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This Rennlist centric drive started small with about five of us trekking to Nepenthe on Superbowl Sunday. Over several years, it grew to 30+ cars, but with the growth came undue attention.
I have stored away many route options that head south of Hollister. If anyone if interested, PM me for map - route suggestions. One comment to note... if you want to take a group through Ft. Hunter-Liggett, it is best and courteous to alert fort security of your plans. If nothing else, you can avoid the car by car insurance check. Also, I have always found the base personnel really friendly and open to car groups trekking across the fort (legally). As route teaser, the climb over to the coast from Ft. Hunter Liggett is an epic driving experience !
First off, thanks Jim for the advice regarding dealing with the fort and the check points. Also thanks to the 13 of you who have completed the quick survey at this point! This will really help me plan the event in a way that hopefully everyone will enjoy.
At this point, here is how I am envisioning the gathering:
The event will happen on Saturday, January 3, 2015. Everyone will meet up at a common point (probably at the Starbucks in southern San Jose on Bernal Road) in the morning and have an hour or so to to checkout each others cars and chat. The attendance roster will be checked off and route instructions will be handed out. The group will then separate into two driving groups taking two different routes:
For those that only have time for a short drive, one group will head off to the Santa Cruz mountains for some twisty back roads and scenic views. ***I am also hoping someone will step up to lead this group as I will be joining the second one for a longer drive.*** At this point I'm thinking a good route might be Uvals Road to 152 to 1 through Aptos to Old Soquel-San Jose Road to 17 and back to San Jose. Here is a map of this possible route:
For those that can devote the full day to driving, the second group will head south to Hollister where everyone will gas up before taking Route 25 South and driving one of two possible loops depending upon what the weather looks like. (Option A) If the weather is decent and the coastline looks fog/rain free, then group will take 25 to 198 westward and connect over to Nacimiento-Fergusson Rd and ultimately Highway 1 and Big Sur. (Option B) If the coastal weather doesn't look so great, then the group will take 25 to Coalinga Road to Coalinga for lunch. Then west on 198 to 101 to Carmel Valley Road north-westward. Either way promises great driving roads and good scenery! Also either route will include a group luncheon somewhere along the route TBD. Here are maps of these two possible routes:
These routes may be adjusted somewhat going forward to better fit peoples' schedules, and folks can always peel off from the group as needed. Still I figure you all would appreciate a sneak peak at the driving routes that I'm dreaming up here.
Spyder Man, thanks for organizing. I can lead the shorter route. Although I'm not quite a local, I think I've done some of those roads on foot. Also... I'm not the most experienced driver pushing these cars anywhere near the limit, so I won't be driving ludicrous speed as they say.
If you don't get any other volunteers, consider me in.
@mpruden - Thanks for offering to lead the shorter drive. You don't necessarily have to be the first and fastest in the pack of cars when driving, just make sure people know where to be going and make sure the leader and the rear don't get too spread apart.
At this point I've got 20 positive responses from individuals through the form. Thank you all. Feel free to spread the word to other Porsche-philes. A few non-Porsches *might* be tolerated in the mix too.
At this point we've got 23 positive responses to the survey of which 9 expressed interest in a 1-2 hour drive, 13 expressed interest in a 3-5 hour drive and 7 expressed interest in a 5-8 hour drive. There is some overlap in responses and these numbers do not account for myself and a couple of folks that I know offline that might be joining.
Absolutely, All model Porsches are welcome! Please just fill out the Google Form linked in the opening post so I have an idea of your timing and constraints. (There might be a non-Porsche or two snuck into the mix too.)
12-17-2014, 06:09 PM
