Nord Stern October 2013 Nord Stern October 2013 Dedicated to the belief that . getting there is half the fun. Contents Departments Features 4 2013 Officers & Committee Chairs 8 Odd Bits . 5 The Prez Sez . 10 Run for the Hills 2013! 6 Welkommen . 11 Run for the Hills 2013 6 So, Just What Do We Do In Nord Stern??! 12 The 20th Festival of Speed Celebrating the 50th 7 From the Editor . Anniversary of the Porsche 911 9 Car Biz Board . One Stop Shopping! 17 Rearview Mir-ed 20 Advertiser’s Apex . Collision Center, Inc. 18 High Gear: The Memories Last a Lifetime 32 Book Reviews for Porschephiles . 25 This Grandparenting Thing has it’s Moments 34 Letters to the Editor 26 Your Engine’s Guardian 36 Classifieds 28 901-O-Rama views are a ‘wow’ 29 Porsche 918 Spyder Tops Global Debut with New Nurburgring Record 38 Racers Corner: Chapter 1 - Mind Your Minimums Upcoming Events 8 2013 Calendar . 21 PCA Zone 10 Calendar 2013 Nord Stern is the official monthly publication of the Nord Stern Region, PCA Inc. Articles herein Christie Boeder, Editor are those of the author’s and do not necessarily represent the official position of PCA, the Nord 11919 Hilloway Rd. W. Nord Stern Stern Region, or their members. Minnetonka, MN 55305 October 2013 612.845.4509 (cell) or The editor reserves the right to edit all material. Articles and classifieds for publication inNord editor©nordstern.org Stern must be submitted by the 15th of each month prior to publication. Ad Mgr. 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Contact the advertising manager for further retail advertising information. 218.961.1617 Cover Photo, Submitted by Michael Grabner, Please contact staff for any event coverage you need this spectacular reflection hints at the coming fall e-mail address: [email protected] website: http://www.nordstern.org foliage we enjoy in Minnesota Online issues, past and present are available in pdf format at http://www.nordstern.org NORD STERN OCTOBER 2013 3 2013 Officers & Committee Chairs “How to Join PCA and then Nord Stern Region of PCA” President Insurance Chair Ron Johnson Michele Deml Johnson 952.476.7445 14711 Woodruff Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55391 micheledj©earthlink.net 1. First, Join the Porsche Club 612.730.2351 Membership or porschefreak©earthlink.net of America (PCA). Please visit Ed Vazquez 612.720.0760 www.pca.org for membership Vice President edmn911©aol.com Dave Anderson dave©anderson.com instructions, then . Met Council 2. 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Zone10rep©gmail.com Check your mailing label for your expiration date Contact Ed with any membership Addresses available upon request for chairperson/s or Board members. inquiries or updates Call Christie Boeder 612.845.4509 4 NORD STERN OCTOBER 2013 The Prez Sez . by Ron Johnson utumn is here and 2013 has flown by with many great events Our monthly business meetings behind us. I would like to take the opportunity to thank begin in October. They are held on the allA of you who have volunteered and made these many events second Tuesday of every month. One possible. One of the tasks as president is to determine if there is upcoming agenda item is where should an exceptional person who has put forth an extraordinary effort the January holiday party be held? Let throughout the year – that person who stands out as a volunteer either Carrie John or me know if you from our large group of volunteers during the year and deserves have a great venue to hold the event. special recognition for their efforts to Nord Stern. This will be We are open to new ideas and/or votes my biggest challenge because there are so many of you who are for past locations. outstanding in your contributions to Nord Stern. As we move toward Old Man Winter, take each opportunity While our calendar is open for the remainder of 2013, we would to enjoy the last remaining 2013 season with your Porsche car. like to add to it. Most likely possibilities include tech sessions. If Minnesota offers some fantastic fall getaways and chances to enjoy any of you have any ideas or would like to sponsor a tech session, the remaining mild days with your car. please get in touch with me and we can get the planning in motion. 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