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In this issue:• UpcomingEvents – 23.Jun Gilmore Gathering + 14.Jul Tech Session @ Delta Imports• Spring-UptoTraverse – Join us on 26.Jun in Traverse City, MI• 50thAnniversaryCelebration – 3 Days of Porsches, Friends, and Fun!• GrattanDriverEducation – Details and registration form inside - 25-26.Sep• UpdatedEventCalendars– An entire summer or Porsche fun

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Advertising Rates:Full page: $105/mo (color) or $70/mo (B&W)• 1/2 page: $70/mo (color) or $45/mo (B&W)• 1/4 page: $45/mo (color) or $30/mo (B&W)• 1/8 page: $30/mo (color) or $20/mo (B&W) • (business-card size)Classifieds: Free for WMR members, $3 for • non-region PCA members, $5 (2 lines) or $10 (4 lines) for non-PCA members (3 months)

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President’s Letter

Upcoming Events: June & July

Spring-Up to Traverse

2010 Grand Prix of Grattan

Grattan Registration Form

WMR Calendar (pull-out)

PCA Zone 4 Event Schedule

In Review: May Dinner Drive

50th Anniversary Celebration

May 2010 Meeting Minutes

Classifieds

1996 PORSCHE 911 CABRIOLET - Polar Silver w/black top & black interior. 6-sp. factory ltd slip diff, Hi-Fi opt, CD, new battery, new tires, like new top, many extras. Car is in superb condition. Stored winters, etc. 44,300 miles. $40,000 obo, call John Weidenfeller at (616) 942-7050 (work) or (616) 540-4386 (cell) (Aug 2009)

1986 PORSCHE 944 TURBO & 944T PARTS - Turbo coupe, stone gray/burg., lots of performance upgrades, 968 - 6 speed trans., 3 sets of wheels, roll bar, $16,000 OBO. Also available: lots of 944T parts, including racing body parts & other stock parts, contact for details. Call Ron Hendrick at (616) 402-0362 (Feb 2009)

FOR SALE: WHEELS & TIRES - 2007 997 Carrera 4. Factory issue Carrera III 5 Spoke, 2 - 8 X 18 and 2 - 11 X 18, condition very good. Bridgestone Potenza 235 X 40 ZR 18 (91Y) and 295 X 35 ZR 18 (99Y) Tires (not mounted), mileage ~1,700. Wheels include new Porsche OEM colored center caps, but do not include tire pressure sensors. $660 obo. Call Len Gawron at (231) 670-3274 or Email at [email protected]. (May 2010)

FOR SALE: WHEELS & TIRES - 5-spoke, 2-8x18 and 2-9x18, with Michelin Pilot Sport tires, 235x40 ZR 18, and 265x40 ZR 18. These were new take-offs from a 997, very few miles, like new. Fits newer 997/987 cars. $850/offer. Call Doug Doornbos at (616) 975-0242 or Email [email protected]. (Apr 2010)

FOR SALE: WHEELS & TIRES - Set of 4 Euromeister (Fuchs Replica) wheels, like new condition, with Michelin Pilot SX (205/55 ZR16 front, 225/50 ZR16 rear). Less than 300 miles. Pictures available upon request. Make me an offer! Email Greg Calahan at [email protected] (Dec 2009)

FOR SALE: WHEELS & TIRES - 4 x 16” wheels off a 993 with all season tires. $600.00 or best offer. Call Arnie at (616) 443-4901 (Aug 2009)

FOR SALE: TIRES - Two Dunlop SP Sports, 255-40-ZR 17, never mounted, excellent condition, $150.00. Call Dave Reid at (616) 560-3583 or (517) 667-9943 (Aug 2009)

FOR SALE: 928 ENGINE - 1985 928 5.0l quad cam, 88k actual, runs good. VIN: WP0JB0921FS860652. Engine take out for engine upgrade for track use. ALL accessories, alt, PS, smog pump, ignition coils, wires, new injectors, rails - EVERY-THING GOES - Lots of new and upgraded parts, please call or email for photos or a time to see the engine. No reasonable offer refused. Call (616) 893-0891 or Email [email protected] (Aug 2009)

FOR SALE: 944 PARTS - A-arms, complete exhaust + cat, brake rotors, calipers, torsion bars, coil over springs 400 lb, design 90 wheels 7 + 8 x 16, CV joints w/new boots, oil coolers, steering wheel w/air bag. 911- (930) complete exhaust w/exchangers, oil lines, lower front clip w/driving lights (black), transmission gear set (1st to 4th), turbo charger, intercooler, shift lever, old style headlights. Parts from 1989 944S2 and 1986 911/930, pricing negotiable. Call Craig Ackerman at (616) 866-1905 or Email [email protected] (Feb 2009)

FOR RENT: HEATED (limited) OR UNHEATED SPACE - for your car. Unheated storage is $200 for 5 months ($40/month). For more information, call Bob or Carol Friday (PCA members for over 15 years) at (616) 863-9395 or Email [email protected] (Feb 2009)

AUTO DETAILING SERVICE - References available. Call or e-mail Eric at Professional Car Appearance, LLC, (616) 706-4421 or [email protected]. (Feb 2010)

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Members must contact editor to renew. Editor reserves right to edit ads. Please refer to fee schedule and specifics on page 3.On the Cover: Porsche 997 Turbo with black Forgeline wheels; photo courtesy of Ted Blacklidge

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Summer is finally here! Most of us have had our Porsches out in the new summer heat many times already, and our summer schedule of events is just beginning. We hope you’ll come out soon and enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow Porsche enthusiasts in the coming months. We have an awesome schedule this year, which gets into top gear starting June 23rd at the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, MI. It’s a truly world-class museum, and a great afternoon with us.

Thanks again to our many new advertisers for being a part of our new Über Alles. They are what help make this publica-tion possible, and we urge you to give them a good look. We strive to bring the best advertising partners to our members - not just those with products and services relevant to our membership, but those with a reputation for excellence as well.

Tech SessionSpeaking of excellence, we’d like to invite you to Delta Porsche for the first Tech Session we’ve had in many years. Dave Stouten, Delta’s Service Manager, has volunteered his Porsche Service Department for a couple of hours on July 14th to help answer your questions about maintaining your Porsche. This will be an invaluable time to learn about winterization and storage, inspecting a potential purchase, basic maintenance, and other topics. You won’t want to miss this one!

Summer EventsOnce again...please have a good look at our calendar - and the Zone 4 calendar - on pages 9 and 10. There are so many opportunities for track time, you wouldn’t believe it - and you don’t have to go far to get it - Grattan, Ionia, Waterford, South Bend... (And we didn’t even list any of the events for the Zone 13 [Chicago-Wisconsin-etc.] regions...) More than that, there are some incredible car shows and events that you’ll want to experience again and again, like the 356 Regis-try’s East Coast Holiday in Cleveland. Ren and I are going to Porsches to Oxford again this year, and to Meadowbrook and the Pittsburgh Vintage GP next year. And who knows...you may even find us at the VW-Porsche reunion in Cinncin-natti too. Is a trailer hitch for the Eurovan in our future? Hmmm...

Dan PhillipsPresident, Western Michigan Region

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Secretary:BrendaHildon-Kaempf 637 South Shore Dr. Kalamazoo, MI 49002-6942 (269) 370-9183 [email protected] 1995 Porsche 993 ‘The Beast’

Treasurer:AmberDoor 645 Summerset Dr. Jenison, MI 49428-7938 (616) 457-4515 [email protected] 1984 Porsche 911 Coupe

President:DanPhillips 2676 Briarwood Ct SE Kentwood, MI 49512-9084 (616) 281-2459 [email protected] 1998 Porsche Boxster ‘Ruby II’

Vice President:JohnWalters 2578 Selkirk Lake Dr Shelbyville, MI 49344-9525 (269) 672-5055 [email protected] 1988 Porsche 911 Coupe

Officers

WMR Meeting Minutes,03 May 2010

Delta Imports, Grand Rapids, May 3, 2010 – Meeting was called to order by Dan Phillips at 7:00 pm. Members present were: Dan Phillips, Amber Door, Eric Spross, Arnie Axelrod, John and Marshall Walters, Kurt Wirth, Len Gawron, Ted & Gabi Blacklidge,

Minutes: Minutes not available for approval.

Treasurer’s Report: Approved.

Membership Report: 227 Primary Members, 185 Affiliate Members – total 412. New Members – 0. Transfers In – 1. Transfers Out – 0. Non renewals – 3. Renewals – 19.

Über Alles Editor’s Report: May Über as arrived at Grand Rapids Metro members today. Should arrive throughout the region by mid-week.

Advertising Report: 1 new advertiser this month - Cascade Optical. Have 2 additional advertisers for future issues. Sev-eral other potential advertisers are in negotiations. Are working toward a cost neutral publication with content > advertis-ers.

Webmaster’ Report: No report.

Insurance Report: Insurance for May drive in the hands of Hosts. Requests for Insurance for Spring Up Drive 6/25/10 and IROC scheduled for 9/5/10. Will require insurance for Tech Session on 7/14/10 and Car Corral on 8/7/10.

Old Business:

RS Ribs Cook-off at Schieble’s April 17th – 32 members attended. Congratulations to Colin Carpenter winning • Judges Choice and Chris Ackerman for winning People’s Choice. See the article in the May Über. Enthusiast of the Year – 2009 – Amber Door. Award was presented at the RS Ribs cook off. Dan has submitted Amber • as candidate for National PCA Enthusiast of the year.

New Business:

May Dinner Drive (John & Marshall Walters) – 25 pre registered• June 23 – Gilmore Gathering (Rick Riley & Kurt Wirth) – starting at 1pm• June 26 – Spring UP (Stephen & June Knoll/Tricia & Matt Wollam)• July 12 – New date for July Board Meeting – No meeting on July 5, 2010• July 14 – Tech session @ Delta Porsche – see website / Über for topics• 50th event update•

Discounted rooms will be available at AGPH, JW Marriott, or both• Invites started, Dan & Brenda to finalize; to go out late May• Need more sponsorship; Dan to review budget with Randy Portoluri• Thoughts: Goodie Bags; Dash plaques; T-shirts•

Grattan – start ½ page advertising in June Über? Need docs to put in Über• In Über – paper registration, track information, Tech Sheet?•

.Meeting was adjourned at 8:00pmRespectively submitted by Amber Door

Upcoming Events23 Jun

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Gilmore Gathering Hosts: Rick Riley & Kurt Wirth

It’s turning into an annual thing...we’re getting together at the Gilmore Car Museum again in Hickroy Corners, MI! And there’s nothing at all wrong with that - everybody needs an excuse to blow off work...or whatever else...on a beautiful Wednesday afternoon in June.

Bring your polished, beautiful Porsche out for a nice afternoon in the sun with friends and ac-quaintances new and old. Visit gilmorecarmuseum.org for more info on the museum.

Where: Gilmore Car Museum 6865 W. Hickory Rd Hickory Corners, MI 49060 (269) 671-5089

When: Wednesday, 23 June 2010, 1:00 pm until 5-ish or “whenever”

RSVP: Not necessary...but if you wish, email [email protected] or [email protected] to let them know you’ll be there.

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Tech Session - Delta Porsche, Grand Rapids, MI Host: Dan Phillips

Service Manager Dave Stouten at our own Delta Porsche store has agreed to allow us back into the shop area to discuss topics of our choosing with the techs. This is your chance to see a genuine Porsche shop floor, and talk with Delta’s top-flight, factory-trained Porsche Repair Technicians.

Based on feedback from over a dozen members, the topics will include: Winterization, storage, and prepping for summer; purchasing a used Porsche; basic maintenance techniques; Q&A

We will most likely hit the Sundance Grill just down the street afterward for dinner. Don’t miss it!

Where: Delta Imports 6025 28th Street SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 (616) 988-9797

When: Wednesday, 14 July 2010, 5:00-7:00 pm

RSVP: Please email Dan Phillips at [email protected] or call (616) 281-2459 to let him know that you’ll be coming...just so we know how many to expect!

We’re celebrating our region’s 50th anniversary in 2010! Come celebrate with us - it will be a weekend filled with Porsches, friends, and fun! Look for your formal invitation to arrive sometime in June.

Some people have asked, just what is this all about anyway? Back in 1960, a few Porsche enthusiasts founded a new region of the Porsche Club of America, in Western Michigan. We are honoring Porsche, PCA, and you, our members, with a celebration of our region’s past 50 years. It’s our golden anniversary, and we want to make it something very special.

Think of it as a “mini-Parade” in your own back yard. We are planning a number of events spread out over 3 days in August. Many members are already planning on spending the entire weekend in downtown Grand Rapids, the spritual home of our region and the center of our celebratory weekend.

To pay homage to our rich history, we’ve secured the Calder Plaza for our Saturday morning Concours, a centerpiece of our special weekend. The photos you see here are from our 1973 event known as “Holiday on Wheels”. As our membership has grown, we anticipate many more Porsches to surround Alexander Calder’s legendary sculpture in August of 2010.

This will be a tremendous weekend, to be remembered by WMR members for decades. Your officers and a small group of devoted volunteers are working now to finalize details of all the events, and you can expect this weekend to be truly special. You will not want to miss it!

Friday: PM dinner drive, ending at a casual restaurant Enjoy downtown Grand Rapids on a Friday night

Saturday: AM topside Concours d’Elegance, at Calder Plaza, downtown Grand Rapids A catered box lunch at the Calder Plaza Afternoon Gimmick Rally, departing from Calder Plaza PM cocktail hour / reception PM banquet with special guests and awards

Sunday: AM Porsches & Coffee (coffee & donuts provided) Lunch-time drive to a casual restaurant / farewell

Inquiries to: Dan Phillips at [email protected] or (616) 281-2459

Upcoming Events - WMR’s 50th Anniversary

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Upcoming Events: Spring-Up & Grattan 2010!

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NewMembers: Willkommen!!

New:Ronald Bennett - Leland 1981 Porsche 911

Jeremy Gouley - Kalamazoo 2003 Porsche Boxster

Christopher & Kenneth Hoexum - Grand Rapids 1972 Porsche 911T

Tim Kruse - Byron Center 2003 Porsche 911

Transfer In:Brent Walton & Steve Anable - Traverse City 1955 Porsche 356

JuneAnniversaries:

1 year Greg & Nikola Calahan John & Ana Endres Jim Lindsay

5 years William & Nancy Busso Gary Cirulli

30 years Douglas McDonnell

26 Jun Spring-Up to Traverse

June & Steve Knoll along with Tricia & Matt Wollam will host the 20th Annual Spring Up to Traverse event on 26 June. We’ll meet at the Clinch Park Marina at 12:00 noon, go for lunch, then a leisurely drive. After-ward, dinner will be held at the Knoll’s home overlooking the south end of Lake Leelanau.

The event will be $30.00 per person. The deadline for payment will be June 11th 2010. Please make checks payable to: Stephen Knoll, 7131 S Whispering Hills Dr., Traverse City, MI 49684.

We’re looking forward to a great time with our friends and another wonderful season of Porsche excitement. Hope to see you all there! Questions? Please e-mail [email protected] or call (231) 946-2766.

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May Dinner Drive to Fenn Valley Vinyards Submitted by Dan Phillips

Wow, what a great event!

After a beautiful drive through Allegan county along the Kalamazoo river, a long caravan of beautiful Porsches rolled through the gates of south western Michigan’s premier winery, Fenn Valley Vineyards. Rev-elers were then treated to an in-depth tour of the wine making facilities, where Doug Welsch explained the fruits, the harvests, the processes, and the joys of making every kind of wine, from the whites and ice wine, to reds and ‘sparkling wines’ (we learned it’s only called Champagne if it comes from Champagne, France.)

The best part of the day was the elegant 3-course gourmet meal catered by local chef Christine Ferris, each course paired with the best wines Fenn Valley has to offer. It was an unforgettable experience for those who enjoy fine wine, great food, and the company of like-minded Porsche enthusiasts! Cheers!

In Review: May Dinner Drive to Fenn Valley

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2010 Diver Education at Grattan Raceway

The Grattan road course is a winding, hilly, complex assortment of almost every conceivable corner imagin-able for a road course. The ten turns include uphill increasing-radius turns, a flat-out dog-leg off the 160-de-gree hairpin, a hidden apex, a Monsa bowl, “S” turns, and even a challenging downhill reverse-camber turn! It has been said that if you can master Grattan Raceway you can drive anywhere. Join the fun!

Registration opens June 1st. Please register at clubregistration.net.

Saturday & Sunday: $ 290.00 Saturday Only: $ 150.00

If you do not have internet access, you may return the form on page 8, along with your check, to:Amber Door, 645 Summerset Dr., Jenison, MI 49428 [Please note: clubregistration.net is the preferred method of registration. If you mail in the form, somebody else has to do this work for you, and enter your info into clubregistration.net anyway. So please help us with the workload, and register online!]

Questions? Contact Ted Blacklidge, Grattan DE Chair, at (616) 866-4143 or [email protected]

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Region Region Name Dates Event (Web Address)

SEM South-East Michigan Region June 10 DE @ Waterford Hills Raceway, Waterford, MIMOR Mid-Ohio Region June 18-20 DE + 944 Fest at Nelson Ledges (http://944fest.com/)AR Allegehny Region June 26 Car Control Clinic @ BeaveRun, Wampum, PAPCA PCA National July 3-9 Porsche Parade @ St. Charles, IL (http://parade2010.pca.org/)MOR Mid-Ohio Region July 10-11 DE @ Putnam Park, Mt. Meridian, INOVR Ohio Valley Region July 16-18 DE @ Putnam Park, Mt. Meridian, INMR Michiana Region July 16 Autocross @ The Tire Rack, South Bend, INAR Allegehny Region July 24-25 Pittsburgh Vintage Gran Prix and Car Show (http://www.pittsburghvintagegrandprix.com/)SEM South-East Michigan Region July 25 Meadowbrook Concours d’Elegance & Porsche Corral (http://www.meadowbrookconcours.org/)MOR Mid-Ohio Region July 31 Porsches to Oxford (P2O), Oxford, OHSEM South-East Michigan Region Aug 12 DE @ Waterford Hills Raceway, Waterford, MIOVR Ohio Valley Region Aug 13-15 DE @ Bluegrass Motorsports Park, Sparta, KYWMR West Michigan Region Aug 20-22 50th Anniversary Celebration (http://wmi.pca.org/50.htm)PCA Zone 4 (All 12 Regions) Aug 27 Advanced Instructor Driving School @ Mid-OhioMOR Mid-Ohio Region Aug 28-29 DE @ Mid-Ohio, Lexington, OHN/A Non-PCA Sep 9-12 Boxstober Fest 2010, Fredricksburg, TX (http://www.boxstoberfest.com/)PCA PCA National Sep 9-12 PCA Escape 2010, Sun Peaks, BC (Canada) (http://www.pcaescape2010.com/)N/A Non-PCA Sep 19 Dayton Concours d’Elegance @ Carillon Park, Dayton, OH (http://www.daytonconcours.com/)N/A Non-PCA Sep 23-25 356 Registry East Coast Holiday 2010, Cleveland, OH (http://www.eastcoastholiday.org)N/A Cinncinnati VW Club Sep 26 19th Annual VW-Porsche Reunion @ Cinncinnati, OH (http://www.cincyvwclub.com/Reunion.aspx)

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Über Alles Editor: Ren Phillips (616) 281-2459 [email protected]

Webmeister: Michael Betz wmi.pca.org [email protected]

Interim Advertising Co-Chair: Ted Blacklidge (616) 866-4143 [email protected]

Interim Advertising Co-Chair: John Walters (269) 672-5055 [email protected]

Chief Driving Instructor:Terry Schieble(269) [email protected]

AutoCross Event Chair:Duane Weed(231) [email protected]

Safety Chair:Craig Ackerman(616) [email protected]

Insurance Coordinator:Kurt Wirth(616) [email protected]

Membership Chair:Jerry Arens(616) [email protected]

Registrar:Amber Door(616) [email protected]

WMR Enthusiast:Lina Spross(616) [email protected]

Zone 4 Representative:Ron Carr(740) [email protected]

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PCA Parade (National), St. Charles, ILMORPCA DE at Putnam Park, Mt. Meridian, INMonthly Meeting - Delta Imports, Grand Rapids, MITech Session - 5 - 7 pm, Delta Porsche, Grand Rapids, MI Hosts: Dan & Ren PhillipsOVR Putnam Park Top Gun Club Race & DE, Mt. Meridian, INPittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix + Car Show, Pittsburgh, PAMeadowbrook Concours d’Elegance, Rochester, MIPorsches to Oxford (P2O), Oxford, OH

Monthly Meeting - Delta Imports, Grand Rapids, MIRed Barn Car Show, Gilmore Car Museum, Hickory Corners, MI Hosts: Amber Door and Jerry Arens2nd Annual Golf Outing - Location TBD Host: Arnie AxelrodWMR 50th Anniversary Celebration, Grand Rapids, MI Host: Dan PhillipsIROC II AutoCross @ The Tire Rack (Michiana Region)

Road America Club Race, Elkhart Lake, WIIROC III AutoCross @ Ionia Fairgrounds (Western Michigan Reg.)PCA Escape, Sun Peaks, BC (Canada)Dinner Drive - Location TBD Hosts: Randy and Linda PortoluriMonthly Meeting - Delta Imports, Grand Rapids, MIDayton Concours d’Elegance, Carillon Park, Dayton, OHWMR Driver Education, Grattan Raceway, Grattan, MI

Monthly Meeting - Delta Imports, Grand Rapids, MIFall Color Tour, Leelenau Peninsula, MI Hosts: Dan and Ren PhillipsCovered Bridge Tour (invitation from OVR), East Dayton, OH

WMR PCA - 2010 Calendar

For more PCA National and Inter-Regional events, visit http://www.pca.org/Activities.aspx.For the full PCA Club Racing Schedule, visit http://www.pca.org/Activities/ClubRacing/Schedule.aspx.

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Two days of Driver Education at the 2-Mile Grattan Race-way, a winding, hilly, complex assortment of almost every conceivable corner imaginable for a road course.

Car Owner/Driver Information: M F First Name Last Name Gender Address City State Zip( ) - ( ) - Phone, Day Phone, Evening Email PCA Membership # Region

Driving Experience:Grattan Experience Scale (1-10): Other Track Experience Scale: Track #1: # of Events: Track #2: # of Events: Track #3: # of Events: Track #4: # of Events: Track #5: # of Events: Requested Run Group:

1 2 3 4 5< Novice Quick>

Emergency Contact Information: First Name Last Name At Event? ( ) - ( ) - Phone, Day Phone, Evening

Medical Information:Physician:Dr. First Name Last Name( ) - ( ) - Phone, Office Phone, Evening

Known Allergies: Known Medical Conditions:

Car Information: Year Make Model Color Cylinders Displacement

Automobile Modification Levels: Stock Improved Modified Race Car

Estimated HP:

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GRAND PRIX OF GRATTANPORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA, WESTERN MICHIGAN REGION

25-26 SEPTEMBER 2010

Event Information

Notes:Your check reserves your space.1. Student space is limited to one per automobile and a maxi-2. mum of 15.Students RSVP by 8/27, all others 9/3.3. Select only one Participant Day Combo.4. Cancellations must be in writing by 9/3. Refunds will be 5. charged a $25 Cancellation Fee.We reserve the right to refuse any application.6.

Notes and Contact Information

Registration Form

25-26 September 2010Saturday & Sunday: $ 290.00

Saturday Only: $ 150.00

Registration opens June 1st at ClubRegistration.netIf you have a computer, please do NOT use this form! Please register online!

Please register online at: http://clubregistration.net/If you absolutely can not register online, mail this form to: Amber Door, Grattan Registrar 645 Summerset Drive, Jenison, MI 49428

Direct all inquiries to:Ted Blacklidge, Grattan DE ChairPh. (616) 866-4143, or email [email protected]

Region Region Name Dates Event (Web Address)

SEM South-East Michigan Region June 10 DE @ Waterford Hills Raceway, Waterford, MIMOR Mid-Ohio Region June 18-20 DE + 944 Fest at Nelson Ledges (http://944fest.com/)AR Allegehny Region June 26 Car Control Clinic @ BeaveRun, Wampum, PAPCA PCA National July 3-9 Porsche Parade @ St. Charles, IL (http://parade2010.pca.org/)MOR Mid-Ohio Region July 10-11 DE @ Putnam Park, Mt. Meridian, INOVR Ohio Valley Region July 16-18 DE @ Putnam Park, Mt. Meridian, INMR Michiana Region July 16 Autocross @ The Tire Rack, South Bend, INAR Allegehny Region July 24-25 Pittsburgh Vintage Gran Prix and Car Show (http://www.pittsburghvintagegrandprix.com/)SEM South-East Michigan Region July 25 Meadowbrook Concours d’Elegance & Porsche Corral (http://www.meadowbrookconcours.org/)MOR Mid-Ohio Region July 31 Porsches to Oxford (P2O), Oxford, OHSEM South-East Michigan Region Aug 12 DE @ Waterford Hills Raceway, Waterford, MIOVR Ohio Valley Region Aug 13-15 DE @ Bluegrass Motorsports Park, Sparta, KYWMR West Michigan Region Aug 20-22 50th Anniversary Celebration (http://wmi.pca.org/50.htm)PCA Zone 4 (All 12 Regions) Aug 27 Advanced Instructor Driving School @ Mid-OhioMOR Mid-Ohio Region Aug 28-29 DE @ Mid-Ohio, Lexington, OHN/A Non-PCA Sep 9-12 Boxstober Fest 2010, Fredricksburg, TX (http://www.boxstoberfest.com/)PCA PCA National Sep 9-12 PCA Escape 2010, Sun Peaks, BC (Canada) (http://www.pcaescape2010.com/)N/A Non-PCA Sep 19 Dayton Concours d’Elegance @ Carillon Park, Dayton, OH (http://www.daytonconcours.com/)N/A Non-PCA Sep 23-25 356 Registry East Coast Holiday 2010, Cleveland, OH (http://www.eastcoastholiday.org)N/A Cinncinnati VW Club Sep 26 19th Annual VW-Porsche Reunion @ Cinncinnati, OH (http://www.cincyvwclub.com/Reunion.aspx)

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Über Alles Editor: Ren Phillips (616) 281-2459 [email protected]

Webmeister: Michael Betz wmi.pca.org [email protected]

Interim Advertising Co-Chair: Ted Blacklidge (616) 866-4143 [email protected]

Interim Advertising Co-Chair: John Walters (269) 672-5055 [email protected]

Chief Driving Instructor:Terry Schieble(269) [email protected]

AutoCross Event Chair:Duane Weed(231) [email protected]

Safety Chair:Craig Ackerman(616) [email protected]

Insurance Coordinator:Kurt Wirth(616) [email protected]

Membership Chair:Jerry Arens(616) [email protected]

Registrar:Amber Door(616) [email protected]

WMR Enthusiast:Lina Spross(616) [email protected]

Zone 4 Representative:Ron Carr(740) [email protected]

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Ted is a long-standing member and past President of Porsche Club of America, Western Michigan Region.

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Upcoming Events: Spring-Up & Grattan 2010!

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NewMembers: Willkommen!!

New:Ronald Bennett - Leland 1981 Porsche 911

Jeremy Gouley - Kalamazoo 2003 Porsche Boxster

Christopher & Kenneth Hoexum - Grand Rapids 1972 Porsche 911T

Tim Kruse - Byron Center 2003 Porsche 911

Transfer In:Brent Walton & Steve Anable - Traverse City 1955 Porsche 356

JuneAnniversaries:

1 year Greg & Nikola Calahan John & Ana Endres Jim Lindsay

5 years William & Nancy Busso Gary Cirulli

30 years Douglas McDonnell

26 Jun Spring-Up to Traverse

June & Steve Knoll along with Tricia & Matt Wollam will host the 20th Annual Spring Up to Traverse event on 26 June. We’ll meet at the Clinch Park Marina at 12:00 noon, go for lunch, then a leisurely drive. After-ward, dinner will be held at the Knoll’s home overlooking the south end of Lake Leelanau.

The event will be $30.00 per person. The deadline for payment will be June 11th 2010. Please make checks payable to: Stephen Knoll, 7131 S Whispering Hills Dr., Traverse City, MI 49684.

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May Dinner Drive to Fenn Valley Vinyards Submitted by Dan Phillips

Wow, what a great event!

After a beautiful drive through Allegan county along the Kalamazoo river, a long caravan of beautiful Porsches rolled through the gates of south western Michigan’s premier winery, Fenn Valley Vineyards. Rev-elers were then treated to an in-depth tour of the wine making facilities, where Doug Welsch explained the fruits, the harvests, the processes, and the joys of making every kind of wine, from the whites and ice wine, to reds and ‘sparkling wines’ (we learned it’s only called Champagne if it comes from Champagne, France.)

The best part of the day was the elegant 3-course gourmet meal catered by local chef Christine Ferris, each course paired with the best wines Fenn Valley has to offer. It was an unforgettable experience for those who enjoy fine wine, great food, and the company of like-minded Porsche enthusiasts! Cheers!

In Review: May Dinner Drive to Fenn Valley

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2010 Diver Education at Grattan Raceway

The Grattan road course is a winding, hilly, complex assortment of almost every conceivable corner imagin-able for a road course. The ten turns include uphill increasing-radius turns, a flat-out dog-leg off the 160-de-gree hairpin, a hidden apex, a Monsa bowl, “S” turns, and even a challenging downhill reverse-camber turn! It has been said that if you can master Grattan Raceway you can drive anywhere. Join the fun!

Registration opens June 1st. Please register at clubregistration.net.

Saturday & Sunday: $ 290.00 Saturday Only: $ 150.00

If you do not have internet access, you may return the form on page 8, along with your check, to:Amber Door, 645 Summerset Dr., Jenison, MI 49428 [Please note: clubregistration.net is the preferred method of registration. If you mail in the form, somebody else has to do this work for you, and enter your info into clubregistration.net anyway. So please help us with the workload, and register online!]

Questions? Contact Ted Blacklidge, Grattan DE Chair, at (616) 866-4143 or [email protected]

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Upcoming Events23 Jun

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Gilmore Gathering Hosts: Rick Riley & Kurt Wirth

It’s turning into an annual thing...we’re getting together at the Gilmore Car Museum again in Hickroy Corners, MI! And there’s nothing at all wrong with that - everybody needs an excuse to blow off work...or whatever else...on a beautiful Wednesday afternoon in June.

Bring your polished, beautiful Porsche out for a nice afternoon in the sun with friends and ac-quaintances new and old. Visit gilmorecarmuseum.org for more info on the museum.

Where: Gilmore Car Museum 6865 W. Hickory Rd Hickory Corners, MI 49060 (269) 671-5089

When: Wednesday, 23 June 2010, 1:00 pm until 5-ish or “whenever”

RSVP: Not necessary...but if you wish, email [email protected] or [email protected] to let them know you’ll be there.

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Tech Session - Delta Porsche, Grand Rapids, MI Host: Dan Phillips

Service Manager Dave Stouten at our own Delta Porsche store has agreed to allow us back into the shop area to discuss topics of our choosing with the techs. This is your chance to see a genuine Porsche shop floor, and talk with Delta’s top-flight, factory-trained Porsche Repair Technicians.

Based on feedback from over a dozen members, the topics will include: Winterization, storage, and prepping for summer; purchasing a used Porsche; basic maintenance techniques; Q&A

We will most likely hit the Sundance Grill just down the street afterward for dinner. Don’t miss it!

Where: Delta Imports 6025 28th Street SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 (616) 988-9797

When: Wednesday, 14 July 2010, 5:00-7:00 pm

RSVP: Please email Dan Phillips at [email protected] or call (616) 281-2459 to let him know that you’ll be coming...just so we know how many to expect!

We’re celebrating our region’s 50th anniversary in 2010! Come celebrate with us - it will be a weekend filled with Porsches, friends, and fun! Look for your formal invitation to arrive sometime in June.

Some people have asked, just what is this all about anyway? Back in 1960, a few Porsche enthusiasts founded a new region of the Porsche Club of America, in Western Michigan. We are honoring Porsche, PCA, and you, our members, with a celebration of our region’s past 50 years. It’s our golden anniversary, and we want to make it something very special.

Think of it as a “mini-Parade” in your own back yard. We are planning a number of events spread out over 3 days in August. Many members are already planning on spending the entire weekend in downtown Grand Rapids, the spritual home of our region and the center of our celebratory weekend.

To pay homage to our rich history, we’ve secured the Calder Plaza for our Saturday morning Concours, a centerpiece of our special weekend. The photos you see here are from our 1973 event known as “Holiday on Wheels”. As our membership has grown, we anticipate many more Porsches to surround Alexander Calder’s legendary sculpture in August of 2010.

This will be a tremendous weekend, to be remembered by WMR members for decades. Your officers and a small group of devoted volunteers are working now to finalize details of all the events, and you can expect this weekend to be truly special. You will not want to miss it!

Friday: PM dinner drive, ending at a casual restaurant Enjoy downtown Grand Rapids on a Friday night

Saturday: AM topside Concours d’Elegance, at Calder Plaza, downtown Grand Rapids A catered box lunch at the Calder Plaza Afternoon Gimmick Rally, departing from Calder Plaza PM cocktail hour / reception PM banquet with special guests and awards

Sunday: AM Porsches & Coffee (coffee & donuts provided) Lunch-time drive to a casual restaurant / farewell

Inquiries to: Dan Phillips at [email protected] or (616) 281-2459

Upcoming Events - WMR’s 50th Anniversary

20-21-22.August.2010

Sponsored in part by:

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Summer is finally here! Most of us have had our Porsches out in the new summer heat many times already, and our summer schedule of events is just beginning. We hope you’ll come out soon and enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow Porsche enthusiasts in the coming months. We have an awesome schedule this year, which gets into top gear starting June 23rd at the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, MI. It’s a truly world-class museum, and a great afternoon with us.

Thanks again to our many new advertisers for being a part of our new Über Alles. They are what help make this publica-tion possible, and we urge you to give them a good look. We strive to bring the best advertising partners to our members - not just those with products and services relevant to our membership, but those with a reputation for excellence as well.

Tech SessionSpeaking of excellence, we’d like to invite you to Delta Porsche for the first Tech Session we’ve had in many years. Dave Stouten, Delta’s Service Manager, has volunteered his Porsche Service Department for a couple of hours on July 14th to help answer your questions about maintaining your Porsche. This will be an invaluable time to learn about winterization and storage, inspecting a potential purchase, basic maintenance, and other topics. You won’t want to miss this one!

Summer EventsOnce again...please have a good look at our calendar - and the Zone 4 calendar - on pages 9 and 10. There are so many opportunities for track time, you wouldn’t believe it - and you don’t have to go far to get it - Grattan, Ionia, Waterford, South Bend... (And we didn’t even list any of the events for the Zone 13 [Chicago-Wisconsin-etc.] regions...) More than that, there are some incredible car shows and events that you’ll want to experience again and again, like the 356 Regis-try’s East Coast Holiday in Cleveland. Ren and I are going to Porsches to Oxford again this year, and to Meadowbrook and the Pittsburgh Vintage GP next year. And who knows...you may even find us at the VW-Porsche reunion in Cinncin-natti too. Is a trailer hitch for the Eurovan in our future? Hmmm...

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Secretary:BrendaHildon-Kaempf 637 South Shore Dr. Kalamazoo, MI 49002-6942 (269) 370-9183 [email protected] 1995 Porsche 993 ‘The Beast’

Treasurer:AmberDoor 645 Summerset Dr. Jenison, MI 49428-7938 (616) 457-4515 [email protected] 1984 Porsche 911 Coupe

President:DanPhillips 2676 Briarwood Ct SE Kentwood, MI 49512-9084 (616) 281-2459 [email protected] 1998 Porsche Boxster ‘Ruby II’

Vice President:JohnWalters 2578 Selkirk Lake Dr Shelbyville, MI 49344-9525 (269) 672-5055 [email protected] 1988 Porsche 911 Coupe

Officers

WMR Meeting Minutes,03 May 2010

Delta Imports, Grand Rapids, May 3, 2010 – Meeting was called to order by Dan Phillips at 7:00 pm. Members present were: Dan Phillips, Amber Door, Eric Spross, Arnie Axelrod, John and Marshall Walters, Kurt Wirth, Len Gawron, Ted & Gabi Blacklidge,

Minutes: Minutes not available for approval.

Treasurer’s Report: Approved.

Membership Report: 227 Primary Members, 185 Affiliate Members – total 412. New Members – 0. Transfers In – 1. Transfers Out – 0. Non renewals – 3. Renewals – 19.

Über Alles Editor’s Report: May Über as arrived at Grand Rapids Metro members today. Should arrive throughout the region by mid-week.

Advertising Report: 1 new advertiser this month - Cascade Optical. Have 2 additional advertisers for future issues. Sev-eral other potential advertisers are in negotiations. Are working toward a cost neutral publication with content > advertis-ers.

Webmaster’ Report: No report.

Insurance Report: Insurance for May drive in the hands of Hosts. Requests for Insurance for Spring Up Drive 6/25/10 and IROC scheduled for 9/5/10. Will require insurance for Tech Session on 7/14/10 and Car Corral on 8/7/10.

Old Business:

RS Ribs Cook-off at Schieble’s April 17th – 32 members attended. Congratulations to Colin Carpenter winning • Judges Choice and Chris Ackerman for winning People’s Choice. See the article in the May Über. Enthusiast of the Year – 2009 – Amber Door. Award was presented at the RS Ribs cook off. Dan has submitted Amber • as candidate for National PCA Enthusiast of the year.

New Business:

May Dinner Drive (John & Marshall Walters) – 25 pre registered• June 23 – Gilmore Gathering (Rick Riley & Kurt Wirth) – starting at 1pm• June 26 – Spring UP (Stephen & June Knoll/Tricia & Matt Wollam)• July 12 – New date for July Board Meeting – No meeting on July 5, 2010• July 14 – Tech session @ Delta Porsche – see website / Über for topics• 50th event update•

Discounted rooms will be available at AGPH, JW Marriott, or both• Invites started, Dan & Brenda to finalize; to go out late May• Need more sponsorship; Dan to review budget with Randy Portoluri• Thoughts: Goodie Bags; Dash plaques; T-shirts•

Grattan – start ½ page advertising in June Über? Need docs to put in Über• In Über – paper registration, track information, Tech Sheet?•

.Meeting was adjourned at 8:00pmRespectively submitted by Amber Door

Über AllesJune 2010 Issue

Plublished monthly by the Western Michigan Region of the Porsche Club of America

Please send submissions and advertising con-tent to:

Renuka M. Phillips 2676 Briarwood Ct SE Kentwood, MI 49512 [email protected] phone 616.281.2459

Advertising Rates:Full page: $105/mo (color) or $70/mo (B&W)• 1/2 page: $70/mo (color) or $45/mo (B&W)• 1/4 page: $45/mo (color) or $30/mo (B&W)• 1/8 page: $30/mo (color) or $20/mo (B&W) • (business-card size)Classifieds: Free for WMR members, $3 for • non-region PCA members, $5 (2 lines) or $10 (4 lines) for non-PCA members (3 months)

Note: Color ads receive premier placement (inside of front and rear covers) for maximum exposure.

Please make checks payable to WMR PCA

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President’s Letter

Upcoming Events: June & July

Spring-Up to Traverse

2010 Grand Prix of Grattan

Grattan Registration Form

WMR Calendar (pull-out)

PCA Zone 4 Event Schedule

In Review: May Dinner Drive

50th Anniversary Celebration

May 2010 Meeting Minutes

Classifieds

1996 PORSCHE 911 CABRIOLET - Polar Silver w/black top & black interior. 6-sp. factory ltd slip diff, Hi-Fi opt, CD, new battery, new tires, like new top, many extras. Car is in superb condition. Stored winters, etc. 44,300 miles. $40,000 obo, call John Weidenfeller at (616) 942-7050 (work) or (616) 540-4386 (cell) (Aug 2009)

1986 PORSCHE 944 TURBO & 944T PARTS - Turbo coupe, stone gray/burg., lots of performance upgrades, 968 - 6 speed trans., 3 sets of wheels, roll bar, $16,000 OBO. Also available: lots of 944T parts, including racing body parts & other stock parts, contact for details. Call Ron Hendrick at (616) 402-0362 (Feb 2009)

FOR SALE: WHEELS & TIRES - 2007 997 Carrera 4. Factory issue Carrera III 5 Spoke, 2 - 8 X 18 and 2 - 11 X 18, condition very good. Bridgestone Potenza 235 X 40 ZR 18 (91Y) and 295 X 35 ZR 18 (99Y) Tires (not mounted), mileage ~1,700. Wheels include new Porsche OEM colored center caps, but do not include tire pressure sensors. $660 obo. Call Len Gawron at (231) 670-3274 or Email at [email protected]. (May 2010)

FOR SALE: WHEELS & TIRES - 5-spoke, 2-8x18 and 2-9x18, with Michelin Pilot Sport tires, 235x40 ZR 18, and 265x40 ZR 18. These were new take-offs from a 997, very few miles, like new. Fits newer 997/987 cars. $850/offer. Call Doug Doornbos at (616) 975-0242 or Email [email protected]. (Apr 2010)

FOR SALE: WHEELS & TIRES - Set of 4 Euromeister (Fuchs Replica) wheels, like new condition, with Michelin Pilot SX (205/55 ZR16 front, 225/50 ZR16 rear). Less than 300 miles. Pictures available upon request. Make me an offer! Email Greg Calahan at [email protected] (Dec 2009)

FOR SALE: WHEELS & TIRES - 4 x 16” wheels off a 993 with all season tires. $600.00 or best offer. Call Arnie at (616) 443-4901 (Aug 2009)

FOR SALE: TIRES - Two Dunlop SP Sports, 255-40-ZR 17, never mounted, excellent condition, $150.00. Call Dave Reid at (616) 560-3583 or (517) 667-9943 (Aug 2009)

FOR SALE: 928 ENGINE - 1985 928 5.0l quad cam, 88k actual, runs good. VIN: WP0JB0921FS860652. Engine take out for engine upgrade for track use. ALL accessories, alt, PS, smog pump, ignition coils, wires, new injectors, rails - EVERY-THING GOES - Lots of new and upgraded parts, please call or email for photos or a time to see the engine. No reasonable offer refused. Call (616) 893-0891 or Email [email protected] (Aug 2009)

FOR SALE: 944 PARTS - A-arms, complete exhaust + cat, brake rotors, calipers, torsion bars, coil over springs 400 lb, design 90 wheels 7 + 8 x 16, CV joints w/new boots, oil coolers, steering wheel w/air bag. 911- (930) complete exhaust w/exchangers, oil lines, lower front clip w/driving lights (black), transmission gear set (1st to 4th), turbo charger, intercooler, shift lever, old style headlights. Parts from 1989 944S2 and 1986 911/930, pricing negotiable. Call Craig Ackerman at (616) 866-1905 or Email [email protected] (Feb 2009)

FOR RENT: HEATED (limited) OR UNHEATED SPACE - for your car. Unheated storage is $200 for 5 months ($40/month). For more information, call Bob or Carol Friday (PCA members for over 15 years) at (616) 863-9395 or Email [email protected] (Feb 2009)

AUTO DETAILING SERVICE - References available. Call or e-mail Eric at Professional Car Appearance, LLC, (616) 706-4421 or [email protected]. (Feb 2010)

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In this issue:• UpcomingEvents – 23.Jun Gilmore Gathering + 14.Jul Tech Session @ Delta Imports• Spring-UptoTraverse – Join us on 26.Jun in Traverse City, MI• 50thAnniversaryCelebration – 3 Days of Porsches, Friends, and Fun!• GrattanDriverEducation – Details and registration form inside - 25-26.Sep• UpdatedEventCalendars– An entire summer or Porsche fun

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