7th Annual 2016 "Dan's Drive" Monterey Historics Fun Wine Run to Hahn Winery 8/18!!!!

[porschecab]

Let me start off by saying this has become my favorite event and day of the week in beautiful Monterey during car week. I think others do and will feel the same!

This will be the 7th year for "Dan's Drive", 2016. This event has had participation grown each year with close to 40 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 all carry nail strips for him! For each of the past 3 years we have had one guy (Ben) drive up from LA and join the group and Dave (from AZ).

This is a fabulous drive to and from Hahn. Wayne (our host here at Pelicanparts.com) was so kind enough to start this in 2009 and I have tried to keep it going since. It doesn't work without your participation - so thanks for making it what it is! The drive has grown each of the past seven 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, 2016, the drive will be Thursday, August 18th. 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, 2014, and 2015 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 = $15.00:

The $15 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 (porschecab@comcast.net) 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:

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

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

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.


Events to plan on:

Wednesday August 17th:

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. Let me know if you'd like to join us.
Santa Cruz Inn, Davenport Roadhouse Restaurant & Inn

Dinner at Tarpy's - 6:30PM. I have reserved a spot for 18, so please let me know if you plan on attending!
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.
Best Restaurant in Monterey CA - Tarpy's Roadhouse



Thursday, August 18th:

Dan's Drive at 8AM

Baja Cantina (car show) right after the drive. They have an outdoor BBQ for about $10/$15, its good.
http://www.carmelcantina.com/



Friday, August 19th:


Werks Reunion
https://www.pca.org/event/2016-02-19/werks-reunion-2016

Rocky Point Restaurant for an early dinner. Let me know if you'd like to join us.
Rocky Point Restaurant - Fine Dining, Private Parties, Special Events

Pacific Grove Rally:
Pacific Grove Concours Auto Rally | Aug 19, 2016 | Monterey Events Calendar

Legends:
Legends of the Autobahn | Aug 19, 2016 | Monterey Events Calendar

The Quail Lodge Gathering:
The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering | Aug 19, 2016 | Monterey Events Calendar



Saturday, August 20th:

Concorso Italiano:
Concorso Italiano | Aug 20, 2016 | Monterey Events Calendar



Sunday, August 21st:

Pebble Beach Concourse:
Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance | Aug 21, 2016 | Monterey Events Calendar




LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON ATTENDING!

[porschecab]

[porschecab]

[porschecab]

Here is a shot from last year at Baja:

[porschecab]

Here are some sights you may see around Monterey during the historics!

[Beetle88]

Sweet!

[Busta Rib]

Seattle will represent again this year! I'm in.

[archizzzz]

I would love to join in will be my first sent e-mail last night

[agrimmitt]

Dan
Well I will be at Tappy's I think on Wednesday night; along with once again keeping our string alive!
agrimmitt@pelican

[porschecab]

We have about 12 folks already - so I will start posting the list here.
As well, if you are interested in dinner Wednesday night at Tarpy's, do let me know and I will kick up a list specifically for that reservation.

[porschecab]

[porschecab]

[Rtrorkt]

dan
sent a pm, will see you at Tarpy's. If anyone is in on Monday/Tuesday and wants to get together, hit me with a PM

[dc_rebel]

I'm in!

[boyt911sc]

Arrived last night at Carmel. Getting the car ready for the drive will be doing a valve adjustment and oil change this week. The orange car seen in some of your photos with tag RD RUN was my old car and was driven from Philadelphia to Carmel, CA 3 years ago. This would be my 4th trip to the winery drive and hoping the surrounding areas would be free from any bush fire by the 18th of August. See you guys......

Tony

[Grabeard]

Dan, I will be there for the drive

Al

[porschecab]

The list it growing - love it! Some old, some new.

I will get it updated this weekend! Spots still available!!

Dan

[porschecab]

Dinner at Tarpys List:

Reservation is for 20:
COUNT AS OF NOW: 14 - still some spots available

Dan's Drive Thursday:
COUNT AS OF NOW: 22 - still some spots available

[porschecab]

The end of summer and now the car becomes a drying rack for sleeping bags? That's all wrong!

[porschecab]

Updates on counts:

Dinner is set at 16 so far. A few spots are still available.

The drive is sitting at 27 - a few more slots here as well!

Keep em comin'!