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COMMEMORATING PORSCHE FELLOWSHIP IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION |
RMR.PCA.ORG | DECEMBER 2017
VOLUME 59 | EDITION 12
PORSCHE PREPAREDNESS SEE PAGE 11
GREAT PUMPKINRALLY RECAP SEE PAGE 14
AUTOX CONES ARE A’ FALLIN RESULTS, PAGE 7
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FEATURES7 Cones Are A Fallin’ AutoX Results11 Porsche Prep from
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REGION COORDINATORSCAMA Representative Walt Fricke:
303.499.6540, [email protected]/Good Works Florence
Mackin: [email protected] Driving Instructor
Dan H. Carlson: 303.520.4567, [email protected] Chief
George Strimbu: 303.736.9114, [email protected] Mahlon
Schanzenbach: 831.246.0300, [email protected] Goodie
Store Chair Mike Hebert: 360.202.5830, [email protected]
Historian Amy Legg-Rogers: 970.686.0538, [email protected]
Dave Meyer: 703.964.6307, [email protected]/Socials
Erik Behrendsen: 303.840.7361, [email protected]
Nancy Warren: 720.556.0806, [email protected] Scott
Henderson: 303.521.9007, [email protected] Inspection Ryan Chapman:
720.937.3607, [email protected] Doug Bartlett:
970.214.7279, [email protected] Scott Rogers:
970.686.0538, [email protected] 9 Representative Rich
Sanders: 801.231.0400 [email protected]
TECHNICAL RESOURCES356Jim Kellogg: 303.840.2356,
[email protected]
911Dave Stribling: 303.238.8101,
[email protected]
912 Volunteer to be the RMR 912 specialist and help others!
914 Dale Tuety: 303.670.1279, [email protected]
924 Dan Semborski: 303.420.2708, [email protected]
928 Volunteer to be the RMR 928 specialist and help others!
944 Richard Winnick: 303.429.5213, [email protected]
968 Zach Schroeder: 970.229.0990, [email protected]
Boxster/Cayman Doug Bartlett: 970.214.7279 ,
[email protected]
Cayenne Zach Schroeder: 970.229.0990,
[email protected]
GT2, GT3, Cup Cars Chris Cervelli: 303.809.6173,
[email protected]
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board at [email protected]. To volunteer to be an RMR Board
member, submit your intent by September so the Nomination Committee
can add you to the ballot in November for club voting in November.
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MEMBERSHIP ANNIVERSARIES
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WELCOME OCTOBER NEW MEMBERSAndrew AlexanderGreeley, CO2007 911
CARRERA 4S
Colin BeckEvergreen, CO1985 911 CARRERA
Robert BraddyFt Collins, CO2003 911 CARRERA
Oliver DayLittleton, CO1980 924 TURBO
Brent HanlinEnglewood, CO2015 MACAN S & 2015 911 GT3
Scott IngvoldstadGreenwood Village, CO1999 911 CARRERA
Gary KeatingLone Tree, CO2013 PANAMERA GTS
Andrew KoretzDenver, CO2002 911 CARRERA 4S
Kyle McGrawLoveland, CO1986 944
Frank MeekSteamboat Springs, CO2000 911 CARRERA CABRIOLET
Chris PlucinskiCastle Rock, CO2008 911 TURBO
Jerry RascoCastle Pines, CO2006 CAYENNE S
David Ryan Fort Collins, CO2016 CAYMAN
Jeff St. ClairElizabeth, CO1978 911 SC
Cherie TalbertLone Tree, CO2009 BOXSTER S
Cory TheriotHighlands Ranch, CO2013 CAYENNE S
Erik & Jill BieglerErie, CO1971 911T (TRANSFER FROM DAKOTA
REGION)
Garret KappersBoulder, CO1986 911 CARRERA
Thomas Newton & Eric GerkenGrand Junction, CO, 1988 911
TURBO (TRANSFER FROM ARK LA TEX REGION)
25 YEARSAndrew & Patricia Labout
DECEMBER 1992
20 YEARSDavid Etter DECEMBER 1997
TEST DRIVE MEMBERS No new Test Drive Members
this month, but you never know. You could be the person that
makes a lasting impression about our club. And you may just meet
someone new that turns into a forever friend!
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MY LAST NEWSLETTER AS YOUR PRESIDENTOur last Autocross was a
great
success. About 77 drivers participated at Front Range airport
with beautiful October weather. We collected over $485 and 123
boxes of cereal for Project Angel Heart! Since they can purchase 5
boxes of cereal for $10, we are donating the equivalent of 435
boxes. Thanks to Chris Sully and all who helped put on the
Autocross.
The November Membership Social was held at Automotive Imports in
Denver. It was their f irst time hosting a membership meeting for
RMR and, they were quite enthused about the opportunity. It was a
good turnout and I think all who attended had a good time.
The Board recently completed a d ay- lon g r e t r e a t w he r
e we reviewed this year’s results. It has been a successful year
financially.
Pa r t ic ipa t ion in ou r Dr iver ’s Education program was
very good and that led to a net profit for the year. Tours and
Autocrosses were very well attended. Looking ahead to 2018, our
events will be very similar, although we anticipate some additional
activities as we celebrate Rocky Mountain Region’s 60th
Anniversary. More information on that will be forthcoming as the
event planning develops. We will be holding our Joint Board meeting
with AMR on December 2nd where we will integrate our respective
2018 calendars.
Final preparations are being made for the December Holiday Party
at Willow Ridge Manor in Morrison on December 9th. Festivities will
start at 5:30 PM. Registration has been a bit slower than
anticipated with
about 65 signed up as of this writing. Not having had a Holiday
Party in a couple of years, we are hoping for a successful
event.
This marks my last newsletter as your President. It has been a
privilege to serve you in this role, and I look forward to
continuing to contribute on the Board as Past President.
HG ’
John Mackin President
PRESIDENTIAL THOUGHTS
Some of the many gorgeous vehicles at the November Social.
Photos by David Chance
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TOP 30 FASTEST TIMES Great attendance at our f ina l
autocross of the season. We had 77 entries and a great course.
Listed
below are the 30 fastest times from the Cones Are A Fallin’
Autocross. Want to be at the top of the list next
year? Look for more events next season and get your ride
ready!
CONES ARE A FALLIN’ RESULTS
POS. CLASS # DRIVER VEHICLE TIME BEHIND TTOD1 PNK 162 Papulski,
Keith 2018 Audi TT RS Coupe 61.746
2 GRN 880 Kuo, Jonathan 2006 Porsche 911 62.536 +0.790
3 PNK 880X Kelly, Brian 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 62.620
+0.084
4 GRN 99X Klingler, Bob 2015 Porsche Cayman GTS 63.203
+0.583
5 PNK 147 Lee, Kris 2011 Mini JCW 63.986 +0.783
6 GRN 73 Dana, Keith 2007 Mini Cooper S 64.417 +0.431
7 PNK 99 Heydlauff, Dan 2015 Porsche Cayman GTS 64.659
+0.242
8 GRN 9 Shapiro, Jesse 2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder 64.876 +0.217
9 PNK 88 Sobers, Brendan 2014 Nissan 370Z 64.887 +0.011
10 PNK 33X Green, Joey 1965 Shelby Cobra 64.929 +0.042
11 GRN 7 Yen, Eugene 1995 BMW M3 65.495 +0.566
12 GRN 3 Coleman, John 2013 Mini JCW GP 65.940 +0.445
13 PNK 199 Kaminski, Tad 2000 Porsche Boxster 66.353 +0.413
14 PNK 111 Wong, Michael 2007 Nissan 350Z 66.403 +0.050
15 GRN 40 Pidhayny, Randy 2016 Porsche 981 Spyder 66.676
+0.273
16 GRN 13 Yeh, Eric 2014 Porsche Cayman 66.798 +0.122
17 GRN 33 Green, James 1965 Shelby Cobra 66.905 +0.107
18 GRN 156 Bartlett, Doug 2007 Porsche Cayman S 66.922
+0.017
19 PNK 60 Bianco, Nick 2013 Toyota MR2 66.932 +0.010
20 PNK 42 Botnick, Aaron 1999 Mazda Miata 66.959 +0.027
21 GRN 106 Perry, Mark 2011 Porsche 911 66.982 +0.023
22 GRN 6 Harrington, Juliette 2014 Porsche Cayman S 68.067
+1.085
23 GRN 65 Thorburn, Jim 2010 Ford Mustang 68.164 +0.097
24 PNK 714 Lay, Brian 1986 Porsche 911 68.366 +0.202
25 GRN 22 Donahue, Joel 1999 Porsche Boxster 69.194 +0.828
26 GRN 49 Rosacci, Michael 2012 Mazda MX-5 69.526 +0.332
27 PNK 2 Ruff, Alan 1974 Porsche 914 69.786 +0.260
28 GRN 4 Steckman, Del 2003 Subaru Wrx 69.820 +0.034
29 GRN 46 Cox-Jones, Victoria 2016 Porsche Cayman GTS 70.206
+0.386
30 PNK 41 Cotter,Michael 2002 BMW M3 70.683 +0.477
FOR COMPLETE RESULTS:
http://rmr.pca.org/files/events_2017/ax2017-10-28_sum.htm
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IT’S COLD OUTSIDE! Winter is off icially just around
the corner. What does that mean to me? I tuck my precious little
blue car away for winter hibernation and pull out the snowmobiles!
That’s right; I trade my wheels for a belt track and skis. There is
no way I would drive my car out in the wind, snow, or rain,
especially with mag chloride, and now some sort of salt brine CDOT
and some counties will be using this year. Plus, as with older
cars, not only are there many quirks, but with Targa tops, they are
also prone to leak. Leaks are not ideal to preserve the car! If you
have a trustworthy winter P-car, I would suggest looking into glass
and paint sealants as well as just always washing your vehicle
(underbody too!) after the roads start to dry up. This will help
your P-car stay shiny for many years to come.
A s we a re in the December holiday season, please think about
helping the families and kids that are less fortunate this season.
Many have fallen on hard times this year from the major storms that
have hit the U.S. and Puerto Rico (a U.S. Territory). If you don’t
know who to donate to, I would suggest our charity of the month,
the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. We have a
drive on December 9, 2017 when we will be taking toys up to their
warehouse. Look in this issue of HighGear for all the details.
They’ll be collecting toys for all ages ranging from 0 to 16 years
of age. They are also in need of toys for the older kids too.
I hope e ver yone enjoy s t he holidays with their family,
friends and Porsches! Don’t forget to send
in pictures of your car! A wintery scene, skis on the roof rack,
ice crystals around the logos, or maybe you decorate your car! Send
it to [email protected] and you may just get your
picture in HighGear! Did you notice the cover for October? That was
just my cell phone on a whim! You never know when the right picture
just happens!
See everyone next year for Rocky Mountain Region’s 60th
Anniversary year!
HG
MEMBERS’ CORRALHolly Jackson Membership Chair
DECEMBER 2 AMR HOLIDAY PARTY
TBD
9 MARINE TOYS FOR TOTS CHARITY DRIVE
9 8:00 A.M. Breakfast ClubThe Perfect Landing Restaurant
atCentennial Airport
9 RMR Holiday PartyWillow Ridge Manor 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
JANUARY 11 JANUARY SOCIAL
3R Racing
21 EISKHANAGeorgetown Lake. This is our ice driving autocross.
Bring your Porsche, or any other car or 4×4 for this fun-filled
event.
UP TO DATE EVENT INFOVISIT THE WEBSITE:
http://rmr.pca.org/calendar/action~agenda/
UPCOMING EVENTS
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THE PCA MELTING POT At times it takes going somewhere
else to think about what’s going on right at home. That happened
to me on a recent trip. Prague is city that has boomed over the
last 20 years. There are very few 911s or Caymans running around
the town, compared to a vast number of Cayennes and a surprising
number of newly minted Macans. The Cayennes that you see tend to
stand out as they are either Turbo, GTS or outrageously painted as
if to say “here I am!” In contrast, staid and steady old money
Vienna finds few if any SUVs; in fact very few Porsches unless they
were perfectly preserved early 911s. The selection of cars in each
city ref lected, in a way, the personality of the city itself. The
contrast was striking. And it got me wondering about what would
happen if you dropped these diverse car owners from each of these
two cities into the same room. The answer is that you would
probably get something that looks just like your typical PCA region
here in the United States. I’m guessing it would simply be a mix of
long-timers and newbies with a broad set of backgrounds and one set
of common interests - Porsches, fun and engaging with other
people!
For mos t PC A reg ions , t he fourth quarter of the year is
when the club committees are planning and coordinating their
calendars for 2018. As a region member, I would encourage all of
you to share your ideas for club activities in the coming year with
your region’s board members. Fresh ideas for activities are always
welcome, and newer club members are often the source for great new
ideas. Here in the Intermountain Region, we just hosted a “Movie
Morning” Cars and Coffee at the Park City Library Auditor ium. The
movie s were Porsche or performance auto related. Cool idea
suggested by a brand new
(Prague style?) club member. Those of us who’ve been around a
while and tend to repeat the same activities each year (Vienna
types?), may not have thought of a Movie Morning. And in addition
to your new ideas, your time and talents would certainly be
welcome. All members, new ones and long timers, have the ability to
shape your club in the manner that you would like to see it. Make
yourself heard. You may be surprised with the response that you
get.
Just got back yesterday from OktoberFiesta in Las Cruces, New
Mexico - a fun-filled weekend of tours, autocross, HPDE and socials
with the Carrera Region. Region leadership did a really nice job of
organizing the weekend. Several attendees from the Roadrunner
Region also joined the fun. And speaking of the Roadrunner Region,
please keep your eyes peeled at pca.org for the announcement of the
2018 Spring Tref fen at Tamaya Resort near Albuquerque. The dates
will be April 20-22, 2018 and the online registration will likely
open before the end of this year. The Roadrunner Region has a solid
set of volunteers dedicated to making this a first-class national
PCA event. A word to the wise is that you register AS SOON AS the
registration opens. The prior Treffen in the Carolina’s last month
sold out in less than an hour. So if you are interested, watch your
eNews announcements closely and jump on it when registration o p e
n s . I h o p e t o s e e m a n y members of Zone 9 in
attendance!
HG
IN THE ZONERich Sanders
PCA Zone 9 Representative
TOP: The “Texit” 914 of Wes Hambach at Arroyo Seco Motorplex in
Deming New Mexico
SECOND ROW: Vienna Style! Staid and old school hangin’ near the
Opera House and Prague Style? Didn’t Desoto have the same paint
scheme in the 1950’s?
THIRD ROW: Dead Cone Crime Scene at OktoberFiesta, Carrera
Region
It may only be 40 degrees, but it’s not cold enough to
call yourselves Arctic Cats! Shown are Thorsten
Gehrmann and Wes Hambach of the Carrera Region.
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WINTER CARE FOR YOUR PORSCHE Provided by Angel Yacovetta from
3ZERO3
Daily driver, track car, or any combination of the two, Porsches
are known for being versatile cars that are always fun to drive!
With this versatility comes different needs for maintaining and
preparing your car for use in the winter months. Many Porsche
drivers choose to park their cars during the winter months, while
others drive their cars all winter long. We say load up the roof
rack and put on the snows!
For the Year-Round Porsche DriverOne of the most essentia l
and
important pieces of equipment for your vehicle during the winter
months is to have proper shoes, also known as snow tires. Snow
tires provide the traction needed not only for snow and ice but
maintain playabi l ity in temps 45 degrees Fahrenheit and under.
All-season or summer tire’s rubber compounds start to harden at 45
degrees and can freeze in lower temperatures causing them to act
more like ice skates. Whether your car is all-wheel drive or not,
having the right tires for the right season is a must.
A n o t h e r i m p or t a n t w i n t e r checklist item is the
health of your car’s battery. It is important to have a battery
that’s up to the task of providing the correct cranking amps when
demanded. An older battery tends to show its age and can struggle
in extreme temperatures.
For water-cooled engines, you will also want to make sure that
your coolant system is free of leaks and contains the proper
mixture of
coolant/antifreeze. For those Porsche drivers who may run a dif
ferent mixture in the summer months, don’t forget to adjust the
mixture for the off-track months. Porsche factory coolant, a 50/50
mixture, will generally give you freezing protection to -35
Fahrenheit. If you need lower temp protection, the ratio can be
altered. A good tip to remember is that water does a better job of
cooling than anti-freeze does in the summer time.
It’s a lways important to be up to date on Porsche’s recommended
maintenance schedule, including fluids, filters, and inspections.
Many Porsche owners don’t realize that Colorado falls under the
definition of “Severe Service” which means that the service
schedule should be customized for the climate and driving
conditions.
The cabin/pollen filter should not be overlooked. When full of
debris, it affects overall airflow and the heater or defrost
functions in the car. Make sure you change this f ilter on an
annual basis, regardless of mileage.
Probably the most over looked item to consider is the condition
of your wiper blades and washer sprayers. Worn out wiper blades
generally are not noticed until they are needed the most. One
little known fact is that during regularly performed maintence the
wiper pivot points should be lubricated preventing wiper linkages
for seizing up. Making sure your windshield washer fluid is topped
off is always good practice.
Tip: When dr iving in winter conditions, keep some air f low
from the heater on the front glass… Doing so will help prevent
icing up of the windshield and the wipers and helps to turn the
snow into a liquid which better clears any film from the glass.
For the Summer Porsche DriverM a ny Por s c he d r i ve r s t a
k e
advantage of the winter months as a time to do upgrades or
needed services to their cars. Many repair shops prefer to tackle
bigger builds or larger services during the time the
car is not regularly used. If you are planning to park your car
for winter (cover and all), make sure you have a plan for, at
minimum, the tires and the battery.
Let’s start with tires. When storing your car for 6 months or
less, tires are not much of a concern for f lat spotting, but it is
a good idea to over inf late the tires before you park it for the
winter. Storing it indoors vs. outdoors will dictate how much to
overfill. Purchasing tire ramps that will maintain a round
curvature of the tire can also help with f lat spotting. In
addition, make sure you have a battery tender/smart charger
installed on the battery and plugged into the wall. Battery
tenders/smart chargers keep a steady monitored trickle of
electricity f lowing to the battery so it is fully charged and
ready to go. This prevents deep cycling of the battery which can be
very harmful to the battery’s lifespan. This will also extend the
life of the battery and therefore save you money in the long run.
Adding fluid stabilizers to any of the vehicle’s systems is also
helpful when storing a car.
Whether you drive your Porsche all year round or only during the
warm months, maintaining it is crucial to its performance. Make
sure you and your automobile are ready for winter driving by
scheduling a winter preparedness inspection service.
3ZERO3 Motorspor t s of fer s maintenance and repairs services,
performance tuning and upgrades, wheel and tire packages, and much
more for Audi, BMW, Porsche, Mini, and Volkswagen.
Happy snowy driving!
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TRACK TALK Dan CarlsonLeader, Chief Driving Instructor
Committee
THE PERFECT GIFT My guess is that your spouse always struggles
to find you the perfect gift since you own a Porsche and you must
have
everything, right? NOT! Here are so ideas, and ones that will go
in the gift and not the car column in your family budget.
STOCKING STUFFERS• A pack of microfiber towels
• Detail spray
• Window cleaner
• A gift certificate at Wine Country Motor Sports
• Exce l l en ce or Road & Track subscription
• Porsche key chain
• Bottle opener for Beer:30
ITEMS FOR YOUR TOOL BOX• Impact wrench for lug nuts
• Air pressure gauge
• Torque wrench
• Allen wrench set
FOR UNDER THE TREE• A gift certificate for car number
decals
• Jack stands
• Tickets to a Formula One race and/or Rennsport Reunion
• Porsche logo shirt, cap, or backpack
• An “at the track” carry bag
• “Gift certif icate” for a DE or Autocross event
• 3-point HANS device
• GPS lap timer/data acquisition device such as an AiM Solo
• In-car camera
• New 2015 Snell rated helmet
• Driving shoes
• Driver’s suit
• Driving gloves
• Sunglasses
• Track wheels/tires
• A set of more aggressive brake pads
THINKING BIG• A trip to the German Porsche
factory/museum
• How about a new Porsche, or a track-dedicated car?
• Car trailer
• A vehicle to tow it!
Your spouse may not like me for sharing these ideas, but I know
you will! Happy Holidays!!
HG
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By David and Jody Schmidt, Gimmick Rally Chairs
The RMR-PCA Great Pumpkin Rally, held on Oct. 21st, was a great
success and proved to be a truly fun outing for all involved as
nearly all of the 70 participants really got into the spirit and
showed up
in costume! The event started at Stevinson Imports and was
properly kicked off as HawkQuest, the charity of choice for the
event, brought two owls and a vulture (perfect Halloween-themed
birds) for
all to meet and better understand what their non-profit is all
about. Rally entrants were given clue sheets to find five different
rally stops in the Littleton area each
with a unique Halloween challenge with “points” being awarded in
the form eyeballs and spiders which had to be collected and accrued
to determine a winner at the end. All rally teams also had to
escort a Halloween-themed helium balloon on their adventure with
the goal of not losing, or popping, it. Rally games included
removing a key to a treasure chest that was hanging from the neck
of an
angry, evil rat by working as a team with a long dowel with a
hook at the end; putting a pair of golf balls, plucked from the eye
sockets of a severed zombie head or taken from a creepy spider’s
nest, into a pumpkin; tossing skulls into an array of Halloween
buckets; shooting
basketballs into a two-person arcade basketball game that was
guarded by a giant spider; and, lastly, taking a selfie at the
actual gravesite of Alfred Packer, the infamous Colorado cannibal.
“The October Gimmick Rally was well planned and great fun,” said
Bill Geddes, who came
to the rally with his wife, Susan, dressed as ‘Gearheads’. “It
was great to meet the HawkQuest organization and the birds were
magnificent. If you haven’t participated in one of these rallies,
sign up for the next one. You’ll have a great drive with wonderful
people!”
Matt and Carin Buster showed up along with their two boys in the
back of their 997, all dressed up in matching early-era racecar
driver costumes. “The Great Pumpkin Rally
was enjoyed by the whole family,” Matt said. “You know David and
Jody are doing something special with these events when both my
kids cancel plans
with their friends to participate in the fun. We all had a blast
and even learned some history along the way. Who new the final
resting place of Alfred Packer was just down the street? Thanks
for all the memories!” Many thanks to all the businesses
that
partnered with us to make this event possible: Carboy Winery, K1
Speed, RPM
Motosports, Mike Ward McLaren, Littleton Cemetery,
Old Chicago restaurant, and
Fall Function Frightfully Fun for Friends and Families!
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Fall Function Frightfully Fun for Friends and
Families!especially Stevinson Imports who not only served as our
rally starting point but also donated some fantastic door prizes
AND decided that they would match whatever amount RMR raised for
the charity. Also, huge kudos are in order for the volunteers that
donated their time and effort to truly make this a special event:
Steve and Carri Nassimbene, Lynda and Brian Love, Dixie Manzanares,
and Carol Burks. In the end, Scott and Amy-Legg Rogers (in their
orange 911 decorated as a Jack O’Lantern) out performed all other
competitors and won the event, proudly claiming the title as the
2017 RMR-PCA Great Pumpkin Rally champions. A total of $1429 was
raised from the event and a month later, on Veterans Day, the
donation check from RMR-PCA was given to HawkQuest, in person, at
Stevinson Imports along with their matching donation for a total of
$2858! The founder of HawkQuest, Kin Quitigua, brought along a bald
eagle (the perfect patriotic bird) they had rescued a few years ago
along to pick up the checks and many of the staff at Stevinson came
out to have pictures taken with the majestic bird of prey. “I am
completely thrilled and honored that you [RMR-PCA] chose us as your
charity,” Quitigua said. “We are so grateful and the funds you
raised on our behalf will go a long way to helping these and many
more of the wonderful birds we have rescued and are fostering.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!”
RMR-PCA • Littleton • 10.21.17
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I GET AROUNDDanielle BadlerRMR/PCA Columnist
THAT’LL BE THE DAY. YES INDEED. THAT’LL BE THE DAY.As is my
wont, I’m an inveterate
collector of clippings from various sources. It’s a constant
thing, to try to find patterns, new points of view, new revelations
about the automobile, and about our favorite marque, in the greater
scheme of things.
Here are my latest finds.Arjay Miller died recently, at 101.
Miller was one of the fabled “whiz kids” who Henry Ford II
brought in, in the late ‘40s, to help reinvent … and save … the
Ford Motor Company. That group included Robert McNamara, who went
on to become Ford president and then Secretary of Defense under JFK
… and helped lead us into that dirty little war.
But I digress. Miller would also become Ford president, and then
dean of the Graduate School of Business at Stanford. In his
obituary in The New York Times, I ran across several fascinating
quotes. The first is this.
“We’re lucky in the auto business. So many businesses have to
work hard to create a demand. But for us, the minute a kid hits 16
he automatically wants a car.”
Here’s the second. “All we need to stay in business and grow, is
to have more people and higher incomes.”
Hmm. I wonder, I really wonder, what he would say about the
creeping d isrupt ion the auto industr y i s undergoing.
Because here’s a series of quotes I came across from the Sunday
New York Times Magazine, Nov. 12, 2017 edition, which devoted the
whole issue … that’s right, the whole issue … to “Life After
Driving.”
In a series of interviews with nearly a dozen Ford executives,
the reporter said “barely anyone mentioned cars or trucks at all.
Instead I heard the Ford Motor Company described as a ‘mobility
solutions provider’ that engages in ‘mult imoda l journey
planning.’”
The company’s new internal mission statement, the reporter
wrote, is “To become the world ’s most trusted mobi l it y company
by designing smart vehicles for a smart world.” It’s not exactly
“Built Ford Tough,” the reporter noted.
But, alas, all does not seem to be lost, at least if you believe
a story from Bloomberg News. The headline? “As rich get richer,
exotic carmakers get orders.”
Here’s a sample. “Over the past five years, the five brands that
sell their cars for $200,000 and up - Bentley Motors, Ferrari,
Automobili Lamborghini, McLaren Automotive and Rolls-Royce - have
collectively managed a 51% increase in the annual number of
machines sold. Last year, 30,000 of these exotic beasts roared out
of dealerships.”
The reason, according to the author, is there are far more rich
people in the world than five years ago. How to market to them? The
reporter quotes the head of communications for Rolls-Royce, “… we
say we’re not a car company, we’re a luxury goods maker.”
Yeah, I know, Porsche was not included among the f ive brands.
Although we all know that the marque’s high-end offerings fit the
profile quite easily.
Nonetheless the fact remains. Among the ultra well-heeled, Arjay
Miller’s quotes still hold water … or do they hold highly corrosive
super premium gasoline?
Porsche buys in, big time. There was a story recently on
Motorauthority with the headline “Porsche believes it will set
standards and thrive in the electric-car era.”
Here’s the lead; “Porsche has seen tremendous transformation
over decades of operation. Arguably it faces another new challenge
in the era of electric cars. The brand isn’t worried, however, and
chief financial officer
Lutz Meschke believes Porsche will set its own standards and
thrive as it has in the coming wave of electrification ….”
Confused? Wel l, for the la st word, I turn to “Maximum” Bob
Lutz. He was recently interviewed by Motorauthority, and the
resulting story led with the headline “Bob Lutz gives grim
prediction for the future of the automobile.”
According to the author, Lutz stated we are “approaching the end
of the automotive era.”
“A s s e l f - d r i v i n g t e c h no log y progresses,” the
author writes, “(Lutz) sees fully autonomous pods you hail for a
ride replacing privately owned cars. Some people will still want to
own their own pod but the majority is likely to just hail a ride
when needed. Remember, the average car spends around 95 % of its
life sitting and doing nothing.”
There’s more. “And natura l ly performance doesn’t matter if no
one’s doing the driving. The pods will be differentiated, however.
For example, there will be different body styles available
depending on your need. There will also be different grades
available from basic to luxury. Some makers such as Rolls-Royce or
Bentley could still be around, offering flashy, privately owned
pods. People wanting to f launt their wealth likely won’t change
anytime soon.”
Sounds to me a bit like a modern take on the private railroad
car, from a certain gilded age. But who am I to judge. I just
collect quotes where I find them.
As for me, I can’t wait for next year, when we’ll maybe, just
maybe, get a real peak at what the automotive future may actually
hold. O joy! Happy Holidays and New Year!
HG
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CLASSIFIEDS
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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 - Blair Whitaker, 161
Race Street, Denver, CO 80206). 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 website. E-mail your ad
to [email protected].
PORSCHES Porsche Panamera 4, 2013 $45,000 OBO. 49,750 miles. CPO
warranty transferable – valid through August 2018. Tire, wheel
& windshield warranty, all transferable. Second owner. Black
High Gloss Exterior Black Trim, Luxor Beige interior 300 HP V6 All
Wheel Drive, Lane Change Assist, Bose Audio Bose Surround Sound
6-DiscCD, Sirius XM, Heated Front Seats 19” Panamera Turbo Wheels
with Continental Tires. 18” Victor Equipment Black Wheels with
Blizzak Winter Tires, Please call Tim Bond 720-557-3714 (Dec)
1964 Porsche 356 coupe #128646. Engine and trans match
Certificate of Authenticity. Engine leakdown #’s are 0, 0, 4, 3 %.
No smoke on start up or while running. Battery pan, front ½ of f
loor pan, longitudinals, jack posts etc. have been replaced. Decent
older base coat / clear coat silver paint has good shine with some
rust bubbles starting at bottom of doors. Red interior with German
square weave carpet as new. Recent tune up and engine detail along
with rebuilt Zenith Carbs. Transaxle is quiet and shifts very good
with all new bushings. Rebuilt brakes with new calipers and
stainless lines. New windshield, good chrome and bright work. Tool
kit and spare are also present. This driver’s quality coupe runs
and drives solid and is read for a new owner to enjoy. $64,500
Contact info - Tom Conway at 303-443-1343 or [email protected]
(Nov)
1998 BOXSTER, 85,600 miles, 5-speed, Cruise, PS,PB,Ti lt ,Power
Windows a nd Mir ror s , A M/FM/CD, Climate Control, Dealer
installed Satellite Radio. New 17” Tires, Battery and Water Pump.
Power Leather Seats with little wear and no tears, Rare Pastel
Yellow Color. 2nd owner. I am selling it to buy a newer Cayman.
Pics available. $8,350. [email protected] 720-838-6353 (Nov)
1995 Porsche 911-993 C2 Carrera Coupe. Black/Tan, New
Continental Tires, New Tinted Windows. Big Brakes, car cover
included. Retired and downsizing. It’s time to let someone else
enjoy this beautiful air cooled gem.Car has been serviced at
Eurosport since purchased. $49,500 Contact: Michael at
[email protected] or at 720-625-2156. (Oct)
2007 BOXSTER S – PRICE LOWERED. Designed for Porsche by
Spashlight Studios in NY for the 2007 NY Auto Show. Orange/Black.
Prototype for the 250 2008 Boxster S Limited Editions.
Documentation from PCNA states that this was their show car.
Meticulous condition. 32,000 miles. Consider it #000 of 250!
$34,950. (720) 493-9603 [email protected]. (Aug)
1999 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Having a third child so it is
time to sell! Less than 43K miles. Care for very well - always
garaged and babied. Almost new tires. 296 Horsepower 3.4 L
6-cylinder. 6 Speed manual. CD Changer. Call, email or text with
questions. $22,000 Jeni at 720.261.2799 or
[email protected]. (Jul)
2006 Cayman S 175K miles, good condition other than engine
issue, no compression on cylinder 5. Needs to be rebuilt, new
engine put in, parts car, race car starter, etc. Looking for 10K or
best offer. Bob Silk, 303-898-6206 or [email protected] (Jul)
1987 Carrera Cabriolet - Colorado Car. 2nd owner. All original.
Guards Red with Champagne leather interior. 29,863 mi le s . Reg
iona l concours winner. Factory electric top. Spoilers f/r. Forged
alloy wheels/locks. Sport seats. Tonneau cover, plus more! Complete
tool k it, jack, etc. A lways garaged/
covered. Original purchase sticker and COA. Very fine. $59,000.
Larry Wall, 303-918-0374, [email protected]. (Jul)
1995 Porsche 968 coupe Black e x t e r i o r, b l a c k l e a t
he r i n t e r i o r 110,400 miles. Automatic (Tiptronic) t r a n s
m i s s i o n Up g r a d e d w h e e l s Aftermarket detachable
face Sony stereo. Excellent condition and well maintained (full
records since ‘09) This was the last year this front-engine model
was produced and fewer than 300 ‘95 coupes were imported to the
U.S. $22,000 Contact info - Paul at 303-808-4423 or
[email protected] (Sep)
MISCELLANEOUSPorsche 911 (996) Roof Racks w/ Ski Used on 2004
C4S, for 2 seasons only, a ll parts and locks. $120 plus shipping.
Contact Richard – [email protected] (Dec)
Spoiler and side air intake scoops f rom 2007 997 Turbo. Exce l
lent condition, no damage. Dealer cost of spoiler: $7,000. Dealer
cost of side intake scoops: $700 each. Make offer. Must sell out of
storage room. Call Ken (970) 481-9111 or email [email protected]
(Nov)
New, never installed front rotors that I ordered for the front
of my 2007 997.1 Carrera 4S but they should fit any 997. They are
manufactured by ATE and are cross drilled and coated. P/N
24.1134-7102.1 $100.00 for the pair. Located in Fort Collins.
Contact info Brian Williams at 970-310-4144 or [email protected]
(Oct)
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MISCELLANEOUS CONTINUEDNew never driven Michelin tires off
Cayenne sized 265/50R19 110 Latitude Best offer. Al, [email protected]
(Nov)
Four original Carrera S wheels off of a 2007 997.1 C4S
Cabriolet. These are wide body fitment of 19” X 8” Front with a 51
offset and Rears are 19” X 11” with a 57 offset, 5 X 130 hub bolt
spacing. These wheels are in truly excellent condition with only
one very small mark. No original center caps are included. $795 or
best offer. Contact info - Brian Williams at 970-310-4144 or
[email protected] (Oct)
Cayenne Ice & Snow Tire and Wheel Set - Four 18” wheels
mounted with Pirelli Michelin Green Latitude x-Ice 255/R18 109T
Extra Load M&S tires. Excellent ice traction. Driven one winter
on 2004 Cayenne S. $600 OBO. Jim Rouse, 303 526 5493 (Oct)
Price Reduced: Used HANS Sport II Adjust able /s l id ing te
ther s . Men’s Med size, post anchors, SFI and FIA certification,
made 9/12. New HANS sell for $500, will sell for: $200. Email/call
Kathy: [email protected] or 303-499-6540 (Aug)
Cayman S II OEM 18-inch Wheels (2011) Set of four shod with
as-new Bridgestone Potenza RE-11’s (great streetable track tires!).
Includes center caps. Wheels are in excellent condition with no
curb rash or scratches. Tires used
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RMR HOLIDAY PARTY DECEMBER 9, 2017
The 2017 RMR Holiday Party will be held at Willow Ridge Manor,
4903 Willow Springs Road, Morrison, Colorado, 80465. It is located
near The Fort restaurant, off Highway 285 at the Morrison Road
exit, to give you a frame of reference. The cost is $70 per person.
In keeping with the holiday spirit and the ambiance of the venue,
we request semi-formal attire (no jeans, please).
We have planned a fun evening including cocktails (cash bar) and
appetizers including an antipasti and cheese board with cured meats
from 5:30 to 6:30, followed by a scrumptious buffet dinner with
your choice of Roast Beef from the carving station or Baked
Haddock, salad, sides and dessert. A short program will follow with
installation of 2018 Board of Directors and announcements.
There is plenty of FREE parking at the venue. If you live a bit
away and don’t want to drive, there are several places to stay near
Willow Ridge and you could use taxi or Uber to and from the
venue.
If you miss the Toys for Tots drive earlier in the day (December
9) you can bring an unwrapped toy for a girl or boy to the Holiday
Party. The Marines will distribute them to needy children prior to
Christmas.
We hope to see you there! Sign on to MotorsportREG
(https://www.motorsportreg.com/) and search for ‘RMR Holiday Party
2017’ to save your spot.
Cheers,
Holiday Party CommitteeChristine Walters, Carole Thero, Jane
Hebert
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DRIVING EVENTSTOUR
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 ra l lies to add variety and a dose of competition to the
event.
RMR hosts several tours each year; AMR typically offers several
as well. A number of tours are usually offered at Porsche
Parade.
RALLYA ra l ly is a competit ive event in
which contestants attempt to follow a course specified by a set
of instructions. Rallies are typica lly 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.
Additionally, autocross is a major event at Porsche Parade.
DRIVER EDUCATION (DE)A driver education event provides
a sa fe, control led environment for high-performance driving
instruction. DE offers drivers of all skill levels the opportunity
to hone their driv ing 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 RACEA 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 Nat iona l) i s
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!
R MR host s one c lub race each autumn at High Plains Raceway
which, when combined with a Driver Education event, adds up to one
thrilling weekend!
NON-DRIVING EVENTSMEMBERSHIP SOCIAL
Membersh ip soc ia l s prov ide 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 SESSIONA 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 pre sented by exper ienced Porsche technicians, many of
whom are sponsors of RMR events and High Gear.
RMR hosts a few tech sessions each year, typica l ly in the “of
f 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 conte stant s
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. HG
WHAT WE DOWhether your tastes are social, technical, or
competitive, RMR has something for you! You can have fun in your
Porsche by participating in driver education and time trials at
area tracks, autocrosses, rallies, tours, tech sessions, car shows
and more.
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