NEW and UPDATE events are highlighted below.
REMINDER: To locate events, details, and registration information, please go to our HCR Calendar and you can find these events there with registration links.
Here’s this week’s update, with best wishes to all for working off that Turkey Day L-tryptophan overload:
Dec 1: Ladies Lunch at Pappadeaux
Michelle has set up another terrific lunch for the ladies on Wednesday, Dec 1st at 11:30am. The location is at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen at 11617 Research Blvd in Austin.
Please let Michelle know if you are interested in attending.
Dec 4: Hill Country Scavenger Hunt Drive
Stacey and Rich Soule have organized a pretty swell family-friendly scavenger hunt set for Saturday, December 4! Best part: you get to drive your P-Car to hunt for the scavenger items! Hint: you need a tech-savvy navigator for this event, plus a cell phone with camera to decode the clues, solve the riddles, and report your team’s finds. This is not a race or a timed event, so it’s a great time for a family road-trip while the kids decipher clues in the backseat (it’s better than hearing “Are we there yet?” over and over).
The hunt includes two options: one for our puzzle-crazy members, and another “Scavenger Hunt Lite” version for our members who are new to the area or just want a more relaxed (read “easier”) way to enjoy the fun. You choose how to complete this un-timed event.
Also, our end spot for lunch in Bee Cave is offering a nice discount to our group, so don’t get lost on the way and let’s have fun and some great food!
Registration and $10 administrative fee payment required.
Dec 9: Lunch Bunch at Sundancer Grill
The December Lunch Bunch is at Sundancer Grill 16410 Stewart Rd, Lakeway, TX 78734. As usual, it starts at 11:30am. No pre-registration is necessary, just show up.
Dec 10: Holiday Party!!
And, now Ladies and Gentlemen, back to our regularly scheduled programming!
The HCR Holiday Party is quickly approaching! Break out your holiday cocktail attire and join us for some fabulous food and a chance to win some prizes, all in the name of charity! We’ll be at the Hills of Lakeway Country Club (26 Club Estates Pkwy ATX) on Friday, December 10th.
6-7: Social Hour (Arrival, cash/credit bars open, and hors d’oeuvres served)
7-8: Served Buffet (Beef Filet, Bourbon Chicken, or Grilled Salmon)
8-9: Charity Raffle and Silent Auction
Tickets are $70 per person and we ask that you bring an unwrapped, unused toy for the Lakeway Police Toys for Tots program. Raffle tickets will be available at the door for $5 per ticket or 5 for $20. This year we’ll be donating 100% of the proceeds to Texas Burn Survivors. We will also present our annual HCR Volunteer Awards!
Seats are limited and registration is required no later than December 2nd and you can register on clubregistration.net (account required). For questions, contact the organizers Bruce Harris, bruce@hcrpa.org, and Amber Ashy, amber@hcrpca.org. If you have a specific dietary meal request, please contact Amber.
Dec 11: Sim Driving Catered Lunch and Tech Session at Porsche Austin
These are two separate, but associated, events at Porsche Austin on the same date!
First, we have a catered lunch by XSPACE, from 12:00pm-1:30pm. The purpose of the lunch is to introduce potential Sim Drivers to ways to start Sim Driving, and for existing Sim Drivers to network over lunch. Topics include computer hardware, iRacing platform, leagues, and chalk talk about tracks and cars. Recognition is included for the drivers who participated in the recent 8-event HCR series, with awards starting at 1:00pm. PLEASE NOTE: This is a separate event from the Tech Session, so if you would like to attend both events, please register for each one separately. We will have 30 minutes between both events for transition time.
Second, we have the Tech Session at Porsche Austin! The re-scheduled tech session for Hill County will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Porsche Austin will provide snacks, drinks, and door prizes.
A trio topics will be covered:
(1) an overview of popular options currently available;
(2) an illumination of the Porsche PDK dual-clutch transmission; and
(3) the history surrounding some dealer exclusive classic models.
The event is now open and attendance is capped at 60 participants, with a non-refundable $10 administrative fee per attendee. Before the event, attendees will be divided into three groups (A, B, & C) to rotate through the presentations.
If registration exceeds 60, Stacey will run a waitlist. Waivers will be required, and attendance cannot be confirmed until you verify your signature for the waiver through ClubReg.
Dec 16: Brewery Hoppy Hour at St. Elmo Brewing
NEED A BREAK FROM SHOPPING, THE IN-LAWS OR JUST WANT TO TALK TAYCAN GTS, 911 GT3 TOURING OR CAYMAN GT4 RS? Then come to our next HOPPY HOUR! This DECEMBER 16th, we’ll be visiting St. Elmo Brewing in South Austin from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. St. Elmo Brewing is located at 440 East St Elmo Road, G-2 in Austin, Texas 78745. The website for the brewery is www.stelmobrewing.com. The brewery has both indoor and outdoor seating and hosts the Spicy Boys Chicken food truck on site. No outside or other food or drink is allowed. No pre-registration is required. Greg looks forward to seeing you there and if needed, can be contacted at (703)-477-1649.
Dec 18: Light Me Up Tour!
This will be our first evening tour. We are planning a drive out to Johnson City to see the twon Christmas lights. Johnson City really does it right. The Court House and town square are really lit up…so much so that it registers on some NASA Telescope! Seriously.
We will be meeting about 5ish in the evening, probably somewhere out at the Hill Country Galleria and drive straight out to Johnson City. Dinner is optional and there are several places to choose from. More details and dining spot recommendations will be forthcoming.
Details coming on the HCR Calendar along with link to registration.
Jan 22: NEW – Tech Session at Esses Racing in Buda
Buda-based Esses Racing, an HCR sponsor, will be hosting its inaugural tech session on Saturday, January 22, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The session will cover four topics: (1) alignment; (2) tire pressure; (3) tire type; and (4) general maintenance. Each topic will include a comparison and contrast between track and street car readiness.
Esses will provide breakfast. Waivers will be required. Registration is now open. More details and registration link is on the HCR Calendar.
Feb 9: Annual Meeting
SAVE THE DATE for our Annual Meeting. We will present our year-end financials, and give a short overview of the club and report on our progress in 2021 as well as our initiatives for 2022.
Feb 12: NEW – Tech Session at HD Motorsports in Leander
This event will run from 10am – 1pm. Registration will open in December on the HCR Calendar. More details to follow.
February 25-27: NEW – Winter SchnellFest at COTA
More details forthcoming soon.
Mar 5: NEW – Ladies Tech Session- Dealing with the Dealer
Ladies, SAVE THE DATE!! This is a Ladies-only Special Tech Session that will give you an opportunity to up your game when visiting your local Porsche Dealer, from sales to service. We are pleased that this special Event will be led by our very knowledgeable member and prior-Porsche Austin Sales Consultant, Amber Ashy. Amber will not only give the ladies the inside scoop on what to expect from a dealer visit, but she will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.
Location: The Garden at Ellera in Bee Caves. More details forthcoming.
In the Rearview Mirror
Nov 24: HCR Porsche Friendsgiving
I couldn’t personally attend this new event, but I heard from others on the Social team that it was another “hit” with our members.
Please remember, our goal is to deliver events where members can choose their level of participation. We will continue to stress safe and fun events!
If any questions or comments, please let me know.
Charlie Sparks
President – Hill Country Region
Porsche Club of America
918.510.3604
Charlie@hcrpca.org
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