Slipstream - July 2018

Oversteer: Letter from the Editor
By Kurt Scaggs, Managing Editor
Seventy years. Wow. Celebrating 70 years of
anything is no small feat these days. And doing so
while still building a model that was introduced 53
years ago is kind of unheard of. Pan Am, Compaq,
EF Hutton, remember them? Yeah, neither do most
people. Porsche has found a way to stay relevant
and still stick to the core values that make the brand
what it is today. A Porsche 911 today still has roots
to the car they built in 1965 that you can see in it’s
design. That’s the company that builds a product that
we’re passionate about. And that’s why we’ve just
celebrated with them on June 9th during the Porsche
Sportscar Together Day commemorating 70 years of
cars that provide the ultimate sports car experience.
As you look through this issue, I hope you enjoy
that fantastic pictures of the cars, and what a variety
of cars we have this month, but also please take a
minute to notice that we have pictures of people too.
Yes, there are people in some of those photos. These
are the people that make our club, your club, what
it is today. Without the people, these cars would just
sit and look pretty. And what fun would that be?
The knowledge, experience and stories that this group
can share will astound you. Have your heard Jack
Griffin’s story about Le Mans? If you haven’t been to
an event, come on out. July 18th the club is putting
together a track day for all skill levels as MotorSport
Ranch in Cresson. If you’ve never been on a track
before, this is your chance to drive with an instructor
and get the most out of your Porsche and maybe
pick up a racing habit you didn’t know you needed.
Want more? Check out Schnell Fest in September at
COTA. I’ll be the slow one in the back. If a day at
the track isn’t your idea of relaxation, come to one
of the socials that Clark and Vanessa plan for you
each month. They have really picked out some great
places for these events and the company can’t be beat.
You’ve already paid the price of admission – come out
and enjoy some of what the Maverick Region has to
offer. Oh, if you’re missing Mavs & Mochas, you’re
really missing out.
I’ll be back next month with an observation about
something silly that you could probably live without,
but until then - Enjoy the Drive!
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