Monthly Archives: September 2016

A Ferrari Family Car?

This one caught my eye.  According to a CNN report,  Ferrari is making a family car. The company unveiled the V-8 equipped GTC4Lusso T at the Paris auto show this week. According to the company, the car is intended to … Continue reading

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Speaking of Paris…

Ferrari isn’t the only car company making a splash at the Paris auto show.  Porsche brought two exciting new cars to the event.  Here’s the company’s press release from Atlanta, Georgia: Two worlds, two global debuts: At the Paris Motor Show, … Continue reading

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Open House at Unobtanium Revisted: New Photos Added

If you frequent Porsche events in our region, chances are you’ll run into Adam and Matt Wright, owners of Unobtanium.  As restorers and resellers of vintage Porsches, specializing in pre-1974 356s, 911s, and 912s, the brothers make a point of … Continue reading

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A Volunteer’s Look Back at June’s Clash at the Glen

Here’s a look at June’s Zone 1 Clash at the Glen from a volunteer’s perspective provided by Club member Laird Conover.  Laird’s photos and video capture the excitement of the race and the rewards of volunteering.  Volunteers are always needed; contact … Continue reading

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October Drive and Dine: Leaf Peeping Through the Catskills

The changing of the season is upon us and one of the true jewels of living in our region comes with the changing of the leaves.  To enjoy this annual spectacle, we’ve scheduled a terrific D&D over the Helderberg escarpment … Continue reading

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Rural Albany and Schoharie Counties

If you’re looking for a longer drive, here’s one that will take the good part of a day, especially if you take in some of the sights along the route. Should be great in leaf season. It starts across from … Continue reading

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Zone 1 BBQ Cancelled

The Zone 1 BBQ scheduled for 9/30 – 10/1 in Saratoga has been cancelled.  It will be rescheduled in 2017 as the the Zone 1 Getaway.  Details will be posted on the blog as soon as they become available.

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Saratoga Auto Museum Hosts Monthly Dinner-Business Meeting

He’s written a book on model railroading and worked with the Tour de France; but he’s best known for his career in auto racing.  Starting as an amateur sports car racer, Sam Posey established himself as one of America’s racing … Continue reading

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Porsche Introduces Eco-Friendly Panamera Hybrid

Sustainability and performance – no contradiction for Porsche From Porsche Cars N.A.: Atlanta, Georgia.  The Paris Motor Show will see Porsche unveil the next model in the all-new Panamera line: the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid with standard all-wheel drive and an … Continue reading

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World’s First Electric Ferrari

An “obscene concept” is how Ferrari CEO Sergio Marchionne describes the conversion of a classic 1978 Ferrari 308GTE into an electric vehicle.  It’s certainly not the “Magnum P.I.” car driven by Tom Selleck.   As reported by Matthew Knight for … Continue reading

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Lime Rock Historic Festival 34 – Sunday in the Park

Thanks to the folks at Lime Rock for providing a look at this year’s festival.  Tropical storm Hermine stayed away, the skies were blue and the cars were outrageous. All photos by Greg Clark and Casey Keil except Russ Truelove … Continue reading

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Helderberg Jaunt

If you’re looking to get out in your car on a nice day and don’t have a lot of time, here’s a relatively short drive into the Helderbergs.  It starts in Albany across from Stuyvesant Plaza can end either in … Continue reading

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Great Driving: It’s All About Being Smooth

A number of readers have requested articles on improving driving skills.  Well, we aim to please.  Here’s a look at what separates a good driver from a great driver written by Chief Driving Instructor Van Svenson for the fall 2009 … Continue reading

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Macan Turbo with Performance Package Tops the Model Line

 More power, bigger brakes and sportier suspension calibration Press Release from Porsche Cars North America: Atlanta, Georgia.  As the sports car of the compact SUV segment, the Macan has been setting standards in terms of driving dynamics since it made … Continue reading

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