Red Rocks Classic 2022 - Sept. 15-18, The Premier Porsche 914 event in the Red Rocks West comes to Salt Lake City! Options

[mgp4591]

Some schedule changes gang! Some will cheer and I'm certain a few may jeer.

First off... mother nature's squarely in charge and she has different plans for our "Ultimate 914 Group Shot". As previously mentioned in this thread, things have been a little "wet" shall we say. We know a lot of you wanted to see the Salt Flats. That said, due to extremely unusual rain in Wendover, the area of the Flat's that we were headed to is currently under 6" of water. Our friends at "World of Speed" have cancelled their event as well and, it's two weeks "after" our little soiree was schedule for.





Fear not, our massive event planning committee (Larry, Eric, Diane and Ian) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) have come up with an alternate for the day "and" it doesn't require you waking up at "Oh-Dark:30" in the morning! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)

We'll meet and greet at PMB in the morning where we know a guy that can unlock the doors and show us around the shop. Then it's off to Kindig-It Design where Dave has agreed to feed us lunch and give us a tour of the most "Bitch'n" restoration facility in the world!

After that we got a "World-Class Invite" to the Largest VW Show in Utah! They'll be saving a space just for our group and holding off judging until the parade of 914's arrive. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Next course change is in the Uinta National Forest run to Provo Falls. We ran into a couple of issues when running our route. Fees, Parking and Time. When we discussed with the Park district, they declined a fee waver for the 50 cars if we planned to stop along our route so, there's another $300 in fees. Not the biggest problem... that would be "Parking"! They have roughly 12 spots at the falls and that leaves 38+ cars to park along side the winding mountain road with rather sharp drops off the pavement. No thank you. Add to that, turning the cars around on a two lane mountain road seemed excessive and dangerous. The icing on that cake is, this would take close to 2 more ours out of our afternoon. The decision was made to head to Browns Canyon after lunch and then straight to Park City's Historic Main Street where we'll have a once in a lifetime 50 car 914 Parade down Main Street (replete with a drone shot of the caravan) before we set you free to wander and spend money on food and t-shirts.

All reservations are in. All members have paid. All shirts are on order. Thanks to everyone for helping to make this an amazing Red Rocks Classic! See you soon!

Dare I say, East Canyon into Morgan, then on to Echo and around the backside?

[Eric_Shea]

Yeah! That shouldn't add too much time to the route (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

[JamesM]

Dare I say, East Canyon into Morgan, then on to Echo and around the backside?

How long a drive are we shooting for?

Timpanogos (92) through Sundance then up the 189 to Heber/ then Park City is a fun drive to get there as well.

Even better if you cut back though Midway/Wasatch Mountain State park to Guardsman pass and go top down to deer valley/park city.


Variation on one of my favorite drives around here.

[Chris914n6]

I'm driving 7 hours to get there and 7 hours back home. I expect 14 hours of curvy roads (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif)

But seriously, the more the better, but broken up into segments, because there is usually half the group that feels fulfilled early.

I'd be interested in a side trip Sunday to do sight seeing.

[ClayPerrine]

I'm driving 7 hours to get there and 7 hours back home. I expect 14 hours of curvy roads (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif)

We are driving 20 hours to get there. So I expect 40 hours of curvy roads. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

The route looks great..... I am looking forward to this. Hopefully its not as crowded as tail of the dragon. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif)

[mgp4591]

Dare I say, East Canyon into Morgan, then on to Echo and around the backside?

How long a drive are we shooting for?

Timpanogos (92) through Sundance then up the 189 to Heber/ then Park City is a fun drive to get there as well.

Even better if you cut back though Midway/Wasatch Mountain State park to Guardsman pass and go top down to deer valley/park city.


Variation on one of my favorite drives around here.

That's almost a better route for motorcycles...AF canyon gets really crowded around this time of year, some corners are 5mph if that, and the dirt section before dropping into Midway is rough on suspensions. Going through Sundance this season isn't much fun either. JMHO... East can be fairly quick with lots of great turns. We've got the options for sure!

[iankarr]

It's gonna be epic. Here's a little taste o' the twisties...just a short section of Pine Canyon Road I shot when Eric and I were running the route. FRESHLY PAVED!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPawBAmltWk

[JamesM]

That's almost a better route for motorcycles...AF canyon gets really crowded around this time of year, some corners are 5mph if that, and the dirt section before dropping into Midway is rough on suspensions. Going through Sundance this season isn't much fun either. JMHO... East can be fairly quick with lots of great turns. We've got the options for sure!

Guessing is been a while since you been up Guardsmans? They completely paved it all the way through a few years ago and put up some guard rails on some of the upper sections as well.

The Alpine loop section to Sundance does get tight and twisty (but thats what makes it fun) It can slow down pretty bad if you get stuck behind a mini van or something though.

[JamesM]

It's gonna be epic. Here's a little taste o' the twisties...just a short section of Pine Canyon Road I shot when Eric and I were running the route. FRESHLY PAVED!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPawBAmltWk

^ that be the road im talking about! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Biggest thing you need to worry about is moose around blind corners.

Seriously not kidding

Was coming over from the Big Cottonwood side a couple years ago with my daughter, whip around one of the corners past a pickup pulled off on the side of the road about 1 second before I realized WHY the pickup was pulled off the road.

This big ol moose was just standing in the middle of the road.

threw it in reverse REAL quick and hid behind the pickup until he decided to start trotting down the road and eventually into the brush.

[Eric_Shea]

Let's give this a try. Report back please. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[Lucky9146]

I sent you a text 2 minutes after you posted this. It does not work on my phone, but It just might be me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

[Chris914n6]

Let's give this a try. Report back please. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Nada. My Galaxy S10 didn't recognize it as a code.

[JamesM]

Let's give this a try. Report back please. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Pulls up fine for me.

big cottonwood->brighton->Guardsmans->Midway->Kamas->the notch

1.5ish hour drive

[Eric_Shea]

Ben from "914-6 Werkshop" has come on board as a Red Rocks 2022 sponsor with a pair of their custom machined oil filter consoles.

These are the kits with the o-ring, filter, and hardware. These fit the 65-73 911 oil tanks and all 914-6's. The cool thing is it uses the newer version OC54 filter which was used on the 74-89 911 oil tanks. These filters have the internal bypass spring which eliminates the gumming up of the mechanical bypass of the older OEM filter consoles!

Great item for those looking to build a -6 conversion (or just wanting to bring theirs up-to-date a bit).

[worn]

I'm driving 7 hours to get there and 7 hours back home. I expect 14 hours of curvy roads (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif)

We are driving 20 hours to get there. So I expect 40 hours of curvy roads. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

The route looks great..... I am looking forward to this. Hopefully its not as crowded as tail of the dragon. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif)

That is about what the iPad says for my trip. What day do you plan to shove off? Not that we can convoy, just curious. Bled brakes today and fixed the horn button.

[ClayPerrine]

I'm driving 7 hours to get there and 7 hours back home. I expect 14 hours of curvy roads (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif)

We are driving 20 hours to get there. So I expect 40 hours of curvy roads. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

The route looks great..... I am looking forward to this. Hopefully its not as crowded as tail of the dragon. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif)

That is about what the iPad says for my trip. What day do you plan to shove off? Not that we can convoy, just curious. Bled brakes today and fixed the horn button.

We are leaving Tuesday after work. We will stop in Amarillo for the night. Wednesday we will make it to Moab and stay the night (Hotels in Moab are outrageously expensive!). We will make it to Salt Lake City around noon on Thursday. That way we can be there for the party Thursday night.

Clay

[hydroliftin]

Originally I planned to drive my 914 the 475 miles from Vallejo to Elko on 9/14 and then on to the Fairfield Midvale the following day. Plans changed this last weekend when after a 2 1/2 hour drive it broke down on Hwy 101 one mile from the motel I had booked for the night. Long story short; flat bed tow, replaced the fuel filter, able to get to the driving event at Laguna Seca, and limped home the following day. The 914 has been running great for the last 10 years but is hesitating at speed and stumbling on acceleration now. I figured I would start with a tune up and replace plugs and the coil. Now I just don't feel confident in driving over the Sierras and so far from home. So the new plan is to fly into SLC Thursday morning and rent a car at the airport. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone and the 914s that are running better than mine

[mgp4591]

Let's give this a try. Report back please. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Pulls up fine for me.

big cottonwood->brighton->Guardsmans->Midway->Kamas->the notch

1.5ish hour drive

Pulled up fine for me too...once I tapped my screen and it played nicely.
James, I've been over Guardsman since it's been paved and it's a good road! It's the Loop that I was dumping on because of the touristas clogging up the tight twisties up top. No speed, no fun. I'm looking forward to these roads!

[ClayPerrine]

Anyone to RRC, if you need parts, post them here or PM me. If I have it, I can bring it along. We are trailering and we have the room.

Clay

[worn]

Anyone to RRC, if you need parts, post them here or PM me. If I have it, I can bring it along. We are trailering and we have the room.

Clay

Having driven behind you, I am figuring an extra day. Maybe head out on Monday. Fixing the air dam and fog light housing today. I am my own worst enemy and had bruised both. A few more things to work on, and hope that I don’t have to buy a pickup truck to tow a trailer home. My wife has always liked driving big rigs of all sorts.