This will be the 6th year for "Dan's Drive", 2015. This even is my favorite event (and day) of the entire weekend and the participation has grown each year with close to 38 cars last year.

Here is the link updated often on Pelican:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...ry-8-13-a.html

Welcome back to those that have participated in years past and welcome to those that have not. This is NOT a Porsche ONLY event. We've had several cars in the past participating - so if you or your friends care to join without a Porsche, no worries.

In 2011 we had folks participate from PA and LA, CA and Louisiana, 2012, two guys drove down from Washington and two from LA, in 2013 the one of the Washington guys flew to Sacramento and met us for the drive the SAME day! 2014 we had a white and black Cayman that passed EVERY ONE of the cars in our drive. On the return trip we ran into Larry Webster, Editor in Chief of Road & Track. I've been looking for THE white and black Cayman for almost a year - we have nail strips for him this year!

This is a fabulous drive to and from Hahn. Wayne was so kind to start this in 2009 and I have tried to keep it going since. The drive has grown each of the past four years and expectations of this years drive being the largest.


A bit of history on the drive:

It all began in 2009, Pelican Parts organized and sponsored a fantastic event at Hahn.

In 2010 the 2nd Annual Pelican (which is what it was called then) drive was cancelled. I thought I would continue the drive that was so much fun. Let me be clear, this is not a Pelican sponsored event - rather something I have organized for us to enjoy! Yes, non-Porsche cars are also welcome (calling Mini Cooper participant).

This year, 2015, the drive will be Thursday, August 13th. We will meet at 8:00AM, Safeway parking lot (same place each of the previous years - address below) and the drive will be the same journey as each of the years, commencing at the lovely Hahn Winery. It is a spirited drive through the backcountry of Monterey (we usually see a few CHP along the way), ending up at the picturesque Hahn Estates Winery. The roots of the Hahn Estates Winery date back to the Hahn family’s European heritage. It is a fantastic drive and those that went in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014 had a blast and those that missed it, well, missed it.

I have worked with the wonderful folks at Hahn and have made some special arrangements to use the tasting room - parking lot - tables - etc. There are several picnic benches and such for all of us to use, but we will have to bring our own food & drinks. Everyone usually grabs lunch to take with us from the meeting spot, Safeway.

COST = $10.00, which goes to cost of wine tasting. I have guessed at the number or tasters and paid for 40 of us. Please contact me via email if you plan on attending so I can keep you on an email list for updates, changes, and tally.

Attached is the route and details.

Plan on being at Safeway at 8.00 with a departure (after buying sandwiches at Safeway) around 9.15. There is a gas station, coffee shop, and of course Safeway at the same shopping center, but I would strongly suggest filling up PRIOR to departure - not during. You won't catch up. (:

Start:
Safeway Parking Lot
104 Mid Valley Center
Carmel, CA 93923

Finish:
Hahn Winery Estates
37700 Foothill Road
Soledad, CA 93960

Safeway to Hahn Estates ( WILL WORK ON A DIRECT LINK!)

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Here is a link to the run last year, more photos:

5th Annual 2014 "Dan's Drive" Monterey Historics Fun Wine Run to Hahn Winery 8/14!!!

PLEASE SEND ME AN EMAIL DIRECTLY IF YOU'D LIKE TO ATTEND AS WELL AS POSTING HERE BELOW!

porschecab AT comcast DOT net

I DO KEEP A LIST OF THOSE ATTENDING AS PART OF MY EMAIL BLASTS SHOULD THINGS CHANGE AND TO HAVE COUNTS FOR THE DAY OF THE DRIVE. I ALSO NEED TO KEEP HAHN ON ALERT AS TO COUNTS.


Other Events to plan on:

Wednesday August 12th:
Lunch at Davenport Roadhouse.
A group of us will be departing the San Mateo area around 10:30 and heading to Half Moon Bay and south from there. We will have lunch at the Davenport Roadhouse. Plenty of parking, bathrooms, and fine food.

Dinner at Tarpy's:
Best Restaurant in Monterey CA - Tarpy's Roadhouse
Last there were about 20 of us for dinner at Tarpy's the night before the drive. Thanks to Shadi, he brought loads of fantastic wines, which just made the night even better. I have made a reservation for 24 so do let me know if you plan on joining the dinner.


Thursday, August 13th:
Dan's Drive at 8AM
Baja Cantina (car show) right after the drive. They have an outdoor BBQ for about $10/$15, its good.


Friday, August 14th:
Werks Reunion.
Werks Reunion

The Quail Lodge Gathering
Peninsula Signature Events

Bonhams Auction:
Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction

Saturday, August 15th:
Concorso Italiano:
Concorso Italiano

LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON ATTENDING!

 

Here is Jaeger's (CurveLover) photos from last year!

https://rennlist.com/forums/events/8...ry-8-14-a.html