PCA Dana Point Concours on June 14, 2015, anyone going? Options

[eric9144]

I was going to go up for this, but now am committed to work that day (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

[Steve]

I'm a bit confused on the Display Only fee.

The $35 Display fee includes lunch. Maybe I misunderstood, I thought Ethan said it's $20 at the gate there, but no lunch? Or is it still the same $35, but no lunch?

Personally, I don't want lunch, and 35 seems awful steep to just park.

Sounds like a South Orange County event. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

It's nice grass with an ocean view. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif)

[Tom_T]

Okay - so I emailed with the Concours Chair & they will try to set up an area as a "914 Corral" & he liked the idea & so may do ones for other models too.

Try to pre-register by Wed. for the event's online entry cut-off time - but display only continues to Sat IIRC & then at the gate on-site.

Those playing it by ear & planning to register at the gate if you can to come - please post here so I can give them an estimate by Fri pm or Sat am.

So far based upon the list of entries & display only - I'm guessing 2-3 entered in the concours + 5-10 display only & there are currently 6 (1 + 5 on the list at the link on Steve's/Siverson's post #1.

I think we had about that many come to the Jan. Zone 8 Concours with the 918 Weissach in display - but most were just visiting & with Andy T & Dave W entered & side-by-side.

Hey - if you don't want to "pay to display" - just come out anyway & visit with folks & see 200+/- cool Porsches .... usually including a Porsche Tractor with trailer giving kids rides for free! (courtesy of Mr. Buck of Cape Auto).

You just park on the street or little parking lot, or if those are all full park at the state park parking lot across the way at the bottom of the hill ($10 day use fee IIRC) & walk up the hill - usually plenty of spaces there.

Bunches of places to eat around Dana Point, & their mayor is a Porsche owner & PCA member, so she usually comes out to support the event too.

Elliot - yes, South OC prices, but I did make the pitch with the event's chair to go to $10 display only fee with optional lunch, like San Diego & some of the others do.

I'll be judging in group TBD, but I'll wear something 914-ish so folks can find me.

If anyone needs input, tips or whatever as a judged entry, feel free to PM or better yet email me & I'll help where/how I can.

And before some of the yea-hoos on here start posting sad pix of my 914 in its wrecked & unrestored state - NO it's not done yet & won't be there! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

See y'all there!
Tom
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[Larmo63]

I go early to get parking on the street, then walk down to The Brig for breakfast in the Dana Point Harbor area. Any other Teeners want to meet and chow?

Last year, I had just gotten Speedy running, and was embarrassed at what a POS I was driving compared to the nice cars there. This year, I have the car a bit more developed, but it is a work in progre$$.

My car isn't "show ready," but it is a fun event. I'll see some of you knuckleheads there.

[sb914]

I go early to get parking on the street, then walk down to The Brig for breakfast in the Dana Point Harbor area. Any other Teeners want to meet and chow?

Last year, I had just gotten Speedy running, and was embarrassed at what a POS I was driving compared to the nice cars there. This year, I have the car a bit more developed, but it is a work in progre$$.

My car isn't "show ready," but it is a fun event. I'll see some of you knuckleheads there.

Nice little quiver back there,I might show up,sea ya there hodad!

[jim_hoyland]

I go early to get parking on the street, then walk down to The Brig for breakfast in the Dana Point Harbor area. Any other Teeners want to meet and chow?

Last year, I had just gotten Speedy running, and was embarrassed at what a POS I was driving compared to the nice cars there. This year, I have the car a bit more developed, but it is a work in progre$$.

My car isn't "show ready," but it is a fun event. I'll see some of you knuckleheads there.

Bring your car to the display, it's worthy !

[ndfrigi]

I go early to get parking on the street, then walk down to The Brig for breakfast in the Dana Point Harbor area. Any other Teeners want to meet and chow?

Last year, I had just gotten Speedy running, and was embarrassed at what a POS I was driving compared to the nice cars there. This year, I have the car a bit more developed, but it is a work in progre$$.

My car isn't "show ready," but it is a fun event. I'll see some of you knuckleheads there.

Bring your car to the display, it's worthy !

yup I second Jim! Lawrence ur car maybe not that perfect in the outside but the inside is 100% like the inside of your heart! Enjoy!

[ndfrigi]

oops Mark is not coming anymore!!!!

[sb914]

Can non pca members (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hide.gif) display ?

[Tom_T]

Can non pca members (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hide.gif) display ?

I'm not sure .... try registering & if it asks for your member # then .....

It's still free to go hang out & (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)

Also, PCA is only $46/ yr & the 12 Panorama + 12 Pando magazines (national & local) are worth it alone IMHO - plus a bunch of other free (drives, hang out @ Porsches & Coffee, etc.) - to minor cost - to pay for your meal - to fee to play events (e.g.: concours, AX, DE, TT, Racing, Rallies, etc.).

So it's not a huge expense & includes 2 members - you & ????

By comparison - BMW-CCA is more per year for 1 person @ $52 & with less local chapters ("Regions" in PCA) & less events, 12 month Roundel (national) & quarterly local magazines, + there is either the LA or San Diego chapters - apparently nobody in OC driver Beemers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

Come anyway - either way! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

That's my 2 cents! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Tom
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[Tom_T]

I go early to get parking on the street, then walk down to The Brig for breakfast in the Dana Point Harbor area. Any other Teeners want to meet and chow?

Last year, I had just gotten Speedy running, and was embarrassed at what a POS I was driving compared to the nice cars there. This year, I have the car a bit more developed, but it is a work in progre$$.

My car isn't "show ready," but it is a fun event. I'll see some of you knuckleheads there.

Bring your car to the display, it's worthy !

yup I second Jim! Lawrence ur car maybe not that perfect in the outside but the inside is 100% like the inside of your heart! Enjoy!

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif)

And for those who track their cars, the PCA Concours have a Special Interest category wherein track/AX wear-n-tear is overlooked, & only judged on prep & presentation.

Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Tom
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[Cuda911]

Tom, I'll be there for the display corral and will pay at the gate, OK?

Do you have a preference for which car I bring?

The silver '74 is in better original condition, but people seem to really like the color of the blue '73. And, Lawrence loves the '73 Mustang mirrors on it.

Hey, I learned something new about my car last weekend..... don't trust the gas gauge when the needle is very close to the empty line. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

[Tom_T]

Tom, I'll be there for the display corral and will pay at the gate, OK?

Do you have a preference for which car I bring?

The silver '74 is in better original condition, but people seem to really like the color of the blue '73. And, Lawrence loves the '73 Mustang mirrors on it.

Hey, I learned something new about my car last weekend..... don't trust the gas gauge when the needle is very close to the empty line. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

Cool Mike! I've seen the blue `73 in person but not the silver, although we talked about it at Temecula - but bring whichever you want to show off.

There is an outside chance that the Display could sell out/fill up for the space available at the event, but I've never seen it happen since I started PCA in `09.

So I think you're probably okay. I'll keep you as +1 & any others on here you say they're paying at the gate.

And yes, I learned back in the 1970's that the "Reserve" area on the fuel gauge is more of a suggestion - than an accurate reading! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[marksteinhilber]

Okay - so I emailed with the Concours Chair & they will try to set up an area as a "914 Corral" & he liked the idea & so may do ones for other models too.

Try to pre-register by Wed. for the event's online entry cut-off time - but display only continues to Sat IIRC & then at the gate on-site.

Those playing it by ear & planning to register at the gate if you can to come - please post here so I can give them an estimate by Fri pm or Sat am.

So far based upon the list of entries & display only - I'm guessing 2-3 entered in the concours + 5-10 display only & there are currently 6 (1 + 5 on the list at the link on Steve's/Siverson's post #1.

I think we had about that many come to the Jan. Zone 8 Concours with the 918 Weissach in display - but most were just visiting & with Andy T & Dave W entered & side-by-side.

Hey - if you don't want to "pay to display" - just come out anyway & visit with folks & see 200+/- cool Porsches .... usually including a Porsche Tractor with trailer giving kids rides for free! (courtesy of Mr. Buck of Cape Auto).

You just park on the street or little parking lot, or if those are all full park at the state park parking lot across the way at the bottom of the hill ($10 day use fee IIRC) & walk up the hill - usually plenty of spaces there.

Bunches of places to eat around Dana Point, & their mayor is a Porsche owner & PCA member, so she usually comes out to support the event too.

Elliot - yes, South OC prices, but I did make the pitch with the event's chair to go to $10 display only fee with optional lunch, like San Diego & some of the others do.

I'll be judging in group TBD, but I'll wear something 914-ish so folks can find me.

If anyone needs input, tips or whatever as a judged entry, feel free to PM or better yet email me & I'll help where/how I can.

And before some of the yea-hoos on here start posting sad pix of my 914 in its wrecked & unrestored state - NO it's not done yet & won't be there! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

See y'all there!
Tom
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I'm planning to be there and to display the green 9one4 4 in the 914 "corral!" I'm sure the 914 "corral" will be the most fun because of the inspection for non-original and possibly improved parts. The judging will certainly be more entertaining than what happens over with the q-tip crowd. This was us displaying two years ago.

[Tom_T]

I'm planning to be there and to display the green 9one4 4 in the 914 "corral!" I'm sure the 914 "corral" will be the most fun because of the inspection for non-original and possibly improved parts. The judging will certainly be more entertaining than what happens over with the q-tip crowd. This was us displaying two years ago.

I remember your 914 from then & liked your polished Rivs! - since I always try to do a quick walk around to see what 914's turn up, before I have to start judging.

Last year there were very nice 2 Bumble Bee LEs side by side on display - I think it was the same owner but not sure if a member here.

BTW - no Q-tips in the Concours judging - just fingers into nooks & crannies! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
.... it's all based on presentation, preparation, details & maintenance - one could say a "cleaning contest"!

Also - in case anyone is being scared off of Concours because of originality - there is no originality judged at the PCA Regions' & Zone 8 Concours - that only comes into plat at the Parade, & only when needed to break ties or drop too highly modified cars AFAIK (it used to be in the 1970s when there were few models to know originality about).

Of course, folks can just enter & not care if they place, just for the fun of watching judges come out with grease & grime all over our hands! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

See ya there! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Tom
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[siverson]

My 6yo daughter will be riding up with me and is looking forward to the "914 parade".

-Steve

[proto31]

Elliot, are going to the event?

[Tom_T]

My 6yo daughter will be riding up with me and is looking forward to the "914 parade".

-Steve

Steve,

Make sure she gets a ride on the red Porsche Tractor & Trailer if it's there.

You'll be her hero forever! .... of course you already are, but it couldn't hurt to have some kid fun too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Best! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Tom
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[Tom_T]

Did someone on here call my office number about Sunday's event?

If so, your name was hard to hear & make out - Rod, Rob, ???? - & I called both numbers, but the 310 was disconnected & 661 just gives a not at this number message but no chance to leave a voicemail.

If anyone here, just shoot me a PM or email so I can answer whatever question you had, or I'll give you my cell on there.

PS - Okay, I just realized that I put the last 4 digits of the 661 # on the 310 # the 1st time, & just redialed it & left a message with my cell # to call back.

Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Tom
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[914-300Hemi]

I have registered and look forward to seeing everyone.