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FLATOUT May 2010

The 2010 Year

Preview

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Monthly Meetings Monthly meetings allow the Club Officers, Chairpersons and active members to get together to discuss Club business, upcoming events, and anything else Por-sche related. Every member of the Club, family members and prospective mem-bers are welcome. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month at Terry Hills Golf Course in Batavia, and are more of a social event than they are a “meeting”. Arrive 6:30pm, meeting starts at 7:00pm and lasts anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes. Afterwards we hang out, chat, check out cars, etc. When the weather is chilly we meeting in the club house, otherwise we meet in the outdoor pavilion surrounded by member’s Porsches. Terry Hills has some great menu selections for only $5 (the club picks up the remainder of the costs): beef on weck, open faced strip steak sandwich, salads, burgers, etc. Drinks are also included. This is a very low key event and is a great way to meet the people who make this club what it is!

Driver Education Program The mission and purpose of the Porsche Club of America’s Driver Education Program is to provide a safe, structured and controlled teaching and learning environment. The PCA DE Program is designed so that participants can improve their driving abilities and acquire a better understanding of vehicle dynamics and driving safety. Participants will experience first-hand the capabilities of high per-formance automobiles in a controlled, closed-course environment and acquire skills that will enhance safer vehicle operation in all driving situations. Niagara PCA currently hosts three DE events at Watkins Glen in May, June, and October. The specific dates and registration information can be found in this edition of Flatout. Rules & Regulations can be found on our website at www.niagarapca.org.

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BALLOT BYLAWS AMENDMENT PROPOSAL

JUNE, 2010

PRIMARY MEMBER NAME (print)

__________________________________________

PRIMARY MEMBER SIGNATURE

___________________________________________

_____ YES. The proposed amendments as contained herein SHOULD BE

adopted by Niagara Region PCA.

_____ NO. The proposed amendments as contained herein SHOULD NOT

BE adopted by Niagara Region PCA.

A Family-Active Member must be registered on the Primary Member’s

PCA profile for their vote to be counted.

FAMILY-ACTIVE MEMBER NAME (print)

______________________________________

FAMILY-ACTIVE MEMBER SIGNATURE

________________________________________

_____ YES. The proposed amendments as contained herein SHOULD BE

adopted by Niagara Region PCA

_____ NO. The proposed amendments as contained herein SHOULD NOT

BE adopted by Niagara Region PCA.

Please mail this completed ballot by June 30, 2010 to our Secre-tary:

Mike Cohn, 7 Round Trail Dr., Pittsford, NY 14534.

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Autocross Autocross is an ideal way for drivers at any level of ability to learn the fundamen-tals of car control. It is an opportunity to drive your car more aggressively than what is practical on city streets or country roads. That’s not to say that reckless driving is encouraged; on the contrary, good autocross drivers are in complete control while driving their cars close to their handling limits. The real objective is to come away with a better understanding of the car’s capabilities as well as the driver’s. Most people that attend an autocross for the first time have never attempted any-thing like it. Many come back because it’s just so much fun. A few keep doing it year after year because it has become a part of their lives. One of the things that makes it attractive to newcomers is that any car that is in sound mechanical con-dition can be used. SUVs and vans are not permitted but beyond that, any car (Porsche or other marque) can participate. There are 6 autocross’s scheduled for 2010, check our club’s website for dates and times. Concours Basically a concours is a car show. A concours is a judged event where cars are prepared to “as delivered” condition. Points are deducted from a maximum possi-ble value based on condition and cleanliness. Cars are separated by model, year and level of competition. Competition levels may include, but are not limited to: 1. Full Concours – for those entries which are maintained at a high level. Con-cours entries will have the interior, exterior, storage compartment, engine com-partment, under carriage front and under carriage rear. 2. Street – intended for those entries which are used on an occasional basis. Street entries will receive the same evaluation as the Concours Division entries, with the exception of the under carriage front and under carriage rear 3. Wash-n-Shine – designed for entries which are driven on a regular basis. Only the interior, exterior and storage compartment will be judged.

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There are also events known as “People’s Choice” where people attending the event, not official judges, choose the car they like the best. Check our club’s online Event Calendar for dates and times. Breakfast Runs A PCA Breakfast Run is a noncompetitive, legal speed, driving event. The body of the event is a brisk ride through the twists and turns of Western New York. The typical finale of the event ends at a restaurant where it turns from a driving event into a social event. A meeting site is designated by the host. There is a predefined course, however the exact path is usually not known by the attendees. This creates a Porsche follow the leader. Each person is re-sponsible for keeping track of the car behind them. If you notice the car you are responsible for is stuck at a light, has fallen far behind or is not visible you are expected to slow down or pull over to give them an opportunity to catch up with the group. These events usually start early in the morning (8-9AM) and finish early after-noon. Check the Event Calendar often for scheduled Breakfast Runs, they sometimes get added last-minute when the nice weather hits. It is the policy of Niagara Region PCA that club sanctioned events taking place on public roads are to be conducted in accordance with all safety and traffic laws, including but not limited to speed limits.


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The Niagara PCA Board of Directors is proposing amend-

ments to the club’s ByLaws. These proposed amendments

are believed to be the first since the club was chartered in

1962. The purpose of this proposal is to clarify and simplify

ambiguous verbiage which will allow club leadership to oper-

ate more efficiently to better serve club members. Proposed

amendments are notated on the attached document as such:

deleted text contains a strike-through; added text is con-

tained within a box.

Club members have until May 15 to review the proposed

amendments and to submit statements of reason against the

adoption of any amendment to our club’s newsletter editor

Tom Lyons by email ([email protected]) or snail-

mail (25 Tyburn Way, Rochester, NY 14610).

The proposed amendments and a summary of any reasons

against adoption of amendments will be published in a hard

copy of the May, 2010 Flatout newsletter, which will be

mailed to all club members. A ballot will be included for

club members to vote on the proposed amendments.

Ballots must be signed, will include space for a family-

active member, and will include a return date of June 30,

2010 to be mailed to the club Secretary, Mike Cohn, 7 Round

Trail Dr., Pittsford, NY 14534. To be approved, the amend-

ments require a majority of the votes cast. Results shall be

published in the July, 2010 Flatout newsletter.

Please direct questions to any club officer.

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Niagara Region

Porsche Club of America

2010 Driver’s Education at Watkins Glen International

Spring Event: May 24th & 25th

Fall Event: October 11th & 12th

2 full days of track time each event

Qualified instructors for all run groups

Additional classroom training

$325 fee per event

Go to www.niagarapca.org to register on line!

Registration opens February 1st for May event, May 26th for October event

$325 Registration fee for primary driver each event $200 Registration fee for second driver of same car (note: second driver must be in a

different run group than the primary driver) Instructors drive free $25 Garage space This DE will feature “Advanced Passing Protocols” for all Run Groups Early registration is suggested Car technical inspection MUST be done prior to the event (tech forms available on

www.niagarapca.org)

Snell 2000 or higher helmet required

Roll bars required in Cabriolets

All makes of cars welcome (no SUV’s) Acceptance e-mails will be sent about 6 weeks before the event


NIAGARA PCA…

ON THE WEBON THE WEBON THE WEBON THE WEB

WEBSITE For the latest, most up to date information regarding club activities and events, visit

us at www.niagarapca.org

FACEBOOK A Facebook group page has been created as a networking tool for members and

friends of Niagara Region PCA. It is a great way to get in touch, and stay in touch,

with other club members. Simply enter “Niagara Region PCA” in the search function.

Join today!

EMAILS Details of all our activities and events are broadcast via email to all our members. It

is our intent to limit these general news emails to two per month so as to not spam

our member’s inboxes. If you are not receiving these broadcast emails but would like

to, send Jim Arendt an email at [email protected].

We also maintain a separate email list for those people who would like to receive

more frequent social event notifications, details and last minute updates, such as

postponements or cancellations due to bad weather. The social events email data-

base is an opt-in format only. In other words, you must notify Bill Schicker at Treas-

[email protected] if you wish to receive these additional social event emails.

We’ll see you

ON THE WEB!ON THE WEB!ON THE WEB!ON THE WEB!

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NRPCA Summer PicnicNRPCA Summer PicnicNRPCA Summer PicnicNRPCA Summer Picnic

The Inn at Holiday Valley, Ellicottville, NY

1-800-323-0020

August 6 - 8, 2010

Friday

7 Cocktail hour 6:30 pm, hosted by NRPCA

7 Dinner on your own 7:30

7 Includes continental breakfast on Saturday morning

Saturday

7 Registration Noon-2:00pm

7 Pizza for lunch

7 Beer, wine, snacks throughout the day

7 Games

7 Concours

7 Raffles & prizes

7 All American BBQ dinner

7 Good music & bad dancing

7 Commemorative T-shirt

Sunday morning

7 Early drive through the hills

7 Farmhouse breakfast

Misc: Car wash station will be set up in parking area on Saturday morning

Cost: NRPCA Members - $30.00 per person $40.00 per person after June 30th Non-NRPCA Members - $35.00 per person, $45.00 per person after June 30th

Make checks payable to NRPCA

Hotel rooms Sat-$110, Fri-$100, ask for Porsche event rate

Contact

Bill Schicker, [email protected]

20 Edendery Circle, Fairport NY 14450

585.377.1495 cell 506-8829

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Niagara Region

Porsche Club of America Is pleased to offer the second annual....

2010 Advanced/Solo High Performance Driver’s Education at

Watkins Glen International

June 23 & 24

2 run groups

Over 5 hours of track time each day

Standard PCA DE protocols and passing rules apply

Open to advanced (solo) and instructor run group participants

$385 entry fee

Go to www.niagarapca.org to register on line!

Registration is open now!

Garage space - $25 The number of participants is very limited so register early If you are unsure if you qualify for admittance, contact our Chief Instructor, Rich DeAsis at

[email protected] Car technical inspection MUST be done prior to the event (tech forms available on

www.niagarapca.org)

Snell 2000 or higher helmet required

Roll bars required in Cabriolets

All makes of cars welcome (no SUV’s) Acceptance e-mails will be sent about 6 weeks before the event

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U.S. Vintage Grand Prix at Watkins U.S. Vintage Grand Prix at Watkins U.S. Vintage Grand Prix at Watkins U.S. Vintage Grand Prix at Watkins GlenGlenGlenGlen

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______________________________________________________ The Niagara Region is hosting a PORSCHE CORRAL during the U.S. Vintage Grand Prix at Watkins Glen September 10-12, 2010.

$75 per person includes:

Weekend General Admission with Grandstand, Paddock, & Garage Access Track-side Hospitality Tent access Preferred Porsche Corral parking adjacent to Hospitality Tent Snacks & drinks all day Sat/Sun Catered lunch Sat/Sun Paced laps on the track in your own car Children 12 and under FREE with paid adult

For additional info regarding this event email [email protected]

Registration now open at www.clubregistration.net

The 2010 Watkins Glen racing season will close with the traditional season finale -- the

U.S. Vintage Grand Prix, September 10-12. This event celebrates racing's history and

continues to be the largest vintage racing event in the country featuring historic cars of

the past from as far back as the 1930's and is held in conjunction with the Grand Prix

Festival in the Village of Watkins Glen.

Friday Grand Prix Festival information

www.grandprixfestival.com

Saturday & Sunday SVRA race info and schedule

www.svra.com/SVRA/SVRAHome.nsf/weblinks/EJEN-7Z4LRP?OpenDocument


REGISTRATION FORM

NAME ________________________________________________ ADDRESS ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ EMAIL ________________________________________________ PHONE (day) ___________________(evening)____ ______________ PCA REGION (if applicable) ___________________________________

# OF TICKETS ________ X $75 = ____________ (total enclosed)

Tickets and wristbands will be mailed to you approximately 3 weeks prior to the event.

(Please note that tickets are not refundable, but are transferable.)

Mail check (payable to NIAGARA REGION PCA) and this completed form to:

JIM ARENDT

780 WASHINGTON ST. SPENCERPORT, NY 14559

Registration form and payment must be received by August 31, 2010.

You can also register online at www.ClubRegistration.net

Porsche Corral --- Vintage Grand Prix at Watkins Glen September 10-12, 2010

(hosted by Niagara Region PCA)

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