CIMMARON REGION PCA C I MARRON T RA I L JUNE 2018
TABLE OF CONTENTS In Every Issue Letter from the editor..............................................2 President's Perspective...........................................3 Club Contacts............................................................4 2018 Cimarron Board................................................5 Ladies Corner............................................................8 Membership Update.................................................14 Advertisers Index.....................................................15 Articles Autocross Update.....................................................6 Zonotes.......................................................................7 Events Mayfast.......................................................................9 Octoberfast................................................................11 63rd Annual Porsche Parade..................................11 Upcoming Events.......................................................13
CIMARRON TRAIL LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Submission deadline 20th day of the month for the upcoming newsletter please. Send to: amckinney@ammkting.com By Amanda & Mi chae l McK i nney Oh the heat of summer! It's getting hotter, earlier this year so the spring days where we drove around with the sunroof open are long gone. We have also noticed how much extra heat the Porsche puts off in the garage. It sure it pretty sitting in there but who knew how much heat it would put off! We hope that your summer days are filled with smiles, sunscreen and lots of water! And if you end up driving to any large bodies of water and capture photos of your Porsche beauty in the sun, be sure to send them our way! Cheers, Amanda & Michael McKinney
PAGE 3 CIMARRON TRAIL PRESIDENT'S PERSPECTIVE By J ason To l l i son Willkommen Cimarron Region members, we are glad you are with us. The Porsche Club of America is big, really big. You just won’t believe how vastly huge mindbogglingly big it is. Ok, perhaps is not as big as space but compared to most car clubs it has some heft. There have been occasions that I have been talking with an acquaintance and I mention my involvement with the car club. As I expound the aspects of our club activities and meetings the question of how many members do you have will come up. I casually say, “over 400 with primary and co-members in our region, and 10,000 or so globally”. It is at this point in the conversation I get some interesting looks that express wonder and doubt. To say it is a just a car club is such an understatement. With so many systems needed to make the PCA and our region (Go Cimarron) work and grow it takes a fair amount of work, dedication, and you to make it wonderful. Danke to everyone that takes the time and energy out of your life to help make the largest single brand car club in the world a success. The Mayfast DE at Hallett had an amazing turnout of drivers, with many first time on the track participants. I am excited to see new faces coming out giving the sport driving a try. Gary Bernard put together an excellent team of instructors whom worked hard to get everyone comfortable on the track. I heard many positive comments from attendees the event. If you are looking for more track time, we have another 2-day DE at Hallett coming in August. Do you want more activities? Keep an eye on the events calendar posted on our cimarronregionpca.org website. Social dinners, autocross, driving tours and more. If you have any suggestions for events or improvements, or if you would like to volunteer some time please contact any of our board members. Happy Driving! - Jason Tollison
PAGE 4 PAGE CIMARRON TRAIL CIMARRON TRAIL CLUB CONTACTS JASON TOLLISON President presidemtcmr@gmail.com CHRIS HINES Vice President chines@ymail.com PHIL DOOLEY Secretary pmbd1594@gmail.com SHERYL PHILLIPS Treasurer JOY JONES Past President sherylsfarm@gmail.com Cimarron.events@gmail.com JEFF METCALF Driver's Education Chair hellometcalf@gmail.com RICK HARDMEYER Membership Chair rsh911@cox.net STEVE CANADA Social Chair scanada@mcgrawok.com JAY ANDERSON Sponsorship Coordinator jfa656973@gmail.com KATHY HUME Ladies Liaison GARY BERNARD loves2read12@cox.net Chief Driving Instructor/Webmaster gary@bernarddesign.com MIKE FUGATE Autocross Chair tnsmike@yahoo.com JON JONES Race Chair JENNIFER FUGATE Social Media Chair jonesjon843@gmail.com jenniferfugate38@yahoo.com
PAGE 5 CIMARRON TRAIL 2018 CIMARRON REGION BOARD Please welcome the 2018 Cimarron Region Board and Membership Chairs for 2018 President .....................Jason Tollison Vice President.............Chris Hines Secretary......................Phil Dooley Treasurer......................Sheryl Phillips Past President............Joy Jones Chairs Autocross – Mike Fugate Driver’s Education – Jeff Metcalf Driver's Education Registrar - Sheryl Phillips Membership – Rick Hardmeyer Social – Steve Canada Social Media – Jennifer Fugate Newsletter – Amanda & Michael McKinney Sponsorship – Jay Anderson Club Race – Jon & Joy Jones Chief Driving Instructor/Webmaster – Gary Bernard
PAGE 6 CIMARRON TRAIL AUTOCROSS UPDATE By Mi ke Fugat e 2018 Autocross Schedule! Autocross (also called "Solo", "Auto-x" or "Autoslalom") is a timed competition in which drivers navigate one at a time through a defined course on either a sealed or an unsealed surface. It is a form of motorsports that emphasizes safe competition and active participation. Autocross differs from Road racing in that generally there is only one car on the track, driving against the clock rather than other cars. As an entry-level motorsport it provides a stepping stone for drivers looking to move into other more competitive and possibly expensive forms of racing (such as rallying and circuit racing). The Cimarron Region PCA Autocross is a great way to get your feet wet if you want to further hone your driving skills and learn more about car control and limits. It's not only a competitive event but a learning and social event as well. For the 2018 season we will have 14 counting events with several practice and make up events scheduled as well. This is a tentative schedule and subject to change. Please keep an eye on the Cimarron Region website for updates. Mike Fugate 3-11-18 3-25-18 4-8-18 4-29-18 5-13-18 5-20-18 6-3-18 6-17-18 7-1-18 7-22-18 8-5-18 8-19-18 9-9-18 9-23-18 9-30-18 P P C-1 C-2 C-3 C-4 C-5 C-6 C-7 C-8 C-9 C-10 C-11 C-12 C-13 10-14-18 C-14 10-28-18 P/MU 11-4-18 11-18-18 P/MU P/MU P=Practice C=Counting P/MU=Practice/Make Up
PAGE 7 CIMARRON TRAIL ZONOTES By J on J ones I sold my 1979 911 today. It was a beautiful car, and I got a fair price. I bought the car in 2004, and it was my dream car. An SC is not without issues, and I learned quickly about head studs and chain tensioners. With the help of my local shop, Rennsport Werkstatt in Tulsa, I did most of the work myself, along with some “while you’re in there things”, it was all done. Doing it myself it was one of the best things I have experienced about Porsche ownership. Once the work was done, I put over 40k miles on it, and enjoyed every minute. And then: As 911 values have increased, I became increasingly angst-y about driving it in town. Declared value on insurance is an odd thing and subject to some negotiation. The more I drove it, the more vulnerable I felt. Not me, I’m a good driver. You see, I drive professionally (school bus) and the number of “I can drive and read my emails” people are epidemic, literally. Next, I don’t like to drive it in the rain. OK, fine. It’s galvanized. But I had rust around the windshield when I bought it. I fixed it, but then decided I no longer wanted to expose it to the elements. Salt – Oklahoma salts the bridge decks in the winter. Enough said. Air Conditioning – I love Porsche, but the a/c installed in the mid-year 911s was an afterthought, a hat-tip to the American market. My car had documentation going back to 1984 showing repeated attempts to get the a/c working. Call me spoiled, but the 911 in an Oklahoma August was a FURNACE. A/C, face it folks, it ain’t gonna happen. Bottom line – I wasn’t driving it the way I should have. When I showed the car to the prospective, and soon to be new owner, I showed him the documentation I had. I surprised myself as I did so with all of the things I had done to it over the years. Oil changes of course, but brakes, tires, and major maintenance. Valve adjustments and brake fluid flushes. And on and on. I was proud of the care I have given to my 911. It was loved and appreciated for all of the fun a 911 can bring. But it was time to move on. The new owner is a PCA member from Ozark Lakes Region. We talked for quite a while about the strengths and weaknesses of the SC generation. He understood and asked pointed questions about the 915 gearbox and the paint quality. I really enjoyed meeting him and his wife when they came and looked at the car. And I feel like it’s going to a good home. Kind of like a kitten you’re parting with. PCA is a wonderful club – this was reinforced to me as I sold my beloved 911. The new owner offered a deposit, but I declined. “You’re a PCA member?” I’ll take your word. Best wishes with the car. And please take good care of her. Zone 5 Party Sunday, July 8 from 4:30-5:30pm Windgate Plaza/Grand Foyer Light snacks and a cash bar will be available No RSVP required.
PAGE 8 PAGE CIMARRON TRAIL CIMARRON TRAIL LADIES CORNER The ladies of Cimarron Region met once a month on a Saturday. This is a time where all the ladies come together to enjoy a delicious lunch and even better company. We talk about life and Porsche events. All ladies are welcome! Please be sure to check the Cimarron Region website for all the many events we have planned for this spring. Last Lunch Before Summer: June 2nd If you are interested in the ladies activities, contact Kathy Hume at: 11:30am at Cedar Ridge Country Club *Note: this is the last lunch before summer break. Ladies lunches will pick back up in September. loves2read12@cox.net (918) 636.4156
PAGE PAGE 9 CIMARRON TRAIL CIMARRON TRAIL 2018 MAYFAST MAY 5 - 6, 2018 Hallett Motor Racing Circuit Hwy 99 at 412 Hallett OK Thank you to all who came out for MayFast 2018! It was a great time had by all and we are already planning for next year. Until then, we will enjoy the photos from this year's event. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Presented by: Jackie Cooper Porsche Domino's Pizza Rennsport Werkstatt Roberston Tire Huber Restorations Center for Men Auto Distinctions Bistro at Seville Waterfront Grill
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PAGE PAGE 11 CIMARRON TRAIL CIMARRON TRAIL OKTOBERFAST 63RD ANNUAL PORSCHE PARADE JULY 8 - 14, 2018 Lake of the Ozarks at Tan-Tar-A Resort Phase l Registration Opens Monday, January 29, 2018 at noon ET Phase ll Banquet/Event Opens April 2, 2018 Go to pca.org to register
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PAGE 13 UPCOMING EVENTS June Salt Mine Tour Date: June 10 Salt Mine Museum, Hutchinson, KS Email: scanada@mcgrawok.com Tech Session 101 Date: June 23 at 10:30am Rennsport, Tulsa, OK Email: chines@ymail.com July Porsche Parade Date: July 8 - 14 Lake of the Ozarks at Tan-Tar-A Resort Register at pca.org
CIMARRON TRAIL MEMBERSHIP UPDATE Welcome New Members! NEW MEMBERS: James Nelson, Tulsa, OK 2009 911 Robb Vanskike, Tulsa, OK 2009 Cayman S Please renew your PCA membership before expiration! Primary - 266 Lifetime - 1 Co-Member - 163 TOTAL = 430 Renewal rate for 2016 expiring members was (103 of 138) 75% YTD Renewal rate for 2017 expiring members was (132 of 159) 83% YTD
PAGE PAGE 15 CIMARRON TRAIL CIMARRON TRAIL ADVERTISERS INDEX Thank you to our advertisers! Center for Men Huber Restorations Jackie Cooper Jacobi Know Dents Orlando Dumalag Rennsport Sabre-Chem Stephen Canada Truck & Stuff 13 13 Back Cover 12 12 12 14 5 12 14 If you know anyone would would like to advertise or sponsor any event, please contact: Jay Anderson at jfa65@icloud.com.
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