UPCOMING EVENT
996/996 & TURBO Registers Technical Evening on Wednesday 7th March 2012
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Past Events
996/997 & TURBO Registers Mountain Run, Sunday 16th October 2011
On Sunday the 16th of October we ran another joint 996/997 & Turbo register run, departing Melbourne and this time travelling North East and completing a 156km loop through Warburton to Marysville and down to Healesville before stopping for a Gourmet Lunch at Oakridge Winery.
On this run we had 14 cars in total of which 7 were Turbo Register members driving Stuttgart’s finest.
Of the six other Turbo pilots, it was good to see Peter & Margo Shaw join us again in their Silver 996, Brent Howard and Ann Crowhurst in their black 964, John Taip and family also in a black 964, Aaron Pasias and Kristian Cursio in their Black 997, Andrew & Donna Goulsbra with their Brown 930 and last but not least Colin Moss and Jacqui Ellis in their immaculately restored white 930 SE slant nose.
The 156km route took us through some rewarding mountain roads in Victoria on the way from Warburton up to Marysville, which still has an impact on me every time I pass through this area, a short stop in Marysville to regroup before tackling the Black Spur and passing through Healesville to stop at the magnificent Oakridge Winery at Coldstream where we were greeted and entertained by the very funny and outgoing host Andrew. The meal, wine and warm reception at Oakridge was simply outstanding which included a special group wine tasting of their award winning wines.
Unfortunately the weather was not the kindest with patches of rain adding a little more challenge to this magnificent Mountain route. Again my sincere thanks to the 996/997 Captains Geoffrey Mould and Dave Lovatt on allowing our Register to join their run, going forward with the numbers where they are I think it makes sense to continue these joints runs, however I would like to hear any suggestions that any of the Turbo Register members may have before we look at setting dates for next Calendar year and of course if anyone is willing to come forward as a Co-Captain.
Turbo Register Captain
David Mallinson
Regrouping at Warburton (turbo’s lead the pack)
Like I said, it still has an impact
Great cars, food, wine and friends - what else is there in life?
Turbo & 996/7 Registers Run to Archies On The Creek, Sunday 5th June 2011
On Sunday the 5th of June we ran our third 996/997 & Turbo register run, departing Melbourne and this time travelling east before heading down through the Gippsland countryside and finishing with a gourmet lunch at Archies On The Creek in Ryanston.
On this trip 18 cars departed McDonalds in Springvale Road, of which there were 7 of Stuttgart’s finest, including two 930’s, two 996’s, a 996S, a 997 and the daddy of them all a 997S.
Of the seven Turbo pilots, it was good to see Peter McRae join us again in his Black 996S, with the other five joining our joint run for the first time including Rob & Sylvia Rogers in their red 930, Tony & Kate Sipos in their red 930 Targa, Wilson and Grace Johnson in the Lapis Blue 996, Peter & Ikuko Billings in their newly acquired Black 997 Cab and a special mention for Allan & Kerry Hines making the trip down from Bendigo in their magnificent 2011 red 997S.
The 157km Route saw us depart along Wellington road, looping through Gembrook and Cockatoo which carried the normal Sunday traffic and gave everyone the chance to enjoy the brisk but sunny morning, before heading South through to Nar Nar Goon and across to Drouin, from Drouin we were able to enjoy some of Gippsland’s finest country roads virtually to ourselves which offered a rewarding drive finishing up at Archies On The Creek where once again we were treated to a gourmet lunch with some great wines to match expertly put together by Geoff Mould.
I do have to apologise for the small stretch of gravel surface at the start of Bessie Creek Road, on our reconnaissance drive my navigation (or I’d like to think the Google maps instructions) got Dave Lovatt and myself a little lost and we cut back onto this road onto the sealed section and just presumed it was sealed all the way through, thankfully the surface was reasonably good so whilst adding some variety and spice to the drive certainly was not planned.
Representing the 3 models on the run a 930, 996 and 997.
How often do you see a 997S and 996S Turbo side by side (not sure on the wannabe’s).
Once again we are very grateful to my Co register Captain’s Geoff and David and the other 996/997 members allowing us to share their register run.
Our next Turbo register scheduled outing is another joint run with the 996/997 register, this run is an overnight run on the 6th and 7th of August. Due to accommodation restrictions numbers will be limited, so please keep an eye out for this notice as it will be first in best dressed.
Turbo Register Captain
David Mallinson
Combined GT3/RS & Turbo Registers Early Morning Blast, Sunday 8th of May 2011
Fifteen brave drivers faced a 7am start outside the Porsche Centre Melbourne, brave not because of treacherous conditions, or difficult driving challenges but because it was Mothers Day.
The thought of running into a deficit of “Brownie points” may explain the low representation of Turbo’s, luckily I had topped my account up with a trip to Tiffany’s on Friday. I was joined on the run by Tony Stephens in his immaculate black 993, Tony has participated in the GT3/RS blasts before and after this experience I know why.
The run was put together by the GT3/RS Captain Aaron Silluzio, which was one of his “Normal routes” and WOW what some great roads and all so close to Melbourne. The route took us over 100kms of some of the best roads imaginable finishing up at the top of Mount Donna Buang. We then descended to the Beechworth Bakery at around 9am for a Caffeine refuel, at which time I sadly had to had to return to Melbourne ( my account was not that much in surplus) via a more direct route rather than the 40km wind-down cruise to Kinglake then back to Melbourne.
Thanks again to Aaron on allowing us to share his memorable run and I look forward to further outings with the very enthusiastic group of Porsche die-hards.
Please keep an eye out for our next event the combined 996/997 & Turbo register drive on Sunday the 5th of June to Archies on the creek.
Best Regards
David Mallinson
Turbo Register Captain