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May 2018 ©2017 Porsche Cars North America, Inc Nord Stern Region PCA May 2018 ©2017 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Porsche recommends seat belt usage and observance of all traffic laws at all times. IF YOU CAN’T HAVE YOUR CLASSIC PORSCHE SERVICED HERE, TRY US... A Porsche is no ordinary sports car, but a sports car for everyday driving, whatever the weather. It's more than just a vehicle. It is an expression of freedom and provides a little bit of fun and the sense of living the dream in an otherwise serious world. Driving a Porsche makes that dream attainable. And because details matter to Porsche drivers, you can refine your car to your unique taste after you take delivery with Porsche Tequipment products, made to make your vehicle even more unmistakable. Two-thirds of all Porsche cars ever built are still being driven today. That's not by chance - it's because they are cherished, well cared for by their owners and come with a 4 Year/50,000 mile warranty. 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Call Christie Boeder 612.845.4509, or email: [email protected] 4 NORD STERN MAY 2018 WELKOMMEN . WELKOMMEN . WELKOMMEN Welcome . New Nord Stern Members We hope to see you at upcoming events! Patrick Douglas So, Just What Do We Do In Nord Stern??! Lakeville, MN A brief synopsis of activities and events offered by your club, Nord Stern, and/or PCA or, just Silver 2002 911 Carrera enough info to pique your interest??!! Michael Ko Autocross: A low-speed driving event, teaching one how to maneuver one’s car around a Mahtomedi, MN set course of pylons on a closed circuit. Instruction is available, drivers compete against the clock. No modifications to one’s car are necessary. Some safety equipment needed (helmet). 2008 911 4S ClubTalk: E-mail listserv for member subscribers focusing on car issues and discussions as Dave Moree well as a place to ask questions, get recommendations and comments. Also for last minute Medicine Lake, MN breaking news on upcoming events and activities. 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Eden Prairie, MN Driver Education: High speed driving event on a closed-course racetrack (Brainerd, White 2018 Macan S Blackhawk Farms, Road America, for example) where drivers are grouped according to prior lap times. Prior Driver Training participation is required. Performance enhancements are David Staples frequently made (but not required!). Andover, MN Parade Laps: Often held during lunch at Driver Training/Driver Ed events at closed-course Guard’s Red 1983 944 racetracks, this controlled environment with a pace car provides participants an opportunity to take street cars on the track at highway speeds so that they can see what the course is like.
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