About this event
*** Preliminary; Final details to come. ***
Get your kicks on Route 66!
2026 is the 100-year anniversary of the opening of the fabled "MotherRoad" from Chicago to Santa Monica, when 385 miles of the route ran through Northern Arizona. 100 years later, Arizona can claim the longest stretch of the original Route 66 in the U.S. We couldn't let the year go by without celebrating the centennial, with a great drive on Route 66 with our Porsches!
This three-day event features lots of driving to interesting sites in our Porsches, and lots of social time with our PCA friends. We will begin our drive from the West Valley, taking I-10 west then up to Lake Havasu City, home of the famous London Bridge. The next day we head to Topock, "the Western Gateway of Route 66," then we will head East on the famous highway with plans to stop in several historic sites along the way until we reach Flagstaff. Notably --
- Oatman" -- "Home of gold mines, wild burros, and semi-wild gunfighters!"
- Kingman -- The massive Kingman Powerhouse houses the Arizona Route 66 Museum, which overflows with vintage autos and neon signs that tell the stories of The Mother Road.
- Seligman -- Preserves the Americana of yesteryear on the scenic drive that is the longest remaining stretch of Route 66; the model for "Radiator Springs" in the movie Cars.
- Williams -- One of the last U.S. Route 66 communities to be bypassed by the interstate in 1984, the resilient town blossomed as an iconic place to visit in Arizona, making the most of its small-town charm.
From Williams we will drive several stretches of Old Route 66 on our way to Flagstaff, where we'll check into the DoubleTree Hotel. (* See booking information below)
There will be time to meet and share stories about the day's driving experiences before we head to dinner at Taverna Modern Mediterranean restaurant. "For well over a decade we have been perfecting our menu, delivering vibrant flavors of modern Mediterranean in a harmonious blend of time-honored traditions and innovative creations." You will select your entree and pre-pay for your dinner when you register in MotorsportReg.
Saturday's planned activity is to browse the the Mother Road Classic Car Show, which will feature up to 200 cars registered in 24 classes. See the registration information if you wish to enter your Porsche in the show. Keep in mind, you will have driven your car about 430 miles over the previous two days, and you won't have a lot of time to clean it up and make it presentable for display. But of course we would all agree that even a bug-splattered Porsche will stand out among the many other entries, so it's up to you!
The DoubleTree is located just a short drive from the location of the big Saturday car show. Arrangements have been made for discounted rates, starting at $170/night.
We will arrive in the afternoon, and an impromptu happy hour is sure to break out at the Silver Pine Restaurant & Bar. Dinner is on your own, at the Silver Pine or elsewhere in town.
Our starting point for this event is the recently-opened Buc-ee's in Goodyear. A destination in itself, this "Disneyland of convenience stores" features hundreds of gas pumps, notoriously pristine restrooms, and a huge selection of brisket, beaver nuggets, sweets, pastries, and branded merchandise. Meeting time for ourevent is scheduled for 1:00 PM, but you will definitely want to arrive early to check out Buc-ee's!
After spending time at the car show, we will determine where and when we will meet to head back to Phoenix. Or you may may wish to spend the rest of the day and another night in Flag, enjoying the cooler Northern Arizona weather before returning to the Valley on your own on Sunday.
Registration for this 3-day driving tour is $70.00 per person, which covers your dinner on Friday at the Taverna restaurant.
* You will make your own room reservations at the Holiday Inn Express in Lake Havasu City (Thu, 8/13), and the DoubleTree Hotel in Flagstaff (Fri, 8/14).
Rates start at $184 at both hotels. Arrangements have been made for a room block featuring Grand View King Rooms at a special rate of ??per night + tax. Instructions on how to register with the discounted rate will be provided in the confirmation messages you will receive when you complete registration. You must reserve your room no later than October 12 to take advantage of the group rate.
Please note that, because AZPCA will be committed to the attendee figure we provide to the restaurant ahead of time, any cancellations after close of registration on August may not be refundable, as they will impact the club financially. Thank you for understanding.
and the hotel for room bookings at the special group rate,
Meeting time and location:
Arrival for Staging: 1:00 PM
Meeting location: Buc-ee's
1001 N Bullard Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85338
(I-10 at Bullard Ave. Exit 127)
