nathan1

As you all know, I have put together 993FEST for the past 4 years. It has been an amazing time and I have enjoyed getting to know each and every participant! This year I am mixing it up and joining forces with a good friend and fellow 964 enthusiast, Brian Kawal (964surfer). Together we are expanding the event and re-naming it 8998FEST and opening registration to both 993’s and 964’s. We are still working out the final details, but I wanted to get on everyone’s calendar. Here are the basics:

What: 8998FEST- A weekend long extravaganza of all things post torsion bar, air-cooled 911!

Events will include:
Driving- We will find some of the most amazing NW scenery and roads…
Technical- We will be offering technical education by a few of the best in the business…
Car Display- We will be offering a car show/display and have some early commitment for some seriously rare and unusual 964 and 993’s…
Social- We will have plenty of great food and drinks with some great people from this community…

When: September 16-18th, 2016

Where: Initial events starting in Portland, OR and culmination in Seattle, WA. In years past we have people attend from all over the US and even an international contingent.

For more information:

Organizers: PM Nathan1 or 964Surfer

Instagram: @8998fest

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/8998-FEST-566201306891921/

mgerber

Thanks Nathan. Glad to see you decided to lead this again. This year I am sure Janet will mandate me being at the back of the pack

Drisump

Ya think it'll be cooler than last year? LOL! My rides a/c was not really up to the task. Cheers

nathan1

Yes, I don't think its possible to ever be hotter than last year, 115F! In Seattle the hottest temperature in recorded history is 99 degrees, so I think were safe. Should be your typical 75-80F September Portland/Seattle Day!

u7t2p7

Probably having a brain fart....but what is the significance of "8998?"

Knight

Excellent Nathan, the Canadian clan is looking forward to it!

89.98 would mean model years 89-98 911

993KHTO

Anyone know the best shipping company for 993? I haven't shipped a car in 15 years. Thinking of attending 8998 Fest, but only if I can ship to a starting point for reasonable cost.

Mike J

Sounds like fun and probably can make it this year - looking forward to it!

Cheers,

Mike

mpruden

Started the prospecting stage of this sales cycle last night.

964surfer

The date will be September 17 and 18. This will be the new yearly event for all the 964 and 993 folks from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. We already have confirmation on some incredible cars being shipped in from further away as well! We have chosen a Portland to Seattle route to keep it more centralized for everyone coming.

Here is the basic event rundown:

Saturday morning (the 17th) we will be meeting in Portland, Oregon at the shop of Steve Weiner who is a well know air-cooled Porsche builder. He has graciously offered to give us a tour and show off some of the amazing projects he has going on. From there we will be doing a group drive up to Seattle via some 'driving enthusiast approved' roads. We will be doing a group lunch along the way and also a dinner in Seattle that evening. Sunday morning we will finish our weekend out with a group pre-meet and drive to the Carillion Point display which the PCA is hosting that day.

At this stage, we would like a rough tally on how many will be attending the event. We will be sending out one or two more updates on this as the drive gets closer but we want everyone to be able to get this on their calendars now. Your RSVP will help us coordinate with both Steve Weiner and the PCA organizers. At this point we don't have a set hotel in mind for out of state folks for Saturday night in Seattle. If you need a suggestion or help finding a place please let us know.

One last thing is that if you know a friend with a 964 or 993 that would like to attend please do not hesitate to extend an invitation.
If you would like to connect with Nathan and I as well as other participants on social we have created a Facebook page: "89.98 Fest" as well as an instagram account @8998fest

You can RSVP via PM, our Social Media pages or email: brian@briankawal.net

Cheers!

Brian

race911

Oh, so no (redacted) (redacted) (redacted) south of Sunnyside? That part of the route last year was pretty surreal. Even if it was 120F. Glad I had the water cooled.

We'll be off to Maui that day, so everyone enjoy!

Opo

I'm shipping mine as well 👍🏼 will let you know who I will use 😀

stace

i'll certainly be attending. last year was sooo hot! Drisump you did look like you were suffering!

fsa

I shall attend and drive. Did so last year. Nathan and Matt did great work, despite heat.
Might be able to offer some spots for people/cars at my Portland house.
Or- Opo can take the whole house...and bring his fleet.
Fred, '97 C4S

sacman

This could be a great road trip from Sac.