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"Niagara On The Road" Program
Posted February 01, 2012 9:00PM
During last year’s DE Committee meeting, we kicked around the idea of starting the “Niagara on the Road Program.” The premise for the idea is simple. We wanted to offer and encourage our DE participants (students and Instructors) to try a different track venue aside from Watkins Glen International, our home track.
Though many drivers express the desire to try a different track, there are many barriers that might discourage anyone from doing so. First, it’s intimidating to go to a different venue, not knowing the sponsoring organization, not knowing anyone else during the DE, and not being quite comfortable that they can tackle a new track, etc. There are social, logistical, technical and learning barriers that all considered, can and a lot of times dampen a participants’ enthusiasm.
Our program is designed to mitigate those concerns by having Niagara make arrangements with an established Club already doing a DE at different venues that we plan on bringing 10-15 drivers to their event. Our participants would sign up directly with those “partner” organizations, thereby alleviating any exposure on Niagara’s side. Once signed up, we as a region would help coordinate plans to “caravan” for the trip down and back. Knowing that your track buddies are doing the same “away” event makes for more fun all around in addition to having a support network to depend on should something go awry along the trip.
Once at the event, our participants can take comfort that there will be people they already know to interact with and share their respective discoveries about the “new” track. For good measure, they can also expect to experience a lot of the Niagara hospitality and camaraderie that they are all too familiar with at our own “home” events.
From a learning perspective, it allows our participants to practice skills they’ve learned at Watkins Glen and apply those same skills at a different venue and offer them a different set of challenges in learning the particulars of a different venue.
We believe that all of this would provide a “support base” of fellow drivers, reduced intimidation factors, mechanical support and even a trailer should the need arise.
We’re pleased to announce that as of April 10-11th, about 15 of us are committed to visiting VIR and kick off our inaugural Road Trip! We will be participating with David Murry Track Days for a two day event at one of the premier road courses in the country. This first ever Niagara Road Trip is limited to advanced drivers and instructors only, but we are working on another road trip August 17-19 time frame that would be open to all our run groups. We are targeting Mid-Ohio, which is another “must-do” track in conjunction with the Mid-Ohio Region PCA.
In the near term, we are hoping to do two road trips per year visiting other tracks. For subsequent years, we have in mind to visit Mosport, Shannonville, Mt. Tremblant, Calabogie, Lime Rock and Road America, amongst others. Stay tuned and happy motoring!
Onward,
Rich de Asis
Chief Instructor
Honorary Guest Named for Our 50th Ann. Party
Posted February 01, 2012 12:00AM
Niagara Region has named “Quick Vic” Elford as Honorary Guest for the 50th Anniversary Party weekend! One of the fastest drivers of the 1960’s and 1970’s, Vic has won many prestigious races such as Classic Nurburgring, Targa Florio, Sebring, and Daytona. The only driver to race every version of the Porsche 917, Vic has also raced for Ford, Triumph, Lancia, Alfa-Romeo, Ferrari, Chaparral, Shadow, Cooper, Lola, Chevron, and Subaru. He also drove McLaren in F1 and CanAm, and Chevrolet in TransAm. Vic was hired by Steve McQueen to do the high speed close-up action driving the 917 for Steve’s film “Le Mans”. Don’t miss this opportunity to rub elbows with one of the world’s greatest sports car drivers. Vic Elford.
January 2012 Flatout Newsletter
Posted January 26, 2012 8:00PM
Inside This Issue: Member Stats, Coming Events, Happy Hours, Tail of the Dragon, 356 Winter Warmup, If Money Was No Object, How Bad Do You Have It?, New Porsche Model, Rochester Auto Show, Tech Articles, Pics, Puzzles, and much, much more!
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Visit Us At The Auto Show
Posted January 18, 2012 9:00AM
'Thank You' for being part of Niagara Region
Posted January 12, 2012 11:00PM
Free 50th anniversary shirts for all Niagara Region members. To get one all you have to do is show up at a 2012 club event!
November 2011 Flatout Newsletter
Posted November 28, 2011 6:00PM
Inside This Issue: Member Stats, Fall Dinner Recap, Lunch With David Murry, Happy Hours, Classroom Training, Dan & Alice’s Roadtrip, Saratoga Auto Museum, Tech Articles, Pics, Puzzles, and much, much more!
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2012 Required SFI 38.1 Recertification
Posted November 15, 2011 4:00PM
Beginning Jan. 1, 2012, Head and Neck Restraints must be recertified every five years. This means that during 2012, competitors using a HANS Device with a date of original certification in 2006 or earlier must have their device recertified. Those who have a HANS Device with a date of original certification in 2007, must be recertified according to the month on the SFI sticker. For example, a device with an original certification of June 2007 would expire in June 2012.
The procedure outlined by SFI states, in part, “Inspection must be done by the original manufacturer only, and not their authorized resellers or dealers.” Devices passing the inspection will receive a new SFI 38.1 conformance label marked with the inspection date.
• Competitors may use an FIA certified Head and Neck Restraint at an FIA event in the U.S. without meeting the SFI’s recertification requirement. But events not on the FIA sporting calendar and held in the U.S. will require an SFI 38.1 sticker for any device 5 years or older.
• Tethers for the HANS Device are manufactured from polyester, which gives them a longer span of use when compared to other material such as nylon.
Competitors should inspect their HANS Device and tethers after any impact where the device comes into use. It’s likely that the tethers should be replaced.
Fall Dinner Reminders
Posted November 10, 2011 11:00PM
For those attending our Annual Fall Dinner on Nov. 19, we will be collecting toys at this event for children (ages 2-17) in need this holiday season, to be distributed by the 97Rock Christmas is for Kids’ program. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy/game/book/etc. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
Our LOGOwear Shop will be at this event! Niagara Region apparel makes a great Christmas gift! Cash & checks accepted.
October 2011 Flatout Newsletter
Posted October 27, 2011 4:00PM
Inside This Issue: 356 Day Recap, Chili Run Recap, Fall DE Recap, Senna Recap, Grape Harvest Tour Recap, Member Anniversaries, “What Is It?” Contest, Tech Articles, Pics, Puzzles, and much, much more!
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September 2011 Flatout Newsletter
Posted September 21, 2011 10:00AM
Inside This Issue: Member Anniversaries, Niagara goes NASCAR recap, Dansville Balloon Fest recap, Vintage Weekend recap, Barn Fresh ’52 Porsche, “What Is It?” Contest, Tech Articles, Pics, Puzzles, and much, much more!
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Personal Coaching @ Fall DE
Posted August 26, 2011 10:00AM
ANNOUNCEMENT: Niagara PCA is pleased to announce that personal coaching will be available for drivers (advanced solo white run group, black run group and red run group only) attending our HPDE at Watkins Glen on October 10-11, 2011. Peter Argetsinger, of Argetsinger Motorsports, will provide one-on-one coaching sessions which will include about 30 minutes in-car instruction followed by a debriefing session in the garage. Coaching sessions are available both days for only $150 on a first come/first served basis by contacting Peter directly. Niagara PCA looks forward to offering our drivers this opportunity to further develop and hone their high performance driving skills.
Peter’s Bio
Peter’s Email
Peter’s Phone: (954) 494-8994
August 2011 Flatout Newsletter
Posted August 25, 2011 11:00AM
Inside This Issue: Road Trip to Savannah Porsche Parade, Gimmick Rally recap, Sodus Breakfast Run recap, E’ville and Akron Picnic recaps, “What Is It?” Contest, Tech Articles, Pics, Puzzles, and much, much more!
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Tour to Dansville Balloon Festival
Posted August 10, 2011 5:00PM
Saturday, September 3, 2011
NRPCA members will meet at Lowes, 2350 Marketplace Dr, Rochester, NY, next to route 390 at 11:30am. This event is weather dependent. Hot air balloons do not launch in bad weather so if it is raining or windy or lightning we won’t be going. Watch for a same day e-mail saying if we are a GO or NO GO.
We will leave at noon for a fun, scenic ride to Dansville. I expect us to arrive at the airport ~1:30pm. Our cars will be on display from 1:30 on the runway tarmac until about 4:30. We will move our cars at 4:30 to an alternate location to make room for the crowds expected as part of the balloon launch. We leave the airport after the balloon launch.
Balloon launch will be ~6:00pm weather dependent (see above). I am arranging for the Porsche club to help with the launch of a hot air balloon.
Tom and Babs will be setting up a tarp for a shady place to relax and we expect to have some beverages available. Participants are encouraged to bring their own cold drinks (it can be VERY hot on the run way), shade, sun screen, chairs, cameras, munchies (food is available on site too), proper clothes (be prepared for hot or cold or rain), portable car doll up material as there is no car wash on site.
Anyone on the fence about attending this event should check out previous year’s Dansville Balloon Festival pictures on the club web page.
Contact: Tom and Babs Lyons for more information.
Niagara takes FIRST PLACE in website competition!
Posted August 04, 2011 7:00AM
Niagara Region takes 1st place in class in the National PCA Website Competition! That is two years in a row! Award presented Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at the Porsche Parade in Savannah, Georgia.
Congrats Niagara Region Members!
Posted August 03, 2011 4:00PM
You are a member of the PCA Runner-Up 2010 Region of the Year! This prestigious award sponsored by the Porsche factory and Porsche Cars North America was presented to Niagara Region on Tuesday, August 2, at the 2011 Porsche Parade in Savannah, Georgia.
The selection of the award winning region is based on level of activity, membership growth, community activity, multi-region participation, and newsletter and website effectiveness. While we won the runner-up award, I am convinced that out of the 139 PCA regions there is no group of PCA’ers more deserving than those in Niagara Region.
This recognition from PCA is a major accomplishment for our club and its members. Your enthusiasm, dedication to our region and the Porsche marque, and camaraderie are what make the Niagara Region what it is. Porsche has brought us together, but the members of our region are what keep us together. You should be very proud of your membership affiliation with such a club.
Congratulations and Happy Motoring!
Jim Arendt
President, Niagara Region PCA
June-July 2011 Flatout Newsletter
Posted July 31, 2011 7:00PM
Inside This Issue: 60 pages of member contributed material from racing to breakfast runs, to fly in breakfasts, tech sessions, etc.
Breakfast Run to Sodus
Posted July 07, 2011 10:00PM
Sunday, July 10. Join us for a fun group drive out to the Sodus Point area. Breakfast at Pultneyville Grill in Pultneyville will be self pay.
Arrive at: Penfield, N. E. corner of routes 250 & 441 in front of the Bank of America at 9:00 AM. Departure is promptly at 9:30 AM for a scenic drive to Sodus Point.
BUFFALO area members: Mark Pelkey will be leading a group from the Buffalo area. Meet at the Pembroke Thruway Rest Area between 8-8:30am, departing 8:30am, to meet up with the Rochester group around 9:15am.
Help Recruit New Members!
Posted July 07, 2011 10:00PM
Help us recruit new members! Pass these business cards out to your Porsche-owning friends, neighbors, coworkers, etc. You can grab some of these cards from club president Jim Arendt at any of our club events…
May 2011 Flatout Newsletter
Posted May 30, 2011 3:00PM
Inside This Issue: Spring DE, Member Bios, Members Report, Outstanding Drivers, Thanx Between Racers, Member’s Meeting, Savannah Parade, “What Is It?” Contest, Tech Articles, Pics, Puzzles, and much, much more!
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Hamilton/Stewart Car Swap
Posted May 30, 2011 8:00AM
Join the Niagara PCA for a drive down to Watkins Glen to witness the Stewart/Hamilton Car Swap on June 14. Meet in the Eastview Mall parking lot on the east side above Macy’s toward Stickley Audi. Departure will be promptly at 8:30am. Route will be via Canadaigua, Rushville, Potter, Penn Yann, Dundee then back roads into the Glen from the west avoiding the village. Peter Swift will be leading a group of up to 10 cars; if more than 10 cars show up then someone else will need to lead a second group. Please note this event is WEATHER DEPENDENT, an update will be posted here a couple days prior with a “go/no-go”.
WATKINS GLEN, NY – Watkins Glen International is proud to announce that the upcoming Mobil 1 Car Swap at The Glen on Tuesday, June 14, will be open to all spectators. Admission and parking will both be free for fans of all ages and there will be numerous locations for fans to watch NASCAR Sprint Cup Series star Tony Stewart and Formula 1™ World Champion Lewis Hamilton take laps in their own and then each others’ cars during the event.
“It has been our goal from the beginning to make this historic event open to our tens of thousands of fans and we are thrilled to make this announcement,” said Michael Printup, president of Watkins Glen International. “There has been no question as to how badly our fans want to attend the Mobil 1 Car Swap at The Glen. They have overwhelmed us with their emails, phone calls, and comments through social media and it is this incredible passion that makes our fans the best in motorsports.”
Beginning at 11:00 a.m., fans will witness Hamilton take laps in both his team Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP4-23 and Stewart’s No. 14 Mobil 1/Office Depot Chevrolet Impala. Stewart also will take a spin in his No. 14 Mobil 1/Office Deport Chevrolet Impala before climbing into Hamilton’s MP4-23 for his first-ever laps behind the wheel of an F1 car.
Visitors to WGI will find it easy to park, enter the track, and watch the car swap from numerous locations around the legendary road course. All spectators will be able to park near and enter through Gate 4 which can be accessed from Kuhl-Winner Way off of Route 16. Gate 4 will be open 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and from there fans will have easy access to the facility. The spectator viewing area is located outside of the track and stretches from Turn 1, down the entire FrontStretch, and all the way to the toe of The Boot. This means fans can choose to watch from the Ninety and FrontStretch Grandstands, the Turn 11 Viewing Berm, the elevated areas around and inside of The Boot, and any general admission viewing area located in that range. The inside of The Boot can be accessed through the pedestrian tunnel which is located between the heel of The Boot and the West tunnel.
The fans that sit in or around the FrontStretch Grandstand will see the largest amount of activity throughout the day. The location will not only provide a great view of the cars as they drive through Turn 11, down the FrontStretch, around Turn 1, and into the Esses but also as they enter and exit pit road and are worked on in the special garage areas directly behind the pits. Please note that access to the infield will be restricted to authorized personnel only during the event.
The FrontStretch Concession Kiosk will be open 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and feature Sahlen’s Hot Dogs, Bog Hog Pulled Pork sandwiches, donuts, potato chips, ice cream, Coke products, coffee, bottled water, and premium Budweiser beer. Fans are also welcome to bring their coolers to enjoy a full picnic experience during the day.
Tickets for the 2011 race season at Watkins Glen International are on sale NOW! Fans can order their tickets or get more information by calling the WGI ticket office at 866-461-RACE (7223) or logging on to the official website, www.TheGlen.com. Gift certificates and track merchandise can all be purchased at The Shop located at 2 North Franklin Street in downtown Watkins Glen. The Shop is open Monday-Sunday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Keep up with the latest happenings at The Glen by going to the official Watkins Glen International Facebook page, www.Facebook.com/watkinsgleninternational, and following WGI on Twitter, @WGI.
Win A Free Porsche!
Posted May 25, 2011 1:00PM
The Clarence Rotary Club Foundation is giving away a FREE 2011 Porsche Boxster or Cayenne! Tickets are $50 each or 3 for $100 and can be purchased HERE.
Drawing will be held on Wednesday, August 3 starting at 5:00pm at Northtown Porsche in Williamsville. There will be wine tasting, food, music, an auction of auto-related items, and a cruise-in. Winners need not be present, and only 3600 tickets will be sold.
Please send an EMAIL if attending so they have an idea how many cars will be there.
Breakfast Run to Naples
Posted May 14, 2011 9:00PM
Our first breakfast run of the season will take us to Bob & Ruth’s Vineyard Restaurant in Naples, NY. Enjoy a fun group drive through the finger lakes and take in the beautiful scenery while eating breakfast at Bob & Ruth’s (breakfast is self-pay). After breakfast you can head back home, or shoot over to Hammondsport to participate in the Finger Lakes Region PCA car show and concours, a group will be lead there.
Buffalo Members: Meet at Northtown Porsche, 8135 Main St., Williamsville at 8:00am, depart 8:15am, to meet up with Rochester members for the trip to Naples. Please contact Rob Dean if attending.
Rochester Members: Meet outside Macy’s at Eastview Mall around 9:00am, depart promptly at 9:30am. Please contact Bill Schicker if attending.
After the Tour, take a short drive over to Hammondsport for the Finger Lakes Region PCA annual Car Show!
April 2011 Flatout Newsletter
Posted April 29, 2011 9:00AM
Inside This Issue: Wheels/Tires/Suspension Tech Session, Car Nutz Tales #8, WGI Opening Day, Project 2010 Cayman S, Instructor Training, April Meeting, Tech Inspection, Survey Responses, “What is it?”, Member Bios, Tech Articles, Puzzles, Pics, and much more!
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Niagara PCA Golf Tournament
Posted April 28, 2011 10:00AM
WHAT: Niagara PCA Golf Tournament.
WHEN: Tuesday, July 5. Tee offs begin at 1:00pm. Show up a little early and the club will buy lunch (dogs and drink).
WHERE: Terry Hills Golf Course, Batavia.
FORMAT: Scramble format with 4 persons per group. All groups will have an experienced golfer. All 4 persons will hit their ball from the tee, then all 4 will hit their ball from the best shot of the foursome (3 people will pick up their ball and place it next to the best shot), then continue until it’s in the hole. Simple, fun, and you don’t have to be a good golfer.
REGISTRATION: Contact Bill Schicker by June 18 to register.
COST: $30 per person.
NOTE: After the golf tournament, swing on over to the pavilion for dinner (only $5 per person) and our monthly meeting.
March 2011 Flatout Newsletter
Posted April 16, 2011 2:00PM
The March 2011 issue was mailed to all club members. Enjoy your hard copy!
WGI Opening Day Tour Cancelled
Posted April 14, 2011 4:00PM
Due to Saturday’s current weather forecast of cold, wind, and rain, the club tour to Watkins Glen’s opening day has been cancelled. Proceeds from the track laps goes to a wonderful cause, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, so it would be great to support the event even though we’re not attending as a group. Please feel free to head down on your own and take laps on the track. They allow all motor vehicles (sedans, pickups, minivans, etc.) if you would rather not drive your Porsche in the lousy weather.
Personal Coaching at June DE
Posted March 14, 2011 1:00PM
Niagara PCA is pleased to announce that personal coaching will be available for drivers attending the Advanced DE at Watkins Glen on June 22-23, 2011. Dennis Macchio, President of Bertil Roos Racing School, will provide one-on-one coaching sessions which will include about 30 minutes in-car instruction followed by a debriefing session in the garage. Coaching sessions are available on Thursday only for $100 on a first come/first served basis by contacting Dennis directly. Niagara PCA looks forward to offering our drivers this opportunity to further develop and hone their high performance driving skills.
Dennis Macchio’s BIO
See our DE page for contact info.
Hershey Swap Meet "Community" Space
Posted March 03, 2011 10:00PM
HERSHEY SWAP MEET, Saturday, April 23. Niagara PCA is providing a “community” area at the swap meet for Niagara region members to sell your Porsche items. The cost will be covered by the club. The space numbers are 040 and 041 (all the spaces are marked). No prior arrangements are necessary, just show up with your items for sale and have a great time.
February 2011 Flatout Newsletter
Posted February 23, 2011 1:00PM
Inside This Issue: Annual Planning Meeting, Member Bios, 2011 Event Listing, How to Host a Tour, Surviving Winter…the PCA Way, Survey Responses, February Happy Hour, What Is It?, Tech Articles, Pics, Puzzles, and much, much more!
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PORSCHE CORRAL @ US Vintage Grand Prix at WGI
Posted February 16, 2011 1:15PM
The 2011 Watkins Glen racing season will close with the traditional season finale-the U.S. Vintage Grand Prix, September 9-11. This event celebrates racing’s history and continues to be the largest vintage racing event in the country featuring historic cars of the past from as far back as the 1930’s and is held in conjunction with the Grand Prix Festival in the Village of Watkins Glen. The 2011 featured marque is Datsun/Nissan!
Friday Grand Prix Festival information Grand Prix Festival
Saturday & Sunday SVRA race info and schedule SVRA
PORSCHE CORRAL
The Niagara Region is hosting a PORSCHE CORRAL during the U.S. Grand Prix at Watkins Glen Vintage Races.
$75 per person includes:
Weekend General Admission with access to all grandstands, paddock, and garage
Track-side Hospitality Tent access Sat/Sun
Preferred Porsche Corral parking adjacent to Hospitality Tent
Snacks & drinks all day Sat/Sun
Catered lunch Sat/Sun
Paced laps on the track in your own car
Children 12 and under FREE with paid adult
All PCA members, family, and friends are welcome to attend
REGISTRATION
Mail check, payable to “Niagara PCA”, to:
T. Kubiak, PO Box 660, Victor, NY 14564-0660
IMPORTANT – Include your name, full mailing address, email, and phone number. Tickets will be mailed to you a couple weeks prior to the event.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS AUGUST 31.
For additional info regarding this event, please contact Jim Arendt or Tom Kubiak.
Please welcome and support our sponsor for the Porsche Corral — Bernstein Global Wealth Management! Bernstein was founded in 1967 to manage investments for individuals and families and is dedicated solely to investment research and management. We welcome and appreciate their support of this fantastic race weekend at Watkins Glen.
“It was dust, and smoke, and thunder. It was…completely delightful.”
— Cameron Argetsinger, race founder, referring to the start of the 1948 Watkins Glen Grand Prix.
Porsche Corral 2009: Photo by Tom Lyons.
Race reenactment in the Village:
Niagara goes NASCAR
Posted February 03, 2011 3:00PM
Join us for a fun-filled day at Holland NASCAR MotorSports Complex on Saturday, August 27, 2011. Watch NASCAR sanctioned racing action from our reserved corporate suite, enjoy food & drink, PLUS get 5 laps on the track in your own car! Limited to the first 50 people who submit payment.
SCHEDULE
3:00pm TRACK LAPS Take 5 laps on the 3/8 mile high-banked paved oval track in your own car. One car on track at a time, this is not a race but just for fun, no speed limit, must wear helmet (we’ll need some loaners from people with extras) and sign waiver.
5:15pm SUITE OPENS Glass enclosed suite with outdoor patio and seating, private restrooms, climate control, personal suite service, wet bar, closed circuit television, VIP Porsche parking.
5:30pm RACE PRACTICE Food and drinks will be served in the suite during the race practice sessions.
7:15pm RACE FEATURES Featuring the NASCAR Whelen All American Series: Raging Wolf.com Pro Modifieds, LAMOT, Bank of Holland Chargers, M&M U-Pull It Figure 8’s, Hornet-Queen Bees plus TQ Midgets. Plus Battle of the Badges – cheer on local law enforcement officials as they compete in track provided 4cyl race cars!
LOCATION
Holland NASCAR MotorSports Complex
11586 Holland Glenwood Road
Holland, NY 14080
MAP & DIRECTIONS
COST Only $25 per person includes track laps, general admission, suite access, food/drinks, VIP Porsche parking. Mail check (payable to “Niagara PCA”) to Jim Arendt, 780 Washington St., Spencerport, NY 14559.
>>>Important: Include your name, full address, phone and email. Tickets will be mailed to you a couple weeks prior to the event.<<<
NOTES Admission is limited to the first 50 people who submit payment. No food or beverage may be brought into facility. Helmet required for track laps; we anticipate having loaners available but bring yours if you have one. Must sign PCA liability waiver if you are going out on the track.
CONTACT Any questions contact Jim Arendt.
“Reach up there and pull those belts tight one more time! Boogity, boogity, boogity, let’s go racing boys!”
Results Are In - Membership Survey 2011
Posted January 28, 2011 12:00PM
View the results of our 2011 Membership Survey HERE. Answers to the open-ended questions will be posted in our Flatout newsletter over the next few months.
January 2011 Flatout Newsletter
Posted January 22, 2011 8:00PM
Inside This Issue: Member Bios, Letter from Stuttgart, Happy Hour Photos, Launch of the “What Is It?” Contest, Tech Articles, Pics, Puzzles, and much, much more!
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Tech Session - Tires/Wheels/Suspension
Posted January 21, 2011 10:00PM
Tech Session – Tires/Wheels/Suspension By RacePro Engineering
Saturday, March 19, 2011
8:30am – 1:00pm
Terry Hills Golf Course, Batavia. MAP & DIRECTIONS
Schedule:
8:30am – Arrive & Continental Breakfast
9:00am to Noon – Tech Session
Noon – Lunch (pizza and wings)
An in-depth informational tutorial on your Porsche’s tires, wheels, and suspension. Learn how to make better purchasing, modification, and adjustment decisions regarding these critical chassis components to maximize your Porsche driving experience. Ed Lopresti from RacePro Engineering will be leading this tech session.
The information presented will be geared toward, and apply to, both street and track use vehicles. Whether you attend DE events, or enjoy spirited drives on twisty country roads, this tech session will provide you with plenty of applicable information.
Topics include, but are not limited to…
Tires – Compound characteristics, measurements, relationship to wheel size.
Wheels – Unsprung weight, backspacing and offsets, definitions, measurements.
Suspension – The springing components, coilovers and torsion bars, rates, stiffness, damping components, what shocks really do, compression vs rebound, sway bars, strut braces, affects of camber/toe/caster changes, roll resistance, and balance.
Food and drinks will be provided so we’ll need a head count.
Please RSVP by March 11, 2011 to Jim Arendt.
This tech session, including food and drinks, is being provided at no charge to club members.
Tech Session @ Northtown Porsche
Posted January 20, 2011 10:00PM
Northtown Porsche Tech Session
8135 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221 MAP/DIRECTIONS
Saturday, May 7, 2011
9:00am – noon
How is the general health of your Porsche? Bring it to this tech session and find out!
Niagara PCA and Northtown Porsche will be co-hosting a tech session on Saturday, May 7, 2011 from 9am to noon. We will use diagnostic equipment to check your car’s systems for recorded events (problems as noted and stored in your car’s onboard computer.) We will also run a Porsche Summary on each VIN to search for any potential campaigns or service bulletins. The Porsche Technicians from Northtown will be on hand to answer any questions you may have regarding your vehicle. Please note this is not the Tech Inspection for the spring DE, but an additional opportunity for you to learn about your Porsche vehicle.
All club members are encouraged to attend this tech session. There is no charge for club members, and no RSVP is necessary. Cars will be teched on a first come/first served basis. Refreshments will be served.
Northtown Porsche now has a brand new state of the art Porsche showroom and repair facility. Check them out for all your Porsche parts and service needs.
Questions to Jim Arendt.
New Annual DE Policy Option
Posted January 18, 2011 8:00PM
In June 2009, Porsche Club of America and the Lockton HPDE Insurance Program® announced their partnership in delivering affordable insurance to the many PCA enthusiasts involved in performance driving events. The program provides affordable, single-event physical damage insurance for vehicles used in PCA high-performance driving schools.
Now, a new annual policy option is available. Details can be found HERE.
2011 Tech Tactics Info
Posted January 03, 2011 6:00PM
First Annual PCA National Tech Tactics to be held February 2011
Tech Tactics 2011 has become a PCA National event and will be housed in the PCNA Training facility in Easton, PA. This facility is perfect for a “hands on“ type of event, for it is used to train the Porsche technicians. This first annual Tech Tactics will be held on Saturday, February 26 and will be limited to 125 entrants. If the event is over subscribed, we plan to hold an identical event on Sunday, February 27. The day will consist of lectures by three PCNA Field Specialists and four members of the PCA Technical Committee and a special guest speaker from Porsche AG.
The registration for this event will be available on-line January 3, 2011 using the Motorsports Registration site.
Contact Person: Pete Tremper
Telephone Number: 609.221.3854
Email Address: tremper9146@aol.com
Registration web site address: Motorsports Registration
2011 Membership Survey
Posted December 15, 2010 4:00PM
Niagara PCA has implemented many of the club member suggestions from our 2009 Membership Survey. As part of our “Continuous Improvement” effort we will use this new survey to measure the success of those changes, and to reassess our members’ moods and desires.
As in 2009, every response will be tabulated and the results will be posted. Your input and feedback is very much appreciated.
[This survey will close on January 20, 2011.]
2010 Year in Review - Flatout Newsletter
Posted December 12, 2010 6:00PM
The 2010 Year in Review issue is attached below. All Niagara Region members will receive a mailed hard copy by late December. Watch your mailbox for your copy!
(Please note the attachment below is in hard copy format and not ideally suited to online viewing.)
December 2010 Flatout hardcopy edition.pdf
November 2010 Flatout Newsletter
Posted November 25, 2010 11:00AM
Inside This Issue: Fall Dinner, Tech Articles, Zone 1 Member Stats, Winter Storage Options and much, much more!
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Club Officers for 2011-2012
Posted November 22, 2010 10:00AM
Our Club’s newly elected Officers for the 2011-2012 term are (left to right):
Mike Cohn, Secretary
Tom Lyons, VP
Rich DeAsis, Treasurer
Jim Arendt, President
2010 Charitable Giving Recipients
Posted November 20, 2010 11:00PM
Our club was very fortunate this year to be able to contribute funds to several worthy local charitable organizations:
*$2,000 to Multiple Sclerosis Society, Upstate NY Chapter, on behalf of club member Ken Buschner and family.
*$2,000 to NYS Sheriff’s Association’s Summer Camp for Kids.
*$1,000 to Wease Cares Children’s Fund.
*$1,000 to Lollipop Farm.
*$2,000 to The Open Door Mission, on behalf of last year’s Deegan Award winner Curt Hinchliffe and family.
*$2,000 to Mercy Flight of WNY.
Thank you to all of these organizations for doing what they do on a daily basis for members of our community. We are honored to be able to provide these financial contributions.
2010 Award Winners & Recipients
Posted November 20, 2010 11:00PM
Congratulations to Chad Juby & Sue Reesen, winners of the 2010 Deegan Award.
Congratulations to Mark Pelkey, Tom Needell, and Sue Reesen, winners of the 2010 Photo Contest.
Tech Session "How To..."
Posted November 14, 2010 1:00PM
Local Porsche tech guru Dan Deegan will be hosting a Tech Session at his home shop on Saturday, November 27 at 9:00am. Dan will be showing us how to replace a 944 clutch.
All club members, family, and friends are welcome to attend. There is no fee, just show up. The club will be providing coffee & donuts. No RSVP is necessary, but it would be helpful if you could send Jim Arendt an email so we know how much coffee & donuts to bring.
Dan’s address is 6689 Cherry Street, Victor, NY 14564. MAP to Dan’s home/shop.
October 2010 Flatout Newsletter
Posted October 25, 2010 9:15PM
Featured Articles: Member Report & Bios, Fall DE, Chili Run, Winter Storage Tips, Tech Articles, Pictures, Puzzles, and much, much more!
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Club Officer Elections
Posted October 16, 2010 8:00PM
Elections are currently taking place for club officers for the 2011-2012 term. A link to the online ballot was emailed on October 1 and 15 to all club members with an email address on file with PCA. Paper ballots were mailed to all club members without an email address on file with PCA. If you have not received these emails or the paper ballot, please contact Jim Arendt ASAP. Balloting ends October 31, 2010.
Annual Photo Contest Oct. 1-15
Posted October 04, 2010 8:00PM
The annual Niagara PCA Photo Contest is going on right now! Submit your best Porsche photos before Oct. 15 by emailing them to EMAIL.
We have some fantastic prizes for the best 3 photos. Complete rules and details at the “Photo Contest Rules” tab located in the toolbar to the left.
Annual Fall Dinner
Posted September 28, 2010 8:00AM
Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 20th for Niagara Region PCA’s fabulous Fall Dinner!
This years dinner will be held at Terry Hills Country Club in Batavia, NY. We’ll begin at 6:00pm with Cocktail Hour including a variety of appetizers and drinks. Then enjoy a sit down dinner and dessert, followed by announcements and awards. We’ll finish up with music from Let the Good Times Rock (DJ Tony Orr). It’s always a great way to wrap up the driving season. Don’t miss it!
Dinner Choices:
- Chicken Marsala Tender chicken medallions sautéed with fresh mushrooms simmered in a light Marsala sauce with a hint of Italian seasoning.
- Grilled Salmon Grilled Atlantic salmon served with scallion dill sauces.
- Roast Prime Rib of Beef 10 oz Roast Prime Rib of Beef served with au jus and creamy horseradish.
- Pasta Primavera Penne pasta sautéed with fresh garden vegetables and tossed in a garlic butter pesto sauce.
- A vegan option is available upon request.
Schedule:
6:00 – 7:00 Cocktail Hour (Hors d’Oeuvres and drinks)
7:00 – 8:00 Sit down dinner and dessert
8:00 – 10:00 Announcements and Awards, followed by music and dancing with Let the Good Times Rock
Dress: Dressy Casual to Semi-Formal
Cost: $25 per person
RSVP by October 29 to Sue Reesen at 585-321-0304 or by EMAIL. Please include attendee names and their dinner choices!
Make checks payable to NRPCA. Mail the checks to Sue Reesen or bring to the next monthly meeting.
Contact Info:
Sue Reesen
95 Alton Way
W Henrietta, NY 14586
585-321-0304
Accommodations:
If you are interested in staying in Batavia for the night, Best Western Crown Inn and Suites is offering special rates of $76.59-88.79 inclusive of taxes for Niagara Region members. Please be sure to mention you are with the Niagara Region PCA when you make reservations!
Click HERE for a printable copy of this information.
Best Western Crown Inn and Suites
8210 Park Road
Batavia, NY 14020
585-344-8882
1-888-394-8789
Map of Terry Hills Country Club
September 2010 Flatout Newsletter
Posted September 24, 2010 9:00PM
Featured Articles: Member Report & Bios, Vintage Weekend, Car Nutz Tales #7, Photo Collage, Akron Picnic Pics, Ignorance Not Blissful, Tech Articles, Pictures, Puzzles, and much, much more!
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Helmet Information
Posted September 22, 2010 2:00PM
All the latest updates regarding the new Snell 2010 helmet certifications can be found HERE.
Chili Run
Posted September 14, 2010 8:00AM
Join the Niagara Region PCA for a fun scenic drive to Letchworth State Park, the “Grand Canyon of the East” on Saturday, October 2.
9:00am – Meet at John Holtz Porsche, 3955 W. Henrietta Rd., Rochester. The club will provide a continental breakfast at Holtz before heading out for the drive.
10:00am – Departure for Letchworth State Park. We may separate into 2 groups depending on the number of cars, there is typically a large turnout for this event. Additionally, we are working on having police assistance to get through intersections in a couple small towns along the way.
1:00-3:00pm – Chili and BBQ lunch at the St. Helena Pavilion at Letchworth. The club is providing lunch, no need to bring anything but your appetite, hiking shoes, and camera.
Please RSVP to Rich DeAsis by Monday, September 27.
2011 Cayenne Premier
Posted September 03, 2010 5:30PM
John Holtz Porsche is hosting a V.I.P. hour for members of the Porsche Club for the premier of the new 2011 Cayenne.
Date: Thursday, September 9, 2010
Time: 5:00 – 6:00 pm
RSVP: (585) 334-1600 ext. 3200 or EMAIL
Refreshments will be served.
View the invitation HERE.
Dansville Balloon Festival Porsche Drive Cancelled
Posted September 02, 2010 8:00PM
The Dansville Balloon Festival event is being cancelled. The weather got us. With rain likely (60% chance) and high wind a definite (20 – 30 MPH) there is no way hot air balloons will launch.
We will have to put this event on hold until next year and hope the weather is more kind to us.
August 2010 Flatout Newsletter
Posted August 23, 2010 1:00PM
Featured Articles: Member Report & Bios, Ellicottville Summer Picnic, Porsche Parade, Track-Related Insurance, Tech Articles, Pictures, Puzzles, and much much more!
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Log Cabin Porsche Run
Posted August 17, 2010 11:00AM
Bill Schicker is looking to host a Log Cabin run tomorrow, Wednesday August 18th. Log Cabin restaurant hosts a Classic Car Cruise Night every Wednesday over the summer. They have music, food, beer and LOTS of cars.
If you are interested, please contact Bill Schicker asap, home 585-377-1495, cell 585-506-8829. We will only be making this run if there are at least 10 cars!
Meet at: Eaglevale Country Club, 4344 Nine Mile Point Rd, Fairport, NY 14450-8505 at 6:00.
Depart promptly at 6:15.
End Location: Log Cabin Restaurant, 2445 W Walworth Rd, Macedon, NY.
Hope to see you there! Sue Reesen
Lewiston Jazz Fest & Car Show
Posted August 13, 2010 10:00PM
Once again the Jaguar Club of Buffalo invites PCA members to the FREE Lewiston Jazz Festival on Saturday, August 28th.
Participants are to meet at 10AM in Academy Park (just to the left as you enter Lewiston via main street). We will stage our cars and at 11AM be lead to the center of main street by the Police. Cars will be displayed there and must remain there until 5PM.
Lunch is free to participants. To get the correct count it is asked that participants call DAVE NOWAK ASAP at 716-432-3252. BYOB & a chair to sit by your car or with the group. Plenty of food and drink will be available with Jazz outside and inside all day. Rain or Shine.
Questions to Niagara PCA member Bob Bijak.
Dansville Balloon Festival
Posted August 11, 2010 11:00PM
WHAT: Club drive to the Dansville Balloon Festival, car display, assist with balloon launch.
WHEN: Saturday, September 4.
11:30 am – Meet at Lowes, 2350 Marketplace Drive, Rochester, NY, just off Route 390.
12:00 pm – Scenic drive to Dansville led by Tom Lyons, arriving at Dansville airport around 1:30 pm.
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Cars on display on the tarmac.
4:30 pm – Move cars to alternate location so the tarmac can be prepared for the balloon launch.
6:00 pm – Approximate time of balloon launch. Arrangements are being made to once again have club members assist with a balloon launch.
NOTES: Participants are encouraged to bring cold drinks (it can be VERY hot on the runway), shade, sun screen, chairs, cameras, munchies (food is available on site too), proper clothes (be prepared for hot or cold or rain), portable car doll-up material as there is no carwash on site.
Anyone on the fence about attending this event should check out last year’s Dansville Balloon Festival pictures on our Event Photo page (tab in left sidebar).
Questions to Tom Lyons.
Tech Inspection Date Change
Posted August 11, 2010 12:00PM
Due to circumstances beyond our control the Tech Inspection scheduled for Saturday, September 4 has been changed to Wednesday, September 15, from 4-8:00pm. Please see our Event Calendar for details.
Vintage @ The Glen
Posted July 28, 2010 12:00PM
The 2010 Watkins Glen racing season will close with the traditional season finale-the U.S. Vintage Grand Prix, September 10-12. This event celebrates racing’s history and continues to be the largest vintage racing event in the country featuring historic cars of the past from as far back as the 1930’s and is held in conjunction with the Grand Prix Festival in the Village of Watkins Glen. The 2010 featured marque is Alfa Romeo!
Friday Grand Prix Festival information Grand Prix Festival
Saturday & Sunday SVRA race info and schedule SVRA
PORSCHE CORRAL
The Niagara Region is hosting a PORSCHE CORRAL during the U.S. Grand Prix at Watkins Glen Vintage Races.
$75 per person includes:
- Weekend General Admission with access to all grandstands, paddock, and garage
- Track-side Hospitality Tent access Sat/Sun
- Preferred Porsche Corral parking adjacent to Hospitality Tent
- Snacks & drinks all day Sat/Sun
- Catered lunch Sat/Sun
- Paced laps on the track in your own car
- Children 12 and under FREE with paid adult
- All PCA members, family, and friends are welcome to attend
Registration is open now at Club Registration. Create an account for quick and easy online event registration and payment.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS AUGUST 26 (changed from the 31st to give us time to get the tix from WGI and mail them out). PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BY THIS DATE.
For additional info regarding this event, please contact Jim Arendt.
July 2010 Flatout Newsletter
Posted July 25, 2010 10:00PM
Featured Articles: Upcoming Events, Member Bios, Car Nutz Tales Part 5, Sodus Breakfast Run recap, Gimmick Rally recap, Tech articles, jokes, pics, puzzles, much more!
New Sponsor for Vintage Porsche Corral
Posted July 23, 2010 1:00PM
Please welcome and support our new sponsor for the Porsche Corral at the U.S. Vintage Grand Prix at Watkins Glen, hosted by Niagara Region PCA, September 10-12, 2010 — Bernstein Global Wealth Management! Bernstein was founded in 1967 to manage investments for individuals and families and is dedicated solely to investment research and management. See their full page ad in the July issue of Flatout. We welcome and appreciate their support of this fantastic race weekend at Watkins Glen.
Tickets for the Porsche Corral at the Vintage are still available, but only for a limited time. See our website Event Calendar or the ad in the June & July issues of Flatout for ticket purchase information. Don’t miss it!
Niagara Region's Website Takes 1st
Posted July 09, 2010 6:00PM
We recently entered our region’s website in the National PCA Website Competition. Entries were placed into one of five classes based on region membership. In Class III (regions with 200-399 members) Niagara Region came in FIRST PLACE!
July Meeting Door Prize Winners
Posted July 07, 2010 8:00AM
CONGRATULATIONS to our door prize winners at yesterday’s monthly meeting in Batavia. Nancy Killian, Hank Beamer, Roger Spezzano, and Mike DeLaney all won $50 gift certificates to Eksten Autoworks in Rochester!
Porsche eCoupon Program
Posted July 06, 2010 11:00PM
Porsche eCoupon Program – 20% savings exclusively for PCA Members!
PorschePorsche Cars North America and Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd. are pleased to announce the PCA eCoupon Program, in recognition of the unique contribution that Porsche Club of America members make to the Porsche brand. Available exclusively to current PCA members, the PCA eCoupon provides a 20% discount off the listed MSRP for Porsche Genuine Parts, Classic, Tequipment and Porsche Design Drivers Selection merchandise.
The PCA eCoupon is valid from June 4, 2010 to July 31, 2010 only at participating authorized Porsche dealers in accordance with the program rules and provisions. (Offer available via printable online coupon only.)
To redeem: Click on the button below and you’ll be redirected to the Porsche eCoupon page. Locate a participating Porsche authorized dealer by entering your zip code in the window provided and click search. Details of the PCA eCoupon Program offer and printable certificate will be located on the main page of your dealer’s website. Be sure to have your PCA member number and Porsche VIN number on hand to redeem the eCoupon.
July 11 Breakfast Run to Sodus Point
Posted June 27, 2010 9:00PM
Arrive at: Penfield, N. E. corner of routes 250 & 441 in front of the Bank of America at 9:00 AM.
Departure is promptly at 9:30 AM for a scenic drive to Sodus Point.
Breakfast at Papa Joe’s in Sodus will be self pay.
(If anyone is organizing the run from Buffalo, please let Sue Juby know so we can get the info posted, thanks!)
July 17 Gimmick Rally & Picnic
Posted June 25, 2010 9:00PM
Saturday, July 17th, Babs and Tom Lyons will be running a gimmick rally. For those that have not done one before, the gimmick is we provide a route sheet with clues on it to a driver and navigator. The driver and navigator will head out on their own and use the route and clue sheet and try and find the items described and mark their guesses on their answer sheet. Points will be given for correct answers. The three highest scores will win first, second, and third prize. A tie breaker question will be used if needed.
The gimmick rally will start at the Terry Hills golf club in Batavia (same place we have our monthly meeting) to give both Buffalo and Rochester participants a central location to begin. The rally will end at Tony Frandina’s house (6808 Lake Shore Rd, Evans, NY, 14047, home phone 716-947-1916). It’s on Lake Erie in the town of Evans where we will partake in a picnic starting around 1:00pm.
Drivers and navigators can get their driving instructions and clue/answer sheet between 10:00 and 11:00am.
Map to PICNIC at Tony’s house.
Map to RALLY START POINT at Terry Hills.
The picnic will be catered by a local vendor who is providing chicken breast and roast beef to be eaten on a roll plus baked beans, green salad, potato salad, chips and other goodies. All paper products and utensils will be furnished. Ice will also be available.
Participants will need to bring their own drink and a folding chair or two. A TOPS market and liquor store is located close by for those that need to buy their supplies.
Anyone can participate in the rally but we will need an RSVP to participate in the picnic. The club is picking up the cost of the picnic. RSVP to Tony F. at 716-849-1483 or by EMAIL by July 10.
June 2010 Flatout Newsletter
Posted June 16, 2010 10:00AM
Features Articles: Porsche Clash, Letchworth and Naples Breakfast Runs, FLKPCA Car Show, Realizing the Dream, Tale of the Dragon, Car Nutz Tales, Member BIOS and much, much more.
Elmwood Village Cruise Night
Posted June 08, 2010 7:15PM
Wednesday, June 16. The car show will take place from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. on the “500” block of Elmwood Avenue (Elmwood Avenue between W. Utica and Bryant).
Cruise Night is a great family event and is expected to be even larger than previous years. Local retail shops and restaurants will feature sales, dining specials and live music.
Got an awesome car you want to show off? Then please join us on June 16. Registration is free and spots are still available. Just show up with your vintage car and join the fun!
Enjoy a beautiful summer night out in the Elmwood Village with some amazing vintage cars, culture, shopping, dining and entertainment. Best of all, the event is completely free!
For more information on this premier summer event or to register early, please call the Elmwood Village Association at (716) 881-0707.
The mission of The Elmwood Village Association is to work with businesses and residents to improve the quality of life for our entire community.
June 13 Breakfast Run & FL Region Show and Concours
Posted June 05, 2010 7:00PM
Our second breakfast run of the season will take us to Bob & Ruth’s Vineyard Restaurant in Naples, NY. Enjoy a fun group drive through the finger lakes and take in the beautiful scenery while eating breakfast at Bob & Ruth’s (breakfast is self-pay). After breakfast you can head back home, or shoot over to Hammondsport to participate in the Finger Lakes Region PCA car show and concours, a group will be lead there.
Buffalo Members: Meet at Northtown Porsche, 8135 Main St., Williamsville at 8:00am, depart 8:15am, to meet up with Rochester members for the trip to Naples. Please contact Rob Dean if attending.
Rochester Members: Meet outside Macy’s at Eastview Mall around 9:00am, depart promptly at 9:30am. Please contact Bob Veltz if attending.
See you there!
May 2010 Flatout Newsletter
Posted May 27, 2010 9:00AM
This newsletter was mailed to all Niagara Region PCA members. The attached newsletter is in hardcopy format so it is a little tricky to read online; posted for your convenience.
May_2010_Flatout_Newsletter_-_Hardcopy.pdf
Porsche Corral at Grand Am WGI races
Posted May 21, 2010 12:00PM
The $30 ticket offer to the June 4-6 Grand Am races has been extended to June 1 and includes:
*Weekend General Admission
*Turn 11 hospitality tent and car corral
*Friday parade laps on track
*Saturday food & beverage service
*Driver appearances
*Porsche team tours
*Prizes and giveaways
The Event Flier and Event Schedule can be found HERE.
2010_6HR_PCA_CORRALJune_1st.pdf
May 16 Breakfast Run is now FULL
Posted May 15, 2010 9:00AM
Believe it or not we have SOLD OUT our May 16 Breakfast Run to the Glen Iris Inn at Letchworth!
If you have not sent Sue Reesen Juby or Bill Schicker an email or message making your reservation, then we have not made one for you and you will not be accommodated at the Glen Iris Inn. They only have so much space and response to this event has been exceptional.
Thanks everyone for the great response and we hope that those that weren’t able to be included in this breakfast run will join us for a future event!
April 2010 Flatout Newsletter
Posted April 27, 2010 3:00PM
Featured Articles: Coupe & Speedster; NRPCA By-Laws; Member BIOS; Car Nutz Tales #4; WGI Opening Day plus much more.
March 2010 Flatout Newsletter
Posted March 30, 2010 4:00PM
Featured Articles: Member report and bios, By-Laws, An Evening with Garth Stein, BMW Club Breakfast Run, Special April Fools from the past, tech articles, pics, jokes, and much more
February 2010 Flatout Newsletter
Posted February 24, 2010 11:00AM
Featured Articles: Member report and bios, Fran’s Porsche’s, guest speaker announcement, annual planning meeting, 2009 treasurer’s report, tech articles, pics, jokes, and much more!
Author of "The Art of Racing in the Rain" Guest Appearance!
Posted January 29, 2010 11:00PM
Niagara Region PCA is thrilled to announce that Garth Stein, author of the NY Times Best Seller The Art of Racing in the Rain, will be speaking at our club’s March monthly meeting! If you love racing, dogs, or studying the human condition, this book is a must read. Perhaps we will receive inside info about the Universal Studios movie version going to production later this year starring Patrick Dempsey? Do not miss this extraordinary opportunity!
WHAT? An evening with Garth Stein, hosted by Niagara Region PCA.
WHEN? Wednesday, March 10 at 6:30pm.
WHERE? Terry Hills Golf Course, 5122 Clinton Street Rd., Batavia, NY. Terry Hills.
HOW? RSVP by March 3 to Jim Arendt.
COST? Only $5 at the door includes light foods and drinks.
WHO? All club members, family, and friends are welcome.
NOTES: Autograph requests will be granted. Copies of The Art of Racing in the Rain will be available for purchase. Seating is limited so RSVP early. There will be no dinner service at this event, light foods and drinks will be provided.
January 2010 Flatout Newsletter
Posted January 24, 2010 3:00PM
Featured Articles: Member BIOS; Walt Leising; Car Nutz Tales #1; The Year in Racing; HSR Racing at Sebring; plus much,much more.
2010 Driver Education Dates
Posted January 03, 2010 10:00AM
The Niagara Region will be hosting three Driver Education events at Watkins Glen in 2010:
May 24/25
June 23/24 (Advanced DE)
October 11/12
Registration opens February 1. Click on the Driver Education link (in the left sidebar) for all the details!
2010 Annual Planning Meeting
Posted December 16, 2009 7:00PM
The Niagara Region PCA annual planning meeting will be held on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at Terry Hills, 5122 Clinton Street Rd. (Rt. 33), Batavia. This meeting is open to all members, and provides us the opportunity to plan our year’s activities and events.
Arrive 12:30 pm, lunch served at 1:00 pm, meeting starts 1:30 pm. Cost for lunch is $5 per person (payable at the door) and includes soups, sandwiches, salad, dessert, and coffee/tea/soda. A cash bar is available. No RSVP necessary.
[Please note that there will be no regularly scheduled monthly meetings in February due to this planning meeting.]
2009 Year in Review - Flatout Newsletter
Posted December 11, 2009 2:00PM
The 2009 Year in Review issue is attached below. All Niagara Region members will receive a mailed hard copy by late December. Watch your mailbox for your copy!
(Please note the attachment below is in hard copy format and not ideally suited to online viewing.)
year_in_review_-_black_and_white_pics_rev6.pdf
November 2009 Flatout Newsletter
Posted November 24, 2009 12:00PM
Featured Articles: Member report and Bios, Annual Fall Banquet, Photo Contest Winners, Deegan Award, Old D&C Article about NRPCA, 2010 911 Turbo, 2010 Helmet Rules, Tech Articles, Photos, and much much more!
2009 Award Winners & Recipients
Posted November 22, 2009 8:00PM
Congratulations to our 2009 Photo Contest Winners: Sue Reesen, Bob Politi, and Chad Comeau! See their winning photos, and all contest entries, at the “Photo Contest Rules” link to the left.
Congratulations to our 2009 Deegan Award recipient Curt Hinchcliffe! As DE Registrar, Curt managed the registrations of 339 drivers who attended our DE events this year. As Membership Chairman, Curt has contacted all new members and welcomed them to the club. Congratulations Curt, and thank you!
2009 Charitable Giving Recipients
Posted November 22, 2009 8:00PM
Our club was very fortunate this year to be able to contribute funds to several worthy local charitable organizations:
$2,000 to Harbor House of Rochester, which is dedicated to providing a home-away-from-home for patients and their families who must travel to Upstate NY for heart failure and transplant care.
$2,000 to NYS Sheriff’s Association’s Summer Camp for Kids, which in the past 30 years has hosted over 11,000 boys and girls from economically challenged family environments.
$1,000 to Wease Cares Children’s Fund, which benefits children in the WNY area by providing clothing, food, games, computers, educational needs, and bedding, for children in need.
$1,000 to Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network, which is near and dear to our hearts because they were instrumental in the successful liver transplant of a good friend of ours, Ricky Hoyt. Ricky is Rick Hoyt’s son, who as you know works with our friends at Eksten Autoworks.
Thank you to all of these organizations for doing what they do on a daily basis for members of our community. We are honored to be able to provide these financial contributions.
October 2009 Flatout Newsletter
Posted October 30, 2009 5:00PM
Featured Articles: Winter storage maintenance tips, Member bios, Fall Grape Harvest Tour, NASA Racing, Fall DE, Extreme 944 Turbo, Tech articles, and much more!
Chili Run has been Cancelled
Posted October 15, 2009 10:00AM
The October 24 Chili Run through Letchworth State Park has been cancelled due to the forecast for inclement weather. The pavilion where the party was to take place is somewhat open to the elements. Next year we will be sure to book a venue that is fully enclosed and heated. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Annual Fall Banquet
Posted October 05, 2009 10:00PM
Celebrate the end of the driving season in style at our annual fall banquet being held on Saturday, November 21 at Brio, 3400 Monroe Avenue in Pittsford. $25 pp by November 7, $30 pp by November 14. Includes hor d’oeuvres, a fantastic dinner, live music, two cocktails, and cash bar following. Entrée selections: NY Strip, Salmon, Penne Pollo, and Stuffed Chicken Breast. Cocktails 6:30pm, dinner 7:30pm. Send check (payable to “Niagara PCA”) and meal choice(s) to Bill Schicker, 20 Edendery Circle, Fairport, NY 14450. Questions: (585) 377-1495 or Email
September 2009 Flatout Newsletter
Posted October 01, 2009 10:00AM
Featured Articles: Akron Picnic and Breakfast Run, Member BIOS, Dansville Balloon Festival, Vintage Weekend, Ski Round Top Swap Meet, Oktoberfest, Petit Grand Prix, George & Bonnie Miner Have Retired, The Speedster and much more.
Niagara PCA Photo Contest
Posted September 23, 2009 9:00AM
Whether photography is your passion, your hobby, or just an occasional pastime, we invite you to participate in our Niagara PCA photo contest celebrating the beauty, excitement, and unique character of the Porsche automotive marque.
There will be prizes for the top three photos. Winning photos and runner-ups will be displayed on the Niagara PCA club’s website, and possibly published in a 2010 Niagara PCA monthly calendar! Both amateur and professional photographers are welcome to participate. Photos must be submitted in digital format October 1-15; see PHOTO CONTEST RULES for details.
August 2009 Flatout Newsletter
Posted August 29, 2009 2:00PM
Featured Articles: Upcoming Events, Members Report, Birth of a Racecar, Member Bios, E’ville Picnic, Tech Articles, Pics and More!
Join the Niagara Region PCA Facebook Group
Posted August 09, 2009 9:00AM
Niagara Region PCA now has a Facebook Group. Join now to keep in touch with club members, and/or to use as a networking tool.
August Meeting Reminder
Posted August 04, 2009 5:00PM
WHAT? Niagara Region PCA membership meeting. Talk P-cars, upcoming events, club news, and anything else Porsche related. This is a low-key informal get together. Come as you are for dinner or for an after-dinner beverage.
WHERE? Terry Hills Golf Course, 5122 Clinton Street Road (Rt. 33), Batavia. 585/343-0860. Terry Hills
WHEN? Thursday, August 13. Arrive 6:30PM, meeting starts at 7:00PM.
WHO? All club members, family, and friends are welcome!
- Meeting held in the outdoor pavilion.
- Porsche parking nearby.
- Special menu selections for only $5 per club member including grilled chicken sandwiches, beef on weck, burgers, open steak sandwiches, etc. (Please bring cash to help facilitate payments.)
- Water, soda, and beer provided by the club.
- Bring the kids for a round of miniature golf (on premises).
Questions to Jim Arendt.
Your Newsletter Preference - Hard Copy or Online?
Posted August 03, 2009 8:00AM
Our club’s monthly Flatout newsletter is currently posted online. Would you prefer to have a hard copy mailed to you? Let us know what you think! QUICK POLL. Poll closes August 21.
July 2009 Flatout Newsletter
Posted July 29, 2009 7:00PM
Featured Articles: Member reports, breakfast run reports, autocross reports, member bios, upcoming event fliers, tech articles, photos, puzzles, and jokes!
Would you prefer to have a hard copy mailed to you? Let us know what you think! QUICK POLL.
Fall DE registration is now open
Posted July 21, 2009 4:00PM
Registration for the Niagara Region Fall DE at Watkins Glen is now open! Enjoy the incredible fall foliage scenery while learning high performance driving skills at the world-famous WGI road course. For details and registration information, click on our Driver Education page in the sidebar to the left.
Gimmick Rally & Picnic Details Finalized
Posted July 09, 2009 9:00PM
Saturday, July 18th, Babs and Tom Lyons will be running a gimmick rally. For those that have not done one before, the gimmick is we provide a route sheet with clues on it. As we drive the route “follow the leader” style, the driver and navigator use the clue sheet and try and find the items described and mark guesses on their answer sheet. Points are given for correct answers. The three highest scores will be given prizes from our Goodie Store.
The gimmick rally will start behind the Genesee Country Mall in Batavia to give both Buffalo and Rochester participants a central location to begin. The rally will end at Tony Frandina’s house (6808 Lake Shore Rd, Derby, NY, 14047, phone 716-849-1483) on Lake Erie in the town of Derby NY where we will partake in a picnic starting around 1:00pm.
Meeting time in Batavia will be 11:00am and departure will be at 11:30am.
Rob Dean will lead the Buffalo group from Autoplace Porsche to Batavia. Rob will be leaving Autoplace Porsche at 10:15am.
The picnic will be catered by a local vendor who is providing chicken breast and to be eaten on a roll. Baked beans, green salad, macaroni salad, chips, pretzels will be included. All paper products and utensils will be furnished. Ice will also be available.
Participants will need to bring their own drink and a folding chair or two. A TOPS market and liquor store are located close by for those that need to buy their supplies.
Anyone can participate in the rally but we will need an RSVP to participate in the picnic. A $5.00 or less charge will be levied on Picnic participants. RSVP to Tony Frandina or by phone at 716-849-1483 no later than Wednesday, July 15 at noon.
June 2009 Flatout Newsletter
Posted June 26, 2009 10:00PM
Featured Articles: President’s Report, Recent Activity and Event Recaps, Norm’s Classic Car Collection Tour, Clash at The Glen, Spring DE, Tech Articles, Photos, Member Bios, and much much more!
June Monthly Meeting Reminder
Posted June 01, 2009 2:00PM
Reminder that there will be only one monthly meeting this month!
WHAT? Niagara Region PCA membership meeting. Talk P-cars, upcoming events, club news, and anything else Porsche related. This is a low-key informal get together. Come as you are for dinner or for an after-dinner beverage.
WHERE? Terry Hills Golf Course, 5122 Clinton Street Road (Rt. 33), Batavia. 585/343-0860. Terry Hills
WHEN? Wednesday, June 10. Arrive 6:30PM, meeting starts at 7:00PM.
WHO? All club members, family, and friends are welcome!
- Meeting held in the outdoor pavilion.
- Porsche parking nearby.
- Special menu selections for only $5 per club member including grilled chicken sandwiches, beef on weck, burgers, open steak sandwiches, etc. (Please bring cash to help facilitate payments.)
- Water, soda, and beer provided by the club.
- Bring the kids for a round of miniature golf (on premises).
Questions to Jim Arendt.
We hope to see you there!!!
Classic Car Collection Tour & Picnic, June 13
Posted May 30, 2009 4:00PM
Tour of Norm Oliver’s classic car collection. A picnic will follow the tour of the collection.
Rochester-area members meet at Tim Horton’s (4760 W Henrietta Rd ) on the corner of Lehigh Sta. Rd. @ 8:30am, leaving @ 9am SHARP for Norm’s house @ 5170 Lewiston Rd, Lewiston 14092. From there we will go to Norm’s Warehouse @1921 Maryland Ave., Niagara Falls 14305.
Buffalo-area members meet up at either location (see times and addresses above).
Tour 11am to 1pm to view cars, immediately afterward there will be a catered picnic back at Norm’s house, a nominal fee may be charged, please bring something to drink and chairs to sit on. Spouses are invited and if they are not interested in the cars, Barbra will be hosting at the house.
Please RSVP to Bill Schicker by June 5 if you are coming to the picnic. It is REALLY important that you RSVP so we have enough food and so the club doesn’t spend funds unnecessarily.Rain date is June 20.
Questions & RSVP to: Bill Schicker 585/377-1495
May 2009 Flatout Newsletter
Posted May 30, 2009 10:00AM
Featured articles: Event recaps, tech articles, website data analysis, new member and anniversary lists, numerous upcoming event fliers.
Niagara PCA Day at the July 11 Autocross - FREE ADMISSION
Posted May 29, 2009 9:00PM
Niagara Region PCA members will receive free admission to the July 11, 2009 autocross at Batavia International Motorsports Park.
Come on out and have some fun!
Short Notice - BREAKFAST RUN
Posted May 01, 2009 9:00PM
When: Sunday, 05.03.09
What: Breakfast Run – Very Informal
Where: Meet at Autoplace Porsche, Main near Transit, Clarence, NY
Time: 8am to 11am
Contact: Rob Dean, cell 716.348.7239, Please confirm via email: Rob Dean
April 2009 Flatout Newsletter
Posted April 29, 2009 9:00PM
Featured Articles: 1964 newsletter reprint (part 2), Porsches drive us crazy (part 2), Fran Cosentino race report, WGI opening day, photo contest info, tech info, more survey results, new members list and member PCA anniversaries, numerous event fliers.
Porsche Design Eyewear Show
Posted April 28, 2009 11:00PM
EyeSite Opticians carries the Porsche Design Eyewear Collection, and is sponsoring the Niagara Region PCA hospitality tent at the Vintage races at Watkins Glen in September.
On Saturday, May 9 from 11:00AM – 2:00PM, EyeSite is holding a Trunk Show featuring the entire Porsche Design Eyewear Collection.
- FREE Porsche Design hat or umbrella with purchase.
- Complimentary pizza and sodas served at lunchtime.
- A $300 Porsche pen will be raffled off as a door prize, no purchase necessary.
EyeSite Opticians, 2160 Penfield Road, NW Corner of Rts. 441 & 250, Penfield, NY 14526. 585/377-7090
Sahlen's 6 Hours of The Glen - PCA Hospitality Tent
Posted April 17, 2009 9:00PM
Zone 1 PCA will host a hospitality tent on Saturday, June 6. We are in need of volunteers to help in the hospitality tent, handout literature, and assist in Porsche corral parking. Email Jim Arendt if interested. Volunteers receive free admission to the event. [Edit 5.20.09 – Volunteer positions are full.]
In addition to watching incredible KONI Series and Rolex Series racing action, PCA member attendees will receive Porsche Corral parking, hospitality tent access, driver appearances, parade laps on the track, prize drawings, tech talks, and a Grand Am transporter tour.
Ticket purchase information can be found in the attached file below.
Catch the first racing action for the 2009 season with the 28th Running of the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen weekend, June 5-7. The KONI Challenge Series returns as a support series and will help get the weekend going with its feature race on Friday, June 5. The up-and-coming stars of the NASCAR Camping World East Series and the popular Daytona Prototypes and GT Class of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series will both hit the track for their featured races, including the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen, on Saturday, June 6. The combination of these three exciting series makes this weekend a must attend for all race fans.
Ellicottville Summer Picnic
Posted April 14, 2009 11:00PM
Once again, the NRPCA Summer Picnic will be held at the Inn at Holiday Valley resort, overlooking the ski slopes and golf course that make it so special. The Inn at Holiday Valley offers a heated pool, sauna, jacuzzi, bike rentals and golf. The dates will be August 7, 8, and 9. Friday night will offer a cocktail party and a drawing for a free stay at the Inn at Holiday Valley. Last year, about 20 of us got together for a group dinner. Saturday is a full day of games, raffles, 5 class concours, pizza for lunch and beer, wine and snacks throughout the day. Saturday evening we will go up the “hill” for a All American BBQ dinner. After dinner we will retreat to the Gazebo for a bon fire and the funky sounds of Le Ron Zedeco. Sunday will start off with an early morning drive through the beautiful countryside. Following this “wakeup call” will be having breakfast in the banquet room along with some announcements about club events from the NRPCA Officers. Afterward it will be time to bid farewell, BUT for those who wish to continue, there is the Taste of Ellicottville Festival going on in town. What makes this event so special is you the members, the friendships and camaraderie is something that we all cherish.
Event Particulars: $30pp (the cost is subsidized by the club) this includes all of the above and One (1) Free T-Shirt PER COUPLE. Extras are $10 each.
Rooms are $90 on Friday night, $100 on Saturday night. Please call the Inn @ HV at 1-800-323-0020 and ask for the PORSCHE rate.
ANY QUESTIONS call 585-377-1495 or email Bill Schicker.
Make checks payable to NRPCA and mail to Bill Schicker, 20 Edendery Cir., Fairport, NY 14450
REGISTRATION DEADLINE JULY 31 (JULY 15 TO RECEIVE THE FREE TSHIRT AND NAMETAG).
Watkins Glen Opening Day
Posted April 14, 2009 11:00PM
Sunday April 26 is opening day at Watkins Glen International. THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT. Meet at Eastview Mall, Victor NY, in the parking lot near Macy’s between 9:00am and 10:00am. Driver’s meeting will be at 9:45am. We’ll go over the route, what to do if you get lost, etc. We will leave Eastview Mall at 10:00am for a scenic ride through the Finger Lakes countryside to WGI. WGI will collect $20.00 from each car which covers the cost of three pace car lead laps of the track. Be sure to have CASH, they don’t take checks or credit cards. Event organizers: Tom & Babs Lyons, 585-415-8055. More details are on our website Event Calendar.
Buffalo-area Members Meet at Culligan’s Auto Place Porsche, 8135 Main Street, Williamsville at 7:45 AM. We will head East to meet up with the Rochester-area members. Direct any Buffalo group questions to Joe Paladino.
March 2009 Flatout Newsletter
Posted March 28, 2009 8:45AM
Featured Articles: Spring car startup, what our readers said, member bios, Panamera interior, Tech articles, 1964 newsletter reprint, pictures, jokes, and more!
The Clash Needs You
Posted March 25, 2009 1:00PM
The Porsche Clash PCA club race at Watkins Glen is in need of volunteers. The Clash is scheduled for May 29-31, and volunteers are needed from Thursday thru Sunday. You can work half a day, or stay the whole weekend. There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer including registration, grid, timing/scoring, tech. Click here for details on VOLUNTEERING.
New DE event just added to schedule
Posted March 24, 2009 9:00PM
Niagara Region is pleased to announce a new addition to our DE program – an Advanced/Solo DE on June 24/25, 2009. Entry fee is only $385 and registration is now open at Club Registration.
This unique DE format will include two run groups, with some sessions being combined. Each driver will receive LOTS of track time! All standard PCA safety protocols and passing rules will be in effect. Due to the nature of this event, the number of drivers accepted is very limited. The first 50 drivers to register AND PAY will be assigned a garage space at no additional cost. This event will sell out, so early registration is highly encouraged.
This event is for advanced track drivers and provides the opportunity to develop your high performance driving skills. Instructors, while not assigned, will be available for consultation on an individual basis. Soloed drivers, primarily from the Black (advanced) and Red (instructors) run groups are eligible to participate. If you are unsure if you qualify for admittance, please contact our Chief Instructor Rich DeAsis.
Come join the Niagara Region PCA at Watkins Glen for this extraordinary track event!
US Vintage Grand Prix at Watkins Glen
Posted March 11, 2009 3:00PM
The 2009 Watkins Glen racing season will close with the traditional season finale-the U.S. Vintage Grand Prix, September 11-13. This event celebrates racing’s history and continues to be the largest vintage racing event in the country featuring historic cars of the past from as far back as the 1930’s and is held in conjunction with the Grand Prix Festival in the Village of Watkins Glen.
The Niagara Region is offering a HOSPITALITY PACKAGE during the U.S. Grand Prix at Watkins Glen Vintage Races.
$70 per person includes:
- Friday Grand Prix Festival in the Village, race reenactments, fireworks
- Saturday Vintage Auto Auction at the Track
- Saturday & Sunday HOSPITALITY PACKAGE at the track during the Vintage Races
The HOSPITALITY PACKAGE includes:
- Weekend General Admission
- Preferred Porsche Corral parking
- Track-side Hospitality Tent access
- Snacks & drinks all day Sat/Sun
- Catered lunch Sat/Sun
- Paced laps on the track in your own car
- Children 12 and under FREE with paid adult
Registration IS NOW OPEN at Club Registration. Create an account for quick and easy online registration and payment.
One of the race reenactments in the Village:
Printable Flier:
Registration for May 25/26 DE is now open
Posted March 11, 2009 9:00AM
Registration is now open for the Niagara Region Driver Education event at Watkins Glen on May 25/26.
Click the “Driver Education” link in the sidebar for more information regarding the DE program, and for registration information.
Watkins Glen Vintage Grand Prix looking for a Title Sponsor
Posted March 03, 2009 11:00AM
Corporate sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2009 season at Watkins Glen, including the Title Sponsorship of the US Vintage Grand Prix, September 11-13, 2009.
With approximately 500 competitors the US Vintage Grand Prix at Watkins Glen is the flagship event of the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association and one of the largest Vintage Racing events in America. The event attracts an affluent, well-educated audience that take part in a full 3-day race weekend made up of various events. The weekend is made up of the Friday downtown re-enactment of the original Grand Prix run on the streets of Watkins Glen which kicks off the weekend, the Antique Auto Show and Vintage Auto Auctions to be held on Saturday, and the culmination of all the weekends vintage racing action on Sunday, the US Vintage Grand Prix.
The Title Sponsorship of the US Vintage Grand Prix is a cost-effective opportunity to take ownership of one of the premier road racing events in the United States. All eyes will be on your product or brand through a host of fully integrated marketing opportunities that are tailored to meet your specific needs. From promotional opportunities, to signage, program ads, displays, hospitality, and tickets we will provide a platform for you to gain valuable exposure, and entertain prospects and employees. For those wishing to reach a national audience, packages can be built to include elements on our nationally televised events such as Grand-Am, IndyCar, and NASCAR.
Please feel free to contact us for additional information:
Ryan Tolley
Manager, Sales & Business Development
Watkins Glen International
Office: 607-535-2486 xt: 207
Cell: 585-802-7926
E-mail: Ryan Tolley
February 2009 Flatout Newsletter
Posted February 25, 2009 11:00PM
Featured Articles: Survey Results, Member Statistics, New Member and PCA Anniversary Listings, the DE Experience, The Way our Porsches Drive us Crazy, HSR 4 Hours at Sebring, and much more!
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Membership Survey Results
Posted February 23, 2009 11:00PM
Our club’s membership survey is now closed. We had a tremendous response with 104 members completing the survey, and we very much appreciate all the great feedback! Our next step is to analyze the data, and formulate action plans where needed.
View the results here: SURVEY RESULTS
Some of the open-ended questions and answers will be published in the Flatout Newsletter, beginning with the February issue which will be posted on our website around Feb. 28.
Street Survival for Teens
Posted February 16, 2009 5:45PM
A must-do event for teenage drivers. The Tire Rack Street Survival® school is a safe teen program designed to go beyond today’s required driver’s education and give teens across the U.S. the driving tools and hands-on experience to become safer, smarter drivers. Trained and qualified in-car driving instructors as well as classroom experience for each student.
Details and registration info HERE. Click the “School Schedule/Registration” link in the left sidebar of the Street Survival website for the local event. The venue is Monroe Community College on April 19.
Hosted by the Genesee Valley Chapter, BMW Club.
Instructors are needed for this event. Contact Dan Mack.
Volunteers are needed for this event. Contact Stu Sacks.
Truth in 24 - Documentary
Posted January 30, 2009 2:00PM
Submitted by Niagara Region member Doug Rea.
Just as a heads-up to the Niagara PCA membership on the documentary film…
TRUTH in 24
ESPN will debut the NFL Films documentary “Truth in 24” on Friday, March 20. The broadcast marks the first public distribution of the award-winning film. It will air during primetime from 8 to 10 p.m.
Check out the following web site:
American LeMans
And, then see the trailers (especially the 60 sec version) at:
Truth in 24
This promises to be a great documentary. Check out the web sites above if you have not already seen them. Having been on assignment to photograph the 2007 and 2008 24 Hours of Le Mans, I’m especially excited to see this film on the eve of Sebring.
Please pass along to the membership.
Wishing you all warmer weather!
Doug Rea
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Niagara Region Planning Meeting
Posted January 28, 2009 11:00AM
The Niagara Region PCA annual planning meeting will be held on Sunday, February 8, 2009 at Terry Hills, 5122 Clinton Street Rd. (Rt. 33), Batavia. Terry Hills is close to where we have met in past years. This meeting is open to all members, and provides us the opportunity to plan our year’s activities and events.
Arrive 12:30 pm, lunch served at 1:00 pm, meeting starts 1:30 pm. Cost for lunch is $5 per person (payable at the door) and includes soups, sandwiches, salad, dessert, and coffee/tea/soda. A cash bar is available. No RSVP necessary.
[Please note that there will be no regularly scheduled monthly meetings in February due to this planning meeting.]
Niagara Region Membership Survey
Posted January 28, 2009 9:00AM
Survey is now closed. Thank you to all who took the time to provide us with valuable feedback. Results of this survey are being shared with our members via email and the Flatout Newsletter.
If you haven’t already done so, please complete our club’s membership survey. We are conducting a membership survey to help us prioritize our goals for the club for 2009/2010. Your input would be greatly appreciated so that improvements can be made which accurately reflect the wishes of our members. Survey ends 2/15/09.
Click Here to take surveyTwo lucky members who complete the survey will be chosen at random to win a PCA Zone 1 Gift Certificate! The certificates are good for either free or discounted entry into the 2009 Zone 1 Rally, Concours, Autocross, Club Race or Driver Education events! Winners will be announced at the March, 2009 monthly meeting.
January 2009 Flatout Newsletter
Posted January 25, 2009 7:00PM
Featured Articles: Upcoming Events, New Executive Board, Panamera Debut, Put Your Rain Tires On, Porsche Parade
December 2008 Flatout
Posted November 30, 2008 7:00PM
Featured Articles: Upcoming Events, New E-mail System, Fall Dinner, NR Speedster, Panamera Rollout Campaign, Tech Tactics and more.
November 2008 Flatout
Posted October 31, 2008 8:00PM
Featured Articles: Election Results, Upcoming events, Hot Wheels Festival, Ellicottville, Vintage weekend, Fall Tech/DE events and more.
September 2008 Flatout
Posted August 31, 2008 8:00PM
Featured Articles: Naples Rally, Porsche Parade in Charlotte, Dansville ballon Festival, NRPCA Summer Picnic.
Summer 2008 Flatout
Posted June 30, 2008 8:00PM
Featured Articles: Drivers Ed, Upcoming Events, The Log Cabin
Oct-Nov 2007 Flatout
Posted October 31, 2007 8:00PM
Featured Articles: August Picnic, San Diego Parade, Zippo at WGI, Tech Inspection
August-Sept 2007 Flatout
Posted August 31, 2007 8:00PM
Featured Articles: Drivers Ed, Pittsburg Vintage Races
June-July 2007 Flatout
Posted June 30, 2007 8:00PM
Featured Articles: Daytona Sebring 2007, Watkins Glen, Road Rash Fix
April-May 2007 Flatout
Posted April 30, 2007 8:00PM
Featured Articles: WGI Opening day, meeting notes, drivers ed, zone 1 rally
February 2007 Flatout
Posted January 31, 2007 7:00PM
Featured Articles: Driver’s Ed, Dear Abby, President’s Message
December 2006 Flatout
Posted November 30, 2006 7:00PM
Featured Articles: Chili Run 2006, Luck O’ the Irish, GT3 RSR, Fall Dinner and more!
October 2006 Flatout
Posted September 30, 2006 8:00PM
Featured Articles: Breakfast Club to Naples & Ellicottville, Log Cabin and Consumer Reports on Porsche
August 2006 Flatout
Posted July 31, 2006 8:00PM
Featured Articles: New logo, Porsche RSA Spyder, Opening Day at the Glen
March 2006 Flatout
Posted February 28, 2006 12:00AM
Featured Articles: Cayman intro, tech articles, Hershey swapmeet
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