DID YOU KNOW…
According to the Texas Transportation Code, a motor vehicle must have windshield wipers, even though Texas law doesn’t require it to have a windshield. Go figure!
DON’T FORGET ABOUT…
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 HERE. For questions, please contact Coordinator Vicki Kalin vicki.kalin.hcr@gmail.com. Thanks, Vicki!
30 DAYS OF UPCOMING HCR EVENTS
For More Info See HCR CALENDAR
FEB 2 SUNDAY RUDY’S INFORMALGET TOGETHER
9:00 am – 11:00 am CTS
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.
INFORMAL GET TOGETHER RUDY’S BBQ RR 620 is a standing “no host” get-together on the 1st Sunday morning of each month. No reservation is needed, but please contact Event Coordinator David Schnepp with any questions at david.schnepp.hcr@gmail. Thank you, David! More Details HERE
FEB 4 TUESDAY SIPPIN’ IN DRIPPIN’
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm CST
SUDS MONKEY BREWING COMPANY
12024 US-290 Austin TX 7873
SIPPIN’ IN DRIPPIN’ is a standing “no host” meet-up in The Hill Country on the 1st Tuesday evening of each month. No reservation is needed, but please contact Mike Seningen with any questions mike.seningen@hcrpca.org. Thank you, Mike! More Details HERE
FEB 5 WEDNESDAY LADIES LUNCHEON
11:30 am – 1:30 pm CST
TRUE FOOD KITCHEN (in The Domain)
11410 Century Oaks Terrace, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78758
This month we celebrate Valentine’s Day, so wear something red and join in the fun. Meet old friends and make new friends over an entertaining 2-hour lunch.
For an accurate headcount, PLEASE NOTE:
- Registration through Club Reg is required (registration by email will not be accepted)
- Registration CLOSES on Feb 3, 2025 (no late registrations will be accepted)
- No walk-ins
REGISTER @ ClubReg HERE 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 michelle.freudenberger.hcr@gmail.com. Thank you, Michelle! More Details HERE
FEB 6 THURSDAY 1ST THURSDAY @ COBB TUNING
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm CTS
COBB TUNING HEADQUARTERS
2311 Rundberg Lane Austin TX (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 AP 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.
FIRST THURSDAY AT COBB TUNING is a standing event on the 1st Thursday of the month hosted by HCR’s local and PCA’s national advertiser, COBB TUNING. More Details HERE
PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a PCA HCR-sponsored event.
FEB 9 SUNDAY COFFEE & DONUTS IN DRIPPIN’
9:00 am – 11:00 am CTS
LE MUSE COFFEE BAR (in Caliterra)
505 Wynnpage Drive Dripping Springs 78620 (512) 738-6566
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.
DOIN’ COFFEE AND DONUTS IN DRIPPIN’ is a standing “no host” get-together in The Hill Country on the 2nd Sunday morning of each month. No reservation is needed, but please contact Social Chair Bill Foster with any questions at bill.foster@hcrpca.org. Thank you, Bill! More Details HERE
FEB 11 TUESDAY HCR EXEC COUNCIL MEETING
CLOSED MEETING
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm CST
VENUE: Please contact Gordie.
Any questions, please contact Secretary Gordie Robbins gordie@hcrpca.org. Thank you, Gordie!
FEB 13 THURSDAY LUNCH BUNCH
11:30 am – 1:30 pm CST
5280 BURGER BAR
7032 Wood Hollow Drive Austin TX 7873
Hopefully, the weather will cooperate this month and allow us to share a meal at 5280 Burger Bar. The restaurant offers an extensive selection of burgers, fries, sandwiches, salads, lobster rolls, and new dishes. See you there!
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 reservation needed. Please contact Bob with any questions bob.hieronymus.hcr@gmail.com. Thank you, Bob! More Details HERE
FEB 14 
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY P-CAR SWEETIES 
FEB 15 SATURDAY WINTER 2025 AUTOCROSS
7:30 am – 4:00 pm CST
TRAVIS COUNTY EXPO CENTER
7311 Decker Lane, Austin, TX 78724
Bundle up & more importantly, buckle up! We have secured a brand new location to hold our next Autocross – the Travis County Expo Center. All of your favorite elements—slaloms, different radius turns, and a few straightaways—should make this a fun and exciting event. We love to have both experienced and novice Autocrossers join us. We will provide our usual group of instructors, a novice walk-thru, loaner helmets, coffee, donuts, and more. The price is still just $45 for PCA members and $55 for all others. More Details HERE
REGISTER @ ClubReg HERE Please contact Autocross Event Coordinator Alfred Freudenberger with any questions on HCR’s Discord or alfred.freudenberger.hcr@gmail.com. Thank you, Alfred!
FEB 16 SUNDAY NORTH AUSTIN GET TOGETHER
9:00 am – 11:00 am CTS
RED HORN BREWERY & ROASTERY
1615 Scottsdale Drive Building 1 Suite 110 Leander TX
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.
NORTH AUSTIN INFORMAL GTG is a standing “no host” event on the 3rd Sunday morning of each month. No reservation is needed. More Details HERE
PARKING NOTE: Please use the rear entrance, as the front parking area is reserved for regular customers. The entire back parking lot is designated for HCR members and includes picnic tables. Red Horn offers excellent coffee and breakfast items. We look forward to seeing you there!
FEB 19 WEDNESDAY HCR ANNUAL MEETING
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm CST
RUDY’S COUNTRY STORE
3914 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin TX
Please 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 attendees.
REGISTER @ ClubReg HERE
FEB 20 THURSDAYBREWERY NIGHT
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm CST
DRAUGHT HOUSE PUB & BREWERY
4112 Medical Parkway, Austin, TX 78756
Food is available on-site from the Little House food truck, and there’s more than beer on tap if you’re just not a beer fan, but want to hang out anyway. Parking is available both next to the pub as well as in the parking lot for the medical plaza nextdoor (see here for details).
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 at various selected venues on the 3rd Thursday of each month, hosted by Event Coordinator Stef Schrader. No reservation is needed, but please contact Event Coordinator Stef with any questions stef.schrader.hcr@gmail.com. Thank you, Stef! More Details HERE
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 26 WEDNESDAY HCR HAPPY HOUR
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm CTS
STEINER RANCH STEAKHOUSE
5424 Steiner Ranch Blvd Austin TX
Join your fellow Porsche enthusiasts for a Happy Hour gathering. 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 the standing venue, Steiner Ranch Steakhouse (on the patio or inside, depending on the weather), on the 4th Wednesday of each month, hosted by Event Coordinator Kim Foster. No reservation is needed, but please contact Kim with any questions grmakim@gmail.com. Thank you, Kim!
More Details HERE
REMINDERS:
MARCH 8-9 SCHNELL FEST & INTRO TO HPDE
Registration is NOW OPEN for both SCHNELL FEST and INTRO TO DE (for new drivers only).
More Details HERE
AUG 30 – SEPT 06 PCA TREFFEN AT SEA 2025
This PCA 70th-anniversary cruise will showcase the history and majesty of the East Coast. We’ll stop in Newport, Boston, Portland, Saint John, and Halifax, where you’ll find in-port Porsche events. More Details HERE