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A Seat in Time By Lanean Hughes The question people asked me most was, “Lanean, when are you getting a Porsche???” I would respond with, “When the time is right.” It finally happened in September <strong>2002</strong>. Thanks to the Meredith family, my dream came true. I have a beautiful 1987 Guards Red 944 Turbo with just the right amount of “KiKK!!” Photo by Lanean Hughes . . .I know I have lots yet to learn . . . My first real driving experience in the new car was the September DE at Motorsport Ranch (MSR). I had a great support group of “YaYa Sisters” who were also part of this great The instructors’ clinic was a success, as always. event cheering me on. With the great instruction of Michael Wingfield on the first day and Caren Cooper on the second day, I am totally in love with this car. Their expertise and encouragement gave me the confidence I needed to make this car do what it was intended for - driving at controlled speeds (and then some) and finding the limits of the car. Heel/Toe, trail braking, apex… yikes, trying to remember. I was so caught up in knowing that this was “My Car” that a lot of the driving “buzz words” just kept spinning in my mind. Many thanks to those who have helped me fix a few of the mechanical problems. I know I have lots yet to learn. I can check the oil, transmission fluid, tire pressure, and every night check Photo by Lanean’s camera Photo by Lanean Hughes Tricia Henderson, Laura Sumner, Lanean Hughes, and Sandi Lapp. to be sure there are no leaks. That’s the best news you can haveno leaks!! The car that is 15 years old with 100K+ miles on it still purrs like a kitten! The next event I participated in was even more exciting as it brought back so many wonderful memories of calling my favorite hotel with a “lake view,” visiting with the owner, getting the latest update on the family and then seeing if there is a room for me (of course there is)! Getting up very early, loading the car, taking an extra tire (if you have one), the cooler, the lawn chair, and clothes for various weather conditions, the BYOB for the Saturday night gathering, leaving Dallas and, yes, you guessed it…heading to the “MineralRing.” The 917 replica drew quite a crowd, despite having no engine or transmission! Thank You to Boardwalk Porsche Sponsor of the Drivers’ Education 14
For many years, trips to Mineral Wells (MW) were all we had. Autocross (AX) and Time Trials (TT) were the only games. I found the TT Reunion Weekend to be the best! I soon realized that you don’t really forget the track. It’s like riding a bike again and you realize how much fun it all was. To my delight Richard Diller, was there, who many years ago was my instructor at a driving school in MW. We chatted awhile and then it was my pleasure to see that great 911 #550 speed around the MW course. Yes, it’s been a long time, but I’m so glad the “Seat in Time” finally happened. I can now experience all the thrills again and wave to all those “P-Cars” in Texas!! Photo by Steve Utter Mark Hanna in a severely modified car. Photo by Kevin Hardison Keith Bird heating up the track. Instructor Becky Laughlin heading towards Ricochet. Photo by Kevin Hardison Photo by Kevin Hardison Photo by Steve Utter Andy Mears in front of Bill Dugan in the Green run group. Nancy Dugan in Wagonwheel enjoying soloing in the Yellow run group. 15
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