You will find this weeks’ update on all events below, but always check our calendar first ….
Two important items of general interest to our membership.
Pleased to announced that Charlie Sparks, Past President, will be spearheading an important effort as the HCR Tour Director.
The overall objective of this position is to ensure all HCR driving tours are properly planned and executed, while adhering to PCA minimum driving standards and HCR policies and procedures. Responsibilities include:
- Work directly with HCR Tour Coordinators to schedule and plan all driving tours.
- In coordination with Tour Event Coordinators, ensure all PCA and HCR policies are followed for each tour (e.g. tour routes plotted and mapped, insurance secured, all documentation submitted pre and post-tour, etc).
- Coordinate proposed tour dates and details with the Driving Standing Committee Chair, with approval of new events obtained through the Vice President or Executive Council per the HCR Event Approval Policy.
- Pleased to announce that Charlie will be leaEnsure the Tour Coordinators properly communicate new events to membership, utilizing website calendar, President’s Weekly eNews, and ClubRegistration.net.
Charlie will be reaching our to the membership for ideas and suggestions, please support him in this initiative.
Second item of importance is a call for Driver Coaches for the next Tire Rack Street Survival planned for September 16, 2023, again at the Public Service Training Center in Kyle. This event which as you know is always sold out requires a lot of volunteers to organize, plan and execute. If you have volunteered in the past or are interested in becoming a coach please contact one of the following: Lenny Zwik, Stacey Soule or Carl Rossi.
Now, here’s what happening –
7/20/23 – Thursday – Brewery Night at Austin Beerworks, Large beer selections, parking and “Can-Tina” food truck on-site. No registration required. The fun starts at 5:30 and ends around 7:30. Austin Beerworks is located at 3001 Industrial Terrace, in Austin.
7/27/2023 – Thursday – Happy Hour will be held at Beerburg Brewing, 13476 Fitzhugh Road, in Austin – 5:30 to 7:30 PM. One of the rare times that we’ll go to a beer-only location, but this one is special. Great location with a dog park, house-made ice cream, and a fantastic selection of beer.
8/1/2023 – Tuesday – A new 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 to Suds Monkey Brewing Company, 12024 US-290, Austin, TX. 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.
8/2//2023 – Wednesday – Ladies Luncheon – Come to meet and and visit with the women of HCR at the monthly Ladies Lunch. This event will be held at Sweet Lemon Kitchen – 812 S. Church Street, Georgetown, TX – right off the famous Georgetown Square! Usual time 11:30 until 1:30. In order to be guaranteed a seat please go to Club Registration here.
8/5/2023 – 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.
8/6/2023 – Sunday – Let’s Get Together Rudy’s Country Store, 9:00 am – 11:00 am at 7709 RR 620, 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.
8/10/23 – Thursday – Lunch Bunch heads to a new restaurant, Don Mario Mexican in Lakeway on RR 620. Don Mario has an extensive menu of Mexican dishes, and there are both breakfast and lunch dishes available Join us for the meal of your choice and the sparkling conversation with your fellow club members from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm. Don Mario is on RR 620N. If you are coming from the north, look for the restaurant’s red sign on the left after you pass the stop light at Debba Drive. If you are coming from the south, look for the restaurant’s sign on the right after you pass the intersection of Stewart Road on the left. No pre-registration or RSVP required.
8/12/2023 – Saturday – Tech Session at Esses Racing. Buda-based Esses Racing, will be hosting a tech session on Saturday, August 12, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The session will cover four topics: Vehicle Dynamics with Racing Instructor, Track Preparation for both HPDE and Racing, Simulator Driver Education (hands on) and General Maintenance.
Attendance capped at 40, breakfast tacos and coffee will be provided, expect a raffle with Esses swag.You must register at Club Registration. Esses is located at 1481 ROBERT S LIGHT BLVD, BLDG C,
Buda, TX 78610.
8/13/2023 – Sunday – Get Together Doin’ Coffee and Donuts in Drippin’ – 9:00 am – 11:00 am. We have settled on nicely to our new location, Le Muse Coffee Bar, 505 Wynnpage Drive, Dripping Springs (in Caliterra). Contact Crystal Zarpascrystal@hcrpca.org with any questions. Looking forward to seeing you there!
8/16/2023 – Wednesday – Schnell Fest registeration at noon on Club Registration.net. Click HERE to register.