simonr Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 (edited) OK, I'm already at home trying to get things back to normal in my head after a dream weekend. Everything was like I tried to explain it would be in the other post I started. Enter to the Daytona track, like a good friend of me here in Puerto Rico told me, its a show for itself. It was so impressive had at first sight the 911 GTR's Porsches taking the banking at 180+ MPH. The amount of Porshces was unbelievable, I can tell that nearly the 95% of Porsches ever produced were there. You could find almost any example of Porsche, either track or street. Something that really freaked me out, was the "Library" of Porsche and racing subjects you could find there. Also a great selection of racing DVD's and models, specially 1/43 and 1/32. About the model show, it can be told that was like the 1:1 couterpart. You guys have to notice that it was the first ever Porsche model car show, and, that was only for Racing subject matter. There was even a 1:1 Scale Porsche 917k right in the middle section on the contest room. One of the highlights(at least for me) of the show, was finally meet Bob Downe and Ken Mouton. Man, what a pair of excellent modelers and better persons. I could see some of their great creatons that untill last saturday I had only see here in this forum(in the case of Bob) and in the magazines(in the case of Ken). The selection of racing modes was exquisite and amazing. I was surprised for the huge amount of big scale models and their great quality. Another thing I liked a lot was the Silvertone display by the ACME club from Atlanta and the other IROC 911 Porsches display also displayed by them. My respects to Mr. Henry Trent, coordinator of the event, and to everyone in charge of such event, you guys did a magnificent event...Bravo!!! In my personal job, I was lucky enough to bring home 3 awards. They just only offered best in class awards in the NNL format on each class. I took the 1982-present with my Modeler's Porsche GT-1, Best Small class, and the huge surprise of the Best of Show award with the same Profil 24 1/43 Porsche 962C which it progress I had been posting here. Here are a couple of the almost 300 pictures I took. Enjoy it!!! Simon P. Rivera Torres more to come.... Edited November 6, 2007 by simonr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted November 6, 2007 Author Share Posted November 6, 2007 Look at the guy with the black shirt in the center telling itself “Oh no, such much stuff and there’s no more money to spent,..Oh!, what a life! more to come.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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simonr Posted November 6, 2007 Author Share Posted November 6, 2007 This is my 1/43 Porsche 962C-1987 Le Mans Winner. Here My award winner Porsche GT-1 Me and my son celebrating the awards at the Victory Lane. Later today I will post some of the models I liked the most, and some of the historiacal real cars. Enough Porsches!....for now! Simon P. Rivera Torres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Simon, Congratulations!! Your cars are beautiful and deserving. Thanks for all the pictures. What an awesome display. Look forward to your favorites as well as 1:1 pictures. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted November 6, 2007 Author Share Posted November 6, 2007 (edited) OK Paul, I don't know which 1/12 935 you meant, but, here you have a couple, so,....the table is served...enjoy it! Simon Please tell me you got pics of the 1/12 935 on the table! Paul Edited November 6, 2007 by simonr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatRedmond Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Wonderful pics. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Cohen Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Thanks for sharing those amazing photos! That looks like the largest gathering of marque cars I have ever seen! Any idea how many cars, models & people attended? I have to send the link to a Porsche friend who was unable to make the event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3men2s Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Congratzz Great photos and most of all that I liked was the peoples reaction to the models....Im. sure that the real cars are unreal and the souds and smell, you can't beat it, but there is something magical when you can duplicate to almost perfection and sometimes better the look of the 1:1 counterpart. and that is why every car show should have a model show like this. It is the same dedication, and passion you get when you restore this pieces of racing history. Will like to see your 956 up close and I wanted to go there but decided to go to Sebring to the historical races at the end of this month insted only if I knew. I live in Florida, West Palm Beach...so is just a 3 hour drive...next year. Gracias, por representarnos boriqua, y continua tu conquista. PS, The guy covering his face.......been there, but worst i was with the wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted November 7, 2007 Author Share Posted November 7, 2007 Well, I don't know exactly, but, if you count all the race cars, the ones at the outside in the grass, that attendants, and PCA cars at the back of the track, I can say that it could be around 500+ in total...plus if you add the models! I have to check a post from Bob, but, I guess the total amount of mofrl was beyond 100. I think it's pretty good considering it was only one marque and that only racing stuff was acepted. Another aspect to considertate is that contrary ro Ferrari kits, there's almost no new Porsche kits with the exception of thte Fujimi Cayman S, or the Tamiya 911. Simón P. Rivera Torres Thanks for sharing those amazing photos! That looks like the largest gathering of marque cars I have ever seen! Any idea how many cars, models & people attended? I have to send the link to a Porsche friend who was unable to make the event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted November 7, 2007 Author Share Posted November 7, 2007 I just want to know all those who take from their time to look and aprecciate the pictures of this historical event. I just hope to see more people from this forum in the next one with their Porsches, just to have fun. Simon Rivera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted November 8, 2007 Author Share Posted November 8, 2007 Hey my friend, thanks a lot for your kudos. I just tried to share all what I saw and felt the last weekend with these pictures. Your post here it's very deep and talk a lot about what the sport model car modelinig is. I pertty glad a "Boricua" as you are liked. See you soon! Pon el nombre abajo para identificarte por el nombre, pana mio! Simon P. Rivera Torres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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