Alan Hamilton
29/7/42 – 3/3/25
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Vale Alan Hamilton: A Legacy in Porsche and Motorsport
Alan Hamilton wasn’t just born into Porsche; he was woven deeply into its Australian history. From the age of nine, when his father Norman first brought Porsche to Australian shores, Alan’s life became inseparable from the marque. That fortuitous 1951 meeting between Norman and Ferry Porsche set a legacy in motion, one that Alan passionately embraced.
Alan’s early years were marked by ambition and determination. Despite an early academic stumble, his true calling emerged clearly: motorsport. At 18, armed with his freshly minted racing licence, he debuted at Templestowe Hillclimb in his beloved VW Beetle. His relentless passion soon escalated, with Alan creatively modifying his Porsche 356—removing its engine for racing, then reinstalling it to tow the racer home!
Porsche’s Australian footprint. He relocated the dealership from Chapel Street, South Yarra, to an impressive Church Street landmark in Richmond, fostering unprecedented growth. By 1986, under Alan’s stewardship, Porsche sales soared to 657 cars annually—a staggering achievement reflective of his visionary leadership.
Alan’s personal racing journey was tragically cut short by a severe crash at Sandown Raceway in 1978. Yet, this setback never dimmed his zeal for Porsche or motorsport; instead, he channelled that same intensity into building Porsche’s Australian legacy.
For 41 years, Alan and Norman Hamilton laid robust foundations for Porsche in Australia, creating not just a market presence, but a vibrant community that continues to thrive today. Alan’s boundless enthusiasm, entrepreneurial flair, and deep generosity touched countless lives within and beyond motorsport circles.
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Alan’s racing career was spectacularly diverse. From securing Porsche’s first Australian national title in a 904/8 Bergspyder in 1966, to narrowly missing the 1969 Australian Touring Car Championship in his iconic 911 T/R, his exploits cemented Porsche’s motorsport prestige across the country.
Beyond the racetrack, Alan’s entrepreneurial spirit was equally formidable. Taking the helm from Norman in 1972, Alan boldly expanded
Today, as we bid farewell to Alan Douglas McKinnon Hamilton, we celebrate a legacy that extends far beyond his achievements. Alan Hamilton wasn’t merely a custodian of Porsche in Australia—he was its heart and soul.
The Porsche Club of Victoria extends it’s deepest condolences to Alan’s family, honouring a life exceptionally lived.
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PORSCHE 917/30
The awesome 1973 Porsche 917/30 Can-Am Spyder sold (in 2012) for US$4.4 million at The Gooding & Company Amelia Island Auction.
Pumping out an estimated 1,200 HP from its flat 12, twin turbo engine, chassis 004 is one of just six chassis constructed by Porsche. It is an iconic machine and one that is famous for setting the closed-course lap for a racing car at 221.120 mph (355.8kmh), a record that stood for 20 years.
Sold new to Australian Porsche importer Alan Hamilton, 004 was built to the same basic specifications as the legendary Penske team
cars but finished with plain white bodywork. Hamilton, who greatly admired the incredible sophistication and performance of the 917/30 chassis, displayed the Can-Am Spyder in his Melbourne showroom alongside several significant racing Porsches from his private collection.
In the 1980s, Porsche began purchasing independent distributorships including Alan Hamilton’s Porsche Australia. In 1991, as part of the purchase agreement, Porsche acquired a number of Hamilton’s racing cars; not surprisingly, 917/30-004 was among the group of historic racing cars to return to Germany.
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Alan Hamilton
Presidents Report
Greetings Everyone,
It is only April, and yet your club has run some 20 events already this year. Our thanks must go to all those committee members, register captains and others who give up their time to provide us with such a fantastic array of events to enjoy.
It was with great sadness during March that we had to advise members of the passing of Alan Hamilton, at the age of 82. Alan who was known to many of us in the club, was the former Australian Importer and distributor of Porsche Cars in Australia, and an Australian Motor Racing Champion. See our tribute to Alan later in this issue.
Sunday February 2nd saw our first track event for the year at Phillip Island, where on a very warm 38 deg day we also had 100 social members join us to experience a couple of parade laps around this magnificent circuit, followed by a buffet lunch.
Our first club night of the year was held on Tue 18th Feb at the newly opened Destination Porsche at Porsche Centre Melbourne and was a great success with over 200 members in attendance, and our thanks go to both Porsche Centre Melbourne and Porsche Cars Australia for their support of our evening. We would however ask that members not conduct private conversations while our presenters are speaking. This is something that members have all had enough of, this practice is not acceptable, and we will be ensuring over coming meetings that it is to cease occurring.
March saw us enter a subscription agreement with Tourboss Enterprises for the provision of their revolutionary new driving event software package “Tourboss” which now provide us with a digital platform on which to create, manage and live track our Cub Runs, Register Runs and Tours. None of this would have been possible however without the support of fellow club member, and Early 911 Register Captain – Marcus Hancock
Club Contacts
Social Sub-committee
Social Director Clyde White social@pcv.com.au
Werner Engel Lisa Gillespie
Kon Gogos Carly Pasco
Natalie Griss Vickie Morris
Geoffrey Mould Alison Belot
Debbie Weinbach Graeme Rissman
Kayleen Mahony
Special Interest Groups
Women Karen Bentley
Young Members Asha Tiktin
Track Sub-committee
Track Director Bill Toohey: motorsport@pcv.com.au
Marshal Co-ordinator Murray Seymour: marshals@pcv.com.au
Track Secretary
Richard Catchlove Juris Briedis
Andrew Bonwick Peter Harrison
Cameron Goodyear Phil Treloar
Mark Horton Andrews Daniel Reynolds
Andrew Smith Natalie Jordan
Tim Asome
and his MJH Group, who have very generously sponsored our Tourboss subscription. A training webinar has already been run, and more of these will follow as we train all our club run, register run and tour organisers on this fabulous new program
Other examples of sponsorship support have been in the spotlight over the past few months also, with event support being provided by Porsche Cars Australia, Porsche Centre Melbourne, EMA Motorsport, Luxury Auto Body and Famous Insurance Brokers. We would like to thank these organisations for assisting us financially with the running of our social and track events, these events are becoming more and more expensive to run, and the support of these sponsors is greatly valued and appreciated
Following each of our events, attendees are sent a short survey to complete to let us know how we went. Whilst around 50% of attendees, are completing these surveys, we would ask all who attend to complete these for us, it only takes a moment but is invaluable for those planning future events to hear what you like and what you didn’t like, so that we can keep improving on your event expectations.
Finally, I would draw your attention to the Member Benefits Page in Porsche Parade and on the Club Website. These currently contain four offers to members, a 15% Discount on Porsche Track Experience, and a 10% Discount on Authorised Porsche Dealer Service & Spare Parts. Please be aware that to receive these discounts, it is a requirement that you MUST show your current PCV Membership Badge at the time of booking. It is not acceptable to provide it at vehicle pickup (when there are probably others there collecting their vehicles) and expect the service adviser to re-run a prepared invoice to apply the discount after the fact.
In another new initiative, from July you will be able to show the Club’s New Digital Membership Card on your phone.
Russell Sturzaker President
Register Captains
Register Director Paul Sbrissa: pcvregisters@pcv.com.au
Early 911 Marcus Hancock
Mid 911 (1974-89) Paul Sbrissa & Leigh Norrie
993/964 Roger Vella & Leon Christodulaki
Modern 911 Kon Gogos
911 Turbos Paul Blackie & Stephen Lofthouse
GT3, RS & RSR Hugh Feggans
Boxster & Cayman Mark Behan, Carlo Fasolino & Graeme Rissman
Torque Tube Wayne Williamson & Jon Tiktin
Cayenne/Macan Jake Parsons & Reza Mohammed
Taycan Mike Day
Club Permits Garry Saber clubpermits@pcv.com.au
Club Archives
Russell Sturzaker president@pcv.com.au
Administration
Carly Pasco & Lisa Gillespie administrator@pcv.com.au
president@pcv.com.au
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Club Permits
Paul Sbrissa
pcvregisters@pcv.com.au
Mark Horton Andrews Vice president vp@pcv.com.au
Bill Toohey Track Director motorsport@pcv.com.au
Russell Sturzaker President
Flavio Lacota
Alison Belot Committee
Ken Gogos Committee
Vincent Caruso Committee
Social Reflections
Our calendar is moving in top gear, with some great events organised and plenty to follow.
Opening the calendar was the Phillip Island Experience, organised by Geoff Mould and Russell Sturzaker. The run was initiated by Competition, to create an experience for members that usually do not attend Competition. Consequently the Run, with a track experience for drivers was organised. The Run was an absolute hit with the attendees, particularly the track run behind a pace car.
Given the success and great feedback, the run will be considered again.
Coffee and Cars was held at Benzina Stables in Preston. This was a social event, which did not require registration, just turn up and view an array of Porsches and mingle with fellow members over a coffee. Porsches on display numbered in excess of eighty, with really good feedback, with plenty of appetite for more such informal coffee and car mornings.
Our first Club Night, held at Destination Porsche, Porsche Centre Melbourne was enjoyed by all, with an emphasis on Electric Vehicles and the new Macan on the night. The night was attended by over two hundred members. The night commenced with plenty of fine food and drinks to satisfy our members. Unfortunately, David Simpson General Manager, our speaker for the night, was called away for family reasons. However, David Zoloto Chief Financial Officer for Penske Automotive Australia, very capably filled in for David Simpson. Further James den Bakker gave the members an overview of the all-new electric Macan.
The Club would like to express its appreciation to Porsche Centre Melbourne and David Simpson for their financial support and the very generous door prizes. Lucky winners enjoyed 718 GTS for the weekend! Not a bad prize.
I would also like thank to Porsche Cars Australia for their sponsorship.
These forms of Club Night and overall sponsorship greatly assist in organising the caliber of catering, drinks and door prizes, all at no cost to members.
Alvaro Del Gallo after 15 years of service on the Social Committee resigned. Thanks, Alvaro for
your contribution over that period. However, the loss has been covered by Kayleen Mahony and Graeme Rissman joining the Social Committee.
Graeme has already organised a very successful Summer Run to Fowles Winery. Commencing in Balwyn and traversing through Hurstbridge and the very winding and challenging roads of King Lake to arrive for a much appreciated cup of coffee and maybe a cake or two for some, at Rose Garden Cafe. Drivers experienced the roads of Lancefield and Sugarloaf creek before gathering at Fowles for loads of good socialising, food and wine. Well done Graeme and thank you.
The mid week Runs organised by Natalie Griss are a combination of good routes, fabulous food and second to none socialising. The Run to Shadowfax Winery was excellent. Good roads with a break at the Big Apple Cafe for coffee, followed by arriving at Shadowfax, which commenced with a very tasty glass of wine, a tour of the winery and ultimately a delightful lunch. Thanks Natalie.
The calendar going forward is full of very well organised events, interspersed with celebratory 50th Anniversary Club events. Keep a sharp eye out for coming events and keep in mind the effort put in by the Social Committee or any Committee members for our Club.
Please contact me, if you have new ideas for events the Committee should explore.
Clyde White Social Director
50th Anniversary EventsSave the Date...
“Celebrating 50 Years of Porsche Passion”
Tuesday 26th August 2025
50th Anniversary Club Night
Venue: TBA
Exactly 50 years to the day, from our first Club Night held in the Rally Room at the Light Car Club of Australia in 1975.
Sunday 5th October 2025
Spring Celebration Day
Venue: Mt Duneed Estate
Saturday 29th November 2025
50th Anniversary Annual Dinner
Venue: Zinc at Fed Square
Kayleen Mahony.
Clyde with Graeme Rissman
Hi everyone,
It seems like Christmas was just yesterday, but already two track events behind us –and our two marquee events of the Track Calendar are coming up shortly – the Sandown 300 Regularity and our twoday event at The Bend in conjunction with MSCA over the ANZAC day weekend.
Our two events this year have been a contrast in a number of ways. Phillip Island saw a very large field make the pilgrimage to the fast and flowing Phillip Island Grand Prix track. Unfortunately the day ended early with first lightning posing a risk to those in exposed locations (such as our ever-reliable volunteer flaggies) and then torrential rain.
Calder on the other hand is a short circuit with one long straight and has a number of tricky corners and a chicane around the rest of the circuit. We kicked off track activity at 11:30 AM (that relaxed morning sleep-in and mid-morning coffee were welcome) and ran through to 7PM (taking advantage of the lack of any noise restrictions at Calder). It was a hot, dry day, but cooled a little for the last runs of the day, where a number of PB’s were set.
Looking ahead, the 2025 Track Calendar now includes a timed motorkhana at Lang Lang on Sunday the 3rd of August. The Lang Lang facility is just a short drive from Melbourne and offers sufficient space for a motorkhana with two identical courses “in parallel”. A
From Pit Lane
motorkhana involves manoeuvring a car as quickly as possible through a tight course denoted by bollards/flags, in first and maybe second gear all the way. Speeds are low compared to a sprint event, but a motorkhana really tests the acceleration, braking and handling of the car and the skill, judgement of and “car handling ability” of the driver.
Lang Lang has historic interest as the former General Motors Holden proving ground, opened in 1957. As well as competing in the timed motorkhana, entrants will have
the chance to view this iconic facility and the option to drive the Ride & Handing Track and the 4.7 km high speed banked loop.
On behalf of all the track participants, our thanks go out to the officials, marshals and flaggies whose sterling work allows us to enjoy our wonderful cars in their natural environment.
Bill Toohey Track Director
Photos Courtesy SDPICS: Phillip Island
APRIL
2025 CALENDAR
AUGUST
Sunday 1-8 Grand Tour to South Australia
Sunday 6 REGISTERS - Young Members Run
Saturday 12 Women’s Run Horses & Horsepower
Sunday 13 Club Morning
Saturday 19 REGISTERS - Mid 911 Run
Saturday 26-27 TRACK - The Bend South Australia
Sunday 27 REGISTERS - Turbo Run
MAY
Sunday 4 SOCIAL - Autumn Run
Thursday 8 SOCIAL - Go Kart Challenge
Wednesday 14 SOCIAL - Mid Week Run
Sunday 18 TRACK - Sandown
Sunday 25 REGISTERS - 993/964, Boxster/Cayman, EV Runs
JUNE
Sunday 1 REGISTERS - Modern 911 Run
Wednesday 4 Technical Night
Thursday 5 SOCIAL - Wine & Food Dinner
Sunday 15 TRACK - Winton
Tuesday 17 Club Night
Sunday 22 REGISTERS - Torque Tube Run
Sunday 29 REGISTERS - Boxster/Cayman Run
JULY
Sunday 6 REGISTERS - Early 911 Run
Sunday 13 REGISTERS - GT3 Run
Sunday 20 SOCIAL - Winter Run
Sunday 27 REGISTERS - Cayenne/Macan Run
Please note: These dates are subject to change for reasons beyond our control.
Sunday 3 REGISTERS - Modern 911 Run
Sunday 3 TRACK - Motorkhana at Lang Lang
Sunday 10 REGISTERS - Young Members & Early 911
Wednesday 20 SOCIAL - Mid Week Run
Sunday 24 TRACK - Broadford
Tuesday 26 Club Night - 50th Anniversary
Sunday 31 REGISTERS - Boxster/Cayman Run
SEPTEMBER
Thursday 4 SOCIAL - Wine & Food Dinner
Sunday 14 REGISTERS - Torque Tube Run
Wednesday 17 Technical Night
Saturday 20 TRACK - Phillip Island
OCTOBER
Sunday 5 50th Anniversary Spring Celebration Day
Sunday 12 REGISTER - 993/964 Run
Sunday 19 TRACK - Sandown
Tuesday 21 AGM & Club Night
Sunday 26 Women’s Group
NOVEMBER
Sunday 9 REGISTERS - Boxster/ Cayman & Modern 911 Runs
Thursday 13 SOCIAL - Mid Week Run
Sunday 16 REGISTERS - Boxster/Cayman Run
Sunday 23 TRACK - Presidents Day
Saturday 29 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner
DECEMBER
Sunday 7 REGISTERS - Cayenne/Macan Run
Sunday 14 REGISTERS - Mid 911 Run
Sunday 21 SOCIAL - Coffee Run
Alan Douglas McKinnon Hamilton
Alan Hamilton, Australian Motor Racing Champion and former Australian importer and distributor of Porsche Cars in Australia has passed away at the age of 82.
Alan Douglas Mc Kinnon Hamilton was born on the Wednesday 29th July 1942 to Norman and Flora Hamilton, and he was only nine years of age when in 1951, his father’s chance encounter with noted German racing driver and Porsche tester, Richard von Frankenberg, during a drive from Austria to Switzerland, led to a meeting with Ferry Porsche. This introduction saw Australia become only the second Porsche agent outside Europe, following Max Hoffman in the USA.
On 1 November 1951, Norman introduced the first two Porsche 356 imported into Australia to celebrities and motorsport identities at a function at the South Melbourne Town Hall Alan was then just nine years old and welcomed Porsche into his young life with enthusiasm. “I recall thinking that I was being dropped at school in a better car than the other kids,” said Alan.
As Porsche sales initially rose at a glacial pace, Alan met and mingled with many motorsport identities who were attracted to the new sports cars, also watching his father building light aircraft at Moorabbin Airfield. By the age of 12, he was determined to join them. “I was going to Camberwell High School, but
my marks weren’t good,” said Alan.
“My parents thought I was aimless, so they sent me off to vocational guidance and they were stunned when they were told my ambition was to be a racing driver.”
After subsequently failing his first year at Swinburne Technical College, he then took a cadetship at William Adams Tractors working on Caterpillar earthmoving equipment. He also tried his hand at real estate, but at the dawn of the 1962 Credit Squeeze, Norman decided it was time for Alan to take up his destiny, which he believed was to work in the family business.
Alan’s initial task was to help set up a proper Porsche service division in Melbourne,
before moving to the retail side. But the big marker in his young life came on his 18th birthday on 29 July 1960 when he passed his driving test and got his racing licence from Motorsport Australia the same Friday afternoon. The latter was essential, as he was already entered in his first motorsport event – a motorkhana at the Templestowe Hillclimb venue – that Sunday in the old small window 1954 VW Beetle he already owned.
Alan Hamilton
As he recalled of his motorsport debut, his enthusiasm was greater than his skill, but he was not easily deterred. Wanting something faster, he acquired a 1958 Porsche 356 Super on Hire Purchase, then looking to go still faster, he befriended another enthusiast with an engine-less racing car. He would tow it to meetings behind the 356, remove the Porsche’s engine, install it in the racing car for a day’s competition, then reverse the procedure to tow it home. Then came a 356 Speedster, with its 1600cc engine modified to output about 130 horsepower, and success followed.
When sent to the Porsche factory to broaden his product knowledge, he found a 904/8 Bergspyder sports car that had finished second in the 1965 Targa Florio Road race lying unused in a corner of the Competition Department. After convincing them to replace its flat eight-cylinder engine with a two litre 906 six-cylinder engine because it would be easier to maintain, he purchased the car, brought it back to Australia and scored a string of racing successes.
His victory in the 1966 Australian Hillclimb Championship was Porsche’s first Australian national title. Before long, mechanical components from the 904/8 were transferred into a later and more sophisticated Type 906 chassis, generating further circuit success, plus another National Hillclimb Championship in 1971. In 1981 he made it three with a Porsche-engined hillclimb ‘special’.
On a visit to the Porsche factory in early 1968, he ordered a new six-cylinder 911 TR to comply with the revised FIA regulations adopted by CAMS that made Porsche 911’s eligible to race as Touring Cars against the big American V8s in Australia.
Fresh off the boat with a 204 horsepower Type 906 engine, Hamilton drove the 911 to third place after a last lap puncture in the single race 1968 Australian Touring Car Championship and came to with a single point of taking the multi-race 1969 title.
At that stage in the cautious post Credit Squeeze years, all Porsche were ordered ex-factory to customer requirement, but Alan was even more of a risk-taker than his father and wanted to order cars for stock, rather than to firm customer order.
After old and new Hamilton bulls argued the case, in 1972 at a ‘kitchen table’ board meeting and with the support of Alan’s mother Flora, Norman agreed to hand over control of the Porsche company to his then-
29-year-old son. Alan still played hardball and convinced his father to transfer the company shares to him in case he changed his mind down the line and afterwards moved Porsche from its compact location at the corner of Chapel and Oxford Street South Yarra to an imposing new purpose-built showroom in Chapel Street, South Yarra.
The arrival in 1974 of the re-styled 911 model range with its concertina impact bumpers brought an immediate increase in Porsche popularity, with sales surging past 100 vehicles a year for the first time, to reach 190 vehicles sold.
Alan’s style of running Porsche was like his father’s, with the company growing an image built to a large degree on entrepreneurial feats and success in motorsport, with 911 variants winning the Australian Sports Car Championship six times in succession between 1976 and 1981 and then dominating the Australian GT Championship with Porsche 935 models in 1982 and 1983.
Like father, like son: Alan Hamilton took over the controls from his father in 1972 and put Porsche firmly on the motorsport map.
Alan Hamilton-Porsche 911 T/R Hume Weir 1969 – Image Porsche Australia
While Alan’s racing career was cut short by a serious accident at Sandown Raceway in 1978, Porsche’s Australian business grew from strength to strength.
Sales were booming with 660 cars sold in 1985 and 657 in 1986. Expansion of the range to include front-engined ‘transaxle’ 924, 944 and 928 sportscars necessitated a move to larger and more prominent premises in the late 1980s, with Hamilton taking a deep breath before acquiring and renovating the sprawling former Bryant & May match factory in Church Street, Richmond. Then, in 1989, the Recession struck.
It all came to a head in February 1992, when Porsche AG took control of all
Porsche operations in Australia, ending 41 years of Hamilton family control that had laid the strong foundations on which the company has grown to be one of the longest continuously represented makes in the Australian motor industry.
Known for his bold, entrepreneurial spirit and his boundless generosity, Alan was a true pioneer and a man of vision. His legacy in Australian motorsport and the automotive industry will endure.
Sadly, Norman Hamilton wasn’t there to see his project reach this milestone. He died just a month before Porsche Cars Australia was formed by the head office takeover.
Alan passed peacefully surrounded by his family in his final days. Porsche Club of Victoria extends their condolences to his loving wife Lorna, children Garnet, Travis and Fleur, and his three adoring granddaughters.
Extract from Porsche Newsroom
- How Hamilton brought Porsche to Australia - 8 Dec 2020
Author - Michael Browning (with additional information provided by Russell Sturzaker)
A memorial service to celebrate Alan’s life will be advised at a later date.
In the Lola T340 Chev, Hamilton turns into Dandenong Road not long before the crash.
Porsche 934 Turbo that drove to victory twice in the Australian Sports Car Championship winning in 1977 and again in 1980.
Alan Hamilton circa 1978.
Early photo of Alan, Lorna and their Children.
Ex Alan Hamilton 906 Bonhams Auctions.
Alan Hamilton - Lola.
911 T/R.
Hume Weir.
934 Turbo
1973 Porsche 917 CanAm Spyder
Porsche Club Victoria sign with…
Porsche Club Victoria have signed a Subscription Agreement with Tourboss Enterprises Pty Ltd to provide the club with their revolutionary new Tourboss Driving Event
Software which is specifically designed to create, manage and live track any type of driving event.
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Overview
A sophisticated web-based console lets organisers prepare the entire route for a driving event, combining waypoint-to-waypoint directions with a host of customisations to avoid tolls, gravel roads or overrides to take a route through private land. Participants are onboarded with ease, with different settings for license or insurance requirements depending on the event.
During the event, organisers have a live event view showing the current location of every vehicle, driver name and a range of other data points. Post-event reporting features include complete routes for all drivers, plus a variety of visualisations and raw data exports.
More than guided navigation.
The Tourboss app itself is used by drivers during an event. The app provides a customised guided navigation interface, with the tour leaders able to see the current location of all other drivers directly in their own map.
Drivers are alerted when they’re driving off-route, with a separately coloured route leading them back to the pre-defined event route. Fuzzy logic is used to respect driver decisions and snaps the redirect route to the next upcoming waypoint as the event progresses.
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Phillip Island Track Day
It was the first day back at school for Porsche Club Victoria’s track enthusiasts, hosted at the magnificent Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. Forget pencils and textbooks, this curriculum involved horsepower, apexes, and the sweet smell of high-octane fuel. The Christmas break cobwebs were blown away quicker than a 911 Turbo S down the straight, with plenty of smiles and laughs as everyone caught up and bonded over their shared love of fast cars.
The paddock was buzzing with activity, with this year showcasing an even more diverse range of Porsches. We welcomed
a healthy crop of new faces, including 15 Entrée entrants, some with very impressive machinery. One standout was a beautiful 1972 Porsche 911T, proving that classic Porsches can still hold their own against their modern counterparts. And speaking of modern, I’m pretty sure we had Melbourne’s entire collection of 992 GT3 RS’s present - I counted six!
The day kicked off with the driver’s briefing, led by the Clerk of the Course. Andrew (with support) was like the headmaster telling the school kids to be quiet and behave, explaining the running of the day and crucially, all
the safety measures. The energy and nerves were high but not as high as the temperature! Both cars and drivers were put to the test, with temperatures soaring to a blistering 39 degrees at midday. It was so hot, I half expected to see mirages of 911s drifting across the Bass Strait while going over turn 2.
Lightning lit up the sky a little after 3pm. Spectacular indeed but posed a risk to persons in exposed areas – particularly flaggies. After a brief halt to track activity (to allow the flaggies to shelter) the event was closed early. And shortly after the heavens opened with torrential rain.
Sunday 2 February | Story by: Daniel Laskowski | Photos by: SD Pics
Steve White
Michael Jerlitschka
Andrew Chalmers
Stewart Allan
Dennis Bath
Howard Burton
Given the conditions, the timesheets made for some interesting reading. Jamie Lovett in his 991 GT2 RS Clubsport laid down a blistering 1:34:1416, followed closely by Stefan Wojciechowski in his 991.2 Cup Car at 1:34:1998. A mere 0.0582 seconds separated them. Stefan, maybe skip the extra egg and bacon roll next time?
Notable mentions in the A1 class were Scott Pittard just ahead of Guy Lavoiperre by 0.0412 seconds and the top 3 in the GT2 class (Peter Caretti, Peter Jordan, Stephen Gagetti) were split by only 0.4193 seconds! Not to be overawed by our experienced male drivers, Jazi French
achieved a 1:39:1586 in a stunning GT4 RS - to be the fastest female driver of the day in her first competitive outing with PCV!!
Our track days’ sponsor, EMA Motorsport, showcased a wild Porsche GT3 Cup MR that boasted downforce figures rivaling a Formula 1 car. They also provide race car preparation, track support, and driver coaching. If you’re looking to take your track experience to the next level, make sure you say G’day to Tim at our next PCV event.
It was also fantastic to see members of the social side of PCV make the drive
down to Phillip Island to see what a club track meeting is all about. They even got to enjoy a few parade laps led by EMA Motorsport’s GT3 Cup MR. Hopefully they caught the speed bug and we’ll see them joining us on the track soon!
Finally, a massive thank you to the Officials and Marshals. From the rainy conditions at Winton to the scorching heat at Phillip Island, they’re always in high spirits keeping us safe and ensuring the day runs smoothly. They’re the unsung heroes of track days, and we’re incredibly grateful for their dedication. n
Dennis O’Keefe
Colin Churchill
Chris Smith
Justin Clark
Craig Frawley
Julian Peck
Grant Rule
Joseph Haddad
EMA Motorsport is an Australian-based GT motorsport team, competing across Australia and in Europe, gaining important track experience while building a further platform to support a multi-car expansion into Carrera Cup Australia and international GT3 competition.
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Jim Thomas
Janet Kane
Harrison Fenton
Belucci Murelli
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Phillip Island GP Circuit Experience
Sunday 2 February | Story by: Geoffrey Mould | Photos by: Neville Sampson & Marly Matlock
As part of the Club’s ongoing promotion of providing interest in competition events, an orientation for members who have not previously been on the Track, invitations were sent out to members for in having supervised laps of the Phillip Island GP Circuit on Sunday 2nd February.
The maximum 50 entries were received from members which included the added benefit of having passengers in the car whilst on the track and lunch afterwards overlooking the track.
A preliminary event to the track experience was a social run starting from McDonalds Mulgrave via Belgrave,
Gembrook with a stop for coffee at Drouin then via Lang Lang and finishing at the Phillip Island GP Circuit.
After arriving and assembling in the carpark at the Circuit, drivers were given a briefing as to their run around the track behind a pace car. The group being split into two for their 15 minutes track experience.
Following the track experience drivers and their passengers were able to experience the main sprint event happening on the day from the dining room overlooking the track whilst enjoying a two-course buffet lunch.
Talk amongst the participants for the track experience was that many were ready to join the Entrée Class at an upcoming Track Day.
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Calder Park Round 2
Round 2 of the 2025 season was back at Calder Park for the first day of Autumn with the Club trying a different format - a later start time with a twilight finish.
Calder Park was a regular fixture on the Club Calendar a few years ago so it’s great to see the track is back on the Calendar. With so many different classes now there’s always a fantastic array of years and models from the Porsche range. It’s a chance for drivers to push their cars to their limits and experience what the Porsche brand is famous for.
After humble beginnings as a dirt track, Calder Park played host to the Australian Grand Prix between 1980 and 1984 so there’s plenty of history in the 1.6km track. And with a long front straight that incorporates the drag strip, it’s a fun little track with some technical corners and a few chicanes.
It was a warm, sunny day and with an 11:30am start time the track was already
heating up by the first session. There were plenty of Entrée drivers which is always great to see and given Calder’s proximity to Melbourne, it was a great turnout by the Club with 53 drivers competing for points.
The usual suspects were fast from the get-go with Stefan Wojciechowski, Andrew Smith, Grant Rule, Greg Muller, Scott Pittard and newcomer Peter Caretti all posting fast times in their first sessions. Lap times were slower as the day got warmer with drivers pushing hard in the heat, and then a very welcome cool change arrived for the afternoon sessions where most drivers were quicker.
Stefan finished the day with the quickest time of 1:00.9123, other special mentions also go to new members Peter Caretti and Stephen Gagetti who finished 1st and 3rd respectively in GT2 Class, James Moyle for coming 1st in GT1 Class, Scott Pittard for finishing 1st in A Class, Greg Muller & Nigel Skinner for winning their Modified Classes
and well done to Natalie Jordan and Janet Kane who achieved PBs on the day.
The Club very generously provided post-track, early-evening food and drinks and an opportunity for everyone to relax and recap on the day.
A big thank you, as always, to the committee, the marshals, the volunteers and track support who do an amazing job of making these events run so well and so safely.
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Our Calder Track Day was Proudly Sponsored by
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Jim Thomas
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Nathan Goldsworthy, Dennis O’Keefe
Carlo Fasolino
Harrison Fenton
Dean Trotter
Tom Goulopoulos
Nathan Goldsworthy
Scott Pittard
Jonathan Lim Michael Coghlan
Greg Burns
Bill Toohey
Peter Warner
Andrew Temby
John Baker
Michael Laletas
Jenna Langton
Janet Kane
Nigel Skinner
David Curtis
Dileep Mangira
Stephen Gagetti
Calder Autumn Sprint
Saturday, 1 March 2025
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Paul Benson
Stewart Allan
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Wojtek Laskowski
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Summer Run to Fowles Winery Avenel
Sunday 9th March 2025
A Perfect Day for a Drive to Fowles Winery Avenel.
It was 8:30 AM on a beautiful sunny Sunday morning where we gathered at Balwyn McDonalds to start our journey to Fowles Winery in Avenel. After a short Briefing from our organiser Graeme Rissman the engines of 40 cars roared to life, and members of PCV were ready for a thrilling day. With 80 eager participants the convoy set out on a journey destined to explore some of the most scenic and challenging roads Victoria had to offer.
The cars pulled out one by one from the McDonald’s car park, the soft hum of engines harmonizing as they made their way through the suburbs and toward the hills beyond. The first leg of the journey took us north through Hurstbridge, where the twisty roads and rising terrain began to tease the drivers, signalling the start of a day that promised adventure.
The Road to Kinglake: A Driver’s Playground:
As the convoy climbed toward Kinglake, the roads became even more challenging. The curves were sharper, the elevation gain steeper, and the scenery began to shift dramatically. The drivers explored the limits of car and roads enjoying the tight corners and long, open stretches of road. The group was clearly in high spirits, with a few enthusiastic waves exchanged between drivers as they caught up to one another at the occasional rail crossings or intersections.
A Peaceful Break at Rose Garden Café
After the invigorating drive through Kinglake, Whittlesea and Wandong the group arrived at the first scheduled stop morning tea at the Rose Garden Café in Kilmore. Nestled in the heart of town, this café is a hidden gem, offering a serene garden setting perfect for unwinding and catching up with fellow members and friends.
Most indulged in coffee or tea, (more importantly a toilet stop) with people gathering around tables, exchanging stories about their cars and discussing the roads they had just conquered. Laughter and conversation filled the air as everyone took a moment to relax and Savor the peaceful surroundings.
Challenging Roads and the Journey to Lancefield
Refreshed and ready for more, the convoy set off once again, this time heading toward our lunch venue, Fowles Winery in Avenel via Lancefield, Pyalong and Sugarloaf Creek. The roads became more exhilarating as they wound through dense forests and craggy hills. The landscape was ever-changing, from rocky outcrops to gentle valleys, and it was clear that the drivers were in their element. The roads demanded focus and skill, but there was also a sense of camaraderie among the participants as they shared the thrill of the drive.
A Taste of the Region at Fowles Winery
After navigating the terrain, the convoy finally arrived at Fowles Winery in Avenel. The picturesque winery set against a backdrop of rolling hills and vineyards, provided the perfect setting for the final stop of the day. The Barn restaurant was bustling with life, where members caught up and chatted about the day.
Lunch was served, where members enjoyed a delicious spread of locally sourced foods and, of course, some of the winery’s finest wines. The chatter from the group echoed through the
venue as everyone relished in the joy of the day.
A Perfect Conclusion to an Unforgettable Day
As the afternoon unfolded, everyone swapped stories, the day had been everything the participants had hoped for: beautiful weather, a group of like-minded people, challenging and scenic roads, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the thrill of driving.
To conclude the day 6 lucky participants names were drawn and each received a bottle of Fowles finest wine (Ladies who shoot their Lunch).
The convoy slowly began to disperse, with each car heading in a different direction.
It was another successful adventure for the Porsche Club of Victoria, thanks to the Organizers and Fowles winery for the beautiful venue and lunch. n
Story by Anon
Photos by Nick Yates
Club Night at PCM Destination Porsche
Having just joined PCV as a new member and first time Porsche owner, the evening was a celebration of Porsche enjoyed with fellow enthusiasts.
Surrounded by the lush facilities at Destination
Porsche Melbourne, I enjoyed meeting new people, discussing our vehicles and of course the events held with the PCV.
Meeting women of prowess in drive and purpose was a true inspiration to improve my driving ability and understand the capabilities of my Porsche. The next event is already in my calendar.
PCV Social Director Clyde invited new members to the microphone to introduce themselves and their Porsche. Then we heard from Kayleen Mahony who shared the virtues of club track days with the aim of encouraging more women to join her and Janet Kane on the track. They invited women in attendance to find them to chat further or more so to visit a PCV track day and see it for themselves.
PCV President Russell Sturzaker
briefly spoke about this year being the club’s 50th Anniversary and how we have a few very special events coming up later in the year. Next up was Penske Automotive Australia CFO David Zoloto who welcomed club members to the new premises. Then it was onto the feature of the night, our introduction to the brand-new Macan Electric by PCM Sales Consultant James den-Bakker. The stats including range, charging times and warranty certainly were impressive.
The club truly thanks Porsche Cars Australia and Porsche Centre Melbourne for their financial support in this event. Also, thanks to Porsche Centre Melbourne and Penske Automotive for offering up their showroom afterhours for our exclusive use. Special mention to David Simpson, Allison Gallea and Sophie Wright who were all involved in the pre-planning. Unfortunately, GM David was a last-minute scratching on the night.
Clyde White would like to thank the social committee members who helped out on the night, along with general members for the photos and story. n
Tuesday 18th February 2025 | Story by: Vikki Bogdanovski | Photos by: Charles Rickey & Zac Apos
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Coffee Run to Hanging Rock Cafe
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Ferdinand Porsche said, “It’s not technology that makes history, but the people who invented it.” A true testament for all things Porsche.
Let me set the scene. It’s always a big turn-out for a Gogos run, and BP Rockbank is always bustling on these event days. The car park was dotted with clean and shiny Porsches of all different models and vintages — 911s, Carreras, Caymans, Boxsters, 914s, Cayennes, GTS’s. Members came from far and wide to enjoy a day of driving their beloved cars.
We all gathered outside McDonald’s at the service station for the briefing. In typical Kon fashion, the briefing was both informative and engaging, initially, welcoming all the new members to the club and the run along with our club President, Russell, also sharing some important messages for the members.
The weather was glorious — the sun was shining, and the air was still — as the Porsches lined up and departed the service station for the first leg of their run. I must admit, some sections of the well-travelled roads, familiar to many of the PCV members, looked freshly paved. For the most part, the roads were in great condition, and the chosen route was thoroughly enjoyable.
Clusters of cars moved along the country roads as drivers relished the experience, while passengers took in the beautiful surroundings. The sound of the exhausts from some of the cars was nothing short of an automotive symphony. Our coffee stop was at a quaint little café in Meredith — a well-deserved break from the concentration required to navigate the fantastic roads. These included some tricky twists, long sweeping bends, and straight sections that allowed the machines to stretch their legs… well, wheels!
Soon enough, members jumped back into their cars, some swapping drivers, while others were ready for another exciting leg of the journey to the Hanging Rock Café. A few drivers got a bit confused during the early part of this section, but eventually, everyone was back on track. Once again, the roads delivered with great corners and long stretches that brought us to our lunch venue.
Lunch was swift and satisfying, with coffee, wine, sandwiches, salads, and burgers keeping everyone fueled. Kon had thoughtfully
reserved tables for PCV members, where the buzz of chatter filled the air as people discussed the run, the roads, the speeds, and, of course, their cars. Russell shared some insightful updates on the committee’s efforts to ensure that PCV members get the maximum benefit of being part of one of the best car clubs in Victoria, if not Australia.
As with all good things, it was soon time to say goodbye. Members trickled back to the car park, and after exchanging well wishes for the festive season, they headed back home. This event was about enjoying our cars, reconnecting with old friends, meeting new members, and having a great time together. The run captain did an excellent job curating runs that let us truly appreciate our cars, which can be hard to do in metropolitan Melbourne.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Kon for his hard work and dedication in making this event happen. Looking forward to the runs in the New Year. n
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Morning Meet at Benzina
Sunday 9th February 2025
Story by: Kon Gogos
Photos by: Janet Kane
It was a warm morning and perfect conditions for a Social Coffee meet and a get together at an ideal and spacious location - Benzina Stables in Preston.
Although on the road early, I came across several other Porsches along the way to our meet too. Even on arrival at Benzina there were already a number of other Porsches there, early as it was.
It didn’t take long before many others were rolling in, and before long the parking areas were full of around 80 cars. We met up with our hosts Sean and Luke who warmly greeted and made us welcomed.
Coffee was available on arrival and proved a great way to meet and catch up with other members, including meeting some of the new members in attendance. It was quite a sight seeing so many various Porsches models scattered along a large parking area as well along the road.
What a great way to spend a casual morning and catch up and wander around admiring what seemed an endless number of Porsches on display! Benzina Stables also had cars and motorcycles in their showroom which was nicely set up. The inside display included several classic cars and some Porsches on display.
Kon gathered everyone inside where he gave a brief speech as to what a great and enjoyable morning it turned out to be. Kon also thanked the Benzina team, Sean and Luke.
After what seemed like only a short while, it was late morning and time to start heading off. The carpark and street started to empty. Some headed out for a drive to further enjoy what was a sunny and warm morning, but all were looking forward to the next coffee meet.
The event was a great way to catch up and spend the morning with fellow Porsche Club Vic members. n
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Mid-Week Run to Shadowfax Winery
Wednesday 19th 2025
Story by Gail Chittleborough
Photos by Natalie Griss
What makes for a “good” Porsche run?
• The drive must be on good roads, preferably some quieter country roads with a variety of straights, curves and dips, be of a suitable length, and be accompanied with accurate run notes!
• The friendly people- sharing the experience of driving, chatting and eating with fellow Porsche enthusiasts is a must!
• The location- a meeting point with good parking and coffee, a morning tea spot that caters for a group efficiently and finally a worthwhile destinationfor lunch that is interesting, scenic and offers tasty food in a timely manner.
The midweek run on Wednesday May 19th expertly led by Natalie Griss achieved all the above!! Natalie has a growing number of regulars on her mid weeks runs.
We met at Essendon Fields, with an opportunity for some to grab a coffee or just have a quick perusal of the aisles of La Manna Italian supermarket! After a quick briefing, and warmly welcoming new members, we headed off. Attendees’ cars included – Boxsters, 911s, a Taycan, a GT3, Caymans, a 996, a GT4, and a Macan. It was a sunny day, and the temperature climbed to 30C by lunch.
After heading north on the Tullamarine Freeway, we headed north-west towards Sunbury along curving roads, down deep gullies, crossing several single lane bridges and then climbed a little towards beautiful Gisborne. We then headed south on the Bacchus Marsh – Gisborne Road for about 30km passing Mt Sugarloaf on the east, travelling through some forest and dry scrubland providing views back towards Melbourne. This leg was 112km long and finished as we drove along the avenue of honour on Bacchus Marsh Rd,
Bacchus Marsh, to arrive at the Big Apple Café amid market gardens and fruit orchards.
The owner of the Big Apple welcomed us warmly. Attendees chatted over a coffee and delicious cakes in the rustic garden alongside locals who were enjoying a pit fire. The sky was blue and the temperature was climbing.
The 60 km second leg had us heading south from Bacchus Marsh towards Port Philip Bay. We drove along Ballan Road through flat arid land along long straight roads with cows and sheep. And then suddenly we were in the new large metropolis of Wyndhamvale – one of the fastest growing suburbs of Melbourne. We passed the transport hub of railway, bus station and full carpark. The area had waterways, lakes and bird sanctuaries. After passing through a few traffic lights (5)! We eventually hit the M1 and headed towards Werribee Park and Shadowfax Winery.
The winery is a contemporary design with crusted sheet metal exterior and terracotta interior with a cellar and restaurant. We had a welcome drink under the Sails at the winery, before being ushered through to the wine making area. Allistair the chief wine maker provided a commentary about the wine making. We saw the grenache grapes in fermentation vats, being pushed down to get colour from the skins. After pressing, the wine is gravity fed into the oak casks below in the cellar which keeps at a constant temperature and aids maturation. The cellar was a very cool place to visit on a hot day! The mobile bottling truck – that was visiting on the day of our visit, bottles some 3,500 bottles an hour – wine enters, and bottles packed in boxes exit. The tour was very informative. We then sat down for a very tasty lunch, sharing tasting plates and pizzas. Some attendees took the opportunity to do some wine tasting after lunch. Natalie’s efforts and attention to detail of the run were appreciated by all attendees. The next Mid-week run is scheduled for 14th May.
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Mid 911 Run to the Growling Frog Golf Club
PORSCHE PHILOSOPHY
“ Dreams should be lived - and some should also be driven ”
- Ferdinand Porsche
It was a crisp morning with promising top of 26-degree sunny day for the mid-911 run. All the enthusiastic Porsche Club of Victoria (PCV) members gathered at Essendon Fields, where Leigh, along with the ever-lovely Jacqui, warmly welcomed everyone. Jacqui diligently marked off the arriving members, while Leigh and Jacqui played the perfect hosts, chatting and mingling with the crowd.
The energy was palpable, fuelled by the excitement of the run ahead. The briefing was short and sweet, just enough to cover the essentials without dampening the mood. With the promise of a bottle of wine as incentive, I somehow found myself front and centre, tasked with the responsibility of documenting the day’s adventure.
But amid it all, a playful mystery remains unsolved. Somewhere along the journey, an unexpected twist left me wondering, “Who pushed me in?” Was it an innocent nudge or a mischievous prank? The question lingers, adding a dash of humour and intrigue to an already memorable day. I think, Kon witnessed the whole thing…… let me have a chat with him.
ITALIAN INTERLOPER......... A CAT AMONGST THE PIGEONS!
All members moved toward the carpark to find an Italian charlatan amongst the German beauties... a Lamborghini Diablo in Agate Grey was front and centre. One of Jan’s many coveted cars, this was the first time the members got to see this V12 beauty on a run with the Porsches.
The start of the run was filled with the unmistakable growl of Porsche engines, a symphony for any car enthusiast’s ears. Spirits were high as the line of mid-911s, led by Ryan Zarb in the unmistakable shark blue 911 992 GTS, made its way onto the open road, a dazzling convoy of precision engineering and
shared passion. Each car’s unique character and its driver’s pride were on full display.
The mid-911 run was yet another reminder of what makes the PCV community so special. It’s not just about the cars — it’s about the people, the camaraderie, and the shared stories that live on long after the engines have cooled.
The first leg of the run took us to Lancefield amongst some picturesque routes. The route was excellent, but some parts of the Victorian roads, as you know, were well below par. Dodging potholes and roadworks took away some of the fun and excitement of the drive. This did not dampen the spirit of the drivers or the co-drivers but only added to the excitement and anticipation of better roads and a chance to show some driver skills. The run did not disappoint!
PITSTOP AT LANCEFIELD
Coffee and conversation led to some drivers splintering from the main group of members, only to get an advantage on
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the weather and the roads, to get on with the second leg of the drive... onward to the Growling Frog Golf Course, where the hungry members were to gather for lunch.
Being a shorter drive, we were at the Growling Frog right on time for lunch. The staff were friendly and efficient in getting the meals and drinks out in a reasonable time for the guests.
Again, the discussions revolved around the cars, roads, modifications, insurance policies, etc., which is a plethora of information that was well received by all members. There was
valuable information shared amongst the members which is priceless — so much Google time saved! There was some interesting feedback from some of the PCV members regarding the runs with a nominal charge of $10 per person, and lunch and drinks at the venue at own expense........ This arrangement was well received by many members, as they could order as much as they wished and felt that there was value in this rather than pre-paid lunches.
The customary raffle draws for a bottle of wine, conducted by Leigh, was won by Harriet Anson — now she is the raffle queen!
Every event that I’ve been on, Harriet wins a prize! The other two winners were Dan Lim and Frank Piccolo. Congratulations guys!
The event concluded, and the drivers departed with many memories, prizes, and the nostalgia of the day. Well done, Leigh. Another wonderful day organized by you for your friends of the club. n
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A Big Circle –Boxster Cayman Run to Myrniong
February 16th dawned fine and sunny… well that certainly was the case at our departure point in Bacchus Marsh. We all gathered at the Big Apple Café in the Avenue of Honour for a leisurely 10.30 departure after a coffee and cake morning tea. We had a nice turnout with one or two cars meeting us in route but still started with about 20 cars.
Once underway we headed out of town and within 10 minutes were driving through Myrniong and past our final destination of The Plough restaurant. It would be two hours of fun driving before we returned. The day, to be honest, was best described as intermittent overcast and at one point (as we
approached Wallan) it actually managed to rain. However, the roads were very kind to us.
On the original planning run there were several sections that were rough and / or potholed but a week prior to our run the combined councils who we travelled through, managed to repair and fix each and every problem (almost like they knew we were coming). Yes, there was one 900-meter section under major reconstruction that was still there but even that was easily drivable with a reduction in speed.
So, in fair weather on nice Porsche friendly roads we made good time through Greendale, Trentham, Daylesford and many smaller places
back to Myrniong in around two hours and fifteen minutes. Perhaps a tad long but several drivers took advantage of marked toilet breaks.
Once at the restaurant we had an excellent selection of food and our own private area to relax in. The wine raffle saw Michael Trovato, Natalie Griss, Graeme Rissman, Michael Chan and Mariusz Czubek all score a bottle to add to their cellar.
A fun day with really good company and a good time seemed to be enjoyed by all. n
Sunday 16th February 2025
Story by Mark Behan
Photos by Nick Yates
Early 911 Drive to Loch
Sunday 23rd February 2025
As a newbie to the club this drive was a great introduction to PCV. The morning started at the Tooradin Bakery where a handful of 911’s expectedly gathered representing almost every era of 911.
The roads of Gippsland, at least those chosen by the organizer Marcus were challenging, free flowing and relatively sparsely populated, save for a rather large tractor encountered around a blind bend.
Our spirited drive paused mid morning at Kelly’s Bakery in Korumburra.
At one stage prior to, there was a section of road where it felt like we were doing a slalom course dodging fallen tree branches from the heavy winds the night before.
Driving down to Grantville and then on to our ultimate destination, the Loch and Key restaurant, the attentive host fed and watered us with their delicious local fare.
Thanks to the organizers, I look forward to my next drive day with PCV. n
Story by: Serge Alexander
Photos by: Marcus Hancock
Modern 911 Register Run to
Sunday 23rd February 2025
Story by: Scott Stekelenburg
Photos by:
Ryan Zarb & Kon Gogos
On a beautiful Sunday, the 23rd of February, we set off early to meet at a hidden gem café in Little Lofty, Wonga Park. After enjoying a great coffee and a croissant, our illustrious leader, Kon, delivered the usual announcements along with the safety and obligations speech.
Over 30 cars attended, with a good mix of modern and older 911s, Boxsters, 718s, and even a brand-new GT3 RS with an impressive rear wing!
Tokar Estate
With pace notes in hand, we set off towards our first stop. The winding roads were wonderful, with little traffic and breathtaking views. We arrived at Boots and Bobs Café in Flowerdale for a well-deserved break and restroom stop.
After about 30 minutes, we continued towards our final destination, Tokar Estate in Coldstream. A couple of navigation hiccups and a few wrong turns didn’t spoil the fun—after all, what’s an adventure without a few detours? Some spirited driving later, we arrived for lunch.
And what a magnificent lunch it was! A beautiful antipasto board, paired with a complimentary glass of Prosecco, set the tone. Great conversations followed and then came the main
course: slow-cooked lamb and grilled chicken, served with salad and chips. We also noticed a few bottles of wine getting “abused,” which only added to the camaraderie and laughter.
Then came the infamous Kon raffle. To everyone’s amusement, numbers 58 and 59 were drawn one after the other, much to the delight of the lucky winners!
It was a terrific time for everyone—the cars sounded amazing, looked fantastic, and the lunch was definitely worth the trip.
A huge thank you to Kon for organizing this incredible day and for the bottle of wine as a reward for writing up our lovely Sunday drive! n
NEW MEMBERS
We welcome the following members who have joined the P.C.V. from 26th November 2024 - 11th March 2025.
Serge Alexander+BB4:C45 2015 GT3
Peter Anderson 1985 928S
Ron Atkins & Charlie Spendlove 1983 911 SC
Todd Barnes 2018 911
Vikki Bogdanovski Cayenne, 2023, Black, MVB03
Ian Brook & Karen Peters 2013 Cayman 981
Melissa Brown & James Young 2021 Macan & 2024 718 Cayman
Stewart Cant 911 GTS
Simon Charlton 1982 911 SC
Leslie Clark 2016 991 Carrera S
David & Susie Coloretti 2004 955 Cayenne Turbo
Sebastian & Teresa D’Agostino 2017 718
John & Teresa Dalla-Fontana 2015 Macan S & 2013 981 Boxster
Warren Davey 1999 986 Boxster
Tony, Xavier & Isabel Elcheikh 1987 911 Carrera Turbo
Pina & Angelo Fiorenti 2024 Cayman 718
Trent & Michelle Fraser 997 Carrera S
Johnny Gasparotto & Angela Kanelis 987 Boxster S
Andrew Gormly 1986 911 Carrera Super Sport Cab
John & Amanda Habgood 1999 996
Wei He 2024 Taycan
Ross Jenner MY22 Cayman GTS 4
Michael Laletas 2024 GT4 RS
Mark Lawrence & Dianne Jackson 2020 Cayman
Henry Liddell 2025 Macan
Schawn & Wiki Lin 2025 Macan S
Stuart Lord 993
James & Sandra Madden 2007 Boxster
Natasha Malkov & Patrick Indovino 2022 Carrera 911
Andrew McPherson & Caroline Kidd MY22 911 GT3
James & Amie Muir 1974 911 Targa
Loan Nguyen & Peter Newby 1986 928
Julie Nikolovski 2023 911 Targa & 1982 Targa SC
Peter Nixon 1994 993 Carrera
Nicholas Pane 1969 911T & 1995 Silver 911
Chris & Simone Patris 1983 911 & 2014 Cayenne
Mathew Portelli 1999 Boxster
Justin Pound 2003 986 Boxster
Daniel, Joel & Reece Scimia 2002 911/996 Targa & 1990 Red 944 S2
Jon Sheiman 2018 GT2 RS & 2023 GT4 RS
Jake Spencer 2010 997.2 Cup Car
Andrew & Michelle Temby 2024 Carrera T & 986 Boxster
Edward Thian 2016 981 Cayman GTS
Sevan Tuna White 991.2 Carrera
Brian & Lauren Wilkinson 1974 911 S & 1990 944 S2
Glenn Wright 997.1 GT3 Cup Car
Eddie Yilmaz 1996 993 GT2 & 2019 991.2 GT2RS MR
Frankie Yim 2023 GT 992.1 Carrera S
Trey Zagante & Marianna Petrenko 1987 911 Carrera
John & Fiona Zammit 2007 911 Carrera S Cab 997.1
Christopher & Megan Zigomanis 2024 Cayenne S
Andrew & Michelle Temby
Melissa Brown
Sevan Tuna
Stewart Cant
Frankie Yim
Ian Brook
Michael Laletas
Vikki Bogdanovski
Ron Atkins
Ron Atkins
Todd Barnes
Todd Barnes
Loan Nguyen & Peter Newby
James Madden
Johnny Gasparotto
Peter Nixon
Simon Charlton
John Habgood
John Dalla-Fontana
John Zammit
Mark Lawrence
Justin Pound
Roll Of Honour
2002 Theo Mihelakos
2003 Greg Muller 2004 Jon Trende 2005 Lyle Potgieter 2006 Don Tryhorn 2007 Stewart Lachlan 2008 Stewart Lachlan 2009 Matthew Stoupas
Stewart Lachlan 2011 Peter Fitzgerald
Peter Fitzgerald 2013 Bob Hawker 2014 Peter Fitzgerald 2015 Christian Fitzgerald 2016 Nick Karnaros 2017 Joseph Ensabella 2018 Joseph Ensabella
Joseph Ensabella
Stefan Wojciechowski 2022 Adam Stafford
Adam Stafford
Stefan Wojciechowski Ladies Championship
Ann Tyson
Ann Tyson
Ann Tyson
Ann Tyson
Ann Tyson
Brenda Moore
Jill Willis
Suzy Versluys 1992 Ava Balodis 1993 Ava Balodis
Delyce England
Aranka Figge 1996 Aranka Figge 1997 Aranka Figge 1998 Aranka Young
April Houghton
April Houghton
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Paul Stuart
Bruce Young
Michael Herrod
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2003 Sven Burchartz & Mark Chrzanowski 2004 Matthew Stoupas
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2023 Richard Thompso n 2024 Peter Jordan
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Memorial Award from 2008
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Jill Willis 2002 Aranka Young 2003 Aranka Young 2004 Aranka Young 2005 Aranka Young 2006 Aranka Young 2007 Aranka Young 2015 Melanie Treloar 2016 Melanie Treloar 2017 Sally-Anne Hains
Darvall Club Member of the Year
1980 Ian Nadenbousch 1981 Max Errington 1982 Graeme Andrews 1983 Dianna Foo 1984 Daryl Louey 1985 Barbara Clearihan
1986 Graham Stockley
1987 (No award)
1988 (No award)
1989 Egidia Woodhouse 1990 Paul Mauger
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1992 Elspeth Froude
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1994 Alex Robertson
1995 Beth Harris
1996 Selwyn Hall & Ray Poon
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1998 Danny Jonas
1999 Tim Wadsworth 2000 Jeff Thomas
2001 (No award)
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2003 Marnie Gorman
2004 James Caldow
2005 Annie Mould & Alf Carrigan
2006 Janet Conheady & William Darvall
2007 John Baker
2008 Peter Witt
2009 Felix Rieniets
2010 Peter Cromie & Clair Cromie
2011 Robin Humphries
2012 Grant Stephenson
2013 Michael Bailey
2014 Ken Anson & Harriet Anson
2015 Rowan Burnett
2016 Simon Dunn
2017 Peter Harrison
2018 Geoffrey Mould
2019 Russell Sturzaker Gordon Johnstone
2022 Linley Baxter
2023 Richard Catchlove Kon Gogos
2024 Juris Briedis
