You can find us on Facebook www.amrporsche.com FEBRUARY 2015 CALENDAR AT A G L A N C E See page 22 for details. AMR Membership Social LA BELLA VITA FEBRUARY 18TH, SEE PAGE 5 FOR DETAILS DE 101 MARCH 7TH AT POC 40th Anniversary Party APRIL 4TH AT THE BROADMOOR SEE PAGE 19 FOR DETAILS President’s Letter ....................4 In The Zone ..............................6 Article: Winter Racing............ 8 Porsche Trivia: Logistics ......10 Tech Tip, Water Spots ...........16 Editor’s Letter ........................20 Minutes ...................................18 Photo by DaveLiddle. Photo provided by Jim Sorensen. The Porsches, The People and Those Great Mountain Roads! Porsche Trivia: Logistics ..... page 10 Leave the straight and narrow for walking. This isn’t merely the new Porsche Cayman. This is a world unlocked. It’s finding enlightenment and exhilaration in those twists in the road. Something we call the Code of the Curve. It’s mid-engine balance, agility and precision. Combined with increased horsepower, lighter weight, a wider stance and acceleration from 0 to 60 in a mere 4.7 seconds, it translates into adrenaline-fueled curve-carving that opens up a world of possibilities. Unlock the Code of the Curve with a test drive. Porsche. There is no substitute. The new Porsche Cayman S. Porsche of Colorado Springs 931 Motor City Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80905 719-219-1911 www.porscheofcoloradosprings.com Board of Directors: President: Joel Godfredson . . . . . . . . .719-667-0343 www.gt-racing.com Treasurer: Dana Kasten . . . . . . . . . . . . 719-491-9876 [email protected] Vice President: John Duclos . . . . . . . . . . . . .719 227-0261 [email protected] Member-At-Large Greg Cheney . . . . . . . . . . . .719 200-8552 [email protected] Secretary &Membership Socials Chr. 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Contents: President’s Letter ....................pg 4 Membership Information ........pg 5 AMR Goodie Store...................pg 5 In The Zone ..............................pg 6 Article: Winter Racing........... pg 8 Porsche Trivia: Logistics......pg 10 Tech Tip: Water Spots ...........pg16 Minutes................................. pg 18 Editor’s Letter ...................... pg 20 Alpine Mart (For Sale) .........pg 21 Calendar .................................pg 22 Visit These Websites: www.amrporsche.com for event photos see “Gallery” Facebook.com/AlpineMountain RegionPorscheClubOfAmerica Zone 9 Information: http://zone9.pca.org Zone 9 Rep: Liz Shaw [email protected] Official Information: ALPINE MOUNTAIN REGION Mountain Passages is the official publication of the Alpine Mountain Region, Porsche Club of America, Inc. Statements appearing in Mountain Passages are those of the authors and do not constitute an opinion of the Porsche Club of America, Alpine Mountain Region,or our Board of Directors.The Mountain Passages Editor reserves the right to edit as necessary all material submitted for publication. Material is due on 5th of the month for publication in the following issue. Permission is hereby given to other PCA newsletter editors to reproduce any material published herein, provided appropriate credit is given to the writer or photographer.The Mountain Passages newsletter is free to members of AMR while the non-member subscription fee is $20.00 per year. To Join AMR or Subscribe: send your fee to Jack Ferguson at 11055 Burgess Lane, Colorado Springs CO 80908 or email Jack at [email protected] To Advertise with AMR contact Dwight Kasten Jr. at [email protected] or phone 719-492-6886 Send your newsletter contributions or Alpine Mart personal ad text to: [email protected] Please include captions with your photos. TIA! 3 Photo from AMR files. Be sure to check out the various electronic media that is available to you. We have a wonderful web site that is managed by Kathleen Lennon and Greg Sirochman. They have been doing an excellent job in keeping the site updated with the various events that AMR is planning. The web site can also be used as a resource if you need to find useful links to AMR information including Photos, back copies of the newsletter and much more. Good job Kat and Greg! We also have a Facebook page. We could use some more posts by our membership! Tell us about your car, where President’s Letter By Joel Godfredson Now that we are in the middle of the winter season, we can’t just shift gears and forget about our Porsches. While some of you exercise your Porsches year round like me (I am originally from Minnesota and being able to sneak out and drive during the winter is wonderful!) some put their precious machines away for the winter. Now is a good time to make a check list of things your car might need and go shopping for some deals. This is especially true if you have a track car. Things like brake pads or some suspension components. Also, if we are having one of those 50+ degree Colorado sunshine days, clay bar and wax the paint or give your Porsche a nice interior detailing. Lastly, remember to monitor your tire pressures as they tend to go down in the colder months. There are a bunch of big events that are happening this year in the Porsche community. AMR is having our 40th Anniversary at the Broadmoor on April 4th! PCA is also celebrating their 60th! This is sure to mean extra excitement at the PCA National events. Parade is being held on June 21st-27th in Indiana and Escape on September 30th – Oct 4th in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Also, don’t miss out on Rennsport Reunion Oct 9th – 11th at Laguna Seca. This event has been growing every time it has happened and there are a number of PCA members who are already planning to go. Including Me! 4 Photoby Dave Liddle. PRESIDENT OF ALPINE MOUNTAIN REGION you are going or plan to get together with your AMR friends! Also, don’t forget that RMR also has a great website and Facebook group. If any of you are interested in being more active in the AMR, we need you! Please reach out to any of the board members. We would love to have you be more a part of our AMR family. You will be glad you did! Joel Godfredson with student at PPIR. Joel Membership Information Welcome This Month’s New Members: Clay Benson 110 Vine Street, Colorado Springs CO 80906 2002 Boxster S AMR MEMBERSHIP SOCIAL FEBRUARY 18TH Chad Habegger 2088 Morningview Ln., Castle Rock CO 80109 2001 Boxster S La Bella Vita Ristorante Italiano Ken Palmer 188 Meadowlark Trail Gunnison CO 81230 2000 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 6:00 PM SOCIAL / 6:30 PM DINNER 4475 Northpark Drive Colorado Springs (719) 260-4730 Jim Vail 5920 Buttermere Drive Colorado Springs CO 80906 2009 911 Carrera S AMR membership totals: se a e l P P RSV Primary Members 322 Affiliate Members 223 Total Members 545 Order from a limited menu. To join AMR or PCA please contact: to Denise at 719-337-8425 or [email protected] Order AMR club items from our Goodie Store . Our Club items have our Alpine Mountain Region logo printed or embroidered on them in color and full detail. To order contact Dona Sorensen at [email protected]. NEW! NEW! NEW! 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In The Zone By Liz Shaw Drivers’Education, Club Race, autocrosses, tours, rallies, socials, etc. www.irpca.org Fiesta New Mexico (www.fiestanewmexico.com), autocrosses, tours, socials, tech session www.roadrunner-region-pca.org ZONE 9 REPRESENTATIVE ROAD RUNNER REGION Hello Zone 9er’s The PCA Club Race series results are in and there were several Zone 9 members who had podium finishes: Paul Gutowski, GT3, 3rd place; Andy Wilzoch, GTA2, 1st place; Alan Benjamin, GTC1, 1st place; Andre Nieuwenhuizen, GTC2, 2nd ; and Joe Bank, GTC5, 1st place. Congratulations, all! And we have another winner from Zone 9: Raleigh Fehr from Intermountain Region, won one of the Germany trips that was raffled off last fall. Now that we’re into the second month of the year, I hope everyone is getting their PCA event calendars together. I know that many of the Zone 9 Regions have lots of events planned for this year. Here are a few highlights: AMR’s 40th anniversary party in April. Get details for this and other events at: amrporsche.com OktoberFiesta, tours, socials, etc. http://carreraregionpca.org 6 Autocrosses, Drivers’ Education, tours, Club Race, socials, tech sessions, etc. http://rmr.pca.org Region’s 35th anniversary party, autocrosses, tours, socials, etc. http://wtx.pca.org Llano Estacado Region hosts its monthly breakfasts in Amarillo, TX. Meet them on the first Saturday of each month at Furr’s Cafeteria, 8:30am CST. Nationally, Parade 2015 in French Lick, Indiana in June. parade2015.pca.org “Escape to Rushmore” in late September – early October. Check www.pca.org for updates. Rennsport Reunion V – Laguna Seca, CA – October 9 – 11, 2015 http://www.mazdaraceway.com/porsche-rennsport-reunion-v Hope to see you at a Porsche event soon! Liz 7 Follow-up By Dan Taylor AMR MEMBER Winter Racing at TWS As members of PCA and chapters of AMR and RMR we’ve done at least a dozen or more endurance races over the last 6 or 7 years. Our first team was composed of Chris Lennon, Ryan Hyatt, Martin Willis and Loren Southard who originally drove to Reno, NV to participate in two day endurance race with the infamous 944 Lemon’s car. The names and venues have changed but the thrill of racing hasn’t. There is a reason why Porsche has been so intimately involved in racing for decades, and especially in endurance racing. At the professional level of the NHRA, top fuel dragster races are over in just a little over 4 seconds (if you’ve never seen them live it’s something to behold), they tear down the motor and they do it again. Each run is a $1,000 in fuel. NASCAR runs around in circles for hours and the power teams (Hendrick, Penske, Childress, Fenway, Gibbs, etc.) basically win week-in and week-out with pit and tire strategies and the best U.S. drivers money can buy. Formula 1 is at such an elite level that it’s hard for any D.E. driver to even comprehend the skill level let alone the cost. With $100 million a year spent in R&D alone, the cost is being pushed into the stratosphere. Oh, let’s not forget, you have to be one of the best 2 dozen drivers in the world to participate. What lucky souls get to race these unbelievable cars? So what’s left for the mortal man? True endurance racing can be done at 8 It was a surreal moment just prior to the start of the race Saturday. Fog had set in over the race track and we had 9 hours of racing ahead us. The energy just prior to the start of the race was electric; it was so thick that you could cut it with a knife. The Texas World Speedway is an old NASCAR venue from the late 1960’s that is now only used as a road course. The track is very fast with nothing but 4th and 5th gear over a 2.9 mile road course with modest elevation changes and high speed turns. There isn’t a corner that you go through less than 50 mph and on several straightaways you’re pushing triple digits and above. It was by far the fastest track any of us had raced on. There is nothing like getting in the ‘zone’ during a race. This activity requires total concentration. For somewhere between 90 minutes and 2 plus hours of driving (depending on the duration of the race and RMR Boxsters leading the pack! Photos by Dan Taylor. Photo from AMR files. Photo by Dana Kasten an affordable price. Loren, the owner of European Performance Specialists, has put together some fantastic Porsche 944’s. These cars run great, are reliable and have been very competitive for years. He’s also put together some formidable BMW’s and Honda’s as well. Additionally, he’s helped build and prep several Pikes Peak Hill Climb cars that have repeatedly had podium spots in recent years over much higher budgeted programs. Kudos to you Loren. If you want to race in the middle of December you’ve got to go to Texas, California or Florida. A team of five guys made the trek to College Station last month. We flew in and drove in Thursday evening and did a test and tune on Friday. Saturday morning there is no sleeping in, we’re at the track by 6:45 am with a race time of 8:30 am. Back home it’s a nice day but the forecast is calling for snow on Sunday, and when we got home that was the case. Over 225 drivers attended the drivers meeting with 55 cars going to be on track. The instructions are very clear from the Race Steward: absolutely no contact, no speeding in pit lane, don’t pass under yellow, situational awareness and keep it clean, and may the best team win. We were clearly on the bottom 10% of the power to weight ratio, so our strategy was pretty simple and that was to do as we’re told, keep it clean and keep the car on the track without any issues. You perform well in endurance racing by being consistent, efficient, no mechanical failures and a little bit of luck. We did all of those. The Team! Loren Southerd, John Kerr, Steve Smith, Dan Taylor and Ken Niejadik. flags and an incident” (in other words I was a schmuck), and the race was finished off by an amazing performance by Loren. Day one we finished 23rd out of 55 cars and 12th out of 30 participants in our class. At the conclusion of the race it’s extremely gratifying that our team was able to methodically pick off 25 to 30 competitors that statistically should have beaten us. Not one single issue with the car and flawless pit stops and driver changes. Wow, what an awesome day of racing! I’m not sure that Michael Schumacher and his buddies could have done any better. The best part was we got to do it over again on Sunday. The only difference was that it was a 7 hour race instead of a 9 hour race. We ran the same order of drivers and came in 21st on Sunday, another very respectable finish. There were four other teams from RMR and AMR that participated in the World Racing League race at Texas World Speedway. Phil O’Brien and Greg Sirochman (AMR members) both participated in the race as a crew member and driver. All four teams were driving Spec Boxsters finished with podiums, drove exceptionally well and represented AMR and RMR well. Race season kicks off in January with the 24 Hours of Daytona. See you at the track. Dan Photos by Dan Taylor. how many members are on the team) you are transformed to a place where it’s just you and the car competing. The fact that it requires total focus with no distractions makes it special. You’re forced to be in the moment completely. Racing is the ultimate escape. Steve Smith got us underway in the 52nd position at the drop of the flag. He maintained a calm, cool and collected presence with a flurry of activity from the field the first couple of laps and soon settled into a comfortable groove, followed up by our veteran racer (with over 80 races in his career and RMR member), Ken Niejadik taking the wheel and continued to pick off positions, handing the car off to John Kerr, our most novice driver, but soon showed he had what it takes as a racer as he continued the theme of consistency. I took the helm for the second to last stint and got my usual “2 black 55 cars at the start of the race under foggy conditions....Texas World Speedway. 9 Photo from AMR files. gas pedal position; voltage, battery temperature, condition, and charge; and vehicle behavior when breaking or steering. These engineers see all—and more than anything that I could ever think of— including the weather. But even though they have this knowledge about the car, they are prohibited from taking action themselves. Any allowable changes must be made by the driver using his more than 20 buttons on his steering wheel. The driver receives verbal information by communicating with the race engineer who is in the command station along with the crew chief (see photo) just behind the pit wall. The race engineer receives a wealth of information. The team of engineers in the command center keeps him abreast of the state of the vehicle and the behavior of the competitors. The strategy engineer discusses suggestions about the current situation with him, and, as an example, the crew chief who wants to know if the tires need changing and which set to be put on. Porsche Trivia By Jim Sorensen RALLY MASTER ALPINE MOUNTAIN REGION Logistics Trivia. Have you ever wondered what it takes to campaign in racing events such as the WEC (World Endurance Championship)? In the old days perhaps it was simply getting the car(s) to the track along with the driver(s); tires; a few spare parts; and mechanics. One can read about drivers driving their car to Targa Florio or Le Mans in times past—but now, not even close! The WEC cars are so finetuned and complex (especially the hybrids) that it takes a major effort to just get to the race itself. The above personnel plus their elec- Photos provided by Jim Sorensen. Recent articles in flatsixes.com and the Porsche Magazine Christophorus provide some information regarding the logistics involved and it is simply mindboggling. Additional information was gleaned from the DHL site (official air transporter for WEC) and from Krohn Racing which was kind enough to list some interesting facts on the web. tronic equipment are only part of the picture. For the 919 program alone, Porsche flies 4 tons of equipment in 12 special shipping containers plus the cars themselves. This is a real challenge because it doesn’t happen just once but for 8 different tracks on 4 continents. The team’s travel itinerary for the full 8-race season adds up to a total of more than 53,000 miles. Air cargo is about as complex as it gets. Porsche is limited to a total of 12 containers of not more than 300 kilos each, otherwise they incur further expense from DHL’s freight shipping. The containers are designed specifically to fit inside a 747 snugly. Each of the 12 containers holds literally hundreds of items, and all of them have to be meticulously counted and itemized. Every time they pack the containers, they have to keep in mind what will be needed first once they arrive at the track, saving those items to be packed last. Each unit is given a unique shipping license plate, and every single part packed inside is labeled with a scanable QR code. Each of “Mission control” First, you already know there are a bunch of mechanics and tirechangers in the pits. But look at what is behind. Look at the photo Porsche calls mission control, and here I count a dozen folks with an even greater number of computer monitors. Each of the hybrids are equipped with literally hundreds of sensors that measure such items as: remaining fuel in the tank; hydraulic pressure in the system; oil temperature; brake temperature; 10 Race engineer in the command station with crew chief. the 120 team radios is listed by serial number. In addition to the 12 containers, a pair of complete 919 Hybrid race cars travel to the track strapped down onto a double decker car rack. (Note that Porsche has just announced a 3 car team for 2015 Le Mans and Spa further complicating the logistics.) Each car has its fluids drained out, and its fragile body parts have been removed and stowed somewhere safe. Each car has a set of worn race tires fitted to keep the suspension components protected during shipment. Hazmat products ship separately, because they have to. Adhesive products, resins, aerosol cans, and the lithium-ion batteries for the hybrid systems all ship together. The batteries, interestingly, require special permission from the federal aviation administrations of various countries in order to fly. All of the hazardous materials are required to stay in a secured room for 48 hours before and after each flight without being moved. Some items such as tires and lubricants are the responsibility of the suppliers. If there is enough time between races, lots of items will go by sea because it is so much cheaper. Porsche has found that Photos provided by Jim Sorensen. A line up of specially designed containers. Porsche container being loaded into a 747. in some cases it is still cheaper to unnecessarily duplicate some items and simultaneously sea freight them well in advance to various sites than to fly a single item from location to location. Now the above is just about Porsche. There is more than one team in the race and to handle it all the FIA has formed a WEC Logistics and Operations team. This extremely hard-working and efficient team of people is responsible for all the documentation and logistics required by teams to move themselves, their cars and equipment around the globe, the set-up and placement of teams when at a track, plus installation of the championship’s branding on site. Visas, shipping documents, carnets, passes, order forms for team services and much more pass through their hands for processing en route to the various races. For the WEC race in Austin, Texas, sea freight of nearly 60 containers (each of which is 40ft and can carry over 26,000 kg of goods) went from Antwerp in Belgium for Houston. From Houston the containers were trucked to COTA. From the team’s side, these contained extra race cars, garage and pit equipment, spares and consumables, and anything else needed by teams while away from their home base. Containers are also allocated to tire suppliers, as well as to the championship itself for scrutineering equipment, branding material such as banners, flags and signs, hospitality and office set ups, safety cars, TV equipment and much more. If time between races is short, as many as 5 747’s are used instead of most sea transport. So far we have taken a quick look at Porsche’s operation and the overall WEC Logistics team task to gauge the enormity of it all. But Krohn Racing did us a favor by posting what a single-car team is Continued on page 12 Race cars being loaded. 11 Porsche Trivia continuted from page 11 faced with when they described the requirements for the 2012 season…. “As one of only two American teams to contest the full 2012 WEC schedule, Krohn Racing’s first-class operation’s prerequisite was to make the task as efficient as possible. Here are a few facts about the logistics of traveling the U.S.A. based to on the international WEC circuit: Crew/People Facts: • Visas for American crew members are needed for all WEC countries except European races and Sebring. Includes Brazil, Bahrain, Japan and China races – WEC catering coordinated • Clothing: 5 crew shirts, 5 T-shirts, 3 trousers, sweatshirts, jackets, trainers, rain suits etc. • Hot pit wear: 2 sets full nomex underwear+balaclava+socks+shoes, firesuits and helmet goggles. • Over 200 garments for laundry after each race. WEC Transportation for Races: • WEC allowance per team: Race car (double stacked in cargo 747 airplane); and 22 cu. meters/6,000 kilos • Team will ship additional 9 cu meters. • 2012 FIA regulation limits team transporters to 19 meters EU max length in the paddock. In 2011 ILMC series, Krohn took their US transporter (23 meters) to all European races with special EU road permits. Sea Freight: • Krohn Racing will use a 40’ sea freight container to transport racing materials from the U.S.(Atlanta) to the Port of Felixstowe, England. The container will be delivered to a workshop near the Silverstone Circuit, which will be used as the freight transfer point for Krohn Racing from April-August (for the Spa, Le Mans and Silverstone races) • Sea freight shipment includes the • Visas for crew from the EU only needed for Bahrain and China. • Team consists of the following: 3 drivers (including Krohn himself), 1 motorsport manager, 1 engineering manager, 1 media/ communications rep, 1 team doctor, 1 chief mechanic, 3 car technicians, 1 transmission technician, 1 body technician, 1 electronics technician, 1 fabricator, 2 transport crew , 1 tire man, and 2 admin/hospitality reps for USA/EU events. Race engineer in the command station with crew chief. Photos provided by Jim Sorensen. • Food requirements: At track 3 meals/day for 21 people x $100/day; American/Europe – have catering company; Other 12 WEC cars on track. Continued on page 14 High Performance Driver’s Ed 101 Date is tenta tive March 7th – 9 to 1 1 AM Hosted by Porsche of Colorado Springs Ever wonder what AMR’s High Performance Drivers Education (HPDE) is really like? Is it racing? Can I use my daily driver? Do I need special tires? Will I hurt my precious baby? Will I feel intimidated by the track junkies? If you’ve read the information on HPDEs on the PCA and AMR websites or read the periodic articles in the AMR newsletter or Panorama some or all of these questions and more have been addressed and hopefully answered. But…there’s nothing like hearing it first hand by fellow members who actually participate in HPDEs. So, as we did last year, we’re planning on holding another “HPDE 101” session on March 7th at Porsche of Colorado Springs from 9:00-11:00 AM. We will supply everyone with some finger foods and coffee and juice. This fun HPDE 101 event is a month before the first 2015 AMR HPDE. We currently have four AMR HPDEs scheduled in 2015: at Pikes Peak International Raceway on April 11-12, La Junta Raceway on May 9-10, Pueblo Motorsports Park on May 30-31 and one more to be announced. Each of these is a great learning track for beginners and it is possible that we will add a fifth HPDE depending on the level of interest. The plan for HPDE 101 is for several of our HPDE participants to tell their stories about their HPDE experiences. We’ll have old hands there along with AMR folks who’ve only done HPDEs once or twice. Then we’ll open it up for questions and answers. Who should come? Of course any member is welcome, but we’re really trying to reach those of you who’ve considered participating in a HPDE, but for a variety of reasons, have never done so. We’re also trying to reach new members (or long-time members) and spouses who haven’t really investigated the activities the club has to offer. There is NO cost to participate. Nothing, nada, zip, free…and we’ll provide the donuts and coffee. So, please come and join your Porsche friends at Porsche of Colorado Springs on March 7th. Robert Yen In May, our D-Day 70th Anniversary tour heads to France, including four nights in Normandy (in a historic manor house and cottage), with private guided tours of all of the significant sites surrounding the D-Day invasion. The trip will then conclude with two days in one of the world's great cities, Paris. In September, there is our legendary eight-day trip to Germany, which is planned to include lapping the legendary Nurburgring Nordschleife in your own race car, behind the scenes tours of Germany's two Grand Prix tracks at the Nurburgring and Hockenheimring, visits to the Porsche and Audi factories, the Sinsheim, Porsche, Mercedes, and Audi museums, as well as a private tour of historic and beautiful Nuremberg. If any or all of these pique your interest, check out our website at: www.windingroadadventures.com Or contact Chris Lennon at [email protected] Space is very limited and registration closes soon – Sign up now for 2015’s adventures. with Tour Masters Chris & Kathleen Lennon. 13 Porsche Trivia continuted from page 13 Travel to Fly Away Races: • All freight will be crated and road freighted to DHL in Frankfurt following the Silverstone race in August complete team pit and garage equipment and all spare parts. • Clothing for crew members are shipped in cylindrical drum bags that sit inside the race wheels for sea freight shipment. They hold helmet for over-the-wall crew, nomex, fireproof shoes and other team kit clothing. Additional clothes transported in laundry bags and clear totes. One day of team kit and rain jacket shell taken with each crew member via flight. • This shipment meets up with the sea freight at the freight transfer point near Silverstone, England Travel from UK Shop to European Races: • Allowance is the race car + freight of 22 cu. meters with maximum weight of 6,000 kilograms for each race event And all I do is go and watch the race from the stands and root for my favorite Porsche but now I realize there is more than meets the eye. • Race car may have a battery, fire extin- Jim Photos provided by Jim Sorensen. • Fly the Ferrari race car to the UK with two crates of tools and parts used to complete the service following Sebring • DHL will deliver the air freight to each team at the pit assigned for them at the race circuit (Brazil, Bahrain, Japan, and China). • IATA (International Air Transport Association) regulations must be observed for all hazardous materials, including all liquids, pastes, glues and anything pressurized such as aerosols, batteries and fire extinguishers.” • Teams will work out of the pit garages for these “fly away” races. Air Freight: guisher and less than 20 liters of fuel on board during shipment • Two transporters will be used and driven from Silverstone, UK to Spa, Le Mans and Silverstone circuits respectively. • One transporter will be used at the back of the garage. The second will unload all garage and pit materials at the front of the garage and be parked in away area parking at the circuit for the race weekend. Minutes, continued from page 18 meeting will take place on February 28th, 2015. A subsidy of up to $500 per person for airfare to send Joel Godfredson and John Duclos, was board APPROVED. Lodging and meals will be submitted for reimbursement as well. The next Board Meeting will be held Tuesday, January 27, 2014. Location is TBD. Respectfully submitted, DENISE JORDAN, SECRETARY, ALPINE MOUNTAIN REGION, PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA 14 5 events to qualify for a trophy. Contact zone rep for more info. MAR. 28-29 APR. 10/12 MAY 16-17 JUNE 5/7 AUG. 15-16 SEP. 5-6 SEP. 18/20 SEP. 26-27 NOV. 14-15 GOLDEN GATE REGION, Thunder Hill Raceway ZONE 8, Auto Club Speedway GOLDEN GATE REGION, Button Willow GOLDEN GATE REGION, Mazda Laguana Seca ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION, High Plains GOLDEN GATE REGION, Thunderhill Raceway INTERMOUNTAIN REGION, Miller Motorsports SAN DIEGO REGION, Willow Springs Raceway SAN DIEGO REGION, Button Willow Raceway Tech Inspection Training Saturday, March 21 (9:00 - 10:30a.m.) at Porsche of Colorado Springs Do you plan on participating in AMR and RMR HPDE events in 2015? Did you know that Tech Inspections may be completed by any professional repair shop, or any club member who has attended the AMR Tech Inspection Training Class? Though our friends at Porsche of Colorado Springs and European Performance Specialists perform free tech inspections at their facilities the week prior to a HPDE, that timing does not always fit into our busy work and life schedules. As a result, we usually have a large number of cars requiring tech inspection the morning of a HPDE. Help your club and fellow members and get yourself qualified to perform Tech Inspections. Pre-event tech inspections are performed prior to each event. During this inspection the car is put up on a lift or raised on a jacks and the inspector performing the work carefully goes over the car and fills out the Pre-Tech Inspection Form and signs the tech form which the car owner will turn-in at event registration. This safety inspection is to ensure that participating cars meet PCA guidelines for track-worthiness. Tech Inspection is also performed at the track for those that could not have their car inspected prior to the event. With only a handful of Tech Inspectors, this can be time consuming. By taking our class, you will be able to help out a fellow club member by inspecting their car pre-event (no - you cannot tech your own car), and help event chairs by assisting with tech inspections at the track. The class will start promptly at 9am on Saturday March 21, and will conclude no later than 10:30a.m. Coffee, juice and light snacks will be provided. I hope to see you there. Steve Smith Warm days, cool nights and a hot track means a springtime driving event (HPDE) in the shortgrass prairie country that is La Junta. Join us for AMR’s 40th consecutive year at The Junction. Last Spring’s La Junta DE was a great success and this year we’re planning on bringing you all of the elements that have made it a favorite destination of years past. If you’ve been thinking of honing your driving skills, getting to know your car a little better or you just want to take the next step and see what an AMR sponsored HPDE is really all about, La Junta is the ideal venue. Whether you’re a novice or a little more serious about your weekend drives, the seven corners and two straights of La Junta provides the right balance of technical challenge to satisfy all skill levels. So plan on grabbing a helmet and maybe a friend (or your Mom) and join us for ground school on Friday May 8th. Yes we’re planning on dinner Saturday night at the Mexico City Café (we buy the dinner and you buy the beer and margaritas) and yes, with your entry you will receive a one of kind, extra-cool looking long sleeve t-shirt that promises to be a future collector’s item. So mark your calendars and plan on welcoming Spring by joining your Porsche friends in La Junta. Sponsored by GT Racing. Photo from AMR files. Photo from AMR files. Tech Tip Reprinted with permission. Water Spots, how to identity, remove and avoid. Type 1 Water Spots are primarily a mineral or dirt deposit laying on the surface of the paint/clear coat. This can happen by washing but not drying your car right away... or if a sprinkler goes off and leaves water drops that then evaporate. Type 1 water spots can also be dirt or pollution particles left behind after water from rain evaporates off the finish. Type 2 water spots are actual etchings or craters in the paint/clear coat because something corrosive in a water source has landed and not removed before a portion of the paint was dissolved by the corrosive substance. This is probably the most common type. have actually eaten away a layer of paint. Type 3 water spots can also happen to clear coat finishes but are not as common because clear coat doesn’t stain as easily as single stage paints. This is because clear coat finishes are not as porous or permeable. Now that you know how to identify the water spots, how do you remove them? Even if you are not sure what type spot you have, there is a multiple step process to follow. After each step, evaluate the condition of the surface and determine what steps are still needed. Remember to be sure that you are in the shade and that the car’s surface is cool. Otherwise you will only make the problem worse. Step 1: Wash and dry the affected surface thoroughly. In most cases, any topical water spots/mineral deposits will loosen and rinse off. This is key because you want to remove as much of the mineral or other physical contaminants off the paint as possible so you can then see what remains and what will need more attention. You also don’t want to rub any mineral deposit or other particles into the paint... so washing and drying is always the first step. It is best to use a dishwashing detergent as it will remove the existing wax layer. Step 2: Inspect the finish. Fluorescent light and sun light are usually very good at highlighting what is left of the water spot. It shows up as an irregular residue ring that forms at the edge of the drops as they evaporate. Next, physically inspect the paint by feeling the surface with your clean hand. Oftentimes, your hands can detect what your eyes cannot see. The paint should feel smooth and glassy. If you feel a textured surface, then not all of the deposits were removed by washing. If all the spots are gone you can skip to Step 6. Step 3: Wipe surface with Distilled White Vinegar. If water spots remain, you can use a soft cotton towel that has been dampened with vinegar and gently wipe the spots. That should dissolve the mineral residue ring. The vinegar can also help to break the bond between the minerals and paint so that they will rinse off. Be sure to fully rinse the surface to completely remove the vinegar. Work on a small area at a time and don’t let the vinegar dry out before you rinse and dry it off. Check the area, if all spots are gone you may go to step 6. Step 4: “Detail Clay” the Affected Area. Detailing clay is a special clay that you knead into a wafer or patty and gently rub over the finish using distilled water or a quick detailer as a lubricant between the clay and the paint. Always keep the area wet. The specialized abrasives in the clay will loosen and remove any deposits sitting on the top of the paint and trap them into the clay. On a regular basis, you will want to fold your clay patty into itself and re-knead it to expose a fresh Type 3 water Spots look faded or dull and are found primarily on single stage paints after a water source pools and is left to dwell on the surface. Especially if the paint surface is hot and the water evaporates quickly. In this case, the corrosive elements Classic Repair, Restoration, Paint and Storage Heated indoor storage for your Porsche. Secure, Club-Member owned Facility, Just $125 per month! Opening December 1st! Jim Verhey 719-632-9999 www.reincarnationauto.com 16 Continued on page 19 N o W o r k - A l l P l a y - M a k e s fo r a G re a t D a y - HP DE ! Inaugural HPDE event of 2015 with PAID CORNER WORKERS! April 11th and 12th, 2015 at PPIR We’re going to start the 2015 High Performance driving season in style! We are very happy to announce that we are hitting the track at Pikes Peak International Raceway for our first HPDE of the season WITH PAID CORNER WORKERS. Have you ever driven on a track which has hosted races with winners such as Scott Dixon, Dario Franchitti and Dan Wheldon? PPIR is a great track for the beginner and experienced driver alike. We will be running about 2/3 of the famed oval, plus the challenging infield road course section, so you get the best of both worlds. If you haven’t felt the thrill of going flat out around a banked oval, it’s something you need to experience. The facilities here are the best in the State, with a fully paved paddock, spotless NASCAR garages, a large indoor viewing area, and a view of the entire circuit from atop the scoring tower. Plus, it’s only an hour south of the Denver Tech Center, just south of Colorado Springs, right off I-25. As part of this event, we’ll be hosting an “All Play” dinner on Saturday night in the track’s beautiful banquet room. This dinner is open to everyone, so sign up for the festivities even if you’re not participating in the HPDE. Each driving day will end with the traditional “Beer Thirty” celebration. As with all HPDE events, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from our dedicated corps of high performance driving instructors, who will give you one-on-one instruction on how to drive your car in a safe, fun and fast manner around this exciting 1.3 mile track. Be sure to sign up as soon as the event opens on February 10, 2015 through MotorSportsReg as this event has sold out quickly over the years. There will be a mandatory new driver meeting held on Friday April 10th for all new drivers or participants who have not been on this track in the past. If you have any QUESTIONS please contact: Dwight Kasten Jr. at [email protected] LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE AGAIN THIS YEAR – DANA & DWIGHT Registration: • 2 Days: $235 for Primary Drivers, $215 for Co-Drivers • 1 Day: $180 for Primary Drivers, $160 for Co-Drivers • Driving Instructors save $50 for one-day registration, $100 for two-day registration • Non-Driving Instructors will receive a $50 per day credit • Saturday night “All Play” Dinner is $20 per person • NASCAR Garage space is $50 for the complete weekend starting Friday night • Non-PCA members additional $10 • Please see MotorSportsReg for details on Tech Inspections • On Site Tech Inspections $50.00 Please see MotorSportReg for details on overall event schedule. The New Mexico Roadrunner Region of the PCA is excited to host the 41st consecutive Fiesta New Mexico. We are inviting all of you to join us for a true southwestern experience in the spectacular beauty of New Mexico. “Fiesta New Mexico” Sante Fe & Taos, New Mexico May 21 through May 24, 2015. The kickoff will be Thursday, May 21 in Santa Fe, headquartered at The Lodge at Santa Fe. Friday, the 22nd, we will caravan on a spirited drive on the high road to Taos. Our headquarters in Taos will be at the Sagebrush Inn. Built in 1920, it still retains much of its rustic charm, while having been remodeled to provide modern, comfortable, clean accommodations, including indoor plumbing. This Fiesta will be a casual New Mexico experience, so reserve a little extra space in your Porsche for your cowboy boots. We’ll be 2 steppin’ to live music at the Sagebrush. Bill Oaks and Bob Blackwell, known for their great New Mexico Drive-Outs, have planned some unforgettable drives through the beautiful mountains in the northern part of the State. John & Elaine Rheinschmidt, our most experienced and creative rally team, will head up our Taos rally. Dave Stinchcomb and Joe Almers will organize our concours and lunch at the spectacular Taos Country Club. Mark your 2015 calendar for May 21- 24 and let us show you our beloved “Land of Enchantment”. Bill & Suzy Kaltenbach, Co-Chairs [email protected] Joyce & Larry Hooper, Registrar 4700 Westridge Place NE Albuquerque, NM 87111 505-296-8912 Complete information at www.roadrunner-region-pca.org Exhaust Notes By Denise Jordan SECRETARY FOR ALPINE MOUNTAIN REGION MINUTES AMR Board Meeting, Dec. 2, 2014 The November meeting of the Board of Directors of the Alpine Mountain Region was conducted on December 2, 2014 at Texas T-Bone Steakhouse. The meeting convened at 6:25PM and adjourned at 8:28 PM. President Tom Kautz presided. Attendees: Greg Cheney, Tim Drummer, John Duclos, Joel Godfredson, { Tom Kautz, Chris & Kathleen Lennon, Steve Smith, Jim & Dona Sorensen, Fred Veitch Guests: Dan Taylor, Jim McDonald Approval of Minutes: The October 28, 2014 board meeting minutes were APPROVED. President’s Remarks: Tom Kautz stated that he is excited about the transition moving into 2015 and looking forward to the new board. He wants to see the momentum continue next year. FUTURE EVENTS: AMR Christmas Party (12/6): Jim Sorensen stated the gifts and slide presentation are ready. 66 people have signed up so far. Complimentary tickets for specific POCS employees were board APPROVED. AMR 40th Anniversary: Fred Veitch stated that the Broadmoor Lodges will be the location for this event and brunch will be served. Hours will be 10:00-2:00. The deposit to secure the location was board APPROVED. Snowmass DE: Chris Lennon stated that members will be given the 18 option to attend without having to participate in the DE. POCS is interested in sponsoring the event. The $1000 deposit to secure the track dates was board APPROVED. The Snowmass DE budget was also board APPROVED. Snowmass Tour: Dwight Kasten stated that he should have a firm budget to review at the next board meeting. 2016 ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGHWAYS: The contract which Kathleen Lennon had distributed to board members was board APPROVED. PAST EVENT WRAP UP: AMR/RMR Joint Board Meeting: Joel Godfredson stated that the meeting was well attended by members of both clubs. The 2015 calendar was finalized. Chair/Leadership Meeting: Joel Godfredson stated that a centralized calendar is needed. Suggestions included sending e-blasts to generate interest in volunteer positions and mentoring opportunities for various events, free name badges for new members and paid DE corner workers. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Advertising/Sponsorships: Dwight Kasten stated that he AMR would potentially get more advertisers if we offered more color pages. While this is possible, it would make the newsletter layout more difficult. The subject will be discussed at the next board meeting. An advertising rate increase of 7% was board APPROVED. TREASURY: Dana Kasten stated that the club’s income had decreased because of final La Junta DE costs, Christmas party expenses, and other paid items (website renewal, Snowmass preliminary tour, motorsportreg.com fees, November newsletter and postage). The treasury report was board approved. Newsletter: Katheen Lennon stated that Phyllis Godfredson still needs content for the January newsletter. Membership: No report. Membership Socials: Denise Jordan stated that the Ladies Luncheon was successful. The Spa Night is cancelled due to lack of participants, but will be rescheduled in early spring 2015. The location of the January social is still unknown. Facebook: No report. Website: Kathleen Lennon stated that she still needs updated bios from a few board members. Greg Sirochman is helping with updates and suggested that the free addons be used so that ad banners will rotate. A sidebar with the link to the current newsletter was added. Past newsletters will be also be available soon. Porsche of Colorado Springs Liaison: Fred Veitch stated POCS wants to issue 1 check at the beginning of the year. OLD BUSINESS: Selfie Contest: Jim McDonald stated that the pictures have been submitted and votes are coming in. A Goodie Store prize will be awarded to the winner at the Christmas party. New Business: Presidents Meeting (Laredo, Texas): The Continued on page 14 TECH TIPS continued from page 16 side of clay. Also keep a microfiber polishing cloth handy and wipe down the clayed area as you work to remove any excess lubricant from the surface before it dries. Rinse the surface with clear water and dry with a clean microfiber towel... inpect the finish... if the spots are gone you can skip to step 6, otherwise repeat the process. Step 5: Use a hand applied polish or scratch remover after claying. It is not uncommon that you will still see marks in the paint where you originally saw water spots. This is a sign that the water spots have actually etched the paint (to some level). The way to remove these marks is to gently abrade the paint with a polish or scratch remover. Because these etchings are below the surface, clay will not remove them because clay removes contaminants bonded onto the top of the surface. The way to remove below surface defects is to gently abrade the paint in an effort to level the surface. To remove below surface defects by hand, you’ll need a clear coat safe polish or scratch remover. Using a clean, soft applicator pad, work the polish against the finish with gentle pressure. Work a small area for 2-3 minutes and immediately remove any leftover product with a microfiber towel. Inspect the surface. If the mark is still visible repeat the process. Some water spot etchings will require multiple applications to remove. Once again rinse with clear water and dry. When you are satisfied that you have removed the spot continue to step 6. Step 6: Wax Coat. Once you have removed the spots, always apply a coat of wax. I prefer a carnauba wax, but use your favorite. A good wax job is the first line of defense against water spots. If you have had to battle water spots, you don’t ever want to do it again. So rule one is to always keep a good coat of wax on your car. Rule two is to never let water evaporate off, especially a hot surface. If you do get water spot residue, wash it off as soon as possible... that also goes for bugs and bird poop. The longer any contaminant stays on the surface, the harder it will be to remove. by Larry Rogovein, reprinted from Zuffenhausen News, July 2012 Deep-Cleaning paint with the detailer's secret weapon. Clay-barring a car sounds like it shouldn't work, or at least like a lot of work. It also sounds like magic: Industrial-strength Silly Putty can pull things like overspray and oxidation from your paint's top coat. It can even lift sap and bugs from the surface. Plus, it works on glass. Funny thing is, it does the job. And it doesn't take a lot of effort or skill. Wash your car first, dry it well, and then park somewhere out of the sun. The how is below the illustrations. The why is obvious: Pretty is good. from "The Boot", Road and Track, March 2014 1. Use one small piece of clay at a time, flattened into a palm size pancake. 2. Keeping the car's surface wet with detailing spray, glide the clay along the paint. 3. Knead and work the clay after it starts looking dirty. When it can be kneaded no longer, start a new piece. 4. Never, repeat never, use a piece that has fallen onto the ground and picked up crud. You'll rub that crud into the paint... scratching it! Before we get busy with the many events our Board of Directors and Chairs have developed for us, I want to share a few of the many outstanding photos from AMR’s 2014 events. We had rallys and races, tours and socials.... and always, a very good time! If you have not yet attended a tour, rally or track event... give it a try! Porsche people and Porsche cars together make for a good time! Photo by Phyllis Godfredson. Rallying together at Garden of the Gods for a group photo during the Spring Rally. Photo by Phyllis Godfredson. A look back at 2014. Photos by Dave Liddle. Photo from AMR files. EDITOR FOR ALPINE MOUNTAIN REGION Photo by Jim Sorensen. By Phyllis Godfredson Ladies Lunch On track at a PPIR DE. Photo by Chris Lennon. Editor’s Letter Phyllis Photoby Denise Jordan. Porsche people enjoying an evening at Johnny Martins Car Club... where the decor included not only beautiful cars but a wall full of hub caps! Sean Cridland with Patty & Tom Kautz. Photo by Chris Lennon. Independance Pass photo op on the Continental Divide Tour. Lake side photo op on the Continental Divide Tour. Line up of cars in the PPIR pits. 20 September 24-27 of this year, we have an event planned unlike any in recent memory. Is it a DE? Sort of. Is it a social event? Sort of. Is it the PCA event of 2015 you don’t want to miss? Absolutely. Let’s begin with the highlights. How about spending four days in the mountains at perhaps the best time of year to be out there? Does enjoying the clean mountain air, stunning vistas, deluxe accommodations, great food, great people, and some incredible Porsche fun sound good? What if we threw in two days on a private race track of the rich and famous for those so inclined? Sound like a decent way to spend four days? We begin on Thursday, September 24th when you drive up to beautiful Snowmass. We are greeted by our hosts with a welcome reception at our base of operations, the gorgeous Crestwood in Snowmass. That is followed by a bite of dinner, and our legendary ground school, covering the fundamentals of high performance driving, and specifics about Aspen Motorsports Park. “You ride, I’ll relax” The Track Ladies’ Special at the Snowmass Club Special September 25th & 26th See the AMR Website (amrporsche.com) for more detailed information Saturday, we return to the track for our last day there, followed by a wonderful farewell banquet that night in Snowmass Village. Sunday, enjoy the area at your leisure, followed by a drive home over stunning Independence Pass. This weekend isn’t just for track junkies, however. For everyone else, there is a huge variety of things to enjoy. See how many times you can drive up and down Independence Pass, enjoy the shopping, spas, golf, fly fishing, hiking, mountain biking, rafting, horseback riding, and dining options in Snowmass and Aspen. Head up the road to the Glenwood Hot Springs. The list goes on and on. Did I mention that this event is deluxe all the way? Our accommodations at The Crestwood have full kitchens, amazing views, fireplaces, balconies, are beautifully furnished and decorated, and well positioned in Snowmass Village. Swimming pool, hot tubs, and sauna are all at your disposal. They’re so Maroon Bells. We expect this event to sell out very quickly, so plan on signing up when registration opens, or you might be disappointed. Note – if your car produces sound exceeding 55dB from more than 10ft away, it will not be permitted to run. They have strict noise limits. Space for trailers is also severely limited – if you need to trailer your car and aren’t one of the first to sign up, we may not be able to accommodate you, unfortunately. Finally, any guesses why we call this “A Wild and Wooly Weekend”? In October of 2010, workers building a reservoir dam to supply water to Snowmass Village discovered fossil bones of a young female mammoth. Plus, we think this will be a mammoth event in the annals of PCA! Costs & Registration: Two Days On Track = $300pp Meal Package (two lunches, two dinners) = $120 Registration Opens: March 1, 2015 at 9am MT Registration: www.motorsportreg.com Alpine MartFor Sale The AMR/PCA DE in Snowmass, CO Sponsored by Porsche of Colorado Springs 1997 Boxster Only 70K miles, great condition inside and out. Upgraded stereo, white gauges, clear rear tail light lenses, perfect leather seats, no leaks, runs great. Ideal for SPB build, or do a few things and make it an inexpensive road car. First $8500 takes it. Chris Lennon [email protected] 2/15 Winter wheel/tire set for Porsche 911(997) New car take off OEM Porsche Carrera S II wheels with Porsche center caps, tire pressure sensors, Continental Extreme Contact winter tires. 235X35 ZR19's front, 295X30 ZR 19's rear. Wheels are in "as new" condition. Were on 2011 911S. Less than 500 miles on set. Purchased from Wheel Enhancement for $3600.00 Asking $2500.00. John Fox 720-484-0162. 11/14 2002 Carrera 4S, silver with black leather interior with stunning aluminum trim. Excellent condition. Voted by Excellence magazine Buyers Guide as: "Best Porsche Daily Driver... Carrera 4S ($30,000 $45,000)." Further quoted: "It is clear that the Carrera 4S Turbo-derived suspension, brakes, and bodywork work astoundingly well with the regular, 320-hp liter flat six. It's one of the best-balanced, most-rewarding 996-based 911s you can drive, combining superb handling, all-wheel-drive traction, and aggressive styling, while retaining the everyday usability and comfort 911s are known for." Priced to sell, only $34,500 with only 58,307 miles on this garage queen. Intermediate shaft bearing replaced by POC dealership. Hank Godfredson 719-661-8911 or email: [email protected] 11/14 Please note that photos will be included if space allows. Item may be removed after 3 months without renewal. 21 Save the dates for these AMR events: ComingUp Calendar of Events 2/18 2/24 3/7 3/7 3/18 3/21 3/24 High Performance Driver’s Ed 1 0 1 M arc h 7t h – 9 t o 1 1 AM "AMR Summer Pass to Snowmass Tour"! June 19-21st, 2015 Travel Independence Pass with us to Snowmass and partake in a great weekend of fun including many options such as tours or enjoying the renowned Food & Wine festival. Join the Team! "Rocky Mountain High Way" July 2016 We are planning a multiday event in July of 2016 and we are in need of your help and expertise. If you are interested in helping, please e-mail Kathleen Lennon @ [email protected] for further information 22 4/4 4/4 4/11-12 4/15 4/25-26 4/28 5/2 5/9-10 5/16 5/20 5/21- 24 5/26 5/30-31 6/6 6/6 6/7 6/17 6/19-21 FEBRUARY Membership Social Board Meeting MARCH HPDE 101... TENATIVE new Instructor Training Membership Social Tech Inspection Training Board Meeting APRIL Instructor Training TBC AMR’s 40th Anniversary Drivers Ed (HPDE) Membership Social Drivers Ed (HPDE) ZC Board Meeting MAY Car Show Drivers Ed (HPDE) Rally Membership Social Fiesta New Mexico ZC AMR Board Meeting Drivers Ed (HPDE) JUNE Drivers Ed (HPDE) ZC Car Show Concours for Charity Membership Social Tour RMR AMR La Bella Vita, Denise Jordan,Chr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ad page 5 Old Chicago, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:00 dinner & meeting Joint Joint AMR AMR AMR Driver Education 101 at Porsche of Colorado Springs .Ad page 13 New Driving Instructor Clinic at Prestige Imports, Hank Padilla TBA, Denise Jordan, Chr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:00 social 6:30 dinner at Porsche of Colorado Springs, 9:00 to 10:30 . .Ad page 15 Texas T-Bone, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:00 dinner & meeting Joint AMR AMR AMR RMR AMR All Instructor Classroom Clinic, Cecil Morris Brunch at Broadmoor’s Cheyenne Lodge, . . . . . . .Ad page 23 PPIR (Pikes Peak Int’l Raceway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ad page 17 TBA, Denise Jordan, Chr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:00 social 6:30 dinner HPR (High Plains Raceway, Denver) Old Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:00 dinner & meeting AMR AMR AMR RRR AMR AMR “First Saturday” Car Show, at First & Main “Spring Fever” HPDE at La Junta . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ad page 17 “Spring Rally” Jim Sorensen TBD, Denise Jordan,, Chr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:00 social 6:30 dinner “Fiesta New Mexico” in New Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . .Ad page 17 Texas T-Bone, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:00 dinner & meeting Drivers Ed at Pueblo Motorsports Park RMR RMR AMR AMR “Ladies Day” , Kathy Fricke “First Saturday” Car Show, at First & Main “Concours d’Elegance”, Arapahoe Community College, Denver TBA, Denise Jordan,, Chr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:00 social 6:30 dinner “Summer Pass to Snowmass” Tour, Dwight & Dana Kasten Please note: HPDE is High Performance Drivers Education, replacing the term DE or Drivers Education. AMR’s 40th Anniversary Celebration Brunch Broadmoor “Cheyenne Lodge” 4199 S. Club Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 Saturday, April 4th , 2015 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Social: 10:00 a.m. - Brunch: 11:00 a.m. Join us as we celebrate this wonderful milestone in our club’s history! Almost forty years ago a small group of enthusiasts from the Rocky Mountain Region met with car nuts from Colorado Springs for a "Mini-Parade". This was the kickoff event to help start a new region. Spearheaded by Fred Veitch and Chick Misura, Alpine Mountain Region was organized and then chartered in 1975. The charter was presented by Hank Malter, treasurer of PCA, at the Zone 9 mini parade, formally starting up Alpine Mountain Region. If you have memorabilia that you would like to put on display at this event, please contact Kathleen Lennon so that we make sure that we have ample space for your items. We are offering a very special limited edition 40th Anniversary Polo Shirt that you will be able to purchase when you register for this event. Register Here Look forward to seeing you there! Kathleen Lennon [email protected] PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO.504 Colorado Springs CO Alpine Mountain Region of the Porsche Club of America Jack Ferguson Alpine Mountain Region of PCA 11055 Burgess Lane Colorado Springs, CO 80908 AMR Membership Social LA BELLA VITA FEBRUARY 18TH SEE PAGE 5 FOR DETAILS 406 S. Sierra Madre Colorado Springs, CO 80903 719-475-1046 email [email protected]
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