6th Annual 2015 "Dan's Drive" Monterey Historics Fun Wine Run to Hahn Winery 8/13!!!

[porschecab]

This will be the 6th year for "Dan's Drive", 2015. This even is my favorite event (and day) of the entire weekend and the participation has grown each year with close to 38 cars last year.

Welcome back to those that have participated in years past and welcome to those that have not. This is NOT a Porsche ONLY event. We've had several cars in the past participating - so if you or your friends care to join without a Porsche, no worries.

In 2011 we had folks participate from PA and LA, CA and Louisiana, 2012, two guys drove down from Washington and two from LA, in 2013 the one of the Washington guys flew to Sacramento and met us for the drive the SAME day! 2014 we had a white and black Cayman that passed EVERY ONE of the cars in our drive. On the return trip we ran into Larry Webster, Editor in Chief of Road & Track. I've been looking for THE white and black Cayman for almost a year - we have nail strips for him this year!

This is a fabulous drive to and from Hahn. Wayne was so kind to start this in 2009 and I have tried to keep it going since. The drive has grown each of the past four years and expectations of this years drive being the largest.


A bit of history on the drive:

It all began in 2009, Pelican Parts organized and sponsored a fantastic event at Hahn.

In 2010 the 2nd Annual Pelican (which is what it was called then) drive was cancelled. I thought I would continue the drive that was so much fun. Let me be clear, this is not a Pelican sponsored event - rather something I have organized for us to enjoy! Yes, non-Porsche cars are also welcome (calling Mini Cooper participant).

This year, 2015, the drive will be Thursday, August 13th. We will meet at 8:00AM, Safeway parking lot (same place each of the previous years - address below) and the drive will be the same journey as each of the years, commencing at the lovely Hahn Winery. It is a spirited drive through the backcountry of Monterey (we usually see a few CHP along the way), ending up at the picturesque Hahn Estates Winery. The roots of the Hahn Estates Winery date back to the Hahn family’s European heritage. It is a fantastic drive and those that went in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014 had a blast and those that missed it, well, missed it.

I have worked with the wonderful folks at Hahn and have made some special arrangements to use the tasting room - parking lot - tables - etc. There are several picnic benches and such for all of us to use, but we will have to bring our own food & drinks. Everyone usually grabs lunch to take with us from the meeting spot, Safeway.

COST = $10.00, which goes to cost of wine tasting. I have guessed at the number or tasters and paid for 40 of us. Please contact me via email if you plan on attending so I can keep you on an email list for updates, changes, and tally.

Attached is the route and details.

Plan on being at Safeway at 8.00 with a departure (after buying sandwiches at Safeway) around 9.15. There is a gas station, coffee shop, and of course Safeway at the same shopping center, but I would strongly suggest filling up PRIOR to departure - not during. You won't catch up. (:

Start:
Safeway Parking Lot
104 Mid Valley Center
Carmel, CA 93923

Finish:
Hahn Winery Estates
37700 Foothill Road
Soledad, CA 93960

Safeway to Hahn Estates ( WILL WORK ON A DIRECT LINK!)

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/36.52232,-121.810969/37700+Foothill+Road,+Soledad,+CA+9396+0-9620/@36.413547,-121.595306,10z/data=!4m15!4m14!1m6!3m4!1m2!1d-121.58678!2d36.40256!3s0x809275c53a63c899:0x2da392 0385c19cc8!4e1!1m5!1m1!1s0x80926f578a8a9a11:0x9b4d 700db0134d60!2m2!1d-121.3655168!2d36.3899382!3e0?hl=en

Here is a link to the run last year, more photos:

5th Annual 2014 "Dan's Drive" Monterey Historics Fun Wine Run to Hahn Winery 8/14!!!

PLEASE SEND ME AN EMAIL DIRECTLY IF YOU'D LIKE TO ATTEND AS WELL AS POSTING HERE BELOW!

porschecab AT comcast DOT net

I DO KEEP A LIST OF THOSE ATTENDING AS PART OF MY EMAIL BLASTS SHOULD THINGS CHANGE AND TO HAVE COUNTS FOR THE DAY OF THE DRIVE. I ALSO NEED TO KEEP HAHN ON ALERT AS TO COUNTS.


Other Events to plan on:

Wednesday August 12th:
Lunch at Davenport Roadhouse.
A group of us will be departing the San Mateo area around 10:30 and heading to Half Moon Bay and south from there. We will have lunch at the Davenport Roadhouse. Plenty of parking, bathrooms, and fine food.

Dinner at Tarpy's:
Best Restaurant in Monterey CA - Tarpy's Roadhouse
Last there were about 20 of us for dinner at Tarpy's the night before the drive. Thanks to Shadi, he brought loads of fantastic wines, which just made the night even better. I have made a reservation for 24 so do let me know if you plan on joining the dinner.


Thursday, August 13th:
Dan's Drive at 8AM
Baja Cantina (car show) right after the drive. They have an outdoor BBQ for about $10/$15, its good.


Friday, August 14th:
Werks Reunion.
Werks Reunion

The Quail Lodge Gathering
Peninsula Signature Events

Bonhams Auction:
Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction

Saturday, August 15th:
Concorso Italiano:
Concorso Italiano

LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON ATTENDING!

[Shadib1]

I will be there , it really is the best day of the year , who needs Xmas

[Beetle88]

Woo-hoo!

I'm in buddy!

[Louie85]

Count me in too.

[dc_rebel]

Jeff S.

[porschecab]

We've got about 10-12 already. I will start posting the folks going on the drive and meeting up for dinner Wednesday - shortly.

[Rtrorkt]

Dan
Tarpy's Wed? I'm in
David

[porschecab]

David,
Excellent. Look for to seeing you Wednesday night!

[salo65]

Dan
Just learned about the drive! I'm in for dinner and the drive! Thanks for having me.
Salomon
Sbraun5@cox.net


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[porschecab]

I will start the list:

Drive:
#1 Dan
#2 Art
#3 Rick
#4 John
#5 Shadi
#6 Al C
#7 Mauricio
#8 Alfonso
#9 Jeff
#10 Louie
#11 Salomon
#12 Mark
#13
#14
#15
#16
#17
#18
#19
#20
#21
#21
#22
#23
#24
#25

Dinner at Tarpy's:

#1 Dan
#2 Rick
#3 John
#4 Shadi
#5 Alfonso
#6 Mauricio
#7 David
#8 Mark
#9
#10
#11
#12
#13
#14
#15

[sf911]

Sorry Dan , we can't make it this year but we will be there in 2016 for sure !
Keep the drive alive !!
Scott .

[a&j]

Hello Dan, Thank you so much for keeping this annual fun drive alive.

I have tried the route solo several times and it is good BUT a lot more FUN with you and the rest of the guys/gals...a thundering sound of 30ish flat sixes echoing in the valley, downshifting/accelerating...hard to describe...my type of loud pipes

Dad (boyt911sc) cannot join us this year for the drive (and car week) but he will be in the area for Rennsport V weekend later this summer. Anyway, please count me in.

Allen

[kwdnobull]

Would love to attend this event and dinner at Tarbys with a guest.
Hotel recommedations in the area?

Thanks

Kenny

[Rtrorkt]

Dan
been thinking on this. will at least come out to the Safeway for the start. Might be tempted to make the run.

[porschecab]

Lists being updated. A week to go - anyone else?

[55 Outlaw]

Hi Dan, didn't make it last year so this year I am in, 1971 911T Targa. I will be driving down from Walnut Creek if anyone wants to join me. There is a planned stop at Baja Cantina right? Or is that after dinner at Tarpy's? I am in for Tarpy's also but I don't want to miss Baja Cantina.

Thanks

[stewartjp]

Can I tentatively put myself down for the drive?

I am I am flying in from Australia and picking up my newly purchased 85 Carrera in LA this Friday so there is some potential for things to hold me up.

Email sent.

Thanks Stewart

[Rtrorkt]

so Dan, is the goal to be at the Cantina by 4?

[oct911]

Dan
I am in for dinner and The Drive!

Octavio

[salo65]

I'm in for dinner on Wednesday as well!

Salomon