Member Update: 1/28/24

A reminder, the Hill Country Region Annual Meeting is Saturday February 3rd at Rudy’s, 3914 N. Lamar, Austin beginning at 5:00 PM. The business meeting will begin at 6:00, allowing you to get your legendary Rudy’s BBQ! We will have door prizes, see below for more information and the link to Club Registration.

Spring Auto Cross, March 2, 2024 is now open for registration, see below for the link to Club Registration. 

Here is what is happening in the Region.

1/31/2024 – Wednesday – Have you been intrigued about High Performance Driver’s Education? Have you wondered what it would be like to drive your car at COTA? HCR is pleased to announce a DE101 conducted by David Gross from our Region’s DE Team. David will demystify the event and share with you his extensive knowledge and passion for Driver’s Education.  This not to miss event will be held at Rudy’s Country Store, 3914 N Lamar, Austin beginning at 6:00 PM. More information to follow along with a sign-up on Club Registration

1/31/2024 – Wednesday – Parade Registration: Phase I  will open on Wednesday, January 31 (12:00 PM ET). For more information: porscheparade.org. The 2024 Parade is nearby in Birmingham, AL.

At this time, you will have the ability to register for Parade. Once you have successfully registered for Parade, you will be sent a confirmation email to book your housing via ConferenceDirect. Please make sure to look over the room types on the website.

2/3/2024 – Saturday – The Hill Country Region Annual Meeting will be held Saturday, February 3rd at Rudy’s Country Store, 3914 N Lamar Blvd, Austin. There will be Door Prizes! Plan to arrive around 5:00 pm to place your order for Rudy’s legendary barbecue! The business meeting will begin at 6:00 pm and end no later than 8:00 pm. You are responsible for purchasing your food and drink.

Click here to register in ClubRegistration http://clubregistration.net. Registration is limited to 60 people.

2/3/2024 – Saturday – Porsche and Coffee at Werks 11, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Julian Avent, HCR member and owner of Werks11, hosts Cars and Coffee 201 FM 1237 Troy TX.  This is an increasingly popular Saturday opportunity to meet HCR members and other Porsche owners for informal conversation and a chance to ogle the cars in the Werks11 shop.

2/4/2024 – Sunday – CENTRAL – Let’s Get Together Rudy’s Country Store, 7709 RR 620, Austin. This is a great opportunity to chat with your fellow Porsche enthusiasts, while showing off your own Porsche beauty! Swing by at your leisure – no reservation needed.

2/6/2024 – Tuesday – HCR Meet-Up in The Hill Country – this is a standing event on the 1st Tuesday evening of each month. Just drop in. No reservation needed for this informal opportunity to Meet-Up with your fellow Porsche enthusiasts. This is a no host event but please contact Mike Seningen mike.seningen@hcrpca.org with any questions.

Suds Monkey Brewing Company
12024 US-290, Austin, TX 78737
(512) 222-3893

2/7/2024 – Wednesday – February’s Ladies Luncheon will be hosted by Amanda Compton at her home, 11:30 am – 1:30 PM.  This will be a potluck with a Mardi Gras theme.  Amanda will provide crawfish and shrimp etouffee, baked Brie and sparkling wine.  If someone can help with decorations, please contact Amanda to discuss.

Due to limited seating, please rsvp to Amanda at  amanda.comption@infosys.com.

2/8/2024 – Thursday – Lunch Bunch In February, will return to an old favorite, County Line on the Lake.  We’ve visited this Austin BBQ institution several times in years past and it has always gotten great reviews.  Join us for some good old Austin BBQ and the always uplifting conversation with your fellow Porsche Club members.  No pre-registration or RSVP required. Lunch Bunch is from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Country Line on the Lake is located at 5204 FM 2222, Austin.

2/11//2024 – Sunday – Informal Get Together SOUTH – Doin’ Coffee and Donuts in Drippin’ –  join us at Le Muse Coffee Bar, 505 Wynnpage Drive, Dripping Springs (in Caliterra) at 9:00 AM. Contact Crystal Zarpas crystal@hcrpca.org with any questions. Looking forward to seeing you there!

2/15/2024 – Thursday – Brewery Night, where the fun starts at 5:30 and ends around 7:30. Location TBD.

2/18/2024 – Sunday – A new Drive-In event in the western area of Austin, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM!

Come join us for a drive-in event out West to meet a new sponsor, The Frog Pad Kitchen and Bath Designer Showroom in Lakeway!  The Frog Pad specializes in kitchen and bath appliances and remodels.  There were will a gathering outside in the parking lot showcasing outdoor kitchen equipment with plenty of BBQ, pizza and drinks available, and door prizes! The showroom will be open for anyone to take a look inside.  Please plan on coming to Lakeway and join others for food and drinks out West and enjoy the drive out as well.

Note: This is weather permitting of course since it will mostly be outside.  Registration will be required, go to Club Registration.  Frog Pad is located on 1501 RM 620, Unit A, Lakeway, Texas.

2/18/2024 – Sunday – Get Together North – Join us 9:00 am – 11:00 am at Red Horn Brewery & Roastery, located at 1615 Scottsdale Drive, Building 1, Suite 110 in Leander. The entire back parking lot is set aside for HCR members, with picnic tables and our own access through the rear entrance. 

2/22/2024 – Thursday – The Happy Hours 5:30 – 7:30 PM!

Happy Hour Central, Thursday February 22, 2024 location TBD.

Happy Hour North, Thursday February 22, 2024. Join us for a new happy hour location in the heart of Georgetown. City Post Chophouse is excited to host February’s Happy Hour North.  Known for their craft cocktails, oysters and Goodstock steaks, City Post is located just off the Georgetown square, 113 E 8th Street.

Please text Joe Cunningham at (404) 550-5776 to RSVP.  It is not required to RSVP to attend, only to estimate group size. Go to our calendar for parking information.

2/24/2024 – Saturday – PCA Club Race and Schnell Fest! More information to come.

3/2/2024 – Saturday – Spring Auto Cross 2024 registration is now open at Club Registration

Date: March 2, 2024 – Location: H-E-B Center – 2100 Avenue of the Stars, Cedar Park, TX  H-E-B Center

Start time: 7:30am
Mandatory Driver’s meeting: 8:30am
End time: 3pm (everyone must help with cleanup and awards) 

Registration fee: $45 for PCA members, $55 for non-PCA individuals.

3/2/2024 – Saturday – Porsche and Coffee at Werks 11, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Julian Avent, HCR member and owner of Werks11, hosts Cars and Coffee 201 FM 1237 Troy TX.  This is an increasingly popular Saturday opportunity to meet HCR members and other Porsche owners for informal conversation and a chance to ogle the cars in the Werks11 shop.