2011 Fall Color Tour recap

Because BMW CCA Oktoberfest was in October this year, we tried to schedule the Iowa Chapter Fall Color Tour later in the month, October 22-23. To try and still have color involved, we took the party south to Hannibal, Missouri.

The weather cooperated with us and we woke Saturday to a sunny day. For those in the Des Moines area, the tour started with breakfast at the 5 and Diner in Pleasant Hill at an early 7:30 a.m. We departed for Mt. Pleasant about 9:30 a.m. with 13 cars. We met 6 additional cars from eastern Iowa on our arrival in Mt Pleasant. We enjoyed lunch at a local bar and grill called Press Box Grill and Bar. This gave everyone a nice opportunity to meet and visit with the rest of the participants before heading to our final destination – Hannibal.

We arrived in Hannibal around 2:30 p.m., checked in to the host hotel – Best Western on the River near downtown Hannibal – and spent the rest of the afternoon sightseeing around the downtown area. At 6 p.m. we met at the Mark Twain Riverboat for an evening dinner cruise. The cruise was enjoyable although the early sunset prevented seeing much of the local scenery from the boat after dinner.

On Sunday, some early showers attempted to dampen our day but the weather once again cooperated and dried much of it off as a group of 9 cars met and drove a scenic loop south of Hannibal. We stopped at a few scenic overlooks along the way and everyone was able to get some photos of cars, scenery and old and new friends. A few hung around for lunch at a local café and then everyone was on their own for the trip home.

Thanks to everyone that participated and made it such an enjoyable weekend.

Mid-Ohio Region Driver Education at Mid-Ohio

You Are Invited

The Mid-Ohio Region, Porsche Club of America, is presenting a full two days of driver education (DE) at the world renowned Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. Many of you have been waiting all season for a DE designed for the beginner and novice drivers in mind. Our club has not forgotten the advanced drivers, you will have advanced technique classroom sessions. Mark your calendars for August 20 – 21, 2011.

Our DEs combine classroom sessions and in-car instruction with PCA nationally trained instructors. You will also have opportunities to ride with your instructor in his car. For another opportunity to gain experience, we will also offer touring lap sessions during lunch each day. All of our driving events are open to members as well as non-members. We also welcome non-Porsche cars to our events.

Two-days of Driver Education for only $375

The Mid-Ohio Region presents the fifth annual Driver Education event at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. This is a great opportunity to learn and practice the techniques of high performance driving on the 2.4 mile, 15 turn challenging track known as “the Most Competitive in the U.S.”

Student drivers will be teamed-up with Mid-Ohio Region instructors. This is an excellent time to learn more about your car and enhance your driving skills.

This is not a racing school. It’s an opportunity to drive your car in a fun, safe, learning environment. Best of all, you’ll get to meet and socialize with a wide array of enthusiasts anxious to challenge their skill and knowledge.

Classroom Instruction

Comprehensive classroom sessions cover many of the basic concepts that are the foundation for high performance driving. Topics include car prep, driving position, attitude, vision, weight transfer, tire adhesion and cornering techniques.

On-Track Driving

Students will drive the track at speed during multiple 20-30 minute sessions with an instructor riding along providing guidance. This allows students to enhance car control skills by applying and practicing the techniques discussed in class. Run groups are established to allow students to run laps with other drivers of similar experience. Passing is only allowed on designated sections of the course, and under controlled circumstances, making for a very safe environment.

Again This Year: A Taste of the Track

• An option designed for those drivers who have not yet decided to take the plunge into high performance driving. For $25 you can observe tech inspection, attend classes and ride with an instructor at speed on the track for at least one session.
• Experience high performance driving on one of America’s most famous road courses
• You will learn correct driving control from experienced PCA instructors
• All automobile makes welcome and you don’t have to be a member of our club
• Classes for beginners through experts

Sign-up: http://www.clubregistration.net

More info:

Jake Kent, chair: jrkentde@embarqmail.com