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Saturday, things on track got serious, as qualifying began. The sound of 1950’s Porsche Speedsters mixed with screeching 90’s Shadows and others was automotive music to my ears.
Saturday evening, we returned to the streets of Elkhart for a parade
of exotics. I’ve never seen so many different models of Ferraris in one location, except perhaps Rodeo Drive. They were fender to fender, sharing the street with rare models of
Sunday, we watched the races from the comfort of the tower. The tower sits directly across from the pits and track, and next to the start/finish line. Here timing and scoring are kept. For an upcharge, fans can have the pleasure of relaxing in the public part of the tower, consume breakfast and lunch, wash it down with coffee, sodas and beer, (just me with the beer), watch closed circuit track TV, and rest feet and legs.
After four terrific days of
SUNDAY, WE WATCHED THE RACES FROM THE COMFORT OF THE TOWER. THE TOWER SITS DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE PITS AND TRACK, AND NEXT TO THE START/FINISH LINE.
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Easy access to the pits gave a behind- the-scene experience for Jim and Bentley.
911 Porsches, Lambos, Jaguars and others. Adjacent to this eye candy collection is the infamous inn/bar, the Siebkens. The walls, ceiling and floor of the bar are covered with racing memorabilia. David Hobbs, famed multi talented race driver/racing broadcaster and author, would gather here with fellow competitors after races. Tales of should have, would have, could have no doubt regaled into the wee hours of the morning. That tradition continues today with current drivers.
Each night, post racing, Bentley and I would drive the short distance east to the town of Sheboygan, which sits on the shores of Lake Michigan. For decades families from Chicago, Milwaukee and other upper Midwestern cities have spent their summer holidays here. Young and old soak up the refreshing waters and cooler temperatures. A mixture of early 20th century inns and bed and breakfasts, along with refurbished restaurants and bars offer a quaint and relaxing environment.
eyeballing the on-track action and wandering through the pits, we squeezed into the Z and headed home. As with many road trips, you get to know your riding companion better. No doubt a communication gap exists between a 76-year-old and a 16-year-old. However, by the end of the trip, Bentley and I had expanded our understanding of each other
For a car guy, photographer and grandfather, I couldn’t have asked for a better weekend. Before it’s
too late, take your grandchildren, spouse or best friend on a road trip. I guarantee you, it will be one of your best experiences behind the wheel, especially a Porsche steering wheel or maybe a 370Z, that you will ever have.
Next up, a road trip to Pikes Peak with fellow Kansas City Porsche Club members. Stay tuned. See you on the road. . .in a Porsche.
~ Jim
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and narrowed that age gap. Very rewarding.