Anything Happening in Monterey 2008 for Porsche's 60th Anniversary???

[bxtech]

Hello all,

I'm not sure where to ask this question since I don't think there is an event/calendar thread, but I thought I'd post here since this looks like it has the most traffic.

Does anyone know if there is going to be a big celebration in Monterey next year in 2008 for Porsche's 60th anniversary? I missed the big 50th anniversary in 1998 and I'm still "kicking" myself! I'm hoping that they will have something similar for next year.

Any info would be appreciated! Thanks.

[Car Guru]

I'm curious too?

-Ryan

[stout]

Haven't heard a peep, but then that doesn't mean much.

However, I remember when we hit the late 1990s and early 2000s, I was feeling "Anniversary overload." It seemed like there was an anniversary for every Porsche, every year.

Wonder if the next "big" one should be the 75th? After all, it'll be kinda hard to top the 50th, and RR III just happened?

pete

[GrantG]

Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance generally hates the Porsche marque and it is a rare occasion indeed to find one on the lawn for judging (though you will find them at Laguna Seca and the many ancillary events).

[Netspeed]

I actually called Laguna Seca this morning. They said the people that organize the Historics are running behind and that they should have had the info out already. They said just wait for the press release.

[JTO]

Well,
All I know is that I will be there with a few friends and my 911!
Troy

[ael911]

Yes Troy,
I can't wait...

[Wayne 962]

Ask Gibson here on the BBS - he's on the board at Laguna Seca...

-Wayne

[techweenie]

The 50th was great. I doubt the organizers would support such a disruption again so soon.

[Moses]

Originally Posted by Wayne at Pelican Parts

Ask Gibson here on the BBS - he's on the board at Laguna Seca...

-Wayne

Wonder if he can get me a 94 decibel "pass".

[ZLP]

It won't be Porsche next year from a reliable source.

[efhughes3]

Funny this comes up, I just made my hotel reservations today for the Historic races.

[gulf908]

I asked an Aussie friend who lives in SF this same question and he was of the opinion Porsche were unlikely to send any significant cars due to their new museum opening about the same time.
Keep me posted ,chaps.

Cheers,
Dennis.

[Chuck Miller]

The 50th was a GREAT and proud experience.......

Can't wait for the next......

Holiday Cheers,

[JTO]

Yeah Andrew,

Even Heidi is excited, which is something! Can't wait. Hope I have a car by then...
Troy

[bxtech]

Yes, I've heard that the 50th was great! I really feel bad about missing it! Hopefully something will happen for their 60th, but judging from this thread and from talking to others.....it doesn't sound very likely.

[kevin993]

FWIW - I can't find the article, but I'm fairly sure I saw somewhere in the past week that GM, Lambo and Lancia were going to be the featured marques this year. Perhaps the article was premature and pulled, explaining why I can't find it again.

[S4hounddog]

We've been scouring the website waiting to find out about the featured marque at the Monterey historics for a month now. They usually announce the marque in January. Don't know why they're procrastinating?
Porsche being the marque will determine if we go or not.

[gcrhill]

We're travelling from UK and took a look at Laguna Seca but the historic dates don't match our itinerary. Just wondered if any big (or small) events happening July 23 to Aug 11 in California when we're visiting. Cheers

[Netspeed]

Ok....I just got off the phone with the corporate office of Laguna Seca. They said, "They're doing something different this year. They're celebrating the 35th year of the Historics at Monterey." So no featured marque....just "celebrating 35 years".....