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FSR members,
We are still in the midst of great driving weather and FSR activities so I hope everyone is taking advantage of the opportunities to enjoy
their Porsches and the great camaraderie provided by fellow Porsche enthusiasts!
In addition to our regular breakfasts in Richmond and the Hampton Roads area we have also enjoyed Cars and Coffee hosted by Checkered
Flag Porsche and had folks participate in several local car shows. We had a great turnout for our Annual Open Board Meeting in
Williamsburg…thanks to everyone for the flexibility and cooperation as we made the decision to take it indoors just a few days before the
event!

FSR members,
It is starting to get cooler outside but we still have a lot of driving weather over the next few months to enjoy our Porsches and the great camaraderie provided by fellow Porsche enthusiasts!
Over the past couple of months, in addition to our regular breakfasts in Richmond and the Hampton Roads area we also enjoyed a great Fall DE at VIR 24-26 September and our 2nd Annual Air and Auto Classic on 1 October raised around $4,000 for our charities! Most recently our Evening with Your Porsche Friends on 15 October was an outstanding party at Alex and Andrea Bell's where the food, weather, scenic views and friendship were perfect!

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Annual New Year Party at the Kingsmill Resort

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Please join us for First Settlers Region's Annual New Year Party at the Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, VA on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 6PM. 

 

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Turkeys in the Trunk 2011

Here is a new question to add to the Porsche Parade Tech Quiz question bank: “How many frozen turkeys fit into a Cayman S?” If you are David Jones from the First Settlers Region the answer is twenty one!!! David drove into the service area at Checkered Flag Porsche about ten minutes before end of the official weigh-in, popped opened both trunks of his car, and with the help of scurrying volunteers, starting pulling out frozen turkeys. The turkeys filled up the four by four foot board on the first scale, then the overflow went to the board on the second scale. The total weight came to 309 pounds and David became the winner of the Turkeys-in-the-Trunk contribution contest for 2011. For his efforts, David will soon be wearing a new Porsche leather jacket courtesy of Checkered Flag. This event also demonstrated a competitive edge where the mid-engine Cayman, with two trunks, has a clear advantage over the iconic Carrera!!

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July 1972. I had come back home to Georgia with a new 911T and was excited. I talked my wife into going to my very first road race at Road Atlanta, a new road course about 40 miles from my in-law's home. We stood as spectators outside Turn 1 and watched George Follmer in a Porsche 917/10 outdrag the McLaren CAN/AM cars into turn one and win the race. After that moment I was hooked. In 1973-1975, I worked as an SCCA corner worker all the corners at Road Atlanta. That was a cheap way to see the races. I always wanted to drive the course but that remained a dream.

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Air and Auto Wrap Up

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Air & Auto Classic attendees,

We'd like to extend our thanks to you for attending our second annual charity car show. Through your generosity and that of our sponsors, we raised almost $4000 for the VBSPCA, the Foodbank of SE VA and Special Olympics VA. We had 100 cars participate in the show and about 250 spectator cars; both numbers lighter than last year, but nonetheless a good turnout. The generous support of our sponsors was particularly critical to the show's sucees.

For our repeat attendees, we hope you saw some improvement over the way the show was conducted last year. We appreciated your comments and hope you noticed that we implemented some of your suggestions. We have some new lessons learned of our own, but we'd like to hear from you if you have any comments or suggestions on how we can further improve the event. Please send them to our registrar by replying to this email.  See show results here.

We'd like to plug the Foodbank's upcoming 15th Annual Mayflower Marathon Food Drive on 18-20 November. Donations will be accepted around the clock at 2 locations: in Virginia Beach at the Pembroke Mall parking lot, and on the peninsula at Coliseum Central next to Peninsula Town Center. They will be accepting non-perishable food items, frozen turkeys, and cash. We'll be showing up in force at the Pembroke location on Saturday, and we challenge all local car clubs to come out and join us in contributing to this great cause for our local communities. The Car Club Council of Hampton Roads is coordinating a schedule for member clubs to promote a steady stream of club donations all weekend, so if your club plans to attend, please reply to this email with the day and time.

We hope to see you there, and at the 3rd annual Air & Auto Classic next year!

Best Regards,
First Settlers Region - Porsche Club of America

Last Updated on Tuesday, 01 November 2011 04:28

Fall DE Wrap Up

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Hi Everyone,

Just a quick note to say thanks. We enjoyed a truly fantastic event last weekend at VIR, and there are so many folks to thank...some obvious, others not so obvious.

Our Students and Solo Drivers - You're the reason we're here. Thank you for your enthusiasm and willingness to take instruction from someone you may not have known before coming to the track. We hope you feel safer behind the wheel and that you'll come back again & again!

Our Instructors - Thanks - - Thanks - - Thanks for your dedication to turning out better drivers! A special thanks to our Instructors for their willingness to cover for each other when needed and to make sure our students have the best experience possible. And a very special thanks to our instructors, 9 of you, who came out to instruct even though you weren't driving your own cars. Spectacular...

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More Thoughts on Drivers’ Education

First Settlers just had a wonderful and well-executed 3 day Drivers Education at Virginia International Raceway (VIR), just east of Danville, VA. Jessica asked that I write a short article on the who, where, when and how. But especially the why of a DE.
The “who” is any Porsche owner who likes his/her car and wants to know more about how it drives and handles. Porsches simply were made to be driven. That overall philosophy started with Ferry Porsche in 1948 and continues today. Sure some people buy a Porsche for the prestige or to have a trophy in their garage. But for me, the real pleasure is driving a Porsche. There is something special about the tactile feel and feedback and responsiveness of a Porsche that is pure enjoyment.
The “where” is a bit of problem. Porsches have much more capability than will be realized on a public road. Triple digit speeds on back roads in Virginia is simply very high risk. The alternative is a DE on a
closed course with an instructor. There are limited cars on the track at each session. Passing is permitted only in certain low risk parts of the track and only with a "point by" by the car in front. There are other tracks. I did a DE at Watkins Glen in July 2010 just to drive the Formula 1 Course that I saw on TV. But VIR is the favorite of our region. For the record, eventually I plan to do DEs at Road Atlanta, Lime Rock, Sebring and Daytona. Anyone else interested in such a excursion?
The “when” is easy. Our next DE is September 24-26 at VIR. Two days on the VIR short course and one day on the Full Course. Other regions have dates at VIR and Summit Point as well. Look at your calendar and pick a suitable time and then go on line to find one you like and then register.
The “how” is also easy. You need to have an approved helmet, and a pre-event professional Tech Inspection which usually includes flushing your brake fluid (which attracts moisture over time). This inspection assures your Porsche is ready for more spirited driving. If you have more questions, contact any of the more active members of our region. Show up early on the DE date and clear everything loose out of your car. There is an on-site tech inspection to make sure everything is ship-shape before you drive quickly.
The “why” needs some explanation. Essentially, your everyday driving style will change after a few DEs. First you will become more aware of what is going around you as you look as far as you can see versus the tendency these days
in traffic to drive looking at the tail lights in front of you. This makes you more safe on public roads. Second, the DE experience over time will demonstrate much more of the capabilities of your Porsche. For example, I now know what maximum braking feels like in my Porsche. I hope I never have to use it, but I know how to use it when I need to. And third, your everyday driving will be
much more smooth. As I learned as a novice, smooth is fast. Jerky and tire smoke and such seem dramatic, but smooth is fast. Furthermore, when I come in after a DE session, the car just feels good. Almost like it likes being driven hard.
But the best reason is that it is fun. I drive home tired, at the speed limit, mellowed out, and with a big smile. I often mutter: "Wow, so that is what a Porsche is like!" BUT, be warned. DEs are addictive. I tried one and then began driving them several times a year. And it does consume tires, brake pads
and gas. Drive safe and I'll see you at the track.

First Settlers just had a wonderful and well-executed 3 day Drivers' Education at Virginia International Raceway (VIR), just east of Danville, VA. This is a short article on the who, where, when and how. But especially the why of a DE.

The “who” is any Porsche owner who likes his/her car and wants to know more about how it drives and handles. Porsches simply were made to be driven. That overall philosophy started with Ferry Porsche in 1948 and continues today. Sure some people buy a Porsche for the prestige or to have a trophy in their garage. But for me, the real pleasure is driving a Porsche. There is something special about the tactile feel and feedback and responsiveness of a Porsche that is pure enjoyment.

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