Targa California April 12-14, 2012

Update 4/4/12
Thanks to everyone who entered. The event is sold out, the route set, tour books being printed, and I am all worn out ! :) We will have a great time if we be considerate of others we share the road with. To make the event more interesting, we have different route options available to you. So when you get the route books, read thru them first and then decide which path to follow.

Buttonwillow Raceway is ready for us , for the parade laps on Thursday, too

Be safe on your journey to the start and see you soon !

4/8/12 A spot is open if anyone else wants to join in. Contact Bud (see page 6 of this thread) and me targacalifornia@gmail.com asap ! Rain is forecast for Wednesday, but the rest of the weekend should be clear. We drive either way


thanks
Dave Bouzaglou

Awesome! I will finally make it this year!
I'M IN!!!

Thanks Dave

BB

WOW...only rooms available are SMOKING...Yuck!
What is the second choice?

BB

Great news! Targa CA is a fantastic drivers event as Dave always maps out some epic drives for us! Some may realize that this is a new hotel for the event. It is however located right next door to our usual hotel the Black Oak Inn. I made reservations today with no problem, at present they have plenty of rooms blocked for us at $103 per night. Selection of King, or double queen, non-smoking or smoking... take your choice. Thank you dis-organizers and sponsors!!!

Hoping my 912-E can be ready in time to join you.

I am in, looking forward to it.

With all good intentions of driving out this year, I have made reservations at the hotel.
I have some business in LA that may just coincide with the event if I can swing it.

Is there anywhere to sign up, send money, get further information etc?

Thanks, really looking forward to it!
Bud

That is great! Please bear with me on the new website. We are working away on it and should have it ready soon. Will announce here so everyone will get a chance to register and find out more details about this great fun event.

Bud, if you need to "pit stop" at a shop, we (and other local P car enthusiasts) can help out too.


Remember to invite your non-Porsche owner friends, with classic pre 75 models, to join us too. As always we have a blast.

Also new this year is our fund raising drive for a very worthy cause. Details to follow soon

Dave

What if a person doesn't have a car to bring or it's too far to get there but by air. Can some drivers let them ride shotgun on these rallies?

Thanks

Happens all the time. Post here , and on the Pelican parts site (911 tech article threads), for the opportunity. You can then coordinate a ride. Hope you can join us !!

Jan 6th update- see the first post

I'm in at Black Oak ...

Digging the Martini inspired graphics :D

Great logo! I'm really looking forward to this...

Seems I'll be joining too. Oh yeah:)

I missed last year for the first time........ :o
Not this year...... ;)

I'll be teaming with our down under guest ......... :)

Registration is now open- check the first post for information

East Coast Transportation to the Targa CA

Weighing my options. I have heard some rumblings about a transporter. Is anyone running a tranporter from the North East to CA?
Thanks,
50/50

Hot dang!, I'm in!

Dave, thanks for the offer on the "pit stop" I'm sure I'll need one, and look forward to it!
Plan on being in the area for a bit and getting around to visit. First stop, Tony Garcia's for a sport seat patch.

Can't freakin' wait to get on those coastal roads!

Bud

See your PM.

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East Coast Transportation to the Targa CA

Weighing my options. I have heard some rumblings about a transporter. Is anyone running a tranporter from the North East to CA?
Thanks,
50/50

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East Coast Contingent coming together............ Baron, Super9064, dlp72T, Sonette, Gytis (how will you drive w/ leg irons?), Reza, Macroni, Scott ....... Couple this w/ all the westies.... Chuck, Marco, Paul, Ray, Nick this should be a hoot!

And Lee and Gaby...

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And Lee and Gaby...

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This is a fun event!

I think Gaby is more stoked then I am!!

This is coming along great. As of today 1-29-12, we have 60 entries and its been less than a week since registration opened ! Over 100 rooms have been reserved already in the two hotels, so we know not all of you have entered the event yet. Please don't let it drag out as the closer we get to the event, the more work it is to organize entries. Entry deadline , so you get your apparel , is March 15. After that no guarantee that we can fill your order.

We have a nice representation of Alfas, BMWs, as well as other makes. We are welcoming back old friends and first timers to Targa California. Looking forward to having a great time !

Thanks
Dave

Will there be any early Porsches participating Dave ? :D

thanks for the hard work in'dis'-organizing another year !

Can't wait....great way to celebrate my birthday :)

Time to get a room....... Reza / Lewis what is the plan?

As in long hood 911's? Oh yeah, we got lotsa those signed up already. Hoping to see more 356's sign up. If anyone is posting regularly on the 356 Registry, please be so kind as to invite them to join us. All the info they need is at www.targacalifornia.com

thanks!

12 more entries in two days- gonna have a lot of fun

May bring 356 - its in Santa Monica.

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East Coast Contingent ............Gytis (how will you drive w/ leg irons?)...........!

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My copilot will drive :).....if i am in shackles.

Booked at Adelaide and registered at Targa.
Bringing two more lunatics in making for introduction - Alvyda and Angus.

check the update on the first post

check the first post for updates
thanks
db

Me and Lisa's husband Mike just registered .......... :)

Please see the first post for the latest info


Thanks!
Dave

btt- new info

Couple shots from last year..... Volkswagen that we kept speeding by..... repeatedly...... we had the speed, he had the navigational skills....
A great looking Ford and Alfa..... a few Porsche's were there also.

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Couple shots from last year..... Volkswagen that we kept speeding by..... repeatedly...... we had the speed, he had the navigational skills....
A great looking Ford and Alfa..... a few Porsche's were there also.

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Sounds like a real-life version of The Tortoise and The Hare... :D

update 2/27/12 ONLY 15 SPOTS LEFT TO ENTER ! WE WILL CLOSE REGISTRATION ONCE THEY ARE FILLED, MARCH 15 DEADLINE OR NOT

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update 2/27/12 ONLY 15 SPOTS LEFT TO ENTER !

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ONLY 14 spots left

To whet everyone's appetite...

Here's a few shots from last year: http://tinyurl.com/Targa-2011-Vol-I

Click on the photo to advance to the next one...Enjoy

R/Thom

This year's Targa is coming up FAST!

Here's a few more photos from last year: http://tinyurl.com/Targa-2011-Vol-II

Click on the photo to advance to the next one...enjoy

R/Thom

The 3rd and last photo album of last year's Targa...

It really is a lot of fun.... http://tinyurl.com/Targa-2011-Vol-III

simply click on the photo to advance to the next one...enjoy! sign-up and go!

Cheers
R/Thom

Thom,

Great to relive those memories, and now looking more forward to this year....

L

With only a couple of weeks to go, I so am looking forward to getting over there more and more with each passing day.
Not sure what I am looking forward to more? Meeting so many people i have either emailed, spoken to or just heard about, the event it self or seeing some of California!
This is really going to be a break, and a change of scenery that is very much needed!
I can't wait, it should be a blast!

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With only a couple of weeks to go, I so am looking forward to getting over there more and more with each passing day.
Not sure what I am looking forward to more? Meeting so many people i have either emailed, spoken to or just heard about, the event it self or seeing some of California!
This is really going to be a break, and a change of scenery that is very much needed!
I can't wait, it should be a blast!

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Hey Mike, my sentiments exactly!
I'm leaving the Bluegrass on or around Good Friday, with hopes of a mechanically sound trip.
Can't wait to hit the road!

"Bud, if you need to "pit stop" at a shop, we (and other local P car enthusiasts) can help out too. "

Dave, I would expect I will definitely need a pit stop and will get in touch as the time nears.
Thanks for the invitation, look forward to a little "OZ" like spruce up before visiting the great and wonderful Wizard!

Bud

SIXTY PLUS porsches !!! Bakers dozen of Alfas, gaggle of BMW's, Mini coopers, Jensen, Lotus, MG, Stingray, GT40, Cobra, XKE, etc etc

I'm giggling already :D

Thanks to all our sponsors" Auto Kennel, LN Engineering, Pelican Parts, SSF Imported Car Parts, TRE Motorsports for helping make this happen

Don't forget to make your donations to the two cancer foundations either ! links on the home page at www.targacalifornia.com

See you all soon

Dave

One week away .... I am getting psyched...... Flying out with Lewis, picking up the car at Curtis's then off to the rally........

Looking at the weather forecast the weather in California will be better than here in Australia.
More reason for people around me to be jealous! Can't wait I am mentally already there!

....on a countdown mode.....tomorrow in Seattle.......

This will be sooooooo cool...... ;)

Looking forward to this event and to taking some much-needed time off work ... :)

Counting down the days, can't wait to be a part of this terrific event, again....


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with Dana and Gytis, two whale-tail drivers(both who actually need the spoiler!), next week is just going to be so smiley.

though i doubt Gytis can do his 3 u-turns in a half mile and still be in front trick.

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though i doubt Gytis can do his 3 u-turns in a half mile and still be in front trick.

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Reza, are you questioning your car's abilities ? More faith my friend, more faith :)

Hotrod is being prepared! Packing my bags........ Camera, Radar detector, GPS...... oh yeah toothbrush...... maybe deodorant......

Hey All,
Sorry to say I must cancel my trip due to some unfortunate circumstances.
If the event is sold out and or someone needs a room at the Adelaide Inn, I'd be happy to pass on my spot and reservations.

Can't tell you how much of a disappointment this is for me. I was really looking forward to the two weeks on the road.
To make it worse, Grady Clay asked if I would pick him up in Denver and bring him along as navigator to the Targa. As it turns out, he could'nt get clearance from his doctors to make the trip, but I was planning on visit with him on the way out or back....DANG IT!


If anyone is in need, let me know.
Not about the money, just hate to be a no show and keep someone out of this amazing event.

Have a great time, and please post plenty of pics.

Already back on my calendar for next year!

Cheers.
Bud

cjt@1-metro.com
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Sorry to hear that Bud. Catch you later.

Its 2010 all over again. I gather there's an optional dirt stage!! Can wait for next week.

More dirt! Thanks Dave. Going to be a great event.

The dirt section is a LOT shorter than two years ago, and you don't have to cross any streams

This weekend has become never ending......

Reza any updates......

Starting the Targa early, got a room at the BW in Thousand Oaks for Wednesday night
Checking in before 5ish?
Anyone else arriving Wednesday night?

I think there are about 35 cars staying Wednesday nite at the T/O start location hotel. We will check in all of you that are there Wed evening, so you miss the lines and hectic time Thursday am. AutoKennel , TRE Motorsports people will be there helping you check in to the event, opening check in around 6 pm (or earlier if we are set to do so)

Bring your driver license, car registration, and proof of insurance to event check in. You will sign a waiver, get a goody bag (route book is inside) , and then go to the swag table for the rest of your reserved goodies

We ride rain or shine, no refunds just fun !

i was supposed to go to this.
then i wasnt
then i was.
then i . . . dunno.

then i am.
rain ? will it wash the greasemarks off paint ?

Does anyone have or know of space on a transport ,after the event, to the North East?
Thanks,
Larry

Ray,
Lewis and I will be in around 5. A few others should also be floating around.

Luke

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Does anyone have or know of space on a transport ,after the event, to the North East?
Thanks,
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Larry, there is transport leaving from SoCal first week of may, bringing cars back to NJ and Baltimore, maybe elsewhere, we have a great rate with a terrific transporter.....I'm not shipping a car, but let me see if I can find the details somewhere.

I thought lee Fishpaw,767driver sent you a pm with the transport details....

Checked in at Adelaide inn in Paso Robles.

SKY IS CLEAR and bright, not a drop . Hope it stay the same.

Will join group at Racetrack or .........

Here's two shots Lewis sent me yesterday, roughly pieced together as one.

Mark, I know the car next to yours is a Jensen Healey but what's the sedan next to it? Looks big and mid-level British, like a Wolseley?

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Mark, I know the car next to yours is a Jensen Healey but what's the sedan next to it? Looks big and mid-level British, like a Wolseley?

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That car is a 1959 MG Mignette (hope I spelled it right)
Driven by the 3rd owner. He and his wife drive it everywhere

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MG Magnette.

My son alerted me to a fleet of speced out old Porsches, driving lights, numbers, etc. in Santa Paula this morning. Sure enough, they drove right past my ranch a couple miles north of town headed for Ojai. My old '68, lights etc., snug in the barn across the way, was smiling. Have a great Targa!
-Richard

Thursday morning. Beautiful Thousand Oaks

More Thousand Oaks, Thursday morning

Thousand Oaks Thursday morning

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My son alerted me to a fleet of speced out old Porsches, driving lights, numbers, etc. in Santa Paula this morning. Sure enough, they drove right past my ranch a couple miles north of town headed for Ojai. My old '68, lights etc., snug in the barn across the way, was smiling. Have a great Targa!
-Richard

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I'm hearing all kinds of strange noises which I've never heard before, all coming from my garage and I'm afraid to look. Not sure what it could be, all I have there is a bunch of old Porsche parts that are not yet bolted together... :D

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http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...1&d=1334279605

So I see. Thanks!

Is there anywhere to catch a glimpse of these cars tomorrow (Saturday). Will be in the LA area for the day and would love to see them in person if there are any planned stops or meeting points.

Drive north....your best for viewing is Paso Robles

http://www.targacalifornia.com/about/

Don't forget to wear your galoshes

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Drive north....your best for viewing is Paso Robles

http://www.targacalifornia.com/about/

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Thanks for the link, didn't see that before. Literally driving through paso Robles shortly on my way to thousand oaks. Guess my schedule is all backwards! Next year perhaps I can join in on the fun...

Thanks to everyone that participated and helped out. The event was fantastic ! Thursday was overcast till the afternoon, with nice road conditions. Then we attacked Parkfield Grade, which lured us like a mermaid's song towards sure destruction on the hills below . But we all negotiated the slick muddy conditions and made our way back to asphalt . The cars were "leaking dirt" for the next couple of days and the local coin wash made a fortune. (Even if they had to clean out their drain system from the clay dropping off our steeds!) . Thursday night kept a few of us up with incredibly loud thunderstorms and the fall of water thru the night.
Friday morning's driver meeting was held in the wet, but fortunately it was light rain. As we exited Paso, the local roads were slick and spotted here and there with more mud droppings from our previous day's journey. The rain eased up and we enjoyed some fantastic roads, scenery, and "formation flying" ;-) .
Baja Cantina closed the main dining room to accommodate us inside, for lunch. A few of us visited David Mohlman's collection at the airport. Then the choice of two routes back to Paso beckoned. Sporadic rain, sunshine; it did not matter as we had a great time.
Saturday was clear skies and more leisurely (right?!) with a sprint thru the winery roads. Then some new adventures that led us back to the Estrella Warbird Museum. Cool place as they keep adding more planes and exhibits to the place and Dick Woodland's car collection exhibit right next to the runway. A farewell lunch and we all bid each other adieu till next year.

Hope to see your pics soon , and Chuck thanks for the assist. I promise to fill my thirsty 6's gas tank BEFORE we start off next year ;-)

Thank you for the post Dave, sounds like the wet weather didn't dampen the event.<O:p</O:p
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Which leg of the rally wast that? My type of road, 'terrible for texting', one that requires your undivided attention.... :D Thanks for the swift post, love the sounds!

Answer to previous post: CA 229 - the roller coaster.
Thank you to Dave, TRE Motorsports and all the other sponsors for putting on such a great event. Even the weather didn't stop the fun. Post Parkfield Grade residue.

Reza,
Nice, thanks for sharing...

The road and driving felt faster than the video.............

The Targa was 2.5 days of demanding driving with a great group of spirited friends.......

Looked fast to me....came close to the wall a few times, but knowing your driving style I know it was all part of the plan;)
.....exciting and looked like fun

Luke,
Nice drive! Your car looks happy through the twisties.
Where was that and who was brave enough to ride shotgun and film the adventure?

Luke/Reza, great road! Looks like you guys were having some fun.

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The road and driving felt faster than the video.............

The Targa was 2.5 days of demanding driving with a great group of spirited friends.......

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My dad and I had a blast. Thanks for the video. 229 is one of my all time favorites...my dad and I will be putting together two small drives for R Gruppe...we may use some of the same roads.

Cheers,

Paul

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My dad and I had a blast. Thanks for the video. 229 is one of my all time favorites...my dad and I will be putting together two small drives for R Gruppe...we may use some of the same roads.

Cheers,

Paul

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Your dad and you are a blast!

Had a great time. It was really tough taking photos while driving...
Here is the shallowest of the crossings and Mark's car with mine. Never thought that I would see that!
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Nice back roads, question, do you guys have the roads closed or its open rallye? Nice pics too

Harvey, you made my day! But I wish there was more of your car in the photo

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The roads are just open. This is more of a touring experience and not a timed rallye. We try to use roads less traveled so we don't interfere with normal traffic. For the most parts, the roads are very empty especially during the week...primarily agriculture areas...

Well they look fun too me, here in Spain we have to close the roads, plus a heavty participation fee. I think i like this style better:D

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Harvey, you made my day! But I wish there was more of your car in the photo

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I won't be home to a high speed data connection until late tomorrow night, but I'll help out.....
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...bad to the bone w/mad driving skills accompanied by dad's navigation, Paul led us through twists, mind blowing speedy straights, mountain roads ,and dirt.....
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......there was more reasons why local carwash made ton of $$$......
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....FLAT ?! ....piece of cake when Adam and Lewis are around.....
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...Nacemiento-Fergusson Rd.....mighty beemer, Reza/Dana (964)...... Harvey collecting kill (trout or duck)......, and I with Angus behind the scene...
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.....whatever was thrown at Dave's 914-6, it kept smiling ......like every other participant....
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p.s. worst come to worse, just enjoy the photos ( addressed to Dana :-D)

Mark,

Lewis and I spent an hour and a half Sunday cleaning your car. It will look great for Treffen Track day.

Team REZA...............964 Tiptronic
Ten days - 2864miles driven.
Seattle,WA-Portland,OR-Salem,OR-Newport,OR-Gold Beach,OR-Eureca,CA-Napa,CA-San Francisco,CA-Laguna Seca- Carmel-Big Sur-Paso Robles-San Francisco-Sonoma- Willson,CA-Shasta Lake-Seattle,WA........


Copilot Angus
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Mark,

Lewis and I spent an hour and a half Sunday cleaning your car. It will look great for Treffen Track day.

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I can't believe I forgot my camera... :(

An incredibly fantastic 3 days........ more words and pics to come

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I nearly got sea sick watching the dash rock from side to side on the twisty decent

Harvey the Hunter. fording a stream with his heater on, sucking water and running over trout and salmon :-)
dusting down feathered critters

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Clyde, you would have had a great time. It was much more viloent in person.
This was only 2 min of the 120 min or so run that AM.
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Left Wednesday with my eventual roomy and partner in crime Lewis arrived Cali and picked up our cars. Brake light adjustment, Tankful of gas and off to a Thousand Oaks...... Shout out for Curtis A's storage car was looking good. Saw a great 27,000 mile Turbo....

Great car show with quite a few very original cars. The 911 Hotrods dominated.

Here are a few....

I wish I had more time with this 964 C4. It was highly modified with some very cool upgrades. Deserves a panel of photos.... Z28 clone Aggressively driven through out, a perfect 75 euro carrera, silver BMW with a not to be photographed power plant, alfa was the second most well represented marque....

Thursday was highlighted by a stop at a car collection, and a visit to the race track, Willow's butt or something like that. As is always the case, the track provided the most sedate driving of the two and a half day event.

The best part of the Targa is touring California. I understand the state has many issues but beauty is not one of them..... I find myself driving in wonderment; of course that might have nothing to do with California.....

We had a great bunch of cars out on the afternoon drive led by the Kramers; Steven, Adam, Lewis, Scott, Gytis, Angus and a Chap in a GT3. Steven provided us with our team building exercise which was fixing a flat. Problem: no tools and improper spare for a turbo braked car. Adam to the rescue with both tools and a patch kit; Gytis handled technical and Angus brought the cute..... Chuck and Mike did stop to see if we were fine.... Tony and Marco didn't even slow, no busman's holiday for them......

What a fantastic 3 days!
I have some great photos i need to sort through and some video as well from Chuck's car.
I arrived back yesterday so have a lot of catch up to do. including a replacement phone.
During the next few days i will add some pics.

A very big thank you to Dave and Chuck!
I look forwrd to my next visit.

Mike,

Very glad you made the long journey to attend, it was a great to visit with you.

Lewis

After a proper repair to Steven's tire we were off again. It was here that I gained respect for a tiptronic.... Not that I would want one. Gytis had it haulin'

Sliding the car down a muddy path is enough of an adventure but let's through in a cow......

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The wheel was off when we went by and we saw it was a flat...

busman's holiday n. Informal A vacation during which one engages in activity that is similar to one's usual work <-- story of my life. :)

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The wheel was off when we went by and we saw it was a flat...

busman's holiday n. Informal A vacation during which one engages in activity that is similar to one's usual work <-- story of my life. :)

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Same for me...I just happen to love my job :)

a little more mud then back to the concrete to knock it off.......

bovines are edible

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We did have BBQ on Friday evening.....

Friday was a very fast day with nothing more than a beauty shot or two. Not enough time for even one handed photos.... Lewis was an excellent roomie......

Between the two days of hard, muddy driving the car wash floor had a coating of mud with little mounds of mud through out..... even Ray's car was dirty... Reza's 964 is always dirty so it was difficult to see the change, Sam's after a wash. I wish I had a picture of this GT3 when it was covered in mud. The gent that drove this car pushed it the entire trip. He owned the straights.

No comments, I can never get into his head.....

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.... Lewis was an excellent roomie......

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He didn't do the - Am I alive or am I dead? - snoring thing? You lucked out..... :D

More Reza.........

so many pictures were taken... now I can rest but not before my final posting of the hotrods.

Hotrods....

356 content.... this driver pushed it as hard.

Hotrods.....

Needs paint.

I know I missed some but I will finish w/ Tony's no compromise cruiser.......

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Same for me...I just happen to love my job :)

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PS Marco and Tony have pulled over numerous times to save our butts when we we were stuck. I know that they would have pulled over and rebuilt the car if necessary. ;)

They are the best

GREAT photos Reza, Gytis, and of course Luke. Thanks. Brings the event into my living room...

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PS Marco and Tony have pulled over numerous times to save our butts when we we were stuck. I know that they would have pulled over and rebuilt the car if necessary. ;)

They are the best

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Actually Marco called me when we were in flat tire crisis mode....... The Gerace clan has enabled my insanity...... A matter a fact my car is at their clinic as I type......

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Note: The beige car started this event having only turned 4000mi since a complete, harness-out restoration.

Also, the guy in the 356 was on our butt the entire time ... through the mud, through the twisties, through the rain. Even when I took over behind the wheel and let the car stretch its legs a bit the owner of the 356 was never too far behind. He's actually in the business and may have Rescued your 356 Carburetors. ;)

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I wish I had a picture of this GT3 when it was covered in mud. The gent that drove this car pushed it the entire trip. He owned the straights.

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...beware what you wish for:)
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Comment on driving w/ the Kramers. It is like skiing the black diamonds with a local.

Here's a couple more shots ... out of order but who cares.

My dad cleaning the car and the floor of the car wash when he finished. We were the first muddy customers that day and spent A LOT of coin... :eek:

The solo shot of the packed in mud was the 356 that chased us down the slippery slope.

And, lastly, the 4 lost participants who found each other roaming G14 ... not a bad place to get lost. :D

This certainly appears to have been quite the adventure. I will have to try some of those roads. Not the muddy one.

Great pictures! Looks completely bad-ass, even the dirt. Seeing a few cars older than 1975, I gather Dave & the disorganizers made a few exceptions...

Clearly I need to do this next year.

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Here's a couple more shots ... out of order but who cares.

My dad cleaning the car and the floor of the car wash when he finished. We were the first muddy customers that day and spent A LOT of coin... :eek: ....

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Marco, whatever about you, I can say that at least your Dad has fine taste in cars :D

Before all Targa hell got loose "Team Reza" had few good stops to enjoy the view we otherwise never see ( according to Jens )
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i have a picture postcard team : )

here is surfing camera
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if it is not SWEATING you are doing it wrong

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while @ "pitstop" we were passed by so many.....just to catch up later....

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..Angus tried to convince me into changing transportation.....to eliminate few:)...obstacles

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Thanks to JGarfield , this was WALK IN A PARK:)

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My FAVORITE none Porsche car of event.....

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taking the long way on our way to join the gang . . . near dusk. EMPTY on PCH

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Buena Vista
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staples = Respect
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single stage melanoma blisters = Respect
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driving instead of living-rooming = Respect
obviously fast. early cars still just a bit better suited to canyon roads than these modern monsters.
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Awwww.... stop it Max :p

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if grasso can do it, everybody can

muddy 10 foot wide TR = Respect

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a much taller Bono ?
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heading north, land of volcanoes
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Dana's lenticulars
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feeling right at home
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We took a bunch of pictures and video that I have yet to sort through. I did put 1 video here for starters...

https://picasaweb.google.com/1054611...Nms0KfV_eLX8QE

It was great catching up with old friends and meeting a bunch of new ones. Thanks again to Dave and all the others who made it work!!

good to see ya Lee

there were a bunch of hot alfas.
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guess what this is. i didnt know what it was, but knew the yellow and blue insignia of course. Lewis made a good guess though !
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Mike, we all were very happy to see you !!

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What a fantastic 3 days!
I look forwrd to my next visit.

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I'll be your wingman any day, Gytis......Just home a few hours ago. Thanks for the photos. Reza, that is the video shot I didn't get running down there with my car at Rennsport. Thanks!

Dana

Incredible group of lovable hooligans..... Now we need a Californian's perspective...... Marco doesn't count as we have adopted him........

Orange will forever mean caution...... (Glad to hear Scott is doing fine).

Adam and the poose; There were two sons, father-in Laws, multiple cars. Last year, Adam drove a spectacular, original Signal Yellow E. This year he arrived driving a slate grey 3.8L slide valved RSR. He out "Harrised" Harris. This type of arms escalation is causing me to think about adding some Liters........ Adam also drove spiritedly for forty minutes with his left turn indicator on.

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We took a bunch of pictures and video that I have yet to sort through. I did put 1 video here for starters...

https://picasaweb.google.com/1054611...Nms0KfV_eLX8QE

It was great catching up with old friends and meeting a bunch of new ones. Thanks again to Dave and all the others who made it work!!

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Great video, really captures the vastness of the landscape and the emptiness of the roads.

My friend and Australian guest Mike Jacobson driving my old blue ‘left hooker’ very smoothly around Buttonwillow.

Besides being a Porsche mechanic Mike’s an old hard headed racer from the 80’s Aussie Super Sedan days (crazy fast silhouette car series)…….

He got the Bottonwillow line in about one lap…… and liked it........ ;)

Couldn’t ask for a better driving partner....... :)


Cheers mate

Thanks Chuck, the pleasure was all mine though.
You showed me around L.A. and surrounds all week, introducing me to so many people
Thanks again

P.S. you do a fair job as a chauffeur yourself mate!
As you would know Chuck its a bit like riding a bike!

More pics here...

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Great pics Lee........

More videos here...

https://picasaweb.google.com/1054611...CNvnkNz07YeyUQ

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Great pics Lee........

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Thanks, Chuck. All of the pictures and videos shot while driving are the the work of my wife, Gaby. She had quite a workout shooting and navigating at the same time!

Good Girl.....

Is there any better sight then a "sports purpose" 911 covered in road grime and mud?....JimG/Dana/Lewis/Rips, are u getting my hint?;)
Thanks for sharing the pictures, some great shots.

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Is there any better sight then a "sports purpose" 911 covered in road grime and mud?....JimG/Dana/Lewis/Rips, are u getting my hint?;)
Thanks for sharing the pictures, some great shots.

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nope, I don't get it..... :)

said the guy with the galvanized car... ;-)

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nope, I don't get it..... :)

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Me either...... sometimes Monde goes all Reza on us..........

It blew by me as well.....he may be drinking again:D

Ahhh c'mon MikeM... Lewis did a fantastic job getting Mark's car completely filthy!!!

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Ahhh c'mon MikeM... Lewis did a fantastic job getting Mark's car completely filthy!!!

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and clean again, and again, and again....but the final rinse was aided by lukeroni.....car is spectacularly clean now, ready for the main event!

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I'll be your wingman any day, Gytis......Just home a few hours ago. Thanks for the photos. Reza, that is the video shot I didn't get running down there with my car at Rennsport. Thanks!Dana

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Thanks Dana , means a lot to me.........Reza , thanks for opportunity to be part of group, event.....

Lee and Gaby nice to meet you and thanks for the photos.
Thanks also to Reza and Gytis for letting me tag along BEFORE the road grader cleaned away all the debris:)...
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Is there any better sight then a "sports purpose" 911 covered in road grime and mud?....JimG/Dana/Lewis/Rips, are u getting my hint?;)

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Are you trying to say you want more of last year's Lake Placid special stage OMG(!) mud for the NEMM?? I'm still getting grief about that missed turn. :D

at the NEMM, instead of cows, we get moose

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Especially proud of under the spare tire... vacuumed and washed......

"Are you trying to say you want more of last year's Lake Placid special stage OMG(!) mud for there's NEMM?? I'm still getting grief about that missed turn"
Now thers a man who gets it, just a little less bumps then what we encountered up in LP:), sorry Lee, you may need to get a little dirty up in NH...

Sonett, of all people, I know you know what I'm asking for...;)

Drinking again?....hopefully tomorrow evening with you.

Going Reza on you? There is only one Reza....

Galavanized? Come on Eric, you know rust never sleeps, hope to see your "new" look Saturday:cool:

Thanks for the clean up job Lew and Luke... 'lookin great.

Monde... you're setting yourself up for a classic practical joke that will likely take place while you're asleep.

Mark,

I was discussing your car with Raj this AM. It ran as good as it looks. (ask Dana who was trying to catch it in a 964) My next sports purpose car is going to be a impact bumper 3.0 or 3.2 car lightened like yours w/ a backdated interior. Very cool.................

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Lee and Gaby nice to meet you and thanks for the photos.
Thanks also to Reza and Gytis for letting me tag along BEFORE the road grader cleaned away all the debris:)...
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A pleasure meeting you as well...

Mark, it was a challenge! I had more torque and HP but a LOT more weight. Your car was obviously very nimble and quick and fun to watch along with mad man Luke in front it. Very nice. Reza and I were commenting on the various cars in our little pack and their differences.

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mad man Luke in front.

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Less hp, less torque, less driving ability.... More MAD.

Nick Reed work'n that beautiful 2002.........;)

Photo from my co-pilot Mike Jacobson........ :)

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Less hp, less torque, less driving ability.... More MAD.

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