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Circuit August 2018
A publication of the Grand Prix Region of the Porsche Club of America
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GRAND PRIX REGION &ZONE 8 CLUB CALENDAR
August 2018 4 Sat GPX Breakfast at Glory Days Beachside Grill 4 Sat GPX Board Meeting following breakfast 4 Sat GPX New Member FREE BBQ in Huntington Harbor 3-5 F-Sun PCA Club Race, Canadian Tire Motorsports Park 11 Sat GPX Azusa to thePlanes of Fame Museum, Tour and Lunch 18-19 S-Sun Monterey Pre Reunion 17-19 F-Sun PCA Club Race, New Jersey Motorsports Park 23-26 F-Sun Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion 26 Sun Pebble Beach Concours 26 Sun F1, Spa-Francorchamps
September 2018 1 Sat GPX Breakfast at Glory Days Beachside Grill 1 Sat GPX Board Meeting following breakfast 1-3 F-Sun PCA Club Race, Road America 2 Sun F1, Monza 8 Sat SDR Zone 8 Concours, Spanish Landing 8-9 S-Sun PCA Club Race, Thunderhill Raceway 14-16 F-Sun PCA Club Race, High Plains Raceway12-16W-Sun PCATreffen,Banff,FairmontResort 15 Sat GPX Angeles Crest Tour. La Canada to Wrightwood. Lunch at Grizzly Cafe 15 Sat CCC Autocross, Santa Maria Airport 16 Sun F1, Singapore 21-23 F-Sun PCA Club Race, Summit Point Motorsports Park 22 Sat Santa Barbara Region AX 23 Sun LAR Concours27-30 Th-Sun Porsche Rennsport Reunion VI, Laguna Seca 27-30 F-Sun PCA Club Race, Laguna Seca 29 Sat Porsche Timeline, Arrowhead, Riverside Region 30 Sun F1, Sochi, Russia
October 2018 6 Sat GPX Breakfast at Glory Days Beachside Grill 6 Sat GPX Board Meeting following breakfast 6-7 S-Sun PCA Club Race, Hallett Motor Racing Circuit 7 Sun F1, Suzuka, Japan 13-14 S-Sun San Diego Region DE/TT, Chuckwalla 14 Sat SBR Zone 8 Concours 14 Sun PCA DE Instructor Training, Streets 15 Mon GPX Day Away from Work DE 20 Sat GPX Tour to Museum of Minature Engineering Craftsmanship, Carlsbad 21 Sun F1, Austin 21 Sun SGVR Zone 8 Concours 26-28 F-Sun PCA Club Race, Daytona International Speedway 28 Sun F1, Mexico City 28 Sun SGVR Concours
November 2018 3 Sat GPX Breakfast at Glory Days Beachside Grill 3 Sat GPX Board Meeting following breakfast 3 Sat CCC Autocross, Santa Maria Airport 3 Sat AZR Zone 8 Concours, Phoenix
10-11 S-Sun PCA Club Race, Buttonwillow 11 Sun F1, Sao Paulo, Brazil 27 Sun F1, Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi
December 2018 1 Sat GPX Breakfast at Glory Days Beachside Grill 1 Sat GPX Board Meeting following breakfast 15 Sat GPX Holiday Party Long Beach Yacht Club
2019May15-18 TreffenHighDesert Sunriver Resort, Bend, Oregon
July 21-27 64th Porsche Parade Boca Raton Resort, Florida
EDITORIAL POLICY: THE CIRCUIT is the official publication of the GRAND PRIX REGION of the PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA. Statements appearing in THE CIRCUIT are those of the author and are not necessarily the opinions of the CLUB or its editorial staff. The Editor reserves the right to edit all material submitted for publication. Permission to reprint any material herein is granted providing full credit is given to the authors and THE CIRCUIT, with the exception of copyrighted material.
ADDRESS CHANGE: Please notify GPX Membership Chair and PCA (PO Box 6400, Columbia, MD 21045 or [email protected] or 410.381.0911 ) of any address, email, phone or membership status changes.
David Witteried(760) 373-1413
ZONE 8 REPRESENTATIVE
INFORMATIONGPX GrandPrixRegion.comZone 8 Zone8.orgPCA National PCA.orgPCNA US.Porsche.com/nationalPorsche AG Porsche.comGPX Landing Page — MotorsportReg http://pcagpx.MotorsportReg.com
CDHC Liason - Chuck Weaver [email protected] (562) 430-3010 Chief Driving Instructor - Dave Hockett [email protected] (909) 518-0415
Circuit Editor- Skip [email protected] (619) 992-9927
Circuit Co-Editor - Charlie [email protected] (626) 869-7471
Circuit Distribution - Albert Franco [email protected] (310) 379-8987
Concours - Linda [email protected] (310) 990-0993
Flag Team - Bob & Karen [email protected] (562) 756-8520
Fundraising Co-chair- Patty [email protected] (714) 402-2405
Fundraising Co-chair- Chamaine [email protected] (626) 393-8881
Goodie Store - Ludmila [email protected] (424) 279-0069
Insurance - Ron [email protected] (310) 375-9840
Membership - Patty [email protected] (714) 402-2405
Performance Driving Events - Skip [email protected] (619) 992-9927
Registration - Colleen [email protected] (661) 714-3030
Safety - Nick Perdikaris [email protected] (310) 901-8154
Social Events- Susan Moard & Arturo [email protected] (626) [email protected] (323) 633-7915
Social Media - John [email protected] (562) 552-0960
Tech Inspection - Dan [email protected] (909) 921-5596
Technical Adviser - Michael [email protected] (213) 248-4743
Tours - Alan [email protected] (562) 305-8002
Webmaster - Jimmie [email protected] (310) 539-2568
GPX CHAIRSGPX BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SecretaryMarty Goldsmith(562) 494-6350
Member at LargeDave Hockett(909) 518-0415
PresidentJeff Peck
(310) [email protected]
2 Grand Prix Region & Zone 8 Calendar 3 Masthead page: Table of Contents Board of Directors & Chairs 4 From The President's Desk 5 Editorial License On the Cover 6 GPX Summer BBQ10 DayAwayfromWorkflyer-October15 12 GPX Tour to Miniature Craftsmanship Museum-October20 14 GPX at Mount Wilson Observatory16 SBRZone8ConcoursFlyer-October14 18 August Membership & Anniversari 19 GPX Name Badge order information20 SDRZone8Concoursflyer-September821 DavidMcClintock-Experience GPX member and Circuit Advertiser 22 July Breakfast Club Meeting 24 Famous American Racecar Driver 26 John & Janet Mullins in Japan 28 Book Review: The Used 911 Story29 ClassifiedAds 30 Porsche Alley Cone Zone 31 Index of Advertisers Breakfast Club Notice Commercial Advertising Rates
Member at LargeJimmie Mitchell(310) 539-2568
TreasurerLinda Cobarrubias
(310) [email protected]
CONTENTS
Vice PresidentAlan Johnson(562) 431-7905
Member at Large
Skip Carter(619) 992-9927SkipCarter@
Past PresidentSuesan Carter(619) 992-4287
For several years now, the Grand Prix Region has helped fundraise for a local organization, Children's Dental Health Clinic. We are very proud to be able to do this, and the work that this clinic does in astounding.
Check out their website at www.cdhc.org.
The silent auction at our annual Holiday Party, which is at the Long Beach Yacht Club on Saturday, December 15, this the major source of the funds raised for them. Never to early to start thinking of something you might have to donate to this great cause.
Children's Dental Health Clinic
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From The President's Desk2017 Zone 8 Region of the Year
Jeff
Skip Carter
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Circuit August 2018
A publication of the Grand Prix Region of the Porsche Club of America
This month's cover was taken at our New Member BBQ, hosted in Huntington Harbor by our membership chair, Patty Reilly.
You couldn't ask for a better setting OR for better weather. There was a light, pleasant breeze circulating through the house and yard the entire day
Thanks to everyone who came and helped make a great GPX afternoon.
Parade 2018 (my 2nd Parade), Lake of the Ozarks, Mis-souri, Tan-Tar-A Resort, 1800+ miles each way, two wonderful traveling companions. What a terrific week
we had.I’m sure most of you will read about this year’s Porsche
Parade in Panorama. For me, it was about the journey, as well as the event. This year’s Parade was at a beautiful lakeside resort. I had a great time at the many banquets and driving tours. Meeting other members from around the country is always very rewarding. We had a great time and look forward to next year’s Parade in Boca Raton, Florida.
However, the road trip coming and going was quite an adventure itself. On July 4th I met my traveling companions (Jimmie Mitchell and Michael Dolphin) at the Panera Bread in Rancho Cucamonga to begin our journey. We planned our road trip so that we would do approximately 450 – 500 miles per day, so that on the 4th day, we would have the shortest drive to our destination.
We had very good weather for most of our trip. A couple of thunder storms, but it is monsoon season. Most of the drive followed historic Route 66. First night, fourth of July, we stayed in Winslow, Arizona. And yes, we stood on the corner. Not only that, but we got to see a great fireworks show. Second night, Amarillo, Texas, stopping in Albuquer-que to take in some great Southern seafood at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen. Before we left Amarillo we backtracked a few miles to check out the Cadillac Ranch where there are 10 vintage Cadillacs buried nose first in the ground. They are covered in graffiti, which is encouraged. Our third night was spent in Springfield, Missouri, but not before we stopped in Oklahoma City for some terrific BBQ at Earl’s Rib Palace. Great food, great vibe.
From Springfield, we made the short hour and a half drive to the Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach. The location on the lake was spectacular.
After the week of Parade festivities, it was time to make our return trip home. We had decided to go the northern route instead of back tracking the way we came. Jimmie and Mi-chael headed to Kansas City to visit the American Jazz Mu-seum. I had to leave earlier in the morning to handle some personal business. First stop, Colby, Kansas. Unremarkable. Kansas is flat and full of corn fields, but the drive wasn’t bad. Next stop, Grand Junction, Colorado. The drive to Grand Junction was great. Colorado is one of the most beautiful places in the country. We stopped in Breckenridge for lunch,
then hit the road again. Our route on I-70 took us through Glenwood Canyon, which is unbelievably picturesque and beautiful. The next night was spent in Telluride, Colorado. I lived in Telluride for a few years, so it was nice to get back and visit with some old friends. Telluride is an historic min-ing town that is on the National Register of Historic places. I gave Jimmie and Michael a tour of the town, which doesn’t take very long, since it’s very small. It was nice to be back in town. It felt like being home again. Next stop, Sedona, Arizona. What a terrific drive it was down Hwy 89A. Great road, very twisty and perfect for our Porsches. However, driv-ing south through the four corners on our way to Sedona, we encountered a severe thunderstorm. We went from about 80 MPH down to about 20. It was hard to see, and the water was about six inches deep. That didn’t last long, and the rest of the drive was easy and quick. The next day was the drive home, and our journey to this year’s Parade and back came to an end.
I would like to thank my two traveling companions, Michael Dolphin and Jimmie Mitchell, for helping to make the road trip very enjoyable. Their company along the way is appreciated, and we had a great time together. Jimmie and Michael have taken many pictures of our journey, and you’ll see some of them here in an upcoming Circuit and on our Facebook site.
Please join us every month for our Breakfast Club on the first Saturday of every month at Glory Days Beachside Grill in Seal Beach.
Please visit with Ludmila in our Goodie Store for some ter-rific club merchandise.
The August Cone Zone features All Four Doors! The September Cone Zone features 924, 944, 968, 928!
PCA – Fueled by Volunteers“Fly low and avoid the radar”
On the Cover...
Suesan and I also made it to Lake of the Ozarks and the Porsche Parade, but unlike Jeff, Michael and Jimmie, we flew to St. Louis on the Monday before 4th of July.
When friends heard we were going to be in St. Louis on the 4th a few mentioned that the firework display at the Arch is reputed to be the best in the country. Who knew?
And, purely by luck, we were staying at the Hyatt at the Arch and, when we checked in, we were able to get a corner room overlooking the Mississippi River and the Arch. Also un-known to us was that the arch and entire park had been closed for a four year renovation, and the grand opening was July 3.
There were ceremonies all day, including two air shows, a symphony orchestra, etc. It was hot and humid, miserable to be walking around outside, but we stayed up in our room and watching the activities all day. At 9 o'clock Suesan and I were sitting in our air conditioned room, feet up, looking out a large picture window at the Arch and the Mississippi. Looking across the river into Illinois we could see 40 or 50 separate firework's displays, some had to be hundreds of miles away (and we were only on the 8th floor). At 9:30 the fireworks started right in front of us. Now, I've seen a few displays in some pretty great places, but I can't say that I have ever seen better than this one.
With us having to be at Lake of the Ozarks on Thursday, July 5, I'm glad we decided to get to St. Louis the Monday before, and that we had the hotel reservation months in ad-vance. Evidently it is a well known fact that the Hyatt at the Arch is the place to have a room on July 4th. Not only was it a great place to stay, particularly on 4th of July, but the room rate was half of what I would expect a comparable quality hotel to be in a major US city.
So, if you are a person who like firework displays, you could do a lot worse than making reservations to be at the Hyatt at the Arch on the 4th. Just make your reservations months in advance.
Next year Parade will be in Boca Raton in Florida. I know, who wants to go to Florida in July? Well my wife, Suesan, who is as sensitive to heat and humidity as anyone I know, says she has been to this same resort that Parade will be at next year. She says it is a fabulous place to be and she is sure that she will not suffer with the heat and humidity (OK, at least, not suffer too much).
We have always flown to Parades east of the Rockies. It
is certainly fun to be at Parade with a Porsche, and anyone considering driving to Boca, remember that Jeff Peck will be leading a caravan of anyone who wants to join in either way or round trip. You can count on finding some interesting places while enroute.
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On Saturday, August 4th, 2018, Grand Prix PCA members came
together for our annual Summer BBQ. This year the venue was provided
courtesy of Patty Reilly in Huntington Beach. The food was delicious and
plentiful, the ocean view was spectact-ular, and the friendliness of the guests
proved once again, “It’s not just the cars, it’s the people”. Thank you Patty
for opening your home to us!
Photos: John Kunkle, Charlie CarchediStory: Charlie Carchedi
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Morning practice — 20 minute continuous lap DE sessionsEnd of Day — Autocross timing (3 timed laps)Run groups determined by experience and performance Instructors available and required for all novices Entry level event — no special equipment needed for stock classesOpen cars without built-in rollover protection need rollbarRequired Sunday afternoon Ground School for novices (4-7 pm at hotel)Registration and Tech Inspection available at hotel Sunday afternoonHelmet required (available for rent) Snell 2010 and newer (M or SA)Breakfast & Lunch: coffee, donuts, breakfast & lunch available at concession stand
For info OR HELP — contact: Suesan Carter, Registrar [email protected] (619) 992-4287 orSkip Carter, Event Chair [email protected] (619) 992-9927
October 15, MondayStreets of Willow
Registration fees: $135.00 per driver $150.00 if paid after October 8 Day of event — $175.00
INSURANCE NOTE: Liability insurance is provided by PCA’s traditional insurer. A copy of the Certificate of Insurance is available at registra-tion. PCA insurance does NOT cover damage to your car or damage that YOU cause to the facility or other cars. You are responsible for this. Please see the PCA website (www.pca.org) and go to the insurance page for more information. Please review your personal car insurance to verify what coverage it provides, if any.
— On-Line Registration — http://PCAGPX.MotorsportReg.comCreate an account OR sign inLocate October 15 Day Away eventComplete registrationPay online with VISA / MCLate fees apply after October 8
Gates open at 7amMandatory drivers meeting at 8:15 am
First run group 9am
Grand Prix Region Drivers ED & Zone 8 Autocross
Register at this link:http://PCAGPX.MotorsportReg.com
HOTEL INFO – Best Western Desert Poppy
2038 W. Avenue I, Lancaster 93536 (661) 418-0550$92.49 (mention Porsche Club)Comes with IMPROVED breakfast, on-site tech & registration
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On October 20 we will be touring the Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum in Carlsbad.
We will be starting in Tustin, and the drive will include Santiago Canyon, Ortega Highway, Clifton Keith, Tenaja, Via Volcano and De Luz Roads thru the backroads above Fallbrook.
After a lunch stop there will be a tour and demonstrations at the museum.
www.CraftsmanshipMuseum.com
Registration: pcagpx.MotorsportsReg.com
Be sure to register thru GPX.
This will be a joint tour with the Or-ange Coast Region.
GPX Tour to Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship MuseumCarlsbad, CAOctober 20, Saturday
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GPX at Mount Wilson Observatory Saturday June 23, 2018
Photos by:Dan HockettBoyd Krueger
Hank Landsberg
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Our 42nd Annual Concours d’EleganceSunday, October 14, 2018
Porsche Club of America-Santa Barbara RegionAnd Rusnak Westlake Porsche Proudly Present
All entrants must pre-register by October 8.No “day of event” registrations will be accepted.
at Sherwood Country Club320 W. Stafford Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361
Car placement 7:00 a.m. Judging begins 10:00 a.m. Awards presentation 2:15 p.m.
CONCOURS - Pre-registration $80, includes one buffet lunchDISPLAY ONLY - Pre-registration $60 - includes one buffet lunch
Extra lunches may be purchased for $50 each
PCA/SBR 42nd Annual Concours d’Elegance Registration Form
Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________ City/ST/Zip: ___________________________________
Phone: ________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________
Concours Class Entered: ________ Porsche Model: ___________________________________
Model Year: __________ Body Type: ___________________ Color: ______________________
PCA Member? Yes:______ No: _______ Region: ____________________________________
Additional Lunches: __________ TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: _______________________
Concours Questions? - Tara Brundrett at [email protected] or (805) 405-5733To register: Fill out the registration form (also available at pcasb.org), make check payable to
PCA/SBR and mail to: Tara Brundrett, 1064 Burtonwood Ave., Thousand Oaks, CA 91360Cancellations after October 8, 2018 will not receive a refund.
For rules and complete concours class definitions visit:http://www.zone8.org/assets/docs/2014/2014Z8Rules.pdf
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Grand Prix Region Name BadgesOrder yours today!
Magnetic attachment - no pin Light weight $15.00
Order at the Goodie Store or mail the order form from the
GPX Website at http://gpx.pca.org/?p=8429
Questions? Contact Jeff Peck [email protected]
(310) 345-8081
August Anniversaries36 years Richard Arnstrong29 years Boyd & Terry Krueger28 years John Thourot & Michele Mottola24 years Dan & Deborah Lelchuk Robert & Suzanne Suppelsa21 years Lyle Trachtenberg20 years Barbara Gillam & Scott Kelly16 years Charles & Janice Bartron15 years John Baskett & Lori Cassidy Blaine Davis Ron & Karen La Forest14 years Greg & Shannon White13 years Daryl Wilson11 years Susan Moard9 years Carlos & Laurie Recharte Mel Tang & Tina Ponce8 years John & Janet Mullins6 years John Laging & Mina Moustakas Jorge Moreno & Jennifer Butefish Robert & Constance Werle4 years Warren Hsiao3 years Arthur Rosten2 years Murry Armstrong Michael & Mary Carr Eduardo Limon & Jennifer Babsky Yousuf Nabi
36 years — Richard Armstrong
24 years — Dan & Deborah Lelchuk
10 years — Barbara Gillam
16 years — Chuck Bartron
15 years — John Baskett & Lori Cassidy
15 years — Blaine & Claire Davis
14 years — Greg & Shannon White
10 years — David & Susan Moard7 years — John & Janet Mullins 5 years — Bob & Graham Werle
6 years — Jorge Moreno & Jennifer Butefish
Membership Report
4 years — Warren Hsiao
New Members — Transfers In Mark & Linda O'Brien 2011 Carrea S Brian Hendron 1987 944S Albert Walker 2004 911 Turbo Cab Terry Burrus 2015 Panamera
29 years — Terry & Boyd Krueger
2 years — Mike & Mary Carr
2 years — Jennifer Babsky & Eduardo Limon
9 years — Carlos Recharte 15 years — Ron & Karen La Forest
3 years — Art Rosten2 years — Yousuf Nabi
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In high school Dave raced motocross (Hodaka 100cc), his first venture with a car was at a GymKhana at Lion Country Safari in his 1967 Karmann Ghia. From there he attended the ‘Ecole de Pilotage at Circuit Paul Ricard LeCasellet France for a week in Formula Renault. Upon his return he drove 100 Sprint Karts, 125cc shifter Karts, Formula Rus-sell, Sports Renault, and Sports 2000. In the late 1980’s he competed in POC/PCA with his 1970 914-6. Selling that car to buy a piece of real estate and a 1974 914 2.0, he went on to win the C class championship in the POC and class wins with PCA. Dave won his class in the first Tribute to Lemans race with his co-driver (and another GPX member) Lyn Zamboni with his 914 2.0. The next year he won again driv-ing a Porsche 944. Dave also raced in the Amoco Ice Racing Series in Minnesota with a VW GTI.
Dave has been a driving instructor with the Porsche Club of America, the Porsche Owners Club, and TrackQuest Driv-ing group. The experience acquired through the years allows Dave to respond to racing conditions rather to react.
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photos by John Kunkle
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FAMOUS AMERICANRACECAR DRIVERSTORY & PHOTOS BY PEDRO P. BONILLA
Every now and then, instead of technical stuff, I also like writing about personal stories relating to Porsches. This one in particular has just a hint of Porsche
content but it mostly relates to my other passions, Formula1, and little karts that go fast and burn gasoline laced with nitro-methane and castor oil, so here it is:
Back in the last century, in the 1990s (in another life, when I was part of the corporate world) I had to travel constantly. One of those trips took me to Sao Paulo, Brazil.
I had been to São Paulo multiple times before, but I’d never had any free time to see the sights, since my hectic schedule usually was: overnight flight from the US, go to hotel, shower and change, go to long meeting, then to dinner
with business host, back to hotel for a few hours of sleep, early morning visit to the plant, wrap up negotiations, back to airport, evening flight and return home. Repeat next week in another country.
On this particular trip we were able to reach our business agreements very quickly and suddenly found ourselves with some free time. My business host asked if there was anything that I’d like to see or do while in São Paulo. I told him that there were actually two things that I’d love to do.
One was to pay my respects to the greatest racecar driver ever, Ayrton Senna, who had died just the year before. And the other one was to visit the Formula 1 track of Interlagos (Autódromo José Carlos Pace).
My host, who was an F1 maniac like 99.9% of Brazilians, was all smiles. He told me that it would be a pleasure for him to take me to both places and, as an added bonus, we would take his beautiful Guards Red 944S (this is the extent of the Porsche content).
We chitchatted a little as we made our way to the Morum-bi Cemetery in São Paulo (which took about 90 minutes as we fought through the intense traffic of the largest metropolis of the Southern Hemisphere). When we arrived you could hardly tell it was a cemetery. It looked more like a park, since you couldn’t see any vertical headstones or monuments. We slowly made our way to the big tree in the center of the concentric rows of tombs, each with a small, discreet plaque on the recently mowed grass. Ayrton Senna’s is very simple and somber.
The bronze plaque reads:Ayrton Senna da Silva21-03-1960 01-05-1994NADA PODE ME SEPARAR DO AMOR DE DEUS.Nothing can separate me from the Love of God.
We spent about a half hour there and left without saying a word. It was a moving experience, since Senna had been my all-time favorite racecar driver and I had followed his career very closely. His fatal racing accident was still fresh in my mind since it had happened less than a year before while he was leading the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix at the Auto-dromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola, Italy.
After we left the cemetery we headed south.“Lets go see Autódromo Carlos Pace. It’s only about 10
kilometers” (6 miles) my host said, breaking the silence with a cheerful voice. Indeed it was a quick drive but when we got there the main entrance was closed!
We parked to the side and I walked up to the cyclone fence
to try to see the cars that were on the track. I couldn’t see the track from there but I could hear the screaming engines of various 4 cylinder powerplants going around the track.
My host had walked to the gate. I could see him talking to someone on the other side. After a short time, he waved me over and said: “Get in the car, we’re going in”. I asked how he got permission and he said: “Oh, I just told the guard that you were a famous American racecar driver visiting Brazil and that you wanted to see the track”.
Immediately I jumped in the car, the gate opened and we drove in. We made our way to the tunnel and to the infield, then to the pits. What I had been hearing was a foursome of Formula 3 cars that were practicing and were now com-ing into the garages. We got out of the car and walked all around, looking at the cars, equipment, etc.
After about 30 minutes, when we were about to head back to the car, I heard someone call out my name but I didn’t react. Pedro is a common Brazilian name so it must be some other Pedro, I thought. “Pedro!” the voice called out again and this time I turned around. “I knew it was you!” he said.
I can’t believe my eyes. There, in front of me was one of my former rivals from my old Karting days. Twice we both made it to the CIK’s (Commission Internationale de Karting) Pan-American Championship 25 years earlier. In 1970 I had bested him, finishing 11th and he in 13th place overall. Two years later he bested me by only 1/10th of a second, grabbing 10th place and leaving me out of the final championship race.
We looked at each other not knowing what the greeting protocol should be. "Do I smack him or shake his hand?" I thought to myself. We just hugged and patted each other in the back. Kind of hard (if I remember correctly).
He then asked : “What are you doing here?” I said: “Just looking. I’m in São Paulo till tomorrow and came by to see the track. What about you?” He said: “I am coaching some young drivers at the Kartódromo Ayrton Senna, over there, next to the track”. Then he said: “You think you still have it in you?” I answered: “Do you have a helmet for me?” He hopped into his golf cart and we followed in the car,
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(Continued from page 25)making our way out of the infield onto the circular access road towards the Karting School’s track. There my old friend had his guys quickly prepare two of the training Karts for us and we went at it.
We did 8-10 laps passing each other several times. This was a much friendlier battle than our previous encounters and I still remember the feeling to this day. It was just wonderful! And, to top it off, it was at Senna’s hometown track where he had raced his Kart and won many times.
We spent another 45 minutes or so there and we were shown around the compound. After getting caught-up in our lives, we hugged again, promising to keep in touch. I headed back to the car with my business host. When we were in the car, just leaving the track, my host turned to me and said: “Wow! I wasn’t lying when I told the guard that you were a famous American racecar driver. Who knew!”
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About 4 years ago GPX member John Mullins moved to Japan and, last year, when their house in Tokyo was finished, he was joined by his wife, Janet. Of course, his #1 build criteria was the garage, so he brought his ‘67 over! He still has the ‘06 in their house in Hermosa, and they are maintaining their GPX membership.
John thought we might be interested in the recent Porsche 70th celebrations in Japan. "Janet and I drove up to a chilly Fuji International Speedway at the base of Mt. Fuji this morning for the first day of the event. I’m guessing, based on our time-zone, that this is the earliest of the events planned around the world. Here are a few photos.
I’m back and forth to LA a lot, so hope to catch a GPX breakfast or other event soon!
Best,John Mullins
John and Janet Mullins in Japan
Lower left: John driving with us at Pomona Fairplex, under the famous bridge that was part of the original racetrack from the 1950s
Below: Janet Mullins in the frigid morning at the Fuji International Raceway
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by Bruce Herrington, Orange Coast RegionBook Reviews for PorschephilesUSED 911 STORY (9th Edition)by Peter Zimmermanpublished 2017 by Beeman Jorgensen Inc, Indianapolis, IN
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Four Gently Used Porsche 981 Boxster / Cayman 19-inch OEM Wheels• Includes four new valve stems still in package• Year Range: 2013–2016• Just 13,000 original miles• Made in Italy by Cromodora Wheels Spa• Front: 8J19 / Bolt Pattern 5X130, Offset: 57 Factory Part #9813621400388Z• Rear: 9.5J19 / Bolt Pattern 5X130, Offset: 45 Factory Part #9813621430388Z• May fit 987 & 986 models, but please do your own due diligence for fitment. Very nice condition cast aluminum wheels. New price $2750–$4650. Email for more pics and details.$1,400 / Cash only / 702.240.9689 / [email protected]
Stock Exhaust system from my 2011 987.2 Boxster Spyder
Includes everything from the cat flanges on back.Black dual exhaust tips.MSRP is $3,000Asking $1,000Contact Aaron @ [email protected] or text at 626-320-5734
Rennsport VI Ticket and Corral Parking — $175.001 ticket 4-Porsche Corral Sept. 27-30Contact: Patty Reilly - [email protected] if you are interested.
With the possible exception of the factory museum, every 911 owner has a used 911 in their garage/car port/where-ever, so knowledge of used car issues can be useful. This story will be of interest to them because it is indeed the story of the genesis and characteristics of various model/years of 911, and includs 6 cyl Boxsters and Caymans. Discussion of failure modes and repair costs for the various year/models can be useful to current owners, as well as those considering a purchase.
It is not a buyer's guide, but rather a review of the quirks of the various models and the risks and advantages of buying used Porsches. Included are work sheets for tabulating evaluations of individual cars under con-sideration and a discussion of proper professional Pre Purchase Inspections
Virtually a guide to authenticity, USED 911 STORY includes compre-hensive listings of factory configurations, wheel-tire sizes, etc. This reviewer likes the fact that data tables (tire sizes, engine sizes and numbers, transmission char-acteristics and codes) are all integrated in the year/model chapters not relegated to an inconvenient appendix.
The first section of the book does focus on pre-purchase examinations, in a general sense, and provides detailed decoding of VIN and engine numbers, and specifications for the various engines used over the years. Subsequent sections group year by year discussions by general criteria such as Big Bumper 1974-89. Within each section the year by year discussions deal in detail with what makes each year/model unique from others and, as appropriate, the special advan-
tages and disadvantages of ownership of that particular year/model. Though the discussion of issues is primarily based on issues of each year, one should really read all years related to a specific series, such as the SCs, or the 3.2L Carreras; for instance, the 1988 chapter contains a summary of the issues affecting the '84-'88 cars.
Fascinating to read, the USED 911 STORY is full of interesting tidbits of information. Trivia on the differences between x and y year are precisely stated in terms of the components, not the car (e.g.: 1968 was the last year for the push button door handle). There are photos to illustrate the characteris-tics which are unique to a particular year/model. Torsion bar sizes, wheel sizes and shock brand are discussed in the narrative for each year/model. Many chapters start with a trivia quiz with the answers given at the end of the chapter. They can provide the reader with an aura of great expertese at cocktail hour discussions.
In addition to the chronological chapters, there are special chapters on Air Conditioning, Head Studs, Metric-English conversions, Acro-nyms, etc. There is a particularly enlightening chapters on the Pop-off Valves and Air Cooled Engine rebuilding. Due in part to the year-by-year structure of the book, there is no index.
Containing a wealth of information in a very readable form, this is a book every enthusiast of the 911/Boxster/Cay-man Porsches (through early 2005) should have. Owners of these cars will also find it amazingly informative.
USED 911 STORY is soft bound with 296, 6x9 inch pages containing 271 b&w illustrations. It should be available for $34.95 from your favorite bookseller (ask for it) or from www.quartoknows.com
18" wheel & tire set from 2010 997— $500.00Michelin Pilot Super Sports with maybe 3K-4K miles left (235/40 fronts, 265/40 rears) and 18"
Original Equipment Porsche wheels (8J X 18 front and 10.5J X 18 rear; 5X130 bolt; 71.6mm base hole diameter).
Wheels in good but not perfect condition - some minor curb scrapes. Good set for track or autocross use, for mounting winter tires, etc.
Located in La Verne, CA for inspection and pickup.
Contact Jim at email: [email protected] or (909) 477-7910
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For January anyone driving a Caymanis invited to park in the Cone Zone.
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• Sep — 924, 944, 968, 928
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