Slipstream - May 2018

SPROCKETS: Something Old and Something New
By David Robertson, Region President
It dawned on me last month that the Maverick
Region has something going on just about every week.
In fact, I am pretty sure things never really slowed
down last winter. Now that we are well into spring, our
members have a choice of multiple club events almost
every week. There is something for everyone, and if you
haven’t been out to see us, now is the time!
Not all Porsches are 2-door sports cars, and
Maverick is one of the first PCA regions in the
country to organize driving events specifically
for 4-door models. Did you know that
approximately 80% of all new Porsche sales
have four doors?
Although still in the early stages, we have had both
an off-road event for SUVs, and have dedicated DE time
for all 4-door Porsches. Expect to see more options for
4-door owners in the future. By the way, we welcome
your suggestions and feedback on ways we can better
serve our members. I know there are many of you out
there with 4-door models, and we would love to hear
from you. A big thank you to Carey Spreen and Jeff
Sebert for all of their work in getting this program off
the ground. Porsche Panameras, Cayennes, and Macans
are always welcome at all of our events, and I encourage
you to come out in one of these models!
One of our newest programs is being developed
around 4-door Porsches but we have also focused on
restarting a couple of programs that are a big part of
Maverick history. Our Tech Session program is bigger
and more popular than ever. In fact, when these sessions
are announced, you need to RSVP quickly to get a spot.
Due to the sometimes limited space in the venues where
the tech sessions are held, the number of attendees has
to be capped. Don’t hesitate or you might miss out! Our
new Tech Session program has had events that focus
on all aspects of owning a Porsche. Tech Session Chair
Michael Baynton has done an amazing job of making
this one of our most popular events in a very short
period of time.
Another area that is a core to the colorful history
and traditions of the Maverick Region is our Concours
program. If you haven’t noticed lately, it is kind of a
big deal again. Our new Concours program includes
events for everyone wanting to show off their Porsches,
ranging from casual events to more formal and
competitive formats. Everyone is excited about this
newly re-energized program, and I for one can’t wait
to see what Concours Chair Mike Mahoney has in
store for us!
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It is going to be a great May and I look forward to
seeing you on the road!
MAV OF THE MONTH: Mike Mahoney
There have been several times in my career when I
have chosen someone for a position based on enthusiasm
vs experience, and appointing Mike Mahoney to
Concours Chair
has been a brilliant
decision from the
start. Mike had a
smile, a pitch, and
a plan that made it
hard to refuse.
What he initially
lacked in Concours
experience he
quickly gained by
recruiting such
local Maverick Region legends as Alan Bambina and Ed
Mayo to train and consult himself and other volunteers
on the finer points of conducting world-class Concours
events. Mike’s first big event as Concours Chair was the
Concours d’Elegance at Brookhaven Country Club
back in March, which exceeded by far all expectations.
The Maverick Concours program is back and better
than ever. Thank you, Mike, for everything that you do
for our club.