Rennsport Reunion. Laguna Seca. Oct 14/16, who else is gonna be there? Options

[Elliot Cannon]

Looks like I'll definately be parking in the boonies and I'll be in the pickup. Last time I brought my 914 it was almost an hour to get to parking and had me wishing I had the F150. Pack a lunch and bring plenty of water and your walking shoes.
Cheers, Elliot

[Downunderman]

I have heard along the grapevine that three blokes from down here are taking their 2.7 Carrera historic cars over to run at the event. They will be pretty easy to pick; all RHD.

[EdwardBlume]

This looks cool. I'll need to sell the wife hard on this though...

[campbellcj]

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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[harlenl]

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

[harlenl]

My wife and I are flying in and staying in Monterey for the event. If it's anywhere as much fun as Rennsport III was at Daytona, it should be a great event.

We've never been to Laguna Seca before. Is parking a problem at the track? We're going to be driving whatever the rental car company gives us, so I don't have to worry about where it's parked, but I've just had knee replacement surgery, so I am a bit concerned about getting around at the track.

I understand that the track does have golf carts available for rent for the event. How bad is it getting around the track? I know there are elevation changes, but are the distances between the viewing areas and the paddock reasonable or quite a hike? I'm trying to be pro-active to enjoy this event as much as the last one!

Hope to meet some of you left-coasters while we're out there!

Hello George,
I will do my best to answer your questions. In regards to parking, unless you have been given a parking pass
(Blue 2 - participants, Blue 3 - Flagroom, Green 4 - vendors, Brown 7 - paid seasonal, Red 8 - Red Bull Engergy
Center, Red 9 - Special paid parking, or paid corral), then you'll be in general parking which is Purple 10 or
Wolfe Hill. Therewill be Physcially Challenged golf carts stationed there, but the demand is usually fairly high
and the distance to drop you off is across the track so it can cause a queue. I would suggest obtaining a temporary
handicapped parking placard from your state. In Calif I believe it just takes a note from your doctor. This way
you will be parked in Handicapped parking around the facility and the Physically Challenged golf carts will pick
you up and take you where you want to go. Those golf carts are roaming throughout the day so you can always flag
one down. A good place to wait is in front of the Cruz'n Cafe. There are also Information booths around the facility
(start/finish bridge, in front of the souvenir store, drivers left Turn 4, drivers left Turn 5) who can also call
one for you. You may also stop any SCRAMP official (blue shirts) and if they have a radio they will also call one for
you. Physically Challenged also has a special tent above the Turn 4 Grandstands where you can sit, have refreshments
and food, all free on behalf of the Monterey Bay Veterans.

I would suggest you take a PC golf cart up to the corkscrew, which is the signature turn of the track. There are
SCRAMP officials up there as well who can also call a golf cart to take you back down and anywhere you want to go.
At the end of the day, the same PC golf carts will take you to your car. The purpose is for you to have a good time
without any difficulty.

As for getting through the paddock or the car corral in the lakebed there is no easy solution. You will have to walk
up and down the rows of cars. I believe you can rent a golf cart, but it's not cheap. If that is the direction you
want to proceed please contact Chris Wofford:http://www.mazdaraceway.com/profile/chris-wofford

Hopefully this helps.

Harlen

[jgara962]

Since you can't get a corral pass without buying a three day ticket, does anyone have a corral pass that they won't be using?

[pt_700]

wow! thanks harlen, for the insider laguna info! i'll be coming from south san jose on hwy 101 and usually prefer to take the front entrance off hwy 68. i'll take a look at a map for the Barloy Canyon road route you mentioned.

will there be motorcycle parking and if so, where?

[infraredcalvin]

What routes are being taken from so cal? I'll be taking my turbo up (hopefully, fixing a busted exhaust stud) but leaving OC on thurs early. Would like to take 101/1 but what are the best suggested routes for some good open roads. Thinking it's appropriate to hit the James Dean memorial junction en route (never been) so I'll be trying to map that in. Would love to cross paths/caravan/whatever with another enthusiast.

Pat

[914_teener]

I"m driving up with my girlfriend and staying in Prunedale. Be fun to meet up with World folks on the track. Bringing chairs but not the teener for this one.

[RiqueMar]

What routes are being taken from so cal? I'll be taking my turbo up (hopefully, fixing a busted exhaust stud) but leaving OC on thurs early. Would like to take 101/1 but what are the best suggested routes for some good open roads. Thinking it's appropriate to hit the James Dean memorial junction en route (never been) so I'll be trying to map that in. Would love to cross paths/caravan/whatever with another enthusiast.

Pat

I"m driving up with my girlfriend and staying in Prunedale. Be fun to meet up with World folks on the track. Bringing chairs but not the teener for this one.

Pat and 914_teener,

You guys are welcome to join me and Brent. We are leaving Thursday morning as well, and will probably be running the Coastal Route. Where are you guys out of?

[914_teener]

What routes are being taken from so cal? I'll be taking my turbo up (hopefully, fixing a busted exhaust stud) but leaving OC on thurs early. Would like to take 101/1 but what are the best suggested routes for some good open roads. Thinking it's appropriate to hit the James Dean memorial junction en route (never been) so I'll be trying to map that in. Would love to cross paths/caravan/whatever with another enthusiast.

Pat

I"m driving up with my girlfriend and staying in Prunedale. Be fun to meet up with World folks on the track. Bringing chairs but not the teener for this one.

Pat and 914_teener,

You guys are welcome to join me and Brent. We are leaving Thursday morning as well, and will probably be running the Coastal Route. Where are you guys out of?

Ok...thanks. I don't know if she can take off Thursday yet...but for sure we can leave Friday morn.

We live in the Glendora area.....( East LA county off the 210 frwy.)

I thought 101 to Coastal Route. It depends on which car we take. I am up for going with some World folks though. I'll know about Thursday in a week or so.

Rob

[RiqueMar]

I think you should reconsider, and take the 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

[infraredcalvin]

Pat and 914_teener,

You guys are welcome to join me and Brent. We are leaving Thursday morning as well, and will probably be running the Coastal Route. Where are you guys out of?

That is really cool, thanks!

I'm en route, I live a few miles up ortega hwy, just outside San Juan Capistrano, so I'm right off the 5. Let's talk time and route. I might be leaving real early like 3 or 4 am to beat la traffic (getting excited already, but no solid plans yet), but it would be nice to know a fellow or two coming up behind me in case of an issue.

Pat

[infraredcalvin]

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I"m driving up with my girlfriend and staying in Prunedale. Be fun to meet up with World folks on the track. Bringing chairs but not the teener for this one.

Ok...thanks. I don't know if she can take off Thursday yet...but for sure we can leave Friday morn.

We live in the Glendora area.....( East LA county off the 210 frwy.)

I thought 101 to Coastal Route. It depends on which car we take. I am up for going with some World folks though. I'll know about Thursday in a week or so.

Rob
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Glendora is nice, I built a bunch of homes there and finished last year, now building in Azusa, at the cursed Rosedale development... If you live near, I'm sure you've heard of it.

I too say take the teener, even though Im not taking mine.

Pat

[RiqueMar]

That is really cool, thanks!

I'm en route, I live a few miles up ortega hwy, just outside San Juan Capistrano, so I'm right off the 5. Let's talk time and route. I might be leaving real early like 3 or 4 am to beat la traffic (getting excited already, but no solid plans yet), but it would be nice to know a fellow or two coming up behind me in case of an issue.

Pat

Sounds cool (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) I think the plan for the drive up is that there is no plan. If people want to leave early, or meet up, or drive ahead, its all a very relaxed atmosphere.

[harlenl]

wow! thanks harlen, for the insider laguna info! i'll be coming from south san jose on hwy 101 and usually prefer to take the front entrance off hwy 68. i'll take a look at a map for the Barloy Canyon road route you mentioned.

will there be motorcycle parking and if so, where?

Motorcycles are usually parked in roughly the same spot as general parking for cars which is Purple 11 (cars are in Purple 10). As you can surmise it's basically the same spot known as Wolfe Hill. The issue of course it's on dirt and not the best place for bikes. Granted all motorcycles park there for MotoGP. Send me an email and I'll suggest a workaround so you can park it on pavement.

Harlenlee@scramp.org

[pt_700]

what do potential attendees from 914 world think about an informal meeting somewhere at the rennsport reunion? i'm thinking something like getting together at a certain bridge or other place @ lunchtime.

would be nice to meet some out of town forum members as this is somewhat of a rare opportunity.

[Larouex]

Just received my passes today. I bought these a while back and my son and I are flying into SFO and driving to the races. I spent the bucks for the Pit Row Suite and also the Quail Porsche Race Car Classic thingy with all the cars on Sunday. I will be taking lots of Holga shots and post everything when I get back.

Larouex

[wertygrog]

Hey PT 700 that sounds like a great idea....we could meet up at the 'biergarten' or whatnot that they are setting up. Maybe nail something down in a few weeks. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)