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Hello Carpokes and Carpokettes! You are hereby cordially invited to join us for an ultra casual weekend of in person Carpoking at Nelson Ledges, one of the most historic race tracks in North America. There'll be a HPDE, Poker Rally, Car Show, BBQ, Camping, Bonfire and a Beer Swap. A whole weekend of fun and all of it sponsored by Carpokes! (Thanks Tom)
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September 2nd - 4th 2022
Nelson Ledges.

10342 OH-305, Garrettsville, OH 44231
330-977-0111
nelsonledges.com
HPDE - Poker Rally - Car Show - Bonfire - Beer Swap - Camping all Weekend
Whether you have a 944, 911 or you're between P-Cars and captain of the USS Honda Pilot , this is the event for you. It's all about having a good time with good people and a bunch of great cars. Check out the details below...
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HPDE

Perfect for first timers or the experienced track junkie.
First timers (D) and Novice (C) both have classroom sessions and ride along instructors.
Solo (B) and Advanced (A) are for the more experienced drivers and these run groups incorporate modified passing zones. 
All HPDE Track sessions are run according to PCA Minimum Standards.
Friday: 944Fest DE Event (944s mostly) $215 
  • 4 Run Groups (PCA A,B,C,D)
  • First Time Track Driver group (D)
Sat/Sun: 9Fest DE Event (All Porsches / Cars) $325
  • 4 Run Groups (PCA A,B,C,D)
  • Fist Time Track Driver Group (D)

​Mystery Poker Rally

Come drive the Mystery Poker Rally, traveling the curvaceous backroads of rural Ohio and deciphering clues along the way.
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​The Mystery Poker Rally is a gimmick rally, starting at Nelson Ledges and taking you thru the rural twisty roads of the surrounding area. Be prepared to follow clues and unravel a mystery as you move from checkpoint to checkpoint. The poker rally ends at a location near the track where you can sit down and have lunch with your fellow Mystery Poker Ralliers. Relax and chat about the great adventure you just had. 
Saturday: Mystery Poker Rally
  • Starts at 9AM
  • ​Ends at 12PM -ish

Car Show

No need to wax or buff the old Porsche (unless you want to of course). Join us for the 9Fest/944Fest car show and bring what you got. The usual "Best" awards will be doled out but we also have categories like "highest mileage" and "Unfinished Project." The car show goes on and judges will have their eyes open all weekend. If you're there, YOU'RE competing!
Saturday: Car Show
  • All Day

BBQ

Prepare thy selves for an amazing BBQ dinner with smoked Brisket, pulled Pork and slow cooked Ribs & all the fixn's. Grab a plate and head over to the tech shed for our Awards ceremony. This is where we crown the winners of the car show and draw tickets to disperse our massive stash of door prizes. ​
Saturday: BBQ
  • Saturday 5pm ​

​Bonfire Beer Swap

Grab your folding chair and a cooler of your favorite micro-brew then head over to the bonfire pit. Relax with your Porsche friends and partake in a little barstool racing while you trade beers from around the state/country/world. We'll be burning a full cord of wood so you'll stay warm and toasty as late as you want to stay. (This is not your usual backyard fire pit.) ​
Saturday: Bonfire
  • Saturday 7pm -?

​Camping

One of the great things about Nelson Ledges is that you can camp there, pretty much anywhere you like. Wooded areas, open fields, the infield... the choice is yours. There's really nothing like pitching a tent next to your Porsche and staying up late next to the bonfire. 
Bathrooms and showers are available onsite, but ​if you're still not sold on camping, check out LODGING for area hotels.
Camping:
  • Arrive as early as Thursday Night
  • Stay until Sunday Night

​Sign Up

You can sign up for the HPDE ($215 - $325) or sign up as an attendee ($26). Everyone who signs up gets a T shirt and can come enjoy the whole weekend of activities. No hidden fees or upsells (unless you want extra shirts). It's just enough to cover the event, track, food and activities. 

I hope to get to meet some of you guys in Ohio this year and a huge Thank You to Tom for sponsoring this year's event!

​~Travis
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