csl177
08-21-2009, 11:03 PM
I gotta say I'm not sorry we spent all our time at the track or racking up miles on my barn-find '67 911S. The past few years we've simply felt out of place at Pebble... the Concours de Lemons is more our speed. Besides, hanging out at Laguna, drinking & eating at the Cantina with a bunch of like-minded hot-rodders or blasting down Carmel Valley Road and Arroyo Seco was way more entertaining. :D
Wouter or Henk, I'd hoped to hear from you guys... sorry we missed connections! :(
(I know it was a few months ago, you still have my cell number? Apologies, I've been working on my cars, not posting)
Maybe we'll see you at RennSport Reunion at Daytona 2010?
A few shots from our experience:
1. Arriving at the airport where our car had been delivered by KlubSport
2. Pelican Wine Tour gathering at Hahn Family Winery
3. KlubSport paddock on Thursday... 4 Bruce Jennings 911s; next door was Gunnar's paddock.
4. Dan Gurney's Porsche F1 seat
5. Lining up for the Porsche Parade
6. Sunset smoke from Bonny Doon fires over Monterey Bay
Sorry, but I took no pictures of DeCadenet playing dominos in our tent, or Jurgen describing his research for his new book, nor his excitment of piloting David Piper's 917; it would be improper to do so. My wife and I spent an afternoon chatting with David & Liz Piper about what a big business this has all become, and bemoaning the emasculation of great tracks around the world.
Another Brush with Greatness: Walking towards our car after dinner, an older couple is getting into the new Camaro parked next to us... I wait for the driver to settle in, and while unlocking my door ask him how he likes his new ride. He turns to say it's pretty nice and I realize it's Bob Bondurant! He continues on for a minute about the Camaro, then compliments our 911 which we talk about for another minute, and looking at me closely asks "Don't I know you?" extending his hand. We shake. "No sir, Mr. Bondurant... I wouldn't think so, but it's a pleasure to chat with you... hope you are both having a good time at this year's events". We say goodbye... and ten minutes later in traffic they both waved at us as we passed them. :cool:
I don't think it could have been a better week for any motor enthusiast.:D
Wouter or Henk, I'd hoped to hear from you guys... sorry we missed connections! :(
(I know it was a few months ago, you still have my cell number? Apologies, I've been working on my cars, not posting)
Maybe we'll see you at RennSport Reunion at Daytona 2010?
A few shots from our experience:
1. Arriving at the airport where our car had been delivered by KlubSport
2. Pelican Wine Tour gathering at Hahn Family Winery
3. KlubSport paddock on Thursday... 4 Bruce Jennings 911s; next door was Gunnar's paddock.
4. Dan Gurney's Porsche F1 seat
5. Lining up for the Porsche Parade
6. Sunset smoke from Bonny Doon fires over Monterey Bay
Sorry, but I took no pictures of DeCadenet playing dominos in our tent, or Jurgen describing his research for his new book, nor his excitment of piloting David Piper's 917; it would be improper to do so. My wife and I spent an afternoon chatting with David & Liz Piper about what a big business this has all become, and bemoaning the emasculation of great tracks around the world.
Another Brush with Greatness: Walking towards our car after dinner, an older couple is getting into the new Camaro parked next to us... I wait for the driver to settle in, and while unlocking my door ask him how he likes his new ride. He turns to say it's pretty nice and I realize it's Bob Bondurant! He continues on for a minute about the Camaro, then compliments our 911 which we talk about for another minute, and looking at me closely asks "Don't I know you?" extending his hand. We shake. "No sir, Mr. Bondurant... I wouldn't think so, but it's a pleasure to chat with you... hope you are both having a good time at this year's events". We say goodbye... and ten minutes later in traffic they both waved at us as we passed them. :cool:
I don't think it could have been a better week for any motor enthusiast.:D