11.18.2009 : Porsche Approves Winter Tires for Young and Old Classics
Porsche Approves Winter Tires Specifically for Young and Old Classics
Extensive Tire Test Program for Older Model Series
Stuttgart - November 18, 2009 - Porsche has extended its demanding approval process for winter tires to include tires for young and old classics. Offering customers this unusual service, the German manufacturer of sports cars enables drivers of older models to use the best available products on their car. Porsche is therefore providing valuable help and orientation particularly in the process of choosing new winter tires with safe driving characteristics also on snow and ice. Porsche one of the few car makers to offer such an elaborate tire approval process.
Well over 70 percent of all Porsche sports cars ever built still exist today and are still driven actively in most cases - in both summer and winter. Indeed, even classic Porsche models more than 20 years old still offer the kind of performance today one would expect of a modern sports car. But the tires fitted when such old and new classics were still in production have no longer been available for years. Tire treads and rubber compounds have changed in an ongoing process of development, thus influencing the driving behaviour of such old Porsche models.
Numerous Porsche models built in former years, among them the 911, 928, 964, 993, and 996 and all the way to the first Boxsters, have been tested on countless laps at the Arctic Driving Center in the Finnish town of Rovaniemi. The criteria to be fulfilled by the tires tested in order to receive approval by Porsche are so strict that not all tires met the test requirements. The characteristics and features typical of an older air-cooled 911, for example, form an challenge not easy to overcome.
Information on which tires are recommended for which Porsche model is available on Porsche's web site and is also available at all Porsche dealerships.
11.16.2009 : 2010 PCR Rule Change Proposals Available for Review
2010 PCR Rule Change Proposals Available for Review
Visit the Regions > Forms & Documents page of PCA.org (under Parade) to download the proposed changes. Comments from the membership are welcome until December 10, 2009.
11.05.2009 : FSR 50th Anniversary Event Featured Online
FSR 50th Anniversary Event Featured Online
The First Settlers Region's 50th Anniversary celebration is featured in a video slideshow on The Record Online.
11.05.2009 : 2011 Boxster Spyder to Debut in L.A.
2011 Boxster Spyder to Debut in L.A.
Weighing in at just 2,811 lbs., the new 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder will be the lightest Porsche available - from a company known for lightweight, proficient sports cars. This new mid-engined roadster represents the true, purist form of the sports car - agile, powerful, open and efficient. This third Boxster model will join the Boxster and Boxster S and will make its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show, December 2, 2009.
11.05.2009 : PCA 55th Anniversary Calendar Available
PCA 55th Anniversary Calendar Available
Great gift idea for the holidays! Limited quantities are available of this calendar commemorating PCA's 55th Anniversary. Official Porsche part number and commemorative coin included. Available EXCLUSIVELY from PCA Headquarters. Download the order form and get your calendar today!
10.29.2009 : Attention Need for Speed: SHIFT and Hurley Haywood Fans
Attention Need for Speed: SHIFT and Hurley Haywood Fans
Here's your opportunity to "race" with Hurley Haywood. On Monday, November 2, 2009 between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM ET Xbox LIVE subscribers will have an opportunity to race against Hurley. Any PCA member interested in participating can go to www.xbox.com/porsche and find out how to register for the event and enter the Need for Speed™ SHIFT Play & Win Sweepstakes.
10.21.2009 : Porsche Factory Featured in "Ultimate Factories" on NatGeo
Porsche Factory Featured on the National Geographic Channel's "Ultimate Factories"
Thursday, October 22 - 6PM
"Get inside the famous House of Porsche and see how they create the Porsche 911, one of the most influential and recognizable vehicles in the world. Every distinctive element is manufactured at the Zuffenhausen factory in Stuttgart, Germany, a historical industrial monument. We'll examine the Porsche factory's innovative system of lifts, elevators and bridges, which conveys car bodies 50 feet above a public highway."
Visit
the National Geographic Channel website for details.
10.21.2009 : PCA Members Featured in new IFC Documentary
New IFC Documentary Celebrates 60 Years of Porsche
"Welcome to the Family" airs Thursday nights at 10 E/9 C on the Independent Film Channel (IFC) with segments featuring PCA members including Mike Jones from the Grand Prix Region. Check your local listings.
10.21.2009 : Win a Porsche Panamera!
Win a Porsche Panamera!
Announcing the 2009 PCA Member-Only Raffle. Enter for a chance to win a 2010 Porsche Panamera!
Be the first to own a newly release 2010 Porsche Panamera! Tickets are $50 each and limited to 5500 entries - PCA Members Only! The deadline for entry is November 23, 2009 and the winner will be announced on December 14, 2009. Hurry before all tickets are sold!
Download the official Entry Form
10.21.2009 : PCA Visa Rewards Card
Introducing The Porsche Club of America Visa Platinum® Rewards Card
Show your PCA pride by carrying a PCA Visa Rewards Card!
- 0% Introductory APR on purchases and balance transfers for 6 months. After this period, a low variable APR will apply.
- Earn bonus points for FREE airline tickets, merchandise, cash-back and more at participating merchants.
- No annual fee and no additional cost to you.
- Enhanced Visa Platinum benefits, including 24/7 Emergency Customer Service and 100% Fraud Protection, Purchase security, Warranty Manager and much more.
Pick one of the standard designs or design your own card.
Sign up today!
10.21.2009 : HPDE Insurance for Members
HPDE Insurance Program for PCA Members
Lockton Affinity has created a Driver Education insurance program specifically tailored for our members - PCA members receive a 10% discount on HPDE insurance premiums. Click here for the details.
10.21.2009 : PCA Open House
PCA Annual Open House
The annual Porsche Club of America Headquarters Open House is scheduled for Sunday, September 20, 2009. Executive Director Vu Nguyen has once again arranged a tremendous event to showcase PCA's National Office and the great collection of Porsche and PCA memorabilia. The National Office is located at 8003 Forbes Place, Suite 310, Springfield, VA 22151, located just off the Braddock Road West exit of the Capitol Beltway I-495. The Open House is scheduled for 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, rain or shine.
Several vendors are scheduled to be on site. The event will start at 10:00 AM with a social in the parking lot. Refreshments will be provided. Beginning at 11:00 AM, Vu will personally lead guided tours of the PCA offices. He will present snippets of PCA history, facts and day-to-day activities. A real treat will be the ability to see the Helmut Bott Collection of Porsche memorabilia presented to PCA last year. At 1:30 PM Vu will wind things up with a raffle for some great door prizes.
Come on out and support PCA's Open House!
10.20.2009 : Porsche to Build New Museum
ATLANTA, February 8, 2005 --- Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, today announced details of the new Porsche museum in Zuffenhausen, a suburb of Stuttgart where the company has been based for more than 50 years. Intended to replace the current museum housed in a small building in the factory compound, design of the 50-million-Euro project, to be located adjacent to the factory on the main thoroughfare in the city, was awarded to Delugan Meissl architects of Vienna, Austria.
A total of 170 European architectural firms bid on the project, and Porsche chose Delugan Meissl from among ten finalists. When completed, Porsche expects the number of museum and factory visitors to increase from 80,000 per year to more than 200,000. While the current museum can house only 20 cars, the new one at “Porscheplatz” will display more than 80. Construction will begin later this year and is schedule for completion in 2007.
The main exhibition area will represent Porsche chronologically and give a post-1948 product history. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience various ‘theme islands’ including: Targa Florio, The 917 Era, Le Mans and Evolution 911. The first floor will also house the Porsche archive, the workshop used to restore historic vehicles, a display called “Experiencing the Porsche Cosmos,” and a chronology of Porsche history prior to 1948, showcasing the designs of Ferdinand Porsche, who worked as an engineer for a variety of companies and created celebrated cars such as the Mercedes-Benz SSK, Auto Union Grand Prix race car and the original Volkswagen.
Amenities will include a Porsche shop, a visitor’s restaurant, a coffee bar and an exclusive restaurant with a large roof terrace. An adjacent parking facility will have a 300-car capacity, which will allow outside groups to use the museum for events.
“This design is innovative, modern and challenging,” said Dr. Wendelin Wiedeking, Porsche AG Chairman and CEO. “This new development will highlight our parent plant in Zuffhausen, extending our reach far beyond the borders of Stuttgart.”
The new Porsche museum will appear detached, forming a monolithic body that appears to hover above the ground and the first floor level. The building will contain an exhibition area of approximately 5,000 square meters.
10.20.2009 : PCA Merchandise Now Available From Mid-America Motorworks
Check out the latest in PCA and Club Racing apparel and accessories offered by our new merchandise partner, Mid-America Motorworks. Items range from key chains to jackets. You can find all the Mid-America items by going ot the catalog page on pca.org and then clicking on the Mid-America logo.
(If you don't see the Mid-America logo on the catalog page hit your refresh button on your browser to reload the page and you should see it.)
10.20.2009 : PCA News now available via RSS feed
Keep track of Porsche Club news through RSS (Really Simple Syndication) – the web´s way of publishing news and current information. You'll be alerted to new PCA announcements moments after they appear.
Learn more about RSS at
http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss.
See a list of RSS readers (aggregators) at
http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/directory/5/aggregators.
10.20.2009 : IMSA Announces GT3 Cup Challenge Series
Braselton, GA - The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) announced today, in conjunction with Porsche Motorsports North America (PMNA) and Michelin, the creation of the IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge presented by Michelin, a series designed for Porsche GT3 Cup race cars.
The series will allow amateur and semi-professional drivers, those who do not make their living in motorsports, to compete in a professional environment, similar to many other GT3 Cup series around the world and will run as part of the American Le Mans Series weekends.
"IMSA is delighted to announce the formation of the GT3 Cup series," said Tim Mayer, IMSA COO. "As an organization we are dedicated to the promotion of motorsports at all levels and the GT3 Cup has proven worldwide to create great racing for the fans and for the competitors."
As part of the announcement IMSA announced that Michelin has agreed to be the title sponsor of the series. Michelin will be providing the spec tire for all competitors.
"As part of our racing heritage Michelin is proud to be a part of the first GT3 Cup Challenge in North America," said Amanda Head, Michelin Motorsports Marketing Manager. "Michelin is associated with the GT3 Cup worldwide as part of our commitment to high-performance tires. The tires used in the series reflect the quality street car tires that we are pleased to offer our customers."
The purpose-built race cars, based on the Porsche 996 body style, will have sealed engines and transmissions, providing for close racing where the driver's talents are exemplified. PMNA will provide technical support for the series with personnel, parts and expertise both away from and at the track.
"There are over 100 of these cars already in North America," said Uwe Brettel, Porsche Motorsports North America President. "Last April, during Porsche's Rennsport Reunion at Daytona, we had more than 65 cars entered in the Cup class, and we think a lot of these competitors will be interested in running this new series."
"We are thrilled to be working with Michelin and PMNA to bring this type of exciting racing to North America," said Mayer. "With support from manufacturers like Michelin and Porsche we are able to deliver professional racing to all competitors. I would also like to thank the Porsche Club of America and the Porsche Owners Club which have been very supportive as we launch this series."
The 2005 series schedule includes races at the Grand Prix of Atlanta, Apr. 15-17; American Le Mans at Mid-Ohio, May 20-22; Portland International Raceway, July 29-31 and two other races, one on the east coast and one on the west coast, to be determined at a later date.
10.20.2009 : PCA Paddock Set for Daytona Rolex 24
PCA Paddock at Daytona
2006 Rolex 24 – January 27, 28 & 29, 2006
We have finalized the preparation for the PCA Paddock at Daytona for 2006. We have an agreement with the Daytona International Speedway for a rental space in the same location as in 2005 with a parking area next to the in-field track and will include a hospitality/membership tent. The tent will again be a 20’ x 40’ with side curtains and we will have tables, chairs and a monitor television set to follow the race.
We will have security around the clock from noon on Friday, January 27th to noon on Sunday, January 29th. The Speedway has been very cooperative and they will again rope off the parking area perimeter prior to our arrival on Friday.
The Regions will be providing soft drinks and snacks in the hospitality/membership tent during the weekend. We will need to have the standard PCA waiver signed at the entrance to the parking area due to insurance considerations. Parking and attendance for our Paddock will be free to PCA members and non-members, however, parking is for Porsches only on a “first come, first served basis.”
New and exciting for this year is a "special deal" just for PCA members from the producers of the Milestones Club Day. During Friday of the Rolex 24 weekend, the Autoweek Milestone Club Day invites participants to park in the Milestone corral with many other exotic automobiles, enjoy a light breakfast in the Milestone tent and listen to a presentation about driving the road course. Noon will find the participants staging behind a pace car for two parade laps of the Daytona Speedway. Afterwards they will return to the corral and tent for lunch, an address from the Grand Marshal and a Q & A / autograph session. The cost for this event is $77 for the participants but for this year only PCA members who purchase a weekend "superticket" can enjoy this all inclusive event for only $55, a 28% discount. You must reserve and purchase the "superticket" from Daytona prior to the Rolex 24. If you are interested in the Autoweek Milestone Club Day event for 2006 please send me a letter or e-mail with your name, address and PCA membership number and you will be added to the special PCA list. Remember that you must be a PCA member and have a "superticket" to enjoy the 28% discount. If you are attending the Rolex 24 just on Friday you may still participate in the Autoweek Milestone Club Day but you will not receive the discount and you will have to pay full price.
The typical superticket for the weekend will be around $ 75.00 for the Rolex 24. Please verify this with the Daytona International Speedway web site. This provides entrance to the infield, the garage area, etc., and covers the parking fee for the infield for the four day weekend. There are lower cost admission tickets available on a daily basis. General ticket information can be obtained from the Speedway at 386-253-7223 or www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com.
We will have many folks in attendance from throughout the U.S. and abroad and I hope that we will repeat the success of 2005. Please contact me with any questions.
Bob Barren, Zone 12 Rep
1691 Rivergate Trail
Jacksonville, Florida
32223
904-268-8877
dorabob@comcast.net
10.20.2009 : PCA To Stop Production Of Up Fixin’
Due to strongly reduced member demand for Up Fixin’, the club will stop producing new volumes of the books which contain the technical material which has appeared in Panorama over the years.
Additionally, we will make available to interested members, regions and zones for shipping and handling costs only, complete sets of the manuals until supplies are exhausted, or until January 31, 2006, whichever occurs first (approximately 900 sets). Subsequent to that date, any remaining inventory will be disposed of.
Members wishing to pick up a set at the National Office may avoid the shipping charges (please give several days notice). Distribution will be restricted to one set per member to facilitate the widest distribution of remaining volumes to our members.
Contact the
PCA office to order a set. Once the sets have been spoken for, there are also single copies available of most volumes other than volume 6 - no restrictions on numbers requested. Shipping and handling is $25/US, $35 Canadian, $50 International -- must be paid in advance by check or credit card.
A number of sets of the manuals will be retained for historical purposes.
10.20.2009 : Winner of Club Coupe Chosen
Clif Rosenberry, a member of Metro New York Region PCA and resident of White Plains, New York, is the excited recipient of the Azurro California blue 911 Club Coupe presented by Porsche AG and Porsche Cars North America in a sweepstakes to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Porsche Club of America. A PCA member since 1999, Rosenberry turned the key that started the 911 Club Coupe in a ceremony at the Petit Le Mans Porscheplatz at Road Atlanta on October 1. His first Porsche was a 1969 911T, which he bought in 1989. A 1999 Boxster followed, subsequently replaced by a 2003 version of Porsche’s mid-engined roadster. Rosenberry will return to the 911 fold when he claims his prize in about three months. Only 50 of the limited edition 911 Club Coupes will be produced.
10.20.2009 : Porsche® Will Build Forth Model Line: Porsche Panamera®
Atlanta, July 27, 2005 -- The Supervisory Board and the Board of Management of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, gave their approval today for the development and production of another Porsche model line. To be called Panamera, the new car will be a premium-class sports coupe with four seats, four doors, and a choice of front-mounted engines driving the rear wheels.
Scheduled to enter the market in 2009, the Panamera will be the fourth model line from the Stuttgart carmaker following the 911®, the Boxster® and the Cayenne®. The new car’s name is derived from the legendary Carrera Pan¬americana long-distance race.
Production of the Panamera is to be in Leipzig, where Porsche already builds the Cayenne SUV and the Carrera GT® supercar. The final decision will require further detailed talks between the Board of Management of Porsche AG and the Management of Porsche Leipzig GmbH with representatives of the employees. Porsche's total in¬vestment in the new model line, including development, will be more than Euro 1 billion and will come entirely from the company’s own funds. Expected sales are at least 20,000 units a year.
"The Panamera is a perfect fit for Porsche,” said Dr. Wendelin Wiedeking, the President and CEO of Porsche AG. “It has all the typical DNA charac¬teristic of a ge¬nuine sports car. In terms of performance, design, and driving dynamics, it meets Porsche's high standards in every respect. Through this sports coupe we are making our customers a highly attractive offer in the top performance segment."
Porsche will develop and build the Panamera using the com¬pany's own resources. "We will be developing a separate platform for our fourth model line at our Weissach R&D center,” said Wiedeking. “There are no plans for a joint venture with another car maker, but to ensure the profitability of this new model line we will cooperate more closely than so far with selected system suppliers."
Production of the Panamera in Leipzig would po¬ten¬tially create some 600 new jobs there. In the course of the project, approximately 400 more new jobs will be created at Porsche's original plant in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, where the engines for the fourth model line will be built, and at the Weissach Development Center.
Like the 911, the Boxster and the Cay¬enne, the Panamera will bear the "Made in Germany" stamp of quality. Domestic share of the Panamera’s overall assembled value will be approximately 70 percent.
10.20.2009 : 2006 PCRs posted
The final version of the 2006 Parade Competition Rules (PCRs) and appendices are posted on pca.org. View or download them from
http://www.pca.org/news/pcr.html
10.20.2009 : PCA Code of Ethics posted on PCA.ORG
The first version of PCA's Code of Ethics, published November 2005, is available on PCA.ORG to members with web site accounts. Find it
here as a Microsoft Word document.
10.20.2009 : New Regionfocus issues available online
See 3 new issues of Regionfocus, the periodic newsletter to region officers and others, available online at
http://www.pca.org/members/region_focus.html
10.20.2009 : PCA Treffen 2006 Details Posted
Details for Treffen 2006 trips are posted at
Treffen 2006
10.20.2009 : 2006 Newsletter Contest Posted
Updated 2006 Newsletter Contest documents have been posted on pca.org.
Visit the
Admin Documents area to view them.
Deadline for submissions is April 21, 2006.
10.20.2009 : New Autocross and Off Road guidelines posted
New Autocross and Off Road guidelines have been posted on pca.org. These and other guidelines are available at
http://www.pca.org/members/extranet/.
You'll need to login to pca.org to view these documents.
10.20.2009 : 2006 Website Competition Rules Posted
The 2006 Website Competition Rules have been posted. This award is given annually at Parade to regions and zones with the highest level of member communications value and quality.
View or download the rules from the admin library at http://www.pca.org/members/extranet/
.
10.20.2009 : A Call for Parade Concours Judges
If you are interested in becoming a Porsche concours judge for the Portland Parade, please send your qualifications (a detailed list of your previous judging experiences and the concours that you have entered) to: John Takehara; Head Concours Judge at: jtakeh@comcast.net.
If you have previously judged at a Porsche Parade and your e-mail address has changed, please send your current e-mail address to me.
10.20.2009 : PCA National Office Move and Availability
During the move of the PCA National Office over the weekend of 2/24 - 2/26, phone and email service will be disrupted. Service is expected to be restored on Monday, 2/27. We apologize for the inconvenience.
10.20.2009 : Porsche® 911® Club Coupe Sweepstakes Winner
NANUET, N.Y., FEB. 2, 2006 --- Clif Rosenberry, a Porsche Club of America (PCA) member from White Plains, N.Y., and winner of the Porsche 911 Club Coupe Sweepstakes grand prize, took delivery of his new 911 Carrera today at Prestige Porsche in Nanuet, New York. The car is just one of 50 special-edition 911 Club Coupes created by Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) and Porsche AG to commemorate the PCA's 50th Anniversary.
Surrounded by family, friends and fellow PCA members, Rosenberry accepted the keys for 911 Club Coupe #50 from Jack Bair, Porsche Clubs Consultant.
“This is an unbelievable prize – and a truly unbelievable car! On behalf of all the Porsche Club of America members in the United States and Canada, I say thank you,” Rosenberry said to the smiling group of onlookers. “Porsche Cars North America has always been there for the clubs, and this was a wonderful birthday present to the club,” Rosenberry added, “and, of course, it is a great present for me too!”
“I hope the weather is warm enough tonight,” his wife remarked. “I know he is going to wind up sleeping out in the garage with it tonight!”
The 911 Club Coupe, painted Azurro California metallic blue -- a modern interpretation of azure blue, a color made popular on Porsche 356 sports cars when the PCA was founded 50 years ago – has stainless steel doorsills with the 911 Club Coupe logo, a badge on the driver’s side door trim indicating its individual number in the series of 50 cars, and an X51 Powerkit that increases the 3.8-liter, flat-Six cylinder Carrera S engine's output from 355 to 381 horsepower, and peak torque from 295 to 306 ft-lb.
Distinguished by its carbon fiber air cleaner housing, the X51 Powerkit boosts performance through a series of engine enhancements including a larger throttle body, optimized intake airflow, cylinder heads and exhaust manifold modifications, changes in the engine control unit, and the inclusion of a sport exhaust system. The result produces a 0 to 60 mph time of 4.4 seconds and a top track speed of 186 mph. The suggested retail pricing for the 911 Club Coupe begins at $99,911 USD and $145,911 CAD.
Of the 50 911 Club Coupes created, 48 were offered up for sale to PCA members. PCNA created a special website where several thousand U.S. and Canadian PCA members registered to purchase one of the cars, which have all been sold. Of the two remaining cars, one went to the Porsche museum in Stuttgart, Germany, while the other was used as the 911 Club Coupe Sweepstakes grand prize. More than 10,000 PCA members entered the 911 Club Coupe Sweepstakes.
10.20.2009 : Upgraded PCA.ORG web site coming very soon
A major upgrade to pca.org is coming on Saturday February 18 2005.
The upgrade will entail an outage for several hours, and the site may be unstable during that period. Please plan accordingly.
The upgraded site enables you to view and change your PCA membership record online, and provides a dynamic front page with the latest Tech Q&A answers, news, and calendar. Membership Chairs and region officers will have access to all their region's membership records.
10.20.2009 : Membership Contest Standings - December 2005
Top 5 Regions in the Factored Growth (Index) and Actual Growth caregories are:
Factored Growth (Index)
Great Plains 229.44
First Settlers 170.14
Upper Canada 144.12
Everglades 141.52
Southern Arizona 134.89
Actual Growth
Upper Canada 151
Pacific Northwest 109
Arizona 101
First Settlers 91
Orange Coast 90
CONTRAGULATIONS to the Factored Growth Membership Contest winner Great Plains Region and Actual Growth contest winner Upper Canada Region!
Great Plains ended the 2005 Membership Contest with a 229.44 Factored Growth in the 2005 contet year. Being chartered June 23, 1967 the membership has grown to 267 members with a growth of 80 members in 2005.
Upper Canada Region ended the 2005 Membership Contest with an actual growth of 151 members this contest year. Being chartered July 21, 1976 Upper Canada has continued to grow until it reached 1,223 members with an actual growh of 151 members this contest year.
Both Regions will receive public recognition and the perpetual trophies at the Portland Porsche Prade in August.
10.20.2009 : Updated PCRs and RPMs now available
Update PCRs and RPMs are now available on pca.org.
View the RPMs in the
Library.
View the PCRs
here.
10.20.2009 : New 911SC and Cayman Registers
PCA has added two new Registers, for the 911SC and Cayman. Check them out
here.
10.20.2009 : Parade Portland registration opens Friday, March 10!
Registration for this year's Parade in Portland, Oregon opens at 8:00am Eastern time Friday, March 10.
Be sure to register on opening day to maximize your chance of getting in. All entries are prioritized based on date entered (not time).
Regsiter online
here.
Visit the Parade Portland
web site.
10.20.2009 : PCA National Office - New Address and Phone
The relocation of PCA's National Office has completed! It remains in Springfield, Virginia but there's a new a address and phone nuumber. Get the new info on the
Contact Us web page.
10.20.2009 : RegionFocus volume 20, number 1 available online
The latest edition of RegionFocus is now available online
here. Meet PCA's new Executive Director, Vu Nguyen.
10.20.2009 : Porscheplatz at ALMS race in Mid-Ohio
There will be a PCA Membership station within the Porscheplatz for the American Le Mans Series race at Mid-Ohio from Friday afternoon, May 19th through Sunday, May 21st. The Porscheplatz is hosted by Porsche Cars North America and Porsche Motorsport North America with the cooperation of the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and the American Le Mans Series. There will be scheduled appearances by Porsche race drivers for informal talks and autographs. In addition, IMSA will offer supervised Parade laps of the track with a two lap maximum open to the first 100 registered Porsches on a first come, first serve basis. Registration for the Parade Laps will be at the hospitality tent for credentialed Porscheplatz participants only. Special features for the weekend will include a "Long Distance Award," raffle drawings for an "Honorary Pit Crew Member" with a Porsche race team, and a "Hot Pit" escorted tour. For information please contact Zone 4 Rep, Roy Wilkinson, 330-733-4813 or Rwilk5@sbcglobal.net and also visit the IMSA website, www.imsaracing.net for the latest event schedule. Porscheplatz admission requires a Porscheplatz ticket package – for information contact the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course at 419-884-4000 or visit www.midohio.com. Parking in the Porscheplatz will be for Porsches only. "For Sale" signs on cars will not be permitted. For drawings and awards, participants must be present to win.
10.20.2009 : Free Up-Fixin der Porsche Offer
The Porsche Club of America has a limited amount of Up-Fixin der Porsche publications to offer for free (originally priced at $16/volume). Currently, we have sets that are only missing volume VI (a total of 11 volumes are in the series). We will continue to ship partial sets until we run out of stock. This offer is on a first come basis.
If you are not interested in receiving a partial set, please do not order.
Orders must be submitted online
here.
When completing the online form, please use one of the three descriptions: (Note shipping costs)
- Partial Upfixin der Porsche Set- Ship to US Address: $25 shipping/set
- Partial Upfixin der Porsche Set- Ship to CDN Address: $35 shipping/set
- Partial Upfixin der Porsche Set- Ship to International Address: $50 shipping/set
Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery
To learn more about the Up-Fixin publication, click
here.
10.20.2009 : Online Observer's Reports fixed
The online observers reports are now working once again. Please submit your event reports electronically from
this web page.
10.20.2009 : Update your email addresses for PCA!
PCA has updated the email addresses of the National Office staff. The @pcanational.org addresses have been replaced with @pca.org addresses, and the names have been changed too. Update your email address book - new addresses can be found here:
National Officers and
National Staff.
10.20.2009 : Dale Thero is new Zone 9 Representitive
Dale Thero is the new PCA Zone 9 Representitive. Dale can be reached at
speedster1@thesourceintl.com.
10.20.2009 : New 997 Club Coupe Register
A new 997 Club Coupe register has been founded. See contact information
here.
10.20.2009 : PCA National Headquarters Open House- Sept. 30th
PCA Open House
Date: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, September 30th
Tentative Schedule
10:00 Welcome/Social in parking lot
11:00 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
12:00 Start guided tours
• Led by Vu Nguyen, PCA Executive Director
• Present a bit of history , facts, and day-to-day activities
• Tours will be at (12:00, 1:00, 1:30)
Refreshments served
1:00 Dent wizard demonstration /a satellite radio/speaker/Bluetooth install demonstration
1:30 Raffle – Prizes from local vendors
For more information, contact Vu Nguyen at
vun@pca.org.
10.20.2009 : Read PCA management quarterly reports online
Your PCA Executives, Chairs, and Zone Reps file reports quarterly. Read the reports and find out what your club management is doing. Click
here.
10.20.2009 : POTM is revived!
POTM (Picture Of The Month) is once again active, with new photos posted. Check it out
here.
10.20.2009 : New Boxster SIG web site
The Boxster SIG has just created their first web site. See it at
986sig.pca.org.
PCA SIG information is available at
here.
10.20.2009 : National Website Award Winners Announced
This year's awards were done by Region size using the Newsletter Award format. Carmichael-Lynch sponsored the awards and created fabulous original trophies for the deserving winners.
Class I 1-119 members
1st Whiskey Bay Region, Mario Alessi, webmaster
2nd California Inland Region, Dave Wittteried, webmaster
Class II 120-199 members
1st Vancouver Island Region, Virginia Macdonald, webmaster
2nd Mardi Gras Region, Duane Perfume, webmaster
Class III 200-399 members
1st Southern Arizona Region, Wendy Walker, webmaster
2nd Inland Northwest Region, Frank Perry, webmaster
Class IV 400-799 members
1st North Country Region, Nick Shanny, webmaster
2nd Lone Star Region, Jim Heimer, webmaster
Class V 800 members and up
1st Upper Canada Region, Peter Carroll, webmaster
2nd San Diego Region, Tom Brown, webmaster
Congratulations to all the winners. The websites were much better than ever this year.
PCA Website Committee
10.20.2009 : PCA Escape to the Finger Lakes, Sept. 7-10, 2006
PCA's enthusiastic Zone 1 team has planned a fun-filled itinerary for this extended social weekend, September 7-10, 2006.
This year’s Escape event is structured to complement and dovetail with the scheduled activities of the Grand Prix Festival activities on Friday as well as the U.S. Zippo Vintage Grand Prix at Watkins Glen International on Friday through Sunday.
More details are available
here.
The event announcement PDF is
here.
10.20.2009 : Porscheplatz at Road America, 8/19-20 and Mosport, 9/2-3
There will be a PCA Membership station within the Porscheplatz for the American Le Mans Series races at Road America on Saturday and Sunday, August 19-20 and also at Mosport on Saturday and Sunday, September 2-3.
The Porscheplatz is hosted by Porsche Cars North America and Porsche Motorsport North America with the cooperation of the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and the American Le Mans Series. There will be scheduled appearances by Porsche race drivers for informal talks and autographs.
In addition, IMSA will offer supervised Parade laps of the track with a two lap maximum open to the first 100 registered Porsches on a first come, first serve basis. Registration for the Parade Laps will be at the hospitality tent for credentialed Porscheplatz participants only. Special features for the weekend will include a "Long Distance Award," raffle drawings for an "Honorary Pit Crew Member" with a Porsche race team, and a "Hot Pit" escorted tour.
For information on the Road America event please contact Zone 13 Rep, Chris Inglot, 847-602-9051 or
cinglot@aol.com.
For information on the Mosport event please contact Zone 1 Rep, Henry Hoeh, 631-582-3226 or
1gplus@optonline.net.
For both events also visit the IMSA website,
www.imsaracing.net for the latest event schedules.
Porscheplatz admission requires a Porscheplatz ticket package – for Road America information call 800-365-7223 or
www.roadamerica.com, for Mosport information call 905-983-9141 or
www.mosport.com.
Parking in the Porscheplatz will be for Porsches only. "For Sale" signs on cars will not be permitted. For drawings and awards, participants must be present to win.
10.20.2009 : Enter the official PCA Cayman S Raffle Today!
PCA members: Enter PCA's first-ever raffle of a new 2007 Cayman S!
Get an entry flyer
here (PDF).
Read the official rules
here (PDF).
10.20.2009 : RegionFocus Volume 20 , #2 is now available
RegionFocus Volume 20, issue 2 is available
here. This is in the member library.
Subject is
What Regions Need to Know About Copyright.
10.20.2009 : Wanted: Cayenne Register Advocate
Wanted: Cayenne Register Advocate. We are looking for a member to take over the Cayenne Register. Some of the duties are to create a web page, help organize model specific events, promote interaction among Register members, and help pull in new members for PCA. If you are interested, please call
John Straub, Register Coordinator, at 619/667-4423.
10.20.2009 : Parade Portland 2006 Award Winners announced
Parade Portland 2006 perpetual trophy winners are announced
here.
Awards announced at the Concours Banquet are in
this PDF document.
Awards announced at the Victory Banquet are in
this PDF document.
10.20.2009 : Webmasters - check the latest hosting information
The latest web hosting technical information is available. Click
here.
10.20.2009 : RegionFocus 20.3 available
RegionFocus issue 20.3 is posted
here.
This issue focuses on risk management for regions.
10.20.2009 : 2007 PCR change proposals
The 2007 proposed changes to Parade Competition Rules (PCRs) are now posted online. See the PCRs at
http://www.pca.org//members/library/pcr/pcr.html.
10.20.2009 : New 968 Register Advocate
PCA announces a new 968 Register Advocate, Don Hassenbein. Don has severed as Co-Advocate for the 968 PCA Register for some time. Don has organized several highly attended 968 Celebrations in the past and is a member of Central Pennsylvania Region. We look forward to his enthusiastic leadership. Don replaces Dick Petticrew who has served as Advocate for many years. We wish to thank Dick for his impressive and tireless work as one of the co-founders and driving force behind the 968 Register.
Additionally, Jeff Coe, of Connecticut Valley Region is the new Co-Advocate and Ron Salvador of Hudson Champlain Region is in the newly created position of PCA 968 Register Webmaster.
10.20.2009 : New PCA Merchandise available
Come see the new PCA merchandise, available in our
online flyer.
10.20.2009 : And the PCA Cayman S Raffle Winner Is....
Greg Adams of the Golden Gate Region.
Vu Nguyen, PCA's Executive Director and Larry Sharp, PCA's Zone 7 Representative, surprised Greg at Carlsen Porsche in Redwood City, CA.
He and his family are active PCA'ers and are ecstatic about being the "1" of 4000 tickets.
Congratulations Greg!
10.20.2009 : RegionFocus 20.4 now available - Online Member Record Management
RegionFocus issue 20.4 is now available
here.
Every organization has a few critical
personnel behind the scenes who make
all the difference.These are the guys and
gals who know the inside line.
Everything they touch turns to gold
through their incredible talents,
indefatigable energies, and buoyant
enthusiasm in the best and worst of
times. If an organization is lucky, one of
these people is an expert in IT and can
make your computer networks and
software applications function like a
well- oiled machine. PCA is fortunate to
have its own IT wunderkind in the
person of Jim Selders, who is arguably
one of the smartest guys on the National
Staff.To list all of what Jim has done
for the National Office and the
improvements/ applications he has
made in the way PCA supports its
members through information technology
would require an issue of Panorama unto itself.He has touched so many
different aspects of how we do business
that his influence and support will be felt
for years to come. For this issue of
Regionfocus, Jim describes the new
improvements he has affected at the
National Office for on-line records
management. These improvements
directly impact your PCA region, because
now your membership chair can manage
records of your region’s members with
direct access to the National Office files
24/7. For many region boards and
membership chairs who have experienced
varying degrees of frustration over the
past few years on membership files, this is
what you’ve been waiting for. Hopefully,
this article will serve as an entry point for
your region’s board and membership
chair on the fantastic improvements Jim
has made on our PCA’s IT support for our
regions. I encourage all Region boards to
thank Jim for all of his volunteer work and
dedication to the Club. We could not be
where we are today without him.
rgg
10.20.2009 : PCA Annual Car Raffle SOLD OUT!
PCA's first Annual Car Raffle has been sold out. The drawing for the winning ticket is Dec. 4th.
Confirmation to those who are in the raffle will sent by November 23rd.
Best of luck to those who are entered.
For those who do not get to participate in this raffle, I hope that you are not too disappointed. Keep in mind that PCA will most likely have another great car to raffle in 2007.
Stay tuned!
10.20.2009 : Daytona International Speedway to Host Porsche Rennsport Reunion III in November of 2007
Contact:
Bob Carlson, Porsche Cars North America 770-290-3676
Andy Schupack, Kermish-Geylin Public Relations 401-739-5677
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY TO HOST PORSCHE RENNSPORT REUNION III IN NOVEMBER OF 2007
World’s Largest Gathering of Porsche Race Cars and Drivers to Highlight Porsche 917 and Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Porsche 956/962
ATLANTA, GA – Dec. 20, 2006 — Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) and Daytona International Speedway today announced Porsche Rennsport Reunion III will take place at the famed Florida racetrack the weekend of November 2-4, 2007.
Sponsored by PCNA and organized by Brian Redman’s Intercontinental Events, Inc., Porsche Rennsport Reunion III is open to the public and brings together an unprecedented gathering of significant Porsche vintage and current racecars and those who have driven them to victory in the world’s most famous sports car races. It features a three-day program of on-track competition plus a concours d’elegance, which is open to the event’s participants by invitation. In addition, special activities are planned honoring the series of awesome Porsche 917 racecars and commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the racing debut of the all-conquering Porsche 956/962 prototype racers.
Held at three-year intervals, the third edition of Porsche Rennsport Reunion returns to Daytona International Speedway following that track’s highly successful staging of Porsche Rennsport Reunion II in 2004. On that occasion, more than 600 Porsche racecars and dozens of legendary Porsche race drivers participated in a truly memorable weekend dedicated to Porsche’s motorsport heritage.
“Given the tremendous response to our last event there,” said Peter Schwarzenbauer, president and chief executive officer of Porsche Cars North America, “Daytona International Speedway is the logical choice as the site for Porsche Rennsport Reunion III. It is filled with Porsche racing history and is one of the few tracks in America capable of conducting an event of this magnitude.”
Porsche Rennsport Reunion III will honor two of Porsche’s most historic racing models – the Porsche 917 and Porsche 956/962. In coupe form, the 12-cylinder 917/K was the first Porsche to score an overall win the 24 Hours of Le Mans, scoring back-to-back victories in the 1970 and 1971 editions of the French racing classic. Fitted with twin-turbochargers producing more than 1000 horsepower, the mighty open-cockpit 917/10 and 917/30 rocketed to Sports Car Club of America Can-Am championships in 1972 and 1973. These achievements by the 917 moved Porsche to the forefront of the sports car racing world.
Since making its Le Mans debut in 1982 with a stunning one-two-three overall finish, the Porsche 956 and its 962 stable mate have established themselves as the most successful models in the history of international sports car racing. Among their record number of overall victories spanning 14 seasons are seven in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, six in the Rolex 24 at Daytona, and four in the 12 Hours of Sebring.
Additional details of the Porsche Rennsport Reunion will be published on Porsche’s press web site (www.press.porsche.com), Brian Redman’s Intercontinental Events web site (www.rennsport2007.com), and Daytona International Speedway’s web site (http://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/), as they become available. Ticket information is available by contacting Daytona International Speedway at 1-800-PITSHOP.
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10.20.2009 : Porsche Cars North America's Camp4 Colorado Program
Porsche Cars North America's
Camp4 Colorado program has a few remaining spots available. The event schedule seems very exciting.
Registration info is
here.
10.20.2009 : Watch the Cayman S raffle winner presentation video
Watch the Cayman S raffle winner presentation video
here.
10.20.2009 : PCA Event Calendar Software Update
The PCA event calendar has been replaced by an updated version. You'll notice faster response and immediate operation upon changing your search criteria.
This calendar uses updated technology and replaces the 6 year old calendar software. Please send your questions and any problems to webmaster@pca.org.
Check it out here!
10.20.2009 : New National 2007 reimbursement forms posted
Updated expense reimbursement forms have been posted. These should replace any 2006 forms you may have. Forms are available in the
library.
10.20.2009 : RegionFocus 20.5 now available - Zone 10 Best Practices
RegionFocus issue 20.5 is now available
here. This issue is about Zone 10 Best Practices.
When Regionfocus was started
back in 1987, one of the goals
for the newsletter was sharing best
practices and success stories from around
the Club so that other regions might
benefit. Zone 10 Rep John Phillips
regularly includes such information from
around his Zone in his monthly column
to his regions, and I was truly impressed
with how many great ideas and activities
are occurring in an area of the country
where harsh and early winters usually
constrain the driving season.What follows
are some true successes to be shared
and perhaps duplicated and/or modified
to fit your own region’s line up of activities
and events. Enjoy- and please feel free to
copy- there’s no law against using proven
formulas of success.
rgg
10.20.2009 : Dyson, Porsche Reunite for Two-car RS Spyder Effort
AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES MEDIA RELEASE:
DYSON, PORSCHE REUNITE FOR TWO-CAR RS SPYDER EFFORT
Dyson Racing will field two Porsche RS Spyders for the 2007 American Le Mans Series season.
Dyson Racing is returning to its roots. One of the top independent teams in the American Le Mans Series, the Poughkeepsie, N.Y.-based organization will field two Porsche RS Spyders in the Series' growing LMP2 class for the 2007 season. Dyson Racing joins Penske Motorsports as teams fielding the revolutionary prototype from Porsche.
An active participant in the American Le Mans Series since its formation in 1999, Dyson Racing has posted eight class victories and won the Series' LMP675 championship in 2003 as Chris Dyson won the drivers crown. For 2007, Dyson will again team with Guy Smith in the No. 20 entry with Butch Leitzinger and Andy Wallace in the No. 16.
"We will be competing next year with a proven package that has race data and advancement behind it," Chris Dyson said. "Porsche won the American Le Mans Series championship last year and that is a strong selling point. Our team will be racing at the most competitive level in the Series where new teams, drivers and manufactures are going to be focusing their considerable resources. We will be able to showcase who we are as a team and concentrate on winning races and championships."
Dyson Racing will have one of its two Porsche RS Spyders for the third annual American Le Mans Series Winter Test. The team expects to take delivery of one car in time for the annual American Le Mans Series Winter Test at Sebring in late January, with the second car due to arrive in February. Both cars will be on the grid for the season-opening 55th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring.
Porsche is the most successful manufacturer in Series history with 65 class wins including eight with the RS Spyder under the factory-supported Penske Motorsports banner. Dyson Racing represents Porsche's first customer program in LMP2, which will see entries from Acura, Mazda, Lola, Radical and Courage next year.
"When we announced our American Le Mans Series participation in Atlanta in April 2005, it was our target to have the RS Spyder raced by customer teams in 2007," said Hartmut Kristen, head of Porsche Motorsport worldwide. "So having the Dyson team as a customer is exactly what we were going for. We will continue our development work together with the Penske Motorsports team and we are going to do all the testing with them.
Dyson Racing posted 12 victories in Porsche 962s from 1985-1991."The results of this work and the new developments will be made available to our customer teams as well. This is a very clear arrangement. The RS Spyders for Penske and Dyson are exactly the same 2007 models, and the engines we are providing to the teams are identical as well," added Kristen, who indicated that Porsche will provide a factory race engine engineer and a Porsche RS Spyder race engineer to the Dyson team.
Dyson Racing has a rich history with Porsche by fielding 962s in IMSA GTP. From 1985-1991, Dyson Racing Porsches posted 12 victories and 14 podiums as it established itself as one of America's premier sports car team. Team owner Rob Dyson believes this latest opportunity will further that tradition and ensure continued success for both Dyson Racing and Porsche.
"The 962 was an exquisite looking race car," noted Rob Dyson. "And like the old air plane adage, if it looks right, it will fly right. It was a great car to drive and that is what Porsche does best, building ultimate customer race cars with their renowned engineering and support behind them. To combine that Porsche perfection with our successful tradition brings a whole new level of enthusiasm to our team for the upcoming season. This is a reuniting of old family members, building on our partnership of mutual respect and a shared winning history."
10.20.2009 : Parade 2007 San Diego Registration Opens March 6 2007
Get ready for
Parade 2007 San Diego! Registration opens March 6 2007. You may register online or via paper forms. The web site registration opens at 8:00am Eastern time, sharp; all registrations on the same day have equal priority so don't worry about waking up early!
For online registration, make sure your pca.org logon account is ready! Either you or your co-entrant need to logon to pca.org to complete the process, which takes about 30-45 minutes. Know your event participation and meal preferences ahead of time to make the registration application process go quicker and smoother. You'll also need a major credit card to place your deposit.
If you need an account, please send an email to the
National Office, and include your member number. Alternatively, call 703-321-2111 during east coast business hours.
Paper forms will be available for download or via mail.
10.20.2009 : 2007 Parade Competition Rules (PCRs) Posted
The 2007 PCR's are now available online at http://www.pca.org/members/library/PCR/PCR.html.
10.20.2009 : Membership 2006 Contest Winners Announced - December 2006
Sierra Nevada won the Factored Growth Contest with a Factored Growth of 162.28 and Lone Star came in winner of the Actual Growth Contest with a 69 member growth.
January starts a new contest year with all regions eligible. Use your good ideas and thoughts to see what you can do in your own region in retention and recruitment.
The top 5 Regions in the Factored Growth (Index) and Actual Growth categories are:
Factored Growth (Index)
Sierra Nevada 162.28
West Texas 139.00
Acadia 113.83
Palmetto 106.08
Rennsport 96.82
Actual Growth
Lone Star 69
Chicago 66
Rennsport 65
Oregon 64
Sierra Nevada 63
The club had a growth for the year 1119 members. All new applications are currently being processed within 48 hours of receipt in the National Office.
It is expected this year that the Porsche Club of America will again award each Region who wins the contest a cash payment for winning the contest.
You can help your Region win one of the contests by recruiting members for the club and encouraging current members to renew their membership.
The two categories in the contest are known as the Index Category started in 1990 and the Actual Growth Category added in 1998. The Index Category winner is determined by a formula which equalizes the opportunity for any Region to win for the Index Category. The Region with the largest actual growth is the winner of the Actual Growth Category. A region can only win one category in any given year. Should the same Region actually have both the largest actual growth and highest index they will be declared ineligible for one and only awarded the trophy/prize for the other. In you need additional information on how the two contests work see the Region Procedures Manual or contact the National Membership Committee.
10.20.2009 : 968 Register web site has moved!
The 968 Register web site has moved. Check out the all-new, upgraded site at
www.968register.org!
10.20.2009 : 2007 Newsletter Contest forms have been posted
Updated 2007 PCA Newsletter Contest forms (in fillable PDF format) have been posted on pca.org.
Visit the
Member Services > Library/Admin area to view and download the forms.
Submission deadline is March 16, 2007.
10.20.2009 : 1974 - 1975 Carrera Register
All owners of 1974 - 1975 Carreras are invited to join the Carrera Register. The recently appointed Advocate is bringing the Register up to date. Even if you believe you are already a member please take the time to re-apply as the current information is not complete. If you have previously owned or know the owner of one of these cars please contact Bob Westmoreland at
Pdnailgy@cet.com. Telephone 509-534-2126 or 509-990-9379.
10.20.2009 : PCA Membership Station in the Porscheplatz - ALMS Race at Houston, TX- April 20-21
PCA Membership Station in the Porscheplatz (Porsche Owners Corral)during the American Le Mans Series Race at Houston, Texas April 20 - April 21, 2007:
There will be a PCA Membership station within the Porscheplatz for the American Le Mans Series race at Houston, Texas on Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21.
The Porscheplatz is hosted by Porsche Cars North America and Porsche Motorsport North America with the cooperation of the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and the American Le Mans Series. There will be scheduled appearances by Porsche race drivers for informal talks and autographs.
In addition, IMSA will offer supervised Parade laps of the track with a two lap maximum open to the first 50 registered Porsches on a first come, first serve basis. Registration for the Parade Laps will be at the hospitality tent for credentialed Porscheplatz participants only.
Special features for the weekend will include a "Long Distance Award," raffle drawings for an "Honorary Pit Crew Member" with a Porsche race team, and a "Hot Pit" escorted tour.
For information please contact Zone 5 Rep, Caren Cooper, 512-698-2747 or zone5rep@herpca.org and also visit the IMSA website, www.imsaracing.net for the latest event schedule.
Parking in the Porscheplatz will be for Porsches only. "For Sale" signs on cars will not be permitted.
For drawings and awards, participants must be present to win.
10.20.2009 : A call of Parade Concours judges
If you are interested in becoming a Porsche Concours judge for the San Diego Parade, please send your qualifications (a detailed list of your previous judging experiences and the Concours events you have entered) to:
Gerry Curts, head Concours judge, at gerry@cghjarchitects.com
If you have previously judged at a Porsche Parade and your e-mail address has changed, please send your current e-mail address.
10.20.2009 : ALMS Race St. Petersburg
10.20.2009 : PCA Membership Station in the Porsche Owners Corral at Sebring
There will be a PCA Membership station within the Porsche Owners Corral at the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring on Friday and Saturday, March 16-17. The Corral is hosted by Florida Porsche dealers with the cooperation of the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and the American Le Mans Series. There will be scheduled appearances by Porsche race drivers for informal talks and autographs. On Friday, March 16th at 12:00 p.m., IMSA will offer supervised Parade laps of the track with a two lap maximum open to the first 100 registered Porsches on a first come, first served basis. Registration for the Parade Laps will be at the Corral tent for credentialed participants only beginning on Friday morning at 8:00 a.m. Special features for the weekend will include a Distance Award and raffle drawings for a Hot Pit escorted tour and special Porsche related prizes.
For information please contact Zone 12 Rep, Bob Barren at 904-268-8877 or
dorabob@comcast.net and also visit the IMSA website,
www.imsaracing.net for the latest event schedule.
http://www.imsaracing.net/2007/Car%20Corrals/Sebring/2007%20Sebring%20Porsche.pdf
Corral admission requires a Sebring Porsche Corral ticket package – for information contact Sebring Raceway at 800-626-7223 or www.sebringraceway.com. Parking in the Corral will be for Porsches only and limited to 150 parking spaces. “For Sale” signs on cars, tents and camping will not be permitted. For drawings and awards, participants must be present to win.
10.20.2009 : PCA 2007 Website Competition rules posted on pca.org
Updated 2007 rules for the Website Competition are posted in the PCA.ORG Library,
here.
Regions must apply by May 15 to enter the competition.
10.20.2009 : ALMS Toyota Long Beach race discount tickets
For the first time ever, the American Le Mans Series is coming to Southern California to conduct their most exciting sports car race as part of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach weekend. On Saturday, April 14, the famous street circuit in downtown Long Beach will host the third round the ALMS Championship race. This represents a unique opportunity for you, our valued customers, to see our Porsche sports cars in action.
There will be a number of Porsche RS Spyder’s competing in the LMP2 category, such as Penske Motorsports and Dyson Racing. Also, the GT2 class will feature a large group of Porsches from such well-known teams as Flying Lizard Motorsports, Tafel Racing, Rahal Letterman Racing and Trans Sport Racing, who will take on the likes of the competitors, such as Ferrari and Panoz.
Porsche Motorsport North America is delighted to offer Porsche customers a
special ticket package, created exclusively for PCA members in cooperation with the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach.
Hurry - this offer expires April 6, 2007!
10.20.2009 : Parade San Diego registration opens in one week!
Online registration for
Parade 2007 San Diego! opens in one week, on March 6 2007. Registration opens at 8:00am Eastern time, sharp; all registrations on the same day have equal priority so don't worry about waking up early!
For online registration, make sure your pca.org logon account is ready! Either you or your co-entrant need to logon to pca.org to complete the process, which takes about 30-45 minutes. Know your event participation and meal preferences ahead of time to make the registration application process go quicker and smoother. You'll also need a major credit card to place your deposit.
If you need an account, please send an email to the
National Office, and include your member number. Alternatively, call 703-321-2111 during east coast business hours.
10.20.2009 : PCA Membership Station in the Porscheplatz- ALMS Race at Long Beach, CA- April 13-14
PCA Membership Station in the Porscheplatz (Porsche Owners Corral) during the American Le Mans Series Race at Long beach, California April 13- April 14, 2007:
There will be a PCA Membership station within the Porscheplatz for the American Le Mans Series race at Long Beach, California on Friday, April 13 and Saturday, April 14.
The Porscheplatz is hosted by Porsche Cars North America and Porsche Motorsport North America with the cooperation of the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and the American Le Mans Series. There will be scheduled appearances by Porsche race drivers for informal talks and autographs. Because of the busy on track schedule there will not be supervised Parade laps.
Registration for the Special features offered will be at the hospitality tent for credentialed Porscheplatz participants only. Special features for the weekend will include a "Long Distance Award," raffle drawings for an "Honorary Pit Crew Member" with a Porsche race team, and a "Hot Pit" escorted tour.
For information please contact Zone 8 Rep, Beverly Giffin-Frohm, 706-727-6068 or bevfrohm@aol.com and also visit the IMSA website, www.imsaracing.net for the latest event schedule.
Parking in the Porscheplatz will be for Porsches only. "For Sale" signs on cars will not be permitted.
For drawings and awards, participants must be present to win.
10.20.2009 : Porsche Rennsport Reunion III
The Porsche Club of America is honored to again be assisting the Porsche Rennsport Reunion III
with several activities:
1. Porsche model-specific parking corrals
2. “History of Porsche Display” of all production models
3. Supervised track touring
4. PCA Hospitality building with membership area
5. Scrutineering of all the race cars, PCA club racers and vintage historic
6. PCA Dinner – Evening of Saturday, November 3, 2007
7. Volunteer workers to assist with our involvement
Sponsored by Porsche Cars North America and organized by Brian Redman’s Intercontinental
Events, Inc., Porsche Rennsport Reunion III is open to the public and brings together an
unprecedented gathering of significant Porsche vintage and current racecars and those drivers
who have taken them to victory in the world’s most famous sports car races. It features a
three-day program of on-track competition plus a concours d’elegance, which is open to the
event’s participants by invitation.
In addition, special activities are planned to honor the series of awesome Porsche 917
racecars and commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the racing debut of the all-conquering
Porsche 956/962 racecars. There will also be a model Porsche display, a literature, toy and
memorabilia swap meet, and slot car racing.
We will be looking for exceptional examples of Porsche production models for display at the
Speedway during the event. Stay tuned for more information regarding the details of this historic
display.
There will be a special PCA dinner on Saturday evening, November 3rd at the Speedway with
factory speakers arranged by Porsche Cars North America. More details regarding dinner
registration will be forthcoming.
Be sure to register as soon as the information is announced as there will be limited seating and reservations will be on a first come, first served basis.
PCA members will be invited to use a terrific hospitality building all days of the event, November 2-4, to park safely in one of the Porsche model-specific corrals, and to enjoy supervised track touring with their Porsches on Friday, November 2nd.
We will need PCA volunteer workers to assist with our activities at Rennsport. If you are interested in supporting this memorable event, please contact Jennifer Barrows
(jmbarrows@cfl.rr.com or 407-522-0002) or Danny Shields (FastDan5@aol.com).
Additional details of the Porsche Rennsport Reunion will be published on Porsche’s motorsport
web site (www.porschemotorsport.com), Brian Redman’s Intercontinental Events web site
(www.gorace.com), the official Rennsport III website (www.rennsport2007.com), and Daytona
International Speedway’s web site ( www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com), as they become available. Ticket information is available by contacting Daytona International Speedway at 1-
800-PITSHOP.
10.20.2009 : IMSA Porsche Club of America Corral- US Grand Prix, June 15 – 17
Friday (General Admission – Open Grandstand Seats) - $10.00
Saturday (General Admission – Open Grandstand Seats) - $20.00
Sunday (Reserved Grandstand Seats - Stand H, Section 9) - $105.00 Views of turns 1, 2,3,4,5, & 6
Combo Price package (Friday and Saturday) - $25.00
Lot 6 – Reserved Porsche parking - $20.00 per day (choice of Friday, Saturday, Sunday). Lot 6 is directly across the street from stand H.
Lot 6 – Reserved Porsche parking - $60.00 three days
To purchase tickets and parking passes (Porsche only reserved parking), please call Carol Denton, Indianapolis Motor Speedway at 317-492-6714 or e-mail: cdenton@brickyard.com. Special ticket pricing must be purchased by June 1, 2007
Special (limited time) room block (group rate discount code “porpora”) at Marriott Indianapolis North of $199.00 per night (two night minimum).
For hotel reservations, call: 1-317-705-0000.
http://marriott.com/hotels/travel/indno-indianapolis-marriott-north/
IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge technical presentation @ IMSA Tech Trailer (GT3 Cup Challenge Paddock) presented by LP Watch Group. 10:00 am – 11:00 am, Saturday, June 16th.
- Porsche GT3 Cup Car walk-around by IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge Technical Inspectors
- Special guest – Dennis Aase, AASCO Motorsports
- LP Watch giveaway raffle. Must be present to win.
For a track map showing the location of Stand H and lot 6 go to the site below:
http://www.imsaracing.net/2007/car%20corrals/IMSA%20Porsche%20Club%20of%20America%20Corral.pdf
QUESTIONS: Contact Bob Miller 918-808-7297, 918-369-0453, rmillerpca@aol.com
Non Porsche parking available within Porsche Corral to registered participants.
About our featured speaker at the IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge technical presentation presented by LP Watch Group
Dennis Aase began his career behind the wheel winning his first driving championship, the SCCA Pacific Division C-P title in 1973. From there he competed in the 1974 Can-Am championship finishing the season points in the top-10. He competed regularly in IMSA through the late ‘70s before signing to drive the potent BMW M-1 for the 1980 IMSA GTO season. He would win five races in the car over the course of the ‘80/’81 seasons. He continued to race in multiple classes in IMSA, including the prestigious GTP class with great teams such as Akin Motorsports, Moretti/MOMO and the legendary Al Holbert into the ‘80s.
In 1983, Aase’s skills as a driver were rewarded with a ride in the Toyota factory team of Dan Gurney’s All American Racers. Piloting the GTO class Toyota Celica and later developing the Toyota MK-I GTP car that would revolutionize sports car racing. He remained at AAR until retiring in the late ‘80s. Over the course of his career as a driver, Aase would take his place in the top-10 in all-time IMSA wins and the most pole positions in GTO class history. Not one to rest on his laurels, Aase and his brother, Dave, started Aase Brothers Porsche Car Dismantlers. He would sell out to Dave in 1994 to focus on AASCO Performance. Aase’s talent and long tradition with Toyota led to AASCO running the Firehawk series Toyota factory effort in 1995, preparing Toyota Celicas for the Long Beach Grand Prix celebrity event and pace cars for the CART series.
An AASCO-managed team also won the IMSA GT-3 championship with Jorge Trejos in 1995. Since the late ‘90s, Aase has prepared Porsches for Rolex Series first with EMC AASCO Racing and then with BoDuck AASCO Racing. In 2002 and 2003, Aase prepared and managed the Porsche Club of America (PCA) on-track effort of Gary Becker, Joe Kunz and Mark Webber before signing to prepare and manage the AASCO Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Rolex Series entry in late 2003 and the full 2004 season.
Dennis at the helm of AASCO Motorsports has been involved
10.20.2009 : PCA Membership Station in the Porscheplatz ALMS Race at Salt Lake City, UT- May 17 -18
PCA Membership Station in the Porscheplatz (Porsche Owners Corral) during the American Le Mans Series Race at Miller Motorsports Park, Salt Lake City, Utah May 17 – May 18, 2007:
There will be a PCA Membership station within the Porscheplatz for the American Le Mans Series race at Miller Motorsports Park, Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18. The Porscheplatz is hosted by Porsche Cars North America and Porsche Motorsport North America with the cooperation of the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and the American Le Mans Series.
There will be scheduled appearances by Porsche race drivers for informal talks and autographs. In addition, IMSA will offer supervised Parade laps of the track with a two lap maximum open to the first 150 registered Porsches on a first come, first serve basis. Registration for the Parade Laps will be at the hospitality tent for credentialed Porscheplatz participants only.
Special features for the weekend will include a "Long Distance Award," raffle drawings for an "Honorary Pit Crew Member" with a Porsche race team, and a "Hot Pit" escorted tour.
For information please contact Zone 9 Rep, Dale Thero, 720-344-0265 or speedster1@thesourceintl.com and also visit the IMSA website, www.imsaracing.net for the latest event schedule. Parking in the Porscheplatz will be for Porsches only. "For Sale" signs on cars will not be permitted. For drawings and awards, participants must be present to win.
10.20.2009 : PCA Membership Station in the Porscheplatz- ALMS Race in Detroit, MI, Aug. 31- Sept. 1
There will be a PCA Membership station within the Porscheplatz for the American Le Mans Series race at Belle Isle Raceway, Detroit, Michigan on Friday, August 31 and Saturday, September 1.
The Porscheplatz is hosted by Porsche Cars North America and Porsche Motorsport North America with the cooperation of the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and the American Le Mans Series.
There will be scheduled appearances by Porsche race drivers for informal talks and autographs. In addition, IMSA will offer supervised Parade laps of the track with a two lap maximum open to the first 50 registered Porsches on a first come, first serve basis. Registration for the Parade Laps and drawings will be at the Porscheplatz hospitality tent. Special features for the weekend will include a "Long Distance Award," raffle and a drawing for a "Hot Pit" escorted tour with a Porsche race team.
For information please contact Zone 4 Rep, Roy Wilkinson, 330-733-4813 or rwilk5@sbcglobal.net, www.detroitgp.com and also visit the IMSA website, www.imsaracing.net for the latest event schedule.
Parking in the Porscheplatz will be for Porsches only and requires purchase of a Porscheplatz parking ticket from the venue ticket office. "For Sale" signs on cars will not be permitted. For drawings and awards, participants must be present to win.
For ticket information please visit the venue website - www.detroitgp.com.
10.20.2009 : PCA Membership Station in the Porscheplatz- ALMS Race in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, Aug 10-11
There will be a PCA Membership station within the Porscheplatz for the American Le Mans Series race at Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, on Friday, August 10 and Saturday, August 11.
The Porscheplatz is hosted by Porsche Cars North America and Porsche Motorsport North America with the cooperation of the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and the American Le Mans Series. There will be scheduled appearances by Porsche race drivers for informal talks and autographs.
Registration will be at the hospitality tent for credentialed Porscheplatz participants only. Special features for the weekend will include a "Long Distance Award," raffle drawings for an "Honorary Pit Crew Member" with a Porsche race team, and a "Hot Pit" escorted tour.
For information please contact Zone 13 Rep, Chris Inglot, 847-559-1126 or cinglot@aol.com and also visit the IMSA website, www.imsaracing.net for the latest event schedule. Parking in the Porscheplatz will be for Porsches only. "For Sale" signs on cars will not be permitted. For drawings and awards, participants must be present to win.
10.20.2009 : PCA Membership Station in the Porscheplatz- ALMS Race at Bowmanville, Ontario, Aug 25-26
There will be a PCA Membership station within the Porscheplatz for the American Le Mans Series race at Mosport International Raceway, Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada on Saturday, August 25 and Sunday, August 26. The Porscheplatz is hosted by Porsche Cars North America and Porsche Motorsport North America with the cooperation of the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and the American Le Mans Series.
There will be scheduled appearances by Porsche race drivers for informal talks and autographs. In addition, IMSA will offer supervised Parade laps of the track with a two lap maximum open to the first 100 registered Porsches on a first come, first serve basis. Registration for the Parade Laps will be at the hospitality tent for credentialed Porscheplatz participants only.
Special features for the weekend will include a "Long Distance Award," raffle drawings for an "Honorary Pit Crew Member" with a Porsche race team, and a "Hot Pit" escorted tour.
For information please contact Zone 1 Rep, Botho von Bose, 416-509-6661 or bvonbose@lomltd.com and also visit the IMSA website, www.imsaracing.net for the latest event schedule. Parking in the Porscheplatz will be for Porsches only. "For Sale" signs on cars will not be permitted. For drawings and awards, participants must be present to win.
10.20.2009 : Porsche Rennsport Reunion III- Update
Porsche Rennsport Reunion III
Daytona International Speedway
November 2-4, 2007
Daytona International Speedway will resonate to the sounds of exotic Porsche racing engines
November 2-4, 2007 as Porsche racers, collectors and enthusiasts from around the world gather
for Rennsport Reunion III. The legendary LeMans-winning 917 and 956/962 models are
featured, and will be joined by Porsches of all descriptions.
The Rennsport Reunion is an event by Porsche Cars North America with the cooperation of
Brian Redman’s Intercontinental Events and the Daytona International Speedway.
The Porsche Club of America will be assisting the Porsche Rennsport Reunion III with several
activities:
1. Porsche model-specific parking corrals
2. “History of Porsche” car display
3. Supervised track touring
4. PCA Hospitality and membership area
5. Scrutineering of Cup racecars and PCA Club racing cars
6. PCA Dinner – Evening of November 3, 2007
7. PCA volunteers to assist with our involvement
We are seeking a superb original example of each Porsche production model for the “History of
Porsche” display, which will run for three days, November 2-4, 2007.
Production models will include those marketed by Porsche as distinct models. For example, in the early-nineties 911 (964) line, the C4, C2 and Turbo will each be represented. Vehicles chosen to represent the different models will include a variety of body styles (Cabriolet, Targa, Coupe).
The PCA Rennsport committee will make the final vehicle selections. Please contact the display chairman, Steve Gaglione nine.fourteen@verizon.net or 813 978-3433 if you are interested in participating in this unique display.
A PCA Dinner Gala on the evening of November 3, 2007 at the Speedway will include several
well-known Porsche personalities and be a great opportunity to connect with other PCA
members. Dinner registration will begin on Tuesday, September 18, 2007. PCA members will
be able to visit www.pca.org to obtain the dinner registration form to be sent with a check to the
PCA National Office. Dinner registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis based
on postmark date on the envelope, no courier deliveries please. If the dinner is sold out on the first day, Parade oversubscription procedures will apply.
We are looking for PCA volunteer workers to assist with the various activities of our
involvement. There will be a special commemorative shirt provided to the volunteers by Porsche Cars North America to acknowledge their participation with the event. To volunteer, please
contact Bob and Dora Barren at
dorabob@comcast.net or 904-268-8877 in the evening.
PCA members will be able to enjoy an enclosed hospitality area for three days, November 2-4,
2007, to park safely in one of the Porsche model-specific corrals and to enjoy supervised track
touring with their Porsches on Friday, November 2, 2007. This will be an unforgettable event
that you will not want to miss.
10.20.2009 : PCA 911 Raffle Ends Monday, June 18!
Get your raffle entry in now - deadline is Monday, June 18! The 2006 Boxster raffle sold out, so don't miss the 911 Carrera opportunity! Official rules and entry form:
Raffle Entry Form. PCA members only.
10.20.2009 : PCA Potomac Region to Host 2007 Porsche Escape- October 11-14, 2007
Mark down October 11-14 on your calendar for this year’s PCA Escape Weekend. This year, the Potomac Region is hosting Escape Into American History. Enjoy four fun filled days of touring, socializing and showing off your Porsche. The headquarters is the beautiful Marriott Westfields Hotel in Chantilly, Virginia. From a Welcome Reception on Thursday to a bevy of tours to choose from on Friday and Saturday, to an Escape Dinner on Saturday and a low key car show on Sunday, you’ll take away a lifetime of memories.
The Marriott Westfields Hotel is offering a special rate of $129.00 (plus tax) per night. This rate also includes a full breakfast for two each morning. In addition, there will be secured Porsche only parking and a wash station to keep your pride and joy nice and shiny all weekend. For those who are flying in, the hotel is close to the Dulles Airport.
The Escape begins Thursday evening with Registration and a Welcome Reception at the Marriott Hotel. Afterwards, you’re free to dine in any of the great local restaurants. The 2007 Escape team will provide you with many suggestions.
Friday and Saturday is chock full of driving tours. Choose between half or full day tours. Here is a list of the tours that will be offered. The Udvar-Hazy Air and Space Museum; Annapolis and the United States Naval Academy; Arlington Cemetery and Women in Military Service Memorial; Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens; Harpers Ferry National Historic Park; The Covered Bridges of Maryland, Famous Battlefields, The National Museum of Marine Corps and Heritage Center; Skyline Drive and Virginia Wine Country. Each of these tours is led by a knowledgeable Potomac member. They will be happy to help you find which tours will satisfy your appetite for a taste of American history.
Please check the website for detailed descriptions of each tour. After touring the area on Saturday, join us for dinner at the historic Hunter House where you’ll be able to share your stories with other PCAers.
Registration is limited, so don’t delay. Visit http://www.pcapotomac.org/pca/html/escape07/escape07.shtml for further information or contact the event registrar, Tom Bobbitt at tom.pca@cox.net or 757-259-7823.
10.20.2009 : Proposed 2008 PCR Changes Are Now Posted
Member-generated 2008 Parade Competition Rule change proposals are now posted.
The PCR committee is accepting member input until October 1, 2007.
The proposal is available here (PDF file).
Please send comments to PCR Committee Chair Mike Lommatzsch.
10.20.2009 : PCA Rennsport III Dinner- November 3rd
PCA Rennsport III Dinner
Saturday, November 3, 2007
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
(Cocktails: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm)
Download the Dinner Reservation Form in PDF or DOC formats.
Join fellow PCA members for a charming dinner event held trackside.
Dinner details:
- Special guests speakers
- Located in the Daytona 500 Club Building, 1st Floor (near paddock area next to Victory Lane)
- Tickets are non refundable
- Limited to 10 tickets per member
- Tickets are available on a first come basis
- $40 (US) per ticket- Includes salad, entrée, dessert and beverage (cash bar available)
Registration forms will be available for download on Sept 18th (no earlier). For those who are unable to download, contact PCA at 703-321-2111 and we will fax it to you.
10.20.2009 : PCA Headquarters Open House- September 23rd
PCA Headquarters would like to invite you to attend our annual Open House event (Springfield, VA).
Date: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Sunday, Sept. 23
Schedule
10:00 Welcome/Social in parking lot- Refreshments
11:00 Start guided office tours
· Led by Vu Nguyen
· Present a bit of PCA history , facts, and day-to-day activities
· Tours will be at (11:00 12:00, 1:00, 1:30)
1:00 Several local vendors will be present
1:30 Raffle Prizes
Please RSVP by September 20th to admin@pca.org
Confirmation and address information will be sent via email.
Hope to see you there!
10.20.2009 : 2007 PCA Raffle Winners announced!
Congratulations to Douris Reed of the Golden Gate Region for winning the Grand Prize - a brand new 911 Carrera!
She was surprised by Claude (GGR PResident) & Cindy Leglise and Vu Nguyen on Saturday June 30th 2007. Douris currently owns a Cayenne Turbo and is excited about adding the 911 to her stable of cars.
We caught the excitement on video:
Click to watch video
Congratulations also go out to Bob Berboco for winning the trip to the 2008 Porsche Parade.
Special thanks to all of the raffle participants, PCA Regions/Zones, Carlsen Porsche and Porsche Cars North America/PAG for their support of the raffle program.
10.20.2009 : RegionFocus 21-1 available: Newsletters - print versus pixels
The latest RegionFocus issue is now posted online: Newsletters - Print vs. Pixels.
View it here:
http://www.pca.org/members/library/region_focus/RF_211.pdf.
10.20.2009 : Update: Proposed 2008 PCR Changes Posted
Updated Member-generated 2008 Parade Competition Rule change proposals have been posted.
The PCR committee is accepting member input until December 1, 2007.
The proposal is available here (PDF file).
Please send comments to PCR Committee Chair Mike Lommatzsch.
10.20.2009 : Rennsport III Dinner - Sold Out!
Due to overwhelming demand, the Rennsport Reunion III dinner has been sold-out.
See the event web site
here.
10.20.2009 : Rennsport III Dinner Reservation Forms Now Available
PCA Rennsport III Dinner Reservation Forms
Saturday, November 3, 2007
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
(Cocktails: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm)
Download the Dinner Reservation Form in PDF or DOC formats.
10.20.2009 : Special Invitation for PCA Members- Int'l Gold Cup Races
Visit:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1153/1343203054_ba78ae75dc_o.jpg
10.20.2009 : 2007 Membership Contest Winners Announced
Space Coast Region shown in the spot lite with an outstanding Factored Growth of 212.67.
Carolinas Region had an exceptional Actual Growth of 231 members for the year.
Both Region will be publically recognized receiving their trophies at the Charlotte Parade in July.
CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO BOTH REGIONS
10.20.2009 : PCA's first-ever Blog goes live!
Longtime Panorama photographer Leonard Turner has begun a weblog at pca.org where he'll share his insights on where Porsches and photography intersect. The first topic is how to photograph a race without credentials.
View the blog here!
10.20.2009 : PCA Membership Station in the Porscheplatz- ALMS Race i at Sebring FL, Mar. 14 - 15, 2008
There will be a PCA Membership station within the Porscheplatz for the American Le Mans Series race at Sebring Florida on Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15.
The Porscheplatz is hosted by Porsche Cars North America and Porsche Motorsport North America with the cooperation of the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and the American Le Mans Series. There will be scheduled appearances by Porsche race drivers for informal talks and autographs.
In addition, IMSA will offer supervised Parade laps of the track with a two lap maximum open to the first 100 registered Porsches on a first come, first serve basis.
Registration for the Parade Laps will be at the hospitality tent for credentialed Porscheplatz participants only.
Special features for the weekend will include a "Long Distance Award," and raffle drawings for a "Hot Pit" escorted tour with a Porsche race team and special Porsche related prizes.
For information please contact Zone 12 Rep, Jennifer Barrows, 407-701-4333 or jmbarrows@cfl.rr.com and also visit the IMSA website, www.imsaracing.net for the latest event schedule.
Parking in the Porscheplatz will be for Porsches only and requires the purchase of a Porscheplatz parking ticket (For Sebring an IMSA Car Corral Package) from the venue ticket office.
"For Sale" signs on cars will not be permitted. For drawings and awards, participants must be present to win. For ticket information visit the venue website – www.sebringraceway.com/tickets_sebring.lasso
10.20.2009 : RegionFocus 21-3 is posted online at pca.org
The latest RegionFocus issue is now posted online - Membership Retention Those First Two Years: Your Region’s Challenge.
View it here:
http://www.pca.org/members/library/region_focus/RF_213.pdf.
10.20.2009 : PCA.ORG logon problems solved
We have solved the outage and the PCA.ORG logon system is working normally once again. We apologize for the outage and any inconvenience it may have caused.
10.20.2009 : Parade Charlotte registration period extended due to technical problems
We apologize to those of you trying to register for the Charlotte Parade today. Despite our best efforts, which included extensive testing prior to today, our server software continues to exhibit problems that are preventing the majority of you from registering for the Parade.
Therefore:
First Day Registration will be extended until Thursday, March 13th at midnight, for both paper or on-line applications. All applications received on-line before midnight Eastern Time on the 13th, or paper applications postmarked the 11th, 12th or 13th will be considered to be equal for registration purposes.
Thank you for your patience as we try very hard to work through these issues.
10.20.2009 : Reminder - Parade Charlotte 2008 registration opens 3/11/08 9:00am Eastern!
Parade Charlotte 2008 registration opens Tuesday 3/11/08 9:00am Eastern. Be sure to have a logon account for PCA.ORG, then go to
http://pca.org/paraderegistration to register.
10.20.2009 : PCA Membership Station at ALMS Mid-Ohio, July 18-19, 2008
There will be a PCA Membership station within the Porscheplatz for the American Le Mans Series race, the ACURA SPORTS CAR CHALLENGE, at Mid Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, Ohio on Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 22.
The Porscheplatz is hosted by Porsche Cars North America and Porsche Motorsport North America with the cooperation of the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and the American Le Mans Series. There will be scheduled appearances by Porsche race drivers for informal talks and autographs.
In addition, IMSA will offer supervised Parade laps of the track with a two lap maximum open to the first 50 registered Porsches on a first come, first serve basis. Registration for the Parade Laps will be at the hospitality tent for credentialed Porscheplatz participants only.
Special features for the weekend will include a "Long Distance Award," raffle drawings for a "Hot Pit" escorted tour and special Porsche related prizes.
For information please contact Zone 4 Rep, Roy Wilkinson, 330-733-4813 or rwilk5@sbcglobal.net and also visit the IMSA website, www.imsaracing.net for the latest event schedule. Ticket information can be located on the IMSA website at IMSA Car Corrals.
Parking in the Porscheplatz will be for Porsches only. "For Sale" signs on cars will not be permitted. For drawings and awards, participants must be present to win.
10.20.2009 : PCA Membership Station at Lime Rock ALMS Race, July 11-12, 2008
There will be a PCA Membership station within the Porscheplatz for the American Le Mans Series race at Lime Rock Park, Lakeville, Connecticut on Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12.
The Porscheplatz is hosted by Porsche Cars North America and Porsche Motorsport North America with the cooperation of the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and the American Le Mans Series. There will be scheduled appearances by Porsche race drivers for informal talks and autographs.
In addition, IMSA will offer supervised Parade laps of the track with a two lap maximum open to the first 100 registered Porsches on a first come, first serve basis. Registration for the Parade Laps will be at the hospitality tent for credentialed Porscheplatz participants only.
Special features for the weekend will include a "Long Distance Award," raffle drawings for a "Hot Pit" escorted tour and special Porsche related prizes.
For information please contact Zone 1 Rep, Botho von Bose, 416-509-6661 or bvonbose@lomltd.com and also visit the IMSA website, www.imsaracing.net for the latest event schedule.
Parking in the Porscheplatz will be for Porsches only. "For Sale" signs on cars will not be permitted. For drawings and awards, participants must be present to win. For ticket information call Donna Lloyd, Ticket Sales Manager at 1-860-435-5000 ext. 306.
10.20.2009 : PCA.ORG outage and site move May 24-26 2008
The data center that hosts PCA.ORG and many region and zone web sites is moving over the U.S. holiday weekend of May 24-26. During the move, all hosted sites will be unavailable for several hours, and may experience additional brief outages afterwards as equipment and wiring is configured and adjusted. Thank you for your patience while we invest in improvements to our technology environment.
10.20.2009 : ALMS Northeast Grand Prix Porscheplatz, Lime Rock Park, July 11-12
On Friday July 11 and Saturday July 12 the American Le Mans Grand Prix will be held at Lime Rock Park, Lakeville Connecticut. As in previous years there will be a Porscheplatz tent and Porsche only parking corral. This Porsche owner opportunity provides experiences not possible with normal road race attendance. Activities for the registered Porscheplatz participant include personalized “Meet & Great” with Porsche race drivers and race team personalities and special presentations by factory VIP’s. In addition IMSA offers supervised Parade Laps of the track to the first 50 registered Porsches. Registration for Parade Laps will be at the hospitality tent for credentialed Porscheplatz participants only. Other special features include a “Long Distance Award”, raffle drawings for a “Hot Pit” escorted tour, special Porsche related prizes, and the opportunity to watch all the track action on a large screen closed circuit television.
The Porscheplatz is sponsored by Porsche Cars North America and Porsche Motorsport North America with the cooperation of the International Motorsports Association (IMSA)
and the American Le Mans Series. The Porscheplatz is managed by Porsche Club of America volunteers but all Porsche owners are welcome.
For Porscheplatz tickets information call Donna Lloyd Ticket Sales Manager at 860-435-5000 ext. 306. Additional information can be obtained by contacting Botho von Bose, 416-509-6661 or bvonbose@lomltd.com and the IMSA website, www.imsaracing.net . For additional information on the American Le Mans Series, its history, use of alternative fuels, and other innovations go to americanlemans.com.
10.20.2009 : PCA Membership Station at the Generac 500 ALMS Race, Road America, Aug 8-9 2008
There will be a PCA Membership station within the Porscheplatz for the American Le Mans Series race at Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, on Friday, August 8 and Saturday, August 9. The Porscheplatz is hosted by Porsche Cars North America and Porsche Motorsport North America with the cooperation of the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and the American Le Mans Series.
There will be scheduled appearances by Porsche race drivers for informal talks and autographs. Registration will be at the hospitality tent for credentialed Porscheplatz participants only. Special features for the weekend will include a "Long Distance Award," raffle drawings for a "Hot Pit" escorted tour and special Porsche related prizes.
For information please contact Zone 13 Rep, Chris Inglot, 847-559-1126 or cinglot@aol.com and also visit the IMSA website, www.imsaracing.net for the latest event schedule. Road America tickets are available at www.roadamerica.com.
Parking in the Porscheplatz will be for Porsches only. "For Sale" signs on cars will not be permitted. For drawings and awards, participants must be present to win.
10.20.2009 : PCA database upgrade complete
Last weekend's PCA.ORG database upgrade was successful. Thank you for your patience during that time.
10.20.2009 : PCA.ORG Service Outage 4/26/2008
PCA.ORG and hosted region and zone web sites will be undergoing a database upgrade on Saturday, April 26 commencing approximately 10:00am Eastern time and extending for several hours. During this time, sites may be intermittently unavailable. Thank you for your patience.
10.20.2009 : Porscheplatz at the Road Atlanta Petit Le Mans
On Friday October 3 and Saturday October 4, the American Le Mans Series race, the 2008 Petit Le Mans will at Road Atlanta. As in previous years there will be a Porscheplatz tent and Porsche only parking corral. This Porsche owner opportunity provides experiences not possible with normal road race attendance. Activities for the registered Porscheplatz participant include personalized “Meet & Greet” with Porsche race drivers and race team personalities and special presentations by factory VIP’s. In addition IMSA offers supervised Parade Laps of the track to the first 100 registered Porsches. Registration for Parade Laps will be at the hospitality tent for credentialed Porscheplatz participants only. Other special features include a “Long Distance Award”, raffle drawings for a “Hot Pit” escorted tour, special Porsche related prizes, and the opportunity to watch all the track action on a large screen closed circuit television.
The Porscheplatz is sponsored by Porsche AG and Porsche Cars North America with the cooperation of the International Motorsports Association (IMSA) and the American Le Mans Series. The Porscheplatz is managed by Porsche Club of America volunteers but all Porsche owners are welcome.
Porscheplatz tickets are available at
roadatlanta.com or call 800-849-7223. Be sure to specify tickets for the Porscheplatz corral! Additional information can be obtained by contacting Alan Cox, 865-577-7936 or
allancox@aol.com and the IMSA website,
imsaracing.net. Alan also has Porscheplatz order forms. For additional information on the American Le Mans Series, its history, use of alternative fuels, and other innovations go to
www.americanlemans.com
10.20.2009 : The American Le Mans Monterey Sports Car Championships
On Friday October 17 and Saturday October 18 the final American Le Mans Series Race, The Monterey Sports Car Championships will be held at Laguna Seca, Monterey, California. As in previous years there will be a Porscheplatz tent and Porsche only parking corral. This Porsche owner opportunity provides experiences not possible with normal road race attendance. Activities for the registered Porscheplatz participant include personalized “Meet & Greet” with Porsche race drivers and race team personalities and special presentations by factory VIP’s. In addition IMSA offers supervised Parade Laps of the track to the first 100 registered Porsches. Registration for Parade laps will be at the hospitality tent for credentialed Porscheplatz participants only. Other special features include a “Long Distance Award”, raffle drawings for a “Hot Pit” escorted tour, special Porsche related prizes, and the opportunity to watch all the track action on a large screen closed circuit television.
The Porscheplatz is sponsored by Porsche AG and Porsche Cars North America with the cooperation of the International Motorsports Association (IMSA) and the American Le Mans Series. The Porscheplatz is managed by Porsche Club of America volunteers but all Porsche owners are welcome.
Porscheplatz tickets are available at
lagunaseca.com or 800-327-7322. Additional information can be obtained by contacting Zone 7 Rep Larry Sharp, 925-371-2258 or
larrysharp@comcast.net and the IMSA website,
imsaracing.net. The IMSA site provides the latest event schedule. For additional information on the American Le Mans Series, its history, use of alternative fuels, and other innovations go to
www.americanlemans.com.
10.20.2009 : TranSyberia Rally reports on PCA.org
The TransSyberia Rally begins today and runs through July 25th. PCA is most fortunate to have Sebring winner and Canadian Porsche champion Kees Nierop reporting daily as he rallies his specially prepared Porsche Cayenne 4300 miles from Moscow, through Siberia, to the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbataar. You will be able to follow the action through Kees daily posts directly from the rally course.
Check daily to follow the progress of the rally through the eyes of Kees and co-driver Laurance Yap.
Go to
Panorama section of PCA.org daily!
10.20.2009 : And the winner of the 2008 PCA Member Only Raffle is...
Congratulations to Greg Hassler of the Riesentoter Region!
Watch as we surprise him with the winning prize:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGhBDqLMS18
Thank you to all that participated in this year''s raffle. We look forward to another successful raffle in 2009.
10.20.2009 : PCA Boxster 986/987 Register Update
The PCA Boxster 986/987 Register now has two Register Advocates, one for the West Coast Register activities, and one for the East Coast activities. These two individuals are Nita Burrows, Las Vegas Region, continuing in her original and valuable role since the beginning of the Register as West Coast Advocate, and Bob Purgason, Central Pennsylvania Region, starting his new role as East Coast Advocate. Together they will be available to answer any questions concerning membership in this very important Register, and coordinating future events for the Boxster group. Those interested in the Boxster Register living west of the Mississippi River should contact Nita, and those living east of the Mississippi should contact Bob.
Contact information is available on the PCA Register page.
If you are not a member of this Register, they look forward to hearing from you.
10.20.2009 : The American Le Mans Grand Prix of Mosport Porscheplatz
On Saturday August 23 and Sunday August 24 the American Le Mans Grand Prix of Mosport will be held at Mosport International Raceway, Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada. As in previous years there will be a Porscheplatz tent and Porsche only parking corral. This year’s corral will have parking space increased to accommodate 200 cars. This Porsche owner opportunity provides experiences not possible with normal road race attendance. Activities for the registered Porscheplatz participant include personalized “Meet & Greet” with Porsche race drivers and race team personalities and special presentations by factory VIP’s. Other special features include a “Long Distance Award”, raffle drawings for a “Hot Pit” escorted tour, special Porsche related prizes, and the opportunity to watch all the track action on a large screen closed circuit television.
The Porscheplatz is sponsored by Porsche AG and Porsche Cars North America with the cooperation of the International Motorsports Association (IMSA) and the American Le Mans Series. The Porscheplatz is managed by Porsche Club of America volunteers but all Porsche owners are welcome.
Porscheplatz tickets are available at
mosport.com/tickets.htm or 905-983-9141. Additional information can be obtained by contacting Zone 1 Rep Botho von Bose, 416-509-6661 or
bvonbose@lomltd.com and the IMSA website,
imsaracing.net. The IMSA site provides the latest event schedule. For additional information on the American Le Mans Series, its history, use of alternative fuels, and other innovations go to
www.americanlemans.com.
10.20.2009 : Rolex 24 Live Updates from Patrick Long
Porsche factory race driver (and PCA member) Patrick Long will be updating his PCA
blog regularly throughout the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona. Patrick is driving a TRG
911 GT3 RSR with Jorg Bergmeister, Andy Lally, Justin Marks and RJ Valentine. The
team qualified on the outside of the front row in the GT division and Patrick will
send updates to us from his BlackBerry throughout the weekend.
The Rolex 24 at Daytona field will take the green flag on Saturday, January 24,
at 3:30 pm EST, with live coverage on Fox TV starting at 3:00 PM. The live TV coverage
will then switch to SPEED TV at 4:30 pm, with continuous broadcast to 10:00 pm.
SPEED TV picks up the coverage again at 7:00 am on Sunday morning, and stays on
the air through the end of the race and victory circle (4:00 pm EST).
Check PCA.ORG regularly to get the inside story from Patrick.
10.20.2009 : Congratulations to 50th Anniversary Regions
PCA Anniversaries
Congratulations to the following regions that celebrated their 50th Anniversaries in 2008:
Southeast Michigan Region
Rocky Mountain Region
Metro New York Region
Congratulations to the following regions that will celebrate their 50th Anniversaries in 2009:
St. Louis Region
Northeast Region
Arizona Region
Nord Stern Region
First Settler’s Region
Connecticut Valley Region
Hudson Champlain Region
Hawaii Region
Pacific Northwest Region
10.20.2009 : Membership Contest Standings - November 2008
Wild Rose Region remains in the lead in the Factored Growth Membership Contest with Upper Canada Region continuting in the lead in the Actual Growth Contest.
There is still one month remaining in this year's contests, so help your region by recruiting members and keeping the ones that you already have.
The top 5 Regions in the Factored Growth (Index) and Actual Growth categories are:
Factored Growth (Index)
Wild Rose 116.74
Upper Canada 116.42
Red River 114.42
Lone Star 110.33
Grand Prix 91.72
Actual Growth
Upper Canada 140
Lone Star 100
Chicago 92
Rennsport 61
Carolinas 58
It is expected this year that the Porsche Club of America will again award each Region who wins the contest a cash prize for winning the contest.
You can help your Region win one of the contests by recruiting members for the club and encouraging current members to renew their membership.
The two categories in the contest are known as the Factored Growth (Index) Category started in 1990 and the Actual Growth Category added in 1998. The Factored Growth (Index) Category winner is determined by a formula which equalizes the opportunity of any Region to win for the Factored Growth (Index) Category. The Region with the largest actual growth is the winner of the Actual Growth Category. A region can only win one category in any given year. Should the same Region actually have both the largest actual growth and the highest factored growth (index) they will be declared ineligible for one and only awarded the trophy/prize for the other. If you need additional information on how the two contests work see the Region Procedures Manual or contact the National Membership Committee.
10.20.2009 : PCR 2009 Rule Change Proposals Posted
Proposed rule changes to the 2009 PCRs (Parade Competition Rules) have been posted. Please review and provide feedback to Mike Lommatzsch by December 1, 2008.
You may review the proposals by downloading this PDF document.
You can see current PCRs
here.
10.20.2009 : 2009 PCA Members Only Raffle Sold Out
The 2009 PCA Members Only Raffle has sold out! Thank you and good luck to everyone who entered. The winner of the 2009 911 Carrera Coupe and Porsche Experience Vacation Package will be announced by July 1st on pca.org.
10.20.2009 : 2009 PCRs now available
The final 2009 Parade Competition Rules have been posted. The entire document is available for download (PDF format); appendices will be coming in the near future.
The PCRs are available here.
10.20.2009 : PCA Membership Station in Porscheplatz during Sebring ALMS Race
There will be a PCA Membership station within the Porscheplatz for the American Le Mans Series race at Sebring Florida on Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21. The Porscheplatz is hosted by Porsche Cars North America and Porsche Motorsport North America with the cooperation of the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and the American Le Mans Series.
There will be scheduled appearances by Porsche race drivers for informal talks and autographs. In addition, IMSA will offer supervised Parade laps of the track with a two lap maximum open to the first 100 registered Porsches on a first come, first serve basis.
Registration for the Parade Laps will be at the hospitality tent for credentialed Porscheplatz participants only. Special features for the weekend will include a "Long Distance Award," and raffle drawings for a "Hot Pit" escorted tour with a Porsche race team and special Porsche related prizes.
For information please contact Zone 12 Rep,
Jennifer Barrows, 407-876-8440 and also visit the IMSA website,
www.imsaracing.net for the latest event schedule.
Parking in the Porscheplatz will be for Porsches only and requires the purchase of a Porscheplatz parking ticket (For Sebring an IMSA Car Corral Package) from the venue ticket office. "For Sale" signs on cars will not be permitted. For drawings and awards, participants must be present to win.
For ticket information visit the venue website –
www.sebringraceway.com/tickets_sebring.lasso.
10.20.2009 : PCA Car Corral at Mid-Ohio - June 20-21
PCA CAR CORRAL AND PCA MEMBERSHIP STATION!
Sponsored by PCA in cooperation with Grand-Am Road Racing
June 20-21, 2009
EMCO Gears Classic at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Join us for this exclusive PCA member opportunity! Display your Porsche in the PCA Car Corral, watch the Porsche racing action, and take part in the following Special Events:
- Scheduled appearances by Porsche race drivers
- Supervised Parade Laps of the track
- Grand-Am sponsored Prize Drawing
- "Hot Pit" and "Race Control" Tour raffle
- "Long Distance Award"
For information please contact: Roy Wilkinson, Zone 4 Rep - rwilk5@sbcglobal.net or 330-733-4813
For the lastest schedule information please visit the Grand-Am website at www.grand-am.comParking in the PCA Corral is for Porsches only. "For Sale" signs on cars will not be permitted. Participants must be present to win drawings or awards.PCA Car Corral is hosted by PCA and PCA volunteers with the cooperation of the Grand-Am Road Racing.
10.20.2009 : Monterey Historics 2009 - Event Information
The Porsche Club of America - Monterey Bay Region (MBR) is organizing the Porsche
Corral parking and other club activities surrounding the Monterey Historic Automobile
Races at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, August 14-16, 2009. Porsche is the featured
marque at the Historic Races and MBR is planning events to occur during the week
leading up to the Historic Races. Event details at: Monterey Bay Region website.
UPDATE: The Concours on the Avenue in Carmel that was originally scheduled
for Monday and Tuesday August 10-11, with Porsches and Ferraris only on Monday,
has been consolidated on Tuesday August 11th. (See June 2009 Panorama, pages 84-85.)
There now will be Porsches, Ferraris, and US makes all on display on Tuesday only.
10.20.2009 : New Member Benefit - HPDE Insurance Program
PCA is pleased to announce a new member benefit program for its members. We have entered into an association with Lockton Affinity who has created a Driver Education insurance program specifically tailored for our members. In addition to providing this coverage, Lockton has agreed to offer exclusively to PCA members a 10 percent discount on HPDE insurance premiums! For most of us using this service, the savings will more than pay for our yearly PCA membership dues!
Read the details of this exciting initiative.
We also encourage you to visit: http://pcahpdeins.locktonaffinity.com/
I’d like to thank my colleagues on the Executive Council, Executive Director Vu Nguyen and PCA Legal Advisor David Novack who provided invaluable assistance as we developed this new program.
All the best,
Kurt Gibson
PCA President
10.20.2009 : LeMans updates from Patrick Long
Patrick Long, Porsche's factory driver, is sending live updates from the famous Rolex 24 at LeMans, France. Read Patrick's updates on pca.org!
10.20.2009 : 2009 PCA Raffle Winner Announced
Congratulations to Guy S. Reeder, from the Nord Stern Region, winner of the 2009 911 Carrera Coupe and Porsche Experience Vacation Package. CONGRATULATIONS!
10.20.2009 : PCA Updates from Monterey Historics
With Porsche the featured marque at the Monterey Historics at Laguna Seca in August, PCAers might benefit from a roadmap to the numerous events. Prescott Kelly will be updating us live from Monterey - follow Prescott's posts and learn what's happening in beautiful Monterey by visiting our Historics blog at:
http://www.pca.org/Forums/Blogs/tabid/44/BlogID/15/Default.aspx
10.20.2009 : PCA Featured in 'The Grid' TV Series
The PCA and our 54th Porsche Parade Concours in Keystone is featured in the TV series 'Mobil 1: The Grid' debuting on Saturday, July 18 at 12:00am ET. Airing on SPEED TV, 'The Grid' highlights motorsports action worldwide in a fast paced magazine format.
The episode featuring PCA will also air on 07/25 at 1:30am ET; 08/01 at 12:00am ET; 08/08 at 2:00am ET; and 08/15 at 12:00am ET.
10.20.2009 : PCA Summer Update
2009 Porsche Parade
For the 1,800+ individuals who were able to attend, they were treated to picturesque July days in Keystone, CO. The Alpine and Rocky Mountain Regions put on an event that will be tough to follow. The competitive as well as non-competitive events were lots of fun and well attended.
A major highlight included a preview of the Porsche Panamera at the Concours Banquet. Video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87Bef7wXs-8
Also special thanks to our volunteers, National staff and Parade sponsors. Event summary and pictures here: http://www.porscheparade2009.com/
The 2010 Parade will be in St. Charles at the Pheasant Run Resort July 3rd – July 8th. http://parade2010.pca.org/
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2009 PCA Escape - Escape to the Birthplace of Aviation: October 1-4, 2009
It is a multi-event weekend, with a national attendance list. While the Parade has a competitive focus, Escape is purely non-competitive. It is a socially oriented weekend focusing on camaraderie and friendship. It is a great opportunity to show off your car, see old friends, make new ones, and enjoy the good will and fellowship of other Porsche owners.
Details here: http://escape.ovrpca.org/
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2009 PCA Member Only Raffle - And the winner is…
Congratulations to Guy S. Reeder, from the Nord Stern Region, winner of the 2009 911 Carrera Coupe and Porsche Experience Vacation Package! We surprised the longtime PCA member with a phone call: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJGDJ_4KalQ
Stayed tuned for another opportunity to win a Porsche later this year.
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PCA Platinum Visa - Show off yours today!
PCA is pleased to announce the opportunity for members to show their PCA pride with a PCA Platinum Visa Card.
•0% Introductory APR on purchases and balance transfers for 6 months. After this period, a low variable APR will apply.
•Earn bonus points for FREE airline tickets, merchandise, cash-back and more at participating merchants.
•No annual fee and no additional cost to you.
•Enhanced Visa Platinum benefits, including 24/7 Emergency Customer Service and 100% Fraud Protection, Purchase security, Warranty Manager and much more.
Choose from the many credit card designs, or upload a picture of your favorite Porsche or image. http://www.cardpartner.com/app/pca
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Monterey Historic Automobile Races at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, August 14 - 16, 2009
The Porsche Club of America - Monterey Bay Region (MBR) is organizing the Porsche Corral parking and other club activities surrounding the Monterey Historic Automobile Races at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, August 14-16, 2009. Porsche is the featured marque at the Historic Races and MBR is planning events to occur during the week leading up to the Historic Races. http://mby.pca.org