The Porsche Klatsch Newsletter
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Last Updated: October-23-09
All Issues
March 2010
50 Fast Years - FCR 50th Anniversary Celebration
January 2010
2010 FCR's 50th Anniversary Year
Happy New Year and Welcome to 2010. April-Special 50th Anniversary Events
December 2009
Holiday Newsletter
Collier Museum, Cedar Key, and Listing of 2010 Events through March
November 2009
Extensive Track coverage-Roebling & Daytona
September-October 2009
Exciting Recent Events Including N.C. Mountain Tour & Others. OctoberFAST & Other Fall Events
August 2009
New Events. Special Event Report-54th Porsche Parade from Keystone CO
July 2009
July, Exciting Upcoming & Recent Events& Porsche News
June 2009
June Porsche Klatsch. Featuring Recent + Upcoming Events
May 2009
Special Feature: Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance 2009. Exciting Upcoming Events
April 2009
Exciting Spring Events-Recent Weeks & Ensuing Weeks/Months. Cayenne Hybrid update. Nicky the Snail
Many Exciting Events coming in ensuing weeks and months
Coverage of several fun events over past few weeks
40th Birthday "Greatest Racing Car in History
Nicky the Snail and the Ceramic Engine
Cayenne Hybrid Update
March 2009
Brumos Rolex Reception, Brumos University, Nicky the Snail, 2010 GT3, and More
Enjoy the March 2009 Porscheklatsch. Features this month include:
- Brumos Rolex Reception
- Brumos University
- Porsche Unveils 2010 GT3
- Nicky the Snail and the Arctic
- Porsche RS Spyders at Le Mans
See event recaps of the Lake Mary Concours Drive & Dine, and the February Social at the Reef. Also, read about upcoming events, including "Tail of the Dragon III."
Welcome our new Porscheklatsch editor, Arnold Zeal. Read Arnold's bio and "Porsche-Perks."
January 2009
Brumos Wins Rolex 24, Passion for Parade, New Panamera: World Debut
January 2009 - Brumos Wins Rolex 24, Passion for Parade, New Panamera: World Debut
Happy New Year! The Porscheklatsch includes these features this month.
- Brumos wins Rolex 24; Porsche Sweeps GT from Porsche Motorsport. What a great story!
- Member Ray Shaffer, Sales Manager of Brumos Porsche, shares his Boxster Memories about the unveiling of the original Boxster. Look at how this model has evolved.
- Wendy Shoffit describes WHY we should consider going to the Porsche Parade in Colorado this year, and Kathy Fricke tells us HOW to register. Think about going.
- Porsche press release for New Panamera: World Debut in China.
- Nicky the Snail shares his experience at Instructors Day in Roebling. Enjoy reading about more of his fun racing adventures!
See page 4 for the full calendar of events for 2009. Please remember to check the club website for more details and any schedule changes.
December 2008
Driving at Night; Member Chris Runge; Daytona Driving; 1953 Cab; Porsche Panamera Photos
Our December Porscheklatsch includes many excellent features:
- Steve Shap's book review of "The Art of Racing in the Rain"
- Haywood: Driving at Night
- Member Profile: Chris Runge
- The Daytona Driving Experience, by FCR Chief Driving Instructor Allen Shirley
- The 1953 Cab that Returned Home, by Jim Doughton
- 60 Years in Porsche Motorsports
Also see pictures and read about recent events, including:
- Petit Le Mans
- Drive & Dine to Hilton Head Concours d'Elegance
- Winter Park Concours d'Elegance
- Marineland Drive & Dine
The staff from the Porscheklatsch wishes all of you a safe and happy holiday season!
November 2008
OktoberFast Club Race, Sharks at Daytona, Low Country Boil, New Panamera, Porsche Wins LMP2 and GT2
For November, see coverage of the OktoberFast Club Race including photos from Rusty Russ, "928 Sharks at Daytona" by Mel Ward, "Nicky the Snail Does Daytona" by Nick Grynkevich, Jr. We're lucky this month to have a second adventure of NtS with "Nicky the Snail Meets Tobias the Turtle."
Read about other recent events including the Low Country Boil by Dennis Clayton, the 2009 911 Introduction at Brumos, the social at Caddyshack, and photos from the FCR/Brumos swap meet.
Other feature articles include a book review by Bob Schmitt on Vic Elford's "Porsche High-Performance Driving" and "Turning 50" by Barney Schmitt. Keeping with the historical theme, see "60 Years of Porsche Sports Cars" and "Porsche AG Road Car Timeline." Also, PCNA shared a peek of the new Panamera and highlights from Porsche's win of LMP2 and GT2 titles at Leguna Seca.
October 2008
Tail of the Dragon II, FCR Drivers Ed, Racing With and Against PLN, Automotive Photography
The October PorscheKlatsch covers the Tail of the Dragon II by Ken Perry, the September Social at Fionn MacCools by Rusty Russ, and FCR September Drivers Ed at Roebling Road by Chuck Morrison.
We also feature "Thoughts and Thank You" from Ray Shaffer of Brumos, Racing With and Against PLN by Lee Raskin, Porsche - What's In a Name, Automotive Photography Tips and Techniques, some Tech Tidbits from Don Lykins, and Protection for You and Your Car.
Enjoy!
September 2008
The Car of My Dreams, Porsches in the Movies, Sebring, Haywood: Racing in the Rain
Our September newsletter features a profile of new member Deborah Warrick, Sebring history from our chief driving instructor Allen Shirley, a preview of Porsche No. 1 at Pebble Beach from PCNA, information on the new Porsche RS Spyder engine, Hurley Haywood's blog on "Racing in the Rain," Bill Rudtner's "Driven for Speed" with good safety advice, and a fun list of Porsches in the Movies. Send your favorite movies with Porsches for next month!
We also include reports on recent events, including the August social at the Brumos Museum and a first ever FCR boat and dine.
August 2008
Member Appreciation Party, FCR at Le Mans, Tech Tip, Ken's Adventure
The August Porscheklatsch features a wide range of topics. Jeremy Pinsly recaps the Member Appreciation Party. Grove Conrad reports on his trip to Le Mans. President Ken Perry writes about his Night at the Races, and his Most Excellent Adventure. Nicky the Snail does a Troika. Tech articles include Emergency Unlocking and How Airbags Work.
July 2008
Porsche Marks 60 Years, Le Mans, 2009 911 Models, D&D to San Sebastian, Left Foot Braking
The July Porscheklatsch features the 60th anniversary of Porsche, Spyder results from Le Mans, information on the 2009 911 Models, Fly and Dine to Monaco, D&D to San Sebastian Winery, and a tech article on left foot braking.
June 2008
Spring Concours Results, Sunrise to Sunset Rally, Road Racing in North Florida
The June 2008 Porscheklatsch reports on the Spring Concours and the Sunrise to Sunset Rally. Features include Road Racing Course in North Florida, a review of The Book of the Porsche 356, Cold Air System, Cool Wheels, and more from Nicky the Snail.
May 2008
Southern Hospitality, Ivy Goes to Amelia, Synthetic Oils
The May Porscheklatsch includes feature articles:
- Southern Hospitality: A Yankee in Paradise
- Ivy Goes to Amelia Island Concours 2008
- Synthetic Oils: Should You Be Using Them?
April 2008
Amelia Concours, Sebring, Notes from a Rookie Racer
Another great issue of the Porsche Klatsch. Click through to read more about the Amelia Island Concours, a recap of the 12 Hours of Sebring win by Porsche, the most recent Porsche Drive & Dine and more.
March 2008
Porsche Avenue and Carrera Street, Top 10 Tips for Daily Driving, Eric Lux Story
Porsche Avenue and Carrera Street, Top 10 Tips for Daily Driving, Eric Lux Story, My 356, A Capital / Capitol Feat, Nicky the (Soaked) Snail, Roebling Road Drivers Ed Signoff
February 2008
Brumos Cayenne GTS Launch, Amelia 2008 Honoree, Piloting a Beach Racer
Brumos Cayenne GTS Launch, Amelia 2008 Honoree, Piloting a Beach Racer, 944 Cup in Florida, and more.
January 2008
December Holiday Social, How to Fix Almost Anything, Nicky the Snail Goes Ceramic
December Holiday Social, How to Fix Almost Anything on Your Porsche, Nicky the Snail Goes Cera mic, Porsche Reports Best Ever Sales in U.S., and more.
December 2007
Bill Bencker, Rennsport Reunion III, Lake Mirror Classic, Do You DE?, Remembering Bob Holbert
Bill Bencker, Rennsport Reunion III, Lake Mirror Classic, Do You DE?, Remembering Bob Holbert
November 2007
Member Profile Mark Laszlo, Petit Le Mans, Oktoberfast Club Race, What is a Rally?
Member Profile Mark Laszlo, Petit Le Mans, Oktoberfast Club Race, What is a Rally?
October 2007
Low Country Boil Drive & Dine, Porsche Detailing, October Swap Meet
Low Country Boil Drive & Dine, Porsche Detailing, October Swap Meetz
September 20007
Tail of the Dragon, Nicky the Snail's Wild Rides, Limited Edition Boxster, Hybrid Cayenne
Tail of the Dragon, Nicky the Snail's Wild Rides, Limited Edition Boxster, Hybrid Cayenne
August 2007
Warner Top 50, 40 Yrs-Steve Shap, Brumos 250, Top Tier, San Diego Porsche Parade
Warner Named Top 50, 40 Years-Steve Shap, Brumos 250, Top Tier, San Diego Porsche Parade
July 2007
Spyders Invade Jacksonville, Porsche at LeMans, PorscheFest, Tire Tech Tip
Spyders Invade Jacksonville, Porsche at LeMans, PorscheFest, Tire Tech Tip, Member Appreciation Party
June 2007
Local Porsche Friend is Lost, Nicky the Snail, Spring Events
Local Porsche Friend is Lost, Nicky the Snail, Spring Events
May 2007
Spring Swap Meet at Omega Motorsports, Porsche Magazines, Top Prestigious Luxury Auto Brand
Spring Swap Meet at Omega Motorsports, Porsche Magazines, Top Prestigious Luxury Auto Brand
April 2007
2007 Amelia Concours, CET Solaroli Motorsports, My Ride in a 962, Boxster Lore
2007 Amelia Concours, CET Solaroli Motorsports, My Ride in a 962, Boxster Lore
March 2007
Amelia Island Concours, Porsche Polo & Picnic, Roebling's Revenge
Amelia Island Concours, Porsche Polo & Picnic, Roebling's Revenge
January 2007
Savannah Drive & Dine, Dear Driving Enthusiast, First Time Back
Savannah Drive & Dine, Dear Driving Enthusiast, First Time Back