The picture above is what appears to be a Porsche Boxster being pulled from Brush creek near Paririe Village, KS. Apparently, the Porsche slipped out of gear while parked and rolled down the embankment into the water. Fortunately, no one was in the car at the time and only the owners pride (and bank account) were hurt. Don’t let your Porsche roll off on its own. Set the parking brake!

Do you use the parking brake in your Porsche?

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Around 2:00 a.m. the stolen Porsche 911 was spotted in the parking lot of the police department in the bordering town of Methuen, MA. What was it doing there? Donuts! That’s right, donuts. Apparently the thief thought it would be funny to take his joy ride right under the nose of the local law. He was right, it was funny. So funny he decided to do it again. Just 2 hours later the same Porsche came back and started doing donuts in the police parking lot once again. This time a cruiser was ready and gave chase only to lose the Porsche as it raced into the nearby town of Lawrence.

It wasn’t long after the cruiser lost site of the Porsche that police received a call about an accident involving a 911. By the time authorities arrived at the scene the driver was no where to be found and the Porsche was trashed.

As of today, the police are still investigating and the Land Rover and Benz have yet to be recovered.

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PP: What is the history of the cows?

Cows: [In] 1992, Original Cow and a few of his fraternity brothers later to be known as, Old Cow (should not need ask why), Stunt Dick Cow (do you really need to ask?) and Stingy Cow (yep, squeezes boogers out of Lincoln’s nose), were at yet another Sebring and this year he brought along his Halloween costume because he would, “never wear that again.”

As Original Cow and Co. were walking around Green Park, several good looking young ladies wanted a picture with the “cow guy”. Being the enterprising men that they were, one of them thought that a beer should be offered in return for the photo. Thus, moo for a brew was born.

As they continued around, attentions were drawn, photos were taken and beers were consumed. The very next year the herd was born. To the herd was added those mentioned above and Big Cow (my father). Slowly, over time, a core group of the cows [came to] exist. Big Balls Cow (its his beads), Holy Cow (beer be with you!), Zoo Cow (from the nearly world famous Animal Section of Dick Howzer Stadium at Florida State University where baseball is played), Builder Cow (he builds stuff for a big corporation), Wrestler Cow (was a wrestler, not professional), Dr. Cow (he’s our vet), and Dalmatian Cow (his suit is handmade and looks more like a dalmatian). This year, rejoining the herd after a brief absence will be Wisconsin Cow (from duh!) and Bionic Cow (one leg!). If ever we have a first year cow, he is given the moniker of Virgin Calf. Big Balls Cow was the first Virgin Calf. There have been others who have come and gone and their names shall remain nameless (because we cannot remember them).

PP: When did you start?

Cows: Me personally, Holy Cow, I started going to Sebring in 1984 at the ripe age of 6. I was raised just south in Lake Placid, FL. I was to remain a non-cow until 1999 when I was of age to join the herd. The cow with the most experience at Sebring is Old Cow, who began attending in 1959 [but not as a cow]. The majority of the herd were fraternity brothers and started attending in the late 60′s early 70′s. Most were present when the race did not run in 74! My generation of cow started in the mid-80′s, we had to wait to be cows till the late 90′s for obvious legal, ethical and moral reasons. Three other of my generation began attending in the late 90′s as they were not raised in the area.

PP: What inspired the cow suits?

Cows: See above. The original cow suit has been donated to the Sebring International Raceway Museum.

PP: How many cows are there?

Cows: Since 1992, there has never been no cow at Sebring. After 1992, at least one and as many as 18 (we decided that was too many). This year a Baker’s dozen are expected with a Virgin Calf.

PP: Do you do this for yourselves or is it charity related? If charity related, who do you raise money for and how do you do it?

Cows: We do this because people will give us a beer or two. We wear the cow suit at Sebring because we are the cows. Happily, we need no further reason. We do this for fun’s sake. So that we can have fun, spread fun, and enjoy fun. We wish to be respectable (somewhat), fun, honest and safe. The suit is easy to wear, but hard to live up to. Other philosophical drivel, blah, blah, blah.

PP: Are there any misconceptions about the cows you would like to clear up?

Cows: Happily, we do not work for nor are endorsed by Chick-fil-A, Dell computers, the Wisconsin, California or any state’s dairy boards. We are just cows, not pawns in the grand scheme of some corporations marketing plans.

PP: What would you want people to know about the cows?

Cows: The commercials are lying. The happiest cows come from Green Park!

PP: What’s the strangest things you’ve ever been part of at Sebring?

Cows: Often, young ladies will feel enticed to show us their udders. Well this urge to share udders is not just restricted to the younger ladies. Some of the seasoned citizens of the Sebring Nation got together to give the cows a good showing of udders. There were about 6 of them… ladies I mean, not udders. Anyway the short of it was one of the most spectacular showing of udders that many of us have ever witnessed. That, and I was almost thrown on a bonfire for BBQ…

PP: Do the cows attend any other races besides Sebring?

Cows: The cows did make an appearance at Petite LeMans in October of 2010. Only 5 or 6 were present. They report that it’s a totally different event. We have plans on attending the 24 Hours at Le Mans, however we are unable to secure sponsors at this time. Anyone???

PP: Do you hang out with the Drunk Monks of Sebring or is there a rivalry between you two?

Cows: There are some of us who do hang with the Drunk Monks. In fact, as far as I know, I am the only ordained Cow Monk. Therefore, Holy Cow. They are a more diverse group of folks (allowing women into the order) and we like them a lot. The Cows have no beef with them. In fact we share a motto. Be respectful, have fun, be honest and be safe. [Editors Note: We too have been ordained into the "order" and have the towel to prove it!].

PP: Has anyone ever tried to “tip” a Sebring Cow?

Cows: UMM… see the video below. The cow in question is fine, he was a cow the following year and has yet to rejoin the herd. His name is forgotten to time.

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Allegedly, the man hands over cash to pay for the women’s limo with the understanding they will come back to his house afterward. When the ladies drive off in the Hummer with his cash (and not to his house) things take a turn for the worse.

While there’s no information about a Porsche chasing a pink elephant Hummer limo through Naples, we can only assume that’s what happens. We pick up the story when the Porsche driver cuts off the Hummer in an attempt to reclaim his money. Unfortunately, to the ever lasting embarrassment of the Porsche driver, a local deputy intervenes after witnessing a “standoff” between the Porsche and the Hummer.

The Collier County Sheriff’s report goes on to recount the incident as the deputy watches the women in the limo give the Porsche owner a “handful of cash”. He then gets back in his Porsche and drives away. Surprise, surprise, just a few short blocks away the same deputy catches up with the Porsche and arrests the driver for suspicion of driving under the influence.

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What’s even more amazing is that even after all this, he goes on to secure pole position and then win the race in his division! If the video above doesn’t show in your email simply click on Jeroen Bleekemolen loses tire and still wins race.

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Win a Porsche Martini Racing Gift Set from Porsche Design Driver’s Selection

Porsche Design Driver’s Selection last sponsored our Mother’s Day contest and a lucky reader won a $450 PDDS Handbag for their mom. This time, if you’re caption is chosen as our winner, you’ll receive a collection of gifts from the Martini Racing collection geared toward the beach.

This contest ends on August 18, 2011. If we pick you as the winner, we’ll notify you via email and/or by commenting below to arrange shipping (so be sure you give us a good email address and be sure to subscribe to comments).

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We have lots more good stuff to give away, (e.g. Flying Lizard team gear, Gift Certificates for Service Work, RC Cars, Die-Cast Models, Books, etc., etc.). What we need are great pictures to use for future contests. If you have a funny or interesting Porsche related picture you think is a good fit for our caption contest send it along to us at captioncontest@porschepurist.com. If we use your photo we’ll send you a PorschePurist shirt just to say thanks.

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I wonder if they used water paint??? At least they didn’t use a 911…

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Bill Musselman is a man used to floods

You can hear it in his voice as he assures me my call is welcome and not too early, “this is a fine time to talk, we’re still fighting the flood and trying to get ready for Derby in the same breath.” By “Derby” he means the Kentucky Derby and he and his wife (along with many others in the area) are preparing for it in earnest, flood waters be damned. When you live in a flood zone, along a river, you prepare for certain contingencies, “It was a crazy spring, we normally have a flood after the snow melts up in the West Virginia mountains and Appalachia and all that. We got through that one. I had the Porsches out in the garage and lo-and-behold we came with another big storm that was unexpected.”

Unexpected is right. NOAA or what you might know as “The National Weather Service” predicted the river would crest at a height of 24 feet. Very high water indeed, but nothing the area hadn’t seen before. Well, with four days of continuous rain, NOAA was forced to adjust their calculation and do so in a big way. They now calculated the river to crest at 34 feet; a full 10 feet higher then what was planned for. “That change in calculation was announced and boy everyone was scrambling. Everyone along the river was scrambling to find new ways to take care of their property and that’s when my buddy Smokey came in,” said Musselman.

“Smokey” is the mechanic of one of Bill’s boating buddies (you probably noticed the marina right next to Bill’s house in some of the earlier pictures). Using the original predictions from NOAA, Bill had jacked the 1992 Porsche American Roadster (Bill purchased the car in 1992 and it’s apparently the only “Fly Yellow” one of the 250 made) onto blocks giving it plenty of height and what should have been enough to manage the original predictions. As the rain continued for days on end, the river continued to rise. Bill’s house sits at the end of a point on the river in a marina community. The access road through the marina sits on much lower land than his house and consequently floods sooner. When the flood waters started lapping against the bottom of Bill’s garage door Smokey suggested they might want to try something different than the blocks.

Dispelling Rumors

“You know, I’ve got a bladder that takes a 27-foot boat. Let’s just put this sucker up on that,” said Smokey. “So, we did that, Easter morning, 7 AM and there was my easter egg basket,” proclaimed Musselman. In case you’re wondering Easter Sunday was April 24th. That means the Porsche sat on the float, tethered to the house and exposed to the flood waters, for close to two weeks. When I told Bill about the rumors his now famous Porsche had sunk and asked him to verify if she survived he said, “Oh Yeah. I’d say. I got her down and cranked her up and she’s happy as a lark.” When I asked him where the 964 was now he said she was back in the garage. You mean the house wasn’t damaged? “Oh no, it’s got a concrete foundation that’s 17 feet high and the walls are a foot and a half thick. The water just went into the lower level which it’s designed to do and then you wash it out.” The house itself sits on top of the massive concrete structure. Now that’s solid design.

There was one last rumor I wanted to dispel. It had been reported that Bill was some type of boat captain, perhaps even captain of the Belle of Louisville and that was why he was so well prepared for this event. Explaining this to Bill and asking about his career path Bill simply laughed and said, “no, no, one of my buddies is though [captain of a steamboat]. I don’t think many passengers would get aboard with me after seeing my car on a raft. I’ve been around boats all my life, but this is my first car-boat.”

The Air Dock Bladder System

Built by AirDock, Smokey and Bill used 3 bladders that make up a system for supporting a boat up to 27-feet in length and 7500 lbs in weight. With the turbo bodied cabriolet weighing in at less than half that amount, the bladders worked perfectly. “Two of the three bladders were in the back where the engine weight is. It was very well balanced. It was surprising.” Each bladder has ropes that tie/lash them together and then there is a separate pump going to each section (look closely at the picture above and you can see three air lines coming out of the pump housing).

What Now?

With the storm over and the water receding, life is slowly returning to normal. “The water has dropped drastically, it’s dropped 12 feet,” said Bill. The 964 is now back safe in the garage and sits next to Bill’s 2011 Porsche Carrera S. Having survived two floods (the house flooded once before in 1997) and 20 years under one roof and one owner it’s pretty safe to say this very collectible Porsche is a survivor.

We would like to give a special thanks to the owner of this lovely and now very famous Porsche for taking the time to speak with us.

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