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ARPCA 2020 Driver’s Educations Series – Registration Opens January 1st!

December 3, 2019/in Drivers Education, Events, Track /by Scott I

Thank you again to all who participated in our successful 2019 DE Season!

We look forward to you joining us in 2020 as we return to our

favorite tracks the following dates:

WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL Friday, May 1 – Sunday, May 3. Drive your car on the iconic road racing circuit in upstate New York.   This event sells out EARLY each year. Don’t wait to register!

PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL RACE COMPLEX (PittRace), Friday, July 31 – Sunday, Aug 2. See why our “home track” has become a destination for road racers from around the country.   Last year we had a long wait list.  Sign up right away!

MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE, Friday, September 11 – Sunday, September 13.  From first-time track drivers to those with many years of experience, Mid-Ohio has something to challenge any driver.

All three events will open for registration on January 1, 2020.

Contact the  ARPCA Track Chairs,  track@arpca.com , or Dave Palmer, ARPCA Chief Driving Instructor, chief.instructor@arpca.com   with questions.

Mid – Winter Party 2020

February 1, 2020/in Social /by Shawn Cressler

Mid-Winter Party 2020
Saturday, February 1st, 2020 3:00 – 6:00PM

Shake off winter’s chill with your Porsche Club friends at the Hofbrauhaus. The afternoon festivities begin with an OPTIONAL brewery tour at 2:30 followed by appetizers and a sit-down dinner at 3:00. Select from a choice of traditional German entrees including Shnitzel, Rahm Spatzle, Wurstlteller, and Dunkel Bourbon Chicken. A Vegetarian option is also available. Appetizers, dessert, soft drinks, coffee and tea are included. A private full-service cash bar is available for alcoholic beverages

The festive and raucous after-party features LIVE MUSIC from The Bavarian Brats……..A block of discounted rooms is reserved for ARPCA party-goers next door at the Hyatt House. Call 412-390-2477 and select “3” for reservations. Use “ARPCA Room Block Group” for the special rate. The hotel stay includes a complimentary breakfast. (Cut-off date for the $139 hotel rate is January 12th.)

Please note registration for this event ends on 1/23/2020

Register For the Mid-Winter Party 2020

Monthly Club Meeting – February 2020 (Rescheduled)

February 6, 2020/in Admin, Business Meeting, Social /by Shawn Cressler

Thursday February 6, 2020

Location: Sewickley Car Store – 526 Ohio River Blvd Sewickley, PA 15143
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Contact: president@arpca.com

Porsche Touring Crew

February 25, 2020/in Social, Touring Crew /by Shawn Cressler

From motorsportreg.com:

Join the Porsche Touring Crew for a special off-season event at Max’s Allegheny Tavern.

Luncheon attendees will convene at 11:30 am on Tuesday, February 25th.
The Porsche Touring Crew is an ARPCA social group, and is always open to both ARPCA members and guests.The event is no cost; however, attendees pay for their own lunch. Guests are always welcome. Registration for this event is through MotorsportsReg (MSR).

Registration closes on February 23rd.

Register for the PTC February Event

For more information, contact Tom Mueller (ermtcm@verizon.net, 412-651-4232) or Wayne Desbrow (wdesbrow@zoominternet.net, 412-860-5700)

Monthly Club Meeting – March 2020

March 12, 2020/in Admin, Business Meeting, Social /by Shawn Cressler

Thursday March 12, 2020

Location: Forza Motorcars – 2555 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrel, PA 15068
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Contact: president@arpca.com

Porsche Touring Crew – March Luncheon 2020

March 24, 2020/in Social, Touring Crew /by Shawn Cressler

Come out and join the Porch Touring Crew for lunch at the Springfield Grille – Mars.

Luncheon attendees will convene at 11:30 am on Tuesday, March 24th.
The Porsche Touring Crew is an ARPCA social group, and is always open to both ARPCA members and guests.
The event is no cost; however, attendees pay for their own lunch. Guests are always welcome.

For more information, contact Tom Mueller (ermtcm@verizon.net, 412-651-4232)

Registration for this event will open on January 21st 2020 MotorSportsReg.com

Taste of The Track – DE101

March 28, 2020/in Drivers Ed, Track /by Admin

Do you want to drive your car on a race track?

BACK AGAIN AFTER A SUCCESSFUL DEBUT LAST YEAR

“TASTE OF THE TRACK” (Previously “DE 101”)

Ever wonder what it would be like to drive your car in a safe controlled environment with an instructor on a racetrack?

Want to find out what goes on at ARPCA High Performance Driver Education (HPDE) events?
Not sure you want to make the commitment to a full two-day event?
Want to learn more about HPDE events in a no-stress atmosphere at a nominal fee?

THEN THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU!

WHEN: Saturday, March 28, 2020 from 2:30-5:00 p.m.

WHERE: Pittsburgh International Race Complex (PIttRace), 201 Penndale Rd., Wampum, Pa. 16157 Take PA Turnpike Exit 13; follow Rt. 18 north through two stoplights; Penndale Rd. Is .7 miles on the left after the second light.

COST: $25 – Includes 20-minute classroom DE introduction and you’ll drive your car on track with an instructor during paced, lead/follow laps.

LESS THAN 5 SPOTS REMAIN BEFORE WAITLIST!

Click Here to Register

All Member Dinner 2020

March 29, 2020/in Social /by Shawn Cressler

ARPCA 2020 All Member Dinner
Sunday March 29th, 2020 4:00PM – 7:00PM

An invitation to new Porsche Club members to enjoy a Sunday afternoon with existing club members at our annual All Members Dinner. This year we return to a fabulous venue, the Blue North. The owner, Grainne Trainor is reserving the restaurant exclusively for our club on Sunday, March 29, 2020 beginning at 4 p.m. Come out and join the club for this wonderful tradition!