Slipstream - November 2006

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Upcoming Events • Holiday Party • New Member Party • Wine Tasting at Tony’s

Past Events • Tour to Arkansas Lanean Hughes • DE at MotorSport Ranch 1939-2006 • Charity Autocross at TMS

November December 2005 2006 - Published by the Maverick Region Porsche Club of America

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Volume 44 November 2006, Issue 11

Departments

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Zone 5 Presidents ..........................................................1 List of Officers/Board Chairs ........................................4 The Inside Track (President’s Column) ......................5 Maverick Minutes ........................................................13 From the Driver’s Seat (Editor’s Column)................10 New Wheels ..................................................................27 Anniversaries ................................................................27 Unclassifieds..................................................................28 Advertiser Index............................................................28

Upcoming Events Calendar of Events..........................................................1 Founders’ Day ................................................................2 Holiday Party ..................................................................3 Maverick Lunches ..........................................................5

Day 1 4 18 21 28

November Board Meeting Founders’ Day Club Race (Mardi Gras Region) at No Problem Raceway Bedford & Plano Lunches Addison Lunch

Day 5 9 19 21 26

December Board Meeting Holiday Party Bedford & Plano Lunches Happy Hour Addison Lunch

Day 16 18 28 30 31-2/6

January Bedford & Plano Lunches Happy Hour New Members’ Party Addison Lunch Breckenridge Ski Trip

Day 15?

18 20 24-25 27

February Happy Hour Autocross 101 School Bedford & Plano Lunches Drivers’ Education at MSR Addison Lunch

Happy Hour at Rio Mambo ........................................5 Board Meeting ................................................................5 Breckenridge Ski Trip ..................................................17 East Texas Fall Foliage Tour ........................................24

Past Event Recaps Drivers’ Education at MotorSport Ranch ................14 Charity Autocross at TMS ..........................................16 Boxstoberfest ................................................................18 Happy Hour at Cantina Laredo ................................24

Miscellaneous Trivia Contest................................................................10 In Loving Memory of Lanean ....................................13 Restoration Shop Question & Answer ......................21 Speed...Dallas, Texas Style............................................23

DE HCR LSR MW MSR TWS TMS Penn

Photography

- Drivers’ Education event - Hill Country Region (Austin-centered) - Lone Star Region (Houston-centered) - Mineral Wells Airport, Mineral Wells, Texas - Motor Sport Ranch, Cresson, Texas - Texas World Speedway, College Station, Texas - Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, Texas - Pennington Field Stadium, Bedford, Texas

Charlie Davis, Wendy Shoffit, Dennis Chamberlain, R. Michael Shassere, Hart Photography.

Cover Photo by Dennis Chamberlain Lanean Hughes

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2006 Porsche Club Zone 5 Presidents ARK-LA-TEX Kenneth A. Chandler (318) 865-8210 bad968@aol.com CIMARRON Curtis Robinson Cell (918) 814-9925 robicurp@cox.net

COASTAL BEND Jak Schaefer jakschaefer@grandecom.net HILL COUNTRY Caren Cooper (512) 261.3984 carencooper@austin.rr.com

LONE STAR Burnell Curtis (281) 337-1937 bpcurtis@verizon.net

MARDI GRAS Scott Foremaster (504) 734-5726 4master@bellsouth.net

OZARK Rick Daes (501) 565-5113 rdaes@aristotle.net

LONGHORN Michael Sorbera (210) 863-4492

MAVERICK Rocky Johnson

C: 972-816-1769

sorbera@texas.net

president@mavpca.org

WAR BONNET Ken Johnson (405) 286-0477 Kjohnson9@cox.net

WHISKEY BAY Ron J. Gaubert (337) 280-2550 rongaubert@cox.net ZONE 5 REP Bryan Henderson BDHender@comcast.net

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2006 Maverick Region - Board, Officers & Chairs President Rocky Johnson

Vice-President Mark Gluck

Secretary Jan Mayo

Treasurer Jeff Atkins

H: 903-356-6531 C: 972-816-1769 president@mavpca.org 3502 Sandy Lake Circle Quinlan, TX 75474

C: 817-706-9061 vp@mavpca.org

H: 817-595-4651 C: 817-313-9406 secretary@mavpca.org

W: 972-419-5417 H: 972-939-0893 treasurer@mavpca.org 1904 Diamond Ridge Ct Carrollton, TX 75010

Rocky is active in Club Racing, Drivers Education, Autocross, and Time Trial. He also instructs at Drivers Education and Autocross, and Time Trial events. His daily driver is a Boxster S and his track car is an F class 968.

DE Chair Bill Dawson

H - (972) 291-8817 (<9 PM) boxsterbill@sbcglobal.net

Mark drivers a Boxster S and has been a Maverick member since 1999. He is active with Drivers Education, Tours, and Social events, as well as with many Hope Shelter charity projects.

Jan joined Maverick Region in 1980 with a 1974 914, which she still has. She has been region secretary, treasurer and editor, Zone 5 Representative plus Parade Treasurer, Parade Worker Chair & 2004 Parade Chair. Currently she's an active driver & instructor in AXes and TTs and enjoys tours and rallies.

AX Chair, TT Chief Instructor Bryan Bell C - (214) 789-6895

ax@mavpca.org

Membership

Joel Nannis H - (972) 722-2735 membership@mavpca.org

Socials

Jeff has been a Maverick member since 2003.

He is active in Drivers Education events as well as Autocross and Time Trial. He drives a 1988 911 Targa and is a CPA.

Managing Editor Wendy Shoffit

H - (972) 506-7449 C - (972) 977-9821 editor@mavpca.org Photo & Layout Editor Matt Platts

DE Co-Chief Instructor Club Race Co-Chair John Sandusky

TT Chair, AX Chief Instructor Bryan Bell C - (214) 789-6895

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

tt@mavpca.org

DE Co-Chief Instructor Keith Olcha

AX/TT Tech Inspection Rick Randall

W - (817) 706-7678 H - (817) 251-6865 keith.olcha@charter.net

W - (972) 425-1432 C - (817) 797-3259 rick.randall@aa.com

DE Registrar Michael Wingfield

AX/TT Timing & Scoring Darron Shaffer H - (972) 390-9709 C - (972) 898-3002 darron.shaffer@gmail.com

Tech Sessions Eric Erz

Event Ad Design Dennis Chamberlain

H - (972) 396-2900 e-erz@ti.com

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

AX/TT Worker CoChair Mike Lockas C - (972) 422-0264

Web Site Steve Boyd

Club Photographer Kevin Hardison

webmaster@mavpca.org

H - (972) 401-3955 W - (972) 438-8344 khardison@usseryprinting.com

H - (972) 491-2766 DERegistrar@mavpca.org

Safety, DE Tech Insp Joe McGlohen

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

Ed & Tracey Gross (H) - (972) 491-2104 social@mavpca.org

Goodie Store

Christy Dominick (H) - 817-909-0966 goodiestore@mavpca.org

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C - (817) 919-1253 W - (817) 440-2090 photo@mavpca.org Content, Club Race Co-Registrar Wendy Shoffit

H - (972) 506-7449 C - (972) 977-9821 content@mavpca.org

Club Race Co-Registrar, Sponsorship, Charity Lanean Hughes

AX/TT Worker CoChair Shelly Burbank

Email List Moderator Bob Benson

Printing Fran Ussery

H - (817) 978-4899

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

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

Tour Chair Andy Miller

AX/TT Schools, CR Co-Chair Tom Snodgrass

Email List Moderator Matt Platts

Advertising Lisa Steele

miller4177@comcast.net

H - (972) 939-7967 C - (972) 754-2064 tom.annette@verizon.net

C - (817) 919-1253 W - (817) 440-2090 matt@platts.net

H - (214) 709-6418 ads@mavpca.org

Swap Meets Chair David Mock

AX/TT Schools Kevin Hardison

Mentor Program Dennis Chamberlain

Mailing & Technology Andy Mears

H - (972) 401-3955 W - (972) 438-8344 ext. 154 khardison@usseryprinting.com

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

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

H - (817) 795-4149 C - (817) 907-5413 sales@44andmoreparts.com Rally Chair Teri Davis

H - (940) 682-4719 teri@poppings.com

Past President Keith Olcha

Zone 5 Representative Bryan Henderson

W - (817) 706-7678 H - (817) 251-6865 keith.olcha@charter.net

W- (817) 858-7526 H - (817) 354-6045 bdhender@comcast.net

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The Inside Track

by Rocky Johnson, the Maverick Region President

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he Maverick Region was well represented at the 15th annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;First Ever Anywhere,â&#x20AC;? PCA Club Race at Pueblo Motorsports Park in Colorado in September. The Colorado folks are always big supporters of our race, so it was nice to have a good showing for theirs. Leslie and Jim Buckley, Rosemary and Colin Graidage, Bryan Henderson, Bill Miller, Keith Olcha,and Judy and I were there. Mike Lapp and Steve Marshall hung out with us and were honorary Mavericks for the weekend. In what has to be a long distance award for a DE, Pat Benson did dual duty as a race worker and DE participant.

As you would expect, if you know them, the Colorado guys were great hosts. The weather got progressively nicer (read cooler) as the weekend progressed and the track was fast and dry on race day. The track wasn't the only thing that was fast. In F and G, where most of us ran, locals like Jesse Wurmbrand,Mike Martin in F and Dave Stribling in G,showed us the way.

Bryan managed podium finishes in both races and Jim in one. Keith led the way with two wins in C, but even he would tell you the competition in his class was not that significant. I managed to knock 5 seconds off of my best lap time from two years ago; but that still left me several seconds behind Jesse, who set his personal best time on the track during qualifying.

On the whole, it was a fun weekend. Yes, it's a long drive, but the beautiful scenery, especially in the Texas panhandle, made the miles fly by.

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hen Rocky kindly inquired if I was ready for him to start the meeting I stuffed in the rest of the cookie and nodded. Charlie was the first around the table and he proudly stated that the truxster has new license plates. He noticed last week they were 6-months out of date.

Teri is looking for a couple more folks interested in helping run a check point for the MADD rally next weekend. It would also be nice to have people enter as the money donation is for a great cause plus it will be a really easy rally.

Teri started a round of End-of-Year Trophy discussions. We touched on the AX/TT trophies, even though Bryan Bell was not there as well as the rally trophies. Are trophies accounted for in everybody’s (anybody’s) budgets? Will Club Race give a trophy again and how about DE folks and instructors?? Somebody mentioned that Dennis Chamberlain should get a trophy for the most cocktails at the Happy Hours. The Selcer trophy was brought up and the fact that there’s a small “keeper”trophy that goes with it,which Rocky hadn’t known about. What about the Gregg Murrell award? What about mention of tours? I think somewhere in there Rocky said he’d contact Andy Miller about the tours and Lisa will get the standings from Bryan and/or James’ website. Whew~ After a small lull Christy Dominick said the Goodie Store is online and will get PayPal incorporated to make ordering and paying easier.

She is going to start a “For a Limited Time” feature so she can order and turn around product quicker.

Whoever it is needs to know that Tom Snodgrass requests the schools take place later rather than earlier so we don’t have to stand in the snow during registration. The AX/TT committee is waiting to set their dates till they hear from the DE and Club Race committee. The DE/CR committee had sent out a survey asking for date preferences and they were waiting to talk about it this weekend. Tracey suggested January 20 for the New Member party then that was talked about as to why does it need to be in January (nothing else is happening) or can it be in Feb or Mar or combined with Father’s Day. It’s finally my turn to speak and I’ve finished the cookie. Next month I will present the board with a list of equipment that I will need to take over Slipstream since I do not personally have a fully equipped office to rival any professional’s dream like the Shoffits’ household.

Bill Dawson continued with the scheduling dates thread saying that we’re getting very good rates from MSR and we’re in competition with Drivers Edge for the premium dates. Registration for the Oct event is starting slow and it’s been noted that White and Yellow run groups tend to fill slower. They feel these drivers wait to watch the weather before they commit monetarily to the weekend. The committee is discussing adding a $25 to $50 late fee.

New Advertiser Lady of Steele, Lisa has been talking with Eagle Canyon on a possible Slipstream Ad. They have contributed towards the Founder’s Day raffle (You MUST come to take advantage of this wonderful donation!)

The full-room-nearly-standing-applause interrupted Denny Payne mid-sentence when he said he would take over the website. Steve Boyd is stepping down after several years of fabulous work. We sincerely thank Steve for designing the Maverick site and getting it up and running. He has put a ton of invisible man-hours working on it so Denny has some large shoes to fill, but he’s ready and looking forward to it.

Tracey Gross had a call from Poor Ranch (??) to come do a Happy Hour. She’ll investigate. She has 23 signed up for Premier Wines of Plano’s wine tasting and needs 30 to break even, would be even happier with 40. She reported latest plans for Founder’s Day: dinner on the Palm Terrace, Hula dancers and pictures. Holiday Party will be at the home of Bill and Virginia Campbell and Tracey is investigating catering the food this year instead of the pot luck bring stuff.

There was a quiet spot so Rocky jumped in with a report for Keith Chambers saying the response for January Ski Trip has been astounding……ly non-existent. The information will be put on the Website with a link. The reason there was a quiet spot is because James was next and he said he was only there for the food.

Michael Wingfield repeated Bill’s Oct DE entry numbers and that he had them right other than the 3 latest entries that Bill didn’t know about.

Bill took back the floor to report that he has completed all the reports and paperwork concerning the incident at September’s event and considers it settled.

Wendy brought us up to date on Lanean’s condition and hospital stay. For those that are interested in her fight against lung cancer contact Wendy for the link to the blog she has created just for this. Wendy reported on the progress made the past several weekends at the Hope Shelter. Linda Bambina is keeping a spreadsheet list of progress, needs and wants, and volunteers. Clara Lewis is coordinating the work while at the shelter. The kids’ play room will be decorated in cars, checker flags and the German colors of black, red and gold. Individuals, couples and small grouplets are taking charge of sponsoring the bedrooms; furnishing and decorating them. Christy and Tracey seconded a move made by Mark Gluck to donate $3,000 towards these final preparations.

What happened to the “buy a brick” thing that was going on this time last year. We think it was minimal.

Wendy finished up saying the AX/TT #6 had great participation, the charity AX is this weekend and Oct Slipstream was going to the mailhouse tomorrow. She’s continually plagued with delays so will start moving everyone’s deadlines forward. Information on future events is slim and Wendy was wondering if there was a 2007 Calendar Committee.

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Mark Gluck was concerned, from the VP/Insurance guy position, of the picture in last month’s Slipstream of some go-karts promoting the Happy Hour at Speed Zone. He said that PCA insurance does not cover go-kart events. The upcoming Happy Hour is a social event that will take place at Speed Zone, after which what people choose to do is up to them.

Rocky discussed the look of the ballots for Founder’s Day voting wanting the individual proposals listed for a Y/N vote on each individually. This will eliminate the event of something being blindly approved/disapproved within a bunch of others. He would also like a one-line synopsis of each line item.

We discussed continuing the special invitation to our Slipstream Sponsors and also the 20 year members. Wendy has an idea in mind for these special invitations. Rocky then asked about moving the November board meeting ahead one week so it would be in front of Founder’s Day in case any executive discussion needed to take place days prior to the event. So please note that Wednesday, November 1, 2006, will be the next board meeting at Hackberry Creek.

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From The Driver’s Seat

by Wendy Shoffit, Slipstream Managing Editor

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lost a dear friend this month when Lanean passed away. Many of you met her and were influenced in some way by her. For those of you who did not get the pleasure of meeting her, I hope the article about her later can give you a glimpse into how fabulous she was and how important she was to the club. From the smallest of events to the largest, her influence showed.

She was the one who got me so involved with the club and it was through her example that showed me the way it could be done. All because of one fateful margarita at lunch. Once James and I became enmeshed in the club, she became like a 2nd mother to me. Then, when my own mother died, she was quick to try to fill that void. She helped me so much during that difficult time. She also became like a grandmother to Jasmine, who loved her right back.

So many people have stories they would like to share about how they met Lanean or how she was important to them. If you would like to share those stories, I would love to hear them and put them on the online blog.

What a wonderful source of inspiration and comfort it would be for her family and close friends to read and remember this lovely lady. Although she wasn’t perfect (who is?), she was memorable and truly truly loved. If you would like to send me your story or rememberance, please email it to me at wendy@shoffit.com and I will post it to the blog. If you don’t know the blog address, email me and I’ll forward you the link. I will post them quickly so that everyone can delight in these memoirs.

This month is our Founders’ Day event. I hope many of you can

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attend. It should be a wonderful, fun-filled event. We’ve learned from one of the best on how to make it great. It’ll take a team of people to pull off what Lanean did seemingly so effortlessly.

Then, in December is not only our Holiday Party, but we will work on getting a date to Lanean won the Enthusiast of the Year! stuff stockings for the Hope Shelter and schedule a trip out to Mineral Wells to celebrate with the staff and residents. This is when we get to bring those wonderful donated toys and delight in seeing their overjoyed faces. By that time, they will have moved into the new Huffaker-Hughes Hope House! There have been numerous volunteer teams who have gone to the shelter over the past few months to help paint, clean, install light fixtures, door knobs, attic stairs, and whatever else that has come up.

Volunteers have also stepped forward to decorate rooms from top to bottom. The region board has donated enough money to buy new trundle beds for the rooms. The work is not completely done, but by November 15th, it should be ready to move in. Over the next few weeks, there will be a flurry of activity to make sure that it’s ready. With Lanean’s spirit looking over us and an army of volunteers, we can make it happen!

We will miss our Hope Angel and hope we’ll make her proud. I wonder what her view is like in Heaven? Embrace life, love unconditionally, and enjoy your view like Lanean enjoyed hers.

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The outrageous Porsche 935, a Group 5 racing version of the 911 Turbo, was updated in 1978 and known to enthusiasts as: a) Baby; b) K5; c) Moby Dick; d) Mad Max

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This Porsche 356 depicted is actually a: a) Pre-A Model (1948-1955); b) T6 Model (1964-1965); c) T2 Model (1957-1959); d) Fiberglas Replica

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In 1986, the Porsche 928 was revised by the factory to include: a) Automatic transmission; b) Transaxle located to the rear; c) 4.9 liter engine; d) Water-cooled heads

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The infamous 1973 Carrera RS had all but which of the following: a) Lighter gauge panels; b) Duck tail spoiler; c) Thinner glass; d) 16” wheels

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The most expensive production 911 ever built was: a) Slantnose Turbo 911 (930); b) Turbo 3.6S Flatnose; c) 993 RS; d) 997 4S

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In Loving Memory of Lanean

by Wendy Shoffit

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ack in May of 1992, Lanean joined a singles group in her church. There she met a young, good looking guy named Brian Scudder, who she quickly found out owned a Porsche 928 and was a member of the Maverick Region Porsche Club of America. Well, that was all it took… they became friends right away. She attended a time trial event with him, where he nearly took top time of day (in the rain), ostensibly trying to impress her. They Lanean Hughes started dating soon after. That was the 1939 - 2006 start of her illustrious “career” with the club. Her relationship with Brian spanned 8 years, but her bond with the club was to last a lifetime.

She bought her very own Porsche, a 944 turbo that had formerly belonged to a Maverick member, Don Meredith, who had passed away unexpectedly. His spirit was the reason she chose that car.

Since 1992, Lanean held several positions on the local board, including Vice President and (unofficially) “First Lady” to Brian's presidency. She chaired countless events, both driving and social and was active in organizing many others. Her highest position was at the national level, where she became the National Awards Chair. But with every position she held, she took it to new levels, beyond what anyone before had done.

Lanean also became instrumental in handling sponsors, both locally and nationally. These sponsors loved and feared her at the same time. With her infectious smile, she was able to coax many of them out of money and door/raffle prizes. When she left their stores, “the cupboard was bare.” They knew, though, that they could count on her to treat them right when the time came. She gave her all to make sure they got the exposure and praise that they did, and their businesses were the better for it.

Through this work with sponsors, she also achieved a position with the national Porsche Parade committee. She helped with numerous Parades across the country and two in the Texas area (San Antonio in 1997 and Fort Worth in 2004). Early on, she began integrating children into the formerly adult-centric event with her kids' autocross. This was just the beginning of great changes for kids' activities at Parade. Many children across the country have her to thank for a fun-filled week for them and not just their parents.

During one of the many trips she made to events in Mineral Wells, she was told of a local shelter (the Hope Shelter) for battered women and children. She was instantly intrigued and wanted to help. She began raising money and collecting donated items for the shelter. Her home would never again look the same, as she always seemed to have a pile of “stuff ” to bring to the shelter. This was either in her spare bedroom, living room, dining room, or on her porch/patio. If the pile wasn't goods for the shelter to use, it was a pile of items for a raffle or silent auction.

She was always looking for ways to help them. She felt so connected, particularly during the holidays. She would ask everyone in the region to collect hotel soaps, shampoos, free cosmetic samples, and small toys during the year. She would then buy

a bunch of stockings to put these little gems in for the new guests at the shelter. In December she would get a group of people together to sort and stuff ~100 stockings every year, all packed and labeled according to the appropriate age group. What necessities weren't donated, she would buy. She never left the shelter workers out, either. She was always able to find a little something for each of them to say thank you for all their hard work. A small group of people would accompany her to the shelter for a f estive Christmas celebration, where she would happily give the stockings and toy donations collected from the Maverick Region's holiday party to the women and children at the shelter. For Lanean, it was pure bliss… seeing the grateful faces of the battered women and the overjoyed faces of their children, opening presents they never thought they would get. She did it all for the hugs.

Two years ago, Mark Gluck, was moved by Lanean's passion for the shelter, and came up with the idea to build a new facility for the shelter. The existing one was in a 100+ year old home, in extremely poor condition. Families were packed into few bedrooms and one bathroom. It was clearly insufficient. So, Lanean helped take up that charge, even more doggedly finding ways to raise money to build that building. She inspired others, as well, which has paid off. The new shelter will be ready for residents and workers in just a few short weeks. As a tribute to her and the shelter's director, it will be named the “Huffaker Hughes Hope House.”

Lanean's work with the club led her to receive numerous notable awards. She received our local Enthusiast Award, the Selcer Award, THREE times - a record. In 1999, she received PCA's National Enthusiast of the Year Award. Through her tireless work for the shelter and moving other regional members to action, she won the Public Service Award for the region in 1996, netting the Hope Shelter a $1500 prize. She was also instrumental in helping the region win the much coveted “Region of the Year” award in 1998. Lanean has also been honored for her tireless work both at Drivers' Education and Club Racing events, where she has single-handedly changed the face of hospitality at the track.

Actions and awards aside, kids were her life. Whether it was her own 4 children that she helped support or one of the countless region kids, Parade kids, or shelter kids… it didn't matter. She lived for their happiness. She glowed when they did.

People across the nation are mourning for our loss.

Maverick Region and PCA have a hole that may never be filled. She lived as if there was no tomorrow, with no regrets about what she could have done. Her motto was, “Live Well, Laugh Often, Love Much.” She has taught us much about how to live life to its fullest.

She has touched our lives so much and will be missed more than words could ever express.

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

Trisha Henderson, Sandi Lapp, Lanean, and Laura Sumner 13

Drivers’ Education at MotorSport Ranch

by Phil Hallenbeck

“A college football game or two? No way-that's watching other people having fun. Hmmm…well, how about just a day or two at home, with a barbecue? No, gotta have some excitement!”

“Wait! How about diving into the Rattlesnake braking zone at 110 or so? Then a nice right-left-right, little throttle steer on the left, little drift on that nice big right onto the new section of track. Hard left-foot brake and downhill fast after that left-hander…” The Maverick's thoughts quickly drift through a mental rehearsal of the 3.1-mile course.

The grin begins, and widens.

“Keith Olcha and Lee Wilkins will be there for sure. If you can't learn something from those guys, you're probably dead. Jan Mayo has gotta be the best and prettiest pit marshall in all of PCA, maybe all of motorsport.

Bobby Archer is always good for tires, brake pads, tape, and advice… PST and Fifth Gear, too. All the Mavericks will be there.”

There was, however, a sad note: This was Lanean Hughes’ last weekend at the Ranch with us. Many Mavericks learned that weekend of her diagnosis of lung cancer, and with many hugs, prayers, and tears wished her the best. Yet, after a valiant struggle she passed away October 9. If heaven has a track, she is surely doing charity laps and organizing workers at the track in a much better place!

Yes, the Mavericks said, “adieu” to summer, but more importantly to Lanean, in fine style. We will be back for another round next year.

Photo by Wendy Shoffit

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s Labor Day Weekend approaches, the Maverick Region member thinks to himself, “Ahhh…Labor Day weekend! But, what to do with such a glorious end of summer? It's Texas, so the weather will be great! How about a day or two at the lake? Naw, that's just too lazyI'm an energetic, high-speed kind of guy.”

Lisa Steele is all smiles!

Stay tuned for more news of the Mavericks and their fast friends!

Photo by Wendy Shoffit

Yes, sports fans, our Maverick PCAer has truly come into that decision-making zone called the “no-brainer…”

And the event more than lives up to his expectations! As the accompanying pictures show, the Mavericks and their fast friends spent Labor Day weekend in style on a dry, warm MotorSport Ranch track, saying sayonara to summer in the best of all possible ways!

Photo by Wendy Shoffit

Getting ready for the Parade laps to make Lanean proud!

Photo by Wendy Shoffit

Ed and Tracey Gross get ready to go on track.

The great crew from Boardwalk who did our barbeque dinner! Thanks!

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Charity Autocross

Thanks to Autobahn for sponsoring our Charity Autocross Event!

by Chuck Machala

For the top driver competition, chairman Bryan Bell had procured a Mazda Speed 6 with competition tires, a rollbar and stick shift. This was a car that none of the competitors had driven in an autocross (to make things fair).

Names were drawn to determine the running order. Kevin Hardison, my favorite to win the men's competition, was selected in the unfortunate number 1 position. Most of the usual suspects were in the competition including James Shoffit, Mark Steele, Mike Lockas and Valerie Collins ready at grid.

Rick Randall in the men's and Wendy Shoffit, Lisa Steele and Tracey Gross in the women's. After the first eight drivers had completed their runs, I had managed to turn in fast time of the competition and Wendy was fastest of the women but the car seemed to be developing some problems.

The second group of eight drivers went out with the group B autocrossers and unfortunately the Mazda developed a big problem and the second group was not able to get their runs in. Meanwhile, the Subaru STI's with their sticky tires and four wheel driving were turning in blazing times on the slick surface at TMS. Rick Gonzales in his very fast 914-6 put in the fast Porsche time. If you haven't been out here and driven on the surface, it's really something. Smooth and slick, it gives you the sensation of floating and the fast way around is when the car is drifting quite noticeably. If it's wet, however, there's no grip at all and I wouldn't go over five miles an hour.

Charlie Davis designed another fun course that was very fast and a suited the surface very well. Bryan Bell did an excellent job for the entire season as AX and TT chair. Wendy, Charlie, Rick, Mike, Shelley, James and Darron all helped make the 2006 AX and TT season go smoothly.

Photo by Charlie Davis

The 2006 Maverick autocross and time trial season featured several rule changes designed to improve competition and give more people a chance at winning the top driver award. The main changes were a new classification system that reduced the number of classes and a top driver runoff where the top ten points-earning male and female drivers during the season would drive the same car for two laps and the lowest time would win the top driver award. The charity autocross, sponsored by Autobahn, at the TMS bus lot was set for the top driver runoff event and, for those not in the hunt, a great time to come out and “run what ya brung.” It always features fun and unusual vehicles that you don't see at most autocrosses. Proceeds from this event go to benefit the Hope Shelter.

Charity AX - Sunday, 10/8/2006 - Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, TX Class Number Name Car Time Place Points 2 137 Kevan Davis Green 914 1 57.209 37 Charlie Davis Green 914 2 59.167 914 Betty Perrine Orange 914 3 59.517 41 Michael Brown Maroon 914 4 59.965 4 Jan Mayo Blue 914 5 60.957 141 Edmund Hardaway Maroon 914 6 64.537 3 44 Chuck McCoy White 944 1 55.314 12 John Reynolds Maroon 914 2 62.871 4 15 Gary Leto Red 914 1 59.279 5 592 Derek Morgan Blue 911SC 1 54.658 691 Denny Payne Blue 964 2 56.410 169 Christy Dominick Blue 964 3 56.744 82 James Milton Wht Gld Met 911 SC 4 58.045 747 Jason Rogers Slate Grey 993 5 58.347 24 Clay Perrine Red 914 6 58.400 91 Travis Howard Black 911 7 59.946 6 81 Jeff Herrmann Red Boxster S 1 54.428 206 Lisa Steele Red Boxster S 2 55.654 284 Tracey Gross Carmon Red Boxster 3 56.089 7 204 Bryan Bell Black Carrera S 1 53.714 242 Darron Shaffer W-Green Boxster S 2 56.641 262 Mark Gluck Gray Boxster S 3 57.270 63 Gregory Vint Silver 996 C4S 4 58.391 26 Erich Gluck Gray Boxster S 5 63.288 117 Eddie Romero Black Carrera S 6 69.181 9 21 Rick Gonzales Yellow 914-6 1 52.570 L 62 Cathy Walther Gray Boxster S 1 65.558 191 Valerie Collins Black 911 Carerra 2 70.940 OA 8 Dean Yamada White Corvette 1 52.469 7 Michael Underwood Blue Corvette 2 59.291 OG 944 Martin Lumpkin Black 325is 1 58.072 987 Paul Gautreaux Purple Cooper S 2 62.194 OJ 93 Michael Vasey Silver STI 1 50.522 74 Gabby Garner White WRX STI 2 51.664 66 Paul Magyar Silver STI 3 52.433 81X Jeremy Johnson White Corvette 4 52.879 112 Jonathan Lin Grey Evo MR 5 53.514 186 Mitch Williams Red Miata 6 54.290 16 Steven Gibson Red is350 7 57.031 163 Darron Schneider Blue Miata 8 57.052 196 Ken Hawkins Brown 280ZX 9 57.498 711 Robert Jandrucko Black 350Z 10 58.583 166 Don Ingram Brown 280ZX 11 58.903 171 Christopher Pratt Silver Miata MX-5 12 59.347 Top Time Of Day Men : Michael Vasey, Class OJ, Time 50.522 Top Time Of Day Ladies : Lisa Steele, Class 6, Time 55.654

Top 10 Porsche Times Rick Gonzales Bryan Bell Jeff Herrmann Derek Morgan Chuck McCoy

52.570 53.714 54.428 54.658 55.314

Lisa Steele Tracey Gross Denny Payne Darron Shaffer Christy Dominick

55.654 56.089 56.410 56.641 56.744

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Top Driver Runoff

The “Top Driver Run off” car was smokin’... literally!

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Men’s Chuck Machala Mike Lockas James Shoffit Kevin Hardison Mark Steele Rick Randall Bryan Bell Bob Kuykendall Chuck McCoy Jeff Atkins

58.700 59.012 59.254 60.828 60.962 (faulty car) (did not drive) (did not drive) (did not drive) (did not drive)

Ladies’ Wendy Shoffit Robyn Howard Lisa Steele Tracey Gross Andrea Bell Christy Dominick

59.873 61.433 (faulty car) (did not drive) (did not drive) (did not drive)

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Boxstoberfest 2006

by R. Michael Shassere

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he 9th annual BoxstoberFest was once again held in central Texas town of Fredericksburg. Fredericksburg is a unique town borne of German ancestry, and is a perfect setting for this event.

BoxstoberFest is the largest gathering of Porsche Boxsters in the Southwest, and is the only major Porsche event that is complety free participants only pay for their own meals and lodging. This is due to the tremendous effort of the event coordinators from Hill Country, Lone Star, Maverick and Longhorn regions:

winding, twisting roads with substantial elevation changes punctuated by long open stretches and sweeping turns. Some post drive comments were: "I had no idea there were roads like this in TX, I'm coming back next year", "Wow, you sure drive fast in Texas (someone from the slow group)", "Could barely keep up in the twisties with my wife in her Boxster", "Awesome!!!".

The group left the officers club to freshened up, then gathered at Torre di Pietra Winery and enjoyed a wonderful meal under the huge open air pavilion. Due to our wonderful sponsors, each attendee was able to receive 2 door prizes in the drawings. One lucky attendee walked away with a Porsche Boxster child's pedal car, provided by Autobahn Porsche, and another received a gift certificate for 2 free nights to Das Gelbe Haus – a Fredericksburg Bed & Breakfast owned by one of the event organizers.

Bob Bianconi, Steve Boyd, Ted Pietrzak, Lee Smith, Jim Basey, Geoff Roberts, Michael Shassere & Matt (the Car Nut) Marcelissen.

Over 90 enthusiasts, arriving in over 50 Porsche Boxsters (and a few, 911, 944, and 968s) descended on Fredericksburg for Boxstoberfest. Attendees came from not only Texas, but Oklahoma, Missouri, Louisiana, Colorado and several other states. On Friday evening, the attendees gathered at The Auslander Restaurant for registration, to receive their welcome packets with information for the weekend events, to reacquaint with old friends and meet new ones. Saturday morning the attendees gathered for the second straight year at the Gillespie County Airport, and lined up to display their vehicles on the tarmac in front of the Hangar Hotel and Diner.

This is truly a first class facility, and there is no better venue to display these fine automobiles. Hotel guests and area residents came out in large numbers to see the cars and talk to the owners.

Late afternoon all 3 groups returned to the airport to enjoy refreshments at the Officers Club – an excellent lounge located in the Hangar Hotel - to wind down from the days events and share with others the adventures of the day.

The 10th annual BoxstoberFest 2007 has already been scheduled, and will be held from Sept 7-9, 2007.

Photo by R. Michael Shassere

Mid morning, the drivers departed in 3 separate groups to tour the beautiful Texas Hill Country and enjoy the winding roads so well suited for the drivers to experience the perfection of these vehicles.

The driving groups were led by Michael Shassere, Geoff Roberts and Jim Basey. All three groups met up in Leakey TX for lunch at The Frio Pecan Farm and enjoyed one of the best BBQ meals everyone said they had ever had. After lunch the 3 groups again departed for more driving in the Hill Country. The groups even made a quick stop by a 2/3 replica of the famous Stonehenge monument - another Texas uniguity.

In addition to Autobahn and Das Gelbe Haus, other sponsors were : Zims Autotechnik, Langka, Longhorn Region, Mid-America Motor Works, Pelican Parts, Beasley Porsche, jewels for Cars, Griot's Garage, Texas Driver Magazine, Bumper Plugs, Ruf Autocentre, Imagine Auto, Car Care Online, Porsche Pete's Boxster Board, RadarRack and Suncoast Porsche.

At the diner.

Photo by R. Michael Shassere

Photo by R. Michael Shassere

Many first time attendees do not realize that this area of Texas offers driving roads equal to or superior to anywhere else in the US -

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ISTOOK'S MOTORSPORTS 2729 TILLAR ST. FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76107 (817) 332-6547 (817) 332-6548 FAX We are now building and taking orders for Porsche 924/944's for SCCA, PCA and NASA racing for the 2007 season.

With the addition of the PCA 944-SPEC (SP1-SP3) series, there is now a greater than ever venue to economically race these cars. In SCCA, you can have a GT2, GT3, EP, or ITA racer. With PCA, you can pick from a number of classes, dependent upon your car.

Cars are built from mild to wild, depending upon what class you plan to enter and to what level you want to participate.

Our experience building and racing Porsches goes back to our 911's in the mid and late 70's, 924's and 944's in the 80's in SCCA, IMSA GTU and Firehawk, PCA in the late and early 80's/90's, and Speedvision GT, Rolex GT and GT in 2000 up. In addition to the Porsches, we have had a hand in building five AUDI S4's for the Grand AM Cup, and a couple of AUDI TT's for SCCA. We can build on our inventory of chassis's, or take yours and develop it into the race car you want.

Get ready for the 2007 season NOW!! We plan to attend and support as many race events for 2007 as our racing schedule will allow.

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Restoration Shop Q & A

by Ed Mayo

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he following is a question I had on the PCA tech site, along with my answer. As I get similar questions often, it’s good information to share.

body shops that do a lot of crash damage work are not the best place to do major restoration work; they sometimes get bogged down in time consuming detail work. Any disassembly and reassembly that you can do yourself (if you're able to do that) will mean less chance of the shop losing things. When you think you've found somebody, try them out on a small portion of repair first (like a rust repair project) before letting them tear into your car, completely disassembling it, then finding out you don't like working with them. Sometimes a small shop can better handle a large project better, because they will devote more of their time to doing your car, and getting it done sooner. A lot depends on their level of equipment and painting facilities, and how long they've been around. You don't want to be some fly-by-night outfit’s first customer.

Answer: I always suggest asking your local PCA members who they have used for their work. Word of mouth reputation always beats fancy print ads. Then go look at these places, talk to the owner, see who you feel comfortable with, LOOK at the work going on in the shop, stop in a month later and see if there has been progress on those projects since you were last there.

Ask how a project is organized as far as how you are billed for work completed. I don't know of any shops that can afford to front your entire project until it is completed. Sometimes large

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Question: I am in the process of searching for a full service shop that will complete the restoration of my 1969 911.

In order to make sure I have selected a competent shop what questions should I ask? I would like to return the car to stock.

The car is in decent shape; however, a bad re-spray and some other D.I.Y. fixes (by the previous owner) need to be addressed.

The car runs and does not have any appreciable amounts of rust. I would like a complete a bare metal re-spray done with the original factory color. It seems the 356 guys have any number of shops that will do this...the 911 guys do not. I am on a budget, but am more concerned that the restoration be performed correctly. Please help!

Ed Mayo regularly autocrosses “Elvira”, a 1972 911S.

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Speed...Dallas, Texas Style!

Racers Ranch, the New Country Club for Car Enthusiasts

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ust a couple of years ago, Dan Gage and Bill Georgas sat under a hot Texas sun waiting take a few more laps around a track, when they started daydreaming about the type of track and amenities they would offer if they ever had a facility of their own.

basically, two race circuits in one. Once completed the race circuit will have the versatility to be divided into two separate courses allowing for events or races to be run simultaneously.

“It is a beautiful tract of land and the race circuit will be fun, challenging and above all safe,” Alan said. “The terrain has nice slopes which will allow for good character to the track. This is important since, at times, it will be divided into two tracks.

It’s essential that both are viable on their own, with their own uniqueness.”

Their “daydreaming” has become reality as dirt turns on Racers Ranch, the partners’ beautiful country club for car enthusiasts just east of Dallas near Terrell.

“It’s become much more than just a track, with a few nice garages and bathrooms, like we first talked about,” laughed Bill.

“Neither of us ever imagined we would be where we are today with Racers Ranch. It’s incredible!”

Besides safety, both Bill and Dan said the other major goal is that the race circuit is one all members of Racers Ranch will enjoy regardless of their level of driving expertise.

What will set Racers Ranch apart from other tracks in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and the country, is that the sprawling 1,300 acre site will include a variety of country club features such as a clubhouse, pool, equestrian center, gun club plus a shared ranch, with limited home sites, surrounded by conservation preserved land.

“Our idea is not to design a race circuit for the pro, formula-one driver,” Bill explained. “We want it to challenge the average driver as well as the experienced driver so everyone has fun.”

Much like the various car clubs, Dan said Racers Ranch will foster a sense of unity that all car enthusiasts appreciate.

However, the center piece of Racers Ranch will be the flowing 3.5 mile road race circuit created by celebrated designer Alan Wilson of Wilson Motorsports. Because of their commitment to making Racers Ranch one of the finest venues in the country, asking Alan Wilson to design the race circuit was a simple choice.

“We know we will have members who will enjoy simply polishing their car while talking about cars with their neighbors and other members,” he stated. “Just as much as we will have the members who want to challenge their driving abilities. Racers Ranch will have something for everyone.”

“We are dedicated to excellence in every aspect of Racers Ranch,” Dan explained. “When we started considering who we wanted to design the race circuit for us, Alan was the obvious choice.

He has such a strong reputation world wide.”

Besides prospective members, the excitement about Racers Ranch is growing in the motor sport community. Recently, The Drivers Edge, organizer of high-performance events in Texas, named Racers Ranch their new home facility.

The feeling is mutual according to Alan, especially after realizing the level of commitment from Bill and Dan to making Racers Ranch a world-class facility.

Groundbreaking was held in July and asphalt is scheduled to be poured on the race circuit in the first quarter of 2007. Visit www.racersranch.com to learn more about Racers Ranch and membership opportunities. You can also read about visiting Racers Ranch during Open Houses scheduled for October 21, November 11 and December 2, 2006.

“In my business I get numerous calls from people dreaming of building a track. But I am very specific in making sure they have the understanding of what it takes,” he said. “Bill and Dan know the market in Dallas/Fort Worth; they have a very good business plan, financing plan and a very good site. It all came together to make perfect sense to design the race circuit.”

To get a taste of the race circuit, schedule a tour of Racers Ranch or get information on the limited home sites in the shared ranch, call Dan at 214.215.4582 or Bill at 214.364.7483.

Photo by Dennis Chamberlain

Photo by Dennis Chamberlain

What excites Alan about Racers Ranch is that he is designing,

An aerial view of the track layout.

You need to see it to believe it.

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Happy Hour at Cantina Laredo

by Dennis Chamberlain

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ur September 21 happy hour at Cantina Laredo was a quiet, warm affair with about thirty Mavericks in attendance. As was the case with our first happy hour here (about a year and a half ago), we had a separate room upstairs that was comfortable and semi-private, but not completely isolated from the rest of the restaurant. The Cantina Laredo staff did a great job with the service, and the prices and food are just right. It's another repeat for our happy hour locations.

Photo by Dennis Chamberlain

New members included Luke Edson (1999 911) and Judd and Jennifer Taylor, who were attending their second happy hour. It was also good to see Keith and Pat Chambers, who were attending partially because the happy hour was in their general neighborhood.

Photo by Dennis Chamberlain

Photo by Dennis Chamberlain

Jennifer and Judd Taylor

For our November 16th happy hour we're trying a new and exciting place in Colleyville, close to the other Colleyville restaurants that we've visited in the past. This one is Rio Mambo. Hope to see you there.

Ask Mark why he is smiling so big!

Keith Chambers

Judy Blackman

Photo by Dennis Chamberlain

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If you have any changes that you would like to make to the MRPCA membership guide, call Joel Nannis at 817-329-1600

by Joel Nannis Sabastin & Julie De Chilly Dallas, TX 75201 2006 Cayenne

John Hodges & Jessica Wells Irving, TX 75062 1974 914

Dan & Jane Mar Granbury, TX 76049 1997 993

Thomas Zollars Dallas, TX 75214 1988 911

Edward & Mark Demas Keller, TX 76248 1985 944

Greg & Christine Hutmacher Denton, TX 76205 1993 911

David Roach North Richland Hills, TX 76180 2002 986 S

John & Kristin Fullingim Dallas, TX 75248

Wayne & Megg Elliott Azel, TX 76020 2002 996

Douglas Jones Dallas, TX 75230 2006 997

Michael Saul Flower Mound, TX 75028 2006 997

Jonathan Frey Dallas, TX 75206 1979 930

Richard & Richard Jones Fort Worth, TX 76116 1989 911

Michael & Caprice Swiercinsky Rockwall, TX 75087 2000 996

Jeff Gilstrap 805 Livingston Dr Allen, TX 75002 1997 986

Gayle & Luanne Linke Denton, TX 76207 2001 986

Barry & Jamie Taylor Caddo Mills, TX 75135 1976 911 S Lillian Blackmon McKinney, TX 75070 2002 996

Anniversaries 5 Years Bowen, Jim (Janet Pelchat) Gauthier, Rich (Michelle) Georgas, Bill (Kevin) Jackson, William Lersch, Delynden (John) Middleton, William (Ronald Colbert) Miller, Andy (Cindy)

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Unclassifieds

Unclassifieds are available free to Maverick Region Members and are $5 to all others (contact editor for payment details). Please limit size to no more than 6 lines. Ads will run for 3 issues, then removed unless you request that it be run for an additional 3 issues. Email your ad to unclassifieds@mavpca.org by the 10th to have your ad run in the following month’s Slipstream. Be sure to include a contact name and phone number. If you are selling a car, include mileage and price. Check your ad for accuracy the first time it runs. Contact the editor to have your ad pulled sooner. Due to space constraints, photos can not be included.

1986 944 Turbo under development for track use. 74,700 miles. I began developing this in to a track car until the new baby arrived.

New tires, pads, drilled rotors, SS brake lines, coilovers on all four corners, racing seat, harness, GT fiberglass fenders, bumper, air splitter. Many more new parts. Some finishing work on the body needs done. Car is mechanically solid. Asking $7,000. Car located in Plano. Aaron Persons 972-814-2860 email: ampersons@aol.com (1) 1999 911 Carrera Cabriolet black/gray interior, black top, 6 speed, 18”fact wheels, pwr seats, carbon fiber pkg, 82 k, very clean, recently serviced. $32,500, E-mail: lboutris@yahoo.com, Cell Number: 972-333-2731 (1) 1987 944 Turbo Beautiful black, adult driven turbo with 144k miles.

Sale to include full set of factory repair manuals including turbo supplement. Will not sell these separately! Lots of new parts make this car a real head turner. Hate to part with this car but must for personal reasons. Must sell, make offer. 972-664-0973 (1) Porsche RTS (Roof Transport System) Porsche RTS, part number 986-801-055-01. Offer includes two racing bike carriers (part number 000-044-000-52) and Porsche tool case. $500 obo. Contact Brian Petri, brpetri@sbcglobal.net, phone 817-939-2435 (2) Boxster S car bra Porsche part number PNA-503-986-06. Like new. $75. Contact Brian Petri, brpetri@sbcglobal.net, phone 817-939-2435 (2) 1979 Porsche 930 Turbo. Only 39,600 miles. Original "whale tail" in excellent condition. $5,000+ to repaint to original metallic gray. $9,000 in engine and transmission overhaul. Original floormats, ignition key, and operator's manual. A very quick and eye-catching car. Car has been in the family since 1981 Never wrecked, no body work and no rust. $24,000, obo. Call 214-742-1694 or email: donscoggins@sbcglobal.net (2) 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera, Ruby Red on Black, DE/Track Prepped,126k miles, Steve Wong Chip, Upgraded Suspension, much more, $18k email wickedcarrera@yahoo.com, call (915) 740-1203. (2)

Set of D90 16" wheels with center caps. Very nice but not perfect.

Mufflers from 90 C2 with approximately 40,000 miles. No rust.

928S4 NOS front bra, in the original box. Need the space, make an offer. Steve Cole 214-348-0928 or scole10@att.net (3) 2004 911 Carrera C4S 14,200 miles, custom cobalt blue exterior with center console to match, premium gray leather interior, sports exhaust, xenon lights, manual transmission, premium sound package. Flawless condition. $72,500. Contact Rene Larrave at 214-505-7497. larrave@larrave.com. (3) 1983 944 Coupe One owner, 35k miles, with all records. White with gray-beige Berber interior, 5-speed, sunroof, factory alarm, bra, working AC. New tires, radiator, water pump, and timing belt. Never tracked, and has been autocrossed infrequently, carefully, and slowly.

This car is in excellent original condition (very rare for an early 944), and has definite concours potential. An article on its purchase was published in Slipstream, June 1983. $9900. Doug Johnson, 940-387-7688 or pairodocs@yahoo.com. (3) 1996 911 Carrera 4S Coupe: 38K miles; Midnight blue/midnight blue, OEM Aerokit 1, OEM Euro springs, B&B exhaust, MB Quart audio; meticulous maintenance, all books and records, 2nd owner, 38K miles; a stunning air-cooled wide-body - see similar on cover of Oct '05 Panorama. $55,900. Jim Contardi. Ft. Worth, TX. 972.740.9759. jcontardi@yahoo.com (3) Wheels/Tires: Hollow spoke 8 & 11 x 18 Turbo Twist with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup; for 996 C4S or Turbo, 993 C4S or TT - very light, 9/10 condition; R-DOT tires have 60-70% tread depth. Perfect for DE. Jim Contardi. Ft. Worth, TX. $2,350. 972.740.9759. jcontardi@yahoo.com (3)

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Louden Motorcar Services has been servicing fine European motorcars in Dallas since 1977. From the moment you drive in, it is apparent that quality is our number one priority. From the comfortable waiting room to the well-kept workshop, Louden Motorcars exhibits professionalism.

We’ve been winning awards for the quality of our service for years. Louden has been rated “Best in Dallas” twice by D Magazine, “Best in Texas,” “Top Ten in the U.S.” and “Best in the West” by the Robert Bosch Corporation (worldwide leader in fuel injection and electronics).

And we’d like the opportunity to show you why.

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