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SPINNER Schönesland Region Porsche Club of America May 2018
May 2018 PUBLICATION CONTRIBUTORS: Will MacFarland (President) David Safris (Vice President / SPINNER Editor) Alecia Kindred (SPINNER Designer) COVER PHOTO: Photo taken by David Safris at the Heartland Park PCA Club Race 2018. NOTICE: The Spinner newsletter name and content herein are copyright protected and may not be reproduced without SL-PCA’s express written permission. All logos belong to their respective owners. Porsche, the Porsche Crest, Targa, Boxster, Carrera, Cayenne, Cayman, Panamera, Tiptronic, VarioCam, PCM, 911, 4S, are trademarks of Porsche AG. This newsletter is only for our Iowa Subscribers. We do not intend to establish contacts or enter into any contracts outside of the State of Iowa. INFORMATION IN THIS NEWSLETTER IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITH NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. USE OF THE INFORMATION HEREIN IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. Inclusion of an advertisement or Internet link in these pages does not imply any endorsement of the services or the site, it’s contents, or it’s sponsoring organization. The opinions expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Spinner, the Porsche Club of America, the Schonesland Region of the Porsche Club of America, its officers, newsletter editors, or web-master. Classified ads are welcome from SL-PCA members. Nonprofessional, non- corporate sale of personal Porsche-related items only. Classified cost is FREE! Editor reserves right to limit ad size due to space limitations. Please email jeff.t.david@gmail.com for more information.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Schonesland Officers & Board Members 2
President’s Apex 3
Spring Tour 2018 4
Events Calendar 5
Fifty Seconds 7
Woodhouse Ad 8
Schonesland Time Speed Distance (TSD) Rally 9
Amana Colonies & Renaissance Festival Drive 10
Advertisements 11
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SCHONESLAND OFFICERS & BOARD MEMBERS
David Safris
Vice President/
Will MacFarland SPINNER Editor/
President Webmaster
515-991-2772
Terri Johnson Doug Hillman
Secretary Treasurer
Bob Timmerman Garry Seemann
Membership Chair Safety Chair
rtimmerman587@gmail.com 515-490-6802
Tom Rusk
Julienne Krennrich Club Historian
Social Media Chair 515-233-1594
Jeff David
Ron Newman Former President
Tour Director 515-229-5616
Julie Bailey
Zone 10 Representative
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PRESIDENT’S APEX
Will MacFarland
President
The best motorsports month is here again! to Hotel Pattee last month – it was a
spectacular turnout and a great time,
Formula 1 is in full swing and incredibly and Tom Rusk was moved by the club’s
competitive this year, especially when show of support.
the Red Bull drivers aren’t crashing into
each other. Indycar might be the best On May 26, Doug Hillman has pieced
it has been in my lifetime, with new together a day drive to the Amana
low-downforce chassis and standard Colonies including a delicious German
aero packages, plus a rising crop of lunch at the Ronneberg Restaurant.
young superstars in Josef Newgarden, Register for this event at msreg.com/
Alexander Rossi, and Robert Wickens. amana2018 if you haven’t yet – looks
NBC has just signed a six-year deal with like a good group is slated to be in
IMSA, so there’s plenty of sportscar attendance already!
racing to go around, and Le Mans is just
around the corner on June 16-17. Stay tuned to the website and the
Facebook page. Great events sometimes
Drive & Dine occurs on May 15 at appear on shorter notice than we would
Prairie Canary Restaurant & Bar in like – for example, the Valley Junction
Grinnell! Since the days are getting a Car Show, which we’ve been consistently
bit longer, we’re going to be reaching annually supporting, only became known
for dining destinations a little farther to us just as I’m writing this, so the board
out from the Des Moines metro, and as will be leaping into action to incorporate
a result we’ll aim to meet at 7:00PM it into our calendar very soon.
instead of 6:30PM for summer months.
Shout out to everyone who made it Enjoy the (finally) warming weather!
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SPRING TOUR – June 8th-10th, 2018
Ron Newman
Tour Director
I heard birds singing. I heard lawn The charm of Mineral Point, WI NOTE: Appetizers will be provided
mowers. Still not convinced… I put the will welcome us Saturday afternoon. before lunch and the evening meal on
grill on the deck. It’s officially spring! Strolling a main street of stone Saturday. A participation fee of $17
structures dating to the late 1880s we’ll per person is required. (Diners will be
Driving weather has arrived. The enjoy some interesting shopping, and responsible for the cost of their own
Schonesland Spring Tour offers the kind the opportunity to relax with a beverage meals).
of roads that will help you forget about at Brewery Creek Brewpub or Tony’s
the lengthy stay of old man winter. Tap. The $17 per person participation fee may be
paid through the MotorsportReg.com web site,
Great Food, Challenging Roads, Spring If you’re ready to join other or by sending a check payable to Schonesland
Temps, Fantastic Cars…and Even Better Schoneslanders on a spring excursion of to: Ron Newman, 1321 SW 31st Lane,
People. The 2018 Spring Tour will sensory delight, let’s get started. Ankeny, IA 50023.
satisfy all 5 senses:
Sight: lush green landscapes & “sleek/shiny” cars NEXT STEPS Tour coordinators: Ron & Alice
Smell: flowers…and Porsche exhaust 1) Make your hotel reservation: Newman, Bill & Lynn Frank
Sound: VRROOOM! (563) 556-2000 Email: rnewman612@gmail.com
Taste: Mmmm, delicious food…& wines/beer Holiday Inn, 450 Main Street
Touch: sharp curve, tires on the road, hands on Dubuque, IA 52001
the wheel…Can you feel it?? Group Name: Schonesland Porsche Club
Room Block expires May 9th
Now is the time to make your hotel
reservation and register for the 2) Register for the event at:
Schonesland Spring Tour. MotorsportReg.com
Headquartering at the Dubuque 3) Please send an email to Ron Newman
Holiday Inn downtown overnight & let him know if you (& a guest) will
June 8th and 9th, we’ll enjoy walking be joining us for the evening meal on
distance dining at Pepper Sprout on Friday, and the lunch and evening meals
Friday evening and Vinny Vanucchi’s on Saturday. Please include your cell
on Saturday. Lunch on Saturday is at number along with the model, year and
Buggyworks in Monroe, WI . These color of the Porsche you’ll be driving.
restaurants will provide us with plenty
of good food and the opportunity to
socialize. We’ll enjoy appetizers before
lunch and dinner Saturday.
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EVENTS CALENDAR
MAY 2018
Saturday 5/12 - Cars & Coffee at Cozy Café Johnston (8AM - 10AM)
Tuesday 5/15 - Drive & Dine at Prairie Canary Restaurant & Bar (7PM - 9PM)
Saturday 5/26 - Schonesland Amana Colonies Day Trip (8AM - 2PM)
JUNE 2018
Sunday 6/3 - Iowa British Car Club (9AM - 12PM)
Friday 6/8 - Sunday 6/10 - Schonesland Drive - Dubuque & Wisconsin Tour
Saturday 6/9 - Cars & Coffee at Cozy Café Johnston (8AM - 10AM)
Thursday 6/14 - Schonesland Valley Junction Car Show (5PM - 9PM)
Tuesday 6/19 - Drive & Dine at Kaldera Restaurant in Pella, IA (7PM - 9PM)
Saturday 6/23 - Schonesland New Member Picnic (11AM - 2PM)
JULY 2018
Sunday 7/8 - Saturday 7/14 - Porsche Parade at Tan-Tar-A Resort MO
Saturday 7/14 - Cars & Coffee at Cozy Café Johnston (8AM - 10AM)
Tuesday 7/17 - Drive & Dine at Haverhill Social Club (7PM - 9PM)
On Facebook? So are we.
Join the Schonesland Facebook page by searching
Schonesland Region of the PCA and clicking the Join button.
Then share your favorite Porsche photos or car related items.
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EVENTS CALENDAR (CONT.) AUGUST 2018 Saturday 8/11 - Cars & Coffee at Cozy Café Johnston (8AM - 2PM) Sunday 8/19 - Schonesland DMVR SCCA HPDE (8AM - 6PM) Tuesday 8/21 - Drive & Dine at The Rusty Duck in Dexter, IA (7PM - 9PM) Friday 8/31 - Monday 9/3 - Schonesland Fall Drive - Eureka Springs, AR SEPTEMBER 2018 Saturday 9/8 - Cars & Coffee at Cozy Café Johnston (8AM - 10AM) Sunday 9/9 - Des Moines Concours D’elegance (7AM - 2PM) Tuesday 9/18 - Drive & Dine at Fat Randi’s in Van Meter, IA (7PM - 9PM) OCTOBER 2018 Saturday 10/6 - Sunday 10/7 - Schonesland Loess Hills Drive Saturday 10/13 - Cars & Coffee at Cozy Café Johnston (8AM - 10AM) Tuesday 10/16 - Drive & Dine at Whiskey River in Ankeny, IA (6:30PM - 9PM) NOVEMBER 2018 Saturday 11/10 - Cars & Coffee at Cozy Café Johnston (8AM - 10AM) Tuesday 11/20 - Drive & Dine at The Iowa Taproom (6:30PM - 9PM) DECEMBER 2018 Saturday 12/1 - Schonesland Holiday Party (6PM - 10PM) Saturday 12/8 - Cars & Coffee at Cozy Café Johnston (8AM - 10AM) Tuesday 12/11 - Drive & Dine at Exile Brewing Company(6:30PM - 9PM) SPINNER – May 2018 Page 6
FIFTY SECONDS
Will MacFarland
President
Under fifty seconds. That was the goal. I’d done alright with truth #2, so I was THINGS TO BRING TO AN
Surely, I could bend my 996 around the in good physical condition. I had been AUTOCROSS:
Oskaloosa Municipal Airport autocross slow getting out the door, though, so I’d Non-perishable food
setup in under fifty seconds. It was just violated truth #1 and been too late to get Hydrating beverages
down the taxiway and back, with some a good course walk in. And sitting next Layers of clothing/outerwear
slaloming and a left two-hundred-seventy- to the starter, the timing gates waiting Sunscreen/hat
degree turn in between. in front of me, I was suddenly getting Tire Pressure Gauge
breathlessly reacquainted with truth #3. Storage Bin for loose items
But it had been years since I’d last
autocrossed. And this event was serving It took until the last run of the morning, THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT
to remind me about all the truths of but then I roared over the finish line AUTOCROSS:
competition driving. Number one: always with a 49.873, achieving my goal with a Arrive early and walk the course!
show up early and walk the course. tenth to spare. This was not a fast time “Car [number], [station number], plus
Number two: bring food and protection by the standards of the day—the other [number of cones hit]” is a good radio call
from the elements. Number three: no competitor in my class managed a 45.461 format while spotting
matter how many times you’ve done it and the fast time of the day was 37.726.
before, when you put on a helmet and line But with a dearth of recent practice and There is always, ALWAYS someone faster
up in a queue, your heart will start beating on worn Sumitomo street tires, it was
faster. good enough to make for a satisfying end
to a beautiful weekend out driving.
Upcoming Autocross Schedule with DMVR
June 3 – Oskaloosa Airport
July 8 – Iowa Events Center
August 19 – Iowa Events Center
September 29-30 – Iowa Challenge @ Oskaloosa Airport
October 21 – Adventureland
For more information and to register for events, visit www.dmvrscca.org/autocross-schedule/.
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SCHONESLAND TIME SPEED DISTANCE RALLY (TSD)
The TSD rally was held in April and was a great start to the Schonesland driving calendar.
Starting out at Schonesland Sponsor Final destination at The Hall in Valley
Competition Motorsports in Waukee Iowa Junction - a great end to the day.
Starting things off from Competition Motor Many thanks to Bob Eddy for organizing a
Sports - is that an Italian car I see in there? great event!
SPINNER – May 2018 Page 9AMANA COLONIES & RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL DRIVE
On May 26, Schonesland will be we will go south, past the interstate,
taking a one-day drive to the Amana to some nice driving roads and on to
Colonies with lunch at the Ronnenberg Montezuma where will have a chance to
Restaurant in Main Amana. We will be stretch and refresh. From there, it will be
leaving from the Cozy Café in Johnston, on to Main Amana and the Ronnenberg
drivers meeting at 8:40 and drive Restaurant.
beginning at 9:00 following as many of
the back-roads as possible. Cozy Café has Lunch at the Ronnenberg will be family if you have an account “Sign In.” After
a breakfast buffet on Saturday starting at style with 3 meats, the usual Amana side signing in, you will see “Amana Colonies
8:00 am for $10.99 for those interested dishes, two deserts, and non-alcoholic & Renaissance Drive”, click and register.
in grabbling a breakfast before the beverage included. Registration for the
drivers meeting. drive and lunch will be $25 per person After lunch, you will be free to roam the
tax and gratuity included. Register for Amana colonies and enjoy their annual
Leaving Cozy Café, we will take a short the Amana Drive on motorsportreg. Renaissance Festival, returning home at
stint on I80 exiting in Altoona. From com. On the home page, if you do not your pleasure. There will be costumed
there, we will travel the back roads to have an account, you can “Create Free people roaming Main Amana. The main
Newton for a short break. From there, Account” in the upper right corner, or part of the festival is at Middle Amana
Park. There will be live entertainment
featuring comedy, swordplay, music,
magic, and some horseback jousting.
There will also be a market place with
merchandise “from around the land.” If
you are still hungry after lunch, enjoy
treats in the royal food court including
honey mead.
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