Porsches = Smiles for U.S. troops
I was invited by the founder of the Porsche Enthusiasts Club of Kuwait, Tarek Al Shafie, to take part in a group drive up to Camp Arifjan for the U.S. Army’s 3rd Annual Muscle Car & Bike Show.
The show was created a few years back to provide American troops, stationed in Kuwait, with an opportunity to get some face-time with muscle cars and motorcycles from local clubs.
The reason we were invited was to add a bit of German flair to the American machinery usually on display at the show. After all, who doesn’t have a soft spot for Porsches?
The journey to the military camp started off at 8:15 AM, on a freezing and somewhat hazy morning.
We left the Mishref area in a convoy of nine Porsches, ranging from 993 Carreras to a 997 GT3. I was handed the keys to a yellow 993 Carrera Cabriolet… too bad it was too cold to put the top down.
Once we arrived to Camp Arifjan, we had to go through a lengthy security-check process… understandably so.
We were then escorted into the base, following a white Ford Crown Victoria with flashing police lights.
As soon as we parked, we got the chance to stretch our legs and do a little bit of roaming around the supermarket and cafe areas. Then it was back to the display area, interacting with the troops and other car lovers whenever the opportunity arose.
All in all, it was definitely an enjoyable way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Thank you Porsche Enthusiasts Club of Kuwait!
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January 23, 2012 at 11:59 pm
Wish I could of joined, looked like fun!
January 24, 2012 at 12:52 am
“After all, who doesn’t have a soft spot for Porsches?”
I don’t. I actually hate Porsches, especially the Carrera.
January 24, 2012 at 7:14 pm
@Miss Good Egg
the saying goes: If it ain’t a Carrera it ain’t a Porsche! Please don’t tell me you think the Cayenne is a Porsche lol
January 29, 2012 at 9:51 am
lol I don’t like the Cayenne either x[ I sat in the passenger seat of the Panamera and it was tolerable although I’m not psyched about how it looks from the outside either. Dunno, just not a Porsche person I guess hehe.
January 24, 2012 at 4:33 am
Great post. I am glad that those solders were able to experience these great cars.
January 24, 2012 at 6:37 am
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January 24, 2012 at 9:13 am
Woow, I wish i attended. didn’t hear about it!
btw, is Porsche Enthusiasts Club different than Porsche Club of Kuwait?
I sold my Porsche, can i still join the club?
January 24, 2012 at 10:48 pm
The club is different than the Porsche Club of Kuwait. I’m not sure of the rules for joining, but I will find out for you. Maybe you should buy another Porsche
January 24, 2012 at 12:25 pm
Miss Good Egg..
You insulted me
January 25, 2012 at 3:16 am
You got handed the keys to a yellow Porsche !! jeez maybe I should start blogging about cars and maybe just maybe join the “Ferrari enthusiasts club” … Glad you had fun times, enjoy it wHile you can.
January 25, 2012 at 12:39 pm
LOL, blogging has its benefits
Just sucks when you get writers block haha
January 26, 2012 at 1:49 pm
Cars dont look so dusty in your pics … Nice post
January 28, 2012 at 2:39 pm
It was a nice drive
The pics are great! Good job and thanks for coming along 
January 28, 2012 at 8:17 pm
Thats very cool!
January 29, 2012 at 12:39 pm
Could they not have provided some newer porsches for the troops ? Poor guys had to deal with old school hand me downs. And can someone please tell me whats up with that pink porsche with gold rims. Someone doesn’t actually drive that thing do they lol
January 30, 2012 at 2:58 pm
LOL just another Touareg driver that thinks he owns a Porsche! Don’t be hater El Jockey