Croctoberfest 2008

**K-Man S** · #1 (**permalink**) 02-13-2008, 07:53 PM

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Dear Croctoberfest Attendee,

We have now posted the final Program Guide for Croctoberfest on the web at:

http://www.planetporsche.net/files/Croc...08_Program.pdf

Please download and PRINT this program guide and bring it with you to Croctoberfest. The program guide contains a complete agenda, contact information, the previous guide to Atlanta by In2Esses, the attendee list, the sponsor list and other important pieces of information.

If you have any questions about anything in the guide please let us know.
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It is time to start planning for Croctoberfest 2008. We have added a countdown timer to the website to show you how much time there is until the event, we may alter that timer in the future for key dates, such as registration deadline, etc. so keep an eye on it! As of today you have only 232 days until Croctoberfest 2008 which is scheduled to kick off Thursday October 2nd at 7pm in Atlanta, Georgia the home of Porsche Cars North America! It is also the home of the 11th annual Petit LeMans ALMS race which takes place on Saturday October 4th. We are arranging some special accommodations and activities based around the race as part of Croctoberfest. We are also working on a variety of events and activities as well as lodging and food to provide a complete experience for our participants. You can expect the event to start with a registration social on Thursday evening October 2nd and to run through Sunday October 5th. The Registration form and process will go live as soon as we have all of the details locked in, please stay tuned to the website and the newsletter for more details. We are working closely with PCNA, and PCA to make this an unforgettable event, please reserve those dates on your calendar now!

Update 4/24/08 - REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

SEE: http://www.planetporsche.net/cayman-cha...w-details.html

Agenda:

Oct 1st - Pre-Event for early arrivals at Jim Ellis Porsche at 6pm

Oct 2nd
6:00pm - 10pm Opening night Sponsor Social, Charity Raffle and Registration Packet Pick-Up at Kinetic Speed Shop in Buford, GA.

Oct 3rd
8:30 am -10:30 am Car Show & Exhaust Shoot-Out at PNCA Headquarters
11:00 am - 1pm Tech Luncheon at Jim Ellis Porsche, Tech Quiz, Tech Displays and other items
1:15 pm - 5:15 pm Fun Gimmick Rally
6 pm - 7pm Happy Hour
7 pm - 9 pm Awards Banquet & Guest Speakers Vic Elford & David Stone

Oct 4th
All Day - Porsche Platz and ALMS Race at Road Atlanta

Oct 5th
Auto Cross with Peachstate Region at Six Flags Water Park
Information on the auto cross is here: http://www.peachstatepca.org/driving...ails.asp?rID=4

KS-CS · #2 (**permalink**) 02-13-2008, 09:17 PM

Hmmm, that's a 1000 mile drive . . . Petit LeMans, Road Atlanta, Northeast Georgia Mountains in October . . . . I smell a ROAD TRIP!

roadmaster · #3 (**permalink**) 02-14-2008, 12:09 AM

Just marked it in on my Palm Treo. Looks like we've got the makings of a great event !

Schwabe · #4 (**permalink**) 02-14-2008, 12:32 AM

innnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnnn......

In2Esses · #5 (**permalink**) 02-14-2008, 12:35 AM

Hummmmm, Road Atlanta is 25 minutes north, and the PCA HQ is 25 minutes (or an hour depending on traffic) south from home. I guess that's fairly convienient!

Ken, would be glad to lend a local helping hand, so PM me and I'll get on your helper list.

Looking forward to a great event!!!!

**K-Man S** · #6 (**permalink**) 02-14-2008, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by In2Esses

Hummmmm, Road Atlanta is 25 minutes north, and the PCA HQ is 25 minutes (or an hour depending on traffic) south from home. I guess that's fairly convienient!

Ken, would be glad to lend a local helping hand, so PM me and I'll get on your helper list.

Looking forward to a great event!!!!

Yes I am going to need local helping hands, do you know the officers of your local PCA chapter very well?

Can you recommend a Starwood hotel property that is convenient to the various spots around the area that we may be visiting?

**smounic** · #7 (**permalink**) 02-14-2008, 01:02 AM

I'm there!!! I wouldn't miss it being that close to Memphis. If anyone wants to stop over here, then drive as a group to Atlanta that would be great. We need to make this a good one Ken. Perhaps Orton can show us the wonders of his supercharged Cs there.

**K-Man S** · #8 (**permalink**) 02-14-2008, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by smounic

I'm there!!! I wouldn't miss it being that close to Memphis. If anyone wants to stop over here, then drive as a group to Atlanta that would be great. We need to make this a good one Ken. Perhaps Orton can show us the wonders of his supercharged Cs there.

If Orton were a sponsor sure, but so far he has not come back onboard.

**smounic** · #9 (**permalink**) 02-14-2008, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K-Man S

If Orton were a sponsor sure, but so far he has not come back onboard.

Bummer, but I'm sure we'll have a TPC turbo or two there by that time

I'm looking forward to hearing all of the details. How many members do you expect in attendance?

**dfogal** · #10 (**permalink**) 02-14-2008, 01:45 AM

I'm marked for the event; I hope my calendar holds.
Mere anarchy must be loosed upon the world

**PistolPete** · #11 (**permalink**) 02-14-2008, 02:53 AM

900 mile drive for me. It'll be my longest driving trip ever. Humm.....

OK, marked on my calendar!

**K-Man S** · #12 (**permalink**) 02-14-2008, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smounic

Bummer, but I'm sure we'll have a TPC turbo or two there by that time

I'm looking forward to hearing all of the details. How many members do you expect in attendance?

Lots! We've grown every year!

**dreis44** · #13 (**permalink**) 02-14-2008, 03:08 AM

Bummer. I missed Croctoberfest in Vegas due to a prior engagement. I missed the Porsche Parade in San Diego for the same reason, now Croctoberfest and the Porsche Parade are on the other side of the country this year. Talk about a string of bad luck! 0 for 4.

Have a blast all! I'll be wishing I was there!

**PistolPete** · #14 (**permalink**) 02-14-2008, 03:19 PM

Does the PCNA headquarters have some sort of museum or visitors center? I wonder if they'll ever implement a U.S. delivery program similar to what BMW does in Spartansburg.

Excellent timing to have this overlap with the ALMS event.

In2Esses · #15 (**permalink**) 02-14-2008, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PistolPete13

Does the PCNA headquarters have some sort of museum or visitors center? I wonder if they'll ever implement a U.S. delivery program similar to what BMW does in Spartansburg.

Excellent timing to have this overlap with the ALMS event.

I have not been to PNA, but from what I know it's an office building - but that is just a casual observance. But is certainly is nothing like BMW Spartanburg where you have the factory, museum etc.

**PistolPete** · #16 (**permalink**) 02-14-2008, 03:56 PM

Thanks for the info In2Esses. I guess we have to visit Germany for the good Porsche stuff!

**jcriggs** · #17 (**permalink**) 02-14-2008, 07:50 PM

On my calendar too. The drive from MD should be nice through VA and TN. Any Zone 2 members want to convoy?

**dfogal** · #18 (**permalink**) 02-14-2008, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by PistolPete13

Does the PCNA headquarters have some sort of museum or visitors center?

You know, the breweries give out free samples. Does PCNA do the same?

**beez** · #19 (**permalink**) 02-14-2008, 10:10 PM

So, Ken - sounds like no DE in conjunction with Crocfest this year... bummer, if true. With Parade being in Charlotte, not sure if I'm up for two full-cross country trips this year... we'll see... but, good that it's close for the folks on the Right Coast for a change.

brad