In 1970, Der Gasser changed its format from the two page mimeographed flyer to a pamphlet, complete with photographs and advertisements.
1970-4
The Price of Plugs
President John Chatley notices his spark-plugs went up by 60 cents. A set of them now costs $5.
1970-12
Holiday Banquet Prizes
Some of the door prizes available at the Holiday Banquet:
1 year Subscription to Car & Driver
A Wax Job (not sure if this is for a Porsche or Driver)
1/2 Gallon of Inver House Scotch
Case of Gulf Oil
2 Bags of Fertilizer (no shit)
Racing Jacket
914 Coco Mats
2 Fruit Baskets
1971
Membership Doubled
During 1971, membership nearly doubled, due to the efforts of Wayne Flegler as activities chairman. In this same year, the first driver's school (one day event) was held at Pocono International Raceway, with nearly 100 cars attending in spite of the rain.
1971-01-30
A Weekend at Bernie's
A weekend at Bernies - as Bernie Sitron opens his Pocono home to members for a ski weekend.
1971-03-27
Wine Tasting Party
New members Frank and Dolly Vitette offer to host a wine tasting party at their home. Cost is $2.50 per person.
1971-06-06
Duryea Hillclimb
It was reported that 42 cars dropped oil on the course for the Duryea Hillclimb resulting in only 2 runs per car on Sunday. Dick Schuck established a record in "C" Production class in his 911
1971-11
Survey Results
The results of a mailed survey are published:
Average age of a Riesentöter is 34.4 years old
Most common model owned - 912
Only 4.8% attended Northern New Jersey's Porscherama.
Most requested event is Tech Sessions.
64.4% of the members are willing to donate their time.
1972-01
Der Gasser Centerfold
Der Gasser takes cues from Playboy and offers a centerfold. Skip and Linda Chalfont's Reutter bodied 58 Super
1972-01
Question & Answer
Why, How and What the hell...?
Q: How does one keep their 911 door locks from freezing in the winter?
A: Freezing locks can be a problem with any car, but to minimize the freezing, use graphite as a lubricant in the locks and hinges - this dry lube will not stick when cold.
1972-08
Funny
Don Reinhard sells his 914/6 extractor exhaust for $15. "I liked the sound, the neighbors didn't"
1972-12-01
15th Anniversary Gala
William Penn Inn is the site of the 15th anniversary gala. $25 per couple 7pm. Dancing from 10pm to 1am
1972-12-01
Broken Crankshaft Award
Bill Schmidt Broken Crankshaft Award came into existence, the first recipient being Rocky Williams. During this time the 914's were introduced and Howard Reed received the first Battered (at some later unknown date became Tattered) Helmet Award for buying the first 914 in the region.
March 30
Speedster Insignia
The nickname Riesentöter, which loosely translated means "Giant Killer", was adopted by the regional membership, as was the checkered flag and Speedster insignia. The official change to Riesentöter came in 1974
1973-02
New Point System Put in Place
A new point system is put in place for the Riesentöter Award:
5 Points - Attend a monthly meeting
5 Points - Attend a Riesentöter event
5 Points - Participate in a Riesentöter event.
5 Points - Work at a Riesentöter event
15 Points - Chair an event.
40 Points - Attend the parade
25 Points - Attend a multi-regional event.
10 Points - Write an article for Der Gasser or Pano
1973-08-05
Softball Tie
There's no tie in baseball, but apparently there is in softball, as the 911/912 team score 5 runs and so does the 356/914 team score 5 runs at the annual Riesentöter Picnic
1973-09-26
Motion Granted
Motion is granted to John Stalma of Scranton to start the formal paper work to create the Pocono Region - an offspring of RTR.
1974-04-12
Official Name Change
April 12, 1974 Eastern Pa. Region officially changes their name to Riesentöter (Giant Killer)
1974-04
Special Guest Speaker
A highlight of 1974 was the guest speaker for the April meeting and only honorary member of Riesentöter - none other than Mark Donohue.
1974-07
Porsche Parade
Riesentöter cohosted the Porsche Parade with Northern New Jersey Region at the Pocono Manor
1975-01
Windfall
We receive a windfall of $567 as our share of the profits for cohosting the parade the year before.
1975-03-26
A Slide Show
Membership meeting at The Sweet Clover where the evening's festivities are capped off with a slide show on where to drive in the Delaware Valley. That's right - a slide show.
1975-09
Turbo Carrera
Turbo Carrera is spotted in the wild at Lime Rock
1976-02
Der Gasser Ad Costs
Advertising costs are posted in Der Gasser. Full page ad per year is $250.00. Half page ad is $11.82 per month.
1976-06-19
A New Song
Riesentöter learns to sing "Schaefer is the one beer to have, if you're having more than one" as they tour the Schaefer Brewery in the Lehigh Valley with free beer in the Stein Room followed by fun and games and amusement park food at Dorney Park.
1976-07
Puppy Finds a Home
Ferry the puppy finds a new home in Kimberton after the meeting at Holbert's to introduce the new Porsche 924.
1977-08
Award Winning Pie
Linda Applestein's Picnic award winning Caribbean Fudge Pie recipe is featured in Der Gasser
1/4 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar (packed) 3 eggs
1 12oz. package semi-sweet chocolated (melted)
2 tsps. instant coffee powder
1 tsp. rum extract
1 /2 cup flour
1 cup coarsely broken walnuts
1 9-inch pie shell (unbaked)
1/2 cup walnut halves for decoration
Cream butter with sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add melted chocolate, coffee, and rum extract. Stir in flour and broken walnuts. Turn into pie shell. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes. Cool. Top with whipped cream and walnuts. Serves 8
1977-03-30
Plastic Money Accepted
Membership Meeting held at Midshipman Restaurant in Strafford. Plastic Money is Accepted.
1978-02-25
Porsche Day
Porsche Day in the Poconos, skiing at Jack Frost, cocktails at Snowbird, and dinner at Richie's House of Steak
1978-02-25
Porsche & Audi Premiere
Holbert's Porsche and Audi premiers the 928 to our Riesentöter members.
1978-04-30
Porsche & Audi Premiere
The novices post some pretty good times at the Christmas Village Sprint School:
Tom Fabian,911S,62.37
Dan Cerven,924,65.69
Mike Schultz,356B,66.69
Debra Mansfield,924,67.30
1978-04-30
A Note Left
An anonymous note is left on a member's 914
"With all the luxuries this world has to offer,it is nice to see that there is still a special class of people who know the finest things in life. You are one of those people, and your [sic] driving one of the finest things in life. Congratulations on your taste in cars. I hope you both run smoothly forever."
1979-01
Der Gasser Profit
The front page of January's Der Gasser shows a profit of $35.02 from interest (remember when banks still did that?) and a profit from Sprinting (AX by today's standard) of $630.25.
1979-08-05
RTR Picnic
John Heckman's "River Breeze" in The Garden State is the location for the annual RTR Picnic and baking contest.
1979-12-1
The Maps
Before Google maps you had to find your way to the Annual Holiday Party at the William Penn Inn by following one of these in Der Gasser -
