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Edge of HeavenJohn Guthrie’s otherwordly experience

with a 2010 911 Turbo S • see page 14

Tech Inspectors Needed! Get Trained!Sat, March 5

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I have justreturned from Mid-land, TX, where Iattended the Zone 9annual presidents’and newsletter edi-tors’ meeting. So

what is Zone 9 and why do you care?For those of you new to the club, andthe old timers who have not paid atten-tion, the Porsche Club of America(PCA), with over 100,000 members, isthe world’s largest single marque carclub (I learned that at the Zone 9 meet-ing). To facilitate managing such alarge organization, PCA is divided intozones and regions. There are fournational officers, who are elected bythe PCA membership. There are alsoseveral committees and support peo-ple. These are all listed in the backcouple of pages of Panorama. Thesefolks are all volunteers and are key tomaking this club what it is.

There is a small paid staff to keep upwith the day-to-day activities such asprocessing membership applicationsand renewals, maintaining the PCAWeb site and all of the other stuff nec-essary to run an organization. PCA justhired a part time Webmaster and techsupport person. (In this high-tech age,everyone seems to need tech support.)

Now back to this Zone 9 meeting.PCA is divided into 13 zones. We arepart of Zone 9, the Desert MountainZone. There are 7 regions in Zone 9,covering west Texas, New Mexico,Utah, southern Wyoming, westernNebraska and Colorado—a very largearea. The regions range in size fromLlano Estacado Region in the TexasPanhandle, with about 20 members, toour region, with over 2,000. As large asthe zone is, all of the regions were rep-

resented. The purpose of themeeting was to learn what Nationaland the other regions can do to helpeach other. Among the topics of discus-sion were the responsibilities of servingon a board, fundraising, national subsi-dies, charities, and safety. And this wasjust the first hour.

We then reviewed each region’sevent calendar. A region does not haveto be large to have some excitingevents. As you travel around the West,check out the Web site for the localPCA region. If something is happening,stop by and say “hi.” It is a great wayto make some new friends in a strangetown.

Our own Jeremy Rosenberger gave apresentation on newsletters, givingsome useful guidance and suggestionsfrom what he has learned from a yearof editing this newsletter.

I have used almost all of my allottedspace and still haven’t gotten to thefun part of the weekend! One of thehighlights of the meeting was a presen-tation by Steve Krysil, from PorscheCars North America, on the future plansand models from Porsche. The meetingwas held at the Petroleum Museum inMidland. The exciting thing about themuseum is that it houses the Chaparralrace cars from the 60’s and 70’s. Wegot a personal tour from Ronnie Low,the mechanic who keeps them running.

There is too much to cover here, sonext time you see Jeremy or me at anevent, ask us about Midland. We couldtalk for hours. I went there for themeeting without great expectations forthe town. I left with an appreciation forhospitality and interesting things that asmall town can offer. Thanks to ournew friends in Midland. Once again, itis not just the cars, it’s the people.

inside this issuefrom the president. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1march membership social . . . . . . . . . . . 2runoff area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3upcoming events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3membership musings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4speed fever ii de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5from pralines to porsches . . . . . . . . . . . 6challenge series reloaded . . . . . . . . . . . 8event registration updates . . . . . . . . . . 9love inc. diaper drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9safety, confidence and simple math . . 10april membership social . . . . . . . . . . . 12edge of heaven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14view from the right seat . . . . . . . . . . . 18month of autocross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19arapahoe house volunteer day . . . . . . 20porsche news . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212011 zone 9 meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22in the zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23the rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24i get around. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25classified ads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26what we do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

High Gear (ISSN1061-1746) is the official magazine of theRocky Mountain Region Porsche Club of America (RMR/PCA) and is published monthly. The annual subscriptionrate is $14.00, included in RMR/PCA membership dues.Non-RMR subscriptions are $25.00.

The opinions and views appearing in High Gear are thoseof the individual writers and do not necessarily reflect theofficial opinions of the RMR/PCA, PCA National, or thismagazine as an official RMR/PCA publication. Additionally,none of these organizations nor this publication assumesany responsibility for the accuracy of material provided byindividual writers and contributors.

High Gear entire contents copyright © 2011 by RockyMountain Region Porsche Club of America, Inc. All rightsreserved. Articles and photos are the copyright of theirrespective creators and are used with permission.

Office of publication: 547 Sawtooth Point, Lafayette, CO,80026. Periodicals postage paid at Lafayette, CO and addi-tional mailing offices.

POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to PCANational Office, P.O. Box 1347, Springfield, VA 22151-0347.

from the president Rex Heck, President

John Guthrie’s 911 Turbo S poses near a windfarm somewhere in southeastern Wyoming.More on page 14. (photo courtesy John Guthrie)

cover photo

Edition 3•March 2011Vol. 53

New to RMR? Or not a member yet?Find out what we’re all about!

Page 28 describes the various types ofactivities our club members regularly enjoy.

Check it out, then come to our next social and get involved!

Vice PresidentRick Goncalves

[email protected]:303.697.1960

TreasurerGeorge Hoge


Membership ChairNancy Warren


Past PresidentDave Speights

[email protected]:970.225.2201C:970.988.7258

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region coordinatorsCAMA Representative Walt Fricke303.499.6540 [email protected]

Challenge Series Chris Sulley303.369.9052 [email protected]

Charity/Good Works Camilla Rosenberger303.665.8754 [email protected]

Nancy Warren303.604.1289 [email protected]

Chief Driving Instructor Kathy Fricke303.499.6540 [email protected]

Control Al Woodward [email protected]

Equipment Keith Hall303.940.7958 [email protected]

Historian Amy Legg-Rogers970.686.0538 [email protected]

Insurance Alex Acevedo303.637.9707 [email protected]

Programs Erik Behrendsen303.840.7361 [email protected]

Registration Kristie Widrig303.655.7495 [email protected]

Safety Brent Virts [email protected] Todd Nelson970.223.8716 [email protected]

Tech Inspection Tommy Dean303.548.0931 [email protected]

Timing Joe Warren303.604.1289 [email protected]

Webmeister Scott Rogers970.686.0538 [email protected]

Zone 9 Representative Sean Cridland575.829.4392 [email protected]

technical resourcesQuestions about your Porsche? These mem-bers are specialists with expert knowledge ofspecific Porsche models. Contact them forinformation regarding the maintenance andmodification of your Porsche.

356 Jim Kellogg303.840.2356 [email protected]

911 John Haley303.798.2177

912 Rob Heath303.995.1147 [email protected]

914 Dale Tuety303.670.1279 [email protected]

924 Dan Semborski 303.420.2708 [email protected]

928 Your Name HereVolunteer to be the RMR 928 specialist!

944 Richard Winnick 303.429.5213 [email protected]

968 Your Name HereVolunteer to be the RMR 968 specialist!

Boxster/Cayman Doug Bartlett970.214.7279 [email protected]

Cayenne Your Name HereVolunteer to be the RMR Cayenne specialist!

PresidentRex [email protected]:303.841.8124

SecondVice PresidentJim [email protected]:303.655.7495C:303.938.3022

SecretaryGreg [email protected]:303.761.9287W:303.789.2545

Newsletter EditorJeremy [email protected]:303.665.8754C:303.478.5385

Monthly board meetings are open to club members—see UpcomingEvents (opposite page) for schedule. A summary of board meetingminutes is posted on the Web site, rmr.pca.org.

All e-mail addresses are @rmrporscheclub.com.

board of directors [email protected]

March Membership Social • Thursday, March 3

Targa NewfoundlandYou’ve read the book*... Now see the movie!**

Harkening back to the early days of motorsports and open-roadendurance races like the Targa Florio, Targa Newfoundland is one of justthree Targa competitions in the world. This six-day tarmac rally challengescars and teams over 2,200 kilometers (a little over 1,367 miles) of racingstages through Newfoundland’s friendly towns and along its spectacularcoastlines.

Stage with other RMR members as 2010 Targa Newfoundland competi-tors Susan Bucknam and Martha Vail present an interactive andentertaining account of their adventures. Learn what it takes to prep acar, prep a team and finish a race that’s on many racers’ bucket list. Whoknows? You may even be inspired to launch your own quest for the cov-eted silver targa plates!

Stage I: Meet and Greet Start for Both Stages

Assigned Time Out 6:30 PM Denver Marriott West

1717 Denver West Boulevard

Stage 2: Membership Meeting & Program Golden, CO

Assigned Time Out 7:30 PM 39N 45’19.96” -105W 13’15.96”

* that is, the book-length articles in High Gear** actually, a PowerPoint with in-car film, lots of great photos and very few bullet points

Don’t forget the diaper drive! see page 9

an entire issue!) In his feature article,starting on page 14, John shares withus a montage of his experiences withhis new Turbo S.

Without question, portions of hisstory will raise a few eyebrows, particu-larly among the Driver Educationcrowd. John does not mince wordsabout his experiences at some of ourDE events. Out there on the track,there’s no shortage of adrenaline (and,let’s face it, testosterone) flowing—and,along with that, tensions can run highas well, especially in the less-experienced run groups. So, whilesafety is a priority at every DE, driverssometimes can get carried away—and,for example, pass without waiting for asignal (which is required in most rungroups), or even put two wheels off dur-ing a warm-up lap. While these may notseem like egregious infractions, adriver behaving in a perceived unsafemanner can increase the stress andanxiety levels in other drivers, whichfurther increases the hazard. That isn’tmuch fun for anyone—and aren’t weout there to have fun?

While some may find it controversial,John’s account of his experiences onthe track should remind us of the effectour driving can have on others. It maysound cliché, but safety really is every-one’s job. So be careful out there!

You’ve no doubtalready read ourpresident’s column(and if you haven’t,what are you doingon page 3 already?)and thus have

already heard about our trip to Midland,TX for the Zone 9 meeting. Zone RepSean Cridland discusses the meeting atlength in his column as well, so I won’ttalk much about it here. That is, exceptto say that we thoroughly enjoyed thehospitality of our West Texas Regionhosts. And that the Zone meetingwasn’t the only activity that weekend;it was also the celebration of WestTexas Region’s 30th Anniversary. Pleasejoin me in congratulating them on animpressive achievement!

Back home in the Rocky MountainRegion, meanwhile, our cover story thismonth comes from the northernreaches of our territory. Wyoming resi-dent John Guthrie, not satisfied with theperformance of his 997 Turbo, traded itfor a 2010 Turbo S (which I think you’llfind he’s quite content with). A manafter my own heart, Mr. Guthrie doesnot hesitate to jump in his Porsche anddrive thousands of miles across thecountry, on multiple occasions, takinglots of incredible pictures along theway. (The photography alone could fill

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upcoming events

MarchThu 3/3 Membership Social and Charity Diaper Drive Team Car peDiem’s exploits at Targa Newfoundland see opposite and page 9

Sat 3/5 Tech Inspector Training 9:00 coffee, 9:30 program at Prestige Imports 9201 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood Tommy Dean, organizer see page 11

Mon 3/7 Board Meeting 5:30pm dinner, 6:30 meeting at DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant 6701 Tower Road, Denver 303.574.1956 meetings open to members

Tue 3/8 Parade Registration Opens see page 6

Sat 3/12 Porsche Breakfast Club 8:00am breakfast at Village Inn, 4100 E. Mexico, Denver Erik Behrendsen, organizer

Sat 3/19 Charity Work Day 9:00 am at Arapahoe House 445 W. Berry Ave, Littleton see page 20

Sat 3/19 Instructor Candidate Meeting contact Kathy Fricke

AprilSat 4/2 Instructor Clinic contact Kathy Fricke

Mon 4/4 Board Meeting

Fri 4/8 Membership Social New date! at Unser Racing see page 12

Sat 4/9 Porsche Breakfast Club

Sat 4/9 AMR Rally

Sat 4/23 “Speed Fever II” DE-Sun 4/24 at High Plains Raceway event chairs: Troy Nakatani and Joe Warren see page 5

For the most up-to-date event schedule,check out the online calendar at

rmr.pca.org

runoff area Jeremy Rosenberger, Editor

RMR Online Discussion GroupsWould you like to discuss Porsches,RMR or anything else of interest toother Porschephiles? Check out theRMR online discussion groups.

Yahoo!:groups.yahoo.com/group/rmr_pca

Facebook:www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=140758796100

Get Your Newsletter on the Go!To read High Gear (in PDF format) onthe Web, go to the RMR Web site atrmr.pca.org and click the Newsletterlink.

Contribute to Your Newsletter!Want to see your name in print? HighGear needs your articles and photos!Submit your content and ideas to theNewsletter Editor by the 10th of themonth:

[email protected]

Join PCA RMRNot a member yet? Join the PCA RMRby visiting www.pca.org and clickingthe Join PCA link.

Advertise in High GearPlease see page 28 for display adver-tising rates and other details.

get involved

Correction! Recent editions of High Gear listed the incorrectdates for the Porsche Breakfast Club meetings. The PBC meetson the second Saturday of each month. We apologize for theerror and hope we didn’t send anyone on a solo Village Inn run!

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gram. If interested in participating in thisproject, please e-mail [email protected]. See page 20 formore information on our communityactivities.

Hope to see YOU at a Porsche clubevent—and remember, it is more funwith YOU there!

March Madness...weather, college bas-ketball tournament,Porsches! Take yourpick—whatever suitsyour fancy! Spring ison its way, the NCAA

tournament starts in the middle of March,and your Porsche is waiting to be driven!

No matter where you call home, thereis a PCA Region near you. There are 139local regions across the United Statesand Canada. The Rocky Mountain Regionencompasses eight counties in westernNebraska, eight counties in southernWyoming and twenty-two counties innorthern Colorado. We share Colorado—from Castle Rock south—with our sisterregion, Alpine Mountain Region.

The March Membership Social will beThursday, March 3 at the Denver MarriottWest in Golden. 2010 Targa Newfound-land competitors Susan Bucknam andMartha Vail will present an interactiveand entertaining account of their adven-tures. Also at the meeting we are havinga “Diaper Drive.” Please bring disposablediapers, any size and any kind. We willdonate the diapers to Love Inc., a non-profit organization that works with socialservice agencies in the metro area (seepage 9).

There will be a Tech Inspector Trainingsession at Prestige Imports in Lakewoodon Saturday, March 5 (see page 10).

Saturday, March 19 will be a commu-nity work day at New Directions forfamilies, a program of Arapahoe House inLittleton. Arapahoe House is a non-profitwhich offers substance abuse treatmentfor women and their families. The service

Not a member yet? Join the PCA Rocky Mountain Regionby visiting www.pca.org and clicking the Join PCA link.

David HangardAurora, CO2006 911, black

Nathan HukillBoulder, CO2007 911 Turbo, silver

John JepsenDenver, CO2006 Boxster, white

Jim KowalczykErie, CO2002 Boxster, black

Bruno & Patricia LavandierEnglewood, CO2007 911 Turbo, gray

William LuchettiEnglewood, CO2010 911 GT3

Stanley StraussLafayette, CO2011 Boxster, red

Steve SwaimParker, CO2003 911, gray

Mark & Pam ZwicklLittleton, CO1992 911, silver

Transfers

Mark KlonarisArvada, CO2001 Carrera GT, silverfrom Carrera Region

Robert Risen & Ally BuchananDenver, CO1974 914, blackfrom Kansas City

Please welcome our new and transfer members...

membership musings Nancy Warren, Membership Chair

project is to create a store where thewomen can purchase new items such asdiapers, baby clothes, personal careitems and household goods to furnishtheir apartments in the transitional hous-ing program. Purchases are made withpoints that are earned by the women bycompleting steps in their treatment pro-

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DE Control Trainees Still Needed!

DE Control at High Plains Raceway is a critical position, ensuring fun,safe and on-time Driver Education events. Be a part of the team thatmakes these events possible!

Classroom training will take place Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6to 8 PM, March 29 and 31 in the Denver Tech Center. On-the-job train-ing is scheduled for April 23rd (coinciding with the “Speed Fever II”DE) at HPR.

No experience necessary!

Contact Al Woodward, Control Committee Chair:[email protected]

Speed Fever II: Revenge of Speed FeverIt happens every winter: Time away from the track leads to that certain sickness—a feverwith only one cure: hot laps behind the wheel! Yes, it’s that time again—the DE seasonopener, Speed Fever II: Revenge of Speed Fever. As with last year’s event, SF2 will takeplace at Colorado’s premier road course race track, High Plains Raceway (www.highplainsraceway.com). Also as with last year’s event, we are being sponsored byGreg Johnson and his shop, Eurosport Limited in Englewood—thanks Greg! Unlikelast year’s event, SF2 will be a two-day affair (take two of these and call us in the morning),on April 23 and 24, 2011.

Event registration will be online via motorsportreg.com, accessed via the RMR Event Regis-tration link on the RMR Web site (rmr.pca.org). Registration opened February 22; make sureto get in there and register early, as our season opener event is typically very wellattended, and you don’t want to miss out! Pricing for the primary driver is $250 for 2 daysor $175 for 1 day; co-drivers are $225 and $150, respectively.

Technical inspections for the event will be held on Wednesday, April 13, at the shops listedbelow. Inspections at participating shops on the designated date are performed at nocharge. Inspections at the track will be offered, but for 2011 the fee for track inspectionshas increased to $50, so we highly recommend taking the time to get your car inspectedbeforehand. This is a good idea at any rate, since any issues identified at a track inspectionwill be harder to address, and you risk not being able to drive in the event.

We expect a lot of fun and plenty of track time, and of course that all-important cure. If youhave questions, please contact the event co-chairs: Joe Warren ([email protected]) or Troy Nakatani ([email protected]).

Pre-Tech will be held at the following locations and times

Eurosport LimitedGreg Johnson 1855 W. Union Ave. #C, Englewood 303.789.2545

[email protected] 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Eurosport AutomotiveDave Marshall 5615 Lamar St., Arvada 303.423.3715


Storz GarageBob Brown/Mike Walz 1475 Vine St., Denver 303.333.1911


Poudre Sports CarZach Schroeder 5806 S. College Ave., Ft. Collins 970.229.0990


CarQuipTom Conway 7191 Arapahoe Rd., Boulder 303.443.1343


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Anyone who has visitedSavannah knows the “OldTown” part of downtown—

the riverfront area of Savannah—isreplete with history. Walking on cobble-stone streets and exploring storefrontsand small restaurants is a calmingvocation, to be sure. Actually, they areballast stone streets, as English shipswould leave their ballast stones inreturn for American merchandise (teaand cotton), but that doesn’t sound asquaint, does it? On these streets youcan find handmade pralines, the curi-ous local favorite of boiled peanuts

(think Japanese edamame) and asmany oysters as you care to eat. If youprefer, you can walk a block or so to thepark bench made famous by “ForrestGump” and recall that life is like a boxof chocolates. What is really surprisingabout Savannah, however, is that this isjust the beginning of an explorationthat many have spent entire livesembracing.

To be in Savannah is to be in history.Everywhere you turn, there is anotherreminder of this port city’s involvementin the growth of America. One Web site,www.savannahga.net, literally has hun-

dreds of destinations, neatly organizedalphabetically, for lodging, dining, toursand other activities. Georgia’s first cityhas much to offer, not the least ofwhich is that it will be shared with thou-sands of Porsche enthusiasts the firstweek of August. This is one of thoseareas that Porsche people will love—theSouthern hospitality that is legendaryall over the world, the small andintimate settings where friends canenjoy a casual evening, and the small-town feel that can lead you out of thecity to country roads in a matter of min-utes.

Location, location, location is thefocus of Parade 2011. Parade headquar-ters is the Convention Center, which islocated on picturesque HutchinsonIsland. The view of downtown Savannahacross the river is unforgettable. TheConvention Center is surrounded byParade activity sites. The autocross willbe held adjacent to headquarters—asfor the first time in recent memory, suf-ficient asphalt exists for a good-sizedcourse within walking distance! But ifyou still need to get your track fix, thelocal region will hold a Driver Educationevent at nearby Roebling Road Race-way on the last weekend of the Parade.With the Concours event held at down-

town’s Forsyth park and the Rally fea-turing lovely local roads, the mainattractions of this year’s Parade are allin the same neighborhood!

When you are ready to relax from thecompetitive events, feel free to take ina carriage ride, ghost tour, fishing trip,dolphin-watching expedition, casinoboat, local beaches and museums(including the Mighty Eighth Air ForceMuseum) as well as local sportingevents. The list goes on and on. You cantry out a cooking class or go on ashrimping cruise—and of course thelocal towns of Bluffton and Beaufortfeature very historic downtown areas aswell. Savannah itself has a feel morelike a big town than a bustling city, andas with many of the port cities in theSouth, you can find open spaces quicklyand easily. Tybee and Hilton Head Islandare famous for their white sandbeaches and slow pace... you may wantto stick around the area for a whileafter the Victory Banquet concludes!

Be sure to check out the Parade activ-ities at parade2011.pca.org so that youdon’t miss any of the action. Registra-tion begins on March 8th, so bookmarkthe registration site now and be readywhen it opens! You will also be able toview the traditional Parade eventschedule for the week at the Web siteand learn about air-conditionedConcours prep areas, Parade 101classes that make sure the first-timeParade goers are prepared for theweek, hospitality and goodie storehours, and opportunities to volunteer asa Parade worker for some of thefeatured events that you may not becompeting in (a great way to get afront-row seat to all the action!). Otherevents like the popular R/C car races,ice cream social, Tech Academy, artshow and driving tours will complementyour week (unless you plan to spend itstudying for the very competitive TechQuiz!). You can make your Parade expe-rience in Savannah as action-packedand exciting, or as laid-back and relax-ing as you prefer.

Won’t you join us for a spectacularParade, the highlight of our PCA experi-

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ence this year? Anyone that hasattended a Parade can tell you this isnot just a normal multi-event weekend;this is the highlight of what PCA has tooffer, full of exciting things to do andsee, with literally thousands of Porscheowners in attendance. Everything hasbeen planned out and is ready for you;all you need to do is bring yourself,your family and your Porsche for avacation experience that you won’tsoon forget! Check parade2011.pca.orgfor more information and be ready toregister on March 8th. See you there!

Porsches… article Cole Scrogham Parade Publicity Chair

photos David Wilks RaceShotsResource.com

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Enthusiast Series’ PointsSystem Scrapped; ChallengeSeries Returns

Taking a cue from NASCAR, theregions have overhauled the points sys-tem in favor of a simpler method thatawards points for finishing position andvolunteering. Overhauling the system isone of a handful of changes the regionsare considering implementing beforethe driving season begins.

This story was previously leaked byan anonymous source close to thenegotiations between the two regionalboards. The announcement wasofficially made this week by ChallengeSeries committee chairs Chris Lennonand Chris Sulley. In the release, Chrisstated, “The new format will simplifythe classification of our members’Porsches to eliminate confusion andincrease the number of participants inthe reduced number of classes. Wehave combined the sexes, and it is allabout the competition at our points-paying events.” These events will beindicated on the eventcalendar by a “CS” desig-nation.

Regional officials foundthemselves in a precari-ous position at the end oflast year, which ended ina runaway of what wasknown for 2010 as the“Enthusiast Series.” Chriscommented, “The goal ofthe Challenge Series hasalways been to establisha friendly competitionbetween AMR and RMRand encourage our mem-bers to participate andsupport the events of ourclose regions.” Chriswent on to say, “Many ofour members missed thecompetitive aspect of ourChallenge Series, and weanticipate the new sys-tem will add attendanceat both of our clubs’events.”

The new ChallengeSeries, which sources saywas devised on a napkin

challenge series reloaded Chris Sulley, Challenge Series Chair

over drinks at a Monument bar,includes the following key elements.Awarding of Points:

Chair/Co-Chair an event = 5 pointsper event.

Volunteer in an event = 2 pointsper event. No more than 4 key volun-teers may be designated by the Chairto earn the 2 points for the event in lieuof any points earned in competition atthe event.

Participation in any driving event:Autocross, DE, Tour, Rally, Concours = 1point per day of event.

Bonus for competitive events:First to fifth places = 5 points down to1 point.

Bonus for cross-region participa-tion: Double Points!

No minimum requirements of numberof events or by region. The winners willhave participated in a lot of events and

in events held by bothregions.Classes:

Five classes grouptogether cars with similarweight-to-power ratios.(Weight does not includedriver.)

Classification will bedone by participants, whowill be on the “honor sys-tem” when rating theircars.

The accompanyingtable should be used as aguideline if you’re unsureof your car’s weight andhorsepower. If you knowyour car’s actualnumbers, divide itsweight (in pounds) byhorsepower to properlyclassify it.

The boards welcomeyou to the 2011 drivingseason, and if you haveany questions on the newpoints system, pleasecontact either of theboards.

The challenge is on!

“Challenge Series 2.0” Classifications

Class lb/hp Models

CS1 under 8 Most race cars, 996 Turbo, 997 Turbo, GT2, GT3, GT3RS

CS2 8-9.9999 Panamera Turbo, Cayman S, 996/997 (base, S, 4S)

CS3 10-11.9999Boxster S, Cayenne (Turbo and Turbo S), Panamera (Sand 4S), Cayman, 993

CS4 12-13.9999 928, 968, Boxster (00-Current), Panamera, 964

CS5 14 and over356, 911 (SC and older), 914, 924, 944, Boxster (97-99),Cayenne (base and S)

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The first track event of 2011 is com-ing up quickly! Another busy andfun-filled driving season is about tobegin. The registration process is anintegral part of every club event, so thebeginning of the driving season is theperfect time to review the registrationprocess.Profile Updates

Please review and update your infor-mation on the national PCA Web site atwww.pca.org as well as on theMotorsportReg.com event registrationWeb site, which can be accessedthrough the RMR Web site atrmr.pca.org. The information you pro-vide through these sites provides uswith the means of contacting you bothabout upcoming events and updates toevents for which you are registered, aswell as emergency contact and medicalinformation, should they ever berequired.General Registration Information• Registrations for all RMR events are

processed via the MotorsportReg.comregistration Web site, which can beaccessed through the rmr.pca.org byclicking on the RMR Event Registra-tion link.

• Each driver is required to register andsubmit payment separately using aunique user account.

• PCA membership numbers and mem-bership status are verified as part ofthe registration process. Non-mem-bers will be assessed a $10non-member fee for all events.

• You must have a valid driver’s licenseto participate in any driving event.Your license information will berequested during the registrationprocess and may be verified duringsite registration.

• Events will open two months prior tothe event and will closeapproximately one week prior to theevent. The closure date is noted inthe on-line registration form.

• For DE events, non-member registra-tions will be accepted two weeks priorto the close date, subject to availabil-ity. We expect some events will fill tocapacity, so we would like to havePCA members sign up early to fill thetrack with Porsches!

• If you have signed up for an eventand cannot attend, please notify theregistrar or cancel online as soon aspossible, but not later than 24 hours

prior to the event.We want your event experience to be

enjoyable! The event registrationprocess is the beginning of your eventexperience, and there are some thingsyou can do to help make this a moreefficient process. Please plan to arriveearly for events to pick up your regis-tration packet and information. For DEevents, you must provide a completedand signed tech inspection sheet priorto receiving your registration informa-tion. We strongly encourage you toattend one of the Pre-Tech sessions inorder to identify and address any issuesprior to the event.

Should you have any questions orencounter any difficulties with the reg-istration process, please contact theevent registrar listed for the event, orcontact one of the other registrarsdirectly if necessary. We’re looking for-ward to a terrific driving season!

event registration updates Kristie Widrig, Registration Committee Chair

RMR Members, YouAre on Diaper Duty!

The RMR Charity Committee will be sponsoring

a diaper drive benefiting Love Inc., a nonprofit

organization that works with social service agencies

in the metro area to “fill in the gap” for families

struggling financially. Diapers cannot be purchased

with food stamps. Can you imagine being forced to use only one or two dia-

pers per day because you simply cannot afford to purchase them? The average

baby uses 200 diapers a month; toddlers average about 160 per month.

Those members who are attending the membership social on March

3rd at the Denver Marriott West (see page 2) are encouraged to bring

disposable diapers/wipes for this worthwhile cause. Members of the com-

mittee will be there to collect your donations. If you would rather write a

check, please make it out to Love Inc. and write “diapers” in the memo line.

For those of us who are way past the diaper drill and don’t know where to

start in purchasing diapers, this should help—members with last names

beginning with:

• A-H: Please purchase N (newborn)

• H-P: Please purchase 1 or 2 (up to 18 pounds)

• Q-Z: Please purchase 3 to 5 (16 to 27 pounds)

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safety, confidence and simple math

Tech Inspections: Safety,Confidence and Simple Math

Spring is on the horizon. Soon, treeswill be budding. The snow will be amemory and the sun will be shining...on the track. The first DriverEducation event isscheduled, and I can’twait! Whether it is yourfirst DE or your fifti-eth, you know youare excited. Youarrive early, youcheck in, youhave your sched-ule, you meetnew friends andcatch up with oth-ers you know.

The day will be great,and we are here to helpensure that happens.

Let’s talk about Tech Inspections andwhy they are so important. Tech Inspec-tions help to ensure three importantthings: 1) safety for others, 2) safety foryourself and 3) confidence in your car.

Let’s first describe what the TechInspection is.

Simply put, the Tech Inspection isdesigned to have a good look over yourPorsche and identify any deficiencies—with an eye on what can, andfrequently does, fail on a vehicle drivenon a race track. DE events require TechInspections to help ensure the safety ofothers and yourself, as noted above.

Any items that are found needing tobe repaired or replaced are required tobe fixed before your Porsche is permit-ted on the track. For a list of what isinspected, go to the RMR Web site atrmr.pca.org, click on the Forms tab andclick on the Tech Inspection Sheet. Printout a copy; you will need to bring thisform to your Tech Inspection. Fill outonly the top part. If you know when youlast changed your brake fluid, you canfill that in also. For locations and datesof Tech Inspections, see the list locatedalong with the event article in HighGear. Dates and locations will also beincluded with event announcementsyou receive via e-mail.

You will be attending a DE event tobecome more proficient at driving on

the track. That means your car will bestressed more than under normal driv-ing. You will accelerate harder, brakeharder and turn harder, all of which add

up to more stress onyour Porsche.

Relax;your Porsche is engi-neered for the track. Of course,with every piece of fine engineering,maintenance is required to keep thatmachine in perfect working order andready for the track. While all items onthe inspection list are important, thereare a few that jump out. Is the life inyour brake pads adequate for track

use? How about your brake fluid? Is itmore than 12 months old, which mightindicate a concern for moisture contam-ination? Sufficient amounts of moisturecontained within brake fluid has a highprobability of causing your brakes to

lose their ability tostop your car inthe manner you

are used to.Don’t find outon the track.How are yourtires? Do theyhave propertread depth?What aboutengine fluids,are there leaksof any kind?

Most of us havewitnessed indi-

viduals whose DEevents were cut short

by items that should have beenreplaced and/or maintained.

Now for item 3, confidence with sim-ple math. I have found my confidenceon track is the sum of two parts: confi-dence in my driving ability on that dayand mechanical confidence in myequipment (car).

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In a perfect world, 100% confidenceon track = 100% confidence in drivingskill + 100% mechanical confidence inyour car.

Gaining 100% confidence in drivingskill is built over time and is the subjectof another column, better written bysomeone with more experience. I doknow that we are all human, and thispart of the equation varies with manyfactors. The other part, 100% mechani-cal confidence in your car, is somethingwe all have control over. Those whoknow me might think I am a bit overlydetailed; however, I do not want tohave my car fail me. Do you?

For those who are more highly skilledin other things and not as mechanicallyinclined, Tech Inspections are a way toget to know your car. If you know yourbrake pads are sufficient for your event,your brake fluid is moisture-free, yourtires are good, and you know all theother inspection items are approved,you gain confidence! If you know yourmechanic and you have doneeverything possible to maintain yourPorsche as intended, you gainconfidence! Confidence is a good thingto have on the track.

Tech Inspections performed beforethe DE events are called Pre-Tech, andthere is no charge. What are the advan-tages of doing Pre-Tech Inspectionsprior to a DE event? Tech Inspectionsperformed prior to the event allow youtime to correct any deficiencies. We willprovide Tech Inspections on the day ofthe event; however, we highly discour-age event-day inspections. One reasonis that there will be a $50 charge to per-

form Tech Inspec-tions on the dayof the DE event.Another reasonwe discouragetrack-day inspec-tions is because ifyou failinspection, youmore than likelywill not be able todrive. No onewants to see thathappen. Addition-ally, everyoneexpects our DE

events to run on schedule. Track-dayinspections complicate the scheduleand create a good chance of causingyou and the person inspecting your carto be late for their event. Having saidthat, we do understand that there aresome circumstances in which you haveto have a track-day inspection. In thatcase, we will still be smiling and helpingyou get your car inspected.

One last important item! On March 5,2011, we will be conducting our yearlyRMR Tech Inspection training. This train-ing makes for an informative morning,which will teach you the specifics ofbeing a Tech Inspector. After thesession, you will “graduate” and beable to contribute your time in helpingyour club and fellow members enjoy thebest Driver Education events this year.Check out the sidebar for details!Summary:• Tech Inspections accomplish three

things: safety for others, safety foryou and confidence on the track.

• Confidence on track = confidence indriving skill + mechanical confidencewith your car.

• Knowing your Porsche is well main-tained and ready for the track givesyou confidence.

• Print out the Inspection Sheet, fill it inand bring it to your Pre-Tech:rmr.pca.org/default.aspx?forms=1

• Attend the Pre-Tech inspection, get toknow your car and have fun visitingwith your peers.

• Think about becoming a Tech Inspec-tor and help your club!

Thanks in advance and see you soon.

Tech Inspector TrainingAre you mechanically inclined?Would you like to help fellowclub members enjoy the great-est DE events in Colorado?Want to meet new friends andhelp them enjoy a safe time atthe track?

Then we invite you to attendour annual RMR/AMR TechInspector Training session andbecome a Tech Inspector!

The training will be held at

Prestige ImportsService Department

9201 W. Colfax Ave.Lakewood, CO

Saturday, March 59:30 – 11:00

(Come at 9:00 for coffee,juice and donuts)

We will also be scheduling thePre-Techs for the season. Signup in advance to receive anincredibly fabulous gift!

Help your friends enjoy theupcoming DE events bybecoming a Tech Inspector andvolunteering your time!

No RSVP required.

For more information, contact

Tommy [email protected]

303.548.0931

Tommy Dean, Tech Inspection Chair

Our April 2011 Membership Social will beheld at the brand-new and exciting Unser Rac-ing facility, located northwest of theintersection of I-25 and U.S. 36 (see mapbelow). Unser Racing has offered us the use ofone of their meeting rooms with a view of thetrack for RMR members to socialize. Followingthe meeting, we will have the opportunity toobserve and participate in indoor Karting andenjoy the use of the meeting room until closingat 11 PM. Food and refreshments will be avail-able in the meeting room throughout theevening, to allow our members a private areato socialize even if you choose not to drive.

The karting activity is not in any wayaffiliated with our membership meeting.Unser racing will require you to individuallysign up, sign waivers,and pay for your kartingindependently of the RMR/PCA MembershipSocial. You can go to the Unser Racing Web siteand pre-register, which will save you sometime in getting signed up for racing.

Unser Racing is located in the former Moun-tain States Toyota building, located at 7300Broadway, Denver, CO, 80221.

General information, pricing and directions: www.unserracing.comPre-registration: www.clubspeedtiming.com/URDenver/register.aspxWho will not want to race? Several of our club members have talked about this

venue and are eager for the opportunity to challenge their competition in equallyprepared karts. Will you go home with the bragging rights? Don’t miss the opportu-nity... see you there.

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AAt a unique driving festival in Indi-ana in 2008, I first sampled the911 Joy of Driving. For $2700, I

drove 16 of the hottest cars on theplanet for 20-30 minutes each, overthree days. The cars included multipleFerraris, Bentleys, Lamborghinis, aMaserati, a Callaway C17, a Spyker, anAston Martin DB9, an SLR and two911’s: a GT3 and a GT2. The GT3 was adream. When I deftly missed a smallturtle crossing the road, the GT3 sus-pension instantly rebounded to steadystate. The GT2 wasjust too

nervous for me. I ended up driving itlike an idiot—one hand on the wheel,the other on the shifter, trying to keepthe gearing low so the turbos wouldn’tkick us into the weeds. The GT2 wasraw, compared to the F430 Scuderiaand GT-R. I liked the Spyker, butthought the GT3 was the best “sportscar” (although for a “grand touring,” I’dtake the Maserati, at half the price of aBentley flying carpet).

Months later—February, 2009—I wasin Scottsdale AZ, getting screwed onsome business. To make up for the

story and photos John Guthrie14

RMR’s JohnGuthrie enjoys the

world’s greatestroad car across

three time zones,two race tracks

and thousands ofmiles of open road

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lemons I was dealingwith, I decided tomake lemonade andpurchased a used 997Turbo with 20,000miles... on the shortestmonth of the year, in arecession. I got a greatdeal—$3,000 belowPenske Porsche’s doc-umented cost.

By the end of Sep-tember, that 997 hadanother 8,500 miles onit, much of that froman August trip to Peb-ble Beach and theHistorics at LagunaSeca. (On YouTube,search “Wyo550” andyou’ll see, turn-by-turn, the Historics,where Porsche was thefeatured marque.) Ialso did a DE eventwhile at Laguna Seca. Iwas hooked on the911 Turbo. At FallonNaval Air Station on US 50, a couple ofF-18’s came down “on the deck” andscreamed over me as I took the car tothree times the speed limit on the com-pletely empty, perfect highway. The997 was as stable as my Ferrari 550 attop speeds—without the 400-pound V-12 holding the front down. NewBridgestone Pilot Sport 2 tires acted likeglue sticks at the track. The buzzaround Monterey was the 911 Turboupgrade coming in 2010. Now hooked, Iwent straight back to a ColoradoPorsche dealer and traded in the 997,becoming first in line for a 2010 Turbo.

In January, 2010, Scottsdale Porschecalled to ask if I wanted a Turbo S. I hadnever heard of the “S” from theColorado dealer. By February, the Col-orado dealer (sort of) had the 2011Turbo S option data, and it was time tospec out a car. Even though my novel,Edge of Heaven, had just launched andno books had yet sold, I decided to pre-tend I could afford a $165,000 sportscar when it was delivered in the sum-mer of 2010. I was annoyed that the IceBlue Metallic exterior color wasn’t avail-able until a September build (same forthe RS wheel option). Later, an oil exec-utive based in Paris told me thatPorsche was offering these features toRussians and Europeans as “somethingyou can’t get in America.”

My Arctic Silver 911 Turbo S was builtin late May, 2010. It traveled fromEmden, Germany to Wharf 9T in thePort of Houston aboard the Panamanianautomobile transport ship, Marina Ace.On June 21, the car was at the Coloradodealership, and I took delivery July 1 toavoid losing a single day of Wyomingannual registration costs. The dealertold me that PCNA wanted to count thesale as a “June book.” I was offeredsome kind of one-year maintenance forfree if I’d agree (PCNA sent me avoucher for that service, good at anyPorsche dealer). So far, so good.

I put 2,000 miles on the new car intwo weeks—tough duty, on wide-openWyoming roads. I hit the rev-limiter (up)once, learning the hard way that the“Sport Plus” engine map is only fortrack use. The Sport setting is perfectfor noodling around state highways. OnJuly 6, my onboard video caught a litter-ing fool, dropping a bag of empty beercans right into the front of my car. Thatvideo cost him. By the weekend of July18, I was at HPR with a now broken-inTurbo S. I did two DE days at HPR inJuly, and the car flew—much bettertracking corners than the 997 hadbeen—on the factory Bridgestone RA-050A tires. But at a second, two-day DEevent in August, the compound chem-istry in the factory tires was cooked.

Now, I was only good for two or threelaps, before acceleration grip and lat-eral adhesion were “pay attention,dummy” compromised—to the pointwhere I retired early. By the final ses-sion of the two-day August event, I wassmart enough (read “scared”) to gridstart at the end of the pack, so Iwouldn’t be in the middle of everybodyas my tires (inevitably) gave out.

Lucky move. Because, on the “warm-up” lap, the cars were already flying...so fast, the guy ahead of me went off-track with two wheels. Then, on the first“hot” lap, three cars ahead of mepassed on the long straight—almost allthe way into the exit turn—without ahand signal that I could see. A few lapsof that I and I got off the track becauseof a snarky driver in a GT3. I didn’t seeany of that at Laguna Seca, where thecorner workers absolutely rule withradios and black flags—even soundordinance enforcement. [Editor’s note:You shouldn’t see such behavior at HPR,either, as Driver Education is foremostabout safety. If you observe any unsafebehavior at a DE, please bring it to theattention of the Chief Driving Instructor,the event chair or a board member!]

In September, I did one “Launch Con-trol” start. It threw me back so hard, my

foot lifted from the pedal (see YouTube).I then had new Bridgestone RA11 tiresmounted. In the process, I discoveredthat the security lug for the old 997’swheels was in a coffee can in thegarage. The old car had been sold to awoman—without the lug. I personallydelivered the lug to the dealership.Days later, I e-mailed the dealer’ssalesman—twice—asking aboutpurchasing a GT2RS with delivery in2011. The first e-mail “wasn’treceived,” and the second e-mail gotme, “I’m on vacation with my familyand I’ll get back to you next week.”That’s fine, but I never heard back fromhim—or anyone—about buying a$245,000 car. (My GM dealer sent me aChristmas card for buying a used Aca-dia!) Ferrari of Denver sent a card, justfor doing maintenance. The Porschedealer, where I generated a quarter-mil-lion in sales in two years? Nothing. InAugust, the dealer did send me a bat-tery charger, which was nice anduseful, and I did appreciate that.

But I must say, there’s somethingweird about Porsche, showing in pressreleases and write-ups for almost ayear a color, Ice Blue Metallic (first pho-tographed in Norway in 2009), that

wasn’t available for months after the“S” model release in May 2010.Porsche’s strange culture seems to ruboff on dealers who make you “be avail-able” five hours for a 30-minute LoJackinstallation... and who—despite yourproven high-end business—don’t

answer two inquiriesabout buying a quarter-million-dollar GT2RS in2011! Should I have toask a third time?

No, thanks. After mytrack experiences thissummer, I’m not evengoing to track the “S”again. I’m just going torespect it as probably thebest road car in the worldright now. Because, ontrack with the added AWDweight, it’s no match fora properly-driven, high-horsepower,rear-wheel-drive car. The“S” rules (everywhere)with unbelievable acceler-ation, but on track, thelater braking of a lighter,rear-wheel-drive car willcatch you in the corners(where they’ll cut tighterlines with faster exitspeeds). Compared to the997 Turbo, the new “S”model’s torque vectoring,

throttle response, full-time overboostand brakes are clearly superior. Buttrashing a work of engineering genius—making it do something it’s notdesigned to do (regular track use)—isegotistical nonsense. If I “make it inHollywood,” I’d like a second-genera-

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Motoring through Yosemite National Park. Does it get any better than this?

Have an idea for an article—generalinterest, technical or otherwise? HighGear welcomes reader submissions!Submit articles and photos to [email protected] for consideration.Deadline for submission is the 10th ofthe month prior to issue date.


John Guthrie, Laramie native, is anauthor, producer and artist. He hasowned a 2007 911 Turbo and a 2011911 Turbo S and runs a Ferrari 550 witha prototype tuned exhaust. John can befound at www.Wyo550.com and at"wyo550" on YouTube.

tion Atom 500 with paddles for track-blasting... and a trailer... and a truck...and instruction!

My only interest in “DE” was literallyto become educated about my car(s),performing at the very edge of theirlimits. By the August DE event at HPR, Iwas “educated” enough not to findmyself in the middle of a pack of carsthat were running each other off thetrack in the last session of theweekend! I once skied into a tree on thelast run of the day, so I know the dan-ger of being lulled to disaster. Frankly,there were many times on track (inboth the 997 and “S”) when thePorsche stability and traction controlssaved me. Sing along, boys and girls!“Johnny Danger! He’s a racer! At home,he drives a Pacer!” So what if I’ll neverbe a good “racer”? Thanks to DE, Iknow my car and I’m the defensivedriver from hell, anywhere... in Chicago,or on I-80 in Iowa, or with deer on theroad around any corner.

The best fun on track was whenJohnny Danger’s DE instructor atLaguna Seca got angry at a BMW M5

driver who wouldn’tlet us pass with awave, for most of alap. So, as we climbedto the top of theCorkscrew I heard thewords, “Charge him atthe apex!” We’dalready proven I hadthe “Brakes of God”with multiple 145-mph charges of turn5, last-moment brak-ing at the 130-degree,turn 11 hairpin andmodulated 130-140mph entries into thedouble-apex turn 2.So, behind the BMW, Icame out of uphill turn 7 at 70 mph andwent straight for the tight apex of 8A...where the BMW driver’s door would be,seconds later from the right. I’ll neverforget the whites of this guys’ eyes ashe saw me coming straight at him likeAlex Zanardi in the 1996 CART race!

The Brakes of God worked, and weboth fell 70 feet through the Corkscrew.He was completely off-line at 8B, wav-ing me by! By turn 9, my good line andspeed had him 100 feet behind me. Byturn 11, he was almost a block behind—not because of my driving skill, butsimply because I had the accelerationand 500 foot-pounds of the “S”unleashed (and this car gets 26.3 mpgon state roads at 7,000 ft with cruisecontrol!). When I got back to Colorado,Poudre Sports Car found that the (rear)Brakes of God were completely shot.The heat load of 150 miles of LagunaSeca laps had even melted the brakesensors. I was amazed that the frontbrakes were fine.

After the California trip, I put the OEMtires back on and drove the “S” toChicago and Detroit in October. I had agreat drive—avoiding dangerous,unconscious and a few malicious driv-ers across the rural/urban/rural midwestwith the 911’s superior handling, accel-eration and braking. Porsches onlyincite a fraction of the dangerous idiotswho want to “take on” a Ferrari. The911’s sound system, with the $700 Sir-ius radio option, is wonderful, and thecar is generally quiet and sublime. Youcan even sleep—really sleep—in thefully-reclining drivers seat. It’s a driver’scar! From July to November, I did11,500 miles of wonderful driving.

The 2011 Turbo S will be my #1 road

car for years and years. I didn’t buy itto destroy it on a track. My 57-year-old’s ego is simply satisfied being ableto write fiction, in order to pay for con-sciousness-expansion like this 911—notby beating nice people up on a trackday event with more horsepower,torque and electronic controls than theymight have. I’m just an inconsistent,middle-aged track-event driver onstreet tires, that’s all. Next week, I’ll bein Los Angeles... dodging potholes inmy Acadia!

Be driven! Life is good. Life is short.There are only so many good drivingdays left.

The author gearing up at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

“View from the Right Seat” is written byvarying members of the Driving Instruc-tors Committee and offers insights intothe world of high-performance driving.Look for this column to appear periodi-cally throughout the year.

It is late February, snowy and cold,and I am thinking of this summer’s“Bucket List”...

However, all I can think of is Turn 4 atHigh Plains Raceway (HPR)!

Who cares about your straightawayspeed—real lap times drop by how youcarry speed through Turn 4, followed bya very short straight and then drop intothe blind downhill left Turn 5 (betterknow as Niagara). I’m thinking I am“over slowing” by dropping to 3rd gearas I approach Turn 4, but am I? For me,every corner is such an enjoyable chessmatch, pure relaxation at the track, acleansing feeling like you have neverexperienced!

It is funny, though—it hasn’t alwaysbeen that way for me. I was a first-timePorsche owner in 1994. It took mealmost ten years of Porsche ownershipbefore my dear friends Leslie and DanCarlson “forced” me to attend our firstRMR Driver Education (DE) together.Ever since then, I found out thatPorsches were built for the track butcould be driven on the street as well!

So you ask what all of this has to dowith the “View from the Right Seat?” AnRMR DE at High Plains Raceway has onaverage about 100 registered partici-pants each event day. RMR has 2032club members, and AMR (our southernColorado Porsche friends) have 538members. Thus, fewer than 5% of ourPorsche club community regularly par-ticipates in such a spectacular andmemorable experience. Are you next,remembering the bucket list thing?

No matter if it is your first time or ifyou are a seasoned vet at a DE, the

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view from the right seat Dan Mayer, Driving Instructor

drivers’ smiles tell me they understandthe sensation of learning the dynamicsof driving their Porsches correctly atspeed in a controlled environment. Oh,yeah, I have had spirited drives toAspen in my car prior to attending DE’s.Please believe me—I have found outthrough DE’s how much I didn’t knowabout my lack of driving skills with myhooligan weekend drives on publicroads. From the Right Seat, I hear of allof your crazy drives... so, just saying...Let’s just keep it on the “Right Track”going forward!!

So what does RMR offer you at a DE?First of all, “butterflies and big smiles!”But more importantly, quality instruc-tors that safely help you build thenecessary skill sets to properly navigateyour way around a high-quality racetrack at speed in your Porsche.

Your track experience really startsabout ten days prior with a car inspec-tion to make sure it is track ready. Yourweek prior should be spent reading arti-cles on the RMR Web site. This will helpyou learn what to expect at a DE andhow to prepare, and allow you to studytrack maps and/or videos. Plan on arriv-ing early to the DE; the pace picks upwith last-second car prep, drivers’meetings, classroom training and anintroduction to your driving instructorfor the day.

Trust me—this is not a family picnic,but a physical exercise for driver andmachine that you’ll never forget. Alongthe way, you may find out that you aremaking life-long friends and learningskills that may save you and your lovedones’ lives on public roads.

The thought of spring 2011 bringsnew thought to rising temperatures. Asa member of the RMR Chief DrivingInstructor Team, all I can do is dream oftires coming up to temperature on thewarm-up lap. As speed builds down thefirst long straightaway, I provide areminder for you to brake softly, not todisturb the balance of your carapproaching Turn 4. As you start point-ing your car toward the apex on theright of Turn 4, another commandcomes from the Right Seat to anticipatethe blind left turn at Niagara. A bigTHUMBS UP for your great job on achallenging set of corners. You and yourPorsche also know you nailed it! Only13 more corners to master—be patient,it will come!

Lap after lap, you encounter somenew life experience that has never beendone before. As an RMR instructor, it isrewarding to know I helped you to fulfillsomething that should be on everyPorsche owner’s Bucket List this sum-mer: Spending a day at an RMR DE andallowing your Porsche passion to grow! Ithink I’d better go out into my garagetry on my helmet right now... because...I can’t wait to go to the track! See youthere!

Did I mention BEER THIRTY at the endof the Day?!


Porsche Handling?Autocross?

Let’s face it—many Porsche ownersactually have never truly felt how theirvehicle handles at its limits, and takefor granted that it handles well fromothers who exploit their vehicle’s capa-bilities on the track and at autocrosses.If you have only read about Porsche’shandling or heard about it from othersin the club, it is now time to finallyexperience it for yourself—as a lot ofengineering and R&D was not put intothese vehicles for nothing! Do yourselfand your vehicle a favor and come outand test your driving skills at the firstautocross of the year. It’s a lot of fun,and the skills you learn can literallysave lives during emergency maneu-vers to avoid wildlife, other vehicles,children running across the street, etc.

Open to non-Porsches (but the only SUV allowed will be theCayenne), so we can all enjoy some friendly competition. I expectto have many non-Porsches there in search of bragging rights, sothis is a call for all experienced drivers to come out and defend thePorsche brand!

No autocross experience required.You can register at pcaalpine.motorsportreg.com. Contact Patrick

Dufour at [email protected] with any questions.

Mark your calendars for this fun andexciting Porsche event, to be held atFront Range Airport. The autocrossschool is an event that we encourageyou to try, whether or not you plan toautocross or participate in Driver Edu-cation events in the future. Ourexcellent club instructors will work withyou while you learn the capabilities ofyour Porsche (or other chosen automo-bile) and your own driving abilities, withplenty of driving time through three car-control exercises. Learn about carbalance through two slalom courses,throttle steering around two differentskid pads, and how to plan and lookahead while manipulating your waythrough a mini-autocross course.

We guarantee one thing: You willleave the autocross school with a hugesmile, and will be ready to prove yournewfound skills on Sunday, on the fullautocross course. (OK, that’s two

When: Sunday, May 8, 2011Where: Pikes Peak International Raceway,16650 Midway Ranch Road (I-25 Exit 122),Fountain, CO 80817Cost: $40 for PCA members, $50 for non-PCA members

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things.) We also know the knowledgeyou gain of your automobile’s capabili-ties and the driving tips from ourtrained instructors is directly applicableto everyday driving and will make you amore alert and safer driver on the road.

Watch the Website, future issuesof High Gear andyour e-mails foradditional details.The autocrossschool is very pop-ular and limited to65 students. Signup early to get inon the action. APorsche is notrequired, howeverwe can only acceptSUV’s with aCayenne badge, andno pick-ups.

Convertibles are OK, and the club doeshave loaner helmets.

If you have any questions, or if youcan volunteer, please contact our eventchair, Chris Sulley: 303.369.9052 [email protected].

Saturday, May 21: Autocross School • Sunday, May 22: Autocross (A Challenge Series Event)

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Charity and Good Works

Volunteer DaySaturday, March 19th9:00 am to 3:00 pmArapahoe House

As one of our quarterly projects,the Charity Committee is spon-soring a work day at NewDirections for Families, aprogram of Arapahoe House. Thisis an inpatient substance abusetreatment facility, one of 13 inthe Denver metro area. We willbe helping to organize their resi-dential “store” by sorting itemsand organizing the space into dif-ferent areas (housewares,clothing, personal items,bedding, etc). This will enableresidents to shop for items, withpoints earned during their stay,to prepare them for transitioninto the community.

Coffee/donuts and lunch will beprovided. We hope to see youthere. If you have any questions,please feel free to contact us viaemail at [email protected].

Arapahoe House is located at445 West Berry Ave. (just ofBroadway and Littleton Blvd) inLittleton. Enter parking off of S.Delaware St.

AMR’s first full weekend D.E. of 2011 is just around the corner!

AMR “Larsen Wealth Management”Driver Education

a.k.a. “Tiempos Rápidos con los Amigos”@ La Junta Raceway

May 14-15th, 2011

Mark your calendars now! We will have

“fast times with friends” at the La Junta

Raceway DE, May 14-15th. Look forward

to more details in the coming months.

If you have any questions

please contact:

Co-Chair Dan Taylor

[email protected] or

Co-Chair Brad Doerr

[email protected]

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Best in class: The newPanamera S Hybrid achieves159 g/km CO2

Stuttgart. The Panamera S Hybridmarks the beginning of a new chapterof Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart’sPorsche Intelligent Performance, contin-uing the success story of its four-doorGran Turismo. Without sacrificing sporti-ness and elegance, the new GranTurismo combines the total power out-put of 380 hp (279 kW) with best-caseconsumption of only 6.8 l/100 km(41.54 mpg imp.) of fuel basedon the NEDC. Thatequates to CO2 emis-sions of just 159 g/km.That doesn’t justmake the PanameraS Hybrid the mosteconomical Porscheof all time, it alsoputs it streetsahead of all the full-hybrid productionvehicles in its class—the luxury class—whenit comes to fuel consumptionand CO2 emissions. It achieves thesevalues thanks to Michelin’s even lowerrolling resistance all-season tires, devel-oped specially for the Panamera andavailable as an option. But even withthe standard tires, the new Porschehybrid model’s fuel consumption is atan unprecedentedly low level in thisclass at 7.1 l/100 km (39.79 mpg imp.)based on the NEDC—which equates to167 g/km CO2.

The Panamera S Hybrid sets newstandards, both in terms of classic per-

formance and when measured againsthybrid vehicle characteristics. ThePanamera S Hybrid accelerates from astanding start to 100 km/h (62 mph) in6.0 seconds, reaching top speed at 270km/h (168 mph). The range in purely-electric mode is approximately twokilometers (1.24 miles), with electricdriving possible up to 85 km/h (53mph), depending on the driving situa-tion. The Porsche hybrid drive is alsothe only system in the world able toexploit additional consumption reservesthanks to so-called “sailing” on motor-

ways and main roads.

This entails disengaging andswitching off the combustion engine atspeeds of up to 165 km/h (103 mph)(Cayenne S Hybrid: 156 km/h (97 mph))during phases when no power is beingdelivered by the combustion engine.

The Panamera S Hybrid is driven bythe same engine combination that hasalready proved itself in the Cayenne SHybrid: The main propulsion is providedby a three-liter V6 supercharged enginedelivering 333 hp (245 kW), supportedby a 47 hp (34 kW) electric motor. Bothmachines are capable of powering the

Panamera SHybrid eitheralone or in com-bination. Theelectric motoralso operatesboth as a gener-ator and astarter. Togetherwith the decou-pler, it forms thecompact hybridmodule locatedbetween thecombustionengine and the

transmission. The electric motor is con-nected to a nickel metal hydride battery(NiMH), where the electrical energyrecovered from braking and driving isstored. Power transmission is handledby the familiar eight-speed Tiptronic S,fitted as standard in the Cayenne mod-els with a wide spread of ratios.

The range of standard equipment forthe Panamera S Hybrid is even widerthan that of the already extensive stan-dard equipment of the Panamera S witheight-cylinder engine. For example, thehybrid model is fitted as standard withthe adaptive air suspension including

the adaptive shock-absorbersystem with PASM, with

Servotronic and a rearwiper. The new Gran Tur-ismo also features theCayenne S Hybrid’sinnovative display con-cept that provides thedriver with all the rele-vant information aboutthe vehicle’s specific

hybrid driving status.With the new hybrid

variant, the Panameramodel line now comprises six differ-

ent models. This offering underlines thestrategic importance of “Porsche Intelli-gent Performance” and creates totallynovel highlights in the luxurysegment—from sporty to environmen-tally friendly. This chimes with whatcustomers want, as the major marketsuccess is already confirming. Approxi-mately 15 months after sales started,not quite 30,000 vehicles have beendelivered. That means the Gran Turismohas seized a 13 percent share of theupper and luxury segment. The newmodel will further boost the attractive-ness of Porsche’s fourth model line inthe market.

The Panamera S Hybrid will come onthe market in June 2011 and cost106,185 Euros in Germany, includingVAT and country-specific equipment.

The Panamera S Hybrid will celebrateits world premiere at the Geneva MotorShow in early March. The press confer-ence will be held at the Porsche standin hall 1, stand 1050, at 7:30 a.m. onMarch 1, 2011 and will be webcastedlive at www.porsche.com/geneva.

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Clockwise from top:Attendees at the Zone 9 meet-ing included delegates from allseven Regions, PCA NationalSecretary Caren Cooper andPorsche Cars North America rep-resentative Steve Krysil; CarenCooper discusses nationaldevelopments while RMR Presi-dent Rex Heck listens intently;Past (and Founding) PresidentLarry Goldston and current Pres-ident Robert Harrington, of WestTexas Region, are presentedwith a PCA banner and certifi-cate in honor of the Region’s30-year anniversary; MichaelGalaviz and Sean Cridland talkabout the Roadrunner Region’sapproach to supporting charitiesthrough Regional activities.

2011 zone 9 meeting •midland, txphotos by John Davis, Roadrunner Region


This is a busy timeof the year for thePCA, even if mostmembers don’t noticeit. The holidays areover and spring is justaround the corner.

Scheduling is done and now it’s time foractual planning. That means that theclub officials you voted into office arescurrying to pull together venues,equipment, and volunteers so thatwhen spring and summer hit, theevents look as if they just “felltogether.” Anyone who’s been involvedin organizing knows that they don’t!There’s lots of hard work by a lot ofpeople to make any event look easy.

For some of your club officials, thatalso means attending the annual Zone9 Meeting for Presidents, NewsletterEditors, and Webmasters. This is ameeting held each year for a number ofreasons. It serves as a kind of retreat sothose officials have an opportunity tomeet their counterparts from otherRegions of the Zone, but also to get up-to-date info on the various sets of rules,regulations, and news from PCANational. And, just as important, toshare their various sets of expertise inevent organization, charity fundraising,managing club finances and so on. It isperhaps one of the most importantevents of the year for your clubofficials, even though it remains invisi-ble to most club members and maybeeven to most Region board members.

For as long as anyone can remember,the Zone 9 meeting was held in Albu-querque, NM, in the Roadrunner Region.Given that Zone 9 stretches all the wayfrom the Big Bend of the Rio Grande tothe Bonneville Salt Flats, it wasreasoned that Albuquerque was equallyinconvenient for everyone (except, ofcourse, the Roadrunners...). But at the2010 meeting, during which the partici-pants discussed ways of growing aZone 9 consciousness, it was suggestedthat the meeting start circulating to thepopulation centers of the other Regionsof Zone 9. Those include the Intermoun-tain Region of Utah, the Rocky MountainRegion of Northern Colorado, the AlpineMountain Region of Southern Colorado,the Roadrunner Region of most of NewMexico, the Carrera Region of SouthernNew Mexico and the western tip of

Texas, the Llano Estacado Region of theTexas Panhandle, and the West TexasRegion of Lubbock, Midland, and south.It’s a huge geographic area to cover,and so spread-out that it’s hard forsome of the regions to generate asense of membership, let alone somekind of Zone community consciousness!But hey, we’re Porsche aficionados. Weknow how to dream!

It was decided that the 2011 Zone 9meeting would be in Midland, in theWest Texas Region. With a membershipof about 70 members spread out overhuge distances and split between twocities (Lubbock and Midland) two hoursapart from each other, the WTR alsosuffers from what we in PCA call the 10-percent rule: No matter the size of theRegion, we seem to see about 10 per-cent of the members participatingregularly... and a smaller fraction doingmost of the “heavy hauling” to keep theclub moving.

Having said all that, it didn’t deter theWTR from doing an amazing job of put-ting together a great weekend ofmeetings and social events for the visit-ing PCA dignitaries. President RobertHarrington, along with his team of vol-unteers (including Past Presidents FredStubbs and Craig Corbett) swung intoaction to book the meeting room at thePermian Basin Petroleum Museum,home of the Jim Hall Chaparral Collec-tion. Club Secretary Ed Runyan and hiswife Dana hosted the Friday night wel-coming social at their beautiful homewith some really amazing food (ask meabout the cake-balls sometime!).Robert’s friend Ronnie Low, caretakerand mechanic for the cars, gave us anup-close-and-personal tour of the cars,letting us in on many of the mechanicalsecrets of the cars that set so manystandards for technological innovationfor racing cars back in the 1960s, 70s,and 80s. We even got to go into themaintenance garage to see manypieces of memorabilia that the publicnever sees. The final night was at Mid-land’s Cattle Baron restaurant, wherethe visiting dignitaries from around theZone got to meet several of the WTRmembers. A GREAT time was had by alland, most importantly, the visitingmembers got to see how anotherRegion goes about putting on its eventsand how members in other parts of the

Zone share in the same wild apprecia-tion for all things Porsche.

But it wasn’t all fun and games. TheZone meeting took place all day longon that Saturday. Topics included boardmembership and responsibility, PCArules and procedures, approved andnon-approved use of the Porsche brand,banquet planning and budgeting, char-ity fundraising, driving tour planningand practices, and newsletter facts andpractices. While I facilitated the meet-ing, this year I encouraged several ofour Zone 9 dignitaries to present theirown programs and lead the discussions,and it worked out well. We have someincredibly talented and capable peoplehandling our Regions in Zone 9.

We also had a couple of special visi-tors: PCA National Secretary CarenCooper and Porsche Cars North Americarepresentative Steve Krysil. Caren did agreat presentation on what’s new inPCA and also was able to fill the gapswith information on various topics that Imay not deal with as often. Steve gavea great presentation on what’s going onin the world of Porsche cars and dancedthe fine line between keeping our inter-est and being careful not to reveal anysecrets that Porsche may be slating fora media splash in the near or distantfuture. He fielded a variety of questionsand had some great video presen -tations to keep everyone excited andserve as a good reminder for why we alldo what we do in PCA. While it’s truethat “it’s not just the cars, but the peo-ple,” sometimes it just has to be aboutthe cars, too!

So that’s it for this month from yourZone Rep. I got home from that trip forjust a few days to unpack, get somework done and then to repack for a tripto Las Vegas for the PCA ExecutiveCouncil Winter meeting, where I will bemeeting up with all of my fellow ZoneReps, the EC, and all the various PCAchairs to be brought up to speed on allthings at the National level. In my nextinstallment, I’ll let you know how thatgoes...

I hope to see you at an event soon.

in the zone Sean Cridland, PCA Zone 9 Representative

March 2011

the rearviewmirror Amy Legg-Rogers, Historian

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It’s Time ForNew Rules

Ok, I admit it. I’mstealing shamelessly.Bill Maher always fin-ishes his weekly “Real

Time” telecast on HBO with a segmentcalled “New Rules.” Only he usuallydeals with the political events of theday. What would happen if he focusedon “New Rules” as they pertain to thingsautomotive, and Porsches in particular?

Here’s a guess: New rule: Porsche will stop making

limited-run, high-content versions oftheir slow-selling sports cars, and stoptrying to flog them on a semi-unsuspecting public, shortly before anew version is introduced.

Now it’s the Boxster S Black Edition,and the 911 Black Edition. Which are, inand of themselves, a direct lift from the“Black” versions of Mercedes-Benz’ AMGcars. In recent months, we’ve seen theSpeedster, the GTS, the Boxster Spyder,the Cayman R. Enough!

What they all have in common is thatthey’re a clever way to discount at theend of a model run. You load them upwith options, and then reduce the MSRPbelow what the car would cost if theoptions were simply added to the basecost. With just a bit more performancesprinkled on top. And then you claim thecars are soon-to-be collector’s items.

New rule: When Porsche hypes thehell out of its return to the Detroit AutoShow, and crows about how they’llintroduce a significant new product tothe world, they will indeed introduce asignificant new product—not a next-gen,hard-top version of what clearly is awork in progress, a show car/race carprototype that currently meets no speci-

fications for any race series on planetEarth. Is what they showed a significantnew product? I don’t think so.

New rule: Porsche will make floormats standard on their new cars. So willBMW. Along with iPod integration andpaddle shifters (oops, sorry, BMWalready does that with paddle shifters...don’t ask me how I know). I really haveto ask—does an MSRP that’s artificiallylow (because it’s for a decontentedmodel, which probably nobody buys)really draw in the shoppers? Aren’tprospective customers just going to gothrough sticker shock when they add inthe “options” that Japanese manufactur-ers have been offering on base modelsfor years? Does this process sell cars?

Oh, I forgot! You can add back all theoptions and call the cars “limited edi-tions”!

New rule: Porsche will pledge on theBible that it will continue to build sportscars. I don’t care if they branch out towaste disposal units, Mag-Lev transitsystems or clown cars for traveling cir-cuses. So long as they continue to buildsports cars. That’s what drew me in tothe marque, lo these many years ago,and stopping is the only thing that candraw me out—unless it’s a new 458Italia... but that’s another story (seebelow.)

New rule: Porsche will actually havedemo cars to drive at their dealerships.If you haven’t shopped for a new carrecently, it’s an eye-openingexperience: A dearth of cars you canactually drive before you buy. Becausedealer stock is rapidly going the way ofthe Dodo bird.

Oh, this makes great sense to thebean-counters. And it makes sense forthe customer, at least to a certaindegree. You custom-tailor your new ride

to the exact specsthat the catalogallows, and youhave no need forinventory. It’s likeordering a custom-tailored suit fromSavile Row. Whichshould also makethe bean-countershappy. Have youpriced the cost of abespoke Savile Rowsuit recently?

What reallyescapes me is how

this strategy will snag the newcustomer—say, the recent retiree whoalways wanted a Porsche and now hasthe means and the time. He uses thattime to go from dealer to dealer, insearch of a product that he can drivebefore he buys. Or doesn’t.

New rule: We’ll admit that a 458 Italiabeats a new GT2 in our driveway. Oh,come on. You spend north of $200K andyou want the low-key Porsche over thePrancing Horse, in Rosso Corsa? That’sfunny—ha ha. Let’s be real. Regardlessof which one you own, you’ll still onlyput a few thousand miles on it per year.Tops. For fear of plummeting resalevalue, if nothing else.

They both must be an over-the-moonexperience to drive. But let’s face it:Unless you carry an FIA Superlicense,you probably aren’t going to get to thepoint where you can utilize thedifference between them. Even on atrack.

No, it all comes down to curb appealand, well, that’s the name of that tune.

New rule: When we get to read thefirst comparison test of a Ferrari FFagainst a Panamera Turbo against aBentley Continental GT, we will all col-lectively shake our heads inwonderment. What, just what, is thehighline car world coming to?

New rule: VW AG will stop buying upthe world’s car brands. Come on, Dr.Piëch. You’ve achieved your goal of re-unifying Porsche with VW, once and forall. Along with Audi. And... oh, nevermind. You’ve finally evened the scorewith your uncle for throwing the familyout of the family business, in the early‘70s, for internecine rivalry. It’s OK.You’ve proven your point. You win. Now,just don’t make the same mistakes GMmade. Go and devote yourself to mak-ing great cars!

New rule: Speaking of great cars, Dr.Piëch, here’s your next challenge.Porsche will single-handedly rekindlethe sports car spirit among the nation’sand the world’s youth, by building aroadster that can outhandle a LotusElise, at the price of a Mazda Miata. Andthe car won’t compete with somerebadged sister, carrying an Audi or VWnameplate. Remember the 914!

Ok, that’s tonight’s show. Thank you,Bill, thank you, panel, thank you, audi-ence. We’ll see you next time.

i get around Dick Badler

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1973 911/993 Race Car Chassis -lightweight, rust-free with $6,000 of993 wide-bodied fiberglass. B & D fabri-cated with roll cage, stripped andprimed, ready for assembly and paint.$10,000. George Maybee303.655.9831. [Apr]

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1987 944 - red, black interior originaland in excellent condition, original paintin excellent condition, mechanicallysound, excellent gas mileage, 165,000miles. I have owned the car for 5 yearsand have had no problems. Very fun todrive. Would make an excellent racecar. $5,900. Cell 303.522.0195. [Apr]

1989 911 Carrera 4 Coupe (964).Red/light cream leather, 64,xxx originalmiles, 5-speed G50, all factory standardoptions, professionally maintained, his-tory, 1,500 miles on new Michelin Pilots,original paint in excellent condition, nobody damage, no cracks in dash, beau-tiful and solid C4 driver, new hood/deckstruts, new battery. $19,500 obo. Call303.663.4363 or e-mail [email protected]. [Mar]

1990 911 Carrera 2. Black with linenleather interior, 5 speed. A beautiful,

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TourA tour is a non-competitive driving event inwhich participants follow a given route to a des-tination (which may or may not be known inadvance). A tour may vary in length from a daytrip to a long weekend with an overnight stay ortwo. Tours usually follow scenic routes (whichare plentiful in Colorado) and/or visit interestingor obscure destinations. Tours are sometimescombined with rallies to add variety and a doseof competition to the event.

RMR hosts at least one tour each year; AMRtypically offers several. A number of tours areusually offered at Porsche Parade as well.

RallyA rally is a competitive event in which contest-ants attempt to follow a course specified by aset of instructions. Rallies are typically run onpublic, paved roads, and speed limits are alwaysobserved. The two major types of rallies are theTime-Speed-Distance (TSD) rally and the Gim-mick rally. In a TSD rally, participants attempt tofollow the instructions precisely, maintaining thecorrect speed, as points are deducted for arriv-ing at checkpoints (the locations of which arenot known in advance) early or late. A Gimmickrally is typically a bit less rigid and usuallyinvolves solving puzzles of some type.

Between RMR and AMR, a handful of rallies—atleast one of each type—are offered. PorscheParade also hosts a TSD rally, and sometimes aGimmick rally, each year.

Autocross (AX)An autocross is a competition in which driversnavigate their cars through a course defined byorange cones, usually in a large parking lot. Topspeeds are generally moderate, topping outaround 40-65 MPH (no higher than second gearfor many cars). Competing cars are spaced atlong intervals—typically only one or two carsare on the course at any time. Autocross is asafe way to experience high-performance driv-ing while learning to drive your car at its limit.

Together, RMR and AMR host several autocrossevents each year, including Eiskhana (essen-tially an autocross on the ice!) in the winter and

an AX school in the spring. Additionally,autocross is a major event at Porsche Parade.

Driver Education (DE)A driver education event provides a safe, con-trolled environment for high-performancedriving instruction. DE offers drivers of all skilllevels the opportunity to hone their drivingskills, with the help of an experienced instruc-tor, in a controlled, closed-course environment.In keeping with PCA philosophy, the primaryemphasis at all times is on safety. A word ofwarning, though: the DE experience may behabit-forming!

As DE events are not racing, nor preparation forracing, lap times are not recorded. However,some DE events are followed immediately by atime trial event, which gives drivers a chance toquantify their performance. Lap times may thenbe used to measure personal improvement, forbragging rights, etc.

RMR hosts six DE’s each year at High PlainsRaceway, with AMR hosting several more at theLa Junta, Pueblo, and (possibly in the future)Pikes Peak International Raceway tracks.

Club RaceA club race is a wheel-to-wheel racing event. Arace weekend consists of a number of practicesessions and “heats” (race sessions), ofteninvolving both “sprint” and “endurance” races.As a Club Racing license (issued by PCANational) is required for competition, club racersare serious and experienced drivers. The carsthey bring with them to the track can be quiteimpressive! As a point of interest, the PCA ClubRacing program was inaugurated with the RMR-hosted “First Ever Anywhere” club race atSecond Creek in 1992.

Because of the logistics involved in an event ofthis magnitude, a club race requires a legion ofvolunteers. However, a club race is also one ofmost exciting events to participate in, so besure to sign up!

RMR hosts one club race each year at HighPlains Raceway which, combined with the“Super DE” event, adds up to one thrilling week-end!

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Whether your tastes are social, technical, or competitive, RMR has something for you! You can havefun in your Porsche by participating in driver education and time trials at area tracks, autocrosses,rallies, tours, tech sessions, car shows and more. Each year RMR organizes a variety of opportuni-ties to enjoy and learn about your Porsche.

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Membership SocialMembership socials provide an opportunity toreconnect with old friends and meet new mem-bers. Historically, a membership meeting beginswith a social hour with a cash bar, followed bythe evening’s program. The content of the pro-gram varies, sometimes featuring a “slideshow” from a recent event, or a guest speakersuch as accomplished Speed World Challengeracer Randy Pobst.

RMR’s membership socials, unless otherwisestated, are held the first Thursday of the month.Different venues and topics will keep the meet-ings fresh and inviting. Watch High Gear and theRMR Web site for details. And if you have anyideas for a program, talk to the Program Com-mittee Chair or a Board member!

Tech SessionA tech session is just what it sounds like—a ses-sion in which a technical topic is discussed. Notjust for gearheads, a tech session may demon-strate practical, “do-it-yourself” proceduressuch as brake bleeding. Tech sessions are usu-ally presented by experienced Porsche

technicians, many of whom are sponsors of RMRevents and High Gear.

RMR hosts a few tech sessions each year, typi-cally in the “off months” when few drivingevents take place. In addition, numerous techsessions are offered at Porsche Parade.

Concours d’EleganceA concours is essentially a car show, in whichcontestants endeavor to present their cars in asclose to “perfect” condition as possible. A num-ber of judged categories usually exist, typicallydifferentiating between types of cars (e.g. 356,Boxster) and level of preparation (“daily driver”or “full preparation” or somewhere in between).Cars sometimes may be entered as “displayonly,” for owners who wish to participate butnot compete.

RMR participates in a handful of local concoursevents each year, including the annual ExoticSports Car Show and Concours d’Elegance, ben-efiting United Cerebral Palsy Colorado. Theannual Porsche Parade also hosts a major con-cours each year.

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