The Shoreline July - August 2013 Page 1 The Shoreline A Publication of the Jersey Shore Region of the Porsche Club of America Serving Porsche owners for 52 years Volume 52 Issues 7 & 8 July and August 2013 Join the Jersey Shore Region for our 2 day DE at NJ Motorsports Park on August 21 & 22 IN THIS ISSUE President s Message...3 Dealer Perspective...4 Save The Dates...5 Circus Drive In...5 JSR Picnic at Monmouth Park...6 JSR Tech Form...8 What is a DE?...10 Schedule of Events...12 JSR PICNIC July 14th at Monmouth Park See Page 6 for details
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The Shoreline July - August 2013 Page 3 OFFICERS President Rob Cimler 732-505-6218 president@jsrpca.com Vice President Nick Trocchia 732-870-0052 traknut@verizon.net Treasurer Kevin Kerr 973-464-2601 kkerr@alcnynj.com Secretary Lou Cammisa 732-528-4848 loucammisa@yahoo.com Past President Bill Casey 732-223-3086 spdstr@verizon.net Track Chairman Greg Pfremmer 732-598-7348 trackchair@jsrpca.com Track Registrar Rob Cimler 732-505-6218 registrar@jsrpca.com Chief Instructor Adam McInnis 732-842-1046 adam@oncore.com Tourmeister Michael Gussis 732-671-2688 mgussis@aol.com Membership Mike Monteleone 908-692-6410 jsrpcamembership@yahoo.com Newsletter Editor Greg Pfremmer 732-598-7348 trackchair@jsrpca.com Safety Chairman Greg Arcure 732-237-5906 garcure@comcast.net Webmeister Adam McInnis 732-842-1046 adam@oncore.com President s Message by Rob Cimler Summer is in full swing and hopefully you are getting your Porsches on the road. It s a great time of year to live on the Jersey Shore so enjoy it to the fullest. JSR held a New Members Night on June 20 at Woody s Roadside Tavern. As the invitation for the event stated, it was open to all members who wished to attend. It was great to talk to new and old members and get ideas on what events the club should do. Provided there is enough interest, we will hold similar events in the future. That brings me to my next topic. We are noticing a trend that has the board members a bit perplexed. That is, the tendency to defer signing up or responding to an event. I d like to encourage all of you reading this to turn interest into action because two of our biggest events of the year are coming up fast, those being our Summer Picnic at Monmouth Park and our Driver Education event at New Jersey Motorsports Park. We ve got the word out on these events, including the Shoreline, e-mails, our website, and FaceBook page. However, we have not seen the expected number of respondents yet. We believe the interest is there but as I know all too well myself, procrastination sometimes gets the better of us. Let me try to help you past that. At the risk of repeating what is already in the announcement, our picnic at Monmouth Park on July 14 will be a day to remember. We ve priced the tickets at only $25 per person, with the club kicking in the rest. It s a bargain when you consider what is all included. It s a family friendly event too with children 12 and under free. Of members I ve spoken to about the event, there is plenty of enthusiasm. If you have it on your calendar and know you want to go, please make the call or send the e-mail right now to Mike Monteleone and let us know you will attend. Don t just put it off to another time because you may risk missing out on it. Our Thunder in the Pines DE, taking place on August 21-22, is now in its sixth year. We always get a lot of positive feedback and many repeat participants. If you re a newcomer to DE, I must say, it s the most thrilling drive you will have in your car. Ask your fellow members who have done DEs or reach out to any club officer to learn more. Here again, if the event is on your mind and/or calendar but you haven t signed up, what are you waiting for? By registering today, you can turn your attention to gearing up for the event both mentally and with making preparations. You don t want to be scrambling at the last minute to do all of that because the event wasn t locked in on your radar. Hopefully, I ve provided you with a little extra nudge to turn interest into action and that we ll see you at our picnic and DE. And one last note. Both these events are open to non-members and non-porsches so by all means, invite your friends, coworkers, and family. For the good times to be had, they ll thank you for it later.
The Shoreline July - August 2013 Page 4 Dealer Perspective By Brandon Harris This past Sunday, April 28 th, we held our third Porsches at the Beach event at Pier Village in Long Branch, NJ. To say it was a complete success would be an understatement. With all 50 spots reserved a week before the show, I had to put a request in for 10 more spots. All 60 spaces were filled with Porsches of all different types and spanning the company s entire existence. Two representatives from the Monmouth County Boys and Girls Club were in attendance displaying some of the children s art and supporting our event, which was in turn in support of them. Thanks to everyone in attendance, we managed to raise over $1,200 for this group which helps the local community s kids. We did things a little differently this year, and plan on making this event bigger and better every year. This year we had three different classes: Boxster/Cayman, Water-Cooled and Air-Cooled. I d like to congratulate the following attendees for their wins: Boxster/ Cayman Water-Cooled Air- Cooled 1 st Doga Ozturk Maximicano Bottino Bill Kreig 2 nd Michael Wensch Tony Arcure Ed Malcolm 3 rd Jim Sechiano Danny Marcos Alphonse Edouard We had some beautiful trophies to hand out and even included a crowd favorite, which went to a beautiful Guards red 997 S. I would also like to thank McLoones for once again catering our event. Not only did Continued on page 9 2013 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Porsche recommends seat belt usage and observance of all traffic laws at all times. Amazingly light, considering the weight it takes off your shoulders. Schneider + Nelson Porsche 280 Highway 36 W. Long Branch, NJ 07764 732.935.7600 schneider-nelson.porschedealer.com Showroom hours M-Thur 9:00 AM-8:00PM Fri 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Save the Dates: July 14: Monmouth Park Race Track Long Branch See Page 6 August 8 DE Pre Event Tech Inspections Bodymotion Ocean, NJ August 21 & 22 Jersey Shore Region DE Thunderbolt Race Track NJMP Millville, NJ October 6 Unique Concours Schneider+Nelson Porsche Long Branch, NJ The Shoreline July - August 2013 Page 5 Jersey Shore Drive & Dine at Circus Drive In Nearly three dozen members, spouses, two grandchildren and one dog made the trip to a New Jersey Shore icon for food and talk about cars and other topics. After a bit the kids decided it was time to eat so we adjourned to the dining area for food and lots of tempting ice cream concoctions and famous desserts. Everyone had a good time and a new member stated this was his first event but certainly not his last. If you missed this there are several events upcoming to sample. Cars & Coffee - Come join us Join us for Cars & Coffee on Saturday March 9 th starting at 8am in The Grove on Highway 35 in Shrewsbury (The Grove parking lot, near Starbucks). Rain date March 16 th. This is a great way to meet other car crazy people and check out an interesting assortment of cars. Lots of car talk, plus some good coffee. We ll be holding Cars & Coffee at the same location on the second Saturday of each month. Rain date third Saturday. So if you can t join us this time, keep us in mind for another month. Also, please tell your other car crazy friends about it. The more cars and people the better. Dates: Rain Date: July 13 July 20 August 10 August 17 September 14 September 21 October 12 October 19
The Shoreline July - August 2013 Page 6 Jersey Shore Region PCA Summer Picnic at Monmouth Park Race Track Oceanport, NJ Please join us for a full day of fun filled Thoroughbred Racing at the Jersey Shore Sunday July 14 th, 11:30 am PCA members and guests $25 per person (children under 12 free) We will have a reserved picnic area for the entire day. Price includes track admittance, program, pen BBQ chicken, burgers, sausage, salads soda and beer Activities for children: play area, horse rides & face painting For ticket information contact Mike Monteleone at: jsrpcamembership@yahoo.com (limited space so contact early)
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The Shoreline July - August 2013 Page 8 Please bring this tech form to Bodymotion on August 8th (or to your authorized inspection facility). Jersey Shore Region, Porsche Club of America Tech Inspection Form Event Location: Event Dates: Driver: PCA Region: Address: City: State: Zip: Car Make Model: Year: Plate #: State: Run Group Assigned for this event Red Black White Yellow Green Car Number I am an approved instructor in the following regions: Driver s License Number: State: Date of Birth: I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE IMPORTANT CHANGES. PASS FAIL - PRE-EVENT TECH INSPECTION (Must be completed no earlier than 2 weeks prior to Event Day) BRAKE LIGHTS: must be functional WINDSHIELD: No cracks in any windows. Functional wipers, good rubber. MIRRORS: at least one rearview mirror; securely mounted. FIRE EXTINGUISHER (Mandatory in White, Red & Black run groups): Securely mounted (metal bracket, bolts) in reach of driver. Must be BC or ABC rated, 2.5lb min & fully charged. HELMETS: Snell 2005 or later sticker (SA2005, M2005 or newer) & have functional chin strap PEDALS: free return in good operating condition. Firm brake pedal. SEAT BELTS: metal to metal belts securely anchored (driver & passenger). Note new rules apply. Inspector Check One: Factory Belts [ ] 5 Point Harness [ ] 6 Point Harness [ ] ROLL BAR: required on all open cars (soft top & open race cars). BRAKE FLUID: sufficient fluid (DOT 3 or 4 recommended). Should be bled prior to all track events. MUST have been changed within last year. Date Last Changed: BATTERY: securely fastened. No acid leaks or corrosion. Check fuel lines under 914 tray FAN BELT: fan & other belts tight, in good condition THROTTLE RETURN: freely operating. with good springs. Check both springs on CIS cars FRONT SUSPENSION: no excessive looseness in steering or suspension. Lower trailing arm to radius arm tight; axle & shock bolts tight; no leaks; ball joints in good condition; tie rods secure, axle boots & seals in good condition. 356 steering box - tight cover & coupling, no cracks; 900 series - tight steering rack WHEEL BEARINGS: correct adjustment (check rear bearings where applicable) BRAKES: minimum 50% pad thickness. 914 check inner rear pads. No cuts or abrasions in lines; no cracks in drilled or slotted rotors. WHEELS: no cracks or bends; tight lug nuts & valve caps. TIRES: no cracks; good condition; min 3/32" tread (except high performance tires); front tires same size; rear tires same size; no rubbing on fender lips. All tires same type (all standard or all high performance). LEAKS: no fluid leaks (oil, gas, brake, coolant) EXHAUST: securely fastened, no leaks (MUFFLED EXHAUST REQUIRED) REAR SUSPENSION: half shaft bolts & shock bolts; fuel pump & fuel lines on 914 RUST: no excessive rust DOORS: check all doors, MUST be operable from inside and outside Inspected by: Date: Signature Note: Participants are responsible for safety of their car & should know condition of all items on this list. Safety inspector will not be held liable for safety of car. Drivers Signature: Date: JSR Trackside Tech Inspector: Date:
The Shoreline July - August 2013 Page 9 Continued from page 4 we have enough food for everyone, but it was great! Over the last three years, we ve made it my goal to make this one of the area s best car shows and I believe we re on our way there. Not only are we helping a great cause, but we re having a great time while doing it. We also gave everyone a sneak peak of the 2014 Cayman, which was later, unveiled that week at the Molly Pitcher Inn. We would also like to thank them for their help in making that a great event. We had over 50 attendees throughout the night. If you have any questions regarding the all-new version, please don t hesitate to contact us. As always, please feel free to contact me with different ideas, as we ll continue to make Porsches at the Beach and event we can all enjoy even more. Stay tuned for other future events as the season rolls along. It s prime driving season, so make sure you get out there and enjoy your Porsches! Drive Safe and Drive Fun! Brandon Harris Schneider + Nelson Porsche bharris@schneidernelson.com The NEW Fairfield Inn and Suites Millville/Vineland special rates for Jersey Shore Porsche Club at New Jersey Motorsports Park August 20-22 Booking instructions for Jersey Shore PCA: Book Online (cut and paste the following link into your web browser): http://cwp.marriott.com/aiyml/ jerseyshoreaugust Or Call: 856-776-2400 and ask for The Jersey Shore PCA block of rooms. Fairfield Inn and Suites includes: Well-designed rooms with upgraded features HDTV, MP3 player, wet bars with microwaves, coffeemakers and refrigerators, iron and ironing board, Complimentary WIFI Complimentary hot breakfast with eggs, sausage, waffle station and many other choices Heated indoor swimming pool with whirlpool, outdoor gas grill perfect for poolside barbecue On-site guest laundry facilities Business Center with complimentary computers and printer Work-out facility with state-of the-art Life Fitness equipment and free weights Ample parking with plenty of room for trailers and haulers Beautifully landscaped grounds surrounded by woods The Market featuring grab and go food options
Many PCA members have asked questions regarding Drivers Education and if you have never tried it, it can be confusing to understand. In a nutshell, Drivers Education (DE as it is commonly referred to) is a program developed by the PCA to allow drivers of all skill levels the opportunity to drive on real racetracks. Drivers learn more about their car and its handling in a fun environment. You must be at least 18 years old and hold a current drivers license. I may be a little bit biased, but a DE event is one of the most exciting opportunities you will ever have behind the wheel of your Porsche outside of actual wheel to wheel racing. Almost every Porsche ever built will qualify to attend our events, no matter what the age of the car. Typically a DE event is run from 1-3 days. The Jersey Shore Region is hosting a two day event August 21st and 22nd at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, NJ. These events are open to all members and we hope you can attend. You may register online at www. clubregistration.net. If you need any assistance please email me at: trackchair@jsrpca.com or give me a call at 732-598-7348. More information on these two tracks can be found a www.njmp.com. Each day will have up to five driving groups (divided by experience and skill level) who each go out 4 or 5 times for 20 to 30 minutes at a time. Groups are divided to ensure maximum safety and fun by enabling you to drive with similarly experienced drivers at similar speeds. In the novice groups, drivers are accompanied by instructors who will teach you high performance driving techniques and fundamentals. A Drivers Education event is not however, racing or even preparation for racing. The events are not timed and there are no prizes. We intentionally restrict passing zones to straight areas of the track to ensure your safety and we strictly enforce all safety rules. Drivers Education is run by many PCA Regions throughout the summer and any PCA member can generally participate at any regions DE events. Some PCA regions restrict entrants to drive Porsches only while others allow other makes of sports cars. You can contact each regions Track Chair if you have any questions. The Jersey Shore Region accepts all marques of cars for our events. Generally speaking, any Porsche that is in good safe working order will be acceptable for entry in any Drivers Education event. Depending on the Regions specific rulings, the same can be said of most cars produced by any other makers that may be accepted. The only consistent exceptions are that some cabriolets be equipped with a roll bar. The Jersey Shore Region requires that your vehicle undertake a Technical Inspection given by a recognized The Shoreline July - August 2013 Page 10 What Exactly is a Drivers Education Event? By Greg Pfremmer, Track Chair Jersey Shore Tech Inspector. These Inspections must be undertaken prior to arrival at the event and are intended primarily to ensure the safety and trackworthiness of your vehicle. Both Schneider+Nelson Porsche and Bodymotion provide these inspections. Details of these inspections along with a downloadable tech form will be available on our website. We will also post the tech inspection forms in future issues of The Shoreline as we get closer to our track dates. Tech inspections are generally performed 1-2 weeks before your event. Bodymotion, located at 21 Cindy Lane, Ocean, NJ is providing a free tech inspection prior to our event starting at 6:30 pm on August 8th. The first time on the track, you really don t have to do anything special to your car. Your regular seats and seat belts will be just fine. As your driving skills progress, you may want to upgrade things like brake fluid, tires, seats or restraint (seat belt) systems. Check for specific details regarding the installation of racing harnesses, racing seats and the need for equal restraints on both passenger and driver seats. Also be aware that many tracks restrict permissible noise, a modified exhaust may not be acceptable. All PCA Drivers Education events require that you wear a helmet while on the track. The Jersey Shore Region requires that these helmets meet at least the SA2005, SA2010, M2005 or M2010. In all cases SA is strongly recommended for their fire safety qualities. You may purchase or rent a helmet for the event. Drivers in advanced run groups will be required to have a fire extinguisher mounted in a metal bracket and bolted to a metal surface. I have to admit that I am hooked on DE. I spend many days at the track and I am constantly thinking about the next time there. Once you attend a DE event and experience the thrill of high speed driving, you just want more. Many DE participants live for the rush of adrenaline that comes from moments like hitting 150 mph just before jumping on the brakes at the bus stop at Watkins Glen or sometimes it is the thrill of powering through an apex at New Jersey Motorsports Park. But, just as important is the camaraderie of fellow Porsche enthusiasts, and the enjoyment of discussing the days events throughout the day and in the evening with friends at a great restaurant. Just the drive to a track with Porsche friends is a blast. Five to fifteen Porsches cruising together on the Garden State Parkway or NJ Turnpike on the way to a driving event is absolutely thrilling! As one PCA member put it, it is a way of life in the summer. Please consider joining us, I look forward to seeing you on the track.
The Shoreline July - August 2013 Page 11 ALMS NORTHEAST GRAND PRIX JULY 5 JULY 6, 2013. The 2013 ALMS Northeast Grand Prix returns to Lime Rock Park, Lakeville, CT on July 5 July 6, 2013. Porsche Cars North America and PCA, in conjunction with ALMS and IMSA will again host our annual Porscheplatz during the races. Join us for this exclusive PCA member and Porsche owner opportunity! Display your Porsche in the Porscheplatz, meet your friends in our PCNA sponsored hospitality tent, watch Porsches in action packed racing and take part in the following Special Events: Driver and Team presentations Exclusive Porsche Parking Dedicated infield parking Sponsor presentations (Michelin/Mobil 1 Prize Drawings (Tires and Hot Pit Tour) Parade Laps for first 50 Porsche sign ups United Sports Car Racing series update For more info contact: Jennifer Webb, Zone 1 Representative (jenniferbischoff@hotmail.com) or Dennis Primavera, Connecticut Valley Region (primo527@verizon.net). For tickets go to http://tickets.limerock. com/ and follow the links to American Le Mans Series Northeast Grand Prix Tickets and Car Corral passes. Servicemaster of the Shore Area serving Monmouth,Ocean, Atlantic, Cape May and Mercer Counties, with offices in Wall and Linwood. 732.292.4550
The Shoreline July - August 2013 Page 12 339 West Main Street Freehold, NJ 07728 Jersey Shore Region PCA - 2013 Event Calendar Event Location Date New Member Night at Woody s Roadside Farmingdale Jun 20 Summer Picnic at Monmouth Park Oceanport Jul 14 DE Pre-Event Tech at Bodymotion Ocean Twp Aug 8 Thunder In the Pines DE at NJMP Millville Aug 21-22 Unique Concours at S+N Long Branch Oct 6 Fall Meeting or Tech Night TBD TBD Oktoberfest Dinner at Mountain Brauhaus New Paltz, NY Oct 26 Election Dinner at The Bistro on the Beach Spring Lake Nov 16 Holiday Dinner at Piero s Restaurant Union Beach Dec 7 2013 PCA and Other Events PCA Parade Traverse City, MI Jun 23-29 Porscheplatz at Lime Rock ALMS Race Lakeville, CT Jul 5-6 PCA Club Race NJMP Millville, NJ Aug 23-25 Zone 1 Autocross Ft. Devins, MA Aug 24-25 PCA Escape Los Angeles, CA Oct 24-27 "Cars and Coffee" Second Saturday of Month; 8am, The Grove @ Shrewsbury