[Cliff Claven]

My wife has never asked to drive my 911. She's said she doesn't much want to drive it and I haven't seriously encouraged her to do so -- cuz the transmission is kind of difficult, and it's hard to steer, and well, it's just, mine, after all. 8)

But I'm looking at the 2005 DE schedule and I'm thinking there is no way my wife is going to like me going to all of these events, plus maybe some others held by other regions or clubs, unless... I can get her interested in driving as well.

Then last night, when I broached the subject of her entering the HPDC, and I suggested that she could maybe drive this 83 928 5spd (with electrical problems) I've been looking at and thinking of making into a track car -- she smiled and said, yes. And that she'd like a 928.

So I'm wondering, do other people share their Porsches with their respective spouses or significant others, or do spouses/SOs get their own Porsches?

[John Clay]

We would love to have two Porsches in the family, but it is definately not in the near term budget. I think having two would be quite a blast.

2004 was our first DE year and our first year with the 944. My wife did 3 Summit Point events, I did the Potmac Region's Mid-Ohio and VIR events. We will probably start sharing the car if one of us gets promoted. None of this was planned when we bought the car. We just liked the car and planned on doing some autocrossing.

My personal highlight for the season was the grin on my wife's face when she stepped out of the car after her first session. I knew she was hooked.

I really enjoy going to the DE's with the family even though I don't drive. I love being able to combine family time with such a great hobby and group of people. The kids do enjoy going to the track.

BTW, I think our car is quite easy for anyone to drive.

[87turbolook911]

My wife and I did HPDC with BMWCCA last season and she had great fun. She drove our 3 series touring. But she isn't hooked on doing future events.

Guess what I'm trying to say is...you might want to make sure she's into it before investing in a car just for her. You may end up depleting your toy fund and having a car no one is gonna drive.

However, attending HPDC gave my wife a better understanding of "going to the track"

Just my $.02

[Charlie Stylianos]

Anne is scared of the 911, may be the rawness of it all, but she does want a P-car at some point. She really likes the 928's , but thinking a low mileage 968 would suit her (and me) better.

[racer]

When I met my (now) wife I had a 914. She vowed not to drive it due to how uncomfortable she thought it was (cm.. tail shifting tranny, Roll cage, that's not uncomfortable.

After I bought my 911 I convinced her to attend an NNJR ladies day at Pocono. She seemed to enjoy herself but is not really interested in Track, and she flat refused to let me show her how much the car had in reserve compared to her driving style

Now, having driven in Va, and to a few Play dates with friends who seemingly "can't drive" she is slowly expressing interest in Autocross.

I try not to pressure too much for concern of backlash, but then again, I let my mom tease her instead (My mom did DE for 15 years and instructed too!)

Eventually I figure all the time I spend at the track will either: 1) strain the good times or 2) encourage her to come along

[Mackliet]

I politely asked my wife to please drive "our car" this past weekend on Saturday. Without power steering, she only managed to drive it around the block...and that was that. She can now look forward to driving it again in 2006.

[Trak Ratt]

Linda drives mine (DAS COUPE) and hers (RENN MON)

[Jim Richards]

I think no matter how I respond to this, I will encounter significant jeering. So, jeer away! 8)

[jpnovak]

My wife just enjoys being in the pass seat in the targa. She has no interest in driving it. Says the tranny is too hard, but then again, she doesn't like driving a stick.

I managed to get her out to the HPDC a few years ago in the Volvo wagon. She didn't like it at first since she was not in a Pcar and a few less than desirable A$$holes gave her crap about it. In the end she had a great time. It didn't hurt that is was pouring rain and that understeering 7 pass car was the only one that would turn in at Jefferson. It was even funnier to watch as a 944 and another car would not let her pass in the afternoon lapping session. Two days later she admitted to having a great time. Of course, I can't get her back out on the track now.

[Trak Ratt]

Originally Posted by Jim Richards

I think no matter how I respond to this, I will encounter significant jeering. So, jeer away! 8)

JEER, JEER, JEER

"Lu's car" LOL, ROFLOL,

JEER, JEER, JEER