Sat, Apr 27, 2024

GPX Tour to Tehachapi Loop - April 27, 2024

Tehachapi

About this event


 

GPX Tour to Tehachapi Loop

This tour was originally run in November of 2015, organized by our legendary Grand Prix Region Tour Meister at the time Marty Goldsmith.

The Tehachapi Loop tour has several interesting features besides our destination.  Our route will take us from La Canada over the San Gabriel Mountains on the Angeles Forest Highway.  

A short, uncrowded Interstate hop brings us to Rosamond, where we turn west to have a passing look at Willow Springs Raceway, the first dedicated road racing track in the USA.

Willow Springs Banner

Willow Springs Aerial

Then we set off into the Tehachapi Mountains for a short run to the town of Tehachapi.

Tehachapi Monument

We will stop in Tehachapi for lunch at a terrific restaurant.

After lunch we will caravan over to the Tehachapi Depot.

The old railway depot is now a museum.

Tehachapi Depot

After the Tehachapi Depot, we'll drive about 20 minutes to the area of the "Loop".  Parking is limited along the road, but we'll spread out.  In 2021 a vewing overlook was built.  With a bit of luck, we'll be able to see a freight train passing over itself on the "Loop".  Keep your cameras ready!


  The "Loop"

The return is on your own.  Some will go back the way we came, others will use Highway 58 to leave the area.  Some may choose to remain overnight in Tehachapi, which has several good motels.

This is a “Rain or Shine” event.

Event requirements

Four door Porsches are always welcome on our Grand Prix Region Tours.

*** PLEASE NOTE:  THIS TOUR IS LIMITED TO 45 CARS

Directions to the meeting place will be provided on your confirmation after registering.

Sports Chalet Parking

If you have them, please bring "walkie-talkies" set to Channel 7 Sub-channel 20.  Please make sure they're labeled with your name and phone number.

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

For Questions please contact Jeff Peck at jbpeck@pacbell.net or call 310-345-8081

Entries (33)

Jd
Judy de la Cuesta
EH
Ed Holyoke
PP
Pol Pittayanuruk
SH
Steve Hoskins
BT
Brian Truong
EP
Ernie Proctor
KP
Kenny Pham
PM
Paul McGaffey

Tehachapi

Tehachapi, CA

Organizer

Fun Run/Tour organized by

PCA - Grand Prix Region

Event over!