Slipstream - September 2001

Future Porsche Owners
by Lanean Hughes
When asked to chair the kid activities at Milwaukee Parade,
I was so excited to have the challenge and thought, “Let’s make
this a real kid-friendly Parade.” We did just that! The wonderful
volunteers from all over the country, especially the great Zone 5
folks, were there to help orchestrate a “Run What You Brung” Kid
autocross. Michelin Tire was our sponsor and provided the
Michelin Man to start the race. Other members of the Michelin
Team were there to support our Tech-Meister, Eric Erz. Wendy
Shoffit and Karen Erz were in charge of registration. Jan Mayo
and Peter Kendig (Coastal Bend) designed a fun, yet a little bit
challenging, course. Cindy Kendig (Coastal Bend) and Susan
Fleming (Sacramento Region) assisted with start/finish.
Approximately 100 people, which included very excited parents,
watched the 39 Future Porsche Owners take their open
wheel race cars, bikes, trikes, roller blades, feet and strollers to the
limit and vie for “Top Time Of Day.” Everyone was a winner,
however, and awards were presented at the Autocross Banquet
held at the Milwaukee Zoo (so fitting)!
Many thanks to Michelin, our sponsor, PCNA for the wonderful
awards, and to the many parents and friends for making
this a memorable event for the kids.
Wendy Shoffit and Karen Erz registering autocrossers.
Jasmine Shoffit maneuvering through the cones.
Tech-Meister Eric Erz “techs” a trike while Kids AX Chair, Lanean Hughes,
and Cindy Kendig from the Coastal Bend Region look on.
The Michelin Man with Ian and Evan Johnson from the Green Bay Region.
Elliot Shevitz (St. Louis Region) attempts to push his brother, Sam,
to the finish line after a shoe mishap.
Lining up to begin, the kids get some last-minute autocrossing tips.
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