The Wrong Turn Rally
A road trip built for missed exits, bad directions, questionable shortcuts — and the kind of decisions that make great stories later.
Read this twice. Then put it in the glovebox.
The Wrong Turn Rally isn’t about perfect lines, fast laps, or flawless navigation — it’s about everything going gloriously, unpredictably wrong.
This is a rally built for missed exits, bad directions, questionable shortcuts, and the kind of decisions that make great stories later. It’s less about where you’re going, and more about what happens along the way: the wrong turns that turn into adventures, the breakdowns that become bonding moments, and the chaos that somehow brings everyone closer together.
Pack the car, bring your crew, and expect the unexpected. You might get lost. You will get off track. Plans will fall apart. But that’s the point.
There is no route. That’s the route.
Get off track.
Wrong turns aren’t mistakes here. They’re the assignment. Trust the kid in the back with the map.
Break down. Bond.
The breakdowns become the bonding moments. Bring jumper cables. Bring patience. Bring snacks.
Tell the story.
The best moments aren’t planned — they’re the ones you never saw coming. Take the photo. Keep the receipt.
And yes — this rally is for real life. Kids are welcome. Dogs are welcome. Even pregnant co-pilots are part of the adventure.
If you can buckle in, you belong here.
- Drivers
- Co-Pilots
- Kids
- Dogs
Cars & crews.
Every car is a story waiting to go sideways. Here’s who’s rolling out — drivers, co-pilots, and the crew riding shotgun.
Porsche Macan Electric · White
Audi S3 · Blue
Mercedes SL500 · Green
BMW X5 · Blue
Porsche Boxster · Brown on brown
The main event.
Summer Sunset
in Saratoga
The evening opens with cocktails out on the putting green, overlooking the 18th hole as the sun goes down — then we head inside for a relaxed dinner at the Heritage. It doubles as the fifth official HPMC watch group meetup, so wear your best summer dial and let it catch the golden hour.
- When
- Sat, June 13 · 7:00 PM
- Dress Code
- Linen, Loafers & Watches
- Vibe
- Cocktails on the green · golden hour
Itinerary (subject to wrong turns).
A rough shape for the weekend. Times are aspirational. Detours encouraged.
Roll out & arrivals
Pack the car, point it north, and check in. Details TBD.
Dinner on the way
A stop to break up the drive and settle in over a good meal before the night gets going. Spot TBD.
Old Fashioned Night Cap
Wind down the first night the right way — an old fashioned in hand, plans laid, and lies told about the route ahead.
Breakfast at the hotel
Fuel up the right way. Coffee, a proper plate, and a slow start before the engines turn over.
Coffee run & a scoop
A short drive to Kickstart Coffee for the good stuff, then on to Kings Brother Dairy for ice cream — because it’s never too early.
Lunch & the geysers
Lunch at Treehouse Brewery, then wander Saratoga Spa State Park to chase down the geysers and stretch the legs.
Refresh & regroup
Back to the hotel to clean up, recharge, and get presentable for the main event.
HPMC Horology Ep. 005 — Summer Sunset in Saratoga
The marquee evening: cocktails on the putting green over the 18th hole, then dinner at the Heritage at Saratoga National Golf Club. Wrists up, summer dials on.
WTR Cars & Coffee at The Regent
The send-off meet — coffee in hand and the whole grid parked up at The Regent, the hotel restaurant. Pop the hoods, talk shop, take the photos.
The long way home
Point the cars south and drive back through the Hudson Valley backroads, with lunch somewhere good along the way. No rush — the detour is the destination.
Map directory.
Tap a spot to open it in Google Maps. Add more as the weekend takes shape.
Because at The Wrong Turn Rally, the best moments aren’t planned — they’re the ones you never saw coming.