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30 DAYS OF UPCOMING HCR EVENTS
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NOW: REGISTRATION IS OPEN
2025 PICK-YER-TOUR WEEKEND HAPPENING MAY 2-4
Another great round-up at the Y.O. Hotel and Resort in Kerrville is in the works. This joint event with our friends in the Maverick Region will be fun, including tours on twisty roads, off-road excursions, and opportunities to reconnect with old friends and make new ones. Space is limited and filling up fast so don’t hesitate to register!
More Details HERE REGISTER @ ClubReg HERE
FEB 19 WEDNESDAY HCR ANNUAL MEETING
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm CT
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 ‘s 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 CT
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 next-door (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 needed. 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 20 THURSDAY 1ST THURS @ COBB TUNING (rescheduled from FEB 6)
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm CT
COBB TUNING HEADQUARTERS
2311 Rundberg Lane Austin TX (in the back parking lot)
COBB TUNING manufactures and sells aftermarket performance product, including Porsche-specific product. 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 26 WEDNESDAY HCR HAPPY HOUR
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm CT
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 kim.foster.hcr@gmail.com. Thank you, Kim!
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.
MAR 2 SUNDAY GET TOGETHER RUDY’S BBQ @ 620
9:00 am – 11:00 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.
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 Event Coordinator David Schnepp with any questions at david.schnepp.hcr@gmail. Thank you, David! More Details HERE
MAR 4 TUESDAY SIPPIN’ IN DRIPPIN’
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm CT
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
MAR 5 WEDNESDAY LADIES LUNCHEON
11:30 am – 1:30 pm CT
CAFE BLUE
12800 Hill Country Blvd., Suite G-115
Bee Cave, TX 78738
Please join the HCR ladies for lunch at Cafe Blue in Bee Cave. Meet old friends and make new ones over an entertaining 2-hour lunch. This month we celebrate MARDI GRAS, so wear somethingPURPLE, GREEN or GOLDand join in the fun. 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 HEREThank 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. Thank you, Michelle! More Details HERE
MAR 6 THURSDAY 1ST THURS @ COBB TUNING
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm CT
COBB TUNING HEADQUARTERS
2311 Rundberg Lane Austin TX (in the back parking lot)
COBB TUNING manufactures and sells aftermarket performance product, including Porsche-specific product. 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.
MAR 8-9 SAT-SUN SCHNELL FEST @ COTA
6:00 am – 5:00 pm CT
Circuit of the Americas (COTA)
9201 Circuit of The Americas Blvd
Austin, TX 78617
OPENINGS REMAIN FOR INTERMEDIATE SOLO AND ADVANCED DRIVERS
This Porsche Club of America Driver Education event is a joint presentation of the Hill Country, Lone Star and Maverick Regions – PCA, with the support of the Houston Chapter BMW-CCA. Drivers of every make are invited to participate, and membership in PCA or BMW-CCA is not necessary.
COTA is the premier destination for world-class motorsports and entertainment and has hosted the biggest names in racing, action sports and music since 2012. At its heart is a 3.41-mile racetrack that was designed to challenge the world’s most exacting competitors while providing a thrilling spectacle for audiences. Please contact David Gross with any questions david@hcrpca.org. Thank you, David and the entire HPDE Team!
More Details HERE REGISTER @ ClubReg HERE
MAR 8 SATURDAY ESPRESSO’S AND EXOTICS
9:00 am – 12:00 pm CT
Hi Tech Motorcars Luxury Collection
12971 Pond Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78729
EXCLUSIVE INVITATION FOR HCR MEMBERS – Hi Tech Motorcars invites HCR members to attend Espressos & Exotics. If you wish to show your vehicle, registration is required. Attendance without showing your vehicle does not require registration.
Any questions, please contact Jeff Moore at jeff@hcrpca.org. Thank you, Jeff.
Register HERE PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a PCA HCR-sponsored event.
MAR 9 SUNDAY GET TOGETHER IN DRIPPIN’
9:00 am – 11:00 am CT
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.
GET TOGETHER 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
MAR 11 TUESDAY HCR LEADERSHIP MEETINGS
Your Leadership Team hard at work for you!
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm CST Closed Meeting
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm CST
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!
MAR 13 THURSDAY LUNCH BUNCH
11:30 am – 1:30 pm CT
VENUE: TBD PLEASE CHECK BACK
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
MAR 15 SATURDAY PORSCHE AUSTIN TECH SESSION
9:00 am – 11: 00 pm CT
PORSCHE AUSTIN
9800 Research Blvd
Austin, TX 78759
Please join us at the Porsche Austin Tech Session, which will include the following topics:
- New vehicle systems and functions, including the new Macan EV and Panamera, and PAS (Porsche Active Safe)
- Convertible Maintenance and Operation, in preparation for the upcoming Spring and Summer time driving fun
- Introduction to the Classic Restoration Challenge 2025 Project
Breakfast tacos and refreshments will be served. As always, Porsche Austin will raffle off generous prizes! Any questions, please contact Jeff Moore at jeff@hcrpca.org. Thank you, Jeff!
More DetailsHERE REGISTER @ ClubReg HERE
MAR 16 SUNDAY GET TOGETHER IN NORTH AUSTIN
9:00 am – 11:00 am CT
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.
GET TOGETHER NORTH AUSTIN 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!
WANTS & NEEDS:
NEED: Please update your PCA ACCOUNT PROFILE (residence/mailing address, email address, etc). Please help us keep our membership records current. As an additional bonus, an update to your PCA Account Profile will ensure you will continue to receive future issues of our award winning Horizons. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
NEED: Bluebonnet Tour Saturday March 29th, we need members to be leads & sweeps. If you are willing to volunteer, please contact Tom Pruett tom.pruett.hcr@gmail.com. Thank you, Tom!
WANT: A Volunteer willing to shadow Lenny Zwik in the classroom so he can train a backup/identify a successor. If you are willing to volunteer please contact Lenny Zwik lenny.zwik.hcr@gmail.com.
NEEDED NO LONGER : SHOUT OUT to those members answering the Street Survival Volunteer Call. Here’s Lenny Zwik’s shocked response and I quote: “…3 months out, we are fully staffed with coaches and volunteers and we have a wait list. This might be a new record!”
REMINDER:
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!
PCA NEWS:
HAPPENING NOW: PCA’S OFFICIAL PODCAST!
PCA’s Insider Podcasts feature opinions, news, and conversations about your favorite automotive brand, from fellow PCAers that you trust. Longtime Executive Director Vu Nguyen, Technical Director Manny Alban, and Digital Media Coordinator Damon Lowney host the show, welcoming regular guests from across the Porsche world and auto industry. To join the party click HERE PCA PODCASTS
JULY 6- 12 PCA PORSCHE PARADE 2025 OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Phase I registration will officially open to the public February 26, 2025 at 12 pm ET
Porsche Parade is one of the most important Porsche events held annually in the USA and is attended by club members, guests and sponsors. Participants can indulge their passion and enjoy autocross competitions, rallies, the vehicles exhibited, as well as numerous information events all about Porsche. The Parade is attended by approximately 2,000 people, most of whom travel there in a lovely, beloved Porsche vehicle.
More Details HERE
AUG 30-SEPT 6PCA TREFFEN AT SEA 2025 70TH ANNIVERSARY CRUISE
This 70th-anniversary cruise will showcase the history and majesty of the East Coast. We’ll stop in Newport, Boston, Portland, Saint John, and Halifax along the way, where you’ll find in-port Porsche events. More Details HERE