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• Saturday’s itinerary begins with a “show-n-shine” car show with voting for “People’s Choice” awards.
• Classes will be announced at a later date.

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• The autocross will be held at Splash Country in Pigeon Forge (about a 30 minute scenic drive with one very fun curvy section).
• We will be sharing the course with the local PCA region so there will be other Porsche models besides the 914s being run.
• There will be separate Okteenerfest awards for our group – we are still determining the criteria for classes.
• A separate fee for this event will be announced as soon as we know what it will be. Most likely in the $25-35 range.

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This is the all-day drive scheduled for Friday, October 11th.

Stage 1: Foothills Parkway
About 40 minutes
Starting Point – the Lodge at Valley View
7726 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy
Townsend, TN 37882
1. Head west on TN-73 W/US-321 S/E Lamar Alexander Pkwy toward Chestnut Hill Rd 6.4 mi
2. Turn left toward Foothills Pkwy 0.2 mi
3. Slight right onto Foothills Pkwy 16.8 mi
4. Turn left onto State Hwy 115/US-129 S/Calderwood Hwy
Continue to follow State Hwy 115/US-129 S 3.2 mi
Enter pull off on left side of road to prepare for Stage 2: The Dragon

Stage 2: The Dragon
About 20 minutes
This is the 318 curves in 11 miles so many people rave about.
Simply follow the road up the mountain to the TN/NC state line.
Do not push it on this run, especially if you have never driven the Dragon.
Enjoy the drive and get a feel for the Dragon’s variety of curves and elevation changes.
Saturday you will have a chance to return and drive the Dragon as many times as you’d like.
After passing the state line, we will come to Deals Gap about a mile down the road.
TURN LEFT on NC-28 South just past the motorcycle resort on the left.

Stage 3: Moonshiner 28, part 1: Fontana Road
About 20 minutes

914 GROUP PHOTO at Fontana Dam
About 45 minutes
914s only, please. (Other makes/models please park at entrance point)
This may take 15-20 minutes or more to set up so your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Photo will be taken from the top of Fontana Dam
ALT: Photo will be taken as a panoramic with Fontana Dam in the background.

Stage 4: Moonshiner 28, part 2: Fontana Road / 143 to Robbinsville
About 35 minutes
speed limit is 55mph much of this route (need to verify)

LUNCH in Robbinsville
1.5 hours – variety of restaurants from which to choose
Meet about 1/2 mile down the road at SECU parking lot to regroup for afternoon drive

Stage 5: River Run – Hwy 19/74
About 60 minutes

Stage 6: Great Smoky Mountains Expressway to Cherokee
About 20 minutes
At the beginning of GSMExp there is a long incline. At this point a photographer will be positioned at the top of the hill.
As a photo op, would like all 914s to slow to around 40mph and line up in both lanes for photo/video.
Once you’ve crested the hill, cruise on to Cherokee to meet up at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center at the entrance to Great Smoky Mtn National Park.

Stage 7: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
About 60 minutes
GSMNP is federal land. If you speed, it is a federal ticket. Don’t speed. This drive is not a race.
Oh… and don’t get too frustrated if you get behind slow moving traffic. In fact, stop at the next overlook and enjoy the beauty of the Smokies in her Autumn colors.
Being peak season in the Smokies, this part of the drive is bound to be slow going.
We will quickly regroup at Sugarlands Visitor Center just before Gatlinburg.
At this point, you may head to Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge for dinner, shopping, etc or return with the main group to Townsend via Little River Road.
Please let your group leader know what you plan to do so we are not left wondering if you got eaten by a bear.

Stage 8: Little River Road
About 40 minutes
Still on federal land so DO NOT SPEED! You have come this far without incident (you have, haven’t you?), so don’t mess it up this close to “home”.
See you back at the motel.

SUMMARY:
115 minutes drive + 20 minute stop at Dragon + 45 minutes group photo
90 minutes lunch
30 minutes at Oconaluftee VC + 20 minutes at Sugarlands VC

~3hrs before lunch
90 minute LUNCH 12:15-1:45
~4hrs after lunch
TOTAL SCHEDULED TIME = ~8.5hrs
Leave – 9:14am
Return – 5:45pm

Schedule of Events

Thursday, Oct. 10

• 4:00 pm:  Event Check-In Opens – mingle with other Porsche 914 addicts. Snacks and soft drinks will be provided.
• 7:00 pm: Check-In Closes

Friday, Oct. 11

• 8:45 am: Drivers Meeting – be sure to have your car gassed up by now!
• 9:14 am: First car off for All Day Drive – encircling the Smoky Mountains. Dubbed “der Nebelbergring” and including Foothills Parkway, the Dragon, a section of Moonshiner 28, Great Smoky Mtn. Expressway, Great Smoky Mtn National Park, Little River Road; group photo at Fontana Dam;
• 10:30 am (approx): arrive at Photo Shoot area At the base of Fontana Dam for a cool 914 photo shoot
• 12:15 pm (approx): Arrive in Robbinsville, NC for lunch break  Map will be provided with all the local food fare.
• 1:45 pm:  Leave “After Lunch Meeting Spot” Location will be on Robbinsville Map provided
• 4:45 pm (approx): Arrive back at Valley View Lodge
• 6:30 pm: “BYOBier und Brats” – evening meal back at the hotel. Wind down and relax after the daylong drive with a cold brew (bring your own adult beverage of choice) and grilled brats, sauerkraut, and other goodies. Weather permitting, there will be a fire to ward of the chill night air as well as a special video on the huge outdoor screen.  POSSIBLE TECH QUIZ TOO!!

Saturday, Oct. 12

• 9:14 am: “Show-n-Shine” Car Show – to be judged by attendees; Awards given at banquet.
• 11:30 am: Car Show voting Ends
• Lunch – on your own for lunch.
• Free Afternoon – do as you wish – we will have several drives mapped out. Run the Dragon again; shop in Gatlinburg; visit Cades Cove. Your choice.
• 6:30 pm: Banquet with Awards and Door Prizes – outdoor gathering (weather permitting) with grilled burgers and ???. Fire and video for your entertainment. BYOB.

Sunday, Oct. 13

• Time TBD: Autocross – held at Splash Country in Pigeon Forge (about a 30 minute scenic drive with one very fun curvy section), we will be sharing the course with the local PCA region so there will be other Porsche models besides the 914s being run. There will be separate Okteenerfest awards for our group. A separate fee for this event will be announced as soon as we know what it will be. Most likely in the $25-35 range.

A heartfelt THANK  YOU to all those who have stepped up to help make this event the best ever. Whether sponsorship dollars, door prize donations, or goodie bag items, the following people and businesses have donated some awesome goodies for you and your Porsche 914. Please support these businesses whenever you need an item for your 914 so they can continue to support events like Okteenerfest that allow you to enjoy your Porsche passion with fellow enthusiasts.

914 Central – Variety of hardware kits (door prizes); Discount coupon on any order through December for all attendees (goodie bag).

914 LTD – Cash and prizes (door prizes).

914 Rubber – All kinds of goodies (door prizes).

Bruce Stone – Rebuilt pedal cluster (door prize).

Custom 914 Gauges by Tim – complete gauge set with custom mod as door prize; up to 30% off gauge lighting services for all Okteenerfest participants (goodie bag).

Financial Concepts Inc. – Supporting Okteenerfest with a donation and a free financial review/planning session for attendees. Shannon Palmer (865) 584-2002 (goodie bag).

Jim McIntosh – Custom Okteenerfest frame (door prize).

John Forbes at Black Forest Racing – Trophies sponsor.

Maddogs Motorsports – 914 rear boxed arm stiffening kit; 914 front sway bar stiffening kit; 914 rear sway bar bracket kit for early cars (door prizes).

Mike Blizzard – A variety of items including a fire resistant full leather welding jacket (door prizes).

“Mom’s Service Cover” – (Garrold Shaffer) – Protect your 914 with the one and only service cover made by Mom!  (door prize).

Old Time Photos in Pigeon Forge – Coupons for % off Old Time Photo products (goodie bag).

Pelican Parts – Gift certificates (door prizes).

PMB Performance – Rebuilt rear caliper set (door prize).

RennenMetal – Care package of 914 parts being donated as prizes! (door prizes).

Restoration Design – Laser cut key fobs for all attendees (goodie bag).

Series 9 – Embroidered shirts; T-shirts (door prizes).

Tangerine Racing – 914 Grill Spatula; Firewall spherical bearing (side shift); Rear wheel hub centering rings (door prizes).

US129Photos.com – Discount on photos from the Dragon (goodie bag); custom poster (door prize).

Trend Brand Solutions – Fellow 914 owner that is supporting the event from Texas. Check out his site if you need marketing support (goodie bag).

T-shirt will be black with large 2-color design on front and large single color on back featuring all the sponsors. Layout shown is not finalized.

Okteenerfest 2013 will be based in Townsend, TN aka “the peaceful side of the Smokies”.

HOST HOTEL: the Lodge at Valley View

Toll Free Reservations: 1-800-292-4844 (if nobody answers, call the Local number)
Local Calls: 865-448-2237

Okteenerfest Room Rate: $75/night plus taxes (14.25%) = just under $85.70/night
Be sure to tell them you are with the Porsche 914 group.