Late to Grid: 944 Fest -- A Porsche Paradise With Tacos, Beer, & More!

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Join Bill Snow as he chats with Travis and Kat, the organizers of the legendary 944 Fest, happening this Labor Day weekend at Nelson Ledges!

Get ready for an inside look at this iconic event, including:

A blast from the past: The story of the very first 944 turbo!
The 944 Fest magic: How this event brings together a passionate Porsche community.
Food, fun, and festivities: From the epic Saturday night barbecue to the Atomic Lapping Day on Sunday, there's something for everyone!
Get your sticker fix: Discover the awesome sticker pack included with your registration.

Don't miss this epic Porsche celebration!

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Chapters

1. Intro: 944 Fest is Coming! (00:00:00)

2. Weather Woes: Debbie & Ohio Storms (00:00:23)

3. 944 Fest at Nelson Ledges: History & Highlights (00:00:46)

4. The Origins: A Backyard Barbecue in 2001 (00:01:21)

5. To the Track: The Move to Nelson Ledges (00:01:49)

6. Nelson Ledges: Birthplace of the First 944 Turbo (00:02:21)

7. Freddy Baker's Legendary Story (00:02:51)

8. More About Freddy Baker: Racer & Dealer (00:03:14)

9. Kat's Passion: Why She Loves 944 Fest (00:03:39)

10. The 944 Forum: Connecting Online & In Person (00:04:07)

11. Taking the Reins: Kat's Journey as Organizer (00:04:39)

12. The Growth: More Than a 944 Event (00:05:10)

13. Global Attendance: A Map of Enthusiasts (00:05:33)

14. Travelers from Far & Wide (00:05:59)

15. The Beer Exchange: A Stealing of Good Ideas (00:06:50)

16. Saturday Night: Digging Through the Coolers (00:08:16)

17. First-Timer Fears: Welcome to the Family (00:09:02)

18. The Open Invitation: For All Car Enthusiasts (00:09:42)

19. More Than 944s: A Celebration of Cars (00:10:02)

20. The 944 Fest Weekend: A Detailed Breakdown (00:10:28)

21. Thursday Night: Early Arrivals & Dinner (00:10:54)

22. Tech Inspection & Schedule Updates (00:12:04)

23. The Numbers: Last Year's Attendance & This Year's Records (00:13:45)

24. Bill's X7: A 944 Imposter? (00:15:18)

25. The Key to Success: Letting Things Flow (00:17:05)

26. Friday Evening: Time to Explore (00:17:47)

27. Saturday: Tech, Rallycross, & Mystery Poker (00:18:37)

28. The Car Show: A Showcase of Porsches (00:20:15)

29. Brian's Ranger: A 944 Replacement (00:22:09)

30. Sunday: A Twist to the Weekend (00:29:25)

31. The Atomic Lapping Day: Open Track Time (00:29:44)

32. Beginner-Friendly Track Day: Coaching & Support (00:30:09)

33. Helmet Deal & Track Day Inspection: Getting Ready to Race (00:32:14)

34. Sponsors on Board: Atomic Autosports, Track First, and More (00:33:49)

35. Closing Remarks: Get Ready for 944 Fest! (00:36:55)