July - Porsche Club of America â Northeast Region
July - Porsche Club of America â Northeast Region
July - Porsche Club of America â Northeast Region
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Autocross Sunday, August 1st @ Fort Devens<br />
The <strong>Northeast</strong> <strong>Region</strong> will be continuing its 2010 season <strong>of</strong> autocrossing on Sunday, August 1st at the Moore Airfield, a part<br />
<strong>of</strong> the former Fort Devens base. Autocrossing is a safe and excellent introduction to motor sports as well as a fantastic way to<br />
learn and improve your on road driving skills. We are quite fortunate to have a venue like Devens. As a retired airfield, not unlike<br />
a mini-Sebring, it affords us the ability to build courses that rival regional racetracks in size and scope, if not ultimate speed. With<br />
forty to fifty corners in a mile and a quarter there is ample opportunity to learn and practice multiple aspects <strong>of</strong> high performance<br />
driving, from car control and brake technique through corner analysis and chassis setup. All <strong>Porsche</strong> club members are welcome<br />
to attend and can drive their <strong>Porsche</strong> or “other” vehicle in one <strong>of</strong> our street or race classes, created to maximize competition and<br />
let you enjoy your <strong>Porsche</strong> the way it was designed to be used. In addition to the thrill <strong>of</strong> competing with others in as many as 8<br />
individually timed runs you will be eligible for awards. All Novices, defined as someone who has not trophied in an NER event, can<br />
vie for top honors in each <strong>of</strong> the classes. All other experienced drivers are eligible for trophies throughout the class depending on<br />
entry size.<br />
Plan to arrive in plenty <strong>of</strong> time to allow registration, tech inspection and course walkthrough before the driver’s meeting, please<br />
see the schedule on the autocross web page. Also make sure you bring adequate clothing for any weather be it hot, cold or wet.<br />
Lunch is <strong>of</strong>fered for a nominal fee or you can bring your own picnic style eats, liquids are always provided throughout<br />
the day free <strong>of</strong> charge. You will be required to perform a work function during the day as part <strong>of</strong> the event.<br />
The cost for the day in advance is $35 for members, $40 for non-members. Onsite egistration is $40 for members, $50 for nonmembers.<br />
This year’s Zone 1 event will be held at Devens August 28th and 29th. Zone 1 is priced separately, details are available at<br />
http://zone1.pca.org.<br />
We look forward to seeing you at this event and if you have any question concerning the event feel free to contact Ron Mann at<br />
rjmann@yahoo.com. For registration information, contact Jon Cowen at jcowenner@gmail.com.<br />
Directions to Fort Devens<br />
The event will be at Moore Airfield on Route 2A which is separate from the main Army base.<br />
From 128: Take Route 2 West. After you go under Route 495, travel another 3.6 miles. Take Route111 North for 2 miles. At the rotary,<br />
take Route 2A West toward Ayer. Stay on 2A as it turns right in downtown Ayer. After the right turn take a left turn onto Bishop<br />
Road (0.4 miles from right turn). Continue straight onto McPherson Rd. Watch for sign pointing to autocross entrance.<br />
From 495: Take Route 2A West for 7 miles into Ayer. Stay on 2A as it turns right in downtown Ayer. After the right turn take a left<br />
turn onto Bishop Road (0.4 miles from right turn). Continue straight onto McPherson Rd. Watch for sign pointing to autocross<br />
entrance.<br />
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