A reminder –
The Porsche vs. Ferrari Shootout! takes places this Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Moorespeed, 7910 Burleson Road, Building #2 in Austin. There is still a need for volunteers to help with parking. Please contact John Brindley for more information.
The E-News featured upcoming event is the Hill Country Region Autocross, 11/4/23 at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park. Click here for more information.
The month of October is one of the busiest in the history of Hill Country Region. There are many opportunities to meet and visit with your fellow Region members. Please review this week’s enews and use the calendar at “hcrpca.org“, or Club Registration for more details.
You will find this weeks’ update on all events below, but always check our calendar first !
10/12/2023 – Thursday – Jack Allen’s in Round Rock has been a regular stop on the Lunch Bunch circuit for the last 10 years. Join us enjoy some good food and the always interesting conversation with your fellow club members. Starts at 11:30 – 1:30 PM. Jack Allen’s Kitchen, 2500 Hope Trail, Round Rock.
10/14/2023 – Saturday – Registration is now open for the 3rd annual Porsche vs. Ferrari Shootout! This highly anticipated event takes places this year on October 14, 2023 at Moorespeed, 7910 Burleson Road, Building #2 in Austin. This year will now have a Race Car invitation class in addition to the head to head competition with the Ferrari Club.
Judged registration is $75. The best cars in each division will receive an award trophy for 1st and 2nd place. The Judges will also award one Best in Show and all Judged cars will be eligible for gift certificates from our vendors and various supporters. If you would like to register your car into the Concours judging, go to Club Registration using this link. No need to register if you just want to look at these amazing cars!
Much more detailed information is available on the HCR calendar here.
10/15/2023 – Sunday Escape to the Estate
Join us Sunday, October 15th at the stunning Flat Creek Estate in Marble Falls! The 80-acre Estate is home to an active vineyard, working winery, elegant tasting room, outdoor Pavilion that seats approx 100, and a full-service restaurant! And, this year we’re changing it up for you! You’ll receive a complimentary glass of wine and charcuterie upon arrival plus receive 10% off your purchases on site. Tastings will only take place inside this year, but you’re able to order food and wine by the glass/bottle to be enjoyed outdoors, under the Pavilion. You are not required to purchase any additional tastings, but if you plan to, please make your selections now so we can make it easier on the venue to accommodate pour large group. Registration is $10/car not per person. For registration go to Club Registration.
Tickets Selection Options: 5 Wines Tasting (Mixed) Ticket- $32; 5 Reserve (Reds) Tasting Ticket- $45; 30 Minute Walking Tour & 3 Wine Tasting Ticket- $32. *Price includes tax and gratuity.
Arrival: 11am; Flat Creek Estate 24912 Travis Peak Trail, Marble Falls, TX 78654, Corral Parking: 45 spaces (entire lot).
Tasting Ticket: Check in and receive your ticket(s); Present ticket to an indoor server for the Wine Tasting. Tasting Tour Times will be set based on participation.
Brunch: Brunch is available until 2:00 pm at your own expense. Orders will be placed and paid for directly with your server. Orders after 2:00 pm will be from the Dinner Menu only (note there is a pricing difference so order early). Peruse the menus at https://flatcreekestate.com/dining/#bistro.
Live Music: 12 – 4pm, Additional Entertainment 18-hole disc golf course. If you have any questions, please contact Amber Ashy at 805-717-5524 or email amber.ashy.hcr@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you out there!
10/15/2023 – 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.
10/17/2013 – Tuesday – Given the success of our wine social in January, we are going to do it again! HCR will host another moderately priced wine social on Tuesday, October 17, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This event is being co-hosted by Kent and Margaret Foster and Chris and Julie Dirkes, and will be held at the Dirkes’ residence in the Highpointe Subdivision on Sawyer Ranch Road off of US 290 in southwest Austin.
Light appetizers and snacks will be provided to compliment the tastings. The website calendar entry has been updated to include additional information on the wines that will be offered.
The cost is $40.00 per person, which includes all wine and food and is payable at registration.
Registration opens Sunday, September 24, at noon at www.clubregistration.net. Due to space and parking limitations at the Dirkes’ residence, attendance will be limited to 30 guests. Registration will close Saturday, October 14, at 5:00 PM.
10/18/2023 – Wednesday – The October Sips ‘n Sticks will be very special, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the home of Charlie and Jane Ann Sparks in Georgetown. This event will be structured a bit different than our usual Sips ‘n Sticks…it’s a “Stock The Whisky Room” event! Here’s how it will work:
- There’s a limit of 20 participants. Registration is required at Club Registration.
- We will be outdoors, in the terrific Casa Sparks backyard. Three different seating areas are available: covered patio, poolside, and the fireplace area. Pick your favorite setting and enjoy the evening.
* We will start the evening with some heavy snacks, furnished by Charlie and Jane Ann. - Instead of the usual $50 per person fee, each attendee is requested to bring a ~$50 bottle of single malt whisky. We will be outdoors, in the terrific Casa Sparks backyard with three different seating areas are available.
- As a group, we will select 3 of the bottles brought in by attendees for the tasting event and Charlie will select a bottle from his Whisky Room collection. Those wishing to pair a cigar will be invited to select their stogies from any of Charlie’s humidors. Ladies are always invited to join in. Plenty of snacks will be available, as well as other non-alcoholic beverages.
Much more information about this unique event is located on the HCR calendar which you can access here. Sign up on Club Registration. Click Here.
10/19/2023 – Thursday – Brewery Night held from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. October 19, 2023 – Brewery Night at HopSquad Brewing in North Austin, hopsquad.com. 2307 Kramer Lane, Austin, Texas, 78758, 5:30 -7:30 PM
See Parking Map on their website, Doughsquad and Bontanita Tres Reyes food trucks on site. No registration required.
10/21/2023 – Saturday – Fall Tour With a Twist! Date: Saturday, Oct 21, driver’s meeting time at 8:00 AM, departure 8:30 AM. Starting Location: 4700 E. Palm Valley Blvd in Round Rock (behind Murphy’s in Walmart parking lot.) We will take about a 2-hour drive out to the Dime Box Distillery in Giddings! HCR member, Brian Evans, is a co-owner of the distillery and wants to show our members some love. Please note this tour is limited to 45 vehicles. We will have a waitlist beyond 45 vehicles, should there be any cancellations. Please register at Club Registration.
10/25/2023 – Wednesday – Schnell Fest Registration opens.
10/26/2023 – Thursday – Happy Hour South Nomadic Outpost, 3505 Country White Lane, Austin. RSVP here – http://evite.me/Kh5WQVEcFe
Happy Hour North is gathering at a new spot! Cover 3 off I-35 will be hosting the club from 5:30p to 7:30p. Cover 3, 2800 N Interstate Highway 35 #200, Round Rock.
Please text me, Joe Cunningham at 404.550.5776 to RSVP to your attendance. It is NOT required to RSVP to attend. I’m just trying to gauge interest and attendance.
10/28/2023 – Saturday – We are pleased to announce a Celebration of Life for our Past President, Tuffy von Briesen. This event is held in coordination with the von Briesen family, and and with the many friends who have expressed a desire to participate and reflect upon Tuffy’s positive impact in their lives, both professionally and personally.
The event will be held at the Petrol Lounge, 2631 Kramer Lane, Austin beginning at 11:00 am – until 2:00 pm. Click HERE to register on ClubReg to let us know that you are attending.
10/29/2023 – Sunday – Mozart’s Coffee has invited us to take center stage at Coffee, Cars, and Croissants for our semi-annual Event. Spaces are limited and will sell out quickly and Club Registration will be required. Please read all about this event on our calendar.
11/1/2023 – Thursday – Ladies Lunch this month at Blue Corn Harvest, Cedar Park! Join the women of Porsche between 11:30 and 1:30 PM. Blue Corn Harvest Cedar Park is located at 700 E. Whitestone #204 in Cedar Park. To register, go to Club Registration.
11/4/2023 – Saturday – Registration for our Fall Autocross is now available on Club Registration. If you have never participated in an autocross, you are in for a thrill. Most P-car owners love the feeling of hundreds of horsepower thrusting you back in your seat while the incredible handling of your car allows you to take turns at amazing speeds. The trouble is that our friends in blue tend to frown on this sort of behavior on public streets for obvious reasons. And this is why autocross is so fun! We have a closed course, set up in a parking lot, under the strict rules of PCA to allow you to experience all of the above in a safe manner. The cost is only $45 for PCA Members and you will get 8 to 10 runs of our 1/2 mile course at speeds that rarely exceed 60mph, so the wear and tear on your car will be minimal but the exhilaration will be immense! We love individuals that are new to autocross which is why we have a novice walk and plenty of instructors to ride along with you. Much more information about this event is located on the HCR calendar, which you can link to here: https://hcrpca.org/event/fall-2023-autocross/
11/4/2023 – 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.