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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Porsche Parade 2014 - Monterey California
Posted by: ConeDodger Oct 23 2013, 10:46 AM
California 914 guys and all you others too!
Not since our cars were being built has the Parade been in Monterey. I can't think of a better place to invade with our 914's since there are so many of us in California and the surrounding area... Let's do it!
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Posted by: McMark Oct 23 2013, 11:15 AM
Ooooh! I guess I have a deadline for the blue car.
Posted by: ConeDodger Oct 23 2013, 11:15 AM
Ooooh! I guess I have a deadline for the blue car.
Whatever works...
Posted by: biosurfer1 Oct 23 2013, 11:41 AM
I'm there... any dates been set yet?
edit: nm, found it June 15-21
Posted by: Michael N Oct 23 2013, 11:59 AM
I will be there. 
I know that there was talk of having it coincide with Rennsport Reunion V at Laugna Seca. Does anyone know if that will be the case. I cannot find any info on Rennsport V but 2014 would be the year if they hold to the once every 3 year schedule.
Combo the two and it could be the largest Porsche event ever.
Posted by: Trekkor Oct 23 2013, 12:14 PM
Very interested.
KT
Posted by: Krieger Oct 23 2013, 12:41 PM
I might go...
Posted by: Elliot Cannon Oct 23 2013, 12:47 PM
I guess I'll have to re-new my PCA membership. 
Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Oct 23 2013, 02:00 PM
California 914 guys and all you others too!
Not since our cars were being built has the Parade been in Monterey. I can't think of a better place to invade with our 914's since there are so many of us in California and the surrounding area... Let's do it!
Except, of course, the one in 1990 .....................................
The Cap'n
Posted by: Dave_Darling Oct 23 2013, 03:00 PM
Yup, I just missed that one. (Joined PCA in 91.)
My wife and I are going to make every effort to try to get into this Parade. We're hoping it goes better for us than the SLC one did!!
--DD
Posted by: jim_hoyland Oct 23 2013, 03:07 PM
I'm in...gonna have to book a room real early. When will the dates be posted ?
Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Oct 23 2013, 03:29 PM
Awesome. Should we start a separate thread to get a count of 914s that will attend? Maybe we can approach the organizers for a dedicated 914 corral?
Posted by: Ferg Oct 23 2013, 03:48 PM
I'm just starting to explore if I can make it out from Colorado. 
Posted by: biosurfer1 Oct 23 2013, 03:50 PM
I'm in...gonna have to book a room real early. When will the dates be posted ?
June 15-21, 2014
Posted by: ConeDodger Oct 23 2013, 05:12 PM
I'm thinking we should look into renting houses and splitting the cost.
Posted by: GeorgeRud Oct 23 2013, 05:48 PM
The Parade housing is usually tied into the registration for the parade, and is generally run by the national PCA office. If you've never been to one, it's really a fun week!
I was very lucky to win enclosed transport for my car to and from the Parade at the final awards banquet at last year's Parade, so Julie and I don't have to drive all the way from Chicago to attend. If Rennsport would also happen at the same time, it could be the biggest Porsche event ever!
Posted by: Eric_Shea Oct 23 2013, 05:59 PM
Are you gonna be there?
Posted by: ConeDodger Oct 23 2013, 06:16 PM
Are you gonna be there?
Y e s . . .
Posted by: ConeDodger Oct 23 2013, 06:17 PM
The Parade housing is usually tied into the registration for the parade, and is generally run by the national PCA office. If you've never been to one, it's really a fun week!
I was very lucky to win enclosed transport for my car to and from the Parade at the final awards banquet at last year's Parade, so Julie and I don't have to drive all the way from Chicago to attend. If Rennsport would also happen at the same time, it could be the biggest Porsche event ever!
In San Diego it wasn't... We stayed in a house on the beech.
Posted by: jim_hoyland Oct 23 2013, 06:20 PM
Does PCA membership make a difference ?
Just made my reservation at the Marina Motel 6, same place the WCR headquartered. Prices about the same, varies by the day.
Posted by: GeorgeRud Oct 23 2013, 07:10 PM
You do need to be a member to register for the Parade and participate in the activities (Concours, Auto-X, Rallye, Banquets, etc), but you can spectate without being a member (if it's like previous Parades).
I believe the host hotel is the Marriott in Monterey, but there are plenty of other hotels in the area. The actual schedule and events won't be posted till January in all likelihood.
Hopefully Eric will be healthy through the whole event this year!
Posted by: Steve Oct 23 2013, 07:52 PM
California 914 guys and all you others too!
Not since our cars were being built has the Parade been in Monterey. I can't think of a better place to invade with our 914's since there are so many of us in California and the surrounding area... Let's do it!
Except, of course, the one in 1990 .....................................
The Cap'n
I was there in my 914. beach boys racing debuted there Monterey 914 there.
Posted by: JStroud Oct 23 2013, 07:59 PM
I'll probably go, but I have places to stay in Pacific Grove and Capitola, so no hotel for me. Now just need to get the car back on the road by then.
Jeff
Posted by: Jmedeiros Oct 23 2013, 10:30 PM
I guess I better get to welding! 
Posted by: euro911 Oct 23 2013, 10:53 PM
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Posted by: rick 918-S Oct 23 2013, 11:09 PM
Love Monterey. 
Maybe I can drive the 6...
Posted by: biosurfer1 Oct 24 2013, 07:43 AM
Love Monterey.
Maybe I can drive the 6...You got a little less than 8 months, in that time you should be able to transplant a VW W16 into it!
This is perfect, I love all these Porsche events in Monterey...since my parents live in Aptos and I don't have to worry about a room
Posted by: Eric_Shea Oct 24 2013, 12:33 PM
I'll probably be leading tours again. The national tour chair is working here part time.
Posted by: ConeDodger Oct 24 2013, 12:49 PM
Another thought... One of my co-workers just offered me his bumper-pull travel trailer. Sleeps 6 I think... 
Posted by: Jake Raby Oct 24 2013, 05:35 PM
I have been invited to be a technical presenter on the modern Porsche engines at Parade in 2014, but I haven't made my mind up about doing it yet..
Posted by: ChrisNPDrider Oct 24 2013, 07:32 PM
I have been invited to be a technical presenter on the modern Porsche engines at Parade in 2014, but I haven't made my mind up about doing it yet..
DO IT!
There are soooo many Boxters around these parts I sure hope work doesn't get in the way of a visit to Parade next year since it is so close. Joining the AX would be epic. I've already put in some sweat and beers on the 914 Limo at McMark's and would do more work to have it ready for Parade
Posted by: wes Oct 25 2013, 11:55 AM
Im not sure how Im going to do this but Im determined to get my car ready for this one and have reservations at Motel 6 in Monterey and Seaside.
Posted by: jim_hoyland Oct 25 2013, 11:59 AM
OK: I've made reservations but think 5 days is a long time. What days are really MUST see/do days. I would like to be there for the three best days.....
Posted by: wes Oct 25 2013, 12:28 PM
Just spoke with admen at Laguna Seca and they are saying it's not one of the major events at the track,,,?,, but the track well be in use by the Porsche Parade for 2 days though could not affirm the 2 days of use at this time.
I just made my res. for the whole event as can always change the dates later and Monterey hotels/motels book up for several events at all times, not a good place to just drop in and get a room .
OK: I've made reservations but think 5 days is a long time. What days are really MUST see/do days. I would like to be there for the three best days.....
Posted by: Dave_Darling Oct 25 2013, 12:32 PM
If you're in PCA, you'll see the schedule of events when it gets published, or up on http://pca.org .
If you're not, then you'll have to rely on PCA members to tell you when things are going on.
The two main things to see:
- The Concours (usually in the morning, Monday or Tuesday) with all of the amazing shiny cars lined up somewhere beautiful.
- The autoX, which is spread over a couple of days and is located on some large piece of pavement nearby. Might be the Marina airport, or might be the Laguna Seca paddock again.
The tours might be of interest, but you'll have to talk to Eric about those. If you're not a PCA'er, your driving will be completely unofficial.
The Rally is limited to participants, as is the Tech Quiz. You can probably hang out in the hotel bar and BS with everyone without signing up for Parade, but there will be some areas that will be off limits. (The Hospitality room, the Goodie Store, the Art Show, etc.)
--DD
Posted by: wes Oct 25 2013, 12:43 PM
Join the PCA its only $40 a year, you get the nice decal, name tag, and a great mag now bigger than ever before!
If you're in PCA, you'll see the schedule of events when it gets published, or up on http://pca.org .
If you're not, then you'll have to rely on PCA members to tell you when things are going on.
The two main things to see:
- The Concours (usually in the morning, Monday or Tuesday) with all of the amazing shiny cars lined up somewhere beautiful.
- The autoX, which is spread over a couple of days and is located on some large piece of pavement nearby. Might be the Marina airport, or might be the Laguna Seca paddock again.
The tours might be of interest, but you'll have to talk to Eric about those. If you're not a PCA'er, your driving will be completely unofficial.
The Rally is limited to participants, as is the Tech Quiz. You can probably hang out in the hotel bar and BS with everyone without signing up for Parade, but there will be some areas that will be off limits. (The Hospitality room, the Goodie Store, the Art Show, etc.)
--DD
Posted by: r_towle Oct 25 2013, 01:16 PM
California 914 guys and all you others too!
Not since our cars were being built has the Parade been in Monterey. I can't think of a better place to invade with our 914's since there are so many of us in California and the surrounding area... Let's do it!
Except, of course, the one in 1990 .....................................
The Cap'n
right, well except that one time, and no one showed up.
Posted by: harlenl Oct 29 2013, 10:24 PM
Rennsport will not occur in 2014.
Here is the schedule:
http://www.mazdaraceway.com/news/2014-season-schedule-mazda-raceway-laguna-seca
Posted by: grantsfo Nov 30 2013, 07:31 AM
might be the Laguna Seca paddock again.
--DD
In 73 Parade AX was held on the track. Would be cool to replicate that event again! Here is my dad finishing parade ax back in 73.
Posted by: grantsfo Nov 30 2013, 08:53 AM
This is awesome video of concours and ax from 73 parade I attended with my family . My dads all orange 914 parked at local dealer. The 914/6 I rode in on 17 mile drive to concours at pebble beach is in this too! Not sure where first part of video is from but majority of it after first 4 minutes is Monetery in 73.
http://youtu.be/kkN4yt-_ZqQ
Posted by: JRust Nov 30 2013, 12:24 PM
I can't wait. Finally joined PCA just so I can get all the info to this. Although they sure are being slow sending out my stuff 
. Can't wait to do that autoX. Going to be a long 6 months
Posted by: euro911 Nov 30 2013, 07:44 PM
http://youtu.be/kkN4yt-_ZqQ
Posted by: sixnotfour Nov 30 2013, 10:08 PM
I don't think you can run suby power at a parade ??? or at least you could not run a few years ago..
Posted by: sixnotfour Nov 30 2013, 10:11 PM
California 914 guys and all you others too!
Not since our cars were being built has the Parade been in Monterey. I can't think of a better place to invade with our 914's since there are so many of us in California and the surrounding area... Let's do it!
Except, of course, the one in 1990 .....................................
The Cap'n
I was there in my 914. beach boys racing debuted there Monterey 914 there.
I was there also and SanDiego after that
Posted by: GeorgeRud Dec 1 2013, 07:27 AM
Unless they recently changed the rules, the car and engine both have to be Porsche sourced to run at the autocross. Not sure about the concours, Rallye, or tours. Even if you just go to spectate, it's a fun time at a beautiful location.
Posted by: Mike Bellis Dec 1 2013, 12:20 PM
Unless they recently changed the rules, the car and engine both have to be Porsche sourced to run at the autocross. Not sure about the concours, Rallye, or tours. Even if you just go to spectate, it's a fun time at a beautiful location.
They were willing to let me run during Escape and we did run various tours. I had no time to get my car tech'ed in Zone 8 prior to my arrival so no DE for me.
Posted by: Dave_Darling Dec 1 2013, 12:39 PM
In Fort Worth, they had a special "exhibition" section or class at the concours for the 914 SIG (Special Interest Group). It included more than one swap, and an SBC-swapped 914 took the Peoples' Choice among the SIG cars. It also had at least one of the Porsche family grinning...
The DEs are usually "associated" with Parade, but not part of Parade. So they don't have the same kind of rules. As Mike found out, you may need to get tech'ed by a shop at home--double- and triple-check the registration info for the DE to find out.
For competitive events, to get any "official" results you will need a Porsche engine in your Porsche. There's at least a chance you can do the event but not be included in the official results if you have a non-Porsche swap, but that's at the discretion of the organizers. And the autoX is likely to be oversubscribed, which will reduce your chances of being allowed to run there.
--DD
Posted by: JRust Dec 1 2013, 04:08 PM
In Fort Worth, they had a special "exhibition" section or class at the concours for the 914 SIG (Special Interest Group). It included more than one swap, and an SBC-swapped 914 took the Peoples' Choice among the SIG cars. It also had at least one of the Porsche family grinning...
The DEs are usually "associated" with Parade, but not part of Parade. So they don't have the same kind of rules. As Mike found out, you may need to get tech'ed by a shop at home--double- and triple-check the registration info for the DE to find out.
For competitive events, to get any "official" results you will need a Porsche engine in your Porsche. There's at least a chance you can do the event but not be included in the official results if you have a non-Porsche swap, but that's at the discretion of the organizers. And the autoX is likely to be oversubscribed, which will reduce your chances of being allowed to run there.
--DD
Hell I don't care about official. Be nice if there was the same 914sig group. Just want to run for fun. As long as I can see my times & see how I improve on the day. I could care less where I end up among my group.
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