PORSCHE AG/PCNA Concours d'Elegance At Heron Lakes Golf Course
The
PORSCHE AG/PCNA Concours d'Elegance and Car Show at the 51'st Porsche Parade in
Portland Oregon is being sponsored by Porsche AG and Porsche Cars North
America and will be held at the beautiful Heron Lakes Golf Course. The
Golf Course is 10 minutes from the main Parade hotel and 5 minutes from
the Portland International Raceway (PIR).
Being on the golf
course, the site has lovely trees and landscaping and the location on
the course afford the viewer at the entrance to have a panoramic views
of all cars entered into the show. The main presentation area is
an elevated part of the driving range and therefore no "ramp" is needed
to give spectators a clear view of the cars presented in this
"Presentation Area". This presentation area will be used to judge
selected classes and also to present trophy winners.
The optional "10 mile pre-concours tour" for entrants in the Restoration Group will be scheduled to begin at 9:00 A.M. Sunday morning. Instructions for the tour and the starting point will be provided at registration. Pursuant to PCR C-6.2 three bonus points are awarded to those cars that complete the tour.
In addition to the Porsche Concours d’Elegance, there will be a Porsche Paddock People’s Choice at the 2006 Porsche Parade Portland in a separate area near the Concours. Entrants may enter either the Porsche Concours or the Porsche Paddock with Porsche # 1. There will be no Concours judging for car in the Parade Paddock beyond People’s Choice and you may enter a car other than Porsche #1. There will be no additional fee for Parade entrants to enter the Porsche Paddock. The regular concours will have all of the discipline and rigor for the serious concours enthusiast, but for all of you casual PCA members who would like to clean their cars, park them next to other such cars and have them judged as well, this is the event for you. Look for details in the registration packet.
Historic Display in the Porsche AG/PCNA Concours d'Elegance
Heron Lakes Golf Course is a beautiful backdrop to showcase your Historic Porsche. There will be a number of significant historical Porsches, winning Porsche race cars, and past Manhattan trophy winners displayed. The number of Porsches allowed in the Historic Display is limited and is now closed for new entries. No Concours judging in the Historic Display.
Location & Schedule
Summer in Portland is a well kept secret that we are willing to share with other PCA enthusiasts. Please don't tell too many of your friends, since we don't want be to overrun by too many people. But for showing beautiful Porsches (aren't they all beautiful?) the warm, dry, sunny summer days we typically have make for a perfect concours. We hope all of you will bring your Porsches and show them off!
The 51’st Porsche Parade in Portland Oregon will be held at the beautiful Heron Lakes Golf Course. The Golf Course is 10 minutes from the main Parade hotel and 5 minutes from the Portland International Raceway (PIR). Being on the golf course, the site has lovely trees and landscaping and the location on the course affords the viewer at the entrance to have a panoramic views of all cars entered into the show. The main presentation area is an elevated part of the driving range and therefore no “ramp” is needed to give spectators a clear view of the cars presented in this “Presentation Area”. This Presentation Area will be used to judge selected classes and also to present trophy winners. The Concours will be held on Monday, August 7, 2006.
Intercity/Griot's Concours Prep
Your Concours prep areas will be located at the main Parade hotel parking lot. Look for signs directing you to the site at the entrance to the hotel parking lot. Please note that preparation of your Porsche must be done prior to Parade; only final cleanup is to be completed in the prep areas. Be sure to bring all the supplies you will need including jacks, buckets, rags, soap, extension cords, portable lighting, and a car cover.
Trailer Parking
Please note that there is no room for trailers in the prep area. Parking for trailers is tentatively slated close by in the parking lot of an adjacent closed hotel. Please check the parade website before driving to the parade for any changes to the trailer parking site. Alternatively, and for those who are participating in the autocross, parking will also be available on grass at the Portland International Raceway, 10 minutes from the hotel. Check at registration for details. There is no room for trailers at the golf course. Unloading of historic cars will be accommodated before or after general staging of cars. Look for details at registration.
Registration
All Concours d’Elegance participants must be processed through the normal Parade Registration procedure as required by the PCR’s. At this time you will receive a map to your Concours location, your entry time slot, your score sheets and a People’s Choice ballot. Please fill out the top of each score sheet prior to arriving at the Concours site on Monday morning. You will only be allowed to change classifications or withdraw your Porsche from the Concours up until close of registration, Sunday, August 6.
10-Mile Tour
To earn bonus points ( For Restoration Only ) per the PCR’s, join us for a great 10-mile tour of Portland/Vancouver area. The tour will be conducted on Sunday morning, August 6 at 9:00 am. Details will be available at registration.
Judging
Concours judging will begin at 9:00 AM and will comply with Parade PCR’s. You must be in place by 8:00 AM with your placard displayed and the top of the score sheets completed. Each entry will be judged as an assembled unit and all components must be attached before judging begins. Once judging begins on the first car of the day, only light dusting will be permitted. Preservation group entrants must have and show the Kardex or Certificate of Authenticity for your Porsche pursuant to the PCRs. If you do not have a Kardex/Certificate of Authenticity for your car, you may not show it in the Preservation Group. Refer to the PCRs for more information.
Scoring & Results
Scoring shall follow PCR guidelines. Scoring results will be posted in a timely manner (as required by the PCR’s) and once posted, you will receive a copy of your individual score sheets (ID REQUIRED). The protest period will begin once the scores are posted for each class and division.
Once the scores for all the divisions and groups have been posted and any protests resolved, the division winners will be re-judged for the group awards. This will take place in the “Presentation Area” allowing the spectators to view the process. Cars are to be driven one at a time to this area for judging. Listen for announcements as to when re-judging will begin. You will be given 15 minutes for light dusting and preparation. No cleaning or prep work is permitted prior to this time. Only the entrant and co-entrant will be permitted to prepare the car for Group Awards.
The Scoring Committee area is off limits to everyone except authorized personnel. Signs will be posted reminding you of this requirement.
Protests
Protests will be accepted According to the rules outlined in the PCR’s. It would be a good idea to study these rules prior to the Concours. Questions maybe directed to a member of the Protest Committee or the head judge. The Protest Committee will be centrally located near the Presentation Area. Look for the signs.
Peoples Choice Awards
People’s Choice Award: your registration packet will contain a ballot for the “People’s Choice Award.” Vote for your favorite Porsche entered in the Concours. Also, you will have ballots for your favorite Porsche displayed at the Paddock. Clearly marked Ballot boxes will be available at the Concours site. All ballots must be submitted by 1:30 PM.
Porsche Paddock
All Parade entrants will be able to show their cars in the Porsche Paddock on a fairway adjacent to the Concours site. Either cars registered by the entrant or an alternate car can be displayed at the Paddock Look for details at registration for location and staging times. However, the Parade Paddock is NOT a parking spot for people wanting to attend the Concours. Rather the Parade Paddock is a high caliber "shine and show" display being held in conjuntion with the Porsche Concours d' Elegance. Porsches will be staged between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM on Monday 8/7/06. Staging times will be given to the entrant during registration. All cars will be in place by 10:00 AM, and CANNOT LEAVE before 2:00 PM.
Volunteers
A Concours workers meeting will be held Sunday afternoon Aug 6, at 4:00 pm. Specific location will be identified at registration. This meeting will give you details of the logistics of the day, and your assignment.
Lunch
If you purchased a Concours lunch your registration packet will contain lunch tickets. Remember to bring these with you to the Concours site. Box lunches will be available at one of the tents at the Concours site. Look for the signs.
Weather
August in Portland is usually dry and warm. Temperatures are typically 75 to 90 degrees. Even if the temperature is in the 90’s, the humidity is rarely high making for very comfortable outdoor weather. Since we are NOT expecting rain, and the golf course has many shade trees participants are free to enjoy their lunch around the site. Just in case however, you may want to bring a light rain repellent jacket and head gear.
Questions
Your 2006 Parade Concours Team is ready to assist you with any questions or issues you may have. Please contact us at any time.
Being on the golf
course, the site has lovely trees and landscaping and the location on
the course afford the viewer at the entrance to have a panoramic views
of all cars entered into the show. The main presentation area is
an elevated part of the driving range and therefore no "ramp" is needed
to give spectators a clear view of the cars presented in this
"Presentation Area". This presentation area will be used to judge
selected classes and also to present trophy winners. The optional "10 mile pre-concours tour" for entrants in the Restoration Group will be scheduled to begin at 9:00 A.M. Sunday morning. Instructions for the tour and the starting point will be provided at registration. Pursuant to PCR C-6.2 three bonus points are awarded to those cars that complete the tour.
In addition to the Porsche Concours d’Elegance, there will be a Porsche Paddock People’s Choice at the 2006 Porsche Parade Portland in a separate area near the Concours. Entrants may enter either the Porsche Concours or the Porsche Paddock with Porsche # 1. There will be no Concours judging for car in the Parade Paddock beyond People’s Choice and you may enter a car other than Porsche #1. There will be no additional fee for Parade entrants to enter the Porsche Paddock. The regular concours will have all of the discipline and rigor for the serious concours enthusiast, but for all of you casual PCA members who would like to clean their cars, park them next to other such cars and have them judged as well, this is the event for you. Look for details in the registration packet.
Historic Display in the Porsche AG/PCNA Concours d'Elegance
Heron Lakes Golf Course is a beautiful backdrop to showcase your Historic Porsche. There will be a number of significant historical Porsches, winning Porsche race cars, and past Manhattan trophy winners displayed. The number of Porsches allowed in the Historic Display is limited and is now closed for new entries. No Concours judging in the Historic Display.
Location & Schedule
Summer in Portland is a well kept secret that we are willing to share with other PCA enthusiasts. Please don't tell too many of your friends, since we don't want be to overrun by too many people. But for showing beautiful Porsches (aren't they all beautiful?) the warm, dry, sunny summer days we typically have make for a perfect concours. We hope all of you will bring your Porsches and show them off!
The 51’st Porsche Parade in Portland Oregon will be held at the beautiful Heron Lakes Golf Course. The Golf Course is 10 minutes from the main Parade hotel and 5 minutes from the Portland International Raceway (PIR). Being on the golf course, the site has lovely trees and landscaping and the location on the course affords the viewer at the entrance to have a panoramic views of all cars entered into the show. The main presentation area is an elevated part of the driving range and therefore no “ramp” is needed to give spectators a clear view of the cars presented in this “Presentation Area”. This Presentation Area will be used to judge selected classes and also to present trophy winners. The Concours will be held on Monday, August 7, 2006.
Your Concours prep areas will be located at the main Parade hotel parking lot. Look for signs directing you to the site at the entrance to the hotel parking lot. Please note that preparation of your Porsche must be done prior to Parade; only final cleanup is to be completed in the prep areas. Be sure to bring all the supplies you will need including jacks, buckets, rags, soap, extension cords, portable lighting, and a car cover.
Trailer Parking
Please note that there is no room for trailers in the prep area. Parking for trailers is tentatively slated close by in the parking lot of an adjacent closed hotel. Please check the parade website before driving to the parade for any changes to the trailer parking site. Alternatively, and for those who are participating in the autocross, parking will also be available on grass at the Portland International Raceway, 10 minutes from the hotel. Check at registration for details. There is no room for trailers at the golf course. Unloading of historic cars will be accommodated before or after general staging of cars. Look for details at registration.
Registration
All Concours d’Elegance participants must be processed through the normal Parade Registration procedure as required by the PCR’s. At this time you will receive a map to your Concours location, your entry time slot, your score sheets and a People’s Choice ballot. Please fill out the top of each score sheet prior to arriving at the Concours site on Monday morning. You will only be allowed to change classifications or withdraw your Porsche from the Concours up until close of registration, Sunday, August 6.
10-Mile Tour
To earn bonus points ( For Restoration Only ) per the PCR’s, join us for a great 10-mile tour of Portland/Vancouver area. The tour will be conducted on Sunday morning, August 6 at 9:00 am. Details will be available at registration.
Judging
Concours judging will begin at 9:00 AM and will comply with Parade PCR’s. You must be in place by 8:00 AM with your placard displayed and the top of the score sheets completed. Each entry will be judged as an assembled unit and all components must be attached before judging begins. Once judging begins on the first car of the day, only light dusting will be permitted. Preservation group entrants must have and show the Kardex or Certificate of Authenticity for your Porsche pursuant to the PCRs. If you do not have a Kardex/Certificate of Authenticity for your car, you may not show it in the Preservation Group. Refer to the PCRs for more information.
Scoring & Results
Scoring shall follow PCR guidelines. Scoring results will be posted in a timely manner (as required by the PCR’s) and once posted, you will receive a copy of your individual score sheets (ID REQUIRED). The protest period will begin once the scores are posted for each class and division.
Once the scores for all the divisions and groups have been posted and any protests resolved, the division winners will be re-judged for the group awards. This will take place in the “Presentation Area” allowing the spectators to view the process. Cars are to be driven one at a time to this area for judging. Listen for announcements as to when re-judging will begin. You will be given 15 minutes for light dusting and preparation. No cleaning or prep work is permitted prior to this time. Only the entrant and co-entrant will be permitted to prepare the car for Group Awards.
The Scoring Committee area is off limits to everyone except authorized personnel. Signs will be posted reminding you of this requirement.
Protests
Protests will be accepted According to the rules outlined in the PCR’s. It would be a good idea to study these rules prior to the Concours. Questions maybe directed to a member of the Protest Committee or the head judge. The Protest Committee will be centrally located near the Presentation Area. Look for the signs.
Peoples Choice Awards
People’s Choice Award: your registration packet will contain a ballot for the “People’s Choice Award.” Vote for your favorite Porsche entered in the Concours. Also, you will have ballots for your favorite Porsche displayed at the Paddock. Clearly marked Ballot boxes will be available at the Concours site. All ballots must be submitted by 1:30 PM.
Porsche Paddock
All Parade entrants will be able to show their cars in the Porsche Paddock on a fairway adjacent to the Concours site. Either cars registered by the entrant or an alternate car can be displayed at the Paddock Look for details at registration for location and staging times. However, the Parade Paddock is NOT a parking spot for people wanting to attend the Concours. Rather the Parade Paddock is a high caliber "shine and show" display being held in conjuntion with the Porsche Concours d' Elegance. Porsches will be staged between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM on Monday 8/7/06. Staging times will be given to the entrant during registration. All cars will be in place by 10:00 AM, and CANNOT LEAVE before 2:00 PM.
Volunteers
A Concours workers meeting will be held Sunday afternoon Aug 6, at 4:00 pm. Specific location will be identified at registration. This meeting will give you details of the logistics of the day, and your assignment.
Lunch
If you purchased a Concours lunch your registration packet will contain lunch tickets. Remember to bring these with you to the Concours site. Box lunches will be available at one of the tents at the Concours site. Look for the signs.
Weather
August in Portland is usually dry and warm. Temperatures are typically 75 to 90 degrees. Even if the temperature is in the 90’s, the humidity is rarely high making for very comfortable outdoor weather. Since we are NOT expecting rain, and the golf course has many shade trees participants are free to enjoy their lunch around the site. Just in case however, you may want to bring a light rain repellent jacket and head gear.
Questions
Your 2006 Parade Concours Team is ready to assist you with any questions or issues you may have. Please contact us at any time.