Aug 2013 - Connecticut Valley Region Porsche Club of America
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Aug 2013 - Connecticut Valley Region Porsche Club of America
VOLUME 36 NO. 8 Departments Cover Story Editorial Staff Contributing Writers and Photographers 5 Board of Directors 9 Membership Services 13 The Shore Line 15 Between the Lines 17 CVR Photography Club 18 Activity Chairs 21 On Track 27 Pylon Place 32 AutoX-U 2GO 35 Track Craft 37 Rally 60 Emporium 86 New Members 88 Member Anniversaries 91 The Mart 100 Advertisers Directory 100 Special Interest Groups 2 2 4 Upcoming Events 7 8 11 20 26 31 62 81 82 89 August Monthly Meeting September Monthly Meeting CVR Events Calendar Drivers’ Education Schedule Porsche Event / Corral Schedule at LRP AutoX Schedule Zone1 AutoCross at Moore Airfield CVR Fall Coffee Run to Bear Mountain CVR 2013 Fall Tour to Bethel, Maine PCA Escape to Los Angeles Features 41 41 63 75 Monthly Meeting at Speedsport Tuning “40-40-50” Father’s Day Concours CVR Spring Tour Fast Friends CHALLENGE Newsletter of the Connecticut Valley Region Porsche Club of America C H A L L E N G E August 2013 1 COVER STORY >>>On May 17th, CVR members journeyed up into the northeast corner of the Granite State, destination Whitefield, New Hampshire, for the annual Spring Tour. While there, we enjoyed beautiful weather, panoramic mountain views, wonderful accommodations at the Mountain View Grand Resort, and superb “Porsche-driving” roads in the White Mountains. Our cover photo was graciously supplied by Cheryl Caouette. She caught Pamela Miles and Bill Fuess on the way out to join the group of 68 cars for Saturday morning’s tour in their 2013 Boxster S. Event coverage begins on page 63. CHALLENGE STAFF Advertising Dan Cooley [email protected] Copy Editor Nancie Giacalone [email protected] Editor & Art Director Shelley Krohnengold [email protected] Special Features Editor Allen Fossbender [email protected] The CHALLENGE (ISSN 1063-150X) is the monthly publication of the Connecticut Valley Region, Porsche Club of America, published at Paladin Commercial Printers, LLC, 300 Hartford Avenue, Newington, CT 06111-1501. Periodicals postage paid at Hartford, CT. Statements appearing in challenge are those of the author and not necessarily those of the Porsche Club of America, the CVR Board of Directors or CHALLENGE Editors. The editors reserve the right to edit all materials submitted for publication. CVR/PCA is not responsible for any services or merchandise advertised herein. Permission to reprint any material published in CHALLENGE is granted provided full credit is given to CHALLENGE and to the author. Postmaster send address changes to CHALLENGE, c/o Chris Musante, P.O. Box 762, South Windsor, CT 06074. Subscription rate of $12 is included in CVR annual membership dues. Other PCA members may subscribe by remitting $30/year to CVR/PCA CHALLENGE, c/o Chris Musante, P.O. Box 762, South Windsor, CT 06074. © 2013 Connecticut Valley Region, Porsche Club of America, all rights reserved. See us on the web at www.cvrpca.org 2 August 2013 C H A L L E N G E C H A L L E N G E August 2013 3 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS IN THIS MONTHS ISSUE OF CHALLENGE John Karam Meryl Krohnengold Paul Kudra Sara Kudra Dan Malaquias William Turney Dave Vaccaro Uncredited photos/text and illustrations: Editor Jean-Francoise Bulycz Jean-Francoise Bulycz Cheryl Caouette Todd Drury Lon Hultgren Jim Jannette >>>The CVR 40th Annual Father’s Day Concours – story begins on page 45 NOT RECEIVING IMPORTANT CVR EMAILS? It’s easy: just go to the cvrpca.org website — click on Email Blasts and enter your email address Learn instantly of last minute changes to event dates, times or venues The CVR membership list is NEVER shared or sold to outside organizations The cvrpca.org website is secure Emails will NOT be sent on a daily or weekly basis You can opt out at any time 4 August 2013 C H A L L E N G E >> President >> Executive V.P. Gary Hansen [email protected] (860) 339-5898 Steve Cloud [email protected] Work (860) 953-6826 Cell (860) 883-1681 105 Huntington Road Winsted, CT 06098 >> V.P. Programs Mark Richard [email protected] >> V.P. Drivers’ Education Dave Vaccaro [email protected] >> Treasurer Richard Kretz [email protected] Cell (860) 670-2551 77 Deepwood Drive Avon, CT 06001 >> Secretary Allen Fossbender [email protected] C H A L L E N G E August 2013 5 6 August 2013 C H A L L E N G E AUGUST MONTHLY MEETING Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2013 Location: Porsche of Wallingford 800 South Colony Road (Rte. 5) Wallingford, CT 06492 203.294.9000 www.porscheofwallingford.com Directions available on the website Porsche of Wallingford will host our August CVR Monthly Meeting on Tuesday the 13th. Mark your calendar and plan to attend what is fast becoming a very popular annual CVR event! Please check their website for directions, if needed. Meeting Agenda: 6:30 – 7:30 pm Socializing and BBQ dinner, compliments of Porsche of Wallingford. 7:30 – 8:00 pm CVR Programs, welcome new members, upcoming events and activities. 8:00 – 9:00 pm More Socializing and an “up close and personal” introduction to several very special cars... including the new Cayman! To ensure proper seating and food, please RSVP with the number of people attending in your party by August 6th to [email protected] All dates and information are accurate at the time of printing. Please remember to check the CVR Website for the most up-to-date information. C H A L L E N G E August 2013 7 SEPTEMBER MONTHLY MEETING Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 Location: Hoffman Porsche 630 Connecticut. Blvd East Hartford, CT 860.282.0191 www.hoffmanporsche.com Directions available on the web site Hoffman Porsche will once again host our September CVR Monthly Meeting on Tuesday the 10th. Mark your calendar and plan to attend what is a very popular annual CVR event! Please check their website for directions, if needed. Check the CVR website (www.cvrpca.org) for future updates regarding this meeting and others. Meeting Agenda: 6:30 – 7:30 pm Socializing and Buffet dinner, compliments of Hoffman Porsche! 7:30 – 8:00 pm CVR Programs, welcome new members, upcoming events and activities. 8:00 – 9:00 pm Topic: Porsche and the Age of Electronics, Then and Now. Please RSVP by September 6th to [email protected] with the number of people attending in your party (it helps with our planning for seating and food). Please remember to check the CVR Website for the most up-to-date information. 8 August 2013 C H A L L E N G E >>> CLUB MEMBERSHIP UPDATES & RENEWALS MADE EASY Is it time to renew your membership? Do you have a change/update to your address or phone number? Have you recently purchased another Porsche that you would like to register on your PCA profile? Do you need a replacement PCA membership card? You can do all of this online as easy as 1-2-3! Just log into www.pca.org. Click on MEMBERSHIP and select MEMBER SERVICES. Select any one of the four options in the drop down menu. Member Record, Renew Membership, Online Profile, Replacement Membership Card. By accessing this section, you are able renew your membership, view and update your PCA membership record to include your address, phone, email, and car information. Continue your participation in PCA events and keep your Challenge and Panorama subscriptions coming! It’s that easy! >>> PCA MEMBERSHIP RECRUITING Do you have a fellow Porsche enthusiast who doesn’t own a Porsche yet? If so, take a peek at what PCA offers... PCA Quest! This program provides a six-month subscription to Porsche Panorama to allow access to hundreds of Porsches for sale by PCA members in The Mart as well as the opportunity to access valuable technical information about the cars through the many articles in Panorama! Learn more about this at www.pca.org/Membership/PCAQuest.aspx C H A L L E N G E August 2013 9 10 August 2013 C H A L L E N G E AUGUST 2013 2 Close for ALL September 2013 Challenge business 3 Drivers’ Education, Lime Rock Park, CT (Advanced) 10 Drivers’ Education, Lime Rock Park, CT (Beginners and Instructors) 11 AutoX, LAZ Lot, Hartford, CT, 8:00 am 13 August Monthly Meeting, Porsche of Wallingford, Wallingford, CT, 6:30 pm 19 Drivers’ Education, Lime Rock Park, CT (All Run Groups) 24-25 Zone1 Autocross, Moore Airfield, Ft. Devens, Ayer, MA *There is no CVR Board Meeting in August SEPTEMBER 2013 3 Close for ALL October 2013 Challenge business 8 Caffeine & Carburetors, New Canaan, CT – caffeineandcarburetors.com** 9 CVR Board Meeting, Gusto’s, Milford, CT, 6:30 pm 9 Drivers’ Education, Lime Rock Park, CT (All Run Groups) 10 September Monthly Meeting, Hoffman Porsche, W. Hartford, CT, 6:30 pm 15 AutoX, LAZ Lot, Hartford, CT, 8:00 am 22-23 CVR Fall Tour, Bethel Inn, Bethel, ME 22 The Alden Sherman Classic, Weston, CT – aldenshermanclassic.com** OCTOBER 2013 1 Close for ALL November 2013 Challenge business 5 Coffee Run – Stamford, CT to Bear Mountain, NY, 8:30 am 6 AutoX, LAZ Lot, Hartford, CT, 8:00 am 6 Caffeine & Carburetors, New Canaan, CT – caffeineandcarburetors.com** 7 CVR Board Meeting, Gusto’s, Milford, CT, 6:30 pm 14-15 Drivers’ Education, Watkins Glen, Watkins Glen, NY (All Run Groups) 15 October Monthly Meeting, New Country Porsche, Greenwich, CT, 6:30 pm 20 Scarsdale Concours d’Elegance, Scarsdale, NY – scarsdaleconcours.org** 24-27 PCA Escape, Los Angeles, CA 26 AutoX Championship Celebration, Hoffman Porsche, W. Hartford, CT 27 CVR Rally #2, Location and time to be determined. ** These are not CVR events but members may find them interesting, web addresses are provided for your convenience All dates and information on this Calendar are accurate at the time of printing. Please remember to check the CVR Website for the most up-to-date information. Note: Board Meetings are always open to all members. Contact any board member for exact times and directions and/or check the CVR website for last minute details. Website Updates: www.cvrpca.org Answers to Tech Questions: www.pca.org/tech/ C H A L L E N G E August 2013 11 12 August 2013 C H A L L E N G E I hope everyone is enjoying the height of our driving season and finding time to take advantage of one or more of the many CVR club activities available. The months of June and July were jam-packed with a variety of events for CVR members, and the balance of the summer season has many more to choose from, so don’t miss out. Congratulations to Jerry and Deborah Charlup; Dick Strahota, Trish Carroll, and the team of volunteers who organized our record-breaking 40th Annual Father’s Day Concours! After reading the feature article about the Concours in this issue, be sure to check out the news clip reported by “It’s Relevant.com,” which can be found on-line at: Primavera, and the team of CVR volunteers who organized and managed the Porsche Corral and staffed the Porscheplatz hospitality pavilion. http://www.cvrpca.org/ontheroad.php?id=2 The Porscheplatz served as an oasis for club members to get out of the sun, enjoy a complimentary bottle (or three) of ice-cold water, and watch the racing action live on the bigscreen, closed-circuit TV – all thanks to the partnership between International Motor Sports Association (IMSA), Porsche Cars North America (PCNA), Porsche Club of America (PCA), and of course, CVR. While I’m on the subject of Lime Rock Park and closed-circuit courses, I’d like to highlight the benefits of our Drivers’ Education (DE) Program. DE events are a safe way to learn the engineering dynamics that went into the development of our famous I Over the Fourth of July weekend, there was some exciting and hot (literally) racing going on at the Northeast Grand Prix at Lime Rock Park. Those of us who attended owe special thanks to our Special Events Chair, Dennis What an opportunity to learn and practice the important car control skills that can help you to avoid an accident or to control your car in an emergency. The benefits are many, and I encourage everyone to consider doing at least one Drivers Education event. C H A L L E N G E August 2013 13 racing marque. However, even though DE is conducted at a race track, DE events are not racing, nor preparation for racing! The core mission and purpose of the Porsche Club of America’s Driver’s Education Program is to provide a safe, structured and controlled teaching and learning environment. The Program is designed so that participants can improve their driving abilities and acquire a better understanding of vehicle dynamics and driving safety. Participants experience first-hand the capabilities of high performance automobiles in a controlled environment and acquire skills which will enhance safer vehicle operation in all driving situations. Novice DE participants drive with a nationally certified instructor, who teaches them the safest, smoothest and most consistent way to drive at a speed that the student and instructor both feel is safe for the conditions and the driver’s skill level. The DE Program also provides the fundamental training and practice opportunities that result in most drivers being better able to control their vehicles when forced to take evasive measures under adverse conditions. What an opportunity to learn and practice the important car control skills that can help you to avoid an accident or to control your car in an emergency. The benefits are many, and I encourage everyone to consider doing at least one Drivers’ Education event. Enjoy this special Concours edition of Challenge, enjoy your cars, enjoy the summer, and, most importantly, enjoy our club! I look forward to seeing you at our meetings and events. Happy motoring! July 9, 2013 Announcement of the Members of the Nominating Committee In accordance with the CVR Bylaws, I appoint Roger Funk (Chairman), Mike Odierna, Jeff Jones and Richard Strahota as members of the CVR Nominating Committee. They are to recommend a slate of CVR officers for the 2014/2015 term. Please make your suggestions to the committee members. Gary Hansen President 14 August 2013 C H A L L E N G E CHARITY BEGINS...WITH CVR We frequently use the tagline “It’s not just the cars, it’s the people”, with that thought in mind, I’m pleased to be able to share the photos and text that were sent to me by our Community Service Co-chairs, Susan and Charles Young. The basic ongoing mission of CVR Community Service is to give back to W >>>Community Service Co-Chairs, Susan and Charles Young, presenting Wayne Carini and his daughter Kim with a plaque thanking them for hosting our October 20, 2012 fundraising event, benefitting Autism Speaks. Pictured from left to right are Susan Young, Wayne, Carini, Kim Carini and Charles Young. Dennis Primavera, Special Events Chair, is absent from the photograph. our community, not only by making financial contributions, but also freely giving our time and effort to various charities, organizations, and causes, such as Autism Speaks, Survive the Drive, Manes and Motions, and Charter Oak Challenge Foundation. >>>CVR’s Community Service presenting George Chatzopoulos, owner of Chip’s Restaurants, with a plaque, thanking him for his generous donation of over 240 box lunches to our event at F40 Motorsports, October 20, 2012. Pictured from left to right are Roger Funk, George Chatzopoulos, Susan and Charles Young, Community Service Co-Chairs. Dennis Primavera, Special Events Chair, is absent from the photograph. C H A L L E N G E >>>continued on page 17 >>>The presentation of a five thousand dollar donation to CVR’s newest Community Service beneficiary, Manes & Motions, Middletown, CT. Pictured from left to right are Susan Young, Lynn Ricci, President, Manes & Motions, CVR’s President, Gary Hansen, Charles Young and Laura Napoletano, Vice Chair, Manes & Motions. August 2013 15 16 August 2013 C H A L L E N G E The CVR Photography Club has a bit of exciting news this month as well. Though it has functioned as as an informal extension of the CVR for a number of years, it is now an official CVR sanctioned club activity, chaired by accomplished photographer and former Challenge Editor, John Karam. John’s objective is “to offer interested members a way to express their creativity while learning how to enhance their photographic skills in a casual setting. CVR will benefit from having a pool of photographers available for taking pictures at events and providing photographs for Challenge and the CVR website. It is a win-win situation”. If you read Challenge on a regular basis, you know John’s work. He is a skilled photographer with a keen eye for composition and detail. His ability to be able to get a good image of an automobile, particularly a fast-moving one, is a measure of his true talent and ingenuity — all while working under pressure in a constantly changing environment. Here’s an opportunity for you to meet with other like-minded members, receive constructive feedback and improve your skills. The timing is also perfect, as CVR Photofest is coming up in November. Enjoy the rest of your Summer, and please don’t hesitate to send in your stories, ideas... and photographs. [email protected] Want to see some of your pictures in Challenge? Want to find a way to express your interest in Porsches in the medium of digital imaging or film? Please join us at one of our CVR Photography Club meetings. We are an official club activity with occasional meetings and discussions. Show your photographs. Get feedback. Improve your skills. Find out what others are doing and how they view things. No need to invest in expensive equipment. Use what you have. There is also no added membership cost. For more information contact John Karam at: [email protected]. Send your ideas too! John Karam C H A L L E N G E August 2013 17 Drivers’ Education - VP Dave Vaccaro [email protected] 8 Delno Drive Danbury, CT 06811 Autocross Co-Chairs Paul Kudra (860) 633-8252 Randy Kudra (860) 597-1671 DE Co-Track Chair Bob Napoletano Challenge Advertising Dan Cooley [email protected] DE Chief of Control Donn Castonguay Challenge Editor & Art Director Shelley Krohnengold [email protected] DE Chief Instructor Spencer Cox Challenge Copy Editor Nancie Giacalone [email protected] DE Chief Instructor - Assistant Fred Staudinger (914) 232-8253 Challenge Special Features Editor Allen Fossbender [email protected] DE Registrar / Vice Treasurer Susan Vaccaro [email protected] 8 Delno Drive Danbury, CT 06811 Challenge Editors-at-Large Walter Hyjek John Karam Community Service Co-Chairs Charles and Susan Young [email protected] Concours Chair Jerry Charlup (203) 322-8262 [email protected] 144 Lynam Road Stamford, CT 06903 Concours Co-Chairs Trish Carroll Dick Strahota (203) 656-1541 [email protected] 18 August 2013 DE Co-Chief Stewards Gregg Gawlik Joe Gawlik Historian Prescott Kelly (203) 227-7770 [email protected] 16 Silver Ridge Weston, CT 06883 Membership Co-Chairs Chris & Lisa Musante [email protected] Nominations & Past President Roger Funk [email protected] C H A L L E N G E PCA Club Race Director Bob Bradley [email protected] Special Events Assistant Susan Young [email protected] Vice Treasurer / Registrar for CVR Race Jennifer Hansen [email protected] Technical Chair Daniel Jacobs (203)-264-3882 [email protected] 306 Southford Road Southbury, CT 06488 PCA Club Race - Assistant Steve Cooney (860) 491-1426 PCA Club Race - Volunteer Coordinator Allen Fossbender [email protected] Porsche Emporium & Trophy Peter & Janica Shafer (203) 227-2722 27 Cardinal Road Weston, CT 06883 [email protected] Tourmeister Phil & Maria Capella [email protected] Tourmeister Assistants Caroline & Alan Davis Sean Leahy James Ball Webmeister Phil Capella Christine Rodriguez [email protected] Programs Coordinators Todd Drury Frank Sena [email protected] Rally Chair Lon Hultgren (860) 487-9444 [email protected] Safety Chair William Klancko [email protected] Special Events Dennis Primavera [email protected] http://www.cvrpca.org/contacts.php C H A L L E N G E August 2013 19 2013 DRIVERS’ EDUCATION SCHEDULE Dates Remaining Run Group(s) Track Saturday, August 3, 2013 Advanced LRP Saturday, August 10, 2013 Beginners and Instructors LRP Monday, August 19, 2013 All Run Groups LRP Monday, September 9, 2013 All Run Groups LRP Monday, October 14, 2013 All Run Groups WGI Tuesday, October 15, 2013 All Run Groups WGI Friday, November 8, 2013 Advanced LRP Saturday, November 9, 2013 Beginners and Instructors LRP >>> Linda Klapper on the Lime Rock Park skid pad at the June 8th event 20 August 2013 C H A L L E N G E Dave Vaccaro * Minimum experience 5 days in White | LRP - Lime Rock Park | WGI - Watkins Glen International All information on this Schedule is accurate at the time of printing. Please remember to check the CVR Website for the most up-to-date information. Looking ahead...when on track, we are always reminded to look ahead, up through the next corner, never looking at the bumper of the car in front of you. You should always have your head up, with your eyes looking well past the hood of your car, as far ahead as you can see. Well, that’s all fine and dandy when you can see past the hood of your car. CVR held our Drivers’ Education event at Watkins Glen on June 17th18th. The majority of DE drivers always pray for no rain, no cold and plenty of clear sky. Monday provided exactly what everyone had been hoping for – perfect weather, even lasting for the Track Walk, led by Rick Canter. The dinner at the Glen Club on Monday night wrapped up a great track day. On Tuesday, Mother Nature L decided to throw a new one at us, at least one that I have not seen at Watkins Glen — FOG! We all arrived early, got through registration, the tech line and drivers’ meetings, right on schedule. The first group out was the Black (advanced) run group. It seemed to be shaping up to be one of those perfect weather days at the track. However, after the Black rungroup came off track and the Red (instructor) run group headed on track, the fog started to roll in on their first lap out. Visibility was about as far ahead as we would normally look at speed but after just one lap around we all found ourselves looking down at the hoods of our cars. The fog rolled in so fast and so thick that visibility was down to about 25' in front of you and the flag stations All photography by Dave Vaccaro C H A L L E N G E August 2013 21 >>>What a difference a few hours makes—the difference between 25' and unlimited visibility. Reese Mason’s number 366. were a blur in the grey fog. Thanks to the quick decision of Paul, the WGI Chief of Control, he had us all black flagged (and yes, it was hard to see the black flags) and pulled into the pits. By the time the drivers got into the pit lane, the fog was so thick that you could not see the Start/Finish line from the paddock gate. It was then an easy decision to make whether we should hold the cars in pit lane for a few minutes or send the cars to the paddock. We ended up suspending our track time driving until just after lunch when the fog finally lifted and gave way to a beautiful afternoon. While we weren’t able to be on the track, the morning hours did not turn out to be a total waste of time. CVR had Peter Argetsinger at the event, doing in-car coaching for some of our advanced drivers. http://peteargetsinger.com/bio.html Since we weren’t driving, Peter held a personal sit down in the front of the 22 August 2013 garage area and talked to us about driving every corner of WGI, from driving a regular street car to a full blown race car. It was very nice of Peter to share his speed secrets with us, with humor and anecdotes added in. As a group, we >>> Peter Argetsinger held a sit-down in the garage and talked about driving WGI had close to an hour of talking and Q&A. It was an enjoyable sit down for all who attended and was the perfect way to wait for the fog to lift. I speak for everyone who was there and offer a big “Thank you!” to Peter for sharing his WGI driving experiences with us. C H A L L E N G E >>>Watkins Glen garage >>>Jason Otis enjoying dinner and wearing his new T-Shirt >>>The WGI buffet line was very popular >>>Watkins Glen track walk C H A L L E N G E August 2013 23 >>>Ian Frankel (instructor) and Donn Castonguay (Chief of Control) Our two days at Lime Rock Park on June 27 & 28 finished out our track days for the month. The Thursday event was for all run groups and, even though it was hot, there was no fog to complain >>>Stephen Ramsey about. After the cars were done for the day, Rick Canter led another Track Walk – two Track Walks in two weeks at two different tracks. I think that is a first for CVR. Simon Kirkby accompanied >>>The TRG Racing Aston Martin Vantage GT4 gets in a bit of track time (above) while James Bond’s car waits in pit lane for him to finish up that glass of Bollinger RD (below) 24 August 2013 C H A L L E N G E >>>Spencer and Lenny - hanging out at the wall >>>Richard Phillips with his new car >>>Gregg & Joe Gawlik hanging out at their trailer >>>Ric Hosley (instructor) and Eric Jan Rick, to add in extra information and commentary. Everyone who walked the track commented on the stickiness of the surface. Realizing that No Name Straight actually aims downhill and that the curbing is way higher than expected in West Bend were highlights of the walk. On Friday, we shared the day with Club Lime Rock. They had the Aston Martin trailer there, setting up for their event on Saturday. While we were only on the track every other hour, it was cool to be able to check out the expensive vehicles up close during our every other hour down. Four great track days in June - how to make the track addicts happy! DE is all about safety and fun. Register for an event and we’ll see you at the track. Dave C H A L L E N G E August 2013 25 PORSCHE EVENT AND CORRAL SCHEDULE >> Lime Rock Historic Festival 31 August 30 - September 2, 2013 (Concours September 1) No other venue in the U.S. has three days of on-track racing sandwiching a prestigious concours event – all on the same property. More than 300 vintage race cars will fill the grounds, the Swap Meet in the B Paddock will be packed, the Midway is always alive with activities – and the racing on the track is non-stop from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and Monday. Porsche section in the “Sunday in the Park Concours” — September 1 >>> Grand-Am Championship Weekend September 27 - 28, 2013 Corral — September 28 For tickets: tickets.limerock.com or 1-860-435-5000 Photo John Karam 26 August 2013 C H A L L E N G E AHHH…NOW I SEE! All of us were standing on the track, right in the middle of a fast sweeping turn. Cars would be ripping through here in just a few moments. But we were motionless, frozen in our stance, trying to imprint exactly where we should be looking when it was our turn to fly through this very spot. This is exactly what an AutoX-University session is all about! The lesson plan at the June 30th event was about “Vision” and “Cornering”, two of the fourteen AutoX-U driving skills. The new course A was designed specifically to make this turn, and the “inner loop”, the perfect classroom for advancing everyone’s ability in these two areas. So what are these skills all about? Exactly how do you translate them into being safer…and faster? That’s where the real life, explain it, show it, do it, AutoX-U approach excels in teaching “better driving...faster”. As the day progressed, you could see the improvements. Some of which are captured in the following photos. >>> Looking through the corner, Todd Coon applies the AutoX-U lesson on “Vision”, helping him win his class! Paul Kudra C H A L L E N G E August 2013 27 28 August 2013 Three such drivers stood out at the June 30th AutoX with barrier breakthrough drives. Eric Jan, Scottie Taylor, and Dan Malaquias. Nice driving and Congratulations to each!!! All photography on this spread Paul Kudra While learning new driving skills like these, everyone gets to a point where they get “stuck” at a remarkably consistent performance plateau. Event after event, you just can’t seem to advance your “score” (your percentage of the fastest time that day) and the harder you try, the slower you go! People often mistake this as a good point to “upgrade” their car in some manner. Unfortunately, this usually results in disappointment and frustration when they see no significant change in their score. Instead of upgrading your car, AutoX-U was founded to upgrade your driving skills. This has been proven as the best way to break through these plateaus. Understanding, feeling, and practicing these skills, with some helpful coaching, produces many “ah-ha” moments. “Suddenly” you find yourself a step or two higher in your driving abilities and your scores “suddenly” break that barrier. >>> Eric Jan learned to drive in one of the trickiest Porsches possible, the knife-edged handling GT3! He has humbly focused on his driving skills and at the June AutoX he made a “sudden” quantum leap in his score with an impressive drive! C H A L L E N G E >>> John Montelius translating the AutoX-U lesson on “Cornering” into an impressively quick time! >>> Scottie Taylor has not been driving very long but he is catching on fast! His breakthrough scores show he is on a steady march in the right direction. (photo above) >>>A radical departure, Dan Malaquias had to re-invent his driving when he switched from his stock Cabriolet to his new “race-prepped” car earlier this year. With just a few AutoX-U sessions, and a recent Bertil Roos school, he made a big step forward with this at the June AutoX event (see Fast Friends article by Dan on Page 75) >>> Good Vision and Glasses seem to go together!! Winners from the June 30th AutoX: (from left) Eddie Wong, Eric Jan, Brian Fournier, Claude Matons, Todd Coon, Jim Matons, Jon Montelius, Michael Newson, Steve Dudzic, Eric Frohman and Ed Wong (Not shown: Sara Kudra, Pam Kudra, Paul Kudra) Anyone who wants to learn “better driving…faster” is very welcomed to join us at the next AutoX-U classes on July 28th and August 11th. Check out the cvrpca.org web page (on the track/ 30 August 2013 Autocross) for all the helpful info you’ll need to make it a great day of fun and speed. What are the next driving skills to be focused on? What will the next new courses look like that will make them the perfect spot to perfect those skills? Drive to Hartford with a mere $35. for admission, use of a loaner helmet, and a full day of instruction at AutoX-U and you’ll find out the answers. You’ll also see how much fun this intense form of motorsport can be! C H A L L E N G E Photo Paul Kudra 2013 AutoX Schedule Events Remaining Date #6 AutoX #6 – Sunday, August 11, 2013 #7 AutoX #7 – Sunday, September 15, 2013 #8 AutoX #8 – Sunday, October 6, 2013 — non-points event #9 Friday, October 25, 2013 — Championship Celebration Powered by Hoffman (points determined from your best 4 of the 7 first events) C H A L L E N G E August 2013 31 Welcome to this new section called AutoX-U 2 Go! Its aim is re-enforcing the classroom session from the last AutoX event for those who participated and to give others a taste of a typical AutoX-U lesson plan. Here is a small excerpt from the June 30th class where we worked on Vision and Cornering skills. I hope you enjoy it and will see for yourself how much fun these classes are at the next AutoX event! – Paul “Vision”: Before being at this point in photo #1, I had been looking at these two cones (the ones that look like they are about to be mowed down) ever since entering this corner 100 yards earlier (ever since the tall cones in the John Montelius photo two full “gates” prior to this [page 28]. A “gate” is a pair of cones that you drive between). That’s the only way I can place the car within the 6 inch goal that I stated in the morning course walk. At this point, I am already looking past the two cones at the bottom of the photo and spotting the white arrow two “gates” ahead (the one in the Todd Coon photo on page 27). “Cornering”: In photo #2, compare my hand placement on the steering wheel to the previous photo. Yes they are in the same spot because the steering wheel angle doesn’t change throughout the entire corner! To reach maximum cor32 August 2013 nering speed, keep accelerating and accelerating at the beginning of the turn, keep accelerating some more until finally your car starts to understeer and push wide towards the outside of the turn. Then instead of turning the steering wheel any further, just back-off the gas about 10% and maybe another 10%, if needed. This deceleration transfers more and more weight onto the front tires (still at that same steering wheel angle) and finally their resulting increase in grip will magically start to “throttle steer” your car inward to the line you C H A L L E N G E Photo Paul Kudra VISION & CORNERING SKILLS To learn these skills properly you will eventually spin! So please, don’t practice this at a Drivers’ Ed event or, even worse, on the street. Soft pylons and plenty of room in a big parking lot make AutoXs the only place for this practice since the course is specifically designed to allow for this eventuality. In fact, at AutoX-U, we actually encourage “Driving to the Edge” so that you can actually feel the onset of spinning. That’s the only way to feel the sensations and signs early enough so that you can make simple and small corrections soon enough to avoid the spin. Better Driving...Faster! PHOTO #1 Combining “Vision” and “Cornering”…and trying my best to practice what I preach at AutoX-U PHOTO #2 Yes…I made the corner! Throttle steering is fast and its fun. It’s also really handy when you have no steering wheel. See you at the next AutoX-U event! Photos Sara Kudra originally wanted. Except now you are going much faster! If you went too far inward, don’t change that steering wheel angle, just add 5-10% more gas to lift some weight off of the front wheels and your car will magically steer a little outward again. Repeat as necessary...but hopefully with less and less movement of the gas pedal! This “throttle steering” keeps your tires at their maximum grip levels, which maximizes your speed through the whole corner. With practice, and combined with the Vision skill, this allows you to place the car within inches of where you want and be, well positioned for the next corner. Get it wrong and you‘ll spin! 34 August 2013 C H A L L E N G E WALK BEFORE YOU RUN: Racers or avid track day drivers all started somewhere. The basics were all skills starting with the line. Next came corner exit and track out (unwinding the wheel), then last was braking. Braking is the hardest skill to master and will take the rest of your career to practice. We all find ourselves over-slowing, then getting back on the throttle to regain a comfortable speed through the corner. This upsets the balance of the car when we transfer the weight back to the rear and can’t seem to hit the apex while accelerating. The goal is to just slow enough to find ourselves at our comfort zone at apex then to get back on the throttle on exit. The trade-off is going in too fast and overshooting the apex and blowing the corner. This is what we practice at every weekend, during every session and on every lap. R Mastering speed in corners: The acronym “BOTS” stands for: “Brake, Off, Turn, Squeeze “ – truly in that order. As we grow through the ranks we learn to carry the brakes to the apex. Some call this trail braking, but most of the steering input is accomplished at the apex which is also the slowest point of the corner. In professional racing, we look for 100% throttle at maximum G which means “apex”. This means the turn is complete and you are now unwinding and accelerating out of the corner. As amateurs, we squeeze at the same rate as we unwind, as if there is a string attached from the wheel to the throttle pedal. The faster we unwind the wheel, the faster we can accelerate. We are looking far up track, locating our target and tracking out. In Formula 1 racing, the 2nd place driver who is 1/10 of a second off his teammate is called washed up and over the hill. Please take a minute to think about a tenth of a second. At Watkins Glen there are 11 corners. If I ask you to hold the throttle for a tenth of a second before braking we would say no problem. That would be over one second a lap. Finding huge chunks of time at a race track is very easy at the beginning as we are doing all of our learning in the brake zone. Once we are comfortable getting to our minimum speed, the tenths get C H A L L E N G E August 2013 35 harder to find. Once the driver can master the brake zone, we can work on the car to find better adhesion through all parts of the corner. A driver must be able to feel the balance of a car in order to really get the entry and exit of a corner. If we hop off the pedal, the weight jumps to the rear and steering gets loose and, at apex, we must instantly move to throttle to change the balance and keep the rear from coming around. The concept of “slow in – fast out” is usually used for entering a long straight where top speed is needed. “Fast in – slow out” is to maximize the speed entering the corner knowing that the next sector is not as important as in a short chute or a corner complex where you will not be able to reach top speed. Setting up another car to pass is an art, 36 August 2013 especially when you are in a Cup or Spec. series when the only way to pass is with talent. These tips are all in a perfect world, but as you learn and master your car, there will be many corners where we trim these practices. Late apex, early apex or actually making the apex (slowest part of the turn), somewhere in the middle of the track to maximize exit speed. These talents will come when you start to work on race craft and late passing. Stay tuned and I will try to keep these tips coming! Spencer Cox C H A L L E N G E RALLY — IT’S NOT JUST THE CARS, IT’S THE INSTRUCTIONS! There is no question that the great spirits of car rallies were looking kindly on CVR Sunday June 9th for our inaugural venture into historically-themed coursemarker rallies. Not only did the rains from our June monsoon season take a day off, but none of the 15 cars or ten club members who helped put on the rally got lost and everyone made it to the Dog Lane Café for a great lunch and good conversation. While trying to stay on course, rally teams hunted for historically significant names in Mansfield and Willington and animal represen- T tations on the very scenic Moose Meadow Road. A few teams even saw some coursemarkers, which were set out on the course for anyone to see if they were really paying attention to the directions. (Based on the evaluations of the rally, we did not put enough coursemarkers on the basic rally route — which will be corrected for the club’s fall rally.) Lou Marquet, head of construction for Storrs Center Alliance (the developer selected by the Town’s Downtown Partnership to construct the new Town center), gave a brief presentation to club members >>>Lou Marquet of the Storrs Center Alliance explains to CVR members the past, present and future of the Storrs Center Development C H A L L E N G E August 2013 37 >>>Rally participants and staff at the Dog Lane Cafe after the conclusion of the rally about the history and planned future of Storrs Center. As will be the case for all of the rallies yours truly sets up for the club, the roads were scenic, twisty and just plain fun to drive. Several of the navigators remarked that they could not get their drivers to drive slow enough to score well on the rally...such is the curse of driving on great roads in one’s favorite vehicle. Oh well...I guess that is a nice problem to have. The rally was scored in four or five parts: The coursemarkers seen and >>>Check point #2 and CM C-3. Would you have seen the coursemarker? 38 August 2013 recorded (a maximum of 110 points), the historical names noted (a maximum of 39 points), the animal representations seen on Moose Meadow Road (a maximum of 35 points), the checkpoints visited (a maximum of 20 points) and a special “lost bonus” of 20 points for a total possible point score of 224 points. There was also a tie breaker for counting the number of metal farm gates along the route, of which there were 40 such gates. Interestingly, the 3rd place in the first timer’s class was decided by the tiebreaker! Despite the great roads, beautiful day and history lesson, the rally was still a competitive event (although mildly so). The best score (100 points) was achieved by Chris and Betty Poythress from South Windsor in their silver 911C4S. The novice class was taken by Roland Westerdal and Ken Kast from Brookfield in their red 911 Targa with a score of 57 points. The first timer’s class was won by Roy Allison and Janice Pratt in a brand- C H A L L E N G E new blue Boxster S with a score of 67 points. While it wouldn’t be appropriate to give away all of the rally’s gimmicks or secrets, most of the points were available to teams who paid attention to the general instructions (GIs) and definitions. A couple of quick examples: (1) The GIs said that when you encountered a traditional, New England green you were supposed to go around it once completely in a counter-clockwise direction. Teams that did this saw coursemarkers that were only visible if you were circling the green. (2) The you were put “onto” changed names, you were no longer fulfilling that instruction and you had to find which way that named road went, or turn around and go back to stay on that road until directed off it. There were at least two places on the rally where turning around to stay on a road you were placed “onto” by name got you to see 10 point coursemarkers. (4) And finally, the GIs said that you should not execute a “redundant” Route Instruction (RI). A redundant RI is one where you are instructed to do something that you would have had to >>>Gene Frohman accepts the Rallymaster’s Award for the most interesting scoresheet submitted as Chris Musante and CVR President Gary Hansen look on (photo left) >>>The Poythresses accept their award for taking overall first place in the rally (photo right) same instruction was given in the definition of a roundabout – driving around it once completely got you to see another 10 point coursemarker. (3) One of the traditional rally instructions is the “onto” command. As per the GIs, if you were placed “onto” a road by name, you were to remain on that road until directed off that road by an instruction. In other words, if the road do anyways, hence the RI is redundant and can’t be executed...at least not at that location. So, not being able to execute the redundant RI you should have proceeded looking to execute that route instruction at a point further along the rally route. Since the GI’s said you couldn’t execute a subsequent RI until the previous RI had been completed (or deleted), you were supposed C H A L L E N G E August 2013 39 >>>Staffing the rally checkpoints were (l-r), Barnett & Wilma Black, Anne and Tom Redmerski to follow the main road “stuck” on the un-executable RI until you saw a coursemarker that instructed you otherwise. One last trick – almost no one saw coursemarker C-3 which was placed behind and close to checkpoint #2. Would you have seen it? Most teams saw the checkpoint, but not the coursemarker. A special thanks to everyone who helped run the rally. Checkpoints were staffed by Barnett & Wilma Black and Tom & Anne Redmerski, and all but one of the rally teams followed the instructions and gained an extra 10 points by asking them if they were related to Colonel Experience Storrs. Secretary Allen Fossbender handled the registration table, Tom Redmerski helped put out the coursemarkers on Saturday June 8th, Chris Caouette helped score the rally and Bill Turney pre-drove the rally route twice – once 40 August 2013 to proof the route instructions the weekend before and once to make sure the course was drivable the morning of the rally. Planning for the fall rally is underway. It will be in the Durham, Guilford and Madison neighborhood on Sunday, October 27th. It will also be a coursemarker rally, but it will definitely be easier and there will be more coursemarkers for everyone to see. There will be a history or geography lesson about one or more of the towns we rally through. The roads will be the best the area has to offer, and the finish venue for lunch will be interesting and fun. Mark this date on your calendar...the fall rally will be better than the spring rally, as will each subsequent event as our knowledge base grows. Lon Hultgren, Rally Chair C H A L L E N G E Story and Photos We had great weather for our April meeting at Speedsport tuning and a great turnout. With over 100 members and guests in attendance, it was a great meeting. I had the good fortune of meeting several new members, many of them proud owners of new Porsche Boxsters. As usual, Speedsport Tuning outdid themselves in the food department. The barbecue dinner that they catered was some of the best barbecue I have ever had. I know they received several compliments from members as well. After everyone’s bellies were full, we moved on to some club business run by Allen Fossbender. After club C H A L L E N G E Todd Drury business and raffle prizes, we moved on to the main event which was coordinated by Speedsport For the main event, Spencer Cox and his Speedsport Tuning team broke up into four work August 2013 41 stations where we mingled and talked one-on-one with the department heads to learn about how they approach their work. The stations were broken out as follows: Jeff Adams (Vintage Department Head): Vintage and four cam. One of the two or three top vintage specialists in the United States. Chris Saharek (European Service Department Head): Factorytrained in Germany. Master Guild Diagnostic Technician for Audi. Expertise in VW, BMW, Mercedes. Brian Holinko (Porsche Street Department Head): Porsche Master Technician. 20 years experience. Marc Manning (Race Department Head): Consulting engineer. PhD in Mechanical Engineering. Experience in Formula One, ACO, ALMS and GrandAm. >>>Black Cayman DE car prepared by Marc Manning and the Speedsport Tuning team features a massive rear wing, among other things One of my favorite exhibits was the Black Cayman DE car prepared by Marc Manning and the Speedsport Tuning team. The car was built as a dedicated DE event car but it does not seem to be missing much to make it a full fledged race car. This Cayman is fitted with a 3.8 liter from a 997 with a reduced weight of approximately 3100 lbs. Marc mentioned that the owner of the car had a special request, he wanted everyone to have “Wing Envy” when he drives by and they sure got that right, the wing on this car must stand >>>This beautiful 1969 Porsche 912 is the first thing that you see when you walk into the Speedsport reception area 20 inches off the rear of the car. Another really great innovation on this car is the steering wheel. This car has paddle shifters on a removable steering wheel! Marc and the Speedsport Tuning team actually developed this one-off feature for the client and it is remarkable to see in person. >>>Removable paddle shift steering wheel C H A L L E N G E August 2013 43 >>>Speedsport’s Vintage Department, headed by Jeff Adams, showed off some beautiful 356s undergoing maintenence and restoration >>>CVR Emporium co-chairs Janica and Peter Shafer did a brisk business Well, once again, it was another great meeting at Speedsport Tuning in Danbury, so great, in fact, that we actually had to usher people out at the end so the employees could go home and get some rest for work the next day. Speedsport Tuning SST Auto 52 Miry Brook Rd Danbury, CT 06810 203-730-0311 speedsporttuning.net 44 August 2013 C H A L L E N G E C H A L L E N G E August 2013 45 46 August 2013 C H A L L E N G E Photo William Turney, 40-40-50 Logotype by Jordan Bochanis The CVR 2013 FATHER’S DAY CONCOURS “The 40-40-50” >>>If you have been a CVR member long enough you might recognize the invitation at left from May 1973 This year’s CVR Concours honored several key anniversaries in the histories of CVR and Porsche: the 40th anniversary of CVR’s Concours; the 40th anniversary of the 1973 Carrera RS; and the 50th anniversary of the first introduction of the car that came to be known as the 911. A record entry – 135 vehicles and numerous other spectators – were not deterred by the recent rains from gathering at Norwalk’s Cranbury Park. Story Jerry Charlup and Dick Strahota Photography Jean-Francoise Bulycz, William Turney, and Meryl Krohnengold C H A L L E N G E August 2013 47 Cars included four examples of the 1973 Carrera RS (including cars from Roy Walzer, John Lamorte, and Tommy Villani) and several other significant Porsches that had been invited to be part of the “Special Historic Display”. These included Michael Sutka’s Carrera GT, the 1968 911 L Targa “Polizei” shown by Richard and Brett Sloan, a pair of 993 Super Cups owned by Steve Cloud and Roger Funk, and a >>>continued on page 53 >>>Once again, Cranbury Park provided a spectacular backdrop for a wide array of Porsche color (right) >>>Toni Fishman’s 1973 and 1974 911 RSR tribute cars parked next to Roger Funk’s 993 Supercup (left to right below) Photos on this page Jean-Francoise Bulycz 48 August 2013 C H A L L E N G E >>> Three beautiful examples of the Carrera RS, the 1973 Carrera RS owned by a private collector flanked by similar models owned by Roy Walzer (left) and Tommy Villani (right) Photos on this page Jean-Francoise Bulycz C H A L L E N G E August 2013 49 >>> A first for CVR, Michael Sutka’s Carrera GT, part of the “Special Historic Display” >>>A pair of beautiful 997 GT3s >>>Dick Strahota’s 1966 911 Photos on this page Jean-Francoise Bulycz 50 August 2013 C H A L L E N G E >>> Richard and Brett Sloan’s 1968 911L Targa “Polezi”, a very rare factory-built 911 police car Photos on this page Jean-Francoise Bulycz C H A L L E N G E August 2013 51 52 August 2013 C H A L L E N G E Photos on this page Jean-Francoise Bulycz >>>Roger Funk’s 993 Super Cup rolls down onto the show field pair of 911 RSR tributes (both long hood and short hood versions) shown by Toni Fishman. Continuing a recent tradition, class winners from last year were also part of a special “Winner’s Circle” display. These included a pair of 968s shown by Jeffery Coe, Mike Odierna’s 993 Cab, John Schiavone’s 1966 911, John Viglione’s 964 Turbo, Greg Lane’s Boxster RS 60, Geoffrey Hulme’s Cayman S Sport and a very original 1968 911 Sportomatic shown by Prescott & Pamela Kelly. CVR members continued to have some fun with the “My Other Car” class, as this grouping continued to grow in popularity and diversity. C H A L L E N G E >>>As always, the 356 Speedster was well represented, one of the most desirable of all early Porsche models, this beautiful silver ’58 owned by Clifton Fink (above) We had a vintage camper (Fred and Rita Nigri) and a motorcycle, thus requiring a >>>continued on page 58 August 2013 53 >>>The immaculate twin-cam engine of Jerry Charlup’s 1957 Carrera Speedster (top) >>>There were eleven 356 coupes on the show field, many never before seen at a CVR event (middle) >>>Ned Gorski’s rare 1955 Continental Cabriolet (right) Photos on this page Wiliam Turney Prescott Kelly - 1968 911 Sportomatic Geoffrey Hulme - 2008 Cayman S Sport John Viglione - 1991 964 Turbo Jeff Coe - 1992 968 Cab Jeff Coe - 1995 968 Coupe Greg Lane - 2008 Boxster S RS 60 Mike & Mieko Odierna - 1995 993 Cab John Schiavone - 1966 911 Historic Display Early 911 - 1973 RS - Special Cars Richard & Brett Sloan - 1968 911L Poliezi Targa Michael Sutka - 2005 Carrera GT Roy Walzer - 1973 RS Lightweight John Lamorte - 1973 RS Tommy Villani - 1973 RS Private Collector - 1973 RS Richard Strahota - 1966 911 Steve Cloud - 1997 993 Supercup Roger & Mary Funk - 1994 993 SuperCup Toni Fishman - 1973 RSR Toni Fishman - 1976 RSR C H A L L E N G E August 2013 55 Car # 73 Patina Award Wood, Bruce Year and Model 1963 356B Super 90 Coupe Place Car # 116 Kid’s Choice Award DeMattie, Paul Year and Model 2002 996 C-2 Cabriolet Place Car # 48 130 42 112 1 Class # 1 - 356 - Closed Cars Bochanis, Jordan Starr, Mark Issler, James Feghali, Joseph Ashman, Arthur Year and Model 1959 356 Coupe 1960 356B T5 Coupe 1965 356 C Coupe 1961 356 B Super 90 Coupe 1964 356 SC Coupe Place 1st 2nd 3rd Finalist Finalist Car # 87 79 120 131 Class # 2 - 356 - Open Cars Gorski, Ned Charlup, Jerry Fink, Clifton Brown, Chip Year and Model 1955 356 Continental Cab 1957 Carrera Speedster 1958 Speedster 1959 A Cab Place 1st 2nd 3rd Finalist Car # 3 122 Class # 3 - 912 + 914 + 911 (’65 - ’73) Year and Model Schiavone, John 1967 911 Coviello, Charles 1973 911T Place 1st 2nd 102 119 67 Vorisek, John Wittenberg, Eric Hulme, Geoffrey Maria 1970 914-6 1972 911 1972 911E 3rd Finalist Finalist Car # 101 118 76 43 117 Class # 4 - 911 + 912 (’74 - ’89) Amici, Michael & Christina Sloan, Richard & Brett Nigri, Fred & Rita-Ann Kruse, Jack LaFrance, Jeff Year and Model 1988 911 Carrera 1985 Turbo-look Cab 1985 911 1983 911SC Targa 1987 Carrera Place 1st 2nd 3rd Finalist Finalist Car # 2 108 63 40 38 Class # 5 - 911 (’90 - ’98) Esposito, Nick Katz, Dan Ward, John Stavola, Tom Clark, Dave Year and Model 1996 993 C4S 1993 RS America 1993 RS America 1997 993 1997 993 Place 1st 2nd 3rd Finalist Finalist 56 August 2013 C H A L L E N G E Car # 107 59 45 10 113 Class # 6 - 996 (’99 - ’04) Bayer, Peter Shafer, Janica Mally, Ed O'Brien, John Jan, Eric Year and Model 2004 GT3 2001 Cab 2002 Twin Turbo 2001 Twin Turbo 2005 GT3 Place 1st 2nd 3rd Finalist Finalist Car # 56 70 111 26 88 Class # 7 - 997 (’05 - present) Isban, Elliot Dabrowski, Andrezej Issler, James Keller, Rob Bulycz, Jean-Francois Year and Model 2007 GT3 2005 Carrera S 2011 Carrera Speedster 2007 GT3 RS 2008 C4S Cab Place 1st 2nd 3rd Finalist Finalist Car # 78 27 33 74 115 Class # 8 - 924 - 928 - 944 -968 Ruggiano, Richard Smith, Robert & Karen Kokinis, John Frohman, Eric Ciaravino, Vito Year and Model 1989 944 Turbo S 1989 928 S4 1987 928 S4 1989 944 Turbo 1989 944 Turbo Place 1st 2nd 3rd Finalist Finalist Car # 64 28 86 Class # 9 991 - Panamera - Cayenne - Cayman Burdett, Chris Hansen, Gary & Jennifer Lombard, Frank Year and Model 2007 Cayman S 2011 Cayenne 2011 Cayenne Place 1st 2nd 3rd Car # 61 129 46 32 57 Class # 10 - Boxster Jones, Jeff & Barbara Lombard, Frank Mally, Julia Kokinis, John Lyman, Al Year and Model 2005 Boxster 2013 Boxster S 2004 Boxster 2001 Boxster S 2000 Boxster Place 1st 2nd 3rd Finalist Finalist Car # 71 66 52 77 114 Class # 11 - My Other Car Russell, Tom Truitt, Tom Sullivan, Sam Nigri, Fred Rita Vigdor, Robert Year and Model 1972 Citroen 2CV 1959 VW 1968 MGB GT 1984 Londonaire 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish S Place 1st 2nd 3rd Finalist Finalist C H A L L E N G E August 2013 57 Jean-Francoise Bulycz >>>Ned Gorski’s 1955 Continental Cabriolet Jean-Francoise Bulycz >>>Jerry Charlup’s 1957 Carrera Speedster Meryl Krohnengold name change for the class to “My Other Vehicle”. It was really amazing to see the camper and a Fiat 500 (John Viglione) entering the field at the same time! Based on strong pre-entries, we made a decision to split the 356 class into “open” and “closed” groupings. No less 58 August 2013 than eleven 356 coupes – many of them never before seen at a CVR event – were displayed by their owners. It was almost impossible for attendees to choose their favorite among these fantastic cars. All participants were separated into eleven classes for People’s Choice voting. With awards running five deep in each class, plus the Patina Award (Bruce Wood’s 1963 356 B S90 Coupe) and the highly-coveted “Kid’s Choice” (Paul DeMattie’s 2002 996 Cab) award, chances of winning something were more than decent. More importantly, all attendees C H A L L E N G E Meryl Krohnengold Jean-Francoise Bulycz Meryl Krohnengold Meryl Krohnengold Jean-Francoise Bulycz >>>Clockwise from top left: The first of many Father’s Day Concours that this father and son will spend together >>>The CVR Concours IS a family affair >>>Just a few “bribes” for the judges >>>Yet more “bribes” >>> Isabella Shafer with makeup to match mom Janica’s 996 cabriolet seemed to enjoy their day in the park. We would also like to acknowledge the efforts of the many volunteers who helped us out this year, including Jack Kearney, Allen Fossbender, Jean-Francois Bulycz, Jordan Bochanis, Phil Capella, Nick Esposito, Greg Lane, Mike & Rob Keller, C H A L L E N G E Shelley Krohnengold, Mike & Mieko Odierna, Sara Charlup, Erin, Sean, Ella & Amelia Buckley, Trish Carroll and Deborah Charlup. CVR Concours co-chairs Jerry Charlup & Dick Strahota August 2013 59 LOOK FOR THE EMPORIUM AT OUR MONTHLY MEETINGS, OR PLACE YOUR ORDER ON THE CVR WEBSITE WE NOW ACCEPT: 60 August 2013 C H A L L E N G E McLaren 12C Spider McLaren Greenwich a division of MILLER MOTORCARS 348 WEST PUTNAM AVENUE l GREENWICH, CT 06830 203.542.9100 l www.millermotorcars.com autocross august 24th - 25th, 2013 moore airfield, ft. devens ayer, ma this year’s event where to stay The Zone 1 Autocross is a two-day event. There will be a different course each day. PCA’s Parade Competition Rules (PCR’s) for Medium Sized Regions are used for classifying cars. Entrants must compete both days in order to trophy. There will be a team Challenge for all PCA Regions. Registration opens 8:00 a.m. sharp, first car off approximately 9:15 a.m. both days. All participants must be current PCA members. Porsche cars only. Springhill Suites by Marriott 31 Andrews Parkway Devens, MA 01434 Phone: 978-772-3030 http://devenscommoncenter.com Rate: $129/night + tax how much it costs who to talk to $70/person early registration on or before 8/12/13 $95/person after 8/12/13 Registration fees are for one or two days. Online registration via clubregistration.net only. No on-site registration the day of the event. Refer to: “Porsche Club Autocross” for group rate. You must book by 8/2/13 for group rate. Zone 1 Autocross Chair: Don Coburn [email protected] or (516) 804-2562 Zone 1 Autocross Registrar: Aaron Ambrosino [email protected] or (518) 729-0017 Registration will open 7/5/13 and close 8/21/13. links to the pcr’s will be posted on the zone 1 website - http://zone1.pca.org 62 August 2013 C H A L L E N G E Jim Jannette TWENTY EIGHTH ANNUAL Photography Cheryl Text Meryl Caouette & Meryl Krohnengold & Shelley Krohnengold C H A L L E N G E Photo Cheryl Caouette August 2013 63 Fourteen hours, four hundred and twenty seven miles, three ferries, one racoon (and resulting lower front fascia damage)... ...before finally pulling into the Mountainview Resort and Spa driveway at 2:45 am on Saturday morning. Unfortunately, after months of anticipation, our Spring Tour started out on a rather somber note due to an unexpected memorial service on Friday afternoon in East Hampton, New York. We left Greenwich on Friday morning and, surprisingly, made the 120 mile drive in under three hours, even with the Friday summer season weekend traffic. After the memorial, the second leg of our trip took us to Sag Harbor, NY where we took the short ferry ride to Shelter Island, then drove north across the island to Dering Harbor in order to connect to the ferry to Greenport, NY on the north fork of Long Island. A short drive later and we found ourselves in Orient Point on the easternmost tip >>>continued on page 68 Mt. Washington photo courtesy New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development © 2013 64 August 2013 C H A L L E N G E >>>Though it is mid-May, there is still plenty of snow left on the summit of Mt. Washington, the highest peak in the Northeasten United States at 6,288 feet. Snowstorms at the summit are routine every month of the year, and the highest wind gust ever recorded on earth was documented at the Mount Washington Observatory — 231 miles per hour. (top photo) >>>Clockwise from far left: Tourmeister Phil Cappella goes over the route on Saturday morning. >>> CVR members showed up in a wide range of Porsche models; Linda and Dick Borio in their 1983 928S; Pamela Miles and Bill Fuess, 2013 Boxster S; CVR Vice President Steve Cloud and wife Kathy in their 2008 C4S Cabriolet; Sue and Bill Bevacqua, 1984 944; Eiko and Bob Englings 1965 356 Coupe, the oldest car on the tour; CVR Emporium Co-chairs Janica and Peter Shafer brought Janica’s 996 Cabriolet and still managed to take care of CVR merchandise sales all weekend. Photos on this spread Cheryl Caouette C H A L L E N G E August 2013 65 >>>The tour heads out on Saturday morning >>>One of the advantages of touring with a group is that if something does go wrong there will always be someone to help with the repairs... yes, “it’s not just the cars...” Photos on this page Cheryl Caouette >>>Rest stop along the tour route Our home for the weekend was the Mountain Grand View Resort and Spa. The Mountain View House was opened in 1866 as a modest county inn by William and Mary Jane Dodge. Over the years, additions and expansions were made as word of the inn traveled until, by the summer of 1884, they could accommodate over 100 guests. With additonal construction during 1911 and 1912 the Mountain View House joined the elite ranks of New Hampshire’s grand hotels, offering elegant rooms and a spectacular view to over 200 guests. For over 100 years, the Dodge Family ran The Mountain View House, making it the oldest resort to be owned and operated continuously by the same family living on the same property. However, in 1979 during the economic downturn, travelers stopped making the drive to northern New Hampshire. It was during this period that the descendants of William and Mary Jane Dodge sold the property, ending their long history of family hospitality. Following the sale of the hotel and all of its acreage to Mountain View Associates, it wasn’t long until the doors of the grand old hotel were closed once again due to poor financial returns. By 1986 everything that wasn’t nailed down was auctioned off and the property sat empty and neglected until 1998 when a young entrepreneur named Kevin Craffey, a general contractor from Duxbury, Massachusetts, saw that the property, which included a 9-hole golf course, clubhouse, and conference hall, was for sale. Craffey and his wife became fascinated with the idea of owning the Mountain View and worked diligently to obtain the property and take on the monumental job of restoring it to its previous splendor. Twenty million dollars and untold hours of labor later, the newly-renovated and renamed Mountain View Grand re-opened its doors on May 22nd, 2002 with members of the Dodge Family in attendance. In 2004, the Mountain View Grand was added to the National Register of Historic Places and then in 2005, changed ownership again when it was purchased by Great American Insurance Group, a Fortune 500 company based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The new owners added an indoor pool and a health & wellness center as well as other guest amenities that made the resort even more grand than it already was. In 2010, the Mountain Grand View Resort and Spa became a member of the Historic Hotels of America, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and joined their place amongst the more than 235 hotels that “have faithfully maintained their authenticity, sense of place and architectural integrity in the United States of America”. C H A L L E N G E August 2013 67 of the north fork awaiting our evening ferry reservations for the trip across the sound to New London, CT. Honestly, we could not have asked for a more beautiful evening for the drive and ferry travel, with perfect temperature, a brisk wind and spectacular sunset over the water. The final leg of our journey, from New London north up to New Hampshire, started out in the dark and was rather tiring (the Sport Suspension on our C4S does wear on you after 9+ hours of driving) but relatively uneventful until just before our 2:00 am exit from Route 93 when a rogue Racoon decided to run out in front of us, I jinked the wheel left and back to try and avoid him, unfortunately at 80 mph the poor little guy did not have much of a chance, “Sorry Rocky” R.I.P... (Meryl insists the Racoon Cheryl Caouette >>>The Saturday drive heading Southbound on Route 93 enroute to the Kancamagus Highway 68 August 2013 C H A L L E N G E was chasing a Moose – but that I did not see). After a “full” four hours of sleep we awoke to a beautiful morning and joined our fellow CVR tour members for an excellent breakfast and Tourmeister Phil Capella’s route briefing. Following breakfast, everyone headed outside for the obligatory group photo and into the 68 cars (!) that came for Saturday’s drive. Once out on the road, the directions were easy to follow, surprisingly with no stop-and-go traffic to contend with. As you all can imagine, the roads in New Hampshire and Maine are great for driving. There are plenty of curves, breathtaking views, picturesque New England landscapes,and many antique shops along the way (as Meryl pointed out — more than once). For us, one of the real highlights of the drive was the Kancamagus Highway with its spectacular moun- tain views, tight corners, uphills, downhills and steep drop-offs. As luck would have it, we found ourselves sharing the highway with a bicycle road race/hill climb, so we needed to keep our 70 August 2013 speed in check. As a former bike racer myself, it brought back some fond memories, but I quickly came to my senses, realizing that I was in a Porsche, with a comfortable seat, the sunroof and window wide open, cruising at my leisure. Up on Mt. Washington, we noted the snowfield on the Tuckerman Ravine Headwall. Again my mind wandered and, just for a C H A L L E N G E second, I was wishing we had brought our skis with us, but the reality was that we were enjoying our drive way too much to consider anything else. The drive took us from New Hampshire into Maine, and as you can see from the pictures, the weather was perfect and the scenery was breathtaking. The tour lunch stop was at the historic Bethel Inn (which also just happens to be the starting point of the CVR Fall Tour). During this time we were able to sit, relax, and re-connect with our old and new, CVR friends, as well as walk around the town. Cheryl Caouette C H A L L E N G E August 2013 71 Meryl Krohnengold >>>With 203 inches of snow this past winter, it’s no surprise that quite a few patches of snow remain below the 4,080 foot summit of Cannon Mountain During our drive down Route 93 we passed what remains of “The Old Man of the Mountain”, a series of five granite cliff ledges on Cannon Mountain that appeared to be the jagged profile of a face. That profile has been New Hampshire’s state emblem since 1945. It was put on the state’s license plate and state route signs, as well as on a three cent United States Stamp that was issued in 1955. Unfortunately, due to the continuous freeze/thaw cycles, the formation collapsed, ten years ago on May 3, 2003. Photos New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development © 2013 72 August 2013 C H A L L E N G E Our Tourmeisters had, of course, provided us with directions back to the Mountainview, but this was also the time to adventure out on your own, stopping along the way to enjoy the panoramic mountain views, or at the shops along the way. We however, decided to follow the directions directly back to the resort, settling ourselves in on the front porch with friends and a glass of wine to admire the countryside until dinner. There is a good reason why there were a record number of cars on the tour; this is an event not to be missed. I urge you to put a CVR tour on your “bucketlist”, driving your Porsche on roads it was built for, great company, great food, accommodations (and antiquing potential limited only by the space in the trunk). What more could you ask for? Although we had a long exhausting drive to get to our destination, including our slight “wildlife altercation”, we were so glad we had the opportunity to participate in this weekend, and truly appreciate all of the time our hard-working CVR Tourmeisters put into making this event a fun, safe and wonderful weekend to remember! >>>Fortunately we all have VERY good brakes on our Porsches, Meryl could not resist the photo-op... >>>The large front porch of the Mountainview Grand with its panoramic mountain view was a very popular spot on Saturday afternoon. Nick Esposito takes it in from his “sport seat” rocker while Caryl and David Viola enjoy a glass of wine from the Hotels extensive cellar. Photos Meryl Krohnengold C H A L L E N G E August 2013 73 74 August 2013 C H A L L E N G E TWO OLD FRIENDS GAIN NEW PERSPECTIVE ON THE FINE ART OF CAR CONTROL... Story and Photos Dan Malaquias C H A L L E N G E August 2013 75 THE BERTIL ROOS RACING SCHOOL “Want to give CVR Autocross a try?” That is the question I posed to my friend of thirty years, John Raudat. It has been three years since I asked him that and in that time our lives have changed. Paul and Randy Kudra, CVR Autocross Co-Chairs, provide a fun, educational and competitive event each month throughout the Autocross season which emphasizes performance driving fundamentals. I find them to be generous with their time and racing wisdom. They highlight a different racing skill every month and design the course to help all of us master that skill, they call it Autocross University. What we have learned in autocross has given us the foundation to get the most out of our cars and build our driving proficiency. How do we put these skills to the test and build on them? We decided that it would be the Bertil Roos 3 Day Racing School at New Jersey Motorsports Park. After I researched the school (as usual John was unwilling to do any work) we chose them based on a number of criteria: n Passing allowed n No speed or rev limits n Course locations n n Total cost (including damage liability) Reputation (searches through many forums) The 3 Day Racing School is the cornerstone of the Bertil Roos School and provides three days of intense training on driving a race car at its limit. It is also one of two courses required to obtain a regional SCCA racing license. ...started with a brief classroom session, followed immediately by a tour of the Thunderbolt race track at NJMP. We took turns with the instructor, lapping the course in one of their street cars, learning the nuances of the track. The instructors identified aim points, approach lines and braking zones before returning to the classroom. The mix of class and track sessions in the street car continued throughout the day with lessons emphasizing braking, following the geometric line, proper turn-in, apex and exit. They also stressed the >>>Dan Malaquias (right) and John Raudat give Bertil Roos the thumbs-up! 76 August 2013 C H A L L E N G E importance of something they refer to as Ocular Driving Technique (O.D.T.) which is all about heads up driving – your car goes where you look. Kind of like life, focus on what you want, not the bad stuff. Each stint on the track was immediately followed by a critique session with an instructor, as well as the opportunity to observe those in the other run group from a corner station. Late in the afternoon came the moment for which we had been waiting. After a short introduction to the race cars, safety equipment, safety flags, and a short discussion about racing etiquette, we finished the day with two track sessions in the Formula 2000 race cars. No artificial speed limits were enforced and passing was allowed from the very first day! The Formula 2000 is a light, single seat, open wheel race car with a Ford 4 cylinder racing engine and Hewland non-synchronized 4-speed transmission, providing incredible acceleration and top speed. The wings and wide tires give the car excellent handling characteristics. The nonsyncromeshed transmission, however, took a little getting used to as did the center seating position with the left corners of the car protruding a bit further out than on our Porsches – as I learned with an early warning about putting two wheels off in the late apexing, uphill lefthander known as “Patience”. ...began with a less than ideal weather forecast. There was a 20% chance of rain in the afternoon but C H A L L E N G E more disappointing was a Day 3 weather forecast which predicted a certain washout. Fingers were crossed for some hot laps on a dry track. We started with another brief classroom session followed by a stint in the Bertil Roos patented Slidecar. The Slidecar is an incredible tool used to quickly develop car control skills. These unique training vehicles simulate driving a car over its limit but at slow speeds and with an instructor at your side. It features a specially-modified rear axle which allows the rear wheels to steer. When driving in a straight line, springs keep the wheels pointing straight, but when turning, centrifugal force overcomes the spring tension, making the rear wheels steer outward, simulating a slide. August 2013 77 Additional classroom and track sessions in the street car were designed to re-enforce the previous day’s lessons and to ingrain every bump, wrinkle, and visible marker into our racing mindset. Line Recovery, Slide Control, Heel and Toe, and Creative Visualization were all part of the advanced concepts reviewed. We spent time stopped in each corner discussing early/late apex, different types of curbing (what we should consider part of the track and what we should stay the heck off of) as well as the dangers of dropping off at the apex or exit. After lunch, we looked forward to our additional track sessions in the race cars where we could apply the knowledge gained from the previous day. During our first run, the skies that looked so ominous all day, began to open up. The instructors told us that they always hope for a little rain as it provides an invaluable experience in car control. Personally, I would have been fine if it hadn’t, as sitting in an open wheel/open cockpit car in the rain will get you more than a little wet. We learned very quickly that our lightweight race cars behave very nervously in wet conditions. Braking, accelerating, shifting gears and turning required extreme smoothness. Acceleration must be gradual, especially in corners where too much acceleration can cause the rear end to slip out – relatable to every early 911 owner. ...we woke to the sound of heavy rain outside our hotel window. The thought of our 2.25 mile track walk scheduled for first thing, as well the prospects for our last day with maximum seat time in the F2000 being spent in the pouring rain, was more than a little depressing. Fortunately, it was decided that we’d drive to various spots on the course and then get out to walk sections in order to visualize the changes in grade, camber, paving material, etc. that will affect grip, both positively and negatively, and how that information may be used to modify the geometric line to squeeze every last tenth of a second out of the track. As the morning progressed, the rain lightened and we returned to the classroom for some final lessons. Our focus began to >>>Formula 2000, single seat open wheeled cars lined up at trackside 78 August 2013 C H A L L E N G E wane as we noticed a bright reflection from the windows behind us on the whiteboard. We all wrenched our necks — could it be? — yes, it was the sun and you could already see the steam rising from the blacktop as a sign it was drying out. Chief Instructor and owner of the school, Dennis Macchio, put a wrap on the classroom portion of our day and told us to suit up and report to pit lane. We performed a quick recognizance lap in the street cars to note standing water and point out a change in the pit exit before reporting to our race cars. That first stint set the stage for what was a glorious afternoon on the track. Armed with our new knowledge and increased confidence, we attacked the course at full speed. FB/FG/FT (Full Brake/ Full Gas/ Full Time) our battle cry. The afternoon was filled with memorable laps but this first session remains my favorite. Racing is now a permanent part of our lives. Our circle of friends has grown, we spend our time talking racing, watching racing videos, working on cars and we heel-toe all downshifts. If you are a first-timer or an experienced driver looking to get the most out of your driving you, may want to check out Bertil Roos. We received lots of individual attention from the instructors and more track time than I noticed in any other school’s curriculum. John and I agree the Bertil Roos Racing School built upon our autocross knowledge. In addition to looking forward to many Sundays of Auto-X racing, we are moving onto our next driving challenges. Racing is now a permanent part of our lives. Our circle of friends has grown, we spend our time talking racing, watching racing videos, working on cars and we heel-toe all downshifts. John is headed back to Bertil Roos for the 2-day Advanced Competition School. My racing challenge is to participate in CVR DE events in my newly-purchased 964 race car. I wonder what the next three years will bring? >>>Dan’s race-prepped 964 C H A L L E N G E August 2013 79 80 August 2013 C H A L L E N G E SECOND ANNUAL COFFEE RUN TO BEAR MOUNTAIN We had such a great time last year, with thirty-three cars showing up, that we are doing it again — Coffee Run to Bear Mountain, New York The route will take us 70 miles to Bear Mountain and 52 Miles back to the starting point, the Bear Mountain Bridge toll is $1.50 on the way back. Bring a GPS if you don’t know the area, and a camera for the beautiful views. There will be a planned rest stop at a McDonald’s 45 minutes into the drive. At Bear Mountain there is a parking area for us to hang out and enjoy the great views. After 30-60 minutes we will head back to Stamford. For those that would like to join us, we are working on a lunch spot and will let you know the day of the run. Look forward to seeing you there. For any questions, please contact James Ball at: [email protected] THE DETAILS Date: Saturday, October 5, 2013 Drivers Meeting 8:30 am Departure will be at 9:00 am Directions will be handed out at the driver’s meeting. Starting Point: Starbucks 1089 High Ridge Road (Address for GPS) Stamford, CT 06905 (203) 461-9049 Directions: Merritt Parkway North or South to Exit 35 (High Ridge Road) Coffee, bathrooms, gas within a half mile. From Merritt Southbound: right off Exit, two traffic lights and left to High Ridge Shopping Center. From Merritt Northbound: right at light, go 1 light, left to High Ridge Shopping Center. Route of Travel: Northwest thru Fairfield County, across the border into New York State and back C H A L L E N G E August 2013 81 The Bethel Inn & Country Club, Bethel, Maine, September 20 – 22, 2013 When we agreed to do a tour, we wanted to try some new roads in an area that was not well traveled by the club. First, we looked at areas on the shore, but the traffic was heavy and too many lights. We then looked north and thought, “Open roads, no traffic, this would be more enjoyable.” Looking at the map and all the areas designated scenic roads and highways, we decided we would plan the trip for the area known as the lakes and mountain region. We picked the Bethel Inn located in Bethel, Maine as our base. Our drive will be just ahead of the peak season for fall foliage, but we will have some interesting scenic roads with panoramic views of the fall color. The Bethel Inn & Country Club is located on the common area in Bethel. The Inn has been recently updated and is just steps away from the National Historic District. This is an old New England inn that offers attentive and personal service. Guests can relax and rejuvenate with a variety of spa services including massages and body scrubs. Manicures, pedicures and facials are also offered. Some rooms have a spa www.bethelinn.com 82 August 2013 C H A L L E N G E bathtub and others feature a fireplace. Originally opened in 1913 — The Bethel Inn celebrates 100 years of hospitality. OVERVIEW The format is the same as prior tours. You will travel to the Bethel Inn on Friday, September 20th on your own schedule. Dinner will be on your own Friday evening. Please make reservations at the Bethel Inn if you plan on dining there. They offer a main dining room, casual dining in the bar area and a sunroom off the bar (Millbrook Tavern). Saturday, September 21st is “tour day”. Following breakfast Saturday morning, we will have our drivers’ meeting at 8:30. Our drive will take us on some scenic roads in western Maine. Our lunch will be aboard the Songo River Queen II. The boat is a privately built replica of the famed Mississippi River paddle wheelers. The Queen is 93' long and 23' wide and is over 100 tons for a smooth ride. The ride is two hours and will be a tour of Long Lake and points of interest. Lunch will be catered by Lake Region Caterers, and the Songo River Queen has a cocktail bar. The afternoon drive will have some driver’s roads back to the Bethel Inn. Dinner will be at the Bethel Inn. >>>The Songo River Queen Sunday after breakfast you are on you own again. The Bethel Inn does have a championship golf course for anyone who wants to come early or stay longer. TOUR SPECIFICS: Lodging/Breakfast/Dinner Packages >> Select Room - Single Occupancy $335.00 – Deposit of $167.50 Required when booking guestroom >> Select Room - Double Occupancy $450.00 per couple – Deposit of $225.00 Required when booking guestroom >> Deluxe Room - Single Occupancy $455.00 – Deposit of $227.50 Required when booking guestroom >> Deluxe Room – Double Occupancy $550.00 per couple – Deposit of $275.00 Required when booking guestroom If you choose to come early or stay later, daily rate is $189.00 per couple. Room Descriptions Select rooms - comfortable corner rooms, mostly located in the guest buildings that surround the main inn. Deluxe rooms - these rooms are located in the main inn & Oaks buildings and can be large single rooms with living area to a two-room suite. C H A L L E N G E August 2013 83 You are responsible to make your reservations and rooms will be held until July 20th. Be sure to mention Connecticut Valley Region/Porsche Club of America when making your reservation. After July 20th, rooms will be open to the public. Please keep in mind this is a small inn with 49 rooms, so be sure to book early. Making reservations will be strictly between you and the Bethel Inn. 800-654-0125 - www.bethelinn.com Check-in time is any time after 3pm on Friday, September 20th. Check-out is 11am on Sunday, September 22nd. The above package will include lodging on Friday and Saturday nights, dinner on Saturday evening, breakfast on Saturday & Sunday mornings, all taxes and resort fees. 50% deposit required. Individual cancellations received more than 14 days prior to arrival will be refunded less a $50 per room processing fee. If individual rooms are cancelled less than 14 days prior to arrival the 50% deposit will be forfeited. No-shows who have confirmed reservations and fail to arrive without notification will be charged the full package price. Lunch & Registration Fee: The cost of the luncheon and boat tour aboard the Songo River Queen II and registration fee for this touring event is $99 per couple and $49.50 for a single. Please make your check payable to CVR/PCA and send to us at the following address: Karen Russell 13 Signal Hill Road Brookfield, CT 06804 Luncheon and registration fee will be non-refundable after September 3, 2013. PARTICIPANT INFORMATION We plan to continue the prior system of handing out a summary sheet of participant information with the registration package. An email address would be helpful in the event of any changes and to acknowledge receipt of registration. Please complete the form at the end of article and send with your check for lunch. Check-in: You will receive a package of information from us when you check in at the hotel. Contained in the package will be a complete agenda for the weekend and detailed driving directions for Saturday’s tour. It will also tell you the exact time and location of the orientation meeting to be held Saturday morning. We will also have the CVR “Release and Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement” forms at the front desk for you to sign when you check-in. All participants must sign this form. 84 August 2013 C H A L L E N G E If you have any questions please email me at [email protected]. Hope you can join us on the fall tour! Karen and Tom Russell (Tourmeisters) DIRECTIONS: The Bethel Inn is located at 21 Broad Street, Bethel, ME 04217 (207) 824-2175 Highway from Hartford – 84 east to Mass Pike east, exit onto 290 north thru Worcester and continue to 495 north. Stay on 495 and merge with 95 thru New Hampshire and Maine (Maine Turnpike. In Portland Maine, exit 95 to 495. Exit onto Route 26 north and follow to Bethel. In Bethel take Route 5 south. The Inn is first road left. Alternative drive: 91 north through CT, MA into VT. Continue on 91 until it intersects with I-93. Exit 19. Exit at exit 40 and head east on Route 302 in Bethel, take Route 3 north. At Twin Mountain, NH take 115 north until you get to Route 2 east. CVR FALL TOUR REgISTRATION FORM Please provide the information below when you mail your check to us: Name(s): PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY Address: Town: State: Zip: Email: Phone No.: Car Model: Year: Color : PCA Member No.: THIS IS A CLUB EVENT AND YOU MUST INCLUDE YOUR MEMBERSHIP NUMBER. Please check here if this your first Tour with CVR C H A L L E N G E Mail To Address Mail to: Karen Russell 13 Signal Hill Road Brookfield, CT 06804 August 2013 85 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS AND TRANSFERS We welcome the following new members, their affiliates, and transfers who joined the Connecticut Valley Region of PCA! Barson, David S. Killingworth, CT Affiliate: Dawn Barson 1995 911 Dupuis, Rene E. South Windsor, CT 1999 911 Blue Emblin, Peter B. Old Lyme, CT Affiliate: Ruth Emblin 2006 997 S Fletcher, George M. Redding, CT 2013 Boxster S Mathis, Bradley K. Unionville, CT 2013 911 C2 Wechsler, John Greenwich, CT 1995 993 Morgan, Craig R. Woodbridge, CT 2014 Cayman Weiss, Matthias Lakeville, CT Affiliate: Leia Weiss 2008 Cayman Roche, Peter H. Darien, CT 2006 Boxster Rybka, Henryk S. West Hartford, CT Affiliate: Annie Rybka 2007 911 Turbo Kasowitz, Stephen M. Bedford Corners, NY 1999 911 Timofeyeva-Vogt, Olga Avon, CT Affiliate: Erik Vogt 2013 Boxster Koster, John N. Collinsville, CT 1981 911 Van Brussel, Roger F. Wilton, CT 2000 Boxster S Kovensky, Stuart Armonk, NY 2013 911 Turbo Vogt, Roger Simsbury, CT Affiliate: Elizabeth Vogt 2007 Boxster S Wong, Ed Milford, CT 2006 Cayman Yazbak, Alfred Bridgeport, CT Affiliate: Monica Williams 2002 911 DID YOU KNOW The Connecticut Valley Region (CVR) of The Porsche Club of America (PCA) was founded in 1959 and consists of over 1,900 members in Connecticut and the surrounding area. Our goal is to provide numerous opportunities for our members to enjoy driving their Porsches and socialize with each other. Remember to check out the Calendar of Events on the Connecticut Valley Region website cvrpca.org, mark your calendars and sign up for the next activity that appeals to you. Then all you have to do is count the days until the time comes when you and other enthusiastic club members get together to have fun. 86 August 2013 C H A L L E N G E Transfers In Ahearn, Don Brightwaters, NY 11718 Transfer from: Metropoltan New York (MNY) Affiliate: Christine Ahearn 1958 356A 1968 911 2004 GT3 Elezovic, Eric Ridgefield, CT Transfer from: Metropolitan New York (MNY) 1987 944S Lakin, Derek M. Redding, CT Transfer from: Metropolitan New York (MNY) 2004 911GT3 Rodgers, William A. Southwick, MA Transfer from: Hudson Valley (HV ) 1988 911 2010 911 Pengue, Michael J. Westport, CT Transfer from: Metropolitan New York (MNY) 1996 911 Strobach, Thaddeus G. New Canaan, CT Transfer from: Metropolitan New York (MNY) Affiliate: Laura Sarah C H A L L E N G E August 2013 87 AUGUST 2013 PORSCHE CLUB MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES Congratulations and thank you for your support. We hope to see your name here many more times in the future. 50 Years Jesup, Ann Bristol, CT 20 Years Lehn, Margaret Westport, CT 15 Years Brumbaugh, David Brooklyn, CT De Luca, Anthony Redding, CT 88 August 2013 Johnson, Hunter Stamford, CT Fairbanks, Jonathan Hartford, CT Rozier, Charles Westport, CT Ford, Kevin Woodstock, CT Sheehan, Jim Bloomfield, CT Gall, Robert Greenview, CT 10 Years Tesar, Ian Wilton, CT Christofferson, Thomas New Canaan, CT 5 Years Cloud, Stephen Winsted, CT Balarezo, Gabriel Trumbull, CT C H A L L E N G E Escape to L.A. The fall is a great time to visit Southern California, the weather can’t get any better for driving your Porsche. If you so desire, it is possible to drive from mountains with over eight thousand feet of elevation to sandy beaches, all in the same day! The deserts are beautiful, with crisp comfortable days, and bright clear blue skies. This is the perfect time of the year for our apple orchards. The apples are ripening on the trees, and are sweet and juicy. Great fun to go picking your favorite variety. Take a drive along the Southern California beaches, and of course Mulholland Drive. There are numerous world-class attractions within an hour’s drive of Pomona. The host hotel is within ten short miles from Ontario International Airport. The local mountain resorts are just 1 hour away, and the deserts of Joshua Tree a short distance further. Any number of beaches are accessible from our host location, again all within an hours driving time. The people who run the Fairplex in Pomona are eagerly looking forward to helping us host a first class event, including access to the National Hot Rod Association Museum in Pomona, where we will be having our escape dinner. The San Gabriel Valley and Grand Prix Regions are looking forward to hosting the 2013 Escape! C H A L L E N G E August 2013 89 90 August 2013 C H A L L E N G E The Mart is a free service to PCA members. Submit non-commercial ads including PCA Membership # and region to: CHALLENGE c/o Krohnengold, 30 Greenwich Hills Drive, Greenwich, CT 06831 or email to: [email protected] by the closing date published in the Monthly Calendar. Ads will run for two months (+) as space permits. All ads are subject to editing. For commercial or non-PCA member ads, include $15 per insertion with ad. All insertions limited to 15 lines in The Mart format. PORSCHE CARS FOR SALE 1977 911S Targa Good condition, runs great, Mint Green, 97K miles, owned 17 years. Excellent interior, asking $9,500. Contact George Wheeler 860-824-5887 or [email protected]. 3-13 1983 944 SPEC SP1 88 hi-comp. engine and DME fully rebuilt (photos) with only 8 weekends. Colorado car so no rust. Never wrecked. Built to limit of SPEC rules. 2 sets wheels. 2 seats. Manual steering. LSD. new clutch. Fresh brakes. Ready to race. Fairfield, CT. Call/email for details of build. Moving into vintage racing hence sale. $8,000 [email protected] 720-339-5658. 3-13 1987 911 Coupe Red/Black 144K Miles, total 3.2L engine rebuild at 100K, new clutch and clutch slave cyl at 138K, G50 Trans, Recaro Sport Seats, 6pt harness w/stock seat belts (both installed), Suspension upgrades, Eclipse Stereo with Amp, Excellent condition in and out, 17'' Rims w Michelin Pilot Sport tires with lots a tread, Turbo tail, front air dam w/oil cooler, Das Sport removable roll bar, Momo Steering wheel, MSD Ignition System, Stainless Steel SSI Heat Exchangers, CrossDrilled brake rotors, new battery, A/C works, Sunroof track upgrade, I’ve owned for the last 10 years, always garaged and only driven in nice weather. Asking $25k. Contact Craig Hunsicker at [email protected] or 609-577-5420 8-13 1987 911 Porsche Carrera – Track Ready Full Cage. Bright Race Red. Serviced by Hairy Dog Garage. Owner passed away. Great, solid car. 99K miles. $25,000. Contact Henry Fischer 845-235-2564. Pictures available, email [email protected] 6-13 1987 Porsche 944 Turbo 133K - $9,000. Maraschino Red/Tan. 11 years of records, including 1.5K mi on rebuilt head/clutch/FW/ slave/HG/TB/WP/PS/crank & cam & cam tower seals/motor mounts/hoses/t-stats/plugs/ wires/cap/rotor. Guru Chip, MBC, cat bypass (cat incl), 17'' ATP Rivas, Alpine stereo. Pics http://tinyurl.com/cfegwvv. Clean, strong, zero leaks, fully sorted. [email protected], 860.490.9808 5-12 1987 911 Carrera Coupe Black on Black WP0AB0913HS120370, 72,000 miles June 2012 top end rebuild and compression risen to Euro specs. Running Steve Wong Euro Carrera chip, Fabspeed CAT bypass pipe. Stock exhaust. Excellent condition, Runs Fantastic! $29,000.00 Bob Orris, Colchester, CT 860-338-3364. 3-13 1988 911 Carrera DE/Street, Black on Black, 77,000 mile. Receipts/history from day one.Never hit, zero rust, original paint. Comprehensive service @ 74K performed by Auto Associates.Valve job @ 67K. Radio, AC, windshield washer delete. Rear heater blower delete w/930 engine duct. M&K muffler, Cat bypass, Steve Wong Chip. 930 Clutch & MC. Wevo G-50 Shifter. Ruf front bumper, IROC rear bumper. 993 Aero Mirrors. One piece fiberglass rear deck/wing. Rolled front fender lips. Fikse FM10s 8x9x17. 930 Turbo Calipers, Coleman F rotors, 930 R rotors. SS brake lines, Turbo MC. PFC 08 pad. 23&30 mm T-bars. 24mm Smart Racing sway bars. Wevo RARB consoles. Bilsteins HD Front & Sport Rear shocks. Turbo tie rods. Wevo Camber >>>continued on page 93 C H A L L E N G E August 2013 91 92 August 2013 C H A L L E N G E King (front monoballs). ERP front strut brace. ERP poly bronze front A- arm bushings. ERP RSR raised front spindles (30mm). ERP Racing Bump Steer Kit. ERP Offset ball joints. Rear suspensionPolybushed w/Zerks. RSR semi solid motor & transmission mounts. DAS Sport roll bar. Recaros. MoMo steering wheel. Schroth 6 pt harnesses (dated 2012). Haltron FE. Vostek wing gas pedal, factory dead pedal. RSA Door Panels.Rennline Passenger Floor Board, radio block off plate, tow eye. New windshield & rear window gaskets, new sunroof seal. $20k in receipts since last September. Thought I have it for a while, but unexpected tuition costs dictate that it has to go! Asking $28,000. Sorted and fun. Gas it up and hit the track. Mark Williams 401-849-1319 office 7-13 2000 Boxster S Optional Porsche dark blue (non-metallic) paint. Optional Natural Brown full leather. 19" Sport Design wheels. Color crest. 29,000 miles. Original owner. No winters. Absolutely flawless. Porsche club concours winner 2012. MSRP $68K. Asking $22,000. Dan Lorenz, Avon, CT 860-559-2363 or [email protected] 4-13 2001 Porsche GT3 Cup Car Raced by the factory as the VIP car in the super cup series by many famous drivers and is on the cover of Porsche Sport 2001. Approx. 70 hrs. on motor and transmission, updated brakes, wing, air box, new axles, rebuilt shocks, new spindles, air jacks, well maintained, some minor cosmetic flaws, never seriously damaged, 3 sets of wheels with good rains and a brand new set of Michelins, air wand, cool suit, helmet cooler, Aim dash with integrated smarty cam, 2 exhaust systems with one modified street exhaust that makes car pass at Lime Rock, cordless impact wrench, nitrogen tank regulator with air hoses, many spares, well maintained and very reliable, email for pictures and more details, asking $69K. John Fatse, [email protected] 4-13 2003 Porsche GT3 Cup Car Carrera white 996, race-ready, excellent condition, professionally maintained, freshly rebuilt transmission and engine with Porsche MotorSports seal, very low hours, AIM dash, BBS wheels, rains, etc. rare find at $79,900 call Paul 973-839-5353. 6-13 OTHER CARS FOR SALE 1974 Triumph TR-6 Full frame-off restoration (photo album documented). Mint, 4-speed, unique french blue exterior/Black interior and top. Driven only 3,500 miles since 2009 restoration. Completely taken apart including engine, brought to new condition. Undercarriage fully detailed. All maintenence up-to-date with documentation. “British Motor Industry Heritage Trust” certified. This car draws a lot of attention, ready for fun driving and showing. Have lots of pictures. $28,500. Contact: Rich Savino, 914-329-2064 or [email protected] 3-13 2001 VW Golf 1.8T Indigo Blue with Black, custom built 1.8 engine, adj. coilover suspension, Recaro front seats, OZ Racing 8x18 wheels, 6-speed GTI trans with limited slip, 425 whp. A really fun car that also is docile around town and has passed CT emissions (twice). Placed 5th in CVR concours. A very good buy at $12,000 and or make trade offer. Contact James or John Rhine at: 860-236-3931 or [email protected] (11-12) 5-13 FOR SALE WHEELS & TIRES Panamera 4 Wheels and Winter Tires: Full set, like new, Turbo style after-market wheels with new Pirelli Sottozero winter tires (245/50-R18, 275/45 –R18). Used less than one season. Total package cost $475. Happy to send photos. Call Barry 603-493-5201 or email [email protected] 8-13 Tires for Sale OEM Pirelli P Zero Rosso (2) 305/30-19. Less than 500 miles. Perfect condition. $400.00. Dan (860) 559-2363 or [email protected] 6-13 Four Wheels for 997 911S: Never used. $2,000. Contact Tony D’Amelio 203-554-7979 or [email protected] 5-13 C H A L L E N G E >>>continued on page 95 August 2013 93 Track Tires For Sale: 4 TOYO RA1 track tires. 255/40/17 & 275/40/17 good condition. $250.00. Watertown, CT 860-945-3544, [email protected] (12-12) 6-12 Wheels & Misc Items for 1987 911 Carrera: set of 7 & 8 X 15 Fuchs; set of 6 & 7 X 16 BBS wheels; front & rear Pagid race pads; front & rear Ferrodo race pads; rear Ferrodo pads; Butler race seat; Recaro seat; window net; roll bar. Contact Alan Larkin at 860-643-4607 or [email protected]. (9-12) 5-12 Wheels and Tires From ’88 928 S4, two 7.5x16 and one 9x16 Porsche “Design 90” wheels, very nice condition, $300.00 for the set or $100. each. Also have two almost new Bridgestone RE 969AS tires, $200. for the pair. Contact John Rhine at 860-236-3931 or [email protected] (11-12) 5-13 Wheels & Snow Tires Four 996 Factory Porsche wheels with Dunlop SP Winter Sport snow tires mounted (205/50R17-255/40R17). Tires still have 2 or 3 seasons left. Came off my Carrera 4. $450 obo. Local pick-up in New Fairfield, CT. 203-312-9343. [email protected]. 2-13 Tires for Sale OEM on my Boxster Michelin Pilot Sport. Never raced or damaged. (2) 235/40 ZR 18 and (2) 265/40 ZR 18. $300. Still have a lot of life. Call Hank at 203.414.0423 (Milford) 2-13 Wheels and Tires Porsche factory 997 Turbo wheels and winter tire set from 2007 997TT. Beautiful condition, no curb marks. Also an extra rear wheel with no tire, also perfect condition. $3,600 for all. Contact Todd Gilbertsen at 203-389-5675 or [email protected]. For pictures see http://flic.kr/s/aHsjDCCAoC 2-13 FOR SALE PARTS & OTHER Driving Gear: Sparco X-Light EVO4 light weight Nomex 3 Layer Drivers’ Suit X-Cool Silver, Mfg. 2010, Size 60 (X-Large) White/Blue $775; Sparco X-Light Drivers’ Gloves, Tide Blue, Size 10, $89; Hans Device Model 20 M Recert. 1/12 $322; Bell Vortex GT-10 Carbon Composite Helmet 7-3/4 White SA10 $324; Snap On Cordless High Capacity 14.4 V Impact Gun $199. Bob Bullis 860-675-0234 or [email protected] 8-13 Porsche 914 Parts: No reasonable offer refused as I can no longer store these items. Buy it all or select your item - Engines: EA088745 short block w fan housing, complete EA023818 injected motor w/computer and tail shift transmission, 1.7L injected motor w/tail shift transmission, ran perfectly when removed from car, EC002846 4 cylinder 2.2 build up complete except for webbers and engine tin, EC011813 ceased long block w good heads, 34G.021 rods, multiple crank shafts, starters etc. Tail shift transmission, 914 dash top and bottom panels - near mint, 914-6/GT fiberglass bodywork - front and rear flares, rockers, front and rear bumpers - all new and never used. Steel self standing engine stand. Contact Erik Apotheker @ [email protected] or 203-733-1470 8-13 Parts: Pair of OMP 2004 “Extra” Racing Seats and a pair of Deist 6 point racing harnesses 2 inch belts (August 2011); $650 for everything. Call Barry at 860-302-0292 or email [email protected] 6-13 Boxster Car Cover. Auto Chic cotton/flannel indoor cover for Boxster. Perfect condition. $60.00. Contact Dan at 860-559-2363 or [email protected]. 6-13 1982 911SC Parts Engine Harness from an 82 SC $100. Red engine shroud from the same car. $100. or best reasonable offer [email protected] or 413 531-0602 Joe 5-13 996 GT3 Parts CCW C14 Wheels (2 sets), Kinesis K5 Wheels, used tires, Black Sparco Pro 2000 seats w/ sliders and brackets, Red Schroth 5 pt. harnesses, Safety Devices cage w/window net and foam, Brey Krause seat back brace, new front and rear Pagid pads, new rear rotors, new front rotors, C H A L L E N G E >>>continued on page 97 August 2013 95 96 August 2013 C H A L L E N G E used front rotors, muffler bypass pipes, cat bypass pipes. Contact Chuck Veth at 203-641-6828 or [email protected] 5-13 924 GTR Race Engine 2.1 L, block bored & sleeved. Light-weight dished pistons and light steel connecting rods. Fully counterweighted crank, Head has 40 hrs. machine work, oversied ports and valves, long-duration race cam. .55 intake lift. ARP head studs. Two fabricated headers; one for stock chassis and turbo location, second for race modified chassis. No intake or ignition system. Parts all purchased rom Paul Miller Racing. Engine new, never run. $6,000. G31 stock transmission $600. Bare 924 GTR race head $850. Miscellaneous GTS/GTR transmission gear sets, dog rings, etc. R&P 4.41 ratio fits GTS/GTR gearbox $500. Contact Dale at 845-279-9033 or [email protected] 4-13 2004/2005 Carrera GT Luggage Purchased my CGT with a partial luggage set, ordered a complete set from the factory (6 pieces), got the last they had. Spare Terracotta pieces for sale, brand new, perfect, in original black cloth storage bags. Suit/Garment bag, Center console bag, Travel case/duffel bag. $2,500.00. Email [email protected]. Located in Fairfield County. 2-13 356 “Parts” for Sale Battery Minder, 6 Volt, lightly used; 356 B Drivers Manual, dampness cured; Performance Tire Gauge; Mainely 356/912 Dipstick Temperature Gauge; 356 B Workshop Manual, lightly used. Please give me your best offer, I would like to sell all items to one person. Charlie. 203-912-8720 or [email protected] 2-13 2008 CargoPro 22 foot all aluminum V-nose trailer Heavy duty axles, aluminum floor, walls, wheels and ceiling, Silver with Red upper and lower cabinets, custom quality tire rack, 2,300 lbs. and easily pulled with Cayenne. Built in tool box and nitrogen tank holder, door rack and many other features, great condition, 2 spares, excellent tires, custom fold out aluminum ramps, must sell cup car before trailer (see ad under cars), low miles, will consider a discount for car and trailer, paid $23K, asking $17K John Fatse, [email protected] 4-13 DAS Sport Roll Bar for Sale. Bolt in roll bar will fit 996 sunroof coupe (possibly non-sun roof coupe also). The bar is in excellent condition with all mounting hardware included. Asking $975. (prefer local pick up in CT area but will ship for actual cost). Contact David Mancini at 203-606-3876 or email: [email protected] 4-13 WANTED Porsche 911 Coupe or Targa. In any condition. Please contact 860-350-1140 or email [email protected] 2-13 (12-13) Programs Coordinator Needed! This is a great opportunity for you to contribute to CVR in a significant way. CVR is looking for an additional Programs Coordinator to work together with our V.P. of Programs, Mark Richard. Programs are monthly meetings organized so that members can learn and discuss topics ranging from car restoration, the latest car parts and accessories, driving safety or even just to get together and enjoy a great meal! Come to hear a championsip driver, tech expert or vintage restorer share their expertise or simply join us to view a range of truly spectacular collectors’ cars, car parts and accessories that may be on display. The Programs Coordinators responsibility is to help with the creation, planning and organization of these very popular events. 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