








Why did you join the Maverick Region of the Porsche Club of America? What do you want from your membership? Is it one thing or several? The Club provides several benefits for a member. You have read about them in every issue of Slipstream.
Is it social activities? We have several opportunities: Founders’ Day and the All Member Party are, by far, the most significant. There are others, such as our monthly Mavs & Mochas events, some new “pop up” coffee groups, and an occasional Happy Hour. The Club sponsors driving tours, which are really social events on wheels, and are a lot of fun. There is also a social aspect to most of the other activities discussed below.
Do you want to learn to drive your Porsche quickly and safely? You can do that at a High Performance Driver Education event. You could be surprised at what your car - and you - can do on a track. As mentioned above, there is a social aspect and also an educational aspect. There are instruction sessions in which an instructor rides with you, guiding you around the track, and you will learn from other participants about preparing your car, as well as information about tires, oil, brake fluid, and more. (It is crucial to have the correct fresh brake fluid. It is not a good feeling to try to brake hard going into a turn and your brake fluid has boiled, leaving you with almost no braking. Believe me; I have been there.)
Those who are successful at learning how to drive their Porsche fast sometimes become Club Racers. Our Region sponsors three Club Races a year, and there are other clubs around the country that also sponsor Club Racing. Again, there are education and social benefits to receive from involvement in this activity.
By Jim Falgout, Region Treasurer
Do you want to learn more about maintaining your Porsche? We have tech sessions that are often presented by one of our sponsors. You can also learn a lot from your fellow members. This newsletter and Porsche Panorama have lots of advertisers who can provide information and services needed to maintain your Porsche.
There are other events that are presented by either PCA National or other Regions. We just had the most significant one, the annual Porsche Parade, in July. There are others, such as PCA Treffen and PCA Palooza, both excellent events.
You may be asking yourself about now why I am writing about all these aspects of membership in the Maverick Region since, as stated at the beginning, this Slipstream newsletter has covered them. Well, there are two reasons: first, several years ago I attended a Cars and Coffee at the BMW dealer on the North Dallas Toll Road where I met some members who had been members for 15 to 20 years and had never attended an activity; and second, all these activities require people to put them on.
To paraphrase a former President, “Ask not what your Club can do for you, but ask what you can do for your Club.” If you participate and get involved, you will find that the phrase that is often used, “It’s not just the cars, it’s the people” is really true. By attending the events that interest you and participating in the process by volunteering to help, you will gain so much more than you give.
President William Kruder 214-497-0711 president@mavpca.org
Autocross
Equipe Rapide Liason Mark Schnoerr ax@mavpca.org
Coffee Meets Co-Chair
John Cuyler Mavs.and.Mochas@gmail.com
DE Co-Chair
Keith Olcha de@mavpca.org
Marketing, Social Media Chair
Anjan Shenoy marketing@mavpca.org
Motorsport Journalist Mike O’Hare motorsportjournalist@mavpca.org
PCA Tours Co-Chair Jeff Wheeler tours@mavpca.org
Slipstream Executive Editor Carey Spreen 817-422-3480 editor@mavpca.org
Slipstream Advertising Christopher Cole ads@mavpca.org
Social Co-Chairs Tom Minnella and Lana Mangold hh@mavpca.org
Volunteers Chair Pat Carmichael volunteers@mavpca.org
Trivia Chair Tom Martin trivia@mavpca.org
Vice President Michael Hays vp@mavpca.org
Charity Chair Dave Harness charity@mavpca.org
Coffee Meets Co-Chair
Rishi Burke coffeemeets@mavpca.org
DE Co-Chair
Tom Snodgrass de@mavpca.org
Marketing, Web Chair
Anjan Shenoy webmaster@mavpca.org
PCA Junior Ambassador
The Tate Family pcajr@mavpca.org
PCA Tours Co-Chair Randy Luckenbill tours@mavpca.org
Slipstream Content Editor Doug Jacobson editor@mavpca.org
Slipstream Mailing Andy Mears 214-394-5857 mailing@mavpca.org
Photography Chair Steve Purser photo@mavpca.org
Women Behind the Wheel Patricia Gouldy MWBTW@mavpca.org
Tub Club President George Maffey tubclub@mavpca.org
Secretary Olga Taylor secretary@mavpca.org
Club Race Chair David Hodges cr@mavpca.org
Communications Chair
Patricia Gouldy email@mavpca.org
DE Chief Driving Coach
Craig Janssen cdi@mavpca.org
Membership Chairs Beckie & Tom Gomer membership@mavpca.org
PCA Tours Co-Chair Arjay Cando tours@mavpca.org
Rally Co-Chair Daniel Dallacasa rally@mavpca.org
Slipstream Editor Dana Jones editor@mavpca.org
Special Events Co-Chair Kim Turner social@mavpca.org
Tech Sessions Co-Chair Rob Turner techsessions@mavpca.org
Women Behind the Wheel Lisa Ward MWBTW@mavpca.org
Past President 2017-19 David Robertson pastpresident@mavpca.org
Treasurer Jim Falgout 9 72-345-3009 treasurer@mavpca.org
Registrar, Club Race
Wendy Shoffit crreg@mavpca.org
Concours Chair
Scott Kellogg concours@mavpca.org
DE Medical Chair
Dr. Jeffery Komenda demedical@mavpca.org
Merchandise Chair
Chris Cuyler goodiestore@mavpca.org
Safety Chair
Michael Hays safety@mavpca.org
Rally Co-Chair Bob DiRienzo rally@mavpca.org
Slipstream Design & Layout Michael Preston editor@mavpca.org
Special Events Co-Chair Debi Kruder social@mavpca.org
Tech Sessions Co-Chair Tom Gomer techsessions@mavpca.org
Youtube Chair Kenin Fenster
As the sun broke over the treeline and morning mist curled off the surface of the lake, our 2025 Porsche Concours field began to stir with life . . . well, two people marking out the parking for the field. What started as dew-kissed grass and quiet shoreline quickly transformed into a symphony of engine notes, polished chrome, and spirited conversation. The 2025 Porsche Concours was officially underway—and it was nothing short of spectacular.
Held at Mariner Point Park on Grapevine Lake, this year’s event welcomed an extraordinary array of machinery. Covering all years and models of the Porsche line, each vehicle was meticulously cleaned and presented with care. The setting - a large grass field, gently lapping water, and the scent of spring in the air - provided a backdrop worthy of the cars themselves. It’s not every day you see all these cars sharing the same lawn.
The judging was as discerning as ever, with our panels composed of club members that really know their cars. But, beyond the competition, what made the day truly
This year’s winners:
356 All Years
Chris Stone, Silver 356 A
911 - 964 (1989-1994) Paxton Wright, Guards Red 911 Carrera 4
911 - 991 (2011-2018)
911 - 992 (2018 onwards)
Victor Colon, Yellow 911 T
Paxton Wright, Fjord Green 911 S/T
911 - 993 (1994-1998) Scott Chontos, Red 911
911 - 996 (1998-2004) Derek Robins, Silver 911
911 - 997 (2004-2012) Marc Rains, Gray 911
911 (1963-1973) Alan Nusbaum, Signal Orange 911T
911 G-series (1973-1989) Mike Van Sicklen, White 911 Carrera
914 All Years
924, 944, 968 All Years
928 All Years
Clay Perrine, Blue 914
Richard Dyer, Grand Prix White 968
William Ballard, Silver 928 S4
Boxster All Years (except Spyder) Alex Cena, Racing Yellow 718
Cayman All Years (except GT4) Randy Luckenbill, Red Cayman GTS
Competition Wendy Shoffit, Black/White 911SC
GT Cars All Years
William Harvey, Blue 911 Outlaw All Years
Scott Baker, Black 911T
Panamera/Cayenne/Macan/Taycan James Shoffit, Frozen Blue Taycan Turbo S
By Scott Kellogg, Concours Chair Photos by Kenin Fenster and Randy Luckenbill
special was the camaraderie. Owners swapped stories, spectators marveled with childlike awe, and, for a few hours, time seemed to slow down as we all basked in our shared passion for design, engineering, and heritage. Special thanks are due to our volunteers, judges, and sponsors without whom none of this would be possible.
A special thank you to The Phoenix Insurance team and their staff for their sponsorship of new banners for the various 911 classes and help with parking cars on the field. Your team’s dedication ensures that the spirit of the Concours event will continue to thrive in an elevated, refined, and personal way.
Congratulations to both Best Of Show winner Kevin Kaley, with his 2009 Cayenne GTS, and President’s Choice winner, Frank Briggs, who entered his 1995 911 with over 220,000 miles on the clock!
As we begin planning next year’s event, I’m reminded once again why we do this. It’s not just about the cars: it’s about the moments they create, the friendships they forge, and the legacy they represent.
Was it with our Maverick Region Tour Group drive to Eagles Canyon Raceway (ECR) for parade lapping and watching our PCA Club Race? Was it on-track with our High Performance Driver Education (HPDE) sessions at ECR? Or, was it ontrack with wheel-to-wheel racing at ECR?
The smiles say it all. What a great Memorial Day weekend for Maverick Region PCA Tours, HPDE, and Club Racing at ECR. Thank you to all our sponsors, event volunteers, and attendees. Without their support, we could not have made this happen. Information about Maverick Region Tours, HPDE, and Club Racing is available at our Maverick Region PCA website: www.mavpca.org.
Our next HPDE will be held on September 20-21 at ECR. Our second Club Race, and solo-only HPDE, will take place October 11-12 at ECR, and the final PCA Club Race of the year will be held at Circuit of the Americas on November 2223. We hope to see you there!
Photos by Anjan Shenoy
Since many women were prepping for the Porsche Parade in July, MWBTW activities were kept to a minimum for a couple of months. On May 18, several ladies volunteered at the Maverick Region Concours in Grapevine. Cyndi Banish helped set up the category flags before helping Patsy Southerland, Wendy Shoffit, and Jasmine Shoffit check in participants. Lisa Ward and I helped drivers park in their respective sections, Angela James and Julia Cleath served as judges, and Chris Cuyler worked the goodie store. Wendy Shoffit showed two of her Porsches and won in both categories.
Beginning the week of June 22, Angela Yosten passed out Maverick Region Parade t-shirts she designed and created with Michael Hays. On June 28, we ventured out to a Saturday morning Porsches and Pastries at Ecclesia Bakery and Brunch in Coppell. Nearly 30 Mavs showed up tempted by delicious sweet and savory dishes. Need something to watch? I finally binged a six-episode series on Amazon Prime called “First to the Finish.” For the most part, it is a documentary about two young women, Sally Mott and Heather Hadley, who break into racing in the Mazda MX-5 Cup. Heather is from California, and Sally is from Texas. Viewers watch what happens at the races from many perspectives including behind the wheel, and each woman’s background is shared in interviews, photos, and past footage. I found it interesting that both racers developed their skills in go-karting, and both fathers are involved in their daughter’s careers.
The third main character is a former racer-turned-team-owner of BSI Racing named Shea Holbrook. I’ve wanted to write about her in this feature for a while, since she is the woman who inspired me to give the track a try. We call her our niece with her permission, but technically she’s my husband’s brother’s niece.
In March 2016, Pat and I traveled to Austin in Pat’s newly acquired first Porsche to watch a Pirelli World Cup Challenge Race at COTA. Shea raced for Honda at that time, and we joined her parents in the paddock to watch the races with the team. Shortly after that, we began showing up at HPDEs.
“First to the Finish” is largely narrated by a female - motorsport reporter and MX-5 Cup announcer Shea Adam. In the first episode, entitled “Take a Deep Breath and Go to Work,” we learn about the three main characters at Daytona International Speedway. Sally begins her rookie year with Spark Performance, and Heather starts her second season with BSI Racing. Despite belonging to different
teams, the two racers form an alliance as the only two women in this series, and we see how that plays out on track.
Five more 50-minute episodes take you through the racing season with their achievements and struggles on and off the track. You see their drive, focus, sacrifice, and frustrations. I’ll warn you: there’s plenty of emotion and some foul language in this male-dominated setting. Like mine, your heart might jump a little with some of the vehicle contact and crashes.
The MWBTW have an active schedule resuming in the fall and look forward to seeing you at one of our events!
By Joann Talty
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Challenge Cup event 4 of the 2025 Autocross Season was held again on the smooth concrete of the Burleson High School parking lot. Finally, a nice sunny day, with highs in the mid-70s! The course designer made this one a whole lot faster with an optional section to keep everyone guessing the quickest way. Everyone got six timed runs. Full Results can be found at https://autocross.com
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Next event: Next event: August 24, Burleson High School, Burleson, TX
Contact Mark Schnoerr for questions, classing information, etc: ax@mavpca.org
In July 2024, Porsche Dallas revealed its entry in the Porsche Classic Restoration Program competition, which was covered in the October-November 2024 issue of Slipstream. At that point, the car was stripped down to a bare metal shell for metal work and paint. While working to restore the body, it was determined that a fresh set of quarter panels was needed, and at that point, the owner committed to a series of upgrades that set off a 14-month global search to find various parts.
For instance, the decision was made to upgrade the entire drivetrain to a full turbo specification, with numbersmatching engine and transmission and race-prepared heads, permitting a higher compression ratio. Although only a 4-speed transmission was available in the year of the car’s construction, it will be rebuilt to G50/50 specifications. With a stronger drivetrain, the brakes and suspension also needed improvement, and the wiring harness is being upgraded to accommodate modern electronics.
The relentless but patient search yielded parts from the Porsche factory, racing teams, and dealers where parts were discovered on shelves, locked cabinets, hidden closets, and other treasure chests. Porsche Dallas technician Jade Degureschaff continues to provide exceptional work rebuilding the car. What components weren’t found, Jade has remade, such as the aforementioned transmission as well as Bilstein M030 shock absorbers in the correct shade of green, complete with original decals.
The final product will be exceptional and certain to be the crown jewel of the owner’s collection of cars. Look for further updates on the car’s progress and participation in the Restoration Challenge.
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Abhinav Agrawal (Flower Mound) 2025 Panamera
Maximiliano Auge (Jim Brown) (Dallas) 2017 718 Boxster
Ziad Baddour (Waxahachie) 2021 911 Carrera Cabriolet
John Barnes (Wichita Falls) 2024 911 Carrera 4 GTS
Jake Benedict (Frisco) 2023 718 Cayman GT4 RS
Jason Billingsley (Allen) 2019 718 Cayman
Ross Blair (Kaitlynn) (Covington) 1994 928 GTS
Chi-Yeh Boone (Fort Worth) 2019 Cayenne E-Hybrid
Joseph Breshears (Fort Worth) 2017 Panamera 4S
Teresa Brooks (Dallas) 2022 718 Boxster
Ronald Carlton (Dallas) 2018 911 Carrera S
Matthew Chamberlain (Lewisville) 2006 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet
Jason Enger (Nixin) (Lewisville) 2014 Boxster S
Austin Fennema (Las Colinas) 2003 Boxster
James Godfrey (Robin) (Dallas) 2005 911 Turbo S
Samantha Gross (Wylie) 2017 Macan
Mark Hammett (Iowa Park) 2005 911 Carrera S
Eric Jaramillo (Annie Casadiego) (Flower Mound) 2020 Taycan 4S
Elizabeth Kern (Irving) 2020 Macan
Mark Kruzel (Dallas) 2003 911 Carrera
Charles Kus (Benbrook) 2001 Boxster S
Fernando Avila (Flower Mound)
2024 911 Carrera GTS
Andrew Barkley (Prosper) 2006 911 Carrera
Andrea Bellucci Van Son (John Van Son) (Fort Worth) 2025 911 Carrera GTS
Jay Bender (Norman) (Westlake) 2010 Cayman
James Bertakis (McKinney) 2008 911 Turbo Cabriolet
Bryon Boyer (Kimberly) (Colleyville) 2004 911 Turbo Cabriolet
Andrew Caradonna (Tyler) 2020 718 Cayman GT4
Joseph Chicoskie (Frisco) 2025 911 Carrera T
George Cooper (Coppell) 2025 718 Cayman
Danielle Demas (Ft Worth) 2018 Macan
Nunzio Desantis (Dallas) 2009 & 2011 911 Turbos
Eric Fancher (Emily) (Dallas) 2025 Macan S
Anthony Fletcher (Irving) 2022 Panamera 4
Jia Guo (Garland) 2020 718 Cayman GT4
Jalen Johnson (Dallas) 2016 911 Targa 4
Paul Marriott (Fort Worth) 2022 718 Cayman GTS 4
Cliff Mcquirter (Plano) 2009 911 Carrera S Cabriolet
Tyler Meksavanh (Burleson) 2014 Cayman S
Joseph & Teresa S James (Denton)
Benjamin Langer (Haltom City) 2018 718 Cayman S
William Legrand (North Richland Hills) 1967 912
Grant Lines (Dallas) 2025 911 Carrera 4 GTS
Ernest Luxton (Weatherford) 2014 Boxster S
Steven Maher (Frisco) 2025 911 Turbo S Cabriolet
Loren Mauerhan (Kim) (Prosper) 2025 911 Carrera 4 GTS
Barry Mitcham (Graham) 2023 911 Carrera GTS
Danny Monnat (Richardson) 2012 911 Turbo S
Patrick Newman (Trophy Club) 2025 911 Carrera GTS
Blaise Nietcho (Frisco) 2020 Macan S
Robb Norvell (Southlake) 2009 Boxster
Tom O'Leary (Dallas) 2010 911 Carrera S
Ron Oliver (Dallas) 2018 Macan Turbo
Justin Panek (Celina) 2019 911 GT3 RS
John Patterson (Dallas) 2022 718 Boxster
James Rogers (Fort Worth) 2024 718 Cayman Style Edition
Jason Sandlin (Southlake) 2024 911 Turbo S
Klaus Skelly (Ponder) 2014 Cayman
Oraine Snaith (Allen) 2025 718 Boxster S
Chris Tsai (McKinney) 2008 911 Turbo
Roger Williams (Masen) (Colleyville) 2015 911 Carrera S
David Miller (Denton)
2018 Panamera Turbo
Mark Milliner (Fort Worth) 2023 Taycan GTS Sport Turismo
Rajeev Mutreja (Rebecca Miller) (Dallas) 2022 718 Cayman
Mike Oliver (Josie) (Flower Mound) 2015 Macan S
Chaz Pair (Joshua) 1974 911
Chris Pappaioanou (Dallas) 2025 718 Spyder RS
Michael Quatro (Fort Worth) 2025 718 Cayman
Mark Rasberry (Aledo) 1995 911 Carrera
Robert Sharpe (Dallas) 2006 911 Carrera 4S
Eliot Shavin (Dallas) 2019 Cayenne E-Hybrid
Arun Theertham (Fort Worth) 2022 718 Cayman GTS 4
David Thomas (Colleyville) 2012 911 Carrera S
Marco Vasquez (Dallas) 2024 Macan
Grant Vittitow (Prosper) 2024 718 Cayman GTS 4
Scott Watson (Tyler) 2016 Cayenne
Mark Wilson (McKinney) 2000 911 Carrera
Paul Witt (Prosper) 2000 911 Carrera Cabriolet
Stephanie Wolfe (Richardson) 2022 Macan GTS
Transfer From: Longhorn (LHN) 2007 Cayman S
Richard & Vicki Wroclawski (Thornton, Colorado) Transfer From: Rocky Mountain (RMT) 2022 718 Cayman
Tony & Zane Dupaquier (Hurst)
Gregory Flay (Dallas)
Mark & Rebekah Schellenberg (Kettle Falls,WA)
Cliff Mcquirter (Plano)
Elise & Michael Slocumb Sr (Ovilla)
Kenneth & Mary Dudley (Southlake, Texas)
Transfer From: Hill Country (HCR) 2013 911 Carrera S
Transfer From: Hill Country (HCR) 2013 Boxster S
Transfer From: Inland Northwest (INW) 1978 911 SC 911, 2006 Cayman S
Transfer From: () 2009 911 Carrera S Cabriolet
Transfer From: Peachstate (PST) 2002 911 Carrera
Transfer From: Roadrunner (RRR) 2017 Macan GTS
If you have any changes that you would like to make to the MRPCA membership guide, contact Tom or Beckie at membership@mavpca.org
This interview originally ran in the November 2017 issue of Slipstream. My first meeting with one of our two interviewees was about seven years ago -- you guessed it -- over coffee at a gathering in Frisco. We chatted a bit over the months, and before long, he invited me and a friend to come over and see his garage and memorabilia. We were stunned. Unbeknownst to us, we were with no less than a local legend. Well, as time went on, Tom Martin told me I had to meet the guy who was responsible for this legend. More months passed until the three of us were attending the same car show; we struck up a conversation, and Tom was right.
I’ll give you the opportunity to do so as well, since nearly TWO thousand of you are new members since then. So, here is the next in my series of “conversations” . . .
M.L. Speer, member since 2011, Owner 2010 GT3
Jack Griffin, member since 1987, Owner 1955 356 Continental and a few more Bill Kruder: I’m not even sure where to begin with you two. How about we start with “what was your first Porsche?”
M.L. Speer: Let’s see, that was some time ago, but it was a 1970 Irish Green 914. I bought it from Forest Lane Porsche.
Jack Griffin: That’s an easy one as I still have it: it’s the 1970 Adriatic Blue 914-6 that I bought in 1976.
MLS: Might I just add that there was no comparison to our two cars (laughing) the 1.7 914 was no match. Heck I was lucky to be going 60 mph in it.
BK: So I know you two aren’t from Dallas.
MLS: No, I grew up in the small town of Crowell, west of Wichita Falls. I think we had about 600 people and a blinking light in the middle of town.
JG: Likewise, I grew up in a small town in south Texas called Harlingen.
BK: How did you two meet?
MLS: I am a CPA, and in 1978 my partner and I wanted to build an office building. What a small world it is; Jack and I connected through a mutual friend.
JG: Yes, our mutual friend had gone to Baylor with me, and mentioned that M.L. wanted to do an office building development. I was developing office buildings with Trammell Crow at that time, and arranged for us to meet.
BK: So it had nothing to do with cars or racing?
MLS: That’s correct. I was doing some SCCA racing but it was not discussed in our meeting.
JG: Not exactly sure how that ended, but it was another five to six years before our paths crossed again.
BK: What brought you two together?
MLS: Again, kind of a small world. Steve Louden (of Louden Motorcars) and I knew each other through SCCA and we raced together. Steve would have an annual party and he would invite friends and customers over.
JG: That’s right. Steve would service my car and said “I’m having a party -- come on over.”
MLS: So Jack and I started up a conversation that night; mind you, this was about 1983. I was about to race the 24 Hours of Daytona. We started talking about racing and things, and I invited Jack to join us at the track.
BK: Jack, had you raced before, or wanted to?
JG: No, I had never raced! I had never even been to a race track before (laughing). Heck, I took the 914 to what would be called a DE today at a go-kart track called Oak Hill in Henderson. I did about three laps, no idea what I was doing, and called it quits.
BK: How was it visiting the Daytona track? What happened?
MLS: Well it rained like it was never going to stop. Cars were going everywhere! Hurley Haywood was there in a 935, and when he pitted he came in on three wheels with about a quarter of his car missing.
JG: Despite the rain, I was just excited to be there, taking it all in. As I recall, in the next pit over was A.J. Foyt! I mean, you look back and think “how cool is that?”
BK: So M.L., what were you driving?
MLS: We were racing a 935. I think it had about 800 hp and of course weighed nothing, so it was quick. As I recall, despite the rain, we finished fourth overall.
JG: It was some race! After the finish, M.L. asked me what I
thought and if I would want to drive. It looked like a lot of fun so I thought, why not try it?
BK: And?
MLS: I told him the next race is in about six weeks at Sebring, and if he wanted to drive, we had a race car that he could drive. However, he needed a racing license.
JG: So, I head out to a driving school, of course! I think they had Datsun 280Zs, with a bunch of other guys in my class. The guys are all talking, going around the table, about how they got this school experience for a gift and whatnot. They get to me and I say, “Well, I’m preparing to race at Sebring.” They thought I was kidding (laughing).
BK: How did things go at Sebring?
MLS: We put Jack and two other guys in a yellow 914-6 that was the previous year’s GTU championship car. I thought, heck, he drives on LBJ, certainly he can drive this (chuckling).
JG: Two of the three of us on our team had never raced! We were supposed to each take three practice laps the day before the race. Well, during practice, the first two guys go out for their practice laps, and it’s pouring rain. One of them over-revved and ruined the motor before I was able to get any practice in. Over the next twelve hours, another engine is retrieved from Atlanta and installed in the car, finishing 45 minutes before the green flag drops. We start last on the grid because we did not qualify with our one experienced driver at the wheel. At the time that he was supposed to pit and I was to take over as the second driver, we learned the car was out of gas on the course. The crew and I, armed with a can of gas, then go searching for the car. Upon locating the car, the crew gave me refueling instructions from behind the spectator fence. Along with instructions from the crew, I also received a rash of insulting remarks from the spectators (Spring Break at Sebring) regarding my refueling ability. I finally get the engine started and after several unsuccessful attempts to join the track traffic, I finally get around to the pits for refueling. I then join the fray, however, having to hunt my way around the track at less than stellar speeds. After 15 laps and trying to blend with the faster traffic, I crashed into a concrete wall doing substantial damage to the car and the wall.
MLS: (Laughing) I go driving by in the 935 and I look over and I see not only Jack, but also the car on the wall.
BK: And you still thought this was a good idea to be racing?
JG: Of course! I hadn’t really even driven yet. So, a few weeks later, I think it was April, we go out to Riverside and race in the LA Times Grand Prix in a Mazda RX7. Again, the first driver starts, the Sebring third driver, spins out, and gets stuck in the infield and again I never get to drive.
MLS: So, this great idea I had of Jack racing is not playing out so well. He goes out twice and never really gets to drive. Well, the next race was back to Daytona for the Paul Revere 250, and we get Jack in a Porsche 911 Carrera RSR.
JG: Yes! Finally, I get to race and we finished the race and I bought the car. I had a future!
And a race future they had! Stay tuned next month for the “the rest of the story.”
august 2025
Board Meeting, August 6
Mavs & Mochas, The Shop Club, Dallas, August 9
MWBTW Safety Day, TX Legends Gun Range, Allen, August 11
PCA Werks Reunion, Monterey, CA, August 15
Motoring Mavs at Mayo's, Euless, August 16
MWBTW Bunco and Dinner, Haslet, August 16
Mavs Care (WOKC), location TBD, August 23
ER Autocross 6, Burleson High School, Burleson, August 24
Rac & Rolls, RAC Performance, Carrollton, August 30
Fifth Saturday, Turbo Coffee (evening), Plano, August 30
Treffen at Sea (PCA 70th Anniversary Cruise), NYC, August 30 - Sept 6
september 2025
Board Meeting, Sept 3
Mavs & Mochas Germanfest and 70 Years of PCA, Porsche McKinney, Sept 13
PCA HQ Open House, Columbia, MD, Sept 13
Motoring Mavs at Mayo's, Euless, Sept 20
HPDE, ECR, Decatur, Sept 20-21
4th Annual Ladies' Track Day, ECR, Decatur, Sept 21
ER Autocross 7, Burleson High School, Burleson, Sept 21
nominations for the 2026 Maverick region executive council are now being accepted!
The Executive Council (aka the Executive Board of Directors) elected positions are:
• Region President
• Region Vice President
• Region Treasurer
• Region Secretary
To submit your name as a nominee for any of these positions, or for more information about any of these positions, please contact any member of the Nominating Committee, which consists of:
• Chair: Dave Harness, dave.harness@gmail.com
• Tim Schutze, tim@timschutze.com
• Mike O'Hare, mohare0507@gmail.com
Or email nominations@mavpca.org to contact all three Nominating Committee members or on-line at https://www.mavpca.org/bod.
Nominations are open until October 1, 2025. Elections will take place at the 2025 Founders’ Day celebration on December 6, 2025.
october 2025
Board Meeting, Oct 1
PCA Treffen Jackson Hole, Jackson Hole, WY, Oct 5-9
PCA Club Race and solo-only HPDE, ECE, Decatur, Oct 11-12
Mavs & Mochas, MC Squared 80s Party, Lewisville, Oct 11
ER Autocross 8, Grand Prairie, Oct 12
Aloha Tour, location TBD, Oct 12
Motoring Mavs at Mayo's, Euless, Oct 18
Mavs & Mochas Breast Cancer Awareness for NBCF, sponsored by MWBTW, Porsche McKinney, Oct 25 november 2025
Mavs Care, North Texas Food Bank, Plano, Nov 1
Fall Gimmick Rally, Location TBD, Nov 2
Board Meeting, Nov 5
PCA Palooza, Eureka Springs, AR, Nov 5-9
Mavs & Mochas, TX Collector Car Storage, Dallas, Nov 8
ER Autocross 9, Grand Prairie, Nov 9
Motoring Mavs at Mayo's, Euless, Nov 15
5th Annual PCA ünStock, Location TBD, Nov 16
PCA Club Race and solo-only HPDE, COTA, Austin, Nov 22-23
RAC and Rolls, RAC Performance, Carrollton, Nov 29
5th Saturday, Turbo Coffee (evening), Plano, Nov 29
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70 units will be produced and exclusively offered for sale to PCA members through a raffle system.
Stay tuned to PCA.org for more information and updates on this incredible opportunity for PCA members. Consider expressing your interest to become a PCA70 911 Club Coupe owner when the raffle opens July 11.
More about the Club Coupe at pca.org/news/pca70-club-coupe
Schedule a Region event on September 13 to join the celebration!
PCA has big plans in 2025 to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the world’s largest Porsche club. Why not join the fun? On September 13th, PCA’s founding day, every PCA Region is encouraged to hold an anniversary event in your hometown. Schedule a concours, driving tour, cars & coffee, or any other PCA event and share the excitement on social media using #pca70. Watch the video: PCA.org/news/pca70
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Remember that short story about the kid who bought an old beat-up car, fixed it up enough to get it running, then drove it and loved it so much that he carved his initials under its steel dashboard? When he drag raced the car, he would put his hand under the dash to rub his fingers over the carved initials for luck. Several years later he discovered the car in a junkyard and rescued it and yada, yada, yada . . . .
Yeah, I read that same story too when I was a car-struck 11-year-old.
But the theme was cool, and it highlighted how impactful the freedom that one’s own personal transport can be to someone, especially one with a young, impressionable mind.
And like the kid in the short story, I recently located the first Porsche I ever owned and drove when I was a young lad back in the mid 1970s. Purely by chance.
My son Jonathan suggested that I fly over to Atlanta for a short visit, and to drive his 991 Carrera S on the treacherous yet exhilarating Blood Mountain road at the foothills of the Appalachian mountains. On the way from the airport to his home, we would pass right by the Porshe Experience Center. Jonathan suggested we drop in for lunch at the 356 Club.
some of the other attractions. Eventually we came across the Heritage Gallery. According to Porsche, “the Heritage Gallery aims to engage Porsche enthusiasts and reinforce the brand by showcasing its history and craftsmanship. It features rotating displays of Porsche's racing and road car history, including rare and significant cars, and privately owned vehicles in for service at the Porsche Classic Factory Restoration workshop.”
Upon entering the Gallery, we were confronted with a bevy of classic and historic Porsches. First in line was a Porsche 356, resplendent in shiny Pascha Red paint. It looked gorgeous under the lights of the display. It was the oldest car in the Gallery, and looked primitively meek next to all the surrounding exotica, but it looked stunning nonetheless.
At first glance, it looked like the same model 356 I owned, a Porsche America coupe, but the corresponding placard made no mention of the year, just indicating that it was a pre-A 356. The color looked familiar, but I couldn’t be sure if it was the same as mine.
I squinted from far away into the windshield glass, and I could see that the interior was outfitted in a beige corduroy fabric, not leather. Now I was getting a little excited, as the corduroy interior dated the 356 as a 1953 Porsche America coupe, a somewhat stripped down model of the Porsche 356, made specifically for the US market per the request of importer Max Hoffman. Could this car be the actual example I bought 51 years ago as my first Porsche purchase?
Jonathan suggested I speak to the attendant to see if we could inspect the car more closely. I never scratched my initials under the steel dashboard, like our hero did at the beginning of this story. But I DID know the serial number of the car: 50748.
I explained my suspicions to the attendant, and inquired if we could please step over the display ropes and check the serial number. She agreed, so we opened the door and checked the metal serial number body tag inside the door frame. The serial number matched that of my first Porsche: 50748.
There’s more to do and see at the Center besides eat and drive, so after a nice lunch we roamed around the facility looking at
I was flabbergasted, and also excited that I was being reunited with a car of mine that I hadn’t seen in 49 years! All the clues and facts matched perfectly. This was the actual Porsche I owned and drove (sparingly) in the mid-70s.
The last I heard, the car had been auctioned off as part of
“The White Collection” in 2023, where it fetched the princely sum of $224,000.
The attendant must have thought I was crazy when I relayed this to her, but Jonathan pulled up the Sotheby’s listing of the car at time of auction. The serial number matched. Provenance of the car listed myself as third owner, from 1974-1976, after which I traded it in at Porsche-Audi of Avon on a new Porsche 924.
My understanding is the featured Porsches are all privately owned, and donated to the Heritage Gallery for a period of six months. After that time, the display cars are replaced with new examples. So for six months, my first Porsche occupies a place of honor at the Porsche Heritage Gallery in Atlanta. We just happened to visit during those six months. Unreal.
I confided to the attendant that this particular example was somewhat of a nightmare, and she confirmed it by stating that she herself drove the car onto the floor of the exhibit, and it promptly stalled. Then it wouldn’t restart. Just like it wouldn’t restart a block from the seller’s house right after I bought it, over 50 years ago.
I smiled. Yep, I thought, that’s my first Porsche.
To find out more about this Porsche 356, or if you just want to wonk out on some more details, here’s where to find out more: An account of the experience of finding and buying my first Porsche, a 1953 Porsche America, is recounted in the April 2015 issue of Slipstream: “First Porsche: It All Started with a Root Canal”. I caught up with the owner of the car back in 2016 and provided an update in the June 2016 issue of Slipstream “First Porsche: Still Alive and Well”. If you’d like to read these issues, but don’t have them on hand, they can be found in the Slipstream archives at: https://issuu.com/ maverickpca/2
As noted, the car was part of “The White Collection” featured in the November 2018 issue of Porsche Panorama: https://ww2. pca.org/pano/nov-2018/#page=53. A You Tube video of this fantastic collection is available here: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=AMErTBsvTOw. The car is visible at the 3:11 minute mark.
The car was then sold at auction by Sotheby's in 2023.
By Tom Martin
By Doug Jacobson and Pat Carmichael
Our Most Valuable Maverick is Jennifer Parma. When you meet and talk with Jennifer, you will feel as though you have been friends for many years. She has been very active in the Maverick Region since joining in 2017, and she created one of our popular "Pop Up" events. Here is a brief bio about Jennifer:
Jennifer felt as if she found her home immediately upon joining the PCA and the Maverick Region due to the fun and kind people she met at Club events. She became inspired to add to our active calendar with a regular "Pop Up" event that reflected her style, and PlaNoPoCo was formulated. Starting with a regular group of 5 cars and their owners that still meet in the parking lot in front of Weirs, the Sunday morning gathering usually attracts 30 cars, sometimes as many as 50. It is a very casual, informal get together, where folks bring a camp chair, find some shade, and sit and talk while enjoying their coffee and the occasional homemade treat that someone has brought to share. The event is held year round, rain or shine, moving inside a nearby restaurant when needed.
Last year, Jennifer became a tour leader and loves leading like-minded Porsche enthusiasts on spirited drives, ending at the destination and having lunch and more conversations. Jennifer said that if you haven't driven on a tour, be sure to sign up for one this fall. She also said she appreciates the opportunity to be a part of this amazing club!
This was a mid-week, evening Tech Session hosted by Autobahn Porsche of Fort Worth. General Manager David Morrison and his technical and service team led a presentation to inform us of the main difference between the EV and ICE versions of the Macan.
Twenty Maverick Region members trekked to Fort Worth and were warmly welcomed by David and team. They had refreshments set up for the attendees and very nice goody bags – there was some excellent swag in those bags (hey, you snooze, you lose).
Then, we dug into the heart of the matter: what makes the Macan EV different. Autobahn had several cars available for inspection. We were able to see how flat the underside of the EV version compares to the ICE version, the flat underside being better to direct airflow where needed. Besides several Macans, we were also able to crawl under a new Taycan for comparison. It was interesting to note how different the two Macans are side by side. Porsche has done an amazing job building the new electric systems so that they operate seamlessly, and best of all, it’s all hidden from view.
David and team went through a detailed presentation (created with the help of PCNA) to showcase what makes the EV Macan such a compelling vehicle. He got deep into the weeds talking about electrical architecture, how the charging system is optimized to provide the ideal charging solution based on available power, the maintenance schedule for the EV Macan, and broke down the cost between the two. In some scenarios the cost is not that different between the two, but based on average yearly milage, the EV comes out ahead by almost a thousand dollars a year comparing the fuel and electric costs. It really depends on how you charge it. If you
can charge at home, the EV is the way to go. Take a lot of trips and rely on public charging infrastructure, well the ICE version may come out ahead here.
It was a compelling presentation, and I think all of us wondered what it would take to put a Macan EV in our garage. Of course, David and team were more than willing to have that conversation!
There is a saying that 80% of success is showing up. The other 20% must be taking advantage of opportunities, and when they are not expected, people often refer to that as luck. I prefer to call it serendipity, and Rene Isip has an incredible reservoir of it, or a rabbit’s foot in every pocket.
While working towards a degree in computer science, Rene took a full-time job working in the IT department of an oil company. During the oil recession in the ’80s, one of his friends told him how, as a car salesman, he earned 50% more than Rene was earning. So, Rene used his two-week vacation to sell cars, and when he made his month’s salary during those two weeks selling cars, he extended his vacation by another week. After a third successful week, he switched his employment. Let’s call this his first serendipitous experience.
His continued success as a salesman led him to promotions through the dealer’s management chain until he purchased his first new-car dealership. After purchasing other dealerships, his car ownership blossomed. When he was in high school, he drove a family 4-door Impala, followed by a ’74 Spitfire while in college, and then a new ’82 Grand Prix when he began his career. In 1989, he bought his first Porsche, a white 1985 Carrera with a whale tail. In high school, he had a picture of a 911 on his bathroom mirror, and now he achieved that aspiration. As his dealerships flourished, Rene started buying Ferraris, moving through coupe and spyder
versions of the 360 and 430, a 575, and a 599. In 2013, the second serendipitous experience occurred.
While riding a shuttle bus with a friend during Car Week in Monterey, his friend invited him to an unveiling of the 918 Spyder. Rene accompanied him to the Concept Lawn at Pebble Beach, and his friend introduced him to numerous PCNA brass that, in turn, invited him to drive one at Barber Motorsports Park, where he met other Porsche luminaries. After he completed his first turn on the track, the 918’s performance got him hooked on Porsche. Rene soon ordered a 918 in Paint-to-Sample Mexico Blue, and his allegiance
switched to Porsche (well, as much as it can for a car guy) due to original purchasers of the 918 being granted access to purchase every model for the next decade (more serendipity). Rene has availed himself of that opportunity and had many awesome cars come through his garage. After the first few, Rene chose to start buying green cars, and he has owned a gorgeous array of models in various shades.
While at Car Week in 2017, Rene was introduced to the folks at Gunther Werks (another serendipitous experience). He has purchased the first of their production cars in several models, including a 993-based California Spyder (named Gin Tree, a play on Gentry Green) which is a thing of beauty, followed by the first Turbo coupe, named Augusta. If you are not familiar with Gunther Werks, the performance of their cars is as impressive as their beauty, due to the high powerto-weight ratio from incredible engines placed in lightweight carbon shells. The details are amazing, whether it’s the titanium bullet-shaped mirrors, the built-in bin to hold a carbon helmet, the stylized lightly-padded carbon shell bucket seats, or the many Easter eggs hidden throughout the car. If a Singer is a restomod, a Gunther Werks is a future-rod, and I wish Porsche would take notice.
Equally impressive is the Emory Special that he acquired when a customer didn’t complete his purchase – serendipity once again! The Speedster has a removable top, giving it the appearance of a notchback coupe. In a shade resembling the older version of Aventurine Green (grey undertones compared to the yellow undertones of the contemporary version that bedecks Rene’s 50th Anniversary 911 Turbo), its 4-cylinder engine, which is based on the 964 motor but without the center cylinder, produces triple the horsepower of a 356 engine AND can produce enough amperage to run an electric air conditioner. I am smitten.
Like so many of us, Rene’s passion runs through his family. His father had many interesting cars, including an E-type Jaguar, and his uncle would buy/improve/resell Porsches. His son, Ryan, can be found accompanying Rene to events
so they can share multiple cars, and Ryan is fortunate to have his own Gunther Werks California Spyder, “It’s All Good”, in Cameron Blue. The future holds bright, as Ryan’s two-yearold son can be found scooting around the garage on his own hot rod.
Rene told me about some cars he has on order, including a few green cars from other manufacturers. Through his Porsche connections, he visited Mate Rimac in Croatia (serendipity once again), so I look forward to learning about and seeing the results of future serendipities.
If you wish to suggest someone or a collection of cars, collectibles, or other items to profile in this column, please contact me at editor@mavpca.org
By Doug Jacobson
“In like a lion and out like a lamb” may be the best way to describe Sunday, June 1, the day the “Don’t Forget Paris” rally was held. As the participants began to assemble at J.M Caldwell Sr. Community Park in Princeton, TX, the sky darkened, lightning flashed, winds gusted, and the downpour commenced. Fortunately, everyone was able to assemble under the covered pavilion at the park during check-in and stay dry and enjoy hot coffee and Eiffel Tower-shaped cookies.
A small team of Maverick weather “experts” proceeded to check various radar apps to determine if, and when, the storms would pass. Fortunately, long-time Maverick Region member and pilot Gig Philipp was in attendance to help guide us in this endeavor. It looked like we would be in the clear if we delayed our departure time by 10-15 minutes. We assembled the rally participants and received unanimous support to go ahead with the rally as planned rather than cancel.
At approximately 10:00 AM the sun began peeking through the cloud cover. Fourteen Driver / Navigator teams lined up their Porsches and departed for Paris, TX at one-minute intervals. The rally route would take them on a 90-mile journey through Collin, Hunt, Fannin, Delta, and Lamar counties. Along the way, each team used their observational skills to answer rally questions and complete two tie-breaker tasks involving speed signs and county signs.
A unique feature added to this rally was a photo-stop. Before reaching the final destination, each rally team was instructed to stop at the Eiffel Tower in Paris. There, with camera in hand, Rally Co-Chair Daniel Dallacasa was ready to snap a photo of each team with their Porsche. The Eiffel Tower and a beautiful sky provided a dramatic background, making for a memorable photo.
After the photo-stop, everyone proceeded to our final destination, High Cotton Kitchen in Paris, for lunch and await the final results. Once scoring was completed, trophies were awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, as well as “Dead Last But Finished.” We then raffled off some terrific “rally swag” donated by Porsche Grapevine and Porsche McKinney, after which the group headed home with smiles on their faces and sunshine in the Paris sky.
Many thanks to Daniel Dallacasa, Marcia Dallacasa, and Joyce DiRienzo for their help in planning this event; Dave Harness for help with staging on rally day; and all the participants, all of whom made it a fun, safe, and successful event. Special thanks go out to Jordan Allen at Porsche McKinney and Mark Giardina at Porsche Grapevine for the very generous donations.
See you in the Fall!!!
RALLY RESULTS: (Driver / Navigator)
1st Place: Sue Crimm / Carey Spreen
2nd Place: Greg Wasemiller / Jody Alfred
3rd Place: Mark Schultz / Amy Lacey
Dead Last But Finished: Phil Watkins / Gig Philipp
RAFFLE WINNERS:
Joann Talty: $50 Gift Certificate, courtesy of Porsche Grapevine
James Granberry: Porsche 2-Wheeled Duffle Bag, courtesy of Porsche McKinney
Thomas Cundari: Porsche 4-Wheeled Martini CarryOn, courtesy of Porsche McKinney
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WEC: Does anyone remember who comes in second at the 24 Hour of Le Mans? I’m guessing not many! What if a team of drivers were able to come from a last place start (that’s a different discussion) within their classification, drive a flawless race, execute impeccable pit stops and driver changes, all with a perfected race car and strategy? I’m not here to debate – only provide the facts for you to decide if a second place finish at Le Mans should be remembered. I’m sure most of you know who/what team I’m describing: this year’s #6 Porsche Penske 963 with drivers Laurens Vanthoor, Kevin Estre, and Matt Campbell. According to Vanthoor, “It felt as if every lap was flat out, and in the end, I think we can proudly say that we executed the perfect race. It’s obvious it’s not what we wanted; we came here to win for us, Penske, and Porsche, and couldn’t get it done.” After 24 intense hours of racing, only 14.084 seconds were missing for the 20th overall Le Mans win for Porsche. Perhaps, you’ll carry this memory until next year’s race, or you’ve already turned the page until next June. Either way, the Porsche 963 will be lined up to try and make it happen in 2026.
IMSA: A quick update as of writing at the series halfway point. Despite just missing the podium at The Glen, Porsche Penske Motorsport is still holding first and second place in the GTP classification for drivers and teams, along with a sizeable lead for top manufacturer. In GTD PRO, Porsche and AO Racing occupy 3rd in a highly competitive group of manufacturers, just behind Chevy and BMW.
Opening Soon: My position as Motorsport Journalist and organizer of our club’s “Meet The Driver” events was created by our Region President, Bill Kruder. Bill recognized my passion for motorsport racing (primarily Porsche racing) and conceptualized the idea of bringing all levels of drivers,
from amateur to professional, to share their stories with interested club members. Over the past five years, we have had the pleasure of hosting several drivers who have raced the likes of Le Mans, Daytona, Sebring, Spa, COTA, Road America, and several other courses around the globe. We featured an inperson appearance of Patrick Long and several local legends like Jack Griffin, M.L. Speer, Don Yount, Bill Smith, Nick Boulle, Lou Marchant, Jason Hart, David Hodges, and many, many more. I’ve decided, come year end, that it’s time for me to pass the torch to an individual who shares the passion of motorsports and can take our “Meet the Driver” event to the next level. If this sounds like you, or someone you know, please feel free to contact me via motorsportjournalist@mavpca.org, and I will answer any questions you might have. I truly want to thank Bill Kruder for allowing me to live out my passion - it’s been a fun run. Thank you, Bill!!
By Mike O’Hare
July 2025
30 years
Craig Pulley (Cathy Means Pulley) Dallas
25 years
Michael Hyatt Fort Worth
Cody Sears (Christy) Arlington
Nobuyuki Takahashi Slingerlands, NY
20 years
David Cruze (Robin Rosen) Colleyville
15 years
Harold Carmichael Plano
Stephen Harrison (Lara) Dallas
Michael Longanecker (Debbie) Dallas
Jason Morski (James) Dallas
Jacquelyn Nemcik (Ashley Knoll) Conroe
10 years
Paul Bhella Dallas
Joe Ferrell (Joe Ferrell III) Granbury
Rafael Gemoets (Leo) Dallas
Gordon Graves (Susan) Plano
Lou Jenkins (Linnie) McKinney
Catherine Marrs (Lily) Dallas
Dan Mathews Flower Mound
Michael Meer Granbury
Mark Ramsey Colleyville
Carl Smith Richardson
5 years
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Guillermo Alvarez (Amy Alvarez) Irving
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Gregory Balzhiser (Monessa) Fort Worth
Doug Bostrom (Paula) Allen
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August 2025
60 years
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40 years
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35 years
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30 years
Brian Davis Colleyville
25 years
Jason Morin Bartonville 20 years
David Hodges Dallas
Robert Lebovitz (Joyce Sanders) Dallas
George Luxbacher (Dee) Dawsonville, GA
Ned Muse (Margaret Haak Muse) Pittsburg
15 years
Charles Bray Spicewood
Brian Larson (Edie) Fort Worth
Clay Medley (Brian) Fairview
Thomas Michael (Grant) Southlake
Rob Stephens (Sandra) Frisco
David Touchstone (Emily) Dallas
Sean Wayton (Barbara Kolar) Lake Dallas
Jeff Wickstrom (Shannon) Denton
10 years
Jay Espaillat Dallas
Christopher Flaugh (Frank Zack) Marietta, GA
5 years
Skip Alderson (Molly) Southlake
Dana Avery Keller
Dennis Bainbridge (Wendy) Plano
Rob Baroch Arlington
Rafy Betances (Belissa) Alle
Chuck Christopherson Fort Worth
Claude Draillard (Karyn Oliver-Draillard) Fort Worth
Rich Duft (Jane) N. Richland Hills, Jon Green Longview
Mark Kogut (Mimi) Dallas
Jason Nichols Dallas
Daniel Pullin Fort Worth
Jose Rodriguez (Cindy) Flower Mound
Gordon Sato (Kathy) Lewisville
Noel Tuason Richardson
By Tom Martin
Care to test your knowledge (or Google Search ability) of all things Porsche? Play here for fun and find the answers below, OR take the latest quiz on the web at mavpca.org/trivia and play for a $25 gift certificate from Zims Autotechnik.
1. Porsche is “bringing back the vibe of the ‘70s and early ‘80s” by introducing a new Heritage Design model, the 911 Spirit 70, at the Auto Shanghai 2025. The powertrain for this new model is borrowed from which current Porsche model?
A. Carrera GTS
B. Turbo S C. GT3 RS
D. Targa 4S
2. How many other Porsche variants are part of the Porsche Heritage Design lineup?
A. 1
4. In keeping with the 70s/80s theme, the new model brings back which classic Porsche interior pattern?
A. Pepito Karo B. Jubilee Tweed C. Tartan D. Pasha
5. Pricing (pre-tariff) starts at:
A. $225,000
C. $256,800
B. $240,000
D. $275,000
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D. 5
B. 2 C. 3
3. Production will be limited to how many units?
A. 911
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B. 1500 C. 1970
D. 1980
Answers: 1)a, 2)b, 3)b, 4)d, 5)b
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