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07-13-2013 | 05:03 PM
#61
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From: Muenster, TX
I've enjoyed 6+ years with dual membership in Lone Star Region (Houston) and Maverick Region (Dallas/Ft. Worth). I became the Concours Chair for the Maverick Region last month. I've been to several Maverick events with my 928 and have always felt welcomed. I think PCA offers something for everyone.
07-13-2013 | 05:17 PM
#62
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Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Member since 2001. The local region, Nord Stern, is very focused on track events. There's a car show and a Fall drive and some presentations along with 3 DE events and one Club Race each year. They used to do 6 track events each year. That was busy but fun.
I am most often the only 928 on hte track and, more and more, the only 928 in sight.
A good bunch, overall, but tracking Porsches requires money and some of the people are just jerks. Especially rich kids. Can't tax their daddies enough, I say.
I am most often the only 928 on hte track and, more and more, the only 928 in sight.
A good bunch, overall, but tracking Porsches requires money and some of the people are just jerks. Especially rich kids. Can't tax their daddies enough, I say.
07-15-2013 | 02:48 PM
#65
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Joined: May 2003
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From: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Member since 2004 when i purchased my first '89 S4. I met some very good people and 928 are tolerated even though three DE instructors (including the Track Chair) have 928s. Some very sincere people, but also not very friendly ones. UCR is a large club and as is said numerous times in this thread - you get what you put into it. There is a very helpful # of 928 gear heads around so I gravitate more to that group.
07-16-2013 | 11:14 PM
#67
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From: Kennedale,TX a suburb of DFW
Brad,
A Porsche Concours d' Elegance is divided into classes from P1 to P7 and R1. These classes are designated by model or type ie, 356, early 911, later 911 air cooled, water cooled 911, water cooled/front engine models, Boxster/Cayman, Cayenne and Race car. These classes are the same throughout the PCA Regions. It has nothing to do with educating "them".
A Porsche Concours d' Elegance is divided into classes from P1 to P7 and R1. These classes are designated by model or type ie, 356, early 911, later 911 air cooled, water cooled 911, water cooled/front engine models, Boxster/Cayman, Cayenne and Race car. These classes are the same throughout the PCA Regions. It has nothing to do with educating "them".
Last edited by Andy Kay; 07-16-2013 at 11:34 PM.
07-16-2013 | 11:33 PM
#68
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Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Austin, TX
Andy, hold the banner high for the 928 guys out there. Not enough love or appreciation and what most of the bad mouthers don't know is that their old 911 was available right alongside a 928 and the 928 was about 50% MORE expensive...they have the CHEAP Porsche, not US! LOL!
Glad Hill Country Region is so 928 friendly...or used to be...I have not been to any events in quite some time. I might have time to attend some now though!
Glad Hill Country Region is so 928 friendly...or used to be...I have not been to any events in quite some time. I might have time to attend some now though!
07-17-2013 | 10:20 AM
#69
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From: New Jersey
Roger, you have a way with words.You, Keith and Tom have the same sentiments as I. Look, it's pretty simple really...you've get out there and publish. The fact is that there's a new generation coming up behind us and when they tire of Boxsters, Cayennes, and Panameras and begin looking for "vintage" Porsches, these babies are going to be it. How will they ever know about this? Yep, publishing.
My guess is, and I may be wrong, that this new lot may not care to shoot some bull with club members in real time. and given the increasingly busy nature of society, they would prefer to sit at home and experience these old water-cooled Porsches from the comforts of I-pads and the like. 928s, 944s, 968s, and 924s will be the only "affordable" vintage Porsches to experience at the moment for them and maybe the ones they feel more acclimated to with the comforts they've come to experience from the '96 and up models.
So, rather than be like artists and make art for ourselves, let's spread this good stuff around to others who will be as passionate as we are with a proper introduction. My new article coming out mentions the "custodians" of 928s for the future gen...and you guys are it.
They're our clubs and they happen to possess the perfect medium in which to channel these legends.
My guess is, and I may be wrong, that this new lot may not care to shoot some bull with club members in real time. and given the increasingly busy nature of society, they would prefer to sit at home and experience these old water-cooled Porsches from the comforts of I-pads and the like. 928s, 944s, 968s, and 924s will be the only "affordable" vintage Porsches to experience at the moment for them and maybe the ones they feel more acclimated to with the comforts they've come to experience from the '96 and up models.
So, rather than be like artists and make art for ourselves, let's spread this good stuff around to others who will be as passionate as we are with a proper introduction. My new article coming out mentions the "custodians" of 928s for the future gen...and you guys are it.
They're our clubs and they happen to possess the perfect medium in which to channel these legends.
07-17-2013 | 11:38 AM
#71
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Joined: Apr 2013
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From: plainfield, nj
BTW I enjoyed your article in P4US. I agree more 928/944/968/924 content is needed we can't let these cars become a distant memory and we are always looking for fresh perspectives. Keep them coming
Thanks Anthony, I love writing for Porscheforus. I'd love to meet everyone in our region but there just aren't enough hours in the day for me. I'll keep 'em coming.
By the way, your 965 has great flanks...it's giving me a woodrow...
07-17-2013 | 02:05 PM
#72
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From: Plano, Tx.
Member since 95 when i bought the Silver Bullit from my dad. He had been a member since he bought her in 82. I've only been to a handful of events in that time.
I agreed w roger initially that we have such a good group of 928ers, that we could care less about PCA. I've even thought about dropping my membership as all I do is read through Panarama and Splipstream.
Beginning to change my tune after reading this thread. It would be good for a us to get more involved w PCA.
Andy, set something up!!
I agreed w roger initially that we have such a good group of 928ers, that we could care less about PCA. I've even thought about dropping my membership as all I do is read through Panarama and Splipstream.
Beginning to change my tune after reading this thread. It would be good for a us to get more involved w PCA.
Andy, set something up!!
07-17-2013 | 02:49 PM
#73
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Joined: Dec 2011
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From: Northern NJ
Member since 1998. Over the years, I've participated in a handful of events and not due to any faults or issues with the club - it's just the way I am. Let's see, car control clinic, wine tasting, autocross, monthly meetings with guest speakers like Vic Elford and John Paterek, picnic at Rhinebeck Aerodrome, and maybe a few others.
At the most recent monthly meeting, I showed up with the 928 and all the guys who were standing in the parking lot before the meeting came over to say hello and ask about rhe car. It's a friendly group.
Hugo
At the most recent monthly meeting, I showed up with the 928 and all the guys who were standing in the parking lot before the meeting came over to say hello and ask about rhe car. It's a friendly group.
Hugo
07-17-2013 | 07:37 PM
#74
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From: Kihei, Hawaii
Member since August 2003 when I bought my '94 GTS. I've been Shenandoah Region VP and President, currently, Past-President. We have a regional multi-day event, Richmond Porsche Meet and my 928 does very well in the "tops only" Concours.
Like GeorgeM said, it's the cars are the common denominator. I consider many PCA members I have met over the years to be my friends, even if the cars were no longer involved.
Like GeorgeM said, it's the cars are the common denominator. I consider many PCA members I have met over the years to be my friends, even if the cars were no longer involved.
07-17-2013 | 07:53 PM
#75
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Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Mechanochondriacism
This is my first PCA year, after many many years of 928 ownership. Ambience when we (local 928 crew) joined the longstanding PCA event years ago was....well, the integration wasn't seamless. This year, I did want to access an Auto-x and possibly get DE qualified. Been to one event, most attendees were friendly. An admonishment was levied at the only US iron there- a Cobra Mustang, black on black was called out as the instructor was going over the detriments of excessive tail wagging and tire spinning. Appeared to me that the Mustang handily smoked the field. And with some degree of tail wagging and tire spinning on some of the laps.