Member Update: 2/15/26 David Schnepp February 15, 2026

Member Update: 2/15/26

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30 DAYS OF  UPCOMING HCR EVENTS

For More Detailed Event Info see the  HCR CALENDAR

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! Event Info & Registration  – see the HCR CALENDAR

FEB 19  THURSDAY          BREWERY NIGHT

5:30 pm – 7:30 pm CT

PROST ALEHOUSE TEXAS

115 E. Main Street, Pflugerville TX 78660

Come hang out and have a beer with us in Pflugerville! In addition to great beer, PROST ALEHOUSE TEXAS has several food options available if you just want to come for dinner. Parking is available on the street around the building.

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 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 CLASSROOM SESSION

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 CLASSROOM SESSION. 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 CLASSROOM SESSION 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.  Event Info & 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

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 and there is ample parking.  The Happy Hour Menu is available at phenomenal prices for both food and drink. 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.

Contact Event Coordinator Kim Foster with any questions at kim.foster.hcr@gmail.com. Thank you, Kim!  Event Info – see the HCR CALENDAR

PLEASE NOTEIf 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.

MARCH 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

MARCH  4   WEDNESDAY      LADIES  LUNCHEON         

11:30 am – 1:30 pm CT     

Hard Count Kitchen and Cocktails

1500 Rivery Blvd Suite 2105

Georgetown, TX 78628

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 MARCH 2 @ NOONEvent & Registration Info – see the HCR CALENDAR

MARCH  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

MARCH  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  MEETUP. This 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. And hang in there – daylight savings time will take you out of  the dark!

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

MARCH 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 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. 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.  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

MARCH 7  SATURDAY      TECH SESSION – CALIBER COLLISION

9:00 am– 12:00 pm CT

CALIBER COLLISION ON METRIC

10420 Metric Blvd

Austin, TX 78758

Did you have a tough winter?  Did that nice Porsche of yours get some road rash or maybe a dent from some unwitting driver in a Jeep or a Honda?  Did that curb or fence post put on some sneakers and just jump right out in front of you?  Well, we have the solution. Join us for our tech session at CALIBER COLLISION, a business approved by Porsche for body work on your Porsche beauties!  Registration will open up about 1 month prior to the event.

Please contact Tech session Coordinator Bruce Mason with any questions bsmason@hcrpca.org. Thank you, Bruce! Event & Registration Info – see the HCR CALENDAR

MARCH  8  SUNDAY      INFORMAL GET TOGETHER DRIPPING SPRINGS 

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 COMPANY, both 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

MARCH 10 TUES                        HCR EXECUTIVE COUNCIL & BOARD MEETING  

Your Leadership Team hard at work for you!  

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING    4:00 pm – 5:30 pm CT   

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm CT                   

VENUE FOR BOTH MEETINGS:  TOSCANO ITALIAN KITCHEN 1525 Cypress Creek Road, Cedar Park TX 78613

All HCR members are welcome to attend the Board meetings, which occur every other month starting in January. Please arrive early to order your dinner provided by HCR. If you have any questions, please contact Secretary Gordie Robbins at gordie@hcrpca.org. Thank you, Gordie!

MARCH 14  SAT                            TECH SESSION PORSCHE AUSTIN

9:00 am – 11:00 am CT

PORSCHE AUSTIN (NORTH)

9800 Research Blvd Austin, TX 78759

Please mark your calendars! PORSCHE AUSTIN is working on the agenda, which will be communicated soon.  If the past PORSCHE AUSTIN Tech Sessions are any indication of what’s to come, this Tech Session will be useful and interesting.

HORIZONS  ISSUE 04/2025 – it’s in the mail!

But you can now access a copy in E-ZINE INTERACTIVE FORMAT HERE

SAVE THE DATE

*NEW DATES/CHANGES HIGHLIGHTED IN RED

MARCH 21 SAT                        HCR CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE @ COBB Tuning

MARCH 22 SUN                     * WINE SOCIAL 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM – DRIPPING SPRINGS AREA details to come on approx March 1, so stay tuned

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 VIP HCR is invited to display 30 Porsches

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

MAY 23 SAT                                   * SPRING AUTOCROSS  2026 (moved from May 9)

MAY 23 SAT                                   DRIVING TOUR  will be rescheduled, so stay tuned  

DEC 5 SAT                                        HCR HOLIDAY PARTY @ THE OASIS

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