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Volume 40, March 2002, Issue 3

Departments Zone 5 Presidents ..........................................................1 List of Officers/Board Chairs .......................................4 Prez Says..........................................................................5 Because I Said So (Editor’s)..........................................6 Maverick Minutes..........................................................6 New Wheels..................................................................27 Anniversaries................................................................27 Unclassifieds.................................................................28 Advertiser Index...........................................................28

Upcoming Events Calendar of Events..........................................................1 Happy Hour at Sea Grill................................................2 Club Race 2002...............................................................2 Board Meeting ................................................................2 Porsche Lunches .............................................................2 Exotic Feline Tour...........................................................3 Mineral Wells Driving School.......................................7 Hill Country Tour ..........................................................9 Time Trial #1 and Autocross #1..................................15

Past Event Recaps Rally School...................................................................10 Rally 101 - First Success for 2002 ...............................11 Happy Hour at Carraba’s ............................................13 New Member Party - Rub-a-Dub-Tub”....................14 Park Place Tech Session ...............................................19 Boxster Boulevard ........................................................21 Swap Meet at Zim’s ......................................................23

Day 2-3 6 16-17 19 21 23-24 26 30 Day 5-7 10 12-14

March - Events Lone Star DE at TWS Board Meeting (p. 2) Driving School (TT & AX) (p. 7) Plano Lunch (p. 2) Happy Hour (p. 2) Lone Star Club Race at TWS Addison Lunch (p. 2) Exotic Feline Tour (p. 3) April - Events Spring Tour (p. 9) Board Meeting Mardi Gras Club Race (No Problem Raceway) 13-14 Time Trial #1 & Autocross #1(p. 15) 16 Plano Lunch 18 Happy Hour 19-21 Early S Registry Meeting 20 Piney Woods Tour 20 Pinewood Derby 27-28 Lone Star DE at TWS 30 Addison Lunch

May - Events Time Trial #2 & Autocross #2 Board Meeting May at Mayo’s Dinner Social Happy Hour Hill Country DE @ MSR Plano Lunch Club Race and DE at TMS Addison Lunch

Day 5 8-9 15 16 18 20 22-23 25 29-30

June - Events Board Meeting Lone Star DE @ TWS Concours 101 Father’s Day Picnic Plano Lunch Happy Hour DE @ MotorSport Ranch Addison Lunch Time Trial #3 & Autocross #3

Photography Dennis Chamberlain, Mark Gluck, Charlie Davis, Robert Van Buskirk, & Wendy Shoffit

Miscellaneous Trivia Quiz.......................................................................3 Letter to the Editor.......................................................17 Market Launch for 2003..............................................18 Safety Sense: Safety in Passing ....................................20 2001 Balance Sheet.......................................................25

Day 4-5 8 11 16 18-19 21 25-27 28

Cover Photo Carey & Mimi Spreen’s Orange 914-6 Corrections Kay Leibel’s name was spelled wrong (p. 15) as well as Caroline Ellis. Sorry, ladies!

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is finally here.

Celebrate!

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2002 Porsche Club Zone 5 Presidents ARK-LA-TEX Bob Kelley (Shirley) h- 318-635-2617 bkelley968@aol.com

COASTAL BEND Peter Kendig (Cindy) h-361-853-5350 peter@carczar.nu

LONE STAR Stan Wenger (Janelle) h- 713-467-0453 Stan.R.Wenger@conoco.com

MARDI GRAS Brad Bradford (Sandra) h- 504-835-7874 sandrahh@pipeline.com

OZARK Bud Thurman (Phyllis) h- 501-666-7486 arsailor@aristotle.net

WAR BONNET Steele Ford (Genie) h- 405-954-5203 blusteele@yahoo.com

CIMARRON John McDermott (Erin) h- 918-747-6840 johnanderin2@home.com

HILL COUNTRY Dan Germain h- 512-426-8695 dang@mip.com

LONGHORN Bob Towsley (Joyce) h- 210-494-5467 BT944S2@aol.com

MAVERICK James Shoffit (Wendy) h-972-506-7449 james@shoffit.com

OZARK MOUNTAIN Leslie Morse (Margee) h- 501-530-1537 therainmeister@netscape.net

WHISKEY BAY James Broussard (Melinda) h- 225-216-9556 jfbroussard@email.com

ZONE 5 REP Jan Mayo (Ed) h- 817-595-4651 jlmayo@celanese.com

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2002 Maverick Region - Board, Officers & Chairs Maverick Region President James Shoffit W - (972) 506-7449 H - (972) 506-7449

Vice-President Eric Erz H - (972) 396-2900 vicepresident@mavpca.org

president@mavpca.org

122 Estelle Lane

1112 Santa Fe Trail Irving, TX 75063

Lucas, TX 75002

A member since 1997, James has also been co-editor of Slipstream and the Timing & Scoring chair of AX. 2001 PCA Family of the Year. He owns a ‘90 911 C4 Cab and a ‘78 911 SC.

Eric has been a member since 1997. He is active in many types of events. He currently owns a '72 911E targa, and a '87 Turbo Look targa.

Driving Events - Chair Keith Olcha

Logistics & Support - Chair Joe McGlohen

W - (817) 706-7678 H - (817) 251-6865 OLCHA@aol.com 711 Manchester Court Southlake, TX 76092

W - (817) 366-1678 H - (817) 861-2792 retread@ix.netcom.com 704 Bowen Court Arlington, TX 76012

Keith has been a regular at all driving events and has recently been heavily involved in our Driver’s Education program.

Joe has been involved in virtually every type of event that the Maverick Region holds.

Joe was the 2001 Selcer Memorial award winner. He owns a 912 and a 914 2.0 liter.

Secretary Andy Mears

Treasurer Bob Knight

W - (214) 360-9221 H - (940) 321-8683 secretary@mavpca.org 1512 Shadow Crest Dr. Corinth, TX 76210

W - (214) 461-1426 H - (214) 349-1108 treasurer@mavpca.org 9047 Oakpath Dallas, TX 75243

Andy has been heavily involved with the mailing and distribution of Slipstream for several years. He now hopes to attend more driving events since he has completed his 911 Coupe project.

Communication - Chair Wendy Shoffit

Activities - Chair Teri Davis

H - (972) 506-7449 wendy@shoffit.com 1112 Santa Fe Trail Irving, TX 75063

H - (940) 682-4719 chuxter@rennlist.com P.O. Box 213 Weatherford, TX 76086

A member since 1997, Wendy is the editor of Slipstream and has won the Selcer Memorial Award. 2001 Porsche Club Family of the Year. She owns a ‘90 911 C4 Cab and a ‘78 911 SC.

Autocross Cody Sears

Safety Joe McGlohen

Managing Newsletter Editor Wendy Shoffit

W - (214) 357-7000.

H - (817) 540-1076 ax@mavpca.org

W - (817) 366-1678 H - (817) 861-2792 retread@ix.netcom.com

H - (972) 506-7449 editor@mavpca.org

Time Trials Bill Dugan

Tech Inspection Ed Mayo

Membership

H - (817) 265-0704 (<9 PM) tt@mavpca.org

Teri is a past Slipstream Editor and the current Rally Chair. She has also been a major force behind Round Up and the recent Rally Schools.

Goodie Store

Dee & John Lersch W - (214) 697-3291 DeeLersch@compuserve.com Charity

W - (817) 540-4939 H - (817) 595-4651

Joel Nannis W - (817) 251-7432 H - (972) 722-2735 membership@mavpca.org

Lanean Hughes H - (972) 484-3040 Lhughes@fmstech.com

Drivers Education Keith Olcha

Workers Wendy Shoffit

Mentor Program Dennis Chamberlain

Tours Ted Glover

W - (817) 706-7678 H - (817) 251-6865 OLCHA@aol.com

H - (972) 506-7449 wendy@shoffit.com

W - (972) 788-0871 Dennis@dennischamberlaincpa.com

H - (972) 248-7751

Driving Education - Tech John Sandusky

Timing & Scoring James Shoffit (972) 506-7449 wk (972) 506-7449 hm

Newsletter Printing Fran Ussery

Rallies Teri Davis

H - (940) 682-4719 chuxter@rennlist.com Raffles & Door Prizes

james@shoffit.com

W - (972) 438-8344 H - (817) 481-8342 fran@usseryp.com

DE Registration Bill Dawson

AX Chief Driving Instructor Bill Dugan

Newsletter Mailing Andy Mears

H - (972) 291-8817 (<9 PM) billdawson@worldnet.att.net

H - (817) 265-0704 (<9 PM) tt@mavpca.org

H - (940) 321-8683 W - (214) 360-9221 amears@attglobal.net

DE Chief Instructor Bryan Henderson

TT Chief Driving Instructor Cody Sears

Technology Chair Andy Mears

Club Photographer Kevin Hardison

W - (817) 858-7526 H - (817) 354-6045 BDHender@attbi.com

W - (214) 357-7000.

H - (817) 540-1076 ax@mavpca.org

H - (940) 321-8683 W - (214) 360-9221 amears@attglobal.net

H - (972) 401-3955 W - (972) 438-8344 kevin@usseryp.com

Club Race - Event Chair Glen Gatlin

Hospitality Lanean Hughes

Web Site Mike Oakes

Scrapbook Dorothee Thielisch

W - (214) 965-6102 H - (214) 202-7340 porschenut@hotmail.com

H - (972) 484-3040 W - (972) 934-3416 Lhughes@fmstech.com

H - (972) 780-2603 webmaster@mavpca.org

H - (972) 392-3195 dthielisch@hotmail.com

Driving Rules Bill Dugan

Swap Meets Vaughan Garrett

Maverick Email List Bob Benson

Past President Charlie Davis

H - (817) 265-0704 (<9 PM) NYDU@attbi.com

W - (972) 494-6115 H - (972) 278-6767 vlgssp@yahoo.com

W - (817) 264-8357 H - (817) 457-8833 bbenson1@airmail.net

H - (940) 682-4719 chuxter@airmail.net

Concours Jimmy Carter

Tech Sessions John Halla

Slipstream Advertising Graham Lane

Zone 5 Representative Jan Mayo

H - (214) 330-6609 W - (214) 869-4736

W- (972) 234-2977 H - (972) 234-6767 hbhalla@cyberramp.net

W - (817) 421-0141 H - (817) 421-0086 ghlane@email.msn.com

W - (972) 443-3916 H - (817) 595-4651 JLMayo@celanese.com

W - (817) 777-0421 john.c.sandusky@lmco.com

Please help us to keep growing!

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A member since 1986, Bob has previously held the offices of President and Vice President, edited Slipstream, and has won the Selcer Memorial award. He owns a 2000 Boxster S.

Lanean Hughes H - (972) 484-3040 Lhughes@fmstech.com

Prez Says

by James Shoffit, Maverick Region President First of all, I would like to thank the many people who volunteered to help get the Slipstreams out to the dealerships. As soon as we get the fancy information boards from PCA National, we can start putting our own inserts and applications and brochures there as well. We ordered them some time ago, but there must have been some confusion, as we still don’t seem to have them. But thanks to all of those willing to help us spread the word!

to attend the March event, as there will be even more track time, and larger courses. Mineral Wells may be a longer drive than Pennington, but it is one of the few places you can get that kind of space for a driving event.

Our Autocross season started with a bang on February 16th and 17th. Cody Sears and Kevin Hardison did a MAGNIFICENT job of putting together a first-class autocross school. The attendees seemed to enjoy it, and so did the instructors and organizers. The Autocross 101 school (Intro to Autocross) was on Saturday, and Sunday was the Ladies-Only Autocross School. We had record turnout for both, and everyone seemed to be pleased with the largest change we made from prior years – more lap time! It was amazing to see how good this year’s batch of students were. Everyone seemed to really get the hang of it quickly! Pennington field seems to be a good local venue for our autocrosses – look for more events there this year.

We have a budding Concours program that should be taking shape very soon. And in that vein, in late April, we have an opportunity to visit a Boy Scouts of America Pinewood Derby. They have invited us to bring some cars, and even make our own Pinewood Derby cars and race them ourselves! If you aren’t familiar with it, a Pinewood Derby is a race among cars, built by the Scouts themselves, which are carved out of wood provided in a kit.

They cannot exceed certain limitations in height, width, length, or weight, and must ride on stock wheels – no springs or bearings involved. The cars are about 7 inches long and weigh 5 ounces and are driven solely by gravity down a sloping track. No curves to watch out for! And having some of us there with our car-toys should double the fun for everyone. They can vote on which Porsches the like the best (in several categories) and we might even persuade a lucky owner to take a lucky scout on a short drive around the parking lot. Sounds like a lot of fun to me!

Coming up REAL soon (March 16-17) is the next Autocross School, the traditional Mineral Wells 2-day Autocross School.

This is a logical next step for anyone who did AX101 or Ladies AX, but the prior courses are NOT a prerequisite. Please feel free

The Tour season will also be getting underway soon, with an April trip to see the wildflowers. And you don’t want to miss any of our Happy Hours or Lunches, either. We have something for just about everyone – so come on out, and join the fun!

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Autocross 102 and Time Trial 103 The MineralRing in Mineral Wells, Texas • March 16th & 17th, 2002 This year’s Maverick Region 2-day Driving School will continue where the “Intro to Autocross School” left off. The Intro School is not a prerequisite for this driving weekend. Any and all drivers are welcome to attend regardless of their previous driving experience. You do not have to drive a Porsche or be a Maverick Region member to attend. The first 24 students to RSVP to ax@mavpca.org will get in. A limited number of 1-Day Students will be accepted.

Additional spaces for more students will be made available as additional instructors and workers agree to help out at this event. The additional spaces will be given to Maverick members, Porsche owners, or attendees of the Intro to Autocross School first. A standby list will be kept. Volunteer workers may get a “No Show” spot if they have attended the Drivers’ Meeting and can be assigned to an instructor at the track that morning.

You must pre-register and pre-tech for this event. Exemptions for pre-tech must be given by the event staff by Wednesday the 28th. Your car tires should have plenty of tread depth remaining. Your brake pads should have at least 50% wear left. If you have not changed your brake fluid recently, please consider doing so before this event. Students will be given extra “solo” runs at each station as time permits. The Saturday School (AX 102) will have four separate exercise stations including: skid pads, slaloms, a chicane/cornering exercise and a braking/cornering exercise. Lunch, a course walk and an afternoon autocross will complete the day. The Sunday School (TT 103) will feature segments of a Mineral Wells time trial course. Lunch, several parade lap sessions, and an afternoon time trial will finish the weekend.

Specifics:

Rules:

* Cost is $75 For PCA Members. $85 for Non-Members ($40 for 1 Day) * Pre-registration is required and closes Wed. March 13th. * Required Pre-Tech Inspection is from 6:00-8:00 PM at Mayo Performance, (817) 540-4939, on Wed. March 13th. * Tech Inspection for out-of-towners is from 7:30-8:00 AM on Saturday morning, March 16th at the MineralRing. * Drivers’ meeting is at 8:00 AM both mornings.

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All students must be licensed drivers 18 yrs. and over. (16 & 17 w/Parent) All vehicles must pass tech inspection. (No SUVs except Cayennes!)

All students must wear a helmet rated Snell 95 or newer.

All students must wear closed-toe shoes while driving.

All students must wear cotton long pants and long-sleeved cotton shirts. * All students, workers and instructors must have fun!

Workers and Instructors will get an event T-shirt and free lunches. Weather permitting . . . all Instructors and Workers will get an hour of Timed Fun Runs at the end of each day. Please Pre-Tech your cars at Mayo’s if you plan to Fun Run.

To attend, work or instruct at this event - register online at http://www.mavpca.org/autocross/schools/ Please read the FAQ section on the website. If you still have questions . . . please email ax@mavpca.org or call Cody Sears at 817-540-1076 before 9pm.

M a v e r i c k R e g i o n AX 102 and T i m e T r i a l 1 0 3 R e g i s t r a t i o n F o r m Name _____________________________________ TXDL# ________________________ DOB ________________ Address ____________________________________ City, ST _________________________________ Zip __________ Day Phone __________________________________ Eve. Phone ______________________________________________ E-mail Address ________________________________ Emergency Contact ______________________________________ Vehicle Make__________________________________ Model __________________ Year _________ Color ______________ Are you a PCA Member? (not necessary to attend) Yes No Member #_________________________________________ Have you attended a MR Driving School before? Yes No Which one(s)? _____________________________________ How many TT/AX’s have you entered before? ________________ T-shirt Size S M L XL XXL (Please circle one) Would you like to order the lunch that will be delivered to the track? Yes No Are you coming to dinner Saturday night?

Yes No How many? ________________________________________ Do you have an instructor Preference?

None Male Female Name _______________________________________ Do you need to borrow a helmet?

Yes No Size _____ (Limited # of loaners. Headsock purchase required) Do you consider yourself to be a: Novice, Intermediate or an Advanced student? (Please circle one) Register online at http://www.mavpca.org/autocross/schools/. Send questions to ax@mavpca.org or call Cody Sears at 817-540-1076 before 9pm.

Please make checks payable to “Maverick Region-PCA” and mail to 3605 White Birch Way, Euless, Tx 76040. Late entries pay at Pre-Tech at Mayo Performance.

Get ready for the 2002 Driving Season!

Time Trial #1 – Saturday, April 13th • Autocross #1 – Sunday, April 14th Mineralring, Mineral Wells, Texas See Page 15 of this Slipstream for more details!

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Because I Said So

by Wendy Shoffit, Editor

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would like to echo James‚ thanks to the volunteers who stepped forward last month! I sincerely appreciate your enthusiasm and your willingness to help the club. I hope that many more will follow. If you don’t know how or where you can help, see the “Letter to the Editor” article on page 17. Let’s keep this ball rolling!

I am also so pleased with the amount of articles people are volunteering to write. Several of these were even unsolicited, my favorite kind! What this means is that I don’t have to hunt someone down and beg him or her to cover an event that they are attending. Further, the ever-increasing use of digital cameras is helping, too. We are able to save a bit of time each month not needing to scan in photos. Don’t get me wrong though, picture prints still have some of the best quality available, particularly for cover shots.

Basically, I appreciate it all. Willing authors, photographers, and volunteers thrill me! Yeah, I guess you could say I’m easy to please. You there...in the back...stop that snickering. *big smile* Now that I’m handing out the thank you’s, let me say a huge one to Park Place Porsche, who has agreed to sponsor not only our Drivers’ Education (DE) at MotorSport Ranch (MSR) in June, but also Hill Country’s DE at MSR in May. Thanks for your continued support, not only for your sponsorship, but also for the monhly tech sessions that our members really love!

We have gotten this year started with a bang. With so many different kinds of events coming up, I can’t imagine that anyone will feel left out. Keep checking the Maverick Region website (www.pca.org/mav), it’s always changing!

The last thing I have for you all this month, is a recipe passed on to me by Melissa Gatlin. I haven’t tried it yet, but she tells me it’s a huge hit wherever she bring it. Enjoy!

Noodle Salad 1/4 cup butter 1 bunch green onions 1/2 cup veggie oil 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup white vinegar 2 T soy sauce

2 pkg RAMEN noodles 1 jar sesame seeds 1 pkg sliced almonds 1 head Chinese cabbage

1. Crush RAMEN noodles into small pieces (dispose of the seasoning packet).

2. Sauté butter, noodles, almonds and sesame seeds until brown (SLIGHTLY brown). Bring to room temperature.

3. Mix veggie oil, white vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar in a medium sauce pan, bring just to a boil and remove from heat. let cool.

4. Cut up Chinese cabbage and green onion.

5. When all cooked ingredients are at room temperature, mix together and enjoy. (Make sure that you mix just before serving so that noodle mixture does not get soggy)

Maverick Minutes

by Andy Mears, Maverick Region Secretary

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ames Shoffit opened the February meeting at 7:00 PM in Irving Texas at the Shoffit’s home. First item on the agenda is that the club is looking for nominations for family of the year as well as enthusiast of the year to compete for a national award at 2002 Porsche Parade this summer. So, if you have a family or person in mind, please mention it to any one of the board members.

James also updated everyone on the status of the web site for managing the autocross schools. This was a great idea for communicating to all the students, instructors and volunteers. Future events will use this medium so that everyone can be kept updated as things happen.

A suggestion was made to start contacting members that don’t renew and query them as to why they did not renew. Dee Lersch volunteered to help the membership committee to start gathering information.

Motion was passed to move forward on making necessary reservation for 2002 Founders Day Banquet. As details are finalized updates will be published in both Slipstream and on the web site.

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Teri Davis reported that the Rally School did well and plans are in the works for additional schools and more rallies in 2002.

If you missed the rally school and want to participate in the next one contact Teri Davis. Also, Teri updated everyone on the planning for Round-Up 2002. If you would like to help or have suggestions for locations please contact Teri.

Jan Mayo reported on the status of the second annual “One Lap of DFW” and indicated that the scope will be a bit different this year. Anyone interested in helping with the planning please contact Jan. Meeting was brought to a close at 8:45. The next board meeting will be Wednesday March 6 at 7:00 PM. All members and guest are welcome. Remember to always check the web site for the most current information about the happenings in your Porsche Club.

Maverick Region PCA Board Meetings are held once a month.

The meetings are open to all PCA members and your suggestions and opinions are welcome.

And there’s free food!

From the Tourmeister

by Ted Glover

P

orsche touring season is rapidly approaching, so all the club members who would like to enjoy some of the great Texas roads need to look at the tour dates and mark your calendars.

Since many of the club members are not native Texans and are new to this state, they might not realize how inviting some of the rods are. Texas is not just a flat desert, though many non-Texans think this. In east Texas we have the piney woods and lakes with great roads between and around them. In the hill counry we have the hills with great roads between, around, and over them. As testament to this, the Texas 1000, the premier driving event in Texas, spends an entire week driving the roads of the hill country.

April 5-7 - This will be the first tour of the season and the longest in Texas. The drive will be through the hill country with bluebonnets in full bloom. the club will be staying in Comfort at the Haven River Inn. See all the pertinent information in the ad to the right.

April 20 - This will be a one-day tour to see the piney woods and wild flowers of east Texas. There are a lot of great roads in east Texas ad this tour will prepare everyone for what is to come during the rest of the year.

May 18-19 - This will be a two-day tour deeper into the piney woods of east Texas with an excursion into Louisiana to enoy some of the scenic roads in the Kissatchee National Forest. We will stay overnight in east Texas at a site still to be determined.

October 25-27 - This will be a three-day tour to Arkansas. No details at this time. Different routes are being considered.

November 23 - This will be a one-day tour to enjoy the Winnsboro Fall Foliage Tours set up by the Winnsboro chamber of Commerce. They do all the maps and we do all the driving.

All these tour dates were selected after the dates were finalized for the other events for 2002, so I tried to pick the free weekends so there would be no conflicts with any of the other events. Porsche has a new slogan out which states, “Any Curve, Anytime, Anywhere!”

Well, come on these tours and you will see where they are!

Please call me any time if you have any suggestions or questions. Ted Glover (972) 248-7751.

Charity Corner

by Lanean Hughes

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he first day of Spring is March 20th and you know what that means! It’s time to start your spring cleaning. So, when you decide to clean out your closets, think of the Hope Shelter for unwanted clothing. When you clean out your kitchen, get rid of those extra dishes, pots and pans, or whatever else it is you’ve been wanting to toss. When you clean out your kids’ rooms, think of the children at the Pythian Home who have little to play with.

Our charities can use most of what is donated. What they can’t use, they pass on to other charities who can. Nothing is wasted.

Thank you for your generosity! It is appreciated.

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Rally School

By Chris Hart

The agenda provided for breakfast, class instruction, breaks, lunch, two opportunities to practice what you learned in the field and behind the wheel before the end of the day rally. Those of us who were beginners and came alone were paired up with a partner and had just as much fun as the advanced drivers. The end of the day event was the Lake Worth Shoreline Rally.

Photo by Charlie Davis

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he great thing about the Maverick Region is there are always a wide range of events available for the members. Rally 101 was an event that gave club members a chance to learn the basics of the sport of road rally. The workshop was conducted and presented by the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own Teri Davis and Juanita Miller. In their own relaxed way, with the emphasis on having fun we covered Types Of Rallies, Rules & Terms, Time Speed Distance, Finding The Route, and Rally Exercises.

The facilities inside were superb.

In my book it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get any better than learning how to become a better driver on a pretty day surrounded by the beauty that can be found in Texas behind the wheel of a Porsche. Thank you Teri, Juanita, a very patient partner Mark Gluck and the club for a great event.

With the wide range of driving opportunities and the great members that are so willing to give of their time, it is no wonder the Maverick Region is such a successful club.

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Photo by Charlie Davis

. . . in their own way, with the emphasis on having fun . . .

The TCCC campus provided a nice backdrop for this classroom setting.

Rally 101 - First Success for 2002

By Juanita Miller

Photo by Charlie Davis

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ow that the months of planning, countless emails and telephone calls are behind us, I firmly believe that Rally 101 goes into the success column for 2002. To pull off this school on basic principals of the rally game, I teamed up with Teri Davis of the Porsche Club (PCA). We met once to plan the basic flow of the school and one other time to determine the field exercises at Tarrant County College, NW Campus. To lay out the route, I asked Carrye Lethgo to be our guinea pig and ride along as navigator. We found several things to emphasize and thoroughly explain to the class by answering her questions. Carrye had fun learning some basic rally concepts with two tutors in the car. My real problem was that I had Carrye in the front seat and Teri in back and kept getting their names confused.

Otherwise, since Teri lives in Weatherford and I live in Sachse, thank our lucky stars for email and telephone. We wrote the textbook and sample route instructions by remote means. Thanks also go to Ed Tix (PCA, DSCC) for final checkout of the routes. This cooperation shows how people working together can get things accomplished.

1st Place Winners - Bill and Nancy Dugan experienced workers started off performing all the functions and speaking about each to the group. Then some of the students got to be checkpoint workers, running the clock, whistle at the timing line, writing in the log, making out timing slips and delivering them to the competing cars. This proved to be very informative to most since they don’t get to see the action from the other side too often. Then we switched groups and repeated the process. This took a bit longer that we planned so we hurried through an explanation of results.

The day started early with our trusty volunteers, John & Phyllis Camp (SCCA, PCA and DSCC), showing up early to set out signs and layout equipment for the first field exercise which was an odometer calibration. Special thanks go to Nancy Dugan (PCA) for helping out with registration while Teri and I were getting awake and organized.

Teri arranged for a nice size classroom at TCC which overlooks a picturesque lake. It was quite comfortable for the 37 students and 10 volunteers counting myself and Teri.

. . . hopefully we’ll see respectable fields at some road rally events . . .

Photo by Charlie Davis

Finally, the students were ready for the big event, the “Lake Shore TSD Rally”. This was about 25 miles of beautiful winding road along Lake Worth. Teri established 4 checkpoints which our trusty volunteers, those previously mentioned plus David & Peg Dennis (SCCA), Bob Benson (PCA, DSCC), Ken Johnstone (SCCA, DSCC, Z Car plus our crew chief for performance rallying) staffed the checkpoints. The first was a reassurance checkpoint at the end of the odometer run to allow students to ask questions. Two others were arranged so that one crew could get to both of them. I got to help staff the last one and the theory was that I would beat the students back to campus. Well, that was a nice plan but thanks go to Lowell for taking the lead on helping students figure out their times before Teri or I got back to campus.

Awards were hats which said “rally” for 1st & 2nd place which went to Bill & Nancy Dugan (1st) and Don & Taxi Breithaupt (2nd).

2nd Place Winners - Taxi and Don Breithaupt

After lunch the class moved on to Timing Loop Drill. The class was divided in halves, with one working the first round and second running. The workers were assigned to one of two check points. Our

I fielded several questions about upcoming events and found the group very enthusiastic. So hopefully we will see some respectable fields at some road rally events this year. Teri and I plan more cooperative efforts by PCA & SCCA to keep this momentum going.

Photo by Charlie Davis

Our course material did not flow as smoothly as we had planned.

I think the fact that Teri got 2 hours sleep the night before and I got 4 had a bit to do with our disorganized delivery. We went through basic route following ideas, TSD theory and some do’s & don’ts regarding general instructions for a given event. Lowell Allen (DSCC), long time rally worker, brought along his video recorder and taped the classroom session. The first field exercise was the Odometer Calibration and extra thanks for Charlie Davis for reassuring the campus police that our students would only be going the wrong way once in the parking lot, in front of the “Criminal Justice Training Center”. We missed this detail a couple of weeks prior when we reviewed that drill. Then it was time for lunch so we broke out the box lunches. The plan was to show some fancy rally equipment, which I brought along in a tote, but everyone was having a nice visit, so we skipped that part of the show.

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Happy Hour At Carraba’s

By Jay Easley

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his month’s happy hour at Nuevo Leon marked a “changing of the guard”, so to speak as Tinker Edwards handed the reins of Mentor-hood to Dennis Chamberlain and his assistant, Rueben, er… Romeo, I mean, Mark Gluck. While I look forward to Dennis’ stewardship, I’ll also Happy Hour Crew: Dennis Chamberlain, Dee Lersch, and Mark Gluck miss the role that Tinker has played.

We all owe her a debt of gratitude for coming up with the idea of Maverick Region Happy Hours and nurturing them along to the highly successful events they have become (53 attendees for Nuevo Leon). I know that I would still be a “lurker” if it weren’t for her insisting that we come out. Thank you, Tink. For all you do, this margarita’s for you.

That said, January’s happy hour at Nuevo Leon was more tame than the last few because no strangers insulted my 944 (Mondo’s) nor was I evicted (Speedzone). In fact, I was quite content to lurk in the

The February 21 happy hour is at Champps in Addison. When we convened there last June, Dennis brought his Cher impersonator, who got up and did the Karaoke thing. If you like people watching, you’ll be entertained at Champps. See you there.

Photo by Dennis Chamberlain

Photo by Dennis Chamberlain

. . . if I start wearing grown up clothes and quit bringing crayons . . .

corner for most of the time. This was one of the largest turnouts we’ve had in Dallas with many new faces. After attending two straight years of happy hours, I am still surprised at the number of new people who keep appearing from the woodwork. If you’re still not sure about this whole “PCA thing”, please come out to a happy hour and learn what it is all about. Oh, and Romeo wanted me to be sure to mention that this goes doubly for you if you’re single and female (just kidding, I think). This was our fourth time at Nuevo Leon and like always, they rolled out the red carpet for us. They greeted us with prime parking spots in a very crowded lot and our own section of the restaurant in which to congregate. The food is top-notch Mexican, very tasty without all the onions and other “filler” that you find at most restaurants, and the presentation is very nice for a place that is so reasonably priced. I especially recommend the enchiladas. Of course, I am still not allowed to eat with the adults but Dennis has promised that if I start wearing grown up clothes and quit bringing crayons to happy hour, I can eat at the “…Big People’s table…someday”, whatever that means. That’s okay, there’s more room at a table for four anyway.

Lydia & Clarence Wyatt

Photo by Mark Gluck

Photo by Mark Gluck

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New Member Party - “Rub-a-Dub Tub”

By Mark Gluck

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Photo by Mark Gluck

Photo by Mark Gluck

n spite of the cloudy day and impending Superbowl, the New Member Party was very well attended! Kids, dogs, adults and those pretending to be all had a great time with some incredibly hot chili and more desserts than Wendy could guard all at once.

John and Yvonne Welte

. . . the finest machinery on the planet was represented . . .

Dennis Mokaren, Jack Griffin, and Jim Usher representing the “Tub Club.”

New members had the opportunity to meet with Mavericks and talk about everything from autocrossing and tires to second opinions on proposed major engine work. There was interesting conversation going on throughout the house and spilling onto the back and front lawns. Some of the finest machinery on the planet was represented, including the 356 "Tub Club" with their wonderful classics.

Photo by Mark Gluck

Bob and Chris Morris’ house is always a very friendly place, the perfect atmosphere for new members to mix and feel welcome. Thanks, Bob and Chris and welcome new members!

Photo by Mark Gluck

Photo by Mark Gluck

George Edwards and his son Kyle

Vicious guard dog, Charlie, kept Beth Wright, Brian Scudder, Troy Matz, and Dianne Arnett from getting too close to the 356.

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Janice Albritton and Bill LeMasters

Photo by Wendy Shoffit

Photo by Wendy Shoffit

Just a few of the special 356 Tub Club cars

Photo by Wendy Shoffit

Photo by Wendy Shoffit

This table was particularly “kid friendly.”

Tinker Edwards sampling the delicious chili along with Tom and Annette Snodgrass

Thanks to Dee and John Lersch, Goodie Store stuff was flying off the table.

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Letter to the Editor

By Robert Van Buskirk Dear Wendy: This morning I had the pleasure of reading Slipstream and was truly grateful for everyone’s effort to write, produce, and deliver it to me. I also know much of that responsibility falls on your shoulders. THANK YOU! In reading your article I frankly felt bad. You and your family are the ultimate Porsche family and we are grateful, but I know it takes a toll. As you know I have recently volunteered to do some things that I hope help our club. But your article caused me to wonder how and why I have not gotten more involved. Herein are some positive suggestions that might be meaningful to all of us.

1. We look at the amazing list of volunteers and think everything is covered.

2. We don’t know what help would be meaningful.

3. Sometimes we take up a mission only to find out someone is doing it already or has a very definite opinion about how something should be done and that scares us away.

. . . we don’t know what help would be meaningful. . .

Positive recommendation: This week I noticed how quickly you got a response to your plea for help to distribute Slipstream.

There may be a lesson here.

1. Please help us understand how we can help you and others by listing in Slipstream or our web page short-term needs of the club. Our membership resources must be overwhelming so let’s bring them to bear.

can ALL find a little time in our schedule to give something back.

1. Worker Coordinator (AX/TT) Assistant - I'm willing to continue doing it, but would love to have someone to back me up and hopefully take over sometime soon.

2. Advertising Chairman - someone who can send out ad rates, contracts, invoices, etc. Graham Lane has done a marvelous job the last 2 years and would like a break.

3. Slipstream Distribution - someone to print labels and do the bulk mail paperwork once per month. It takes only a few hours a month, and a smart person with numbers. Andy Mears is working to streamline the process to make it easier for the next person to do.

4. Equipment Coordinator - Someone to manage a list of equipment belonging to the club, including where it is, serial numbers, etc. Charlie Davis has agreed to be the interim coordinator until someone else steps forward.

5. Assistant for Round Up - Someone to help Teri Davis put on this fabulous event. She has done this job by herself for the past several years and could use a little help.

That’s all I know of for the time being. If you think that you would be suited for one of these positions, let me or any one of the people mentioned in the job descriptions know. You will have help getting started. We are great at on-the-job training! Thanks!

Start the New Year with new numbers!

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2. Allow us to sign up and “own” certain activities that we can do each month and feel good about doing it.

3. Conversely, if a member has an issue let them take the responsibility to “own” the problem, research the matter, and make recommendations to our Board not just complain.

4. Example: During the past few days there was intense email concerning where Tech Inspections could be conducted. However, no one stopped to consider the full dimensions of the matter and how, for example, John Sandusky will get to all of those places over multiple days to insure our standards are upheld.

Wendy you and James are critical members of our club that we all value! Please do not get frustrated! We just need to understand where we can help and fit in. This could be the subject of your monthly article in Slipstream and we would all be better for it.

You guys are the best and you are very much appreciated by all!

Dear Robert, Thank you so very much for your well thought out response and suggestions. You are absolutely right! We, as a board, will try to do better about that in the future. As for right now, here are a few jobs that need filling. These are not extremely difficult jobs to do, most or all only require a few hours a month and I’m certain we

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Market Launch for 2003

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Porsche first presented a study based on this high performance sports car series at the Paris Automobile Salon on 28 September 2000. Public reaction to this completely new Porsche was positive throughout the world. Wiedeking: "With the Carrera GT we want to do more than just demonstrate our technical competence in the sports car segment. This vehicle also mirrors the strength, the dynamic and the self-confidence of the company and the Porsche brand".

The construction of the Carrera GT is based on pure racing car engineering. This applies to the chassis and the understructure as well to the new V10 engine and the six gear gearbox. With 5.5 litres cubic capacity, a torque of 600 Newton meters and 558 H.P. the Carrera GT guarantees top speeds of over 330 kilometres per hour. Š 2002 Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.

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n January 19, Park Place Porsche hosted their first in a series of monthly “Tech Sessions.” These sessions were put together to satisfy the need of Maverick Region membership to learn more about their Porsche’s in a “hands on” setting.

Tracy Moore, Sales Manager and Dan Franklin, Service Manager got our attention at the very beginning with the offer of special pricing during the day for Service, Parts, and Porsches.

Rumor has it one of our very own had a demo and bought a remarkable yellow 2002 996 with all of the options at special pricing. With his proven racing ability we are in big trouble.

Photo by Robert Van Buskirk

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The audience was very attentive.

We were all surprised to hear Park Place Porsche ranks third for Porsche sales in America!

Photo by Robert Van Buskirk

We learned among other things the computers in the newer Porsche’s actually log “over rev” experiences! Their Shop Foreman, Jimmy Hays was extremely helpful in describing all that we saw and answering a seemingly endless series of performance enhancing questions.

. . . learn more about their Porsches in a “hands on” setting. . .

On the Boxster we were shown a total change over to a competitive brake system. We watched the complete removal and installation, which included learning many little nuances that are important in doing the job correct, the first time. Also, we learned

Next we were offered breakfast, an explanation of the morning events, and their desire to become more involved with our Maverick Region. This includes having these events on a monthly basis throughout the year, providing Tech inspections prior to our events, and offering special pricing to the Maverick Region Porsche Club membership. Additionally, they intend to get more involved with racing and to have service vehicles at our racing events during the year.

This first session covered brake systems to include the upgrade of a Boxster, demonstration of the sophisticated computer analysis tools Park Place uses, and endless questions our membership asked about all models of Porsche’s and situations.

Photo by Robert Van Buskirk

Insert your own joke here...it’s too easy!

Just one of the fabulous mechanics strutting his stuff.

Photo by Robert Van Buskirk

how to do a one person brake flush which is important knowledge for all of us.

Additionally, they had Boxsters and 996’s on hand we could inspect and ask detailed questions about. At the end of the event many members took advantage of the special parts pricing which was better then the sale pricing Performance Products was offering in their catalogue.

A job well done.

We appreciate everyone’s effort and look forward to the February session, which will be on multiple 996’s.

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Safety Sense: Safety in Passing

By Tom Comeau, San Diego Region

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ur club seems to be moving steadily towards more events of the DE (Driver Education) and TT (Time Trial) variety where higher speeds and passing are involved. This is readying many of the membership for the next level of competition, Club Racing. We need a heightened sense of safety to go with this extra speed and passing. I'd like to address what appears to be a blind spot in the driving routine of some of us when we get cooking and charged up on adrenalin â&#x20AC;&#x201C;- passing and getting passed.

. . . park your ego and accept heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a better driver or has a faster car . . .

gas COMPLETELY, to allow a clean pass when you're in "competition" mode. It's some-thing that should be practiced by everyone so that all passes are clean and safe. The alternative is two cars screaming down the straight and one or the other or both getting in a bind, overbraking and losing the line through the upcoming turn, which can be hairy at the higher speeds. We've all seen this situation at TT's. It's something that can and should be avoided.

Running with the "big guys" requires this heightened sense of alertness to your mirrors and to the fact that you have other people out there with you. What you do has a definite effect on others.

You may not be remembered or thanked for allowing clean passes, but I can almost guarantee that you will be remembered (and not fondly) if you don't.

A good pass must start with watching your mirrors and this must take place BEFORE you enter the straight or passing zone. If someone is on your tail through the corners, prior to the straight, you must assume that this person wants to pass you. Park your ego and accept that he's a better driver (it's possible) or has a faster car (it happens) or whatever you do to rationalize. The safest way to allow a pass is to move as quickly as possible to the right and get off the gas COMPLETELY. Why is this a safety concern? Glad you asked. The safety aspect is in the rapidly diminishing space the overtaker has if you just barely (or don't) lift off the gas. It's very easy to neglect coming off the

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Boxster Boulevard

By Bob Bianconi

Photo by Bob Bianconi

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o Boxster owners, what were you doing Feb 9th? If you were one of the lucky Boxster owners, you were cruising happily through the rolling country roads west of Ft. Worth. On Saturday the 9th, Maverick, and soon-to-be Maverick members, assembled at Zim’s swap meet in Bedford. Boxsters from Irving, Southlake, Dallas, Duncanville, Colleyville, Keller, and Grapevine joined to share a day of driving, camaraderie and all things Boxster.

The long distance award goes to PCA member Mike Rentner from Austin who drove up that morning to join us for the tour. It was also nice to see some Boxster owners show up as a result of the recent Slipstream advertisement. In fact, several folks said that this was their first PCA event.

The group at the Chalk Mountain Overlook. tures approached 60 degrees, so most of us caravanned top-down.

Photo by Bob Bianconi

The most tedious part of the tour was getting to our starting point; it took about an hour to drive through Weatherford, Mineral Wells and then to Palo Pinto where we turned onto the roads that had “Porsche” written all over them. We started off fairly high up (for north Texas). The first road actually had a “Trucks use low gear” sign as we descended through Palo Pinto. I think that’s the first one of those I’ve seen in a while.

We used lots of little-used back roads through Lipan, Santo best chicken fried steak in Texas, I’m told - and Bluff Dale. Our Caboose told us over the radio that it was quite a sight seeing all the Boxsters cresting one hill and then the next. This was definitely ranch country with lots of open space. (Note: I’m from Maryland,

Boxster Boulevard at Zim’s.

. . . the only time I used the word “ranch” was in conjunction with the word “dressing” . . .

So there we were, a baker’s dozen; Boxsters of all colors and configurations lined up along “Boxster Boulevard” - thanks Vaughan, great name! The obligatory driver’s meeting was held and then we were off for a 4-hour tour. The weather cooperated and tempera-

Photo by Bob Bianconi

What’s unique about this group is its make-up? Many of the Boxster owners are frequent guests of Pete’s Boxster Board*; they are the folks who chat and discuss their cars, day in and day out.

While some folks knew each other, most had never met in person until this tour. All agreed that is was great to finally meet the person behind the bulletin board name.

Lunch in Granbury prior to my move here to Texas. The only time I used the word “ranch” was in conjunction with the word “dressing”). We found lots of twisties intermixed with rolling hills and stretches of long straight-aways. All-in-all, great roads for Porsches of any kind.

Photo by Bob Bianconi

Near Glen Rose, we all stopped to stretch our legs at the Chalk Mountain overlook and to take the opportunity for a group photo shoot. From there it was off to Granbury where we all grabbed lunch. Granbury was our last stop and everyone went their separate ways; some stayed to shop, others wanted to stop by Motorsport Ranch since it was nearby and the rest of us finished out the backroad journey heading back to points east.

Yes, we Boxster owners love our cars too.

The gang at Chalk Mountain.

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Now, I haven’t been to a swap meet in a few years, but to the best of my knowledge, this was the largest one in awhile! It was certainly bigger than the last one I was at! I was amazed to see so many tires, wheels, and bizarre parts offered up. I guess everyone at one point or another needs something “oddball part” that they can’t seem to find anywhere else.

Photo by Wendy Shoffit

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n February 9th, a large crowd descended upon the parking lot at Zim’s Autotechnik for the first swap meet of 2002. The event was originally supposed to be held at GTI, but because of a problem with the owner of the building, it had to be moved to another location. Fortunately for us, Zim’s was more than happy to help us out. Not only did they give us a location, but they also extended attendees a special 10% discount on parts.

Wheels and tires were everywhere for sale.

Quite a few people I spoke to went home pretty happy.

Unfortunately for us, the wheels we brought with us came back home with us again. Oh yeah, and I still have some of those Speed Racer videos if anyone is interested. I know of one young boy who was thrilled to find his favorite episode. All in all, it was a great day.

Thanks again to Zim’s for being so accomodating!

I guess Bailey decided to take VP Eric Erz for an extended walk.

Photo by Wendy Shoffit

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Jasmine and Geneva helping sell tires.

Who could risist those faces?

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Everyone had their own particular “style” that day.

I wonder if he ever found a horn?

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Balance Sheet

By Bob Knight, Treasurer Yearly Totals Income $14,063.00

NATIONAL SUBSIDY AUTOCROSS Registrations Track rental and expenses Total Autocross CLUB RACE Registrs. & sponsorships Track rental and expenses Total Club Race

Net $14,063.00

18,982.24 (17,535.62) 1,446.62

62,455.70 (58,745.51) 3,710.19

DRIVER EDUCATION COURSES Registrs. & sponsorships 53,855.00 Track rental and expenses Total Driver Education Courses RALLYE Registration Rallye school expenses Total Rallye

Expenses

(40,739.36) 13,115.64

723.52 (702.18) 21.34

CHARITABLE EVENTS Registration & monies rec’d 9,146.78 Donations Total Charity ROUND-UP Registration National Subsidy Meals and supplies Total Round-Up

SLIPSTREAM Advertising income Printing and postage Total Slipstream

5,747.09 (3,941.33) 1,805.76

5,217.00

ADMINISTRATIVE Bank charges Checking interest 81.12 C.D. interest 664.96 Membership postage and supplies Administrative Internet Board meetings Total Administrative EQUIPMENT PURCHASES Radios Scales Total Equipment

(22,504.55) (17,287.55)

(483.76)

(201.87) (287.69) (158.35) (527.45) (913.04)

(2,216.31) (1,956.30) (4,172.61)

YEAR TO DATE INCOME (9,442.90) (296.12)

2,566.50 300.00 (2,521.87) 344.63

MEETINGS Dinner mtg registrations Cost of food and supplies New members' party Total Meetings

GOODIE STORE Sales Inventory Purchases Total Goodie Store

9,953.38

PLUS BEGINNING OF YEAR Checking account Certificates of deposit EQUALS END OF YEAR Checking account Certificates of deposit

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New Wheels

If you have any changes that you would like to make to the MRPCA membership guide, call Joel Nannis at (972) 722-2735

by Joel Nannis, Membership Chair Ron Bailey 3549 Suffolk Dr Fort Worth, TX 76109 1975 914

Craig Hamilton 6533 Castle Pines Road Fort Worth, TX 76132 2002 Boxster

Frank E Parli (Lee) 4589 Old Pond Dr Plano, TX 75024 1996 993

Mike & Mary Bellinghausen 17025 Windward Lane Addison, TX 75001 1987 930

Kristina K Holman 5830 Clendein Ave Dallas, TX 75228 2000 Boxster

Jeff Parnell 4232 Mckinney Ave #109 Dallas, TX 75205 1989 928 S4

Richard L Bennett 930 Summer Trail Flower Mound, TX 75028 1985 911

Rick Jackson 5859 Burgundy Dallas, TX 75230 2000 Boxster

Aaron M Persons (Cheryl) 849 Pimernel Lane Plano, TX 75075 1986 944 Turbo

Robert H Clark (Ben) 7715 Turtle Creek Blvd Dallas, TX 75225 1989 911

Bruce W Jaster Po Box 12667 Dallas, TX 75225 2002 Carrera

Spence Peters (Ann) 11635 Harbor East Drive Fort Worth, TX 76179 2002 911

Lee Coleman 2300 Miller Ct Carrollton, TX 75005 1978 911 SC

Sandra L Long 1949 Realistic Drive Bedford, TX 76021 1984 911

Joseph M Ray (Megan) 632 Lakewood Dr Allen, TX 75002 1985 911

John M Crates 5800 Eastman Dr Plano, TX 75093 2001 911

Mary Longoria (Al) 1401 Wildwood Circle Garland, TX 75042 1984 911

Ron Russek Ii 1208 Brook Ln Cleburne, TX 76033 1984 911

Kenneth M Davis 900 Westminster Way Southlake, TX 76092 2001 996

Douglas Malone (Jean) 360 Highland Oaks Cir Southlake, TX 76092 1996 Carrera

Mike Spence (Helen) 4405 Pomona Dallas, TX 75209 1980 911

Monda P Degan 6404 Willowcreek Dr Plano, TX 75093 1999 Boxster

J Russell Mc Clellan (Scott) 3010 Thomas Ave Unit D Dallas, TX 75204 2002 Carrera

Charles H Tardivat 3225 Turtle Creek 1804 Dallas, TX 75219 2002 911

Jeff Dole (Cindy) 6910 Hillpark Dr Dallas, TX 75230 1988 930

Tony Mitchell 5521 Dunn Hill Dr Fort Worth, TX 76137 2001 Boxster

Brent M Yager 15575 Spectrum Dr #4707 Addison, TX 75001 2000 986

John J Flynn (Allison) 918 Independence Pkwy Southlake, TX 76092 2002 911

Rick Nemeroff 5354 Vickery Blvd Dallas, TX 75206 2002 Carrera

Steven M Frost (Linda) 11240 Leachman Circle Dallas, TX 75229 2001 Boxster

Phillip D Parker 639 Cowboys Pkwy #3042 Irving , TX 75063 2000 Boxster

Transfers Transfers In From Other Regions Terry J Blechar (Shelley Merner) 4118 Hawthorne Ave Dallas, TX 75219 1987 911

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Anniversaries 5 Years Terry Angevine .............Flower Mound, TX Britain J Smith............................Austin, TX

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Unclassifieds Unclassifieds are available free to Maverick Region Members and are $5 to all others (Payment to MR-PCA must accompany ad). Please limit size to no more than 6 lines. Ads will run for 3 issues. Call 972-506-7449 or e-mail ad to unclassifieds@mavpca.org by the 10th to have your ad run the following month. Be certain to include a contact name and phone number. Check your ad for accuracy the first time it runs. Contact the editor to have your ad pulled sooner. Photo inclusion based on space constraints.

1984 Carrera Turbo Look, Zennmetallic/Blue leather interior w/Sport Seats. 43,000 miles, 2nd owner since 1989. New F/R brakes & Yoko AVS's. Excellent. Original tool kit, air pump, owner manuals and window sticker. $29,000 Firm. Steve @ Nine-Eleven Enterprises 972-241-2002 X104 or e-mail steve@nine-eleven.com (1)

1995 911/933 Coupe. 6 speed , red with black leather, original, like NEW, needs nothing, 37,000 miles, litronic headlamps, sunroof, tinted glass, 17"cup wheels, cruise, cd changer, extended warranty..$43,000 OBO Bill (H) 214-691-1461 (O)214-748-1828 x307, bill@mcgs.com. (2)

1979 911 Turbo (930) 158K Miles -- U.S. Car (Not Euro Grey Market) This is a meticulously maintained near perfect example of Porsche’s mighty Turbo. All service records from 1979 - I am the second owner. This car looks and drives like new. The following items have been either replaced or rebuilt: Engine, Trans, Clutch, Shocks, Struts, Front Suspension (including rack and pinion steering) Wheels, Brakes and much more. Additional Equipment: Alpine CD changer with ADS speakers and amplifiers. Upgraded Air-Conditioning compressor with multiple condensers and fans.

Engine was upgraded to 3.4 liters when rebuilt. Momo steering wheel. Built-in Valentine 1 Laser/Radar Detector. This is an emissions legal 300 HP plus car. Price $29,000.00. Paul Labute plabute@airmail.net (1)

Parting out 1975 2.7 liter, CIS, Carerra tensioners, Sachs street/track clutch. Nitrous Express for 2.7/3.0 CIS $1100, adds 5075 H.P. w/ bottle heater and purge. 993 Brembo Big Black brakes like new drilled/molded disks, fresh pads, sensors, set of 4 reduced to $2800. Factory Alumn rear deck lid $650. 1987 Black leather Interior less seats. 11 blade fan pulley $175. Fan housing $150, both powder coated. A/C parts, Rear Sway bar, oil lines, '76 915 5 speed trans needs ring & pinyon w/clutch cable. Other misc. parts Wade Kolody (972) 304-1159 wsc16@attbi.com Buyer pays shipping. (2)

1985 911 Carrera Cab Black, tan interior, all records, maintained

by Nine Eleven, garaged, Alpine CD stereo, amplifier, Boston Acoustic speakers, A/C, power windows, mirrors, locks, cruise, 115,000 miles, $17,900, M.C. Meador, 972-395-1452, mcmeador@attbi.com (1) 1995 Chevrolet Suburban LT 5.7L V-8, Auto., Front & rear A/C, Towing package, Power steering, brakes, windows, locks, seat, Leather, Cruise, Tilt, Privacy glass, Running boards, Alarm, Alloy wheels, Luggage rack, Third seat, Premium AM/FM/Cassette.

Excellent condition; great tow vehicle. 96k miles; $12,500 OBO. Contact Bill Dawson 972.291.8817 (H) or 214.350.0350 (W) (1) 1986 944 Turbo. Red w/Black interior. 88K Miles.

WPOAA0952GN154948. All original. Garage kept w/car cover.

Dealer/Autobahn FW serviced. 90k belt service done. Showroom condition! Wake the neighbors. New Sony X-Plode CD, Xtant amp with Infinity speakers. Every high school kids dream & parents nightmare. Perfect toy for yourself, the wife, & possibly the race track. $12,800.00. Contact Jerry. 817-431-5078. (2)

1987 944 Turbo. Alpine white/tan leather. 121K mi. Never chipped, Mobil 1, Koni's, MSDS cone air filter(original airfilter box available), Khumo Victoracers mounted (worn Michelin allseasons available), timing belt tensioning tool & 7 vol. factory workshop manual, spare Sachs "sport" clutch, pilot & throw out bearings but current clutch seems fine. All maintenance records & receipts. Very solid, well maintained & cared for. Selling to buy Formula Vee. $8,000 firm. (580) 252-0036 (eve.). rltodd@texhoma.net (2) '99 Dodge Dakota Sport Club Cab, 44k mi, white, 3.9 V6, 5-sp, ltd slip diff, A/C, lockable camper shell, towing pkg (up to 4000 lb), spray-in bed liner, factory wheel & handling pkg, new 275/60-15 tires, transferrable 5yr/60k mi warranty, asking $12,000. Carey Spreen, 972-420-9953 (2) 1988 928 S4, classic combo of guards red and tan leather with 66K. A nine inside, outside and under the hood. Up to date service and maintenance at Louden Motorcars. Owned by two long time porsche owners/enthusiasts. This is your chance to set yourself apart from the normal Porsche pack, going 180 mph the whole way. A steal @ $19k Contact Toner @ 972-965-1780. Only serious inquiries please. (2)

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