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Old 05-09-2012, 05:50 PM
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I just signed up for the Porsche World Roadshow at Monticello the weekend of June 8-9-10. You choose a 3-hour time slot and just show up, it seems.

Is it fun? Does it give an actual taste of track driving? Is it comparable to a DE, but shorter? I haven't been to a DE yet but want to, eventually. Will this give me a kick in the butt to do it?

I know the Roadshow's free, but is it worth the time?
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I did one last year. Ours was very fun. Very small taste of a DE. We only got to do 2 laps then is was in for a different car for 2 laps. We got to drive a 911s, caymen rs, boxter, cayenne hybrid, and a panamera. Then they took us on a Hot lap.
Old 05-09-2012, 11:48 PM
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I did it last year and had fun. It's nice to be able to compare each model on the same course back to back. My wife also came, and really enjoyed it.
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still havent gotten an invite. Did NY last year and want to do it again. Anyone get an invite?
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My event is at the Jersey Speed Park in NJ during the 19th - 21st and I am traveling on business!

Did anyone get a registration for Monticello and can not attend? Maybe I could borrow their registration number? Please!
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Damn. New York is already full.
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It is great fun.
Way better value than going to the Porsche Driving School.

If you got an invite you should absolutely go!
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How does one get an invite?
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I sat at my desk and noticed an email coming in. I didn't sign up for anything beforehand. My car is new-to-me though. I got it about 6 weeks ago. That might have something to do with me being on some updated lists at Porsche USA.
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Sucks living in the middle of nowhere. Looks like Detroit and Chicago are the closest Roadshow for me....bummer. Perhaps that explains my missing invitation.
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Do it, it was loads of fun. There is nothing better than putting the hammer down on a car you don't own. Their car, gas and tires how can you go wrong... I was was smiling for a week afterwards...
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Originally Posted by mgordon18
I just signed up for the Porsche World Roadshow at Monticello the weekend of June 8-9-10. You choose a 3-hour time slot and just show up, it seems.

Is it fun? Does it give an actual taste of track driving? Is it comparable to a DE, but shorter? I haven't been to a DE yet but want to, eventually. Will this give me a kick in the butt to do it?

I know the Roadshow's free, but is it worth the time?
Definitely do it! I did it last year and got to drive 6 different cars on a track.
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Anyone going to the Monticello or NJ roadshow and doesn't have a guest? I would love to go to one of these! Thanks.



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