OKTEENERFEST 2014 - 914 Gathering and Can Am Reunion, 50+ 914s invading Townsend and the Smokies! Options

[poorsche914]

Ok, all you Can Am/Limited Edition 914 enthusiasts.... this is the gathering you have been waiting for (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of these special cars (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Okteenerfest will double as a reunion for all Limited Edition 914s. I know there are a LOT of these 914s in the Southeast (and beyond) so dust 'em off and tune 'em up to make the journey to Townsend, TN this September 25-27. Let's make this the largest gathering of Limited Edition 914s in the world (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

Don't have a 914 LE? No worries. ALL 914s are welcome to join in (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) the awesome mountain roads of east Tennessee and western North Carolina. Since the government shutdown affected nearly 3/4s of our original route in 2013, we will be using that same route for this year. Dubbed "der Nebelbergring", the route circles the Smokies and includes not only the world-famous 318 curves of the Dragon, but also Foothills Parkway, a portion of Moonshiner 28, Little River Road, and a run through Great Smoky Mountains National Park. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)

In addition to the (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif), Okteenerfest will feature plenty of good eating, an awards ceremony, tons of give-aways from the most awesome vendors, a Peoples Choice Car Show, and some of the nicest people you will ever meet gathered in a single place (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

Okteenerfest will be hosted this year by the Talley Ho Inn located in Townsend, TN just a mile or so south of last year's venue (no longer in business (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) )

-------IMPORTANT LODGING INFORMATION-------

Talley Ho Inn
8314 State Hwy 73, Townsend, TN 37882
Phone: 1-800-448-2465 or 865-448-2465
Fax: 865-448-3913
Email: info@talleyhoinn.com

We have 40 rooms blocked on a first come, first serve basis. Ask for “Porsche 914 Group”. Once these rooms are all taken, they will direct people to other local places that they work with. We have basically the entire place except for a few rooms already booked…They will release the block of rooms on August 25.

Standard Room: have microwave, frig, coffee maker
$68 for Thursday night (Sept 25)
$109 for Friday and Saturday nights (Sept 26 – 27)
(Plus tax)

“Original 8” rooms: VERY basic, smaller rooms, no frig or microwave.
$56 for Thursday night
$93 for Friday and Saturday nights
(Plus Tax)

They also have some that are jacuzzi rooms for $83/$124 prices.

See you in the fall!
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[tumamilhem]

BOOKED! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

Now I just hope my car will make it from FL. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

[billh1963]

BOOKED! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

Now I just hope my car will make it from FL. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

You coming up I-95 to I-26? You can meet up with Phil W just over the SC-GA line and I'll join in around Columbia. There's safety in a convoy! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[tumamilhem]

BOOKED! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

Now I just hope my car will make it from FL. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

You coming up I-95 to I-26? You can meet up with Phil W just over the SC-GA line and I'll join in around Columbia. There's safety in a convoy! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

That sounds like a great idea! I can take two routes: I-95 N to I-26 W (your way) or I-75 N. There's only a 10 mile/10 minute difference between the two. So yeah, whichever route we can caravan would be great! I've had 3 914s and never once driven one out of town (not counting St. Augustine which is just 26 minutes away) for fear of anything going wrong at any minute and getting stranded. I've been stranded enough in town with 914s, let alone out of town. I just hope it will make it without problems. It's still not 100%. Sometimes the power hiccups, occasionally it screeches when I try to start it and once in a great while, it won't turn over after it gets hot. So keeping my fingers crossed I can make it there and back. I wish I had something I could trailer it with. Maybe I should take out long distance towing insurance like AAA before I go just in case. But yeah, that would be great to caravan up there for sure! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

PS - Who's Phil W?

[billh1963]

BOOKED! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

Now I just hope my car will make it from FL. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

You coming up I-95 to I-26? You can meet up with Phil W just over the SC-GA line and I'll join in around Columbia. There's safety in a convoy! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

That sounds like a great idea! I can take two routes: I-95 N to I-26 W (your way) or I-75 N. There's only a 10 mile/10 minute difference between the two. So yeah, whichever route we can caravan would be great! I've had 3 914s and never once driven one out of town (not counting St. Augustine which is just 26 minutes away) for fear of anything going wrong at any minute and getting stranded. I've been stranded enough in town with 914s, let alone out of town. I just hope it will make it without problems. It's still not 100%. Sometimes the power hiccups, occasionally it screeches when I try to start it and once in a great while, it won't turn over after it gets hot. So keeping my fingers crossed I can make it there and back. I wish I had something I could trailer it with. Maybe I should take out long distance towing insurance like AAA before I go just in case. But yeah, that would be great to caravan up there for sure! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

Everyone's risk tolerance is different; but, it's really not that risky.

First, anyone with a classic car should have AAA 100+ mile towing.

I don't know what's south of Savannah; however, once you get into SC I know several shops between here and TN that can work on a 914. Phil has a 2.0L with FI so between the two of you carrying spare parts most likely someone will have a part if needed.

Don't forget that once you're at the venue there will be 914 experts everywhere.

So, take a chance and make the trip. Last year's trip was the farthest I had ever driven a 914. The car ran great and I actually became more comfortable with the car than I had ever been before! These cars are meant to be driven. In the case of my car, the more I drove it the better it ran...seriously!

And, btw, you may want to make sure you have a working radio. I love the sound of my 6; however, I can tell you that after a few hours of driving I was pretty much over it for that day! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

[DRPHIL914]

last long trip i took it was 95 degrees and i drove to Port Orange FLA- ran great!, looking forward to this trip, its been a couple years since i took it on a good drive. - i will travel with some extra parts for sure! i have an extra distributor with new points, extra MPS etc. for 2.0 tools etc. never had to use the extras but most of that stuff is brand new anyway. Would be great to get a few of us together for the way up!

BOOKED! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

Now I just hope my car will make it from FL. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

You coming up I-95 to I-26? You can meet up with Phil W just over the SC-GA line and I'll join in around Columbia. There's safety in a convoy! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

That sounds like a great idea! I can take two routes: I-95 N to I-26 W (your way) or I-75 N. There's only a 10 mile/10 minute difference between the two. So yeah, whichever route we can caravan would be great! I've had 3 914s and never once driven one out of town (not counting St. Augustine which is just 26 minutes away) for fear of anything going wrong at any minute and getting stranded. I've been stranded enough in town with 914s, let alone out of town. I just hope it will make it without problems. It's still not 100%. Sometimes the power hiccups, occasionally it screeches when I try to start it and once in a great while, it won't turn over after it gets hot. So keeping my fingers crossed I can make it there and back. I wish I had something I could trailer it with. Maybe I should take out long distance towing insurance like AAA before I go just in case. But yeah, that would be great to caravan up there for sure! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

Everyone's risk tolerance is different; but, it's really not that risky.

First, anyone with a classic car should have AAA 100+ mile towing.

I don't know what's south of Savannah; however, once you get into SC I know several shops between here and TN that can work on a 914. Phil has a 2.0L with FI so between the two of you carrying spare parts most likely someone will have a part if needed.

Don't forget that once you're at the venue there will be 914 experts everywhere.

So, take a chance and make the trip. Last year's trip was the farthest I had ever driven a 914. The car ran great and I actually became more comfortable with the car than I had ever been before! These cars are meant to be driven. In the case of my car, the more I drove it the better it ran...seriously!

And, btw, you may want to make sure you have a working radio. I love the sound of my 6; however, I can tell you that after a few hours of driving I was pretty much over it for that day! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)