2000-2009

2000-01

Website Stays Rock Solid

The RTR website remains rock solid during the Y2K scare and Bill O'Connell leads us into the double zeros by asking the age old question - "How do we get more members to events?"

2000-02

Car Tips

Tip of the Month: Cover stone chips in windshields with clear tape as soon as possible to keep the glass clean, dry and repairable

2000-03

Secrets for a Clean Engine

Learn the secrets of having a clean engine for concours by visiting the March edition of Der Gasser

2000-12

First Instructor of the Year Award

Kurt Faller is the first recipient of the Instructor of the Year Award.

2001-01

Flux Capacitor & Einstein

The editor of Der Gasser uses a flux capacitor and Einstein's theory of relativity as they advertise a SUPERTECH & Track Clinic for a date in the past (March 10th, 2000). By the way, it was a stellar event with pizza served at lunch and the clinic covered safety and modifications. Well worth the trip back in time.

2001-02

Duck Tail Wanted

WANTED: 73-73 original duck tail engine lid for 911. Please Call Tobey. I hope he still has the car.

2001-03-17

2nd Annual Dyno Day

St Patty's Day had pipes be blowing but not bagpipes, they be tailpipes at the second annual Dyno Day @ Cyntex performance Shop in West Chester. $80 per car that went to charity.

2001-05-01

A Beloved Departure

Life Goes On as Tony Bonanni departs with his beloved and much raced 1987 911 Turbo.

2002-01

Door Prize

Learn how the Porsche Crest came to fruition from reading January's Der Gasser

2002-08

PCA License Plate

The cover of the August edition of Der Gasser is actually an application for the Pennsylvanian PCA license plate which is still available - see here for more information.

2002-10-14

Charity DE Event

Make-A-Wish Charity DE event is held at the Glenn raising just over, hold on to your hats, $27,000

2003-01

Always RSVP

Tempers flair at the Philadelphia Auto Show as some members' names are not on the "Get in Free" list. Proving the point - it's always good to RSVP well in advance.

2003-06

DE Travel Tips

Christopher Mahalick offers advice to the DE traveler: "No matter where you stay there is one cardinal rule - never, under any circumstance, let the bedspread touch any exposed skin.

2004-01

A Quarter for the RTR Cup

The old Riesentöter tradition - any member not driving their Porsche to the member meeting must fork over a quarter to the RTR cup is enforced at the first meeting in January. It is rumored they raised just over $25 since only a few members drive their Porsches year-round.

2004-06

Another RTR Win

Riesentöter wins PCA Ferry Porsche Region of the Year.

2004-07

RTR Social Calendar

Riesentoter social calendar starts to take shape:

Jul 18 - RTR Family Picnic at Camp Hideaway

Sept 11 - All Day trip to Chesapeake City, MD

Nov 6 - Winterthur Garden in Brandywine Valley, DE

Dec 11 - Holiday Gala @ Talamore Country Club, Ambler, PA

2007-07-10

50th Anniversary

RTR's 50th Anniversary Celebration was held at Radnor Hunt. Check out some old forum posts on this subject.

2009-01-17

Awards Banquet Date Moved

In a bold move that isn't deemed popular, the 2008 Awards Banquet is moved to January but that didn't stop those who shined throughout the year:

Riesentöter Award: Jim &

Robin Zelinskie

Instructor: Myles Diamond

High Speed Driver: Ricky Ownes

Door Prize: Dan Yonker

Tattered Helmet: Ricky Ownes

Mighty Nitto: George Busch

Broken Crankshaft: Mike Kling

2009-03

10 to 6 Issues a Year

In order to save the club money, it is announced that Der Gasser will go from 10 issues a year to 6. The March issue has the first part of a Q & A with January 27 Rolex 24 At Daytona winner, David Donohue.

2009-11

993 Safety

Scott Lictus reflects on the safety of his 993 in the article "In the Blink of an Eye."