The 928 Owners Club is proud to announce
that the Texas posse will be hosting the next 928 Owner’s Club International
Convention (OCIC) in the summer of 2009 in DFW. Since things are always bigger
and better in Texas, come join this fun group of dedicated enthusiasts’ for the
best GTG of 2009. Our ability to offer a high level of hospitality and good “old
fashioned” fun is second to none. We promise a great time for everyone! This
will be a Family event so come one, come all!
Dates are set for July 31st thru August 2nd, 2009, Fri., Sat., and Sun. We are
announcing very early so everyone has time to plan and schedule their time off,
vacation, business trip or family GTG well in advance; NO EXCUSES!!! This is an
event you will not want to miss.
We have an indoor air-conditioned space for 300 cars. The primary hotel,
Sheraton is just across the parking lot, with alternate hotels and even a
RV Park for those so inclined.
We have arranged great prices for the primary and several alternate hotels.
This event is planned as a family
friendly adventure with opportunities to tour or visit the
Texas Rangers
Baseball Stadium,
The Legends of
the Game Baseball Museum,
Six Flags Amusement Park,
Hurricane
Harbor, the new Dallas Cowboys
Stadium as well as shopping and other attractions. We will have free
transportation to all of these locations and others.
For the track cars there will be an all day Track event on the Friday. We are
hoping to attract some of the more famous 928 drivers to assist at the event.
Just a little arm twisting will occur.
For you car guys and gals we will
have “Paintless Dent Removal” Clear Bra installation (for the cars, not the
gals), Chip Repair, Detail Service, Dyno runs in the convention parking lot plus
the track day for you track junkies.
Of course there will be a Concours d’Elegance competition in both full and
street classes as well as awards for the “Coolest Car,” “People’s Choice,” “Best
prepared track car” plus others and last but not least. . . Your collection of
928 related art, models or memorabilia. So bring your 928 related collections
(sorry we don’t want your collection of used/broken parts).
We will have a technical question and answer session chaired by several
recognized experts on 928’s as well as product demonstrations, “How-To”
demonstrations, displays and vendor literature.
Keep checking back soon as this page will be updated.
The registration form is now available for download:
The current format is Microsoft Word. I will be adding a PDF format soon.
Friday July 31st
We are
starting to put together an Autocross event to be held on the car park at the
convention center (not yet confirmed). Times will depend on the number of
attendees. It can take place all day if needed. For starters lets say 9.00am to
5.00pm.
Dynocom - have also agreed to open up
their facility all day on the Friday and allow our cars to be run on their dyno
all day. We will charge a nominal $30 per car for three pulls. The money
will mostly go to a charity of Dynocom's choosing. Times have yet to be
confirmed but they said all day. They have a large car park and we will set up a
covered area with refreshments for those particpating.
During Friday afternoon the convention center will be open and cars can be
brought in and parked.
The Sheraton hotel is about 100yds walking distance from the convention center.
Friday evening we will be holding a informal reception at the Sheraton hotel
with a cash bar and finger food. Finger food is part of the $30 you pay for
meals.
Starting at 7.00pm and finishing late.
Saturday August 1st
Mostly in
the convention center in air conditioned comfort. There will be vendors
demonstrating their products and skills. Paintless dent repair, detailing
services, tech demonstrations. We have also invited some of the larger vendors
to present there products but no takers so far.
Lunch is provided at mid-day and part of the meals you paid for. Tables and
chairs will be right their in the center of all the cars.
In the afternoon there will be the judging of the various categories of car
shows.
Lots of door prizes and general frivolity. Prizes for the farthest traveled
participants and other fun subjects.
A Grand Dinner is being held in the evening and again the food is part of the
meals you have paid for.
Special presentations to individuals who have given much to the community.
Dancing and drinking will be encouraged.
Sunday August 2nd
Sunday
will be a free day apart from two tours that will leave about mid morning and
head in two separate directions and stop somewhere nice for lunch. Those heading
out of town can leave at any point but still be part of the fun.
