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Volume 5, Issue 1 

Published Quarterly By The Space Coast Region, Porsche Club Of America 

May 2010 | Volume 4, Issue 2 

Back to Back 

at the Rolex 24 

Amelia Island Concours 

A Track Day With Derek Bell 

48 Hours of Sebring 

February 2011 

INSIDE 

Roar Before the 24 | A Tale of Two Treffens 

HSR Sebring | Legends of Motorsports | 2011 Parade Preview

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Greetings Space Coast Friends, 

President’s 

Column 

With 2011 well under way, a record-level of events are scheduled for the 

first quarter. A full mix of tours, drives, social, and technical events are 

on tap. Our busy calendar is attracting members regularly from nearby 

regions and, thanks to your support, the accolades for the Space Coast 

Region continue. 

Escape Velocity Magazine serves as the standard bearer for this 

region’s accomplishments. Our content comes from you, and we 

all appreciate your contributions. The March 2011 edition of Classic 

Motorsports Magazine features EV as its “Newsletter of the Month”. 

CM observes, “It’s pretty. It’s well written, and it’s stocked with nice 

photographs…Perhaps best of all, the newsletter isn’t hidden away. The 

current issue plus past editions can be found on the group’s website, 

spc.pca.org.” 

Speaking of the website, a team of technical wizards are working on 

updating the look and content of our website in preparation for the 

PCA’s Website competition – a national award that we have yet to 

achieve. The website serves as SPC’s central point for timely and 

accurate event information; we encourage all members to access the 

data contained on the site. 

Similarly, SPC is going to become more reliant upon the PCA’s event 

registration program for confirming attendance at upcoming events. An 

upcoming article will illustrate the use of the register.pca.org website. 

Acquiring a user name and password is an easy, one-time occurrence 

that allows you to register for events in any PCA region. The new PCA 

Zone 12 website, zone12.pca.org, provides a comprehensive event 

calendar for the nine regions within our zone. 

The SPC Board has been expanded significantly to better serve the 

needs of our members. The Board wants to know what you’re thinking; 

call or e-mail any one of us with questions, ideas, or concerns. Finally, 

I wish to thank you for the opportunity to serve this great organization 

and our Board for their continued support. Drive with Passion. 

David O’Neal 

On the cover: Rolex 24 2011 GT Class 

Winner - TRG #67 Porsche 911 GT3 

Photo by John “Blake” Blakely | Blake 

Blakely Photography. 

volume 5, Issue 1 

In This Issue 

Roar Before the 24 

page 5 

Holiday Banquet and Annual Meeting page 6 

901 Shop Tour 

page 7 

Keeping the Tradition Alive (Part 2) page 9 

HSR Sebring 

page 10-11 

2010 Best FEST 

page 12-13 

The Fast Lane to Where It All Began page 14 

Dyno Day Dish 

page 19 

Legends of Motorsports 

page 20-21 

Classifieds 

page 22 

Tech Column 

page 23 

2011 Parade Preview 

page 24-25 

Drive & Dine 

page 26 

Idle Time 

page 27 

Revive the Passion 

page 28-29 

Coming Attractions 

page 30 

Member Spotlight 

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Roar Before the 24 

Article by Steve Hoffman 

Photos by Steve Hoffman and Blake Blakely 

One of the many perks of living on the Space 

Coast is that the world watches as we kickoff 

each racing season with the Rolex 24 at 

Daytona. The “Roar” is our opportunity to 

get up close and personal with the teams, 

sneak in an early look at this years’ cars, and 

get out and enjoy the camaraderie that our 

club offers. 

A few members’ cars literally feet from the track 

Fifteen members met up at Lowe’s in 

Rockledge, completed our safety brief, 

and headed north up I-95. After a quick 

stop at Panera in Daytona to pick up a few 

more members and get a quick caffeine fix, 

we headed into the track. Another dozen 

or so Space Coast members were already 

on hand. As you get out of the car you are 

quickly reminded of where this event got its’ 

name. The symphonic roar of racing engines 

running at full throttle literally surround 

you. 

The excitement began immediately as the 

track was full and only a few feet away 

from our parking location. There was the 

Brumos 911 GT3 Cup number 5 with Hurley 

Haywood behind the wheel for one more 

last race. The defending champion Action 

Express Porsche DP’s now running two cars; 

the 5 and the 9. And then we were surprised 

to see the familiar Flying Lizards 45, but on 

a Porsche DP car. Later we got a good look 

at the BGB Motorsports’ Caymans who are 

running in the Continental Tire Series. 

We rushed to the fan zone and in to the 

paddock for open access to the cars, the 


drivers, and the teams. They were all more 

than willing to sign autographs, answer 

questions about the cars, and accept well 

wishes. It was a great event, blessed with 

perfect weather, and enjoyed among good 

friends. If you have never been to the Roar, 

you are really missing out. 

Patrick Long testing the Flying Lizards Porsche DP car 

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…As Visions of Carreras 

Danced in their Heads 

Christmas trees, holiday music, slinky 

cocktail dresses, and racing art were all in 

evidence at the Space Coast Region Holiday 

Banquet and Annual Meeting held at Eau 

Gallie Yacht Club. I stood in the corner (near 

the bar), sipping my scotch and enjoying the 

view. With a sold-out attendance of 128, talk 

of Porsches filled the air, and there wasn’t a tshirt 

in evidence, making this an event unlike 

any other held by our club. Perhaps this is why 

it was the best attended of all the 58 events 

hosted by Space Coast Region in 2010. 

Eau Gallie Commodore and Space Coast 

member Donna Hahle was introduced and 

offered a gracious welcome. We were also 

joined by 5-time Le Mans winner Derek 

Bell, who entertained us with anecdotes of 

his career and introduced us to a fabulous 

collection of original racing art on display and 

for sale. Several members purchased some of 

the art pieces of which 50% of proceeds from 

the sale benefited the Hope for Tomorrow 

charity. 

Derek Bell recounts the 

inspiration for displayed art 

Officer’s reports followed a wonderful plated 

dinner. Report highlights included that we 

have money in the bank, more members than 

we used to, and that our members continue 

to participate in a seemingly ever-increasing 

number and range of events—just what you’d 

expect from the club named “Region of the 

Year” by PCA. The nominating committee 

report offered a slate of candidates that were 

accepted by acclamation, there being no 

other applicants or nominations from the 

floor. Officers for 2011 are: David O’Neal, 

president; Steve Hoffman, vice-president; 

John “Blake” Blakely, secretary; and Kirk 

Stowers, treasurer. 

Sold-out crowd at Eau Gallie Yacht Club 

Newly-elected President David O’Neal spoke 

to the many accomplishments made by our 

region during the tenure of President Ralph 

Fritsche, including leadership in membership 

growth and national awards for Escape 

Velocity Magazine and the 2009 Region of 

the Year Trophy. A limited-edition Space 

Coast watch was presented to Ralph as a gift 

by his officers. 

The business concluded, we moved on to 

door prizes generously provided by several 

of our members and sponsors including 

David Kelly, Dan and Teri Cleary from the 

Werkshop, Shay and Monica Rowe from 

Porsche of Melbourne, and Jack and Lois 

Roberts from Brown & Bigelow Promotional 

Products. Specially made coasters featuring 

the “Region of the Year” cover were presented 

as gifts to Escape Velocity advertisers and 

contributors, and Space Coast logo coasters 

were given to all who attended. 

Outgoing President 

Ralph Fritsche accepts 

his EV magazine 

portfolio 


Derek Bell with young fans 

Lilly and Grace Parker 

Article by Jack Roberts 

Photos by Tom Gorsuch 

Tom Gorsuch announced that all but a 

handful of the Space Coast watches had been 

sold; the remainder now available at Porsche 

of Melbourne Parts Department, where you 

will also find a variety of Space Coast Region 

of the Year apparel. 

On December 17, 2011, we will again return 

to the Eau Gallie Yacht Club for this event, 

this time to their main dining room with its 

180 person capacity and fabulous view of the 

Christmas decorated boats. Put it on your 

calendar now.

901 Shop Tour 

As announced at the Holiday Banquet in 

December, this year we will be making a special 

point to include events on our calendar that 

cater towards the classic years of Porsche cars 

and Porsche motorsports. 

The first of these events was a tour of the 901 

Shop in Stuart, Florida. A special thanks goes 

out to my fellow Classic Co-Chair Shelby 

Goode for setting up this visit. The 901 Shop is 

a family effort that has been in the business of 

racing and prepping Porsches for racing for over 

35 years. Jack Refenning and his son Brady are 

1970 914-6 

both successful racers. In fact, Jack has had 20 

starts at the Sebring 12 Hours and 14 at the 24 

Hours of Daytona. It’s that wealth of experience 

that the 901 Shop brings to its business and its 

customers. They also continue to support the 

Article and Photos 

by Ralph Fritsche 

popular Historic Sports Car racing scene for a 

cadre of privateer racers who look to the 901 

Shop to prep, crew, and transport their cars to 

historic races across the country. 

When we arrived we were greeted by Jack, his 

wife Jo-Ellen, and Brady who were willing and 

eager to answer questions and provide us with 

technical details. A row of vintage Porsche race 

1975 RSR 

cars were on display outside, and the doors to 

the shop were open with the contents of the 

meticulously prepared garage ready for our 

inspection. 

What a collection of cars! My personal favorites 

were an original RUF Yellowbird, an “all” 

original 1970 914-6 with only 14,000 miles, and, 

the star of the assembly, a real 1975 Porsche 

RSR. This RSR was one of the last built and one 


RUF Yellowbird 

of the most original examples still in existence. 

It is safe to say that everybody had a good time. 

The hospitality of the staff at the 901 Shop was 

great and we all agreed that this was a tour 

we will definitely repeat in the future. After 

we left the shop, we made a short hop over to 

FINZ Waterfront Grille for a relaxing lunch 

overlooking the waterfront. It was a perfect 

venue to recount the day’s events and share a 

good meal with friends. 

901 Shop tour group 

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Keeping the Tradition Alive 

Article and Photos by Ralph Fritsche Part 2 

Welcome back for Part 2 of Keeping the Tradition Alive. Last time, 

I shared some pointers about how to acquire the right car. In this 

segment, I’ll talk a bit about what to do with the car after it has been 

found. 

As you may recall, I decided on a 1984 Porsche 944. It’s likely that any 

vehicle over 20 years old is going to need some maintenance work 

no matter how well it was taken care of previously. Hopefully, a Pre- 

Purchase Inspection (PPI) was performed and any potential issues 

were factored into the purchase price. 

My 944 was in great overall condition, but still needed a lot of 

maintenance to bring out its full potential. The floor of my garage had 

drips of every fluid except fuel. So it was off to the Porsche forums to 

identify the problem areas and develop a plan of action. Although I was 

completely new to automotive repair, I had decided when I acquired 

the car to do as much of the work myself as possible. With the help 

and encouragement of members on several forums, I managed to 

complete the repairs and address all the leaks. I quickly learned that 

most leaks were just the result of old seals and not necessarily the first 

sign of a potentially fatal problem. Working on the car was actually 

fun and no single job proved to be all that difficult. 

After a few weeks, the car was running like new. Now my attention 

turned to cosmetic issues, primarily the paint. Paint was one job I 

chose not to tackle. So the big questions I had to answer next were 

where to take the car and how much to spend. This started as an 

inexpensive project and clearly I wanted to keep it that way. 

A well masked car, one 

of the keys to great paint 

Fortunately, I had just spent the last several months visiting Sharpe’s 

Body Shop with my good friend and fellow Space Coast member 

Steve Hoffman, who was having his 1967 911S completely restored. 

Sharpe’s did an amazing job with Steve’s car, and I was equally 

impressed at the price he was quoted. 

So, I arranged for Mark and Lisa Canada to take in the 944 and do 

their best to make it look new. Mark’s staff has a lot of experience 

working on Porsches. They took every dent out of the car (and there 

were many!) prior to painting and even duplicated the stripes in paint 

that I had applied with striping tape. The end result was beyond all 

my expectations. The car was beautiful and the price was more than 

fair. In California, a paint job of this quality would easily cost more 


Smooth as glass 

with excellent reflection 

than twice the value of what the car was worth. I can’t thank Mark 

and Lisa enough. 

The car is now both mechanically and cosmetically as good as new. At 

least that’s how it seemed at first. Unfortunately, little issues with the 

interior that hadn’t bothered me before have become more noticeable. 

But I guess that will have to be the topic of another installment. 

Next article - interior

HSR Sebring Fall Classic 

Article by Tom Kirk 

Photos by Tom Kirk and Blake Blakely 

Because of my many trips this summer, I was experiencing withdrawal 

symptoms from my lack of participation in club activities. The Historic 

Sportscar Racing (HSR) event in Sebring provided the needed fix; a 

nice drive with club members, lots of different cars to see, and a race 

track. What more could you want? 

Morning rendezvous 

before the drive to Sebring 

Steve Hoffman and Shelby Goode led the drive in Steve’s Red 1987 

911 Turbo. We rendezvoused with David Kelley 

and his 911 Turbo in Vero, and snaked our 

way through the back roads of Central Florida 

toward Sebring. 

I was thankful to be tail gunner as Steve took 

some roads with which I was not familiar. He 

did a great job setting the pace and clearing the 

road, even when a buzzard tried to race him to 

some road kill in the middle of our lane. But 

Steve did not “lift” and remained in complete 

control of his car. 

Upon arriving at Sebring, you could immediately 

hear the unique sound of un-muffled race cars. 

My heart rate quickened. The gate fee was very 

reasonable, so I paid a little extra for paddock 

parking and a touring lap. 

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We were able to mingle with the drivers and their teams as they 

prepared their cars for a weekend of racing. Shelby personally knew 

many of the people there, making introductions and allowing Steve to 

start conversations about possible future joint club activities. 

As an HSR event, there was quite an array of cars, but I was really 

surprised at the number of spec Caymans and Cayman teams 

represented. I am interested to see how this series develops. 

At the lunch break, I was able to take my Cayman S on the track with 

about a dozen other cars for some touring laps. It ended up being a 

30 minute session that I thoroughly enjoyed. This was my first track 

experience at Sebring and I am looking forward to going back for a 

DE event there in the near future. 

Legendary Brumos Racing prepared Cayman

Cayman spec class racers 

After lunch we enjoyed observing the Porsches, Jags, Lotuses, 

Corvettes, Mustangs, and even vintage NASCARs make their way 

around the track. 

The day was more about test and tune, with a little qualifying at the 

end of the day, rather than about actual racing. But we were there 

primarily to look at the cars and meet the people behind them, and 

were not disappointed. 

Vintage Porsches in action 


Vintage 911 racer from the 901 Shop in Stuart 

Austin Powers drives a Porsche? 

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2010 Best FEST Article 

The 2010 Fall Porsche FEST trip to Germany 

and the former Eastern Bloc nations was 

clearly the best FEST ever! Dianne Zorn 

(a good neighbor friend) and I went on the 

2009 Fall Porsche FEST and greatly enjoyed 

driving a Porsche Panamera on the Autobahn 

and through Italy and the Swiss Alps. This 

year’s FEST had the same exhilarating driving 

experiences (again in a Panamera) coupled 

with visits to some of Europe’s most storied 

cities. This was Peter Sontag and his Fast Lane 

Travel team’s 35th Anniversary of Treffens 

and FESTs to Europe. They clearly have 

perfected this exciting vacation experience 

for Porsche enthusiasts. Every aspect of this 

year’s FEST exceeded our expectations. And 

the FEST had a broad range of activities and 

breathtaking events that one could never 

have planned for or experienced as a private 

traveler. 

Porsche Facilities & Race Track at Leipzig 

We met our Porsche race track driver Kai- 

EberhardRiemeratdinnerthenightbeforewe 

visited Porsche Leipzig and their race track. 

He related some exciting Porsche driving 

experiences including his placing second in 

a race the previous weekend. Meeting him 

up close and personal was great! We then 

linked up with him the next day at the track. 

His driving expertise and customer friendly 

attitude were outstanding. We participated 

in two activities at the track – several hot 

laps in a Porsche GT3 and an hour of driver 

training in a Panamera trying to stay on the 

tail of the GT3 being driven at somewhat 

less than its full speed. This, plus the video 

taping of our fast laps around the track in 

the GT3, truly made this experience one we 

Showing NO FEAR in any gear, 

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Porsche GT3 

used for our hot laps 

will never forget. If any Space Coast Region 

member is interested in getting a copy of this 

video, which includes an 8 minute tour of the 

Porsche Leipzig facilities and their Porsche 

Sport Driving School, please contact me at 

fwatkins@cfl.rr.com. 

Porsche Car Delivery @ Leipzig Airport 

After touring the Porsche Leipzig factory and 

having lunch in their “Diamond Building” 

headquarters, we were transported by bus 

to the Leipzig Airport for the next FEST 

extravaganza. Only Fast Lane Travel with 

The Russians are coming ... 

and they brought our Porsches!!! 

their business and travel connections could 

have arranged to have our rented Porsche 

“rockets” initially delivered under the wings 

of a Russian Antonov An-124 aircraft! This 

was followed by cocktails and hors d’oeuvres 

aboard this unique airplane – an out of the box, 

unexpected, and superb way to commence 

our Porsche driving and FEST adventure. 

Ours to drive for 

the next 2 weeks -a white Panamera rocketship 

Unique Locations and FEST Experiences 

On our first day of driving, we headed out 

from Leipzig on some delightful mountain 

roads where our Porsches were in their 

Ready for our lunch 

at Castle Eckberg 

element. We stopped for a five star lunch at 

Castle Eckberg near Dresden. Set on a hill 

above the river, it was a fairytale setting. This 


and Photos by Frank Watkins 

occurred time and time again on this FEST 

– lunch and dinner locations were always 

Lunch on the Castle Terrace 

overlooking the lake 

unique and the best beer, wines (alcohol 

served only at dinner) and food were always 

served – very delicious! After a fast drive 

on the Autobahn, we had dinner that night 

in Prague on the top floor of the famous 

Dancing House at the Restaurant Celeste. 

Prague Cathedral 

Our five star Four Seasons Hotel was in one of 

the most desirable locations in this fairytale 

city – at the edge of the Vitava River just steps 

from the old Charles Bridge. This first class 

Unique transportation to 

dinner at the Dancing Horse 

treatment was repeated in Vienna, Budapest, 

and Munich. Also, there were other Fast 

Lane Travel innovations/actions that added 

to our FEST adventure and experience. First 

was the unique way we were transported to 

dinner each night. Peter arranged for antique 

Prague at night - a must see

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cars and an old electric street car (from the 

museum) to transport us to dinner for the 

two nights we were in Prague. One night in 

Vienna we had horse-drawn carriages take us 

from our hotel to the opera. And of course, 

while traveling from city to city, we were 

driving our rented Porsche “rocketships” 

which provided exciting thrills on either 

the Autobahn or on the winding mountain 

roads. Second, was the hiring of three local 

A great sight - our Porsches 

outside the Grand Hotel 

historians/guides for Vienna and Budapest. 

They added greatly to the FEST with their 

knowledge of the cities and their history 

along with the ability to get great tickets and 

seats for once-in-a-life time events such as 

It’s tradition - brats 

and beer outside 

the Opera House 

Our horses (not Porsches) 

to take us to the Opera House 

On our way to Vienna 

- view of Budweis 

the Vienna Opera (second row seats) and for 

a mass at the Emperor’s Winter Castle where 

the Vienna Boy’s Choir sang. When one of 

our “old Brit FESTers” expressed a desire to 

go see the Colditz Castle (while the girls were 

shopping in Prague), Peter arranged for a 

Best seats in the Chapel 

at the Vienna Boys Choir Mass 

bus and driver on the spot to take those who 

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The Fast Lane to Where It All Began 

Article by Ron McCall 

Photos by Ron and Libby McCall 

Last spring, I received an e-mail from the Porsche Club of America 

announcing that Peter Sontag’s Fast Lane Travel Fall TREFFEN would 

include a visit to Gmünd, Austria, which all Porschephiles know is 

where it all began – the birthplace of Porsche. From 1948 to 1950, a 

total of 44 Coupes and eight Cabriolets were built at an old sawmill in 

Gmund, as well as the most famous Porsche of them all, Type 356 Nr. 

1, which is now in the new Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, Germany. 

Being a recently converted Porschephile, I knew that I had to be one 

of the chosen few to visit the birthplace of Porsche. I mentioned 

to Peter that, if possible, it would be nice to see the Porsche family 

estate in Zell am See enroute to Gmünd. Peter said that there wasn’t 

time given our tight schedule. It is just that I had read about it in 

Christophorus Magazine, and if by chance we passed by it, Peter 

could simply point it out. Well, in the typical Sontag fashion, my 

wish was his command. Not only did we stop at the residence, but 

Peter called ahead and Wolfgang Porsche (Ferry‘s son) came out to 

greet us. What a treat that was! 

The author with Wolfgang Porsche 

at the Porsche family estate 

in Zell Am See 

As every Porschephile knows, Gmünd is where Ferdinand and Ferry 

Porsche moved during World War II to escape the allied bombing 

of Stuttgart. The only thing remaining from the old sawmill is the 

original gatehouse and Ferry Porsche’s conference room and office. 

The caretaker and owner of the property is Helmut Pfeifhofer. In 

1982, Mr. Pfeifhofer founded the first and only private Porsche 

museum in Europe, which is just down the road from the old sawmill. 

The museum has some rare and original Porsches and photographs of 

the early days. But the real gem is the gatehouse and Ferry Porsche’s 

office. The buildings are not open to the public except by special 

arrangement with Mr. Pfeifhofer, which of course Peter took care of. 

Gatehouse and Ferry Porsche’s Office 

in Gmünd, the birthplace of Porsche 


We had a personal tour of the buildings narrated by Mr. Pfeifhofer in 

German and translated by Peter, who is a native Austrian and thus, 

fluent in German. 

On the Grossglockner High Alpine Road enroute to Gmünd 

While seeing the original site was worth the price of the trip, the Fast 

Lane journey to Gmünd was right up there as well. There were two 

groups for a total of twelve Porsches nose-to-tail at over 150 MPH on 

the Autobahn, and traversing the Grossglockner High Alpine Road. 

The High Alpine Road takes you over the Grossglockner, the highest 

mountain in Austria at 12,460 feet. The road is 30 miles long with 36 

hairpin turns and an altitude ascent of 8,215 feet. The road was built 

between 1930 and 1935 and was used by Ferry Porsche to test the 

newly constructed Gmünd 356s. 

Rest stop on the top of the Grossglockner pass 

with all 11 Porsches lined up and ready to go 

I can’t speak for Ferry Porsche, but it sure was a lot of fun for me in a 

911S when our lead driver Thomas Höferlin exclaimed over the radio 

“eagles let’s fly” - and fly we did - up and down the mountain and 

around all 36 of those hairpin turns. Be cautioned, this trip is not for 

the faint of heart, but it is a piece of cake for a Porsche. This is what 

these cars were designed to do. This is home field for the Porsche 

and Fast Lane Travel. It was truly a special and once-in-a-lifetime 

experience for my wife and me. More information can be found at 

www.fastlanetravel.com. 

Happy Treffeners

509 East NASA Blvd.

The Dyno Day Dish 

Article and Photos by Tom Gorsuch 

Fifteen members attended our dyno day 

on December 4th. These inquiring minds 

learned a lot about their Porsches and 

respective modifications. Our day was 

sponsored by Trick Pro Motorsports on 

Ellis Road in Melbourne. Proprietor TJ ran 

eight Porsches through two pulls each on 

the SuperFlow AutoDyn 30 chassis dyno. 

Each run included air/fuel measurements 

and computer reports for the horsepower 

conscious participants. 

The following table summarizes the results. 

The horsepower measured on a chassis 

dyno is the rear wheel horsepower. This is 

usable horsepower after drivetrain losses. 

The rule of thumb conversion for RWHP is 

85% of engine HP typically specified by auto 

manufacturers. 

Everyone was impressed with the Steve 

Wong produced 911Chips catalytic converter 

delete tuner chip on Laing’s ’88 Carerra. 

Subsequent research on the Internet shows 

many recommendations for this straight 

forward modification. 

The APR Stage 1 ECU programming on 

David O’Neal’s Cayman S showed its stuff 

with 294 RWHP, a straight forward upgrade 

performed at Porsche of Melbourne. David 

was soon up-handed by Collin’s similar 

Cayman S with Borla exhaust. Not only did 

the Guards Red Porsche have a wonderful 

howl, it produced just over 300 RWHP to 

back it up. 

Jonathan Parker had just returned home 

from Italy the night before and spent his 

morning hours putting the 911 back together. 

A frequent visitor at Trick Pro, Jonathan was 

anxious to test his recent attempts to flatten 

out the torque curve. Rumor had it that wife 

Ellen didn’t even know he was home yet. 

A jet-lagged Jonathan Parker 

anxious to see the results 

TJ awarded Steve Hoffman a Trick Pro 

commemorative t-shirt for the Porsche with 

the most oomph. The beast’s 330 RWHP 

comes complements of a Kokeln long neck 

intercooler, K27 turbo, 1 bar boost spring, 

Fabspeed exhaust and air intake. Just as we 

were about to call it a day, up pulls Tom 

Everett with Kevin and Rita Brackett’s 2007 

GT3 RS. This RS has suspension setup for the 

And the winner is . . . 

track and a full suite of safety equipment, but 

to date is running stock engine configuration. 

Steve quickly hid the t-shirt in the 930. The 

club members remaining were treated to 

. . . Until this bad boy rolled in! 


414 RWHP at a screaming 8250 RPM. Rita 

Brackett subsequently demanded her t-shirt 

at our Holiday Banquet, willingly exchanging 

her Porsche Design Collection Kaffee cups 

door prize for the cloth. 

Dyno day was both telling and fun. TJ’s 

audience anticipated in silence during 

each pull and shared views like engineers 

with paper in hand. Experience the power 

for yourself on the Trick Pro website at 

www.trickpro.net/videos and search for the 

Porsche Club dyno day. 

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The Legends of Motorsports 

Article by David Kelly 

Photos by Blake Blakely 

The “Legends of Motorsports” event was held at Sebring Raceway 

December 3 – 5, and what an event it was! It certainly lived up to its 

name in every respect. 

It was the season finale of the Legends of Motorsports Racing Series, 

hosted by the famous Indy Car racing legend Bobby Rahal and his 

Rahal Racing Team. Bobby is an avid race car collector and a historic 

race car driver himself. He had his stable of vintage race cars there 

to participate in the race activities. Brian Redman was the Grand 

Marshal for the event and drove a 1970 Chevron B16 during the 

weekend race schedule. Bobby Rahal drove a 1969 Brabham BT29 to 

victory in his feature race event on Sunday. 

Bobby Rahal in his Lola T290 at Sebring 

There were 126 race entries in all, including almost every Porsche; 

from 356’s to 911 RSR’s to the legendary Porsche 962’s (five of them), 

and of course, the yellow Le Mans Prototype Porsche RS Spyder. There 

was an equally large number of Chevrons, Lolas, Jaguars, McLarens, 

and Lotus race cars, with Jaguar being the featured marquee for the 

event. There were also a number Ferraris, Alfas, Corvettes, Mustangs, 

and other unique one-off race cars as well. 

A pair of Porsche 962’s head into T1 at Sebring 


Through the efforts of Zone 12 Representative Jennifer Barrows and 

PCA, we were afforded a dedicated Porsche Corral for our members 

who chose to purchase the three day all-inclusive corral pass. And 

what a bargain it was, with the full three day admission included, 

along with dedicated track touring sessions specifically for those with 

the car corral passes. 

1974 Kremer Built 3.0L 911 RSR of Robert Newman, Jr. 

Most of us have done “touring laps” at various Sebring and Daytona 

events, but none of them came close to matching the pure excitement 

of these special lap sessions led by the new super-charged 510 HP 

Jaguar XK-R. It was 30 minutes of pure fun and adrenaline around 

the 3.7 mile, 17 turn racing circuit. 

There were many opportunities throughout the event to take 

photographs, talk to the drivers and racing teams, and wander freely 

around the paddock enjoying the race experience. Bobby Rahal, 

Brian Redman, Doc Bundy, and others were available and accessible 

for photos and autographs as the opportunity arose, or at dedicated 

fan sessions during the meet. It was fun saying hello to Bobby as he 

was uncovering his beautifully restored black XKE-Jaguar roadster. 

He seemed to be an easy-going regular guy, and just another car 

enthusiast like the rest of us. 

We had about 20 Porsches of all models parked in the Porsche Corral 

on Saturday, with more sprinkled among the regular spectator 

parking. Just about everything was represented, from two recent 

GT3RS’s, to a 356 Speedster. 

PCA members came from our own Space Coast Region, the Gold 

Coast Region, the Suncoast Region, the Citrus Region, and from 

many more regions across the country. Everyone was there to have a 

great time and to see their favorite race cars in action on the historic 

track.

at Sebring 

A pair of 962’s fight it out in T17 at Sebring 

Porsche’s own Le Mans Prototype RS Spyder 

was the fastest car during practice and 

qualifying, however, Sunday’s feature race 

for the class was won by the Audi R8 LMP 

car. This was another heavily contested race 

between the very famous Le Mans prototypes 

with a significant number of LMP cars 

participating. 

Still, it was an event which had something 

for everyone; with new technology mixed 

with old technology, and legendary cars 

and drivers everywhere you looked. In 

many ways, it was an immersion experience 

in everything racing, yet it was a relaxed 

adventure in racing history and racing 

legend. 

Safety first! 

Restored Porsche 910 of Howard Cherry in T16 at Sebring 

672 Jackson Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789 

404-443-9972 

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New Stuff at the 

Goodie Store 

Porsche of Melbourne has freshened their inventory of Space Coast apparel of polos, 

dress shirts, caps and visors. You can even select special “Region of the Year” items. 

These are a limited-production item and when they’re gone—they’re gone. We have 

a lot to be proud of and should all be wearing our colors. Out-of-towners can call 

Patrick at (321) 956-0600 to place their order.

By Mike Steele, Porsche of Melbourne 

Spring is almost here! Spring marks the 

return of Porsche of Melbourne’s Annual 

Tech Session and Open House. Spring also 

signals a new driving events season for all 

you track fanatics! This edition will be a 

teaser for what we have planned at this year’s 

Tech Session on March 5th. 

Traditionally, we have displayed current 

model cars and answered questions about 

them. Last year we changed it up a little bit 

by asking some of our event drivers to display 

their “track weapons” of choice. We then had 

a question and answer session not only for 

our technicians, but with some of our local 

drivers as well. 

This year we plan on starting with a diagnostic 

session on a later model vehicle. We hope 

to take some of the “magic” out of what we 

do to ascertain the cause of a malfunction. 

We will have a live demonstration of the 

capabilities of our current generation of 

PIWIS testers. PIWIS stands for Porsche 

Integrated Workshop Information System. 

These testers have access to more than just 

diagnostics via the OBD-2 connector. They 

can also display wiring diagrams, workshop 

manuals, and technical information bulletins. 

Beyond these abilities, they are full function 

oscilloscopes as well. 

We will “bug” a vehicle with several different 

faults, and show the capabilities of the tester 

in helping to find the cause. We will also 

show the limitations of the tester. That is, 

the tester is a tool; it does not tell us what to 

replace. Sometimes it just shows us where to 

look. Speaking of knowing where to look, we 

can take a peek into some of the information 

stored in the various control units and what 

it means. 

Once we have fixed our demonstration 

vehicle we will move on to the driving 

events information session. We will again 

cover modifications available for improving 

your track day experience. This will include 

performance tweaks, safety recommendations, 

and maintenance suggestions: 

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--For our performance tweaks portion of the 

session, we have invited Fabspeed to show 

off some of their wares and workmanship. 

Fabspeed offers simple exhaust system 

replacement up to entire packages to increase 

the output of your vehicle. 

--For the safety portion, we will have a few 

different types of roll cage installations for 

you to see and ask questions. We will also 

discuss other items you need to stay safe, 

to include safety harnesses, helmets, and 

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2011 Porsche Parade Primer 

A Planning Guide for the 56th Annual Porsche Parade in Savannah 


Photos by David Wilks, RaceShotsResource.com 

It’s time to start planning for the 2011 Porsche Parade which is being 

held in Savannah, Georgia, July 31st through August 6th. Parade is 

PCA’s annual convention and the largest gathering of Porsche owners 

in the world. A week-long event may seem like plenty of time for 

everything, but there is more to do than one can fit into that actionpacked 

period. You will have to be ready to make some choices 

when on-line registration opens on March 8th. To help complete 

the registration process smoothly, download the schedule from 

http://parade2011.pca.org/. 


The Welcome Party, Banquets and Hospitality Area 

These events are absolute musts where you have the opportunity to 

meet other Parade attendees and Porsche dignitaries. You’ll soon 

appreciate the motto “it’s not about the cars, it’s about the people.” 

Driving Tours 

Several interesting destinations are selected for on-your-own driving 

tours. Travel at your own pace and see the area. Last year, one of the 

tours was to Road America and included a lap of the track. Check the 

details listed for each tour before you register. 

Volunteering 

A multitude of volunteer opportunities exist, and it is the very best 

way to get involved and experience Parade. Last year, Libby and I 

volunteered for the Michelin Drive and Compare and the Autocross. 

We not only got to watch others go through the Michelin Drive and 

Compare, but we had the opportunity to do it ourselves when the 

crowds thinned out. A must do. 

Concours d’ Elegance 

Okay, this event is for the serious Q-tippers out there. Professionally 

restored and prepared vehicles reside mostly in the Restoration and 

Preservation Groups. For the rest of us with newer vehicles, the 

Preparation Group has separate classes for Full and Touring (where 

undercarriage is not judged). Plan on arriving early 

when the Concours prep areas will be open. 

Time Speed Distance Rally 

During a TSD Rally, competitors travel a prescribed 

rally route through a series of checkpoints at a 

set speed. The TSD Rally is for serious-minded 

competitors; I’m talking on-board Space Shuttle 

computer here. We entered this last year, but did not 

realize that because our Cayenne had navigation, 

we were automatically in the Navigational class. We 

also found out that TSD really stands for “Toward a 

Speedy Divorce.” So, we were a “Did Not Start” (or 

Did Not Split-Up). If you are going to give this a 

try, plan on attending the Rally School. 

Michelin Drive and Compare 

In Chicago, two new Porsche Boxster Spyders 

were fitted with different tires from Michelin, and 

participants got to test drive them on an abbreviated 

autocross course. This activity is scheduled 

throughout the day over a two-day period, so you 

can fit this in between other events. 

Autocross 

This fun event is spread over two days so that there 

are more runs available for each participant. Even 

if you don’t enter this event, plan on volunteering. 

You will have a great time, learn why certain drivers 

do better than others, and possibly find out why 

914’s are so fast. If you are an autocrosser, you have 

to sign up for this.

Gimmick Rally 

Libby and I entered this last year and brought in some outside help: 

Wesley Ledesma, Ruben (PCA’s National Vice President) and Janet’s 

son. Even with Wesley’s sharp eyes and energy, we still finished 15th 

out of 19 in our class. We are planning on doing better this year, 

although additional passengers are not permitted in 2011. Definitely 

put this on your schedule. 

Technical and Historic Quiz 

We entered this last year and both won our respective divisions. 

Of course, we want to do better this year so we are studying up on 

Porsche history. 

Tech Academy 

This is not a competitive event and there 

are no tests to take to get your degree in 

Porscheology. The Academy is informative 

and educational; I learned about the issues 

with our first generation Cayenne. Check 

out the list of courses and sign up, if you can 

fit it in. 

5K Run/Walk 

Being avid runners, we had to do this. 

Besides, after all of the banquets earlier in 

the week, we needed to do this. As with all 

of the Parade events, there was some serious 

competition, but we both still managed to 

finish high enough to get a ribbon. 

Goodie Store 

The Goodie store offers a full selection of 

apparel, parade logo merchandise and other 

limited-edition items. Volunteer and you 

will be rewarded with lots of Goodie Store 

stuff at the end of the week. 

Children’s Programming 

Parade hosts a series of activities for children 

and young adults. 

Art Exhibition 

Parade includes a display of photography, 

paintings and crafts that are Porsche-related. 

The entries are judged and awards given. 

Parade Competition Rules 

If you are considering any of the competitive 

events, this is something I would encourage 

you to order when you register. It is really 

a “must have” and they are typically not 

available for purchase at Parade. 


Okay, that’s it in a nut shell. Please e-mail me with any questions 

(rmccall6@cfl.rr.com), and as more information becomes available, I 

will pass it along. In the next issue of EV, I will take you through the 

check-in process once you arrive at Parade. 

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Weather Hampers First 

2011 Space Coast Drive Escape 

By Andre Martineau 

On Tuesday, January 25, Space Coast Region 

kicked-off the first Drive & Dine for the year. 

Unfortunately, the weather caused fourteen 

members (seven cars) to cancel, but thirteen 

die-hards attended. 

Once again, Porsche camaraderie prevailed 

at Captain Hiram’s in Sebastian. Members 

shared some wonderful track attendance 

stories, while others enjoyed the good food 

and service. We all had a great time until the 

forecasted weather signaled it was time to go. 

Although the initial squall line was severe, it 

was short lived and everyone made it safely 

home. 

As a result of many conversations with 

members, the original concept of Drive 

& Dine will change. Rather than week 

nights, these events will now be held during 

weekend daylight hours. This will allow us 

to enjoy some of Florida’s best sight-seeing 

while driving to select restaurants for either 

brunch or lunch. 

If you have any suggestions for venues, please 

e-mail Andre Martineau at amartineau2010@ 

hotmail.com. 

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Idle Time 

Article and Photos by Ken Marshall 

What do you do during winter’s Autocross 

(AX) and Driver Education (DE) downtime 

period? Modify your Porsche, of course! 

Mike Steele preparing to install the roll bar 

Having been bitten by the PCA sponsored 

DE and AX bug, I thought it would be a 

good time to get ready for the new season. 

With safety in mind, I chose a GMG RSR 

roll bar. Installation is a bit of a job and not 

something that I would have attempted on 

my own. 

I also purchased GMG’s new one piece, 

forged aluminum wheels in order to have 

a set of rubber for dedicated track use. 

However, I love the looks of the new wheels 

so much that I’ll be using them for the street 

in conjunction with 

Michelin PS2s. The 

OEM wheels with 

Michelin Cup tires 

will see track and AX 

duty. 

After searching for 

a place to get the 

roll bar installed, 

I turned to my 

friends at Porsche of 

Melbourne’s service 

Anybody seen my wheels? 


Ready for next season’s action 

department. I can’t say enough about the 

professional installation job performed by 

POM technicians Mike Steele and Jesse Lim. 

The bar looks like it was factory installed, and 

our PCA discount is an added bonus. Not 

only does the bar provide a significant safety 

factor, I’ve been assured that the guards red 

finish will be certain to improve my times. 

We’ll see. 

I was more than pleased at the car’s 

transformation when I picked it up at the 

end of the day. It’s nice to have quality local 

support. Thanks Porsche of Melbourne. 

I have a feeling I’ll be back. 

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Revive the Passion 


Photos courtesy of Paul Gregor, Porsche AG, Club Coordination 

By the time you read this, the latest raffle from Porsche Club of 

America (PCA) will be concluded, and maybe you are already a 

winner of a new 911 GTS. If I won, you would certainly have heard 

by now. But, the raffle I am especially interested in is for a 1973 911T, 

currently being restored to its original factory new condition. 

For those Space Coasters who did not make it to Parade last 

year, this 1973 911T, or at least the shell, was prominently on 

display in the Hospitality Suite at the Pheasant Run Resort. 

At first glance it appeared someone was playing a joke on the 

assembled Porschephiles. Here was this old chassis, which 

sort of looked like a 911T with a duck tail spoiler and wide 

flared rear. What was this monstrosity? 

After several inquiries, I learned it was actually a project car 

purchased on eBay by PCA, and was going to be restored by 

Porsche AG to its original factory new condition. And, it 

could be mine if I won the raffle. Well, I have to say I was 

impressed. What a splendid and novel idea and kudos to PCA 

and Porsche Classic. 

At Parade, I had the opportunity to discuss the restoration with 

Jochen Bader who is the manager of the Classic Workshop, 


Porsche’s restoration facility. I knew I was going to be heading 

to Stuttgart in September and made sure I got Jochen’s contact 

information. Once my travel plans were set, I contacted Jochen and 

Paul Gregor in Zuffenhausen. They were most accommodating and 

Jochen Bader, Manager Classic Workshop, with the project car upon its arrival in Germany

approved my request to visit the Classic Workshop, which is 

currently located in Freiberg/Neckar, about 10 miles from the main 

Zuffenhausen plant. 

The “Revive the Passion” crew reviewing the status of the project in November 2010 (Left to Right - Barbara 

Bockenhoff, Sales and Planning Porsche Classic and Coordinator of Revive the Passion project; Jochen 

Bader, Manager Classic Workshop; Paul Gregor, Porsche AG, Club Coordination; and Alexander Fabig, 

Manager Porsche Classic) 


On September 24, 2010, my wife Libby and I, along with Paul Gregor 

and Phil Doty (PCA Region Procedures Manual Editor) had the 

unique opportunity to tour the facility and see the project car up 

close and personal. The Classic Workshop is in a 

non-descript building, but inside it is anything but. 

The facility is so pristine that you could eat off the 

floor. There is literally no problem Jochen and his 

staff cannot solve. With the original drawings and 

templates, they can make anything they don’t have 

in stock. 

When we saw the project car, it had been 

dismantled and stripped, and looked more like a 

911T, albeit without an engine and transmission. 

The cost of such a restoration, even with shipping, 

is very reasonable, but more importantly, there is 

not another way to get a factory new 1973 911T 

delivered to your door almost 40 years after it was 

originally in the dealer’s showroom. 

You can check out the progress of the restoration and 

get more information about the Classic Workshop 

at http://www.porsche.com/. In the meantime, set 

aside some money to take a few chances on winning 

a truly unique 911T at this year’s Parade. 

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Feb 3-6 48 Hours at Sebring Club Races, Drivers’ Education & Autocross; register.pca.org 

Feb 5 Zone 12 Autocross Challenge at Sebring; Drive departs Sam’s Club Melbourne, 9am 

Feb 12 FLC Autocross at Tavares, 9am; Drive departs Lowe’s Rockledge, 7am – NEW TIME! 

Feb 13 Kaffeeklatschen at Daytona, Indian Harbour Beach and Vero Panera, 9am 

Feb 18 DE Instructor’s School with FLC at Roebling Road, Savannah 

Feb 19-20 Drivers’ Education with FLC at Roebling Road, Savannah 

Feb 19 Valkaria Air Show, Drive departs Sam’s Club Melbourne, 9am 

Feb 26 Targa 66, Palm Beach Int’l Raceway, Jupiter; Drive departs Sam’s Club 

Fast Lane Travel 

Green Turtle Market 

Melbourne, 8am 

Feb 26-27 SFL/GCR Drivers’ Education at Sebring, register.pca.org 

Feb 27 Sunrise to Sunset Rally 6 Registration open, Noon, register.pca.org 

Mar 5 Tech Session at Porsche of Melbourne, 9am 

Mar 8 Registration for Porsche Parade Opens, parade2011.pca.org 

Mar 10-13 Amelia Island Concours 

Mar 12 Amelia Island Concours Drive departs Lowe’s Rockledge, 6am 

Mar 13 Kaffeeklatschen at Daytona, Indian Harbour Beach and Vero Panera, 9am 

Mar 17-19 ALMS Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring, Tickets: www.sebringraceway.com 

Mar 19 12 Hours of Sebring Drive departs Sam’s Club Melbourne, 6:30am 

Apr 2 Brumos Open House/Swap Meet, Jacksonville 

Apr 2 SFL Drivers’ Education at Sebring; register.pca.org 

Apr 9 Tax Day Preparation Rally, Starts at Porsche of Melbourne, 8am 

Apr 10 Kaffeeklatschen at Daytona, Indian Harbour Beach and Vero Panera, 9am 

Apr 15 Sunrise to Sunset Rally 6; Reception at Porsche of Melbourne, 6:30pm 

Apr 16 Sunrise to Sunset Rally 6, Starts 6am 

Apr 16 GCR Drivers’ Education at Homestead Miami Raceway register.pca.org; 

May 7 SFL Drivers’ Education at Sebring; register.pca.org 

May 15 Kaffeeklatschen at Daytona, Indian Harbour Beach and Vero Panera, 9am 

Watch our website http://spc.pca.org for updates and more info. 

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Taylor Custom Remodeling 

Tyson Marine and Aviation Insurance 

Nancy Taylor/Prudential Sterling Properties 

Community Credit Union 

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Glover Oil Co. 

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Q & A with Ron and Libby McCall 

EscapeVelocity asks our members 

EV : What should we know about the 

McCall family? 

A. We are originally from the Washington, 

D.C. area. We moved to Florida in 2005, 

after I retired from the Federal government. 

Libby is a Flight Attendant for American 

Airlines and flies to Europe once a week. I 

know it is a tough job, but somebody has to 

do it! We have both had a life-long interest 

in sports cars. I have owned several MGBs 

which I autocrossed, and Libby had a MG 

Midget when we first met. We have been 

members of PCA since 2008 and have really 

enjoyed the various activities PCA and Space 

Coast Region offer. We attended our first 

Parade in 2010 and hope to become more 

involved in PCA and Space Coast Region 

events in the future. 

EV : What was your first Porsche? 

A. Our first Porsche was a 2007 Cayman S, 

which we purchased in 2008. We currently 

have a 2010 911 S and a 2006 Cayenne S. 

EV : Which car is your favorite? 

A. That’s a tough one. While the 911 S is my 

dream car, I do enjoy driving the Cayenne S. 

I have always loved SUV’s, and the Cayenne 

is by far the best SUV I have owned or driven. 

Libby’s favorite is the Panamera, which she 

recently drove when we had it as a service 

loaner from Porsche of Melbourne. (I hope 

Horst doesn’t see this). 

EV : Besides Porsches, what activities 

do the McCalls enjoy? 

A. We are avid runners and 

occasional golfers, and we enjoy 

sports car racing and traveling. 

Last fall we went on a Treffen 

with Fast Lane Travel and had 

the opportunity to tour the 

Porsche factory in Stuttgart, and 

to visit Gmund, the birthplace of 

Porsche. It was truly a once-ina-lifetime 

experience. 

EV : Do you have any 

Porsche stories to share? 

A. The year was 1969. I was 

getting out of the Air Force and in 

the market for a sports car. I was 


The McCalls and their 911 S 

particularly interested in the new Porsche 

914, which came out as a 1970 model year. 

All of my sports car friends talked me out 

of it, saying it was just a VW with a Porsche 

logo. Unfortunately, I listened to them and 

ended up buying a MGB. So much for my 

foresight! 

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Commemorative WatCh 

2009 Region of the Year 

The Ferry Porsche Trophy 

PRsRT sTD 

u.s. PosTAGe 

PAID 

All seRvICe 

GRAPHICs 

Engraving on back: 

2009 Region of the Year 

Available at Porsche 

of Melbourne Parts 

Department

Back to Back - Space Coast Region - Porsche Club of America

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