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RamblingsSeptember 2009

Roadrunners+Summertime = Autocross Fever!

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Departments: 7 On the Horizon 12 The RRR Goody Store24 Die Serie Standings26 Remember When?31 Porsches in the News32 Marktplatz der Porsche 34 Roadrunner Style

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RamblingsSeptember 2009

The Magazine of the Roadrunner Region Porsche Club of AmericaPCA Region of the Year 2008, Chartered October 13, 1967

18Die Serie #5 Blasts at Sandia

22DS#6 in Belen a Scorcher

31Roadrunner Board and Officer Nominations: Time is Running Out!

Columns5 Behind the Wheel 17 Welcome to the Club27 Nuts and Volts28 In the Zone

Cover: Porsches near the lake at the 2009 Parade Concours. Sean Cridland Photo. This Page: An outlaw 356 seen at Parade. Sean Cridland Photo.

Roadrunner Ramblings September 2009

Behind the WheelSteven StacyRegion President

I just returned from a long weekend at the 36th Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and the 59th Pebble Beach Con-cours d’Elegance. You have heard it said that few things in life are better than turning your passion into your ca-reer and this was the place to enjoy those doing so……! Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway: I imagined myself as one of the race cars that lay awake at nights at the track at Laguna Seca, imagining the next days race that lay before me and the dreams come true for the cars, drivers and diehard fans. The 3 days of wheel to wheel racing around this historic road course by roughly 450 vintage cars brought a chance to get close to them in the open paddock where you got to see the likes many famous racecar drivers of the past: Vic Elford, Jurgen Barth, Brian Redman, Derek Bell, David Donohue, Ster-ling Moss, and Hurley Haywood. This year the featured marque was Porsche. The Panameras were all over the place, both at Laguna Seca as the pace cars, giving rides to people around the coun-try side, and at Pebble Beach. Porsche brought over from Germany many spectacular cars, and there were all the numbers there from the No.1- 356 to the 550s, 904s, 962s, 908s and 911s, 914-6s to Carreras. The 917s took the win between the Ferraris and Porsche race this year. You can not understand this racetrack event until to hear the roars of the racers going by you. Taking the steep hike up to the Corkscrew turn at the top of the track is a must to see the cars make the 5 story drop like speed slalom ski racers. There were many other cars as well that partici-pated and pointed out by my expert car identifier friend that I shared the trip with- Steve Fallon. He was able at a glance to identify the many other antique cars that most of us have never seen: Alfa Romeos (what I like to call Alfred Romeros), Allards, Devins, Elvas, Aardvarks, Scarabs, etc. Steve Fallon’s involvement at the tracks for the past 50 years makes him an excellent car spotter!!!

Pebble Beach: Slightly overcast skies made it com-fortably cool and then the sunshine appeared at noon to brighten our pictures of the world’s most exclusive temporary museum of classic car fanatics. This invita-tion only event draws cars that come in from all over the world. There was no economic downturn in the numbers of cars this year, and the top sale of 7.25 million dollars for the championship 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra broke a record at the Mecum Monterey Auction. There was the first annual Concours d’Lemons held for the first time as an “auto underclass” response to the glitzy Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, held on the dirt lots of Toro Park on the outskirts of Monterey. It was comprised of 90 automobile eyesores from Pac-ers to Pintos. The trophy for the “Worst in Show” award went to a 1980 mini Vl- the French micro-car with a two cylinder engine that uses friction to power itself by rub-bing two rollers against the back wheels. Being exempt in France as a car, it served those that could not obtain a French driver’s license. Thanks again to all our participating members and volunteers that make our club a great one!

PCA Roadrunner Region Board Of Directors

OTHER REGIONAL CONTACTS:

Joseph [email protected]

Kirk MaurerVice [email protected]

Liz ShawPast President/[email protected]

Tony RicheyMember at [email protected]

John RheinschmidtMember at Large/[email protected]

John DavisMember at [email protected]

Paul TeskeMember at [email protected]

Steve MaduraMembership [email protected]

Jo Irwin Safety Chair [email protected]

James HumeClub [email protected]

Russ KelsoHead Steward/Driving Instr.505.898.0238 [email protected]

Bill GuyreSecretary/[email protected]

John + Phyllis DavisCharities [email protected]

Sean CridlandZone 9 Rep [email protected]

Steven Stacy [email protected]

Dennis LedbetterMember at [email protected]

Don VichickTech [email protected]

Dennis ChamberlainSocial [email protected]

Ex Officio Board Members

Zone 9 PCA Representative

Sandra One Feather Newsletter Editor [email protected]


The highest compliment I can receive is the referral of friends and family. Thank you for your trust.

Patricia Blackwell: Agent, Broker, Home FinderMain Number: 505-249-7216 Office Line: 505-839-0775

[email protected] Fax: 505-352-2766

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On the Horizon

Please check www.roadrunner-region-pca.orgfor up-to-the-minute scheduling changes and additions.

October:October 3-4: SCCA RGR#12 in FarmingtonOctober 3: ABQ Balloon Fiesta Launch at Porsche of Albuquerque 6:00amOctober 6: Board Meeting at Porsche of AlbuquerqueOctober 10: Chili Cook-offOctober 23-25: DS#8 Oktoberfiesta at Arroyo Seco (with Carrera Region)October 23-25: SWMS 2nd Annual Muscle Car Monster Mash.

DS#7+8 Farmington Fun September 12 and 13, 2009

September:September 1: Membership Meeting at Porsche of Albuquerque, 6pmSeptember 12+13: DS #7 at FarmingtonSeptember 19-20: Concours de SoleilSeptember 20: SCCA RGR#11 Santa Fe or EspanolaSeptember 26: Meet and Greet Event September 25-27: DE Event at Arroyo Seco (Southern Arizona Region)

COME JOIN US at the finest autocross venue in the state. McGee Park at Sun-Ray Casino is the smoothest, most expansive park-ing lot we use for auto-cross during the season. If you’ve been there before, you know. If you haven’t, then you’re really missing a great venue and a great way to get out of town for the weekend. When: Saturday and Sunday September 12 and 13. Registration from 8:00 to 9:00. Driver’s meeting at 9:30am. First car off at 10:00am* Driver’s meeting is MANDATORY both days!Where: Farmington, New Mexico at SunRay Casino See: www.sunraygaming.com/content.php?id=91 for directionsDirections: From Albuquerque Go north on 550 to Bloomfield. Then west on US 64 for 6 1/2 miles. SunRay Casino will be on your left. Look for the big sign and parking lots.How much: $40 or $45/non-member for single day OR both days for $70/member or $80/non-member

Extra: Safety Chair Jo Irwin will be holding a safety stewards training session at 6:30pm Saturday night. Location: A-Plus Well Service 3107 Bloomfield Hwy # B Farmington, NM

Contact: Liz Shaw 505.474.4016 [email protected] or Jo Irwin 505-610-9931 [email protected]

The Roadrunner sponsored charity for 2009 invites all RR’s to attend the Barrett Foundation’s 18th Annual Gala. This year’s theme is “Dinner at Tif-fany’s”. The Barrett Foundation’s Annual Gala is the main fundraiser of the organization. It allows them to host their old friends and make lots of new ones. Nearly 300 members of the community join together for an evening of great entertainment, delicious food, and quality live and silent auction items. The Annual Gala’s financial success is vital to Barrett Foundation and is dependent on the sup-port of sponsors, donors and attendees.

When:September 12, 2009 6:00 p.m. Where:Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town800 Rio Grande Boulevard NWAlbuquerque, NM 87104Cost:$100 per person$1,000 for a table of 10

Contact: Dorothee K. Otero, Executive Director of Barrett FoundationPhone: 505-246-9244

Additional information can be found at www.barrettfoundation.org/fundraiser.htm

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Meet & Greet at Spinn’sSeptember 26, 2009

Spinn’s Burger and Beer Family Restaurant and Pub is well-known in the Albuquerque area for it’s great beer list and fantastic burgers. We’ll be meeting Saturday, September 26 for an evening of good food and Porsche friend-ship. Come and join us.

Where: Spinn’s Burgers and Beer, 6001 Winter Haven NW (Coors & Montano)Albuquerque, NM 87120When: 6:00pm.Contact: Dennis Chamberlain at 505-554-1815or [email protected]


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Roadrunner Region veterans all know about the annual Chili Cook Off in the fall of every year, but we have quite a few new members who have yet to be initiated into our club ritual!

This year’s event is once again hosted by Bruce Phillips at his wonderful home in High Desert (for the newbies, just a look around the garage is worth it!). The date is Saturday, October 10, 2009...mark your calendars!

The Chili Cook Off is a “pot luck” type of event where everyone brings a dish that includes chili of some type. In the past, we have seen some pretty wacky, yet edible, chili dishes and we expect this year to be just as crazy. Prizes are awarded for the hottest, cheesiest and most creative, just to name a few The prizes will be unique and surprising! Look for food categories and directions in the October issue.

If you are a recent addition to the club, this is a great opportunity to meet fellow Porsche enthusiasts in a fun, casual and social setting. We hope you will join us! For more information, call Bruce at 505-344-0000 or write [email protected]

Keep your eyes peeled for more news about the Chili Cook Off in the next newsletter!

Roadrunner Region Chili Cook-offOctober 10, 2008

Sandra One Feather photos

Balloon Fiesta Breakfast at Porsche of Albuquerque5:00am, Saturday October 3

Join us for an early morning BYOB (bring your own burrito!) breakfast at Porsche/Mercedes of Albuquer-que for a fun social event. Get the best of both worlds: great cars and the biggest and best balloon festival in the world! Bring the whole family down for a chance to see the first glowing flights in the early morning to the huge mass ascension. Make sure to get to bed the night before, set your alarm and coffee maker for quarter-till-early, and get those burritos in the micro-wave while you’re warming up the car. Don’t forget your blankets, your chairs, and the orange-juice either. This is one of the premier viewing spots in the city and the perfect spot to socialize and do the oooh and aaaah thing. You can show off your car and see all the new ones too! For more information call Steven Stacy at 505.417-1375 or e-mail at [email protected]

Sandra One Feather photo


The Goody StoreThe Goody StoreThe Goody Store

Is Now Open!

Now’s the time to get in Roadrunner style! We have several items featuring the custom-embroidered Roadrunner logo: polo shirts, denim shirts, twills, and fleece vests. Prices for these items range from $25 for the polo shirts to $35 for the fleece vests.

If you want to lighten up on the layering and just go for a sweatshirt, we have 3 styles to choose from: 1/4-zip black sweatshirts with the Porsche script in small lettering over the left breast, or in larger, out-line lettering across the chest; sweatshirts with the large Porsche crest; or sweatshirts with the Porsche script in outline lettering across the chest. All of the sweatshirts are priced at $30 each.

We are also featuring pins for you and badges for your car. You can order the Roadrunner pin by itself, or order a name badge with the pin on it. The pins are $5 each and the name badges are $10 each. Car badges are $25 each.

And for those wintry days when you don’t want to drive your Porsche in the white, fluffy stuff, pull up a chair by the fire and open up a great book. There’s Fred Puhn’s “How to Make Your Car Handle” and Stephan Wilkinson’s “The Gold-Plated Porsche”.

Check the website Goody Store page for more information or contact Jude Richey at 505-228-0115, for colors sizes and availability

Check the website for the full line at

www.roadrunner-region-pca.org/goodystore.htm


Visit our showroom at 4801 Alameda NE, Suite B

Albuquerque, NM 505-797-0799 www.artistictileandgranite.com

A Proud Supporter of The Roadrunner Region,

Porsche Club ofAmerica

Running Hard. Club President Steven Stacy craftily guides his Cayenne Turbo S through one of the gates during DS#5 at Sandia.

Phyllis Davis photo

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Sandra One Feather photoBrian Leduc puts his Cayman S through its paces at Sandia.


New members Bonneau, Philippe Rio Rancho, NM

1985 911 Red

Ron JohnsonRio Rancho, NM 87124

2005 Boxster grey

Chris V. and Chris Marquez

Rio Rancho, NM 1987 911 Red

Craig Van PeltLos Alamos, NM

2006 Carrera S Gray

Transfers In:

Allan and Gail KempSanta Fe, NM Transfer from:

Rocky Mountain2009 Carrera S Blue

Thomas Knudsen and Cynthia Casselman

Santa Fe, NM Transfer from:

Nord Stern2003 Boxster S Silver

Christopher Moeller and Raymond Saunders III

Albuquerque, NM Transfer from: First Settlers

1990 928 Dark Blue

Benjamin and Susan Sherman

Silver City, NM Transfer from: Carrera

1955 356 White

Welcome to the Club!

Welcome to all our new members and trans-fers! I look forward to meeting you at one of our events! We have several coming up that should be of interest to just about everyone.

Welcome to The Club!

Gary Rivera Photo

Everyday is Race Day! We build components for track cars +We build the complete car chassis Components available at our online store

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John Hammill @ 281-2667

Ask about Vinyl lettering services Call AJ Hammill @ 268-0825

Phyllis Davis photo

Membership Chair Steve Madura

No course workers, no driving events. Our intrepid volunteers catch a ride to their stations.

2009 AMR Charity Golf Tournament

When: Saturday, September 12th, 2009Where: Woodmoor Pines Golf and Country Club, Monument, COCost: $100 per player (includes greens fee, cart, unlimited range balls, door prizes, and a BBQ after the round!). Anyone not playing in the tournament can join the BBQ for a mere $10!Registration: Sign up online at pcaalpine.motorsportreg.com. Deadline for registration is Friday, Septem-ber 4th, 2009.Questions: [email protected] or 719-487-2842.

We are once again returning to the beautiful and private Woodmoor Pines Golf and Country Club in Monument, CO This is always a great chance for AMR, RMR, and RRR members to get together and have some fun. As in past years the format will be a scramble, making it friendly to both regular and occasional golfers. Prizes will be awarded for top gross and net teams, as well as door prizes. Registration is open to any and all club members, their friends, and family.

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Howard Voges Kart 79.780 Kirk Maurer 996 Turbo 83.702 Steven Fallon 997 84.550 Sean Cridland 964 84.611 Brian LeDuc Cayman S 85.210 Patrick Ferrell 914 85.480 Isaac Garcia Lancer Evo 85.621 James Crabtree Buggy 86.005 Brandon Furst Lancer Evo 87.328 Stephen Bauer Mini Cooper 87.700 Stuart Gorelick Corvette 88.189 Chuck Hanson 04 BMW M3 88.358 Ron Scott Corvette 88.365 Marcus Chang Mitsubishi Evo 88.454 Bob Tokar 911 88.466 Benny De La Cruz Boxster 88.739 John Davis Boxster 89.711 Joe Almers Porsche 356 89.792 William Guyre Boxster 89.855 Scott Mackie 911 SC 90.088 Jerry Gallegos Miata 90.112 Dennis Ledbetter Boxster S 90.237 Chuck Tipton Corvette 90.291 Michael Galaviz 914-6 90.550 Doug Brosveen Audi 90.789Mark Margiotta Boxster 3.2 90.911 John Gallegos Subaru 91.549 Juan Labreche Audi 91.691 Lee Stauffacher 914 91.765 Walt Hollowell TR6 92.294 Anthony Richey 964 92.298 Dominic Cagliostro Miata 92.811 Bill Oaks Boxster 92.991 Richard Hanna 996 93.683 Matt Oberer Audi 93.741 Bob Blackwell 968 93.767 Steven Stacy Cayenne TurboS 95.537 Markin Demsey Subaru 96.001 John Clark 997 95.206 Drew Hollowell TR6 96.232 Dana Dinham 73 911T 96.908 Liz Shaw 964 99.200 R Dayhoff Boxster 99.473 Jo Irwin 911 Turbo 99.823 Noel Norskog BMW M3 100.363 Karen Maurer Audi 101.489 Todd Kelgard Audi 110.895 Clint Wells Audi 114.160(1) Dennis Wall Kart DNS

Results from Porsche+Audi ChallengeSandia Motorsports Park

Sunday, July 26, 2009DS#5: Porsche+Audi Challenge Autocross

It’s a tribute to the competitiveness amongst Roadrunner autocrossers that eight (yes EIGHT) trophies were taken at this year’s Parade by drivers from the “little region that does.” Nonetheless, it was a remarkable day that showed Porsches dominant over Audis, Corvettes, various Lancer Evos and Subaru STis and other very fast cars at DS#5: the Porsche+Audi Challenge at Sandia Motorsport Park in late July. There was a huge turnout for the event -- 49 cars -- sponsored by Kirk Maurer and Stephen Bauer. Everyone was excited to drive at Sandia on a longer course and Kirk promised it would be fast and challenging. No one was disappointed. Howard Voges (who has a 914 some-where...) drove his kart to fastest time. No surprises there. But Kirk Maurer was only a few seconds behind and the field was tightly packed. Steve Fallon was the next fastest of the “real” cars with Sean Cridland just a hair behind him. The always fast Brian Leduc was up next with the re-emergent Pat Ferrell going fast again with his lightweight 914. Telling of how fast the Porsche were going on this

wide-open course was that the fastest of the power-ful Corvettes was almost 5 seconds off of Maurer’s yellow and black 996 turbo. Doug Brosveen (who recently divested himself of the legendary Red Devil 928) was the fastest of the Audi drivers about a half an hour back (are you reading, Doug?). But we hear that he’s looking for a Cayman S to fulfill his need for true quality in driving machines and to make up some of that time. Among those who came out after long absences was the always fast Bob Tokar, Chuck Hanson (who seems to always be driving something different), and Richard Hanna, who found himself running with the wipers on because it started to rain during his run! Club president Steven Stacy drove his Cayenne Turbo S with great gusto and showed what a 500+ hp 4wd mall-wagon will do on a good course. Dana Dingham brought his beautiful 73 911T for a run. Of course many of the usual sus-pects were on hand for the day. It was a great event and word has it that the Audi guys are re-arming themselves for a stronger bid next year. Might we see an R8 on track?

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ScheduleHeadquarter are at La Quinta of Deming: 20 rooms reserved at $69.00/night if the PCA is mentionedOct 23rd: Friday night social at Luna Rossa Winery $10/personOct 24th, Day: Saturday track day $100.00/car OR drive out thru New Mexico Oct 24th, Night: Dinner at Ranchers Grill banquet $25/personOct 25th Sunday track and autocross $75.00/carTee shirts are included in the for those that pay $175 for both days.Tee shirts will be available for sale.

One of the GREAT events of the year, the Carrera Region (our neighbors to the south) hosts a wonderful weekend of driving, social, and competitive events in Southern New Mexico at and around the Arroyo Seco Motorsports complex just outside of Deming, New Mexico. This is a great opportunity to meet new friends or renew old friendships...and to enjoy some summer weather in late October. Come on down!

Carrera Region 35th Annual Oktober Fiesta 2009 And RRR Die Serie #9

Deming, New Mexico October 23-25

Sandra One Feather photo


Tom Reynolds Kart 43.194Paul Dodd 993 49.532Troy Romenesho S2000 50.435Jim Garton Miata 50.497Brian LeDuc Cayman S 50.772Sean Cridland 964 51.011Steven Fallon 997 51.301James Crabtree Buggy 51.367Joe Almers 356 52.357Stephen Bauer Mini 53.138Scott Mackie 911 SC 53.169Lee Stauffacher III 914 53.238Michael Galaviz 914-6 53.383Benny De La Cruz Boxster 53.408Jimmy Lloyd Miata 53.430Dominic Cagliostro Miata 53.578Mac Sandford Acura 53.624William Guyre Boxster 54.090Pat Furr 911E 54.563Bill Oaks Boxster 54.677Jason Pierce Miata 55.046Liz Shaw 964 55.805John Clark 997 56.306Judy Harger Boxster 56.818Bob Blackwell 968 56.920Lee Stauffacher Jr 914 57.149Scott Wilburn 911 SC 57.750Tiffany Pierce Miata 57.928R Dayhoff Boxster 59.030James Hume 911 60.956Kim Stauffacher 914 61.661Grey Wilburn 911 SC 64.760

The pavement was almost as hot as the chili-cheesburgers being served inside at the Calvary Chapel on August 8 in Belen, during what has been an uncommonly hot summer. Hence, some of the afternoon runners had to cope with “greasy” tires and heat-induced lethargy. Nonetheless, there’s not too many things more fun that pushing a Porsche through its paces. There was a good crowd of enthusiastic autocrossers on hand. Dennis Ledbetter managed to design a new layout for the small, but friendly lot that challenged everyone’s skills and got everyone working hard. Tom Reynolds was there with his kart and, of course ,was fastest. But then it was Paul Dodd showing great skill in his well turned-out Porsche 993. Small cars like Miatas and S2000s usually do well in the small Belen lot and that was true again with Troy Romenesho and Jim Garton stealing the next spots before Brian Leduc, Sean Cridland, and Steve Fallon came in with their Porsches. Joe Almers was again very fast with his 356, which seems to be increasingly well sorted. Ste-phen Bauer, who has been attending many DE events in Colorado this summer, brought his JCW Mini and showed that his driving skills are increasing by leaps and bounds this season. Scott Mackie is driving very

well and shows great potential. All the other competi-tors watch carefully when he shows up to make sure that he hasn’t found a set of Kumhos or Hoosiers yet.... Lee Stauffacher and Michael Galaviz led the 914 contingent, with Lee’s dad Lee jr taking a crack behind the wheel and doing quite well for his first time. Missus Stauffacher drove the 914 too and did quite well with it too! The always large and competitive Boxster contingent was on hand again for their friendly but intense competition. Benny de la Cruz once again showed his skills by leading that contingent, which included Bill Guyre, Bill Oaks, Judy Harger, and R Dayhoff. John Clark is coming to grips nicely with his yellow 911. Liz Shaw led the women’s race, but only just barely over Judy Harger who seems to be benefit-ting from some expert coaching from Mr. de la Cruz. Also on hand were the father and son team of Scott and Grey Wilburn. Scott is trying his best to enjoy his limited time of being faster, but is resigned to future in-evitabilities. James Hume is looking increasing sporty in his 911 and says his is looking for ways to go faster, faster, faster....

Summer Fun in Belen Roadrunner Region DS#6

Results by Driver, Car, and Time

Die Serie events 7 and 8 will be held in at the great venue in Farmington, NM on the weekend of 9/12-9/13. For details, see the add in this magazine. Don’t miss this great two-day event at the best autocross venue in the state!

DS#6: What a Scorcher!

2009 Die Serie StandingsThe Roadrunner Region Die Serie Autocross awards are sponsored by Porsche of Albuquerque and

Maurer’s Collision.We heartily thank them for their

support.


SPONS DS #1 DS #2 DS #3 DS #4 DS #5 DS #6 DS #7 DS #8 DS #9CLS DRIVER NAME POINTS 3-29 4-19 5-24 9-6 7-27 8-31 9-07 10-26 11-15 TOTAL

I05M Bob Tokar 8 8

I06M Billy Sapp 8 8 8 24

M02M Pat Ferrell 8 8 16

M02M Dave Turner 6 6

M04M Mac Sandford 8 6 14

M04M Michael Galaviz 6 8 8 8 8 8 48

M05M Sean Cridland 8 6 8 8 30

M05M Russ Kelso 8 8 16

M05M David Porteus 6 5 11

P01M Joe Almers 8 8 8 8 8 40

P02M Jim Wolcott 6 11

P02M Mark Durnil 8 8

P02M Lee Stauffacher III 8 8 6 8 8 8 8 54

P02M Steven Stacy 5 5

P02M Paul Teske 4 6 10

P02M Lee Stauffacher II 6 6

P04M Gary Rivera 8 8

P04M Sean Betty 8 8

P05M Bob Blackwell 8 8 8 8 32

P06M James Hume 8 8 16

P07M Tom Scheib 8 8

P07M Pat Furr 8 8 16

P07M Dana Dingham 8 8

P08M Scott Mackie 8 8 8 8 32

P08M Colin Mackie 6 6

P09M Scott Wilburn 8 8 8 24

Po9M Grey Wilburn 6 6

P10M Tony Richey 8 8

P10M Sean Cridland 8 8

P10M Andy Sayles 8 8

P11M Paul Dodd 8 8 8 8 8 8 48

P12M Steve Fallon 8 8 8 8 8 40

P13M Kirk Maurer 8 8 8 8 8 8 48

P13M Bruce Giaquinto 6 6

P13M Jared Piatt 6 6

P14M Bill Oaks 8 6 6 6 26

P14M Bill Guyre 6 8 8 8 8 8 46

P15M Brian Leduc 8 8 8 24

S05M John Davis 8 6 6 6 26

S05M Benny De La Cruz 8 8 8 8 8 8 48

S06M Brian Leduc 8 8 8 24

S06M Harvey Dayhoff 8 8 6 6 8 8 44

S06M Tony Ferrell 5 2

S08M Bruce Phillips 8 8

S08M Rich Hanna 8 8

S09M John Clark 8 8 8 8 32

S11M Steven Stacy 8 8 16

P02L Kim Stauffacher 8 8 8 8 32

P09L Diane Wilburn 8 8

P10L Liz Shaw 8 8 8 8 8 8 48

P11L Melanie Dodd 8 8 16

I04L Jo Irwin 8 8 8 8 8 40

S05L Judy Harger 8 8 8 8 8 40


Nuts and Volts by William Agnew

The Ramblings deadline’s this afternoon, but I’m here at Pebble Beach, taking in a weekend packed with automotive fun. Since I arrived here in Monterey at noon on Friday, after an across the desert blast in my 993, which incidentally didn’t overheat as it climbed the grade west of Needles where the temperature was 115, it’s been cars, cars, cars. First I went to the Concorso Italiano, a car show full of (mainly) red cars. Then I spent a full day Saturday at the Monterey Historic Races. Last night I took in the high buck Goodings Auction, where most cars didn’t seem to sell, and

those that did usually went for well below the estimated price. This morning I’ve been out at the Pebble Beach Concours, an event full of eye poppingly restored cars, just ducking out now to put together this story. The featured marque this weekend is Porsche, and our favorite cars are everywhere.

(The photo featured here is of Jerry Seinfeld’s Porsche 917, one time driven by the coolest of the cool: Steve McQueen. Back in Steve’s day actors had to make up excuses to drive cool cars. Now they just buy them. Ed.)

William Agnew is the Technical Editor at Road Runner Ramblings. Bill lives in Santa Fe and is the Technical Editor of PML, The Market Letter for Porsche Automobiles, a regular contributing writer to the car section of the Santa Fe New Mexican, and a contributor to the BMW Roundel and to Autoweek.

“Playing Hooky”

Remember When?From the Archives of the Roadrunner Ramblings, by James Hume Roadrunner Region Historian

30yrs ago. Chris Christensen wrote about test driving a 928 from European Imports noting speed, comfort and handling. Porsche was not offering financing on the $38k ride. The Board approved a one-time $5 member assessment to purchase fire extinguishers and a first aid kit for DEs. Another sign of the inflationary late-70s was a rate increase for PCA membership dues

from $24 to $30 and notice that the PCA had approved limited use of its mailing list for advertising of automotive related products. A re-print from Competition Newsletter told of the Whittington brothers putting the nose of their Bolivian sponsored 935 across the line a lap ahead of the Dick Barbour/Paul Newman/Rolf Stommelen 935.

25 Years Ago President Jerry Landt wrote of a big RRR and Zone 9 turnout at the Fiesta del Porsche. The Corrales Roundup was reported to be a success with just one Karman-Ghia trying to sneak onto the Porsche only parking area. Bernie and Anne Butterfield were sponsoring a Porsches und Mehr gathering for the RRR at the International Café on

San Mateo. Don Hess wrote of a speedometer error he experienced at the Fiesta rally that’ll need to be corrected before Chuck & Linda Nelson’s End of Summer Splash Bash & Rallye.

20 Years AgoRRR President Mark reminded all to check brakes for wear and flush the brake lines as “it is highly probably your brakes will fail” on the RRR challenge in Ruidoso. Cal Hansen wrote of his drive up to the Michigan Parade and then on to Canada. Herb Hoover’s article offered good advice for renewing / replacing sealed beam headlights.

Pat Moyle’s $50 fix for cold start backfires could save your airbox. RRR Vice-president Drew Fuller explained with a graph why a 200 hp 911 running at sea level on a 50 degree day will only produce 172 hp on a 100 degree day in Roswell.

15 Years AgoGary Smith, John Armstrong and John Stever took their classes outshining the Coloradans. RRR President Randy Bartell notes that the RRR lost access to the APD training track (lawyers) but had hopes of getting a DE in 1995 at Kirtland AFB. Ramblings Editor Tom Leavitt reported that

the Corvette Club had begged out of the annual Porsche / Corvette challenge citing “plans to be out of town.” The Alpine Mountain Region called all Region 9 clubs to send their best to the 2-day DE at Pueblo Motorsport. Bet you wish you had: Gary Smith offered his rust-free running 1966 912 with Fuchs alloys for $3,850 and also a 1972 914 2.0 side shift, front cooler, upgraded torsion & sway bars, 180lb springs, Fuchs alloys, extra tires, 0 miles on rebuilt motor with a 12,000 mile warranty for $7,500.

10 Years Ago Tom & Myshelle will also host the RRR Annual Chili Cook-off. RRR President Neil Alessio pronounced the July RRR Swap Meet a success with a drive and picnic at Sandia Ski Basin for following day. Kim Harmon announced that RRR was soliciting for Driving Instructors to help the region move from parking

lot autocrossing to high speed DEs. Qualification included a controlled ego and the desire to teach others. Safety Chair Doug Brosveen outlined additional vehicle and driver requirements for very high speed (+80 mph) and all DEs. 70 year old Don Nickell wrote of returning to autocrossing after a 20 year lay-off.

5 Years Ago RRR President Russ Kelso reported on the successful return of the Elaine Gallegos Picnic with Bob McCabe’s brownies voted best in show. September’s Deutsche Marque III DE at Sandia Motor Speedway looked to be a good opportunity to get some cool weather track time. Bob Blackwell wrote of the drive up

to the Gmund West Panorama in Henderson, Colorado, with several RRR members entering the Concours. RRR’s own Gary Smith won the tractor race!


Sean CridlandZone 9 Rep

Parade is now in our near-past, although it’s hard to believe that it’s already come and gone. All the work done by Cathy, Walt and the whole RMR/AMR crew paid off so handsomely that I’m sure ev-eryone in the PCA will be talking about the Parade at Keystone for a very long time. And yet, for some of the people on the organizing committee, the work is not done yet. There are always “mop-up” issues to deal with. So, while the excitement is over, the work continues and we take our hats off to everyone still working on the success of our flagship event. Now it’s back to “normal” for everyone, or at least as normal as we ever get in the Porsche Club. I mean a summer of driving tours, autocrosses, DE’s, Club Racing and other events featuring the greatest cars and people in the whole world doesn’t really match up with what most people might call “normal.” But that’s why we do what we do, isn’t it? After all, who really wants to be normal! For me, I’m getting to spend a little time with my home Region, the Roadrunners. After a big travel tour in the spring through some our great Regions, I’ve been doing some auto-crossing on the lots and tracks around Albuquerque. August will finish up with the 38th Annual Corrales Round-up at Dave and Anne Stinchcomb’s house with all the Porsches parked under the big cottonwood trees of the Rio Grande bosque. If you’re in the area or feel like a drive, try to make it. It’s one of the longest traditions of the Roadrunner Region and just a nice way to spend a late summer afternoon

with lots of friendly Porsche enthusiasts. In the fall, I’ll be making my way up to Utah for a visit to the Intermountain Region for their Super DE and Club Race at Miller Motorsports Center on the full 4.5 mile course. I can’t wait to run my car there and to see the amazing facility. I’ve heard so much about it. It’ll also be my first time to that end of our Zone, so I’m looking forward to meeting our Intermountain members. But I have to admit that I’m also going to par-ticipate in one of my own very guilty pleasures while I’m up there. I’m taking the 964 out to the Bonneville Salt Flats for the USFRA’s World of Speed event. I don’t plan on breaking any records on this trip. I’ve just always wanted to drive a car on the Salt. Of course many of you know that I’ve ridden on a car to set a record there way back in the 80s during my ski racing days. If you’ve never been there, Bonneville is one of the great motor-racing Meccas on a par with Monaco, Indianapolis, Daytona, and Nurburgring. It’s scale is immense and the feats undertaken there are sometimes incomprehensible. Later in the fall, I’ll be making swings through the Southern end of the Zone and then back up to the Denver/Colorado springs area. So much to do, so many places to go, and so many great people to meet. I look forward to seeing you again soon.

Sean CridlandZone 9 Rep


In the Zone

Steve Fallon puts his 997 through its paces at DS#5 at

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PCA’s Region of the Year Needs You!Nominations Close September 10! Don’t miss out!!!

Do you have an idea for an event that you’d like to see happen? Would you like to see more social or technical events? More racing? More family-oriented events? More events for Cayennes? Whatever it is, the best way to make it happen is to get involved. Sure, it’s a little bit of work, but it’s also a lot of fun with a great group of people who love the same thing you do: Porsches and Porsche-people! Don’t be afraid, get involved and help out your fellow Porsche advocates. The RRR Board has appointed a nominating committee to find a slate of officers for next year’s board. After soliciting volunteers we will put together a ballot to send out with the October Roadrunner Ramblings. Positions to be filled are: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and five Members At Large. Contact Nominating Chair Tony Richey or any of the Nominating Committee (John Davis and Dennis Ledbetter) if you have an interest in serving in any of these positions and helping out your club for the year 2010. Or, maybe you know someone you’d like to nominate?

Nominations will be accepted from August 11 to September 10, 2009. Nominations must be submitted to the Nomination Committee and Secretary in writing and properly accompanied by the oral acceptance of the nominee.

Tony Richey: 505.884.8069 or [email protected] Dennis Ledbetter: 505.792.2148 or [email protected] Davis: 505.828.2695 or [email protected]

Region Board Officer Nominations For 2010 Have Begun

Contact Tony Richey , Dennis Ledbetter or John Davis for Nominations


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FOR SALE: 1982 930 Turbo, prepared for autocross and drivers education events. Mods include; custom roll bar w/ harnesses; torsions; swaybars; spring plates; Bilstein sports; camber truss; stainless sport heat exchangers and muffler; K27; HKS boost controller; light weight sport clutch (10K mi.); rebuilt transaxle w/ short gears. Silver//black, 76xxx mi., AC, aver-age rubber, orig. paint and body (very straight, no major dings), good leak-down test by Porsche mechanic in Alb. as well as well as tune, oil, filters, and squawk list attention. Very Quick Car! Has been a garage queen the last 3 years (only 3K mi.). Three years ago I went to see the car, paid what the man asked for it, drove it to Hobbs, and have been thrilled with the rush it gives me ever since. I paid $32K, spent a few K, and am ask-ing $30K. The car is in Hobbs, NM. If you would like to buy this car the same way I did, it’s available. Doug Lyle, 575-390-1926. [email protected]

FOR SALE: 1980 911SC Arctic Silver/Black interior with whale tail, 147,000 miles, 5 speed, short shifter. A Sweetheart of a car that runs, drives and looks great. Expertly maintained by PMCI with complete maintenance records. Top end engine rebuild with Euro heads, pistons and high compression cylinders at 146,000 miles, good recent dyno. New clutch, flywheel, and tranny rebuild at 141,000,000 miles. New SSIs, muffler at 137,000 miles (sounds great),. Paint and interior in great shape. All major work done. Excellent condition inside and out. This car needs nothing unless you want a trick or two. $19,500.00 OBO. Call Jo Irwin 505-610-9931

FOR SALE: 1990 928 S4, white with black interior, auto-matic, sunroof, 87,000 miles recent timing belt and water pump, new tires and pricey stereo. All original accessories, very clean and tight. I need $9,000, best offer over will have the car, always garaged. The car is in Santa Fe Call Ralph Bennett at 505-690-9634 or e-mail to [email protected]

FOR SALE: 1981 911 SC 3.0,Turbo Tail, Turbo Tie Roads, Non-Turbo. 152,736 miles, runs like a top. Color: Metallic Zinc. Interior: Lobster Red. I am asking $13,500. Contact Craig Hendren 505-450-7542 or [email protected]

FOR SALE: 1970 911T, 99% original and in great shape, pastel blue with black interior, only 59,400 miles. Great car $25,000 obo. King Clemons at 970-226-4524 or [email protected]

FOR SALE: Early 911 Factory 911 Whale Tail, $600 4-5 1/2 in 356 VW style steel rims, $200. King Clemons at 970-226-4524 or [email protected]

FOR SALE: Parts for 356 restoration. Interior door panels $85, rear seat pads $10, rear interior panels $35, 1-pr seat rails $50, sheet metal (new), right side rear of front fender $35, left side front of rear fender $20, right side front of rear wheel well $10, left side door post $35. Call Tom Blum 505-983-2557

FOR SALE: of Michelin PS2’s (N3 Porsche rating). 235/40(f) and 265/40(r), 18” fitments. Tires have about 15K miles, and just came off my ‘06 Cayman S. Fronts have about 8/32nds tread, rears about 5/32nds (give or take). No track miles, but about 12 AX laps (‘07 Parade, ‘08 Parade, and the finale last year at RT.66). You know what these cost new (~$1150/set from Tire Rack). Asking $500. Contact Brian Leduc [email protected]

FOR SALE: Porsche factory hardtop. Fits 1999-2004 model year Carrera. This rare speed yellow exte-rior, black interior hardtop is in great condition, the interior and exterior are flawless. Asking $300 OBO. Call Jeff at 505-440 or [email protected]

For SALE: 1967 911S Racecar Matching numbers 2.0L , viper green, Corbeau Monza Seats, 5 piece race belts, 2 sets wheels and tires, 15 gal fuel cell, Turbatrol Oil Cooler, Weber Carbs, MSD ignition, short gears, CFLOS, lexan rear window. 2153 lbs, fully sorted and ready to race, PCA and RMVR racing logbooks. Pictures at www.manpos.com/67s Contact Dale Thero at 720-344-0265 or [email protected] Serious inquiries only

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When the Barrett House had a minor catas-trophe last month, Roadrunners were paying atten-tion. It turns out that an wayward driver fell asleep and plowed his vehicle into the Barrett thrift-store. The accident meant that the store had to close for a couple of weeks of repairs and shut down their only steady source of income. To the rescue came the

Roadrunner Region. Charities Chairs John and Phyllis Davis have done an outstanding job this year in raising money and sponsorship through the year. Pictured above are John Davis, Roadrunner Region Presi-dent Steven Stacy presenting a check for $1800 to Barrett House Director Dorothee Otero.

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