You will find this weeks’ update on all events below, but first we need some help ….
Teen Street Survival
Hill Country Region has a long history of community service as well as members stepping up to volunteer their time when needed.
Coming up in March is the Tire Rack Street Survival for teen drivers which HCR will conduct on March 25th. This program is just another example of our Region’s commitment to community service. Members hold classes, work the track and act as instructor/coaches in the cars along side the students.
TRSS requires a great effort for our Region. Lenny Zwik, facilitator for Street Survival has identified a need for an additional six coaches and up to eight general volunteers.
Tire Rack Street Survival for teens will be held on March 25, 2023 at the Public Safety Training Center located at Austin Community College in Kyle.
Please consider volunteering your time and knowledge to support this worthwhile activity. Contact either Lenny at “lzwik@austin.rr.com” or Carl “carl@hcrpca.org“.
2/7/2023 Tuesday – HCR’s first Distinguished Speaker Series of 2023 is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb 7 at 6:30 PM. Ryan Stark, president of Blackstone Laboratories, the premier US oil analysis laboratory in Fort Wayne, Indiana will be sharing his knowledge on motor oils, their differences, and the benefits of performing an oil analysis on various types of vehicles and power transmission elements. Questions will be taken from the attendees, or may be sent to Simon Freed (sfreed040@gmail.com) prior to the event.
Ryan’s presentation will be via a Zoom Webinar. As always, the webinar is free, but you will need to register prior to the event via this link => https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6fNRwIprSuupeci35fy3bQ
2/7/2023 Tuesday – HCR’s newest event, an informal Meet-Up – Sippin’ in Drippin’!
A new HCR Meet-Up in The Hill Country – this is a standing event on the 1st Tuesday evening of each month 6:30 to 9:00 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.
Suds Monkey Brewing Company
12024 US-290, Austin, TX 78737
(512) 222-3893
2/9/2023 Thursday – Our wildly successful monthly Lunch Bunches, North and South!
Lunch Bunch North – This week the Bunch returns to County Line on The Lake, 5204 FM 2222, Austin for great Austin barbecue. Meet us there at 11:30 am!
Lunch Bunch South – Will be Breaking Bread at Maudie’s in February at 11:30 am. Started in 1954 Maudie’s Tex-Mex has been serving up tried and true Tex-Mex for 30 years. RSVP is not necessary but please email danelleo47@gmail.com for an accurate head-count. See you there. Maudie’s, 9911 Brodie lane, Austin.
2/16/2023 Thursday – Enjoy a Post Valentine brew at Independence Brewing, 3913 Todd Lane, Austin, TX 78744, beginning at 5:30 – 7:30. No registration required! Parking and food on-site. For more information click here.
Event Coordinator: Greg (703)-477-1649.
2/23/2023 Thursday. Two Happy Hours on Thursday, both 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM – mark your calendars!
Happy Hour North – more details to follow!
Happy Hour South – more details to follow!
February 25th & 26th – PCA High Performance Driver Education (HPDE) at COTA
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 our good friends at the Houston Chapter BMW-CCA. We call these events at COTA the “Austin Schnell Fests” to emphasize the fact that these events are not just for Porsche or BMW Drivers – drivers of every make are invited to participate, and membership in PCA or BMW-CCA is not necessary.
We still have room in our Novice run group for anyone interested in HPDE in your car on the Circuit of the Americas F1 track. You’d experience eight, roughly ½ hour, track sessions over the two days with a PCA registered instructor riding with you. You will be in constant communication with your instructor over a 2-way communications headset and you’ll also attend four Novice classroom sessions to reinforce what you learn on the track.
CLICK HERE for the link to registration on Club Registration.net. On this page you’ll find our Austin Schnell Fest Handbook listed under Event Files. This handbook contains a wealth of information about the event. You can download the handbook without registering if you just want to read more.
3/1/2023 Wednesday – Join the women of Hill Country for the monthly Ladies Luncheon. This month, the Ladies will meet at Magliano’s at the Domain, 10910 Domain Drive, Suite 100, Austin. Austin. Due to limited seating, please rsvp to michelle.freudenberger.hcr@gmail.com. Click here to review the event on our calendar.
3/4/2023 Saturday – Porsches and Coffee at Werks 11. Julian Avent, HCR member and owner of Werks11, 201 FM 1237 Troy TX 76579 hosts Cars and Coffee from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, www.werks11.com. 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.
3/4/2023 Saturday – Espressos and Exotics, sponsored by Hi-Tech Motor Cars.
You’re Invited to our Espressos & Exotics event being held Saturday, March 4th from 9-11 AM at the Arboretum, right next door to the all-new Porsche Austin! We will have 90 cars on display including
specialty vehicles. Whether you showcase your car or not, come join us for a fun morning
and an incredible display of automobiles.
3/5/2023 Sunday – Now two Sunday Informal Get Togethers! Both begin at 9:00 AM.
A brand new event, Let’s Get Together South – at Drippin’ Donuts, 651 US 290, Dripping Springs. Same “come as you are” gathering on the 1st Sunday of each month. ***Note – the parking lot at Drippin’ Donuts is a combination grass and gravel, please use caution driving across this surface. Respect your fellow Porsche owners by driving through the lot cautiously.
Let’s Get Together Central – at Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q, 7709 RR 620, Austin. This is a very informal “come as you are” gathering on the 1st Sunday of each month. 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.
3/7/2023 Tuesday – HCR’s newest event, an informal Meet-Up – Sippin’ in Drippin’!
A new HCR Meet-Up in The Hill Country – this is a standing event on the 1st Tuesday evening of each month 6:30 to 9:00 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.
Suds Monkey Brewing Company
12024 US-290, Austin, TX 78737
(512) 222-3893
3/9/2023 Thursday – Our wildly successful monthly Lunch Bunches, North and South 11:30 – 1:00!
Lunch Bunch North – Watch this space for more details!
Lunch Bunch South – Watch this space for more details!
New activities are being added daily. please stay up to date by checking the Hill Country calendar on “hcrpca.org”