Luft 7 - May 31, 2020 on the East Coast

[msmall215]

Got the official announcement email this morning. Anyone want to hedge their bets?

- Atlanta with the obvious tie to Porsche NA but not much historical context
- Somewhere in New York with a tie to Max Hoffman (though this might step on the toes of Driven to America)

[75 911s]

I think you are spot on. Atlanta is a logical choice with PECA and an easy international airport.

New York City would be more hip imho. Somewhere in the city would be nuts and I wouldn't put it past Luft, but it would be even more highly curated, which is where I think they are going anyway.

This is going to be a hella fun drive for us West coast guys.

[Bravoaloha]

Came here looking to create or to find this thread. Very excited. Headed west for Luft 6 last year and it was a blast. Will definitely be there this year, hoping for NY metro area but in no matter what.

Wooo!

[obscene]

Philly navy yard!

[SoulPerformance]

Calendar marked!

[LUFTKUL]

I hope it is Atlanta, but the snowy Colorado Hwy 82 teaser pic may be a clue to somewhere colder?

[onboost]

Hmm, sounds like fun in either direction. I'm in!!

Already looking forward to Miami's DRT in Feb.. may as well keep it flowing!~

[em78911]

North Georgia Mtns.. maybe Helen GA??.. has a nice Bavarian theme.

[em78911]

Snow Shoe WV? take over the mountain top?

[Pigeye]

May 31 in Atlanta - outside equals a steamy, humid brew.

[Coastr]

Originally Posted by msmall215

Got the official announcement email this morning. Anyone want to hedge their bets?

- Atlanta with the obvious tie to Porsche NA but not much historical context
- Somewhere in New York with a tie to Max Hoffman (though this might step on the toes of Driven to America)

Both would be wrong. The point of LGK is an amazing visual experience. It’s not going to be in a Porsche HQ carpark. The last one was a movie set. There was little to no nod or inclination towards Porsche USA history. It’s about the owners and their cars, not the company.

[msmall215]

Originally Posted by Coastr

Both would be wrong. The point of LGK is an amazing visual experience. It’s not going to be in a Porsche HQ carpark. The last one was a movie set. There was little to no nod or inclination towards Porsche USA history. It’s about the owners and their cars, not the company.

Understood, I've attended the last two, there's always a storyline of some sort. Universal did not appear to have a Porsche-centric story like Luft 5 did with the tie to sawmills and Gmund. I only say Atlanta because I have heard some rumors here and there that Porsche purchased the Luft organization, though nothing official. No, they would never stage it at PECLA, however I'm sure there are some great areas in and around the city that would make for great visual experiences. And as far as NYC goes, I don't think it's out of the question. Lots of interesting urban scapes that would be cool. As obscene mentioned earlier, Philly Naval Yard would be awesome (but I may be biased)

[Mr. Merk]

They are saying East Coast. I know everyone in SoCal thinks Atlanta is east coast but it's not.

My guess (based on hints that may not have been intentional) is NYC, maybe even Broadway/Times Square. It's on a Sunday morning. It would be crazy but not beyond them crazy.

Excited to find out!

[ChrisHoover]

I like quaint cities, Savannah or Charleston would be interesting if unlikely. Atlanta is less appealing. Brooklyn seems more likely.

[tdw28210]

Oops, just saw this thread. I started an different one much later. Sorry. Mods, feel free to delete.

[Gretz]

I, too, am looking forward to a road trip to DRT and then Luft. Agreed that Atlanta seems obvious and convenient, but NYC would be crazy. Can’t wait for additional info.

[onboost]

Originally Posted by Coastr

Both would be wrong. The point of LGK is an amazing visual experience. It’s not going to be in a Porsche HQ carpark. The last one was a movie set.

Atlanta has a movie set as well, a couple of nice private airports, amazing back roads and a famous racetrack nearby.. PCNA is just a bonus. NYC, now that could be interesting too, I hope they're up for the level of effort that will require. Should be interesting regardless of where they choose.

[NY65912]

Praying it is Brooklyn!

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Looking forward to it!

[drola]

road trip !! i'm in !!