Slipstream - May 2018

twisties, ok, very tight. And quick. Very few stop
signs and stop lights. Few towns and zero cell service.
You’re way out there. And cows. We have cows, and
sheep, because the public roads do run through private
ranch property. Keep your eyes open and your tank full.
Hint, hint.
If you are feeling frisky and fast, here is an example
of one Friday route choice. Red: Spirited (Hah!
Understatement of the year). A 391-mile “Long as
Hell” route where you are urged to bring walkie-talkies
and swim trunks. Yes, swim trunks. Because at the
end you’ll be pretty drained and there is a swimming
hole. If you forget your trunks, don’t be shy. Get it?
The next three groups offered 254-, 212- and 177-mile
options, so there is something for all drivers and all cars
to choose from. Photo breaks and lunch stops give you
a chance to make friends along the way and look at
how filthy dirty your Porsche has become. You could
wash it for the Friday night car show takeover in tiny
downtown Comfort, Texas, or what the heck, leave it
dirty. I did. Cool, double cool.
The closing Saturday night banquet is loud, funny,
a chance to recognize those who worked hard for a
solid year, plenty of Porsche raffle items. Then there’s
Al Zim’s annual T-shirt toss: yell, jump, earn that shirt!
You’ll seriously regret the end, and you’ll act quickly
when 2019 registration opens!
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