Hey Guys,

It's been brought up before that it would be neat to have a driver/car list. I'll volunteer to collect the information if people will respond back here. Perhaps we do it by region of the country and what groups your run with. Keep to cars running or being built and as more come online we update. If you know of everyone running in your region, just include them. Include the tracks you frequent the most.


Region: Northern California (Laguna Seca, Sears Point, Thunderhill, Buttonwillow, Reno-Fernley)

Name Year Color Class Run Groups Car Number
------- ------- -------- ------- -------------- --------------

Kenny Gorman 1998 Silver BSR PCA, ARC, PRC 341
Bill Pickering 1997 Red BSR PCA, ARC, PRC 628
Doris Pickering 1997 Red BSR PCA, ARC, PRC 628L
Andrew Forrest 1998 White BSX PCA (BSR in 2009) 470
Rob Ways 1999 Black BSX PCA



Region: Southern California/Las Vegas

Name Year Color Class Run Groups Car Number
------- ------- -------- ------- -------------- --------------
Mark Foley 1997 Green/Silver GT3/BSR/SPBOX ARC, POC, PCA 299
JR Gordon 1999 White/Red GT3/BSR/SPBOX ARC, POC, PCA 30
Bxtrbob Baird 1997 Arena Red BSX/POCTT POC, PCA 149
Darin Kajioka 1998 Silver BSR/SPBOX POC, PCA 265



Region: Texas

Name Year Color Class Run Groups
------- ------ -------- ------ --------------

Eric Shaffer 1998 Silver BSR PCA
Chris Amond 1997 Black/Red BSR PCA and anyone else who will have me
Brian Amond 1999 Black BSR PCA
Carl Amond 1999 Blue BSR PCA
Rob Cohen 1998 Black BSR PCA (Maverick Region)
Jay Walker 1998 Silver/Green SPBOX PCA
Steve Watkins 1999 White SPBOX PCA
Andy Scott 1997 White SPBOX PCA


Let's see what the Boxster Spec family looks like!

Bill P.

OK its been a long winter waiting on the season to begin and its not been hot enough in the attic to get aclimated to the race car so in a couple of weeks were going to get this party started. So whats the prediction for fastest lap for a Sp Box in the SW Spec Boxster Challenge at TWS coming up.??? 1:56:00?

Got a note from Chris Alvarado and Dave Maynard asking if we are interested in a separate start for the Spesboxsters at TWS? Not sure which group we would run in, but it sounds like a fine idea to me. Let me know what you think. Rocky

What year door panels have no air bags? I am also looking for two black ones for my car. Please Pm me if you know of anyone wanting to part with two. I am in SoCal.

What sealant do I need when installing a new X51 oil pan?

A quote from the Official Boxster Spec site:

"February 24, 2010 6:51 AM — The National Auto Sport Association (NASA) is pleased to announce a new racing series for Porsche Boxster 986 chassis cars. NASA has secured the rights to the already successful Boxster Spec series created and managed by Bill Bodine, a long time Porsche racer from Southern California. Bodine will continue his involvement with the series as the National Director." (Emphasis added by me.)

I didn't know that! I thought they just adopted our spec.

Car is finally finished and is ready for Texas World Speedway in 2 weeks!!!!!

Chester

We currently have a rental car available for the Mid Atlantic area in 2010 for PCA Club Races, NASA Races and DE's. Contact us for event availability.
Scott

Kenny and his crew pulled the exhaust off of their car, while in a trailer, in the pitch black dark so I could run the enduro at Sebring. Thanks guys. I tried to ship it back with some anejo, but UPS laughed at me, so it'll come separately.

5 weeks til the next race, who's coming?

9 cars so far. I know of at least two more putting the field at 11, should be a great time.

Faster at the Nürburgring Ring that a Carrera GT! Zero to 62 mph in 3.2 seconds, top speed 198mph. Check out article on Yahoo new.

Thanks to Brian for the suggestion!

In this thread please post your name, location and contact info (i.e. PM on this site, e-mail from this site, etc) We will try to hook you up with (1) set of tires each to get you through this short term tire availability issue. You can also e-mail me at: bsrchair AT gmail DOT com and I will update this thread

Example:

Bill Pickering
Northern California
bsrchair AT gmail DOT com or PM me here at the BoxsterSpec website
Need (1) staggered set

Thanks,

Bill P.

What are the options for connecting the bottom of the window net? I have the NASCAR type side bars that protrude into the door cavity. Photos would be helpful.

Thanks.

Hello all,

I have heard many stories about how fun the lemons races are and I think it would be fun to get 6 of us TX BSR drivers to form a team for next years race at Eagles Canyon. I believe a few of you have run the lemons race at MSRH so perhaps you already plan on it. Any others interested? I believe the entry deadline is March and race is first weekend in June.

Thanks
Rich

Just talked to Bob & we are on for next year's race @ MSR-Cresson on the 1.7 with the BMW crew.

Dates: 4/24 - 4/25

Mark your calendar. Great track, great time of year & a great group of guys to run with!
J

there are 3 (maybe 4) bolts on the airbag sensor control,
one is a simple 10mm, the other two are an odd almost beveled
nut with gear looking notches around the base.

before I attack them with a vise grip -- I thought I would
ask how they are supposed to be removed :-)

thanks,

Mike

Alright, I know this seem silly but other than the three 13mm bolts on each side of the base of the convertible frame and disconnecting the arm from the lift motor on each side, is there anything else that holds the top on to the body of the car?

FYI - Craig at Rennstore now has front pagid yellows in stock and available. Great guy to work with - best to call or email him.

http://rennstore.com/
craigcarolann@comcast.net
425-765-1090

Where do most of you in the TEXAS area purchase your R888 and at what price? All the places I have contacted are out of stock at $184 + Frt. Thanks Roger

That's right, we're not POC, SP BOX Southwest, WEST, Intercontinental or even World.

WE ARE INTERGALACTIC


Seven race series with best five races counting. One race each weekend will be picked as points counting race.
Race weekends for 2010:
March 26-27-28 NASA VIR
April 17-18 NASA Summit Point
May 28-29-30 PCA Watkins Glen
June 25-26-27 PCA VIR
July 23-24-25 NASA VIR
Aug 27-28-29 PCA NJMP
October 1-2-3 PCA Summit Point

Why do it? Why not! We have series awards second to none.
Trophies, 4 day weekend to a Lavish Western Ski Resort *1, Bottle of Gran Patron Burdeos*2, and


WAIT FOR IT

THE INTERGALACTIC TITLE BELT

*1 West Virginia
*2 Might be empty
More prizes to be added

There it is

WHO WANTS A SHOT AT THE TITLE BELT?

All too real I'm afraid, but damn funny......

http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/6176573/

I will know shortly whether or not Toyo can provide 200+ sets of front and rears.

Great job working on the NASA stuff... how about making sure the suppliers to the series know what they need to account for?


B

Just curious, been replacing after every weekend but it looks too clean to dump.

His voicemail says he will be back the first week of February. We're almost at the end of that week. As was the case for January, I can't reach him by phone, text, or email. So web board is the next step: Brad, call me!

Looks like Costa, Carey and myself. Come on Dell, less travel and money than Atlanta, besides you know it's going to rain down there!

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENT:

We have incredible news for all Boxster Spec racers and future racers.

As BSR has grown, the need for more events in more regions of the country has led us to seek additional partnerships for the Spec. Our POC and PCA affiliations have given us a modest number of events in some regions of the country but it has become clear that more events in more regions would prompt more builds and a more vital Boxster Spec community.

We have found what we feel to be a perfect partner for BSR in NASA. NASA’s remarkable schedule of nationwide events, coupled with their experience in growing and maintaining the hugely successful Spec Miata and 944 Spec prove them to be our most capable and qualified partner to date.

NASA will call their class “986 Spec” and will adhere to the Official 2010 Boxster Spec Rules.

The BSR/NASA’s partnership will provide our series a number of
upgrades including:

National Affiliation
 Part of a national organization with 11 chapters across the U.S.
 Rules are standardized in all regions and centrally managed
 Affordable Membership ($45) and License Dues ($70)

National Race Series
 $10,750.00 CASH paid to Toyo Spec Class at National Championship
 5 race starts make you eligible for the National Championship at Miller Motorsports Park
 National Race is recorded on TV Quality Video for live web coverage
 Podium finishers recognized in GRM winners page

Media Coverage
 Class gets coverage in Grassroots Motorsports, www.nasaproracing.com, and dedicated class website

Regional Benefits
 Dedicated Class Representative (Series Leader)
 Economical Entry Fees
 Technical compliance and rules enforcement

Toyo Race Contingency (paid 2x per weekend)
 1st- $150
 2nd- $100
 3rd- $75
 4th- $50
 5th- $25

Toyo Regional Championship Contingency
 1st- $1000
 2nd- $500
 3rd- $250

Becoming part of the NASA family will insure the stability of our Spec, increase our exposure nationwide and accelerate our growth. NASA respects all that we have accomplished with Boxster Spec to date and has requested that we form a rules committee similar to the ones that have previously served BSR so well.

We will continue to coordinate and communicate with POC and PCA representatives in order to maintain a unified spec that can be enjoyed nationwide.

Please join us in formally welcoming NASA to our "986 Spec" family!

Best Regards,

Bill Pickering
Chair -- Boxster Spec Rules Committee

Just heard that Mid Atlantic region is going to adopt the class just like national.

So, I am just trying to get an idea of what sort of #s we are looking at this year here on the east coast and I thought that we might get a list of people, location and what groups you plan on running with.

I will start,


Chris Kellett
Phila, PA

NJMP, Summit Point, WG

ITR SCCA
SP BOX PCA

Last week Charles from LN Engineering and I hosted our inaugural M96 "101" engine assembly class here at the Flat 6 Innovations training facility.


The internals of the M96 engine is not well understood by most anyone, including Porsche Dealership Technicians who rarely ever do any heavy repair to them. In this class we instructed a group of six participants all the necessary evils for correct engine assembly including the dreaded piston assembly and cam timing procedures. These participants ranged in profession from Automotive Shop Owners to Aerospace Engineers, Professors and even a Pediatric Cardio-thoracic Surgeon!



The class was a HUGE success!! Using a mix of power point presentations, lecture and actual hands on student interface Charles and I were able to answer the complex questions and address the most dreaded aspects of assembly in an easy to understand "shop" atmosphere.


We have many more of these classes scheduled in the future, see this portion of the site for more information about attending.
http://www.flat6innovations.com/clas...rebuild-school

Here are a couple of Testimonials we have received thus far..

I have just completed Jake Raby’s M96 101 class and I got to attest that the three -day class has provided to me the most technically exhilarating experience in 30 years. Jake has masterfully taken the mystery out of this complex piece of hardware and presented it in a practical, easy to understand format. My learning curve on the Boxster has been exponential and I now have the necessary knowledge to properly maintain and upgrade my vehicle. It refreshing to listen and learn from someone who is a pioneer and expert in his field and Jake is nothing short of being prolific. I want to give kudos to Charles Navarro for providing his application expertise for this class.
Jim Orlando
Aerospace Engineer
February 2010 student M96-101 class

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Q: Did you find the class valuable and money well spent?

The whole trip set me back roughly the direct expenses associated with two DE weekends. I’ll never miss those weekends over a decade of track time, but the knowledge and experience I now have with the M96 engine lasts forever—at least as long as I last.
Greg Morrison PhD

Here are some photos from the class. What a good time we had!

Somehow I think this is going to be one of those if you have to ask you can't afford it.
I think in my case it will be that I can probably afford it, but do I want to afford it.
If that makes any sense.

I've always had the ambition to getting into racing. I have created
a side business doing some wrench work and engine rebuilding to
potentially fuel/offset some of the costs.

But how much does it cost in race prep, expendables, etc for a DE or race weekend.
What are some of the costs?

I'm trying to do some homework before I become car rich and race poor :-)

thanks,

Mike