Redline Report May/June 2008 - Central New York Porsche Club of
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Redline Report May/June 2008 - Central New York Porsche Club of
I]Z EZYa^cZGZedgi The Official Newsletter of the Central New York Region Celebrating Porsches and Porschephiles for over 50 years http://cnypca.org Porsche Club of America Volume 51, Issue 3 - May/June 2008 Autocrossing in the Spring, a perfect start to a season! The May-June 2008 Redline Report Die Kalender and Related Happenings Der Zone 1 Kalender..................................................................................21 Zone 1 48 Hours of Watkins Glen by Botho von Bose..............................22 Der 2008 CNY-PCA Kalender...................................................................45 2008 FALL TOUR by Joyce and Chuck Gladle..................................47 Brian Daley’s Official 2008 Track Schedule.............................................48 Features The CNY-PCA Charity Committee by Cathie White................................10 Cathy and Dan do Sebring by Cathy Alberson..........................................15 Van Nordstrand Tech Session by Chuck Gladle........................................17 50th Anniversary Sponsorship Aprreciation Awards by Joyce Gladle......22 Weekend Journal Entries of a Track Junkie by Bill Kohnke.....................31 A Treasured Photograph by Bill Noroski...................................................34 “Porsche Almanac” by Chuck Gladle.......................................................35 John Hajny draws a Tech Session Crowd by Chuck Gladle......................36 Tops and Back Windows (from the Heat Exchanger) by Jeffrey Elmore..37 Finally, a Car Show for the Rest of Us by Gay Lynn Testut......................40 “Dancing with the Stars” – Oswego County Style by Brian Daley...........49 Departments Life at 9K, The Editor Speaks.....................................................................2 Letters to the Editor.....................................................................................3 Lady at the Wheel by Joyce Gladle.............................................................7 CNYPCA Welcome Wagon by Ed Hurd.....................................................7 Meet the CNY-PCA Members.....................................................................8 PPP Thak by Thak Chaloemtiarana...........................................................10 Northern Sentinel by Bob Graham............................................................18 The Alternative Line by Joe Holzer...........................................................41 Redline Market..........................................................................................44 CNY-PCA Officers and Appointees...........................................................52 Advertising and Other Redline Report Administrivia................................53 The Redline Report is published six times a year by the Central New York Region, Porsche Club of America, Inc.. Permission is hereby granted to reprint original materials found herein provided credit is given the author and The Redline Report. Opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of PCA, the CNY-PCA, or their respective officers. The editor reserves the right to and does edit all materials, just not well. The Redline Report is distributed to approximately 53 dedicated Porschephiles and 400 who joined the PCA because the CNY-AMC Club prefers bondo™ to Zymöl. Cover: Photo taken at Sullivan Park in Gang Mills, NY, on April 30, 2000 by Nelson Wertman, photographer, at a Glen Region-SCCA event. The Redline Report May/June 2008 1 Life at 9k… by Skip Testut Dear Editor, why was the 2008 March/April Redline so late in being delivered? No one actually sent such a letter or email to me, but admit it, you were thinking about it, weren’t you? If you were upset, well, you should have been in my shoes. The CNY-PCA and Zone 1 both had important events scheduled for the last week of February and the first of March. Knowing that some of you would be interested in these events I made certain that all of my loyal contributors had their articles to me well before mid-February, even Joyce, and I submitted the final, print-ready copy on Valentine’s Day evening. President Joyce, knowing of my determination, personally contacted the printers on February 15 and found out that the newsletter had been printed and was awaiting delivery to the post office. At this point I was very pleased as it meant that some of you would be receiving your Redlines by midweek around February 20-21. What we hadn’t counted on was a comedy of errors. First, the printer didn’t bother delivering the Redline to the post office until the following Friday (February 22). The originating post office, Penn Yan, apparently shipped out the Redlines the very same day but unfortunately the Rochester post office didn’t share Penn Yan’s due diligence, which held up the Redline for an additional week. Joyce, of course, blames the government (i.e., the post office in Rochester), I blame everyone starting with our printer, but regardless, you didn’t get your Redline in time to read about three very important events and for that I apologize. I’ll even offer to take a 50% cut in my salary as newsletter editor. 2 The Redline Report Make that 100%. Nothing is too good for our readership. If printers and the US Post Office can’t be depended upon, well many of the contributors to The Redline Report can. I cannot express the gratitude I feel for those of you who have contributed something every month or in the case of Chuck and Joyce, several somethings every month. Bob, Thak, Brian Daley, Ed, and Joe, you’ve kept the newsletter going and that’s no easy task. I should also thank Mike, who’s given me someone to tease in every issue. Mike, I couldn’t have done it without you, either. And you know what??! You’re still one of my favorites, fake woodgrain and all. There are also many of you who have contributed quite often and email me with suggestions and comments in the between issues. If I can be “between Porsches” you can be between Redline contributions. So there is some good in this world, even Mike. Enough of what went wrong and right with The Redline. 2008 started out to be the “Year of the Porsche” and not just on Rodeo Drive, either. We got off to a slow start in late January at the 24 Hours of Daytona and Joe Holzer seemed to think it had something to do with atom bombs and Munich Beer Halls, but whatever the cause, Porsche reclaimed its rightful place in the cosmos with a fantastic first place OVERALL in the 12 Hours of Sebring (and a whole lot of other podium finishes). This was the first time since 1988 that Porsches did so well at Sebring and it was clear that Porsches had the talent and the talented had the Porsches to keep a winning season alive. In fact, Porsches had such a great May/June 2008 start that a rumor floated around that Porsche would be entering a modified, solid axle Cayenne in NASCAR later this year. Unfortunately, my only source for that rumor was Carol, so I was skeptical. Unfortunately, our new found enthusiasm was short-lived and we haven’t been doing quite so well in ALMS, since, but I have faith. Porsche remains atop LMP2 and we Porschephiles could be on board for the best year in competition in many a year and that’s just plain great. RL Letters to the Editor Thanks to CNY from CDOC Thanks so much for the print [by John Hajny, presented to CDOC from CNY PCA in appreciation of their sponsorship of the CNY 50th Anniversary Celebration]! It is really nice. We had it framed with a navy blue mat and it looks fantastic! We had the letter of thanks from CNY and the profile of the artist framed also. They are very cool. Colin Dougherty President/CEO, CDOC Cabin Fever in Montrose I am happy to report that my DE car is all one color again and all the shiny bits are pointing in the same directions as originally intended. One nice salt free day and we will be out for a test drive, then off to the first DE of the season on April 4 at Pocono. Little bit of a poll here (I can’t spell “consensus”): I am thinking of a name change. The moniker of Mrs. Murphy The Redline Report seems to be tempting the gremlins to show up and prove their powers. What do you think? How about Kermit? I’m pretty sure Thak told me not to go with green paint, but what’s done is done. Does anyone know of a 100mph incense burner that will pass tech? I need some help here. On checking my brakes I did find some pretty heavy deterioration of the seals in the front calipers, but no provable dragging, or binding when disassembling them. Skip will be pleased... I have replaced the front calipers with a set of freshly rebuilt (professionally) dual-piston Brembos. Alfa units no less, Skip. After a bit of research I found that ones from ‘81 to ‘85 Alfa Romeo of a particular model will work and they use the same size pad as the BMW 320i, which has the benefit of more surface area than the Porsche M pads. Yes, we are truly bored with cold and rain. Let us go out and play. On the way soon, Bill Kohnke and Kermit? “Anonymous” gets responses or “Ramblers are NOT the automotive apex... ?” NOTE: In the last issue of the Redline, “anonymous” asked if we should focus more on Porscherelated content and less on nonPorsche stuff, something he opposed. Here are the replies you sent to his query. I just got my latest Redline, and was hit with the question posed by “anonymous”: Should We ONLY Include Porsche Stuff in REDLINE? Continued on page 4 May/June 2008 3 “Letters...” from page 3 Cancel My Subscription! Launch an airstrike on an unsuspecting Muslim state! Give a couple more billions ($$) to another insurance company so they can afford to print the denial letters. My daughter is the ONLY person I know who was born to a Porsche. The rest of us had to earn the privilege. You can’t drive two blocks in LA without passing one, yet few people out there really appreciate them at all. They have the lowest PCA membership, as a percent of owners, of anywhere in the USA. Why? Because in LA owning a Porsche is a yawn, but not here. Are we so jaded that we care only about where we are right now and not a whit about how we got here or where we might be going? If so, we are a depressingly boring lot. If, though, there will be more writings about what affects us and our ability to enjoy our passion; debates about how many Porsche Angels fit on the head of a pin when driving, for example, a Porsche Truck, and comments that lend credence to our claim that we actually have evolved, or at least come to realize that Rambler was NOT the automotive apex, then I’ll allow the mailman to deliver my Redlines. But I’ll be watching... Joe Holzer From the Internet While reading the March/April edition of the Redline I was quite surprised by the “Only Porsches Need Apply” letter to the editor. I must say that if we have the mantra of “it’s not about the cars it’s about the people” then why would we limit the publication that is funded by the people’s membership to 4 The Redline Report only Porsche related topics? Being in the corporate world for many years I understand that there are always two sides to every issue. If it comes to be that “Only Porsches Need Apply” works, by simply making a reference to cars will probably get around the matter (that’s how we get things to be business related - say a banking word and it is now a business expense!). For instance, if I were to submit an article that talks about my grandchildren and their field trip to the zoo, I’ll include the fact that a Porsche was in the parking lot! (Skip - don’t be looking for this article because it will never happen!). My point is, how much better I will know you through your articles on life’s journeys - even if they don’t include Porsches. Heck, I’ve been with Brian for over 11 years now and I never knew he had a Rambler until I read his article!!!! Melissa Miller From the Internet As a fairly regular contributor (and past editor) of this newsletter I thought I’d add my two-cents worth. I agree completely with Anonymous in the March/April “Letters to the Editor.” To exclude all non-Porsche related articles or information would, in my opinion, detract from the content and sentiment of the newsletter. There is plenty of Porsche specific information available in magazines, online and through corporate propaganda that one can get lost in. Personally, what I want to hear and read about are the life experiences of the people I share common interests with. Not only that but I would have a hard time submitting articles to you if May/June 2008 all I can write about is Porsche stuff. They would read something like this – “My new-to-me red 944S2 Cab is really nice; I think it’s fast, too.” Thanks for doing such a great job with the newsletter. Brian Daley From the Internet I want to respond to the questions posed by “Anonymous” in the last Redline Report. I feel that articles in the newsletter should be centered on cars or car-related activities. Porsches should take precedence, but I also would like to hear about other interesting cars that members own or have owned. The inclusion of personal information in these articles is welcomed. I find that gaining knowledge of a person leads to respect, friendship and caring and that differences ethnic background, religion, politics, etc. fade into insignificance. I have a wonderful, diverse, collection of interesting friends as a benefit of my membership in various car clubs. On the question of club membership, I believe that anyone with a passion for Porsches should be admitted. This includes: Owners, former owners, people looking to be owners, and those whose current economic situation prevents them from being owners. Before getting irritated because we have to associate with nonowner members, we should consider that there are thousands of Porsche owners who don’t care enough about the marque to seek club membership. Amen, Dick Jeffers From the Internet The Redline Report And now a word from our spronsor... This letter is in response to the Letter To The Editor in the last issue of Redline Report raising the question of “non-Porsche owning” members of CNY PCA. The long-standing regulation of Porsche Club of America is that you must own a Porsche to join the organization. This is witnessed by the necessity of entering a VIN number on your original membership application. After initially joining PCA you are allowed to continue your membership as you wish. Should you temporarily be “between Porsches,” you may still maintain your membership. Since we are a region within PCA, we follow these guidelines. Joyce Gladle CNY-PCA President CNY PCA OFFICIAL LOGO CONTEST RESULTS My goodness! It was nip and tuck right down to the wire!!! [Thak, I think I’m offended, should we be??! Ed.] Thank you to all who voted in the selection of an official CNY Region logo. Ballots were received by post card or e-mail. Many of you were kind enough to take the time to register your opinion. It was a very close vote. The winning logo is the revised 50th anniversary logo (45 votes), narrowly edging out the crest-style logo (42 votes). Joyce Gladle From the Internet Continued on page 6 May/June 2008 5 “Letters...” from page 5 I won’t write another article, but... Upon seeing my club anniversary date in the last issue of REDLINE, it reminded me of days gone by. Miss Karmann, a signal red 1964 C coupe, is my current Porsche and only my second one; but I have been a member of CNY three times. My first membership was with my first Porsche, a yellow, used, 1970 914-6 with Fuch wheels. I joined CNY then, around 1976. Although I loved that car, it was in need of some serious repair, so after a short ownership, perhaps a year or more, I sold it. I canceled my membership when it came up for renewal not long after that. The second time I became a member was back in the mid ‘80s and without a Porsche. I joined the club so as to satisfy my desire for the marque. That didn’t work. Can you say torture? My membership again lasted only a year or two, because it became painful to hear about Porsche ownership and the fun and happiness they bring to their owners. My current membership (they say “third time is a charm”), although I cannot attend all of the events, has been more active. I have gone to more club activities this time around. Although being an owner of an antique Porsche doesn’t get the same recognition from club members as newer models, it is still fun. I look forward to those events this year that I may be able to attend. Kevin Ferris From the Internet 6 The Redline Report Thanking CNY-PCA... The SUNY Upstate Medical University is extremely grateful for your gift of $2,737.50, designated to the Lori Sullivan Memorial Endowment at the Upstate Medical University Foundation. We consider ourselves fortunate to have the support of people who have a sincere commitment to the Central New York community. With your gift, we are able to continue providing quality patient care, medical education, and biomedical research. Please accept my personal thank you for your vital contribution. Sincerely, Eileen M. Pezzi, M.P.A. Vice President of Development CNY-PCA, Bringing people together... I saw the CNY anniversary article in Panorama this month and it brought back some very fond and special memories for Teri and me - for a different reason than the obvious. Both of us had a wonderful time with our CNY comrades on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday morning. Great weather, events that were fun and well organized, and the beautiful Porsches made the weekend memorable. Teri and I had decided to stay an extra day to get some extra R&R as well as to do some sightseeing of the area. On Sunday afternoon, we took a tour boat to sightsee the Islands and it included a stop at Heart Island. The day was gorgeous and the timing was just right, so I proposed to Teri under the gazebo on Heart Island! She was surprised but was thrilled and accepted my offer May/June 2008 (the glitter must have impacted her common sense). Needless to say, life has been even more crazy for us since that glorious weekend, with wedding planning adding to our already busy lives. I wanted to get word out to the region to thank all involved for providing a wonderful forum for what is now a very special memory for both of us. We look forward to seeing you this summer. Regards, David Pitbladdo Editor’s NOTE: See photo on page 29 related Lady at the Wheel By Joyce Gladle, President, CNY-PCA Good Day CNY Members! The sun is out, the April showers have subsided, May flowers are on their way and Porsche drivers are ready to roll!!! We have had a Zone 1 Tech Session and two CNY Region Tech Sessions (see coverage elsewhere in this issue) to help us prepare for the 2008 driving season. We have been garaged long enough. All over Central New York Porsches are being uncovered, dusted off, tuned up, gassed up and are eager to get on the road. Chuck and I have already had the 356 and the 928 out to stretch their legs—muddy driveway and all! In this our 51 year of Porsche camaraderie, we do not have a 50th anniversary celebration to plan and st The Redline Report participate in. We do, however, have many, many fun, interesting and challenging events planned. For those of you who enjoyed the 50th Celebration in Alexandria Bay last September, we have another weekend planned that we think you will also enjoy. We will return this year to our Annual CNY Fall Tour. For those of you who have not joined us for this weekend in the past, please plan to do so this year. We always have a wonderful time. It is a weekend of truly enjoying your PCA friends and driving your Porsche. This year’s tour takes us via a scenic route, east to Bennington, VT. The 3-day weekend will include great touring, wonderful friends, good food and partying and we will still have time to visit the Hemmings Motor Museum and the Bennington Pottery. In the mean time there is an event in store for everyone! Check the CNY, Zone 1 and National Calendars in this issue and you will find a host of events to choose from. Concours, rallies, autocrosses, driver education, picnics, the 53rd Porsche Parade, PCA Club Racing—you name it, it is available. It’s just a decision away!! So plan to join us, make new friends, renew old friendships and enjoy driving in its purest form! Remember, it’s not just the cars, it’s the people!! RL CNYPCA WELCOME WAGON by Ed Hurd Membership statistics (as of 03/31/08): CNY Primary members: 251, Affiliates: 202, Total: 453 Continued on page 8 May/June 2008 7 “Membership Report” from page 7 Please join me in welcoming our newest members and transfers: February 2008 Andrew Wickline Clinton, NY 2000 Boxter S, Black March 2008 Melissa Caceres Vestal, NY 2000 Boxter S, Black Helene Shulkin Rome, NY 1986 944, Black Meet the CNY Members Editor’s Note: A special thanks to Norm Turbee for supplying this issue’s bio. If you haven’t met Norm, well, you haven’t been to a meeting in quite a while and need to join us. One of the “newer” members, Norm hasn’t exactly been shy, but why should he!? Now it’s time for another one of you to introduce yourself to the membership and follow Norm’s lead. Norm Turbee: Journey to My Dream February–March Member Anniversaries Mike & Mary Darminio 36 years Larry Lee Al & Carol George 29 years Sallie Jameson 25 years Jim & Alyce Egan 21 years Jack Ireton-Hewitt Davie & Carol Long John Miller Skip & Gay-Lynn Testut 10 years John & Barbara Duncan Michael Hunter Peer Soderberg 5 years The Redline Report I was born and lived in NYC for 18 years and was a sojourner of the Rapid Transit System as a kid. I could navigate the transit system to any of the boroughs, which is where I spent a lot of time. Cheap thrills for a kid on a $1.25 weekly allowance. Cars did not come into my life until the age of 20, when I was stationed at Westover AFB, in Massachusetts. My roommate, Jeff, was a guy from St. Pete Florida who knew a lot more about “Everything” than anyone I had ever met. It was through his acquaintance that my automotive vocabulary and a taste for the good life began to evolve. At the base, Jeff had two cars. A Pontiac Firebird with those big tires and chrome rims with the little confederate guy on the front plate. I always wondered how that would go over when we went to Harlem. Boss machine! And powerful. The other car was a 220 SL Mercedes with 4 on the column. Reminded me of an imported version of the Checker Cabs used, in NYC. May/June 2008 8 One day while in Springfield, Mass, we were cruising midtown and a car caught my eye. It was a 1969 Red FIAT 850 Spyder convertible. I wrestled with the possibility of having my own car, at age 20. Price, $1,950 US$. In 1970. I bought my first car. We “Booked” (an endearing term Jeff and I used to reflect Heading out) and head out we did. Two guys with 3 cars. We liked choices. Jeff introduced me to Automotive Quarterly publications (I still have) and names I never heard became impressed somewhere in my subconscious. Ferrari, De Tomaso Mangustas and Porsches to name but a few. When I drove that 55hp Fiat with the oversize rears and the Abarth free flow exhaust system, I was filled with thoughts of driving the exotic. I even bought goggles while traversing the interstate between Mass and NY when the top was down. Yep, I was lapping the boards, at speed, somewhere in my mind. After returning to the states, I found a FIAT 124 coupe, Twin cam, 5-speed and in need of some work. No problem! I honed my mechanical acumen on the simple yet forgiving 850 when I rebuilt the engine. The Coupe served me well but there were other cars to be had now that “the whistle was getting wet.” Mind you, the wallet was still kinda dry. Mortals! Never satisfied! While working at GE, a friend of mine had a Porsche 914. Like Jeff, Vince had considerable exposure to and knowledge of the German propensity for engineering and history. A new quest began and after about a year of keeping an eye out for something “German” I happened to see a BMW 320i at the Honda Dealer on Electronics Parkway. The Redline Report To sustain the appearance befitting a credible shopper, Vince drove me to the Dealer, in the 914. For the next 11 years the BMW was my friend. Having a German tech/friend didn’t hurt either. During the later years of the BMW, I started to notice Porsches. Could not help it. While traveling to Rome, a Porsche would be traveling the opposite direction and they just screamed of speed and success. That would be my next goal and statement. I must admit, I had other agenda’s that spanned an even greater reason. Then one day while driving from Syracuse, a Carrera was in front of me. I watched as the tail spoiler rose from the rear deck. Ahhhhh, Porsche. Cool. Oddly enough, the car was heading the same direction as I. Through the village of Liverpool, right onto Morgan, then Speed and rising spoiler. I followed the Porsche…right into the driver’s driveway. It was Lynn Holzer. After assuring her that I was not some Nut [The editor wants all to know how much it took for him NOT to insert a comment here. Ed.], we spoke as I told her of my enchantment. Next thing I knew I was at the Porsche dealership looking over the selection of the Breed. The salesman approached me and asked if he could help. I said, “Before I die, I want to own a Porsche but I have never driven one.” That was on a Friday afternoon. Saturday Morning, Joe Holzer was hearing confession from me and astutely assessed my quandary. We agreed to meet at the Driver Village Porsche dealership, Saturday Continued on page 10 May/June 2008 9 “Meet CNY...” from page 9 morning. And Saturday afternoon, I fulfilled “ My Goal.” Consciously this message resonated throughout my thoughts on this day: Note to self ”Norm, you have ARRIVED.” RL The CNY-PCA Charity Committee by Cathie White The CNY PCA charity committee consists of seven active club members; Chris and Cathie White, Dick and Viv Shea, Brian Daley, Missy Miller and John Hajny. The idea was developed by several people who wanted to add another event to our yearly club calendar to get together with our Porsche loving friends. This year the charity that met those criteria was the Lori Sullivan Memorial Endowment set up through Upstate Medical University Funding. Lori was an associate club member through Steve and Connie Turco and Family. Lori participated in the 48 Hours at the Glen some years back. The endowment supports the families of children hospitalized at Upstate’s Pediatric Unit. The support can supplement funds to a family to fix a flat tire or to cover parking fees so that parents can be with their hospitalized child. For further information their web site is www.upstate.edu/foundation. This year our club members raised over $2700 at our charity auction dinner! That was nearly double last year’s donations. Thanks so much for all who attended and give your selves a big pat on the back. It was you who made that possible. The process by which the charity RL committee chose the group or See you at a club event soon. organization seemed simple, at first. However, we all had opinions that varied! This year when we asked our members to submit their choice To DE or not to DE, that of charity, group or organization, the is the question by PPP Thak results thoroughly surprised us! For most of us, Porsche ownership brings We gathered all the applicants’ with it identity issues. If we are men, do submissions and reviewed the material we want to don a large gold medallion at hand or their website. We discussed and sport a false chest toupee when we via emails, phone calls and face-to-face drive our cars? If we are women, do gatherings. We looked for a special we want to put stickers of membership something that stood out and grabbed in past car clubs on our Porsches? Or us. For the past several years, the if we are truly insecure, should we put common thread had been the personal a sticker that reads “Porsche support connection of our club member’s vehicle” on our gas guzzling SUVs? relationship or involvement with their particular charity. This had made our The questions I raised above indicate donations feel “real” and heart felt. that owning a Porsche brings with it 10 The Redline Report May/June 2008 the dilemma of identity. “You are what you drive” is a quotation that is not that clear when applied to those of us who drive Porsches. During the tech stock boom of the 1980s and early 1990s, young people barely out of college bought Porsches in large numbers. They made their money from signing bonuses, or receiving stock options in many internet startup companies. Some made money as lawyers in investment banks. During this period, the general public viewed these young Porsche owners as spoiled rich kids who did not deserve their wealth. They were depicted as poseurs and not true car geeks or sports cars enthusiasts. Many among the older Porsche owners, a.k.a. Porsche aficionados, looked down their noses at these young upstarts. I must admit that I, too, noticed that many from this generation of owners did not hold on to their cars for a long period of time. They were more interested in fads, the latest stereos, and other doodads that looked cool but did not make the car go any faster or allow it to pull more Gs around corners. After a few years, these ‘gold chain’ poseurs would drop out of PCA, sell their cars, and either buy Ferraris (if they survived the tech bust), or WRXs to follow the next but less expensive fad. This leaves owners who are true automotive aficionados. You should know by now whether you are one of these (remember my article about how to calculate your Automania index?). To be a real car nut, we try to show this by sporting stickers that indicate that we are members of the SCCA, PCA, Trackmasters, BMW-CCA, MGB Association, or even Lotus Limited. We want to make sure that our identity as an The Redline Report automotive aficionado is long standing and legitimate. To this end, I would suggest that Carole sport an Austin Healey sticker on her Cayenne, and our editor should have a bumper sticker that says “My last car was a Porsche.” But owning a high-powered sports car also means that at some level, we identify with the marque’s racing heritage. Many of us have no doubt an enviable library of books about Porsches and its racing history. I am also sure that many continue to watch Porsches race at Daytona, Sebring, Le Mans, Watkins Glen, etc. And most of us would feel proud when Porsche wins races as if we ourselves were driving those cars. After some period of vicarious participation in Porsche car racing, many of us even begin to believe that we ourselves are capable to driving our own Porsches at speed. Understanding this need for Porsche owners to assume a sporting identity has led to an activity in PCA called Driver’s Education, or DE for short. This activity, which is open to all members—young and old, male and female, gay or sad—allows them to fulfill their need for speed, to explore the limits of their cars, and to experience the exhilaration of racing. As you all know, this means driving your own Porsche (or Honda) as skillfully and as fast as you dare go at real racing circuits. This sounds like racing to me, so you say. In fact, there are differences between DE and racing. In DE, drivers are not permitted to overtake another car at will. The slower car has to allow Continued on page 12 May/June 2008 11 “PPP Thak” from Page 11 the faster one to pass. Also there is no passing in the corners where most of the car to car contact takes place in a race. Although the cars on the track may be going as fast as racing cars, by calling this activity high performance driver’s education, PCA is able to purchase insurance for the events. This blanket insurance does not cover collision of individual cars. You will have to find out if your insurance will cover this activity (emphasize the education part). There are some companies that sell insurance per event, but my memory tells me that the premiums are quite exorbitant. Most of us are “self insured.” The other difference between DE and racing is that drivers are divided into classes based on experience and ability and not by the car model. The groups are ‘green,’ ‘yellow,’ ‘blue’, ‘white,’ ‘black,’ and ‘red.’ Some events do not have ‘blue.’ Green and yellow are for the novices, white is intermediate, black is advance, and red is for instructors. All green and yellow (including blue) have instructors assigned to ride in the cars to provide the drivers with instruction. Soloing begins with the white group. This series of articles will walk you through the steps and considerations you will if you are interested in DE from rookie to instructor. Step One: What kind of car should I get? If you already own a Porsche, this will be a moot point. DE is really for any car, new or old, as long as it passes inspection. I’ll get to this later. All Porsche cars from the earliest 356 12 The Redline Report to the latest GT3 are capable track cars. Although it is true that modern technology can make even the novice driver look like Michael Schumacher, there is still the need to exercise moderation and to get instruction in the art of high performance driving. Personally, I find that older technology, low power Porsches are the best way to learn how to drive a car properly and fast. And for those of you who are afraid to hurt your expensive new car, there is always the option of acquiring an older Porsche for track use. When I first thought about DE, a veteran member of our club asked me if I felt comfortable about “writing off” my car if something should happen on the track. Although this is a possibility, DE is relatively safe, if one does not get carried away with a delusion of competence. (For you novices, the degree to which one gets “carried away” at a DE, determines the likelihood of your winning that year’s “Darminio Award.” Ed.) If one drives within one’s comfort zone then there is no danger of hurting one’s car. Novices rarely get involved in track “incidents.” Most damage to cars and egos are reserved for the intermediate group drivers who having been promoted from the novice classes experience ego inflation that is not commensurate with their real abilities. So, the answer to the original question: drive what you have now or find an older, low-tech Porsche. Step Two: Car inspection If you own a newer car—I consider any fifteen year old Porsche a new car— there is usually no problem passing May/June 2008 inspection. The inspection is required for DE participation. The inspection focuses on “safety.” The car should not have rust that will undermine the integrity of the monocoque chassis. There should not be excessive fluid leaks that would indicate an imminent systems failure (brakes, bearing, cooling system, etc.). The front suspension, especially the ball joints and bearings should be tight. This is checked with the car on a jack. Brake pads should have at least fifty percent pad material left and rotors should meet factory wear specs. Other areas of inspection include battery, brake fluid, steering, brake pedal, throttle return, seats, safety belts, mirrors, rims and tires, lug nuts, etc. Before each DE, a participant will receive an inspection sheet that itemizes what is checked. Our region has a list of approved tech inspectors in every Redline, whom you can contact. You will have to contact one of the region inspectors to arrange an appointment. Unless this inspection is done in a shop or at the dealer, the inspection is done without charge. The reason I place inspection as step two is to make sure whether your car, especially if it is an older car, is safe enough to track. If not, you will learn how much it would cost to get it ready for the track. If the car is judged to be sound mechanically, and you have received clearance from your spouse, partner, mom, dad, etc. you can select an event advertised in Pano, in the Redline Report, or on our website. Most regions will have applications that can be downloaded on line. If you decide to participate in DE, you should let our Chief Instructor, John Hajny, know. Either he or the tech inspector The Redline Report can pair you up with a member in your area who is already active in DE. It is best to show up with another club member who will introduce you to the etiquette of DE and to other participants. Step Three: Buy a helmet You will need to buy or borrow a helmet. If you are a masochist, you can call Joe Holzer to ask about what helmet to purchase. Be prepared to put everything on hold for at least forty-five minutes if you decide to go this route. Ask me how I know. Alternatively, you can check suppliers in Pano. Their sales reps are usually knowledgeable and can give you advice about fitting and specifications. You should buy the best helmet you can afford (it is your head you are protecting). The helmet will have either a SA or M rating. Most sanctioning bodies will require the SA rating (for automobiles with fire retardant lining) and not the M or motorcycle helmet (designed to withstand abrasion when the helmet hits the pavement and is dragged 100 feet or more). Generally, SA helmets are lighter than M models. You should also buy the newest rating, which at the moment is SA (or M) 2005. If you are claustrophobic, buy an open face helmet, the kind the Dale Earnhardt and Richard Petty used. I started that way, but ended up with a fullface helmet. I figure that dental work costs a lot especially if one does not have dental insurance. If you want to look like a pro, several helmet companies now offer models with painted designs. If you want to go all out, contact John Hajny who would gladly design and paint one for you. Continued on page 14 May/June 2008 13 “PPP Thak” from Page 13 A related question is whether to buy a driving suit, nomex underwear, gloves, and racing shoes. I would suggest that when you start out don’t wear a driving suit and the nomex underwear. First of all, you may not like DE and decide to quit after the second event. Secondly, wearing a driving suit with many patches suggests that you are some hotshot driver. If you are really slow on the track, the driving suit would only make your sluggish pace the more noticeable. The nomex underwear is good if you are in a fire. In my years of DE participation, I have yet to witness a fire, so save yourself some money and discomfort and forego the nomex stuff. Driving gloves and driving shoes are good to have. High performance driving requires concentration and some trepidation. This translates to clammy hands. The gloves will help you maintain a good grip on the steering wheel. Driving shoes are usually narrower than sneakers and have a stiffer sole. This is particularly important if your pedals are close to each other. There are driving shoes that are not that narrow and are almost like sneakers. For those starting out, I recommend the latter. I wear Merrill slip-ons, which are narrow and comfortable. The downside to wearing the skinny cool looking driving shoes is that you can develop inflammation of your arches. By all means, do not take the cheap route of buying wrestling shoes instead of driving shoes. The wrestling shoes have no arch support and do not work well when driving. You may have heard about the HANS device that prevents injuries to the spinal chord in case of a catastrophic 14 The Redline Report crash. For a beginner, I would not worry about this yet. But if you want to be really safe and opt for the HANS or other safety devices, you will have to be ready to install racing seats with slots made for a five or six point racing harness. Also, if you want to install racing harnesses, you will need to install these on both sides in addition to replacing the stock seats with racing seats. To anchor the racing harnesses, you will also need to install a roll bar or a full roll cage. Harness guide bars are no longer allowed in DE. So as you can see, for beginners, you should trust the factory safety belt system and it stock seats that were designed as a unit to save the driver in case of a crash. Thus far: You are psyched to start learning about high performance driving and to probe the limits of your Porsche’s capabilities as a sports racing machine. Your car passed inspection and is safe to track. You have your helmet, gloves, and driving shoes. You have been accepted to a DE event. You have contacted John Hajny or another CNY PCA member who is knowledgeable about DE and have made arrangements to meet at the event or to go to the event together. Hopefully, John would have directed you to his website and required that you read what he has written about DE. And if your first event is at Watkins Glenn, you should review those driving tips that John has provided on his website. The tech inspector, John Hajny or your new DE buddy should be able to give you advice about what equipment to bring to the track. Don’t over do this because most of the track veterans will have ample equipment, parts and tools you can borrow. If May/June 2008 you have a 914, Wild Bill Kohnke has been known to bring enough parts and tools to fix anything that fails on a 914. Next installment: How to interact with your instructor? What can you expect from your instructor? Track etiquette. What is ‘red mist?’ How fast is fast and is that important? What improvements can I make to my car? RL Cathy and Dan do Sebring! parking lot. We bought $80 general admission tickets. The tram dropped us in the Paddock area behind the main grandstand. Our tickets did not allow us into the grandstands so we crossed over the track into the infield as the Star Spangle Banner played. I spotted a small set of bleachers to my left and found myself in the middle of the Porscheplatz! We climbed up into the bleachers and watched the start of the race with a couple hundred Porsche fans. We were sitting at the end of turn 17 right where the cars head to the start/ finish straightaway. by Cathy Alberson This article is aimed at anyone who is thinking about going to Sebring for his or her first time. You see, Dan and I spent our last day of vacation this year in Florida at the 12 Hours Of Sebring. It was my first time at this racetrack. Dan grew up in Central Florida. After visiting relatives on the East Coast, we decided to stay in Vero Beach the night before the race. We stayed at the shabby chic, Driftwood Inn. Waldo Saxton, the pioneer of Vero Beach, built this motel in the 1920s. It sports wonderful architectural adornments collected in the 1930s and has a great outdoor beach bar/ restaurant called “Waldo’s.” We left Vero Beach at 7 am Saturday morning. It was an easy two-hour drive to the track. We did not see traffic until we turned into the track property. We did not purchase advance sale tickets, so we bailed out of the traffic at the overflow parking lot. Happily, parking was free and there was a ticket booth and a tram stop at the entrance to our The Redline Report This was our first Porscheplatz. I had assumed incorrectly that we needed to preregister. It was sunny and climbing into the 80’s, so we were very happy to find out we could register and enjoy the comforts of a big tent, free icecold bottled water and a large screen TV, with non-stop racing action (no commercials). We even received tee shirts! We were introduced to Paul Ritchie, the new president of Porsche Motorsports NA, the factory outlet for parts and technical help to Porsche racers. He was formerly the head of the Porsche engineering consulting company in the US. He took the position from Uwe Brettel, who also spoke to us. He is heading back to Germany for a management post at Porsche Motorsport after having been responsible for growing the Porsche Motorsport activities in the US during the last four years. There were also many raffles, the best item being a hot pit pass! Sadly I did not win. We spent the day walking the track. The infield was packed solidly with people Continued on page 30 May/June 2008 15 Business Card Bulletin Board Your card here attracts our members (and many lurkers on our web site). Our fees are very reasonable! 16 The Redline Report May/June 2008 THE CNY REGION HOLDS A TECH SESSION THAT IS “AS GOOD AS IT GETS” By Chuck Gladle On February 23 Central New York Region members Beth and Mitch Van Nordstrand hosted a Tech Session at their first-class facility in DeRuyter, NY. Rick Dobush, owner of the Bavarian Rocket Scientist Shop in Albany, NY and his associate Andy Daglis, made the technical presentation. The main effort centered around a 1966 2-liter 911 engine service and tune up, including reinstalling the motor and transaxle and starting the engine. With a real in your face to Mother Nature’s rain, snow and freezing temperatures, nearly 50 CNY members attended the event and, to an individual, expressed that all had a great time and excellent learning experience from the service demonstration. What Mitch has put together in this facility was truly amazing. Complete with no less then four, service bays, a state-of-the-art lift and a never-ending selection of tools, we were all in awe. The lighting in the building was perfect and the heating system kept us comfortable on a snowy winter day. In addition to the early 911 for our viewing pleasure, there was a fine 911 SC Targa, a beautiful 356 Roadster, a great 914-6 race car in its early prep stage, a GT3 and Mitch’s Club Race car. There was so much more to behold including four motorcycles, a Lotus Europa and a Formula V. Numerous questions from our CNY participants on a wide variety of topics were answered quickly and confidently. The Redline Report There was plenty of hands-on opportunity for the crowd to participate and watch the procedures up close and personal. Several “trade secrets” were discussed, as both Mitch and Rick are active in PCA Club Racing and vintage racing events. In addition to 911-service information, Andy offered technical information on Boxsters and answered questions from the Boxster owners in the crowd. It is definitely apparent that our region has enjoyed a surge in attendance and participation for over a year now. It is an event like this that gives one the impression of a true renaissance by our members with renewed interest and involvement. It echoes back to an earlier time when you could take some tools in hand and actually work on your own car. Mitch and Beth arranged for a superior lunch buffet from Dinosaur Bar & Grill that consisted of barbequed ribs and chicken and all the fixings. Knowing that a charity was to receive our outof-pocket offering for our lunch, our attendees dug deep in support thereof. To top that off our hosts announced that they would match our donation, dollarfor-dollar, in support of their local Food Bank. Our tech session brought it all together in that we had a truly primo facility, a large crowd, talented and knowledgeable presenters and a fine meal to top off this cold February event. President Joyce Gladle graciously thanked our hosts and presenters and all the attendees for braving the upstate NY weather here on the frozen tundra. It’s obvious that the “winter blues” and Continued on page 18 May/June 2008 17 “Van Nordstrand Tech Session” from Page 17 “cabin fever blahs” can be held at bay while awaiting the coming driving season by gathering Porsche people together to teach them more about their favorite cars. RL THE NORTHERN SENTINEL by Bob Graham (with additional commentary by Dave Bates) SEBRING 2008: WHEN THE BIG GUYS FALTERED . . . Race Facts: In March 1960, a tiny Sports 1600-class Porsche RS60 driven by Hans Herrmann and Olivier Gendebien prevailed over the favored Sports 3000 Ferrari Testa Rossas and Birdcage Maseratis, claiming a surprising overall victory in the ninth running of the Twelve Hours of Sebring. Another RS60 finished second, and a 356 Carrera took GT 1600 honors, finishing 9th overall. A very good day for Porsche; together with Targa Florio wins in 1956 and 1959 the dwarfs from Zuffenhausen served notice that they were threats for overall wins. In March 2008, an LMP2 Penske Racing Porsche RS Spyder driven by Romain Dumas, Timo Bernhard, and Emmanuel Collard prevailed over the favored LMP1 Audi R10/TDIs and the Peugeot 908, claiming a well-earned victory in the 56th running of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring. Another RS Spyder was awarded second place, and a Flying Lizards GT3 RSR took GT2 honors, finishing 12th overall. A very good day for Porsche, adding fresh laurels to a badge whose racing successes are now legendary. The 2008 victory was Porsche’s 18th in America’s oldest sports car race, but only its first in 20 years after dominating the 1970s and ‘80s, including a 13-year winning streak (1976-88). The Germans’ closest competitor, with 12 wins, is Ferrari. If some feared that Zuffenhausen had lost its racing chops during the 1999-2005 hiatus, recent events have allayed that fear. Comments: This was my first Sebring. I spent the day with my friend/northern neighbor/ fellow car guy Dave Bates, his son Jim and grandson Sam. Here are a few candids and close-ups from the day: * We had seats atop pit row, and spent much of the time there. Fairly expensive, these accommodations gave us a roof, and thus shelter from the blazing Florida sun -- or rain, had it occurred. We shared the area with an Audi team data station; at first we were annoyed by their intrusion, but soon discovered that their large computer monitors provided us with detailed, up-to-date lap charts and also SPEED-TV’s race coverage. These were very helpful given the useless PA system, invariably drowned out by the cars. At ground level we could look into the actual pit boxes and watch goings-on, and also access numerous vendors’ 18 The Redline Report May/June 2008 establishments immediately behind the pit complex. Food and drinks were predictably pricey, but nicely varied and highly acceptable. *Basically, the Dumas/Bernhard/ Collard Porsche won because the LMP1 Audis and Peugeot lost. The latter was lightning fast but not ready for prime time, falling behind with various mechanical woes; I imagine the Frenchmen saw the entry as a LeMans dress rehearsal (certainly they weren’t here to sell Pugs). Similarly, the Audis were delayed by niggling problems and a penalty on the #1 car. While the #6 Porsche Spyder fell out with cooling problems the #7 car ran like the proverbial express train for 12 hours, never quite equal in lap times but close enough to take advantage of the big cars’ glitches. *The LMP2 Fernandez Acura finished a very close second to the Penske Spyder, but was subsequently DQ’ed after failing post-race scrutineering, giving runner-up honors to the Leitzinger/ Franchitti/Lally Dyson RacingRS Spyder. But the strong performance of the Acuras suggests they will give the Porsches some stiff competition this season. *In contrast to the shrieking Porsches and bellowing Corvettes, the Audis and the Peugeot were nearly silent as they passed our viewing position, issuing a dull, muffled hum more akin to a blender on low setting. *The social, or perhaps tribal aspects of a big race meeting are invariably entertaining. Large numbers of attendees see little if any of the race, spending their time instead partying, which included riding around in jeeps, The Redline Report pickups, and golf carts. Being there is what counts, apparently. If these worthies are a bit rowdy as the beer and other de-inhibitors kick in, they’re always good-natured. In many trips to Sebring Dave never recalls seeing a fight, and chuckles over the Mardi Gras-like atmosphere that prevails the night before the race, with lissome girls sporting necklaces “earned by exposing certain body parts” (Dave’s words) for appreciative male viewers. *Camping is popular, with many folks returning to the same spots around the track year after year, and having gala reunions. Some arrive a week or more early to stake out their haunts. But since there is apparently no rule prohibiting how close campers can park to the fences bordering the track, their “elaborate and outrageous campsites” (Dave’s words) interdict huge chunks of prime viewing areas. Some squatters even rope off perimeters around their vehicles, arrogating the territory with the obvious intent to deny entry to all not of their choosing. This selfish behavior deprives others of access that they should be able to have. *Sebring Raceway is a classic racing venue, but no garden spot. The track is pancake-flat -- no big elevation changes or panoramas a la Watkins Glen. It’s a matter-of-fact, lunch-bucket track with bumps that can beat improperly set-up cars into submission. Without exception, at least in our experience, track employees were courteous and pleasant. Naturally, law enforcement was in evidence, but not in large numbers. Quite a contrast with ‘60s and ‘70’s Watkins Glen, Continued on page 39 May/June 2008 19 From our friends and sponsors... 20 The Redline Report May/June 2008 Zone 1 and National News Der Zone 1-PCA Kalender May 2008 17-18 – Zone 1 Rally and Concours at Corning, NY 30-June 1 - Porsche Clash at Watkins Glen June 2008 20-22 - Zone 1 48 Hours DE at Watkins Glen PEOPLE’S CHOICE CONCOURS -JUNE 8TH RAMADA INN LAKESIDE RESORT GENEVA, NEW YORK SAVE THE DATE!! WILL [email protected] The Redline Report May/June 2008 21 Zone 1 48 Hours of Watkins Glen, June 20-22, 2008 registration package, including a preevent technical inspection. By Botho von Bose If you have a Zone 1 Voucher, the registration and North America is fortunate to have a road complete make your Paypal payment. Upon course like Watkins Glen International. The facility is the continuation of a road acceptance, send your Zone 1 Voucher racing tradition dating back to 1948, to the registrar and you will receive a when sports cars raced on the 6.6-mile credit for the amount of the voucher. course through the village of Watkins Glen. The permanent road course was built in 1956 and has been continually upgraded since that time, now hosting NASCAR, GrandAm, IndyCar, HSR, CNY PCA 50TH SVRA and PCA events. The Zone 1 A N N I V E R S A R Y 48 Hours at Watkins Glen is not only a driving event, one of the longest C E L E B R A T I O N running Driver Ed events in PCA, it is S P O N S O R S H I P also a social event, bringing together A P P R E C I A T I O N members from the Zone and beyond. By Joyce Gladle The driver education event will consist As most of you are aware, our Central of nearly two hours per day at speed for New York Region received generous each entrant on Saturday and Sunday. sponsorship from several nationally Friday is our annual Zone 1 Instructor known companies for our 50th Day, including PCA National Instructor Anniversary Celebration. Training. This year, the entry fee will include a Saturday evening reception During a conversation with Bill Noroski at the Glen Club at the foot of the about how to show our appreciation to “esses.” The cost of the event is $250 these companies, Bill offered to make a per entrant. Online registration will be solid wood plaque and affix to it our car handled by http://clubregistration.net badge with our anniversary logo on it. and Paypal remittances. Registration opens on April 15 and closes May 15. These beautiful, hand-made mementos It is sure to be a sell-out again this year! were presented to Burdick Porsche, More details can be found at http:// CDOC and Stoddard Motor Cars as zone1.pca.org. a token of our appreciation of their support of our Region. John Hajny also After your registration fee is paid signed and put an individual message and your application is accepted, you on his commemorative print for each of will receive a confirmation email the companies. Needless to say, both with additional information and of these items were very well received requirements. Please read the email and now hang proudly in the respective and make sure that you follow all businesses. RL the requirements contained in the 22 The Redline Report May/June 2008 Bill Noroski and Dick Jeffers presenting the CNY-PCA appreciation plaque to Roger Burdick, Dave Hall and Lee Smith Joyce Gladle, President of the CNY-PCA, presenting the CNYPCA appreciation plaque to Colin Dougherty, President of CDOC The Redline Report May/June 2008 23 2008 ZONE 1 CONCOURS & RALLY Headquarters: Corning Radisson, Corning, NY HOSTED BY THE NIAGARA REGION FRIDAY, MAY 16 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 7:00 pm 9:00 pm – 9:00 pm Registration Opens – Front Lobby/Bar Area – 11:00 pm Hospitality Room Opens – – 7:00 am Security Corral – Parking Lot – 11:00 pm Beer & Wine Reception – in the Hospitality Room SATURDAY, MAY 17 8:00 am 8:00 am 11:00 am 12:31 pm 4:00 pm 9:00 pm 5:00pm – – – – – – – 4:00 pm Registration – Front Lobby/ Bar Area 5:00 pm Concours Prep – Parking Lot 12:15 pm Rally Registration & Tutorial 3:00 pm Rally Start – Corning Radisson 5:00 pm Presentation of Rally Awards in the Hospitality Room 11:00 Hospitality Room Opens 7:00 am Security Corral – Parking Lot SUNDAY, MAY 18 7:30 am 8:00 am 11:00 am 2:00 pm 3:00 pm – Lineup & Tour to Wings of Eagles Discovery Center – 10: 00am Staging & Concours Prep – Wings of Eagles – 1:00pm Concours Judging – Concours Awards – Drive back to Corning Radisson and Departure Insure your home & car with Allstate, and I can help you save on both policies. 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The 29th Annual Zone 1 Concours will include 2 categories: one a fully judged Concours (no undercarriages, but wheel wells), and a “peoples choice” car show (wash and shine). Concours preparation will be on Saturday at the host hotel and the concours show to be held at Wings of Eagles Discovery Center will start promptly Sunday morning at 11:00 am, placement of cars by 8:30 am. If you have any concours questions, contact Dan Deegan at (585) 924-0271 or email: [email protected]. The Wings of Eagles Discovery Center is located next to the Elmira Airport at 17 Aviation Drive, Horseheads, NY. The 11th Annual Zone 1 Rally will be a straightforward time/speed/distance rally designed to test the competitors’ ability to drive and navigate. The rally will start at the host hotel on Saturday at 12:31 pm, will be about 2 hours long and will be challenging for both novice and experienced rally teams. The rally will run in two separate classes based on experience. Both classes will run unequipped, meaning only simple hand held calculators with single memory functions will be allowed plus stock odometers. All roads will be paved so rally cars can participate in the concours the following day. There will be a novice meeting at 11:00 am and a Driver’s meeting at 12:15 pm. The first car off will be at 12:31 pm. Rally awards will be given out Saturday at 4:00 pm in the hospitality suite. Questions about the rally, contact Bob Michaelson at 973-492-2014 or email: [email protected] The host hotel for the weekend will be the Corning Radisson. Event registration will start at 4:00 pm on Friday, May 16, at the hotel. A Friday night hospitality room sponsored by Zone 1 will take place from 9:00 to 11:00 pm, again at the host hotel. Saturday evening will be a free night to explore Corning. Weekend Schedule Friday Afternoon –Registration Evening –Hospitality Saturday Mid-day - Rally (starting from Radisson Hotel) Saturday Morning - Registration & Rally Novice School Saturday Evening - Rally Awards ; Free Evening Continued on page 26 The Redline Report May/June 2008 25 “Zone 1 Rally in Corning” from Weekend Schedule (continued) Saturday All Day - Concours Preparation Sunday All Day - Concours d’ Elegance Page 25 Hotel Reservations The Corning Radisson is the host hotel for the weekend .Participants who wish to stay at the hotel should make their own reservations by calling the hotel directly at 607-962-5000 (before May 1st to receive group rate) and asking for the Porsche Club of America rate of $ 115.00 per night. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Registration Application – Concours and Rally Concours Entrant/Rally Driver _______________________________________ Entrant Address ___________________________________________________ City ____________________________ State _______ Zip Code ____________ Phone ___________________________Region _________________________ E-mail __________________________ License# ________________________ Concours Co-entrant/Rally Navigator __________________________________ Car Model ______________ Year ____ Color ________ Body Style _________ We are entering the following events: (please check all that apply) Concours: Full ________ Peoples Choice __________ Rally: Experienced (5 or more rallies) __________ Novice (fewer than 5 rallies) ____________ Pricing Information (dates are postmark) Concours Only - $30/car ($40 after May 1) Rally Only - $30/car ($40 after May 1) Concours & Rally Combo - $45 ($60 after May 1) Summary and Totals # People Item _______ Concours Fee _______ Rally Fee _______ Combo Fee Dollars (US funds) $ __________ $ __________ $ __________ TOTAL $ __________ (Please make checks payable to Zone 1 PCA) Mail checks and Registration form to: Zone 1 PCA Lin Hurd 151 Vankirk Road Newfield, NY 14867 Contact Lin at (607) 564-7517 before 9 pm, or by email at [email protected] The Redline Report May/June 2008 26 We need YOU! We need your Help to run the 2008 Porsche Clash Club Race at Watkins Glen May 30 to June 1, 2008 The Clash brings lots of people to one of the best tracks in our region! We need volunteers. It is the volunteers that make this a great event! What do you, your friends, loved ones, any one you could bring with you get? Well, every volunteer will get a pullover but if you’re more ambitious the following could be yours: Dinner the nights you work (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) A $100 Zone one Gift Certificate Work three times or all day Sunday (handed out every evening) Work on Sunday A Zone 1 mug Work two times We ask that you volunteer at least a full morning or afternoon. There is no dead line for signing up. If you show up at the track Thursday May 29th in the afternoon to Sunday June 1st, we can use your Help! There is a form at the bottom to fill out to Volunteer (closes Wednesday Afternoon May 28th) or you can go the Zone 1 website http://clash.tobe.com/ and fill it out, print it off and bring it with you to the track. Some of the opportunities include: Registration: This happens at the Registration building, on the northwest corner of Watkins Glen, outside of the track. Everyone must stop here and get a wristband to get into the track. Registration involves ensuring everyone signs the waiver. This is a very busy place Thursday afternoon and Friday morning. Garage Admin: This is the Administration of the race. Driver registration, hot pit passes, pullovers, copies, radios, race results from tower are faxed here for copying and distribution. Volunteer assignments and paperwork is also handled here and every volunteer must sign in every day here! Tech Inspection: The job here involves working with the National PCA Technical Scrutineers. Cars are weighed, checked over for modifications, or problems. This is done in the first bays of the garage. Continued on page 28 The Redline Report May/June 2008 27 “Zone Porsche Clash Volunteers” from Page 27 Timing & Scoring: Although the race is timed and scored with computers and in-car radio transponders, a paper trail is needed too. Volunteers here write down the car numbers as they pass the start/finish line. This is done from the top of the tower where you can see most of the track and you are inside. Grid (LOTS OF FOLKS NEEDED HERE!!): All the cars are “parked” along the grid prior to the start. This year like last the grid is behind the garage over by the turn 10 & 11 straight. The volunteer at the start of the grid tells the drivers their grid number. Volunteers along the way direct drivers into their grid slot or point them farther down the grid. This job starts BEFORE the race; you need to be at the grid at least 15 minutes before the start of racing! This position is LOUD and you also need to be alert for moving cars. Enduro Pit Monitor: This involves working with the National PCA Scrutineers to insure safety in the pits during the enduro. The National Scrutineers will hold a meeting and review what they want this group to do. This group only works on Sunday. Please complete all the information below. One form per person. A copy of the form will be returned to you for verification. You will need to sign-in at the registration. We welcome volunteers who are willing to work more than one shift. You need to be 18 or older. Name: Region: Address: Email: Phone: City: State/Province: Zip/Postal code: Country: Shirt Size: Large USA Emergency contact information Name: Phone: Are they at the track with you: No In the charts on the next page, please indicate if you have worked a position before, and indicate when you would like to volunteer. Note: you may not get your first pick if we have too many people or are short in other places. The Redline Report May/June 2008 28 Have you worked andy of the following positions (Check all that apply): Registration Garage Admin Tech Timing & Inspection Scoring Grid Enduro Pit Monitor When are you available to work (Check all that apply): Friday Thursday Friday Saturday Saturday Sunday Sunday Morning Afternoon Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon May May 29th May 30th May 31st May 31st June 1st June 1st 30th Dave Pitbladdo and Teri Brown at Heart Island following the CNY 50th Anniversary (See page 6 for details) The Redline Report May/June 2008 29 “Cathy and Dan do Sebring...” From page 15 and parked vehicles. There was also a Four Points Sheraton at turn 7. All race areas were clearly visible (no blue walls). While they have placed grassy mounds in strategic places for viewing, the seat of choice is an eight-foot stepladder with a foam top. There are very few bleachers. The paddock area, located behind the grandstand, was open to the public. It was fun watching the mechanics work. Some of the nicest street legal cars were located here, belonging to the team drivers and owners. Standing below the grandstands we watched the pits through a chicken-wire fence. We even counted how many brownies a tire changer could eat between pit stops! A few suggestions, spend Friday at the track for more racing, there are driver chats, tech talks, driver autograph sessions, a museum, and “the fan grid walk” prior to the start of the 12 Hour race. These are definitely “must see.” Sebring was a great venue to watch a car race and being a Porsche Club member added tremendous benefits. Best of all, the Penske Porsche RS Spyder’s win, was the first overall at Sebring by a LMP2 racecar! Next winter leave the cold and snow behind. Go to Sebring, Florida for a Porsche fix. RL Cathy’s Favorite Car and Race Winner?! 30 The Redline Report May/June 2008 “Dan, You already have enough lanyards!” Weekend Journal Entries of a Track Junkie by Bill Kohnke You may know I was included in a list of CNY-PCA track junkies a Redline or two ago. The thing is that none of those wusses seemed to show up for an April event, except for Tim O., but we already know about him. So, I thought I’d show what goes through a Track Junkie’s mind the weekend of an event by haring my journal entries. Samuel Pepys watch out (No Mike. Pepys is NOT the fellow who drives the blue 914!). Friday April 4 • Leave work early in the afternoon to get “Mrs. Murphy” ready for Saturday and Sunday Driver’s Ed event • Excellent. It has quit raining and things are looking up. • Darn, the Weatherman says more rain tonight. • Stop and gas up the truck, Take the car uptown and fill her up, don’t forget the extra gas cans. Hey - that all came up to more than $150.00!! • Tires? With this weather, not the track tires, let’s go with the Dunlop street tires and see what tomorrow brings. 8:00 pm • Put in the track seat it’s getting late. Gee Golly gosh( well maybe something else) the seat bracket broke Break out the welder, remember to unhook the battery this time (don’t ask) 31 The Redline Report May/June 2008 “Track Junky...” From page 31 10:00 • The car’s all loaded on the trailer, the truck is ready. Yes, it is starting to drizzle again, must tarp the car, the windows leak a lot. • Off to bed fool. We need to get up early to get to the track by 6:30 a.m. Saturday April 5 2:00 am • No not this early go back to sleep! 4:00 am • What the heck am I doing getting up at this time of day? 5:30 am • There is nothing on the radio worth listening to in the middle of the Poconos and why am I signed up for a Driver’s Ed the first week of April?! • It is still COLD and miserable out there. • Let’s talk to ourselves about this, are we sure this is the best hobby? Aren’t we getting a little old for high speed driving? Even Ice Fishing in the Bering Strait is starting to look good. • Wrong train of thought. Drink more coffee and in just 30 more minutes I should be at the track. 6:20 am • I’m here, just a light mist falling; the temperature is just above 40. Not too bad for Pocono in April, usually they have light flurries this time of day • Here I go again. Do I really want to be here doing this? 6:25 am • There’s Tim O’Brien over by the fence. I can’t be all wrong if someone else from Northern New York is also here. Oh yeah, strike 32 The Redline Report that thought. Tim is an ice racer, and thus devoid of rational thought. I’ll set up by him. 6:50 am • Popup is in place, Sides have been fashioned to keep that brisk Northerly wind from causing hypothermia. (Nope, I’m not exaggerating this time, maybe later, but not this time.) • Chairs are out, “Mrs. Murphy” spits and sputters to life, she is not happy about leaving a warm garage and does not want to go play. Same may be said for her owner. The idea of ice fishing in the Bering Straits starting to appeal to me. It would be warmer. • Now for the best part... I brought along a construction-type, propane heater. This year I WILL be warm(er). 7:45 am • Instructor’s meeting. We’re informed that the track’s cold. No kidding! • BOTH WINDOWS MUST BE DOWN. Oh, NO! NO! NO! I don’t have even a hint of a heater in “Mrs. Murphy,” but on the bright side, the windshield won’t fog over. 7:58 am • Had a good first meeting with my student. He has had 2 track days last year and a very successful season last year, dominating many autocross events. Surely I will be signing him off the first day or so HE says. • NOTE to my first DE instructors: I truly am sorry - my apologies. Please forgive my past transgressions. I am seeing a lot of me here. I wonder if he uses his brakes?!? May/June 2008 9:25 am • Are you ready? Black group is out. Let’s go! • What the heck am I doing? I’m getting older, I should be wiser... soon. • We are on street tires. • Are you ready “Mrs. Murphy?” HERE we GO, girl. • Lap one- ok. Yellow is out, easy, easy. • Lap two - speed is coming up, ok, no problems. • Hard on the brakes at the end of the main course. • Whoa that wasn’t good. We were dancing all over the place for a moment. • Yes, last year’s problem was most certainly a cold left tire and a warm right tire. • Lap three – everything is warmed up, hang on here we go 9:40 am • I’m well in to the run now • THIS IS THE MOST FUN I’VE HAD SINCE LAST YEAR!!!!! • The tires may have only cost $38 each, but what a blast. They are just screaming out in fun every corner. 9:49 am • WHAT is THAT? Coughing and spitting we coast back in to the pits. Ok - like this hasn’t happened before. • As they say on TV - “Assume the position”: Car up on jack stands, me under her, lightly banging my head on the wet asphalt underneath. No creeper with me this time. Why should I want one? • Blip the throttle and a blue cloud capable of total insect control shoots from the left muffler. Now what? • The Student shows up. We should be able to get this over very quickly. The Redline Report As soon as I see how good he is he can go on his way. Right? 10:45 am • The Green Run group is done. I think I will ride with my assigned student for the rest of the event. • For a moment during the run I was pretty sure we were going to signal our desire to pass by blowing the horn. Maybe I should bring it up at the next morning meeting that it would only be fair to let both front and following cars signal their intentions. • Not too bad though as his 944 has a good heater and between insulated gloves and a down vest, today is definitely looking up. 11:30 am • Back to a sick “Mrs. Murphy.” • Things are looking up. Translation: I can’t hear any bottom end noises in the engine. • I take the cover off the left carb and find a ½ inch of gas just sitting on the throttle plate. That might be a clue. “Murphy Moment” here. • Top of the carb is disassembled and 45 minutes later I have her running pretty much ok but not the best. • I missed a morning run group but “Murphy” and I made 2 great runs in the afternoon • I can’t wait for all my runs on Sunday if “Murphy” agrees. • The student is doing well. We are progressing well. Oops. He/we got chewed out for following too closely, Well, I’ve been working on that plus a whole bunch of other things. I guess I’ll ride along ALL day Sunday to see how he progresses. Plus his car has heat. Continued on page 39 May/June 2008 33 A Treasured Photograph by Bill Noroski Most of you are familiar with my Porsche 356A, HEIDI. I have owned HEIDI for a very long time. 45 years to be exact. Here is some background information you may not know. HEIDI was purchased new in 1958 by John “Jack” Seech, my brother-in-law’s brother. Jack lived in Duquesne, Pennsylvania (near Pittsburgh) and had owned the car 5 years at the time he sold it to me. Jack had owned a string of interesting cars: convertibles, Oldsmobile Rocket 88s, the classic Oldsmobile 98 STARFIRE convertible, a split-window Corvette coupe, and a souped-up AM Javelin, just to name a few. All were well maintained AND all were aptly named, but HEIDI, the ‘58 356A Porsche, always had a special place in his heart. Jack died on February 7, 2007 and about a month ago, Jean and I had the occasion to be in the company of Jack’s widow. This was the first time we had seen her since Jack’s death. She greeted me and told me that she had something special for me, something that I just had to have. She handed me a well-worn, plasticencased, wallet-sized photo of HEIDI, with Jack standing alongside. The photo was dated September 1961 and had to be one of the earliest photos that Jack had of the car. The bottom-line... Jack’s widow found this photo in JACK’S wallet when he died. Apparently, he had carried this photo in his wallet for 47 years. No other car photos were found in his wallet. In fact, he didn’t even have a picture of his wife in his wallet at that time. Jack loved HEIDI. He followed her exploits and was always interested in what we did with the car, where we took her, the competitions, the awards, and so forth. The attached photo is a copy of that “treasured” photo of the little BLUE lady that HE had named, “HEIDI.” Jack Seech and “HEIDI” in September of 1961 34 The Redline Report May/June 2008 Porsche Almanac By Chuck Gladle, CNY Historian When the statement is made by the unknowing, the uninformed and usually the unintelligent, it goes something like this: “Oh I know! It’s kind of like a Volkswagen.” OK! I know that there are jerks out there with a little bit of knowledge of Porsches who enjoy saying things like that simply for the annoyance factor. But mostly they fit the other descriptions in the first paragraph. I just refer to them as “knowledge deprived.” I pay no attention to them whatsoever! This, of course, mostly happens to owners and drivers of the 356s. Occasionally a 912 may get the nod and once in a while an early 911 owner will hear the same dumb-speak… “Yep, it is the same as those little Volkswagens.” Just relax my friends because it is illegal to kill, wound or maim them or even to discredit their character. So until open season is declared on their species, just nod your head and walk away. I know you are thinking, “Yada, Yada, Yada! I’ve heard the story of Porsche’s involvement in the Volkswagen.” Well, Mr. Air-Cooled Brain, just you hang on for a moment. The lineage is so close it could be a virtual manufactured clone, as the two vehicles shared so much, or did through the end of the 1960s. You see in a way the jerks are quite correct, aren’t they? You bet they are. Knowing what I do today, I realize there is more truth to the statement of Porsche-VW similarity than immediately meets the eye. I will take you back in time and let history speak for us all. The Redline Report Late in 1938 an idea was contrived for a KDF-Wagen/Volks Auto/Volkswagen hybrid that would have a true “wind tunnel” tested, water-drop smooth, streamlined body. The 1140cc, 25 HP VW air-cooled motor would be turned around. Aha--a mid-engine layout with the transmission in back of the motor. “CRAZY,” YOU SAY? Hold your tongue, Mr. Gear Head and read on. The unveiling of the Porsche AG Bureau design No. 60 was just that. The then famous Berlin-Rome-Berlin road race, held in late September, was the target as the ultra-smooth skinned body with a modified VW motor producing a spry 40 HP, could run at sustained speeds of over 100 MPH, hour after hour. It would also consume less fuel, go farther on a set of tires and be an advantage to the driver regardless of weather conditions. With its torsion bar suspension (like the Auto Union F-1 cars) and the swing axle at the rear, its road holding ability would be very favorable. In short, the Porsche engineering achievement was virtually guaranteed a class win. Perhaps even an overall victory. This was at a time when the competition was Mercedes Benz, BMW, Horch, Alfa Romeo, Bentley and Bugatti. One of the drivers was none other then Hans Stuck, Sr. of 1930s Formula 1 fame. Three of the Design No. 60 streamline cars were built but only one survives today. Its owner for over 66 years was a one-armed German racecar driver named Otto Mathe (now deceased). It was made by hand with aluminum body panels over a tubular chassis with a “tub” in the center to house the fuel and driver compartment. Continued on page 36 May/June 2008 35 “Porsche Almanac...” From page 35 Now close your eyes and go back in your childhood (or before). THINK! THINK back to the year 1947-48. You are in an old wooden sawmill in the hinterland of Austria. Can you see it now? (Nod your head if you can.) Yes, it is a small town called Gmund. In a series of old wooden buildings young Ferry Porsche and the old Professor’s engineering staff were building two cars. These two cars would be the first to carry the name Porsche. All the time this effort was under way, Ferdinand Porsche and his brother-in-law, Anton Piech (married to Ferry’s sister), were under arrest and being held in the bowels of a French prison on trumpedup war crimes accusations. When the first Porsche car was rolled out into the daylight, it was a roadster with a hand-formed, smooth tubeframed aerodynamic aluminum body with a box section at the center that was the driver’s cabin. The mid-engine motor was a VW air-cooled power plant with dual carburetors producing just over 40 HP. Hey this is like deja vu all over again, Yogi! Now when I snap my fingers you will awaken. Snap! SNAP—OK, then just stay there and sleep it off! You will come around soon enough. When the limited production of Porsche cars began, there were a number of changes--but the lineage was clear. Yes, the Porsche was just like the Volkswagen in so many ways. Today the 356, the 912 and even the venerable air-cooled VW are gone and Porsche technology has leapfrogged through the years until today there is nothing to share with those early cars of yesteryear. 36 The Redline Report VW built over 22 million Beetles, so you just might say that the Beetle wasn’t such a bad idea after all. So the next time someone says something about this resemblance, tell him that this is a FACT of true engineering history. Just smile and say, “Yeah, I know”. Because they sure as heck don’t. RL LIKE MOTHS TO A FLAME, JOHN HAJNY DRAWS A TECH SESSION CROWD! By Chuck Gladle On Saturday March 8, in Vestal, New York, 29 Porsche fans listened, learned and benefited from a multi-topic talk by John Hajny at his place of business, Redline Rennsport Services. John’s shop was crowded with CNY members eager to learn. To get up close you had to work your way to the front. John started with a very worthwhile presentation on how to inspect a 944 before purchasing it. The ins and outs of such a venture will suite the attendees well when shopping for a 924, 944, 968 and with some application for a 928, as well. An extensive question and answer session was woven into the presentation and John generously stayed on board until everyone’s questions were answered. The interplay of presenter and attendee was 100%. Everyone was in agreement that this type of session benefited all. As an additional treat for those in attendance, John described and demonstrated his new vinyl decal processor on a 993 cup car. The May/June 2008 application, while tricky, was amazing to see come together. The black and white on red presentation was extremely attractive. It is certain that John will find new clientele for his new graphics business. The last effort on the agenda was a “hot rod” California 944 Turbo that was “tricked out to the nines.” The application of after-market items, custom built components and modifications on this car were simply WILD! The car also sported a great silver paint job shot by none other than our host, John Hajny. The pizza, cookies, brownies, soft drinks and other forms of liquid refreshment were quickly consumed. When it was all over everyone attending called John’s program a solid success. Thank you, John for a great effort and an interesting, informative event! We all hope to return to your shop again, soon. RL Tops and Back Windows By Jeffrey Elmore Editor’s Note: This article appeared in the October 2007 edition of the Heat Exchanger, the newsletter of the Shenandoah Region - PCA. Normally, I’m not a big fan of going outside the region for articles, but Jeffrey’s article addresses a problem common to many softops and I thought an exception should be made. I hope you agree. Those of us who have had a convertible for a while know that it’s not summer, but spring and fall that are the best The Redline Report seasons for going topless, so I figured October would be a fine time to talk tops. Convertible top care has two distinct parts: keeping the fabric in good shape, and if you are so blessed, keeping the plastic back window in order. Caring for the fabric isn’t too much of a job, but there are some things to keep in mind. First off, you’ll need a durable soft bristled brush. The tops of our cars are made from an extremely tough German cloth called A-5 Sonnenland. Don’t try cleaning this with a cotton towel – it will shred the towel, leaving little balls of cotton hopelessly stuck all over your top. Microfibre towels may work for small jobs, but they too will eventually succumb. For the basic cleaning duties, water and the brush will get the job done. Avoid using a detergent soap on the top, as it will contribute to the material fading. When situations fall that you need a bit more cleaning power, there’s a product called Raggtopp. This cleaner is specifically made for fabric convertible tops and it does a great job. Often the cleaner is available in a kit along with an aerosol protectant spray which I also recommend. The protectant is a non-silicone based spray that waterproofs the top. With a good coat of this, water will bead up on the fabric just as it does on waxed paint. It also adds a bit of UV protection to help with fade resistance. To apply it, I like to lower the top an inch or so and lay towels over the windshield, windows, and back window to keep the overspray off the glass and paint. I prefer to spray across the top parallel to the windows first, and then apply a second coat going perpendicular to the windows. As the spray dampens the top, you’ll Continued on page 38 May/June 2008 37 “Tops and Back Windows” From page 37 clearly see what’s been done and what hasn’t. When water no longer beads up on the top, it’s time to do it again. Keeping a plastic back window looking new (or getting it back to reasonable condition) is a bit more labor intensive, but it can be done, and it sure is worth the work. For regular maintenance, my choice is Plexus. Someone in the aeronautics industry originally developed this product to clean and polish the plastic windows used on some airplanes. For light scratches and mild yellowing or hazing, it’s marvelous. With every wash, I like to finish the window, headlights, and taillights by wiping off these surfaces with a microfibre towel dampened with Plexus. Thanks go out to the pilot with the convertible who figured this one out! For deeper scratching or damage, there are two other products that work miracles. First off is Meguiar’s Plastx. I’ve had good success using this to work out scratches that Plexus didn’t quite get. Another product that gets rave reviews is called Novus 123. This is a three step polishing system for the worst scratches and hazing. I haven’t tried it myself, but I’ve seen the results and they are impressive. As good as these products are they won’t do a thing for a window that’s cracked, so here’s a bit of preventative advice. Porsche states that you should not drop the top below 55 degrees Fahrenheit. If you need to drop the top at lower temps, run the car with the heater on and let it sit out on the sun to warm up the window until it feels reasonably flexible. In temperatures between 55 and 75, the window can still be a bit brittle. Many windows will try to pinch at the top center and push outward along a vertical line, causing a terrible pressure point that will eventually lead to a crack right down the middle. The best way to handle this is to do “the chop”. After drawing the top back 6-8 inches, hop out of the car and use the edge of your hand to help the window into its horizontal bend. Keep an eye on the points at each end of the bend, as those can also develop pressure points that lead to cracks. With a bit of care, that plastic back window will look great for years. See you all at the Fall Foliage Tour- let’s hope for some top-down weather! Happy driving and wrenching. Jeffrey Elmore 38 The Redline Report May/June 2008 “Northern Sentinel...” From page 19 when undertrained, overbearing renta-cops seemed at times to outnumber the spectators, all to little lawn-order benefit. * A long endurance race unfolds slowly, even majestically, like the plot of a good novel, complete with human foibles, fate, and other factors helping to shape an often-ironic outcome. Alibis don’t count for much; winning is as much about surmounting obstacles as pure speed. * The interaction between the faster and slower cars is fascinating, and I marvel at the concentration obviously required in overtaking situations, which go on constantly. Particularly enjoyable are those transactions at the sweeping Turn 1, where the prototypes corner as though Newton’s Law has been repealed. And watching the race after night falls is -- well, magical! *Dave comments that “When I was in college in the late fifties, my carguy friends and I each year vowed we would make the pilgrimage to Sebring, but the realities of finances and the lack of a car we trusted to go that far prevented it. After I retired, the trip to Sebring was one of the first things on my to-do list and I have been a semiregular attendee ever since. The only sports car event still on my list is Road America and I would forego my usual wine for their beer and brats.” The crowd was huge, but with many people electing to stay until the day after the race, I was able to escape the premises quickly after the checkered flag fell, and arrived back at our Punta Gorda rental in plenty of time to watch The Redline Report the F1 Australian GP. A fine conclusion to a great day for Porsche! Drive in Its Finest Form! RL “Track Junkie...” From page 33 Sunday April 6 Okay, I was so wound up I didn’t have the time or focus to write down my thoughts as they occurred or even IF they occurred. But, I guess I would add that we had a fun Sunday even though there was a threat once or twice of a shadow or two breaking out. I gave my student a proper tour of the track (grin), 7/10s - honest - cross my heart. Tires just screaming in the tight turns, sounding way faster than it was. Mrs. Murphy and I were unable to run any full sessions due to her carbs being really unbalanced (Not to mention her driver. Ed.), so we came in after 20 minutes each run. But we had a ball charging through the corners on the street, all-season tires, and practicing being passed, often. We did pass a 944 turbo, once, and on the main track, too, but then found out that he had blown the turbo and yeah, probably a cylinder, too. Monday April 7 7:45 am • I am on the computer again - JUST HOW SOON CAN I sign up for the next DE?! And how many DEs can I fit into the summer schedule.?? • Carb rebuild kits are on order I should be able to have them rebuilt by next week. Best of all, I did nothing that would qualify me for this year’s “Darminio Award.” LETS DRIVE! May/June 2008 39 Finally, a Car Show for the crossing of the English Channel. Or, Rest of Us by Gay Lynn Testut the assignment to buy a used car on site You have never seen an article from me in the Redline, nor are you likely ever to see one again. Why? I am not a car person (See, opposites do attract!). I do not know what car you drive and should we go out into the parking area of any of our events, I am highly unlikely to know who will be climbing into which car. That being said, it is all the more amazing that I am writing about my new favorite television show. The show isn’t that new, but it’s new to me. And it’s a CAR SHOW for crying out loud! Whatever you do, please tune in to the BBC channel on Monday nights (8:00 p.m. for the latest and 9:00 for the reruns) to watch “TOP GEAR.” It’s not your usual Britishy-weird sitcom but a finely crafted bit of intellectual humor all aimed at cars, car buffs, car nerds, and those enamored of fast driving and automobile challenges. The main characters are its main selling point. Jeremy Clarkson is the host extraordinaire. Richard Hammond is my personal favorite and secret love (secret until now). James May is the somewhat bumbling, geographically challenged, odd man out. Each brings his own finely tuned...and differently tuned...sense of humor, car preferences, and skills to the table. And the table is laden with all sorts of goodies each week. Every single segment of the show is utterly appealing. Ahhhh, the car challenges. Take, for example, an assignment for each person to equip a car for road travel that must be waterproof and seaworthy enough to attempt a 40 The Redline Report in Africa for a certain limited amount and then drive it across greatly varied terrain in Africa, hopefully avoiding the ultimate disgrace of having to finish the trek in a Volkswagen Beetle if your car fails [Chuck, take note. Ed.]. Or the recent challenge of finding a reliable British Leyland car and winning back money and points by competing in various challenges easily doable by any modern era car and regardless of cost. There are fantastic updates on fabulously expensive new cars. Notice, I’m not naming any of them specifically since I’m not a car person. The only reason I remembered “British Leyland” in the paragraph above was that we once owned an old Land Rover and an MGB. You get to see all cars in action with witty and unexpected dialogue about everything from the sounds of the engine, turning ease, headroom (Jeremy is very, very, extremely, tall), style of the headlights, smells, and quirky comparisons to the myriad of other cars with which they have intimate knowledge. Even I can relate to what they are talking about... which doesn’t mean I have to remember any of the specifics later. A surprisingly appealing segment deals with the autocross-type driving tests. The new cars are, of course, put through their paces by one of the main hosts with in-car dialogue. But there are also the driving times recorded by guest celebrities and “The STIG.” “The STIG” is their “tame race car driver” whose face and body are never seen outside his racing suit May/June 2008 and helmet as he flies around the track in the latest car while listening to selfhelp tapes. His amazing time is then compared with other amazing times he has logged in driving other fabulously new and expensive cars (all of which I am unable to name). The other track segment involves those aforementioned guest celebrities (all British but highly recognizable, such as Simon from “American Idol”). The guest celebrities are not driving exotic cars but a common, everyday family car (editor is requested to put in the make and model because I---a noncar person, remember--do not know it [Chevrolet (Daewoo) Lacetti. Ed.]). We get to watch their attempts around the same track, which is then compared, to their celebrity friends after a lively chat about their own car preferences and driving experiences. The show, to be so finely crafted, must be very heavily scripted, but maintains an air of genuine spontaneity and offthe-cuff humor. The three guys seem to be best friends. They would be welcome anytime to hang out in my kitchen (or elsewhere if Richard and I could get rid of Jeremy, James, and Skip). Which brings me to another plus for the show. It doesn’t feature anything the least bit girly.... no cuties in bikinis leaning on new cars, just lots of people in the audience standing (yes, STANDING) around in a garagelike setting, sometimes interacting with the guests and hosts. If all this could almost make me want to become a “car person,” I’m sure you will understand and enjoy “TOP GEAR” even more than I do. Check it out! RL The Redline Report The Alternative Line By Joe Holzer SNAFU As I write this I have just completed my online Porsche Parade registration and am awaiting the email notification of such. Today is Wednesday, the day after the Registration opened on 3/11/08. Knowing the Parade fanatics as I do, as we have been attending since 1984 almost religiously, and like those with the MOST attendance having been shutout of the 2005 Parade, the 50th at Hershey, I had waited until 10 AM yesterday to start my registration. I was doing the registration for my wife and myself, as well as for my daughter and her friend from Houston with whom she has been attending those same Parades since they were toddlers. I was using two computers the entire time, with hi-speed Internet via my own LAN, and pressing the SEND button every 30 seconds or so until 3:30 PM, when I figured we were not going to get through at all. I called National to inquire about options, since I simply could not waste any more time that day. I was told by the same Vu Nguyen, who joined us for our 50th at Alex Bay last year, that my only choice was to mail our applications. So I printed out the forms and filled them out and took them to the USPS and waited in line. Thankfully, I had the foresight to get them earlier, since they were unavailable to download either. At the post office I paid $7+ to mail the two applications, each in their own envelope, after watching the clerk stamp the March 11, 2008 postmark on each, and attaching the Certified tracking code to each at 4:30 PM. So as of that Continued on page 42 May/June 2008 41 “Will Joe Get In??...” From page 41 time, I had spent six and a half hours trying to get the right to spend $1230 plus hotel so I could see the friends I get to see only once per year from all over the country and Germany, since I consider both Peter and Wolfgang Porsche personal friends, as well. I had no confidence, whatsoever, based on the fiasco that occurred with Parade 2005, where despite having signed up on that first day my ONLY way to attend was as an Affiliate to the same Aubrey Sutton, who I was trying to pair with my daughter now (For those who don’t remember, that was the year I won my first Overall in Tech Quiz, and when they announced it they said I was from Maverick Region, because that was Aubrey’s). What was clear in my mind was that the 2005 assignment of who was accepted for online attendance seemed to be inversely related to distance from, and years attending. Even Mike Rollins, the last guy standing each year when they do the “stand ‘til we count off the number of Parades you have attended,” was shut out and had to piggyback on someone else. And we two were FAR from alone. Similarly clear was the fact that it was the first Parade where the ONLY way to enter was online. And the assignment had been done completely by the software in that online process. So here we are again, entirely dependent on whatever automated process PCA has on their server, and it was clearly not up to the task. They had been updating notices about every two hours that the load on the server was huge, so if we were unable to get in, we should “try back later.” But we 42 The Redline Report were all fully aware of 2005, and the rule that preference is only given to those who register on that first day, and implicitly first during that day, since the same system assigns the car number via an email sent to you to confirm your registration. So if those are sent within a half hour of registering, what happens when they have too many cars register on the first day? Exactly what happened with Parade 2005. Upon my return, I had a mailbox full with emails of horror stories of the same ilk from many of my PCA friends from Texas and the Left Coast. Then I received a call from Jerry Sutton, Aubrey’s Dad. At about 6:30 PM he had finally been able to get through and register online and had received car number 156A, which meant that ONLY 155 others had gotten through before him. Hmmmm… Then I got a message in response to my direct email to Vu suggesting that, while nothing could be done for this year, they should in future allow people to pre-fill all the data which would take an average one hour to enter and then come back on the “Register Day” to merely enter the payment info. Run the numbers and you can imagine that 900 cars through a single portal taking an hour each cannot possibly be done in a single day. Anyway, the message was that “despite their extensive testing” there was a problem, so they would treat any registration online or postmarked until midnight March 13 EDT as a “first day equivalent.” The same message was then sent globally to all PCA members who had an email address listed with PCA. Today a smattering of messages from the “faithful,” who also tried again, May/June 2008 began to suggest that the online process was possible. So I re-did all the entry I did on paper yesterday, and it seems to have gone through. Though I have no email confirmation as yet. By now you are wondering why I am telling you any of this, and whether there is anything to be gleaned other than that volunteer organizations are subject to more variability than professional ones. That may be true, and at a local level it is absolutely so, but PCA has long since ceased to be a purely volunteer group. And they who are paid, and who insisted this was to be the process, have every right to be embarrassed by this episode. But that is NOT the message here. “Aahnold” played a robot in the Terminator series of movies. One, called The Rise of the Machines essentially played on a theme like those of Colossus, the Forbin Project and War Games wherein machines take over from humans, and go awry. The latest episode of Top Gear, the irreverent BBC car show, demonstrated the problem succinctly on a Lexus. For those who haven’t paid attention, Lexus has a sedan which “parks itself.” It has caused such a sensation that Audi has made a commercial with an S4 sliding into a parking spot along a curb in a perfect 4-wheel drift with the statement “Audi, for people who can park themselves.” THAT is the message I want to impart to those who have not yet used this to wrap fish in the freezer. The host of “conveniences” and Porsche Anagrams, which really are Deutsche for “We’re smarter than you are,” have two serious deficiencies. The Lexus in Top Gear backed straight into a wall. The computer in War Games The Redline Report was simply trying to learn to play games better when it seemed to launch a thermo-nuclear strike on and causing a similar response from the thenexisting Soviet Union. The last few words of that sentence are the message in the madness here. Things change and not always in predictable fashion. Yet all the problems above were the result of trying to remove from humans the need to take an action that could, arguably, be better performed by a machine. But each was also dependent on the Achilles Heel shared by all; they are dependent on assumptions made by humans who design them. And when those assumptions are wrong, things become FUBAR. Think about that the next time you believe ABS, ESP, PSM, Accident Avoidance Radar, and the host of other electronics you have come to depend upon through your driving experiences, will protect you from stupidity. Consider it well when you think you can forget rudimentary skills because “they are no longer needed – the machine will take care of that.” As an instructor I see it all the time; the Porsches today ARE smarter than the people who can afford to buy them. But what happens when they fail? I am sure you will recognize the wisdom of this article when you experience your first encounter with the new “ideas” for protecting you from the “boogeyman;” transmitting key fobs which allow a car to be unlocked only by your physical presence, and use an electrical latch to prevent thieves from using a “Slim Jim” to yank a draw rod between the handle and the latch. The objective was to protect your precious Porsche Continued on page 44 May/June 2008 43 “Will Joe Get In??...” From page 43 from being stolen, an all too frequent occurrence with high-end cars like ours. But what happens when the battery in the car has died (they do) and it is cold and blustery (they do more often in those conditions) and/or the battery in your key fob has died (likewise)? You are FUBAR. You were FUBAR when you agreed to pay for all that complexity to “protect you.” Oh, and the thief? Do you think he gives a damn about that crap? Because you would never buy a Porsche you couldn’t see out of nor one whose windows weighed so much the car handled like a Hummer, the windows MUST (ask the laws of physics, which YOU certainly ain’t about to change) be thin enough to be broken. And because Porsche couldn’t sell you a car unless you could afford it, even at Porsche prices, the cost for that window must be extremely small as a percentage of the total price for the car. And it must be able to be maintained locally by SOMEBODY, even if it is the dealer (and again, think how tolerant would be the buying public if the ONLY source for repairs were a dealer). So the determined thief will simply break the window, sit on glass shards for awhile, and still steal your car, replacing the window later. The ONLY reduction in theft will be from joyriders and opportunists, and many of them will simply wait for YOU to be in the car instead, thereby converting your loss of a replaceable car into something potentially a LOT worse. It is called the law of unintended consequences. And, by definition, it cannot be overcome. SNAFU. The Redline Market The Redline Market is for noncommercial ads, available to all with an active PCA membership number. Ads are free for two consecutive issues if they are Porsche related. The decision as to the “Porscheability” of each ad is solely that of the editor, who’s a strict constructionist concerning such things, his Honda ownership not withstanding. A $10 fee/issue is required to continue the ad beyond two issues. A $10 fee/issue will be charged for all non-Porsche related ads or for ads placed by non-PCA members. All continuing ads must be resubmitted on a monthly basis before the 10th of the month preceding the next issue. The maximum length is 50 words and all sales ads must include an asking price(s). Send your ads to REDLINE REPORT, c/o Skip Testut, 873 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca, NY 14850. FOR SALE: Porsche 1985 911 Cabriolet. Black, tan leather, NC/FLA car, exc. 3.2 liter, 5 SPD, New top, H4 whale tail, Fuchs, Dunlops, 120k. Excellent, dependable. $16,900. Dana Hart, Syracuse, NY [email protected] 315-4881768 POSITION VACANCY: Advertising Director of the CNY-PCA. Requires no experience and if the Redline editorship is any indication, talent and ambition aren’t necessary, either. The CNY-PCA needs a volunteer to help us attract more advertisers and you look like just the perfect person. If interested, contact Joyce Gladle 44 The Redline Report May/June 2008 Der 2008 CNY-PCA Kalender MAY 4th - Spring Rally hosted by Jeff Turco (See below for details) 10th - Cobweb Concours at Burdick Porsche, Cicero, NY 16th - 18th Zone 1 Rally and Concours, Corning NY JUNE 7th – Tech Session at Chris White’s Garage, Marietta, NY 20th-22nd 48 Hours at the Glen 21st - CNY Annual Summer Picnic at 48hrs – Clute Park, Watkins Glen NY JULY 13th – Autocross (State Fair) TBA AUGUST 23rd –CNY Summer Concours and Family Picnic – Emerson Park, Auburn, NY SEPTEMBER 5th - 7th CNY-PCA WGI Vintage Race 6th - 7th Annual CNY-PCA Vintage Weekend Gathering in Turn 5 OCTOBER 10th - 12th Fall Tour to Bennington VT 25th – Fall Rally hosted by Sallie Jameson NOVEMBER 22nd – CNY Annual Banquet and Business Meeting DECEMBER 14th- CNY-PCA Channukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa Party hosted by Linda and Wayne Kunkel Annual Spring Rally with Jeff Turco! It is that time of year again: the rain starts to wash debris off the road; flowers are starting to come out; it’s the annual spring rally! The rally will be held on May 4th with a starting location of Dunkin Donuts in Dryden, NY. The first car off will be at 11:00, which means you should be at the start no later that 10:45. Cars will go off in intervals of two minutes and you will enjoy some countryside scenery, winding roads and screaming navigators! Finishing location will be at The Dryden Hotel in Dryden (In case you get lost or are just looking to meet up for some lunch or drinks). For any questions, contact Jeff Turco at 607-844-8191 or email at [email protected]. The Redline Report May/June 2008 45 2008 CNY PCA COBWEB CONCOURS and BURDICK PORSCHE SERVICE CLINIC Once again this year our friends at Burdick Porsche are hosting our Spring Cobweb Concours and offering our members a complimentary Service Clinic at Burdick Driver’s Village. Burdick will open its doors to the inside mall for display of our Porsches for the Concours. So rain or shine, we will have a beautiful setting for our event. The Service Clinic will include a complimentary service inspection of your Porsche. This is a thorough check of your car to be sure it is in good condition for the coming driving season. You must pre-register with Burdick for this inspection (see instructions below). Dust off those cobwebs and join us for this fun event to start our 2008 season off with a bang! 2008 COBWEB CONCOURS and SERVICE CLINIC When: May 10, 2008 Service Clinics begin at 8:00 AM and run through the early afternoon Concours line up and late registration begins at 9:00 AM. Concours Judging begins at 11:30 AM. What: Service Clinic by Roger Burdick Porsche – Must pre-register. Call Dave Hall at (315) 699-2661 for an appointment. Concours Car Show – Please pre-register so we have an idea of lunch requirements. Call Janice and Jim King at (315) 637-5529 or e-mail [email protected]. Where: Roger Burdick Driver’s Village, 5885 East Circle Drive, Cicero, NY This location is north of Syracuse, immediately off Route 481. See http://www.driversvillage.com/ou/cicero-porsche/?make=porsche for complete information and directions. Cost: $10.00 per person. Covers Lunch, Concours registration, awards (3 per class), Burdick gifts and Burdick Porsche raffle items. This promises to be a great event again this year. Dave Hall informed us that there will be representatives of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA on hand to chat and answer our questions. Plan to join us for a fun day with Porsche Cars and Porsche Friends! 46 The Redline Report May/June 2008 2008 FALL TOUR by Joyce and Chuck Gladle It’s really early to be thinking about our 2008 Fall Tour, but think about it we must. Since we will be traveling to an area renown for its beautiful fall foliage at a time when color in the mountains should be at its peak, our host hotel is requiring early reservations. Our 3-day tour will start on Friday, October 10 as we tour over scenic roads east toward Vermont. Friday evening will find us on the secluded 8-acre grounds of the Paradise Inn in beautiful Bennington, VT. After settling in to our rooms for a brief respite, we will gather for our traditional and always fun Welcome Party and frivolity. Saturday and Sunday will be filled with touring through the Green Mountains alive with fall colors, a visit to the famous Hemmings Motor Museum and old fashioned gas station, touring over covered bridges and past the 406’ Bennington Monument, a visit to Bennington Pottery, a banquet on Saturday evening and much, much more. We will even provide a little time to kick back and relax, go shopping, wash your Porsche—whatever you want to do. We have blocked 40 rooms at the Paradise Inn. The rooms will only be held for us until July 10. The Inn requires a 2-night minimum stay to take advantage of the CNY PCA rate. The blocked rooms and prices (prices do not include the 9% VT tax) are as follows: ECONOMY - Queen, Full Bath @ $85 per night - 3 available King, Full Bath @ $90 per night - 4 available Doubles, Full Bath @ $90 per night - 6 available PREMIER - King, Patio or Balcony @ $110 per night - 9 available Doubles, Patio or Balcony @ $110 per night -- 18 available Call the Paradise Inn directly at 1 800 575-5784 to make your reservation. Be sure to mention our reference name “CNY PCA” to get our group rate. You can visit the Inn’s web site at www.vermontparadiseinn.com for more information on the facility. We will provide complete information on meals and schedules as soon as they are available. Plan now to join us for this wonderful fall driving event! The Redline Report May/June 2008 47 Brian Daley’s Excellent 2008 TRACK SCHEDULE DATE 05/02-04 TRACK WGI1 SPONSOR REGISTRATION DATE TRACKMASTERS OPEN 05/09-11 WGI1 GVC BMW OPEN 05/26-27 WGI1 PCA NIAGARA OPEN 07/16-17 WGI1 TRACKMASTERS OPEN 07/21-22 MOSPORT GVC BMW OPEN 07/25-27 MOSPORT PCA NNJR 05/30 07/28-29 CALABOGIE PCA NNJR 05/30 07/30-31 WGI1 TRACKMASTERS OPEN 08/27-28 WGI1 GVC BMW OPEN 09/01-02 WGI1 TRACKMASTERS OPEN 09/24-25 WGI1 GVC BMW OPEN 09/26-28 WGI1 GVC BMW OPEN 10/08-09 WGI1 TRACKMASTERS OPEN 10/13-14 WGI1 PCA NIAGARA OPEN 11/7-9 VIR2 PCA NNJR 09/12 = = Watkins Glen International Virginia International Raceway WGI1 VIR2 Sponsor & Contact Info: Trackmasters: www.trackmasters.com GVC BMW: www.gvc-bmwcca.org/ PCA Niagara: www.niagarapca.com/ PCA NNJR: www.nnjr-pca.com/site/ Other sources that may be helpful: http://thetrackschedule.com/ http://www.theglen.com/ http://www.virclub.com/vir/ http://www.calabogiemotorsports.com/ http://www.mosport.com/home/home.asp http://www.gvc-bmwcca.org/EventDescription/OFest2008.aspx 2008 CNY PCA CHARITY AUCTION by Joyce Gladle This year’s CNY-PCA Charity Auction and Dinner were a huge success! Event Chair, Cathie White, arranged for a fun and entertaining evening: Appetizers through dessert, everything was super. We were delighted to have in attendance our Zone 1 Representative, Botho vonBose from Toronto. Botho not only brought great auction items, he joined right in on the spirited bidding and even modeled some of the items! The Redline Report May/June 2008 48 In order to crank things up a notch this year, we imported new auctioneers straight from the Barrett-Jackson auction in Phoenix: Mike “Squeeze Out The Last Dollar” Darminio and Chuck “Drop The Hammer” Gladle. These two professionals wowed and wooed the CNY bidders and brought home a record dollar amount for our chosen charity, The Lori Sullivan Memorial Endowment, Upstate Medical University Funding (See Cathie White’s article on page 10 in this issue). Additionally, we very generous CNY folks contributed record numbers of wonderful items to be auctioned. Oh sure, there were the usual “white elephants” and “gently-used” car parts, but we also had some fantastic treasures to auction off. There was a silver tea set, gem stones, Porsche apparel, an original oil painting, collector tea cups and saucers, Porsche books, posters, a hand-made quilted Porsche crest, clocks, lamps, beautiful crystal, Zone 1 gift certificates, pretty salad bowls, antique oil memorabilia, gift baskets, Jean’s chocolate chip cookies, gift certificates, wines, Porsche models, and so much more. Then there were our very enthusiastic and generous bidders. Some bidding rivalries arose, a rowdy crowd indeed, but all had great fun. Our thanks to Kathy and PJ Sullivan for enjoying the evening’s festivities with us and for sharing Lori’s thoughts and desire to leave a lasting legacy of assistance to families of critically ill children. We are proud to say that the auction totaled a record amount--$2,737!! Our sincere thanks for each donation and bid. So, start searching your attic and garage for next year’s auction “treasures.” Ask It’s worth the price of admission, if just for the laughs! RL “DANCING WITH THE STARS” – OSWEGO COUNTY STYLE by Brian Daley Sometime in the Fall of 2007 my beloved Melissa sheepishly asked me if I’d dance with her in the 2008 version of Oswego County Habitat For Humanity’s 2nd Annual Dancing With The Community Stars Fund Raiser. In 2007 this function raised $28,000 and enabled that charity to provide one family in Oswego, NY with a home. The event was a formal affair with a sit-down dinner and dancing until midnight after the contestants did their thing and votes were tallied. The winners are determined by both their dancing skills and the amount of money the couple raised before and during the event. The winning couple did a rendition of Dirty Dancing and raised about $7000.00 for the cause. I have participated in Habitat “builds” before by loading up my vehicle with tools and my son Matthew on Saturday mornings to gut and rebuild a home a few years ago. It was very rewarding work and I had good intentions to get involved with another project at some point in time. But you know how that goes. However dancing to raise money was not something I had ever experienced or even thought about before. Continued on page 50 The Redline Report May/June 2008 49 “Dancing Oswego County Style...” From page 49 You see in 2007 the CEO of Pathfinder Bank in Oswego was a participant with his wife and when Pathfinder approached him to have the bank help raise money for 2008 he asked Melissa if she would like to step up to the plate (or dance floor in this case). Never one to shy away from a challenge she told him she would and that she was sure I would be happy to join in. My initial response was “You’re kidding, right?” She wasn’t. Long story short – I joined in and in the end I was happy I did. After 10 weekends and a few mid-week evenings Missy and I had our routine down and were psyched for the Big Event. Many of you know me – I’m an old guy – although I look like a teenager (kidding) and sometimes act like a teenager (not kidding), I will be 54 this July and like many old guys I only sleep about 6 or 7 hours a night. But getting up and out of the house every Saturday & Sunday to practice dancing for an hour for two and a half months in preparation for a Dance Competition just did not exist in my reality – until November of 2007. This year seven couples participated and after last year’s financial and social success the 350 tickets for the dinner sold out in just a few days. They tried to secure a new venue that would accommodate more people but that couldn’t be worked out. Instead they added a second “brunch” performance at 11 AM. Great, that meant we had to perform twice, and in the same day! Well, an additional 150 people showed up to that performance making it a fantastic success and generating over $54,000 to the charity to build a home in 2008 with money left over towards 2009’s project. To answer your question No, we did not win but we raised almost $5,000 and really enjoyed ourselves. In addition to helping raise money Missy & I spent many hours together working towards a common compound goal – Don’t Get Hurt & Don’t Embarrass Ourselves. We succeeded in both and feel good about what we accomplished. We would like to thank our many supporters from CNY PCA who donated money and encouraged us through this. If you ever get a chance like this you’ll have two choices: run for the hills or step up to the plate. I found that stepping up isn’t so bad. “Fred” Daley and “Ginger” Miller on the floor! 50 The Redline Report May/June 2008 NICK ORSO’S BODY SHOP AND SERVICE CENTER “thE FINEST IN COLLISION REPAIR” FULL COLLISION- 24 HR. TOWING FULL MECHANICAL-SUBSTITUTE VEHICLES 638 WEST GeneSEE STREET sYRACUSE, nEW yORK 13204 LOCAL CALLS 471-8521 tOLL FREE @ 1-877-NICK ORSO (642-5677) free information hot line at 422-6425 for “the 10 secrets most body shops and insurers don’t want you to know” visit us on the web WWW.nickorso.com QUESTIONS OR TO CONTACT US BY EMAIL… [email protected] The Redline Report May/June 2008 51 CENTRAL NEW YORK-PCA REGION OFFICIALS Porsche Club of Americ President Joyce Gladle Rushville, NY 14544 [email protected] Past President Brian Daley Oswego, NY 13126 [email protected] Secretary Vivian Shea [email protected] Treasurer Melissa Miller Oswego, NY 13126 [email protected] Activities Director Wayne Kunkel Skaneateles, NY [email protected] Membership Ed Hurd Newfield, NY 14867 [email protected] Webmeisters Brian Scotti [email protected] Lee Goodman [email protected] Newsletter Editor Skip Testut Ithaca, NY 14850 [email protected] Safety Chair Ed Hurd [email protected] 52 The Redline Report Autocross Chair Wayne Kunkel [email protected] Club Racng Mitch VanNordstrand [email protected] Club Historians Chuck Gladle Rushville, NY 14544 [email protected] Marv Jennings Dryden, NY 13053 Concours Bill Noroski [email protected] Steve Turco [email protected] Chuck Gladle [email protected] Les Lewis [email protected] Mark Schultz [email protected] TECH ADVISORS 356 Bill Noroski [email protected] Chuck Gladle [email protected] Gerry Goldberg (315) 498-9403 (FAX) Mark Schultz [email protected] 914 Mike Darminio [email protected] Thak Chaloemtiarana [email protected] Bill Kohnke [email protected] 911 (Early) Mike Darminio [email protected] Jeff Turco [email protected] 911 (Late) Joe Holzer [email protected] 930 Thak Chaloemtiarana [email protected] May/June 2008 944 John Hajny [email protected] Chris White [email protected] 928 Brian Daley (16 valve) [email protected] Chuck Gladle (32 valve) [email protected] 968 Ed Hurd [email protected] Randy Martin [email protected] Boxster Bob Graham [email protected] Bill Hayman [email protected] TECH INSPECTORS Mike Darminio, Chief [email protected] Thak Chaloemtiarana [email protected] John Hajny [email protected] Joe Holzer [email protected] Mitch VanNordstrand [email protected] Chris White [email protected] DRIVING INSTRUCTORS John Hajny, Chief [email protected] Bud Burdick [email protected] Frank Campagna [email protected] Thak Chaloemtiarana [email protected] Brian Daley [email protected] Bill Dawson [email protected] Chuck Gladle [email protected] Joyce Gladle [email protected] Joe Holzer [email protected] Ed Hurd [email protected] Lin Hurd [email protected] Bill Kohnke [email protected] Bill Noroski [email protected] Rush Pond [email protected] Jeff Turco [email protected] Mitch VanNordstrand [email protected] Chris White [email protected] The Redline Advertising Rates (payable in advance, fully): Full Year/Single Issue Full-page: $350 / $125 Half-page: $275 / $100 Quarter-page: $225 / $80 Business Card: $115 / NA Payment in full must be received by the 10th of the month preceding publication with all ads in a reproducible format such as Adobe PDF, JPEG, or Adobe InDesign files and artwork photo-ready sized in equal blocks of 2” vertical by 2-1/2” horizontal. Send your ads to Skip Testut, 873 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca, NY 14850 and all of your money to the treasurer, Melissa A. Miller, 3275 County Route 176 Oswego, NY 13126 [email protected] 315-343-8442 The Redline Report May/June 2008 53 c/o Ed Hurd Membership Chair 151 Van Kirk Road Newfield, NY 14867 The Redline Report
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