Member Update: 1/25/26 David Schnepp January 25, 2026

Member Update: 1/25/26

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For a Porsche owner, what’s the most enjoyable thing about staying at home during an Arctic Blast? 

ANSWER: A welcome break from the daily, never-ending search for an ideal parking spot!

30 DAYS OF  UPCOMING HCR EVENTS

For More Detailed Event Info see the HCR CALENDAR

JAN 28    WEDNESDAY      HCR HAPPY HOUR

4:00 pm – 7:00 pm CT          

STEINER RANCH STEAKHOUSE

5424 Steiner Ranch Blvd., Austin TX 78732

Well, finally, Happy Hour returns!  Please join us for the 1st Happy Hour gathering of 2026. There is ample parking and a Happy Hour Menu available at phenomenal prices. 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.

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. 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.

FEB 1      SUNDAY      INFORMAL GET TOGETHER @ RUDY’S BBQ 620

9:00 am – 11:30 am CT

RUDY’S BBQ RR 620

7709 Ranch Road 620, Austin TX 78726 

This is a very informal “come as you are” gathering, providing a great opportunity to chat with your fellow Porsche enthusiasts while showing off your own Porsche beauty! Swing by at your leisure.

HCR’s INFORMAL GET TOGETHER RUDY’S BBQ @ 620 is a standing “no host” get-together on the 1st Sunday morning of each month. No reservation is needed, but please contact Social Chair Bill Foster with any questions at bill.foster.hcr@gmail. Thank you, Bill!  Event Info – see the HCR CALENDAR

FEB  4   WEDNESDAY      LADIES  LUNCHEON

11:30 am – 1:30 pm CT      

DAY MAKER HALF DAY CAFÉ

1101 S MoPac Expy, Austin, TX 78746

Please join the ladies of HCR for a chance to meet your friends and enjoy a delicious lunch. PLEASE NOTE: Registration through Club Reg is required, and the number of attendees is capped at 20 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 FEB 2 @ NOON  Event & Registration Info – see the HCR CALENDAR

FEB  4    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

FEB  4    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’)

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  MEETUPThis 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

FEB 5       THURSDAY      COBB TUNING 1ST THURSDAY  

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm CT         

COBB TUNING HEADQUARTERS  

2311 Rundberg Lane, Austin TX 78758 (Meet in the back parking lot)

COBB TUNING manufactures and sells aftermarket performance products, including Porsche-specific products. A typical First Thursday itinerary could include a brief tech talk about the Cobb AccessPort and its functionality, an explanation of possible power gains and flexibility, and a Dyno run/example. Food and drinks are also provided. Porsche and all car manufacturers are welcome.

COBB TUNING 1ST THURSDAY is a standing event on the 1st Thursday of the month hosted by HCR’s local and PCA’s national advertiser, COBB TUNING.  More Event Details HERE

Thank you to HCR’s ADVERTISER  & SPONSOR COBB TUNING.  We appreciate you!! 

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT AN HCR PCA SPONSORED EVENT

FEB 7  SATURDAY      WINTER AUTOCROSS 2026 

Presented by AUSTIN FILM SOLUTIONS

7:30 am – 4:00 pm CT

TRAVIS COUNTY EXPO CENTER

7311 Decker Lane, Austin TX 78724

We are confirmed with Travis County to hold our Winter Autocross at the Expo Center on February 7.  Watch this space and the President’s Sunday Enews for further developments.  The best source of information for Autocross is the HCR DISCORD channel.  All necessary information to participate will be posted there. Its easy to join.

For questions, please contact Autocross Event Coordinator Alfred Freudenberger on the Discord channel or by email at alfred.freudenberger.hcr@gmail.com.

Event & Registration Info – see the HCR CALENDAR

Thank you AUSTIN FILM SOLUTIONS for sponsoring HCR’s 2026 AUTOCROSS Series. We appreciate you!

FEB  8  SUNDAY      INFORMAL GET TOGETHER DRIPPING SPRINGS

WINTER HOURS: 9:00 am – 11:30 am CT

296 W. Mercer St, Dripping Springs TX 78620          

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 COMPANYboth 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

FEB 12      THURSDAY      LUNCH BUNCH

11:30 am – 1:30 pm CT

QUALITY SEAFOOD MARKET

5621 Airport Boulevard,  Austin TX   78751

LUNCH BUNCH  is excited to go back to a favorite spot, QUALITY SEAFOODS. We’ll have tables set up in the main dining room so you can savor their delicious seafood dishes and specials. Come join us to enjoy some fantastic dishes from their menu and the wonderful company of your fellow club members. We look forward to sharing this delightful meal together!

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! Event Info – see the HCR CALENDAR

FEB 15  SUNDAY     GET  TOGETHER  RED HORN  NORTH AUSTIN 

9:00 am – 11:30 am CT         

RED HORN BREWERY & ROASTERY 

1615 Scottsdale Dr. Building 1, Suite 110, Leander TX 78641

GET TOGETHER RED HORN NORTH AUSTIN is a standing “no host” event on the 3rd Sunday morning of each month.  It is a very informal “come as you are” gathering, providing a great opportunity to chat with your fellow Porsche enthusiasts while showing off your own Porsche beauty! Swing by at your leisure.  Red Horn offers excellent coffee and breakfast items. We look forward to seeing you there!

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

PARKING: Please park on the north side of the building (left side as you look at Red Horn from the street) as the front parking area is reserved for regular customers.   There are a couple of picnic tables nearby for our use as well.

FEB 18  WEDNESDAY  HCR ANNUAL MEETING

6:00 pm – 8:30 pm CT         

RUDY’S  ON LAMAR

3914 N Lamar Blvd Austin, TX 78756 

Hill Country Region’s Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, and what a year a difference makes! Get the 2025 recap and where the Region is headed in 2026. Plan to arrive at 6:00 PM to place your order for Rudy’s legendary barbecue! The business meeting will begin at 6:30 pm and end no later than 8:30 pm. You are responsible for purchasing your food and drink – one non-alcoholic drink per person will be complimentary. On arrival, please obtain a drink ticket at HCR check-in before ordering your food.  Attendance is limited to 60 persons.  For questions, please contact Crystal Zarpas at crystal@hcrpca.org. See you there!

FEB 19  THURSDAY          BREWERY NIGHT

5:30 pm – 7:30 pm CT 

TBD

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.

FEB 21    SAT          CONCOURS 101 CLASS

9:00 m – 11:00 pm CT         

PORSCHE SOUTH AUSTIN

6001 IH 35 NB Frontage Road, Austin,TX 78744

By popular demand, it’s back – CONCOURS 101 CLASS. This is your opportunity to learn the basics and beyond. Our sponsor, PORSCHE SOUTH AUSTIN, will provide a vehicle for an interactive session! Whether you are a participant, judge, or just a spectator at an upcoming HCR Concours d’Elegance event, this interactive CONCOURS 101 CLASS will equip you with the knowledge to appreciate every aspect of the “competition of elegance.” Please contact Concours Event Coordinator Tom Roy with any questions thomas.roy.hcr@gmail.com. Thank you, Tom! Event & Registration Info – see the HCR CALENDAR

FEB 25 WED @ NOON            REGISTRATION OPENS for 4/11-12 SCHNELL FEST

The Spring HPDE will be held at the Circuit of Americas (COTA) offering an exciting weekend of instruction and high-performance driving on track for all levels of experience. This Porsche Club of America HPDE event is a joint presentation of the PCA Hill Country, Lone Star and Maverick Regions.  These events at COTA are not just for Porsche owners – drivers of every make are invited to participate, and membership in PCA is not necessary.  Registration Info – see the HCR CALENDAR

FEB 25    WEDNESDAY      HCR HAPPY HOUR

4:00 pm – 7:00 pm CT          STEINER RANCH STEAKHOUSE

5424 Steiner Ranch Blvd., Austin TX 78732

Please join us for Happy Hour. There is ample parking and a Happy Hour Menu available at phenomenal prices. 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.


SAVE THE DATE:

MARCH 7 SAT                                 TECH SESSION – CALIBER COLLISION

MARCH 10 TUES                        HCR BOARD MEETING

MARCH 21 SAT                              HCR CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE @ COBB Tuning 

MARCH 28 SAT                              BLUEBONNET DRIVING TOUR

APRIL 11/12  FRI-SAT           SPRING SCHNELL FEST (HPDE)   

APRIL 18 SAT                                     MOZART’S CARS COFFEE & CROISSANTS

APRIL 24  FRI-SAT                      TIRE RACK TEEN STREET SURVIVAL SCHOOL

APRIL 25  SAT                                     GTHS AUTO SHOW HCR is invited to show 30 cars 

MAY 1-3 FRI-SUN                        PICK-YER-TOUR – KERRVILLE TEXAS

DEC 5 SAT                                                 HCR HOLIDAY PARTY @ THE OASIS

REMINDERS:

HPDE 101 ZOOM MEETING – If you missed the Zoom Meeting, no worries. You can now check it out here about 1/3rd of the way down the page: https://hcrpca.org/driver-education-d-e/

HCR’S CLASSIFIED ADS – Looking to buy a/sell your Porsche, Porsche parts, or Porsche-related items? You can place an ad(s) on the HCR website for FREE. You can also include up to three photos of the item(s). No commercial ads, please. More Details HEREFor questions, please contact Coordinator Vicki Kalinvicki.kalin.hcr@gmail.com.  Thanks, Vicki!

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