Spring Autocross is coming up fast on March 2, 2024. For those who have not participated in an Autocross, here are some basic facts: It is a 1 day event driving around a course made out of cones in a large parking lot. Though accidents are very unlikely most insurance carriers would consider an accident in a “parking lot” to be covered. Everyone gets 1 practice run and up to 10 timed runs. It is open to both PCA members and non-members, but there are PCA only classes and the winner of each class gets a trophy. Max speeds are around 60mph, but with almost 30 turns over .4 miles, so you will get an amazing adrenaline rush while seeing just how great Porsches are at turns. No-cost instructors are available for ride-alongs. See all of the details at https://hcrpca.org/event/spring-2024-autocross/.
Do you know we have a free Classified service available to HCR members? It’s on our website at “hcrpca.org” and is simple to use. Just click the Classifieds drop down and fill out the form. You can sell anything Porsche using this service!
Here is what is happening in the Region.
2/22/2024 – Thursday – The Happy Hours 5:30 – 7:30 PM!
Happy Hour Central, Thursday February 22, 2024 at the Brass Tap, 815 W 47th Street, Suite 103 in Austin A great restaurant and beer bar with a lot of taps along with a full bar and food. Located at the Triangle, there is ample parking.
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 – Come join us for the first Schnell Fest of the year at COTA! This is a regular HPDE event put on by the HCR, Lone Star and Maverick regions. While you have to register separately for the driving event to be on track, you are welcome to join the Saturday track social catered by COTA at 5pm. There will be an assortment of sliders, beer, wine, soft drinks and water. The event is open to all drivers and anyone in HCR that wishes to join and explore COTA and see what happens on an HPDE weekend. A perfect opportunity to see the cars participating in the event and to talk to the drivers as well.
Some points to highlight. You must stop at the booth in the back of the track to sign the COTA and PCA waivers. You will then receive a wristband which you must wear while on the premises. Minor children are welcome but a legal guardian must sign a minor waiver. Pets are not allowed.
If you have never been to COTA please allow extra time to gain entry into the paddock area, find a place to park and find the room where the social is being held. Paddock Loft 201 is above the garages. Please ask anyone there for assistance if you are unsure of where to go.
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.
3/3/2024 – Sunday – Central informal Get Together at Rudy’s Country Store, 7709 RR 620 North, 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 anytime 9:00 am – 11:00 am.
3/5/2024 – Tuesday – Sippin’ in Dripping’ – The monthly HCR Meet-Up in The Hill Country – this is a standing event on the 1st Tuesday evening of each month 6:30 – 8:30 PM! 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. Join us at
Suds Monkey Brewing Company
12024 US-290, Austin, TX 78737
(512) 222-3893
3/6/2024 – Wednesday – Come to meet and and visit the women of HCR at the monthly Ladies Lunch. This event will be held at City Post Chophouse, 113 E 8th Street on the beautiful Square in Georgetown! The event begins at 11:30 AM and ends at 1:30 PM. Please register at Club Registration. Parking for the City Post in the the rear of the building. Here is the link for ClubRegistration.
3/9/2024 – Saturday – Espressos & Exotics at the Hi Tech Motorcars Collection, 12971 Pond Springs Road, Austin beginning at 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM. Hi Tech will have on display all their brands including Porsche, Aston Martin, Rolls Royce, Bentley and Audi to just name a few.
There is limited availability for Guest showcase, please register as soon as possible using this link.
Contact RSVP@hitechmotorcars.com with questions.
3/10/2024 – 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!
3/12/2024 – Tuesday – HCR Board of Directors meeting, location TBD starts at 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
3/14/2024 – Thursday – Lunch Bunch is always on the lookout for new and interesting restaurants to add to our repertoire. We’ve found a good one and we think you will like it. For March, we will gather at Vaqueros Cafe and Cantina in Steiner Ranch. (Some members may recall that we had a good lunch at the Vaqueros location on South Capital of Texas Hiway some years ago.) Join us for some great Tex-Mex food and the always sparkling conversation with your fellow Porsche Club members. Vaqueros in Steiner Ranch, 3810 North Quinlan Park Road, Austin.
3/16/2024 – Saturday – Get ready for the ultimate fusion of speed and flavor! GT International is revvin up for their second Cars and Crawdads Crawfish Boil. We’re doing things a little differently this time. Think of it as a Cars and Coffee, I mean a “Cars and Crawdads” event and we are invited! This is not an HCR event so registration is not required.
The show will run from 9:00am – 1:00pm on March 16, 2024. Be sure and arrive early (8am-830am) so we can park all of our P-Cars together in the best parking spaces, right in the center of the lot. Webster says the more the merrier so mark your calendars and we’ll see you there!!
No pre-registration or RSVP required. GT International, 611 E. Baker Lane, Austin.
3/17/2024 – Sunday – North informal Get Together, 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. Red Horn serves great coffee and breakfast items. See you there!
3/21/2024 – Thursday – Brewery Night, watch this space for more details!
3/23/2024 – Saturday – Save the Date ! HCR’s Annual Bluebonnet Tour is planned for Saturday 3/23/2024, details being worked on now. Due to calendar constraints, there will be only one tour this year. A separate announcement will be made when all the plans are complete.
4/12 through 4/14 – Friday through Sunday – The 2024 Pick-Yer-Tour Weekend is almost completely booked, but we still have openings for the Country Roads Paved/Unpaved Tour and the Hit-the-Road-Jack Leisure Drive! There are plenty of rooms available at the hotel. Register through www.clubregistration.net. For additional info contact Gordie Robbins (gordie@hcrpca.org).