PORSCHE CLUB of AMERICA • SUNCOAST REGION PORSCHE Profile

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MAY 2018 Celebrate Your Everyday Supercar with Porsche of Tampa

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• We offer 6 months same as cash financing as well as honoring most extended warranties • We proudly provide support for the Drivers Education Program • Porsche Club members enjoy discounts on parts and labor • 2 years unlimited mileage warranty on all Porsche Parts redeemable at any Porsche Dealer in North America • Complimentary HPDE technical inspections for all clubs

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Celebrate Your Everyday Supercar with Porsche of Tampa 2018 Officers & Board of Directors 12 Officers Why Choose Porsche of Tampa? President – John Vita [email protected], 941-920-6698 • We offer 6 months same as cash financing Past President – Mike Mackenzie as well as honoring most extended [email protected], 727-510-5079 16 Vice President – Denise Remus warranties [email protected], 727-215-7452 • We proudly provide support for the Drivers Secretary – Pamela Richard [email protected], 727-385-6606 Education Program Treasurer – Terry Richard • Porsche Club members enjoy discounts on [email protected], 727-385-6605 parts and labor Elected Directors Social – Open Position • 2 years unlimited mileage warranty on all Porsche Parts redeemable at any Porsche Safety – Dave White Dealer in North America [email protected], 727-709-0822 Competition – Bill Sumansky 11 • Complimentary HPDE technical inspections [email protected], 727-514-1151 Membership Chair – Larry Mendez INSIDE THIS ISSUE for all clubs PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA • SUNCOAST REGION [email protected], 813-695-7093 PORSCHE The President’s Message...... 5 Board Members at Large Event Schedule...... 7 Grant Painter Profile [email protected], 727-773-5822 The Membership Starting Line...... 9 Emad Sultanem [email protected], 646 -327-6202 Photo of the Month...... 10 Mike Campbell Festival of Speed...... 11 Visit Our All-New eCommerce Storefront [email protected], 863-227-4315 John Sabatini Tech Notes...... 12 PorscheOfTampaParts.com [email protected], 813-493-6359 Weekend in Geneva...... 17 For Genuine Accessories & Lifestyle Items President Appointed Webmaster – Paul Bienick TRSS School...... 19 941-544-2775, [email protected] Autocross...... 22 Marketing/Comm. Director – Rick Meyer 813-417-9779, [email protected] Amelia Island Concours...... 23 We are the #1 Porsche Customer Satisfaction Dealer Profile Editor & Publisher – Norm Sippel MAY 2018 We Get Letters...... 24 in the State of Florida. Our service department has over 727-787-5929, [email protected] 80 years of combined Porsche Service Experience & 4 DE Registrar – Denise Remus Business Card Corner...... 27 727-215-7452, [email protected] On the cover technicians achieving Porsche Gold Level Certification. Editor’s Notes...... 29 DE Tech – Peter Vosotas Bust of Professor Ferdinand 727-479-2090, [email protected] Porsche in Porsche Park, Gmünd, Austria. By Peter Sontag. Marketplace...... 30 Charitable Endeavors – Mike Campbell 863-227-4315, [email protected] Do you have a photo you think is worthy PORSCHE 48 Hours at Sebring Co-Chair – Joshua Breckeen of a Porsche Profile cover? Profile 727-251-5289, [email protected] Send your high-res vertical images in PDF or JPEG format to: [email protected] Graphic Artist Photo Editor Chief Track Instructor – Amy Riches Melissa Schneider George Wienhold 941-518-0004, [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] PORSCHE PROFILE • MAY 2018 3 Porsche of Tampa | 1-275 & Fowler Ave. | 103 E. Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612 | For appointments (813) 933-2811 www.PorscheOfTampa.com

President’s Message By JOHN VITA

Spring is in full swing and your club is in high getting the most out of your Porsche. You will of- gear! I hope this writing finds everyone well and ten see them at our events or producing their own enjoying your beautiful cars. Now is the season events for our benefit. Please be sure to let these to really be out there having fun. I am always so great people know how much we appreciate them happy to hear from our friends in the northern and don’t hesitate to reach out to them with your regions who are just now scraping off the ice and questions and let them know you are a member of able to use their cars. We surely have it good. our region. Speaking of good, if you are not participat- I have also gotten to know many of the people ing in the awesome events the club is producing who support our Profile through their advertising you are missing something great!! Take a look at efforts. One of the questions I frequently get is the social column for a list of all events with their who should I use for this or that. I always direct the dates and times. One of the things we have made person to our Profile and ask them to provide me great progress on is assembling a great committee with feedback as to their experience. What I hear is of members to work on our social events. We have that the folks who get the business are top-notch people from all over our region who will assist us in providers who care about our club. producing events so that we are able to have more We want to hear from you. Please come to our events closer to our members. These folks know board meetings or reach out via our email if you the local areas and are in close proximity to where have any ideas or suggestions. Or, if someone did we will hold functions. They have been asked to a great job, reach out and thank them. It is the only identify locations and produce one or two events pay they get and kind words go a long way. close to their homes so that we can ensure we have Look for some fun things to come in the future. the best places to hold events. If you would like to The board is working hard to add some new things join in on this committee and host an event please and to perhaps bring back some of the traditions reach out to me at President @suncoastpca.org. so many of you have mentioned to me. Thank you Another cool part of being president is to get for the suggestions and for reaching out to us! to know many of our dealers and the people who I hope everyone has an awesome month! work there. These folks go over and above our ex- pectations to provide great things for our club and See you down the road!! to provide us with their expertise when it comes to

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SUNCOAST SCHEDULE OF EVENTS May 6: Autocross at Brooksville Airport (Requires early October 14: Autocross at Brooksville Airport (Requires registration.) early registration.) May 12 & 13: Driver’s Ed at Sebring International October 27 & 28: Driver’s Ed at Sebring International Raceway Raceway May 23: Date Your Porsche Night- Dinner at Sharkey’s, Nov. 4: Autocross at Brooksville Airport (Requires early Venice registration.) June 1: Revs Institute (private tour), Naples November 16, 17 & 18: Instructor’s Weekend and June 20: Date Your Porsche Night - Suncoast Porsche, Driver’s Ed at Sebring International Raceway Sarasota July 8 – 14: Porsche Parade, Tan-Tar-A Resort, Lake of *Non-PCA event. PCA insurance does not apply. the Ozarks, MO Check our website for sign-up information for all September 9: Autocross at Brooksville Airport (Requires events. Some require you register at: early registration.) www.clubregistration.net September 15 &16: Driver’s Ed at Sebring International Raceway *Non-PCA Events; PCA insurance does not apply

2018 Tentative Board Meeting Schedule Members are welcome to attend. If you would like to be part of a conference call, please contact one of the officers for instructions.

• May 9th, Conference Call, 7 p.m. • June 13th, 6 p.m. Reeves Porsche, 103 E Fowler, Tampa, Fl. • July, no meeting • August 8th Conference Call, 7 p.m.

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Some of us are morning people and some of us are not. For the fortunate early adventurers, the early bird gets the I personally fall into the latter group. Mornings should start glory of a glorious ride to….. Go out there and enjoy your no earlier than 8 a.m. But for those us who have that beacon Porsche. Karl’s photo gives a greeting to the day that most to rise prior to even the earliest hints of the coming day, I of us would surely appreciate. am pleased to present a photo that captures that early light. I do want to thank all of you who have sent your photos How’s this for a wake-up drive with your Porsche on a for this column each month. Please don’t worry about gorgeous early morning like this one. what camera you have as the saying goes, “The best camera This month’s Photo of the Month (PoM) from Karl is the one you have available.” It’s all in the eye of the Ritter of Riverview showcases his 2005 997 C2S ready photographer. for a morning spin. This is his wake-up drive on that crisp morning. It would appear that a spirited morning drive Please keep sending me what you have. is about to begin. I am sure that most of us would have enjoyed the ride. I’m not so sure he traveled on that road, as George Wienhold the sign was pointed forward and not down the road. I for Photo Editor, Suncoast Porsche Profile sure would have adventured toward the sunrise. That’s just [email protected] me; I’m always going down the road less traveled.

10 Visit SuncoastPCA.org for news, events and updates! Porsche race cars on the grass at Festival of Speed By Rich Tillotson crowd that immediately gathered around the cars confirms my long-held belief that the sound of a race car is a big part of the We were invited by our host Bert Smith Porsche to display a visceral experience enjoyed by race fans the world over. few Porsche factory race cars in front of their hospitality tent There were also a number of additional Porsches on display at this year’s Festival of Speed in St. Petersburg. These race cars along with the race cars. They were some of the best looking were displayed as a group in the center-grass viewing area at cars at the show and the best representation of our favorite this great event. The cars in the picture are owned by Danny marque. Stewart, Don Ondrejcak, Theo Ruygh, and yours truly. There Bert Smith was a wonderful host opening up their VIP tent was even a judging contest for our cars and the winner was to us and providing food and refreshments the entire day. The Danny Stewart, although we other participant filed a grievance tent was also a great place to visit with other Porsche folks, with the judge as Danny’s car was unable to be started. We felt view some of the great Porsche models the dealership had on that should have disqualified him from competition. However, display, and also get out of the Florida sun. protest was only in jest in order to try to humble Danny a little. Here’s looking forward to next year and the Porsche display. We also added a little spice and noise to our display by starting If you have the time, join us please. The day is sure to be full of and revving up the engines of the race cars in unison. The sights and sounds that make a Porsche heart beat a little faster. Experience the fun! Join your fellow Porsche Club of America members at the 63rd Porsche Parade at the Lake of the Ozarks in Osage Beach, Missouri.

Parade week has something for everyone. Satisfy your competitive spirit with the Concours at Hidden Lakes Golf Course, the Autocross at Camdenton Regional Airport, and a Time-Speed-Distance Rally along the byways of the Ozarks. There will also be several spectacular driving tours and an Old Route 66-themed gimmick rally. When you’re not driving, Tan-Tar-A Resort and the surrounding area have a multitude of activities, including golf, a full-service marina, and a spa. Parade 2018 is also a great place for the kids, with a water park, horseback riding, an onsite bowling alley, and an arcade. And, of course, they can participate in a variety of Porsche-related special activities, such as a model Porsche concours and RC car racing. FOR THE SCHEDULE, HOUSING, AND EVENT DETAILS, VISIT:

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PORSCHE PROFILE • MAY 2018 11 By Pedro P. Bonilla (GCR PCA)

Soft Top Convertibles Being able to drop the top and drive “al fresco” is one of from the obvious which is protection from the elements and al- the greatest feelings in owning a Porsche cabriolet. The experi- lowing the HVAC system to operate normally. ence of sun and wind on your face, together with the enhanced Porsche engineers have worked to fine tune the acoustic prop- sounds from your engine and the aromas of the countryside or erties of the cabriolets to provide maximum comfort inside the of the exhaust and tire smoke of the car in front of you at the cabin with the soft top in the up position. In conjunction with track, make owning and driving these open-top cars very special. the Haartz top material, a noise-deadening acoustical padding is crafted to complement the properties of the top’s material. This combination of materials provides passengers with state-of the- art comfort.

The other side of the coin is that these cars also offer most of the coupe’s benefits when the weather or other conditions dictate the need for top up. So cab owners have the best of both worlds. But, in order to enjoy for many years the added perks of the As you know, the material used on the Porsche cabriolets is a convertibles, there are a few things that you, as an owner, need to type of canvas, but not all canvas is the same. The Haartz Cor- do that coupe owners don’t. poration supplies the majority of all of the auto manufacturers A unique set of challenges comes with your special drop-top. with close to 30 different canvas and vinyl materials, each with The material from which the top is made as well as the clear plas- different specs. The Porsche Boxster and Carrera Cabriolets use, tic window are far more delicate and vulnerable to the elements as an OEM material, the special Sonnenland A5.0 fabric from and, in particular, to UV radiation than the rest of the painted Haartz. surfaces of the car. The best thing you can do for a brand-new soft top is to protect it on day one, when it’s still clean and free of contaminants. On the day you bring it home, you should treat it with a good UV-inhibiting product, paying special attention to its weakest part, the stitching. The next best thing is to do it now. Convertible tops should never be stored down when the This is an acoustically enhanced, three- material is wet. The fabric does not promote mildew growth ply composite made of a surface-singed on its own, but mildew can develop on dirt and grime when acrylic twill-weave outer fabric, a rubber not removed. This is more important for warm, humid and or elastomer inner layer and a polyester dark environments. When dust and dirt settle into the material’s (cloth) lining fabric. This unique construc- weave, if left, over time will start to break down the fabric acting tion of the material dramatically enhances as sandpaper and cutting into the weave itself. in-cabin comfort when the top is up by reducing noise levels and When cleaning your soft top, do NOT use detergent or other providing sound attenuation over standard canvas material aside harsh chemicals. There are several products made specifically for 12 Visit SuncoastPCA.org for news, events and updates! cleaning soft tops, and one When retracting a soft top with a plastic in particular, Ragg Topp rear window, it is recommendable to stop is endorsed by Haartz and the action midway. Get out of the car and most convertible owners. manually adjust the fabric and plastic so that Ragg Topp offers two basic no kinks or sharp angles are created when you products: a cleaner and a continue the folding operation. Even placing a protectant. soft towel or similar item between the folds of To clean the top, do so in the plastic window will help maintain its clarity, the shade or partial shade. avoid scratches and prolong overall life. If there are bird or tree If the air temperature is under 55ºF, do droppings on the canvas, NOT try to lower or raise the top with a clear first vacuum with a soft brush attachment and then pre-soak the plastic window, unless you first warm it up so affected area with water. This will soften the deposits. Many that it becomes pliable. A hair dryer or placing times a strong water stream is all that’s needed in order to get a piece of black plastic over the window and leaving it under the most of the dirt and grime off the top. When the deposits are bright sun for a few minutes will warm it up enough so that you tougher, you can spray the cleaner evenly over the complete soft can fold or unfold it. Not following these precautions may cause top, letting it soak in from 2 to 20 minutes depending on how the window to crack and split, since the cold makes the plastic soiled it is, and then scrubbing lightly with a soft-bristle brush much more brittle. If this happens, the only solution is replace- and finally rinsing with running water until the runoff is clear ment; but since the window is sewn in most of the time, the and no more cleaner remains on the material. complete top’s cover needs to be replaced. There is an alterna- Washing with a mild soap, such as Ivory or Lux, is also a safe tive that some people have used, which is removing the mate- alternative to the Ragg Topp cleaner, but not as effective. rial from the top’s frame and taking it to a yachting center that Once the top is completely dry, it should be followed up with repairs marine canvas and having them cut out the old and sew several coats of Ragg Topp protectant which will waterproof the in a new piece in its place. fabric and filter out most of the damaging UV rays from the sun. There are also new alternatives for the older cabs with the This protectant will make water bead on the canvas and will help flexible plastic windows. Several aftermarket manufacturers offer maintain the top’s color over the years with minimum fading. tops with a bonded glass window that can be installed onto the As of 2003 all Porsche’s cabs now come with a glass window older top’s frames. These windows are a bit smaller than the that requires no more maintenance than any other glass window, original plastic window, and they are somewhat more cumber- but prior to that year the top’s rear window was made of a flex- some for engine access in the case of the Boxsters, but they offer ible polyvinyl material which was sewn into the canvas allowing it defrosting elements within the glass to quickly clear fog and melt to fold on itself. This clear material tends to fog and scratch and ice and snow. Some of these aftermarket suppliers also offer the becomes the biggest complaint from cab owners. The fogging same OEM fabrics from Haartz on their products so you can seen on polyvinyl windows happens when the plasticizers in the have the same OEM quality even on a replacement top. material evaporate due to exposure to UV light and heat from The top in my 1998 car is still original. I treat it with Ragg the sun. These plasticizers are what keep the plastic windows Topp protectant twice per year and it has not faded at all, even flexible and soft. So, the best way to prolong the clarity and though it is a South Florida car. Last year the stitching on the flexibility of the clear plastic window is to keep the sun off the somewhat-scratched plastic window failed, and I decided to keep material as much as possible. Whenever the car is stored outside, the top and sew in a new window myself, by hand, stitch-by- at least the clear plastic window, if not the complete top or car, stitch. I did it, it came out very should be protected with a cover. nice, but it just took too long. At Keeping the clear plastic window clean and least I don’t have to sew in a new using a protectant called Plexus which also has window for another 13 years! UV inhibitors and special additives will extend To obtain additional informa- the use and life of the window. 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PORSCHE PROFILE • MAY 2018 15 A Weekend in Geneva

By Jeremy Swiger to its end at the Swiss border. The relative remoteness of the A81 south of Sindelfingen gave way to an industrial hustle and After a brutally cold start to February in Stuttgart this year, bustle from the Swiss border onward through Zurich and to we looked forward to spending President’s Day weekend road- the other side of the Capital, Bern. Past Bern and out of the tripping to Geneva, Switzerland. Our location in southern seemingly endless stretch of industry and the traffic which Germany makes road trips an ideal way to see much of central comes with it, the landscape again turned lush and remote. Europe. A mere 5-hour drive and weekend hi-temps in the Since we mainly stuck to the autobahns and motorways, low 50’s offered the perfect opportunity for some seat time the route was devoid of hairpin turns and switchbacks in the Boxster. That, and the new-to-us Volvo wagon was commonly found on the more remote backcountry routes in temporarily sidelined due to a corroded connection at the the region. The tradeoff to a spirited driving route, particularly starter. the farther south we went, were expansive On Friday morning, the 16th vistas of scenic farmlands and vineyards, of February, after walking our two interspersed with glacial lakes all framed by a dachshunds up to “Dog Holiday” backdrop of the Alpine foothills. The route for the weekend, we hopped in the also encounters many tunnels which provide a Boxster and headed south. A steady great opportunity to drop the windows and a rain didn’t dampen our spirits as gear to listen to the fantastic Porsche exhaust we cruised down the A81 along the note echo against the walls. eastern edge of the Black Forest At the town of Lausanne on the northern shore of Lake Geneva, we banked west following the coastline until we found ourselves rolling into the city of Geneva. A mere 15 minutes from the French border and the European Union (EU), our cellphones were inoperative in non-EU Switzerland, leaving us without the modern convenience of Google maps. Flying blind through the city, we relied on Kate’s memory of studying maps before we left home and well-marked signage to find our way to the United Nations (UN) and then on to our hotel.

16 Visit SuncoastPCA.org for news, events and updates! After parking the car and dropping our bags in the hotel room, we set out to see Geneva. We first hopped a local street car and headed west out of town to CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research. CERN is home to the world’s largest particle accelerator (a 27km-long ring underground on the Franco-Swiss border on the edge of Geneva). To quote its website, the organization studies “the fundamental structure of the universe” and “the world’s largest and most complex scientific instruments to study the basic constituents of matter.” It’s quite heady stuff that even as an engineer, I find difficult to comprehend. CERN has a free museum and if you’re lucky like we were, you can tag along with a scientist explaining his work. We woke to steady rain on Saturday, so we started the morning by hiking quickly across the Rhône River at the bottom of Lake Geneva and visited the museum of watchmaker Patek Phillipe. On display are timepieces from the early 1500s up to the modern day and the opportunity to see With clear weather on Sunday, we ventured out to see the progression of the science and technology behind precision Museum and Church of the Reformation. If I am honest, we time-keeping. In the afternoon, we joined a guided walking were somewhat underwhelmed by the museum but explored tour of the city. While the tour started out very soggy, the rain an archeological dig underneath the church which offered a quickly let up, not to return for the remainder of the weekend. fascinating view into Geneva during Roman times. Up above, Our guide, a native Genevan, offered great insight into the we climbed the bell towers for a panoramic view of the city. history of the city; its governance and its role in the Protestant The highlight of the trip came Monday, when we toured the Reformation and as host to many international organizations, UN office in Geneva. An hour-long tour led us through several such as the UN and the International Red Cross. of the buildings including the Palais des Nations, originally home to the UN’s predecessor, the League of Nations. The tour highlighted several of the conference rooms as well as the Assembly Hall and Council Chambers, while discussing the UN’s role in humanitarian efforts around the world. After the tour, we headed for home, enjoying a nice drive back-tracking around Lake Geneva and through the countryside, then breaking off to take a more direct route back to Germany through Basel and up the west side of the Black Forest on the A5. The route to Basel took us over a mountain pass and through more tunnels before eventually crossing the Rhine River and into the city. Once over the border back in Germany, light traffic conditions permitted a brisk pace home. I opened up the throttle on the Boxster and we cruised along at 110 to 120 mph for long stretches, some for a solid half hour at a time before we reached the turnoff to the A8 at Karlsruhe. A winter wonderland greeted us back home as the rain we saw in Geneva on Saturday fell as snow up in Stuttgart.

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Google told said. “And I do believe wrong. congressional staff it something’s going to Acting Deputy Director could have helped, if the happen.” David Bowdich told FBI had asked last year. reporters Thursday the Autocross Ramblings: March came in like the proverbial lion at the Brooksville have a look around and say thanks for all the support they Regional Airport this past March 4th, blowing canopies over give the club. and causing quite a stir in the grid for a few minutes. Au- The autocross parade continues with an enduro event at tocross always provides plenty of excitement, whether you Showtime speedway in April, and then back to Brooksville want it to or not! for the final points event prior to summer break in May. In more traditional action, hot shoe Cory Corona held All the events are posted on the newly refreshed website @ off Cliff Bordwell, the luthier from Orlando for fast time of Suncoastpca.org. You can go to clubregistraion.net to enter the day with a run 40.603 seconds. Sharron Shields lead the and become part of the action. ladies charge, logging a 45.283 run. Excellent competition Speaking of summer break, are there any Suncoast auto- ensued, with 12 class winners crowned at the end of the day. crossers planning to compete at the Porsche Parade at Osage A new twist in course layout by Mr. Lasota involved a Beach, MO this July? We have a core group signed up now mini Mulsanne straight on both the outbound and returning and would love to have more friends join us in the Ozarks. portion. These elements gave several drivers the opportunity to employee 3rd gear during some of their runs. Beware the Cones Motorsports by Reeves provided great breakfast for what seems like the millionth time, and we cannot thank them enough. Next time you’re in their neighborhood stop in and Bill Suncoast PCA Autocross 2018 Suncoast PCA Autocross 2018 3/4/2018 overall 3/4/2018 Class # Name Car best time place Class # Name Car best time Pts M-2 50 Corona, Cory Cayman S 40.603 1 S-5 0 Viertel, Robert 2014 GT3 53.026 9 .XS 89 Bordwell, Cliff Scion FRS 42.022 2 S-4-L 42 Carter, Annie 911 S 49.782 9 Expert 5 Shields, Danny 986 Boxster S 42.813 3 S-3 90 Hamill, Maury 718 Cayman 46.146 9 P-7 121 Suarez, Rowen 911S 43.033 4 S-3 62 Santos, Tony Boxster Spyder 47.484 6 .XS 78 Brannon, Joe Corvette 43.196 5 S-3 12 Russick, CJ Cayman S 48.247 4 P-6 10 Swope, Russell 996 C2 43.264 6 S-2-L 51 Shields, Sharron 986 Boxster S 45.283 9 .XS 25 Byram, Tod S2000 43.573 7 S-2 68 Bradley, Rick 987 Boxster 46.185 9 P-5 28 Sumansky, Bill 986 Boxster S 43.856 8 S-2 21 Tamandli, Bob 986 Boxster S 46.555 6 I-2 818 Tilton, Brice 987 Cayman S 44.249 9 S-2 217 Royals, Terry 986 Boxster S 47.218 4 BMW 46 Wright, Donald Z4 44.267 10 S-1 47 Spetsios, Mitchell 986 Boxster 53.028 9 I-2 84 West, Brian 996 C4S 44.350 11 P-7 121 Suarez, Rowen 911S 43.033 9 BMW 777 Cassidy, Bill M3 44.399 12 P-6 10 Swope, Russell 996 C2 43.264 9 P-6 30 Alaisa, Rene Boxster S 44.730 13 P-6 30 Alaisa, Rene Boxster S 44.730 6 I-2 528 Tilton, Russell 987 Cayman S 44.855 14 P-5-L 48 Eggert, Kirsten 986 Boxster S 45.896 9 S-2-L 51 Shields, Sharron 986 Boxster S 45.283 15 P-5-L 82 Lewis, Tori 986 Boxster S 47.137 6 BMW 1 Fluitsma, Ray M4 45.596 16 P-5 28 Sumansky, Bill 986 Boxster S 43.856 9 .XS 188 Adams, Doug RX-8 45.772 17 P-5 49 Eggert, Jerry 986 Boxster S 46.945 6 BMW 171 Wagenfohr, Carl M Roadster 45.880 18 P-3 79 Pringle, Keith 911SC 49.009 9 P-5-L 48 Eggert, Kirsten 986 Boxster S 45.896 19 P-2 311 Lulofs, Shaun 944S2 48.886 9 .XR 13 Lasota, Mark MX-5 45.943 20 M-2 50 Corona, Cory Cayman S 40.603 9 S-3 90 Hamill, Maury 718 Cayman 46.146 21 M-2 251 Janisch, Kurt 996 Turbo 49.581 6 .XS 715 Wong, Andrew Acura Integra 46.150 22 I-2 818 Tilton, Brice 987 Cayman S 44.249 9 S-2 68 Bradley, Rick 987 Boxster 46.185 23 I-2 84 West, Brian 996 C4S 44.350 6 S-2 21 Tamandli, Bob 986 Boxster S 46.555 24 I-2 528 Tilton, Russell 987 Cayman S 44.855 4 .XS 161 Juarbe-Diaz, Soraya Honda Fit 46.619 25 Expert 5 Shields, Danny 986 Boxster S 42.813 9 P-5 49 Eggert, Jerry 986 Boxster S 46.945 26 BMW 46 Wright, Donald Z4 44.267 9 P-5-L 82 Lewis, Tori 986 Boxster S 47.137 27 BMW 777 Cassidy, Bill M3 44.399 6 S-2 217 Royals, Terry 986 Boxster S 47.218 28 BMW 1 Fluitsma, Ray M4 45.596 4 BMW 193 Helgemo, Sam M3 47.309 29 BMW 171 Wagenfohr, Carl M Roadster 45.880 3 S-3 62 Santos, Tony Boxster Spyder 47.484 30 BMW 193 Helgemo, Sam M3 47.309 2 .XS 17 Montemarano, John Mini Cooper S 47.800 31 BMW 15 Lulofs, Kyle M3 50.292 1 S-3 12 Russick, CJ Cayman S 48.247 32 BMW 14 Rytlewski, Gary M3 52.690 0 P-2 311 Lulofs, Shaun 944S2 48.886 33 .XS 89 Bordwell, Cliff Scion FRS 42.022 9 P-3 79 Pringle, Keith 911SC 49.009 34 .XS 78 Brannon, Joe Corvette 43.196 6 M-2 251 Janisch, Kurt 996 Turbo 49.581 35 .XS 25 Byram, Tod S2000 43.573 4 S-4-L 42 Carter, Annie 911 S 49.782 36 .XS 188 Adams, Doug RX-8 45.772 3 BMW 15 Lulofs, Kyle M3 50.292 37 .XS 715 Wong, Andrew Acura Integra 46.150 2 BMW 14 Rytlewski, Gary M3 52.690 38 .XS 161 Juarbe-Diaz, Soraya Honda Fit 46.619 1 S-5 0 Viertel, Robert 2014 GT3 53.026 39 .XS 17 Montemarano, John Mini Cooper S 47.800 0 S-1 47 Spetsios, Mitchell 986 Boxster 53.028 40 .XS 184 West, Megan GTI 58.328 0 .XR 228 Geiger, Brian Subaru WRX Sti 54.957 41 .XR 13 Lasota, Mark MX-5 45.943 9 .XS 184 West, Megan GTI 58.328 42 .XR 228 Geiger, Brian Subaru WRX Sti 54.957 6 22 Visit SuncoastPCA.org for news, events and updates! 2018 AMELIA ISLAND CONCOURS d’ELEGANCE

By Ernest Sample It was easy to become overwhelmed with all these magnifi- Pebble Beach, Monterey, Amelia Island. Names that cent machines and I didn’t envy them the task of deciding evoke visions of elegant cars poised on dewy lawns, their the best in each class. lacquered and chromed complexions gleaming in the morn- But decide they did and at noon, just after the entrance ing sun. Of these three prestigious concours, only Amelia of the original Bullit Mustang, the presentation of awards Island is on the east coast. This year, the show honored began. From our vantage point, we had an up-close view racing great Emerson Fittipaldi and, due to the forecast of of the winners as they motored to the judges’ stand on our inclement weather on Sunday, was truncated to two days left. Each car, it seemed, was more dazzling than the last. rather than the traditional three. And so we came to the Among the most notable to us was the Martini Porsche Golf Club of Amelia Island on a cool and clear Saturday 935. But the Best of Show prizes went to the1963 Ferrari morning. We checked in at the Chairman’s Suite, fortified 250/275p from the JSL Motorsports Collection and the ourselves with mimosas and bloody marys, then proceeded 1929 Duesenberg J/SJ convertible owned by Harry Yeaggy to meander among 305 of finest automobiles in the world. of Cincinnati. There were 35 classes of cars arrayed along the fairway Despite heavy traffic and the abbreviated schedule, and around a picturesque water hazard. The judges, in the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance was a memorable their straw hats and blue sports coats, scrutinized each en- experience. One that I highly recommend. See you there try and meticulously recorded their findings on clipboards. next year.

PORSCHE PROFILE • MAY 2018 23 emergency decisions were made by the hospital staff. She took my personal ef- We Get Letters Mike, fects from the ICU to my hotel. She I’m writing to thank I’m so grateful you are coordinated Suncoast members who Suncoast members for doing well! I’m convinced collected my gear from the paddock, their incredible generosity the world is a better place packed my car, and stored it in a and kindness at the Se- because you and Laurel are garage for the night. bring HPDE on April 7-8. here! Our club and attend- At daybreak, Denise was back On the grid Saturday ees at our events are a big at the hospital to check on me. She morning, I had a heart at- extended family who sup- escorted Laurel to the track, introduc- tack leading to cardiac ar- port each other and work ing her to Suncoast volunteers and rest. Sebring Fire & Rescue together to overcome chal- Sebring staff and helping her collect resuscitated me en-route lenges, whether on the track my car. Throughout the weekend, to the hospital. Stents were or off. There was a higher whatever we needed, Denise and other Sun- placed in my coronary artery, restoring blood power at work that weekend coast members were there to support us. flow to my heart muscle, and I was moved to and somehow, we were all Now at home, I am expected to make a the ICU. where we were supposed to full recovery. Laurel and I are deeply grateful When I regained consciousness, Denise be doing what needed to be for the EMTs who saved my life and the car- Remus, chief instructor for the Suncoast done. I’m looking forward diologist who restored my heart. We also are event, was at my bedside. She had been work- to seeing you and Laurel indebted to the Suncoast Region, especially ing with Suncoast volunteers to identify me again; perhaps next time Denise and the many members who show- and my next of kin. Denise located my wife will be over dinner with ered us - total strangers - with compassion Laurel, who was traveling in North Caro- a glass of wine getting to and care when we needed it most. lina, and kept Laurel informed as she raced know each other better. to Sebring. A PhD registered nurse, Denise Thank you. Take care, functioned as my medical advocate while Denise Remus Mike Reid

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• Pagid Brake Pads for 993 and others, Automobiles P.N. E1204 29 010 new in box. Retail cost $342. • 2001 911 Turbo Track/Street Also S4Yellow 993 rears about 50% used for 2018 Advertising Rates Package Seal/Graphite Grey, Tiptronic, 993, Boxster or ???. Make offer.727-787-5929 Contact Norm Sippel Roll Bar, Sunroof delete, Recaro Seats, 6-point [email protected] (0418) [email protected] harness, 46,000 miles, new motor at 27,000. Plus • OZ racing wheels. 19 inch Formula 16ft. CargoPro open, 2-axle, aluminum trailer. HLT. Fit Boxster. With newer Michelin Pilot Business cards (3” x 2”) $255 Plus track wheels: OZ 5-spokes with slicks. Sports. Black. Pressure sensors. No damage. $40,000 [email protected] (508) 362-3602 Great for track or street. [email protected]. Quarter page (3.83” x 5”) $665 (0418) $1000, OBO. (0218) Half page (7.83” x 5”) $1,010 • 2006 911 Carrera S Cabriolet- • OZ Racing wheels with Full page (7.83” x 10”) $1,645 Speed Yellow, black full soft leather interior. 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Pioneer AM-FM, II-6 Hans, red, $300: two Sparco black Evo 2 Display ads must be camera-ready, scaled to page CD radio with touch screen, Pandora, navigation, US LF seats including side mounts, sub strap size, and require no change in text or graphics. Bluetooth, always garaged. non-smoker. $26,500. mounts, hardware, and adjustable seat rails, For full pages, a full, 1/4-inch bleed may be added. Anthony LoBalbo. (914)548-5450 (0418) $1,100: RSS harness bar, #950/30, $ 200. Business cards are accepted as camera ready and will print only as good as what is submitted. • 1988 944 Turbo. 57k mi, gray with New 2016 used 1-1/2 yrs. in 981 Cayman. cashmere, all factory S upgrades (minus turbo) [email protected]. (0518) done by original owner. Good to excellent • Yakima Bike Carrier—“New In condition, all original, never tracked, meticulous Box” complete with racks that attach to roof Advertising Deadlines records and maintenance. 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