Handling Curves Pastures of Heaven - Porsche Club of America
Handling Curves Pastures of Heaven - Porsche Club of America
Handling Curves Pastures of Heaven - Porsche Club of America
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Round ‘Em Up<br />
By Dawn Flood, PCA <strong>Club</strong> Race Volunteer (Kansas City Region)<br />
In the midst <strong>of</strong> turbo engines and exhaust fumes<br />
is the desire to burn up $1300 in Hoosier tires<br />
and an endless supply <strong>of</strong> petrol. Spending the day<br />
in the timing booth at the Kansas City Region PCA<br />
<strong>Club</strong> Race was more than exhilarating. Calling out<br />
numbers, chasing retirees, and trying not to distract<br />
the apparent perfections <strong>of</strong> the man in charge became<br />
a difficult task for a young women who rarely stops<br />
talking; but I managed to do the job. While running<br />
the race results time sheets to the tech center in my<br />
super charged Yamaha golf cart, all the while dodging<br />
cars, left me with so many confrontations <strong>of</strong> the<br />
driving game “Chicken” I contemplated investing in<br />
a Nomex fire suit for sale in the tech center.<br />
Photo by Rick Polk (NST)<br />
“The Cow” - just one <strong>of</strong> the herd <strong>of</strong> racecars stabled by<br />
Rick Polk (NST), began life as a 1973 911<br />
Photo by Rick Polk (NST)<br />
Dawn has a very personal and “mooving” experience<br />
behind the wheel <strong>of</strong> “The Cow”<br />
As I perused the vast array <strong>of</strong> racecars with<br />
their various sponsor stickers, creatively recognizable,<br />
but legal, race numbers, and the not so flashy paint<br />
jobs, I began to have visions <strong>of</strong> Holsteins and to crave<br />
a juicy hamburger. Unfortunately, they only <strong>of</strong>fered<br />
me Subway for my hard work, but Rick Polk graced<br />
me with the opportunity to sit in “The Cow” and<br />
pull its horn. I had to practice multiple times to<br />
attain the perfect “moo” effect, but success is always<br />
inevitable with perseverance and a little charm. So<br />
remember racers, don’t lose your perseverance and<br />
keep in mind that charm is safety on the track. See<br />
you at the next KSC PCA <strong>Club</strong> Race.<br />
Start Packing!<br />
The 2010<br />
<strong>Porsche</strong><br />
Parade<br />
St. Charles, Illinois<br />
July 3-9, 2010<br />
PCA’s National<br />
Convention <strong>of</strong>fers:<br />
Autocross · Concours · Rally<br />
Driving Tours · Tech Sessions<br />
Social Events · and more!<br />
Explore the beautiful Fox River Valley<br />
and nearby Chicago-area attractions.<br />
Learn more and register at<br />
parade2010.pca.org<br />
Registration opens<br />
March 9, 2010<br />
so start planning now!<br />
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