A message from your President…
As you can imagine, satisfying 2,244 HCR members is an ongoing challenge in planning and hosting club events. I want to express my gratitude to all of you, HCR members, for your graciousness and support as our dedicated Volunteers explore new locations and event ideas while consistently striving to deliver safe and enjoyable HCR events!
Shout Out: To our friends from PCA’s Rio Grande Valley Region (McAllen, TX), who joined us at Mozart’s & HCR’s Cars, Coffee & Croissants this past Saturday, we loved seeing you in our neighborhood!
30 DAYS OF UPCOMING HCR EVENTS
For More Detailed Info See HCR CALENDAR
APRIL 15 TUESDAY One of Life’s annoying certainties:
TAXES ARE DUE $$$$$!
APRIL 16 WEDNESDAY SIPS N’ STICKS
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm CT
Casa De Montecristo Davenport Village Shopping Center
3801 N. Capital of Texas Hwy, Suite A 100, Austin TX 78746
Don’t drink whiskey – no problem, then smoke a cigar! Don’t smoke a cigar – no problem, then drink Whiskey! Drink Whiskey and smoke a cigar – we’ll see you there!! But hurry because the event is capped at 20 attendees.
PLEASE NOTE: The event fee has been lowered to $30 and now covers ONLY the whiskey sampling. Cigars can be purchased upon arrival, and your support buying them at Casa is appreciated.
Please contact Organizer Andrew Garcia with any questions. Thank you, Andrew! Andrew’s email: andrew.garcia@hcrpca.org.
More Details HERE Register ClubReg 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.
APRIL 17 THURSDAY BREWERY NIGHT
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm CT
Prost Alehouse
115 E Main St., Pflugerville TX 78660
Up near Pflugerville after work? Come hang out and have a beer at Prost! Munchies are available at the bar, and there’s a food truck behind the brewery if you feel hungrier. Street parking and surface lots are available around the brewery.
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.
April 19 SATURDAY DRIVIN BY DESIGN AUTOMOTIVE TECH SESSION
9:00 am – 11:00 am CT
DRIVEN BY DESIGN AUTOMOTIVE
12100 FM 1826 Rd., Suite 950 Austin TX 78737
Interested in upgrading the audio system in your new Porsche in a way that maintains the vehicle’s integrity while enhancing performance beyond the factory Bose or Burmeister options? Then please join us for what promises to be an interesting HCR Tech Session. We will discuss the audio options for Porsche vehicles, covering everything from updating your older Porsche to enjoying modern conveniences like CarPlay and navigation.
We will also discuss the most visible aspect of your Porsche: the paint! We’ll explore everything from properly repairing chips in your paint to custom paintwork, body kits, and spoilers, as well as modern paint technology and the do’s and don’ts of interacting with insurance companies and body shops in the event of an accident or Texas HAIL!
Coffee and breakfast from Chick-Fil-A will be on hand!! Please contact Tech Event Coordinator Bruce Mason with any questionsbrucemason@hcrpca.org. Thank you, Bruce!
More Details HERE REGISTER @ ClubReg HERE
APRIL 20 SUNDAY GET TOGETHER NORTH AUSTIN (ALSO EASTER)
9:00 am – 11:00 am CT
RED HORN BREWERY & ROASTERY 1615 Scottsdale Dr. Building 1, Suite 110, Leander TX 78641
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, but please contact Social Chair Bill Foster with any questions bill.foster@hcrpca.org. Thank you, Bill! 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!
APRIL 23 WEDNESDAY HCR HAPPY HOUR
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm CT
STEINER RANCH STEAKHOUSE 5424 Steiner Ranch Blvd., Austin TX 78732
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 STEINER RANCH STEAKHOUSE on the 4th WED of each month, hosted by Event Coordinator Kim Foster. No reservation is needed. Contact Event Coordinator 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.
APRIL 26 SATURDAY CHARITABLE EVENT – BUILD A RAMP
8:00 am – 2:00 pm CT
MEET AT THE BUILD LOCATION:
5613 JFK Drive, Austin TX 78724 (East of Austin of FM969)
Come join your fellow HCR members as we support the HCR designated charity, The Texas Ramp Project. The build location will be determined closer to the date but will very likely be in Travis County. The project is expected to take 4 – 6 hours. We’re looking for up to 20 volunteers, allowing for last-minute cancellations.
Coffee and donuts will be on hand to help kick things off and bottled water will be available as well. Lunch will also be provided. No experience or MUSCLES required!!
Please see the HCR Calendar for More Details on flex arrival time if needed, how we participate in the building of the ramp and optional tools to bring.
If you have any questions, please contact Community Service Event Coordinator Kayla Williams-DiNardo kayla.williams.hcr@gmail.com. Thank you, Kayla!
More Details HERE REGISTER @ ClubReg HERE
MAY 1 THURSDAY COBB TUNING 1ST THURSDAY
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm CT
COBB TUNING HEADQUARTERS
2311 Rundberg Lane, Austin TX 78758 (in the back parking lot)
COBB TUNING manufactures and sells aftermarket performance products, including Porsche-specific products. 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.
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
NOTE: THIS IS NOT AN HCR PCA SPONSORED EVENT
MAY 2-4 FRI-SUNDAY 2025 PICK YER TOUR WEEKEND
Y. O. Ranch Hotel 2033 Sidney Baker St., Kerrville 78028
After a very successful weekend in 2024, we are planning another Pick-Yer-Tour in 2025! The Y.O. Hotel and Resort in Kerrville is made to order and it is reserved again for us. We came very close to filling the hotel last time so let’s do it in 2025.
The weekend will be full of fun including tours on twisty roads, off-road tours and opportunities to meet your friends and make new ones.
Details and RegistrationHERE
MAY 4 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
MAY 6 TUESDAY SIPPIN’ IN DRIPPIN’
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm CT
SUDS MONKEY BREWING COMPANY
12024 US-290, Austin TX 78737
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
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.
MAY 7 WEDNESDAY LADIES LUNCHEON – CANCELED
*****SEE YOU IN JUNE*****
MAY 8 THURSDAY LUNCH BUNCH
11:30 am – 1:30 pm CT
TBD
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 is needed. Please contact Bob with any questions. Thank you, Bob!
Bob’s email:bob.hieronymus.hcr@gmail.com More Details HERE
MAY 9 – MAY 10 TEEN RACK STREET SURVIVAL SCHOOL (TRSS)
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT but our next TRSS is scheduled for SEPT 5-6!
ACC Public Safety Training Center
4675 S. FM 1626, Kyle, TX 78640
PLEASE NOTE: Friday May 9 is reserved for set-up of the course with the event being held on May 10.
The Tire Rack Street Survival School is a safe teen driving program designed to go beyond today’s required driver education and give teens across the U.S. the driving tools and hands-on experience they need to become safer, smarter drivers. The school provides trained and qualified in-car driving instructors as well as valuable classroom experience for each student.
Please reach out to TRSS Coordinator Lenny Zwik with any questions regarding future events at lzwik@austin.rr.com. Thank you, Lenny! And thank you Rob Price for bringing HCR’s very own Fire Truck to keep the skid pad wet! Seriously, what other PCA Region has its own Fire Truck???? HCR is hard to beat!
MAY 11 SUNDAY DOIN’ COFFEE & DONUTS IN DRIPPIN’
HEAD’S UP: WE ARE STILL ON THE MOVE IN DRIPPING SPRINGS SO STAY TUNED FOR OUR NEW FANTASTIC LOCATION IN MAY…
9:00 am – 11:00 am CT
Thank you to all the Members who joined us for a great gathering in April in the parking lot behind McDonald’s. Welcome to the new members who joined us! You are now part of the HCR family, so keep us on your schedule.
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.
GET TOGETHER IN DRIPPING SPRINGS 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
MAY 13 TUESDAY HCR LEADERSHIP MEETINGS
Your HCR Leadership Team is hard at work for you!
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm CT Closed Meeting
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, 2025. 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!
SAVE THE DATE:
MAY 17 SHIFT YOUR KNOWLEDGE: PORSCHE TRIVIA GAME
MAY 24 SPRING AUTOCROSS 2025