07.26.09 P2O Saturday Event Photos Now Online

Organizers recently uploaded several hundred photos from Saturday’s Porsches 2 Oxford. The photos may be viewed by clicking the PAST EVENTS  jump menu on the P2O home page and choosing Porsches 2 Oxford 2009.

The fifth anniversary event showcased 409 Porsches from 19 states and Canada despite the unfriendliest weather in event history.  The skies cleared up just in time to dry off the uptown Oxford streets and offer a few hours of looking, followed by Top-50 awards and a trailer full of terrific prizes.   It pays to stick around to the end as several P2O attendees that left early forfeited prizes exceeding $1,000.00.  As always, you MUST be present to win the raffle drawings!  Tsk tsk!  

07.25.09 Rain Dampens Streets But Not Spirit for Record 409 Porsches

Thunderstorms and scattered rain washed the Oxford streets clean for much of the morning and afternoon, but the sun came out late in the day on Saturday July 25th to brighten the mood. Despite the unfavorable forecasts and less than ideal weather, a record 409 Porsches from 19 states and Canada said “bring it on” and flooded uptown Oxford with a deluge of their own.  With portions of revenue from registrations, reserved parking in MaryLynn’s Row, and raffle ticket sales, P2O attendees raised $10,000 for the American Cancer Society — another record by nearly five-fold. The can-do willingness to roll with the day’s punches underlined the theme once again for the nation’s most anticipated casual Porsche party.

“It’s difficult to encapsulate the thanks organizers have for the patience and understanding of all 409 attendees,” said P2O Director of Media & Publicity Chris Rieman. “In a perfect world these things don’t happen.  For 12 months every volunteer dedicated themselves to the event knowing weather could make a lot of hard work go un-rewarded. Attendees refused to let that happen however and shined the brightest when the skies were darkest.”

Thunderstorms awakened Porsche fans about 4:15am and precipitation remained until shortly after noon. Porsche fans then had a chance to clean cars for good and walk the streets lined with cars from a 1955 356-Pre A to a 2009 Cayman S.  Also making appearances were an original Porsche tractor and a pair of Beck 904 and 550 Spyder reproductions on personal display from legendary craftsmen Chuck and Randy Beck of Atlanta, GA.  Cincinnati ABC affiliate WCPO-TV Channel 9 provided coverage for the tri-state while a representative from Excellence Magazine handled photography. Top-50 awards — venerable P2O Bricks — and a $10,000 check to the ACS preceded a drive to Hueston Woods State Park to round out the dry portion of the festivities. Local and national sponsors offered a variety wares and tech sessions to keep every owner happy.

“A dozen organizers were on the streets at 4am deciding how best to handle the pending storms,” said P2O Chairperson Brice Kadel. “After a lot of radar-watching, we knew organizers may be forced off the scripted page today. Ultimate success would depend on whether attendees would grant us the latitude to do just that without a lot of fuss. Even my best-case scenario never expected such graciousness and accommodation.  The people remain the most impressive part of this event.”

The fifth anniversary event, organizers pre-registered 448 cars and played host to 409.  The weather kept around 100 Porsches from attending due to no-shows and weaker day-of registrations, however Porsches on display of all vintages and models eclipsed last year’s record of 396 cars under less threatening skies.  Oxford Visitors & Convention Bureau Executive Director Diana Durr and her staff spent months of planning to ensure P2O was a signature event for the city.

“Porsches 2 Oxford is a privilege to be involved with,” Durr said. “Today was probably the most challenging in five years, but also the most gratifying. The OVCB couldn’t ask for a nicer collection of people to run this event or visit the city of Oxford as our personal guest. My team including Barb Rice, Christie Schlichter, and numerous volunteers want to thank everyone for such a positive attitude each and every year.”

“P2O remains first and foremost an event about people,” Rieman said. “Porsches merely provide the excuse to get together and have a great time.  Perhaps most satisfying is watching the attendees take ownership of the last Saturday in July. They genuinely care about one another and many tell us if they can only make one event all summer, P2O takes precedence. I don’t see how anyone can argue that point given the incredible turnout today in what were, at times, incredible weather conditions.”

A Sunday driving tour with Scenic Road Rallies wraps up the weekend activities. Porsches 2 Oxford 2010 returns next year on Saturday July 31st.

07.23.09 2009 Pre-registration Has Ended In The Record Books

Thanks to loyal attendees and first-time fans, Porsches 2 Oxford finished 2009 Pre-Registration Wednesday night at midnight with nearly 450 Porsches signed up for the July 25 event. That record number eclipses last year’s pre-registration record of 376 Porsches, a staggering 20% increase!  Fans not  pre-registered for P2O may still register at the event bandshell on Saturday morning beginning at 8am for $25.00 per car, however day-of registrations will not include a complimentary event T-Shirt and Poster.

Organizers will verify the pre-registrations and provide an official count sometime Thursday afternoon as they alert the media.

Without the continued support of Porsche lovers like yourself, P2O would not enjoy this remarkable success.  The nation’s most ancitipated “Casual Porsche Party” is just a few days away and we’re once again thrilled to have you as our personal guests. Together we will keep it casual, un-intimidating, and focused on fighting cancer in honor of event founder MaryLynn Roe.

07.21.09 Pre-registration EXTENDED ONE DAY, to Close Wed Night

Organizers have elected, due to demand for slightly more time, to add one more day to pre-registration. Over the last three days, nearly 50 Porsche fans have signed up and that pace shows no signs of slowing down. Allowing one more day should ease the strain on Saturday for volunteers handling day-of registrations. The P2O pre-registration process will end on Wednesday July 22, 2009 at 11:59PM. This cutoff will not be extended a second time. If you have not pre-registered yet, this is your second lease on life to do so and guarantee yourself a complimentary T-Shirt and Poster as part of your pre-registration fee. Those registering at the event will NOT receive these items as part of their registration.

Well over 400 registrations have already been made with new ones arriving almost every 20 minutes.

Those with reserved parking in MaryLynn’s Row should have received their blue windshield cars in the mail by now. You MUST bring this card with you to the event to gain access to the MaryLynn’s Row area. There are enough parking spots in MaryLynn’s Row for everyone, however spaces are taken on a first-come first-serve basis.  If you have NOT received your MaryLynn’s Row windshield card in the mail by now, please contact P2O Chairperson Brice Kadel at bkadel@porsches2oxford.com or 937-215-0156 immediately.

07.18.09 Pre-Registration Final Flurry Begins

With one week until Porsches 2 Oxford, fans are signing up in droves as pre-registration continues.  Fans have until Tuesday 11:59PM to pre-register and pay for their spot in one of the nation’s largest casual Porsche parties.  Nearly 350 cars have already been registered and the last few days are typically the busiest for organizers as veteran P2O attendees take care of pre-registration at the last minute.

Pre-registration is important!  All pre-registered owners receive a complimentary event T-shirt, commemorative poster, P2O static cling sticker, and other items. Fans can still register at the event but will not receive these items included.

07.17.09 Friday Night Fun at Buffalo Wild Wings Oxford!

Porsches 2 Oxford guests arriving in town Friday July 24th are invited to attend our official gathering spot at Buffalo Wild Wings Oxford.  While guests are encouraged to hang out at any of their favorite Oxford restaurants or watering holes, Buffalo Wild Wings will serve as the nerve center for most P2O fans and of course P2O organizers. BW’s Oxford is located inside the Elms Holiday Inn on the ground floor and all P2O guests will receive discounted pricing on your bill.  The fun begins around 6:30pm and will conclude when the last person decides to leave!

Print out the following coupon and bring it to the event to ensure your discount!

http://www.porsches2oxford.com/images/bw3-coupon.pdf

07.13.09 Kiwanis of Oxford Plans Saturday Pancake Breakfast For P2O Fans

On Saturday morning, July 25, 2009, from 6:30AM to 10:30AM, the Kiwanis Club of Oxford will be serving their famous Pancake breakfast in concert with  Mid-Ohio Region Porsche Club of America’s Porsches 2 Oxford day.  Meals are $7 with all profits going directly to supporting Kiwanis sponsored children’s and youth events for the Oxford local community.  Similar to the annual Kiwanis Pancake Day, Kiwanis will serve pancakes, sausage, specialty eggs, hash browns, fresh bread, fruit, milk, coffee, juice, and more. The Kiwanis booth be will located on Main Street just north of show center.

Please join your neighbors, see hundreds of dazzling Porsche sports cars, enjoy a Kiwanis Pancake breakfast, and directly support our local youth events, all in one hometown morning !!