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Departments
Zone 5 Presidents ........................................1
Drifting (President’s Column) .....................2
Maverick of the Month ................................2
List of Officers/Board Chairs ......................4
Windscreen (Editor’s Column) ....................5
Maverick M inutes ........................................8
Cliff’s R amblings .......................................14
New Member Spotlight .............................23
New Wheels & Numbers ...........................31
Anniversaries .............................................31
Unclassifieds ..............................................32
Advertiser Index ........................................32
Upcoming Events
Calendar of Events.......................................1
Drivers’ Education - EC ...............................3
Time Trial/Autocross Weekend at MW .......3
2011 Porsche Parade - Savannah ................5
Lunches ........................................................5
Father’s Day @ Speed Zone .........................7
Time Trial/Autocross Weekend at MW .......7
Board M eeting .............................................9
Red River Derby ~ Update ........................10
6th Annual Autos in the Park .....................16
Happy Hour at BJ’s Brew House ...............24
Past Event Recaps
Ennis B luebonnets .....................................11
Epic DE weekend at MSR .........................17
The $30,000 Martini ..................................19
Happy Hour at Wildwood Grill .................24
Miscellaneous
Calling ALL Mavericks ...............................5
Trivia Contest ..............................................9
A HINT from Him .....................................26
Commentary from the left seat ..................28
Membership Directory...............................31
Volume 49 May 2011, Issue 5
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May
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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29 30 31
Day May
1 Autocross #3
4 Board Meeting
7 May @ Mayo’s
10 Lewisville Lunch
14 Tour Rally - Red River Derby
19 Happy Hour - BJ’s
21 Time Trial #3 - MW
22 Autocross #4 - MW
26 Southlake Lunch
28-29 Drivers’ Education - EC
Day July
6 Board Meeting
12 Lewisville Lunch
21 Happy Hour - Uncle Buck’s
28 Southlake Lunch
EC - Eagle’s Canyon, Slidell
MW - Mineral Wells Airport, Mineral Wells
MSR - Motor Sport Ranch, Cresson
TMS - Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth
TRS - Texas Rangers Stadium, Arlington
Penn - Pennington Field Stadium, Bedford
June
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Day June
1 Board Meeting
5 Cars in The Park - Concours
11 Time Trial #4 - MW
12 Autocross #5 - MW
14 Lewisville Lunch
16 Happy Hour - Ruggeri’s
18 Father’s Day - Speed Zone
23 Southlake Lunch
26 Sunday Drive - Blueberry Hill
Day August
9 Lewisville Lunch
10 Board Meeting
18 Happy Hour - Mac’s Grill
25 Southlake Lunch
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ARK-LA-TEX
Kenneth A. Chandler
(318) 222-4400
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CIMARRON
John Shafer
(918) 828-2802
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COASTAL BEND
Russell Adams
(956) 592-3468
radams@rgv.rr.com
HILL COUNTRY
Lenny Zwik
lzwik@austin.rr.com
2011 Porsche Club Zone 5 Presidents
LONE STAR
Lynn Friedman
bromilia@hal-pc.org
LONGHORN
Jack Merrell
(830) 303-3640
president@longhornpca.org
MARDI GRAS
Richard Martin
(504) 861-4175
rmmjr@cox.net
MAVERICK
John Hamlton
C-817-907-7823
president@mavpca.org
OZARK
Chuck Weeks
(501) 580-4347
clwweks@mac.com
WAR BONNET
Louis Lackey
louis.lackey@
anheuser-busch.com
WHISKEY BAY
Mike Hamza
mhamza1@bellsouth.net
ZONE 5 REP
James Shoffit
C - 972-786-6246
james@shoffit.com
May 1
Drifting
John Hamilton, President
Is it May, already? So 1/4 of 2011 has
passed by and we didn’t realize it? We
must have been having FUN!
By the time you read this several fun
events will have occurred: the Bluebonnet
Sunday drive, the Autocross Academy,
April’s Happy Hour at the Wildwood
Grill and April’s DE at Motorsport Ranch.
DON’T DESPAIR! Many more events are just around the
corner!
May at Mayo’s We’re bringing back a very popular get
together at Mayo Performance in Euless on Saturday, May
7th. A people’s choice concours where you get to shine and
show your Porsche and/or check out everyone else’s. Usually
there are some 914’s, 356’s and other Porsches through the
years in attendance. PLUS we get to enjoy some Babe’s
chicken! Sign-up online by emailing concours@mavpca.
org.
Red River Derby Tour and Rally on Saturday, May
14th. You’ve asked for it: “how about a Sunday Drive on
a Saturday?” Well here it is, so NO MORE EXCUSES! A
great drive, with a gimmick rally included, ending with a
BBQ Dinner and wine-tasting. It doesn’t get much better
than that!
Happy Hour at BJ’s Plano on Thursday, May 19th, at
1101 N. Central Expressway.
I know that not every HH is conveniently located for
everyone, but this is a good one for many
of us! C’mon out and join us, especially if
you’re new to the club. It’s a great way to find
out about the people, their cars, and what we
like to do. (Right, Steven and Karen?)
Plus Driving Events like the Time Trial on
May 21, Autocross on May 22, and Drivers’
Education on May 28-29.
DID YOU NOTICE THE SUGGESTION
BOX? Now up and running on our home
page, mav.pca.org, is a suggestion box for
YOU to send in ideas and suggestions directly
to ME! Why? Because we don’t know what
we’re not doing (right or wrong) unless we
hear it from your objective point of view! So I can take
it! Send me your ideas, suggestions, criticisms, whatever.
We need to know so we can continue to be more inclusive,
which means doing things that will include YOU!
Enjoy this issue of Slipstream, whether you read it online
or in print. I hope you’ll circle a few activities where you’ll
join us. Hey- I believe that life is too short and we all need
to enjoy it along the way. I hope you’ll take the time and
come out and have some fun with your Porsche AND with
the People who, just like you, are making “having fun” a
priority in life!
Mav(s) of the Month:
This month we celebrate a couple who have jumped in
with both feet (okay, all four feet...) to run our Sunday Drive
program. Congratulations to John and BJ Harvey! You
may not realize all the planning, work and time that goes
into creating a Sunday drive: first you try to select a route,
then you pre-drive it to make sure they haven’t torn up the
roads or added detours, then you make copies of maps and
instructions (while guessing how many might show up),
then you show
up (rain or shine)
and try to keep
the herd of cats
together! Well
John and BJ do a
fantastic job (as
we saw on the 38-
car Bluebonnet
drive) and they
continue to drive
the program
month after
month. Congrats,
John and BJ: you really deserve our Mavs of the Month
award!
For being the Maverick(s) of the Month, The Silver Fox
in Grapevine is giving John and BJ dinner for two at their
award winning steak house.
John
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May 3
President
John Hamilton
C-817-907-7823
president@mavpca.org
John enjoys DE’s, Happy Hours, Porsche
Parade and other social events. He and
wife Chris have owned Porsches since
1996 and joined the Club in 2002. John’s
Grandfather in New Jersey owned a 1960
356B Coupe and later a 1965 356SC Cab
so that’s how it got in his blood.
POSITION Milton, James CHAIRPERSON
AX Chair Tannia Dobbins
Lewisville Milton, James
TT Chair Travis Howard
AX/TT Lewisville Registrar Michael
Pelletier
AX/TT Rules Charlie Davis
AX/TT Safety Chuck McCoy
AX/TT Schools Robyn Howard
& Lisa Steele
AX/TT Tech Insp Jeff Herrmann
AX/TT Timing Darron Shaffer
AX/TT Workers Mike Lockas
Club Race Co-Chair Joel Nannis
Club Race Co-Chair Bill Miller
Club Race Ads/PR Lori Mauthe
Club Race Registrar Wendy Shoffit
Concours Jack Griffin
DE Chair Mike Brodigan
DE Chief Dvg Instr. John Sandusky
DE Equip. Mang. Luke Edson
DE Registrar Joel Nannis
DE Safety Bob Benson
Email List Modr. Bob Benson
Goodie Store Pat Friend
Happy Hours Chris
& Mentors Christensen
Monda Hanna
& Mike Lockas
Membership Joel Nannis
Past President James Shoffit
Public Relations Andrea Bell
Rallies
Carey Spreen
Slipstream
Advertising Pat Friend
Editor Richard
Bradley
Event Ad Design Christy Payne
Mailing & Tech. Andy Mears
Printing Fran Ussery
Staff Wendy Shoffit, Matt Platts,
Andy Mears, Jan Mayo
Tannia Dobbins
Socials
Christy Payne
Sponsorship Keith Olcha
Sunday Drives John Harvey
Swap Meets Robyn Howard
Tech Sessions Ed Mullenix
Trivia Chair Jerry DeFeo
Web Site Denny Payne
Zone 5 Rep. James Shoffit
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Vice President
Chris Christensen
C-817-917-6725
vp@mavpca.org
Chris has been a Maverick for over ten
years and owned a 2000 Boxster S. He
recently sold it with tears in his eyes…
Welcome, dream car; a 2010 Carrera
Cab. Now that the tears have dried up,
he’s having a blast! Here’s to sharing
the fun in our events with many Mav’s
throughout 2011.
Andrea Bell
H-817-270-4132
pr@mavpca.org
Bob Benson
H-817-457-8833
bbenson1@airmail.net
Richard Bradley
C-214-763-5338
editor@mavpca.org
Frank Briggs
concours@mavpca.org
Mike Brodigan
C-817-233-0068
de@mavpca.org
Your Name
yourname@mavpca.org
Chris Christensen
817-917-6725
hh@mavpca.org
Jerry DeFeo
972-240-5800
trivia@mavpca.org
Tannia Dobbins
C-254-338-9392
ax@mavpca.org
tannia.dobbins@gmail.com
Pat Friend
C-214-616-2477
ads@mavpca.org
goodiestore@mavpca.org
Jack Griffin
concours@mavpca.org
Secretary
Madhu Rao
C-214-282-5360
secretary@mavpca.org
Madhu has been a member of the
Maverick Region since 2009. He and
his wife, Roshni, really enjoy meeting
members of the club at various social
and driving events. “It’s not the
cars... it’s the people” that make this
club great. He is currently driving
a red 2008 Carrera S and loves it!
Monda Hanna
W-972-450-3835
monda.hanna@opco.com
John Harvey
C-214-808-1414
tours@mavpca.org
rocky@airmail.net
Jeff Herrmann
C-254-338-1758
Rider81@embarqmail.com
Carl.G.Herrmann@us.army.mil
Robyn Howard
C-214-991-0873
ax@mavpca.org
drivingschools@mavpca.org
Travis Howard
C-214-616-6152
tt@mavpca.org
thoward914@yahoo.com
Mike Lockas
W-972-540-0245
mikeldean@earthlink.net
Chuck McCoy
H-972-956-0776
Andy Mears
H-214-394-5857
andy@mavpca.org
Bill Miller
W-972-830-2676
cr@mavpca.org
Ed Mullenix
C-972-231-5356
techcorner@mavpca.org
Your Name
yourname@mavpca.org
Please help us to keep growing!
Treasurer
Jim Falgout
W-972-669-2370
C-972-345-3009
treasurer@mavpca.org
Jim just joined Maverick Region in
August, 2008. He drives a 1992 968
cab and has recently enjoyed several
social events. Jim is looking forward to
participating in all the driving events.
Joel Nannis
H-972-722-2735
membership@mavpca.org
Keith Olcha
W-817-706-7678
H-817-251-6865
keith.olcha@verizon.net
Christy Payne
H-817-909-0966
social@mavpca.org
Denny Payne
webmaster@mavpca.org
Matt Platts
C-817-919-1253
W-817-440-2090
Matt@Platts.net
John Sandusky
W-817-777-0421
john.c.sandusky@lmco.com
Darron Shaffer
H-972-390-9709
C-972-898-3002
darron.shaffer@gmail.com
Wendy Shoffit
H- 972-506-7449
C- 972-977-9821
crreg@mavpca.org
James Shoffit
C-972-786-6246
James@shoffit.com
http://zone5.pca.org
Carey Spreen
C-817-422-3480
rally@mavpca.org
Fran Ussery
W-972-438-8344
H-817-481-8342
fran@usseryprinting.com
Windscreen
Richard Bradley, Managing Editor
The excitement of spring is in the
air! Storm clouds keep building,
bluebonnets are blooming, and
if you’ve been to the track or any other
driving event for that matter, the smells of
exhaust and rubber have filled your nostrils
while adrenaline runs through your veins.
It’s true, just ask someone, anyone, who’s
been to a driving event. If you think it will be hard to find
someone don’t worry, these Mavericks are easy to spot due
to their permanent smiles. Take a look at our club calendar
and make plans to give a driving event a try. I promise, if
you do you’ll be back for more. There’s no substitute for the
fun and friends you’ll have while driving your Porsche!
In this issue, you’ll notice the many events and fun we have
had and will have throughout our Region. There’s our
Sunday Drive, the local Drivers’ Education, and some
enthusiastic Club Racers who travel far and wide to test
their skills against other racers. If this seems overwhelming,
check out the Red River Tour & Rally, read Wendy’s insights,
a Commentary From the Left Seat, or stop by and talk to
Cliff, he has plenty of fun ideas for those who have too
much time on their hands. It’s not just the cars, it’s the
people.
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May 7
Maverick Minutes
Madhu Rao
Our April board meeting reviewed
upcoming Regional activities
during Q2 2011. Did you know
we have 29 events scheduled in Q2 2011?
As you read these meeting minutes, I hope
the passion and enjoyment our officers
and committee chairs have for our Region
is obvious. If you are so inspired and want
to help our Region in any of these activities, please contact
any of the officers and committee chairs on page 4 of this
edition of Slipstream.
John Hamilton, our President, opened the meeting at 7pm
with a quick agenda review and introduced our Treasurer,
Jim Falgout. Jim reported that our financial condition is
healthy.
Luke Edson updated the board about the first Drivers’
Education event in March. Mike Farrar pitched in and
served as the equipment manager. Thanks, Mike! The
event was well attended and fun.
Continuing on the Drivers’ Education subject, Mike
Brodigan noted that more instructors are needed to handle
the increased registrations (+100) for each session. Mike
also noted that reception to the 2011 Drivers’ Education
incentive is very positive. Yellow level drivers receive 1
free event after 4 and white level receives 1 free event after
3 events. Contact Mike at de@mavpca.org if you have any
questions.
Ed Mullenix discussed the idea of holding another Tech
Session in July 2011. These are great opportunities to learn
more about your Porsche. Dates and details are forthcoming.
Frank Briggs and Jack Griffin updated us about the
Concours Event, May @ Mayo’s, scheduled for May 7th at
the Mayo Performance Shop in Euless. Staging begins at
4pm and several categories have been created for all different
types of Porsches. Frank also noted that over 30 Mavericks
were at the March Happy Hour at Abuelo’s Mexican Food
Embassy. The Happy Hour and Social Chairs have plenty of
fun Happy Hour restaurants “on tap” later this year. Check
the Maverick Region website and Slipstream for future
locations. Jack described the Autos in the Park event on
June 5th at the Cooper Aerobic Center in Dallas, Texas. For
more information about either event contact concours@
mavpca.org.
The ‘Dream Team’ of Linda Bambina, Christy Payne, and
Lisa Steele shared their enthusiasm for our Region’s 50th
Anniversary celebration in 2012. Their enthusiasm was
contagious and it is evident that much hard work has already
gone into the planning process. The formal kick-off for the
2012 anniversary celebration will be at our Founder’s Day
event this year on November 12th. SAVE THE DATE!
Plans are underway to have at least one anniversary event
every month in 2012. Bring your family and make them
part of the fun! Christy Payne described the upcoming
Porsches and Ponies event to be held July 3rd at Lonestar
Park. The park will feature a night time fireworks show.
For more information check the Maverick Region website
or Slipstream.
Wendy Shoffit provided an update about our Maverick
Region directory. Printed copies can be ordered for $5 at
www.clubregistration.net. If you have recently moved please
update your address with the Porsche Club of America.
Wendy also presented an update regarding some of the other
PCA Regions and their publications. She reviewed the costs
associated with publishing Slipstream in full-color.
Pat Friend manages the Goodie store and advertiser
finances. Both are performing well. He also manages our
badge ordering process. If you are a new member and you
would like a Maverick Region badge please contact Pat at
goodiestore@mavpca.org with your name, your city, and
car(s) you drive.
BJ Harvey, John Harvey and Carey Spreen described
upcoming driving events. The May 14th event features a
road rally or a driving tour with a final destination at Rancho
Sereno in North Texas. Rally participants note, one of you
may win the highly coveted “DLBF” award this year. BJ
updated us about the Maverick Region Roundup on July
15-17th. A variety of events are planned. John noted the
popularity of the Sunday Driving Tours with 57 drivers
in March and a similar number expected for the April
Bluebonnet Driving Tour.
Travis Howard described the March Autocross/Time
Trial events in Mineral Wells. Thirty Mavericks attended
the Time Trial and 44 attended the Autocross event. He
described the upcoming April driving events at Rangers
Ballpark in Arlington. Contact Travis at tt@mavpca.org for
more information.
John Hamilton concluded by describing the PCA Zone 5
meeting in San Antonio in late March. At that meeting, he
shared our regional plans to create fun, member inclusive,
and value-oriented events throughout 2011. He described
opportunities to sustain our membership growth by
communicating the benefits of our region in a welcome letter
to new members. He reviewed, and the board approved, a
proposed expenditure to upgrade our computer and software
used by Richard Bradley to create Slipstream. Lastly, he
announced the April 2011 Maverick(s) of the Month: BeeJ
and John Harvey! They have driven a thousand miles
around North Texas planning driving tours and are really
hungry now!
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April 6, 2011
Maverick Moments. If you would like a ‘behind the scenes
view’ of regional activities please join us at either our May
4th or June 1st monthly board meeting. Please RSVP to
Christy Payne at social@mavpca.org to do so. Lastly, plans
are underway to survey our Maverick Region membership
later in Q2 2011. Your feedback will help us to consistently
improve by understanding your needs and expectations.
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm.
March Trivia
It’s Easy to Play:
Play here for Fun and Education and find the
Answers below
OR
Play for Prizes on the Web at http://mavpca.org
with the
Answers and Winners to be posted at the end of
the Month
Thanks to Jerry DeFeo for putting this and the
Web Trivia together!
Congratulations to our March Web Winner
Jheri Zinn
getting 4 out of 4 Correct.
Jheri will receive a $25 Gift Certificate to
1. Porsche has made the Boxster for some 12 years now. They are now
coming out with a Boxster Black Edition. It will sell for $______.
a. $59,995 b. $63,950 c. $66,950 d. $68, 995
Autoweek Internet Article of 2-2-11
2. The new Boxster will have more than the 310 HP of the Boxster S. It is
have _______ HP.
a. 315 b. 320 c. 325 d. 330 Autoweek Internet Article of 2-2-11
3. The new Black Edition will turn 0-60 in 4.8 seconds in stock form. But
by buying the optional _________ package, that time can be reduced
down to 4.6 seconds.
a. Sport Chrono b. Sport Exhaust c. Sport Rear-end Ratio d. Sport
Cold Ram-air
Autoweek Internet Article of 2-2-11
4. There will only be ______ units of the Black Edition built.
a. 911 b. 987 c. 993 d. 996 Autoweek Internet Article of 2-2-11
5. You can order it with any of the following Porsche transmissions you
like.
a. Either 6-speed Manual or PDK b. 6-speed Manual c. PDK
Autoweek Internet Article of 2-2-11; Since then, we have found
conflicting info, so this question is omitted.
Answers: 1) c 2) b 3) a 4) b 5) omitted
May 9
Red River Derby ~ Update!
By John Harvey, Tourmeister, Carey Spreen, Rallymeister
Remember to join us on Saturday, May 14, for the
Red River Derby Tour and Rally! This will be a fun
afternoon tour from McKinney to Rancho Sereno,
north of Whitesboro near the Red River. And as a bonus for
the competitive, you can enter the Gimmick Rally, which
will be held in parallel with the Tour, although it will use a
different route.
The Tour and Rally will begin at the Westgate Shopping
Center, US 75 (Central Expressway) exit 40A in McKinney,
on the northbound service road. We will meet at noon, and
the first Rally car out will be at 12:30pm, with the Tour group
leaving after the Rally entrants have departed. From there we
will wind our way through Texas horse country over some
excellent “blue roads”, ending up a couple of hours later at
Rancho Sereno, run by former Maverick Region members
Mike and Lisa Maberry.
And if you have been wondering about Road Rallying, this
is your chance to experience it for yourself - optional of
course! It will be an easy one; think of it as an Introduction
to Rallying. If you elect to enter the Rally, you will need to
bring a clipboard, a pencil or two, and make sure that there
are at least two people in your vehicle. You will get a set of
written instructions that describes your route, and, to see
how observant you are on the way, you will answer questions
related to landmarks along the route. This is not a TSD (Time-
Speed-Distance) Rally, so you will not need a stopwatch, just
a working odometer. The car (driver/navigator) that answers
the most questions correctly, and gets closest to the official
route mileage, will be the winner. And yes, there will be
trophies!
Rancho Sereno (www.ranchosereno.com), our destination,
is a 165-acre private ranch with two personalities - it is a
reigning horse breeding operation as well as a Bed and
Breakfast, with a 115-acre wildlife preserve thrown in for
good measure. Our hosts at Rancho Sereno plan to give us
a tour of their operation and then feed us afterwards, with a
wine tasting to boot! To offset the cost of the barbecue, we
will be charging a nominal per person fee of $15.
Please note that we need an RSVP from you to get an
accurate head count for the meal. To RSVP, go to http://mav.
pca.org, click on Events, then Rally or Tour (either one will
get you there), then click on the Red River Derby graphic.
Click “YES” and then on “Click Here to Pay!” Note that the
Quantity will remain at 1 even if you have RSVP’d for more
than one person, so please enter the total amount ($15 per
person x number of people in your party).
We expect to be finished by 7:00pm, and the trip back to the
Metroplex will take a little over an hour on main highways,
although you can go back any way you like!
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Ennis Bluebonnets
By B.J. Harvey
After much worry about the
weather forecast for hail and rain,
a beautiful sunny day presented
itself with a cloudless sky, gentle winds
and warm temperatures. We all breathed
a sigh of relief knowing the crown jewels
(our beloved Porsches) would be safe
from any harm as we started out for
the hugely popular Bluebonnet Drive. The Ennis area is
purported to have the
largest collection of
bluebonnets in the
North Texas area and
their Bluebonnet Trails
Festival has grown ever
so popular over the last
60 years.
We had a large number
of new members and
first timers join us for
A great time by all who showed up for an afternoon of fun and friends!
this drive. We welcome
you and hope you all will come to the May drive as well as
join us for other fun club events. See the Maverick website
for more details.
John Hamilton, Club Pres, counted 40 colorful Porsches
including a lovely 356 and a variety of other Porsche models
including the Suttons’ new Cayenne. 71 excited members,
two lucky grandsons of members, Johnnie’s beautiful
daughter, Brandi and the Blackman’s very sweet miniature
schnauzer (a seasoned Porsche event participant) arrived
at the Whataburger off I-45 and Dowdy Ferry Road to
drive the winding back roads of Ferris, Palmer and Ennis.
All participants hoping to see lots of our gorgeous Texas
bluebonnets.
John Harvey, our new Tour Meister, and his trusty whistle,
(a new addition to the ride) whistled up the group for a
quick pre-drive meeting and away we went. Those
of us with convertibles had our tops down and were
treated to the wonderful smell of the bluebonnets -
it is a powerfully sweet fragrance.
Winding roads took us through some very
beautiful green country side with meadows of
flowers, horse farms and a large herd of our well
known Texas Longhorns. We made one spectacular
photo opportunity stop along the hillside on Sugar
Ridge Road covered in bluebonnets. Lots of
wonderful photos were taken. Wow, the line of cars
pulled over on the shoulder of the curved hillside road was
a beautiful sight.
Photos by Dee & George Luxbacher and Brendan Eagan
The midway pit stop, which included several options:
Starbucks, Exxon, Whataburger, etc, made the bathroom
waiting line time much shorter. More winding roads
afterwards and then on to Bubba’s for some delicious BBQ.
Everyone enjoyed the camaraderie that followed the drive.
It was another wonderful day with our Porsches and pals.
A special thanks to Brenden Eagan (2nd group leader),
Frank Briggs and Jack DuFon (sweeps). Great job guys!
George and Dee
Luxbacher in the
bluebonnets with
their grandson Grant.
Getting ready is
almost as much fun
as the drive itself!
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Mavericks sure have fun
with our cars
as well as other members!
Come out and share in the fun...
“ThE TEChniCiAns don’T jusT
know My CAr, ThEy know ME.”
Chris Harsdorff,
Park Place Porsche Enthusiast and
Porsche Club of America Member
i’ve been a big fan of Park Place dealerships for years, and i’ve bought from
them multiple times. so when it came time for my third, a 2010 Carrera C4s,
purchasing from Park Place Porsche was a no-brainer.
it’s an extraordinary car, but i didn’t realize just how extraordinary it was until i
watched Porsche hand-assemble it at the factory in Europe. i was so impressed,
i purchased my Cayman s the very next year. And Park Place made it possible.
whether it’s sales, service or parts, Park Place really makes you feel like you’re
getting the best. Everyone there bends over backward to help me equip my car
for driver Education and PCA events, and that just goes to show how much
they value ongoing customer relationships.
i know the Park Place Porsche Team on a first-name basis, and they know me.
More importantly, they know my car. That’s what the Park Place ownership
experience is all about.
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May 13
Cliff’s Ramblings
By Cliff Blackshear
Never Let A Porsche Technician Have Idle Time On Their Hands At Work
Recently I went to Atlanta for
Cayenne S Hybrid training. As
always, we shared many stories
when on break, at lunch, and of course,
while having libations till all hours after
class. The best topic of the week was techs
with idle time on
their hands.
We mechanically minded guys usually
start doing unusual things when we
are idle and have so much equipment
available around us to play with.
Example: I once worked at a dealer
that sold washer solvent in soft plastic
containers. The container held 6 ounces
of highly concentrated cleaner with an
extremely high alcohol content. It had
a twist off top that left a small hole to
dispense the product with. When the
bottle was empty you could lay it on
the floor, hold a flame near the 2-3mm
opening and whoosh, it took off like a rocket. Well of course
that turned into a drag race activity. Complete with a finish
line that had to be crossed and people timing each racer.
Setting things on fire, making potato cannons, buying,
modifying, and of course racing radio control cars, (lots
of cheating goes on here). Radio control helicopters have
become more popular. Building road courses, off-road
courses (complete with water crossings) and the always
popular, “Who can make the biggest flame thrower” is not
uncommon.
Take a ball bearing and wrap the outer race with friction
tape. Use compressed air to spool it up to about 10,000 RPM
then release on the floor. It will usually leap about ten feet
forward 2-3 feet off the ground then take off for unknown
parts at about sixty miles an hour. Spool the bearing up too
high and it grenades into many metal parts flying around
like bullets. It will typically go about a hundred yards when
properly executed. This is one of my favorites.
If air bags are sitting around waiting for disposal, this can
be a major source of entertainment for us. Any replaced
unit that has not been ignited has to be deployed as part of
disposal process. Now here is an item with a lot of pentup
energy just waiting to entertain an idle technician. If
deployed face down it will launch about thirty feet into the
air. The passenger side airbag is the best since it has dual
ignition chambers. The ignition of one of these babies can be
heard from half a mile away. They have been used to launch
gallon bottles filled with water (complete of course with
side betting as to how high it will go and what direction).
Pouring a few drops of oil under an engine that has just
been rebuilt then started for the first time while responsible
technician is not looking happens quite often. Putting an
extra bearing shell or piston ring near a near complete
rebuild is another. Bending
down by the right rear fender
and waiting for a tech to start an
engine he just spent sixty hours
rebuilding and then knocking
lightly on the fender can create
interesting moments.
You never know what you’ll find at one’s work station!
Never give us idle time combined
with energy sources. Compressed
air, flammable liquids, flammable
materials, welding equipment
etc. are things we can be quite
resourceful with.
Don’t even get me started
talking about alarm horns,
batteries or tired electric motors. The possibilities are
endless in a Porsche workshop.
Cliff
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Epic DE Weekend at MSR
By The “Bud” Family
The sun came up on Saturday morning with greatly
reduced winds. The 30-50 mph dust & smoke-laden
gusts from Friday were gone. Turnout was a bit sparse
due to the Club Race in Kansas. But, that meant all the more
fun to go around for those of us who attended. Session 1 was
a bit tricky. The track was cold & slick from a thin coating
of the remnants of the previous day’s dust storms. Session
2 was much
faster, that
is until
Young Bud
4 decided
to go offroading
at
Little Bend.
His excuse
to Joel was
that he got
confused
and thought he was driving his Jeep Wrangler at Gilmer
(wrong weekend!!)
The Charity Lap was a blast for Young Bud’s friend, Jeff.
Jeff drove the “Franken-Boxster,” i.e. a 1999 conversion
with a Carrera 3.4L. We may have a new Maverick signing
up soon. The highlight of Session 3 was the misfortune that
befell our fearless DE Chair, Mike Brodigan. His off-road
adventure (second black flag of the day) brought his day to
an early close & cost him most of his front air dam.
Our surrogate family member, Chris Alkier, shared the key
take-away from the Track Walk. Flush hard in the Toilet
Bowel!! Sunday morning started with bright sunshine but
the winds picked up from the south. The Park Place guys
were soon chasing their banners to the north. The “pit crew”
made a run to the Granbury Starbucks. Our friend & “white
(Run Group) guy,” Sanjeeva Balachandra, pulled off from a
aggressive Session 1 to be greeted by a grande mocha with
caramel drizzle. Next time you see him, you have to tease
him about his girlie drink.
The Blue Run Group classroom session on Sunday was
an interesting physics lesson on friction circles. When
the instructor, Dave Curtin, asked the question “What can
you do when you are at the point of critical braking, even
I (RoseBud) knew the answer... NOTHING!! For the 2
guys in the room who yelled out “Turn,” Dave soon set
them straight & hopefully saved them from an unexpected
tangent off the friction circle.
Jeff again made Sunday’s Charity Run. His hand was
shaking so badly at lunch that he drew zig-zags on his
chicken nuggets with the ketchup. Guessing he had a ripping
good time.
Photo by RoseBud (Rose)
The culmination of Sunday’s great driving & the weekend
overall was that both Bud’s got bumped to Blue Solo. Big
Bud 3’s instructor jumped out of the 911S after 3 laps. When
Young Bud 4’s instructor kept on riding, his fans got a bit
nervous & thought he might have messed up big time. But
we could tell he was keeping on his pace & turning some
pretty respectable lap times. Turns out Mike Langford was
having such a good
time in the Franken-
Boxster, he didn’t
want to get out!!
All in all, we are so
blessed to have a son
who is all growed up
and haired over who
not only wants to
spend time with his
Friends Jeff & Kim, Bud 4 (Rene’), RoseBud (Rose) & Bud 3 (Rene’) Beunier
parents, but shares
with us his
wonderful friends. We thank Mavericks and PCA for making
this possible.
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The $30,000 Martini
By Pat Heptig, co-author Jeff Wiggins
Photos by www.Cafe-Pics.com & Wendy Shoffit
So here I am, early March, one week out from the
“Texas Two-Step” Club Race running a high race
fever. I’ve got the ‘87 Carrera suspended in air, drop
the oil plug, and BAM! -- a chunk of metal drops out --
“You’ve got to be kidding.”
I make an emergency visit to Jim Buckley at Buckley
Racing. It turns out the errant piece of metal is part of a valve
spring that cannot be fixed in time for the race. Just as I see
my race weekend slipping away, out of the corner of my eye
I see a pristine ‘83 911 SC euro race ready machine sporting
Martini racing stripes parked in Buckley’s garage. It didn’t
take long after Jim delivered the verdict on the Carrera for
him to begin his best “Vannah White” impression: “Or...
you could buy this Euro SC.” Ahh, the slippery slope of
racing… and my $30,000 Martini weekend journey begins.
Did I mention I’m still married?
On to College Station... The weather is absolutely perfect
at 75°F with scattered clouds. The race field is stuffed with
over 16 E Class cars and a dozen or more Spec Boxsters
and future National champions in the making. Great friends
and racing competition from all over Texas and surrounding
states gather for this annual race. This is going to be fun.
The car (E Class #714) handled like my Carrera, but lighter
and more nimble in the turns. The Euro SC vs. Carrera
power to weight debate is done (I shaved 4.5 secs). The car
felt great. During the first practice session Saturday morning
Jeff Wiggins (E Class #735) laid down a screaming 1:55.4
(the fastest lap in E Class so far). Jeff’s lap time is only
4/10 of a second off the track record of 1:55 flat – a record
coincidently held by Jim Buckley (E Class #711). Jeff’s
ear-to-ear grin does not go unnoticed by Jim.
In the very next qualifying session, Jim lays down a jawdropping
1:53.9 – a new TWS track record! Now that’s what
I’m talking about! Jim remains “King of the Hill.” To put
this in perspective, Jim’s lap time would have gridded him
4th in the cup cars in the other race group. I was pretty
happy with my qualifying time of 1:56.7, dropping me into
the 3rd grid slot behind Wiggins, while Niels Meissner
(driving yet another Buckley car) gridded 4th with a 1:57.6.
The stage was set for Sprint 1 -- “Battle of the Buckley cars
for E Class.” At the start, George Kopecky (in GT5S class)
got a lightning fast run (is that nitrous under that hood?) and
shot his tie-dyed 911 forward for an impressive kamikaze
dive bomb into Turn 1, squeezing between me and the 1st
and 2nd place runners. It didn’t take long before the leaders
checked out. Game over for the top slot. Leaving no room
for errors, Buckley finished 1st, Wiggins 2nd, Heptig 3rd,
and Meissner took 4th. Another glass boot for the trophy
case.
As the weekend progressed, Sprint 2 played out the same
except Wiggins got pinched by the tie-dyed 911 – leaving
him unable to close the gap with the leaders. Buckley
finished 1st, Heptig 2nd, Wiggins took 3rd, and Colin
Graidage 4th. (Unfortunately, Meissner bent a valve and
was done.) Yet another Buckley car sweep, and a glass boot
to go with it.
Now for those of you unaware of Buckley Race cars,
Jim Buckley has a rare combination of skills: master 911
mechanic, ridiculous driving skills, and fierce competitor --
all while lending a helping hand on and off the track. There
must be something about the Maverick Region since John
Gladwill at Boardwalk Porsche is another master mechanic
May 19
for Spec Boxsters, possesses all the same characteristics and
who swept 1st place in all 4 Spec Boxster races at TWS and
Sebring this year.
After the Saturday races, the Lone Star Region treated us
to a sit-down reception dinner, second to none, in a country
club setting. We ended the day with a cold beverage on the
clubhouse verandah looking out over the 18th green. It just
doesn’t get any better than that.
Sunday’s races kicked it up a notch. Each
race was 40 minutes long, rather than the
standard 30-minute race. Thinking ahead,
I brought out my secret weapon Sunday
morning – a fresh set of tires. Wiggins
rolled his eyes when he saw this. Qualifying
placed me in a pole position for the first
time at a 1:55.5. At this point, I’ve lost all
prior knowledge of car expense.
Getting to choose your lane on the start
was a new experience, so naturally I asked
Jim for advice. With an eye twinkle, he recommended the
outside lane (one I have never seen him take). I chose the
inside lane. The start of Sprint 3 was a rush. I made a bad
shift in Turn 1, which allowed Jim to take the corner and
the lead. I was able to stay glued to his bumper (nothing
like fresh rubber) lap after lap, turning consistent 1:56 lap
times -- doing everything possible to hang on to Buckley as
we pulled together another trifecta. Buckley took 1st, I took
2nd, and Wiggins 3rd.
The final combined race placed us mid-pack. The start was
pretty hairy as we made our way through the field. Jim,
Jeff, and I were all over each other during the first few laps,
until the dreaded double black flag due to a serious single
car incident. Thankfully, the driver was not injured. Kudos
to the emergency response
crew for taking care of the
driver.
On the re-start, the
Buckley cars continued
battling again, until Jim
developed a wheel-bearing
problem and Wiggins’
worked on his tire smoke
screens and dirt throwing
tactics to no avail. Wiggins
struggled mightily to keep his car on the track while
simultaneously making his car as wide as possible. Finally,
Turn 1 produced the opportunity one hopes for as he locked
up a rear tire and went wide with enough room for me to
make an inside pass ... and on to the checkered flag.
Martini anyone?
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Member Spotlight: Vicki Dunigan
Andrea Bell, Public Relations Chair
This month our new member
spotlight is on Vicki Dunigan.
Vicki has a 2000 black Porsche
Boxster and “absolutely loves it!” They
bought the car in late December, 2010. It
was actually her birthday present from her
sweet husband, Dan.
Vicki says that she enjoys driving
and had always wanted something small and sporty
but never had really thought of a Porsche because
she didn’t think they could afford one. She thought
it was one of those things she would always want
and never have. Finally, in December, her husband
just jumped in and “forced” her to go car shopping
with him. They drove a BMW and a Nissan and
looked at some other cars. As soon as she saw the
Porsche, she knew it was what she wanted. Vicki
shared that she’d been driving a Chevy pick-up for
several years and has kept that. The pick-up lives in
the driveway and the Porsche in the garage!
Vicki has two adult children. Her daughter got
married last year and graduates with her MBA from
UT in May. She will be moving to the DFW area with her
husband. Her son lives in Dallas and has a Master’s degree
in accounting. He’ll be getting married in September. She’s
been married to Dan for…well, many years. Vicki has been
in the DFW area all her life. She was born and raised in Ft.
Worth, and Dan grew up in Dallas.
Vicki loves to walk, read, and putter around in the
flowerbeds. Her daughter is going to work for an airline and
she’ll have travel benefits. They plan to take full advantage
of that as soon as they are able!
Vicki added, “I have to say,
though, that having the Porsche
is a hobby in itself because of
the fun driving it and of working
together to maintain it. I hear
people say that a convertible is
not worth having because there
are ‘only 5 days a year’ you can
drive with the top down. Au
contraire!”
From her picture, it looks like
Vicki is taking advantage of that
top down weather in one of our
Sunday Drives. Please look for
Vicki and Dan at another event
and extend a warm welcome to
our Maverick family. If you are a new member and would
like to be considered for our monthly “SPOTLIGHT”
feature, please contact me at pr@mavpca.org.
May 23
Happy Hour - Wildwood Grill
By Chris Christensen
We had about 35 Happy Hour
folks join us at the Wildwood.
All our Porsche’s were neatly
parked in a
line as can be
seen in the
photo. Dave
Garner, owner
of the “Grill” loves Porsches and
so does his son who showed up
with his 1986 vintage 944. It
is like one happy family when
Mavericks visit and that is a good
thing. Dave provides an assortment of appetizers on the
house, and for that we say thanks Dave, to you and your
great crew. We will be back.
Among the many that came out on a clear and warm
evening included a few new Mavs; Steve and Karen Salazar
who have recently purchased a 2000 Carrera. But that is
only part of the story;
Karen purchased the
car for her husband
as a surprise birthday
gift. Now that is true
love, and before I
get into any trouble
with my better half, I
better let it rest. But
Steve and Karen Salazar and Johnnie
Yellock
wow! Also, Mike and
Denise Schuster are
new Mavs; they have a
2010 Boxster S. So welcome you guys, and hope you join
us at future Happy Hours and the many other events of our
great club.
Photos by Chris Christensen
So, we are back from a long holiday and look forward to
“rejoining” club activities. We have changed up things a bit
for future happy hours; we will have four couples alternating
hosting and
writing followup
articles. I
personally think
this is a good
change, where
we will share the
responsibilities,
and at the end
of the day
have more input and hopefully constructive changes. The
couples include: Frank and Bobbie Briggs, Doug and Cheryl
Koeppen and Ralph and Barbara Kauffman. If anyone else
would like to host one or two Happy Hours, please contact
myself or any of the hosts.
Next month’s Happy Hour will be at BJ’s Restaurant &
Brewhouse on May 19th, located at 1101 N Central
Expressway, Plano, Tx. 972-424-4262. We hope to see you
all there.
Mike and Denise Schuster with Clara Lewis
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A HINT from Him...
By Wendy Shoffit
Attention ladies out there! If you’re
reading this article it’s because
your significant other has cleverly
left it in a place where you can conveniently
find it and read it; it’s a hint. :)
Are you tired of being a “track widow” on
weekends? Do you grow weary watching
your husband or significant other walk out
the door to have fun at a Drivers’ Education, Time Trial, or
Autocross event, leaving you behind? Maybe you haven’t
learned how to drive a standard transmission or are terrified
of going too fast. You might also be thinking that these
people in the Porsche Club are either snobs or nuts who only
think or talk about their cars. Perhaps you’re embarrassed
because you don’t know the difference between a 914, 944,
911, and a Boxster and fear you’ll fail the quiz at the end of
the event. Even worse, are you afraid you’ll BREAK the car
and your s.o. will be ticked off and blame you? Whatever
the reason, I’d like to dispel some of these myths and start
getting you out there to enjoy the car that brought you to the
club.
Let’s start with the myth that the club is filled with a bunch
of snobs. Yes, “Porsche” may seem like a word for only the
rich folks out there. You see the $100K + price tags out there
and think that only the uber riche are participating. Well,
that’s simply not true. Not all club members have or plan to
purchase a brand new car. There are tons of older models
that go for much less money, opening up a whole new
world to those of us with more modest budgets. This is not
to say, however, that there aren’t brand new ones out there,
because there are. Drooling over cars is encouraged, just
not close enough to damage the paint. Snobbery is strictly
discouraged and you will be hard pressed to find it. Most of
the club members are friendly and down to earth, regardless
of the car they drive. They will be happy to answer any
question they know the answer to. The motto (if you don’t
already know it) is, “It’s Not Just the Cars, It’s the People.”
It may be the cars that give us the common ground to start
with, but it’s the people who keep bringing you back. Some
of my best friends I’ve met in the club and have a richer life
because of it.
Okay, so how about all those different models? Believe it or
not, there will NOT be a quiz at the end! When I first started
in the club, I was clueless about what the differences were
between a 944 and a 924. I was pretty sure I could pick out
a 911 from a distance, but what in the world was a 914 and
why should I care? The easy answer is... It doesn’t matter.
No one is grading you or judging you on your knowledge
of Porsche models. The only thing we would love is for you
to be able to spell Boxster right if you’re driving one. The
rest will come with time. If you want to know what model a
car is, ask someone about it and I’m sure you’ll get a good
answer. Show up to enough events and it’ll just become
part of your general set of knowledge. Yeah, you still may
struggle with telling the difference between a 944 and 924,
but that’s okay... except if you have one in your driveway. ;)
What if you don’t know how to drive a standard (“stick”)
transmission? If your mom and dad only taught you how
to drive an automatic, ask for help! Most men that I know
would love to have the opportunity to teach you how! They
just might want to start you out on a little rental Honda, rather
than their beloved Porsche. Don’t be offended. Grinding a
transmission is equivalent to nails on a chalkboard, worse
when it’s your OWN chalkboard. If your teacher gets
frustrated, find another teacher. It’s important that you at
least know HOW... even if you’re never good at it. Practice
makes perfect. Over the years, more than one woman has
come to an event not knowing how to drive a stick. None
have left the event still not knowing.
Cars break. That’s a simple fact of life. I’m sure all of us
have been in a car when it’s broken down during normal
use. With all those moving parts inside, eventually things
give out. Driving a car at performance speeds sometimes
accelerates that process (pun intended). Again, it’s a fact of
life. Just because you are in the drivers’ seat does NOT make
you responsible for the breakage... in most cases. Other
than driving it off the road or running it into something,
there are only a few things a driver can do that would cause
him or her to be responsible for breaking something. For
instance, having a huge mis-shift (putting it into first when
you meant third) and letting the clutch out will cause a big
problem. The answer? Be careful and deliberate with your
shifting. If you have a fear it’s in the wrong gear, take it
out and try again... BEFORE letting out the clutch. Without
jinxing myself, I’ve been driving for awhile now and haven’t
had that issue. I’ve been careful and you can be, too. There
are many other things that could go wrong, but with a well
maintained car it most likely won’t go wrong and worrying
about it won’t make that any different. It’s just a car. Don’t
fear it. It won’t bite.
What if you don’t like to go fast? Is it because you REALLY
don’t like going fast on anything? Roller coasters, skiing,
or airplanes? Or does it terrify you because you think you
won’t be able to stop the car in time and be in control?
There’s only one way to find out the true answer. Try. Not
on the public roads, mind you. That’s just crazy. Come to a
driving event and give it a shot. Just once. At every kind of
high speed event we have, you start off slow and build speed
as you go. Trust us... no one wants someone afraid to go
100 miles an hour around Big Bend (a corner at MotorSport
Ranch) in the beginning. They start you off nice and
slow, teaching you everything you need to know, and then
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encourage you ever so slightly out of your comfort zone. If
at the end of the weekend you still hate it, not a problem!
You don’t have to drive at a DE ever again. Note... I didn’t
say you couldn’t COME to future events. There have been
many events I’ve never
driven at. It doesn’t
mean you won’t have
fun. Come be with
the people, watch the
action, and you’ll see
the draw. The only way
you won’t have a good
time is if you keep
to yourself and hide
out where the people
Winning ladies from the 2008 Charlotte Parade:
aren’t. I can count on
Five Fabulously Fast First place Females!
one hand the people I
don’t love in the club and even then it’s probably just ME!
The last issue I want to address is if you happen to have a
Neanderthal who is holding the keys to his precious Porsche.
Ladies, there is nothing in the car’s manual that says you
have to have a Y chromosome and a bunch of testosterone to
drive a sports car. If your s.o. thinks differently, he’s wrong.
Box his ears, grab the keys, and show him how it’s done. I
cannot tell you how many times I’ve heard the statement,
“Women are smoother drivers than men.” While it might
not always be true, it is more times than not. Men like to
throw their cars into power slides and hear the tires squeal.
Trust me... that is not always faster. Often times, women are
slightly slower, but more in control. When the tires are going
sideways, they’re NOT going forward. Don’t for a moment
think that all that tire smoke and squealing means the
car is going super fast. Take your time learning, be
patient with yourself, and try to have fun.
Attention Neanderthal men... if you WANT your wife
or s.o. to enjoy herself at events, thereby allowing YOU
more latitude to go to them, make it fun for her. Don’t
be a jerk and keep the driving fun to yourself. Don’t
blame her if something goes wrong with the car (see
the paragraph above). You might just find that she will
ask YOU for a new set of tires for HER birthday. Now
wouldn’t THAT be something? Loosen up the keys
and you might just get a happier relationship where
you both can enjoy driving events. You won’t have to
ask for a “kitchen pass” to go. She’ll be asking YOU if you
want to drive out Friday night or Saturday morning. Bliss.
Now back to the ladies. Hopefully you have enjoyed reading
this little article that your s.o. wanted you to read. If he left it
for you, it means he’s NOT a Neanderthal and WANTS you
to come out and try it. If you had to find this issue on a dusty
shelf behind a bunch of old paint cans... well... hopefully he
has a big club and can grunt really loudly.
Hope to see you at an event soon,
Wendy
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May 27
Commentary from the Left Seat
By Robert L Turner
How do you research a book? In this instance an
action / adventure novel that focuses much of the
excitement behind the wheel of exotic cars and
takes place around the European continent. The answer:
very carefully, with a lot of due diligence
and Google Maps. But think back 20
years; how did authors get that vibe that
translated to something authentic? If the
author was lucky enough, and maybe
had been published already, they took
a plane across the pond and walked the
city streets wrapped in a drab trench
coat, drove the roads in an old Renault,
stayed in edgy hotels and ate at the seedy
restaurants they wrote about. But most
probably bought a good Michelin map
and travel guide traced their route with
a highlighter and dog-eared each page.
And when it came to cars, maybe they
were fortunate enough to know someone who had the right
car, or access to one.
I’m lucky, having lived in Paris when I was young and
Milano as a teen; I had the opportunity to travel extensively
in Europe and the U.K. so there’s an understanding of the
underlying culture and feel of the street, a head start on
imparting that feeling of being there. But when it comes
to the cars, some authors don’t get it and no doubt put
automobiles into their books because they have to. After all,
people have to get from Point-A to Point-B. But not for me,
the cars in my books take on a life of their own.
So I turned to some local Mav Region PCA members to
help out researching the book. These are the kind of folks
that will go above and beyond the call of duty because they
love the marque, love to help and because they care. John
Hamilton (yes our Mav Region President) did not think
twice before letting me come down to Autobahn Porsche
and take a Panamera out on the road. I thought I would sit
in the passenger seat while he piloted this $100K vehicle
around Ft. Worth traffic. But no…he tossed me the keys and
said let’s go. How great is that?
In my first novel The Driver, protagonist Marc Lange drives
in the FIA GT3 European Championship in…you guessed
it, a Porsche GT3 Cup-S. Well I needed a ride in a GT3
and experience it for myself. So once again I turned to our
Mav Region folks and asked for a lift so to speak. Using the
Mav Group on Yahoo, I posted a topic asking for a ride and
Rob Trollinger stepped up and offered his newly acquired
2008 GT3. Talk about thrilling! This thing, this monster, this
GT3 was something else. It pulls endlessly in every gear,
the engine note angry and brutal and it can slice through a
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Author of The Driver, a Marc Lange novel
turn like a scalpel. The ride gave me just enough to give the
reader a bit of insight into this incredible car.
I am writing more and more; for instance doing a weekly
blog called My Life with Porsche (www.mylifewithporsches.
blogspot.com) and
a monthly column
for Planet-9 (www.
planet-9.com). In
my first column I
wanted to compare
and contrast the
new Panamera and
Cayenne (v2.0) and
determine if they
could be loved by
us Porschephiles
as cars we can call
our own. This time
I turned to Jason
Durham at Park Place Porsche (a Planet-9 sponsor) and he
did not even hesitate for a second, asking when I could come
out to drive the cars. When I arrived, both were waiting,
Jason telling me to take as much time as I needed to test
them.
And when the time came for the dreaded author photo,
James Shofit lent me his Sparco racing suit and Todd
Opperman at Topp Racing set up a 2011 GT3 Cup racer for
the photo shoot. Amazing! Each of these folks would tell
you that they didn’t do anything special; they just helped
another PCA member. But this speaks to the spirit and the
generosity that makes the PCA and especially the Mav
Region so special. Yeah it may seem quaint but the PCA
slogan: “It’s not just the cars, it’s the people” is alive and
well.
Your Porsche deserves a new home!
Let me help you find one… .
Laurie
Wirth
REALTOR
Serving North Dallas Suburbs
Phone: 214-223-7488
Email: LaurieWirth@kw.com
Website: www.LaurieWirth.com
May 29
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quality service, convenient location, state-of-the-art diagnostics, and personalized service
that is unmatched in the Metroplex. When you trust your car to us, you will have
the peace of mind that it will be serviced correctly the first time. Every time.
Access.
We strongly believe in access to those who will actually work on your car. Our
technicians are available in person, by phone, and even by pager if you have questions
or need timely information about your car.
Facility.
Our clean shop, well-stocked parts department, and comfortable waiting room ensure
that you and your car will get the kind of service you deserve. Maintained tools and
equipment. Clean cars. We are meticulous about details.
Parts.
Our parts department is also second to none. Our knowledgeable staff will assist you
in finding that necessary part or after-market option you require. We are an authorized
dealer for high-performance Recaro seating, Yokohama Tires, Bilstein Shocks, Bosch,
and many others. This ensures that whether you are a casual driver or an enthusiast who
needs race prep assistance, Nine-Eleven has the experience and knowledge to keep your
car running at peak performance.
Newkirk
Crown Rd.
Cindy Lane Lane
IXXI
Royal Royal Lane
Joe Joe Field Rd.
Emerald
I-35
Nine-Eleven Enterprises, Inc.
Service, Accessories & Parts for BMW,
Mercedes & Porsche
2120 Cindy Lane, Dallas, Texas 75229
972-241-2002
www.nine-eleven.com
Convenience.
We are conveniently located near the intersection of Stemmons and LBJ Freeways
in Dallas. We offer emergency towing service 24 hours a day and have arranged
for special rental car rates with area rental agencies. Come by for a visit between
7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, or call for a service appointment.
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New Wheels
Joel Nannis, Membership Chair
Bowers, Scott (Sharen)
Fort Worth, TX 76123
1979 911SC
Cepak, Scott
Fort Worth, TX 76124
1974 911 RSR
Evans, Rick
Fort Worth, TX 76108
2006 Boxster
Gagnon, Mark
Benbrook, TX 76126
2000 Boxster
Gibson, Burney
Dallas, TX 75225
2001 911 Carrera
Kidwell, Randy (Ryan)
Tyler, TX 75701
2001 Carrera
Martin, JD (Karla)
Irving, TX 75063
2005 Carrera S
McCall, Sarah
Dallas, TX 75214
2010 Boxster
Nelson, Dave
(Carolyn Knapp-Nelson)
Evergreen, CO 80439
2011 Turbo S
Parsons, Matt
(Cinzia Tona-Stark)
Fort Worth, TX 76132
2006 Cayenne S
Rigdon, Chris
Irving, TX 75061
2006 Boxster
Stewart, Bruce
Dallas, TX 75248
2011 Cayenne
Smith, William (Robin)
Dallas, TX 75206
1968 911
Zalusky, John
Mc Kinney, TX 75071
2011 911 Carrera
Tabor, Clifford
Coppell, TX 75019
1983 911
Maverick Member Totals
Members ~ 1,147
Affiliate Members ~ 772
Total Membership ~ 1,919
If you have any changes that
you would like to make to the
MRPCA membership guide, call
Joel Nannis at 817-329-1600.
Medanich, David (Cindy)
Southlake, TX 76092
2011 Cayenne
Anniversaries
Geoffrey Hamilton
Jeffrey Hammill
Marc Tuno
Floyd Cox
Dragi Bobby Marich
Edward Glover
Brian Scudder
35 Years
30 Years
25 Years
20 Years
Desoto
Colleyville
Plano
Fort Worth
APO
Lucas
McKinney
William Kruder
Paul Saunier
John Terminella
James Chadwick
Jack Labovitz
Mark Wilson
Todd & Karen Imwold
James & Jan Johnson
Kyle & Nicole Metcalf
Jonathan & Flora Lin
R Lynn & Cindy Rea
15 Years
10 Years
5 Years
Plano
Dallas
Waxahachie
Plano
Fort Worth
Dallas
Coppell
Fort Worth
Allen
Allen
Dallas
May 31
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For Sale: 1987 Targa, Outstanding 1987 Targa. 79,000 miles. G50 trans.
Meticulously maintained. Venetian Blue w/Gray leather. Overhauled A/C, new
Michelins, new shocks, Targa top redone to perfection, current service. No
damage history. Maint. records avail. Not tracked. Always garage kept. Pictures
avail. Priced at $24,900. Call Pat at (214) 616-2477 for more info. (1)
For Sale: 2005 Porsche Boxster, Just hit 41,000 miles. Red/ Black leather
interior. Everything works. New tires. Manuals. No mods, all stock. Garaged.
asking $21,700. contact njchow@tx.rr.com (1)
For Sale: 2003 Porsche 911 C2, Midnight Blue Metalic, Gray Interior, 6
speed, Bose High End Sound System, Leather Seat Package, Power seat package,
rear window wiper, 18” Turbo wheels, Cd changer. 32,00 miles, this car is as new.
Phone: 214 358 1178 E-Mail: vdiblasi@swbell.net $33,500.00 (2)
For Sale: VERY RARE : 1988 Porsche 930 Turbo Targa, Displayed
indoors for the last 5 years in a private collection. Current professional appraisal
is $62,000. Outstanding example of one of the last true 911’s ever produced
by Stuttgart. Grand Prix White/ Tan Leather interior. This 911/930 Turbo Targa.
Bring your mechanic, paint meter, appraiser and checkbook as this Porsche has no
excuses that it is a 22 year old car - it is fabulous. This may be a once in a lifetime
chance to acquire a real head-turning, drop dead gorgeous, 930 Turbo Targa. I
am asking $39,900, but if you think about it, you can buy this $62,000 Porsche
for LESS than $26,000 when you consider the $14,087 of work just completed to
make it like new. Please call me, Wilf Pinsonneault @ (902) 640-2445 or (902)
982-3764 (3)
For Sale: 2004 James Dean Anniversary Edition Boxster S, 27,000
miles, GT Silver Metallic with Cocoa Top and Interior. Only 1,953 were
manufactured and only 500 are in the United States--I have the Certificate of
Authenticity. This vehicle has been meticulously maintained. It’s been garaged
and the paint and interior are in premier condition. 3.2 Liter, Six-Cylinder Engine,
265 HP, Mid Engine, Hydraulic clutch, Power Steering, Front and Rear Stabilizer
Bars, Cruise Control, Alarm System, Heated Leather Seats, Automatic climate
control with A/C, Bose High-End sound package. For more information, call Tim
Mitchell 916-769-0262 or email timmitchell@buzzoates.com asking $32,000 (3)
2700 B West Pioneer PkWy
(125 feet s. of Pioneer, on the W. side of Corzine st.)
Arlington, texAs 76013
817-366-1678
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Eagles Canyon Raceway (940) 466-9775 Page 22
Fifth Gear Motorsports (972) 317-4005 Page 15
Invisibra (214) 704-9299 Page 12
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Jerry DeFeo Designs (972) 240-5800 Page 25
Falgout, Ray & Associates, PLLC (972) 669-2370 Page 25
Laurie Wirth Realtor (214) 223-7488 Page 29
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Mustard Racing (817) 366-1678 Page 32
911 Enterprises (972) 241-2002 Page 30
Park Place Porsche (800) 553-3196 Page 13
RAC Performance (214) 269-1571 Page 6
RetroAir (972) 960-6899 Page 30
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State Farm Insurance (214) 387-0003 B.C.
Texas Performance Concepts (817) 657-6608 Page 27
Texas World Speedway (979) 690-2500 Page 21
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