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Come see the new 911

On Feb 4th we will hold our mid-winter party at the Sewickley Car Store. K.C. Kowalyk (SCS General Manager) promises to have the new 2012 911 (aka 991) on the floor. We’re all excited to see what has changed with the first totally redesigned 911 since 2004. The festivities will start around 6:30 PM. Again the cost will be $10 per person to defray the costs of food and drink.

Registration

You MUST register for the event so we have an accurate count. Click here to register: Register Here. Alternately, contact Bill & Sandy Zielinski at 412-487-3536 wczielinski@comcast.net

]]> http://arpca.com/2011/12/mid-winter-party-at-scs/feed/ 0 http://arpca.com/2011/12/from-the-president-2011-dec/ http://arpca.com/2011/12/from-the-president-2011-dec/#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:21:31 +0000 Ken Jeremiah http://arpca.com/?p=2215 As you can tell we are back from our three-week road trip: Pittsburgh-Laguna Seca-Seattle then home. In a word, it was fantastic. A road trip like this really gives you a perspective of how vast and great our country is. I documented our adventure and it will be presented in a series format – hope it doesn’t bore you.
 
While we were gone, we missed the annual brunch at Nemacolin, which was upsetting to us, because we really enjoy sitting and meeting with other Porsche folks and I believe the resort puts on one of the best quality fares that we have experienced. I want to thank Sandy Zielinski for chairing and putting up with all the trauma of managing such an event.
 
We also missed the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix check presentation. The PVGP was very proud that they were able to donate over $200,000 (a new record for them) to assist the Autism Society of Pittsburgh and the Allegheny School.
 
AND our club was able to raise $73,500 — another new record. We were represented by Greg Farrell and heard he did a terrific presentation.
 
Hats off to Suzanne Carlin for managing one of the most fun activities of the year – our fiftieth celebration.Most members were dressed in 50’s era outfits to go with our celebration. I have to say Louise went somewhat overboard and few recognized her at first glance. Our DJ, Charlie Apple, did a great job with the theme music.
 
Our PVGP efforts were outstanding – we had over 500 Porsches (a marque record) for the event as well as presenting the largest donation the PVGP has ever received.
 
Once again, I want to thank all those involved – it was a tremendous effort.
 
Now on to 2012. Our first official function of the year will be our annual Mid-Winter party. This year’s event will take place at the Sewickley Car Store on February 4th. On display for the first time (in Pittsburgh) will be the new 991 Carrera. It’s worth the effort to attend just to see Porsche’s new iteration of the classis Porsche. Bill and Sandy Zielinski will be chairing this event and I’m sure they would welcome any assistance – especially since this is one of our largest events of the year.
 
Our track planning meeting was convened with Dale Rabeneck chairing the meeting. In addition to our normal three Driver Education events and Car Control Clinic, we are planning at least one autocross day.
 
Rob Hoffman and Scott Mores are hoping to obtain assistance from experienced autocrossers. Please contact them with your ideas. We also hope to obtain another track date (possibly Summit Point) to fill out our track season.
 
Finally I want to thank Nancy Lowe for all her work and toil and editing our fantastic newsletter. It is a thankless job and I’m sure that I didn’t make it easy for her. I really want to enter our newsletter in PCA’s national contest. I truly think that we have an excellent chance of being recognized.
 
I know many of you are garaging your Porsches for the winter and are not looking forward to not being able to take out your “attitude adjuster”.
 
Let’s hope for an early spring.
 
Please contact me with your ideas, suggestions, and input.
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Getting Ready for the Slalom Execrise


Scheduled for May 26th at PittRace (formely known as BeaveRun) our Car Control Clinic is the PERFECT opportunity to learn more about you and your car in a very safe environment. We will be using the Vehicle Dynamic Area (VDA) to provide a complete educational experience! The Car Control Clinic is hands-on, in-car training that consists of a classroom discussion of vehicle dynamics and human dynamics followed by four hours of in-car instruction in accident avoidance and defensive driving maneuvers.

The Clinic can teach students what typical driving schools can’t: what to do when something goes wrong in the car – and provide the opportunity to practice these maneuvers in a safe environment.

Drivers will use the VDA to learn and practice three key skills:
 

1. Smooth steering on a Slalom course – Understand how to navigate your car smoothly through a set of cones. Recognize where you want your car to go. You will learn how to drive where the cones aren’t!
2. Threshold Braking – Learn how to control your car in an emergency breaking situation. You will understand more about your car’s capabilities and how to manage them. Learn how to successfully maneuver around obstacles (just as if you have a deer in the headlights) while slowing your car.
3. Skid-Pad Activities – Drive on a skid pad where you will have the opportunity to experience your car breaking traction and then learn how to regain traction in a safe environment. Feel the balance and learn how to steer your car with the throttle.


Running on the Skidpad

All types of vehicles are welcome! Bring your special vehicle or your daily driver. In addition to Porsches, we have Audis, BMWs, Mazdas, Minis, Subarus as well as mini-vans participate. All that is required is that you have valid state inspection.

A bit Nervous? No worries. Our club excels in making sure your experience is safe and enjoyable. You will be paired with an experienced instructor who will be knowledgeable in driving your type of car.

This is a great opportunity for new drivers!

CCC Registration: Here

Make it a weekend – Come Run the Autocross on Sunday!

On Sunday, May 27th, ARPCA will be holding our autocross at PittRace’s VDA – Sign up to put your new skills to work.

Autocross Registration: Here

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Category	Material
General DE Forms and Links	Safety & Tech Inspection Form: 2012 Safety & Tech Form – Used for all DE events. Print this out and have it completed by an authorized technical facility before attending the event. DE Overview: Beginner Classroom Materials (for all tracks) – Review this material to prepare yourself for the event. Driver Training Manual: Drivers Training Manual – Developed by Porsche Owners Club (POC), this is a VERY GOOD document. If this is your first DE (or you are looking to improve your driveing capabilities) take time to review! Racing Equipment (including Helmets): Apex Performance – Apex Performance has been a strong sponsor to ARPCA. They have created a promocode ARPCA Members can use online to order or call and mention ARPCA on phone orders. You will save 10% on most items over $75 (and 10% on ALL helmets). If you order your helmet from Apex Performance you will also receive a free fleece lined helmet bag and cotton headsock and free ground shipping. This is a good deal all around! HPDE Insurance: High Performance Drivers Eduction (HPDE) Insurance – offered by Lockton Affinity. Note, most standard insurance policies do not cover on-track incidents. Not all tracks are covered. Check with Lockton Affinity for specific availability.
2012 Watkins Glen	Pre-Event Drivers Packet: Pre Event Packet Mandatory! Review this before attending the event. This includes key information including directions, hotel information, access times to the track, etc. Track Map: WGI Track Map Turn-by-Turn instructions for WGI. Review this material to prepare yourself for the event. Lapping Day Addendum: NOT YET POSTED – Lapping Day Specific information for those who are attending (this is an addendum to the Pre Event Packet.) Event Schedule: NOT YET POSTED – This is the schedule for Saturday & Sunday. Event Run Group: NOT YET POSTED – Listing of Run Group Assignments. Garage Map: NOT YET POSTED – Listing who is in which garage.
2012 Nelsen Ledges Information
2012 Summit Point Information
2012 Pitt Race (BeaveRun) Information
2012 Mid-Ohio Information
Other Interesting Materials	Tire Database: Tire & Pressure DB – This is a great reference for information about tires – not specific to DE’s but expect that our DE participants will be most interested. Wheel – Tire Size Calc: Wheel / Tire Calculator – This tool helps determine wheel / tire fitment. It is a bit technical but can be very helpful. Track Videos: Hooked on Driving Videos This “for profit” drivers education organization has published a very good set of videos. There are a number that you can review in preparation for your first DE – or – just to get the “driving juices” flowing. Teen Driving School: Video – Example Car Control Clinic Experience – THis video provides a good perspective on what happens at a Car Control Clinic event. Take a quick view! Misc Video: Video – Killed myself when I was Young A reminder that the laws of physics have not changed in the last 100 years (great footage and a good recording.)

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Running at Watkins Glen

Run with us at some of America’s greatest tracks!

The 2012 season is here. Come and begin to experience what performance driving is all about. We’ll be managing 4 drivers education events on some North America’s most beautiful tracks. Events are Saturday & Sunday with a invitation only “lapping day” on Friday for instructors and highly experienced students.

 

We are returning to 3 favorites: Watkins Glen, Pittsburgh International Race Complex (previously known as BeaveRun), and Mid-Ohio. We’re excited to announce that we’ve secured a new venue for 2012 – Summit Point Circuit (SPC.) We have aligned the SPC event with the July 4th holiday – we’ve had great success with events around this holiday.

 

We will also joining forces with NORPCA to run at Nelson Ledges. As a result, in 2012 we will have a DE every summer month (May – September.) This along with a few Autocrosses and a Car Control Clinic thrown in will keep us very busy!

 
Supporting Material for Track events is here.

A summary is below:

LocationDateStudent CostContactRegister

Watkins Glen (NY)	May 11 – 13	$405	Bob Nadin	ARPCA-WGI-2012
Nelson Ledges	June 15 – 17	$380	Skip Wolfe	http://norpca.org
Summit Point Circuit	July 5 & 6	$380	Dale Rabeneck	ARPCA-SPC-2012
PittRace (PA)	August 25 & 26	$380	Scott Mores	ARPCA-PIRC-2012
Mid-Ohio (OH)	Sept 14 – 16	$395	Dale Rabeneck	ARPCA-MidO-2012

Read about the tracks:
Watkins Glen (May 11-13) As you probably know, Watkins Glen International (nicknamed “The Glen”) is an auto race track located near Watkins Glen, New York, at the southern tip of Seneca Lake. Long known around the world as the home of the United States Grand Prix, which it hosted for 20 consecutive years (1961–1980), The Glen has been home to road racing of nearly every class for over 50 years, including Formula One, the World Sportscar Championship, Can-Am, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, and the IndyCar Series.   We run the 3.4 miles Grand Prix configuration which is enjoyed by both new as well as experienced drivers. On Friday we will host a lapping day for instructors and very advanced students. The DE will run Saturday and Sunday.   Our spousal auxiliary will be arranging activities for those who are not interested in being at the track.   Track Information: WGI Registration: http://msreg.us/ARPCA-WGI-2012 Event Chair: Bob Nadin Email: nadinr15@yahoo.com Mobile: +1 (412) 913-4479 Event Materials: Here.	Watkins Glen Track Map
Nelson Ledges Road Course (June 15-17) In June we are combining forces with the NORPCA region to run at Nelson Ledges in Garrettsville, OH. This will be a two day DE. On Friday there will be a “944fest” for which people who are into running their 944′s on track can participate.   Nelson Ledges is a two-mile, seven turn road course, with a rich history of sports car and motorcycle road racing. It is a user-friendly facility that is well suited to a variety of racing and motor sports related activities. In years past, the Longest Day of Nelson, a 24-hour race was run with “Showroom Stock” through racing prototypes. Come run with us and capture some of this spirit.   Track Information: Nelson Ledges Registration: http://norpca.org/ Event Chair: Skip Wolfe Email: skipwolfe@gmail.com Mobile: + 1 (440) 527-3839 Event Materials: Will be provided Later.
Summit Point Circuit (July 5&6) Come join us at Summit Point and create a mini-holiday July 4th for you and your family in this historic region. Our spousal auxiliary will be arranging activities for those who are not interested in being at the track. We will be running on the Summit Point Circuit (SPC). SPC a 10-turn, 2.0-mile (3.2 km) road course that features a 2,900-foot (880 m) main straight. This original circuit opened in 1970. The Main Circuit was repaved in the Fall of 2007.   Track Information: Summit Point Registration: http://msreg.us/ARPCA-SPC-2012 Event Chair: Tom Mueller Email: ermtcm@verizon.net Mobile: +1 (412) 651-4232 Event Materials: Here.	Summit Point Circuit Track Map
PittRace (Aug 25-26) Pittsburgh International Race Complex (PittRace- formerly known as BeaveRun) is a relatively new facility just 20 minutes north of Pittsburgh International Airport and is a welcome addition to the Western Pennsylvanian region. With it’s North Track, a 1.4 mile course and the Vehicle Dynamics Area (VDA), 5+ acres of pavement for auto-crossing and car control PIRC caters to new drivers as well as seasoned professionals.   This event is perfect for first time participants! For all “newer” DE divers we structure the event to include a combination DE and Car Control Clinic. In addition to time on the main track we include specialized, in-car instruction with specific activities on the Skid Pad, Slalom Course and Threshold Braking Course on the VDA.   Track Information: Pitt Race Registration: http://msreg.us/ARPCA-PIRC-2012 Event Chair: Scott Mores Email: moresscott@yahoo.com Mobile: +1 (412) 855-6659 Event Materials: here.	Pitt Race (PIRC) Track Map
Mid-Ohio (Sept 14-16) The Mid-Ohio road course is one of the great auto racing facilities and is nestled in the rolling hills of Lexington, OH. This 2.4 mile technical road course is enjoyed by both new as well as experienced drivers.   Put this on your calendar now! Mid-Ohio is beautiful mid-September. On Friday we will host a lapping day for instructors and very advanced students. The DE will run Saturday and Sunday.   Our spousal auxiliary will be arranging activities for those who are not interested in being at the track.   Track Information: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Registration: http://msreg.us/ARPCA-MidO-2012 Event Chair: Dale Rabeneck Email: dalerrabeneck@gmail.com Mobile: +1 (412) 877-4361 Event Materials: Here.	Mid-Ohio Track Map

All types of vehicles are welcome! In addition to Porsches, we have Audis, BMWs, Corvettes, Lotuses, Mazdas, Minis, Subarus (just to name a few) come and participate. All that is required is that you have valid state inspection and a safety inspection completed by your local mechanic. First time on Track? First time? No worries. Our club excels in making sure your experience is safe and enjoyable. You will be paired with an instructor who will be knowledgeable in driving your type of car at speed. Your day will begin with a drivers meeting, move to classroom instruction and then out onto the track. We run rain or shine – many drivers find that running in the rain is just as enjoyable – the major difference is everything just happens at lower speeds. You will also need a SNELL 2005-rated helmet. All of this will be covered in the detailed student information packet that we’ll provide before the event. Registration Information Driving event registration is conducted online through MotorsporReg at http://arpca.motorsportreg.com. We will also be using this system to communicate electronically with you going forward, so we ask that you log on to and verify/update your vital information. Once online, you may amend your username and password if you wish to do so and register for events. It is critical that we have a current valid email address for you. Please remember to update your information in the future should there be any changes.   Event registration is not complete unless you pay. Payment may be accomplished on line via the Pukka Software system by VISA, MASTERCARD or ACH CHECK.   WAIT LIST – Student applications are accepted on a first come, first serve basis, provided all eligibility requirements have been met. There are a limited number of Student spaces available for our events. This number may vary from one venue to another. The event registrar will inform you of your status (confirmed or waitlist) before the event.

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