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22 RMR PORSCHERMR PORSCHE NEWS NEWS MARCH 2008

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

From the Board 3

Event Calendar 4

Membership Messages 7

Portrait of a Patron 8

Rearview Mirror 11

Instructor’s Insights 12

High Plains Update 21

Tech Quiz 22

Member Ads 26

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EDITOR’S NOTEMartha Vail

It was really cool to attend the Zone 9Presidents and Newsletter Editors conferencein Albuqueque with Susan last month. I wasimpressed by the range of events and activitiesorganized by the other clubs and hope toinclude more coverage of our neighboringregions’ events in future issues. So sendthose pictures and stories home when youtravel to play with our friends in NM, UT, TX,and OK!

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3MARCH 2008 RMR PORSCHERMR PORSCHE NEWS NEWS

FROM THE BOARD

Rex Heck – Second Vice President

There is still snow on the ground. Ski season is infull swing. And, we have already had our first drivingevent of the year. Eiskhana was attended by morethan 30 brave souls who endured high winds andcold to drive their Porsches on the ice at GeorgetownLake. The hardest part was driving an autocrosscourse where the wind kept moving the cones.

If you missed this event your next opportunity will bethe Autocross School & Autocross in April. Theschool is an excellent training experience. If you arenew to Porsche driving, you will learn what youPorsche will do in a safe and controlled environment.For experienced drivers, you can hone your skills. Keep an eye out for announcements.This event fills up fast.

At every Drivers’ Education event or Autocross, you will be asked to attend a mandatorydrivers’ meeting. Some of the items covered include the schedule, any last minutechanges, procedures unique to the event and, most important, safety concerns. If youmiss this meeting, you may be a hazard to yourself and others. That is why it is manda-tory. Also you may not be able to participate in the event at all. If you know you will belate to an event, contact the event chair beforehand to find out what you need to dobefore you can drive. Don’t wait until you arrive at the track; remember that the eventchair is also a participant and you will be affecting his or her ability to enjoy the activi-ties.

The summer track season is fast approaching. I took our blue car to the shop last weekto have it checked out and be ready to go. Speaking of tracks, as you have probablyheard Arapahoe County approved the Use for Special Review for High Plains Raceway.Also CAMA has closed on the land. We are now proud owners of a farmer’s field justeast of Byers. There is still a long ways to go to make it a usable track. One of the lastobstacles to completion of the track is money. One of the things I hate to do is ask peo-ple for money. I would rather enter turn 10 at Pueblo too fast than make this appeal.But now is the time. It needs to happen. I feel I will save enough on one event at HPRvs. driving to La Junta to pay for the maintenance on my car. Take a look at HPR flyerthat you received in the mail last month and open your wallet and let’s make this hap-pen.

I have been talking about high performance driving, but there is a much more to the clubthan that. There are ralleys, fun tours, membership meetings, and a host of other activi-ties. If you haven’t been to a membership meeting lately, stop by for some friendly cartalk with your friends, great snacks, and always, an interesting program. I look forwardto meeting you new members and seeing old friends at the next meeting.


GOT A QUESTION ABOUT YOUR CAR?

These members may be contacted forinformation regarding the maintenance andmodification of your Porsche. They are specialists with detailed information aboutspecific Porsche cars.

356 Tom Scott 303-819-0101

911 Alan Fritze [email protected]

John [email protected]

912 Dan Rose [email protected]

914 Dale Tuety [email protected]

924 Dan Semborski 303-420-2708

944 Richard Winnick [email protected]

EUROSPORT

PROFESSIONAL FOREIGN & DOMESTIC REPAIR

RMR/PCA MEMBER

David MarshallTelephone: (303) 423-3715Fax: 303-423-3697

5615 Lamar Street Arvada, CO 80002

EVENT CALENDAR

March 2008Monday 3/3 Board MeetingThursday 3/6 Membership MeetingSaturday 3/8 Tech Inspector TrainingSaturday 3/22 Swap MeetSaturday 3/29 Instructor TrainingMonday 3/31 April Board Meeting

April 2008Thursday 4/3 Membership MeetingSaturday 4/5 Autocross SchoolSunday 4/6 AutocrossSaturday 4/12 Spring Tour and Rally csMonday 4/28 May Board Meeting

May 2008Thursday 5/1 Membership MeetingSunday 5/4 AMR Autocross-World Arena csSat/Sun 5/10-11 AMR Sand Dunes TourSat/Sun 5/ 17-18 AMR La Junta DE cs

Board meetings are open to club members.

For the most up to date event schedule, check out ouronline calendar at

www.rmrporscheclub.com or

www.pca.org/alp


2008 C2008 COMMITTEESOMMITTEES

Challenge SeriesPat [email protected]

CMC RepresentativeJerry Schouten303-777-3942 303-762-8806

Door PrizesBob [email protected]

Jerry [email protected]

EquipmentChris Sulley303- [email protected]

HistorianAmy [email protected]

Instructors Alan [email protected]

SafetyJim WidrigKristie [email protected] [email protected]

Tech Inspection Cecil Morris

[email protected]

TimingBob Speights970-282-3495

[email protected]

Interim Club Race LiaisonMartin Smith970-377-9220

[email protected]

WebmeisterScott Rogers970-690-8343

[email protected]

ProgramsStan Paprocki303-232-1583

[email protected]

Zone 9 Representative Dale Thero

[email protected]

CAMA RepresentativeWalt Fricke

[email protected]

2008 RMR BOARD2008 RMR BOARDOFOF DIRECTORSDIRECTORS

RMR Board:[email protected]

PresidentSusan Bucknam [email protected](H) 303-237-3140(C) 303-803-5683

First Vice President David [email protected] (H) 970-225-2201

Second Vice PresidentRex Heck [email protected](H) 303-841-8124

Treasurer Ricardo [email protected] 303-901-2367

SecretaryBruce [email protected](H) 303-772-8178

Membership John [email protected] (H) 303-665-9579

NewsletterMartha [email protected](H) 303-399-2482

Past PresidentAndy Forberg [email protected] (H) 303-399-3357


“100 M“100 METERETER” AMR S” AMR SPRINGPRING RRALLYALLY MMARCHARCH 3030THTH

On March 30th, AMR will host their Spring Rally. This will be a map-reading gimmick rally that takesplace within the city limits of Colorado Springs.

A Porsche is NOT required (the streets may still be snow/slush covered) but participating vehiclesmust have a functioning odometer. If the weather is nice, it would be a great time to get yourPorsche on the road again! This is a special invitation to all Cayenne owners. Get out and havesome fun!

A driver and navigator are recommended but any number of people can be in the car, so bring thekids!

Maps will be provided and rallyists will be directed to a particular location on the map. Within 100meters of said location will be clues that provide the location of the next point on the map. Cars willgo from point to point using the shortest route possible.

Start time 0930. Start location Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center at 1805 N. 30thSt. Come early and enjoy the view while you have coffee and a little nosh at their cafe.

The rally must be completed by 1230 with the final location UWE’S German restaurant at 31 Iowawhere participants can tell lies and partake of fine German beer and schnitzels.

Cost is $20 per car. Registrants please use pcaalpine.motorsportsreg.com

Contact Jim Sorensen at [email protected] or (719) 488 3373 for more information.


WWELCOMEELCOME NNEWEW MMEMBERSEMBERS!!Frank KingLakewood, CO 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo Black

David ScottArvada, CO2001 Porsche Boxster Black

Earik BeannBoulder, CO1996 Porsche 911 Black

Susan JensenGolden, CO

David ArnoldCentennial, CO1990 Porsche C4 Cabriolet White

Kris and Cami LeeLoveland, CO1986 Porsche 911 Targa Silver

Chuck and LeAnn RoehmArvada, CO1976 Porsche 912E Black 1986 Porsche 930 Black

Peter and Christine WeilmuensterThornton, CO 1993 Porsche 968 Black

Ron SchonscheckConifer, CO

MEMBERSHIP MESSAGEJohn Mackin, Membership Chair

Our Annual Membership Renewal campaign is proceeding somewhat slowly. We now have nearly 300 membersrenewed, about half of our membership. The Annual membership dues are important to RMR as they help defraythe cost of our monthly newsletter and the monthly membership meetings. All who have not yet done so arereminded to renew online today at avoid being dropped from the newsletter mailing list!

To register online click the “RMR Online Event Registration” link on the RMR website.

We are proud of our years of experience serving RMR/PCA

Offering Fine Service for Porsches

•Repairs •Maintenance •Tuning •Parts •Reasonable Rates•Engine & Suspension Modifications

•Pre-Purchase Inspections1475 Vine Street, Denver

(303) 333-1911 The Porsche garage that listens to our customers

20081975


In high school, if not before, I was infatu-ated with cars, mostly sports cars. Wehad a sports car club using our parents’

station wagons and went to SCCA and CanAm racesin Michigan and Wisconsin as fans and volunteers.

My first car was a 1967 Firebird, only because the 356C Coupe my father and I test drove stopped becauseof an electrical gremlin during the test drive. My fatherdetermined that I should have something new andAmerican made. Hello Firebird. My whole life wouldhave been different.

Bob Brown from Storz was doing work on my Audiand made the suggestion that I should buy a usedPorsche. Made sense to me so off to Prestige I wentwith the advice to buy the newest one you can afford.Within a week I was the proud owner of an aventurinegreen ’95 993. I loved it.

Later in 1997 Nick Ham asked me if I was going to thePrestige Day at the Track. I had been invited but had-n’t really thought about it. He talked me into it andafter my first time on the track, with Nick as my instruc-tor, I was hooked. I asked how I could do this trackstuff more often and was told to join PCA.

I joined in 1997 and drivers’ education events becamemy passion. Kathy Fricke got me involved in chairingevents and convinced me to join the Board as SecondVice President. I moved up the ranks and was privi-leged to be RMR President in 2004.

During my seven years on the Board I was privilegedto serve with great people who exemplify the spirit ofvolunteerism and love for everything Porsche. Afterserving as Immediate Past President, I have been lessactive but hope to be more active next year. Thankyou to the Board of RMR for selecting me for thishonor. I am proud to join the group of RMR PorschePatrons.

Portrait of a PatronJim Everson


THE REARVIEW MIRROR


RMR-PCA IRMR-PCA INSTRUCTORSNSTRUCTORS’ I’ INSIGHTSNSIGHTSA monthly column designed to promote a better understanding of issues A monthly column designed to promote a better understanding of issues

related to driving and car preparrelated to driving and car preparation for Drivation for Driver Education Ever Education Eventsents

Alan Fritze RMR-PCA Chief Driving Instructor

SHAPING YOUR TURNS ON THE TRACK

Another subject which comes up frequently at DE events is how to deter-mine the most effective driving line through a corner. Each model ofPorsche reacts differently through the turns on the track; however, the driving technique for determining the best line though a corner is similar.

Initially, we teach the classic method of driving through a corner on the track;brake in a straight line, downshift as required, release the brakes, turn in toward the (late) apex andapply throttle through the remainder of the corner to the track out point..

Notice braking is the first action which sets up the cornering sequence. There are several brakingtechniques used for the different types of corners on the track which can be used to shape the driving line. By modulating the braking force, we can change the way weight is transferred tothrough the tires to the track and control the handling of the car through the corner.

For example, in an autocross, eiskhana or evasive driving maneuver where we want the car to over-steer and turn around very quickly; we stab the brake pedal which makes the car pitch and transfersweight to the front wheels. Then, we release the brakes and flick the steering wheel in the directionwe want the car spin, straighten the steering wheel and return to the throttle to transfer weight backto the rear wheels stabilizing the car and preventing it from turning around completely. A goodautocross or stunt driver can control the amount of oversteer precisely and turn the car around 180°in an amazingly short distance.

On a road racing track, we probably don’t want as great an amount of oversteer as described above.However, by controlling when and how much weight is transferred from the front to the rear and thesteering input; we can change the handling of the car through the turn and “shape” the corner. Conversely, many students have told me their car won’t turn in or understeers on a particular cornerof the track. Often this is just a timing problem in the input the car receives driving through a corner.The driver brakes early, coasts a while, then, returns to the throttle slowly only to find the car pushesthrough the middle of the corner.

Remember this key point when thinking about driving through corners on the track. After the brakingphase when entering a corner, extra traction is available for a short period of time due to compres-sion of the vehicles suspension system. The extra grip is due to force developed by deceleratingthe weight of the car under braking. If the driver turns the car in during this time, the additional traction can be used to help the tires develop cornering force and prevent the understeer describedabove.

Maybe this is a little too technical, Visualize what happens when braking for a corner on the track.The car “sits” down and compresses the shock absorbers in the suspension. If the braking isabrupt, the nose of the car dips and the rear of the car raises up transferring an excess amount of


weight to the front. When done correctly, the car “sits” down more evenly providing more traction toall the wheels before the shock absorbers in the suspension gradually allow the car to return to thenormal height. If the driver turns into the corner before the car returns to normal, more corneringforce is available.

Trail braking utilizes this principle to keep weight on the front tires while gradually turning the steer-ing wheel toward the apex of the corner. This helps the car to turn in better, but, also can cause thecar to rotate too much and spin if not done correctly! This is an advanced technique which is betterleft to the more experienced driver. Even some of the best Formula 1 drivers still feel braking shouldbe finished prior to turning into a corner.

Next, another factor which can be used in shaping a corner is to modify the driving line entering thecorner. I have observed many drivers which utilize the archetypal wide corner entry and late apexline without attempting different approaches to improve their ability to negotiate corners. For example, on a 180° corner (i.e. Turn 1 & 4 @ Pueblo) using a slightly skewed braking line canbe beneficial. The first benefit is the additional braking area before running out of track when enter-ing the corner! Secondly, the car needs less steering input through the corner which helps to main-tain momentum through the turn resulting in higher exit speed. Finally, by moving the entry line andturn in point more toward the center of the track and, the distance the car travels through the corneris decreased which takes less time. This last point was pointed out to me (Thanks, FredSchroeder) while running at Second Creek backwards through Turn 1 and really doesmake a difference!

In conclusion, it is important to try different driving lines and “shape” your corners on thetrack. These are the kinds of things which make for interesting conversation with yourPorsche friends in the pits while waiting for your turn to drive the track.


Grant Remington and Joe WarrenEvent Chairs

First, our thanks to all the participants; withspecial thanks to those that volunteered andmade the event possible. Unfortunately afew participants only got to drive on slick icebut did not get times due to the impact ofthe weather; we’ll get you great times nextyear – weather permitting.

January 26th was a bright but windy day.The ice was almost three feet thick, Grantlaid out a challenging course and even usedwater to ice the cones in place. There were38 participants with a wide range of vehi-

cles. About 28 participants got times before the sun came out and melted a thin layer of icefreeing the cones; then the wind picked up and blew the course away! The remaining partici-pants got to drive individually out on the ice and test their abilities and vehicles but we couldnot give out times due to the loss of the course. Some cones actually made it over the spillwayand were gone forever….

Those with unofficial ice driving bragging rights for the next year are:Steve Powers – fastest overall and fastest male with studded tires

Black Crown Victoria – 81 Seconds Andy Forberg – fastest male without studded tires and fastest Porsche

Blue 996 C4S – 84 SecondsLeanne Golledge – fastest female overall (without studded tires)

Black Audi 5000 (with a Corvette Engine) – 88 Seconds

Steve and his co-driver, Joe Carrera, were representing the Stevinson PorscheSales(&Racing?)Team. Next year we want to see them out on the ice in a Porsche, say aCayman-S with studded tires...

More pictures are posted at: http://www.rmrporscheclub.com/images/slideshows/Eiskhana/

‘08 E‘08 EISKHANAISKHANA BB


BBLOWNLOWN AAWAYWAY!!!!!!!!

Photos: Joe Warren, Frank Barrett,and Jim Osgood


Rocky Mountain Region Porsche Club Of America

Great ’08 Tour/RallyApril 12, 2008

Come join us for the fun and challenging Great ’08 Tour/Rally. We have a great event prepared this yearwith an easy Time/Speed/Distance (TSD) Rally, plus several gimmick type checkpoints with interestingskill-oriented games for the drivers and navigators. The planned route is also a bit “Greater” distance whichrequires an earlier start than previous spring tours. We will meet for complimentary coffee & pastries out-side the Starbucks at Del Camino, located on the northeast corner of the intersection of I-25 and CO-119,approximately 20 miles north of Denver. We will finish the Tour/Rally at the High Plains Raceway.

ScheduleEvent Registration begins at 8:00am

Mandatory Driver’s Meeting at 8:30amFirst Car off at 9:01am

Time will be allotted for lunch to be purchased en routeEntry fee $40 per car

Pre-registration online is encouraged through the Club website. Go to www.rmrporscheclub.com, click on RMREvent Registration then continue to Online Registration and MotorsportReg.com. If you prefer, registration canbe accomplished at the start location of the event. Please print out the 2008 Autocross/Rally Registration Formfrom the RMR website and have it filled out prior to registration in order to speed up the process. (Note: We donot accept credit cards at registration the day of the event. Cash or check is gladly accepted.)

Be sure to read the “Rally General Rules” on the website ( Info - General Event Registration – EventRegistration Rules – Word or pdf ) and the “Eine Kleine Rallyeschul”, written by Lee Sammons, RMR/PCAPast President (Info - Rally Instructions, etc.) prior to the event to avoid unnecessary conflicts betweenDriver and Navigator during the rally!

You can drive any make of vehicle that you choose, but you’ll have more fun in a Porsche!

We need volunteers to help at registration, checkpoints, etc. for the event. Please keep in mind that you canearn one Challenge Series point by working the event.

Event Chairpersons:

Bruce Waddle, 303-772-8178, [email protected] and Alan Fritze, 303-697-8101, [email protected]


CCRASHRASH ANDAND BBURNURN SSCHOOLCHOOL

March 15 and 16 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Get a jump start on the 2008 season by attending Fire RescueSchool, organized by Rocky Mountain Vintage Racing!

Both days will be at the North Washington FireDepartment Training Facility (901 East 68th Avenue,Denver).

For experienced drivers, workers, and crews, it’s greatfor removing the “cobwebs of winter”, having yourquestions answered and getting “hands-on” fire train-ing and extrication practice. It’s a great chance to sitdown and think about flag meanings, what workers doand why, etc. Professionals do all the emergencytraining.

SCHEDULE AND AGENDA

Saturday8:30 - 9:00 Registration9:00-12:00 Classroom Instruction:

Videos, flags, hand signals, radio use1:00-4:00 Trauma & First Aid training

Sunday8:30-9:00 Registration9:00-12:00 “Hands On” Extrication1:00-4:00 Fire TrainingThe Saturday sessions are indoors; the Sundaytraining takes place out of doors. Weather couldcause schedule adjustments. Wear comfort-able, non-flammable (no nylon), old clothes, aspractice can (and probably will) be dirty. Coffeeand donuts will be available in the morning andthere are lots of fast food restaurants in thearea for lunch.

We are limited by space to 50 students, so getyour reservations in early please! Send yourname, address and phone number to PaulineWilson ([email protected])by March 8, 2008.


RMR Event Chairs Get Comfy

On January 19, a record crowd of RMR and AMRevent chairs gathered in Denver in preparation fora great driving season of rallies, DEs, autocrosses,tours, and more!

2nd Vice President Rex Heck presented each chairwith a manual of guidelines, forms and other keyinformation. Seasoned event chairs shared tipsand cautionary tales with novices, and we allagreed that the key to event success is our clubs’fantastic volunteeringness!

Photo: Bruce Waddle


RMR PRMR POLICYOLICY REGARDINGREGARDING MEMBERMEMBER EE--MAILMAIL ANDAND CLUBCLUB DIRECTDIRECTORORYYThe RMR/PCA directory is to be used solely for internal club business and announcements. It isnot to be used as an overall forum for other announcements, discussion, or as a directory forresources or advertising. It is not to be sold or otherwise distributed. If you wish to send announcements to members for non RMR/PCA sponsored events, please use the RMR/PCAYahoo Discussion Group.

Lee Sammons on St. Mary’s Glacier

Frank Barrett’s ‘74 914 2.0 plate, complete with “Phillips-head theft deterrents”

Wondering who had the hot car and the coollicense plates on last month’s cover? Mysterysolved, courtesy of Frank Barrett.


MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR RMR’S AUTOCROSS WEEKEND

Saturday April 5 RMR Autocross SchoolSunday April 6 RMR Autocross

7 AM Lot open9 AM Drivers’ Meeting9:30 First car on course

Come to the Autocross School to learn about autocross, get a chance to practice essential skillsor just get a little early season seat time. Instructors will be on hand to help you improve yourskills on a skidpad, get the swing of slalom and practice on an example autocross course. Then,on Sunday, drive in the first Challenge Series event of the season.

Both events will be held in the upper lot at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison. Plan on attendingone or both days. No concessions will be available, so be sure to BYO lunch!

Look for an e-mail blast as soon as registration opens.


February 3, 2008

I just love the feeling when a plan comes together! In January we have realized that emotion manytimes.

The biggest achievement this month was receiving unanimous approval of the Arapahoe County Boardof County Commissioners for our Use by Special Review (USR) application. Other than the printing of the official documents, wehave now met all the regulatory requirements to operate HPR. Bill Howard (RMVR) and his company Plan West Inc provided theBoCC with a very impressive presentation. We thank the County planning staff for their support and guidance. We are especiallygrateful to Bill for all of his hard work.

I am proud to state that we now own the land to replace Second Creek. This purchase was consummated after five plus years,numerous property searches, an untold number of meetings and a lot of hard work by too many people to list in this letter. Manythanks to Tom Ragonetti (SCCA) and Jim Johnson of his firm for ensuring that CAMA was properly protected by all the closing doc-uments.

The land and permit acquisition were not even the most significant accomplishments this month. Since placing an offer on this prop-erty many concerns existed over water availability. Our change-of-use application for the existing well on the HPR property wasapproved last week. We now have a permit allowing for more water than we could ever need for commercial, domestic or irrigationuses. This is a big deal as we had all but conceded to the fact that we would have to haul water to the site. A few months back, aMercedes Club member, Reiner Haubold approached us after a fundraising meeting offering his expertise in water management.That expertise proved extremely valuable as he knew the right steps and proper questions. With the persistence of Bob Darcey(RMVR), the two patiently applied and reapplied after each denial until finally the old records for the well were found and aDepartment of Water Resources Geologist finally concluded that Reiner was correct, ruling that the well was eligible for commercialdesignation. Awesome job and both deserve many thanks.

The many members of the CAMA clubs also reached a major milestone in January as the ‘fundraising thermometer’ has surpassedtwo million dollars and is now at $2,094,000. So far we have 178 contributors who have purchased ‘Bricks’. The ‘Bricks’ start at$1,000, which is a small portion of a race weekend in Hastings or Pueblo. Have you inscribed your Brick yet?

The design, engineering and construction team have also had a busy month. The site tours and discussions in December resulted insome minor modifications to the entry and exit of the front straightaway along with the bobsled turns. Safety concerns were oneaspect but improving the fun factor has been the greatest dynamic.

Construction costs are still a major variable to be finalized. Grading estimates have fluctuated dramatically as we have madechanges to track layout and run-off areas. Estimates on compaction rates of the farmed soil have also impacted these calculations.To provide the group with the needed tools to properly determine grading and asphalt requirements we have recently hired a crew toprepare an accurate topographical survey of the construction areas. Also extensive soil sampling was recently completed and thatdata will soon be available. We anticipate that this data overlaid with the completed design, will enable the group to finally be ableto determine the best combination of dirt compaction and asphalt thickness, allowing us to obtain firm construction quotes soon.

Your clubs’ boards of directors, their CAMA representatives, our many volunteers and advisors have nearly completed their task tomake HPR a reality. Now it is up to the club members. Inscribe your ‘Brick’ today!

Charlie ThompsonCAMA Manager


THE TECH QUIZ RETURNS!

Win valuable prizes (though perhaps intangibleones, such as glory and bragging rights) bytaking the RMR Tech Quiz 2008, Round One.Send your answers by March 10 to:[email protected]

The names of the three entrants with the mostcorrect answers will be published in the AprilRMR Porsche News. We’re starting you offeasy, so send in those entries!

1. The Porsche crest first appeared on the steering wheel hubs of 1953 model Porsche cars.

True or False

2. Professor Ferdinand Porsche made frequent use before World War II of the special car designed for the stillborn Berln to Rome race. What Type was the car?

a 356Kb 718c 60K10d None of the above

3. The Porsche designed mammoth 180-ton Type 205 Maus was a (an):

a Amphibious vehicleb Airplanec Tankd Truck

4. Porsche’s first big postwar project was the supercharged 1.5-liter Grand Prix car, the Type 360, for Cisitalia.

True or False

5. Advanced features of the Porsche design for the Cisitalia GPcar included four-wheel drive, special Porsche synchromesh and side-mounted fuel tanks.

True or False

6. The VW sports-car study that became the first Porsche, the Type 356 roadster, had which of the following features:

a Frameless windshieldb Full wheel coversc High ground clearance to suit poor road conditionsd All of the above

7. The garage of the Porsche family villa was never used to build cars in postwar Stuttgart.

True or False

8. In the postwar renaissance of Porsche, the chief designer and the body designer were:

a Norbert Singer and Helmuth Bottb Karl Rabe and Erwin Komendac Peter Falk and Jurgen Barthd None of the above

9. A lone aluminum-bodied 1.1-liter Porsche coupe won its class and placed 20th overall in which 1951 race?

a Rolex 24 at Daytonab 12 Hours of Sebringc Le Mansd Targa Florio

10. The 500th German–built Porsche was completed at the Reutter plant on what date?

a January 31, 1959b October 31, 1955c March 21, 1951d None of the above

11. Who introduced the Porsche to America?

a Bob Holbertb Albert Prinzingc Briggs Cunninghamd Max Hoffman

12. The Porsche America Roadster body was built by:

a Erich Heuerb Reutterc Italdesignd None of the above

13. On May 16, 1952, Porsche was awarded a contract to design a new car for which American automaker?

a General Motorsb Fordc Chryslerd Studebaker

14. The first Porsche 550 (550-01) was a winner its first time on the track at the Eifel Races at the Nurburgringon May 31, 1953.

True or False

15. Porsche 550-01 raced at Le Mans in 1953 and 550-02 at which other well-known race that year?

a Carrera Panamericanab Sebringc Daytonad All of the above


PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST AS A YOUNG PORSCHE ENTHUSIAST

Roland Lohnert sent this fantastic drawing by AdamBonner, the son of a friend in Michigan. Adam’s in sev-enth grade, and already both an accomplished artist and aPorsche fan. His family is active in both their PCA regionand the Porsche Diesel Tractor Registry. Adam, can yousend us a sketch of the tractor?


PORSCHE 911 GT3 RSRMOST POWERFUL RACING 911 – SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVED FOR 2008

The Porsche 911 GT3 RSR launches into the new model year with extensive modifications, with itsNorth American debut scheduled this month at the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring – round one ofthe 2008 American Le Mans Series.

The most powerful race car based on the Porsche 911, which last year scored wins at the 24 hourraces of Le Mans and Spa, the GT2 class win at Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta, and an overall victo-ry at the Nuerburgring 24 hours, competes in the GT2 class at international long distance races. Themost distinguishing visual feature of the new GT3 RSR is the front end which received majorimprovements to the aerodynamics. The majority of innovations, however, are hidden under theweight-optimized body.

The first American team to announce that it will compete with the 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR is theSonoma, Calif.-based Flying Lizard Motorsports squad, which will enter the GT2 class of the American LeMans Series with three of the new 911 race cars. Porsche factory drivers Joerg Bergmeister, Wolf Henzlerand Patrick Pilet will join veteran Darren Law and Lizard owners Seth Neiman, Lonnie Pechnik andJohannes van Overbeek in the team’s effort to win its first ALMS GT2 championship.

Other American Le Mans Series Porsche 911 GT3 RSR entrants plan to announce their plans anddriver teams shortly.

Aside from the additional spoilers on the front apron, new flicks, optimized air ducting with newly-designed side air outlets, generate more downforce and reduces drag. The rear end including therear wing was taken from last year’s race car. Extensive changes to the suspension dynamicsincrease mechanical grip considerably. The range of possible suspension set-ups have beenincreased.

The 3.8-liter boxer engine of the GT3 RSR remains unchanged apart from slight improvements todetails. It delivers 465 hp (342 kW) at 8,000 revs per minute and delivers a maximum torque of 430Nm at 7,250 revs. The rev limiter of the efficient six-cylinder kicks in at 9,400 rpm.

Much of the know-how in the GT3 RSR’s totally new gearbox has come from the Porsche RSSpyder LMP2 prototype. The sequential six-speed unit, developed by Porsche engineers, is consid-erably lighter than its predecessor. Internal friction was substantially reduced. The flat angle of thedrive shafts allows teams a wider range of suspension set-ups.

Including the GT3 Cup and the GT3 Cup S, the GT3 RSR is the third race car based on the Porsche911 offered by Porsche Motorsport. Thirty-five units of this fastest and most powerful 911 long dis-tance racer are being produced in Porsche’s R&D and Motorsports headquarters Weissach,Germany, and are currently being delivered to customer teams around the globe. The price of theGT3 RSR is $510,065.


Technical Specifications Porsche 911 GT3 RSR (2008)

spring); front axle arms adjustable for camber; adjustablesword-type anti-roll bar on both sides; power steering.Rear: Multi-arm axle with rigidly mounted axle sub-frame;Sachs four-way gas pressure dampers; double coilsprings (main and auxiliary spring); rear axle tie-bar rein-forced and infinitely adjustable; adjustable sword-typeanti-roll bar on both sides. Complete suspension infinitelyadjustable (height, camber, track).

BrakesBrake system with balance bar control.Front: Single-piece six-piston aluminum fixed calipers;inner-vented, 380 mm in diameter; racing brake pads.Rear: Single-piece four-piston aluminum fixed calipers;inner-vented, 355 mm in diameter; racing brake pads.

WheelsFront: Three-piece BBS light-alloy wheels (11J x 18-34);central bolt; Rear: Three-piece BBS light-alloy wheels(13J x 18-12.5); central bolt.

Electrical SystemMotec display with integrated data recording; adjustabletraction control; battery: 12 volt, 50 Ah, 140 Ah alternator.

WeightApprox. 1,225 kg complying with A.C.O. regulations;1,200 kg complying with FIA regulations.

EngineSix-cylinder aluminum boxer engine, water-cooled; 3,795cc; stroke 76.4 mm; bore 102.7 mm; 465 bhp (342 kW)at 8,000 rpm; max. torque 430 Nm at 7,250 rpm; airrestrictors 2 x 29.5 mm; maximum engine speed 9,400rpm; four valves per cylinder; dry sump lubrication; indi-vidual throttle butterflies; central air intake; electronic MS4.0 engine management; fuel injection; fuel grade: RON98 Super Plus unleaded; ALMS E-10 Ethanol mix

Power transmissionSix-speed gearbox with sequential jaw-type shift; oil/waterheat exchanger; single-mass flywheel; hydraulic disen-gagement lever; three-plate carbon-fiber clutch; rearwheel drive; limited-slip differential 45/65 percent.

BodyMonocoque body (basis GT3 RS road car) of hot-galva-nized steel; aerodynamically optimized front end withfront spoiler; aerodynamically optimized front underfloor;adjustable rear wing; 90-litre safety fuel tank with fast fill-ing function; air jack; welded-in safety cage; bucket-typeracing seat (on driver’s side only) with flame-resistant seatcover; six-point seat belt adapted for use of the HANSHead and Neck Support; electric fire-extinguishing sys-tem.

SuspensionFront: McPherson spring strut axle; Sachs four-way gaspressure dampers; double coil springs (main and ancillary


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