the cockpit of his 2014 GT3 GTA while heading down In a surprise break from tradition, engines booming celebration, they had the racer in #469 listed as “Married the back straight toward Roller Coaster during the June 20-22, 2014 club race at VIRginia International Raceway the participants and attendees to The drove a parade lap around the track Man.” But the fun did not stop there. Road America Challenge (TRAC) this behind a Road America safety vehicle. During the Monday Enduro the #469 year were greeted with a different mid- For Joe the groom, it was a busy was piloted by none other than “Honey day break – a wedding. Everyone at Sunday. While some grooms may get Moon.” TRAC was invited to attend and wit- nervous and fret the hours before a wed- The couple rejoiced in a circus tent ness the service as the couple professed ding, Joe was busy racing. I guess that is reception in the paddock to commemo- their commitment to one another. Bride one way to defeat the pre-altar jitters. rate the nuptials. Food and drink galore Heidi Witte (CHO) and groom Joe Joe afforded himself the inimitable was consumed by the masses as the Gaucher (CHO) took to the track with schedule of racing, getting hitched, and throng of attendees congratulated the wedding party in tow for the Sunday racing again – in the same day. Like- newlyweds. The feast was fit for a king noon ceremony performed below the wise, Joe raced in the Enduro on Mon- as the chefs pulled meaty morals from starter’s stand, poised astraddle the day, providing a unique approach to the grilles, and the libations flowed painted checkered starting line of the celebrating a honeymoon. freely. Best wishes to Heidi and Joe, and track - apropos as the couple lined up to Speaking of racing, I have it on thank you for a memorable midday start their new life together. good authority from an un-named intermission ceremony and festive The bride, a participant in the source, that the race results from the reception. As the PCA slogan goes, “It’s TRAC Driver Education event, dressed Sunday and Monday races also cele- not just the cars, it’s the people.” in a black and pink OMP driving suite, brated the nuptials lace veil, and bouquet in hand, was with a bit of sport flanked by her maiden bridal party and with the groom. The her red 914. The groom, a TRAC race astute monitoring entrant, dressed in a black and yellow the live timing and OMP driving suit, donned a spiffy top scoring feed on Sun- hat to complete his ensemble. He was day morning saw flanked by his groomsmen in black and “Bride Groom” driv- red Porsche race crew attire, and backed ing #469 during the up by his red E-class 911 SC racecar. first green group The ceremony was officiated by Judge sprint race. The sec- John Tourtelot. ond sprint race in the

28 Club Racing news July - September 2014 29 Name Region Class Description Start Finish Index Race 2014 HARD CHARGERS KEVIN HEALY MNY G P 95 993 59 39 20 Yellow Sprint 2 BILL MULLER CTV SP1 P 83 944 35 20 15 Orange E nduro Michael Wingfield, Chief of National Timing & Scoring MARC GUERETTE REN F S 00 BOXSTER S 43 15 28 Purple Emduro* 2014 J. MACHUL / M. WHITE GCT E S 87 911 44 16 28 Purple Emduro* SCOTT LEDER SCH GTB1 GT 08 CAYMAN S 31 21 10 White Enduro* Name Region Class Description Start Finish Index Race H ROGER FUNK CTV GT4 GT 76 911 25 15 10 White Enduro* NOLA Raceway Park SCOTT BRESNAHAN POT GTB1 GT 02 996 29 19 10 White Enduro* MARK GOHLKE MAV GT4 GT 72 914-6 18 15 3 Group 1 - Sprint 1 VIRginia International Raceway PHILIP BLACKSTONE OR H P 93 RS AMERICA 13 7 6 Group 1 - Sprint 2* ANGUS ROGERS SFL GT4 GT 73 911 RSR 51 35 16 Black Sprint 1 MARK GOHLKE MAV GT4 GT 72 914-6 15 9 6 Group 1 - Sprint 2* KENNETH BOYD RTR J S 05 GT3 43 37 6 Black Sprint 2* RAY RAMIREZ LST E S 83 911 16 10 6 Group 1 - Sprint 2* JAMES ROBERTS OCM GTA1 GT 04 GT3 CUP 53 47 6 Black Sprint 2* RONNIE RANDALL MSO GT6 GT 66 911 24 12 12 Group 2 - Sprint 1 JOHN GIANNONE FULL GTB1 RED 27 11 16 Black Enduro JOHN GLADWILL MAV SPB P 97 BOXSTER 13 3 10 Group 2 - Sprint 2 DAVID BRUMFIELD MSO D S 79 911 SC 47 28 19 Red Sprint 1* R RANDALL / R REFFENING MSO GT6 GT 66 911 34 19 15 Enduro SALOMON MIZRAHI SFL D S 83 911 48 29 19 Red Sprint 1* Motorsports Park Hastings CHIP HENDERSON MOH E S 86 951 39 29 10 Red Sprint 2 BILL WOLFSON NST E S 85 911 CARRERA 6 4 2 Blue Sprint 1* DAVID BRUMFIELD MSO D S 79 911 SC 32 21 11 Red Enduro JAMES LILLEGAARD DAK SP3 P 90 944 S2 9 7 2 Blue Sprint 1* Brainerd International Raceway DAVE BUEHMANN RMT SPB P 99 BOXSTER 13 11 2 Blue Sprint 1* BOB VIAU NST SP3 P 92 968 27 17 10 Sprint 1 STEVE COOMES MAV SP1 P 86 944 14 10 4 Blue Sprint 2 TOM COLLINS CHO SP3 P 92 968 FIREHAWK26 14 12 Sprint 2 HARVEY ROBIDEAU NST D S 83 911 SC 11 9 2 Blue Sprint 3* JOE GAUCHER CHO E S 81 911 SC 27 12 15 Enduro TERRY MORRIS WIC SP1 P 84 944 21 19 2 Blue Sprint 3* Canadian Tire Motorsport Park MARK STEINGAS NST GTC3 GT 05 GT3 CUP 9 5 4 Red Sprint 1 PETER DONOHOE NE H S 01 996 18 13 5 Red Sprint 1* RICK POLK NST GT2 GT 73 911 8 2 6 Red Sprint 2 GIACOMO NEGRO UPC F S 94 968 FIREHAWK22 17 5 Red Sprint 1* MIKE VESS WIC GTC4 GT 09 GT3 CUP 7 5 2 Red Sprint 3* HENRY AU UPC F P 87 911 26 21 5 Red Sprint 1* JACK BAKER GPL J GT 12 CAYMAN R 13 11 2 Red Sprint 3* PETER DONOHOE NE H S 01 996 16 11 5 Red Sprint 2 STEVE COOMES MAV SP1 P 86 944 13 6 7 Combined Sprint 4 FRANK OSBORN NE E P 04 BOXSTER 2 1 1 Yellow Sprint 1 Watkins Glen International No advancement among eligible competitors - - - Yellow Sprint 2 SLAVEYA YANINSKA POT E S 79 911 SC 58 40 18 Blue Sprint 1 CHRISTOPHER FAHY NCT E S 86 951 26 13 13 Enduro KURT KONRATH CHO GT5 GT 87 911 26 13 13 Blue Sprint 2 High Planes Raceway HENRY KANE NNJ SP3 P 88 951 24 7 17 Green Sprint 1 BILL SMITH MAV SP996 P 03 996 18 14 4 Green Sprint 1 VITO VALENTINO CTV SP2 P 88 924 S 24 14 10 Green Sprint 2* MIKE VESS MAV GTC4 GT 09 GT3 CUP 10 4 6 Green Sprint 2 ROBERT PROVOST SCH SP2 P 87 924 S 27 17 10 Green Sprint 2* DAN MAYER RMT SP2 P 84 944 26 19 7 Yellow Sprint 1 ALAIN SERHAN REN SP2 P 88 944 33 23 10 Green Sprint 2* DEAN JOHNSON RMT SPB P 99 BOXSTER 20 14 6 Yellow Sprint 2* MAX KIMLIN HCP SP1 P 85 944 36 26 10 Green Sprint 2* CHRIS BLAZER KSC SP1 P 86 944 23 17 6 Yellow Sprint 2* TED BREWER NIA GTC3 GT 01 CUP 47 37 10 Red Sprint 1 DAVID NELSON MAV SP1 P 87 944 28 22 6 Yellow Sprint 2* PIERCE MARSHALL MAV GTC5 GT 12 GT3 CUP 22 15 7 Red Sprint 2* STEVE COOMES MAV SP1 P 86 944 43 32 11 Enduro* JASON KRIKORIAN NE GTC4 GT 09 GT3 CUP 24 17 7 Red Sprint 2* DAVID NELSON MAV SP1 P 87 944 49 38 11 Enduro* HAROLD PETIT JR MG GTB1 GT 12 CAYMAN S 46 24 22 Yellow Sprint 1

30 Club Racing news Name Region Class Description Start Finish Index Race NJMP Thunderbolt Raceway THE CLASSIFIEDS BUY, SELL AND BROWSE ANTHONY LLOPIZ NNJ SPB 97 BOXSTER 5 2 3 Blue Sprint 1* STEVEN SMOTRICH SCH D 78 911 SC 14 11 3 Blue Sprint 1* MATT DISTEFANO UPC SPB 99 BOXSTER 5 3 2 Blue Sprint 2 MATT DISTEFANO UPC SPB 99 BOXSTER 2 1 1 Blue Sprint 3* SEAN GIBBONS SCH SPB 98 BOXSTER 4 3 1 Blue Sprint 3* KENNETH STADT NNJ GTC3 05 GT3 CUP 20 13 7 Red Sprint 1 MICHAEL EMBLER SCH GTC2 94 GT2 CUP 23 15 8 Red Sprint 2 TOM HASSETT NNJ J 03 996 22 17 5 Red Sprint 3 SCOTT LEDER SCH GTB1 08 CAYMAN S 12 5 7 Yellow Sprint 1* EVAN CLOSE POT E 84 911 34 27 7 Yellow Sprint 1* 2008 GT3 Cup 1989 911 Carrera Stock E Class 1982 911 SC Euro 25 hour motor, 8 hour gearbox. Less Silver Anniversary Edition, 25 hours on Vintage, E-stock PCA or perfect DE DAVID SHIELDS SCH GTB1 07 CAYMAN S 35 28 7 Yellow Sprint 1* than 5% leakdown. Throttle blipper. rebuild, Porsche Motorsport LSD, Kir- car. Well built and maintained for 14 JAMES CLEMENS NNJ F 04 BOXSTER 34 23 11 Yellow Sprint 2* Supercup style exhaust. Fresh Brake key, full cage, fire system, fuel cell, Leda years. Cobra seats, Schroth belts, full HARRY KINTZI CPA F 01 BOXSTER S 35 24 11 Yellow Sprint 2* rotors and pads. Never any frame dam- shocks, 18” CCW wheels plus original cage, fire system, Wevo, recent engine age. Body refreshed since wrap removal Fuchs, B+B exhaust, shock tower brace, rebuild. Still street legal and inspected. EVAN CLOSE POT E 84 911 20 16 4 Yellow Sprint 3 - looks fantastic. Includes extra BBS all suspension upgrades, quick release $32,000 obo STEVEN SMOTRICH SCH D 78 911 SC 38 26 12 Orange Enduro wheels, car covers, air jack wand, motec steering wheel, Lexan windshield, hel- Bought a 1969 911R racecar and this beacon, and original purchase paper- met blower system, current 6 point har- one needs a good home. DAVID FELKER RTR GTB1 99 996 18 8 10 White Enduro work. $86,500 ness, car is ready to go $28,000 Randy Evans 724.747.7366 Road America Edward Baus 216.265.8057 Mike Patterson [email protected] (14.3) [email protected] (14.4) [email protected] (14.4) ANTON DIAS PERERA MSO J S 96 993 T 45 25 20 Blue Sprint 1 DOMINIQUE LEQUEUX PST GTB1 GT 11 CAYMAN 18 8 10 Blue Sprint 2* MICHAEL STEWART NST K P 05 GT3 32 22 10 Blue Sprint 2* 944 FRED WICKS PST SP3 P 89 951 45 24 21 Green Sprint 1* TYLER FARNER SCH E S 83 911 SC 47 26 21 Green Sprint 1* 1989 944 S2 PCA Stock E RAMON LLANO SDO SPB P 99 BOXSTER 45 30 15 Green Sprint 2 Well maintained with less than 10 hours on rebuilt engine. 3 sets of MICHAEL KETTEN CHO GTC3 GT 02 GT3 CUP 49 37 12 Red Sprint 1 wheels, Recaro seats, Bilstein coil overs, Classified Advertising PHILLIP MARTIEN POT GTA2 GT 03 GT3 RS 38 25 13 Red Sprint 2 full cage, Fabcar A-arms, Weltmeis- Classified ads are free to PCA members. All DENNIS HIFFMAN CHO SP3 P 95 968 FIREHAWK23 8 15 Purple Enduro* ter adj sway bars, camber plates, large oil cooler, quick release steering wheel, ads must include seller’s PCA membership MIKE FAEMS YEL E S 89 944 S2 24 9 15 Purple Enduro* solid bushings, including spare parts. number. Each ad has a 60 word limit. Ads are subject to editing and abbreviation per MATT ALEXANDER CHO GTC4 GT 09 997 GT3 CUP21 6 15 Yellow Enduro 39,800 miles. Asking $17,900 SOLD the requirements of available space. Ads run Craig Ackerman 616.866.1905 Thunderhill Raceway Park for two consecutive issues unless renewed, or [email protected] (14.3) notification of sale received.

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TOYO TIRES 19 Chief National Steward Vicki Earnshaw 7161 South Lewis Street Littleton, CO 80127 Phone: 720..244..153 Proposed Rules Changes Email: [email protected] Continued from page 21 Chief National Scrutineer Mike Mulligan oneself for diving out the passenger door window. A cool suit 1304 North Melrose Drive, Suite B box, or ballast collection, or fire bottle, or data recorders, or Vista, CA 92083 helmet blower motor or other things which could conve- Phone: 760.672.9175 niently be put into the vacated space are not apt to be superior Email: [email protected] terrain to crawl over than a seat. The passenger seat is not required to have the lateral support that the driver’s seat prag- Chief of National Timing & Scoring Michael Wingfield matically demands. Others find the seat to be a benefit. 3805 Clearwater Court It is true that if removal is allowed, it would not be man- Plano, TX 75025-2094 dated. However, drivers who chose to leave the seat in would Phone: 972.491.2766 perceive themselves to be at a center of gravity disadvantage Email: [email protected] over ballast on the floor pan. The same is true for proposals to allow removal of various Technical & Rules Chair other parts of the car. Those proposals start with a paradigm of Walt Fricke rules which allow removal of everything in the car which is not 4651 Huey Circle strictly necessary either for safety or unibody strength or sus- Boulder, CO 80305 It’s easy. We’re so sure that you’ll like PFC’s pad compounds that we’re pension and power train, and leave to ballast the meeting of Phone: 303.499.6540 going to guarantee it! Buy a set of PFC pads and try them out for a Email: [email protected] weight limits. Headlights and parking brakes and allowance of weekend - if you don’t like them, we’ll exchange them for the Pagid or plastic rear windows have been suggested in this vein and its Sponsor Coordinator Hawk pads of your choice (or equivalent store credit). Visit the link logic would encompass use of plastic body parts as well, Steve Rashbaum below for all the details. because weight savings there can also be compensated with 1897 Mission Hills Lane ballast. If that results in excessive ballast, well then minimum Northbrook, IL 60062-5760 weights could be reduced on a percentage basis. This approach Phone: 847.272.7764 is not illogical, but it is inconsistent with what PCA Club Rac- Fax: 847.272.7785 Program Details: PFC Brake Pad Guarantee applies to any purchase of current PFC pad compounds, shapes & applications. Discontinued or special order part numbers are not ing aspired to. Email: [email protected] eligible for this program. Pads must be returned after ONE event or within 30 days (whichever comes rst). Pads may be exchanged for an equivalent Pagid or Hawk shape OR OG-Racing Store Credit up to the purchase price of the returned pads. Other terms or limitations may apply. OGR Inc reserves the right to cancel or modify this program at any time and for any reason.

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