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March 2
Parade Planning Meeting
Calloway’s house
March 2
Central Breakfast
9a.m. to 11a.m. - Silver Diner, Glen Allen
March 9
Eastern Breakfast
9a.m. to 11a.m. - Pops Diner, Chesapeake
March 12
Parade Registration Opens
March 15-17
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Virginia International Raceway
March 23
Potomac Region Drivers Clinic
Summit Point, West Virginia
April 5-7
Potomac Region DE/Instructor Clinic
Summit Point, West Virginia
April 6
Central Breakfast
9a.m. to 11a.m. - Silver Diner, Glen Allen
April 8-10
Concours D’Elegance-Amelia Island “50 Year Tribute to the 911
Amelia Island
April 9
Eastern Breakfast
9a.m. to 11a.m. - Pops Diner, Chesapeake
April 20
Porsche Swap Meet
Hershey, Pennsylvania
May 17-19
Drivers Education
VIR
May 31-June 2
Richmond Porsche Meet
Shenandoah Region
June 21-23
Zone 2 Club Race and DE
VIR
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response to modern engine design and longer emission control warranties which are required by the EPA, as well as to improve fuel economy by reducing fiction, manufactures have turned to reformulation of oils. The use of friction modifiers, such as moly, help to reduce friction in metal-to-metal contact. While lower viscosities improve fuel economy greatly, they also reduce the hydrodynamic film strength and high temperature high shear viscosity of the motor oil, factors both of which are key to protecting high performance engines, especially air-cooled ones. It is worth mentioning that lower viscosities will provide better fuel economy, but thicker oils in modern engines, greater than what the manufacturer recommends, will not always result in better protection.
recommended intervals ranging from 12,000 to 24,000 miles and up to 2 years. However, based on feedback provided by our customers owners of newer Porsches should consider reducing their drain intervals to no more than six months or 5,000 mi. On newer water cooled models prone to intermediate shaft failures (IMS) failures, some shops even recommend changing your oil every three months or 3,000 mi allowing for early detection of a failing IMS bearing. Also, remember, Porsche drain intervals are based off a fill of min. 10 quarts, so engines with smaller sumps have to run shorter drain intervals! Cars that have less oil volume can benefit from more frequent oil changes. Vehicles that are driven hard are subjected to sustained high oil temperatures and RPMs should have their oil changed more frequently, In the case of cars used at the track, the oil should be changed after every event or two. Likewise, vehicles subjected to very short drives or sustained operation in heavy traffic should be serviced more often. Vehicles not driven often, but driven hard a few times a year, can probably go a year between oil changes as long as the oil is changed before the car is put away for winter for storage.
However, it is worth noting that these new guidelines do not need apply to “racing,” “severe duty,” or any motor oils that do not carry an API “starburst” seal. Motor oils meeting “Energy Conserving I or II” standards should be avoided as well as those with an API SM or ILSAC GF-4 classifications. Of particular interest is the upcoming ACEA E9 which will incorporate some of the improvements in the CJ-4 standard along with higher Zn and P, making these mid-SAPS oils an excellent choice for older legacy engines.
Regular oil analysis is the best way to determine ideal drain intervals for your driving habits. One good rule of thumb I have seen quoted is to change the oil when the TBN (total base number) is reduced by 50% of the original total (requiring you to also know your oil's virgin TBN). Another common recommendation is to change the oil once it's TAN (total acid number) equals the TBN. Other factors to consider are fuel dilution and shearing out of grade when determining your drain interval. With this knowledge in hand, using a quality motor oil with proper filtration and regular service is the best thing to do for your engine and to protect your investment.
Failure to use the right oil, use proper filtration, or observe proper changing intervals can affect the performance of even the best motor oil. It is also worth noting that some manufacturers have gone to shorter intervals and requiring fully synthetic oils (Group 4 or 5) due to litigation surrounding sludge formation and failed engines as a result of factory recommended long drain intervals. Based off of extremely long drain intervals recommended by most European manufacturers, some in excess of 30,000 miles, many owners have found it best to reduce those intervals by half or even a quarter. Over the last decade, Porsche has
From the President George Michaels FSR Friends, We’re off to a great start for 2013! If the first two months of the year are any indication, it’ll be another twelve months of fun, camaraderie and community service. Participation at our monthly breakfasts has been outstanding. In fact, we have approached seating capacity on both sides of the region in the last couple of months, and the raffle take from the Southside breakfast in February was over $475! For the 70 members who attended our New Year Party at Kingsmill on Jan. 19, I think we all agree that it was a well-run and enjoyable event. The venue was nice, the food was tasty and the charity silent auction proceeds exceeded $1500. It was also a good value; the special room rate was quite the bargain. Many thanks to Pam Michaels for coordinating another superb event and to Josie Grandfield for working the auction piece of the evening. We recognized a few members for their dedication to FSR: thanks went to Pam Michaels, Andrew Chisholm and Don Bryant for dedicating their time and effort to First Settlers over the past year and more. Checkered Flag extended an invitation to First Settlers to attend their grand opening party at the dealership on Jan. 30, and a party it was. Over 40 FSR members attended and enjoyed the new showroom, live music and refreshments. Some heavies from PCNA flew in from Atlanta, so we got to hear some news directly from the source. One of our members got a business card from the CEO himself, which he said would get him anywhere he wanted in Zuffenhausen on his next visit. Maybe he’ll agree to pass that card around… We were also given the opportunity to present a plaque to Richard Hutsko, Checkered Flag’s General Manager, as thanks for the dealership’s most generous support of First Settlers in 2012, to highlight the great relationship we have, and how it contributed to FSR raising over $27,000 for our charities and winning Region of the Year. We hope Richard and his team won some points with both Checkered Flag and PCNA leadership; they deserve it. The list of fun stuff to do begins in earnest in March, with the threeday Zone 2 Drivers’ Education (DE) event at VIR beginning March 15. Hopefully, April showers will abate for our annual Spring Charity event the weekend of April 26. We’ll be hitting the road to northwestern Va. for a rustic weekend of twisty roads and good deeds. You’ll find details in this issue. If you’re on the fence about attending, just ask a member who attended the Homestead event in 2011; it was great. May flowers will line the drive to VIR for our own Spring DE May 17-19. We encourage those of you who have yet to get on the track to try the DE Intro on Saturday. It’s designed to give you a taste without committing to the whole weekend; we even have loaner helmets.
Finally, Porsche Parade 2013 is June 23-29 in Traverse City, Mich. Registration opens on March 12. We have enough interested members to plan an organized FSR contingent, be it a caravan to or join-up at Parade. So if you’re interested and haven’t contacted $MBTT m"n $POUSBDUPS me, please do. We’ll be meeting before registration opens to -JDFOTFE $POUSBDUPS " develop a plan. See you at an event soon! HORIZONTALLY OPPOSED
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Many Porsche repair shops have acknowledged that these newest SN and CJ-4 rated motor oils are not sufficient for protecting any Porsche engine, including newer water-cooled ones. With longevity and the protection of vital engine components in mind, some shops are recommending non-approved motorcycle or racing oils, or the addition of oil supplements at every oil change. On newer water-cooled Porsche engines where Mobil 1 0w40 is recommended, a simple change to an oil with CJ-4 rating or preferably an oil with SL or CI-4 rating as well as a viscosity of 5w40 (rather than 0w40) are two changes that can be done in addition to more frequent oil changes to ensure longevity of newer engines. Granted most of these oils will not come with Porsche approval, so if your vehicle is under warranty, defer to the Porsche approval list.
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Oil companies have been cutting back on the use of Zn and P as antiwear additives and switching to alternative zinc-free (ZF) additives and ash-less dispersants in their new low SAPS oils since Zn, P, and sulfated ash have been found to be bad for catalytic converters. One such ZF dispersant/anti-wear additive is boron, which does not foul the catalytic converters. For most owners, the reduction in longevity of a catalytic converter is a small price to pay considering the many thousands of dollars it costs to properly rebuild a Porsche engine. It is worth noting that most Porsches have lived the majority of their lives with high Zn and P oils and we never hear of problems with their catalytic converters.
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In addition to protecting emissions controls, there are many other design considerations in formulating engine lubricants, which include improving In 2012, FSR became a 401(c) (4) organization since we are a club fuel economy and longer drain intervals. Many believe that the EPA has dedicated to its members. This benefits FSR from a tax perspective as banned zinc and phosphorus in motor oils; however this is not true. In the FSR board tries to keep an adequate reserve for any unforeseen (cont on page 16) events. HORIZONTALLY OPPOSED
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First Settlers Region Annual Spring Charity Event!!
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Join us on 2628 April, 2013 for a great weekend in the mountains at the historic G r a v e s Mountain Lodge in beautiful Syria, Virginia!! The weekend will include fun runs on some of the best roads in the state, a private tour of Luray Caverns, home cooked meals, a lunch at the historic Mimslyn Inn in Luray, more fun runs, great scenery, a Silent Auction for charity, and a tour, wine tasting and lunch at the Barboursville Winery. We are happy to welcome the Shenandoah Region members who will be joining us and planning the fun runs through their “back yard”. Thank you Shenandoah Region: this should be a great weekend - don’t miss it!!
“What motor oil is best for my air-cooled Porsche? (or any high performance engine)” by Charles Navarro, LN Engineering www.lnengineering.com
The purpose of proper lubrication is to provide a physical barrier (oil film) that separates moving parts reducing wear and friction, but there are many surfaces within an engine that operate with metal-to-metal contact,that are very highly dependent on a strong and robust anti-wear film. The top piston ring operating in sliding contact with the bore operates in a mixed lubrication regime consisting of both boundary (metal-to-metal direct contact) as well as hydrodynamic (oil film between moving surfaces) lubrication. The majority of non-corrosive wear occurs where boundary lubrication exists. Oils contain dispersants, friction modifiers, viscosity modifiers, anti-foam, anti-corrosion, antioxidant and anti-wear additives, all of which can affect the strength and durability of anti-wear films. The focus of this article is the levels of zinc and phosphorus found in motor oils and their interactions with other additives, specifically, the zinc (Zn) and phosphorus (P) that make up the anti-wear additive ZDDP, zinc dialkyl dithiosphosphate. The ZDDP level is a cause for concern for all older engines, including air-cooled Porsches, with modern oils.
Here are the basic details. More information will be available at www.Motorsportreg.com after registration opens. Be looking for an email announcing the opening date for on-line registration.
What characteristics of motor oils make themspecifically well suited to an air-cooled or other high performance engine? Aside from recommendations issued by Porsche, what makes a good oil? These oils must be thermally stable, having a very high flashpoint, low volatility, and must “maintain proper lubrication and protect vital engine components under the extreme pressure and the high temperature conditions” found in air-cooled Porsches. Many well-known Porsche engine builders recommend 15w40 viscosities below 90F ambient air temperatures with 20w50 for hotter climates above 90F average ambient temperatures in street use. Porsche recommends and uses Mobil 1 0w40 as a factory fill in new vehicles and Mobil 1 15w50 has been a popular choice used by many year-round in air-cooled Porsche models. However, what was once considered a 'safe' oil may no longer be as many of these lubricants have been reformulated to allow for protection of emissions controls, for longer drain intervals and shopping by brand alone no longer ensures satisfactory performance.
Make your own lodging reservations at the Graves Mountain Lodge for Friday and/or Saturday nights, 26 & 27 April. www.gravesmountain.com. Friday night is $110/room (no meals included) but we’re planning a “Welcome Party” with chili and easy foods; BYOB. Saturday night is $243/couple to include Saturday breakfast, steak and chicken dinner Saturday night and breakfast Sunday morning. For those not spending the night, dinner-only on Saturday is $41/person. The private group tour of Luray Caverns and the small antique car museum is $16/adult and $8/child. We plan to stop along the way at the Rappahanock Foodbank so we are asking each car to bring a bag of canned goods (Graves Mountain Lodge in Syria, VA) to drop off for the local residents in need; and the locals are excited to see the cars! There will be a lunch buffet at the beautifully restored Mimslyn Inn in Luray for $15/person including tax and gratuity. www.minslyninn.com.
Even prior to the introduction of current standards, there was concern that standards from 2003 may inhibit the backwards compatibility of motor oils, specifically referring to the limitation of ZDDP, which is "the most effective combined anti-wear and anti-oxidant additives currently available." Studies to state that oils are required to provide longer protection in severe operation but that an oils performance is "limited by environmental considerations." Furthermore, they state that it is hard to predict the effects of these reformulated oils in just a single oil change and may only be evident over an engine's lifetime. It is hard to know the full extent of the potential damage these new SM oils will have on our performance engines, so chose your lubricants carefully.
The highlight of the weekend will be a wonderful home cooked meal in the main Graves Mountain Lodge. In addition to some Silent Auction items available during dinner, the auction will also be conducted on-line to give those folks who can’t attend an opportunity to bid on some great items. After another country breakfast on Sunday, we’ll have another fun run to the Barboursville Winery for a tour, tasting and lunch catered by one of the Shenandoah members. The tasting is $7/person and the lunch about $12/person.
Porsche’s recommendation in hand, our initial analysis from 2005 and 2006 and from virgin oil analyses going back to the 1990s, we found that prior SH/SJ formulations of Mobil lubricants tested, including Mobil 1, have had higher Zn and P content than SL, SM, or current SN formulations. Even current "re-introduced" formulations are not the original formulations many shops and owners were used to. Aside from reduced Zn and P levels (now restored in certain products), many products with "adequate" Zn and P still use high levels of Ca detergents, well documented in various SAE publications as known for causing more wear than Ca/Mg or Ca/Mg/Na detergents, as previously used in oils like Mobil 1. This confirms
The spring weather and beautiful country location will be a great combination for what promises to be a great First Settlers Porsche weekend!
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In January, Checkered Flag Porsche hosted a wonderful open house for their customers in the shiny new, state-of-the-art showroom in Virginia Beach and it was a huge hit. Though the modern showroom is great and the cars on display all tempting, it was the people and the atmosphere that made for a wonderful evening. There was a big crowd of First Setters Region (First Settlers members enjoyed the Checkered Flag Open House.) members in attendance to enjoy the music, food and drink while planing their next automotive purchase. George Michaels took the opportunity to present a plaque to Richard Hutsko, General Manager of Checkered Flag, for their continued support of our region.
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The grand opening meant enough to Porsche that the CEO of the North American operation, Detlev von Platen, made the trip from Atlanta, despite the threatening weather, just for the party and to recognize the Checkered Flag organization for their accomplishments. The surprise of the evening was when a few of us shared a short conversation with the “Boss” to talk about cars. Mr. von Platen’s parents are German, he was raised in France and now calls himself American. But he is clearly a car guy and devoted to the Porsche brand. Don Kincade and his wife Suzie were chatting to him HORIZONTALLY OPPOSED
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next to a vintage 356 and talking about Don’s racing days in a 356 Speedster back in the 1960’s. Then the CEO berated Don for ever selling the car for the VW he still owns today. When Don mentioned his opportunity to visit the Porsche factory and museum in Germany last year, Mr van Platen handed him his business card and said, “if you every go back, show them this card and they will take you anywhere you want to go”. It wasn’t until later when Don read the card and realized who he was talking to!! I asked Mr von Platen about the future of Porsche Motorsports, particularly because of the less-than-stellar Porsche showing at the 2013 Rolex 24 Hours. I asked if the VW Group was focused on Audi at the expense of Porsche particularly in international endurance racing. He explained to me that though both brands are in the same VW “family” they make their own decisions when it comes to motorsports. He is very excited about Porsche’s return to the LMP1 class at Le Mans in 2014. He has seen the car and was like a little kid on Christmas talking about it. Josie, our charity coordinator, joined the conversation and mentioned the plans for our 55th Anniversary next year to ask if Porsche Cars North America could help with any sponsorship. He asked for her business card and said to expect a call from his staff to discuss it. That call came early the next morning with an offer to help. When the Porsche CEO speaks, people listen!!! Thanks to Checkered Flag for the great party; it was a class act!
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“How to do Daytona” Reasons to go and some random insights. Glenn Dubail I had the opportunity to attend my second 24 hours of Daytona this January; the first time being last year’s 50th Anniversary. My goal in the next few paragraphs is to give a recount of those times, and convince anyone who has not been that they must go!! It’s Friday, and if you recall it is snowing in Virginia, I kissed my wife and left for the airport 4 hours early (what if there is an accident and I miss my flight to Daytona??). After getting sideways on I-64E, the traction control kicks in on my BMW, so I rolled on the throttle a little hard, (thank goodness for electronics and my DE instructors from the PCA: no sudden steering inputs to correct.....) and I am straight again. I hopped on an earlier flight and got the last seat. (divine intervention again because my other flight was delayed and would have missed my connection. I arrived in Daytona and took the 1 mile cab ride to Speedway. Let me pause here and give some advice; people say that everybody should have a friend with a boat. But I disagree; you can’t watch a race from a boat (Editor’s note: except at Monaco, Valencia and Abu Dhabi). I would tell you everybody needs a friend with a big RV. (Daytona gives fans great access to the hardware.) (See photo of fellow PCA Carolina Region members Macon and Debbie Albertson and some great accommodations). I found Macon about 1 AM Friday night, we have beverages until 3-ish. At 7am Saturday, someone is singing the “Star Spangled Banner” over the intercom; Ok it might be “America the Beautiful” - either way I am pumped up and, man, they can sing. I got up, we walked through the garages, where the access is always unbelievable to me. Porsche’s, Ferrari’s, Mazda 6’s? We strolled over to an Aston Martin race car and I am clearly salivating, a 9 year old boy asks me “Do you want to sit in it, sir?”. I respond “Really? Is there an adult around I can verify this with?”. He verifies and I am in!! We meandered through the crowds where, by the way, everybody is a car enthusiast and polite. We ventured to the historic race cars where I can see and touch Brumos 911’s, a Ferrari Daytona original, (which smells great inside like old cars are supposed to), and a TR8 race car. I had a TR7 in college until I blew four engines - which is probably why I was excited to see a TR8. Unlike Porsche, some 90 percent are no longer on the road but in the junkyard. I Facebooked the Brumos 911 picture, a friend of mine from work comments and asks if I am “racing”, to which I respond and comment, “with a Bud Light in my hand at the 24 hours of Daytona?” I think I have way to much street credit at work. Ok, the race is going to start, we are right in front of the PCA Corral, Porsche dedicates an award to Hurly Haywood - very cool - I have chills, then the “Star Bangled Banner”, no lip syncing - it was way better than Beyonce’s lip synced version - I have more chills. “Gentleman start your engines”, early laps sparks, smoking, suspension in need of adjustment on many cars, three hours into the race I texted my buddy who convinced me to get into this hobby then sold his 911 and raced Miata’s. The text says “Zoom Zoom is done, that didn’t work out, somebody at Mazda is #*$$@%!.” An hour later, “Oh no, one is back, putt putt” and finally “nope it broke down” The Cayman’s will go on to win the brand new GX class and sweep the podium. (Editor’s note: David Donohue piloted the first Cayman Class win for Napleton Racing a couple of years after his overall
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Porsche Parade 2013: Traverse City, Michigan
The First Settlers Region “Goodie Store” is bringing in business! You can order shirts, blouses, jackets and caps in various styles and colors with our FSR logo on the front and with “Porsche” in block lettering on the back. 10% of all sales from the First Settlers Goodie Store are returned to us and be used to support
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The Porsche Concours d’Elegance gets started early on Monday, June 24th on the beautiful fairways of the Grand Traverse Resort. Whether you are an experienced Concours participant, a first time entrant, or a volunteer, there is an opportunity for every Parade entrant to get involved in this prestigious event.
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You can’t do it all! We have activities for kids and teens, an Art Show, Goodie Store, a 5K run/walk, a Gimmick Rally, an RC contest, and our local Tourmeister has assembled several driving and van/motorcoach tours to show us the beauty and interesting locations around the Grand Traverse Bay area of Upper Michigan. We end the week with a true Parade of Porsches through the east side of Traverse City and up Old Mission Peninsula.
The Porsche Parade is the PCA's annual convention. It is a week-long extravaganza of car events, tech sessions, social events and FUN. Whether you like to autocross, rally, tour or, Concours, there is plenty to do and see.You must register in advance for Parade as there is no onsite signup. Registration opens March 12th. There will be a link to register on www.pca.org and parade2013.pca.org.
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Lodging The Grand Traverse Resort and Spa is our host hotel, and can accommodate all Parade goers. The resort properties range from beachfront condos in a variety of configurations, to the centrally located hotel & tower rooms.
Entrant Eligibility and Fees Everyone signing up for Parade must pay an entrant fee of $159, which covers the entrant and co-entrant.
The Mobil TSD Rally on Tuesday June 25th takes us in and around the beautiful vineyards, orchards, forests and dunes of the area in a rally that’s sure to be remembered.
Fees for the four major competitive events are: Concours -- $30 per car, Autocross -- $30 per driver, TSD Rally -- $15 per car,
The Michelin Autocross is on Wednesday and Thursday, June 26 and 27 at the nearby Antrim County Airport. With the Parade team promising a challenging old-school runway autocross, this is sure to be a fun event. Banquets
Questions? If you have questions regarding Parade, please consult the Parade website at parade2013.pca.org. If you are unable to find your answer there, email Kathleen Behrens, Parade Registrar at registrar@pcaparade.org or call 503.579.3423
As we say in PCA, it’s not just the cars, it’s the food! We host five banquets during the week at the resort. We also have two “open” nights for you to sample the local fare of Traverse City.
It’s Sunday, fog in the morning, cars running under caution so we grabbed breakfast at one of the stands, it’s delicious, we pass by ”tent city”; I was right these people are going to sleep all day, and I did not hear the bomb that went off. Ferrari is in the lead (I am a GT class (Glenn Dubail and Macon Albertson checking out the historics.) fan). I like Ferrari’s but I am unhappy because I don’t own one so I need Porsche to win. Alas, in the GT class the Audi R8’s take first and second, would have been third but the Rum Bum Audi ran out of gas on the last lap, Ferrari takes third. The Porsche closest to the podium was last year’s GT winner, the #44 from Magnus Racing in 5th. Its 70 degrees it’s January and I cling on to the Cayman wins. The Ganassi Bimmer wins the DP class, not as cool but I have one. I arrived home, woke up, looked at the calendar, signed up for VIR, for an event that is before the first PCA outing, because I can’t wait that long, after buttering up my very understanding spouse. The 24 Hours of Daytona should be on your bucket list and with the merging of the American LeMans Series (ALMS) and Grand AM next year the event should be huge!! Plan on being there, but stay away from my friend with the RV!
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First Settlers to Parade 2013 Phil Grandfield
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Google Maps says it’s about 1000 miles from our Region to the Grand Traverse Resort in Traverse City Michigan and within ‘striking distance’ for a caravan of First Settlers members to make the trip this summer. We will be hosting a meeting for anyone interested in making the trip as a group to talk about ideas for the journey. The meeting is planned for Saturday, March 2nd at Rob and Michelle Calloway’s house on the Penninsula. Further details will be sent via email. An important date to remember is March 12th; that when on-line opens with links at www.pca.org and
registration
www.parade2013.pca.org. Though Parade itself won’t sell-out, some of the popular competitive events and fun runs historically fill-up quickly and can sell out. Though there is a cancellation fee if you sign-up then later change your mind, I recommend making some decisions early if you have any desire to attend. Everything you need to know about the Resort, the schedule and prices are on the website.
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No decisions about the First Settlers “Road Trip to Parade” have been made but there is plenty of interest and some ideas already discussed. Assuming we get a reasonable group interested in coming, it’s likely too hard to keep lots of cars together for such a long trip (particularly with a wide variety of bladders sizes!) but with preplanned starting points and a route we can stay close and plan to join up around the halfway point.
Join the Nation of one-stop shoppers. The basic idea is to leave on Saturday, June 22nd with planned a route, maybe with some options of interstate v.s. the back roads depending on your preference, with a designated area to stop for lunch and a common overnight stop about halfway to Traverse City. I figure that puts us somewhere around Pittsburgh on Saturday night. Same concept for the second leg on Sunday, with a lunch stop along the way and a timeline to get there in time for the “Pirelli Welcome Party” - a casual “At the Shores” buffet complete with tropical shirt attire!
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There are plenty of activities through out the week to include competitive events like the Concours and the rallies, fun runs to include lunch or tours, and banquets on most nights. Or you can choose to set your own agenda, strike out on your own with a small group of friends, stay for the whole week or leave when you want. In any event, the Porsche Parade is lots of fun and even more so if you bring your own friends.
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Personally, Josie and I plan to attend, will sign up for a couple of fun runs and likely leave on Thursday, June 27th and take the long way home. Plenty of things to see and do in Northern Michigan and along the roads between hear and there. Hope you can make the trip with us!
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New Years Party 2013
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The Kingsmill in Williamsburg was the site for our annual holiday gathering on January 19th and the “official” start of another year of Porsches and People in the First Settlers Region. And a great start it was! The attendance was down a bit from last year, maybe because it was scheduled during the long Martin Luther King weekend, but the enthusiasm was just as high. We thanked Dave and Karen McFaddin for their support as President and “First Lady” for the past two and a half years, recognized a few “Members of Distinction” and made $1524 for charity through the White Elephant Silent Auction. In addition to enjoying a good time our members are also very generous. (The Kent’s checking in with Pam Michaels and Valerie Dru)
Name: Don Kinkade
Welcome to our new members and the transfers in to First Settlers Region. We hope you enjoy the people, Porsches and events.
What do you do for a living?
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“Everything”! Also, I retired from Anheuser Busch after almost 28 years of service.
Duane Boren Jeff Coston Achille Guest Daniel Grieco (TI - Florida Crown) David Huddle John Kizler William Malone Gary Payne Robert Wallace (TI - Northeast) William Wescott (TI - Chesapeake)
Tell us about your family. I have been married to my wife, Suzanne, for 48 years. I have a son, Scott and his wife Rosemary and two grandchildren, Simone, 31/2 and Brendan, 1/1/2 who reside in PA. Also, I have my dachshund Hannah.
What other hobbies do you have besides driving your Porsche? Sailing, toy train collecting, auto racing, working on cars, home and family.
PCA Member since? March 2008
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2002 911 GT2 2002 Boxster 2004 911 1985 944 2001 Boxster S 1999 911 2007 Cayman 1973 914 2005 Boxster 1980 924
First Settlers Member since? March 2008 January 2013
What kind of Porsche(s) do you drive? 2008 Arctic Silver
Vinny Alves Scott Bough Doug Fleming George Jones Justin Loehlein George Loizou Peter Moxon (TI -Shenandoah) Ken Nachman Michael Pruett David Sims Dennis Turnquist Lucero Soto Wiley
Cayman S
What other Porsches have you owned in the past? 1956 Silver 356 Porsche Speedster. Oh, how I’d love to have that car today!
done as the Activities Officer, Newsletter Editor and originator of the FSR Goodie Store. She has been involved with everything we have done for the past few years from social events, charity events, dinners, luncheons, fun runs, tech sessions, improving the “Horizontally Opposed”, making the Goodie Store a reality........ simply everything. Her selfless devotion of time and good ideas were certainly key contributors to our Region of the Year Award for 2012.
Pam Michaels was recognized as “Volunteer of Distinction” from 2009 through 2012 for all she has
PORSCHE December 2012
What is your first P o r s c h e memory? While
The highlight of the evening was the short, (Beautiful montage of the Porsche but significant, awards and recognition Museum donated by Don Kincaed) portion. The club recognized Andrew Chisholm and Don Bryant as “Members of Distinction” and presented each with a plaque. Besides being a two-time former Region President, Andrew is likely the most stalwart Porsche fan in the Region and has attended Parade 32 times! (or maybe it’s 34, but certainly a lot!). Don Bryant was still wearing short pants when Andrew was the First Settlers President but he is equally enthusiastic. Don and his wife Carol have taken it upon themselves to host the Saturday afternoon BBQ at both our spring and fall Driver’s Education events. They do all of the coordination and shopping, then with the help of a couple of volunteers, cook for a hundred or so hungry track-rats. The First Settlers DE BBQ has quickly become a ‘must-do‘ event on the track day social calendar!
(John and Ruthie Lee enjoying the New Year!)
NEW PCA/FSR MEMBERS Ken Thomas - Membership Chairperson
Where do you live? Yorktown, VA
Thanks to Pam Michaels, our outgoing Activities Officer, for setting up another great event! We decided to move to the Brays dinning room for a sit-down buffet this year and it turned out to be a great choice. The view of the sun setting over the James River was beautiful as the crowd began to arrive, sign-in and pick up their drink and door prize tickets. We had a the place to ourselves, to include the cocktail area near the roaring fireplace, a dedicated bartender, a separate room for the Silent Auction items and plenty of room to spread out and socialize. The food was great and everyone had a great time. The White Elephant Silent Auction was success again this year. The items ranged from what appeared to be ‘underappreciated‘ Christmas gifts to beautiful works of art. The savvy bidders got some great deals and the bidding ‘wars‘ had several volleys, but the real winners at the end of the day were the Food Banks of Southeastern and Central Virginia and the Boys‘ Home of Covington, Virginia. The best part was the GT-3RS that I scored; it will look great among my growing collection of Big Boy Toys! (Ok it was just a model, but still looks great.....)
Member in the Spotlight
Last but certainly not least, we thanked Dave and Karen McFaddin for their leadership and support as the Presidential Couple for the past several years. We presented Dave with replica of our Region of the Year trophy engraved with the national PCA awards we received during his tenure. They include: Region of the Year 2012; Region of the Year Runner-Up 2011; Website of the Year 2010 & 2011 and 2nd Place 2012; and Public Service Award 3rd Place 2012. Dave may be sporting his new embroidered “President, Region of the Year” shirt the next time you see him. We also presented Karen with some beautiful flowers in recognition of her support and for being a “Porsche Widow” while Dave was off supporting most of our events even if she couldn’t make it. Most importantly, Dave and Karen will be enjoying a relaxing weekend for two at the Tides Inn on us - but (Thanks to Dave and Karen McFaddin for their dedication for the past two years.) without any of us to bother them! Thanks to everyone who came to the Kingsmill for making this a great time! Hope to see everyone at plenty more events throughout the year. FIRST SETTLERS REGION
in the Army, I attended the 1958 Le Mans 24 Hours. The field had a number of of 550 Spiders and it was very impressive to (Don Kincade with his 356 Speedster race car, circa 1965) see them lined up on the grid for the Le Mans start in which driver’s had to run across the track, get in the car , start the car and go. It was a sight to see. Ever since then I have been “with Porsche”. (Editor’s note: The “LeMans Start” is the reason why Porsche puts the ignition switch on the left side of the steering wheel so the driver can save time by turning the key and putting the car in gear at the same time)
(TI) = Transfer
Describe your perfect Porsche day. I like to work on them as much as driving. Any day when you can drive your Porsche in piece and quiet, no sounds, perfect weather, just listening to the car itself., is a GREAT DAY!
What is your favorite personal car-related story? I have many since I have owned quite a few special cars in my lifetime. Probably the most memorable would be owning my first Porsche, the Speedster, joining SCCA and racing it for five years in the northeast at Thompson, CT, Limerock, CT and Bridgehampton, LI, NY. This all came about a year before I was married and the four years after. We didn’t have a trailer back then as that was quite high dollar so it was flat towed it with my 1965 GTO which I still own 47 years later. I sold the Porsche for a 1967 VW which I still own today………………………
(Don Kincade with his Cayman S today)
What keeps you in PCA? It’s meeting people from so many
different walks of life with the same interest and their own personal
Do you have a favorite Porsche? After the 356, it would be a
stories. With mix of so many different activities, there is something for
550 Spider, 904 GTS and then we get into the different 917’s, etc. etc. etc.
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everyone’s particular interest and enjoyment. Last, but not least, the cars themselves.
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As we exit the pits, the lane veers sharply left and downhill. The instructor reminds us to check our right mirrors for oncoming traffic, but we are first on the track this morning so the view is clear. By this time we're headed uphill again and blending onto the track, just in time for right-hander Turn 1. I feel a flutter of anticipation as I realize this is a moment I've been looking forward to for two years... then give myself a sharp reminder to stay focused. (No matter how many times I've been to VIR, I'm still a beginner here at Barber – no time for daydreaming!)
The Porsche Driving Experience Sport Driving School Elizabeth Mckenney
As the van carries me through morning rush hour around Birmingham, Alabama, headed for the gates of Barber Motorsports Park, I feel like a kid on my way back to summer camp. Barber is home to a vintage motorcycle museum, a beautiful 2.2 mile road track, and the headquarters of the Porsche Sport Driving School (PSDS), where expert instructors help students hone their driving skills using a fleet of awesome Porsche vehicles fresh off the showroom floor.
Turns 1 to 4 form a steeply sloped egg shape; up, then down, then up again as we straighten out heading for the hairpin at Turn 5. Cones have been set out along the way to remind us of the track in – apex – track out points, as well as to guide us away from areas of the track where the safety margin gets thin. Still, there's plenty of room to drive a sloppy line, and our keen eyed instructor is skilled at reading his rear view mirror, and quick to give us guidance whenever we stray.
I've been through those gates once before. Two years ago, barely six weeks after purchasing my first Porsche, I came to Barber to take the PSDS two-day Performance course. Back then, everything motorsport was completely new to me – it was hard work fighting against decades of 'safe' driving habits and learning to apply throttle, brake, and steering much more liberally than I was used to! But the instructors were thorough and very encouraging, and by the end of two days I began to get a feel for the precise and powerful machine that is a Porsche. I returned home from that first course with a big grin, lots of memories, and a new understanding and respect for my own 2005 Carrera.
To help him view our individual progress better, we rotate every few laps so each of us spends some time directly behind him. I'm happy to find that when it's my turn in his sights I do reasonably well. But frustrated that whenever I'm not directly behind the Turbo I tend to lag behind, and have trouble keeping up with my group. There's little time to figure out why, since there's not much break between exiting one turn and preparing for the next, and when we get to the straights I put all my focus on safely catching up again. It is nearly the end of the session before I realize that early on I had put the PDK into manual, and then forgotten and left it in 4th ever since. (About that focus thing....? Yeah right.) Shortly after that embarrassing discovery, we round Turn 15 and the instructor signals us to turn into the pits. Session over! Our group now heads to the parking lots above the pits, to rotate through the activities waiting for us there. One of the lots is set up with cones for various maneuvering exercises. We can choose a 6-speed Cayman or a PDK Boxster for this one. The first time we see it, the cones are arranged in parallel chutes in order for us to practice lane changes, i.e. switching quickly at speed from one "lane" to the next. When we return on the following day we'll work on trail braking, which ignores the adage that says never to brake while turning.
Now I'm back for the advanced Master's Course, where we'll revisit some of the lessons we worked on before, but with greater emphasis on track skills – including going solo for the first time!
Another lot contains an Autocross exercise. Unlike a traditional autocross setup, which uses just a few cones to describe a complex path, here the course is just a 300 foot figure eight with a couple of chicanes, and is completely lined with small cones on both sides. This makes it easy to learn the course, leaving us more time to discover how to do it as quickly as possible – finding the limits of the car without exceeding them. Here the Porsche model of choice is a shiny red Boxster S with PDK.
The day begins just inside the gates at PSDS HQ, with a continental breakfast and an hour in the classroom. The lecture is much like a green or blue HPDE class instruction – descriptions of vehicle dynamics, anatomy of a curve, driving line, and so forth. There's plenty of praise for Porsche along the way, but it's no token homage – these guys truly love the cars. Lecture over, we choose helmets from the cupboards at the back of the room, and head outside. The class is around 25 or so students, but they split us into smaller groups of 4 or 5 to alternate through the various exercises and track sessions. Helmets in hand, we pile into several waiting VW vans (plus one Cayenne) for the short ride to the pits. The instructors themselves drive us over, and on the way they take a couple of laps around the track, pointing out various landmarks and features and drilling us on the correct driving line.
As well as an exercise, the autocross course is also designed to be a friendly competition between the groups. We'll get some coaching and practice on the first day, then when we return to this lot tomorrow we'll run the course as a relay, where each of us will do three laps and then stop accurately back at the start, quickly followed by the next person. At the end of the day, our total time (which includes the time spent changing drivers) will be compared to the other groups.
Finally we arrive at the Race Control building, where rows of gleaming new Porsches await. On the hill above us are several large parking lots, each set up for a different training exercise, and each with a different Porsche selected to suit that lesson. Every group will get its turn on each exercise before the day is over, but by luck of the draw my group is scheduled to begin with a track session. Awaiting us along the pit wall are a white Turbo and four silver Panameras, lined up like a duck and ducklings ready for a swim. The instructor gets the Turbo, of course, so the students each climb into a Panamera and get ready to roll. I spend way too much time adjusting my seat – forever my weakness! – and before I'm done, the instructor's voice crackles over the radio and the cars in front of me begin to pull away. Fortunately this Panamera GTS has PDK – not to mention 430 horses – so it takes no time to get in gear and follow.
One entire parking lot is designed as a skid pad. The asphalt is coated with a special sealant (you can see the color difference in an aerial view), and the landscape sprinklers along one side are adjusted so that they water the pavement instead of the grass. We use a Carrera S with PDK, set in manual mode so we stay in first gear at all times. Cones are set up in two circles, and the exercise is driving a figure
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eight pattern around them, gradually increasing speed until the car begins to lose grip. The goal varies as we repeat the exercise; initially we just learn how the car behaves in a skid, then gradually we learn to either avoid the skid or control it when it happens. More than the other exercises, this one generates a lot of laughter; even when you have trouble getting it right, slow-mo spins in a 911 are still a lot of fun.
drives the curve to demonstrate the proper way to do it. Returning to the pits, it's time for the next solo session! This afternoon we are offered a special treat. Any student who wishes can take out a Turbo or GT3 for a few laps (in a lead/follow group with an instructor). When my turn comes I leap for the nearest GT3, and it's an awesome drive. I love the way the engine growls appreciatively when I put my foot down, and equally I love the way the car brakes. I find it helps boost my confidence to go faster, knowing that the car will stop exactly as much – or as little – as I ask it to, exactly when I ask.
Between the track sessions and exercises, we pause for a delicious buffet lunch. Instructors eat with us so that we can get to know one another. One of the guys at my table is named Hurley. I'm too new to the sport to know much about him, but I do recognize his name is revered by many. Me, I just enjoy listening to him tell some great stories.
Then, back to “normal” cars for the last session. Ever since my frustrating experience with the Panamera the first day, I've been wanting to give PDK another shot. So for the last session, I ask to take one of the PDK Carreras instead of the 6-speed. (This time making sure I leave it in automatic mode!)
When our group finally gets back to the track, I'm pointed to a 6speed Carrera S, and we head out for more laps in lead/follow formation again. The instructor speaks less and less over the radio as the day progresses, getting us prepared for doing laps without him tomorrow. Other instructors join us for a few laps, riding along to observe and then driving our cars to provide more individualized training.
I can't say for sure whether it's due to the PDK, or simply the end of two full days of hard work, but that last session is the best of all. I finally begin to put together everything I've learned in the Master's Class as well as what I gained from DEs at VIR, and it all begins to click. The PDK expertly keeps me in the right gear at all times. My speed picks up along with my confidence, and I finally see my first blue flag – waved at the guy in front of me! And so I execute my first (and only) pass of the whole day. Later, the instructor at Turn 15 (my nemesis!) will tell me I finally seem to have gotten even that bit right.
It's a long, thrilling, exhausting day. But the fun isn't over yet! PSDS has arranged a nice dinner for everyone – students and instructors both – back at the hotel. The food is first-rate and the company even more so, as we laugh and gripe about the day and anticipate tomorrow. The second day begins similar to the first. The classroom instruction today focuses on preparing us for our solo track sessions. They cover passing rules and the different colored flags that will be used to signal us. Passing zones will be marked by signs, and we are required to pass on the designated side or risk being "black flagged". Like at a HPDE, you can only pass with the slower car's permission, but here the driver uses a turn signal to tell you which side to pass on, rather than a finger point. Students are strongly encouraged to pit in if we ever feel crowded on the track, whether by slow folks in front or fast folks behind us (or both!). They can then let us back out to leave more space between cars. The instructors themselves will be watching from stations at strategic locations around the track. They will be taking notes on each car as it passes through their section, and will pass on those notes to the student drivers after the session. Students who aren't driving or doing an exercise during that session are encouraged to join one of the instructors at their station, to hear live commentary and get a different perspective of the track.
Everything is coming together, just in time for it all to end. The checker is waved, we run our cool down lap and pull into the pits. Once everyone is there, the vans take us back to the PSDS headquarters, where we gather in the classroom to hear the results of the autocross competition as well as other awards. The instructors are all very positive and make us feel like they would truly love to see each one of us again. Naturally we are all encouraged to return for the next course, the three-day Master's Plus – even more solo time, plus you can qualify for an SCCA racing license!
Part of the morning is spent finishing up the autocross and skid pad exercises, but finally my group heads to the pits to begin our solo track sessions. I'm in the 6-speed Carrera S again, I've got it adjusted just the way I like, and I'm ready. They let us out onto the track one at a time, carefully spacing us, and then it's my turn. Gathering speed, I make the downhill left out of the pits – a quick mirror check but no one's in sight. Up the hill again, merging gracefully to the right as I head into Turn 1, and I'm on my way! I'm not hugging the inside of the curve as I should, which puts me a bit wide at the apex of 2, but not doing too badly. As I round Turn 4 and head for the first straight, I'm distracted by a yellow flag hanging at a station I hadn't noticed before, and barely miss the line of cones guiding me away from a trouble spot at that corner – but I recover my wits in time to brake for the hairpin and leave the moment behind. After that my focus improves, and I work on preparing for each corner so that I can take it a little faster on the next lap. Turn 15 in particular proves to be challenging; I never seem to get the turn-in point quite right. But the Corkscrew (Turns 8 and 9) is great fun just about every time I do it.
Editor: To learn more about the Porsche Driving Experience, checkout the website at www.porschedriving.com. Here is a quick taste of the menu: Definitely not for the faint of heart, the Porsche Sport Driving School offers to all who dare to rise to the challenge, the opportunity to live their automotive fantasy. You will pilot the latest Porsche models; Carrera S, Boxster S, Panamera GTS and Cayenne S and experience the incomparable Porsche 911 Turbo. PSDS isn’t just for novices, and it isn’t just for veteran drivers either; it’s for anyone with a love of performance vehicles and a desire to learn something new and exciting. At PSDS, you will enjoy more track time than at any other school, and are sure to leave with a smile cemented on your face. You will also leave with a newly found addiction to performance driving. Don’t believe us? Try it. Here’s what you can expect at PSDS:
All in all, my first solo session at Barber isn't one for the record books, but when the checkered flag waves to signal the end of the session, I'm still shiny side up and still smiling. Passed only a couple of times, I feel almost as if I had the track to myself.
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After another delicious buffet lunch, we return to the track for a "track walk". We don't actually walk the entire 2.2 mile track, instead the vans carry us to a few key locations. At each stop, one of the instructors points out features of that part of the track that are hard to see when you're driving them at speed. Then another instructor
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As we exit the pits, the lane veers sharply left and downhill. The instructor reminds us to check our right mirrors for oncoming traffic, but we are first on the track this morning so the view is clear. By this time we're headed uphill again and blending onto the track, just in time for right-hander Turn 1. I feel a flutter of anticipation as I realize this is a moment I've been looking forward to for two years... then give myself a sharp reminder to stay focused. (No matter how many times I've been to VIR, I'm still a beginner here at Barber – no time for daydreaming!)
The Porsche Driving Experience Sport Driving School Elizabeth Mckenney
As the van carries me through morning rush hour around Birmingham, Alabama, headed for the gates of Barber Motorsports Park, I feel like a kid on my way back to summer camp. Barber is home to a vintage motorcycle museum, a beautiful 2.2 mile road track, and the headquarters of the Porsche Sport Driving School (PSDS), where expert instructors help students hone their driving skills using a fleet of awesome Porsche vehicles fresh off the showroom floor.
Turns 1 to 4 form a steeply sloped egg shape; up, then down, then up again as we straighten out heading for the hairpin at Turn 5. Cones have been set out along the way to remind us of the track in – apex – track out points, as well as to guide us away from areas of the track where the safety margin gets thin. Still, there's plenty of room to drive a sloppy line, and our keen eyed instructor is skilled at reading his rear view mirror, and quick to give us guidance whenever we stray.
I've been through those gates once before. Two years ago, barely six weeks after purchasing my first Porsche, I came to Barber to take the PSDS two-day Performance course. Back then, everything motorsport was completely new to me – it was hard work fighting against decades of 'safe' driving habits and learning to apply throttle, brake, and steering much more liberally than I was used to! But the instructors were thorough and very encouraging, and by the end of two days I began to get a feel for the precise and powerful machine that is a Porsche. I returned home from that first course with a big grin, lots of memories, and a new understanding and respect for my own 2005 Carrera.
To help him view our individual progress better, we rotate every few laps so each of us spends some time directly behind him. I'm happy to find that when it's my turn in his sights I do reasonably well. But frustrated that whenever I'm not directly behind the Turbo I tend to lag behind, and have trouble keeping up with my group. There's little time to figure out why, since there's not much break between exiting one turn and preparing for the next, and when we get to the straights I put all my focus on safely catching up again. It is nearly the end of the session before I realize that early on I had put the PDK into manual, and then forgotten and left it in 4th ever since. (About that focus thing....? Yeah right.) Shortly after that embarrassing discovery, we round Turn 15 and the instructor signals us to turn into the pits. Session over! Our group now heads to the parking lots above the pits, to rotate through the activities waiting for us there. One of the lots is set up with cones for various maneuvering exercises. We can choose a 6-speed Cayman or a PDK Boxster for this one. The first time we see it, the cones are arranged in parallel chutes in order for us to practice lane changes, i.e. switching quickly at speed from one "lane" to the next. When we return on the following day we'll work on trail braking, which ignores the adage that says never to brake while turning.
Now I'm back for the advanced Master's Course, where we'll revisit some of the lessons we worked on before, but with greater emphasis on track skills – including going solo for the first time!
Another lot contains an Autocross exercise. Unlike a traditional autocross setup, which uses just a few cones to describe a complex path, here the course is just a 300 foot figure eight with a couple of chicanes, and is completely lined with small cones on both sides. This makes it easy to learn the course, leaving us more time to discover how to do it as quickly as possible – finding the limits of the car without exceeding them. Here the Porsche model of choice is a shiny red Boxster S with PDK.
The day begins just inside the gates at PSDS HQ, with a continental breakfast and an hour in the classroom. The lecture is much like a green or blue HPDE class instruction – descriptions of vehicle dynamics, anatomy of a curve, driving line, and so forth. There's plenty of praise for Porsche along the way, but it's no token homage – these guys truly love the cars. Lecture over, we choose helmets from the cupboards at the back of the room, and head outside. The class is around 25 or so students, but they split us into smaller groups of 4 or 5 to alternate through the various exercises and track sessions. Helmets in hand, we pile into several waiting VW vans (plus one Cayenne) for the short ride to the pits. The instructors themselves drive us over, and on the way they take a couple of laps around the track, pointing out various landmarks and features and drilling us on the correct driving line.
As well as an exercise, the autocross course is also designed to be a friendly competition between the groups. We'll get some coaching and practice on the first day, then when we return to this lot tomorrow we'll run the course as a relay, where each of us will do three laps and then stop accurately back at the start, quickly followed by the next person. At the end of the day, our total time (which includes the time spent changing drivers) will be compared to the other groups.
Finally we arrive at the Race Control building, where rows of gleaming new Porsches await. On the hill above us are several large parking lots, each set up for a different training exercise, and each with a different Porsche selected to suit that lesson. Every group will get its turn on each exercise before the day is over, but by luck of the draw my group is scheduled to begin with a track session. Awaiting us along the pit wall are a white Turbo and four silver Panameras, lined up like a duck and ducklings ready for a swim. The instructor gets the Turbo, of course, so the students each climb into a Panamera and get ready to roll. I spend way too much time adjusting my seat – forever my weakness! – and before I'm done, the instructor's voice crackles over the radio and the cars in front of me begin to pull away. Fortunately this Panamera GTS has PDK – not to mention 430 horses – so it takes no time to get in gear and follow.
One entire parking lot is designed as a skid pad. The asphalt is coated with a special sealant (you can see the color difference in an aerial view), and the landscape sprinklers along one side are adjusted so that they water the pavement instead of the grass. We use a Carrera S with PDK, set in manual mode so we stay in first gear at all times. Cones are set up in two circles, and the exercise is driving a figure
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eight pattern around them, gradually increasing speed until the car begins to lose grip. The goal varies as we repeat the exercise; initially we just learn how the car behaves in a skid, then gradually we learn to either avoid the skid or control it when it happens. More than the other exercises, this one generates a lot of laughter; even when you have trouble getting it right, slow-mo spins in a 911 are still a lot of fun.
drives the curve to demonstrate the proper way to do it. Returning to the pits, it's time for the next solo session! This afternoon we are offered a special treat. Any student who wishes can take out a Turbo or GT3 for a few laps (in a lead/follow group with an instructor). When my turn comes I leap for the nearest GT3, and it's an awesome drive. I love the way the engine growls appreciatively when I put my foot down, and equally I love the way the car brakes. I find it helps boost my confidence to go faster, knowing that the car will stop exactly as much – or as little – as I ask it to, exactly when I ask.
Between the track sessions and exercises, we pause for a delicious buffet lunch. Instructors eat with us so that we can get to know one another. One of the guys at my table is named Hurley. I'm too new to the sport to know much about him, but I do recognize his name is revered by many. Me, I just enjoy listening to him tell some great stories.
Then, back to “normal” cars for the last session. Ever since my frustrating experience with the Panamera the first day, I've been wanting to give PDK another shot. So for the last session, I ask to take one of the PDK Carreras instead of the 6-speed. (This time making sure I leave it in automatic mode!)
When our group finally gets back to the track, I'm pointed to a 6speed Carrera S, and we head out for more laps in lead/follow formation again. The instructor speaks less and less over the radio as the day progresses, getting us prepared for doing laps without him tomorrow. Other instructors join us for a few laps, riding along to observe and then driving our cars to provide more individualized training.
I can't say for sure whether it's due to the PDK, or simply the end of two full days of hard work, but that last session is the best of all. I finally begin to put together everything I've learned in the Master's Class as well as what I gained from DEs at VIR, and it all begins to click. The PDK expertly keeps me in the right gear at all times. My speed picks up along with my confidence, and I finally see my first blue flag – waved at the guy in front of me! And so I execute my first (and only) pass of the whole day. Later, the instructor at Turn 15 (my nemesis!) will tell me I finally seem to have gotten even that bit right.
It's a long, thrilling, exhausting day. But the fun isn't over yet! PSDS has arranged a nice dinner for everyone – students and instructors both – back at the hotel. The food is first-rate and the company even more so, as we laugh and gripe about the day and anticipate tomorrow. The second day begins similar to the first. The classroom instruction today focuses on preparing us for our solo track sessions. They cover passing rules and the different colored flags that will be used to signal us. Passing zones will be marked by signs, and we are required to pass on the designated side or risk being "black flagged". Like at a HPDE, you can only pass with the slower car's permission, but here the driver uses a turn signal to tell you which side to pass on, rather than a finger point. Students are strongly encouraged to pit in if we ever feel crowded on the track, whether by slow folks in front or fast folks behind us (or both!). They can then let us back out to leave more space between cars. The instructors themselves will be watching from stations at strategic locations around the track. They will be taking notes on each car as it passes through their section, and will pass on those notes to the student drivers after the session. Students who aren't driving or doing an exercise during that session are encouraged to join one of the instructors at their station, to hear live commentary and get a different perspective of the track.
Everything is coming together, just in time for it all to end. The checker is waved, we run our cool down lap and pull into the pits. Once everyone is there, the vans take us back to the PSDS headquarters, where we gather in the classroom to hear the results of the autocross competition as well as other awards. The instructors are all very positive and make us feel like they would truly love to see each one of us again. Naturally we are all encouraged to return for the next course, the three-day Master's Plus – even more solo time, plus you can qualify for an SCCA racing license!
Part of the morning is spent finishing up the autocross and skid pad exercises, but finally my group heads to the pits to begin our solo track sessions. I'm in the 6-speed Carrera S again, I've got it adjusted just the way I like, and I'm ready. They let us out onto the track one at a time, carefully spacing us, and then it's my turn. Gathering speed, I make the downhill left out of the pits – a quick mirror check but no one's in sight. Up the hill again, merging gracefully to the right as I head into Turn 1, and I'm on my way! I'm not hugging the inside of the curve as I should, which puts me a bit wide at the apex of 2, but not doing too badly. As I round Turn 4 and head for the first straight, I'm distracted by a yellow flag hanging at a station I hadn't noticed before, and barely miss the line of cones guiding me away from a trouble spot at that corner – but I recover my wits in time to brake for the hairpin and leave the moment behind. After that my focus improves, and I work on preparing for each corner so that I can take it a little faster on the next lap. Turn 15 in particular proves to be challenging; I never seem to get the turn-in point quite right. But the Corkscrew (Turns 8 and 9) is great fun just about every time I do it.
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All in all, my first solo session at Barber isn't one for the record books, but when the checkered flag waves to signal the end of the session, I'm still shiny side up and still smiling. Passed only a couple of times, I feel almost as if I had the track to myself.
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After another delicious buffet lunch, we return to the track for a "track walk". We don't actually walk the entire 2.2 mile track, instead the vans carry us to a few key locations. At each stop, one of the instructors points out features of that part of the track that are hard to see when you're driving them at speed. Then another instructor
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New Years Party 2013
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The Kingsmill in Williamsburg was the site for our annual holiday gathering on January 19th and the “official” start of another year of Porsches and People in the First Settlers Region. And a great start it was! The attendance was down a bit from last year, maybe because it was scheduled during the long Martin Luther King weekend, but the enthusiasm was just as high. We thanked Dave and Karen McFaddin for their support as President and “First Lady” for the past two and a half years, recognized a few “Members of Distinction” and made $1524 for charity through the White Elephant Silent Auction. In addition to enjoying a good time our members are also very generous. (The Kent’s checking in with Pam Michaels and Valerie Dru)
Name: Don Kinkade
Welcome to our new members and the transfers in to First Settlers Region. We hope you enjoy the people, Porsches and events.
What do you do for a living?
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“Everything”! Also, I retired from Anheuser Busch after almost 28 years of service.
Duane Boren Jeff Coston Achille Guest Daniel Grieco (TI - Florida Crown) David Huddle John Kizler William Malone Gary Payne Robert Wallace (TI - Northeast) William Wescott (TI - Chesapeake)
Tell us about your family. I have been married to my wife, Suzanne, for 48 years. I have a son, Scott and his wife Rosemary and two grandchildren, Simone, 31/2 and Brendan, 1/1/2 who reside in PA. Also, I have my dachshund Hannah.
What other hobbies do you have besides driving your Porsche? Sailing, toy train collecting, auto racing, working on cars, home and family.
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First Settlers Member since? March 2008 January 2013
What kind of Porsche(s) do you drive? 2008 Arctic Silver
Vinny Alves Scott Bough Doug Fleming George Jones Justin Loehlein George Loizou Peter Moxon (TI -Shenandoah) Ken Nachman Michael Pruett David Sims Dennis Turnquist Lucero Soto Wiley
Cayman S
What other Porsches have you owned in the past? 1956 Silver 356 Porsche Speedster. Oh, how I’d love to have that car today!
done as the Activities Officer, Newsletter Editor and originator of the FSR Goodie Store. She has been involved with everything we have done for the past few years from social events, charity events, dinners, luncheons, fun runs, tech sessions, improving the “Horizontally Opposed”, making the Goodie Store a reality........ simply everything. Her selfless devotion of time and good ideas were certainly key contributors to our Region of the Year Award for 2012.
Pam Michaels was recognized as “Volunteer of Distinction” from 2009 through 2012 for all she has
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What is your first P o r s c h e memory? While
The highlight of the evening was the short, (Beautiful montage of the Porsche but significant, awards and recognition Museum donated by Don Kincaed) portion. The club recognized Andrew Chisholm and Don Bryant as “Members of Distinction” and presented each with a plaque. Besides being a two-time former Region President, Andrew is likely the most stalwart Porsche fan in the Region and has attended Parade 32 times! (or maybe it’s 34, but certainly a lot!). Don Bryant was still wearing short pants when Andrew was the First Settlers President but he is equally enthusiastic. Don and his wife Carol have taken it upon themselves to host the Saturday afternoon BBQ at both our spring and fall Driver’s Education events. They do all of the coordination and shopping, then with the help of a couple of volunteers, cook for a hundred or so hungry track-rats. The First Settlers DE BBQ has quickly become a ‘must-do‘ event on the track day social calendar!
(John and Ruthie Lee enjoying the New Year!)
NEW PCA/FSR MEMBERS Ken Thomas - Membership Chairperson
Where do you live? Yorktown, VA
Thanks to Pam Michaels, our outgoing Activities Officer, for setting up another great event! We decided to move to the Brays dinning room for a sit-down buffet this year and it turned out to be a great choice. The view of the sun setting over the James River was beautiful as the crowd began to arrive, sign-in and pick up their drink and door prize tickets. We had a the place to ourselves, to include the cocktail area near the roaring fireplace, a dedicated bartender, a separate room for the Silent Auction items and plenty of room to spread out and socialize. The food was great and everyone had a great time. The White Elephant Silent Auction was success again this year. The items ranged from what appeared to be ‘underappreciated‘ Christmas gifts to beautiful works of art. The savvy bidders got some great deals and the bidding ‘wars‘ had several volleys, but the real winners at the end of the day were the Food Banks of Southeastern and Central Virginia and the Boys‘ Home of Covington, Virginia. The best part was the GT-3RS that I scored; it will look great among my growing collection of Big Boy Toys! (Ok it was just a model, but still looks great.....)
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Last but certainly not least, we thanked Dave and Karen McFaddin for their leadership and support as the Presidential Couple for the past several years. We presented Dave with replica of our Region of the Year trophy engraved with the national PCA awards we received during his tenure. They include: Region of the Year 2012; Region of the Year Runner-Up 2011; Website of the Year 2010 & 2011 and 2nd Place 2012; and Public Service Award 3rd Place 2012. Dave may be sporting his new embroidered “President, Region of the Year” shirt the next time you see him. We also presented Karen with some beautiful flowers in recognition of her support and for being a “Porsche Widow” while Dave was off supporting most of our events even if she couldn’t make it. Most importantly, Dave and Karen will be enjoying a relaxing weekend for two at the Tides Inn on us - but (Thanks to Dave and Karen McFaddin for their dedication for the past two years.) without any of us to bother them! Thanks to everyone who came to the Kingsmill for making this a great time! Hope to see everyone at plenty more events throughout the year. FIRST SETTLERS REGION
in the Army, I attended the 1958 Le Mans 24 Hours. The field had a number of of 550 Spiders and it was very impressive to (Don Kincade with his 356 Speedster race car, circa 1965) see them lined up on the grid for the Le Mans start in which driver’s had to run across the track, get in the car , start the car and go. It was a sight to see. Ever since then I have been “with Porsche”. (Editor’s note: The “LeMans Start” is the reason why Porsche puts the ignition switch on the left side of the steering wheel so the driver can save time by turning the key and putting the car in gear at the same time)
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Describe your perfect Porsche day. I like to work on them as much as driving. Any day when you can drive your Porsche in piece and quiet, no sounds, perfect weather, just listening to the car itself., is a GREAT DAY!
What is your favorite personal car-related story? I have many since I have owned quite a few special cars in my lifetime. Probably the most memorable would be owning my first Porsche, the Speedster, joining SCCA and racing it for five years in the northeast at Thompson, CT, Limerock, CT and Bridgehampton, LI, NY. This all came about a year before I was married and the four years after. We didn’t have a trailer back then as that was quite high dollar so it was flat towed it with my 1965 GTO which I still own 47 years later. I sold the Porsche for a 1967 VW which I still own today………………………
(Don Kincade with his Cayman S today)
What keeps you in PCA? It’s meeting people from so many
different walks of life with the same interest and their own personal
Do you have a favorite Porsche? After the 356, it would be a
stories. With mix of so many different activities, there is something for
550 Spider, 904 GTS and then we get into the different 917’s, etc. etc. etc.
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everyone’s particular interest and enjoyment. Last, but not least, the cars themselves.
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First Settlers to Parade 2013 Phil Grandfield
In the Nation, we play favorites.
Google Maps says it’s about 1000 miles from our Region to the Grand Traverse Resort in Traverse City Michigan and within ‘striking distance’ for a caravan of First Settlers members to make the trip this summer. We will be hosting a meeting for anyone interested in making the trip as a group to talk about ideas for the journey. The meeting is planned for Saturday, March 2nd at Rob and Michelle Calloway’s house on the Penninsula. Further details will be sent via email. An important date to remember is March 12th; that when on-line opens with links at www.pca.org and
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www.parade2013.pca.org. Though Parade itself won’t sell-out, some of the popular competitive events and fun runs historically fill-up quickly and can sell out. Though there is a cancellation fee if you sign-up then later change your mind, I recommend making some decisions early if you have any desire to attend. Everything you need to know about the Resort, the schedule and prices are on the website.
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No decisions about the First Settlers “Road Trip to Parade” have been made but there is plenty of interest and some ideas already discussed. Assuming we get a reasonable group interested in coming, it’s likely too hard to keep lots of cars together for such a long trip (particularly with a wide variety of bladders sizes!) but with preplanned starting points and a route we can stay close and plan to join up around the halfway point.
Join the Nation of one-stop shoppers. The basic idea is to leave on Saturday, June 22nd with planned a route, maybe with some options of interstate v.s. the back roads depending on your preference, with a designated area to stop for lunch and a common overnight stop about halfway to Traverse City. I figure that puts us somewhere around Pittsburgh on Saturday night. Same concept for the second leg on Sunday, with a lunch stop along the way and a timeline to get there in time for the “Pirelli Welcome Party” - a casual “At the Shores” buffet complete with tropical shirt attire!
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There are plenty of activities through out the week to include competitive events like the Concours and the rallies, fun runs to include lunch or tours, and banquets on most nights. Or you can choose to set your own agenda, strike out on your own with a small group of friends, stay for the whole week or leave when you want. In any event, the Porsche Parade is lots of fun and even more so if you bring your own friends.
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Personally, Josie and I plan to attend, will sign up for a couple of fun runs and likely leave on Thursday, June 27th and take the long way home. Plenty of things to see and do in Northern Michigan and along the roads between hear and there. Hope you can make the trip with us!
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“How to do Daytona” Reasons to go and some random insights. Glenn Dubail I had the opportunity to attend my second 24 hours of Daytona this January; the first time being last year’s 50th Anniversary. My goal in the next few paragraphs is to give a recount of those times, and convince anyone who has not been that they must go!! It’s Friday, and if you recall it is snowing in Virginia, I kissed my wife and left for the airport 4 hours early (what if there is an accident and I miss my flight to Daytona??). After getting sideways on I-64E, the traction control kicks in on my BMW, so I rolled on the throttle a little hard, (thank goodness for electronics and my DE instructors from the PCA: no sudden steering inputs to correct.....) and I am straight again. I hopped on an earlier flight and got the last seat. (divine intervention again because my other flight was delayed and would have missed my connection. I arrived in Daytona and took the 1 mile cab ride to Speedway. Let me pause here and give some advice; people say that everybody should have a friend with a boat. But I disagree; you can’t watch a race from a boat (Editor’s note: except at Monaco, Valencia and Abu Dhabi). I would tell you everybody needs a friend with a big RV. (Daytona gives fans great access to the hardware.) (See photo of fellow PCA Carolina Region members Macon and Debbie Albertson and some great accommodations). I found Macon about 1 AM Friday night, we have beverages until 3-ish. At 7am Saturday, someone is singing the “Star Spangled Banner” over the intercom; Ok it might be “America the Beautiful” - either way I am pumped up and, man, they can sing. I got up, we walked through the garages, where the access is always unbelievable to me. Porsche’s, Ferrari’s, Mazda 6’s? We strolled over to an Aston Martin race car and I am clearly salivating, a 9 year old boy asks me “Do you want to sit in it, sir?”. I respond “Really? Is there an adult around I can verify this with?”. He verifies and I am in!! We meandered through the crowds where, by the way, everybody is a car enthusiast and polite. We ventured to the historic race cars where I can see and touch Brumos 911’s, a Ferrari Daytona original, (which smells great inside like old cars are supposed to), and a TR8 race car. I had a TR7 in college until I blew four engines - which is probably why I was excited to see a TR8. Unlike Porsche, some 90 percent are no longer on the road but in the junkyard. I Facebooked the Brumos 911 picture, a friend of mine from work comments and asks if I am “racing”, to which I respond and comment, “with a Bud Light in my hand at the 24 hours of Daytona?” I think I have way to much street credit at work. Ok, the race is going to start, we are right in front of the PCA Corral, Porsche dedicates an award to Hurly Haywood - very cool - I have chills, then the “Star Bangled Banner”, no lip syncing - it was way better than Beyonce’s lip synced version - I have more chills. “Gentleman start your engines”, early laps sparks, smoking, suspension in need of adjustment on many cars, three hours into the race I texted my buddy who convinced me to get into this hobby then sold his 911 and raced Miata’s. The text says “Zoom Zoom is done, that didn’t work out, somebody at Mazda is #*$$@%!.” An hour later, “Oh no, one is back, putt putt” and finally “nope it broke down” The Cayman’s will go on to win the brand new GX class and sweep the podium. (Editor’s note: David Donohue piloted the first Cayman Class win for Napleton Racing a couple of years after his overall
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The First Settlers Region “Goodie Store” is bringing in business! You can order shirts, blouses, jackets and caps in various styles and colors with our FSR logo on the front and with “Porsche” in block lettering on the back. 10% of all sales from the First Settlers Goodie Store are returned to us and be used to support
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You can access the Goodie Store directly from the FSR webpage (www.fsrpca.org) by clicking on the link under the Main Menu on the left side of the home page or going directly to the FSR Goodie Store at this link: www.pcawebstore.com/FIRST SETTLERS
The Porsche Concours d’Elegance gets started early on Monday, June 24th on the beautiful fairways of the Grand Traverse Resort. Whether you are an experienced Concours participant, a first time entrant, or a volunteer, there is an opportunity for every Parade entrant to get involved in this prestigious event.
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win in Prototypes) Later, I watched a Daytona Prototype car go off and run straight through a Rolex sign and obliterate it, then he is back on. I can feel good about seeing this because no one got hurt. Fast forward to lots of refreshments, it’s night time, there is live music, tent city (tent city - think of opposite of PCA Corral ) is ablaze with crazy young people that I believe sleep all day because I have not seen them before. Ahh.... getting tired, cookout at RV while we watch flat screen outside, gorgeous night, ferris wheel spinning, fireworks, and this place is heaven. Its 2am and I am too old. So I turn in, (if you are staying at a hotel, you will need to find your car, drive and escape this incredible festival. Start working on finding that friend with RV now).
You can’t do it all! We have activities for kids and teens, an Art Show, Goodie Store, a 5K run/walk, a Gimmick Rally, an RC contest, and our local Tourmeister has assembled several driving and van/motorcoach tours to show us the beauty and interesting locations around the Grand Traverse Bay area of Upper Michigan. We end the week with a true Parade of Porsches through the east side of Traverse City and up Old Mission Peninsula.
The Porsche Parade is the PCA's annual convention. It is a week-long extravaganza of car events, tech sessions, social events and FUN. Whether you like to autocross, rally, tour or, Concours, there is plenty to do and see.You must register in advance for Parade as there is no onsite signup. Registration opens March 12th. There will be a link to register on www.pca.org and parade2013.pca.org.
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Lodging The Grand Traverse Resort and Spa is our host hotel, and can accommodate all Parade goers. The resort properties range from beachfront condos in a variety of configurations, to the centrally located hotel & tower rooms.
Entrant Eligibility and Fees Everyone signing up for Parade must pay an entrant fee of $159, which covers the entrant and co-entrant.
The Mobil TSD Rally on Tuesday June 25th takes us in and around the beautiful vineyards, orchards, forests and dunes of the area in a rally that’s sure to be remembered.
Fees for the four major competitive events are: Concours -- $30 per car, Autocross -- $30 per driver, TSD Rally -- $15 per car,
The Michelin Autocross is on Wednesday and Thursday, June 26 and 27 at the nearby Antrim County Airport. With the Parade team promising a challenging old-school runway autocross, this is sure to be a fun event. Banquets
Questions? If you have questions regarding Parade, please consult the Parade website at parade2013.pca.org. If you are unable to find your answer there, email Kathleen Behrens, Parade Registrar at registrar@pcaparade.org or call 503.579.3423
As we say in PCA, it’s not just the cars, it’s the food! We host five banquets during the week at the resort. We also have two “open” nights for you to sample the local fare of Traverse City.
It’s Sunday, fog in the morning, cars running under caution so we grabbed breakfast at one of the stands, it’s delicious, we pass by ”tent city”; I was right these people are going to sleep all day, and I did not hear the bomb that went off. Ferrari is in the lead (I am a GT class (Glenn Dubail and Macon Albertson checking out the historics.) fan). I like Ferrari’s but I am unhappy because I don’t own one so I need Porsche to win. Alas, in the GT class the Audi R8’s take first and second, would have been third but the Rum Bum Audi ran out of gas on the last lap, Ferrari takes third. The Porsche closest to the podium was last year’s GT winner, the #44 from Magnus Racing in 5th. Its 70 degrees it’s January and I cling on to the Cayman wins. The Ganassi Bimmer wins the DP class, not as cool but I have one. I arrived home, woke up, looked at the calendar, signed up for VIR, for an event that is before the first PCA outing, because I can’t wait that long, after buttering up my very understanding spouse. The 24 Hours of Daytona should be on your bucket list and with the merging of the American LeMans Series (ALMS) and Grand AM next year the event should be huge!! Plan on being there, but stay away from my friend with the RV!
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In January, Checkered Flag Porsche hosted a wonderful open house for their customers in the shiny new, state-of-the-art showroom in Virginia Beach and it was a huge hit. Though the modern showroom is great and the cars on display all tempting, it was the people and the atmosphere that made for a wonderful evening. There was a big crowd of First Setters Region (First Settlers members enjoyed the Checkered Flag Open House.) members in attendance to enjoy the music, food and drink while planing their next automotive purchase. George Michaels took the opportunity to present a plaque to Richard Hutsko, General Manager of Checkered Flag, for their continued support of our region.
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The grand opening meant enough to Porsche that the CEO of the North American operation, Detlev von Platen, made the trip from Atlanta, despite the threatening weather, just for the party and to recognize the Checkered Flag organization for their accomplishments. The surprise of the evening was when a few of us shared a short conversation with the “Boss” to talk about cars. Mr. von Platen’s parents are German, he was raised in France and now calls himself American. But he is clearly a car guy and devoted to the Porsche brand. Don Kincade and his wife Suzie were chatting to him HORIZONTALLY OPPOSED
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next to a vintage 356 and talking about Don’s racing days in a 356 Speedster back in the 1960’s. Then the CEO berated Don for ever selling the car for the VW he still owns today. When Don mentioned his opportunity to visit the Porsche factory and museum in Germany last year, Mr van Platen handed him his business card and said, “if you every go back, show them this card and they will take you anywhere you want to go”. It wasn’t until later when Don read the card and realized who he was talking to!! I asked Mr von Platen about the future of Porsche Motorsports, particularly because of the less-than-stellar Porsche showing at the 2013 Rolex 24 Hours. I asked if the VW Group was focused on Audi at the expense of Porsche particularly in international endurance racing. He explained to me that though both brands are in the same VW “family” they make their own decisions when it comes to motorsports. He is very excited about Porsche’s return to the LMP1 class at Le Mans in 2014. He has seen the car and was like a little kid on Christmas talking about it. Josie, our charity coordinator, joined the conversation and mentioned the plans for our 55th Anniversary next year to ask if Porsche Cars North America could help with any sponsorship. He asked for her business card and said to expect a call from his staff to discuss it. That call came early the next morning with an offer to help. When the Porsche CEO speaks, people listen!!! Thanks to Checkered Flag for the great party; it was a class act!
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Join us on 2628 April, 2013 for a great weekend in the mountains at the historic G r a v e s Mountain Lodge in beautiful Syria, Virginia!! The weekend will include fun runs on some of the best roads in the state, a private tour of Luray Caverns, home cooked meals, a lunch at the historic Mimslyn Inn in Luray, more fun runs, great scenery, a Silent Auction for charity, and a tour, wine tasting and lunch at the Barboursville Winery. We are happy to welcome the Shenandoah Region members who will be joining us and planning the fun runs through their “back yard”. Thank you Shenandoah Region: this should be a great weekend - don’t miss it!!
“What motor oil is best for my air-cooled Porsche? (or any high performance engine)” by Charles Navarro, LN Engineering www.lnengineering.com
The purpose of proper lubrication is to provide a physical barrier (oil film) that separates moving parts reducing wear and friction, but there are many surfaces within an engine that operate with metal-to-metal contact,that are very highly dependent on a strong and robust anti-wear film. The top piston ring operating in sliding contact with the bore operates in a mixed lubrication regime consisting of both boundary (metal-to-metal direct contact) as well as hydrodynamic (oil film between moving surfaces) lubrication. The majority of non-corrosive wear occurs where boundary lubrication exists. Oils contain dispersants, friction modifiers, viscosity modifiers, anti-foam, anti-corrosion, antioxidant and anti-wear additives, all of which can affect the strength and durability of anti-wear films. The focus of this article is the levels of zinc and phosphorus found in motor oils and their interactions with other additives, specifically, the zinc (Zn) and phosphorus (P) that make up the anti-wear additive ZDDP, zinc dialkyl dithiosphosphate. The ZDDP level is a cause for concern for all older engines, including air-cooled Porsches, with modern oils.
Here are the basic details. More information will be available at www.Motorsportreg.com after registration opens. Be looking for an email announcing the opening date for on-line registration.
What characteristics of motor oils make themspecifically well suited to an air-cooled or other high performance engine? Aside from recommendations issued by Porsche, what makes a good oil? These oils must be thermally stable, having a very high flashpoint, low volatility, and must “maintain proper lubrication and protect vital engine components under the extreme pressure and the high temperature conditions” found in air-cooled Porsches. Many well-known Porsche engine builders recommend 15w40 viscosities below 90F ambient air temperatures with 20w50 for hotter climates above 90F average ambient temperatures in street use. Porsche recommends and uses Mobil 1 0w40 as a factory fill in new vehicles and Mobil 1 15w50 has been a popular choice used by many year-round in air-cooled Porsche models. However, what was once considered a 'safe' oil may no longer be as many of these lubricants have been reformulated to allow for protection of emissions controls, for longer drain intervals and shopping by brand alone no longer ensures satisfactory performance.
Make your own lodging reservations at the Graves Mountain Lodge for Friday and/or Saturday nights, 26 & 27 April. www.gravesmountain.com. Friday night is $110/room (no meals included) but we’re planning a “Welcome Party” with chili and easy foods; BYOB. Saturday night is $243/couple to include Saturday breakfast, steak and chicken dinner Saturday night and breakfast Sunday morning. For those not spending the night, dinner-only on Saturday is $41/person. The private group tour of Luray Caverns and the small antique car museum is $16/adult and $8/child. We plan to stop along the way at the Rappahanock Foodbank so we are asking each car to bring a bag of canned goods (Graves Mountain Lodge in Syria, VA) to drop off for the local residents in need; and the locals are excited to see the cars! There will be a lunch buffet at the beautifully restored Mimslyn Inn in Luray for $15/person including tax and gratuity. www.minslyninn.com.
Even prior to the introduction of current standards, there was concern that standards from 2003 may inhibit the backwards compatibility of motor oils, specifically referring to the limitation of ZDDP, which is "the most effective combined anti-wear and anti-oxidant additives currently available." Studies to state that oils are required to provide longer protection in severe operation but that an oils performance is "limited by environmental considerations." Furthermore, they state that it is hard to predict the effects of these reformulated oils in just a single oil change and may only be evident over an engine's lifetime. It is hard to know the full extent of the potential damage these new SM oils will have on our performance engines, so chose your lubricants carefully.
The highlight of the weekend will be a wonderful home cooked meal in the main Graves Mountain Lodge. In addition to some Silent Auction items available during dinner, the auction will also be conducted on-line to give those folks who can’t attend an opportunity to bid on some great items. After another country breakfast on Sunday, we’ll have another fun run to the Barboursville Winery for a tour, tasting and lunch catered by one of the Shenandoah members. The tasting is $7/person and the lunch about $12/person.
Porsche’s recommendation in hand, our initial analysis from 2005 and 2006 and from virgin oil analyses going back to the 1990s, we found that prior SH/SJ formulations of Mobil lubricants tested, including Mobil 1, have had higher Zn and P content than SL, SM, or current SN formulations. Even current "re-introduced" formulations are not the original formulations many shops and owners were used to. Aside from reduced Zn and P levels (now restored in certain products), many products with "adequate" Zn and P still use high levels of Ca detergents, well documented in various SAE publications as known for causing more wear than Ca/Mg or Ca/Mg/Na detergents, as previously used in oils like Mobil 1. This confirms
The spring weather and beautiful country location will be a great combination for what promises to be a great First Settlers Porsche weekend!
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In addition to protecting emissions controls, there are many other design considerations in formulating engine lubricants, which include improving In 2012, FSR became a 401(c) (4) organization since we are a club fuel economy and longer drain intervals. Many believe that the EPA has dedicated to its members. This benefits FSR from a tax perspective as banned zinc and phosphorus in motor oils; however this is not true. In the FSR board tries to keep an adequate reserve for any unforeseen (cont on page 16) events. HORIZONTALLY OPPOSED
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response to modern engine design and longer emission control warranties which are required by the EPA, as well as to improve fuel economy by reducing fiction, manufactures have turned to reformulation of oils. The use of friction modifiers, such as moly, help to reduce friction in metal-to-metal contact. While lower viscosities improve fuel economy greatly, they also reduce the hydrodynamic film strength and high temperature high shear viscosity of the motor oil, factors both of which are key to protecting high performance engines, especially air-cooled ones. It is worth mentioning that lower viscosities will provide better fuel economy, but thicker oils in modern engines, greater than what the manufacturer recommends, will not always result in better protection.
recommended intervals ranging from 12,000 to 24,000 miles and up to 2 years. However, based on feedback provided by our customers owners of newer Porsches should consider reducing their drain intervals to no more than six months or 5,000 mi. On newer water cooled models prone to intermediate shaft failures (IMS) failures, some shops even recommend changing your oil every three months or 3,000 mi allowing for early detection of a failing IMS bearing. Also, remember, Porsche drain intervals are based off a fill of min. 10 quarts, so engines with smaller sumps have to run shorter drain intervals! Cars that have less oil volume can benefit from more frequent oil changes. Vehicles that are driven hard are subjected to sustained high oil temperatures and RPMs should have their oil changed more frequently, In the case of cars used at the track, the oil should be changed after every event or two. Likewise, vehicles subjected to very short drives or sustained operation in heavy traffic should be serviced more often. Vehicles not driven often, but driven hard a few times a year, can probably go a year between oil changes as long as the oil is changed before the car is put away for winter for storage.
However, it is worth noting that these new guidelines do not need apply to “racing,” “severe duty,” or any motor oils that do not carry an API “starburst” seal. Motor oils meeting “Energy Conserving I or II” standards should be avoided as well as those with an API SM or ILSAC GF-4 classifications. Of particular interest is the upcoming ACEA E9 which will incorporate some of the improvements in the CJ-4 standard along with higher Zn and P, making these mid-SAPS oils an excellent choice for older legacy engines.
Regular oil analysis is the best way to determine ideal drain intervals for your driving habits. One good rule of thumb I have seen quoted is to change the oil when the TBN (total base number) is reduced by 50% of the original total (requiring you to also know your oil's virgin TBN). Another common recommendation is to change the oil once it's TAN (total acid number) equals the TBN. Other factors to consider are fuel dilution and shearing out of grade when determining your drain interval. With this knowledge in hand, using a quality motor oil with proper filtration and regular service is the best thing to do for your engine and to protect your investment.
Failure to use the right oil, use proper filtration, or observe proper changing intervals can affect the performance of even the best motor oil. It is also worth noting that some manufacturers have gone to shorter intervals and requiring fully synthetic oils (Group 4 or 5) due to litigation surrounding sludge formation and failed engines as a result of factory recommended long drain intervals. Based off of extremely long drain intervals recommended by most European manufacturers, some in excess of 30,000 miles, many owners have found it best to reduce those intervals by half or even a quarter. Over the last decade, Porsche has
From the President George Michaels FSR Friends, We’re off to a great start for 2013! If the first two months of the year are any indication, it’ll be another twelve months of fun, camaraderie and community service. Participation at our monthly breakfasts has been outstanding. In fact, we have approached seating capacity on both sides of the region in the last couple of months, and the raffle take from the Southside breakfast in February was over $475! For the 70 members who attended our New Year Party at Kingsmill on Jan. 19, I think we all agree that it was a well-run and enjoyable event. The venue was nice, the food was tasty and the charity silent auction proceeds exceeded $1500. It was also a good value; the special room rate was quite the bargain. Many thanks to Pam Michaels for coordinating another superb event and to Josie Grandfield for working the auction piece of the evening. We recognized a few members for their dedication to FSR: thanks went to Pam Michaels, Andrew Chisholm and Don Bryant for dedicating their time and effort to First Settlers over the past year and more. Checkered Flag extended an invitation to First Settlers to attend their grand opening party at the dealership on Jan. 30, and a party it was. Over 40 FSR members attended and enjoyed the new showroom, live music and refreshments. Some heavies from PCNA flew in from Atlanta, so we got to hear some news directly from the source. One of our members got a business card from the CEO himself, which he said would get him anywhere he wanted in Zuffenhausen on his next visit. Maybe he’ll agree to pass that card around… We were also given the opportunity to present a plaque to Richard Hutsko, Checkered Flag’s General Manager, as thanks for the dealership’s most generous support of First Settlers in 2012, to highlight the great relationship we have, and how it contributed to FSR raising over $27,000 for our charities and winning Region of the Year. We hope Richard and his team won some points with both Checkered Flag and PCNA leadership; they deserve it. The list of fun stuff to do begins in earnest in March, with the threeday Zone 2 Drivers’ Education (DE) event at VIR beginning March 15. Hopefully, April showers will abate for our annual Spring Charity event the weekend of April 26. We’ll be hitting the road to northwestern Va. for a rustic weekend of twisty roads and good deeds. You’ll find details in this issue. If you’re on the fence about attending, just ask a member who attended the Homestead event in 2011; it was great. May flowers will line the drive to VIR for our own Spring DE May 17-19. We encourage those of you who have yet to get on the track to try the DE Intro on Saturday. It’s designed to give you a taste without committing to the whole weekend; we even have loaner helmets.
Finally, Porsche Parade 2013 is June 23-29 in Traverse City, Mich. Registration opens on March 12. We have enough interested members to plan an organized FSR contingent, be it a caravan to or join-up at Parade. So if you’re interested and haven’t contacted $MBTT m"n $POUSBDUPS me, please do. We’ll be meeting before registration opens to -JDFOTFE $POUSBDUPS " develop a plan. See you at an event soon! HORIZONTALLY OPPOSED
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Parade Planning Meeting
Calloway’s house
March 2
Central Breakfast
9a.m. to 11a.m. - Silver Diner, Glen Allen
March 9
Eastern Breakfast
9a.m. to 11a.m. - Pops Diner, Chesapeake
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March 15-17
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March 23
Potomac Region Drivers Clinic
Summit Point, West Virginia
April 5-7
Potomac Region DE/Instructor Clinic
Summit Point, West Virginia
April 6
Central Breakfast
9a.m. to 11a.m. - Silver Diner, Glen Allen
April 8-10
Concours D’Elegance-Amelia Island “50 Year Tribute to the 911
Amelia Island
April 9
Eastern Breakfast
9a.m. to 11a.m. - Pops Diner, Chesapeake
April 20
Porsche Swap Meet
Hershey, Pennsylvania
May 17-19
Drivers Education
VIR
May 31-June 2
Richmond Porsche Meet
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June 21-23
Zone 2 Club Race and DE
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