AbsarokaAbsaroka ArrowArrow Volume 34 Issue 3 Jun — Jul 2012

Absaroka Arrow Jun/Jul 2012 1 In-house Business

2012-2014 Absaroka Officers / Board Contents - This Issue

Daniel G. Cole, President President’s Message/Pushing Limits 3 E-mail: [email protected] Absaroka News — April Meeting 4-6 Steve Homec, Vice President Cleaning Your Protective Bra 7 E-mail: [email protected] ABS Membership Meetings June & July 8

Fred Magers, Treasurer Absaroka Sponsors 9 E-mail: [email protected] PCA, AG, News 10-11 Susan Finn, Secretary E-mail: [email protected] Calendar of Events 2012 12 Zone 6 President’s Meeting 13 Stephanie Haider, Historian E-mail: [email protected] Porsche Museum Trip to 14 Porsche Club Raffle 15-16 Joann Pintz-Cole, Newsletter Editor E-mail: [email protected]

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Classified Ads For advertising information, please contact Fred Magers at: Classified ads are posted in the Absaroka Arrow and the ABS/PCA website [email protected] at http://abs.pca.org/. Submit your text and photo (if required) by email to: Full page $75, Half page $45, Quarter page $25, Business Card $10 Joann Pintz-Cole at [email protected]. Submit by the 1st of the month Pricing is per issue. prior to the publication month. The editor reserves the right to edit the ad if it is over 40 words. The ad is free to members. Editorial Policy ABS/PCA Website http://abs.pca.org/ Webmaster: Open Position - Contact a board member if interested The views or comments expressed in the Absaroka Arrow newsletter are not necessarily those of the Porsche Club of America or the Absaroka ABS/PCA Mailing Address Region. Absaroka Arrow is published six (6) times a year expressly for President the information and entertainment of the Porsche Club of America - Ab- Absaroka Region of Porsche Club of America (ABS/PCA) saroka Region, its members and supporters. Absaroka Arrow assumes 1820 Campfire Court no responsibility for any submissions. All submissions become property of Billings, MT, 56105 Absaroka Arrow unless other arrangements are made with the editor and president. Reprints from this Newsletter are not permitted without prior permission from the Editor.

Porsche Legal Send editorial submissions to: Jo Pintz-Cole Phone: 406.534.3152 E-mail: [email protected] Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG is the owner of numerous trademarks, both registered and unregistered, including without limitation the Porsche Crest®, Porsche®, Boxster®, Car- rera®, Cayenne®, Cayman™, Panamera®, Tiptronic®, VarioCam®, PCM®, 911®, 4S®, Publication dates: 6 times a year FOUR, UNCOMPROMISED.SM and the model numbers and distinctive shapes of the Feb/Mar, Apr/May, Jun/Jul, Aug/Sep, Oct/Nov, Dec/Jan Porsche automobiles such as, the federally registered 911 and Boxster automobiles in the United States. The third party trademarks contained herein are the properties of their re- The latest Absaroka Arrow and the archived back issues are available on spective owners. Specifications, performance standards, standard equipment, options, and other elements shown are subject to change without notice. Some options may be unavail- the Internet at: http://issuu.com/absaroka_porsche able when a car is built. Some vehicles may be shown with non-U.S. equipment. Please ask your dealer for advice concerning the current availability of options and verify the optional equipment that you ordered. Porsche recommends seat belt usage and observance of traffic laws at all times. Cover Photo: Susan Finn, learning to drive at the DE in Lewistown. Dan Cole Photo

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PushingPushing LimitsLimits Moin Lieber Porschefahrer und Porschefahrerin!

I hope you are enjoying the nice spring here in the Absaroka metropolis of Martinsdale, Montana, population 208, to visit Region. the Bair Museum. This will make for a nice day where both the Billings, Bozeman groups and those in between can par- The first Driver’s Education event with the Big Sky Region ticipate too. took place over the weekend of the 19th. I had to miss it this time, but reports are it was well attended and a good time as Our Next Event: usual. Fred Magers, Steve Homec, Dennis Raffensberger, Tour to Martinsdale, Montana and the Bair Museum and new members Charles Murray and Tim Hogan and en- When: joyed a fun day at the track. Saturday, June 16 Where: As an update to the upcoming Parade in Salt Lake City in Billings group will meet at the Albertsons parking lot at July, so far we have the following Absaroka members making 3137 Grand Avenue. the trek; myself, Fred Magers, Tom Agnew, Greg and Susan Bozeman group will meet at Rest Area I-90 and 19th. Kohn, Dane and Jody Schofield, Steve Gies, Stephanie and Notes: Daryl Haider, and Jim and Karen Grace (Suncoast Region), Bring a picnic lunch, we’ll have dessert in Martinsdale at the Graham Beckett and Susan Peacock (Alaska Region). That Crazy Mountain Inn. really is a great turnout from our small region. Registration closes on June 22. I’d like to welcome new members Charles Murray and Tim Hogan of Billings, Maxine and Greg Munson of Havre, Robert The breakfast club in Billings is still going strong — meeting and Christine Rosenbaum of Billings and Jesse Kloberdanz on the second Saturday of the month. I neglected to send from Hysham. Jesse is a transfer from the Rocky Mountain out a reminder for last month’s event, but it apparently made Region. it on to people’s calendars. I’d also like to thank Bill and Anita Grunstead, Linda and Kent There is a change to our calendar for June. Instead of going Harris, Shane and Natalie Lorenz, Fred Magers, Dane and to Lewis and Clark Caverns, we will be going to the bustling Jody Schofield for their recent renewals.

Tschϋβ,

Dan

Absaroka Arrow Jun/Jul 2012 3 Absaroka News — April Meeting The Road to Chico, Part IV

The day started off with a bit of drizzle and gray skies but de- for some trinkets from other regions he had received at the veloped into another beautiful spring day in Montana, perfect recent president’s meeting in Great Falls. Using the back of for a drive with friends across our beautiful state. some old business cards as tickets, everyone wrote down their name and the youngest member of our group, Jacob The season kick off of the 2012 Absaroka Porsche Club Cal- Hofer, drew the winners. endar was a huge success. It was our best turnout ever for the annual drive to Chico Hot Springs Resort with 12 Ab- Winners were: saroka and our adopted club member Dennis Franks in his red Pantera.  Dave Mumford won the club patch from the Northwest Region. Joining us for the first time were new members Ben Van  Jody Schofield won a portfolio from the Vancouver Island Beek’s in the ex-“Whee1” 944, and Joe and Victoria Hayes in Region. their silver 911. Herb Stoick joined our ranks a couple of  Susan Peacock won the Porsche sales brochure on the years ago at the All Euro Car Show with his 928. This was new Panamera GTS. also his first time out to one of our social events. We’re glad  Dennis Franks won the Porsche Club wine opener from all were able to make it. Canada West Region. Dennis later re-gifted this to Susan Homec. The field of Porsches consisted of Fred Magers, Ben Van Beek, Graham Beckett and Susan Peacock , Dean Hofer and After lunch, those staying overnight decided to head to Yel- his son Jacob, Joe and Victoria Hayes, Dane and Jody lowstone National park to spend a couple of hours before Schofield, Steve and Susan Homec, Herb Stoick, Bill Wind- check-in. ham and guest Mary Collier, Tom Agnew, Dan Cole and Jo Pintz-Cole, Greg Kohn and guest Dave Mumford, and Dennis Vice president Steve Homec led the way to the north en- Franks. trance at Gardiner, Montana and on to Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone. Along the way we all got to pass a Corvette, It was nice to see all the Absaroka gear being worn ranging which was fun for us and probably not so much for him. The from hats, to shirts and jackets. It really makes our members start of National Park Week meant the entrance fee was free. look “professional” and our club bigger than we are. The famous Roosevelt Arch built in 1903 (99 years old on April 24) provided a majestic backdrop for a photo opportunity The first excitement of the day was Greg’s speed yellow Box- as each Porsche passed through the 50-foot tall arch. The ster bellowing out a cloud of white smoke. Club mechanics loop drive around the Upper Terrace was still closed, but the quickly diagnosed the ailment as a faulty air oil separator. I’m Lower Terrace area provided a glimpse of the natural treas- sure this put a damper on his day’s activities as he no doubt ures hidden within Yellowstone National Park, such as the 37 worried about getting it home to Billings. (Professional diag- foot tall Liberty Cone which is a remnant of a long dead nosis proved it was, in fact, a failed Air Oil Separator that was hot springs. Afterwards, Steve led us to another Yellowstone quickly rectified by the folks at Metric Wrench). treasure — the ice cream shop hidden in the Mammoth store.

Lunch was once again in Percies Poolside Grille. The Chico The second exciting car issue involved Bill Windham’s red staff had a table all reserved for the group. Our server, Con- 928. It started to sputter while climbing the hill up to the up- stance, worked hard at taking drink and lunch orders and per terrace at Mammoth in Yellowstone. First thoughts were made everyone feel welcome. the fuel pump, but it later cleared up. The issue was most likely a result of sitting for the long winter. While we waited for our lunch, Dan held an impromtu raffle

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The group returned back to Chico around 4:30 PM, which gave everyone plenty of time to catch a soak in the pool and get ready for dinner in the Wine Cellar.

The Wine Cellar is located behind the main lodge in a small rock building. The décor inside was rustic yet elegant, just what one would expect in Montana.

The group started to arrive at 6:30 PM and our server for the evening, Debbie, quickly began taking and filling drink orders while everyone found a spot and kicked back for a nice evening. The menu at Chico most likely has been the same for years. But as they say, if it’s not broke, don’t fix it. This was a nice treat and provided a cozy, intimate setting to relax and enjoy an ex- cellent meal from Chico’s chefs.

Following dinner, some retired after a full day, while others headed to the Chico Saloon where the Montana band “Ten Foot Tall and 80 Proof” was playing a selection of country/rock. Herb proved to be the only real night owl of the group, everyone else retired around ten. Bill Windham, Dan Cole, Steve Homec and Dan’s guest, Steve Amen, enjoyed a nice cigar until late into the night.

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More Pictures From The Chico Trip

Top Left & Right: The group pondering what was ailing Greg's Boxster. Direct Left: Jody Schofield, Susan Peacock, Dane Schofield and Victoria Hayes. Lower Left and Right: Herb Stoick’s 928, Greg’s Boxter. Bottom Left: Lunch in Percie’s Grill Bottom Right: One of these things is not like the other.

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Absaroka Arrow Jun/Jul 2012 6 How to Clean Your Porsche’s Clear Bra and Paint Protective Film

Posted: 29 May 2012 04:32 PM PDT – PorschePurist.com

More and more owners are opting to protect their Porsche’s quality that includes a clear coat component. While paint with a clear bra or paint protection film (and those of a film without a clear coat will protect your paint just you with wider body Porsches have it installed from the fac- fine, it won’t keep its glossy shine over time. tory to protect the rear fenders). Some choose to protect Don’t let dead bugs and bird droppings remain on the only the front bumper and hood, while others protect addi- surface of your paint protection film. The acids con- tional areas like we did when we installed a clear bra on our tained in this type of debris will permanently stain . After installing paint protection film on the clear bra. The quicker you get them off, the bet- more than 10,000 cars for over ten years, Pepi Feliu of Auto- ter your bra will look in the long run. SuperShield has seen and done quite a bit with painted sur- Never wipe with terry cloth or paper products, because faces. We asked him to help us answer the question about they will damage the clear bra. Also, if your car is how best to clean the clear bra on your Porsche and here’s dirty you should never wipe a dirty, dry car with a what he had to say. If you can’t see the video below in your dry towel of any kind. That’s the easiest way to email simply click on How to Clean Paint Protection Film to scratch the surface of your paint. Always wet the view it directly on our site. surface with water or detail spray wax to minimize friction. Clean up and maintenance is pretty simple on most paint protection film. First, as a consumer, it is important to know Cleaning your Clear Bra or Paint Protection Film what material has been used on your particular car. These days there are many different makers of paint protection It’s actually fairly easy. Simply was the surface of the paint film. Each manufacture should provide you with care instruc- protection film using car wash soap and a micro fiber wash tions upon purchase and installation. Not all materials are mitt . If debris remains on the bra after the standard wash, equal, even though they may appear the same after installa- fill the wash bucket with water and use Dawn liquid deter- tion. The main difference between a quality film and an infe- gent the next time around. Use a generous amount in your rior film is the top layer. High quality films like 3M Scotchcal, wash bucket. The detergent soap should remove most eve- Avery Dennison Nano Fusion, and Xpel Ultimate have a rything stuck to your bra (remember it will also remove the clear hard coat on the surface to make them tougher. The wax from your paint so try not to go off the paint protection hard coat on these films makes the surface more durable film). If bug debris still remains a clay bar can be used at and able to remove almost all surface scratches throughout this time (never reuse a piece of old clay as it could damage their lifespan. These films will also retain a high gloss while the bra by scratching its surface). Many times a quick wax or on your painted surface. Most other film on the market will Pledge wax with polish will remove stubborn spots on the not have these characteristics. They will protect your painted bras surface. After drying the bra with a micro fiber towel, surface, but will not have the healing properties nor retain simply spray polish on its surface. Griot’s Speed Shine is high gloss. Purchase a high quality film if you are particular ideal and what we use here at our shop. Any spray wax or about appearance. quick detail spray will also work. Pledge wax that is used at home on wood furniture works excellent as well. In a nut- 6 Things you should never do to your paint protection film: shell, that’s it. Don’t complicate it. It’s a simple job as long as you care for your car. Never use a pressure washer as it could actually force water under the paint protection film. If this happens, once it dries, it will leave bubbles under the film sur- face. Never take it through a commercial car wash. While this is a choice versus a rule, there are risks involved. Most likely if you do bring your Porsche through an automated car wash it’s one of the brushless/ touchless types. Well, they use high pressure to get your car clean and we just talked about the danger of high pressure in #1 above. Don’t use potent chemical degreasers or tar removers on the surface of your clear bra. While these won’t harm the paint and will get it clean, there’s a good chance it will most likely degrade and dull the finish on your paint protection film. Use brushes sparingly, make sure they’re soft and only if you know that your paint protection film is of high

Absaroka Arrow Jun/Jul 2012 7 Membership Meetings — June / July Porsche Club of America Absaroka Region June Membership Meeting Tour to Martinsdale, MT — Picnic Saturday, June 16, 2012

Itinerary & Route: Martinsdale, Montana was once a stop on the on the Milwaukee Road of the Bozeman Group: Meet at the Rest Area I- now abandoned Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad. Martinsdale 90 and 19th at 9:00 AM. Depart at 9:30 AM. was the home to the poet Grace Stone Coates and Charles Bair a Montana Bozeman to Martindsale on Highway 86 Sheep rancher. The Bair Museum sits adjacent to the Charles M. Bair family past Bridger Bowl, connecting to highway home and features large galleries that present the Bair family's Native American 89 north of Wilsall to Highway 294 to Mar- collection, western paintings by Charles Russell and Joseph Sharp, Edward S. tinsdale. Total miles: 90 Miles (one way) Curtis photogravures, and modern European and American paintings.

Billings Group: Meet at The Albertson Bring a picnic lunch. We will have lunch at the Museum on their patio. After Parking lot at 3137 Grand Avenue at 8:30 the museum tour we’ll go to the Crazy Mountain Inn in Martinsdale for dessert. AM. Depart at 9:00 AM. Billings to Lavina on (You can eat lunch there if you prefer; however, accommodating our group for Highway 3, left towards Harlowton, continu- lunch may be difficult, whereas they can accommodate us for dessert). ing on towards White Sulphur Springs, turn- ing left on 294 to Martinsdale. Total miles: We’ll meet at the museum around 11:00 AM. 118 Miles (one way)

July Membership Meeting Tour of the Big Horn Mountains Saturday, July 21, 2012

Meet: Billings, 8:30 AM Flying J Gas Sta- The Big Horn Mountains and Wyoming’s Highway 14a are a treasure right in our own backyard. In years past, an annual drive through the Big Horns always tion at exit 455 in Lockwood seemed to be on the annual calendar. For July we’ll enjoy a loop beginning in Time: Depart Billings at 9:00 AM Billings passing through the Big Horn Mountains and Back to Billings. The route will be from Billings towards Dayton, Wyoming on I-90, up over the Big Horns, to Lovell, Wyoming and back to Billings.

For lunch we’ll stop at the Bear Lodge Resort at Burgess Junction before con- tinuing through the Big Horn Mountains.

There should be lots of wild flowers still in bloom as we pass through alpine meadows along the way.

Outside of Lovell, Wyoming we will make a side trip to the north to Devil’s Can- yon Overlook at Big Horn Canyon National Recreation Area. We’ll then return to the highway and head home to Billings. Porsche Club of America Absaroka Region "Its not the cars, it's the people."

Contact: Dan Cole, President Phone: 406.697.1333 E-mail: [email protected]

Absaroka Arrow Jun/ Jul 2012 8 Absaroka Sponsors

Absaroka Lapel Pins - Still Available

These beautiful lapel pins are 1” in di- ameter, nickel plated and enamel. Get yours to have and trade at Parade in Salt Lake City. A perfect way to show off your Absaroka pride.

$5.00 each.

Contact Dan Cole for details. Phone: 406.697.1333 Email: [email protected]

Absaroka Arrow Jun/Jul 2012 9 PCA, Porsche AG, News Ferdinand Alexander Porsche Dies *11 December 1935 - † 5 April 2012

Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is mourning Professor Ferdinand Alexander Porsche. The Honorary President of the Supervisory Board died on 5 April 2012 in Salzburg, aged 76. Matthias Müller, President and Chief Executive Officer of Por- sche AG, paid tribute to Ferdinand Alexander Porsche’s ser- vices to the sports car manufacturer: “We mourn the death of our partner, Ferdinand Alexander Porsche. As the creator of the , he established a design culture in our com- pany that has shaped our sports cars to this very day. His philosophy of good design is a legacy to us that we will honor for all time.”

Ferdinand Alexander Porsche was born in Stuttgart on 11 December 1935, the oldest son of Dorothea and Ferry Por- sche. Even his childhood was shaped by cars, and he spent much of his time in the engineering offices and development workshops of his grandfather . In 1943 the family accompanied the Porsche Company’s move to Austria, where he went to school in Zell am See. After returning to Stuttgart in 1950, he attended the private Waldorf School. After leaving school, he enrolled at the prestigious Ulm School of Design.

In 1958, F.A. Porsche, as he was known by his colleagues, joined the engineering office of what was then Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche KG. He soon proved his great talent for design by sculpting the first model of a successor to the 356 model line be explained first.” F.A. Porsche: “A coherently designed out of plasticine. In 1962 he took over as head of the Porsche product requires no adornment; it should be enhanced by its design studio, creating a worldwide furor one year later with form alone.” The design’s appearance should be readily com- the (or 911). With the Porsche 911, F.A. Por- prehensible and not detract from the product and its function. sche created a sports car icon whose timeless and classical His conviction was: “Good design should be honest.” form survives to this very day in what is now the seventh 911 generation. However, in addition to passenger cars, F.A. Por- Ferdinand Alexander Porsche received numerous honors and sche also concerned himself with designing the sports cars of awards both for his work as a designer as well as for individ- the 1960s. His best-known designs include the Type 804 For- ual designs. For example, in 1968 the “Comité Internationale mula One racing car or the Carrera GTS, now de Promotion et de Prestige” honored him for the outstanding considered to be one of the most beautiful racing cars ever. aesthetic design of the Porsche 911 while the Industrial Fo-

rum Design Hannover (iF) voted him “Prizewinner of the In the course of the conversion of Porsche KG into a joint- Year” in 1992. In 1999, the President of Austria bestowed on stock corporation in 1971/72, Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, him the title of Professor. along with all the other family members, stood down from the company’s front-line business operations. In 1972 he founded Ferdinand Alexander Porsche retained a close lifelong asso- the “ Studio” in Stuttgart, the head office of ciation with Porsche AG as a partner and member of the Su- which was relocated to Zell am See in Austria in 1974. In the pervisory Board. For example, even after stepping down from decades that followed, he designed numerous classic gentle- front-line business operations, he contributed to the design of men’s accessories such as watches, spectacles and writing Porsche’s sports cars over many decades and repeatedly implements that achieved global recognition under the steered the company in the right direction. This was espe- “Porsche Design” brand. In parallel, with his team, he de- cially the case for the difficult period Porsche experienced at signed a plethora of industrial products, household appli- the beginning of the 1990s. From 1990 to 1993, F.A. Porsche ances and consumer durables for internationally renowned served as President of the company’s Supervisory Board, clients under the brand “Design by F.A. Porsche”. A strong thus playing a major role in Porsche A.G’s economic turn- and clear design concept typifies all product designs created around. In 2005, he stood down from his Supervisory Board in his design studio to date. The credo of his design work role in favor of his son Oliver and assumed the mantle of was: “Design must be functional and functionality has to be Honorary President of the Supervisory Board. translated visually into aesthetics, without gags that have to Absaroka Arrow Jun/Jul 2012 10

Photos courtesy of Porsche AG

Absaroka Arrow Jun/Jul 2012 11 Calendar of Events 2012

2012 Calendar 2012 Yellowstone Region SCCA

Feb 25 ABS Club Meeting — Baked Potato Bar, Solo Schedule Dana Motors, Billings, MT Mar 27 2012 Porsche Parade Registration Opens Date Location — Billings, MT Mar 17 ABS Club Meeting — Drive/Luncheon May 6 Rimrock Auto Columbus, MT May-TBD Skyview H.S. Apr 21 ABS Club Meeting — Tour to Chico, MT Jun 2-3 Food Service Jun 16-17 Yellowstone Drag May 19-20 BSR DE, Lewistown, MT Jul 1 Skyview H.S. Jun 16 ABS Club Meeting — Tour to Martinsdale, MT Jul 14-15 Yellowstone Drag Bair Museum — Picnic Aug 11-12 Food Service Jul 8-14 57th Porsche Parade, Salt Lake City, UT Sep-TBD Skyview H.S. Jul 21 ABS Club Meeting — Big Horn Mountains Sep 22-23 Rimrock Auto Aug 18 Tour to Cooke City, MT Aug 25 5th All Euro Car Show, Billings, MT Sep 15-16 BSR DE, Lewistown, MT Oct TBD Nov 8-12 2012 PCA Escape - Eureka Springs, AR Dec TBD

Other activities will be added upon finalization by the leader- ship team. If you have ideas for activities or destinations to share, please let us know, after all it’s your club!

ABS Membership Get your Absaroka logo gear at ACES in Billings just in time Primary Members: 58 for the Chico Tour, Porsche Parade or the upcoming DE Affiliate Members: 41 Events. Simply go to the ACES website, browse their cata- Total Membership: 99 log, and give them a call with your needs. Fast turn-around. *as of 6/1/2012 New Members: Joe & Victoria Hayes, Billings; Ben Van Beek; Hank & Valerie Mellgren, Billings; Robert & Christine Rosenbaum, Billings; Maxine & Greg Munson, Havre; Charles Murray & Tim Hogan, Billings; Jesse Kloberdanz, Hysham.

ABS/PCA Anniversaries: Tom Agnew 2 Mark Pilon 3 Neil & Kathy Hansen 5 Dean & Carmel Hofer 9 Will Stuart 9 Randy Johnson 16 Jerry Perkins 20 Dennis & Sandy Zeiler 27 Tom & Sheri Moffet 30

Absaroka Arrow Jun/Jul 2012 2012 Zone 6 President’s Meeting

The 2012 Zone 6 President’s meeting was held at the home of Zone 6 Rep Dave Cooley in Great Falls. All the zone’s re- gions were represented with the exceptions of Wild Rose, Oregon and Yellowstone. The purpose of the annual get to- gether is to review procedures so all presidents have a base level of knowledge to best serve their respective regions, gather ideas and share successes. It’s a great time to meet others that have the same passion for PCA and in helping their regions’ members get maximum enjoyment out of their PCA membership and their Porsche vehicle.

Some topics to share:

Grand Tour of Zone 6: We are working on developing a grand tour of the regions within Zone 6. This tour would con- sist of connecting the best tours in each region into one, which showcases the best each region has to offer.

Zone 6 Logo Competition: This is a competion for zone members to submit their designs for a Zone 6 logo. The only real rules are in the restriction in the use of Porsche AGs lo- Zone 6 Presidents & Vice Presidents: gos. There will be some form of a prize awarded to the win- Front Left to Right, Klaus Huschke – VP Inland Northwest; ner. Entries should be submitted to the region’s president for Kelly Pape; Jon Wyman – VP Olympic Peninsula; Pres. Rex forwarding to Dave Cooley by August 1, 2012. Chandler – Silver Sage; Pres. Bill Bauer – Pacific Northwest;

PCA Escape: Olympic Peninsula is preparing a package to Back Left to Right: Pres. Tim Hagner – High Desert; Alex host Escape in their region with Bremerton, Washington as Eliuk – VP Polar; Brad Pape – VP BC Interior; Dave Cooley – the location. Bremerton, with its proximity to Seattle and the PCA Zone 6 Rep; Pres. Randy Cheney – Big Sky; Bob Mayer beautiful scenery of the Olympic Peninsula, look to be an ex- – VP Cascade; Pres. Gary Glover – Vancouver Island; Pres. cellent destination. Ross Rampy – Cascade; Pres. Dan Cole – Absaroka.

Next year’s meeting will be in Bend, Oregon and hosted by Photo: Klaus Huschke – VP Inland Northwest. the High Desert Region.

Zone 6 Presidents & Vice Presidents: Left to Right, Bill Bauer – Pacific Northwest; Rex Chan- dler – Silver Sage; Randy Cheney – Big Sky; Gary Glover – Vancouver Island; Joe Evers – Big Sky; Jon Wyman – Olympic Peninsula; Ray Gumbel - Canada West; Tim Hagner – High Desert; Alex Eliuk – Polar; Bob Mayer – Cascade; Ross Rampy – Cascade;

Bob and Ross from Cascade Region drove the pictured 911/996 from Medford, Oregon. They drove 2,403 miles of two-lane highways the entire way!

Photo: Klaus Huschke – Inland Northwest.

Billings Breakfast Club The ABS-PCA meets each 2nd Saturday of the month at Grains of Montana, 926 Grand Avenue, in Billings at 9:00 AM. Weather and time permitting, we may go for a short drive afterwards.

Absaroka Arrow Jun/Jul 2012 The Porsche Museum is Sending its Classic Cars to the Mille Miglia

Stuttgart. The legends are under starter’s orders: from 17 to lar exploit. To avoid losing valuable time, works driver Hans 20 May 2012, the Porsche Museum will be covering the leg- Herrmann drove the low-slung mid-engine sports car under a endary thousand miles of the Mille Miglia with its impressive lowered railway barrier just in front of a passing train. The starting field to date. The famous endurance road race will be duo Hermann/Linge ended up winning a class victory and an contested by two Spyder, 356 Speedster 1500, impressive sixth place overall. 356 Speedster 1600, 356 Speedster 1600 S and 356 Coupé with V-shaped front windscreen, the so-called Porsche managed to emulate this success in 1955 as well: “Knickscheibe” (bent windscreen). The contest follows the this time it was Wolfgang Seidel and Helmut Glöckler who course of the most beautiful roads from to and clinched victory in the 1.5 litre sports car class in the 550 back and is among the most important events in the Dr. Ing. Spyder; followed by Richard von Frankenberg and Peter h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, calendar. The Mille Miglia re- Oberndorf together with Rainer Günzler, who won the GT mains a challenge for vehicles and drivers to this day be- classes up to and above 1300 cm3 in their Porsche 356s. cause the 1,600 kilometre course is covered in only three days and typically traverses different weather zones. In 1956, heavy rain denied victory to the Porsche 550 A pi- loted by but Porsche claimed two class victo- The numbers 550 and 356 represent notable Mille Miglia suc- ries all the same, thanks to Olof Perssson and Gunnar Blom- cesses for the Zuffenhausen sports car brand. The first Por- quist (356 1500 Carrera) and Harald von Saucken and Georg sche drivers to taste victory were the two-man team Prince Bialas (356 1500 Speedster). At the last classic Mille Miglia in von Metternich and Count von Einsiedel in 1952 in a Porsche 1957, victory in the sports car class up to 1500 cm3 went to 356 1100. The first three places in the 1.1 litre class were the Italian in the Porsche 550 A Spyder. taken by sports cars from Zuffenhausen, impressive testi- Paul-Ernst Strähle and Herbert Linge bagged the hotly con- mony to the potential of the . tested class victory in the Gran Turismo category from 1300 to 1600 cm3 occupied almost exclusively by Porsche 356s. In the following year, 1953, a downright phalanx of no fewer than 18 Type 356 sports cars took their place on the starting line in Brescia. The most successful Porsche teams were Hans Herrmann and Erwin Bauer, who took first place in the two-litre displacement sports car category, with Hans Leo von Hoesch and Werner Engel winning the 1300 cm3 class. The 550 Spyder in 1954 experienced probably the most spectacu-

Porsche 550 No 548, driven by Ernst Lautenschlager and Rudi Scholl, finished 23rd overall in the 1955 Mille Miglia, a well de- served third in class. Photo: Porsche AG

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