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12-29-2007, 07:13 AM
What hopefully separates us from the 17 year old "Fast and Furious" crowd, is a level of maturity, responsibility, restraint, and respect. Driving on a street well in excess of the speed limit and then posting it on this or any other P-car related forum, hurts the reputation of all P-car owners, PCA members and RTR members. A few months back a kid who was video taped driving well in excess of the speed limit posted on Rennlist. Do you remember the feedback?
I wouldn't be surprised if all active drivers were polled, including granny driving her Oldsmobuick, indicated that at least on one occasion they excessively exceeded the posted speed limit.
The saying, "Do as I say, not as I do." also has a relative saying "Don't say what you do."
Because of the interest in our marque, by those who are not owners, we have a responsibility to be more than courteous on the road. You do not want to hear, "What is the difference between a porcupine and a Porsche?" This is even more so if you have a PCA tag on your car. Additionally, as your position as administrator of this forum you have a higher responsibility regarding the content of what you post on this forum. Look to the administrators and moderators of Rennlist as an example of what and how to post.
When I was 17, I bought a Camaro (I am ready for everyones comments). On Friday and Saturday nights the main road in my town (Hempstead Tpke., 3 lanes in each direction plus turning lanes) was the hot spot for cruising and hot rodders. There was a heavy police presence. At each red light there was always a race to 40 MPH. Go above, and you had a guaranteed ticket. Funny thing, is that you never saw a Porsche on that road at night. Yes, then and now, I enjoy acceleration. At that age, I was not aware that there were opportunities to take our cars to the track. In my senior year of high school, my English teacher was and still is Rally Master for Metro NY PCA, he told me about Rallies and invited me to one. I thought that due to my car, I would be at a distinct disadvantage to the Porsches. I never took him up on his invitation, and regret it to this day.
We have bought our Porsche for many different reasons. For some, including me, it was achieving a childhood dream, others may have admired the style of the cars, some may have respected and appreciated the capabilities of the cars, while others may have bought them as a status symbol. None of these reason for buying these cars is wrong.
P-car owner are a diverse bunch. We have different experiences and interests both inside and outside of the club and our cars. I appreciate that you have volunteered your time to our club.
If straight line acceleration is truly your interest, there are many better cars than a 996 out there.
A friend of mine, who introduced me to PCA and DE, attended his first DE in the early 80's. His first statement to his instructor was will you move me up now, I know how to drive. After two sessions, he packed up and went home for two reasons; one, he realized he didn't know how to drive. second, he wasn't sure DE was the thing for him. He tried it again the following year, became hooked and is currently an instructor.
A neighbor and friend of mine who is in the car business and his family has been in the car business for decades was known for his aggressive driving on the street. He started in DE and progressed to racing both Porsches and Mazdas. Once he started driving on the track, he drove less aggressively on the street. This he did subconsciously. When alerted to this by his friends, he thought about it and came to the conclusions that driving aggressively and fast on the street is not safe and and not as fun as driving on the track.
Why do I enjoy DE? For me it is the challenge. I have done well in other areas of my life. Due to some knee injuries in college, regular sports that I do enjoy playing are not an option for me. Video games, although fun, would probably help introduce me to a divorce attorney. In DE, there are many better drivers than me. It has taken me time, patience, persistence and practice to improve my driving skills, and I still have a long way to go. There are many drivers in our club that have a lot more natural and learned driving skill than me. I respect them and aspire to drive as well as them, it just may take me a few decades.
Wayne, take off your skirt
, and join us for Snydley or Metro NY has a novice day at Pocono. You may even enjoy and appreciate your 996 more .
I wouldn't be surprised if all active drivers were polled, including granny driving her Oldsmobuick, indicated that at least on one occasion they excessively exceeded the posted speed limit.
The saying, "Do as I say, not as I do." also has a relative saying "Don't say what you do."
Because of the interest in our marque, by those who are not owners, we have a responsibility to be more than courteous on the road. You do not want to hear, "What is the difference between a porcupine and a Porsche?" This is even more so if you have a PCA tag on your car. Additionally, as your position as administrator of this forum you have a higher responsibility regarding the content of what you post on this forum. Look to the administrators and moderators of Rennlist as an example of what and how to post.
When I was 17, I bought a Camaro (I am ready for everyones comments). On Friday and Saturday nights the main road in my town (Hempstead Tpke., 3 lanes in each direction plus turning lanes) was the hot spot for cruising and hot rodders. There was a heavy police presence. At each red light there was always a race to 40 MPH. Go above, and you had a guaranteed ticket. Funny thing, is that you never saw a Porsche on that road at night. Yes, then and now, I enjoy acceleration. At that age, I was not aware that there were opportunities to take our cars to the track. In my senior year of high school, my English teacher was and still is Rally Master for Metro NY PCA, he told me about Rallies and invited me to one. I thought that due to my car, I would be at a distinct disadvantage to the Porsches. I never took him up on his invitation, and regret it to this day.
We have bought our Porsche for many different reasons. For some, including me, it was achieving a childhood dream, others may have admired the style of the cars, some may have respected and appreciated the capabilities of the cars, while others may have bought them as a status symbol. None of these reason for buying these cars is wrong.
P-car owner are a diverse bunch. We have different experiences and interests both inside and outside of the club and our cars. I appreciate that you have volunteered your time to our club.
If straight line acceleration is truly your interest, there are many better cars than a 996 out there.
A friend of mine, who introduced me to PCA and DE, attended his first DE in the early 80's. His first statement to his instructor was will you move me up now, I know how to drive. After two sessions, he packed up and went home for two reasons; one, he realized he didn't know how to drive. second, he wasn't sure DE was the thing for him. He tried it again the following year, became hooked and is currently an instructor.
A neighbor and friend of mine who is in the car business and his family has been in the car business for decades was known for his aggressive driving on the street. He started in DE and progressed to racing both Porsches and Mazdas. Once he started driving on the track, he drove less aggressively on the street. This he did subconsciously. When alerted to this by his friends, he thought about it and came to the conclusions that driving aggressively and fast on the street is not safe and and not as fun as driving on the track.
Why do I enjoy DE? For me it is the challenge. I have done well in other areas of my life. Due to some knee injuries in college, regular sports that I do enjoy playing are not an option for me. Video games, although fun, would probably help introduce me to a divorce attorney. In DE, there are many better drivers than me. It has taken me time, patience, persistence and practice to improve my driving skills, and I still have a long way to go. There are many drivers in our club that have a lot more natural and learned driving skill than me. I respect them and aspire to drive as well as them, it just may take me a few decades.
Wayne, take off your skirt
, and join us for Snydley or Metro NY has a novice day at Pocono. You may even enjoy and appreciate your 996 more .
friend /frɛnd/
–noun
1. a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard.
2. a person who gives assistance; patron; supporter: friends of the Boston Symphony.
3. a person who is on good terms with another; a perso
–noun
1. a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard.
2. a person who gives assistance; patron; supporter: friends of the Boston Symphony.
3. a person who is on good terms with another; a perso
