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Sept or even Oct are both good times of the year. Not much tourist traffic on the road like in the summer, and much cooler. My car and I both like that.
MUSR in October.
August will be HOT and schools are starting
A Saturday in early Sept might draw the biggest crowd.
August will be HOT and schools are starting
A Saturday in early Sept might draw the biggest crowd.
Sept or Oct would be good for me! I would definitely be there! 
QUOTE(bandjoey @ Jul 13 2010, 05:45 PM) 
MUSR in October.
August will be HOT and schools are starting
A Saturday in early Sept might draw the biggest crowd.
Earlier in Sept the better for anyone thinking of MUSR11??
Looks like Palooza is Nov 12-14 this year??
Did the drive on New Years and stayed in the Hotel on top of the mountain. Dead ugly drive in the winter with all the trees dead, but nobody on the road. The hotel was empty and great - old fashioned with fireplaces and some snow outside.
Ever hear of Porsche Palooza? Usually 1st or 2nd weekend in November up in Eureka Springs.
QUOTE(hot_shoe914 @ Jul 14 2010, 01:29 AM)
Ever hear of Porsche Palooza? Usually 1st or 2nd weekend in November up in Eureka Springs.
The guys that put that on have been after me for a couple of years to get the 914 contingent together.
QUOTE(bandjoey @ Jul 13 2010, 07:58 PM)
Did the drive on New Years and stayed in the Hotel on top of the mountain. Dead ugly drive in the winter with all the trees dead, but nobody on the road. The hotel was empty and great - old fashioned with fireplaces and some snow outside.
Yes, that hotel is really neat. We usually grab a B&B but often go up to the Hotel to catch a carriage ride or take pictures. It has great views of the entire valley. I actually like the drive in winter. My wife and I occasionally go to Eureka for our anniversary in February. Of course, one year we got hit with a snowstorm as we were leaving to come home - *that* was a harrowing experience! For this, tho, a Fall drive seems more appropriate.
QUOTE(vsg914 @ Jul 14 2010, 03:55 AM)
QUOTE(hot_shoe914 @ Jul 14 2010, 01:29 AM)
Ever hear of Porsche Palooza? Usually 1st or 2nd weekend in November up in Eureka Springs.
The guys that put that on have been after me for a couple of years to get the 914 contingent together.
Just checked, this year's event is Nov 12-14. Looks like Sunday is just the autocross and lunch, so perhaps meet in Eureka on Saturday, partake any desired events, then take the Pig Trail and Talimena on the way home Sunday.
Here's a copy of the 'event schedule' from the 2009 event:
2009 PCA Palooza Schedule Of Events
PCA Palooza Schedule
Friday, November 13
3:00 pm - 9:00 pm Registration
6:00 pm Welcome Mixer / Live Music (7:00 Hors d'oeuvres)
Saturday, November 14
8:00 am - Noon Spirited Drives
10:00 am - Noon Scenic Drive
Noon - 2:00 pm Lunch / Wash Stations Available
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Car Show / People's Choice
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Tech Sessions
7:30 pm Dinner, Awards, and Door Prizes ($40 / person)
Sunday, November 15
9:00 am - 1:00 pm Autocross
2:00 pm Closing Lunch
QUOTE(kerensky @ Jul 14 2010, 09:50 AM)
QUOTE(bandjoey @ Jul 13 2010, 07:58 PM)
Did the drive on New Years and stayed in the Hotel on top of the mountain. Dead ugly drive in the winter with all the trees dead, but nobody on the road. The hotel was empty and great - old fashioned with fireplaces and some snow outside.
Yes, that hotel is really neat. We usually grab a B&B but often go up to the Hotel to catch a carriage ride or take pictures. It has great views of the entire valley. I actually like the drive in winter. My wife and I occasionally go to Eureka for our anniversary in February. Of course, one year we got hit with a snowstorm as we were leaving to come home - *that* was a harrowing experience! For this, tho, a Fall drive seems more appropriate.
QUOTE(vsg914 @ Jul 14 2010, 03:55 AM)
QUOTE(hot_shoe914 @ Jul 14 2010, 01:29 AM)
Ever hear of Porsche Palooza? Usually 1st or 2nd weekend in November up in Eureka Springs.
The guys that put that on have been after me for a couple of years to get the 914 contingent together.
Just checked, this year's event is Nov 12-14. Looks like Sunday is just the autocross and lunch, so perhaps meet in Eureka on Saturday, partake any desired events, then take the Pig Trail and Talimena on the way home Sunday.
Here's a copy of the 'event schedule' from the 2009 event:
2009 PCA Palooza Schedule Of Events
PCA Palooza Schedule
Friday, November 13
3:00 pm - 9:00 pm Registration
6:00 pm Welcome Mixer / Live Music (7:00 Hors d'oeuvres)
Saturday, November 14
8:00 am - Noon Spirited Drives
10:00 am - Noon Scenic Drive
Noon - 2:00 pm Lunch / Wash Stations Available
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Car Show / People's Choice
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Tech Sessions
7:30 pm Dinner, Awards, and Door Prizes ($40 / person)
Sunday, November 15
9:00 am - 1:00 pm Autocross
2:00 pm Closing Lunch
Chad!
That sounds like a great idea!
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