“Das Renn Treffen“ (German for “the race meet”) is an annual Porsche meet that claims to be “the greatest Porsche event in South Florida.” I might go further to say the greatest on the East Coast (although later I did learn that Werks Reunion is even bigger!). “DRT” as it is also known, entered its fourth-year last month, taking place on February 11 down in South Miami, Florida. Organizers were expecting around 450 Porsches to attend. I don’t know what the exact number was, but it was huge. Several streets filled with Porsches both old and new. Here are a few that stood out to me during #DRT2018.
We knew we were getting closer to Sunset Place when a few 911s started turning up in traffic, especially this one with a “3 pedal 911” vanity plate. There was a whole street set up for the show, along with vendor booths and a stage with live music. Intersecting streets were lined with classic Porsches. We parked and made our way in.
The Customs
Starting right out front, the first thing that caught my eye was a line of Rauh Welt customs. local Orlando car RWB Kei Kishi was there as well as a few other Rauh Welt builds.
The Classics
The classics area greeted us with a large selection of old Porsches brought in by local Miami Porsche shop and event sponsor, Parkhaus1 as well as a group of custom built Singer 911s.
Race Cars
60 Years and Still Going
Another favorite was this 1958 356. I’ve had some curiosity to see more of this car since I ran across it in the infield of the Daytona International Speedway at last year’s Rolex 24 race. What it might lack in showroom-shine perfection it makes up for with an abundance of character. Owner Mark Pribanik says that he’s driven this 356 (#102797) over 275,000 miles in the 19 years since he found it! With how many of these classics rarely see the road, I have to respect one that actually is still being regularly driven in the 21st century.
Muddy Rally Cars!
That pretty much wraps up my coverage of Das Renn Treffen 2018. I hope to make a return trip next year. Until then, as Magnus would say, get out and drive.
Text and photography by Bryce Womeldurf
All text and photography © Bryce Womeldurf 2018
Full disclosure: I was not paid to go to Das Renn Treffen. I don’t know the organizers. I simply heard about this meet on Instagram and decided to go.
