Targa California spring 2009

The NFIBMT is dead ? Long live the new Targa California !

I will put together a suggested route list and lead the new "Targa California"
Date to be announced

All pre 76 (and like themed cars like Paul and Ed's rally tributes) are invited. All makes, all types of drivers AS LONG as you keep from performing Rectal Cranial Inversions (herein after referred to as RCI ) This means that irresponsible behavior will not be tolerated. The goal is to have fun , just like we have had in past other events, and keep things safe

I will need help with printing and possibly some other logistical items (contacting hotel, places to eat, parking lot party "stuff", etc)

As with other events, there are no prizes, competition, or timed sections. You arrive at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on date to be announced, with your car in the best running order possible. You travel at your own pace, arrive at your own pace, follow the suggested route if you like or choose your own.

Who's in ?

Larry with the brown 72 S will bring the mixer and extension cord and so will Ed ! Great - dueling hi performance drink blenders; the hotel will never be the same again. Luckily there are several restaurants within stumbling/crawling distance ;)

website link and please check back every couple weeks while we update with more details www.targacalifornia.com

I'llllllll be'yo' huckleberry.......;)

GREAT idea Dave.........I'm in.... :D

Help decide the date ! all are thursday thru saturday- please vote 1-3 choices and post

April 2-4
April 16-18 (LBGP weekend)
April 23-25

TERRIFIC IDEA! I'll help however I can. Earliest date is very close to the Techno Classica Essen - last weekend in March and often leaks into early April.

I'll try to help as well....

Last date, the third weekend in April, will make it pretty close to RGruppe when and if it gets back on schedule .....

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I'll try to help as well....

Last date, the third weekend in April, will make it pretty close to RGruppe when and if it gets back on schedule .....

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Then go with the middle date;) :cool: Just like before: KEEP IT SIMPLE, all you need is the date, starting place, printed route, and the hotel. Why not use the Black Oak. They have been very friendly, and do not seem to mind a lot of folks walking around their lot looking at cars and partying;) :cool:

I'll 2nd the Black Oak. The parking lot layout is ideal for a car event and the staff seemed very accomodating.

Separating the date from Treffen as far as possible will probably help us out-of-towners.

I'm in. This is GREAT news.

Edit: I suppose the LBGP weekend would be nice for us foreigners as well - we could go to the race on Sunday ....

I wonder if there is any way to link the Iron Bottom site to Targa California as a successor tour? It would be great if non-Porsche people could find out about it.

My vote is for April 2-4.

The LBGP weekend for the So Cal locals is ALOT of fun.
The ALMS practice and race is Thursday-Saturday.

Those who went to Willow and the GP, were AGAIN treated to a full VIP behind the velvet rope tour of Penske's RS Spyder and trailers. They remembered us, and like us.

The last weekend would be too close the "first weekend of May" Treffen.

Keep the comments and ideas coming.
Eg: One of our friends (the lil blue mini with white stripes on the iron bottom) is going to check with a couple race tracks to see if we can do parade laps ! Wouldn't it be cool to do a lunch break at laguna with a few controlled speed laps thrown in?

Also- i can use some free expert legal advice on a waiver i have in mind. Best to discuss this off line of course! Would appreciate a Cali. lawyer in our midst contact me at tremotorsports@gmail.com to discuss

thanks!

I'm confused -

The dates my computer shows for the above posts are 4/26 and 4/27, yet the dates for the trip are earlier???

Has the trip already occurred, or will it occur sometime in the future?

I hear Rod Serling's voice somewhere in the background. Time for another dirnk.

Kevin

The dates are for 2009 Kevin.......:)

Cheers

I like the April 2- 4 dates.

My vote is April 2-4, 2009 and use the Black Oak as base camp.

The Black Oak is our hotel of choice. I am working on some interesting options with the route. Some new twists and turns :) and changing the order of where and when. I am pretty sure all will enjoy it.

There will be no event fee, as with the IB, and looking at "proper" targa plate stickers/ static cling for the hoods, T shirts, etc< these will be offered to help cover costs of producing the event

Still need help with an attorney to look over the waiver

thanks

Event "disorganization" is coming along nicely.
We will have a website up soon.

Some interesting twists planned on the route for '09. Gotta mix it up a little to keep it fun

I am going to try to make this event and am very flexible on the dates, so I won't pick one. Already tentatively committed to Curt A. for storage space after Treffen.

...we'll have a spot for you !;) We are also saving spots for Curt E and his posse from the Midwest....

I'll bring the Margarita blender...and help in any way I can.
Ed

Any objections to the last weekend in March '09 ?

Most of the weekends in April have busy events in the intended tour areas, or conflict with LBGP

AND R gruppe treffen might be in May ?

When is Techno Classica Essen? May be last weekend in March. I'll check!

Last weekend March should not conflict with Essen - 2 to 5 April 2009

Sounds good to me. Let's find some snow in one of the mountain passes and do this right! :cool:

A few weather hazzards just make to keep things interesting. Eah! Down pours hell. Snow huh, just watch for the rock slides this kind of weather brings :D . It all makes for a great time.
Bill B.

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We are also saving spots for Curt E and his posse from the Midwest....

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Thanks... and yes, I am part of that nutty posse...:cool: :rolleyes:

Hi Dave,

Great idea, count me in. Just set a date so we can put it in the diary! How far north do you intend to go?

Stephen

March 26 (Thursday) - March 28th

Furthest point north will be Carmel/ Monterey area on Friday.

Paso Robles is the overnight stop for Thursday and Friday. Don't call the hotel yet till we lock in the group!

I will post details as soon as they are set. But this is the date for the event.

Sat am, we will have a breakfast meet off one of my favorite roads. Just so you can build up an appetite before and settle your meal afterwards ! :D

Should be able to make 13,000 rpm by March. :eek:

sub for updates.:)

www.targacalifornia.com

FREE entry of course!
the site will be updated with more information as to apparel, targa plaques, some details on routing, and more

Hope you can make it

Excellent...Good Job...Room Booked...Have car will drive... / Lars...

booked a room too.
plenty of time to get the R rated tires ready. ;)
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I think it is the same weekend as Techno Classica Essen, which I went to last year and was AMAZING!

We don need no steeken car shows ! We ARE a car show!! :D

I am sure Essen is a terrific event (seen pics- WOW !) but hey this is California Dreaming running on some great roads.

Hey Steven....No Problemo....after lunch on Saturday...Jet-Blue to Essen...plenty of time...doesn't start until April 2...:cool:

P.S...The weather in Essen end of March "sucks" anyway...

Rooms booked. We are staying in Paso Robles on Sat night also, correct? And then driving back to LA-area on Sunday morning.

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www.targacalifornia.com

FREE entry of course!
the site will be updated with more information as to apparel, targa plaques, some details on routing.

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Depart Thurs, rtn Sat.
2 nights in Paso thurs/fri.
Back in time for cars & coffee. :)

I was wrong about Techno Classica Essen dates. Next year it is 2-5 April! Now reserved at Black Rock Thursday, Friday, Saturday!

Booked...........;):D

I'm in - room booked

booked my room yesterday...

A new tradition is being born:eek:

Room booked. I am so ready for 2009! TIA Dave for putting this together.

Driving out from Colorado...joining Scott Shores on the drive up from El_Ay, booked the room. ! :D

I'm in . I'm really looking forward to the 1st anuual Targa CA. T-shirts will be a premium.

Booked! Looking forward to it Dave.

Booked. Looking forward to it!

Thanks Dave for disorganizing!!! Booked. I'll bring Blender#911.
Ed:D;)

website link www.targacalifornia.com

we will post more info on saturday's brunch reservations and other details soon

gonna be fun! :D

Giving everyone a small update on the Targa
We pre ran the first 1/3 of the "new" section Saturday evening: WOW ! :D They have repaved the roads and there are some great challenging sections.

In brief it will probably add about 45 minutes to an hour before we make the lunch stop in Taft on Thursday, but worth every minute

The starting point will be on E High Street in Moorpark (west of Simi Valley / East of Thousand Oaks) in the 100 block. There is a large dirt lot on the south side and a paved parking lot next door that should accomodate most of us. Otherwise lots of parking on the streets too.

Working on a Wed nite byob get together at a hotel in nearby Thousand Oaks.

More stuff soon ! :)

Looks like a great event . . . I'm booked

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Giving everyone a small update on the Targa
We pre ran the first 1/3 of the "new" section Saturday evening: WOW ! :D They have repaved the roads and there are some great challenging sections.

In brief it will probably add about 45 minutes to an hour before we make the lunch stop in Taft on Thursday, but worth every minute

The starting point will be on E High Street in Moorpark (west of Simi Valley / East of Thousand Oaks) in the 100 block. There is a large dirt lot on the south side and a paved parking lot next door that should accomodate most of us. Otherwise lots of parking on the streets too.

Working on a Wed nite byob get together at a hotel in nearby Thousand Oaks.

More stuff soon ! :)

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Booked room in Paso Robles, do you have any more info on Wednesday night, do you have the exact address in Thousand Oaks for start, so I can mapquest a place to stay on Wednesday night, can not wait.:D

As soon as we organize the room rate in Thousand Oaks , for Wed nite, i will post here and on the targa california site

Thanks to Curt E for helping spread the word to other marque pre 75 clubs :)

First post...After last years IBNFMT, there is no way I will miss this "Dave" led romp through the back roads of Cali! I'm booked in Paso and will do my part with "dueling blenders" for the Margis! Thanks, Dave for all your hard work. Aloha!

A foto of Larry's car from last year. This car has got one unbelievable history! :D

Attachment 54434

Thanks for posting last years picture of my car. It looks pretty different now, thanks to Chuck and Dave B. Still new to all this posting and attachments stuff, so I hope the new picture shows up in here somewhere! Aloha!

Check the site www.targacalifornia.com for the wed nite hotel in nearby thousand oaks. Tell them you are with the targa california event when calling

Though i live 35 minutes away, I will be staying there as well to hand out route maps, party in the lot that evening

The start point is about 5 minutes away

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Check the site www.targacalifornia.com for the wed nite hotel in nearby thousand oaks. Tell them you are with the targa california event when calling

Though i live 35 minutes away, I will be staying there as well to hand out route maps, party in the lot that evening

The start point is about 5 minutes away

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Great!!!!!!!!!! I will be staying there, will bring a bunch of wine, we can start the party early. What time do you think you will be there, and I am sure there must be a good place to eat that night nearby. Where would you suggest, maybe we can get a head count as to how many want to meet for dinner that night, if not just at the hotel. Thanks for all your work in putting this event together, see you on New Years! Just found out there is a Mastro's Steak house only 1.5 miles away, Prime Steak house, over the top if any of you staying on Wednesday night want an incredible STEAK. Just a thought.

Wed night dinner suggestion. The Redhead and I eat at a great BBQ restaurant in Thousand Oaks. Bandits Grille and Bar. It is literally minutes from the Best Western. I promise you will not be disappointed:p

Hey, how about that cool "La Carrera Cantina" at Enrique's Mexican Restaurant on 159 East Thousand Oaks Blvd.

I've heard that the owner Henry is a real Porsche guy with a couple hot-rod 911RS clones.

Took a ride out through moorpark to fillmore this morning, great stretch of the 23. I really wanted to just keep on driving... Can't wait til the Targa.

Was that Grimes Canyon you drove?

Dave,

When can we get a look at the stage route plan for the Thousand Oaks area? I will be on Spring break that week from Cal Polytechnic San Luis.

I want to come by and see the cool cars, maybe drive the 911 also.:)

I understand that the route need to be "hush-hush" like the old Hangover Runs I went on when it was in the Malibu/Mulholland area.

Hey Flieger. Yes that was Grimes. Ended up going out to Piru, did a drive by of Ellory Engles body shop out there. I took my 356 to him last year and was surprised at the quality of cars in there, old lambo's, some early hemi's and an awesome 4cam 356. Garage was all but empty, looked like one old british car in there. Any way, beautiful day.

Hello everyone
been a while since we had an update. The site is ready now for registration.

Please download/print the waiver and bring it with you on event day start: we will issue instructions then

Also please note that the restaurant for the "all hands" breakfast Sat am the 28th : We have to pay in advance as they are opening just for us. So you make a check out to TRE Motorsports for each person $20 and we will confirm/pay up front. They won't take reservations or pay that day.

Thanks to Lori Ruben who has worked so hard on getting our event "disorganized" :) for everyone

Remember to tell your friends- 42 rooms have already been reserved at the black oak as of 1/26

If you are travelling from far away, you may want to consider staying with a bunch of us in Thousand Oaks wed nite on the 25th. See the site for more info on the pre-run get together www.targacalifornia.com

911 down, so here's a hot rod back up.
Targa ride a snotty 65' w/350rwhp crate motor with aluminum heads and a T-5.
Chatterbox to talk.
Has front discs and 10 inch drums, like to try it with 911 brakes. :rolleyes:
It's gonna put a harsh on my mellow like the guy at the 1:30 mark.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kn0JhQzTaME
Got a photo of your Targa car?:)

dig the wild west racer stripes.
top down, you will out class us hardtopped tail draggers :)

did you sign up already with the 'stang? there is one on the registration list

over 45 cars as of today 2/24

Dave thank you for dedicating your time and effort towards this first time event.
Just registered the Mustang this morning, 46 cars strong now. :)
I’ve been to the Saturday morning Longhorn Chute breakfast location, great food and parking, excellent choice.
They have delicious bbq lunches and dinners at very fair prices too.
I’m really looking forward to experiencing your selection of great central California driving roads.:D

up to 55 cars today
2/27
:)

Due to a scheduling conflict, two weeks in Fiji, I was set to have to miss this inaugural unorganized drive so beautifully put together by our leader, Dave. However, I was able to cut 5 days off the front on my trip to Fiji, in order to join the First Targa California! Does that say it all or what? So, I'm back in the rotation, with blender! See you all "up front" ! Aloha!

I'll be'yo'huckleberry Larry........ ;):D

Thanks Chuck...Save me a place in line!

Up to 60 cars now. Sports car digest and Bring a Trailer are both covering the event
3/2/09:D

Jamie Lipman is navigating for me - he is flying over from London with his cameras (http://www.911prints.com). Dave - do you still need the old Iron Bottom route books? I will be at the Lit meet this weekend and could bring them - they are still in the cars from the events!

That is real cool- Bob Tilton would love to get some pics for the S Registry newsletter and if Jamie can contribute that would be swell.

We have the map all done, but would like to include places to stop for refreshments or sightseeing. so yeah, would love to borrow your route maps.

See you this weekend at the swap meet!
Thank you
:)

OK...time to "dust off" the blue car and enjoy the scenery again...all the forms are on their way.../ Lars...

Jamie arrives from London Wednesday at about 2:30. I do not arrive fron NY until late (Yale day). Anybody around who could recommend things to do / see? He's never been to California. We'll be staying at Thousand Oakes - maybe he'll have dinner with you guys. Jamie is very friendly and affable - really nice guy. Check out his website: www.jameslipman.com.

Steven, thanks for the tour of your new ralley car, awesome. :cool:
Are you bringing it to the Targa Ca?

Thank you for the kind words. I might do a little more sorting on it. If so, I will probably drive the Orange 3.6 instead and bring the rally car to Treffen. Did anyone see the article on the Nile Challenge Rally in the new Octane - Tunisia to Egypt! Looked great. Same group is organizing the London to Casablanca Rally in November.

Too cool!
we even have the chief of the California Mille and other grand rally events participating in our lil weekend
Over 70 entrants as of today!!

Hello Everyone
Some updates that you should know about. We will be mass mailing everyone this weekend that have registered already. But since a lot are from this group, you get the heads up first ! :)

1) The wednesday evening get together at Enriques has been canceled! The restaurant is now closed, BUT we have an excellent alternative with World Class Motoring Accessories Big Wednesday get together. Located approx 10 minutes south of the Best Western/ Thousand Oaks hotel, WCMA is just off the freeway at Cheseboro Road. Dinner will be served at $10 each with a great BBQ, inc beverages. It will run from 6 pm till 9 pm. You must RSVP, so they can judge how many people to prepare for. Check out the attachment posted BTW- the 76 station located there has race gas at the pump!

2) If you have not sent in your waiver yet, please do so! You can also fax it to 818 909 9319. No waiver= no instructions at the start

3) Hopefully you will join us for breakfast/lunch saturday am at the Loading Chute in Creston (off one of our favorite roads of all time !) If you have not sent in your check ($20 per person) yet- please do so by this Saturday, the 21st. OR e mail me with your intention so i can let the restaurant know

4) Starting place and time: E High Street in Moorpark California on the west end beyond the park and ride at 7 am. We will hand out instructions then, have a brief meeting, and off at 7:30 am. Thursday March 26th

Lets have a fun and safe event !

here is the info on big wednesday get together

5076 Chesebro Rd, Agoura Hills, CA
818.706.9999
101 FWY at the Cheseboro o! ramp

Wednesday, March 25th from 6 to 9 PM

bbq dinner $10 per person

PLEASE rsvp
eddie@worldclassmotoring.com

Can you please post the street address for the start point for those directionally challenged, but with GPS?

starting point is corner of hwy 23 (moorpark ave) and east high street in moorpark

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...thHq-A&split=0

Will not be able to make event, anyone need a room before I cancel, let me know::(:(

sorry to hear that Eade- we will miss you!

all the best


up to over 70 cars now :)

Don't forget to bring your insurance card and current registration for your car. You will not be able to travel thru fort hunter liggett if you don't have your papers

Black Oak just called me to see if I was going to use my 2 nights for the event. I asked if they were sold out for those 2 nights, and she said yes. I told them, yes, I was going to use the room, but I may put it into someone else's name, as I may not get up there until Friday. (Okay, just a little fib). Ray Crawford called me today and said he may have someone for my room. If you need a room, and Ray does not use mine, call Ray and see if you can get my reservation. Just trying to help out the Event;):cool::) Dave, I know you are going to put on a "VERY COOL EVENT", just wish I could be there.:(;):cool::D

I just gave up my room. Unable to make it back to back. I'll see you guys in Cambria. Call the Black Oak if you want my room....

I am not able to attend this exceptional event either. If anyone else needs a room, please send me a PM (or an email) and I'll be glad to transfer my reservation. Wish I could be there! This event has all the makings of being nothing short of incredible. Dave, you have done an amazing job "disorganizing" this event. I hope to make it next year. Best regards to all.

Dave DiMaria

Bummer you guys can't make it. :(
Joe installs his smaller racing carb, our goal is to drive every mile of the Targa.
The tour disorganizer tells me Friday will be awesome, packed with hours of the best roads surrounding our destination.

A couple more rooms just opened up at the Black Oak. We are still 75+ as of this morning

7 - 914's
1-912
4 -356's
1 300 SL Gullwing
1 or 2 XK -120's
xke, datsuns, fiat, ferrari, bmw's, lotus-es ;), minis, mustang, pontiac, oldsmobile
and.... the rest are all 911's !:D

Personally, I can't wait to see Mike hangin it out in a front-engine, rear-drive pony car .... :D

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Ray Crawford called me today and said he may have someone for my room. If you need a room, and Ray does not use mine, call Ray and see if you can get my reservation. :(;):cool::D

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Eade, you will be MISSED. We'll take some cool photos for you, have a glass of wine for a toast on your behalf....

Chris Messano will now be bunking with me..sooooo your room is avail. to whoever wants it?? Or, just call the Black Oak to give it up.

I'll be staying at the BW on Wed. night. Bob Smith and I will be in a caravan of 2 so far. We may take the scenic route to Thousand Oaks via Malibu, etc. Anyone want to join in the SD/OC through LA to Ventura Express? We should arrive mid afternoon? I RSVP'd the BBQ.

See everyone there, or when you arrive Thursday morning.

Curt, when do you arrive??

Dave, looking forward to this, THANKS...You should have my waiver already, and I mailed my breakfast voucher yesterday.

Ray - I'm arriving 11AM or so at LAX on Wed. My car is over at TLG. Tony & Marco put some SC brakes on it for me over the winter. Can't wait to try it out!! When are people arriving up in 1000 Oaks?\

PS: Eade, sorry to hear you won't be there! Was looking forward to it.

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Personally, I can't wait to see Mike hangin it out in a front-engine, rear-drive pony car .... :D

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The owner hangs it out (often).
I'll just try to shift it w/o snicking 3rd and return it unharmed.
Looking forward to thumbing a ride with Ray and other 911 buddies that would like a passenger for a section or two. :)
We'll try to get to the hotel before the afternoon L.A. traffic.

Oh Mikeee...a Ford?

John

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Oh Mikeee...a Ford?
John

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Hi John take half a week off and do the targa.
Joe told me he spun ya in his Cobra. :eek:
See ya soon.

He did.:eek:.... And I would love to, it sounds like a blast!

John

Link to pictures here:
http://www.stanford.edu/~dtscott/targacalifornia.html

Was that Corvette/Nomad recently sold at Barrett Jackson?

Long Live Targa California; Here is a link to some pictures from 2009...Thanks to all, especially you Dave! A job well done! Aloha!

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredi...kRQ&feat=email

Needed to clean the car and start a wash...... :rolleyes:
Pics to come later........ :D

Larry, you owe me a bungee....... ;)

Derek and Larry: Terrific pictures ! Thanks for posting them so quickly. The time went by fast.

Larry and Gilbert- thanks for contortionist duty under the dash getting the new clutch cable connected. My appreciation for certain foods made it difficult for me to squeeze in there :D

Chris and Buck- thanks for a few extra ounces of gas- tanker refueling style ; embarrased that my fuel cell sender was not accurate enough :o

Big Thanks to Lori for setting up the website, contacting the Saturday B-fast place, hotels, and generally being all around wonderful.

thanks to Vasken and Andrew Bedirian for the map route (and other tour stuff)- it was very good

Great event with all the non porsches attending. This was done for all car enthusiasts, not just our favorite one.

Next year will see different route and some other surprises. Stay tuned to www.targacalifornia.com for more info

If several of you have a business you would like to promote and help defray our organizational/site expenses, please contact me at tremotorsports@gmail.com That way I can continue to see that this event remains free entry

Thanks to all that participated and lets see more pics!

all the best
Dave Bouzaglou
Tour Disorganizer

yes we , the ones far away can only see and regret...
What a great tour and what a great guy to pick up the pieces and make a new Tour/Targa happening.
Thank you Dave, you are truly a car person and a great friend.We will all help to support you in this effort to make this happening over again.
Yours Stefan

Dave perfect event and great roads, everyone of them!
Already looking forward to the next Targa California. :)

Dave, and all:

THANKS for the GREAT time. It really was "all that"

Everyone should come out next year and see for themselves.

Dave,

Fantastic event. Thanks for all you did, and do. Looked for you after breakfast on Sat, but you must have pulled out for Santa Margarita for FUEL :D. We stayed back to maked sure Massano got his voltage regulator sorted. We went 229, to 58 East to Taft, then back to the 5 and home by 3 PM. 877 miles all in, and maybe 140 of those were freeway (mostly Sat afternoon) Best driving roads in Cali.

Can't wait for next year!!!!! Great people, great cars, and great times!!!!!!

I got in on the red-eye 5AM this morning. WELL WORTH the time, effort, paint chips, 2 cracked Cibie hood lights, cracked fog light, chipped windshield, and tire burn on my new paint - a very small price to pay for this sort of fun :D I highly recommend this event to anyone who likes to drive these cars the way they were intended! I've got some pretty good in-car video and will have a couple of those linked eventually.

Here's our roadside refueling rig. Me, being the dumba$$ I am, would've just siphoned out of the tank. Dave, had a better idea - let Chris' fuel pump do the work! ;)

Curt,

Great hanging with you man!!! Never underestimate the ingenuity of a P-car man. Refueling via electric pump......smart :rolleyes:. I sort of enjoyed being the supertanker that day. We looked for you after breakfast, but you must have turned right at 58 and headed back that way. Your car kick ass and runs like a scalded cat. Awesome. Look forward to the next opportunity for much more of the same.

Best to you :)

I was behind you guys, then looked at my fuel gauge and had to turn back. No way I could make it to Taft. You guys were long-gone by the time I got going again. No worries.

Here's a solo vid coming down Nacimiento Fergusson Road. About a 3000 foot drop to sea level. You can get full-screen by clicking the symbol in the lower right corner of the video.


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There's some fun stuff toward the end of this vid. I'm recording with a point-and-shoot camera taped to my roll bar. Tough to start the camera while driving so I missed most of the good stuff.

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Great vid Curt. Tell us more about the sports purpose geiger counter, you installed :)

I think the mic on that little camera is about 1/8" diameter. When the engine hits a certain RPM I don't think it could cope any longer! :)

Curt,

Is there a trick to viewing the video's? It's like it goes through some buffering, but never actually starts. What am I missing? I tried on my PC and my Mac. Same issue on both.

If I had known you were filming I would have waved my hat...

Hey Curt the single track downhill from Fort Hunter Ligget to Hwy 1 was dramatic, radical turns and decent a challenge for the brakes on the 65 Mustang.
But where it picked up hwy 1 was pure left foot brake bliss for many miles.
I enjoyed the second shot at the single track (Magic mtn?) just south of the breakfast spot.

I nominate Dave B2Z for the quick fix award with his unscheduled cable fix at the Cantina.
Buck Lewis shot gun on the cable fix.
Dave B is butt out putting a harsh on his Cantina lunch mellow!
Our quick fix was a puked thermostat gasket replaced with a MacGyver cardboard candy box thermostat gasket fix 8 hours before the start. It lasted all 1150 miles. I saw several others with quick fixes but not a flatbed in sight. :)
More photos of the drivers.
http://share.shutterfly.com/view/fla...=1CauWLZqyYsR6

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Is there a trick to viewing the video's? It's like it goes through some buffering, but never actually starts. What am I missing? I tried on my PC and my Mac. Same issue on both.

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They wouldn't play on my desktop either. Had to install the latest version of Adobe Flash Player. These vids were too big for YouTube, so had to use Vimeo.

http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/

Check out your car in the 2nd vid at the 2:40 mark. There's this rise coming out of a righthander and it looks like your car drifts ever so slightly and/or lifts the front wheel a little :D

Could one of you attendees please post the general course/routing you followed?

It would be nice to have as part of a database of nice drives in the region.

Thanks.

One of the CHPs strolling the hotel parking lot Friday morning asked, "where are you going today?"
One of the driver's replied "you'll have to try harder than that". ;)
PM the tour dis-organizer and see if he wants to make it public,
He was understandably protective of the route and participants information.
cheers

Great event, good weather, and I liked doing the fort and coast road on Fri,
less traffic and bikes than on Saturdays. I finally got to use some of the bailing
wire I've been carrying around for years. Thanks Dave!

I REALLY, REALLY need to get one of those shirts. Can someone direct me?
(from the pictures Gburner posted on shutterfly)
Don

More photos from Ted the 510 driver.
http://socaltt510.shutterfly.com/223...dex=0&size=All
More.....
http://rides.webshots.com/album/570695652hadNUj?start=0

Great photos and thanks for posting the videos Curt! The Wolf sounds great! :)
I enjoy reading about the occasional roadside repair ingenuity. Always a good feeling to overcome some problem without resorting to calling the flatbed! :) Of course last time that subject came up there was a wiseazz that had to lecture us on car preperation...glad he stayed home. :cool:

I need to stop reading these threads since the idea of shipping my car out to California again would be met with some chilly resistance here in the Cornpanzer household!

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I REALLY, REALLY need to get one of those shirts. Can someone direct me?
(from the pictures Gburner posted on shutterfly)
Don

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Don here's a link, cool shirt #45.
http://www.beach-dog.com/T-Shirt_Designs.php

Jamie (English artist) got a hang on to the stang/schtang action shot? :eek:
cheers

What an Epic event- thank you Dave. Great roads, great friends to hang with, superb driving. Some great iron out there this year- there's nothing like the sound of a flat six on cam winding through the twisties! Curt - it was great to see you again, and I too agree- chipped, sandblasted, dinged stone chips galore, burned paint, dusty and bug spattered, run hard and fast- exactly what these cars live for- wouldn't trade it for anything! And Herr Burner your stang driving was outstanding! Some pics attached- I hope they load ok.-

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WELL OF COURSE IT WOULD....:rolleyes:

You need to drive it out, where do you want to meet?:D

World Class Motoring hosted a GREAT BBQ the night before the event.

Some of our usual suspects showed up.....

- Wayne and Hori and Steve
- Ray and Bob
- Steven and Jamie
- And our ubiquitous Mid-Westerner...... :D

Not all of the cars at the BBQ ran the Targa........ just the right ones.... ;)


.......... more to come... :)

Just to give'ya a little of the feel of the start of the First Targa CA..... :)

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Our dauntless Mid-Westerner ...... :D

Curt and 'The Wolf' never missed'a'stitch for three days....... :)

......... I know, he was in my mirrors.... :eek:;)

Dave B. passing out the route sheets, and reminding us about the curtesies of the tour.......

This was a GREAT CA. event not to missed next year and the years to follow....... :)

.......... more to come

Cruz'n through Lockwood Valley behind Dave..... :)

Who IS that guy........:eek:;):D

Parts of the parking lot at the Blackoak.........:)

The E-Type's air cleaner seems to have done it's work.......
Jag about - 15 / Butterflies - 0 ....... :D

The sticker says it all........ ;)

Chris T. and I right after the same downhill drive from Fort Hunter Liggett down to the Coast HWY Curt has in his video..... If you look close you might see the heat waves coming off the breaks....... ;)

........... more to come

I had a lot of fun chasing that Datsun 510 (3rd foto) for an hour or 2. That guy knew how to drive.

The Bring A Trailer guys were running this Mustang:

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Our dauntless Mid-Westerner ...... :D

Curt and 'The Wolf' never missed'a'stitch for three days....... :)

......... I know, he was in my mirrors.... :eek:;)

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Chuck, Chris T and Dave run at - let's just say a spirited pace :eek:;) - for 3 days and never put a wheel wrong. The sound was bad on this vid so I overlayed some music. Around the 1:20 mark I try to carry a 2nd gear turn in 3rd and bog down on the uphill leftie. By the time I see the straight, it's bye-bye, game over. Chuck's gone. You can't make a mistake with these guys.

This is also the run where Chuck and I break free of earth's gravitational force. Its at the end, right after we dispense with the Datsun Roadster and hit some big rollers at slightly over the posted speed limit. Watch how Chuck's car is in the middle of the road going up but he's on the yellow line after landing. A true pucker moment there for both of us :eek::eek: Also watch me cinch down on the safety harness shortly afterwards - I didn't know I did that until I watched the vid! :D

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Dug the music, nice lines Curt, getting stretched by the best.:cool:
Great direction changes by both of you.

Can anyone reccomend a GPS screen for the top of my 911 dash?
I like the concept of real time data, see through mountains, recognize sections quicker and link up more turns.
Fun photo Buck, thanks. :)

Ya know Mike, I've actually used a 'digital navigator'. And it works great. I use a Lowrance 500c with a 5.5" screen. It's a big monster but very easy to see. Set it in 3D mode at maybe an 800 foot range and it's just like having a navi calling out turns! It even has elevation.

This is me running some gravel logging roads in the quattro. The screen is set at 3/10 of a mile. At 800 feet, you're seeing about 1 turn ahead.

Fantastic vid Curt !!! ... :eek::D

Some day I have to get wired up and make one of those..... ;)

Cheers and thanks bud...... :)

Looks like everyone had a nice, leisurely adventure.

:D

A great adventure - assorted pics

More pics . . .

After heading up the coast from Fort Hunter Liggett we all met at the Cantina in Carmel Valley for lunch....... We met Dave Mohlman, Frank Enea, and Lee and followed them to Dave's place up at the airport........

More pics . . .

- Dave's '57 show wining 300SL Roadster
- His '56 356 'European'

The 'Wester' '66 ....... Sorry for the cramped shoots....:o

And ......... #756 ......... ;)

................. more to come

After Dave Mohlman's I lead a group over Laurelles Grade back to G16 (Carmel Valley Rd.) all the way to Greenfield, then back South to the hotel ....... Here's pics at the beginning and the end... had my hands full in between... ;)

Last morning at the hotel......

Steven Harris and I decided to swap cars for the morning of the last day....:)

..... more to come... ;)

Well I'll tell'ya......

This is an all-out, little expense spared, Early 911 hot rod that was put together by Hayen Burvill and crew, the founder and president of WEVO
http://www.wevo.com/

The car has a tuned 3.6 Varo-Ram, weighs about 2200lbs. and has, I assume, just about every WEVO product plus and few in development...... and it's hard to compare it to anything I've driven.

Steven's car is not so much brutal as it is refined, smooth, comfortable, VERY well set up, ...... and comes on like a progressive missile....... This is one well sorted hot rod. My sincere complements to Hayden and crew... ;)

And my lasting thanks to Steven for the opportunity to experience his wonderful car...... :)


- Stopping for a 'pit stop'.......
- Just before we headed up 229......:eek:;)

Will and Nina's BIG puppy 'Ridley' ..... she was the hit of the weekend........ :D

Heading back South with the two Chris's, Tallon and Messano....... :)

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Clocked 840 miles, used 1/2 quart of oil, more gas then I want to talk about...:o, and the old blue car didn't miss a beat....... :)

I want to thank Dave B., Lori, and all the others that made this the first 'Targa California a resounding success.........

And again a special thanks to Dave B. for routing us through some of the best roads in CA. ....... ;)

THIS EVENT IS NOT TO BE MISSED, next year, and the years to follow... :)

Cheers,
Chuck

Just returned from my "postponed" Fiji trip, giving me time to reflect on our "Three Day Journey To Nirvana", AKA, First Annual Targa California. What a blast! It's hard to explain this event to non-enthusiasts, however to us like minded Porsche Pilots, this what we live for. I don't use "Porsche Pilots" lightly, as an airplane pilot myself, driving a Porsche at limits is as close to "flying" on the ground as possible, not to mention those unweighted suspension moments! Then there was my throttle stuck wide open in a dicey situation!

My personal reflections; Outstanding roads, Unbelievable leadership, Absolutely fantastic drivers (I would be any of your co-pilots!), Resourceful problem solvers, Wonderful weather, Unbelievable luck with traffic on the roads (RT 1 as our own?!), and the best part, the nicest, most thoughtful and devoted people you could befriend. Where else could one show up one day among many strangers, yet have an instant report and total understanding?

I would like to personally thank Dave one more time, for allowing us to be at one with our machines, for all those that helped keep those machines running at peak performance (Yes Chuck, I do owe you a bungee for my throttle return!), to all that posted the great pictures, especially the video of our descent on to RT 1, I can close my eyes and still visualize that one, and last of all, to all those great sounding, looking, and performing machinery that makes us who we are. This will be hard to top, but I am confident we will.

Thanks to all.

Check out Chuck's Bungee hooked up to the throttle linkage on the left. Should all carry one!

Six months late...

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GREAT PICS JAMIE!!!!!!!!!

Cheers kiddo......... ;)

Targa California 2010

Looking at potential dates in April after Easter. 3 day event as before starting on a thursday morning.


Was thinking of doing part of the first day thru angeles forest area, but the fires have ruined that and who wants to be driving thru a moonscape :o

So it will start along the same roads as last year , with some changes to make it interesting

Will start a new thread once i confirm the date. If there are any conflicting dates i should know about, please let me know asap !!!
:)

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Targa California 2010

Looking at potential dates in April after Easter. 3 day event as before starting on a thursday morning.


Was thinking of doing part of the first day thru angeles forest area, but the fires have ruined that and who wants to be driving thru a moonscape :o

So it will start along the same roads as last year , with some changes to make it interesting

Will start a new thread once i confirm the date. If there are any conflicting dates i should know about, please let me know asap !!!
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Dave, the way the firefighters are talking, no road in CA will be safe to bet on until the fire season is over. I'm hearing that the Station fire is only a harbinger of things yet to come.

Hell, the contracted fixed wing water tankers weren't supposed to come online until the 1st of Sept. They were parked in Canada when the fires started.

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GREAT PICS JAMIE!!!!!!!!!

Cheers kiddo......... ;)

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Ta Chuck.

Strange thing, though - I uploaded them in three posts, but I can't see a single picture posted on the thread. What gives?!

Jamie,

I've heard that from a few others..... :confused:

I'm no computer guy but try posting them in a 'jpeg' format instead of 'bitmap' and see what happens.....

Cheers

They have gone missing. Would love to see them though!

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Jamie and all,

CAN YOU SEE ME, I mean them, NOW??????????? :confused: :o :rolleyes: ;)

Wonderful shots Jamie :D Can't believe it's already been 6 months though :eek:

TES-TI-FY!

Hallelujah. They're there...

Wow! Great memories from my favorite event of the year. Thanks Jamie! Can we have more ..... :D

Jamie...Good Job... / Lars...

very cool- thank you jamie

Holy Crap those are great shots! Especially like the one with the kids in the foreground doing homework, The back-half shot of Steven's car and Stevens car with the big sky behind it. I

Jaime,

Put the photos on a disc and my check will be in the mail.

GREAT shots...the hill section you took that only had Steven on the road :eek:

Yeah, that shot is killer. Those are the big rollers west of the mountains on Hwy 58, right? First pic I've seen that captures the scale as they appear to the eye. Incredible shot.

I also think we should see who can ID every item in Larry's trunk.

Jamie, those shots are spectacular! My favs are also of Steve's car in motion, on 58, and the back half. Just beautiful.

Once the dates are set, we'll kidnap Jamie again for next year! Just had supper with him in London - he has an early hot rod RENAULT!

Wonderful shots! Love the bugs...I pretty sure we put a dent in that population! As far as my trunk goes, well, its all essential material. Which reminds me it's getting real close to Margi Time! BTW, the blender in the trunk on its side is older than the car by a good 20 years! Still use it pretty much every day, just like the car! All fine machinery...Can't wait for next year. Thanks to all involved. Aloha!

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ah... le toaster francais !
seriously, a R8 with gordini bits can be a ton of fun in the twisties

cool red box! :D

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ah... le toaster francais !

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