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Posted by: 14carrot Jun 16 2019, 04:02 PM
This is the old thread for the 2019 914 50th Celebration at the PCA UCR CanAm club race at Mosport.
For details on the 2022 914 meet at the Mosport CanAm event please see our SIG914 Updates thread here in the garage forum and subscribe!
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=341094&st=0
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Posted by: PatrickB Jun 17 2019, 05:03 AM
Confirmed!
914 HONORED AT CTMP (MOSPORT) PCA Club Racing
CanAm Challenge
914s from all over the Northeast in the USA and Canada will converge at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (Mosport) on Saturday August 3rd, to take over the infield and take in a day of watching PCA club racing. The day gets better with a
driving tour led by Mark Henry
which includes a tour of his shop and a stop for dinner. Then back to the track for a campout.
CTMP is an excellent place to camp with modern bathroom/shower facilities. See more on the PCA CanAm Challenge at pcaucr.org
On Sunday August 4th, attending 914s will take to the track for parade laps of this historic road course following a recreation of the 914 safety car that paced the 1973 Canadian Grand Prix (the first use of a safety car in F1).
Admittance to the event including camping and parade laps is free!
PCA is your host at the track. This event is open to all PCA members. Not a member yet? Join now at pca.org
More info to follow on the driving tour.
Talk it up and get your car ready now!
THIS IS AN EVENT NOT TO BE MISSED!
Network here with other club members to create your own Northeast ramble to the track!
Check in here often for updates.
The countdown begins!
John Tipper
SIG914 Advocate
PCAUCR
Cost to join PCA??? Currently a member of WOSCA and do our performance driving with them, but this looks like fun!
Posted by: Mark Henry Jun 17 2019, 06:24 AM
Cost to join PCA??? Currently a member of WOSCA and do our performance driving with them, but this looks like fun!
One year, $46 USD
Two year $90 USD
Three year $132 USD
You need to be over 18 and have a Porsche VIN number.
IIRC you also get a free membership for one family member included in the price.
https://www.pca.org/user/join/membership
You also get Panorama magazine and a few other benefits: https://www.pca.org/membership-benefits
PCA Upper Canada Region (Ontario) website.
https://pcaucr.org/
Posted by: PatrickB Jun 17 2019, 10:45 AM
Cost to join PCA??? Currently a member of WOSCA and do our performance driving with them, but this looks like fun!
One year, $46 USD
Two year $90 USD
Three year $132 USD
You need to be over 18 and have a Porsche VIN number.
IIRC you also get a free membership for one family member included in the price.
https://www.pca.org/user/join/membership
You also get Panorama magazine and a few other benefits: https://www.pca.org/membership-benefits
PCA Upper Canada Region (Ontario) website.
https://pcaucr.org/
Thanks Mark, might see if we can make it. Sure want to...
Everyone could have a good laugh at my 914TD.
Posted by: 14carrot Jun 17 2019, 05:02 PM
Hi Patrick, hope you can join and be there! We need more racers. Dave from Eurotune is onboard and hoping to have his vintage race prepared 914-6 in attendance. Please contact me through SIG914 at pcaucr once you join and I'll add you to the contact list for all events.
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Cost to join PCA??? Currently a member of WOSCA and do our performance driving with them, but this looks like fun!
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Posted by: PatrickB Jun 21 2019, 04:37 AM
Hi Patrick, hope you can join and be there! We need more racers. Dave from Eurotune is onboard and hoping to have his vintage race prepared 914-6 in attendance. Please contact me through SIG914 at pcaucr once you join and I'll add you to the contact list for all events.
Confirmed!
914 HONORED AT CTMP (MOSPORT) PCA Club Racing
CanAm Challenge
914s from all over the Northeast in the USA and Canada will converge at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (Mosport) on Saturday August 3rd, to take over the infield and take in a day of watching PCA club racing. The day gets better with a
driving tour led by Mark Henry
which includes a tour of his shop and a stop for dinner. Then back to the track for a campout.
CTMP is an excellent place to camp with modern bathroom/shower facilities. See more on the PCA CanAm Challenge at pcaucr.org
On Sunday August 4th, attending 914s will take to the track for parade laps of this historic road course following a recreation of the 914 safety car that paced the 1973 Canadian Grand Prix (the first use of a safety car in F1).
Admittance to the event including camping and parade laps is free!
PCA is your host at the track. This event is open to all PCA members. Not a member yet? Join now at pca.org
More info to follow on the driving tour.
Talk it up and get your car ready now!
THIS IS AN EVENT NOT TO BE MISSED!
Network here with other club members to create your own Northeast ramble to the track!
Check in here often for updates.
The countdown begins!
John Tipper
SIG914 Advocate
PCAUCR
Cost to join PCA??? Currently a member of WOSCA and do our performance driving with them, but this looks like fun!
We're pretty low key, do some autocross only at this point. We're not fast but we have fun. Bought the car to drive though, not to look at. It shows, car will never win a concours! Going to try to make it but need to deal with some work scheduling first. I'm willing to be that if we make it we'll be the only diesel 914 on site.
Any chance there's a cheap motel close? These old bones don't like sleeping on the ground. Our camping is in a tent trailer and I don't have or want a hitch on the back of the 914. Haven't had the car on a trip that long yet.... might prove interesting. I'm an hour west of London.
Posted by: 14carrot Jun 22 2019, 09:16 AM
Jun 17 2019, 07:02 PM']
Hi Patrick, hope you can join and be there! We need more racers. Dave from Eurotune is onboard and hoping to have his vintage race prepared 914-6 in attendance. Please contact me through SIG914 at pcaucr once you join and I'll add you to the contact list for all events.
Admittance to the event including camping and parade laps is free!
PCA is your host at the track. This event is open to all PCA members. Not a member yet? Join now at pca.org
Talk it up and get your car ready now!
THIS IS AN EVENT NOT TO BE MISSED!
Network here with other club members to create your own Northeast ramble to the track!
Check in here often for updates.
The countdown begins!
John Tipper
SIG914 Advocate
PCAUCR
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Cost to join PCA??? Currently a member of WOSCA and do our performance driving with them, but this looks like fun!
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We're pretty low key, do some autocross only at this point. We're not fast but we have fun. Bought the car to drive though, not to look at. It shows, car will never win a concours! Going to try to make it but need to deal with some work scheduling first. I'm willing to be that if we make it we'll be the only diesel 914 on site.
Any chance there's a cheap motel close? These old bones don't like sleeping on the ground. Our camping is in a tent trailer and I don't have or want a hitch on the back of the 914. Haven't had the car on a trip that long yet.... might prove interesting. I'm an hour west of London.
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Hi Patrick, very cool that you're looking at coming. This is an event you won't want to miss for sure. Keep checking back here as there may be an online registration pop up as we may have to limit the number of 914s doing parade laps and the driving tour if our numbers exceed 50 cars (hoping for 100 coming from ON, PQ, and the US). As for accommodations, those with tired bones not into tohe air mattress and tent thing might wish to check out Airbnb as rooms around Bowmanville are available for $31 CAN (what is that, about $0.50 USD?). Counting the days and looking forward to bringing you some surprise additions to the schedule.
C'mon 914 faithful in the East - let's make this huge!
Posted by: 14carrot Jun 26 2019, 09:29 PM
Please chime in here if you're thinking of coming so people can organize meetups to run in together. 
Posted by: 14carrot Jun 28 2019, 10:42 PM
Ttt
Posted by: Beeliner Jun 30 2019, 01:12 PM
Hmmmm, only 8hrs 4 minutes from my home in Connecticut...
Minus 10% because of engine rebuild.
7 hrs. 16 minutes....
Time to join PCA.....
Posted by: 14carrot Jun 30 2019, 10:36 PM
Hmmmm, only 8hrs 4 minutes from my home in Connecticut...
Minus 10% because of engine rebuild.
7 hrs. 16 minutes....
Time to join PCA.....
Hey Beeliner, smells like teener spirit! You, sir, are receiving a refreshment for that drive!!
Hope you can make it for Saturday's driving tour to see Mark's place in addition to Sunday's parade!
Who's going to join up with Beeliner along his route on his East Coast Ramble???
Posted by: 14carrot Jul 4 2019, 10:47 PM
Hmmmm, only 8hrs 4 minutes from my home in Connecticut...
Minus 10% because of engine rebuild.
7 hrs. 16 minutes....
Time to join PCA.....
Hey Beeliner, smells like teener spirit! You, sir, are receiving a t for that drive!!
Hope you can make it for Saturday's driving tour to see Mark's place in addition to Sunday's parade!
Who's going to join up with Beeliner along his route on his East Coast Ramble???
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Posted by: 14carrot Jul 5 2019, 08:29 AM
Hello race fans! Check this out![size=7]! 1973 Video footage of 914 at Mosport.
So, you may know that the first use of a safety car in F1 was a 914 at the 1973 Canadian Grand Prix at Mosport. See this short video for the history:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rnDAXHy4UD4#
But did you also know that there was a pre-race parade of 914s to chaffeur the celebrity drivers around the track? Racers included Jackie Stewart, Emerson Fittipaldi, Graham Hill, Nikki Lauda, James Hunt and others. Check out this video - the parade happens at the 6:34 mark.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=52sMdqUwZmg
Hoping to hear from more American friends coming to join us in recreating the Porsche 914 parade with laps around this famous circuit following a recreation of the 914 pace car. 
The parade laps happen on Sunday at lunch time, following the 914 car corral, and they are FREE!!! 
And in case you missed it, admittance to CTMP (Mosport) for the CanAm Challenge and camping is also free!!!
This event is open to All PCA members.
Questions? Please ask here.
Thanks!
John Tipper
SIG 914 Advocate
PCA UCR
Posted by: peteyd Jul 5 2019, 08:35 AM
I will try to attend this event! Hopefully nothing interferes time wise. Mosport is always a great time and I encourage anyone else on the fence about going to attend. It is a world class track!
Pete
Posted by: David Billo Jul 5 2019, 03:05 PM
My brother (Andrew) and I will attend, including the dinner and driving tour. Our '73 914 is not currently roadworthy, so we will be spectators for the parade laps. For the driving tour, well, we will use one of our own cars, unless there are empty seats available in a couple of the 914s.
I've been thinking about making contact with Mark Henry. My wife and I ski often at Brimacombe and probably pass within spitting distance of his place on the way there and back. (not that I would actually spit on his place)
I was thinking we would just commute the hour-and-a-half to the event from my place rather than stay at the venue. Might change our minds about that before then.
I just joined the PCA, and got the additional family membership for my brother.
Posted by: Mark Henry Jul 5 2019, 03:26 PM
My brother (Andrew) and I will attend, including the dinner and driving tour. Our '73 914 is not currently roadworthy, so we will be spectators for the parade laps. For the driving tour, well, we will use one of our own cars, unless there are empty seats available in a couple of the 914s.
I've been thinking about making contact with Mark Henry. My wife and I ski often at Brimacombe and probably pass within spitting distance of his place on the way there and back. (not that I would actually spit on his place)
I was thinking we would just commute the hour-and-a-half to the event from my place rather than stay at the venue. Might change our minds about that before then.
I just joined the PCA, and got the additional family membership for my brother.
I'm 10 minutes east of Brimacombe ski hill, not quite 30 minutes from Mosport.
Posted by: worn Jul 5 2019, 08:14 PM
My brother (Andrew) and I will attend, including the dinner and driving tour. Our '73 914 is not currently roadworthy, so we will be spectators for the parade laps. For the driving tour, well, we will use one of our own cars, unless there are empty seats available in a couple of the 914s.
I've been thinking about making contact with Mark Henry. My wife and I ski often at Brimacombe and probably pass within spitting distance of his place on the way there and back. (not that I would actually spit on his place)
I was thinking we would just commute the hour-and-a-half to the event from my place rather than stay at the venue. Might change our minds about that before then.
I just joined the PCA, and got the additional family membership for my brother.
I'm 10 minutes east of Brimacombe ski hill, not quite 30 minutes from Mosport.
This means that A) I would need a passport, and B) might need to adjust my mental image for what Mark looks like. As a typical American I am a bit nervous about such prospects...
Posted by: 14carrot Jul 5 2019, 10:22 PM
My brother (Andrew) and I will attend, including the dinner and driving tour. Our '73 914 is not currently roadworthy, so we will be spectators for the parade laps. For the driving tour, well, we will use one of our own cars, unless there are empty seats available in a couple of the 914s.
I've been thinking about making contact with Mark Henry. My wife and I ski often at Brimacombe and probably pass within spitting distance of his place on the way there and back. (not that I would actually spit on his place)
I was thinking we would just commute the ho
ur-and-a-half to the event from my place rather than stay at the venue. Might change our minds about that before then.
I just joined the PCA, and got the additional family membership for my brother.
I'm 10 minutes east of Brimacombe ski hill, not quite 30 minutes from Mosport.
This means that A) I would need a passport, and B) might need to adjust my mental image for what Mark looks like. As a typical American I am a bit nervous about such prospects...
Hey Worn, hoping you can make it. More refreshments are in order for you sir!
Now we need those driving in from points West including Chicagoland to chime in and join the ramble to the track. I should point out that if it helps, you can arrive at Mosport for camping anytime on Thursday and make a longer stay of it. I am planning on camping from Friday afternoon to ensure I'm present to welcome teeners as they roll in on Saturday. If you're driving into Canada with your personal vehicle the border customs should be a snap. For racers that may have unregistered vehicles here is a link with some helpful tips:https://pcaucr.org/driving/club-race/border-crossing/
-John
PS, are you familiar with my '76? It used to be raced by Len Larson in Midwestern Council.
Posted by: slyder Jul 6 2019, 08:00 AM
Really looking forward to this event at Mosport. The track is awesome and the driving tour will be a blast with a good group of teeners. I met Mark a couple years ago and look forward to seeing his shop.
Loading the 914 up with camping gear for the weekend will definitely bring back some memories of 35 years ago with my first 914.
Can't wait, any one on the fence should try and make it for sure.
Dave Nelson
Posted by: Mark Henry Jul 10 2019, 07:53 AM
Hi John any idea on the numbers?
If we have dinner at Rhino's we'll need reservations.
Or do you want to do a BBQ at my place?
Either way it won't change the fun run route much.
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=6599
Posted by: 14carrot Jul 10 2019, 08:07 AM
Hi John any idea on the numbers?
If we have dinner at Rhino's we'll need reservations.
Or do you want to do a BBQ at my place?
Either way it won't change the fun run route much.
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=6599
Hard to gauge numbers. I'll PM you about option of making online registration. That might help.
Posted by: 14carrot Jul 10 2019, 08:08 AM
Hi John any idea on the numbers?
If we have dinner at Rhino's we'll need reservations.
Or do you want to do a BBQ at my place?
Either way it won't change the fun run route much.
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=6599
Hard to gauge numbers. I'll PM you about option of making online registration. That might help.
PS - a BBQ at the Henry's would be awesome if we can handle the numbers.
Posted by: Mark Henry Jul 10 2019, 08:53 AM
Hi John any idea on the numbers?
If we have dinner at Rhino's we'll need reservations.
Or do you want to do a BBQ at my place?
Either way it won't change the fun run route much.
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=6599
Hard to gauge numbers. I'll PM you about option of making online registration. That might help.
PS - a BBQ at the Henry's would be awesome if we can handle the numbers.
My front lawn is a couple acres
Only issue would be a backup plan in case of rain. Rhino's could be the back-up plan.
I'd also need to borrow a BBQ, we haven't had one since I put in the pro range.
Posted by: PatrickB Jul 11 2019, 06:44 PM
Jun 17 2019, 07:02 PM']
Hi Patrick, hope you can join and be there! We need more racers. Dave from Eurotune is onboard and hoping to have his vintage race prepared 914-6 in attendance. Please contact me through SIG914 at pcaucr once you join and I'll add you to the contact list for all events.
Just tried to join PCA so I can get in on this, came up with an error. Will try again.... plan is to go.
Posted by: PatrickB Jul 11 2019, 07:16 PM
Jun 17 2019, 07:02 PM']
Hi Patrick, hope you can join and be there! We need more racers. Dave from Eurotune is onboard and hoping to have his vintage race prepared 914-6 in attendance. Please contact me through SIG914 at pcaucr once you join and I'll add you to the contact list for all events.
Just tried to join PCA so I can get in on this, came up with an error. Will try again.... plan is to go.
I'm in! Not sure yet if we're going Friday night or Saturday morning.
Question:
In our autocross club no one goes on the track without wearing helmets, do we need to bring our helmets to take part in the parade laps?
Posted by: 14carrot Jul 12 2019, 08:36 AM
Jun 17 2019, 07:02 PM']
Hi Patrick, hope you can join and be there! We need more racers. Dave from Eurotune is onboard and hoping to have his vintage race prepared 914-6 in attendance. Please contact me through SIG914 at pcaucr once you join and I'll add you to the contact list for all events.
Just tried to join PCA so I can get in on this, came up with an error. Will try again.... plan is to go.
I'm in! Not sure yet if we're going Friday night or Saturday morning.
Question:
In our autocross club no one goes on the track without wearing helmets, do we need to bring our helmets to take part in the parade laps?
Good question. Sunday's parade lap participants must attend a driver's meeting and sign appropriate waivers, but no helmet is reqiured. Parade laps are paced with no passing, controlled not to exceed 100kmph which will still give a good feel of the famous turn 2 and accelerating out of Moss Corner up the Mario Andretti back straight. Can't wait, this will be a blast!
Posted by: 14carrot Jul 12 2019, 09:29 AM
Jun 17 2019, 07:02 PM']
Hi Patrick, hope you can join and be there! We need more racers. Dave from Eurotune is onboard and hoping to have his vintage race prepared 914-6 in attendance. Please contact me through SIG914 at pcaucr once you join and I'll add you to the contact list for all events.
Just tried to join PCA so I can get in on this, came up with an error. Will try again.... plan is to go.
I'm in! Not sure yet if we're going Friday night or Saturday morning.
Question:
In our autocross club no one goes on the track without wearing helmets, do we need to bring our helmets to take part in the parade laps?
Good question. Sunday's parade lap participants must attend a driver's meeting and sign appropriate waivers, but no helmet is reqiured. Parade laps are paced with no passing, controlled not to exceed 100kmph which will still give a good feel of the famous turn 2 and accelerating out of Moss Corner up the Mario Andretti back straight. Can't wait, this will be a blast!
For Sunday, it is now being planned that instead of making the car corral on the infield green, that the attending 914s will take centre stage with a display flanking the winner's podium between the PCA and BMW racers' paddocks, with overflow skirting the PCA paddock.
Make sure you have a dash cam to record the driving tour and parade laps.
This is going to be great - Don't miss this event!
Posted by: 14carrot Jul 13 2019, 10:04 PM
Jun 17 2019, 07:02 PM']
Hi Patrick, hope you can join and be there! We need more racers. Dave from Eurotune is onboard and hoping to have his vintage race prepared 914-6 in attendance. Please contact me through SIG914 at pcaucr once you join and I'll add you to the contact list for all events.
Just tried to join PCA so I can get in on this, came up with an error. Will try again.... plan is to go.
I'm in! Not sure yet if we're going Friday night or Saturday morning.
Question:
In our autocross club no one goes on the track without wearing helmets, do we need to bring our helmets to take part in the parade laps?
Good question. Sunday's parade lap participants must attend a driver's meeting and sign appropriate waivers, but no helmet is reqiured. Parade laps are paced with no passing, controlled not to exceed 100kmph which will still give a good feel of the famous turn 2 and accelerating out of Moss Corner up the Mario Andretti back straight. Can't wait, this will be a blast!
For Sunday, it is now being planned that instead of making the car corral on the infield green, that the attending 914s will take centre stage with a display flanking the winner's podium between the PCA and BMW racers' paddocks, with overflow skirting the PCA paddock.
Make sure you have a dash cam to record the driving tour and parade laps.
This is going to be great - Don't miss this event!
Details updated in lead post and RSVP requested.
Posted by: JeffBowlsby Jul 14 2019, 03:23 PM
Sounds like a great event! Wish I could attend, but its 3000 miles away. The CanAm series is where the 914 LE's were conceived and their namesake.
Posted by: cdn914 Jul 14 2019, 06:19 PM
Should be great celebration of the 914 with fellow 914ers. I plan to fly down and thumb a ride in a fourteen (as I will not have mine). 50th anniversary - only comes around once. 
Posted by: 14carrot Jul 17 2019, 12:41 AM
Hi Gord,
Thanks for posting a pic of your car.
Let's get all attendees to post pics of their cars 
Here's the "before shots of the yellow '72 that is being converted to a tribute to the first safety car in F1.
I'll post more pics after the transformation.
John
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Posted by: 14carrot Jul 17 2019, 12:43 AM
The pictures were taken in Australia.
Posted by: PatrickB Jul 17 2019, 03:50 AM
914TD
Took these the day I bought it to tease my brother, car is in his driveway. He was out of the country. He had the first 914 in the family a whole bunch of years ago.
I wouldn't have built the car this way, but it was solid enough that I bought it.
Posted by: slyder Jul 17 2019, 10:28 AM
Just thought I would share a pic of my 71 1.7.
Looking forward to meeting more of you on Aug 4th
Dave
Posted by: wobbletop Jul 17 2019, 12:11 PM
Just saw this... how do I RSVP?
Posted by: peteyd Jul 17 2019, 06:18 PM
Posted by: 14carrot Jul 17 2019, 09:30 PM
Just saw this... how do I RSVP?
Email and PM sent.
Simply pm or email me for registration details.
This is a must do event.
If I wasn't already part of it I'd drive 1000 miles to make this one. C'mon out! We need more "Am"
in the CanAm! BTW Pete, your car looks killer with the Fuchs blacked out. Can't wait to see it in person.
Posted by: wobbletop Jul 17 2019, 10:05 PM
Posted by: 14carrot Jul 17 2019, 10:30 PM
...speaking of CanAm, thank you to Jeff Bowlsby for his earlier post to endorse this event. Here is a well known CanAm in our parts, the Bumblebee LE of David and Carrie Tipton which will be on display, doing parade laps and joining the road tour to Mark Henry's place for the shop tour and BBQ.
I can't say it enough - this event is going to be great - and even better with you and your teener. Please join us!
John Tipper
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Posted by: 14carrot Jul 17 2019, 10:33 PM
Wow! Super nice! It always amazes me when people can stuff a 7" Fuchs in a narrow body. Nicely done!
Looking forward to meeting you and checking out your car.
John
Posted by: PatrickB Jul 18 2019, 03:46 AM
Looking forward to it.... got the email last night that my parts shipped from Atlanta.
Posted by: PatrickB Jul 18 2019, 05:04 PM
Looking forward to it.... got the email last night that my parts shipped from Atlanta.
Parts shipped 17th, delivered 18th! Cross border! WTG FedEx! Anyone got recommendations on which groove to use on the shocks? 150 lb springs and the car might be a hair heavier in the back than stock.
Posted by: TonyA Jul 18 2019, 08:43 PM
Sounds like a great event! Wish I could attend, but its 3000 miles away. The CanAm series is where the 914 LE's were conceived and their namesake.
Jeff: I am a little closer than you so if I get my Expired passport in time and my trailer checked out I’ll bring my Creamsicle up to represent the LE’s
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Posted by: Mr Bee Jul 19 2019, 12:11 AM
Not to worrie Jeff I'll have my bumblebee there reprsenting the LE's
CheersDavid and Carrie Tipton
Happy birthday for Porsche 914s. .
Posted by: Mr Bee Jul 19 2019, 12:16 AM
Not to worrie Jeff I'll have my bumblebee there reprsenting the LE's
CheersDavid and Carrie Tipton
Happy birthday for Porsche 914s. .
Posted by: Garland Jul 23 2019, 04:15 PM
What a great opportunity, I’ll be heading in from Michigan, arriving Saturday night.
Can’t wait, working on a few new things before the trip.
Heading East again,
Here’s returning from Octeenerfest. And 3rd lamp I’ve been working on extending. 
Posted by: Mr Bee Jul 23 2019, 07:02 PM
What a great opportunity, I’ll be heading in from Michigan, arriving Saturday night.
Can’t wait, working on a few new things before the trip.
Heading East again,
Here’s returning from Octeenerfest. And 3rd lamp I’ve been working on extending.
FANTASTIC CAN'T WAIT!.
GO 914 GO.
Posted by: 14carrot Jul 24 2019, 02:23 PM
ALL THE WAY FROM TEXAS! We are pleased to be welcoming Mark Gohlke and his race prepped 914. Check out Mark's car in race action at the CanAm. Mark will be one of the cars pacing us in the 914 50th Parade of the historic Mosport track. Please join us! 
Posted by: gamerca Jul 24 2019, 05:28 PM
Really looking forward to this awesome event. I will be bringing my 72 914.
tim
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Posted by: 14carrot Jul 26 2019, 10:07 PM
One week away!
Calling all 914s to attend!
There is still room to register for the parade laps and other 914 events.
Arrival on Saturday is strongly recommended to avoid traffic. Some of us are camping at the track Saturday night (free) and you are welcome to join us!
A photo shoot will take place at the car show and during parade laps for publication in the Provinz magazine and for submission to Panorama, Porsche Canada and Porsche AG.
Of course, we'll follow up with pics here and at the 914World Facebook site..
Please be advised that parade laps participants are required to attend a mandatory safety meeting at noon on Sunday, so don't be late! We'd appreciate all cars onsite before the show begins at 10 a.m. if at all possible. PCAUCR is sponsoring prizes at the show.
Be a part of the celebration!
Please contact me to register.
Posted by: Betty Jul 27 2019, 06:27 AM
ALL THE WAY FROM TEXAS!
We are pleased to be welcoming Mark Gohlke and his race prepped 914. Check out Mark's car in race action at the CanAm. Mark will be one of the cars pacing us in the 914 50th Parade of the historic Mosport track. Please join us! Mark is a great guy! Make a chance to sit and talk with him, he's got lots of great stories.
Posted by: 14carrot Jul 27 2019, 06:56 AM
ALL THE WAY FROM TEXAS!
We are pleased to be welcoming Mark Gohlke and his race prepped 914. Check out Mark's car in race action at the CanAm. Mark will be one of the cars pacing us in the 914 50th Parade of the historic Mosport track. Please join us! Mark is a great guy! Make a chance to sit and talk with him, he's got lots of great stories.
Yup, looking forward to hanging with the American crew. Mark's car is a great one to capture the spirit of the CanAm. All of us teeners will be cheering him on as he eats up the field of 24 Porsches in the red group sprints running GT4. Go Mark go!
PLEASE JOIN US!!!
Posted by: Mark Henry Jul 27 2019, 04:02 PM
Busy tonight, engine going back in. 
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Posted by: 14carrot Jul 27 2019, 06:31 PM
Looking good Mark! Very happy for you and looking forward to the video of it running in the car!
Posted by: Mark Henry Jul 29 2019, 07:53 PM
If you don't want to camp or leave stuff at the track you can camp at my place, leave trailers, RV, run extension cords, campfire, a couple beers, etc.
My place is quiet, secluded and secure, at least two acres of lawn that can be used.
Mosport is about 25 minutes N/W from here and the Port Hope Comfort Inn is about 15-20 minutes S/E away.
Posted by: PatrickB Jul 30 2019, 04:11 AM
If you don't want to camp or leave stuff at the track you can camp at my place, leave trailers, RV, run extension cords, campfire, a couple beers, etc.
My place is quiet, secluded and secure, at least two acres of lawn that can be used.
Mosport is about 25 minutes N/W from here and the Port Hope Comfort Inn is about 15-20 minutes S/E away.
Thanks Mark! going to play it by ear (prefer a hotel but not finding what I want, guess I'm cheap). Planning on staying at the track Saturday night, sunday night haven't decided yet. Not big on sleeping on the ground.
If only I could put my tent trailer behind the 914.....
Posted by: cdn914 Jul 31 2019, 06:03 PM
I will be in Southern Ontario this coming weekend for the event at Mosport (flying down). I may have some extra time on my hands on Saturday.
Gord
Posted by: 14carrot Jul 31 2019, 09:24 PM
I will be in Southern Ontario this coming weekend for the event at Mosport (flying down). I may have some extra time on my hands on Saturday.
Gord
Hey Gord,
Dave Pateman and I will be at the track Saturday afternoon. Our American friends are also rolling in Saturday, as is Patrick B.
To everyone out there, Gord is a longtime teener with vast experience willing to share his knowledge, so feel free to reach out and use the opportunity to meetup and chat.
Posted by: cdn914 Aug 1 2019, 06:23 PM
Looking forward to meeting up at the track on Saturday.
Posted by: PatrickB Aug 3 2019, 05:44 AM
On the road to Mosport.
Posted by: Garland Aug 3 2019, 08:16 AM
As the door goes up sun is shining in Michigan, here we go!
Posted by: PatrickB Aug 3 2019, 12:06 PM
Almost made it.... just broke something just off the end of the 407. Cv joint mahbe ?
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Posted by: PatrickB Aug 3 2019, 12:14 PM
If anyone knows a cheap wrecker close...
Posted by: wobbletop Aug 3 2019, 12:16 PM
Oil change before the drive to mosport tomorrow. 
Posted by: PatrickB Aug 3 2019, 12:44 PM
Talked to a tow truck operator and to Mark Henry..... headed to Mark's when the wrecker gets here
Posted by: wobbletop Aug 3 2019, 02:05 PM
Talked to a tow truck operator and to Mark Henry..... headed to Mark's when the wrecker gets here
That's what I would suggest!
Posted by: PatrickB Aug 3 2019, 05:09 PM
Talked to a tow truck operator and to Mark Henry..... headed to Mark's when the wrecker gets here
That's what I would suggest!
Made it. Should be running in.the morning.
Posted by: PatrickB Aug 3 2019, 05:54 PM
Talked to a tow truck operator and to Mark Henry..... headed to Mark's when the wrecker gets here
That's what I would suggest!
Made it. Should be running in.the morning.
I guess that's why the wife hasn't heard from you...
Posted by: Garland Aug 4 2019, 07:50 PM
Not sure how I did this, but somehow my phone was taking B&W photos. But I think it’s fitting. 
Posted by: Garland Aug 4 2019, 07:54 PM
Isn’t it funny how things work out. This was not planned on my trip from Ontario to Michigan.
This was shortly after crossing the blue water bridge.
And I have to say what a great event, great people and a fabulous campfire
I’ll be posting some track videos tomorrow.
Posted by: wobbletop Aug 4 2019, 09:10 PM
My car made it all the way to the entrance gate at Mosport, then refused to start. George took me around the track in his beautiful signal orange 914. I then called CAA to take my car home, so I missed out on the driving tour and BBQ at Mark's.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9uz72GRy9A
Posted by: PatrickB Aug 4 2019, 10:06 PM
Was a great weekend, thanks everyone! Made it back home with no issues. Made the round trip without stopping for fuel... Gauge still says 1/4 tank. THAT's a big part of the reasons for the swap I did! Odometer isn't good, but the round trip with the tour had to be at least 700 km.
And thanks again to Mark Henry! Tour and barbeque was great, and I wouldn't have been able to do any of it without his help repairing the car!
Posted by: SirAndy Aug 4 2019, 10:16 PM
Posted by: 14carrot Aug 5 2019, 12:37 AM
Isn’t it funny how things work out. This was not planned on my trip from Ontario to Michigan.
This was shortly after crossing the blue water bridge.
And I have to say what a great event, great people and a fabulous campfire
I’ll be posting some track videos tomorrow.
Hey John, super hanging out with you and swapping stories. Hats off to the teener faithful like John that go any distance for a 914 experience. Great weekend, great people. Big thank you to Kim and Elizabeth for all the food prep and awesome hospitality - can hardly wait for next year. Looking forward to September 29th for Mont Tremblant! Stay tuned!
Posted by: Mark Henry Aug 5 2019, 04:28 AM
I'm totally burnt out, show was a success and I now have a running /6.
Got the /6 oil leak repaired, the gasket between the chain and cam housings got fuched up on install. Of course it was the only gasket I didn't have so I had to make one, but I got 'er done.
PatrickB's 914 arrived on a flatbed, bolts fell out/broke of an outboard CV, so first thing Sunday I had it on the lift removed the half shaft, chased the threads and found some bolts for it.
Did 40 minutes of laps at the track, had a parade of some 20 914's from Mosport to my place for a cool meet and greet and BBQ
Everyone had a good time, I always like putting faces to user names, and I met 914'ers from the area I didn't even know about.
Because we now have PCA support, plus their show and fun run insurance, this is very likely going to become a yearly event. The track time was generously donated by the PCA and the racers because of the 914's 50th, don't know if we can swing that again, but the fun run and show/BBQ for sure.
Posted by: Mark Henry Aug 5 2019, 04:32 AM
Walter, sorry for missing you when we left for the fun run, we felt bad for ditching you like that. Hope you and your wife got home OK and that you engine issues are nothing serious.
Posted by: PatrickB Aug 5 2019, 05:11 AM
Was a great weekend, thanks everyone! Made it back home with no issues. Made the round trip without stopping for fuel... Gauge still says 1/4 tank. THAT's a big part of the reasons for the swap I did! Odometer isn't good, but the round trip with the tour had to be at least 700 km.
And thanks again to Mark Henry! Tour and barbeque was great, and I wouldn't have been able to do any of it without his help repairing the car!
Correction....
Google tells me my round trip was 791 kms... ( somehow we missed the turn off the 407 and went home through Hamilton, I'm blaming my navigator) and the gauge shows me 1/4 tank still. Potential is there for better yet with a taller gear.
Thanks again to Mark and family! their yard was a great place to pitch a tent for the night.
Posted by: Mark Henry Aug 5 2019, 08:24 AM
Tony just picked up his 914 and trailer and is on his way home to PA.
Patrick you forgot your hoodie and someone forgot their lawn chairs.
Posted by: PatrickB Aug 5 2019, 08:30 AM
Tony just picked up his 914 and trailer and is on his way home to PA.
Patrick you forgot your hoodie and someone forgot their lawn chairs.
Have a good trip tony!
If I get the hoody back at some point... great. If not... no big loss but thanks! Lawn chairs aren't mine though
Posted by: wobbletop Aug 5 2019, 09:09 AM
Walter, sorry for missing you when we left for the fun run, we felt bad for ditching you like that. Hope you and your wife got home OK and that you engine issues are nothing serious.
No problem. I was wondering what was taking so long to start your tour. I was going to give you back your coil when you drove by.
Left the car on the charger overnight and it started right up this morning. So frustrating that I missed everything due to a bad battery maybe? Or bad alternator?
Posted by: 14carrot Aug 5 2019, 09:15 AM
Walter, sorry for missing you when we left for the fun run, we felt bad for ditching you like that. Hope you and your wife got home OK and that you engine issues are nothing serious.
Ditto on that. What a heartbreak to be sooo close! So glad you were able to thumb a ride in the parade laps! Hope your car is back to life very soon.
A few pics from the track....
Posted by: 14carrot Aug 5 2019, 09:18 AM
More pics...
Posted by: 14carrot Aug 5 2019, 09:21 AM
And more... 
Posted by: 14carrot Aug 5 2019, 11:13 AM
Tim the night before the big day....
Posted by: 14carrot Aug 5 2019, 11:15 AM
...and with the sign
Posted by: David Billo Aug 5 2019, 06:46 PM
....and someone forgot their lawn chairs.
...erm...yes...sorry, those are mine. We realized it part way home. Just stuff 'em in a corner out of your way and I will drop by and get them some time, who knows when.
Thanks again for leading us around the driving tour and to you, Kim and Elizabeth for hosting the BBQ. It was truly a memorable experience.
Posted by: David Billo Aug 6 2019, 07:44 AM
Since we had never been to Mosport, my brother and I arrived Saturday morning to get the lay of the land, and watch some of the Can/Am PCA Sprint racing. Almost immediately we bumped into John Tipper and Dave Pateman. I realized that all you really need in life is a 914 and bag of Tostitos.
Posted by: 14carrot Aug 6 2019, 09:01 AM
amen to that brother
Just an FYI to everyone - please cross post your pics at the 914World Facebook site, where we have an album started.
Go to the album tab at the top and post 'em all!
So looking forward to making this happen all over again at Le Circuit Mont-Tremblant September 29th to further celebrate the 914 50th and pay tribute to Jacques Duval, George Nicholas and Robert Bailey for their big win at Daytona in '71. More on that to follow in the other thread here in the garage.
Posted by: Mark Henry Aug 6 2019, 09:42 AM
Glad we had good weather, torrential downpour here right now.
I'll try to post some show pics tonight.
Posted by: TonyA Aug 6 2019, 10:01 AM
Yes it was a fantastic event, Thanks to John for arraigning everything thanks to Mark and his family and hospitality. Enjoyed meeting everyone and seeing all of their cars. The camp sites were great many trees to hang my hammock. I must admit first time on a track and I was scared to death but would do it again in a heartbeat. You all were very open and welcoming to the Americans Aey 
Posted by: 14carrot Aug 6 2019, 12:50 PM
Yes it was a fantastic event, Thanks to John for arraigning everything thanks to Mark and his family and hospitality. Enjoyed meeting everyone and seeing all of their cars. The camp sites were great many trees to hang my hammock. I must admit first time on a track and I was scared to death but would do it again in a heartbeat. You all were very open and welcoming to the Americans Aey
The participation from you, John T (garland2) and Mark Gohlke really made all the work worthwhile. What would a CanAm be without the Am? Hopefully we can do this again and get even more participation from our American buds.
Love the Phillie accent. "Quarry" eh!
To anyone in the great U S of A who sat on the fence for this one, we are hoping to do it again at Mont Tremblant with a special tribute to Jacques Duval. This one will be very special if we can do everything we're hoping to. Keep the weekend of September 28-29 open and keep watching the garage for more info on this. Mont Tremblant needs to be on everyone's bucket list of places to go. Absolutely amazing place and perfect for a 914 tour.
Posted by: ninetwodigits Aug 6 2019, 02:22 PM
Thanks to John, Mark & fam, Kathleen and anyone else involved with organizing Sunday's fantastic event. Thanks, Gord, Tony and Mark for making the effort to attend from farther than most of the rest of us. Everyone's 914 passion inspired me to set up a username here on 914 World. You can have a guess at my identity based on the video, attached. (Thanks, Gord, for shooting it from my car's passenger seat.)
https://youtu.be/5dIfhjGiRQU
Posted by: David Billo Aug 6 2019, 02:25 PM
Yes it was a fantastic event,...You all were very open and welcoming to the Americans
The participation from you, John T (garland2) and Mark Gohlke really made all the work worthwhile. What would a CanAm be without the Am?...
I second that! John T. was my "driver" for the Parade Laps, and really gave me an amazing ride despite the speed limit imposed.
Mark and Rose were super gracious even when my brother and I interrupted them in the middle of refueling. Here's Mark lighting up the track heading towards turn 5. The fast shutter speed makes it looks like he's parked, but trust me...he was moving!
Posted by: David Billo Aug 6 2019, 03:39 PM
My car made it all the way to the entrance gate at Mosport, then refused to start. George took me around the track in his beautiful signal orange 914. I then called CAA to take my car home, so I missed out on the driving tour and BBQ at Mark's.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9uz72GRy9A
Who shot this video, Walter?
Posted by: wobbletop Aug 6 2019, 04:47 PM
Who shot this video, Walter?
My wife. I thought she did ok.
Posted by: 14carrot Aug 7 2019, 12:27 AM
Who shot this video, Walter?
My wife. I thought she did ok.
Much better than okay. It's perfect. The sight of Tim's tribute to the 1973 Mosport Pace Car coming down to the start/finish line makes for a nice comparison to the historic shot from the 1973 Can Am. If only the driver's side flag didn't go flying away along the Mario Andretti Straightaway. At least nobody's car got whacked by it!
Thanks for posting the video!!!!
Posted by: TonyA Aug 7 2019, 08:50 AM
I am still trying to find the link for this shirt. I will send to everyone once I find it. Anyway here is a picture that should be in the CanAm group of pictures.
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Posted by: Garland Aug 7 2019, 08:58 AM
Here is the link to the video, from this Great event.
https://youtu.be/thxBh6Ol3wk 
Posted by: wobbletop Aug 7 2019, 09:22 AM
Great video.. shows what an awesome day it was.
However, I'm never a fan of music in car videos. I'd like to hear the car.
Posted by: TonyA Aug 7 2019, 09:39 AM
Video looks good... I heard that one of the cameras fell off at some point. That video would be great to see as well.
Posted by: Garland Aug 7 2019, 10:02 AM
Great video.. shows what an awesome day it was.
However, I'm never a fan of music in car videos. I'd like to hear the car.
Me to, yet we were enjoying the drive, and talking during the drive. Hard to be quiet while having so much fun.
Posted by: Garland Aug 7 2019, 10:05 AM
Who shot this video, Walter?
My wife. I thought she did ok.
Much better than okay. It's perfect. The sight of Tim's tribute to the 1973 Mosport Pace Car coming down to the start/finish line makes for a nice comparison to the historic shot from the 1973 Can Am. If only the driver's side flag didn't go flying away along the Mario Andretti Straightaway. At least nobody's car got whacked by it!
Thanks for posting the video!!!!
Posted by: 14carrot Aug 7 2019, 10:35 AM
Here is the link to the video, from this Great event.
https://youtu.be/thxBh6Ol3wk
OMG John,
I've been eager to see what you'd turn out and am so happy you were able to put this together. Love the start with all the vivid color.
Today's my birthday and this is the best present ever! Well, apart from my fishing rod when I was a kid.
Unbelievable job from a very talented guy!
Thanks,
The other John T.
PS If you consider going to Mont-Tremblant for the Jacques Duval tribute on September 28-29, you know you've got lots of friends here happy to put you up for the first leg of the journey and the return trip!!
Posted by: 14carrot Aug 7 2019, 10:44 AM
Here is the link to the video, from this Great event.
https://youtu.be/thxBh6Ol3wk
OMG John,
I've been eager to see what you'd turn out and am so happy you were able to put this together. Love the start with all the vivid color.
Today's my birthday and this is the best present ever! Well, apart from my fishing rod when I was a kid.
Unbelievable job from a very talented guy!
Thanks,
The other John T.
PS If you consider going to Mont-Tremblant for the Jacques Duval tribute on September 28-29, you know you've got lots of friends here happy to put you up for the first leg of the journey and the return trip!!
And with that last post I finally lose my "newbie" status - Finally, after 13 years on here and 32 years of 914 ownership! Another great birthday surprise.
Posted by: David Billo Aug 7 2019, 12:19 PM
Happy Birthday, John!
Here's a walk along the display lineup at around 10:22 am. Not yet arrived are David Case and his Burgundy 73, Mark Henry and his Orange 74 6-conversion, PatrickB and his Silver diesel conversion (due to breakdown), MrBee and his 74 Bumblebee, and wobbletop's blue 70 six.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lnsz1zWjxCQ
Posted by: wobbletop Aug 7 2019, 12:29 PM
[you tube] youtubenumber [/you tube]
Remove the spaces.
Posted by: TonyA Aug 7 2019, 12:58 PM
Tee shirt link and other stuff for those who liked my TEE shirt. I have been looking for this all morning.
https://shop.spreadshirt.com/garage/
Posted by: wobbletop Aug 7 2019, 02:08 PM
Just to prove I was there... My 914 waiting for a tow. 
Posted by: David Billo Aug 7 2019, 02:32 PM
The start of our parade laps on the historic Mosport track to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Porsche 914. and things start to fall off the car almost immediately...namely, a camera.
All engine sounds and yakking preserved for you, Walter!
John T., we may not have got useful video from that camera, but at least we have our commentary about losing it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDs6KZ5z5Ms
Posted by: slyder Aug 7 2019, 07:41 PM
Tee shirt link and other stuff for those who liked my TEE shirt. I have been looking for this all morning.
https://shop.spreadshirt.com/garage/
Ordered up my shirt
.
Thanks Tony
Posted by: Garland Aug 8 2019, 11:38 AM
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&showtopic=265772&view=findpost&p=2736482
Had a couple of concerns and explained them in my build-off post 
Posted by: Garland Aug 8 2019, 01:35 PM
John T., we may not have got useful video from that camera, but at least we have our commentary about losing it
David,
And I have a few more recorded comments, more videos coming soon.
Posted by: PatrickB Aug 10 2019, 04:24 AM
Just want to say again what a great time we had.
I had a preconceived notion that there might be a few Porsche "snobs" that would turn their nose up at my car... I know it's a long way out from how most people would want theirs to be. Keep in mind most of the work on this car was done long before I bought it, and that the body was built out of 2 different cars to begin with. I wouldn't have built the car this way, but I did buy it this way (mostly).
If their was any of that (and I don't think there was) people kept it to themselves. People just asked questions, and showed I think genuine interest.
Great bunch of people to hang with! Looking forward to getting together again in the future. Don't think we'll make Mont Tremblant though.
Posted by: ninetwodigits Aug 10 2019, 01:35 PM
last weekend - celebrating 914 50th.. rare treat.
this weekend - just upstaging 911s again.. ho hum.
Guys, in seriousness, I spoke to PCA UCR president Michael Pohlmann at this morning’s Cars & Coffee in Mississauga (see pic). He is practically begging us to show our 914s at the Concours event Labour Day weekend in Burlington. btw - prizes and logo’d t’s will be 914-themed. He was so persuasive that I just registered. See you there.
https://pcaucr.org/social/concours/[attachmentid=708035]
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Posted by: TonyA Aug 10 2019, 01:49 PM
Tempting but a long ride.
Posted by: ninetwodigits Aug 11 2019, 07:55 AM
Tempting but a long ride.
Hi Tony. We'll send pics.
How is that Creamsicle doing? We Canadians here in the Great White North loved it and thank you again for bringing it last weekend. It has me thinking of returning my car to its original Phoenix Red someday. (I just KNOW you have heard of this colour.. yes, we use a "u" in that word - haha.)
Posted by: PatrickB Sep 1 2019, 04:39 PM
A few more pics from the PCA site.
https://pcaucr.org/914-50th-anniversary-at-mosport_aug-2019/#gallery/d2ea02cd866f8ffac32b2fe05cd6bace/10747
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