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RALLY QUEST SEE PAGE 12PATRICK LONG DISCUSSION SEE PAGE 14

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FEATURES12 Rally Quest14 Patrick Long Discussion

DEPARTMENTS3 Advertising Rates4 Board of Directors4 Region Coordinators/Tech Resources5 Member Anniversaries, New Members6 Presidential Thoughts8 Members’ Corral8 Upcoming Events14 Track Talk22 I Get Around23 In The Zone26 Classifieds29 What We Do30 In The Rearview Mirror

Vol. 60, Edition 5 • May 2018Editor: Russ Rydberg

Assistant Editor: Tom ChampionDesign Team Lead: John Ortiz, Jr.

REGION COORDINATORSCAMA Representative Walt Fricke: 303.499.6540, [email protected]/Good Works Florence Mackin: [email protected] Driving Instructor Dan H. Carlson: 303.520.4567, [email protected] Chief George Strimbu: 303.736.9114, [email protected] Mahlon Schanzenbach: 831.246.0300, [email protected] Goodie Store Chair Mike Hebert: 360.202.5830, [email protected] Historian Amy Legg-Rogers: 970.310.8343, [email protected] Insurance Dave Meyer: 703.964.6307, [email protected]/Socials Erik Behrendsen: 303.840.7361, [email protected] Nancy Warren: 720.556.0806, [email protected] Scott Henderson: 303.521.9007, [email protected] Inspection Ryan Chapman: 720.937.3607, [email protected] Doug Bartlett: 970.214.7279, [email protected] Scott Rogers: 970.690.8343, [email protected] 9 Representative Rich Sanders: 801.231.0400 [email protected]

TECHNICAL RESOURCES356 Jim Kellogg: 303.840.2356, [email protected]

911Dave Stribling: 303.238.8101, [email protected]

912 Volunteer to be the RMR 912 specialist and help others!

914 Dale Tuety: 303.670.1279, [email protected]

924 Dan Semborski: 303.420.2708, [email protected]

928 Volunteer to be the RMR 928 specialist and help others!

944 Richard Winnick: 303.429.5213, [email protected]

968 Zach Schroeder: 970.229.0990, [email protected]

Boxster/Cayman Doug Bartlett: 970.214.7279 , [email protected]

Cayenne Zach Schroeder: 970.229.0990, [email protected]

GT2, GT3, Cup Cars Chris Cervelli: 303.809.6173, [email protected]

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SMonthly board meetings are always open to club members. See the list of upcoming events for schedule. You may contact the entire board at [email protected]. To volunteer to be an RMR Board member, submit your intent by September so the Nomination Committee can add you to the ballot in November for club voting in November. Most positions are two-year terms.

Newsletter EditorRuss [email protected]

Membership ChairHolly [email protected]

SecretaryVicki [email protected]

Second Vice PresidentBrian Lay [email protected]

PresidentRick [email protected]

TreasurerDonna [email protected]

Past PresidentJohn [email protected]

Vice PresidentJim [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP ANNIVERSARIES

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WELCOME MARCH NEW MEMBERS

Austin Akers, Denver, CO, 2018 911 Turbo S

Mike Arnieri, Denver, CO, 1977 911 Turbo

Peter Atwater, Centennial, CO, 2019 911 GT3

John Beattie, Arvada, CO, 2013 Boxster S

Hernan Birckenstaedt, High-lands Ranch, CO, 2018 911 Carrera GTS

Jeff Chartier, Thornton, CO, 2006 Cayman S

Paul Cleverdon, Highlands Ranch, CO, 1999 911 Carrera 4

Eric Devansky, Denver, CO, 2001 911 Turbo

Robert Hanley, Foxfield, CO, 2015 911 Turbo S

Nick Hanson, Boulder, CO, 1990 911 Carrera 2

Ian Hogan, Denver, CO, 2018 911 Carrera 4S

David Koury, Denver, CO, 1982 911 SC Targa

Ira Ling, Parker, CO, 2017 Cayman

Alex Lourash, Denver, CO, 1986 944

Erik Nemnich, Gering, NE, 2002 911 Turbo

Roman Nowakiwsky, Firestone, CO, 2003 911 Carrera

Michael Palermo, Castle Rock, CO, 2000 Boxster

Yash Pathak, Erie, CO, 2006 Cayman S

Robert Pierini, Denver, CO, 2018 911 Carrera GTS

Mark Riopelle, Littleton, CO, 2008 911 Turbo

Scott Schutz, Littleton, CO, 1999 911 Carrera

Joan Slaughter, Denver, CO, 2001 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet

Tom Thomasson, Denver, CO, 2013 Cayenne Turbo

Melody Tichenor, Castle Pines, CO, 2007 911 Carrera 4S

Erik Torkilson, Thornton, CO, 2008 Boxster S

Scott Volk, Denver, CO, 1990 911 Carrera 2

Samuel Wangsness, Westminster, CO, 2003 911 Carrera 4S

Kevin Warner, Fort Collins, CO, 2008 Cayman S

John Webster, Niwot, CO, 2013 Panamera 4

Robert Winzer, Denver, CO, 2006 Cayman S

Timothy Berg, Evergreen, CO, 2011 GT3

Ryan Brenneman, Englewood, CO, 1987 911 Carrera Targa

Lawrence Camera, Denver, CO, 1999 911 Carrera 4

Tuck Carter, Johnstown, CO,

2001 911 Carrera Cabriolet

Jeanette Chinelli-Kaiser & Bruce Kaiser, Denver, CO, 1992 968 Cabriolet

Sharon Currie-Mills, Grand Junction, CO, 2016 Cayenne

James Dallman, Carbondale, CO, 2007 911 Carrera 4S

Hans Eckelman, Littleton, CO, 2011 911 Turbo S Cabriolet

Joel Fox, Aurora, CO, 2014 Boxster S

Craig Gaites, Denver, CO, 2010 911 Carrera

Steve Goeringer, Westminster, CO, 1999 911 Carrera

Allen Gordon, Silverthorne, CO, 2016 Macan S

Bo Jolley, Highlands Ranch, CO, 1984 911 Carrera

Tyler Kind, Golden, CO, 2014 Cayman S

James King& Diane Rogers, Denver, CO, 2012 911 Carrera S

Randy Lamdin, Castle Rock, CO, 2018 718 Cayman

Jonathan Lee, Highlands Ranch, CO, 2012 911 Carrera S

Bob Louthan, Vail, CO, 2017 Macan S

Thomas Matza, Cheyenne, WY, 2007 911 Carrera 4S

Rick Mayfield, Parker, CO, 2018 718 Cayman

David Nelson, Cody, WY, 1978 911 SC

Michael Ozog, Fort Collins, CO, 2015 911 Turbo S

Rodrigue Roche, Louisville, CO, 2012 Panamera 4S

Charles Scarffe, Arvada, CO, 2016 Cayman

Steve Scott, Castle Rock, CO, 2004 911 GT3

Michael Shing, Arvada, CO, 2016 Macan S

John Turbett, Louisville, CO, 2008 911 Turbo Cabriolet

Sandra Williams, Littleton, CO, 2005 Boxster

Ralph Woodruff, Thornton, CO, 1986 944

Gary Danis&FancesBuechel, Thornton, CO, 2014 Cayman S (Transfer from Connecticut Valley Region)

Dan Dickson &Nanci Sherman, Denver, CO, 2006 Cayman S & 1995 968 (Transfer from Redwood Region)

Joe Gambescia, Steamboat Springs, CO, 2016 911 GT3 RS (Transfer from Gold Coast Region)

Patrick & Bridget Guccione, Berthoud, CO, 2006 Boxster (Transfer from Maverick Region)

50 YEARS (1968)Francis Barrett & Lynne Dannenhold Barrett

George Tamura

40 YEARS (1978)JoAnn & Skip Barnum

Sumi Schroder

30 YEARS (1988)George & Amy Di Carlo

25 YEARS (1993)Brian & Susan Cox

Henry Mitchell & Liz Day

20 YEARS (1998)David Etter& Catherine Andrey

Daniel Ryan & Mike Ryan

Andy Wilzoch& Brian Wilzoch

TEST DRIVE MEMBERSWill Francis, Lyons, CO

Jason Knudson, Highlands Ranch, CO

Will Roach, Westminster, CO

John Sasso, Grand Junction, CO

Corey Schwartz, Westminster, CO

Phil Weick, Castle Pines, CO

HighGear 1958 - 2018 | Celebrating 60 Years |

SHIFTING INTO SPRING! UPCOMING RMR SEASON EVENTS... We opened registration

on April 3rdfor our 60th Anniversary Celebration at Vail event. We were amazed

at the reception that this mu lt i -day e vent

had f rom our membership. Availing themselves o f a n ea r ly bi rd discount

we were able to f i l l 100%

of our in it i a l block of rooms at

the Lodge At Vail within the first week of registration! This is RMR’s first multi-day event in over 10-years and shows the pent-up demand that we have for this type of event. Our PCA Executive Council Secretary, Cindy Jacisin as wel l as our Zone 9 Representative, R ich Sanders wil l be in a t t end a nc e . Ou r 6 0 t h Anniversary Committee is working hard to secure a second block of rooms so that we can increase attendance in this great event. Stay tuned for further information.

We held our April social at Mike Ward McLaren in Highlands Ranch. This dealership carries McLaren, A l f a Rome o, Ma se r a t i and Fiat. Outside of the new member socia l this event had to be one of the largest for our club. We had in excess of 300 of our

members attend this event.In preparation for the

upcoming driving season w e h e l d o u t H P D E /A uto c ro s s c l a s s a t 3 -R Racing in Englewood. We duplicated last years great attendance with another 60 plus participants including new members, RMR Board members, severa l of our driving instructors. This event had a lot of influence in increasing the attendance at our 2017 driving events. Congratulations to Brian Leary and Doug Bartlett for a job well done!

May 5th and 6th wi l l be the dates of our f irst driving event at High Plains Raceway. Stick and Paddle registration opened April 30th and it appears that we will have a good turnout. The weather should be great so this would have been a great opportunity to shake off those driver’s cobwebs. In concert with the Stick and Paddle DE we will have run our Hot Laps and Helgas’ Tour.

O n Ju ne 2 nd , D a ve and Jody Schmidt will be running their Gimmick R a l ly, “The Sea rch for Sasquatch”. I f you have never done a gimmick rally with Dave and Jody do not miss this one. These chairs have a great reputation for put t ing on some of the most entertaining rallys. All event proceeds are donated to charity. This event will

benefit the Colorado Fallen Heroes Foundation. Do not miss out!

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Summer School is coming in June!

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PRESIDENTIAL THOUGHTS

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2018 ARCHIVE ALLEY

SET THE WAYBACK MACHINE TO 1964, OR RETRO-RACERSA mere 53 yea r s ago, Rock y

Mounta in Region member Bob Hagestad was one of the first to race a Porsche 904 in the U.S.

From 1961 to 1963, Bob Hagestad successfully drove a Porsche Super 90 in seven SCCA regional and national

races. His father, Vern, owned Hagestad Volkswagen and Porsche dealership on housed in an ex-movie theater on West Colfax in Lakewood (now a Harley-Davidson dealership]; Bob lived nearby in an apartment at 1325 Pierce St., When word of the new fiberglass-bodied 904 came down from Porsche AG in late 1963, Bob ordered one. Chassis 904-013 was delivered (at considerable extra cost) to Denver via United Airlines, and Bob and his girlfriend (later wife) Harriet were at Denver’s Stapleton Airport to welcome it. His service manager, the venerable Vern Racek, also a PCA member, then prepared the 2-liter, four-cam-powered car to run in the Daytona Continental Challenge for GT and GT Prototypes in Florida on February 15th.

A similar car, 904-016, was entered for Daytona by another amateur, Chuck Cassell. An unexplained error in qualifying times meant that Bob, in car 53, had to start from the back

of the 32-car pack on the 3.8-mile combination road course and oval. He passed Cassell on the second lap, and both 904s ran well throughout the 250-mile event. After 66 laps, Bob finished fifth overall (third in class), with Cassell ninth.

Bob raced the 904 four more t imes in 1964:

June 7th, Continental Divide Raceway, Castle Rock, Colorado. T h i r d i n a 2 5 - l a p feature race, behind Bob Betts in an Elva-Porsche a n d H a n k Candler in a

Lotus 23B.June 21st, Road America June

Sprints, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. T h i r d i n t h e A - C Production race against 289 Cobras and Corvettes.

June 28th, A l l i ance , Nebraska, SCCA Regional.

July 26th, Continental Divide Raceway, SCCA Regional.

That fa l l, the newly-married Bob quit racing and sold the 904 to amateur driver George Drolsom. The third time he raced it, in 1965, Drolsom went off into the bushes at the challenging Meadowdale track in Illinois, wrecking the front of the car. He returned it to the Porsche factory for a rebuild, which included a replacement frame (from 906-012, the last six-cylinder 904). The original 904-013 frame was stored at

Porsche in Stuttgart, and in 1967 an independent German restorer bought it and created a “new” 904 with a 911 engine; as of 2005, the car was still on the road.

Bob, of course, went on to run Hagestad Porsche+Audi (now Prestige Imports). Returning to racing in 1973, he successfully competed in his Carrera RSR and 935 in the 1970s (with crew chief A l Lager and engineer Paul Bingham, both RMR members) and now owns a Volkswagen dealership in the Dallas area. For more on 904s raced in the U.S., see the book Porsche 904, 906, and 910 in the Americas by Jerry Pantis.

Photographers unknown.Frank BarrettToad Hall Motorbooks4000 Wonderland Hi l l Ave.,

Boulder, CO 80304303/237-0911www.toadhallmotorbooks.com

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A BUSY YEAR IS JUST BEGINNING! We had some great events in April,

however, May looks to be more exciting. We have our Northern Social at Ed Carroll Porsche in Fort Collins and the monthly social at AutoworksColorado in Littleton. That’s right! Two socials this month! Don’t forget the Breakfast Club, the Foothills Tour, and the Stick and Paddle DE ….. the first RMR track event of the year! If you haven’t heard yet, Patrick Long (Porsche’s only American Factory Driver) is coming to town to talk with PCA members and guests. The Gimmick Rally is the first Saturday in June. Another fun event that puts a smile on your face for the whole day! As always….Keep a watch out for those email notif ications for the latest on upcoming events or review the calendar on the website!

Hopefully you have been planning your year out around PCA events, I know I do! I am looking forward to a few special events that will be offered this year only to celebrate our 60th Anniversary. Coming in the next few months, you will be getting window decals to show your pride in RMR and PCA and to show off 2018 as our 60th Anniversary.

We a r e a lw ay s look i n g for volunteers. Even if you can assist for one event, that is a huge help. Please let the event organizers know either ahead of the event or the day of. Some positions may require a little training, but nothing like a semester in college! Please watch for the emails as well when we ask for help. RMR and PCA are run by volunteers. Please consider helping out your fellow members you see

organizing the events on a regular basis. In order to keep things going, we need you!

Don’t forget to send in short stories about your car as well of pictures of your car. Do you have any pictures of your trusty sidekicks wanting to drive your car? (lol) Send them in to [email protected]. Then we can all be entertained!

See everyone soon!Holly Jacksonmembership@rmrporscheclub.

com

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MEMBERS’ CORRALHolly Jackson Membership Chair

APRIL 5 RMR MEMBERSHIP SOCIAL AT MIKE

WARD MCLAREN 14 BREAKFAST CLUB

The Perfect Landing Restaurant

25 PRE-TRACK TECH INSPECTIONS

28 RMR AUTOCROSS AND SCHOOL

MAY 5 STICK AND PADDLE DE HELGA’S TOUR 12 BREAKFAST CLUB

The Perfect Landing RestaurantNORTHERN RMR MEMBERSHIP SO-CIAL AT ED CARROLL

19 FOOTHILLS TOUR

23 CONVERSATION WITH PATRICK LONG @ CU SOUTH EVENTS CENTER

26 RMR MEMBERSHIP SOCIAL

UP TO DATE EVENT INFOVISIT THE WEBSITE:

http://rmr.pca.org/calendar/action~agenda/

UPCOMING EVENTS

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RMR / AMR Event of the Year!

A Conversation with Patrick LongThe Only American Porsche Factory Driver

Wednesday- May 23, 2018CU South Denver Events Center

(Formerly The Wildlife Experience) 10035 S. Peoria Street - Lone Tree, CO 80134

5:30 – 7:00 LOBBY RECEPTION HOSTED BY ZONE LEADER AND RMR/AMR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CASH BAR / FREE WATER / CAFÉ & MOVIE SNACK BAR

7:00 – 9:00 THEATRE “A CONVERSATION WITH PATRICK LONG”THE ANNUAL INSTRUCTOR CLINIC WILL BE HELD PRIOR TO PROGRAM.

5:00 DOORS OPEN INSTRUCTOR REGISTRATION5:30 – 6:30 THEATRE ANNUAL INSTRUCTOR CLINIC

60th Anniversary Celebration - Save the DateMark Your Calendars! Big Party.

June 15-17th

Lodge at Vail.Satuday tour

Vail Craft Beer FestivalSaturday Night Banquet and Party

PrizesOther fantastic fun things

Registration opens soon on motorsportreg.com.

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TRACK TALK

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125 Alter StreetBroomfield, ColoradoPhone 303.469.1801

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The Urus blends performance, driving dynamics, & emotion for excellence on the track, and now on any terrain you may experience. The striking design of the Urus is the perfect compliment to a twin-turbo V8 engine making 650 hp. This is pure Lamborghini DNA for everyday driving in any Colorado environment.

Set aside Saturday, June 2nd and joinyour fellow RMR members on the

Search for Sasquatch! The RMR-PCA Spring Gimmick Rally kicks off with high adventure and a scavenger hunt of epic proportions! Benefiting the Colorado Fallen Hero Foundation, this wild event will send its participants on a quest into the foothills of Colorado to gather hidden evidence of the mysterious Sasquatch!

The event starts on Saturday, June 2nd at 1000AM in Golden and ends in Conifer. A total of five rally stops are planned – each with a disturbingly different bit of possible proof of Bigfoot itself! Can your team successfully collect enough clues to the hairy man-ape’s existence and win the Gimmick Rally?!

Only 40 cars will be allowed to participate. Cost is $30 per person (kids under 12 are free) with all proceeds going to charity! Registration opens on April 20th.

So dust off your compass, find your hiking boots, and prepare yourselves for the ultimate fun adventure of a lifetime!

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serve the deceased officer’s family based on their needs and wishes.


RMR Northern Colorado SocialHi Porsche Friends,

Our first Northern Colorado Social of the year is almost here! We will be gathering at Ed Carroll Porsche in Fort Collins! Ed Carroll Porsche has been in business since 1967 (51 years!) serving the Northern Colorado and Wyoming areas. They are a family run dealership and focus on

outstanding customer service and community involvement with local charities. Both Adolf Zoch, Porsche Sales Manager, and Jon Fruend, General Manager, are excited to

have us and are pleased to announce they will have a new 911 T on display as well as some other really cool cars. Their team will be onsite to answer any questions we may have. We will

be delighted with adult libations, beverages and pretzels.While enjoying all the eye candy, food, and drinks, we will be having a raffle at Noon for some

unique Porsche items from Ed Carroll Porsche. Must be

present to win!We a r e ex p e c t i n g a

good turnout of cars and members. But not to worry, there will be plenty of onsite and street parking. Please have your Porsche shined up as we will be looking for a few special cars to have on display. We are looking for all models and colors, so don’t be afraid to drive those oldies

but goodies!

Ok, here’s what you need to know…

When: Saturday, May 12, 2018Where: Ed Carroll Porsche

3003 South College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80525Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Put this event on your calendars! See everyone Saturday! Holly

[email protected]

EdCarrollMotorCo.com

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ARE YOU A ONE TRACK WONDER? I asked fellow CDI Dave Stribling what

this month’s column should feature and he suggested encouraging our members to drive other tracks in addition to our “home” circuit, High Plains Raceway (HPR) - what a great idea!

This hit home as I immediately reflected on the laps that I took around Sebring during its February PCA Club Race weekend. It was a learning experience in so many ways.

Why drive another track?• Each track offers a new experience, a

new challenge.• Itwill heighten all of your senses and

increase awareness;• Because of this, you’ll understand

your car better - its capabilities, feel, car balance, and what might need adjusting;

• Your driving skills should improve; • You’ll meet new friends, andit’s

always fun;• And for me, it allows me to observe

another club’s best DE practices.A ca se in point…reigning Most

Improved Male Driver Mark Fenner drove Road America and Motorsports Park in Hastings, NE and he came back a different driver – he took four seconds off of his previous best HPR lap time!

We’re lucky to have several regional tracks to choose from besides HPR. And if you think about it, they really aren’t that far away, particularly with 75 MPH speed limits and no early morning weekend traffic. Here are some highlights:

Pueblo Motorsport Park: What a jewel! Before there was HPR, Pueblo was “the” track, it was home to our annual Club Race, and racers came from all over the country. Why? Everyone comments on how well it “flows,” particularly from Turn 2 through Turn 8. You need “high”eyes, and a lot of concentration and nerve through Turns 6A/B and entry into Turn 7. There are multiple lines through the long sweeping Turn 1 – each a challenging puzzle. Going there makes for a fun weekend as most stay at the same club-contracted hotel and restaurants are just across the street.

Pikes Peak International Raceway (PPIR) – Colorado Springs: This is the former site for Indy Racing League races and the NASCAR Busch Series. You get the rare opportunity to experience high-banked “NASCAR” Turns 1 and 2 before diving into the infield. You learn that you can’t ‘lift’ in these high speed turns unless you’re fond of upsetting your car balance and flirting with something called a concrete wall. You have to strain to look “high and long” out the upper left corner of your windshield because of the banking. The track facilities are first class - the garages, meeting, lunch, and rest rooms.

La Junta Raceway: This is a fun 1.2 mile/7 turn track that features a long sweeping high speed right-hander (Turn 1) where you have to be committed and just can’t “lift”…period! Experiencing a turn like this is a rarity in Colorado. Understand that it is a destination and it has a very small town feel, but once you’re there with the gang, you’ll have a great time bonding.

If you want to venture a little further, there’s the Aspen Sports Car Club Track, Utah Motorsports Campus (formerly Miller Motorsport Park) – Salt Lake City, Motorsports Park Hastings (NE), and Hallett Motor Racing Circuit just west of Tulsa.

What’s the best way to learn a new track? Unless you’re a Formula One driver and have access to a race simulator, try some of these:

• Download track driving notes and map from the RMR or track websites – study it;

• Find and repeat viewing YouTube track video;

• Talk to others who have driven there;• Once your there, ask for a ride with a

local “ace” to show you the line and share the track’s nuances;

• Arrange to closely follow a local in a similar car around the track for a couple of laps;

• Talk to as many as you can between driving sessions;

• Focus on 2 or 3 turns each session; • Make notes of everything that you’ve

learned; and• Volunteer to be a corner worker to

learn by watching others take a turn if it’s allowed.

Upcoming EventsGrab some friends, and make at

least one of these an enjoyable weekend adventure.

May 12-13 AMR DE - Pueblo Motorsport Park

May 23 “A Conversation with Patrick Long” / Annual Instructor Clinic

CU South Events Center – Lone Tree

June 23-24 R M R DE – Hig h Plains Raceway

July 7-8 AMR DE - La JuntaJuly 21-22 R M R DE – Hig h

Plains RacewayAugust 11 RMR Ladies DayDE –

Colorado State Patrol TrackAugust 12 RMR Novice DE –

Colorado State Patrol TrackWho’s going to be our Most Improved

Female and Male Drivers this year?Your Inst ruc tor s and CDIs a re

watching! Everyone is eligible – from first-timers to experienced “solo” drivers.

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TRACK TALK TRACK TALK Dan CarlsonLeader, Chief Driving Instructor Committee

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STICK AND PADDLE DEMAY 5 & 6, 2018

JOIN US FOR THIS YEAR’S STICK AND PADDLE DE AT HPR. REGISTRATION IS OPEN ON MOTORSPORTSREG.COM.

OUR CHARITIES FOR THE DE WILL BE THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS, EVERGREEN CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

FUNDING A NEW COMMUNITY ART CENTER IN EVERGREEN AND THE LUNG CANCER COLORADO FUND.

SATURDAY DINNER IS BEING GENEROUSLY PROVIDED BY CHRIS MACARAK OF ON-SITE TIRES.PLEASE RSVP SO CHRIS CAN PLAN ACCORDINGLY.

VENDORS – WE ARE IN NEED OF PRIZES FOR OUR NOON TIME CHARITY RAFFLE. YOUR GENEROSITY IS

APPRECIATED AND WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED. IF YOU CAN PROVIDE AN ITEM OR TWO CONTACT:ROME CHELSI: [email protected]

OR PETE ROMENESKO: [email protected]

DATES: MAY 5 & 6, 2018 GATES OPEN AT 7:00 AM FRIDAY MORNING BEFORE THE EVENT AND REMAIN OPEN UNTIL AFTER THE

EVENT ENDS ON SUNDAY

REGISTRATION: 7:00 AM TO 8:00 AM SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

MANDATORY ALL DRIVERS’ MEETING AT 8:00 AM,(EACH DAY) FIRST TIME DRIVERS’ MEETING FOLLOWING THE DRIVERS’ MEETING. (EACH DAY)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE, MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2018, 11:59 PM. LOCATION: HIGH PLAINS RACEWAY, 17 MILES EAST OF BYERS ON US-36 (DEER TRAIL)

EVENT REGISTRATION FEES: EITHER DAY: EACH DRIVER: $190.00 BOTH DAYS: EACH DRIVER: $300.00

EVENT CHAIRS: ROME CHELSI ([email protected]) AND PETE ROMENESKO ([email protected])

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RMR Track Personalities: Hap and Sarah Henderson:

“An Evolution Rather than a Revolution”By Lynda Love

Many RMR racers and DE drivers owe a debt of gratitude to Hap Henderson and his daughter Sarah Henderson. Hap is currently one of RMR’s Chief Driving Instructors, the group responsible for the continued education of RMR track drivers. Sarah has been an RMR instructor since 2011. Together Hap and Sarah have instructed many RMR track drivers.

Years ago Hap used to race motorcycles. He raced in enduros and was a part of a team that won the annual ‘Texas 24’ endurance race near Houston. His late wife Margaret also raced motorcycles, wrote for ‘Cycle News’ and really loved to autocross her JCW Mini. Over time, business and family prevented Hap from racing. In the 1990’s he tried autocross, then in the mid 2000’s purchased his first Porsche, a C4 Cab.

The Henderson family became heavily involved in a group that toured the backcountry ‘jeep trails’ of Colorado and Utah in their Volkswagen Touaregs. The social aspect of the group and the camaraderie of helping each other out was a positive influence for Sarah.

Sarah’s reward for getting good grades all through high school was a trip to the Bondurant Racing School in Phoenix Arizona. She and Hap both participated at the school, then both made another trip a year later for full race training.

Hap and Sarah took their C4 Cab to the track. Adele Arakawa was Sarah’s first instructor. Later Hap bought a Porsche GT3. Finally, the Hendersons decided to run a spec Boxster because it was more fun to drive and cheaper to operate on the track than the GT3. The slippery slope continued with the addition of a motor home to tow the Boxster

to the track.

Competition between Hap and Sarah led to the family winning the Rolling Donut award in 2013. Sarah beat Hap’s time at an autocross. On the next lap, he tried to beat her time. Hap wrote about what happened next: “Apparently taking out 13 cones in the autocross stop box followed by a NASCAR-style burnout was not looked upon favorably. Sarah only took

out 11 cones.” Sarah’s take regarding the cones: “I couldn’t stop,” plus, she “had a great spin mid-course earlier that day.” Margaret was included on the plaque, but had done nothing. Guilt by association!

The family also earned well-deserved driving awards. In 2011, Walt and Kathy Fricke presented Sarah with RMR’s Most Improved Woman Driver for 2010. Hap was presented with the Distinguished Driver Award in 2012. Both awards are high honors in the RMR community.

Both Hap and Sarah enjoy instructing other drivers at the track. Sarah likes the additional “seat time” as well as seeing a novice driver’s progression throughout the day. One reason Hap in-structs is to give back to RMR.

Sarah and Hap both race their spec Boxster in PCA Club Races. Sarah’s favorite part of a race is the race start—she loves the adrenaline rush. Hap talked about Sarah’s first race at Texas World Speedway where she had to race in the rain, including driving through a puddle on the track where she could feel the car float in the center. Hap’s favorite track is Miller (Utah Motorsports Park) and Sarah’s favorite track is our own High Plains Raceway.

A lifetime of being a self admitted gear head led Hap Henderson to the racetrack. His daughter Sarah followed in his footsteps. It’s obvious in talking to both of them the love and support they share for each other. Both of them enjoy what they do and together they continue to be a pos-itive influence in the RMR track-driving community.

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The 35th Annual Colorado Concours d’Elegance and Exotic Sports Car ShowSunday, June 10, 2018, 9AM - 3PM

Arapahoe Community College5900 S Santa Fe Drive

Littleton, ColoradoA Benefit for Ability Connection Colorado

http://www.abilityconnectioncolorado.org/special-events/colorado-concours

The Colorado Concours d’Elegance & Exotic Sports Car Show, which was founded in 1984 by RMR members Tom Scott and Stim Kennedy, is the largest gatherings of priceless and exotic sports, classic and exotic automobiles in Mountain States area. Over 450 treasured cars from early classics and collector cars to vintage race cars and current models will be on display. Many of these incredible cars come out only once a year for this show, to help the children of Ability Connection Colorado.

Nearly 100 local and regional car clubs, businesses and media sponsors draw more than 14,000 spectators to generate funds for ACC. Now in its

35th year, the show has become one of the grandest, most entertaining and most anticipated car shows in Colorado!

To date this spectacular event has raised over $2,000,000 for the ACC Creative Options Early Childhood Education Centers which specialize in providing early care, intervention, prevention, support and education services to expectant mothers and nearly 800 infants, toddlers and pre-school children and their families.

The Concours d’Elegance and Exotic Sports Car Show is also a excellent opportunity for corporate sponsors to experience tremendous exposure for their company. This prestigious show reaches a well educated and influential audience of car collectors and enthusiasts as well as the general public. The kids win and the corporate sponsors win. Contact Terri Armstrong at: [email protected] or by calling 303-691-9339 for more information.

The event is hosted by: The Rocky Mountain Region-Porsche Club of America / Alfa Club of the Rockies / Aston Martin Owners Club / Audi Club of North America-Rocky Mountain Chapter / Colorado Shelby Breakfast Club / Ferrari Club of America, Rocky Mountain Region / LeMay Museum/Club Auto / Looking Glass Corvette Association / Lotus Colorado / Man Cave Colorado / Maserati Club Rocky Mountain /Mercedes-Benz Club of America Mile-High Section /NSX Club of America-Southwest Region / Rocky Mountain 356 Porsche Club / Rocky Mountain Chapter-BMW Car Club of America / Rocky Mountain Jaguar Club / Rocky Mountain Saab Club of Colorado / Rocky Mountain Triumph Club / Rocky Mountain Shelby American Automobile Club / Shelby American Collection / and Z Car Club of Colorado.

There are four ways RMR members can support our fundraising:

1) Bring your special cars out to be judged or displayed. Click on the Registration tab on the home page of the ACC web site at: http://www.abilityconnectioncolorado.org/special-events/colorado-concours/.

2) Be a spectator. Bring the family out and enjoy the fabulous array of Porsches, Jaguars, Ferraris, Corvettes, Mercedes Benz, BMWs, Lotus, Maseratis, as well as a long list of other marques. Log on to the Concours website and will find a coupon offering a $1.00 discount on the $10.00 spectator entrance contribution.

3) Volunteer to help us on the day of the show. The exotic car clubs in Denver join together to host and manage this show so that all of the income can be provided to help the children. Click on the volunteer tab on the home page to sign up as a volunteer for helping with staging cars, help the judging and scoring, or work at the entrance gate.

4) Donate a little extra. An additional $10 donation on the registration form would bring in more than $750 extra from our club. Of course, even if you don’t register a car you can write a separate check to ACC, 801 Yosemite St., Denver, CO 80230.

Registration Information (All registrations include two event passes)

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Registration Fee $50.00 per car – Must be received by May 25, 2017.

Late Registration Fee $75.00 – Received after May 25 or on the day

of the event, these are DISPLAY only entrants, no judging.

Spectator Donation - $10.00

Please note there are several very special deadlines:

May 16, 2018 – Final date for inclusion in the event program.

May 23, 2018 – Final date to have your car judged.

There is a special Concours judging classification for elite cars:

Pre World War II 1900 to 1945

Post World War II 1946 to 1960

1961 to 1971

1972 to 1985

1986 to 2000

2001 to 2017

Otherwise Porsches will be placed in the following categories

Judged – All judging will be performed on the exterior, interior,

storage and engine compartments, no wheel well or under carriage.

Display – No judging will be performed.

A complete packet of rules, score sheets and other information will be mailed to all entrants one week before the event.

Judged Porsches will be placed in the following Divisions and Classes


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STREET DIVISION

Classes Models Years

S-1 356’s All

S-2 911’s, 912’s and 930’s 1965-1977

S-3 911’s and 930’s (SC and Carrera) 1978-1989

S-4 911’s 993’s, 996’s and 997’s 1989 Pres

S-5 914-4’s, and 914-6’s All

S-6 924’s, 924 Turbos, 928’s, 944’s, All

944 Turbos and 968’s

S-7 986 Boxster, 718 Cayman All

S-8 Special Interest and Ltd. Product., All Panamera, Cayenne, Macan, Carrera GT

S-9 Current Competition All

NOVICE DIVISION - Judging will be structured to help the first-time concours-ist learn about car preparation and judging at concours events.

Classes Models Years

N-1 356’s All

N-2 911’s, 912’s and 930’s 1965-1977

N-3 911’s and 930’s (SC and Carrera) 1978-1989

N-4 911’s 993’s, 996’s and 997’s 1989-Pres

N-5 914-4’s, and 914-6’s All

N-6 924’s, 924 Turbos, 928’s, 944’s, All

944 Turbos and 968’s

N-7 986 Boxster, 718 Cayman All

N-8 Special Interest and Ltd. Product., All Panamera, Cayenne, Macan, Carrera GT

N-9 Current Competition All

Contact Jim Ozgood, if you would like additional information, [email protected]. Thank you for your support.

Ladies’ Day - Saturday, August 11th Colorado State Patrol Track, Golden CO

Beauties and their Beasts Ladies, mark your calendar for the event planned just for you! PCA-RMR is pleased to announce our Ladies’ Day Driver Education event at the

Colorado State Patrol Track in Golden. Whether this is your first time on a track or you have many years of experience, we have a run group to match your skills. For our new and less

experienced drivers we will have one-on¬ one instruction available by our PCA trained instructors. We also accommodate our advanced drivers and every level in between.

The event is open to all women and all makes of cars(convertibles must have roll over protection and SUVs must be Porsches). Cost is $105 per driver, which includes a catered lunch and commemorative gift. Additional lunches for your friends and family can be purchased when registering for an additional $10 per lunch. We will provide a tent, tables and chairs as well as lots of cold water. There are no concessions available at the

track, so please plan accordingly with snacks, etc. Cars must pass a tech inspection. We encourage you to have this done (no charge) ahead of time in case you need time to correct a problem that

would prevent you from participating. Tech inspections will be available at the track, but please plan to arrive early for this. Pre-tech inspections will be held on Wednesday, August 1st from 6-7 p.m. at the following locations: ( more locations possible)-Poudre Sports Car, 5806 S. College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80525(970)229-0990 -Prestige Imports, 9201 W. Colfax, Denver CO 80215(303)872-9990

A few basics: • You must wear a long sleeve shirt, long pants (both must be cotton) and closed toed shoes while driving. • Bring or borrow a helmet (Snell rated 2005 or newer). There will be a few loaner helmets available. • Car number information can be found on the RMR club website. rmr.pca.org/car-numbers • We can always use volunteers, so spread the word! Volunteers must also wear a long sleeve shirt, long pants and closed toed shoes.

Any questions or comments, please contact event chairs: Stacy Robins (309)453-4613 [email protected] Elaine Liedtke (925)872-5272 [email protected] Registration will open June 11th thru August 6th. We expect this popular event to fill up quickly, so be sure to register early on

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I GET AROUNDDanielle BadlerRMR/PCA Columnist

NO YOU CAN’T DRIVE THEMIt’s really frustrating. You go to a

new car show, and the streamers are f lying, music’s blaring, everything’s ref lected in mirrors and chrome. O the cars. They shimmer, they shake, they beckon. Which is of course the idea.

Except you can’t drive anything.Yeah, it’s a tough one. On press

day, I went to the annual car show again this year, here in Denver, and experienced what I call “looker’s remorse” again, as expected.

Oh, FCA did offer short test drives around the perimeter of the convention center. But this was during the show, not on press day. And Jeep offered a micro-mini “off-road” course for their products, in the hall. But that was it.

I still like hopping in and out of the posed vehicles. Setting the seat and mirrors. Staring out and deciding the one question that, to me, rates far and above any other parameter. Can I drive this car fast?

The first time that simple test came to me was many years ago, when I had the opportunity to sit in a Ferrari Boxer. Not drive it, of course. We were in a convention hall, after all. Just sit in it. But that was enough.

This was the first Ferrari I ever sat in. Replete with a gated shifter and all. And, yes, after setting the seat and the mirrors, I knew, I just new, that I could drive that car really fast. I fit.

The Corvettes were like that, this year. No ZR1. But they did have a ZO6. Fly yellow. And a base convertible. In black. And, yes, I fit.

I must say, out of a ll the new Vettes I’ve seen and driven, here’s an observation. For what it’s worth, black seems to work best as the color of choice. Because it masks all the black trim around vents and scoops that, to my eye, distorts the homogeneity of the exterior design. Especially something in yellow like the ZO6.

But the fact that there was no ZR1 magnifies a problem with the show; it’s really a dealer exhibit. This year, Denver came one week after the New York show. So there were no unveils. No ZR1. No Porsche “Mission E” showcase.

Although a local Porsche dealer did have a display of some current models. As did McLaren. And Ferrari. And Lamborghini. And Bentley. And Jaguar. And Aston Martin. Ford showed a Mustang Bullitt, which I didn’t get close to. It was up on a stand. Volkswagen showcased a prototype of the Arteon. Which I did sit in. And which looked great.

Which brings up one of the things that’s actually a lot of fun about attending on press day. Most of the major auto makers schedule time during the day for remarks about their products.

Believe it or not, probably the most interesting presentation was from Ram. Not that I’m exactly anywhere near the typical shopper for a dual-cab pick-up. But the speaker was the Ram brand manager. Who exuded energy and passion in describing how he has drilled down on just what his buyers are looking for.

The brand manager ushered us to the Ram 1500 Limited, and proceeded to tick off the result of that research. A wireless charging pad in the center stack for two hand-held devices. Rear seats that recline up to eight degrees. A center console that opens wide enough to fit a fully-loaded tote bag. Or hanging file folders. Or a 15-inch laptop. And let me note that the only car I’ve ever seen with similar storage space is the Tesla Model S.

And that’s not a ll. A 12-inch touch sc re en w it h sp l i t- s c re en capability, which is almost as large as, yes, what you find in the Tesla Model S. A digital cluster display with high

def 3-D graphics. Power running boards. Air suspension.

Who buys these things? Business owners, he said. Although the brand manager noted he also sees a lot of younger family buyers, moving from SUVs.

A few other highlights. Acura described the bells and whistles on the new RDX, such as “absolute positioning” navigation on their “true” touch pad interface and something called “ELS Studio 3D” audio, which features speakers mounted above the side windows.

On the Jeep Rubicon, the front windshield folds down with just two bolts, rather than six. The doors can still come off, as can the top. And the interior still has drain holes.

The Honda Clarity is coming in three versions — a plug-in hybrid for all 50 states, an all-electric version for California and Oregon and a hydrogen version for California.

And so on and so forth. Which may be interesting if you’re shopping or cross-shopping a certain model. But under no circumstances will the manufacturer or dealer reps talk about what else is coming down the pike.

When will the mid-engine Corvette debut? No answer. A replacement for the 370Z? No answer. Oh they know. You know they know. They just don’t go there. Despite the fact that, if you read the buff books and on-line car sites with any regularity, you’re intimately familiar with the rumor mill. And so are they. They just won’t say.

I’d love to see them drop some nuggets about something. You know they do it elsewhere - the buff books don’t make it up. Right? Right?

Ah well. If you’re a gear-head, it’s still a fun day out of the office. Even if you don’t actually go anywhere.

HG

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IN THE ZONERich Sanders

PCA Zone 9 Representative


SIRIUSLY????A PCA “Club Talk” e-mail thread

from my former region recently hosted an exchange of opinions about the best music for driving. It really got me to thinking.

L ook ing out in t he g a ra ge , I considered the connect ion of “music” to each vehicle. Let’s see… the vintage 1960’s British car has no radio. At least not one that works. Positive ground (they call it “earth”) and transistors. No one to fix it. No way to buy a new one. No music. Not obvious why it is named “Triumph”.

Next car, a topless Audi. Julie wants her 100+ Sirius channels so that she can listen to 6 of them. Good sound. Worth it.

Next car, the Cayenne. A cruiser with an awesome sound system. It, too, has Sirius satellite radio, and for the same reasons as the Audi. Gets 100+ stations, I typically listen to six pre-sets as well. But they are MY six, not hers.

Then there’s the Cayman R. It actually came with a 2-month free subscription to Sirius. Siriusly??? Like many other Porsches, this one makes its own music- no radio required. Octaves of RPMs flowing out from under the glass right behind my head, connecting my ears to my hands, to my pedal feet and to the seat of my pants (so to speak). So the Sirius subscription offer sat unused for years. Then last summer I had a

string of about 8 weeks that included taking the Cayman to Spokane, then Banff, then to the PCA Club Race in Colorado. THAT seemed to be the perfect time to use the trial subscription and then decide whether to pull the trigger on the subscription for those 6 pricey stations. Hardly used the radio through the whole trial period. Passed on the subscription.

Then a few weeks ago, the Nord Stern region “club talk” thread got me to thinking about how certain commercia l music can actua l ly augment the driving experience in cars that already engage all of your senses. It’s like going from 100% already, to a number that’s WAY higher. The tunes that I came up with -and for me there are only a dozen or two- seem to be connected with some very deep memory or a particular road trip. Tunes in my list come from rock, jazz, pop, and even opera. To illustrate, “Rider’s on the Storm” by The Doors is great for a rainy night drive. Golden Earring’s “Radar Love” matches recalls an all night drive (in an MG-B…with an Abarth exhaust). Pat Metheny’s “Last Train Home” is perfect for getting anywhere fast. Sting’s “Stolen Car” takes me back to commuting from Paris to Brussels at about 200 KPH. Pavarotti singing Nessum Dorma, just forces the driver to match the revs to the volume of the song itself. The last one is ticket

bait for sure. Anyway, as I’m about to head off

in “Red Hot Chili” (the Cayman…not “Pepper”, the Cayenne) for a road trip from Salt Lake City to Colorado Springs, I’m thinking about creating a custom play list on my trusty old iPod. Just plug it into the USB port and

crank it up! Pandora? Spotify? Sirius????? I’ll pass, thank you. But I’ll definitely be “In the ZONE”.

What’s on YOUR playlist??? Go to the Zone 9 Facebook page and join the thread!!!

HG

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PORSCHES 2006 Boxster. Arctic Silver over Black leather heated seats. 5-speed. PCM with navigation.Bose. 19” wheels. New battery and top tensioner straps. Newer brakes, rotors, water pump.46.7K miles. Excellent condit ion with ma intenance records. $18,500 Rick Seiferth 303-973-1771 or [email protected] (May)

2006 911 Carrera 4S Midnight Blue metallic / Sand Beige leather Spotless in and out, like new, 29K+ miles. $43K. Tiptronic, power seats, park assist, BOSE high end sound, phone module. Brand new Pioneer sound/info system with nav, backup camera, radar, etc.Mike Ferguson 303 881 2297 (Apr)

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Porsche Panamera 4, 2013 $40,999 OBO. 49,750 mi le s . CPO wa r r a nt y transferable – valid through August 2018. Tire, wheel & windshield warranty, a ll transferable. Second owner. Black High Gloss Exterior Black Trim, Luxor Beige interior 300 HP V6 All Wheel Drive, Lane Change Assist, Bose Audio Bose Surround Sound 6-DiscCD, Sirius XM, Heated Front Seats 19” Panamera Turbo Wheels with Continental Tires. 18” Victor Equipment Black Wheels with Blizzak Winter Tires, Plea se c a l l Tim Bond 720 -557-3714 [email protected] (Apr)

1987 Carrera Cabriolet - Colorado Car. 2nd owner. All original. Guards Red with Champagne leather interior. 29,863 miles. Regional concours winner. Factory electric top. Spoilers f/r. Forged alloy wheels/locks. Sport seats. Tonneau cover, plus more! Complete tool kit, jack, etc. Always garaged/covered. Original purchase sticker and COA. Very fine. $59,000. Larry Wall, 303-918-0374, [email protected]. (Apr)

1995 Porsche 968 coupe Black exterior, black leather inter ior 110,400 mi le s . Automat ic ( Tipt ron ic) t r a n smi s s ion Upgraded wheels Aftermarket detachable face Sony stereo. Excellent condition and well maintained (full records since ‘09) This was the last year this front-engine model was produced and fewer than 300 ‘95 coupes were imported to the U.S. $20,000 Paul Sisson 303-808-4423 or [email protected] (Apr)

2015 Porsche Cayman GTS Race Car. 3R built. Factory built. 5,530 miles. Weight 3100. Motion suspension. PDK. Roll cage cost is $12,000. Front splinter cost is $6,000. 3100 pds. Carbon fiber doors. Full interior intact. Inside AC/Heat. Stereo. Detachable steering wheel.Extra set of wheels. 3 sets of tires. Radio set. Helmet. 2 sets of keys.Updated larger brakes. Set of brake pads. Logbook. Car is street lega l. Excellent condition. $92,000. Will send pics. Call/email Lisa Bryan for more details. 720-217-9750 or [email protected] (Apr)

2002 Boxster S. 2nd owner, all original, silver with black top and interior, in excellent condition including engine, brakes, tires, wheel bearings and suspension. Service records. 6 speed, PS, PB, PW and mirrors. New battery and alternator. 43,500 miles. $14,500.00. Selling Boxster and buying new 911. [email protected], Don Kearns 303-789-9922. (May)

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DRIVING EVENTSTOUR

A tour is a non-competitive driving event in which participants follow a given route to a destination (which may or may not be known in advance). A tour may vary in length from a day trip to a long weekend with an overnight stay or two. Tours usually follow scenic routes (which are plentiful in Colorado) and/or visit interesting or obscure destinations. Tours are sometimes combined with ra l lies to add variety and a dose of competition to the event.

RMR hosts several tours each year; AMR typically offers several as well. A number of tours are usually offered at Porsche Parade.

RALLYA ra l ly is a competit ive event in

which contestants attempt to follow a course specified by a set of instructions. Rallies are typica lly run on public, paved roads, and speed limits are always observed. The two major types of rallies are the Time-Speed-Distance (TSD) rally and the Gimmick rally. In a TSD rally, participants attempt to follow the instructions precisely, maintaining the correct speed, as points are deducted for arriving at checkpoints (the locations of which are not known in advance) early or late. A Gimmick rally is typically a bit less rigid and usually involves solving puzzles of some type.

Between RMR and AMR, a handful of rallies—at least one of each type—are offered. Porsche Parade also hosts a TSD rally, and sometimes a Gimmick rally, each year.

AUTOCROSS (AX)An autocross is a competition in which

drivers navigate their cars through a course defined by orange cones, usually in a large parking lot. Top speeds are generally moderate, topping out around 40-65 MPH (no higher than second gear for many cars). Competing cars are spaced at long intervals — typically only two or three cars are on the course at the same time. Autocross is a safe way to experience high-performance driving while learning to drive your car at its limit.

Additionally, autocross is a major event at Porsche Parade.

DRIVER EDUCATION (DE)A driver education event provides

a sa fe, control led environment for high-performance driving instruction. DE offers drivers of all skill levels the opportunity to hone their driv ing skills, with the help of an experienced instructor, in a controlled, closed-course environment. In keeping with PCA philosophy, the primary emphasis at all times is on safety. A word of warning, though: the DE experience may be habit-forming!

As DE events are not racing, nor preparation for racing, lap times are not recorded. However, some DE events are followed immediately by a time trial event, which gives drivers a chance to quantify their performance. Lap times may then be used to measure personal improvement or for bragging rights amongst your peers, etc.

RMR hosts six DE’s each year at High Plains Raceway, with AMR hosting several more at the La Junta, Pueblo and (possibly in the future) Pike’s Peak International Raceway tracks.

CLUB RACEA club race is a wheel-to-wheel racing

event. A race weekend consists of a number of practice sessions and “heats” (race sessions), often involving both “sprint” and “endurance” races.

Since a Club Racing license (issued by PCA Nat iona l) i s required for competition, club racers are serious and experienced drivers. The cars they bring with them to the track can be quite impressive! As a point of interest, the PCA Club Racing program was inaugurated with the RMR-hosted “First Ever Anywhere” club race at Second Creek in 1992.

Because of the logistics involved in an event of this magnitude, a club race requires a legion of volunteers. However, it is also one of most exciting events to participate in, so be sure to sign up!

R MR host s one c lub race each autumn at High Plains Raceway which, when combined with a Driver Education event, adds up to one thrilling weekend!

NON-DRIVING EVENTSMEMBERSHIP SOCIAL

Membersh ip soc ia l s prov ide an opportunity to reconnect with old friends and meet new members. Historically, a membership meeting begins with a social hour with a cash bar, followed by the evening’s program. The content of the program varies, sometimes featuring a “slide show” from a recent event, or a guest speaker such as accomplished Speed World Challenge racer Randy Pobst.

Membership socials, unless otherwise stated, are held the first Thursday of the month. Different venues and topics will keep the meetings fresh and inviting. Watch HighGear and the RMR Web site for details. If you have any ideas for a program, talk to the Committee Chair or a Board member!

TECH SESSIONA tech session is just what it sounds

like–a session in which a technical topic is discussed. Not just for gearheads, a tech session may demonstrate practical, “do-it-yourself ” procedures such as brake bleeding. Tech sessions are usually pre sented by exper ienced Porsche technicians, many of whom are sponsors of RMR events and High Gear.

RMR hosts a few tech sessions each year, typica l ly in the “of f months” when few driving events take place. In addition, numerous tech sessions are offered at Porsche Parade. Concours d’Elegance

A concours is essentially a car show, in which conte stant s endeavor to present their cars in as close to “perfect” condition as possible. A number of judged categories usually exist, typically differentiating between types of cars (e.g. 356, Boxster) and level of preparation (“daily driver” or “full preparation” or somewhere in between). Cars sometimes may be entered as “display only,” for owners who wish to participate but not compete.

RMR participates in a handful of local concours events each year, including the annual Exotic Sports Car Show and Concours d’Elegance, benefiting United Cerebral Palsy Colorado. The annual Porsche Parade also hosts a major concours each year.

WHAT WE DOWhether your tastes are social, technical, or competitive, RMR has something for you! You can have fun in your Porsche by participating in driver education and time trials at area tracks, autocrosses, rallies, tours, tech sessions, car shows and more.


IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR

Amy Legg-Rogers RMR Historian

1978 EDELWEISS RALLY!! The 1978 Edelweiss rally was held

on May 14, 1978 (it wa s delayed a week by snow). It was a fairly long (6 hours +) and moderately difficult rally. It was used as a practice rally before the 1978 Porsche Parade rally in Aspen.


COOKIN’ ON THE PLAINS - DEWE ALL WANT TO MAKE THE MOST OF OUR FAST AND CAPABLE MACHINES, DON’T WE? MAYBE YOU’VE

NEVER TRIED A DRIVER’S EDUCATION EVENT?WELL, NOW’S THE TIME FOR YOU AND YOUR CAR TO GET OUT TO HIGH PLAINS RACEWAY! WINTER

EXCUSES WILL BE LONG GONE… THE WEATHER IS GOOD, YOUR CAR TRAILER IS NO LONGER BURIED IN THE SNOW, THE GARAGE FLOOR IS NICE AND WARM, AND THE KIDS DON’T HAVE HOMEWORK… THIS DE MARKS THE MIDDLE OFSUMMER!!! NOW IS THE TIME TO GET OFF THE RECLINERAND INTO YOUR TRACK

RIDE. YOU CAN TEST THOSE COOL NEW PARTS AND HORSEPOWER IMPROVEMENTS, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF GREAT DRIVING INSTRUCTION, AND GET THE SEAT TIME WE ALL NEED TO GO FASTER.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR JULY21& 22RMR DE,– WHETHER FIRST TIMER OR VETERAN. THIS YEAR’S CHAIRS JIM THORBURN AND SCOTT FARRELL, PROMISE PLENTY OF EXCELLENT SEAT TIME, IMPROVED

DRIVING SKILLS, GREAT FOOD AND DRINK, CAMARADERIE WITH OUR GEAR HEAD FRIENDS, AND MOST OF ALL – FUN! FUN! FUN!

THIS EVENT IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT A VERY WORTHY CHARITY: THE DAVID BUCKNAM SCHOLARSHIP FUND, HTTP://BUCKNAM.ORG/ABOUT-THE-SCHOLARSHIP-FUND/.

LIKE LAST YEAR, AND LOTS OF TRACK TIME! REGISTER EARLY! WE EXPECT A SELL-OUT AS REGISTRATION WILL BE LIMITED TO 135 ENTRANTS. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THATDAY-OF-EVENT WALK-INS ARE ALWAYS DISCOURAGED. PLEASE WATCH FOR THE OPENING OF ONLINE REGISTRATION IN LATE

APRIL.COOKIN’ ON THE PLAINS WILL BE OPENING SOON ON MOTORSPORTREG.COM. SO, SIGN UP! FOR MORE DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT THE EVENT CHAIRS–JIM

THORBURN AT [email protected] AND SCOTT FARRELL AT [email protected]

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