PCA-Escape to the Ozarks?

[sabeo.m]

Hey all, any one going to this event? I just registered although a little late. Seems like the best western is sold out and while there are plenty of other options around the eureka springs just thought i ask if any of you folks found other hotels outside the springs that are nice? any suggestions would be greatly appreciated thank you!

[onewhippedpuppy]

I'm not going, but the roads in the area are fantastic! I took my Boxster to the Rally in the 100 Acre Wood (Salem, MO) a few years ago, my son and I took the long way home and it was a blast! Just watch out for the moonshiners and meth cookers. There's some interesting people living in those hills......

[gsmith660]

Was down at eureka springs this summer there are lots of nice hotels in the area. It would scare the crap outta me to try to drive the 911 in the town of eureka springs because they are very narrow and most are steep grades definitely a town lost in time.

[R K T]

This year it's called the Escape because PCA is involved, but it's been Porsche Palooza every year for about 8 years now. We've attended almost every year and it's a blast. Over 220 Porsches last year and incredible roads to stretch some legs. It's always been a very low-key and kick back event....not sure if this year will change with PCA and all the PCA "rules" that usually are in play.
The main hotel sold out in 3 hours after registration opened but a friend got a room at another hotel across the street. There are lots of hotels all around. The banquet is always overload with great food and tons of door prizes and Vic Elford will be the guest speaker.

[sabeo.m]

Great guy's thanks for all the info! My wife and I are looking forward to it. How are the roads and weather in November over there? Snow ? I'm currently running Hankook v12's should I invest in something like Continental DWS's or Blizzak's?

[R K T]

Weather has always been perfect for the 2nd week in November in the past. Normally too early for snow. But the way this year has been......102 today.....who knows!

[sabeo.m]

Originally Posted by R K T

Weather has always been perfect for the 2nd week in November in the past. Normally too early for snow. But the way this year has been......102 today.....who knows!

Great thank you.

[Joeaksa]

Used to live in that area and its a lot of fun. Great roads and beautiful forests and scenery.

You should have a great time.

[3stewartS]

Reservations made!
New Boxster in the garage!
Full tank of fuel
Looking forward to the Escape!

[Richwro1]

Heading up from dfw Thursday am. Hopefully the 3.2 carrera makes it up and back with no issues. Just got cruise working again, new oil and everything checked out. Staying in a b&b. see you there!

[vintage guy]

I'm driving down from Chicago in the 993 and will be arrive Thursday. I was there about 10 years ago and know it's a great area with outstanding roads. Looking forward to some quality motoring.

[nvr2mny]

I'm up in the area as I type this. Here for a long weekend (wrong one!) It's absolutely beautiful right now and the fall colors are still on fire. Yesterday it was 75+ and today is supposed to be in the upper 60's. It should be a great time. Friday I heard that 350 or so cars already registered. Have fun.

[Bristol]

I went to Palooza last year. Looking forward to Escape this year. Honestly I would not even consider the Best Western. They charge almost the same as the local B&B's. I stayed at a B&B last year and loved it so much that I booked my room for this year at that time, but yeah I did notice that even though I registered the first day it was open that the Best Western was already full... There are TONS of places to stay in town though as it is a huge tourist destination.

Any folks on here from DFW meeting up for lunch in Fort Smith again this year on the way up?

Kirk

[Morrie]

Originally Posted by Bristol

Any folks on here from DFW meeting up for lunch in Fort Smith again this year on the way up?

Kirk

Hi Kirk,

I was one of the 3 guys that made it to lunch late last year in Fort Smith. We're leaving from Austin this year in the AM so will miss lunch. Looking forward to seeing everyone again this year. I'm bringing the 944S2 again this year since it is such a good highway cruiser.... (and needed the top end on our way up to Eureka from Fort Smith!)

Morrie

[Bristol]

Originally Posted by Bristol

Any folks on here from DFW meeting up for lunch in Fort Smith again this year on the way up?

I got an answer to my question that I thought I would pass along - yes there will be a lunch and common caravan up to the event on Thursday. The lunch is the same as always, noon at the Catfish Hole in Alma, AR just east of Fort Smith.

This should be an interesting trip for me. I anticipate general misery all around. My wife is 2 months pregnant and already nauseous. I suspect that my driving and the roads will result in the catfish from the Catfish Hole being expelled rather quickly. My 17 year old daughter is also coming (she didn't want to be left behind). I think she will regret that decision after spending 5.5 hours in the back of my 911 on the drive up. To compound things my 911 has no exhaust (Fabspeed bypass). I love it, but on longer trips your ears will start to bleed (just a little, no biggie). I think everyone will be either wearing headphones (the teenager) or earplugs (the wife). That may not be too bad though as I then won't be able to hear them complain or the wife yell at me to slow down. Shouldn't be too bad once we get there. We're staying at a nice B&B with two adjoining rooms, hot tub, and scenic deck. I think that upon arrival the girls may just relax there, let me have some fun with the P-cars, and max out my credit card with shopping in town. Still... if you all could say a silent prayer for me on Thursday, it would be much appreciated.

Kirk

[R K T]

We're driving up Wednesday morning in the 993 with Speedster the wonder weenie dog!

[Morrie]

Originally Posted by R K T

We're driving up Wednesday morning in the 993 with Speedster the wonder weenie dog!

See you guys Thursday night Robert! Good to hear Speedster is making the trip again this year! There was just no way work was going to let go of me for a Wendsday liftoff so O dark 30 on Thursday it is!

Morrie

[R K T]

Morrie, ( and everyone) watch out for the deer in Arkysaw. They are thick right now.

We're seeing deer constantly everywhere. A big boy ran across in front of us yesterday...during the day!

[Jayboundless]

Wanted to go, but timing wasn't good. Anyone have pics?

[carl74344]

i went, first porsche event ever. it was different. i met some really great people. mostly newer cars but still great.. only draw back was comming in i got behind a wal=mart truck. never got out of 2nd.... hope to go next year..