Slipstream - May 2020

Oversteer: Letter from the Editor
by Kurt Scaggs, Managing Editor
It’s possible that we’ve all just shared the most similar
month that we ever will. Of course while some drank beer
and others of us drank scotch, at least one kind hearted
member posted regular videos giving us new ideas on
mixing up something new. Teri,
your Old Fashioned is still the
best I’ve ever had. And isn’t that
what it’s all about?
Social media has been abuzz
(I’ve always wanted to use that
word) with folks checking in,
finding humor in our current
reality and generally supporting
each other. Peter Wen even
showed us how to make flawless
ice cubes. Are you sensing a
theme here? If you haven’t
checked out the Maverick social media accounts, give
them a look. Facebook, Twitter and Instagram until your
heart is content. mav.pca.org/contacts/socialmedia Lots
of good stuff out there to help with the daydreams.
Where was I? Let’s see, news, news. Let’s start with
Porsche news. Doug Demuro reviewed the 992 Turbo
S Cab and liked it. He also reviewed the oddly named
2020 Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe and apparently
liked that too. The standout for me was the lightweight
sport package that saves 70 lbs on a 5600 lb vehicle that
I would spec only for the pepita
seat inserts. What else...the
spring member only raffle is a
chance to win a 2020 Taycan 4s
if that’s your thing. Good luck!
In other news, we all stayed
home...a lot. How have you
been keeping yourself and your
family occupied and engaged? I
know my family took a drive to
Ennis to visit some bluebonnets.
I think many of you might have
done the same. I know I’ve been
taking my car “to the store” over and over and it seems to
be working out well so far. I know that I’ll have caught up
on all of my youtube subscriptions before this is all over
too. Silver linings I guess. I’m sure we’ll all be so much
smarter and well read by the time this is all over right?
Stay safe, stay sane and please enjoy the drive.
Louden Motorcar
Services Hits 500
by Mike Mahoney, Advertising Chair
In this age of constant
change, consistency and
loyalty are rare. There
was a time when working
for the same employer for
30+ years was normal. It
was also not unusual for
companies to last 30+ years.
Well we in the Maverick
Region are in some rarified
air. We have an advertiser
who not only has been
in business for 42 years,
but has also advertised in
Slipstream the entire time
they’ve been open. That’s
a lot of issues! Since 1978
Louden Motorcar Services
has been advertising in
Slipstream. So this month
we are celebrating not only
their 500th issue but also
their 500th consecutive
issue! That’s right! They
have never missed an issue
since 1978. Now that’s
consistency and loyalty!
We are so appreciative
of the support from Steve
Louden and his company
and his loyalty to our club.
Our Slipstream newsletter
has evolved into a bonafide
magazine that I look
forward to reading every
month. We thank Steve
and his company Louden
Motorcar Service, for all of
their support and another
500 issues!
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