Flatout February 2010 - Niagara Region Porsche Club of America

FLATOUT
February 2010
NEWSLETTER
OF
THE
NIAGARA
REGION
PORSCHE
CLUB OF
Our planning meeting was “Wicked cool!!”
Upcoming Events
Page 3
President’s Message
Page 4
NRPCA Members Report
Page 5
Member BIOS
Page 6
The Art of Racing in the Rain
Page 9
Car Nutz Tales—Part 2
Page 11
Fran Cosentino’s Porsches
Page 13
Annual Planning Meeting
Page 17
Treasurer’s Report
Page 18
Historic Poster
Page 20
Technically Speaking!
Page 21
Picture Page
Page 33
Planning Meeting Word Search
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AMERICA
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FEBRUARY 2010
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Fairport, NY 14450
Tel# (585)-377-1495
President
Message from your President…..
[email protected]
See the full report on page 4.
Jim Arendt
780 Washington Street
DE Chairperson
Spencerport, NY 14559
Bert Xander
Cell# (585) 749-2786
10 Lavender Circle
[email protected]
Fairport, NY 14450
Vice President –
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Jim Arendt
President, Niagara Region PCA
tel# (585)-388-1431
Rich DeAsis
2 North Clinton Street
Driver Ed Registrar
Dansville, NY 14437
Curt Hinchcliffe
Cell (585) 750-4231
5 Black Watch Trail
The 2009 PCA Driving Season is OVER! Waiting for
next year!
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Fairport, NY 14450
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Mike Cohn
7 Round Trail Drive
Newsletter Editor
Pittsford, NY 14534
Tom Lyons
Tel# (585) 385-8828
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Rochester, NY 14610
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Fairport, NY 14450
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Social Events
Bill Schicker
20 Edendery Circle
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FEBRUARY 2010
UPCOMING EVENTS
COMING UP NEXT MONTH
March 9 – Registration opens for Porsche Parade
March 10 – Monthly Meeting with guest speaker Garth Stein – RSVP required
March 28 – Genesee Valley BMW Club Pancake Run
GUEST SPEAKER AT MARCH MONTHLY MEETING – PLEASE RSVP
Niagara Region PCA is thrilled to announce that Garth Stein, author of the NY Times Best Seller The Art of Racing
in the Rain, will be speaking at our club’s March monthly meeting! Read all about the author and book at the link
below. If you love racing, dogs, or studying the human condition, this book is a must read. Perhaps we will receive inside info about the Universal Studios movie version going to production later this year starring Patrick
Dempsey?
Do not miss this extraordinary opportunity!
WHAT? An evening with Garth Stein, hosted by Niagara Region PCA
WHEN? Wednesday, March 10 at 6:30pm.
WHERE? Terry Hills Golf Course, 5122 Clinton Street Rd., Batavia, NY.
HOW? RSVP by March 3 to [email protected].
COST? Only $5 at the door includes light foods and drinks.
NOTES: Autograph requests will be granted. Copies of The Art of Racing in the Rain will be available for purchase. Seating is limited so RSVP early.
More info at www.niagarapca.org/events/113
CLUB BYLAWS AMENDMENT PROPOSAL
The Niagara PCA Board of Directors is proposing amendments to the club’s ByLaws. These proposed amendments are believed to be the first since the club was chartered in 1962. The purpose of this proposal is to clarify
and simplify ambiguous verbiage which will allow club leadership to operate more efficiently to better serve club
members. The proposed amendments are now available for member review, and members will be asked to vote
for approval in May.
Details here www.niagarapca.org/pages/29
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FEBRUARY 2010
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President’s Message
So why do you belong to the PCA? There are as many reasons to belong to a car club as there are members. Some join to gain technical knowledge of their vehicle, to receive the club’s publications, or to participate in social/track/tech events, just to name a few.
Personally I enjoy all those things but especially the opportunity to meet people that I otherwise would
probably never meet. Oftentimes club events include guest speakers that offer a fascinating insight into
our automotive world.
I am still laughing about the stories Brian Redman told at the Genesee Valley BMW Club dinner I attended recently. What a wonderfully gracious, funny, and engaging speaker Mr. Redman is. He spoke about his racing career from the
1960’s and 1970’s, racing with the likes of Jim Clark and Jacky Ickx, while driving 917’s and 908’s…when they were brand new! What
an incredible life he has led. When I approached with him and told him how much I enjoyed hearing him speak, he told me he could
go on for hours; I told him I would listen for hours! He is a true racing legend.
Porsche corrals during races at Watkins Glen frequently include the appearance of guest speakers, and I am sure we will have that
opportunity this summer. But why wait for summer to hear a fascinating speaker? You can meet Garth Stein, author of the New York
Times best seller “The Art of Racing in the Rain” at our club’s March 10 monthly meeting in Batavia! Check our website for all the details, and be sure to RSVP by March 3 by emailing me at [email protected]. It appears as though we will have a large crowd
to meet Garth so come on out and enjoy the experience with your fellow PCA members.
Whatever your reason for joining the PCA, I sincerely hope that our car club enhances your Porsche ownership experience while
making some friends along the way.
Take care,
Jim Arendt
President, Niagara Region PCA
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FEBRUARY 2010
NRPCA Members Report
February Members Report
Member Stats
Primary Members 350
Affiliate Members 266
Life Members 1
A group of pensioners were discussing their medical problems
at the Day Centre coffee morning.
'Do you realise,' said one, 'My arm is so weak I can hardly hold
this coffee cup.'
Transfers in 2
Transfers out 0
'Yes, I know.' replied the second, 'My cataracts are so bad I
can't see to pour the coffee.'
Renewals 18
Non renewals 17
Total Members 617
Welcome Our New members –
'I can't turn my head,' rejoined the third, 'because of the arthritis in my neck.'
'My blood pressure pills make my dizzy,' commented the
fourth, adding, 'I guess that's the price we pay for getting old.'
'Well, it's not all bad.' piped up the first, 'We should be thankful
that we can still drive.'
Maloney, James P.
Rodenhouse, Thomas G.
FEBRUARY PCA ANNIVERSARIES
20 Years
Robert Drdul
10 Years
Thomas Murphy
5 Years
Chris Beahon
Thomas McGrath
1 Year
Henry Beamer
John Kavulich
A car speeding down the highway loses control, goes through
a guard rail, rolls down a cliff, bounces off a tree, lands upside
down and finally stops, wheels
spinning in the air, smoke and steam pouring out from under
the hood.
A passing motorist, who witnessed the entire accident, helps
the miraculously unharmed driver out of the wreck. "Good Lord
Mister, he gasps, are you drunk?"
"Of course!," says the man, brushing the dirt from his suit.
"What the hell do you think I am? A stunt driver or something?"
I drive way too fast to worry about cholesterol.
You never really learn to swear until you learn to drive.
How do they get the deer to cross at that yellow road sign? -George Carlin
Nobody tailgates me on I-95 since I put my "Tires by Firestone" sticker on the bumper.
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FEBRUARY 2010
Member Bios
READ THIS!!
O..When we did the members survey last winter one of the things many members requested was information about
other members and their cars. Starting in March we published the first set of Member BIOS starting with club leadership and me of course. I couldn’t ask you to do it if I didn’t do it. Since March I’ve published several member BIOS.
First I want to thank those that shared their information. I have certainly enjoyed reading them and based on feedback
I’ve gotten, many of our readers have enjoyed reading them too. Also since March I have sent out many requests for
member BIOS feedback. The return rate has not been good. If I have already sent you a request, and you know who
you are, please take a little time to finish your BIO and send it and a few pictures back to me. Without your help this
column could disappear.
If anyone wants to provide me with BIO info and pictures and I have not contacted you yet please let me know
([email protected] ) and I’ll get you the form to complete.
Henry (Hank) Beamer
researching possible replacements for the Z3, we
settled on the Porsche Cayman as our choice. It
has proven to be the best car we have driven.
Wife’s/Husband’s name:
When did you get your first Porsche?
Susan (Sue) Beamer
We started looking a used Cayman last summer.
In late fall we found a very nice 2007 Guards red
S at
Towne
BMW. We
waited
until mid
February
and were
able to
work out a
On the track
favorable
deal. The
really hard part was looking at it in the barn and
waiting until spring to drive it again.
Name:
Years NRPCA
Member:
‘07 Caymen S
We joined
shortly after
purchasing our
2007 Cayman S
this past February.
Other Family Members:
N/A
What Porsche(s) do you have now?
What got you interested in Porsche?
I have had a life-long interest in sports cars. My first
car was an Opel GT followed by 1964 & 5 Corvette
coupes. We
owned the ’64
for just short of
25 years. We
sold the ‘vette &
purchased a
BMW Z3 to
drive while I was
building a CoAt the DE
bra. The Z3
was beautiful to
look at, but it proved to be a disappointment. After
2007 Cayman S
What do you like to do in your Porsche?
We use the car whenever we can. The old ’64
‘vette was a sunny day only car that was used
primarily for driving to the airport (we’re both private pilots). The Cayman is very practical and
we use it for pleasure, trips, and any other excuse we can come up with.
What is your favorite story/event/incident
involving you and your Porsche?
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FEBRUARY 2010
Member Bios
I did my first DE this spring. Having never driven on a
track, I didn’t know what to expect. I ended up having a
great time and was very impressed with the program.
Through an incredible stroke of good luck I was given
the Mike Bohan scholarship and am looking forward to
using it in the spring. While I haven’t been able to talk
Sue into doing a DE yet, it will be hard to get the keys
out of her hand for the next parade lap opportunity.
was very well informed about the car, and passionate about Porsche in general. As they say,
the rest is history. I canceled the 'Vette and
bought the 911 Targa.
What is the worst thing that has happened to you
and your Porsche?
Our experience so far with the car and the local club
has been much better than we expected. By far the
worst thing has been putting it away for the season.
Mary & Dick Cott
WHEN
DID YOU
GET
YOUR
FIRST
PORSCHE:
December 27th, 2003
What would you most like to do with your Porsche?
WHAT PORSCHE DO YOU HAVE NOW:
Drive it enough to wear it out!
An Arctic Silver, 2008, 911 Turbo, 6 speed
NAME:
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR PORSCHE:
Richard Cott ( Dick )
WIFES NAME:
Mary
YEARS NRPCA MEMBER:
5
OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS:
2 sons, 1 daughter, 6 grandchildren
WHAT GOT YOU INTERESTED IN PORSCHE:
I had zero interest in Porsche (I was a diehard Corvette fan and had had several over the years). In fact, I
had just ordered a 2004, Z06, when, one rainy cold
2003 December day my oldest son was in town visiting us, and, due to the weather, we were killing time
and, he suggested we go look at Porsche's and
BMW'S. We stopped into Holtz Porsche and, in the
showroom was a beautiful '03, 911 Targa, Arctic Silver, 6 speed, and I immediately liked the looks of the
car. However, the person who " sold " me the car was
the best, most knowledgeable, car salesperson I had
ever had the good fortune to meet. Tim Carney. Tim
Well, I have not found anything that I/we don't
like to do
in it. Mary
and I enjoy cruising, going
to club
events,
driving it
everyday
Mary & Dick Cott
(except in
the winter), and, I really enjoy DE. I enjoy just talking
cars with other fans and, "bench racing" is always fun.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE STORY/EVENT/
INCIDENT INVOLVING YOU AND YOUR PORSCHE:
There are so many "favorite things" that it is
hard to recall just one. In no particular order, club
social events, little things like getting together at
car inspections for DE events, pig roasts, waxing
the car, breakfast runs, pig roasts, talking driving
skills and how to improve, improving car performance, pig roasts, and without a doubt, the best
time was the first, second, third, etc, etc, etc,
times at speed at WGI during DE events, and,
O'ya, did I mention pig roasts?
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Member Bios
WHAT IS THE WORST THING THAT HAS HAPPENED TO YOU AND YOUR PORSCHE:
When I learned that Michelin Pilot Sport tires only last
+/- 5000 miles (rear tires that is, fronts last twice that
long, whoopee). And not only do they wear out quickly,
but they get very noisy at about 3000 miles. In retrospect, I guess if that is the worst thing to happen, it
hasn't been too bad.
WHAT WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO DO WITH
YOUR PORSCHE:
I would like to spend more time on the track with the
car, or perhaps, get a dedicated track car so I can enjoy more of what these cars are designed for. These
cars allow you to push yourself, and the car, to new
levels of performance. That, to me, is very enjoyable
and as I improve as a driver, I have to admit, I get a
sense of satisfaction from doing that.
He gets out and asks the shepherd 'If I can
guess how many sheep you have, can I keep
one?'
The shepherd looks at the large flock of sheep
and says 'Okay'.
The young man connects his laptop to his mobile
phone/fax, enters the NASA website, scans the
field using his GPS, opens the database linked to
60 Excel tables, filled with logarithms and pivot
tables, and then prints out a 150 page report on
his high tech mini printer. He studies the reports
and says to the shepherd 'You have 1586
sheep'.
The shepherd replies, 'That's correct. You can
have the pick of my flock.'
The young man packs away his equipment, looks
at the flock and puts one into the
boot of the Porsche.
As he is about to leave, the Shepherd says, 'If I
can guess what your profession is will you return
the animal to me?'
The young man thinks for a minute and says
'Okay'.
The shepherd says 'You are a Management
Consultant'.
Guess the Sheep
A shepherd was looking after his sheep on the side of
a deserted road. Suddenly a brand new Porsche
screeches to a halt. The driver, a young man dressed
in an Armani suit, Ray Bans, Rolex watch, White
Cerutti shoes, tailor-made mauve shirt, with a Boss tie.
The young man says 'Correct, how did you
know?'
The Shepherd replied, 'Simple. First you came
here without being invited. Second
you charge me a fee for something I already
knew. Third, you don't understand anything
about my business. -
Now, can I have my dog back?'
FEBRUARY 2010
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The Art of Racing in the
Rain
Guest Speaker Announced for March Monthly
Meeting
In the end, despite what he sees as his own limitations, Enzo comes through heroically to preserve the Swift family, holding in his heart the
dream that Denny will become a racing champion with Zoë at his side.
Niagara Region PCA is thrilled to announce that
Garth Stein, author of the NY Times Best Seller The
Art of Racing in the Rain, will be speaking at our club’s
March monthly meeting! If you love racing, dogs, or
studying the human condition, this book is a must
read. Perhaps we will receive inside info about the
Universal Studios movie version going to production
later this year starring Patrick Dempsey? Do not miss
this extraordinary opportunity!
A heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and
hope, The Art of Racing in the Rain is a beautifully crafted and captivating look at the wonders
and absurdities of human life...as only a dog
could tell it.
WHAT? An evening with Garth Stein, hosted by Niagara Region PCA
WHEN? Wednesday, March 10 at 6:30pm.
WHERE? Terry Hills Golf Course, 5122 Clinton Street
Rd., Batavia, NY.
HOW? Please RSVP by March 3 to [email protected].
COST? Only $5 at the door includes light foods and
drinks.
NOTES: Autograph requests will be granted. Copies
of The Art of Racing in the Rain will be available for
purchase. Seating is limited so RSVP early. There
will be no dinner service at this event, light foods and
drinks will be provided.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR -- Garth Stein is the
author of the New York Times best selling literary
novel, The Art of Racing in the Rain (Harper,
2008). Now published in 23 languages, The Art
of Racing in the Rain was the #1 BookSense
selection for June, 2008, the Starbucks spring/
summer 2008 book selection, and has been on
the IndieBound™ bestseller list since its publication. Stein’s previous novel, How Evan Broke
His Head and Other Secrets (Soho Press, 2005)
won a Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association
Award, and was a BookSense Pick in both hardcover and paperback. Raven Stole the Moon
(Pocket, 1998) was Stein’s first novel. He has
also written a full-length play, Brother Jones, and
produced a number of award-winning documentaries. Garth lives with his family, and their dog
Comet, in Seattle, Washington.
ABOUT THE BOOK -- The Art of Racing in the
Rain -- Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a
philosopher with a nearly human soul (and an obsession with opposable thumbs), he has educated himself
by watching television extensively, and by listening
very closely to the words of his master, Denny Swift,
an up-and-coming race car driver. Through Denny,
Enzo has gained tremendous insight into the human
condition, and he sees that life, like racing, isn't simply
about going fast. Using the techniques needed on the
race track, one can successfully navigate all of life's
ordeals.
On the eve of his death, Enzo takes stock of his life,
recalling all that he and his family have been through:
the sacrifices Denny has made to succeed professionally; the unexpected loss of Eve, Denny's wife; the
three-year battle over their daughter, Zoë, whose maternal grandparents pulled every string to gain custody.
With an M.F.A. in film from Columbia University (1990), Garth worked as a documentary film
maker for several years, and directed, produced,
or co-produced several award winning films.
Born in Los Angeles and raised in Seattle,
Garth's ancestry is diverse: his mother, a native
of Alaska, is of Tlingit Indian and Irish descent;
his father, a Brooklyn native, is the child of Jewish emigrants from Austria. After spending his
childhood in Seattle and then living in New York
City for 18 years, Garth returned to Seattle,
where he currently lives with his wife, three sons,
and their dog, Comet.
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Car Nutz Tales Part 2
CarNutzTales #2 –
My first E-Type & I’m drafted
George Leopard
In Fall 1968, after my arrival in Rochester and following sale of my damaged Austin Healey 3000, I
found a project ’62 Jaguar XKE convertible being sold
by the local dune buggy dealer. The car had only 27K
miles and was partially repaired from a medium hit in
the left front. Asking price was only $1200, so I bought
it on the spot. A friend from work offered me his garage to repair the car, and I spent every spare minute
working on it – doing the body repair and a repaint,
plus mechanical work as needed due to long storage.
When I got it started I discovered part of the reason for
the low price – only 10 psi oil pressure. Luck was with
me as dropping the pan led to discovery of a broken
gasket at the oil pump, a 50 cent fix. Looking back at
my time working in the garage, I can’t believe my
friend’s wife was so tolerant, having me there most
evenings sanding, painting and making a mess over a
several month period.
My driver during this time was a red Corvair Monza
convertible, only 3 years old that I had bought for $400
from one of the low rent used car lots near the Stutson
(now Ford) street bridge. The car had a big dent in the
side, but I couldn’t believe the price. It was a delight to
drive in the dry, but on slippery roads the rear would
do its best to outrun the front, giving strong support to
Ralph Nader’s allegations. In retrospect I think it was
just poor alignment causing this.
I was drafted into the Army as I was finishing the
Jag in February 1969, so I drove it through the snow
from Rochester to my parents’ home in Southern
Maryland, and stored it. Wanting to make something
of my time in the Army, I got admitted to Officer Candidate School at
Fort Belvoir,
Va., fortunately
only 70 miles
from my parents
home. 2
months Basic
and 2 months
Advanced training in the MidWest found me
starting OCS
near home. 8
1962 E-type Jaguar
weeks into the
very rigorous
training I experienced a bad stress fracture of my
left leg, ending up in the hospital for a long stay
with a cast from toe to hip. After a month in bed I
was allowed to spend every other week at home,
where I continued working on the car. I discovered I could drive the car with my broken leg in
the cast by starting the car while in first gear and
carefully shifting without the clutch. I must have
been pretty sensitive to the car as I was upshifting and down -shifting, even using reverse
with no problem.
I remember very late one night catching up
with another E-Jag and running in formation side
by side at 80 mph for several miles down the
road, and through small towns somewhat slower
– a bit of a thrill and a feeling similar to “flying”
my Austin Healey (CNT#1). One rainy night
while returning to Ft. Belvoir, still in the cast, I
was driving near the Potomac River when the car
suddenly slowed hard and everything went black.
Looking out the side window I could just see
some leaves floating on water, and in my confusion thought I had run into the river. It turned out
I had hit a large deep pool of water and the resulting force had popped open the front bonnet
obscuring my view. In 15 minutes the engine
dried out and I was on my way. I drove the car to
Ft. Belvoir and back every other week for several
months until I got out of the cast. Given my slow
pace toward full recovery I decided to drop OCS
and finish my service as an enlisted man, and
was assigned to Ft. Hood, Texas.
The two weeks I was given to get to Texas
gave me the opportunity to have a little diversion
and visit friends and relatives. I loaded two duffle
bags full with my worldly possessions and set out
for Killeen, Texas via Key West, Florida with the
bags sticking out of the trunk and my toolbox on
the passenger floor. In Fort Lauderdale I
stopped at a lonely beach to relax and to my
surprise was joined a few minutes later by another E-Jag just arrived from Chicago. Later,
driving toward New Orleans through the rural
Florida Panhandle I remember being beckoned
to very enthusiastically by a girl who reminded
me of all the farmer’s daughter jokes I’d heard. I
was shy and tired and didn’t stop, so probably
missed an interesting experience. Few other
things of note occurred, except that the car was
almost flawless on the trip. The starter broke
before I arrived in New Orleans, so for the rest of
the trip every time I wanted to stop I had to find a
small hill to park on for jump starting. I didn’t find
many hills.
Continued on next page
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Car Nutz Tales Part 2 Con’t
Continued from previous page
I’m sure I stood out at Ft. Hood as a young
enlisted man driving an E-type, and I got hassled a
bit by the MPs. Driving was one of the few interesting things to do out there. People thought nothing of
driving 100 miles for a good restaurant (only way to
find one). I was fine as long as I filled the radiator
every 60 miles in the 100+ degree heat. I had to
continue working on the car quite a bit, but all I remember now is having to bore a hole through the
passenger side firewall - the only way I could figure
to get one starter bolt undone (not a concours issue
then). The time passed uneventfully (except for scorpions and a jalapeño pepper I’ll never forget) until I
got my orders to move on. Once again luck was on
my side and I drew Frankfurt, Germany, instead of
Viet Nam.
I decided I would buy a Porsche in Germany.
With one week to sell the car and get to Ft. Dix, NJ, I
set out on a high speed drive back to my Maryland
home. This was one of my great drives – 23 hours
straight through with no sleep, really moving on
mostly 2 lane roads. Unfortunately I burned a valve
someplace in the Blue Ridge Mountains (carbs set
too lean?), and arrived running on 5 cylinders. The
car sold in 2 days for $1600 – several hundred less
than market in those days - and I was off to Germany, land of Porsches and the Autobahn.
Copyright 2009 George S. Leopard
Basic Rules For Driving In New Jersey:
A right lane construction closure is just a game to
see how many people can cut in line by passing you
on the right as you sit in the left lane waiting for the
same jerks to squeeze their way back in before hitting the construction barrels.
Turn signals are just clues as to your next move in
road battle so never use them.
Under no circumstances should you leave a safe
distance between you and the car in front of you no
matter how fast you're going. If you do, the space
will be filled in by somebody else putting you in an
even more dangerous situation.
The faster you drive through a red light, the smaller
the chance you have of getting hit.
Never get in the way of a car that needs extensive body work.
Braking is to be done as hard and late as possible to insure that your antilock braking system
kicks in to give you a nice relaxing foot massage
as the brake pedal pulsates.
Construction signs tell you about road closures
immediately after you pass the exit but before the
traffic begins to back up.
The electronic traffic warning system signs are
not there to provide useful information; they're
just to make the Turnpike look progressive.
Never pass on the left when you can pass on the
right. It's a good way to scare people entering
the highway.
Speed limits are arbitrary figures to make NJ look
as if it conforms with other state policies; these
are given only as suggestions and are readily
enforceable.
Just because you're in the left lane and have no
room to speed up or move over doesn't mean
that the driver flashing his high beams behind
you doesn't think he can go faster in your spot.
Please remember that there is no such thing as a
shortcut during rush-hour traffic on the Garden
State Parkway.
Always slow down and rubberneck when you see
an accident or even a person changing a tire. If
you're lucky, you may see the unwitting breakdown victim get mugged.
Learn to swerve abruptly. NJ is the home of the
high-speed slalom driving thanks to NJDOT, who
put potholes in key locations to test drivers' reflexes and keep them on their toes.
It is traditional in NJ to honk your horn at cars
that don't move the instant the light changes. The
state is founded upon such traditions.
Seeking eye contact with another driver revokes
your right of way. JERSEY DRIVING - GOTTA
LOVE THE CHALLENGE!
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FEBRUARY 2010
Fran Cosentino’s Porsches
Fran Cosentino’s
Garage and Car Collection
By Tom Lyons
At the annual fall dinner I was talking with Jim
Tulloch and he offered a few ideas for future Flatout
articles. One suggestion was a follow up with
NRPCA racers on how their 2009 season went
(January issue of Flatout). Another suggestion Jim
had was getting a story from Fran Cosentino about
his cars. I thought that sounded like something our
readers would like so I asked Fran at the dinner if he
would like to do this and he gave me resounding
yes.
Two days
before Christmas I met
Fran at his
house to do
the interview
and snap
some pictures. It was
1960 356 Roadster
VERY cold
that day. The
temperature was in the low 20’s, and his cars were
all wrapped
up for winter.
If I was going
to get pictures
we would
have to unwrap the cars
then rewrap
them after the
2007 GT3RS
photo shoot.
Fran has three special cars in his garage and
several others, the race cars, at Dan Deegan’s
house in Victor. The cars
at his house
include a ’01
BMW Z8, an
‘60 Porsche
365 Roadster,
and his beautiful ’07
GT3RS. Tak2001 BMW Z8
ing the winter
covers off
those cars was sort of like an archeological dig or
like finding buried treasure. As the covers came
off and the cars started to appear my pulse
quickened.
I took several pictures but none of the pictures
demonstrates the
real
beauty of
these
cars.
What the
pictures
do show is
the proximity of
three gorgeous
Diecast models of cars Fran
collectable
has owned
cars. Fran
also has a
very cool
collection of die cast cars. The level of detail on
some of these models is extraordinary, some
having as many as 1,200 individual parts such as
knock offs and lug nuts that work, working hood
latches and hand stitched leather seats that
workOreally impressive. On one shelf was a line
up of cars representing vehicles that he had
owned
from his
first car, a
’40 Ford
convertible
to Corvettes to
his current
GT3RS.
All the parts work
One car
had a
working radio antenna about the size of a straight
pin. Before we left the garage we had to recover
all the cars and make sure the trickle chargers
were all plugged in. It was tough seeing them
disappear again back under the covers until
spring.
Continued on next page
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Fran Cosentino’s Porsches
Continued from previous page
After looking at the cars Fran showed me his club
house. It is designed to look like an English pub.
What cool
room, a real
man cave,
heavy on wood
and high
backed chairs.
I picture guys
drinking large
mugs of beer
Fran’s English pub
and tossing
darts.
We wandered over to
the house and
I set up for
the interview.
I was there for
almost two
hours. Most
of the conversation was
Fran’s English pub
about cars,
Porsches in
particular, but we hit some other topics too. I hope
the interpretation that follows will capture the moment for you readers.
How many
Porsches do
you own
right now?
Fran has
five Porsches
currently
along with a
few other cars
as well. In his
1992 Mika Hakkanen 964
current PorCup car
sche collection are a ’60
Roadster, and ’08 Boxster (in Florida), an ’07
GT3RS plus three race cars including the ’92 964
Mika Hakkanen Cup car, and ’05 996 Cup car and
his most recent car, an ’09 Cayman Interseris race
car (see the August ’09 issue of Flatout, “Birth of
a Race Car”).
How
many are
here at
your
home?
There
are two
2005 996 Cup car
Porsches
at his
home, the ’60 Roadster and the ’07 GT3RS. He
also has a beautiful 2001 BMW Z8.
Where are the rest?
The Boxster is in Florida and the three race
cars are stored at Dan Deegan’s place in Victor
NY. The Boxster, along with their Scion XB, both
stay in Florida waiting for Fran and Jane to arrive.
How
many
bays do
you have
in your
garage?
There
are three
parking
spaces in
2009 Caymen Interseries
the decar
tached
garage
and two spots in the attached garage where Fran
and Jane keep their daily drivers. Fran’s is an
’08 Audi RS4 and Jane’s is a 2010 Nissan Cube,
“we use the Cube a lot, it’s a great little town
car.”.
Continued on next page
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Fran Cosentino’s Porsches
Continued from previous page
Are there other Porsches out there that you
might pursue some day?
A ’97 993 Turbo S. Fran had a ’97 turbo but not
the “S”. Some of the differences for the “S” include
the air intake port in the rear quarter, a different program, suspension. The “S” was an upgrade of the
basic turbo and has become a very rare collector
car. You could probably find a ’97 basic turbo for
around $60 to $65 thousand dollars. The turbo S
would cost about $100k more because of it collectability.
Fran has been a life long Porsche collector. He
said that some times you make mistakes in what you
buy and other times you make mistakes in what to
let go of but overall he has done well in that department. Through shrewd buying low and selling high,
he was able to support his Porsche habit over the
years. Fran got his start one day, back when he
was a Corvette guy. He decided to checkout Porsche to see what all the fuss was about. He went to
the dealer in Tampa Florida to see for him self
“What’s it all about”. The dealer took him for a ride
and told him “watch this”. He cranked the wheel
hard to the right and took off through a field. He
drove all over that field with the Porsche, driving
more like a Jeep than a sports car, then dove back
onto the street. The car handled beautifully. You
could never do that in a Vette. The dealer explained
that it may not be the fastest thing out there but handling is the name of the game. Fran was sold. He
went out and bought his first Porsche even though
he couldn’t afford it.
Do you have a favorite in your current collection?
“It’s hard to say, all are very appropriate for me to
use, each is different. The 356 roadster for example
is the perfect car for a sunny day. You could drive
that car all weekend for long distances and not very
fast speeds and enjoy all of it. When the weather
turns nasty, the fun factor changes. “It leaks and
suffers from wind noise.” Early in Fran’s Porsche
career he had a 356 cabriolet. It was the only car he
could afford at the time so he drove it all year round.
That is what you had to do then.
The GT3RS is a great all around Porsche. You
can drive it to the track, track it all weekend and
drive it home. Again, appropriate for its use. It’s
a great car to take on trips (although Jane would
not entirely agree). The car’s gears and the suspension are set up to have a good time. It’s an
all around car. The GT3RS was a little more
difficult to get. Because so few are made not
every dealer had one for sale. When Fran encountered this he wrote a letter to Porsche NA
saying that as a long time owner and supporter
of the marquee that he would like to buy one. He
sent them the list of the 26 Porsches that he
owned up to that point. Apparently it was a convincing argument because he has that beautiful
GT3RS in his garage.
The Boxster on the other hand looks good,
sounds good, is pretty fast, handles well, has two
trunks and the top goes up/down really fast. “I
can’t say enough about the Boxster. It is the
most versitile Porsche made. Our ‘07 is the second we have owned. They are wonderful all purpose Porsches.”
The Cayman, much like the Boxster, is a
great handling car. Fran had one of the most
exciting drives of his life in a Cayman with the
PDK transmission. The PDK transmission is the
electronic paddle shifter that allows for really fast
shifting. Fran says that once you try PDK it’s
hard to go back to manual transmission. The
PDK will blip the throttle between lightening fast
shifts eliminating the need tor “heel/toe”.
“If I was starting out on a budget and could
only have one Porsche, I would choose the Cayman. It is a great entry level car that does everything right. It’s hard to beat.”
Porsche ownership is a passion. Those that
have them understand. Those that don’t have
them don’t understand. Owning a Porsche is not
a primary transportation decision. People buy
Porsches for entirely different reasons. They
take pride in preparing them for winter and covering them up. They enjoy taking them out for the
first time in the spring, they enjoy driving them all
summer long, and then the process repeats itself. Porsche ownership is different and doesn’t
compare to anything else. “Porsche Passion.”
Continued on next page
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Fran Cosentino’s Porsches
Do you have a favorite life time Porsche?
“This is a very difficult question.” Fran has
owned a lot of 356s and 911s and each have satisfied a different need or desire. The 356 is definitely
a favorite for him. He has owned seven of them
including 4 cabriolets, one roadster and two coupes.
The 964 is another favorite and again Fran has
owned several like the current “Mika” car. Yet another favorite is the 993 turbo. Each of these cars
evokes an emotional response. Each has its own
passion factor. When Porsche switched to water
cooled cars and the technology started to increase,
the cars became very fast, better built, and better
handling but they lacked the emotional attachment
that he has for the earlier models. For example, the
996/997s are phenomenal race and road cars but he
does not have the same 1 on 1 love affair that he
has with the earlier cars, “probably has to do with
when my love affair began”.
NRPCA calendar for event dates.
If you could take one of your Porsches any
place in the world, where would it be and
why?
Pretend that you found a magic lamp and
gave it a rub and the genie asked where you
want to go and with what car what would you
say. “I guess I’d like to tour Italy in a 911”. “Me
too “Tom chimed in! “I’d love to go back to Italy
with my 911. I lived there for two years and
toured all over in a ’63 Alfa Romero and on a
Moto Guzzi motorcycle. It was great”. But
enough about me, I was here to interview Fran.
Does Jane drive any of your Porsches?
Jane does drive the Boxster in Florida. It is
the only one without manual transmission.
To get back to the original question, what is your
favorite, Fran could only say that it’s the one that he
is most passionate about and that would be in the
class of older cars he has owned. “As the technology increases, the passion decreasesOfor me.”
Are there other performance or exotic cars you
have owned?
Fran started out as a Corvette guy. Over the
years he has owned several. The first was a ’56
with 245 HP and dual 4 barrel carburetors. The next
was a ’57 with fuel injection and a 4 speed transmission. The car was very fast but did not handle. He
has also owned a ’61, ‘63’ 68, ‘and a ’72. During
this period of Corvette ownership he was also buying Porsches. He would switch back and forth first
owning Porsche then switching back to Corvette, all
in pursuit of buying low and selling high to step up to
a new Porsche. As time marched on Porsches
started getting better and better and Corvette quality
was slipping. He decided to give up on the Corvette
and concentrate on Porsche. When I asked Fran if
he was ready to move to another marquee he said
“no way”.
What are your racing plans in 2010?
Fran will be participating in the Cayman Interseries races in the coming year. The Cayman Interseries will be joining the Grand Am racing series at the
Glen this year. If that goes well, we may find ourselves joining other Grand AM races. Watch the
What else would you like the readers of Flatout to know?
“I think the NRPCA is doing fantastic job. The
club has grown a lot. The track events are going
very well and are funding many other things. I
am pleased that the rack people are getting more
involved in some of the social events. The track
people and the social people are getting closer
together.”
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FEBRUARY 2010
Annual Planning Meeting
Annual Planning Meeting
Tom Lyons
There was a definite sense of spring in the air as
the Niagara region Porsche “family” gathered at
Terry Hills golf club in Batavia to map out the events
for the coming year. If you wanted to you could be
busy doing Porsche related activities every weekend
from May
through October. We are
planning on
producing a
hard copy
edition in May
of this year
that will include the calendar of
events. The
A good crowd
on-line calendar will have
all the updates so be sure to consult that too. Look
the calendar over and see what looks like fun to you.
There are so many fun things in the coming year
that it is going to be hard to choose. I have to remember to leave some family time in there too ;-).
We had a pretty good crowd on hand in Batavia
today. Many came to hear first hand what was
planned. Many came to contribute their time and/or
expertise to help layout the plan. Others came because it is one of the early Porsche club events and
it gave people a change to find outO”what have you
been up to over the winter”.
Babs and I are excited about the year ahead.
We plan on leading some of our old favorites such
as opening
day at the
Glen. Bill
Schicker
called the
Glen and confirmed that
track management
learned from
their mistakes
last year and
are splitting
opening day
So what have you been up
into two days.
too?
Saturday April
24th will be for
groups and clubs. Sunday will be for the general
public. Further, track management has invited Bert
Xander to provide feedback on what we would
like to see happen that day. A few of us will talk
that over and provide them with our feedback
through Bert. If things go the way we expect the
long waits at the track should be eliminated.
But what about the ride down to the track?
Depending on the size of the crowd Bill and I will
split the cars into two groups. He will lead one
group down to the track and Babs and I will be
leading the other group. Bill and I are planning
different routes and linking up near the track so
we can enter together. Babs found a different
route from Penn Yan to the track that we plan on
using this year. It should be fun.
We talked about the Gimmick Rally and Picnic
that we did last year. We are going to use a
variation on the rally part. Drivers and navigators
will be given the route and the clues and sent on
their way. No follow the leader this year. We’ll
meet at Tony Frandina’s for the picnic and determine rally winners when we get there.
We
also talked
about the
Dansville
Balloon
Festival, a
crowd
favorite
every
year.
A spring like day just outThings
side the window
went well
enough
last year that I don’t think we will be making any
changes. If you are on the fence about whether
you should do this event or not, check out the
pictures from last year. They are on our website.
Some other things Babs and I are considering, if we can fit them in the already busy schedule. A poker run, breakfast runs to a few locations we have not gone before, maybe a Log
Cabin event (or two).
See what I mean. We could fill the entire driving season with NRPCA events.
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Treasurers Financial Report
Prepared by Bill Schicker, treasurer
Treasurer's Financial Report
Club / Group Name: NRPCA Balance Sheet
Reporting Date: 1-15-2010
Income
$120.00
Pittsford Parks & Recreation refund
$24,069.39
Driver Education (( events)
$3,346.00
Region rebates
$52.21
Vintage weekend
$598.00
Goodie store
$54.00
PayPal account balance
$28,238.60
Total:
Miscellaneous
Cash Out
Club Funds Sum-
Club Expenses
Administrative
Social events, joint meetings, etc.
Autocross
Totals
mary
$3,121.12
$4,289.46
$250.00
Starting Balance
$46,334.62
Net Expenses
$20,535.92
Net Income
$28,238.60
Charity
$6,000.00
$54,037.30
Summer Picnic
$2,158.60
Checkbook balance
Fall Dinner
$4,716.74
Over
$54,063.08
$25.78
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Financial Worksheet
Prepared by Bill Schicker, treasurer
2009 Administrative Expenses
Website design
Heveron CPA
December Flatout
Copies, postage, donuts, etc
Board Meetings
$1,500
$750.00
$448.27
$261.85
$161.00
Total
$3, 121.12
2009 Summer Event Eville
Depaul T-shirt Factory
TJ's Embroidery
T-shirt Express
Dina's Cocktail Party
Hoagies Pizza
Band
Beer & Wine
Snacks
Gas
Caterer
Envelopes, postage, etc
$532.32
$8.91
$154.21
$270.00
$160.00
$500.00
$151.00
$70.09
$78.50
$3,010.28
$50.00
Total
Money paid
Loss
$5,058.60
$2,900.00
$2,158.60
2009 Fall Dinner
T-shirt Express
Band
Brio
$101.74
$300.00
$6,640.00
Total
Money paid
Loss
$7,041.74
$2,380.00
$4,661.74
2009 Social Event Expenses
Planning Meeting
Letchworth
Norm's
Tony F/Rally
Terry Hills June
Terry Hills July
Terry Hills Aug
Akron Picnic
Terry Hills Sep
$530.00
$350.00
$496.21
$498.21
$373.76
$361.83
$277.09
$104.09
$298.08
Terry Hills Oct
Terry Hills Dec
Misc.
$413.82
$512.40
$133.97
Total Loss
$4,349.46
2009 Charity Expenses
$6,000.00
2009 Goodie Store Prizes
$1,031.50
2009 Vintage Race Expenses
Vintage Chalet
Copies
Snacks, Pop, Beer
Caterer
$3,625.00
$28.28
$342.87
$1,717.20
Total
Money paid
Money Donated
Profit
$5,713.35
$5,265.56
$500.00
$52.21
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Niagara Region
Porsche Club of America
2010 Driver’s Education at Watkins Glen International
Spring Event: May 24th & 25th
Fall Event: October 11th & 12th
2 full days of track time each event
Qualified instructors for all run groups
Additional classroom training
$325 fee per event
Go to www.niagarapca.org to register on line!
Registration opens February 1st for May event, May 26th for October event
•
•
•
•
•
$325 Registration fee for primary driver each event
$200 Registration fee for second driver of same car (note: second driver must be in a different run group than the primary driver)
Instructors drive free
$25 Garage space
This DE will feature “Advanced Passing Protocols” for all Run Groups
Early registration is suggested
Car technical inspection MUST be done prior to the event (tech forms available on www.niagarapca.org)
•
Snell 2000 or higher helmet required
•
Roll bars required in Cabriolets
•
•
All makes of cars welcome (no SUV’s)
Acceptance e-mails will be sent about 6 weeks before the event
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Niagara Region
Porsche Club of America
Is pleased to offer the second annual....
2010 Advanced/Solo High Performance Driver’s Education
at Watkins Glen International
June 23 & 24
2 run groups
Over 5 hours of track time each day
Standard PCA DE protocols and passing rules apply
Open to advanced (solo) and instructor run group participants
$385 entry fee
Go to www.niagarapca.org to register on line!
Registration is open now!
•
Garage space - $25
The number of participants is very limited so register early
If you are unsure if you qualify for admittance, contact our Chief Instructor, Rich DeAsis at [email protected]
Car technical inspection MUST be done prior to the event (tech forms available on www.niagarapca.org)
•
Snell 2000 or higher helmet required
•
Roll bars required in Cabriolets
•
•
All makes of cars welcome (no SUV’s)
Acceptance e-mails will be sent about 6 weeks before the event
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FEBRUARY 2010
2010 Porsche
Historic
Posters
911 Turbo
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Technically Speaking!
Steve's Tech Corner: ABS Emergency Override
by Steve Grosekemper, San Diego Region (from THE
WINDBLOWN WITNESS)
The level of sophistication that our cars have achieved over
the last several years is nothing short of miraculous. We
now have cars that will shift exactly when they should, put
power down to the wheel that needs it and stops the wheel
that has the best traction! These are all truly wonderful features of our new smarter vehicles. However, there are
times when the driver needs the car to do something that
might be contrary to the "intelligence" our vehicles now
possess. This is going to be our topic today.
When a late model car with anti-lock brakes is being used
for racing, the ABS system is unaware of whether the car is
going backwards or forwards, it only knows that the wheels
are spinning. The reason that this is an issue is as follows:
the front brakes normally do most of the braking and are,
therefore, much larger in size than the rear brakes. This is
because, under braking, the weight of the car will shift towards the direction of travel, placing a much higher demand on the front brakes. Unfortunately, if the car gets
completely out of control and ends up going backwards,
this high braking demand is now placed on the forward
facing rear brakes, while unloading weight off the rearward
facing front brakes. Since the rear brakes are too small to
do much stopping at all on their own, they are of very little
use in this situation. The larger front brakes that now have
no weight on them, immediately lock up. The ABS sees this
and, thinking the car is going forward, it releases the pressure to the front calipers, virtually eliminating any effect
they might have had. What you are left with is a smart car
that will not stop in a safe distance.
The remedy for this is to install a switch that can be easily
activated to shut the ABS system off in such an emergency. The highest priorities for such a switch are to be
highly visible as well as easy to use in a panic situation. I
have come up with a system that does both of these while
still remaining simple and cost effective.
The following installation was done on a 1993 RS America,
but it translates to most other Porsche models with ABS:
1. Install a Porsche rocker switch part# 911.613.113.00 in
the switch blank between the speedometer and clock.
2. Grind a slot into the top of the switch so a
cloth streamer will just slide into it. Insert the
cloth streamer (I prefer red) into the top of the
switch and push the top of the rocker switch in.
The switch will now be in the "on" position. ABS
activated. (see figure 1)
3. Run two 24 guage wires from the switch to
the front fuse box in the trunk.
4. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
5. Lift out the fuse box and cut the .75mm
brown wire at the #31 connection of relay R34
(see figure 2)
6. Solder these two cut wires to the wires that
run to the newly installed switch in the dash.
Install heat shrink tubing to the wires and reinstall the fuse box.
Testing:
With the car running, pull the red streamer and
notice an alarm sound as the ABS warning light
comes on.
Warning: Modification of any brake or safety
system should be left to qualified personnel.
This modification is for off-road (racing) use only
and the user assumes any and all responsibility
in the event of system failure.
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FEBRUARY 2010
Technically Speaking!
Yesterday I was at the local Wal-Mart. Now I
was only in there for about 5 minutes
and when I came out, there he was - a damn
Motorcycle cop writing a parking ticket ...
So, I went to him and said: "Come on Buddy,
how about giving a guy a break?"
He simply ignored me and continued writing the
ticket.
Figure 1: The switch is now in the "on" position
So, I called him a pencil necked Nazi. He then
glared at me and started writing
another ticket for having bald tires!
So, I called him a sorry excuse for a human
being. He then finished the second
ticket and put it on the car with the first. Then he
started to write a third ticket!
This went on for about 25 minutes ... the more I
abused and hurled insults at him,
the more tickets he wrote ...
But hey, I didn't give a damn. My car was
parked around the corner ...
Figure 2: Lift out the fuse box and cut the .75mm brown
wire at the #31 connection
Whats the difference between a used car salesman and a software salesmen?
The used car salesman knows when he's lying.
What is the smallest part of a FIAT?
The owners brain.
FEBRUARY 2010
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Zone 1 Concours d’Elegance & Rally
May 14, 15 & 16, 2010
On May 14-16, 2010, Metro New York Region will host the 31st Annual Zone 1 Concours and Rally at the
Old Westbury Garden’s and Mansion in Westbury, New York. Weekend activities will include a Rally and a
Full & People’s Choice Concours. This event is geared for both the novice-level as well as the experienced PCA member.
The 31st Annual Zone 1 Concours will include 2 categories: one a fully judged Concours (no undercarriages, but wheel wells), and a "peoples choice" car show (wash and shine). Concours preparation will be on Saturday at
the host hotel and the concours show will start promptly Sunday morning, placement of cars by 8:30 am. If you have any
concours questions, contact Daniel Deegan at (585) 924-0271 or email: [email protected]
The 13th Annual Zone 1 Rally will be designed to test the competitors’ ability to drive and navigate. The rally will start at the host hotel
on Saturday, will be about 2 hours long and will be challenging for both novice and experienced rally teams. The rally will run in two
separate classes based on experience. Both classes will run unequipped; meaning only simple hand held calculators with single memory
functions will be allowed plus stock odometers. All roads will be paved so rally cars can participate in the concours the following day.
There will be a novice meeting at 10:30 am and a Driver’s meeting at 11:45 am. The first car off will be at 12:31 pm. Rally awards
will be given out at dinner. Questions about the rally, contact Bob Michaelson at 973-492-2014 or email: [email protected]
The host hotel for the weekend will be the LaQuinta Inns & Suites of Garden City. A Friday night hospitality room sponsored by Zone 1 will take place from 9:00 to 10:30 pm, at the host hotel. Event registration will take place Friday evening
during hospitality. Saturday evening will feature a cocktail reception, a buffet dinner, guest speaker and rally awards at the
Holiday Inn of Westbury.
Weekend Schedule
Friday Evening Registration & Hospitality
Saturday Mid-day - Rally (starting from LaQuinta Inn)
Saturday Morning - Registration & Rally Novice School
Saturday Evening - Dinner & Rally Awards
Saturday All Day - Concours Preparation
Sunday All Day - Concours d' Elegance at the Old Westbury Garden’s and Mansion in Westbury
Hotel Reservations
The LaQuinta Inns & Suites of Garden City is the host hotel for the weekend .Participants who wish to stay at the hotel
should make their own reservations by calling the hotel directly at 516-705-9000 (before April 13, 2010 to receive group
rate) and asking for the Zone One Porsche Club of America rate of $149.00 per night.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Concours, Rally & Dinner
Pricing Information (dates are postmark)
Concours Only - $30/car ($40 after May 1)
Rally Only - $30/car ($40 after May 1)
Concours & Rally Combo - $45 ($60 after May 1)
Saturday Dinner - $45 per person ($60 after May 1)
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Registration is to be completed at www.ClubRegistration.net.
Payment is processed by PayPal during registration.
Registration will open on February 12, 2010.
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10th Annual
“Porsche Clash at the Glen”
Zone 1 PCA is bringing Club Racing to the Glen on May 28 – May 30 for a weekend of Porsche racing, with 2 Sprint races
for each race group on Saturday and 3 90-minute Enduros on Sunday! For more information see our web site: http://
zone1.pca.org/. Site registration at the “top of the hill” will open at 4 PM, Thursday, May 27, 2010.
We’ll have commemorative clothing for all entrants and a Saturday night dinner with door prizes will be available for a
small fee. Awards for the sprint races will be distributed at this dinner. Extra dinner tickets may be purchased in advance.
Directions, Maps and Hotel information can be found at www.theglen.com. Garages will be available for rental on a firstcome, first-served basis for $200/half and $400/full for the three days.
For those who would like to have some extra track time at the Glen before the event, the Metro NY Region will be holding
a Driver’s Education event on Wednesday & Thursday, May 26th and 27th, the two days immediately prior. Information concerning this separate Driver Education event can be found on the Metro NY PCA website at www.metronypca.org or by
contacting the Metro DE registrar, Dave Hartman, at [email protected]
We’ll have race registration & tech inspection Thursday from 4:30 to 7 pm to process the large number of participants
quickly and efficiently and to reduce the Friday morning crowd. All registration will be done at the Watkins Glen Registration Building up the hill from the track entrance. The Registration building will be open all three days for drivers and crew to
get event credentials.
Each driver must fully complete a PCA Racing Entry Form and Medical Form for entry. A Racer’s Biography is optional, but
highly recommended. To be eligible to enter a Sunday enduro, the car MUST also be entered in the Saturday sprint race.
Entry in the Saturday sprint races is not required for the second driver sharing a car in the enduro. A mandatory 5-minute
pit stop is required during the enduro, although the same driver can drive the entire enduro if he/she chooses to. For the
Saturday and Sunday sprint races, a second driver of the same car will result in one of the two drivers being “classed up”
to allow the car to race in two race groups.
All Entrants are required to have a current PCA Club Racing License. (Completed license application forms must be received by the Club Racing Program Coordinator three weeks prior to the event.)
We plan to fill up each group with as many cars as the track will allow. If your particular race group is filled to the maximum
at the time of receiving your application and prior to May 16th, your name will be wait listed. All stand-by entrants will be
contacted immediately should a slot become available. There will be absolutely no new registration at the track! Final cancellation date to get a refund is May 21, 2010. See you at the Glen!
Registration opens April 8th, 2010, via clubregistration.net ONLY. All applications must be received no later than
May 16th, 2010!!!!
Sincerely,
Susan Davis and Ken Jensen
Zone 1 Club Race Registrars
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Zone 1 48 Hours of Watkins Glen, June 18-20,
2010
North America is fortunate to have a road course like Watkins Glen
International. The facility is the continuation of a road racing tradition dating back to 1948, when sports cars raced on the 6.6-mile course through
the village of Watkins Glen. The permanent road course was built in 1956 and
has been continually upgraded since that time, now hosting NASCAR, GrandAm, IndyCar, HSR, SVRA and PCA events. The Zone 1 48 Hours at Watkins
Glen is not only a driving event, one of the longest running Driver Ed events in
PCA, it is also a social event, bringing together members from the Zone and beyond.
The driver education event will consist of nearly two hours per day at speed for
each entrant on Saturday and Sunday. Friday is our annual Zone 1 Instructor
Day, including PCA National Instructor Training. This year, the entry fee will include a Saturday evening reception with an open bar in the front of the garages.
The cost of the event is $260 per entrant.
Registration will be handled by http://clubregistration.net and Paypal remittances. Registration opens on April 15 and closes June 4. It is sure to be a sell-out
again this year! More details can be found at http://zone1.pca.org after April 1st.
After your registration fee is paid and your application is accepted, you will receive a confirmation email with additional information and requirements.
Please read the email and make sure that you follow all the requirements contained in the registration package, including a pre-event technical inspection.
If you have a Zone 1 Voucher, complete the registration and make your Paypal
payment. Upon acceptance, send your Zone 1 Voucher to the registrar and
you will receive a credit for the amount of the voucher.
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Porsche
Picture Page
#9 Riley—24 Hour of Daytona winner
#67 Flying Lizard GT car
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Planning Meeting Word Search
Each of the words used can be found on the Niagara Region PCA 2010 Event Listing that was distributed at the planning meeting on Sunday, February 21st. Or in one case a phrase that was used a few times.
Clues:
Drive it like you stole it !!
NEWSLETTER
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