An important reminder concerning the Celebration of Life for Tuffy von Briesen. if you would like to attend this event, please register on Club Registration. Due to constraints with the venue we are limited to 100 guests. A waiting list will be created for anyone who is not confirmed.
News about the upcoming Schnell Fest
Ten very lucky drivers will have the opportunity to experience COTA in a unique way next weekend (September 30/October 1).
Next weekend (September 30/October 1) Hill Country, Lone Star and Maverick Regions will hold another Schnell Fest High Performance Driver Education (“HPDE”) event at Circuit of the Americas.
The United States Formula 1 Grand Prix will be held October 20-22. The main paddock at COTA is being transformed into an international festival grounds for the F1 race.
We’re going to move the entire event into the F1 Garages. All drivers will be assigned a F1 garage space at no cost. We’ll have a front row seat to watch COTA’s transformation, but won’t be inconvenienced by it.
We only have room for ten additional drivers in this event. These ten additional event slots are available on a first-come first-served basis. In order to reserve a registration spot you must both register and pay for your registration. Registration and payment will establish your priority in the que. You will still need to have your car inspected and submit the completed tech inspection form.
Go to austinschnellfest.clubregistration.net to register for this event.
Questions: Contact David Gross 512/497-1111 or dgross@grossandnelson.com
See you at COTA!
You will find this weeks’ update on all events below, but always check our calendar first !
9/28/2023 – Thursday –
Happy Hour North is back!! So come on out and join your fellow HCR members for a drink and appetizers: Cork & Barrel Craft Kitchen, 4000 E Palm Valley, Round Rock, TX. 5:30 until 7:30 PM.
Please text your new host, Joe Cunningham at 404.550.5776 to RSVP to your attendance. It is NOT required to RSVP to attend. I’m just trying to gauge interest and attendance.
Happy Hour South returns to Waterloo Icehouse Escarpment Blvd., Austin beginning at 5:30 until 7:30 PM. Indoor seating and lots of parking. Last time we were here, it was one of our biggest turnouts. Please reply to the invite so that we can have an approximate headcount.
RSVP: http://evite.me/3hhQmAyae6
9/30/2023 – 10/1/2023 – Friday/Saturday – Austin Schnell Fest HPDE event at Circuit of the Americas. This PCA Driver Education event is a joint presentation of the Hill Country, Lone Star and Maverick Regions, with the support of the Houston Chapter BMW-CCA. Membership in PCA or BMW-CCA is not necessary. Go to Club Registration to sign up.
10/1/2023 – Sunday – Let’s 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.
10/3/2023 – Tuesday – Sippin’ in Drippin’ the HCR Meet-Up in The Hill Country – just drop in between 6:30 and 8:30 PM, no reservation needed for this informal opportunity to Meet-Up with your fellow Porsche enthusiasts. It’s a no host event but please contact Mike Seningen mike.seningen@hcrpca.org with any questions. Please park your Porsche in the sectioned off pavement of the brewery.
Suds Monkey Brewing Company
12024 US-290, Austin, TX 78737
(512) 222-3893
10/4/2023 – Wednesday – Ladies Luncheon – Whiskey Cake Kitchen and Bar, Wednesday, October 4, 2023 11:30 -1:30, 2600 N Interstate Hwy 35, Round Rock. Click here to register on Club Registration.
10/7/2023 – Saturday – Hill Country Region’s New Member Social will be at Petrol Lounge, 2631 Kramer Lane, Austin from 5:00 – 8:00 PM. Go to Club Registration and sign up.
10/7/2023 – Saturday – Porsches and Coffee at Werks, 201 FM 1237 Troy TX 76579 hosts Cars and Coffee from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. www.werks11.com. This is a popular Saturday opportunity to meet HCR members and other Porsche owners for informal conversation.
10/7/2023 – Saturday – Lone Star Region PCA has an event that our members may be interested in.
Shiner Brewery Oktoberfest Saturday October 7th – 50 car limit
10am Arrive Shiner Bock Brewery, 603 State Hwy 95, Shiner, TX 77984 Reserved parking lot for LSRPCA/Hill Country – Visitor Entrance Hilltop Rd.
Reserved Shiner Brewery Tours (your expense) 10:30am and 11:00am 25 people per tour $25 Per Guest Includes approximately 45-minute guided tour of the brewery; several Shiner/Spoetzl specialty branded items; and complimentary pours of Shiner beer 11am Lunch: (your expense) German style Oktoberfest food, Bratwurst, Sausage, sauerkraut, potato salad, etc.
YOU MUST REGISTER THROUGH CLUBREG AND SIGN THE WAIVER TO JOIN, PLEASE DO NOT JUST SHOW UP AND ASK TO “TAG ALONG” AND YOU MUST BE DRIVING A PORSCHE (ANY MODEL)
10/8/2023 – 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 Zarpas crystal@hcrpca.org with any questions.
10/12/2023 – Thursday – Jack Allen’s in Round Rock has been a regular stop on the Lunch Bunch circuit for the last 10 years. Join us enjoy some good food and the always interesting conversation with your fellow club members. Starts at 11:30 – 1:30 PM. Jack Allen’s Kitchen, 2500 Hope Trail, Round Rock.
10/14/2023 – Saturday – Registration is now open for the 3rd annual Porsche vs. Ferrari Shootout! This highly anticipated event takes places this year on October 14, 2023 at Moorespeed, 7910 Burleson Road, Building #2 in Austin. This year will now have a Race Car invitation class in addition to the head to head competition with the Ferrari Club.
Judged registration is $75. The best cars in each division will receive an award trophy for 1st and 2nd place. The Judges will also award one Best in Show and all Judged cars will be eligible for gift certificates from our vendors and various supporters. If you would like to register your car into the Concours judging, go to Club Registration using this link. No need to register if you just want to look at these amazing cars!
Much more detailed information is available on the HCR calendar here.
10/15/2023 – Sunday – Get Together North – 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.
10/17/2013 – Tuesday – Given the success of our wine social in January, we are going to do it again! HCR will host another moderately priced wine social on Tuesday, October 17, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This event is being co-hosted by Kent and Margaret Foster and Chris and Julie Dirkes, and will be held at the Dirkes’ residence in the Highpointe Subdivision on Sawyer Ranch Road off of US 290 in southwest Austin.
Light appetizers and snacks will be provided to compliment the tastings.
The cost is $40.00 per person, which includes all wine and food and is payable at registration.
Registration opens Sunday, September 24, at noon at www.clubregistration.net. Due to space and parking limitations at the Dirkes’ residence, attendance will be limited to 30 guests. Registration will close Saturday, October 14, at 5:00 PM.
10/18/2023 – Wednesday – The October Sips ‘n Sticks will be very special, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the home of Charlie and Jane Ann Sparks in Georgetown. This event will be structured a bit different than our usual Sips ‘n Sticks…it’s a “Stock The Whisky Room” event! Here’s how it will work:
- There’s a limit of 20 participants. Registration is required at Club Registration.
- We will be outdoors, in the terrific Casa Sparks backyard. Three different seating areas are available: covered patio, poolside, and the fireplace area. Pick your favorite setting and enjoy the evening.
* We will start the evening with some heavy snacks, furnished by Charlie and Jane Ann. - Instead of the usual $50 per person fee, each attendee is requested to bring a ~$50 bottle of single malt whisky. We will be outdoors, in the terrific Casa Sparks backyard with three different seating areas are available.
- As a group, we will select 3 of the bottles brought in by attendees for the tasting event and Charlie will select a bottle from his Whisky Room collection. Those wishing to pair a cigar will be invited to select their stogies from any of Charlie’s humidors. Ladies are always invited to join in. Plenty of snacks will be available, as well as other non-alcoholic beverages.
Much more information about this unique event is located on the HCR calendar which you can access here. Sign up on Club Registration. Click Here.
10/19/2023 – Thursday – Brewery Night held from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM, location TBD.
10/21/2023 – Saturday – Fall Tour With a Twist! Date: Saturday, Oct 21, driver’s meeting time at 8:00 AM, departure 8:30 AM. Starting Location: 4700 E. Palm Valley Blvd in Round Rock (behind Murphy’s in Walmart parking lot.) We will take about a 2-hour drive out to the Dime Box Distillery in Giddings! HCR member, Brian Evans, is a co-owner of the distillery and wants to show our members some love. Please note this tour is limited to 45 vehicles. We will have a waitlist beyond 45 vehicles, should there be any cancellations. Please register at Club Registration.
10/25/2023 – Wednesday – Schnell Fest Registration opens.
10/26/2023 – Thursday – Happy Hour South Nomadic Outpost, 3505 Country White Lane, Austin. RSVP here – http://evite.me/Kh5WQVEcFe
10/28/2023 – Saturday – We are pleased to announce a Celebration of Life for our Past President, Tuffy von Briesen. This event is held in coordination with the von Briesen family, and and with the many friends who have expressed a desire to participate and reflect upon Tuffy’s positive impact in their lives, both professionally and personally.
The event will be held at the Petrol Lounge, 2631 Kramer Lane, Austin beginning at 11:00 am – until 2:00 pm.
Click HERE to register on ClubReg to let us know that you are attending.
10/29/2023 – Sunday – Mozart’s Coffee has invited us to take center stage at Coffee, Cars, and Croissants for our semi-annual Event. Spaces are limited and will sell out quickly and Club Registration will be required. Please read all about this event on our calendar.
11/4/2023 – Saturday – Auto Cross registration now available on Club Registration. Much more information about this tour is located on the HCR calendar, which you can link to here.
11/4/2023 – 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.