PCA Club Racing Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport Trophy East Series Is Family Affair for Baum David Baum and his family at Daytona International Speedway. VIEW: PDF Baum family Baum podium Baum racing Baum and Susie Autometrics team COLUMBIA, Md. (Feb. 22, 2017) - Following every race in the PCA Club Racing Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport Trophy East series, David Baum is almost always greeted by his fan club. Hugs from his parents, a kiss from his wife and plenty of cheering was the cherry on top of his 10 podium finishes during his 2016 season. Baum, from Hastings, Michigan, said he was first introduced to the Porsche Club 1 of 5 2/21/17, 3:11 PM
of America by a friend. Twenty years later, he is as hooked as ever. "I got bit by the bug, and it's true when they say, 'You always want more,'" Baum said. "I started off in Skip Barber Racing School, and then I quickly bought a 1973 Porsche 911. The car started out as a basic stock 911, but then we added a fuel cell and roll bar and did some transmission and engine work. We were always looking for ways to make the cars lighter and faster." Baum raced that car for eight years and went through a few more Porsches before David Baum on podium at WGI he noticed information about a new racing series - PCA Club Racing Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport Trophy East. "I thought the Clubsport series looked like a super-fun, competitive series," Baum said. "It really sparked my interest and appealed to me because it's a spec series. It's based on driver skill and strategy - not just the cars." And just like that, Baum bought the fifth Porsche of his racing career - a Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport. Baum is a third-generation owner and manager of what he calls "a pretty unique business." Hastings Fiber Glass produces insulated tools for electrical power companies. Baum's grandfather started the company in 1959 and passed it on to his dad, who handed the reins to him. The company has grown to around 100 employees. Family is extremely important to Baum, and everyone familiar with the series sees it. His dad, Larry Baum, attended all six Porsche GT4 Clubsport Trophy East series races in 2016. "I couldn't do it without him," Baum said. "He's semi-retired, so he does a lot of the leg work and preparation for me before these big event weekends." The father-and-son duo raced together in PCA - Larry in his 1972 Porsche 911 and David in his 1973 Porsche 911. Now, Larry Baum just supports his son. "I think he saw it's a good way to spend father-and-son time together," David 2 of 5 2/21/17, 3:11 PM
PCA Club Racing Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport Trophy East... Baum said. "A lot of families don't have that." Most drivers would be happy with one incredibly loyal fan, but Baum has two. His wife, Susie, can be seen in the paddock taking photographs throughout race weekends and is always cheering for Baum from trackside. Baum racing at WGI "People will say to me, 'Man, great job this weekend!' Baum said. "And I'm like, 'How do you know?' and they tell me, 'Oh, Susie posted it on Facebook!' "She tries to get to as many races as she can - usually the ones closest to the beach. But in all seriousness, she supports me 100 percent and has never been reluctant about me racing." The couple has three sons. Their oldest, Jason, works with Baum at Hastings Fiber Glass. Baum said Jason would love to get into PCA Club Racing someday. Brian is a Baum and his wife, Susie, at Road America certified public accountant who lives with his wife in Michigan, and Nick studies business at Grand Valley State University. Keith Jensen won the 2016 championship by leading the standings, 310-250, over Baum, who represents the Western Michigan PCA Region in his No. 24 Autometrics Motorsports entry. "Last season we worked really hard trying to compete for the championship," Baum said. "We had 10 podiums. But I have to hand it to Keith. He had an outstanding season, and he deserved the championship." As far as favorite moments from 2016, Baum said his race at Road America with his friend Billy Stevens was most memorable. During the endurance race over Labor Day Weekend, Baum and Stevens raced 3 of 5 2/21/17, 3:11 PM
nose to tail while locked in an intense late duel for second and third. After gaining momentum and getting a run in the famous, high-speed Carousel corner, Baum finished ahead of Stevens by.152 of a second to claim second overall. "That was probably one of the most fun races I've ever had," Baum said. "Plus I beat him." Baum is also quick to point out the hard work of his team - Charleston, South Carolina-based Autometrics Motorsports. Hunter McCandless, Car Chief for David Baum's No. 24 Autometrics entry package from PMNA, and I'm just excited to kick this all off. "My Autometrics guys work their butts off," Baum said. "At the end of the day, I go back to the hotel and take a shower and go to a nice dinner, but those guys are still thrashing it out at the track working." Baum is aiming higher than ever for the 2017 season. "I'm really looking forward to 2017 with our eight race weekends and three new tracks," Baum said. "I've heard great things about the new The first PCA Club Racing Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport Trophy East series race of 2017 is quickly approaching. Drivers will compete March 31 - April 2 at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia. About PCA Club Racing Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport Trophy East Series The PCA Club Racing Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport Trophy East series, which debuted in 2016, highlights the spirit of PCA Club Racing and the skills of its drivers at major road racing venues east of the Rocky Mountains. The series provides a bridge for Porsche racers to climb to the professional ranks through this semi-professional racing series. Drivers compete in a separate group in the new track-only Cayman GT4 Clubsport race car. The 385-horsepower, mid-engine racer, which features a sealed engine and transmission and a spec tire, is developed by Porsche Motorsport North America and based on the successful street-legal Cayman GT4 sports car. Drivers are awarded with a podium at the end of every points race, and an individual champion will be crowned at the end of the season. A Masters Championship also is conducted. Points are awarded by finish in class. 4 of 5 2/21/17, 3:11 PM
For more information, please visit http://clubsport.pcaclubracing.org/. For updates, please like the PCA Club Racing Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport Trophy East Facebook page and follow @CaymanGT4CSEast on Twitter. About Porsche Club of America/PCA Club Racing The Porsche Club of America (PCA) celebrates good friends, good conversation and a common passion for the world's finest automobile - Porsche. Since its founding in 1955, this close-knit community of Porsche owners has grown to 143 regions throughout the United States and Canada and is the largest single-marque club in the world. PCA activities include racing, rallies, autocrosses, tours, and shows, as well as driver education, Porsche restoration and technical sessions. The PCA continues to thrive around the unbridled joy provided by Porsche. PCA Club Racing enters its 25th year by featuring more than 2,000 licensed racers and 32 sanctioned races per year, more than any other single-make racing organization in the world. PCA Club Racing was established around guiding principles that remain true today. In summary, they provide a class for all Porsche sports cars; fun, safe and clean racing; and uniform organization and operation. LST Marketing, 7950 N Georgetown Rd. Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46268 SafeUnsubscribe {recipient's email} Forward this email Update Profile About our service provider Sent by caymangt4cse@lstmarketing.com in collaboration with Try it free today 5 of 5 2/21/17, 3:11 PM