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FEBRUARY 2015
CALENDAR
AT A G L A N C E
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AMR Membership Social
LA BELLA VITA
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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
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Photo provided by Jim Sorensen.
The Porsches, The People and Those Great Mountain Roads!
Porsche Trivia:
Logistics ..... page 10
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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
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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!
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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
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Primary Members 322
Affiliate Members 223
Total Members 545
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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;
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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.
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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
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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
chris@windingroadadventures.com
Space is very limited and registration closes soon –
Sign up now for 2015’s adventures.
with Tour Masters Chris & Kathleen Lennon.
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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
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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
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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 dkasten@q.com
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 riofresco@aol.com
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
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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
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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.
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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
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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: phyllisg911@earthlink.net
11/14
Please note that photos will be included if space allows.
Item may be removed after 3 months without renewal.
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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 @
kklennon@comcast.net
for further information
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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
kklennon@comcast.net
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 EPS@aol.com