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GT3/RS/RSR Early Morning Run Sunday 6th August

It can be a challenging time of year in terms of getting ideal driving conditions. Given the likelihood of a cold wet day, the run had been designed to avoid the higher regions (due to some areas still receiving snow) and take in the beautiful roads & scenery the Gippsland region has to offer.

Despite the weather we had been experiencing for the few weeks prior, the weather gods were surprisingly kind providing some early morning fog and no rain on the forecast.

Following the success of the first run, it was elected to again make it an early start. Emerald Village Bakery was the initial meeting point and didn’t disappoint. Once everyone was gathered and after an intro and briefing, we all set off on schedule at 7:30 and headed for Gembrook on a route not too dissimilar to the run earlier in the year. This took us out to Gembrook-Launching Place Road (one of my favourites) and out towards Yarra Junction.

From Yarra Junction we then headed south east towards Noojee and for the most part had a clear run through the lovely C425 all the way to Mt Baw Baw Tourist Road. A left turn had us arriving into Noojee for a re-group, toilet break, taking in the fresh mountain air and a stretch for those inclined.  

From Noojee we continued south east towards Mt Baw Baw, then taking a left turn into Willow Grove Road. I’d love to do a full run up to the Mt Baw Baw summit for another time, unfortunately, August just wasn’t ideal as that road whilst amazing, is challenging even in perfect conditions. Willow Grove Road didn’t disappoint though – by that stage the sun was out and the roads were dry. Blue Rock Lake was the next meeting point where we did a final re-group and Thanks to Lachlan, Adam & Lewis (legends), captured some great photos & video of the cars all parked up along the foreshore.

From Blue Rock, Mark took us on a great ‘B-road’ loop through the country side via Shady Creek, up towards Neerim and back through Old Sale Road to our final destination of Trafalgar.

I had us all booked in for lunch at the lovely Criterion Hotel and by that stage it seemed everyone was thirsty and hungry for a good pub feed. The food and service was great and Sunday country pub vibes were flowing. It was a fitting end to a lovely scenic rural drive. The weather, roads and cars all made for another magic run and I’m thrilled that we were able to make it happen. Thanks to all that came along and special thanks to Mark Homer for his help organising.

Cheers, Hugh Feggans.

 

GT3/RS/RSR Early Morning Run Sunday 19th February

Story by Hugh Feggans 

Typically, getting up at 4:30am can be a bit of a struggle. In the case of the looming Sunday morning drive, I was already wide awake and strolling into the garage ready to sneak away as quietly as possible. Thankfully my neighbours are pretty sensitised to my PMO’s cold start melodies!!!

5:00am. I roll into the local servo and find Scott & Ken already eager to get onto the road. After a quick top up, we hit the road and head to the meeting spot at Tecoma. The roads at that hour are lovely and quiet with the exception of a few Porsches appearing out of the shadows, all heading to the same place and excited for some seat time on some of the best roads we have locally. 

Once everyone is gathered, after an intro and briefing, we all set off on schedule at 6:30 and head for the hills. The drive takes us from Tecoma through to Gembrook on a lovely meander through the Dandenong Ranges. At this point, the sun is starting to come up and shine through the mist & early morning fog. All positive signs that the weather is going to be kind and again only adds to the excitement.

From Gembrook, we take a left and head onto one of my favourite section of road towards Launching Place. The road is a lovely flowing ribbon of tarmac that really builds as you head north. It’s always a joy to drive and has a couple of lovely straights where you can catch a view forwards and behind, of the Porsche convoy in all its glory. At the end of this leg, we take a moment for a quick stop before heading right onto the Warburton Highway and out to Reefton.

After a regroup at Reefton, the group of circa 40 cars then divided itself into smaller groups and set off up the real reason why we all get excited to wake up so early – the Reefton Spur. To my surprise, there were quite a few members on the run who hadn’t ever driven this piece of tarmac so it was lovely to catch up with them at the end and see the size of their grins!

The final rendezvous was at the top of Lake Mountain and this is where we regrouped and decompressed from what is a very ‘busy’ section of driving. By this stage, the sun was hot, the tourists were starting to roll in and Marysville bakery was calling.

A relaxed drive back down the hill had us in Marysville by 9:30. Time then slowed down and I’m pretty sure we were all reflecting on how lucky we are to have these great roads, the lovely weather, great company and best of all, these amazing cars to experience it in. A huge thanks to all of those that attended. I can’t wait to take another drive later in the year, although, this one will be hard to top – happy to give it a try though!

 

GT3/RS/RSR Register Run to Martha’s, Safety Beach

Sunday 13th March 2022

Report by Greg Humphries  Photos by Greg Humphries & Linley Baxter

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After a much too lengthy hiatus, the GT3 Register Captain finally organised the first event for 2022, a lunch run to Martha’s Restaurant at Martha’s Cove in Safety Beach.

Respecting social distancing, we loosely grouped in the glorious morning sunshine at the McDonalds Keysborough meeting point, with those hungry or needing a caffeine hit popping inside for a top-up.

On a day when PCV were holding three separate register events, nineteen participants signed up for the run, bringing along the most spectacular array of GT3s I can remember for our humble Register. The list included 996.1 (2), 997.1RS (1), 997.2 (1), 991.1RS (2), 991.2RS (1) and 991.2 (2). In a strange quirk the only ‘outsider’ (a delightful 993 4S) is owned by a couple who in my memory haven’t missed a GT3 Register event in a very, very long time! We were also pleased to welcome first time PCV driving event attendees Harry & Carmel Kokkinos in their Lizard Green 991 GT3RS.

This line-up of Porsche’s finest was so impressive, participants took this early opportunity to meet the cars, and yes, fellow drivers and navigators! They took this opportunity so well, that after an on-time briefing, we were more than a few minutes late getting away.

Although it was a long weekend, the traffic was pleasantly light on the first leg out of the suburbs, up through Gembrook, across the open plains down to Tooradin. Thanks to Craig for being extremely creative in identifying a fantastic parking and photography location at this stop as other parking opportunities were extremely limited… As the morning went on, and the drive took us down the picturesque coastline to Flinders, Cape Schanck and Rosebud before turning northwards towards Safety Beach. Predictably, tourist numbers on the roads steadily built.

In case some of this sounds all too wonderful, the run organiser threw in just enough curve balls via the run notes and turn-by-turn distances to keep the field on their toes!

On arrival at Martha’s we were settled into our balcony tables overlooking the marina in the sunshine. Once the pre-lunch drinks started to flow (after some initial ordering confusion), the conversations re-commenced and serious socialising followed. Martha’s offered a modern three option entrée / main plus sides group menu with various seafood, pork, pasta and vegetarian dishes. I thought the food was extremely tasty letting the freshness and flavours of the ingredients to shine through. The food seemed well received from what I deduced from the empty plates returning to the kitchen!

By mid afternoon with the sun still beaming down, it was time to make the move back home. Thank you to Craig & Bronwyn, Adam & Nicole, Ken & Lisa, Anthony & Tam, Colin & Margot, Ken & Barbera, Dileep & Samhita, Harry & Carmel and Linley & Helen for joining the day and contributing to make it a wonderful way kick off our 2022 register program.

 

GT3/RS/RSR Register Dinner run to Coldstream – December 1, 2019

Report by Greg Humphries, Photos by Julie Mason

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Following on from last year’s inaugural evening run to Mt Dandenong, the Register’s ‘brains trust’ decided to entrench the tradition of an afternoon / dinner GT3 Register event, this time to Meletos Restaurant in Coldstream. The prospect of a delightful sunny late afternoon drive across scenic hillsides followed by a walk around an idyllic vineyard before sitting down to a sumptuous dinner overlooking the vines at sunset sounded especially fine. At least in theory.

In spite of the best laid plans of mice and PCV Register Captains, the reality can sometimes turn out to be somewhat different.

I knew the day was going to be challenging as I headed down Eastlink towards our meeting place in the Yarra Valley. My mighty GT3 didn’t really want to track straight on what seemed more like a lake than a freeway, wipers barely keeping pace with the deluge and the brakes, when needed, seemed very reluctant to pull the car up. Courageously, I made it to Tarrawarra, where the rain had thankfully stopped. But enough about me...

On arrival at Tarrawarra I was delighted to see many of the 15 participants milling around happily chatting despite the afternoon chill. A couple of the wiser navigators stayed in their vehicles I assume mentally preparing for the challenging drive to come. Either because of the December date or the time of day, but the evening runs seem to attract not only GT3 regulars but also a broader mix of members and cars. For those keeping score at home, the vehicle mix consisted of 991 & 996 GT3, 991 & 996 4S, 991 2S, 991 Turbo S and two 993’s.

Fortunately for everyone, the rain started again just as my drivers briefing commenced thus keeping it short and to the point. Then with maps and notes distributed, we set off.

Our route took us back towards Yarra Glen before turning onto the bypass and continuing on the Melba Highway towards Yea. As disappointed as we were with the weather, I am sure we were much happier than a convoy of about six or eight AC Cobras touring in the opposite direction with either no tops or with roofs down. Brrrrr. A right turn at the Healesville-Kinglake Road intersection had us moving towards Toolangi at a reasonable pace as the rain once again subsided. Avoiding some fallen branches and general debris, we enjoyed a traffic-free sprint down Myers Creek Road to Healesville. From there (if you ignored the deliberate error in the run notes) it was an easy touring stage to our destination in Coldstream.

We arrived at Meletos a little earlier than planned and any thought of wandering outside to enjoy the vineyard were dashed again by rain. Fortunately, the venue was able to accommodate us in a private area so we could mingle, stay warm, dry and hydrated until our table was ready. Dinner was advertised as their ‘Spring Banquet’, multiple courses of appetizer platters, pizzas, fish and beef mains, and a selection of desserts served over 90 or so minutes. The presentation of the food and the attentive service was duly matched by the taste and quality of all the dishes. Local wines and craft beers were readily available and sampled while the conversation flowed down and across our long, shared table well into the evening. A true banquet indeed!

In closing I would like to thank Margaret and Dennis, Nikki and Carl, Maureen and Rodney, Anh and Richard, Jessica and Thomas, Julie and Chris and Helen and Linley for their support and contributions in making this dinner event so enjoyable. May the tradition continue!

 

GT3/RS/RSR Register Run to Long Island

Sunday 4th August 2019

Story: Greg Humphries          Pictures: Julie Mason & Robin Humphries

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The GT3/RS/RSR Register headed off on their ‘Winter’ lunch run on August 4th to the Long Island Golf Club in Frankston.

The weather gods smirked more than smiled as the 19 participants met in Springvale prior to the off. A superb collection of cars were assembled on the day. If you didn’t have an RS or weren’t fortunate enough have PCCB brakes on your ‘standard’ GT3, or didn’t have a .2 rather than the older / slower .1 of any model, then you were in the minority. And once again the Register Captain found yet another excuse to keep the kilometres off his 996.1 GT3 and was seen pedalling a 996 C4S Tip in the greasy early morning conditions… A classic 993 Turbo proudly represented the air-cooled performance fans and a gorgeous 1977 Carrera carried the flag for the classics. It was indeed a stunning collection of Porsche’s finest.

Light drizzle accompanied the first 25 or so kilometres but blessedly the clouds lifted and bright-ish conditions were enjoyed for most of the run. The morning route was a combination of a number of road styles to get us to Berwick via an interesting and winding route, followed by some highway running before a straight stretch of back-road ‘C’ roads through to the Drouin.

However, navigation to our first stop didn’t perhaps reach gold standard performance. The organiser did challenge the group to use their common sense (rather than the mapping symbol!) on one VERY complex roundabout, but another bunch of cars did seem to cruise past what might have been argued to be a relatively clear left turn….  After calling on the accumulated knowledge of Google / Apple Maps everyone arrived at morning tea within 15 minutes of each other and much to the relief of said organiser, in apparent high spirits.

Our destination was Middels Tapas Bar and Restaurant in Drouin. This is the second time the register has been to this venue and they are really supportive of clubs and groups, have great coffee and cakes etc and early Sunday morning the parking is plentiful nearby. We just got in and out before the Gemini Car Club arrived…

Now well fuelled and with encouragement that navigation to lunch was relatively straight forward, the group left Drouin to head towards Lang Lang on a superb 35-odd kilometre stretch of picturesque, undulating roads. Next was a transport stage along the South Gippsland Highway through Tooradin before turning off towards Baxter, then onwards to Frankston and Long Island. I am delighted to say the group arrived pretty much together and ready for lunch.

A semi-private dining room in the historic Long Island Golf Club clubhouse with views across the golf course awaited us. The two course meal had been pre-ordered and the extremely enjoyable selections were delivered with enthusiasm and precision over a relaxed time frame. Table service drinks rounded out the attentive hospitality experience. My personal KPI for hospitality is the noise level, which in this instance was lively and constant. Happy, chatty people!

There were a couple of honourable mentions to report – Ahn Paul-Andrew celebrated her birthday on the day, and a special thanks to George Neophytou who made the big effort to join the run from Paynesville in Eastern Victoria in his 996.2 GT3 with PCCB!

Thank you to all who attended and contributed to a most enjoyable day of Porsche driving and fellowship.

 

GT3/RS/RSR Register Early Morning Run to Malmsbury – April 7, 2019

Report by: Chris Mason, Photos by: Robin Humphries

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The GT3/RS register members are known for their stoicism and asking them to be at Calder Raceway by 7:15 AM proved to be a major test of that stoicism. For those in the south eastern suburbs it meant a 5:30 AM start to the day. Having the Bolte Bridge closed for a fun run tested the register members time management and planning skills. A total of 14 people in eight cars passed the test with flying colours. Register Captain Greg Humphries demonstrated his leadership skills with a briefing in McDonald's on the planned route, waypoints, public conveniences, and, essential for this register, the need to be a role model for the club in sticking to the speed limit and providing courtesy to other road users. He announced that Robin Humphries was the official photographer for the day and I volunteered to write up the report. This was the first of three planned GT3/RS register events for 2019, this being the early morning run, to be followed by a lunch run and finally an early evening dinner run later in the year.

Greg Humphries and Linley Baxter had done a test run of the route only two days prior and were confident that the run would be moderately challenging but very enjoyable. The best runs seem to be where the roads limit the top speed and test the handling of the cars ensuring everyone stays within the speed limit. Fellow GT3/RS register members, Allan and Kerry Hines, were the subject matter experts for the route. They knew and recommended some quiet, challenging, and fun roads within the Ballarat, Bendigo, and Melbourne triangle. The perfect weather meant these roads could be navigated well within the safety limits of our cars. The cars all proved to be more than up to the task. The Porsche marque was well represented with a 964 cabriolet (Vicki and David), Boxster S (new members Ian and Linda), Cayman (Dean), 991.1 GT3 RS (Neil), two 991.2 GT3's (David and Kathy; Linley and Helen), 996 4S (Greg and Robin), and a McLaren 650S (Chris and Bailey).

Showing lots of confidence new members Ian and Linda led the way heading north on the Calder Freeway for a short distance before heading towards Diggers Rest then through Toolern Vale and Gisborne. From Gisborne it was on the back road to Mount Macedon with all the roads very quiet with the local residents enjoying an extra hour of sleep due to the end of daylight saving. The next stop was Lancefield and our rest break at Lancefield Park. A rest stop and a chance to chamois off the bugs from the first half of the run kept everyone busy. One young Porsche fan rode his bike over to inspect the cars and to compare them to his dad's Nissan Navarra. Car people are car people no matter what they drive. A future member of the Porsche Club of Victoria no doubt.

The chilly morning encouraged us to make it a quick break and then we headed onto the Burke and Wills track with some twists and turns and ups and downs to challenge the drivers and their navigators. Hazards included motorbikes, cyclists and even a dog in the middle of the road at one point. I forgot to check whether the last driver through noticed whether the dog was still there after eight PCV cars had just missed him! I got the impression that eating dead rabbits off the road early in the morning was his normal ritual. We circled the outskirts of Kyneton and then taking the Kyneton-Metcalfe Road to Elphinstone then Taradale we arrived in Malmsbury a respectable 2.5 hour journey from the Calder Raceway. The Moto Bean Café were expecting us and provided great coffee and food for the hungry register members. With a few wrong turns taken by unnamed drivers there was plenty to chat about and, as usual, the fellowship proved to be equal to the driving enjoyment. A great day due to good organising, great weather, and roads perfect for any and all Porsches. Other registers are encouraged to repurpose this run even if not with a 7:30 AM kick-off!

 

GT3/RS/RSR Register Evening Run to SkyHigh, Mt Dandenong

Sunday December 2, 2018

Story & Photos by Greg Humphries (with input)  Image Gallery

Change is a constant and a good thing. In trying to determine the style of event for December, the ‘brain’s trust’ of the GT3 Register were looking for something different away from the typical run timings and venue styles. What about an afternoon / dinner event to an outer suburban tourist destination? If that wasn’t risky enough, why not make it the day after the PCV Annual Ball!

The following is a collection of observations and anecdotes from the day.

Some 18 starters in 10 spectacular vehicles signed up, turned up and kept up during the afternoon / evening. Our inaugural evening outing was obviously so intriguing that it even enticed two long term Club members, Past President, Greg Cook (joined 1983) and Past Social Director, Michael Dennis (joined 1999) to make this their FIRST EVER Register run. Welcome all!

We hoped that being on the roads much later in the day than usual would lead to reduced traffic and subjectively, that seemed to be the case. The first half on the run was the ‘twisty’ section, with three awesome short but undulating, narrow routes, Pigeon Bank Road, Alma Road and Clintons Road, testing out the cars & drivers steering and braking talents more than simple acceleration. And also testing, I should add, the passenger’s fortitude!

Sunday drivers returning to Melbourne may have been wondering under what auspices the run was actually being conducted, when a stunning black McLaren 720S briefly slotted into middle of our Porsche GT3 convoy, by chance, right behind the Dennis's recently acquired Aston Martin V8 Vantage SP10. Incidentally, Michael's excuse for bringing that car along was to ask his new Aston 'the question' on the challenging roads chosen for this run, and I suspect the huge grin on his face at our Yarra Glen pit stop (and Kris’s ashen face) was a fair indication of the answer!

At the rest stop in Yarra Glen, because of the time of day, in addition to the usual tea/coffee/water, a cleansing ale or glass of wine could also be, and in fact was, had. The second stage which took us across the Yarra Valley was at a more sprint pace towards Mt Dandenong and the SkyHigh Restaurant, our dinner destination.

The public interest in our cars never ceases to amaze, with some young lads taking seemingly endless photographs at our Doncaster McDonald's meeting point and groups of overseas tourists pausing wide-eyed on their way to the viewing platform at the SkyHigh Restaurant with compliments and questions.

We had a semi-private alcove area at the venue which encouraged lively conversation whilst consuming the standard SkyHigh entrée platters and various pub-style mains. Reflecting 'the partner-friendly vibe' of the register, one attendee happily commented that much of the conversation over dinner had absolutely nothing to do with cars!

To top the evening off, several reports confirmed that descending the mountain in the dark following dinner was an additional bonus. With the snaking roads virtually clear of traffic and high beams able to be generously used, further excitement on the way home was guaranteed.

Many thanks to Peta & Peter, Greg & Helen, Michael & Kris, Philippe & Wendy, Brendan & Catalina, Adrian, Michael & Judy, Tony, Linley & Helen and Robin for your contributions in making the run so enjoyable.

 

GT3/RS/RSR Register Lunch Run to Yea

Sunday 30th September, 2018

By: Greg Humphries

To give due respect to any potential AFL premiership hangovers, at a slightly later time slot than normal, our eager drivers and passengers met at one of PCV’s ‘traditional’ starting points, the Hungry Jacks / Croydon Hotel carpark on Maroondah Highway, Croydon.

Even though it was a slightly chilly morning, the group tended to congregate in the car park rather than inside potentially savouring the delights of the burger chain. One reason might have been that the run was an hour and forty five minute direct route to the luncheon venue in Yea and too much ‘breakfast’ might spoil the appetite.

There may have been another reason and that could have been the sensational collection of cars that made up the 24 person, 13 car field. By my count, about 70% of the drivers were in GT3s, with three 996.1, one 997.1, two 991.1 and three 991.2. Of the 991 series, one was an RS and another a new Touring version. Lest other attendees should feel left out, not a bit of it. An S, a 4S and a Turbo comprised a ‘hat trick’ of the gorgeous 993 series, and the group was rounded out with a delightful Cayman S. Who would not want to stand around and look at that collection of cars and chat with the lucky owners, irrespective of the temperature!

With the briefing out of the way we departed on time. The first few minutes of the run required a couple of turns controlled by traffic lights that naturally spread the group out. Our journey progressed through the back blocks of Wonga Park and I wasn’t sure if it was from the recent rains, but many of those houses looked a lot bigger than when I last saw them! We made good progress from Yarra Glen to Healesville towards the Chum Creek Road. The drivers enjoyed that famous piece of road in favourable conditions on the way to the Melba Highway for a short ‘transport’ stage before turning off on to the Break-o-Day Road towards Flowerdale. This piece of tarmac was new to me but should be on everyone’s drive list as the flowing route is a delight to drive and provides splendid vistas for the passenger.

A quick left / right put us on to the Flowerdale / Broadford Road, another open flowing road that included a pretty impressive vertical escarpment towards the Broadford end. One element of our overall route was the number of ‘Turn Here for Yea’ signs we passed going apparently the wrong way! This was confirmed by one of our group who were coming from a different starting location to meet us for lunch passing us going the ‘wrong way to Yea’ on this stretch. The final stage from Broadford to Yea was a pleasant tour observing the bike riders enjoying the rail trails while travelling in convoy with similar paced vehicles.

One of the principles for our luncheon runs is that the roads, distances, pace and scenery should facilitate enjoyment and in-car harmony between driver and passenger. There was an interesting combination on this run as the two GT3 Register Vice-Captains, Chris Mason and Linley Baxter, shared a car together with Chris driving his 996.1 to lunch and Linley driving Chris ‘home’. The very politically correct feedback from both of them about the combined drive was that each drove ‘very efficiently and competently’. Mmmmm…

Our destination, the Peppercorn Hotel in Yea, is a delightful ‘old world’ pub with plenty of atmosphere and a deserved reputation for great food and interesting local wines. Considering that the venue was completely booked out on the day, for our largish group, the kitchen and service team did a great job in preparing and delivering our meals in a most acceptable timeframe. Judging by the ‘clean’ plates that were returned for both courses, the food was very well received indeed. And, as always, the table conversation was lively.

Many thanks to all that came along and lent their fellowship and love of the Porsche marque to ensure a most enjoyable day.

GT3/RS/RSR Register Run to Toolangi

Sunday 29th October, 2017.

Story & Photos by Chris Mason

Perfect Melbourne weather heralded the prospect of one of the best GT3/RS/Register runs in the Club's history and as the cars started to arrive that forecast was quickly confirmed.

First to arrive was Linley and Helen Baxter's 996 GT3 Mk.1, then a couple of 991 GT3 RS's arrived, followed by David and Kathy Danziger's 997 GT3 RS 4.0, and the stage was set.

 The rest of the pack included a McLaren 650S, 996 Turbo cabriolet, several 997 GT3's, and a couple of 996 GT3 Mk. 2's. Linley Baxter, filling in for Register Captain Greg Humphries, did a perfect run briefing reinforcing the need to drive responsibly, and then the cars briskly headed east from the Mulgrave McDonalds towards Lysterfield searching for the morning team venue in Gembrook.

The Sunday morning traffic was light but traffic lights split the group into two. The rural setting of the Dandenong's was the perfect backdrop for effectively warming up the cars (and drivers) and there were enough twists and turns to keep the navigators on their toes as well.

Gembrook was already busy when we arrived, but the spirited driving in our first stage was demanding enough for everyone to need a break. New members were welcomed, the specifications of the various cars compared, and the coffee and cake sampled.

The second stage, the run to Toolangi, took us through Cockatoo and skirted past Woori Yallock, Healesville and Yarra Glen, familiar roads to most register run attendees. Being Sunday and a beautiful day meant keeping our eyes open for speed cameras, and sure enough there were three cameras along the way. Most of the run is in the twisty sections of the Dandenongs where, even with an 80 km/hr limit, even our quick drivers like Tony Stephens in his 991 GT3 RS would be hard pressed to exceed the limit. The perfect run to test these Porsche GT cars.

Just as we hit the famed Myer Creek Road the Toolangi Tavern appeared on our left. The perfect venue, shared between three car clubs, the Tavern staff provided a great two course lunch at just the right pace allowing our 20 attendees time to chat and share their relevant Porsche experiences.

The debrief confirmed no-one had been caught by the speed cameras, that everyone had enjoyed the drive, no technical issues occurred with the cars, and everyone was looking forward to the next run.

Thanks to Greg Humphries for setting the run vision, Ken Anson the Registers Director for his help with the run notes and Linley Baxter for coordinating the run day.