Mid 911 Register Run to Heathcote

It was a wet and overcast autumn morning when the members of the Porsche Club of Victoria gathered at Lady Siven cafe for their Mid-911 Register drive. As they sipped their coffee, the sound of revving engines could be heard in the distance, signaling the arrival of the sleek and powerful Porsches that would be their companions for the day.

There was a smattering of mid and modern 911s, Boxsters, and Caymans eager to get moving. After the briefing by Paul Sbrissa, the group set off on their journey from Whittlesea to Paling Brothers Brewery in Heathcote. Dileep set the pace in a 911 GT3, followed closely by others, their cars cutting through the winding roads and taking in the stunning views of the countryside. As they passed through Flowerdale, they felt the rush of adrenaline that came from driving such finely tuned machines. Though the roads were wet, the skilled drivers navigated their machines with expertise.

The drive took them through Kinglake and Pyalong, with each bend and curve of the road testing their skills and abilities as drivers. But they handled their cars with ease, taking in the sights and sounds of the open road. The roads were relatively free of traffic, except for a mobile speed camera. But as all drivers were well-behaved and adhering to the road rules, I doubt if there were any offenders.

Finally, they arrived at Paling Brothers Brewery, where they were greeted with the delicious smells of fresh food and the sound of clinking glasses. The lunch was a feast for the senses, with the flavors of locally sourced ingredients and in-house brewed beer.

As they ate, they chatted amicably with their fellow club members, sharing stories and swapping tips on the best ways to care for their beloved Porsches. And then came the moment they had all been waiting for: the club draw for prizes, with members eagerly hoping to take home a memento of their day on the road. Congratulations to Trevor, KC, Peter, Shelly, Nadine, Noah, Helen, and Rohan.

With full bellies and happy hearts, the drivers departed on the return journey back to Melbourne, their engines roaring once again as they navigated the winding roads, having lived the dream of driving some of the finest sports cars ever made. The run notes and the map link were accurate. Thanks to Paul Sbrissa for organising the event.