Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Everglades Day at the Track – March 8th


It’s really hard to explain what a track event is. It’s not racing. It’s simply driving your car as quickly as you feel comfortable doing. At a track event you get to drive your car for 30 to 40 minutes as fast as you can go, or as fast as you want to go.

Rather than spend a lot of time trying to explain a track event we’ve decided to give you a chance to be a part of one. A half dozen of us run with Chin Motorsports on a regular basis. You’ve seen all the pictures in the newsletter.

On March 8th the Everglades region of PCA, along with Debold Performance, will be providing lunch and offering rides around the Homestead Speedway. Everyone is invited to come hang out with us at the track. Even better join Chin Motorsports and you can drive your own car at Homestead. Debold will be able to provide trackside support should you need help.

If you just want to eat the food and hang out it’s free. If you want to go for a ride in a GT3 Porsche it’s going to cost you $20.00 to register with Chin Motorsports. If you want to actually drive it’ll cost you about $300. For $300 you’ll get three to four hours of track time.

Chin Motorsports lets everyone take a touring lap of the course during the lunch break. That means you’ll get to see parts of the track up close and personal – even if it is a little slow.

If you just want to see what it’s all about, we’ll have a caravan heading over to Homestead Speedway on March 8th. The gathering spot will be the first rest area on Alligator Alley (I-75). This is at Mile Marker 64.3 or 37.2 miles from the toll booth.

The group will leave this rest area at 8:30 am. It should take just a little over 2 hours to get to the Homestead Speedway. Of course you can drive over on your own if you wish. The food will still be free.

Breakfast Club Update

March 14 Debold Performance Inc.
28360 Old 41 – Unit 11
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
239.947.6155
http://www.deboldperformanceinc.com/

April 11 Autoquest

14498 South Tamiami Trail 

Fort Myers, FL 33912 

239. 432.1700

http://www.autoquestcars.com/

May 9 Evolution Motorworks
4006 Progress Ave. #4
Naples, FL 34135
239.430.9146

June 13 F1 Imports and Exotics
568 Industrial Blvd
Naples, FL 34101
239.430.2206
http://www.f1imports.com/
http://us.mc1114.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=mail@f1imports.com

Monday, February 23, 2009

PORSCHE CLUB EVERGLADES REGION CLAY PIGEON SHOOT

On Friday March 27th 2009 at the "Clays in the Glades" shooting ground at Port of the Islands on US 41 south.

This is an opportunity to drive out into the Everglades to see the wild life and to shoot a round of 100 clay birds in a wooded area by a river.

You don't have a gun? No problem - you can rent one.

You have not shot before? No problem - there will be an experienced shooter with each squad (group) to help you.

Can I come and not shoot? No problem - enjoy the scenery, watch the shooters and have the delicious lunch .

How do I get there? There is an opportunity to do a mini quiz Rally en route or just drive to the venue and meet there at 10.30 am

Cost to shoot including ammunition and lunch $ 85

Lunch only $10

Please register if you intend to come to any part of the day, as numbers will be limited.

To start the mini rally meet at 9am in the Publix car park on the corner of Airport Pulling Rd and Vanderbilt Beach road in North Naples .

To meet at the shooting ground go south on US 41 pass the Marco Island and Goodland turns and continue south to Port of the Islands turn left on the road to pass Orchid Cove go around a large (closed) hotel to the shooting ground behind.

(For keen sports people there is also, skeet, trap and 5 stand .)

Contact Chris Branston 239 598 4978 email cbran62643@aol.com after February 25th
to register or make inquiries.

Sunday, February 22, 2009

New Porsche Museum Opens

On Wednesday, January 28 at the headquarters of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen the new Porsche-Museum was officially declared open. On the occasion of the ceremonial act in the spectacular new building on the Porscheplatz Dr. Wendelin Wiedeking, Chairman of the Board of Porsche AG, welcomed State Parliament President Peter Straub, the Prime Minister of Baden- Württemberg Günther Oettinger, Interior Minister Heribert Rech, the Lord Mayor of Stuttgart Dr. Wolfgang Schuster, members of the Porsche and Piëch families as well as a further 200 invited guests. On Saturday 31st January the museum will for the first time be open to the public.

On its 5,600 square meters of exhibition space, the modern building provides space for approximately 80 historic vehicles and more than 200 carefully arranged small exhibits from the Company’s history. Spacious conference areas are available for events, including access to an impressive roof terrace. The exclusive restaurant “Christophorus” integrated into the exhibition, adds to the assortment of haute cuisine in Stuttgart. Furthermore, the museum bundles the entire historical spectrum of the sportscar manufacturer with its Historical Archive in one central location. And the experts in the glazed museum workshop will ensure that the exhibition vehicles not to mention the historic vehicles of customers are kept in impeccable condition.

The museum, designed entirely in white with its exhibition area resting on only three single supports that as a result, appears to be hovering, was regarded as a sensation in professional circles during its three-year construction period due to its bold architecture. Roman Delugan from the Viennese Architects' Practice Delugan Meissl Associated Architects, whose design won the competition in January 2005, was determined from the very start to put the museum's visitor at the very centre of things: “Architecture should not just be seen as another building, but should have an effect on the mind and body of human beings. This museum should make the Porsche cosmos a palpable reality for each person.”

The exhibition concept of the Stuttgart museum designer Professor HG Merz deliberately dispenses with the idea of a staged theme world with show effects and instead lets the sportscars speak for themselves. “Exhibits of this quality need no elaborate packaging”, stresses Professor Merz. “In Zuffenhausen they stand like sculptures in a white gallery. Against these reduced surroundings, the visitor can be alone with the vehicles and with his or her own personal feelings.”

Porsche is expecting at least 200,000 visitors per year. Even in the previous museum on the works site, which could barely accommodate 20 exhibits, 80,000 guests a year would turn up. Altogether the historic collection of Porsche AG encompasses a fleet of 400 racing and sportscars. Since almost all exhibition vehicles still take part in historic racing events, the rare items on show in the “Museum on Wheels” are constantly being changed. Apart from anything else, this make repeated visits all the more fascinating for regular guests.

The new Porsche-Museum is open daily as from the 31st January, except on Mondays, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Adults pay 8 euros admission. Children up to the age of 14 get free admission when accompanied by an adult.

Below are pictures from concept to completion. Next month interior pictures.














































































Saturday, February 14, 2009

Breakfast Club Schedule Update


For the 1st time in the history of the Breakfast Club we’re NOT gathering on the 2nd Saturday of the month.

Everyone (or a lot of us) are going to Cars on Fifth in Naples.

Next weekend – the 21st – we’ll be gathering at Germain BMW.
The breakfast Club always starts at 9:00 AM.

February 21
Germain BMW of Naples
11286 Tamiami Trail North
Naples, FL 34110
239.643.2220
http://www.germainbmw.com/

March 14
Debold Performance Inc.
28360 Old 41 – Unit 11
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
239.947.6155
http://www.deboldperformanceinc.com/

April 11
Evolution Motorworks
4006 Progress Ave. #4
Naples, FL 34135
239.430.9146

May 9
Autoquest

14498 South Tamiami Trail 

Fort Myers, FL 33912 

239. 432.1700

http://www.autoquestcars.com/

June 13
F1 Imports and Exotics
568 Industrial Blvd
Naples, FL 34101
239.430.2206
http://www.f1imports.com/
http://us.mc1114.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=mail@f1imports.com

Potluck Dinner Saturday February 21, 2009

Faith and Steve Wassersug are happy to host a potluck dinner on Saturday, February 21st at 6:30 pm. Please RSVP to Faith or Steve at 239 489 1647 or (cell) 239 281 0052 and let us know what dish you plan to bring.

Our address is 14620 Fair Haven Rd. Fort Myers, FL 33908. We are about 2 ½ miles before the Sanibel Causeway. Directions as follows:

Via I-75 from Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero

Take I-75 North. Take the Alico Road exit (#131) and follow signs to Rt. 41. Turn right onto Rt 41 heading North. Follow 41 N and turn LEFT onto Gladiolus Drive (Lowe’s is on the corner). Travel about 1.5 miles on Gladiolus and bear LEFT onto Summerlin Rd. Travel about 6.3 miles on Summerlin and turn RIGHT onto Shell Point Blvd. (There is a traffic light and a Country Inn and Suites with fountains as landmarks at that corner) Go about 2 miles down Shell Point Blvd (golf course on the right) and turn RIGHT onto Fair Havens Rd. We are at the end of the street on the left, grey house with white trim, number 14620 on the white mailbox.

Via Rt. 41 from Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero

Get on to 41 N. Continue on 41 N until you reach Gladiolus Drive where you’ll turn LEFT onto Gladiolus Drive (Lowe’s is on the corner). Travel about 1.5 miles on Gladiolus and bear LEFT onto Summerlin Rd. Travel about 6.3 miles on Summerlin and turn RIGHT onto Shell Point Blvd. (There is a traffic light and a Country Inn and Suites with fountains as landmarks at that corner) Go about 2 miles down Shell Point Blvd (golf course on the right) and turn RIGHT onto Fair Havens Rd. We are at the end of the street on the left, grey house with white trim, number 14620 on the white mailbox.

From Ft. Myers area

Proceed as if you are going to Sanibel. Turn RIGHT onto Shell Point Blvd. (There is a traffic light and a Country Inn and Suites with fountains as landmarks at that corner) Go about 2 miles down Shell Point Blvd (golf course on the right) and turn RIGHT onto Fair Havens Rd. We are at the end of the street on the left, grey house with white trim, number 14620 on the white mailbox.

Park your cars in the cul de sac or on the street. 239 489 1647 in case you get lost. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Rally on May 3, 2009

Mark your calendars- Sunday May 3, 2009 will be another photo rally. Details when they become available.

Porscheplatz at the 12 Hours of Sebring


This is a special announcement to PCA members providing
official confirmation of a Porscheplatz at the 12 Hours of Sebring!
Please mark the dates – March 20 and 21 - and bring your Porsche
to the first race of the 2009 ALMS season. Porsche Car Corral tickets
are on salethrough the Sebring website;
Be sure to get yours early as 50 of the 200 available have already been sold.

We hope to have visits from team drivers and other race-related presentations
in addition to the hospitality and preferred Porsche parking we’ve come
to enjoy at this great event.


Volunteer PCA members will be needed. Please contact
Jennifer Barrows at 321-689-9946 jennifer.barrows@haworth.com if you are interested.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Auto Quest Cars Car Show January 31, 2009

Len and Debbie Uronis attended the Auto Quest car show and pig roast in Fort Myers on Saturday January 31st and submitted these pictures.