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SUNRIVER FESTIVAL OF CARS 2008 By: Dave Duarte This year’s auto show was held on Meadows Golf Course driving range located directly behind the Sunriver Resort Lodge at Sunriver Resort , 15 miles south of Bend, Oregon. The event has taken place during the past 12year history at the Village Market Mall and this was the first year it was held at the Sunriver Resort golf course. It was a spectacular setting and a virtually unlimited capacity for participants and spectators.

Over 200 enthusiast cars of all makes and vintages participated at this fantastic event. Of particular interest were the Enzo Ferrari, owned and driven by world renown auto dealer Ron Tonkin of Portland, several Lamborghini Murcielago’s, a unique McLaren F1, and a Carrera GT. There were Porsches of every vintage, including several new GT3RS’s . Carrera Motors had intended to unveil and introduce the new 2009 Porsche 997 but the demo car did not arrive in transport in time for the show.

Spectators were able to relax in the hospitality tent and listen to the Festival’s live music as well as check out the many vendor displays, featuring many automotive concepts as well as many nonAug / Sept - 9