March 2015 - Rocky Mountain Region Porsche Club

COMMEMORATING PORSCHE FELLOWSHIP IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION
RMR.PCA.ORG
This month:
New Members Meeting
Febtoberfest pics
Tech inspector training
Member spotlight
Parade! & more!
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Photo courtesy of Linda Love.
Features
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Walter Rohrl on ice
Safety Committee/RMVR Fire & Rescue School
Ice Green Porsches
Technical Inspection Seminar
Ferrari of Denver Photos
In the werks
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RMR Back to the Track
Parade
RMR Ladies Day
AMR Anniversary
AMR - PPIR
AMR events
Photo courtesy of Mike Pappas.
Departments
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Presidential thoughts
Advertiser index
Pit stop
Membership social
Upcoming events calendar
Members’ Corral
New member listing
New member spotlight
In the zone
Tech talk
I get around
Classifieds
Advertising rates
Region coordinators/Technical resources
Board of directors
What we do
Take five
The rearview mirror
Photo courtesy of Mike Pappas.
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Vol. 57, Edition 3 • March 2015
Editor: Phillip O’Brien,
O’Brien Asst.
Asst Editor: Bill Terry
Photo courtesy of Phil O’Brien.
Cover photo by Mike Pappas
Drivin’ o’ the green - as a photographer Marv Ross has an eye for color,
especially Ice Green Metallic. When he saw not one but three other
Porsches with this special color he knew he needed help getting the shot.
Presidential thoughts
Jim Widrig, President
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t is winter (or supposed to be …) so my Porsche 911SC
is in the garage getting prepared for the 2015
driving season. I have my list of maintenance
items, components to check, and a couple of
items that I want a shop to take care of before the
first event. The weeks and weekends are going by
rather quickly, and it is getting to be more urgent to get this
checklist complete. RMR is in a somewhat similar mode
during the winter, and we are fast approaching the first events
of the driving season. We are reviewing our plans, finalizing
budgets, conducting training for events and instructors,
and working through our checklist. The RMR April 2526, 2015 DE is our season kick-off, or, as the event chairs
Dean Johnson and Gavin Yuill have appropriately titled it,
our “Back to the Track” event! Make your plans early for this
event and get signed up, as registration is now open!
Our February RMR Member Social took us to the 3rd
Annual Ferrari Febtoberfest at Ferrari of Denver. A special
thanks goes out to the Ferrari of Denver team for hosting
and organizing the event and then allowing the huge crowd
of RMR Porsche Club members to invade their territory.
Wonderful time again!
In preparation for getting “Back to the Track” for the
2015 season, Joe Warren organized the Annual RMR Event
Chair Training in late February. This annual training is for
those members who have volunteered to assist with events
during 2015 or may be simply interested in what running
an event involves. If you missed it and want to help out in
2015, contact Joe or another member of the RMR Board.
We also have our Annual Tech Inspector Training being
organized by Hank Padilla and held on March 7, 2015 at
Prestige imports. If you are interested in becoming a Tech
Inspector, getting your refresher training as a current Tech
Inspector, or just becoming more familiar with your Porsche
and learning about checks you should be aware of in tracking
or driving you car, come on out and enjoy the morning at
Prestige with us.
Later on in March we have our 2nd Annual New Members
Social being held on Saturday, March 21, 2015. The event
location has changed since this was first announced (was
going to be in Westminster) and is now going to be held at
the Praxis Event Center in Centennial, Colorado. Although
this is titled as a “New Members Social,” it is intended for
ALL members of RMR. This was a very well attended event
last year, and the format of the event is planned much like
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a trade show. Committee members and board members will
be present to answer questions about PCA-RMR activities of
both of a regional as well as national level. If you went last
year you know we saw presentations and demonstrations by
some of our HighGear advertisers, we had slide shows and
videos of RMR and PCA activities, and we filled orders for
a large number of free RMR Member badges. We encourage
all of our members to attend, join in the discussions, and
meet other members of the RMR Community.
As the RMR Board and Committees work to finalize
plans for 2015 and our events get under way, you will see
or hear about some changes we are making this year. In
last month’s HighGear, our Chief Driving Instructor, Cecil
Morris, covered changes that limit the number of Novice
and Beginner drivers at our DEs to allow better one-onone instruction for students and provide more seat time
for all drivers. The Registration process will also change
to accommodate wait-listing of registrants to match up
instructors and students and give priority to PCA members
who sign up early. We also plan on adding a Street Survival
School this year to be held in late August 2015 at the Colorado
Highway Patrol track in Golden, Colorado. Street Survival
is a hands-on teen safe driving program for drivers 15-21
years of age, with a mixture of in-car driving, classroom
instruction, and challenging on-track exercises. The RMR
Board are now moving forward with plans for an RMR
Year-end Celebration in the Fall. This event is envisioned
as an informal family event to bring the kids, friends, and
Porsche cars, and to celebrate an afternoon with food and
entertainment at a unique Colorado location. If you have
questions, suggestions, or would like to volunteer, please
contact an RMR Board or Committee Member.
Periodically you should review and update your
membership information on the PCA website to in order to
keep up with RMR and PCA activities. This information is
used by RMR to send out e-mail notifications and mailings
such as HighGear. Also sign up for the Porsche Club of
America-Rocky Mountain Region Facebook Group (now
950+) to see what others in the RMR Community are up
to, and visit the RMR Website to get the latest information
about events.
Reminder – Registration for 60th Porsche Parade and
the 60th PCA Anniversary Celebration to be held in French
Lick, Indiana on June 21-27, 2015 opens March 17, 2015 at
12 noon EST.
If you are reading this, your
potential customers could be
reading it too. Advertise in
HighGear and target your
peers while helping your club
at the same time! Email the
HighGear editor (newsletter@
rmrporscheclub.com) to get
your ad in next month’s issue!
Advertiser index
3R Racing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
3Zero3 Motorsports . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Autoworks of Colorado . . . . . . . . . . .11
Boulder Orthotics (Bob Egeland) . . . . .5
Bruce McPherson, Driver Coach . . . .25
CarMax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
CarQuip/Remington West Carz . . . . .24
Chris Sarian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Dan Fead, Sothebys Realty . . . . . . . . .2
Dart Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Dave Brown, Targa Tops . . . . . . . . . . .5
Eisenbuds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Eurosport Automotive . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Ferrari of Denver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
GastroMD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
HM Brown (Paul Griffith) . . . . . . . . . . .5
Joe Rothman, Driver Coach . . . . . . .31
Pedro’s Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Prestige Imports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Robert Prilika . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Scott Anderson, Driver Coach . . . . . .30
Signature Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Storz Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Wine Country Motor Sports . . . . . . .14
Pit stop
Phil O’Brien, Editor
M
arch Madness! St. Patrick’s Day! In
like a lion, out like a lamb! Or is it
in like a lamb, out like a lion? Any
reason to celebrate owning a Porsche!
Do this: count down the days until your
favorite Porsche car event - concours, track, autocross, or
beer brat in the showroom with 250 of your closest friends!
The pace of events, like the pulse, quickens with each day as
we get closer to springtime in the Rockies. Tech inspectors
and driving instructors are refreshing their knowledge. Event
chairs are lining up volunteers and sponsors to ensure a
smooth running and enjoyable celebration. What are you
doing to prepare for another great year in your beloved
Porsche?
I’m always on the lookout for the tips and tricks of
performance and maintenance to publish or use on my
own vehicles. I need answers to questions like “What are
the cotton swabs in your toolbox for?” Share your rebuild
stories. Share your paint booth worries. Share your shock
shopping secrets. With over 1600 readers I’m sure somebody
will be glad you did.
Are you looking for a way to get involved but the track
is not your thing? Are you too focused on removing water
spots from your hood and too empathetic to help judge the
concours? HighGear needs an advertising coordinator. This
could be your chance to join the ranks of those folks that
work behind the scene to make this the greatest Porsche
Club region on the map! The ball is rolling and the hard part
is done. All that’s required is the maintenance of a spreadsheet of advertisers, tracking their contracts and invoices,
some phone calls, a few e-mails and shaking some hands.
Can you sell? We can add pages to accommodate the ads
your great customer service skills attract. Plus one page of
ads equals three pages of Porsche news and photos! Not one
for the public eye but a good project manager? Whatever
your skill set we can use the help. Drop a note to newsletter@
rmrporscheclub.com. You’ll be glad you did! (I’ll be glad you
did, too!)
Spring is a season of renewal. Flowers pop up; time to
wax the car (and thus ensure it rains); spring cleaning and
yard sales! Put those parts in HighGear classified section.
It’s also the time we celebrate our newest members.
Check out the notice on the next page for some details. New
members are special to the club. The seasoned racers and
waxers fondly remember those rookie meetings when faces
and events were so new and, perhaps, a little intimidating.
Have no fear! You will not find a more welcoming and
informative group of folks to share experiences and good
times with. We’re glad you’re here. We’re here for you, too!
See you soon!
Philipè
Get involved!
Contribute to your newsletter!
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your content and ideas to the Newsletter Editor by the 15th
of the month at newsletter@rmrporscheclub.com.
Would you like to discuss Porsches, RMR or anything else
of interest to other Porschephiles? Check out the RMR
online discussion groups.
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Not a member yet? Join RMR-PCA by visiting our website
at www.pca.org and simply click the “Join PCA” link.
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link. Back issues are also available on the Web site.
Please see page three for advertising rates details.
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Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/pcarmr
March New Members Social to be hosted by
The Man Cave & Praxis Event Center!
That’s right! Join your fellow RMR-PCA members at the New Members Social
on Saturday, March 21st from 10:00 am to 2:00pm at the Praxis Events Center
located at 12876 E. Adam Aircraft Circle.
It’s the Second Annual New Members Social with food, multimedia displays,
driving simulators, demonstrations and fabulous door prizes all while being
surrounded by some amazing cars on display! ALL are welcome!
Hope to see everyone there at what will be a great time!
Erik Behrendsen, RMR-PCA Program Chairman
RMR-PCA February Membership Social
March 21, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Praxis Events Center
12876 E. Adam Aircraft Circle
Upcoming Events Calendar
March
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Tech Inspector & Instructor Training
Prestige, Littleton
Cars & Coffee Car Show
Lafayette, CO
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18
21
April
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4
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11-12
15
Breakfast Club
Village Inn (4100E. Mexico, Denver)
AMR Social
For a comprehensive list of all upcoming RMR events,
click the “Events” link on our web site at rmr.pca.org!
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25-26
May
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Denise Jordan, denisej1@mindspring.com
RMR New Members Social
The Man Cave, Westminster
RMR Membership Social
Sill-TerHar Lamborghini, Maserati,
Aston Martin, Jaguar, Broomfield, CO
Cars & Coffee Car Show
Lafayette, CO
Breakfast Club
Village Inn (4100E. Mexico, Denver)
AMR DE at PPIR
Fountain, CO
AMR Social
Denise Jordan, denisej1@mindspring.com
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9-10
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20
21-24
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Instructor Seminar
Denver, CO
RMR Back to the Track DE
High Plains Raceway, Deer Trail
RMR Autocross School and Autocross
Front Range Airport, Watkins, CO
Cars & Coffee Car Show
Lafayette, CO
RMR Membership Social
Denver, CO
Breakfast Club
Village Inn (4100E. Mexico, Denver)
AMR DE Mother’s Day
La Junta, CO
AMR Spring Rally
TBD
AMR Social
Denise Jordan, denisej1@mindspring.com
RRR Fiesta New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM
RMR Eidleweiss Tour
Colorado Springs, CO
Members’ corral
Alan Jones, Membership Chair
H
ello, all! It’s time for our springtime NEW
MEMBERS SOCIAL! This year we are
proud to announce that we have partnered
with The Man Cave and Praxis Events Center
to bring you the big NEW members’ social
(but everyone is invited). We will be serving hot dogs, salads
and soda, showing videos (of Porsches of course), and giving
you an opportunity to talk to organizers of track, autocross,
and non-track events. This is a large facility, so even if the
weather is bad, we’ll have no problems.
Also, we have plenty of indoor space for approximately
20 to 30 cars if you have a car you would like to show (e-mail
me so I can make the arrangements). Back by popular
demand: The Driving Simulator! Here you have a chance
to race any of five different 911s, three different Boxsters, or
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an LMP racer) at world famous Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
(fun times).
This is also your chance to sign up for a free RMR-PCA
member name badge!
Vendor displays include a detail demo by The Man Cave
detail crew and upholstery repair by the Fibrenew folks.
Hanksville Hotrods will be showing safety and fabrication
work.
Whether you’re a new member or not, plan to attend
THE RMR PCA NEW MEMBERS social on Saturday,
March 21stfrom 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Praxis
Events Center located at 12876 E. Adam Aircraft Circle.
See you there!
Alan
Welcome our newest members!
Jesse Sehlmeyer, Littleton
1967 911
Tom Hartzell, Boulder
2009 Cayenne S
Ray Carlson, Parker
2008 911 Carrera 4S
Steve Maxey, Broomfield
2015 Macan S
Richard Grabish, Loveland
2006911 Carrera Cabriolet
William Gurdin, Denver
2014 911 Carrera
Larry Sale, Arvada
2006 Cayenne Turbo
Deanna Brose and Brooks Espinoza,
Berthoud
2001 Boxster
Douglas Dowling, Fort Morgan
2002 911 Carrera
Michael Greenberg, Denver
2002 911 Carrera 4S
Carol Burks, Lakewood
2001 Boxster S
James Day, Littleton
2005 Cayenne S
David Frier, Colorado Springs
2002 911 Carrera
Justin Bjur, Aurora
2006 Boxster S
Denis Griesmer, Highlands Ranch
2005 911 Turbo S Cabriolet
Kory Kyllo, Denver
1977 911S Targa
Alexander Wiley, Denver
2001 911 Turbo
Anthony Puca, Centennial
2008 911 Turbo S Cabriolet
Charles Kluth, Littleton
1982 911 SC Targa
Albert Welch, Colorado Springs
1999 Boxster
Austin Tilghman, Castle Rock
2013 Panamera 4
New to RMR-PCA?
Page 33 describes the various types of activities
our club members regularly enjoy. Come to our
next event and get involved!
Tours, Rallies, Autocrosses,
Driver Education Events,
Club Races, Car Shows,
Socials and Gatherings,
Charity Support and more!
MARCH 2015
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On every first Saturday of each month
(rain or shine), a glorious gathering of
cars puts on an impromptu show dubbed
“Cars & Coffee” in Boulder/Lafayette in
the parking lot at 95th and Arapahoe.
Porsches, Ferraris, Cobras, Bentleys
and Lamborghinis have all been known to
show up as well as more American Muscle
Cars than you can shake a stick(shift) at!
It’s a great time, very casual, and lots of
fun. The show starts at 8:00 a.m., so grab
a cup of java, a bagel, and a camera and
come check out the biggest little car show
in Colorado!
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Take the RMR Trivia Challenge! Answers are posted at the bottom of the
“Rearview Mirror” in the very back of this issue. No peeking!
1. Which car became known as the “Aluminum Can?”
2. When is the only time an injured driver’s helmet should be
removed before EMS gets there?
3. What kind of fire extinguishers do we have available and for
what kind of fires should they be used?
4. What does “wavy pavy” mean?
5. How many auto manufacturers build their race cars on the same
production line as their street cars?
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Features
Walter Röhrl on ice
At a driving event in the Swedish city of Skelleftea, rally legend Walter Röhrl
shows just what the Porsche Cayenne GTS and Turbo S SUV models can do.
The new top-model Cayenne Turbo S impresses with its
superior performance and exclusivity. The 4.8-litre V8 engine
of the Cayenne Turbo S now develops 419 kW (570 hp) and
800 N-m, and hence an increase of 20 hp and 50 N-m on the
previous figures – without using any more fuel (combined fuel
consumption* 11.5 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 267 g/km). The
Cayenne Turbo S accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 4.1
seconds – 0.4 seconds faster than its predecessor. The top speed
is now 284 km/h.
Two genuine athletes: the Cayenne GTS and the Cayenne
Turbo S. In the Swedish city of Skelleftea, they are currently
demonstrating both their sporting dynamics and everyday utility
on snow and ice. During the driving event in Scandinavia, one
person certainly knew how to test the SUVs at their limits: rally
legend Walter Röhrl. “In my eyes, the two models are sports cars
in the body of an SUV,” was his clear verdict. You can view the
accompanying video at https://vimeo.com/119756460.
Both Cayenne models inspire with their balanced overall
package of engine, chassis and aerodynamics. This can be seen,
for example, in the systematic downsizing of the engines. In
the Cayenne GTS, a redesigned 3.6-litre V6 biturbo engine
replaces the previous V8 naturally aspirated engine. With
its current benchmark figures of 324 kW (440 hp) and 600
N-m (combined fuel consumption* 10.0–9.8 l/100 km, CO2
emissions 234–228 g/km), the new engine delivers 20 hp and
Walter Röhrl, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Turbo S, Skelleftea,
85 Nm more than its predecessor. At the same time, it consumes Sweden, 2015, Porsche AG
0.9 litres per 100 km less fuel than before.
Reprinted with permission, © 2014 Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
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Ladies’ Day – It’s a date!
June 14, 2015 at the
Colorado State Patrol Track in Golden, Colorado
Ever wanted to drive on a race track? Have a little inner “Danica Patrick”? This is your golden
opportunity! Please join us for this low pressure, high excitement Driver Education Track Event
for ladies only. It is the perfect opportunity to learn to drive on the race track in a controlled
environment with women just like you.
The Colorado State Patrol Track is easy to learn and instruction will be available. The event
is open to all makes and models; however convertibles must have rollover protection and the
Porsche Cayenne is the only SUV accepted.
More details to follow as we get closer to the event, so be sure to watch your newsletters
and e-mails.
Please contact event chairs with any questions:
Karen Harrison langehead@hotmail.com
Lisa Hunsicker lmhdenver@yahoo.com
Features
RMR Safety Committee
Article By Bo Jensen and Scott Henderson, Safety Committee
Our goal is to improve the safety at High Plains
Raceway but also establish lines of communication with
other motorcycle and auto clubs throughout the region. The
end goal is to produce a seamless blanket of safety for all
participants at HPR independent of lapping days, DEs or
races.
Another emphasis is to provide education
and experience for interested individuals through
attendance at the Fire and Rescue course sponsored
by the Colorado region RMVR chapter. Fire and
Rescue (previously called Crash and Burn) is scheduled
this year for March 28-29th and is a two day course, held
at the North Washington Fire Department (8055 N.
Washington St., Denver).
The Board has approved some tuition coverage for
anyone interested in participating. Following completion of
the course, which is conducted by Rocky Mountain Vintage
Racing, all students will receive a patch embroidered with
“RMVR Fire and Rescue School” and a second smaller patch
designating the year of attendance. So the person will have
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the larger patch to indicate that they completed the course
as well as several smaller patches beneath it to indicate all
the subsequent years that they attended the Fire and Rescue
course. The class has been designed to meet FIA standards
for corner worker activities. It is designed for experienced
workers, new workers, drivers and crews.
The RMVR Fire and Rescue course provides hands-on fire
suppression training, safe driver extrication, and safe helmet
removal techniques and actual practice. It also goes over
proper flagging communication between corner workers
and drivers and identifies the common flag meaning
differences between the clubs (for example, SCCA uses
a double-yellow flag for full-course caution; RMR uses
a single yellow flag displayed at all corners; RMVR red
flag protocol is for drivers to decrease speed and proceed
to the pits; RMR red flag protocol is for drivers to check rear
view mirrors, slow down and come to a stop off- line within
visual range of the next manned corner station).
We are hoping several club members sign up for this
very important course and add this valuable skillset to
their repertoire. Those interested in the Fire and Rescue
Course may contact Scott directly (303.521.9007), or you
can register immediately by simply sending an email to
marshals@rmvr.com.
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New member spotlight
Our
First
Year
in
PCA/RMR
(or Love at First Drive)
Story and pictures By Lynda Love
I
cooperate. The howling wind blew snow pellets into his face
t was early January 2014 when I walked to
and across the Boxster’s dashboard on Turn 8. “I can honestly
my car after work. Parked next to my
say I’ve never seen this before,” his instructor deadpanned.
daily driver was a black Porsche Cayman.
The day was called not long after.
I stood for a moment and admired the
Ladies’ Day at the State Patrol Track was my next event.
beautiful car. I’d seen Porsches before,
It was great fun! RMR ladies, I highly recommend Ladies’
including Caymans, but something about
Day. (Brian had a great time
this Cayman in particular
volunteering, too.)
Lynda at Ladies Day, 2014
got me thinking. When
Later in June we attended
I got home, I told my
another DE at High Plains
husband Brian about
Raceway. This time we had
the car. We already
nice weather at the track on
owned a roadster that
both days. Brian finally got a
we enjoyed, but we
full day on the track.
wondered if it was time
In July we attended the
for something different.
RMR Social at Poudre Sports
Many discussions later,
Car in Fort Collins.
we decided to look for a
Brian went on the “Peak
used Boxster or Cayman.
to Peak” drive to Estes Park
We test-drove several, but
and the Stanley Hotel at the
nothing clicked. Then in
end of July.
Colorado Springs at the
The Cayman in Palmer Lake
A request for photographs
end of January we found
of pooches and Porsches
our Boxster. I knew this
prompted Brian to stage a
Boxster was ours from the
photo shoot with our Golden
moment I sat in it. It was
Retriever. She was happy to
love at first drive.
cooperate. There’s a picture of
We bought the Boxster
and joined PCA that weekend.
We already knew that our
Boxster was going on the
track, and we enjoy drives and
socials, so we started making
plans. Our first event was the
March New Member Social at
the Man Cave in Westminster. Everyone was friendly and
enthusiastic. It was a great introduction to all things PCA
and RMR.
Our Boxster’s track debut was at the April DE at High
Plains Raceway. We already had some track experience so
we were looking forward to driving the Boxster at HPR. I
was paired with instructor Lisa Bryan. We had a good day
together. Brian drove the second day, but the weather didn’t
16
her and me in our Boxster in
the August issue of HighGear.
In early October we
attended an AMR DE at the
track in La Junta. We drove
for two days on La Junta’s
track and had a total blast.
Brian
attended
a
Breakfast Club meeting in November and got to tour Classic
Investments.
Finally, in December we attended the Christmas party.
We had a great first year with PCA/RMR. We made new
friends and improved our driving skills. And at the end of
the year, we bought our Cayman. Black, you ask? No, it’s
Nordic Gold.
We’ll be around.
Colorado has more than its share of this rare breed: Ice Green Porsches
by Marv Ross, with Donna Helberg, Craig Perry, and Ron Boyle
Photos by Mike Pappas
Marv Ross
One afternoon long ago during a DE at the Mead track, I was
out walking around and saw an Ice Green 911 driving down the
road. My heart stopped and I ran back to my pit expecting my
car to be gone. But there it was. Years later I found that its owner
was Craig Perry, who lived around Loveland. Donna Helberg
has worked for Tom Conway at Carquip for years, and about three
years ago she found her Ice Green 912 in Boulder. She would drive
it to work and folks would drop by, seeing her new obsession and
asking, “Where’s Marv?” Then one day, I stopped by Carquip. Tom
introduced me to Donna. She exclaimed, “Oh, you’re Marv!” like a
big mystery had finally been solved.
So at this point I knew of three Ice Green Porsches. I didn’t have
any contact info for Craig so I needed to do some drilling on this. I
called the Porsche shops in the Loveland/Ft Collins area and found
Craig, and as a bonus I also found Ron Boyle. I had known about the
Cars and Coffee gathering on the first Saturday of each month, and I
had the fantasy of getting all four Ice Green Porsches together there
for a photo shoot. I called Mike Pappas, who enjoyed my idea and
helped with arranging and shooting this get-together.
I asked each of the other three owners to write a brief history of
their relationships with their cars. I’ll start off with my own car’s story,
then the others’ stories follow in their own words.
I bought my ‘74 Ice Green 911S from a couple in Parker in 1991
who had had it in storage for some eight years. I took it over to Bill
Edwards in Golden to have it looked over, and it was there that I met
Marcia and Bill Hubel as well as Alan and Linda Ruff. Alan offered to
bring it over to his place for a leakdown test and so off we went. That
showed the engine was OK, but as the years went on I just couldn’t get
the oil leaks contained. One day at the track I was zipping along the
back straight of Second Creek thinking that previous turn felt real good
and went for fourth. Well I hit second and all hell broke loose. The oil
leaks just kept on coming. When I would take it over to Walt Fricke for
tech inspections he always informed me that I had the “anti rust feature.”
I finally realized I had a few bolts by the internal oil cooler that were not
holding torque any more. It was getting time to do a rebuild.
With my house not having a garage, it was time to call my real estate
friend and have him begin looking for that five-car heated garage with the
attached teepee. A few weeks later I get a call apologizing that what I wanted
was a tall order in Boulder County but I should have a look at what he just
found. It was a two-and-a-half-car heated garage with an attached house.
Pretty nice, I thought. After moving in I got the MONDO compressor and
the rolling toolbox and started getting what was needed to pull the engine.
I was friends with David Wilson, who wanted to do this for the first time as
well. After spending some forty hours cleaning the engine I brought it to
Brad Burry in Denver (B&D). Brad told me to take it all to the parts washer
and get busy. Another forty hours and it was finally clean enough for Brad.
Then George McDonald helped me take the car apart to prepare for paint.
The original color was Ice Green, and I wanted to keep it that way. To make a
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Features
Is your car ready?
March 7, 2015, Prestige Import Service Department,
9201 W. Colfax, Lakewood CO, 80260, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Story by Hank Padilla, Tech Inspection Chair Photo by Hanksville Hotrods
The season’s first Driver Education event is scheduled, spring
is around the corner and you’re excited to get back on track. DE
events require Tech Inspections to verify the condition of the
car based on the Club’s DE rules and tech inspection checklist,
thereby helping ensure the safety of others and yourself.
The intent of this article is not to cover each and every item,
but to highlight potential problem areas as examples. You, as
the car owner/driver, are responsible for the condition of your
car and its equipment. The Tech Inspector’s job is to verify the
condition, to check the car’s condition against the Club’s DE
rules, and to identify possible issues before they arise.
No one likes surprises, especially when they first arrive at
the track or at grid. Most of us know drivers whose DE events
were cut short by items that should have been replaced and/or
maintained. Let’s talk about Tech Inspections and why they are
so important. Simply put, the Tech Inspection, or Pre-Tech, is
designed to have a good look over your Porsche and identify any
deficiencies with an eye on what can and frequently does fail on
a vehicle driven on a race track.
Pre-Tech sessions typically occur during the two weeks prior
to an event at a number of shops in the greater Denver Metro
area. After you have registered for a DE event, the registration
email blast(s) will let you know where the Pre-Techs are held.
Choose a location that is convenient for you, and arrive at the
Pre-Tech with your printed Tech Inspection Sheet (http://rmr.
pca.org/Forms Tab). Fill out the top part. Bring your car in
track-ready condition and your helmet, too. At the Pre-Tech,
Volunteer Inspectors will perform inspections and answer any
questions you might have about the inspection process. These
are also social events, so feel free to meet and chat with other
Porsche owners as the inspections are performed.
During the inspection process, any items found in need
of repair or replacement are required to be fixed before your
Porsche is permitted on the track.
While all items on the inspection list are important, there
are a few that are particularly noteworthy. Brake pads: the
minimum thickness is 3/16 inch; however, if your car is in a
higher horsepower range and you are more aggressive in braking
you might think of starting with more thickness. Please be aware
that your brake pads wear over the course of the weekend, so if
they are marginal on Saturday morning, they may be worn too
much on Saturday afternoon. Pads also can be thicker on top
and thinner on bottom. Also, the thinner the pad material, the
more heat is transferred to the brake fluid.
Speaking of brake fluid: if it is more than 12 months old
it will need to be changed in order to pass tech. Note when
you last changed your brake fluid. Fill this in ahead of time.
Old fluid may have moisture contamination from condensation.
Sufficient moisture within brake fluid will boil causing brakes
to lose their ability to stop your car as efficiently you are used to
and may fail completely. Ask anyone who has experienced brake
failure due to boiled fluid; it’s not fun!
Tires: Do they have proper tread depth? Tire wear varies
with driving style and skill. If you are at the minimum depth of
1/16 inch on Saturday morning they may not last the day. Don’t
start out at the bare minimums.
Engine fluids: Are there leaks of any kind?
Finally, have you modified your car’s seats and belts? If you
have fixed-back race seats and race harnesses, please understand
that the Club’s Tech Inspection Guide lists specific requirements
for these items. There are important differences between 4-and
5-point harnesses, as well as race seats or other performance
seats.
Safety items are also spot-checked at grid before you go on
track. So, if you have made any changes to your car between the
Pre-Tech and the day of the event, please verify that your car is
still consistent with the rules before going to grid.
There is no charge for Tech Inspections performed before
the DE. There will be a $50 charge to perform Tech Inspections
on the day of the DE event (this fee is waived if you live more
than 30 miles from the nearest tech location or you are out of
the area on business or vacation the day of the inspection; please
let the event Registrar know and they will inform Tech). We also
discourage track-day inspections because if you fail inspection,
you will probably miss track time. Having said that, we do
understand there are some circumstances where you must have
a track day inspection. In that case, we will still be smiling and
helping you get your car inspected.
On March 7, 2015, we will conduct our yearly RMR Tech
Inspection Training. After the session, you will “graduate” and
be able to contribute your time in helping your Club and fellow
members enjoy the best Driver Education events this year.
As a driver, you’ll also increase your knowledge of the Club’s
requirements as they relate to your car.
Arrive early (9:00 a.m.) for coffee, juice and donuts.
Thanks in advance and see you soon!
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In the zone
Liz Shaw, PCA Zone 9 Representative
H
ello Zone 9ers,
Welcome to Spring 2015! Although
this column is the March edition, I’m really
writing it in February, just back a few days
from the Winter Board of Directors meeting in
Baltimore. The Executive Council and National Staff were
busy for two solid days of meetings, and we accomplished
quite a bit. The Zone Reps met all day on Friday, with
guest speakers Jo Martin, National Safety Chair, Monarch
and Damon Lowney, PCA Website, David O’Neal, National
Escape Chair, and Alex Bell, new HPDE Chair. On
Saturday, we heard from Vicki Earnshaw, new Club Racing
Chair, Jennifer Webb, National Awards Chair, and Dan
Cole, Region Focus Editor, and then we met for the Board
of Directors meeting in the afternoon. Then that night after
dinner, we got on a bus to the National Headquarters. It
was a real treat to meet many of the people whom we’ve
only known by email or phone, and to see lots of the Club
memorabilia, which have been collected through the years.
The highlight of the evening was the unveiling of the new
911 GTS Club Coupe. PCA Executive Director Vu Nguyen
and PCA Past President Manny Alban described the history
of the development of the car. The car was first unveiled at
last month’s Rolex 24 in Daytona, but it was still exciting
to see the car, just a few feet away. Porsche will build 60
GTS Club Coupes and all but one will be available to PCA
members only. One car will be given away to a lucky Club
member. The car is definitely an eye-catcher, and the two
big distinctive features are the unique color (Club Blau) and
the ducktail rear spoiler. You can get more info about the
car, including links to some videos, on the PCA website.
RMR merchandise at
the PCA web store!
Your beloved Rocky Mountain
Region Porsche Club of America
has its own merchandise store!
There are many items elegantly
branded with the RMR-PCA
logo and of top quality and
modern design. Simply go to
www.pcawebstore.com/ROCKY
MOUNTAIN and shop to your
heart’s content. Show off your
RMR membership with pride!
I’m still formulating my plans for Region visits this year,
but so far I’m planning to attend events inside and outside
of Zone 9 in March, April and May. I’ll finally get to attend
The 12 Hours of Sebring in March, and I’m really looking
forward to it. Roadrunner Region will start their autocross
Die Serie in March, and West Texas Region has a long tour
planned for the middle of the month.
In April, I’m planning to attend Alpine Mountain
Region’s 40th PCA Anniversary, and then the following week,
I’m going to the California Festival of Speed at Fontana. I’m
also hoping to attend the HPDE at High Plains Raceway, on
the last weekend of April.
Coming up in May, possibly a visit to West Texas Region
for an autocross or a social event. Then there’s Roadrunner
Region’s Fiesta New Mexico over Memorial Day weekend and
following that set of events will be Intermountain Region’s
Amazing Rally (on my bucket list!).
Hope to see you at a Porsche event soon!
Liz Shaw
Zone 9 Rep
http://zone9.pca.org/index.html
In case you missed it...
Ferrari of Denver hosted the RMR PCA February membership
meeting. “Febtoberfest” was attended by an estimated 250 PCA
members, families and friends. Biker Jim’s Gourmet Dogs were worth
the wait. The Meades, Sean, Alex, Nick Michelle and Molly, were the
lucky winners of a Ferrari Club of Denver membership from Mark
Stephens, the club’s founder. They also enjoyed the German music
and Italian, English and, of course, German cars. Photos by Mike
Pappas unless noted.
Andy LaBout
looks good
P. O’Brien
in blue, yes?
P. O’Brien
P. O’Brien
MARCH 2015
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Tech talk
Tires at High Speed
By Pedro P. Bonilla (GCR PCA)
Tire inflation specs are based on what
the manufacturer considers “normal”
driving conditions.
But, because of the cars we drive and
the Club we belong to, many of us have
the opportunity to go beyond “normal”
driving conditions at the track during the
Driver Education events organized by our
PCA and other auto clubs in the area.
Let’s try to put it in perspective.
Even though we tend to think that
properly inflated tires are perfectly round,
they truly aren’t.
Because of the weight they carry
(vehicle, fluids and passenger(s)) , the
bottom half of the tire’s sidewalls bulge
and the tread flattens where it contacts the
road.
But on the top half of the tire, the
sidewalls straighten out and the tread
curves back into its molded round shape.
This difference in shape between the top
and bottom halves of a tire is known as
“deflection”.
This deflection will occur with every
revolution of the tire, so picture this:
A 225/45/ZR17 tire could be
considered a standard front tire in a Boxster,
Cayman or Carrera. This particular tire
has a 25 inch overall diameter and after
doing the math we know that this tire will
turn approximately 807 times every mile. At 25 miles per hour
this tire will roll 5.6 times per second, at 70 mph (speed limit
on the Interstate) it will roll15.7 times per second and at 140
mph (speed right before braking for turn 17 at Sebring) the tire
will roll a daunting 31.4 times every second. This means that
the tire is changing its shape from its unloaded to its loaded
state and back every 3/100th of a second.
This constant tire deflection plus the friction of the tire
against the road (track) generates tremendous heat build-up in
the tires. Since the tires are filled with air (or nitrogen) which
is a gas, Boyles Law demonstrates that if the volume of gas is
maintained constant, its pressure is directly proportional to its
temperature, therefore your tire pressure will go up as the tire
gets used, and the faster the tires spin, the
faster the temperature and therefore the
pressure will build up.
The rule of thumb is that the tire’s
pressure will increase by 1 psi for every 10°
Fahrenheit increase in temperature, or 1
psi for every 4 minutes of use during the
first 20 minutes of operation.
All of the above to basically say that
the faster you go, the higher your tire
pressure will be.
So, when we’re at the track or Auto
Cross we must keep in mind that we will
have a tire pressure increase as soon as
the tires start to heat up. This will alter
our car’s handling, so we need to carefully
monitor the pressure throughout the
different sessions during the day.
But how do we know what the ideal
pressure is?
We should generally start with the
recommended pressures from the car’s
manufacturer. Then, the tires will tell us
if they need more or less pressure.
Most modern high-speed rated tires
have special markers to show us the
optimal tire patch.
This triangle tells us where the edge of
the optimal tread wear should be.
As you can see to the left, the wear is a
little short of the marker, meaning that we
have too much pressure.
Dropping a couple of pounds of pressure and then hitting
the track again gives us the optimal patch, as seen above where
the edge of the wear is right to the tip of the marker.
Also, always keep in mind that you should never inflate
beyond the tire’s maximum pressure, stamped on its sidewall.
Keep an eye on your tire’s pressures and ...
Happy Porsche’ing,
orsche ing,
© 2010 Technolab/PedrosGarage.com
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Save the date
September 24-27 of this year, we have an event
planned unlike any in recent memory.
We begin on Thursday, September 24th when you
drive up to beautiful Snowmass for a welcome reception
at our base of operations, the gorgeous Crestwood in
Snowmass.
Friday, we will head to Aspen Motorsports Park
(formerly known as Woody Creek Raceway).
Saturday, we return to the track for our last day there,
followed by a wonderful farewell banquet that night in
Snowmass Village. Sunday is free with a leisurely
drive home.
This weekend isn’t just for track junkies,
however. For everyone else, there is a huge
variety of things to enjoy. From great
shopping to the Glenwood Hot Springs.
The list goes on and on.
Did I mention that this event is deluxe
all the way?
We expect this event to sell out
very quickly, so plan on signing up
when registration opens, or you might be
disappointed.
Note – cars louder than 55dB from more than
10ft away, it will not be permitted to run. Space for
trailers is also severely limited so sign up early.
Costs & Registration:
Basic Registration ~ $400 per couple depending on
room selection (incl. 3 nights condo lodging, welcome
reception, goodies, etc.)
Two Days On Track = $300pp
Meal Package (two lunches, two dinners) = $120
Registration Opens: March 1, 2015 at 9am MT
Sponsored by Porsche of Colorado Springs
2015 Spring Fever DE at La Junta
May 9th & 10th
Warm days, cool nights and a hot track means a springtime driving event (HPDE) in the short-grass prairie
country that is La Junta. Join us for AMR’s 40th consecutive year at The Junction.
Last Spring’s La Junta DE was a great success and this year we’re planning on bringing you all of the elements
that have made it a favorite destination of years past.
If you’ve been wanting to hone your driving skills, get to know your car a little better, or take the next step
and see what an AMR sponsored HPDE is really all about, La Junta is the ideal venue.
Whether you’re a novice or a little more serious about your weekend drives, the seven corners and two
straights of La Junta provides the right balance of technical challenge to satisfy all skill levels. So plan on
grabbing a helmet and maybe a friend (or your Mom) and join us for ground school on Friday May 8th.
Yes we’re planning on dinner Saturday night at the Mexico City Café (we buy the dinner and you buy the
beer and margaritas) and yes, with your entry you will receive a one-of-kind, extra-cool-looking long-sleeved
t-shirt that promises to be a future collector’s item. So mark your calendars and plan on welcoming Spring by
joining your Porsche friends in La Junta.
I get around
Danielle Badler, RMR/PCA Columnist
H
ey, calling all Porsche owners. I have very good
news. The Western World has turned its back
on car culture.
That was the headline for a piece that
appeared in early February on Quartz, a digital
news outlet for the “new global economy” that originates in
the UK.
The writer, Leo Mirani, makes a very compelling case.
He cites data compiled by Schroders, an asset management
firm, which show that car sales may never recover to their
pre-recession peak.
Why? Two things: urbanization and smartphones.
Young Americans are getting their driver’s licenses later
than ever. And many, on both sides of the Atlantic, are not
getting their licenses at all.
What they are doing is living in urban Meccas; some
two-thirds of American “millennials,” those born after 1984,
for example, live in cities today. And 40 percent of them
say they have no plans to migrate to the suburbs like their
parents did, a generation ago.
For them, cars are simply not relevant as a status symbol.
And getting a driver’s license is no longer a rite of passage.
What is important to them is the smartphone, and
apps—apps that enable real-time access to public transport
and private services like Uber and Lyft. Owning a car, then,
becomes an unnecessary expense.
According to the research, smartphones also cut car use
by allowing people to stay in contact, virtually. And that,
in turn, then reduces the number of trips people take. The
author cites a researcher at Microsoft who notes that what
the drive-in was to teens in the 1950s, and the mall was to
teens in the 1980s, social media are to teens today. And you
don’t have to go anywhere to play.
Then there’s e-commerce. If your supermarket delivers
for a nominal fee, or Amazon brings your on-line purchases
to your door, still more trips are obviated.
And the story’s similar in emerging markets. In developing
economies, increases in car sales have led to gridlocked cities.
And that’s often due to minimal or a complete lack of urban
planning. Take Beijing, please. Or take Delhi, which was
recently cited for the worst urban pollution on earth.
In response, governments are pouring vast amounts of
money into urban transit.
Where that leaves market growth for the automobile
is anyone’s guess. In point of fact, signs are emerging that
these economies will follow Western examples and adopt
new technology—app technology.
And that will, quite possibly, lead to what’s called
“structural stagnation” in the developed world’s auto
industry … with the preponderance of vehicle sales driven
by replacement demand.
What to do?
Stop! No, go! This is good news! Here are the
implications the researchers failed to acknowledge.
You won’t have to teach your teen how to drive. Which
should add 10 years to your life, minimum, if only as a result
of decreased blood pressure.
And, if they don’t have a license, you won’t have to
endure the scene of watching them pull up to your house,
with the radio blaring, and your child engaging in multiple
conversations with friends, by text and voice, simultaneously.
Or wonder where they really are, when it’s prom night and
they’ve called in to say they’re alive and well.
Add another 10 years, minimum.
You won’t have to lay out the cash for your kids’ first
wheels. I remember doing the down payment for the first
vehicle that both of my daughters bought. Will they do the
same for their children? Hardly likely.
You’ll have more room on the road. When the bulk of
transportation is provided by app-based services, along with
Smartcars, rapid transit and, let’s face it, it’s inevitable, selfdrive vehicles, lanes will open up before your eyes, traffic will
melt away and it will be smooth sailing, up to and through
that favorite sports car loop.
You’ll be able to pick up that dream ride for a song.
Because demand will drop through the floorboards.
And those lightly used resales will proliferate. Because
great gobs of baby boomers will soon be moving into assisted
living facilities, where transportation will be taken care of …
by livery services. And all of their used toys will flood the
market … making the cost of entry lower than ever before.
And what of the social stigma of driving a machine that’s,
out and out, made for performance? Let them eat their
hearts out. In the greater scheme of things, we’ll be a drop
in the bucket, a rounding error in a vast sea of automated
mechanization. Hardly anyone will notice. And those that
do won’t care.
Oh yes, the dream Porsche of your life. For less than you
ever dreamed possible. On roads that are clear of congestion.
It’s a whole new era for us lucky few, the automotive
enthusiasts of the planet.
We’re trending to very good news, indeed.
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Classifieds
Classified ads are free to RMR/PCA members for items personally owned by the member. No commercial
ads. Ads for non-members are $10 for each month (send payment to RMR Treasurer - Rick Seiferth, 7889
Canvasback Cr. Littleton, CO 80125). Ads must be 75 words or less. Deadline for classified ad submission
is the 15th of the previous month. Member ads will run for two issues. Ads will also appear with an
optional photo on the rmr.pca.org Web site. E-mail your ad to newsletter@rmrporscheclub.com.
porsches
miscellaneous
1985 911 Race Car—Acid-dipped and
1973 914 Track Car - full roll cage, fuel
cell, fire extinguisher, track suspension, and
well set up for the track, for $25,000. Never
raced. Full specs available on request. Also
2-year-old car trailer (8.5’x20’) available. Contact jerry.albers@zirkel.us or mobile 970819-2589. (Feb)
powder-coated chassis. Lightweight widebody fenders and doors, Bilstein shocks,
Rennline adjustable swaybars, Fuelsafe fuel
cell, Lexan, two sets of wheels, spare tires,
new S4 calipers and pads, Fabcar dual master
cylinder brake system with bias adjuster,3.6
VarioRam engine with 915 WEVO gear box.
Car weighs 2200 lbs and turns high 1:57s at
High Plains. $29,800. Contact Jon Berry at
jberry@q.com, 303-968-8694. (Mar)
2011 Cayman S, $25K+ options. 6780
miles. Black with red leather interior. Limitedslip differential, sports exhaust, upgraded
tires and brakes. BOSE, performance package,
19” wheels, etc. Priced to sell at $62K or best
offer. Ken Niejadlik, kniejadlik@gmail.com,
303-618-6858. (Mar)
2008 BMW X3 3.0si - AWD automatic has
both Cold Weather and Premium Packages
that include leather upholstery, Bluetooth,
auto-dimming mirrors, driver/passenger
lumbar support, and universal garage door
opener. New Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season
Plus tires. Sunroof and roof rack come
standard. Very good condition inside and out.
127,000 miles. $11,500 OBO. 719-290-0225.
(Mar)
1997 Boxster - Only 70K miles, great
condition inside and out. Upgraded stereo,
white gauges, clear rear tail light lenses,
perfect leather seats, no leaks, runs great. Ideal for SPB build, or do a few things and
make it an inexpensive road car. First $8500
takes it.Contact Chris Lennon at cjlennon@
comcast.net, 719-235-1074. (Feb)
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Chatter Box - Instructor-Student Intercom,
$70.00. Includes HJC-50 Controller,
2 headsets, 1 extension cord. Older version
Chatterbox unit. Batteries replaced last year.
LED does not function; however, the system
functions allowing full duplex operation
between instructor and student. romec4@
gmail.com, 303-638-6445.(Feb)
Porsche wheels - Full set 18” OEM turbo
twists, silver, came stock on a 2001 Boxster
S, good condition, 7.5” Front & 9.0” Rear, fit
many late model Porsches, no tires, $800. Jay,
303-859-6779, jayk1@comcast.net. (Mar)
911 R Seats - pair, never installed. Heavy
fiber glass shell, head rests, lumbar supports,
midnight blue leather sides and corduroy
insets, German oatmeal carpet on backs,
all upholstered by Autos International of
Escondido, CA. Although originally fitted for
early 911, with the right seat rail adapter,
could fit 356B/C or later (‘74+) 911. No
adapters or upper seat rails. $2500.00 for
both. Plus freight, if delivered outside of 100
mile radius of Denver. Roger Shapiro, 970-3900485, RogerS356@msn.com. (Mar)
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Monthly board meetings are always open to club members. See the list
of upcoming events for schedule. You may contact the entire board at
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can add you to the ballot in October for club voting in November.
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Charity/Good Works
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Chief Driving Instructor
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Scott Henderson: 303.521.9007, sshjd@aol.com
Tech Inspection
Hank Padilla: 303.470.1850, hank@hanksvillehotrods.com
Timing
Joe Warren: 303.604.1289, warrenjoee@comcast.net
Webmaster
Scott Rogers: 970.686.0538, scottr@wirestone.com
Zone 9 Representative
Liz Shaw: 505-231-7003, lizshawsf@msn.com
Technical resources
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Jim Kellogg: 303.840.2356, twingril62@aol.com
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Dave Stribling: 303.238.8101, davestribling@prestigeimports.net
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Rob Heath: 303.995.1147, robheath912@gmail.com
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Dale Tuety: 303.670.1279, d2t@aol.com
924
Dan Semborski: 303.420.2708, dansemborski@yahoo.com
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Volunteer to be the RMR 928 specialist and help others!
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Richard Winnick: 303.429.5213, rewinnick@cs.com
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Zach Schroeder: 970.229.0990, info@poudresportscar.com
Boxster/Cayman
Doug Bartlett: 970.214.7279, doug.bartlett@comcast.net
Cayenne
Steve Schroeder: 970.229.0990, info@poudresportscar.com
GT2, GT3, Cup Cars
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Chris Cervelli: 303.809.6173, chriscervelli@msn.com
RMR-PCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Region coordinators
President
Jim Widrig
president@rmrporscheclub.com
H: 303.655.7495
C: 720.883.6071
Vice President
John Mackin
1stvicepresident@rmrporscheclub.com
H: 303.665.9579
C: 303.641.6479
Second
Vice President
Joe Warren
2ndvicepresident@rmrporscheclub.com
H: 303.604.1289
C: 303.902.3045
Treasurer
Rick Seiferth
treasurer@rmrporscheclub.com
W: 720.472.9032
Secretary
Mike Pappas
secretary@rmrporscheclub.com
C: 303-988-0976
Membership Chair
Alan Jones
membership@rmrporscheclub.com
H: 303.947.1202
Newsletter Editor
Phil O’Brien
newsletter@rmrporscheclub.com
C: 719.210.7035
Past President
Rick Gonçalves
pastpresident@rmrporscheclub.com
H: 303.697.1960
What we do
Whether your tastes are social, technical, or competitive, RMR has something for you! You can have fun in your Porsche by particip
ating in driver education and time trials at area tracks, autocrosses, rallies, tours, tech sessions, car shows and more.
DRIVING EVENTS
Tour
A tour is a non-competitive driving event in which
participants follow a given route to a destination
(which may or may not be known in advance). A
tour may vary in length from a day trip to a long
weekend with an overnight stay or two. Tours
usually follow scenic routes (which are plentiful
in Colorado) and/or visit interesting or obscure
destinations. Tours are sometimes combined with
rallies to add variety and a dose of competition to
the event.
RMR hosts at least one tour each year; AMR
typically offers several. A number of tours are
usually offered at Porsche Parade as well.
Rally
A rally is a competitive event in which
contestants attempt to follow a course specified
by a set of instructions. Rallies are typically run on
public, paved roads, and speed limits are always
observed. The two major types of rallies are the
Time-Speed-Distance (TSD) rally and the Gimmick
rally. In a TSD rally, participants attempt to follow
the instructions precisely, maintaining the correct
speed, as points are deducted for arriving at
checkpoints (the locations of which are not known
in advance) early or late. A Gimmick rally is typically
a bit less rigid and usually involves solving puzzles
of some type.
Between RMR and AMR, a handful of rallies—
at least one of each type—are offered. Porsche
Parade also hosts a TSD rally, and sometimes a
Gimmick rally, each year.
Autocross (AX)
An autocross is a competition in which drivers
navigate their cars through a course defined
by orange cones, usually in a large parking lot.
Top speeds are generally moderate, topping out
around 40-65 MPH (no higher than second gear
for many cars). Competing cars are spaced at long
intervals — typically only two or three cars are on
the course at the same time. Autocross is a safe
way to experience high-performance driving while
learning to drive your car at its limit.
Together, RMR and AMR host several autocross
events each year, including Eiskhana (essentially
an autocross on the ice!) in the winter and an AX
school in the spring. Additionally, autocross is a
major event at Porsche Parade.
Driver Education (DE)
A driver education event provides a safe,
controlled environment for high-performance
driving instruction. DE offers drivers of all skill levels
the opportunity to hone their driving skills, with the
help of an experienced instructor, in a controlled,
closed-course environment. In keeping with PCA
philosophy, the primary emphasis at all times is
on safety. A word of warning, though: the DE
experience may be habit-forming!
As DE events are not racing, nor preparation for
racing, lap times are not recorded. However, some
DE events are followed immediately by a time trial
event, which gives drivers a chance to quantify
their performance. Lap times may then be used
to measure personal improvement or for bragging
rights amongst your peers, etc.
RMR hosts six DE’s each year at High Plains
Raceway, with AMR hosting several more at the
La Junta, Pueblo and (possibly in the future) Pike’s
Peak International Raceway tracks.
Club Race
A club race is a wheel-to-wheel racing event.
A race weekend consists of a number of practice
sessions and “heats” (race sessions), often
involving both “sprint” and “endurance” races.
Since a Club Racing license (issued by PCA
National) is required for competition, club racers are
serious and experienced drivers. The cars they bring
with them to the track can be quite impressive! As
a point of interest, the PCA Club Racing program
was inaugurated with the RMR-hosted “First Ever
Anywhere” club race at Second Creek in 1992.
Because of the logistics involved in an event
of this magnitude, a club race requires a legion of
volunteers. However, it is also one of most exciting
events to participate in, so be sure to sign up!
RMR hosts one club race each autumn at High
Plains Raceway which, when combined with a
Driver Education event, adds up to one thrilling
weekend!
NON-DRIVING EVENTS
Membership Social
Membership socials provide an opportunity
to reconnect with old friends and meet new
members. Historically, a membership meeting
begins with a social hour with a cash bar, followed
by the evening’s program. The content of the
program varies, sometimes featuring a “slide
show” from a recent event, or a guest speaker
such as accomplished Speed World Challenge
racer Randy Pobst.
Membership socials, unless otherwise stated,
are held the first Thursday of the month. Different
venues and topics will keep the meetings fresh and
inviting. Watch HighGear and the RMR Web site for
details. If you have any ideas for a program, talk to
the Committee Chair or a Board member!
Tech Session
A tech session is just what it sounds like–a
session in which a technical topic is discussed. Not
just for gearheads, a tech session may demonstrate
practical, “do-it-yourself” procedures such as brake
bleeding. Tech sessions are usually presented by
experienced Porsche technicians, many of whom
are sponsors of RMR events and High Gear.
RMR hosts a few tech sessions each year,
typically in the “off months” when few driving
events take place. In addition, numerous
tech sessions are offered at Porsche Parade.
Concours d’Elegance
A concours is essentially a car show, in which
contestants endeavor to present their cars in
as close to “perfect” condition as possible. A
number of judged categories usually exist, typically
differentiating between types of cars (e.g. 356,
Boxster) and level of preparation (“daily driver” or
“full preparation” or somewhere in between). Cars
sometimes may be entered as “display only,” for
owners who wish to participate but not compete.
RMR participates in a handful of local
concours events each year, including the annual
Exotic Sports Car Show and Concours d’Elegance,
benefiting United Cerebral Palsy Colorado. The
annual Porsche Parade also hosts a major concours
each year.
MARCH 2015
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In the rearview mirror
Amy Legg-Rogers, Historian
An Econo Rally was held on
Sunday, March 9, 1975. Gas tanks
were filled at members’ expense and
then refilled after the rally by Bob
Hagestad Porsche+Audi. Entry fee
was $2.50 a car. The run time was
less than three hours. Best MPG was
Bill Jackson & Lynne Bentson in a
356 at 47.99 MPG. Worst MPG was
Don Davis & Stephanie Short in
a 911 Fuel Injected at 15.6 MPG.
Overall rally winners were Russ &
Diane Darr in a Porsche 912.
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Susan Bucknam
“BUTZI gets detailed once a year before track
season ... and after ‘vegetation sampling’ at
other times ...”
John Crowley
“I have only had my Porsche since July. I hand
wash it 2-3 times per month. I have not waxed
it yet but will have it detailed in March.”
Bruce Banning
“Spring, before the shows begin.”
Scott Rauen
“Full cut, buff, wax, and seal every spring. Fresh
clay bar and wax every fall before storage. The
right equipment and plenty of patience can yield
wonderful results.”
Lisa Hunsicker
“Before all photo shoots with smokin hot red
high heels.”
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Trivia: 1. The 40 HP Porsche 356 SL that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1951; 2, 3, 4, Come to
the RMVR Fire and Rescue School to find out! 5. One - Porsche.