RED ALERT: HCR’s informal get-together at RED HORN NORTH AUSTIN is heating up! This morning, 25 stunning Porches gathered at RED HORN, setting the record for the most attendees at this informal event so far. And that’s with the Air-Cooled Porsches still out in Kerrville at another event. Let’s see if we can boost attendance above 35 at next month’s informal gathering at RED HORN on April 19! Event Info – see the HCR CALENDAR
30 DAYS OF UPCOMING HCR EVENTS
For More Detailed Event Info see the HCR CALENDAR
MAR 17 TUESDAY HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY!!!!
Who needs to hunt for a four-leaf clover when you already have the most exquisite lucky charm – a PORSCHE!
MARCH 19 THURSDAY BREWERY NIGHT
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm CT
ST ELMO BREWING – SOUTH AUSTIN
440 E St Elmo Rd G-2, Austin, TX 78745
Come hang out and have a beer with us in South Austin! In addition to great beer, ST ELMO BREWING has several food options available if you just want to come for dinner. Parking is available in the lot in front of the building and on the street nearby.
HCR members are in for a treat as BREWERY NIGHT journeys through Austin’s vibrant beer landscape. Austin’s breweries not only showcase a diverse range of flavors and styles but also provide inviting environments for members to gather and enjoy. We’ll see you there!
BREWERY NIGHT is a recurring monthly event held on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Hosted by Event Coordinator Shawn Seals, BREWERY NIGHT journeys through Austin’s vibrant beer landscape. Austin’s breweries not only showcase a diverse range of flavors and styles but also provide inviting environments for members to gather and enjoy. No reservation needed. Contact Event Coordinator Shawn with any questions shawn.seals915@gmail.com. Thank you, Shawn! Event Info – see the HCR CALENDAR
NOTE: If you choose to consume alcoholic beverages during an HCR event, we encourage you to do so responsibly. Please be mindful of how much you drink and arrange safe transportation if needed.
MARCH 21 SATURDAY HCR’s CONCOURS D’ ELEGANCE
9:00 am – 12:00 pm CT
COBB TUNING HEADQUARTERS
2311 Rundberg Lane, Austin TX 78758 (Meet in the back parking lot)
Have you ever wondered how this type of event got started? It originates from 17th-century French aristocracy parading their horse-drawn carriages. It evolved into iconic events like Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance which is thought to be the pinnacle of this tradition.
HCR’s version won’t be anything like Pebble Beach. We’re in it for the fun of showing off our Porsche beauties and spending time with friends. The judges will look at the exterior, the interior and the storage spaces (trunks, frunks), don’t worry about cleaning your engine or the under carriage. By the way, we’re always looking for judges, even if you don’t have any experience. There will be medals for the top three winners for each category.
PLEASE NOTE: This event is for PORSCHES as they were when they left the factory, cleanliness and originality are the name of the game. KIT CARS AND MODIFIED CARS do not meet this requirement.
If you just want to see the judged cars at their best but you don’t want to enter the competition, bring your own Porsche and we’ll set up a corral separate from the judged area. Bring your family and friends. Restrooms will be available together with donuts, breakfast tacos and a coffee cart.
Thanks to Event Coordinator Tom Roy for getting HCR’s Concours program off the ground. Please contact Tom with any questions at thomas.roy.hcr@gmail.com. Thank you, Tom! Event Info – see the HCR CALENDAR REGISTER @ ClubReg HERE
SPECIAL THANKS to COBB TUNING for hosting this event at its Headquarters. We appreciate your support!
SPECIAL THANKS to HCR advertiser BLUE OCEAN AUTO SPA for sponsoring this event. Owner Jon Barnes is a long-time supporter of HCR and has helped many members keep their Porsches in Concours-ready condition. Jon will be onsite at the Concours to share “detailing expertise” with entrants looking for an extra tip or two – you’re welcome members!! BLUE OCEAN AUTO SPA we appreciate your commitment to and support of HCR.
MARCH 22 SUNDAY WINE SOCIAL
6:00 PM- 8:00 PM
HIGHPOINTE AMENITY CENTER (off HWY 290 neighboring Belterra)
410 Cool Spring Way, Austin TX 78737
Back by popular demand is the HCR Wine Social! This event is being hosted by MEMBER ARSH KHAIRA and continues the tradition of a specific wine theme for each event. This event will feature wines from France. Our host has selected two red wines and two white wines, plus a sparkling wine to start. Each guest will begin with a two ounce pour of each wine.
Our Host has asked a knowledgeable friend with wine importing experience to briefly introduce each wine.
Interesting dishes, appetizers and snacks will be provided to complement the tastings. After the initial pours of the wines, guests can enjoy additional pours of one or more of the wines if they want to enjoy a bit more of any of the five wines initially tasted.
The cost is $50.00 per person, which includes all wine and food and is payable at registration. Registration is OPEN and will CLOSE Thursday, March 19, at 5:00 PM.
Due to space and parking limitations at the venue, attendance will belimited to 35 guests. If the event limit is reached prior to the close of registration, any subsequent registrants will be placed on a waitlist, which will be used to fill any cancellations on a first come. First served basis.
Please contact Event Coordinator Bob Hieronymuxs with any questions at bob.hieronymus.hcr@gmail.com. Thank you, Bob, 2025 HCR Volunteer of the Year! Event & Registration Info – see the HCR CALENDAR
Thank you HCR Member ARSH KHAIRA for hosting. We appreciate you!
MARCH 25 WEDNESDAY HCR HAPPY HOUR
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm CT STEINER RANCH STEAKHOUSE
5424 Steiner Ranch Blvd., Austin TX 78732
HAPPY HOUR is a recurring monthly event held at STEINER RANCH STEAKHOUSE on the 4th WED of each month, hosted by Event Coordinator Kim Foster. No reservation is needed and there is ample parking. The Happy Hour Menu is available at phenomenal prices for both food and drink. Please note that although HCR’s Happy Hour will continue until 7:00 pm, the Happy Hour Menu pricing will change at 6:00 pm, so please ensure that you place your last order before then.
Contact Event Coordinator Kim Foster with any questions at kim.foster.hcr@gmail.com. Thank you, Kim! Event Info – see the HCR CALENDAR
PLEASE NOTE: If you choose to consume alcoholic beverages during an HCR event, we encourage you to do so responsibly. Please be mindful of how much you drink and arrange safe transportation if needed.
MARCH 26 THURSDAY SIPS N’ STICKS
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm CDT
LOCATION TBD Event Info – see the HCR CALENDAR
MARCH 28 SAT BLUEBONNET DRIVING TOUR
START: RANDALL’S parking lot – 3441 N Lakeline Blvd, Leander TX 78641
8:00 am check-in; 8:30 am driver’s meeting; 8:45 am 1st run group leaves
Restrooms will be available inside the Randall’s. There is a Starbucks in the lot & a Monster Donut shop across the street for last minute drinks & snacks. The drive is 147 miles long & will take about 3 1/2 hours, plus a 15 minute rest stop at the Bigs Gas Station on Hwy 281 where restrooms & snacks will be available.
END OF TOUR: PERISSOS VINEYARD & WINERY which has a limited kitchen, so the best way to enjoy lunch there is to bring your own picnic lunch or pre-register & pay for a charcuterie board via ClubReg.
It’s almost bluebonnet season in central Texas & that means it’s time for our always popular annual bluebonnet tour! This year’s route will take us on a winding path from Leander through the Texas Hill Country & the lovely & famous “Willow City Loop”, ending for lunch at the PERISSOS VINEYARD & WINERY.
NOTE: There are 13 cattle guards to cross. Most of them are relatively smooth, but you may want to leave your GT car at home for this one.
Please contact Event Coordinator Tom Pruett with any questions at tom.pruett.hcr@gmail.com. Thank you, Tom! Event & Registration Info – see the HCR CALENDAR
APRIL 1 WEDNESDAY LADIES LUNCHEON
11:30 am – 1:30 pm CT
P.F. CHANGS
10114 Jollyville Rd. Austin, TX 78759
Come and join the ladies of HCR for a wonderful opportunity to meet new members, catch up with friends and indulge in a tasty lunch at P.F. CHANG’S. We look forward to sharing this lovely time together!
This month’s Ladies Luncheon will be hosted by HCR’s President, Crystal Zarpas. PLEASE NOTE: Registration through Club Reg is required, and the number of attendees is capped at 30 due to restaurant policy. Unfortunately, no late registrations or walk-ins can be accepted. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
LADIES LUNCHEON is a recurring monthly event held at various selected venues on the 1st Wednesday of each month, hosted by Event Coordinator Michelle Freudenberger. Please contact Michelle with any questions at michelle.freudenberger.hcr@gmail.com. Thank you, Michelle! REGISTRATION CLOSES on MARCH30 @ NOON. Event & Registration Info – see the HCR CALENDAR
APRIL 1 WEDNESDAY SIPPIN’ IN DRIPPIN’
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm CT (Pieous closes at 8:00pm)
PIEOUS Restaurant – Belterra Village Shopping Center
166 Hargraves Dr h, Austin, TX 78737
SIPPIN’ IN DRIPPIN’ is a standing “no host” meet-up in The Hill Country on the 1st WEDNESDAY evening of each month. No reservation is needed, but please contact Mike Seningen with any questions at mike.seningen@hcrpca.org. Thank you, Mike! Event Info – see the HCR CALENDAR
APRIL 1 WEDNESDAY AIR-COOLED PORSCHE MEET-UP
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm CT (Pieous closes at 8:00pm)
PIEOUS Restaurant – Belterra Village Shopping Center
166 Hargraves Dr. h, Austin, TX 78737 Belterra Village Shopping Center (combined event with SIPPIN’ IN DRIPPIN’)
****WOO HOO, we made it — Daylight Savings Time is here, and now we can all enjoy the beautiful Air-Cooled Porsches in the daylight!
This is now a MONTHLY event combined with SIPPIN’ IN DRIPPIN’. Local Porsche enthusiasts are invited to gather at PIEOUS for an AIR-COOLED PORSCHE MEETUP. This is a laid-back, informal monthly addition to the current informal SIPPIN’ IN DRIPPIN’ meetup. Whether you’re rolling up in a 993, 911 SC, a freshly restored 356, or any vintage air-cooled Porsche, it’s the perfect way meet new air-cooled friends and show your ride — in pure Hill Country style. No sign up, no frills—just you, your air-cooled beauty, and a community of like-minded enthusiasts swapping stories, sharing wrenching tips and tricks in the Hill Country. Please contact Richard Pankhurst with any questions at richard@pankhurst.net. Thank you, Richard! Event Info – see the HCR CALENDAR
APRIL 2 THURSDAY COBB TUNING 1ST THURSDAY
Please contact HCR’s Advertiser & Sponsor, COBB TUNING, for amodified schedule https://www.cobbtuning.com/. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT AN HCR PCA SPONSORED EVENT
APRIL 4 SATURDAY CHARITABLE EVENT – BUILD A RAMP
8:00 am – 2:00 pm CT
LOCATION: The build location will be determined closer to the date but in the greater Austin area.
Come join your fellow HCR members as we support the HCR designated charity, The Texas Ramp Project. The project is expected to take 4 – 6 hours. We’re looking for up to 20 volunteers, allowing for last-minute cancellations. Coffee, donuts & breakfast tacos will be on hand to help kick things off and bottled water will be available as well. Lunch will also be provided. No experience or MUSCLES required!!
Please see the HCR Calendar for More Details on flex arrival time if needed, how we participate in the building of the ramp, and optional tools to bring. If you have any questions, please contact Community Service Event Coordinator Kayla Williams-DiNardo kayla.williams.hcr@gmail.com. Thank you, Kayla! Event & Registration Info – see the HCR CALENDAR
APRIL 5 SUNDAY INFORMAL GET TOGETHER DRIPPING SPRINGS
9:00 am – 11:30 am CT
296 W. Mercer St, Dripping Springs TX 78620
PARKING is in the NESTHAVEN PROPERTIES lot.
This is a very informal “come as you are” gathering, providing a great opportunity to chat with your fellow Porsche enthusiasts while drinking a cup of coffee & showing off your own Porsche beauty! Swing by at your leisure. Coffee, breakfast items, and restrooms are available @ MAZAMA COFFEE ROASTERS & THE GREAT BRITISH BAKING COMPANY, both within walking distance on Mercer St.
HCR’s INFORMAL GET TOGETHER IN DRIPPING SPRINGS is a standing “no host” get-together on the 2nd Sunday morning of each month. No reservation is needed, but please contact Social Chair Bill Foster with any questions bill.foster@hcrpca.org. Thank you, Bill!Event Info – see the HCR CALENDAR
APRIL 9 THURSDAY LUNCH BUNCH
11:30 am – 1:30 PM CT
TBD
LUNCH BUNCH is a recurring monthly event held at various selected venues on the 2nd Thursday of each month, hosted by Event Coordinator Bob Hieronymus. No pre-registration or RSVP required. Please contact Bob with any questions at bob.hieronymus.hcr@gmail.com. Thank you, Bob, 2025 HCR Volunteer of the Year! Event Info – see the HCR CALENDAR
APRIL 11/12 SAT-SUN SPRING SCHNELL FEST (HPDE)
6:00 am – 5:00 pm CT
Circuit of the Americas (COTA)
9201 Circuit of The Americas Blvd., Austin TX 78617
This Porsche Club of America Driver Education event is a joint presentation of the Hill Country, Lone Star and Maverick Regions – PCA, with the support of the Houston Chapter BMW-CCA. Drivers of every make are invited to participate, and membership in PCA or BMW-CCA is not necessary.
COTA is the premier destination for world-class motorsports and entertainment and has hosted the biggest names in racing, action sports and music since 2012. At its heart is a 3.41-mile racetrack that was designed to challenge the world’s most exacting competitors while providing a thrilling spectacle for audiences.
Registration for SCHNELL FEST now open. Event & Registration Info – see the HCR CALENDAR
Please contact David Gross with any questions david@hcrpca.org. Thank you, David and the entire HPDE Team!
REMINDER:
DID YOU KNOW you can place an ad on the HCR website for FREE? Looking to buy a/sell your Porsche, Porsche parts, or Porsche-related items? You can also include up to three photos of the item(s). No commercial ads, please. More Details HERE. For questions, please contact Coordinator Vicki Kalin vicki.kalin.hcr@gmail.com. Thanks, Vicki!
SAVE THE DATE
*NEW DATES/CHANGES HIGHLIGHTED IN RED
APRIL 18 SAT MOZART’S CARS COFFEE & CROISSANTS – “THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE”, sponsored by PORSCHE AUSTIN is back by popular demand
APRIL 24 FRI-SAT TIRE RACK TEEN STREET SURVIVAL SCHOOL
APRIL 25 SAT GTHS AUTO SHOW VIP HCR is invited to display 30 Porsches, REGISTER WITH GTHS HERE. THIS IS NOT AN HCR PCA SPONSORED EVENT
MAY 1-3 FRI-SUN PICK-YER-TOUR – KERRVILLE TEXAS
MAY 9 SAT ST. VINCENT FOOD PANTRY CHARITY EVENT
MAY 12 TUE HCR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MAY 23 SAT * SPRING AUTOCROSS 2026 (moved from May 9)
MAY 23 SAT DRIVING TOUR canceled & rescheduled for JULY 18 SAT
JUNE 14-20 SUN-SAT PORSCHE PARADE – LAKE PLACID, NY
JULY 14 TUE HCR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
JULY 18 SAT SUMMER DRIVING TOUR
DEC 5 SAT HCR HOLIDAY PARTY @ THE OASIS