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Monterey Historics 2015 - Personal Recommendations
Dear Rennlisters:
As a local to the area, here are recommendations for interesting events during the upcoming 2015 Monterey Historics
that are often overlooked by popular internet guides like this one:
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These events below are listed in the guide...but some have changed venues for this year & I wanted you all to be aware of that.
So caveat lector!
Remember to buy your ticket for Laguna Seca's 'Motorsports Reunion' Historic Races prior to getting to the track to save money.
My recommendation is the authorized agents at the Shell Gasoline Station next to Home Depot on Canyon del Rey Blvd & US 1!
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Saturday Evening August 15th
Finally, the traditional 'Carrera Panamericana' Saturday reunion dinner:
This is where friends of the original 'Carrera Panamericana' & the modern 'La Carrera Panamericana' meet during the August Historics!
This dinner was formerly held at 'Baja Cantina' and has now been moved to Pat Phinny's other restaurant - 'Turn 12' -
located at the 400 Tyler Street in Monterey!
For more information, please contact Bill Hemmer at:
See you all soon in our Carmel area!
Saludos,
Eduardo
Currently in Porto Cervo, Sardinia
Here is a list of my favorite restaurants & wine tasting rooms in our area in case
it might be useful to some of you visiting during the Monterey Historics!
Other restaurants in Carmel Valley & Carmel Valley Village that I recommend:
Baja Cantina (Mexican) on 7166 Carmel Valley Road (not far from Carmel-by-the-Sea): http://www.carmelcantina.com
The weekly gathering of sport cars & hot rods is on Thursdays!
The Baja Cantina owner, auto collector Pat Phinny, also is the proprietor of 'Turn 12'
restaurant (American) in downtown Monterey - thus named because Laguna Seca
has 11 turns! http://www.turn12barandgrill.com
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Carmel Valley Village (20/30 minute drive from Carmel). Can also be accessed via
Laureles Grade from Route 68 in vicinity of Laguna Seca):
Corkscrew on 55 West Carmel Valley Road / Carmel Valley Village http://www.corkscrewcafe.com
The owners, Walter & Gaston Georis, also are the proprietors of Casanova &
The Biclyclette in Carmel. Gaston drives a Boxster.
Wine Tasting
Bernardus Winery Tasting Room on 5 West Carmel Valley Road / Carmel Valley Village http://www.bernardus.com/winery/tasting/index.htm
Bernardus Winery is owned by Ben Pon, an ex-Porsche factory driver,
whose family are Porsche (& VW Group) importers for Holland!
Carmel Mid-Valley
Jeffrey's Grill / 112 Mid Valley Center / Great Breakfast & Brunch spot.
Halfway to Carmel Village. Closer to Quail Lodge & Carmel proper! http://www.jeffreysgrillandcatering.com
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By the way, you can drive from Carmel to Greenfield (on 101, south of Salinas)
via Carmel Valley Road and Monterey County G16 Road. Pretty twisty...
and a good Porsche interior road to drive! http://www.inn-california.com/centra...alleyroad.html
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Here are some more recommendations in Monterey:
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Finally, Monterey Bay Aquarium in Cannery Road, Monterey (if you do one tourist stop, this is the one!).
World class aquarium on Monterey Bay! http://www.montereybayaquarium.org
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Have a great stay in our peninsula during the Historics!
Saludos,
Eduardo
Bonifacio, Corsica
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Last edited by Z356; 08-03-2015 at 07:49 PM.
Reason: spelling
Thanks for the encyclopedia of knowledge Eduardo! Based on my experience last year, make sure to visit the Porsche showroom set up adjacent to The Quail right next door to the Werks Reunion. Even if you don't have tickets to The Quail the car watching there on Friday is unbeatable (anybody who is somebody is at The Quail on Friday).
We are entered in the Pre-Reunion and the Reunion. Stop by to say hello, it would be fun to meet some Rennlisters in person.
1969 FIA Camaro number 88.
Free events for Spectators: Carmel Concours on the Avenue - Tuesday
Carmel Lunch Stop on the Avenue for Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Rally - Thursday
Werks Reunion - Friday
Legends of Autobahn - Friday
Reasonably Priced Events: Automobilia - Tuesday & Wednesday. $15 at door.
Carmel Mission Classic - Wednesday. $35 in advance/$45 at door.
Includes wine tasting! Reasonably price food sold at event.
Turn 12 Panamericana Reunion Dinner - Saturday evening. $50 in advance,
Laguna Seca. Saturday. $80 in advance or at Shell Station / $100 at gate.
Concorso Italiano - Saturday - $160. Doesn't include any food or drink.
Barnyard Ferrari Gathering - $37 in advance /$45 at gate.
Not-So-Reasonably Priced Events: Concours d'Elegance - Sunday - $300 in advance/$350 at gate.
Gordon McCall's Motorworks Revival - Wednesday night - $350 in advance. Includes food & drinks!
The Quail - Friday - The week's most exclusive event. Sold out. Approx. $600@.
Auctions: I find the RM Auction now to be unreasonably priced for spectators.
Mecum was free last year. Rick Cole was a nice event years ago.
Russo-Steele is very informal.
Gooding & Co auction and Bonhams are, in my opinion, the best!
Here is a list of my favorite restaurants & wine tasting rooms in our area in case it might be useful to some of you visiting during the Monterey Historics!
Mission Ranch on 26270 Dolores Street behind the Carmel Mission. (American) Clint's only remaining restaurant in Carmel.
Don't bother with the one he sold long ago - Hog's Breath. http://www.missionranchcarmel.com/restaurant.htm
Other restaurants in Carmel Valley & Carmel Valley Village that I recommend:
Baja Cantina (Mexican) on 7166 Carmel Valley Road (not far from Carmel-by-the-Sea): http://www.carmelcantina.com
The weekly gathering of sport cars & hot rods is on Thursdays!
The Baja Cantina owner, auto collector Pat Phinny, also is the proprietor of 'Turn 12' restaurant (American) in downtown Monterey - thus named because Laguna Seca has 11 turns! http://www.turn12barandgrill.com
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Carmel Valley Village (20/30 minute drive from Carmel- can also be accessed via Laurales Grade from Route 68 in vicinity of Laguna Seca):
Corkscrew on 55 West Carmel Valley Road / Carmel Valley Village http://www.corkscrewcafe.com
The owners, Walter & Gaston Georis, also are the proprietors of Casanova & The Biclyclette in Carmel. Gaston drives a Boxster.
Wine Tasting
Bernardus Winery Tasting Room on 5 West Carmel Valley Road / Carmel Valley Village http://www.bernardus.com/winery/tasting/index.htm
Bernardus' owner, a friend named Ben Pon, is an ex-factory driver whose family are Porsche's importers for Holland!
Carmel Mid-Valley
Jeffrey's Grill / 112 Mid Valley Center / Great Breakfast & Brunch spot.
Halfway to Carmel Village. Closer to Quail Lodge & Carmel proper! http://www.jeffreysgrillandcatering.com
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By the way, you can drive from Carmel to Greenfield (on 101, south of Salinas) via Carmel Valley Road and Monterey County G16 Road. Pretty twisty...and a good Porsche interior road to drive! http://www.inn-california.com/centra...alleyroad.html
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Here are some more recommendations in Monterey:
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Finally, Monterey Bay Aquarium in Cannery Road, Monterey (if you do one tourist stop, this is the one!). World class aquarium on Monterey Bay! http://www.montereybayaquarium.org
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Have a great stay in our peninsula during the Historics!
Saludos,
Eduardo
On the Mediterranean Sea in waters off Sardinia
Great info. I can't make it for the historics, but this will be very helpful for the Rennsport Reunion. Thanks
you'll be fine with jeans and polo shirt or dress shirt. hell this is CA you can come in shorts if you like, just make sure your pockets are filled with blank checks or lot's of cash......
I think I'm going to a different event at the Quail. I'm just going to the cigars and cocktails at 8:00 pm.
I think I'm going to a different event at the Quail. I'm just going to the cigars and cocktails at 8:00 pm.
I don't believe there is an 'official' dress code for the The Quail Porsche Zentrum party, but you'll find most guests dressed in 'elegant casual'.
Many will be wearing jackets. Almost no one will be wearing shorts.
So caveat lector.
'The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering' earlier in the day will also be 'casually elegant', but with a sportier accent since it's a daytime affair.
Here you will see shorts - but very nice tailored ones!
I don't believe there is an 'official' dress code for the The Quail Porsche Zentrum party, but you'll find most guests dressed in 'elegant casual'.
Many will be wearing jackets. Almost no one will be wearing shorts.
So caveat lector.
'The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering' earlier in the day will also be 'casually elegant', but with a sportier accent since it's a daytime affair.
Here you will see shorts - but very nice tailored ones!
Saludos,
Eduardo
Porto-Vecchio, Corsica
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Thanks for the heads up Eduardo. Will you be there by chance?
I assumed a sport coat......(inside joke for those of us that attended the experience center dinner). Here in Truckee casually elegant means something quite different!
08-02-2015, 01:41 AM
Monterey Historics 2015 - Personal Recommendations
