Sat, Oct 22, 2022

GPX Angeles Crest Highway Tour

Angeles Crest Highway

About this event

Driver's Delight - Angeles Crest Highway    October 22, 2022

Beloved by cyclists and sports car drivers, the Angeles Crest Highway in the San Gabriel Mountains is one of GPX's favorite playgrounds.  On October 22, 2022 GPX will use the route listed in the book of PORSCHE'S GREATEST DRIVES for a day of driving the "Twisties".

The "Twisties"

We will start in La Canada, on the top deck of the parking structure behind Panera Bread,  990 Town Center Dr a, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011 across from the Target Store near the intersection of Angeles Crest Highway and the 210 Freeway.  See map and directions to follow.

We will meet at 8:00 AM and depart promptly at 9:00 AM.

Starting up Angeles Crest Highway, the speed limit is 40 MPH until we reach Red Box Ranger Station.  After that the speed limit is 55 MPH, in most sections.  We will observe all speed limits, as they allow ample opportunity for spirited driving.

 

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Newcomb's Ranch Parking

We will make a stop at Islip Saddle for a "Pit Stop", and to take in the beautiful view.

Islip Saddle

The destination of the morning drive will be the ski town of Wrightwood which sits astride the San Andreas Fault, where we stop for lunch at the Grizzly Cafe.

For menu : http://www.grizzlycafe.com/Pages/Menu.aspx?DeptID=0

The Grizzly Cafe

Grizzly Cafe

Due to the anticipated size of the event,  participants may be divided into groups. Each group requires a lead and sweep car. Are you willing to fill one of these roles?
Even if you are not a lead or sweep car, all members should be familiar with the PCA Tour Guidelines https://www.pca.org/resource/event-guidelines-tour

For safety reasons, Lead and Sweep Cars will use GMRS Radios set to Channel 7, Sub-channel 20. If you have one, please bring it. Also write down the Mobile numbers of the Lead and Sweep cars that will be given at the Participants'  Meeting before the start of the tour.

The tour ends in Wrightwood but there are various options for your return trip:

This is a “Rain or Shine” event.

Event requirements

Meet at the upper deck parking lot across from the Target Store and Panera Bread, 990 Towne Center Drive, La Canada/Flintridge 91011

Meeting time: 8:00 A.M.

Departure time: 9:00 A.M. Sharp

Map to Sports Chalet

 

Directions to the Sports Chalet Parking Lot

From the West:

Take the 210 Fwy. East  towards Pasadena

Exit at Angeles Crest Hwy.  Right turn at Angeles Crest Hwy.  Immediate left at Town Center to rooftop parking lot at the first right.

 

From the East:

Take the 210 Fwy. West towards Glendale

Exit at Angeles Crest Hwy.  Left turn at Angeles Crest Hwy.  Left at Town Center to rooftop parking lot at the first right.

Sports Chalet Parking

 

Suggested Donation at event meeting place - $10.00 - for the benefit of Children's Dental Health Clinic

For Questions please contact Rod Simmons at gospdrcr@gmail.com or 818.917.4742.

Entries (41)

NP
Nathan Perkel
SW
Stephen Working
DH
David Hamlin
TL
Tina Lewis
FL
Francis Lewis
BJ
Bruce Jephcott
RH
Robert Hechtman
DY
David Yarden

Angeles Crest Highway

La Canada, CA

Organizer

Fun Run/Tour organized by

PCA - Grand Prix Region

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