914World.com > Rennsport Reunion. Laguna Seca. Oct 14/16

914_teener

Sep 20 2011, 03:04 PM

QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Sep 20 2011, 01:10 PM)

No... I yanked the engine out of that too... LOL

I'm thinking of bringing the Bombardier Canadair CRJ-200 into San Jose.

Just don't take the P-51 from Reno

Taking the GF's 350Z.........she is complaining of the seat cushioning in the teener for the 7 hour drive.

See ya guys up there.

boogie_man

Sep 20 2011, 03:19 PM

How "last minute" can you go to this and still get in ??

pt_700

Sep 20 2011, 03:32 PM

QUOTE(boogie_man @ Sep 20 2011, 02:19 PM)

How "last minute" can you go to this and still get in ??

i'd expect you can show up the day of and still buy tix at laguna. place is just too big to sell out (at least in the literal sense!).

Zimms

Sep 20 2011, 04:21 PM

I'll be there Saturday.

Zimms

Sep 20 2011, 04:22 PM

*&^%*% double post. Either the stuttering or the Manhattan...

sixnotfour

Sep 20 2011, 04:29 PM

Corral pass........ check the ticket master site ,may still be some avail..
$90 and 3 day admission.

914_teener

Sep 20 2011, 05:28 PM

QUOTE(harlenl @ Sep 5 2011, 11:13 AM)

QUOTE(pt_700 @ Aug 12 2011, 11:37 AM)

i'll be there. question is if i should drive the 914 or ride the motorcycle.

how bad do you think traffic will be? will there be a car corral?

The car corral is being handled by the PCA and the decision on where the Porsches will be parked will be decided this week.

In regards to traffic, all 4 gates will be open. A lot of people don't like South Boundary road (parallels Hwy 68), but it's relatively flat so you avoid the hills off Hwy 68. Since the track sits on a county park it is governed by the county. They do not like Hwy 68 backed up since it's one lane in both directions as the local residents don't like bumper to bumper traffic (who does?). In a lot of cases traffic will be dictated by the CHP/ Sherriff's office forcing the track to move race traffic on S. Boundary road by closing the gate off A and/or B road (main gates). This is the case for most big races. Depending on where you're going or coming from many take Barloy Canyon road off Reservation road which takes you to Hwy 1 or Hwy 68. If that is the way you want to go I can get you exact directions.

Harlen

Harlen,

My understanding from the track now is that there is no more paved parking left.

My plan now is to take public trans from Monterrey Transit out of Salinas or the Community College.

Can you confirm they will be running both days. I do not want to park in the dirt.

Do you know if MST will be running the special event bus?

Thanks

wertygrog

Sep 20 2011, 09:27 PM

I'll be in the corral.

Let's share phone #'s when it gets closer so we can coordinate something. I'm thinking biergarten fri or sat night, then fire or cookin if someone here is bringing an RV rig...

harlenl

Sep 20 2011, 10:05 PM

QUOTE(nowlings @ Sep 13 2011, 09:48 PM)

QUOTE(RiqueMar @ Sep 13 2011, 03:54 PM)

QUOTE(nowlings @ Sep 13 2011, 12:50 PM)

Any folks from Sacramento/Central Valley headed to the event. Looking for a caravan some time on Thursday the 13th.

Thanks!

1 Month til' we are departing SoCal!

it would be great to get an unofficial count or idea of how many 914s are going to physically make the corral. I saw a press release from the raceway that the total corral space is almost full (like 800 cars). I hope we represent our contingency with a fair showing of cars.

Yes, the Porsche Corral, which is the lakebed of the track is completely sold out with 800 cars, the most ever.

Harlen

harlenl

Sep 20 2011, 10:09 PM

QUOTE(pt_700 @ Sep 20 2011, 02:32 PM)

QUOTE(boogie_man @ Sep 20 2011, 02:19 PM)

How "last minute" can you go to this and still get in ??

i'd expect you can show up the day of and still buy tix at laguna. place is just too big to sell out (at least in the literal sense!).

You are correct; tickets will be sold at the gate. However, it will cost about $20 more. Suggest buying them at the advanced price. I will be selling tickets to Porsche Rennsport during my Cars & Coffee on October 1st which will be at the advance price. Plus, if you buy it at C&C you will not incur the handling cost which is like $10.

Harlen

harlenl

Sep 20 2011, 10:40 PM

QUOTE(914_teener @ Sep 20 2011, 04:28 PM)

QUOTE(harlenl @ Sep 5 2011, 11:13 AM)

QUOTE(pt_700 @ Aug 12 2011, 11:37 AM)

i'll be there. question is if i should drive the 914 or ride the motorcycle.

how bad do you think traffic will be? will there be a car corral?

The car corral is being handled by the PCA and the decision on where the Porsches will be parked will be decided this week.

In regards to traffic, all 4 gates will be open. A lot of people don't like South Boundary road (parallels Hwy 68), but it's relatively flat so you avoid the hills off Hwy 68. Since the track sits on a county park it is governed by the county. They do not like Hwy 68 backed up since it's one lane in both directions as the local residents don't like bumper to bumper traffic (who does?). In a lot of cases traffic will be dictated by the CHP/ Sherriff's office forcing the track to move race traffic on S. Boundary road by closing the gate off A and/or B road (main gates). This is the case for most big races. Depending on where you're going or coming from many take Barloy Canyon road off Reservation road which takes you to Hwy 1 or Hwy 68. If that is the way you want to go I can get you exact directions.

Harlen

Harlen,

My understanding from the track now is that there is no more paved parking left.

My plan now is to take public trans from Monterrey Transit out of Salinas or the Community College.

Can you confirm they will be running both days. I do not want to park in the dirt.

Do you know if MST will be running the special event bus?

Thanks

Yes, Porsche corral parking in the lakebed is completely sold out with 800 cars, the most ever. This will be the largest event of one make ever on the west coast. You can check with ticketing to see if any of the other parking is sold out such as Red 9, which is the paved area right above the start/finish line.

In regards to the MST bus, yes they will be running Friday through Sunday, but I believe Friday will be a limited schedule. I will know for sure by next week. Picking it up at Monterey Peninsula College is a good spot (plenty of parking), but so
is Embassy Suites hotel in Seaside. It's free with a ticket and it only takes about 20 minutes. They arrive and drop off every hour. Go to http://www.mst.org/maps-schedules/route-list/ and see lines 36-39.

If you're a Porsche fan, this will be one of the best events ever. I should have more detailed information by next week.

Harlen

RiqueMar

Sep 20 2011, 11:21 PM

QUOTE(harlenl @ Sep 20 2011, 09:40 PM)

QUOTE(914_teener @ Sep 20 2011, 04:28 PM)

QUOTE(harlenl @ Sep 5 2011, 11:13 AM)

QUOTE(pt_700 @ Aug 12 2011, 11:37 AM)

i'll be there. question is if i should drive the 914 or ride the motorcycle.

how bad do you think traffic will be? will there be a car corral?

The car corral is being handled by the PCA and the decision on where the Porsches will be parked will be decided this week.

In regards to traffic, all 4 gates will be open. A lot of people don't like South Boundary road (parallels Hwy 68), but it's relatively flat so you avoid the hills off Hwy 68. Since the track sits on a county park it is governed by the county. They do not like Hwy 68 backed up since it's one lane in both directions as the local residents don't like bumper to bumper traffic (who does?). In a lot of cases traffic will be dictated by the CHP/ Sherriff's office forcing the track to move race traffic on S. Boundary road by closing the gate off A and/or B road (main gates). This is the case for most big races. Depending on where you're going or coming from many take Barloy Canyon road off Reservation road which takes you to Hwy 1 or Hwy 68. If that is the way you want to go I can get you exact directions.

Harlen

Harlen,

My understanding from the track now is that there is no more paved parking left.

My plan now is to take public trans from Monterrey Transit out of Salinas or the Community College.

Can you confirm they will be running both days. I do not want to park in the dirt.

Do you know if MST will be running the special event bus?

Thanks

Yes, Porsche corral parking in the lakebed is completely sold out with 800 cars, the most ever. This will be the largest event of one make ever on the west coast. You can check with ticketing to see if any of the other parking is sold out such as Red 9, which is the paved area right above the start/finish line.

In regards to the MST bus, yes they will be running Friday through Sunday, but I believe Friday will be a limited schedule. I will know for sure by next week. Picking it up at Monterey Peninsula College is a good spot (plenty of parking), but so
is Embassy Suites hotel in Seaside. It's free with a ticket and it only takes about 20 minutes. They arrive and drop off every hour. Go to http://www.mst.org/maps-schedules/route-list/ and see lines 36-39.

If you're a Porsche fan, this will be one of the best events ever. I should have more detailed information by next week.

Harlen

Anyway you can squeeze one more 914 into the Porsche corral?

jcd914

Sep 21 2011, 12:18 AM

QUOTE(harlenl @ Sep 20 2011, 09:09 PM)

QUOTE(pt_700 @ Sep 20 2011, 02:32 PM)

QUOTE(boogie_man @ Sep 20 2011, 02:19 PM)

How "last minute" can you go to this and still get in ??

i'd expect you can show up the day of and still buy tix at laguna. place is just too big to sell out (at least in the literal sense!).

You are correct; tickets will be sold at the gate. However, it will cost about $20 more. Suggest buying them at the advanced price. I will be selling tickets to Porsche Rennsport during my Cars & Coffee on October 1st which will be at the advance price. Plus, if you buy it at C&C you will not incur the handling cost which is like $10.

Harlen

I don't know if they will be selling tickets for Rennsport but I been buying tickets for the Historics and the ALMS races from these guys for the last couple years.

BLANCO SHELL
1300 S MAIN ST
SALINAS, CA 93901

SEASIDE SHELL
1600 CANYON DEL REY
SEASIDE, CA 93955

They sell them at advanced prices even on the day of the race. Both of them are on the route to the track and the Seaside station is just off Hwy 1 at the 218 exit just down the street from the Embassy Suites.
Get off the freeway, get gas & tickets and 10 minutes to the track.

Jim

Michael N

Sep 21 2011, 09:43 AM

I was able to get parking in "Blue 3" yesterday. it is dirt field parking which sucks, but it is porsche parking. I bet that will get close to filling up as well.

Map of Laguna Seca and parking

Elliot Cannon

Sep 21 2011, 08:56 PM

I'll probably go just one day of the three. Which would be the best day to go? I'm thinking I'll go on Saturday.

914_teener

Sep 21 2011, 09:05 PM

QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Sep 21 2011, 07:56 PM)

I'll probably go just one day of the three. Which would be the best day to go? I'm thinking I'll go on Saturday.

I am for sure going to watch the group 2 race.....

Saturday for sure me.

dgw

Sep 21 2011, 10:34 PM

I'll be there. Planning to drive the 930 if its working, rather than the 914. If the 930 is down, then probably the 914 gets to go.

harlenl

Sep 22 2011, 09:54 PM

QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Sep 21 2011, 07:56 PM)

I'll probably go just one day of the three. Which would be the best day to go? I'm thinking I'll go on Saturday.

Saturday will probably be the best day if you had to choose. Two main reasons: cars that are going to be displayed at Sunday's Porsche Classic at the Quail will have to run their race on Saturday. Also, there are going to be about 65 Porsche race drivers and I doubt they're going to be there for all 3 days.

I also noticed that the MRLS website only shows the run groups, but not a description of what's in the race groups. I have it somewhere and if I find it I'll post it here. Maybe that will help.

Harlen

harlenl

Sep 22 2011, 09:55 PM

QUOTE(jcd914 @ Sep 20 2011, 11:18 PM)

QUOTE(harlenl @ Sep 20 2011, 09:09 PM)

QUOTE(pt_700 @ Sep 20 2011, 02:32 PM)

QUOTE(boogie_man @ Sep 20 2011, 02:19 PM)

How "last minute" can you go to this and still get in ??

i'd expect you can show up the day of and still buy tix at laguna. place is just too big to sell out (at least in the literal sense!).

You are correct; tickets will be sold at the gate. However, it will cost about $20 more. Suggest buying them at the advanced price. I will be selling tickets to Porsche Rennsport during my Cars & Coffee on October 1st which will be at the advance price. Plus, if you buy it at C&C you will not incur the handling cost which is like $10.

Harlen

I don't know if they will be selling tickets for Rennsport but I been buying tickets for the Historics and the ALMS races from these guys for the last couple years.

BLANCO SHELL
1300 S MAIN ST
SALINAS, CA 93901

SEASIDE SHELL
1600 CANYON DEL REY
SEASIDE, CA 93955

They sell them at advanced prices even on the day of the race. Both of them are on the route to the track and the Seaside station is just off Hwy 1 at the 218 exit just down the street from the Embassy Suites.
Get off the freeway, get gas & tickets and 10 minutes to the track.

Jim

This is true. These two locations usually sell tickets at the advance price until they run out. Thanks for the reminder.

Harlen

jgara962

Sep 22 2011, 10:56 PM

I'll be there Saturday, but am now questioning if I should drive the 914 if parking is going to be a mess. Not interested in trying to drive it on a rough dirt hill for general parking.

harlenl

Sep 23 2011, 01:45 PM

Attached is the latest schedule with description of the run groups.

914_teener

Sep 23 2011, 03:01 PM

QUOTE(harlenl @ Sep 23 2011, 12:45 PM)

Attached is the latest schedule with description of the run groups.

Thanks Harlen....please keep us posted on the parking situation and the shuttlebus....I think I was told they won't know until early next week.

Bee Jay

Sep 24 2011, 08:52 AM

QUOTE(campbellcj @ Aug 14 2011, 09:37 PM)

I will be there. I am camping near the corkscrew bridge. We should have a 914 BBQ or something.

Please don't mention BBQ and 914 in the same sentence.

I'll be there in my gmc pickup. I hope it comes back here sometime in the future. I'll show up in my rebuilt again 914.

jgara962

Sep 24 2011, 04:37 PM

Might as well throw it out there. Does anyone have a corral pass that they want to sell?

RiqueMar

Sep 24 2011, 04:39 PM

QUOTE(jgara962 @ Sep 24 2011, 03:37 PM)

Might as well throw it out there. Does anyone have a corral pass that they want to sell?

I'm looking for the same thing!

harlenl

Sep 28 2011, 11:07 PM

QUOTE(914_teener @ Sep 23 2011, 02:01 PM)

QUOTE(harlenl @ Sep 23 2011, 12:45 PM)

Attached is the latest schedule with description of the run groups.

Thanks Harlen....please keep us posted on the parking situation and the shuttlebus....I think I was told they won't know until early next week.

I apologize in advance if I've sent this twice as I'm having issues with my pc.

The MST buses will be running all 3 days from around the region. Please go to: www.mst.org and see Lines # 36, 37, 38, 39. Two parking areas to consider are Monterey Peninsula College and Embassy Suites hotel.

I apologize for the general parking area and SCRAMP is aware of it. Everything costs money and that is something a non-profit does not have. I spoke to the Traffic committee last week and asked them to see if they can come up with something for Porsche owners. They will, but can't promise they will have a solution. I also have a proposal, but will take some heavy negotiations with the county and I don't know if I will have enough time to pull it off. I will keep you posted.

Harlen

harlenl

Sep 28 2011, 11:14 PM

I just wanted to mention that I only jump onto this forum when I have the time and I remember to do so. As we get closer to Porsche Rennsport IV I will have more info that I will post. There's going to be a lot of fun activities, intro of the 991, cars from the Porsche museum, about 65 race drivers, a beer garden, etc.

So if you have a question or concern about Porsche Rennsport and/or the track that you need a quick answer please contact me via email and I will do my best to get back to you as soon as I can.

harlenlee@scramp.org

Harlen

0396

Sep 28 2011, 11:22 PM

Heading up for ONE day- Opening Day ( Friday) then driving up to old Stockton to see my little one in school.

jcd914

Sep 29 2011, 11:57 AM

QUOTE(campbellcj @ Sep 1 2011, 09:32 PM)

Cool - I emailed the ticket office and sure 'nuff, they had me in the wrong space, but 573 in Corkscrew View was still open so they moved me.

I just bought Corkscrew View site 612 just up the hill behind you.
I won't get there until Friday Night but at least I'll be there.

Jim

gms

Sep 29 2011, 03:12 PM

I will be there too!

hydroliftin

Sep 30 2011, 07:40 PM

I plan to be there Friday and Saturday. Where is everyone going to meet? I heard something about a beer garden. That's probably where I am headed anyway.

Michael N

Oct 3 2011, 08:31 AM

I got bad news today as Monterey parks canceled my camping reservations that I made the day that trace vent was announced "due to a race". These reservations were made in march and I received the letter in the mail Saturday.

On a good note, I will make other arrangements and will still be there for the weekend.

I am still looking forward to the event.

RiqueMar

Oct 3 2011, 08:34 AM

QUOTE(Michael N @ Oct 3 2011, 07:31 AM)

I got bad news today as Monterey parks canceled my camping reservations that I made the day that trace vent was announced "due to a race". These reservations were made in march and I received the letter in the mail Saturday.

On a good note, I will make other arrangements and will still be there for the weekend.

I am still looking forward to the event.

That sucks, but I'm glad it's not getting you down.

jcd914

Oct 3 2011, 08:57 AM

QUOTE(Michael N @ Oct 3 2011, 07:31 AM)

I got bad news today as Monterey parks canceled my camping reservations that I made the day that trace vent was announced "due to a race". These reservations were made in march and I received the letter in the mail Saturday.

On a good note, I will make other arrangements and will still be there for the weekend.

I am still looking forward to the event.

Last week when I called for camping (thru SCRAMP) they still had lots of campsites availible. Thye are more $$ than when you rent the same site from the county but that is the norm.
All the camping at Laguna for any race event has to go thru SCRAMP not the county.
Jim

Michael N

Oct 3 2011, 09:35 AM

I think my wife is secretly happy that they were canceled and we will either get a hotel or drive back and forth from San Jose.

RiqueMar

Oct 3 2011, 09:38 AM

So far this is what I have for the SoCal carivan leaving SD/OC at 7am on Thursday, October 12th....

wertygrog- 914/4
wertygrog family- (911S)
RiqueMar- 914 3.6
infraredcalvin- 930 Turbo
914_teener- Girlfriends rice burner (hopefully 914)

Anyone else? Anyone along the way Everyone is welcome to join no matter what vehicle **cough, cough** you're taking.

Proposed route!

Click to view attachment

Eric_Shea

Oct 3 2011, 09:40 AM

QUOTE

Where is everyone going to meet?

Saturday? Pick a place.

RiqueMar

Oct 3 2011, 09:43 AM

I vote Biergarten, can I get a second on the motion?

pt_700

Oct 3 2011, 09:53 AM

consider it 2nded! how about a time?

RiqueMar

Oct 3 2011, 10:00 AM

QUOTE(pt_700 @ Oct 3 2011, 08:53 AM)

consider it 2nded! how about a time?

Lets say Noon, easy to remember!

Do we have a vote on the matter? All those in favor, say 'Aye!'

pt_700

Oct 3 2011, 10:09 AM

noon is good! aye!

hydroliftin

Oct 3 2011, 11:32 AM

QUOTE(Michael N @ Oct 3 2011, 08:35 AM)

I think my wife is secretly happy that they were canceled and we will either get a hotel or drive back and forth from San Jose.

I'll be driving down from San Jose - maybe Friday, Saturday and possibly Sunday. Maybe see you on the road.

I went to the Monterey Coffee & Cars last weekend and Harlen who is a board member with SCRAMP said they have more people attending this event than the Historics. Getting in and out and finding parking could be challenging.

RiqueMar

Oct 3 2011, 12:35 PM

I've found a Green parking pass on the Pelican Board, so if anyones interested, I may have a Blue parking pass for the event.

Eric_Shea

Oct 3 2011, 02:48 PM

Ale

harlenl

Oct 3 2011, 07:51 PM

QUOTE(harlenl @ Sep 28 2011, 10:07 PM)

QUOTE(914_teener @ Sep 23 2011, 02:01 PM)

QUOTE(harlenl @ Sep 23 2011, 12:45 PM)

Attached is the latest schedule with description of the run groups.

Thanks Harlen....please keep us posted on the parking situation and the shuttlebus....I think I was told they won't know until early next week.

I apologize in advance if I've sent this twice as I'm having issues with my pc.

The MST buses will be running all 3 days from around the region. Please go to: www.mst.org and see Lines # 36, 37, 38, 39. Two parking areas to consider are Monterey Peninsula College and Embassy Suites hotel.

I apologize for the general parking area and SCRAMP is aware of it. Everything costs money and that is something a non-profit does not have. I spoke to the Traffic committee last week and asked them to see if they can come up with something for Porsche owners. They will, but can't promise they will have a solution. I also have a proposal, but will take some heavy negotiations with the county and I don't know if I will have enough time to pull it off. I will keep you posted.

Harlen

UPDATE: Just found out the MST buses will ONLY be running on Saturday and Sunday.

Harlen

harlenl

Oct 3 2011, 07:55 PM

If anyone is interested, here is a list of fan activities:

Harlen

RiqueMar

Oct 5 2011, 09:58 AM

8 Days to go...

Click to view attachment

Cap'n Krusty

Oct 5 2011, 12:05 PM

People participating in a group run or driving individually from So Cal are invited to stop at my shop in Santa Maria. If it's near lunchtime, maybe we can do lunch. Pretty good tri-tip sandwiches just a couple of blocks away. We'd be happy to see you! Because of long standing commitments, we'll not be joining the festivities in Monterey.

The Cap'n

wertygrog

Oct 5 2011, 11:06 PM

Heck! That's a good offer. Looking at the map Santa Maria appears to be about half way so lunchtime might be doable for any of us that want to stop. All those in favor, say 'Aye!'

RiqueMar

Oct 6 2011, 03:57 PM

QUOTE(wertygrog @ Oct 5 2011, 10:06 PM)

Heck! That's a good offer. Looking at the map Santa Maria appears to be about half way so lunchtime might be doable for any of us that want to stop. All those in favor, say 'Aye!'

That sounds pretty good to me. And I think with both my vote, and Brents vote, we are in the majority, 'Aye!'