e-Rundschau: Back to School…

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Dear {first-name},

Celebrate your kids going back to school with fun ARPCA events in September!  Speaking of school… registration for the last Driver School of 2018  at Mid-Ohio closes in just 4 Days and luckily there are some spaces open!

The latest details are always on arpca.com but quick info and links to register are below for your convenience:

 

LAST DE for 2018 – Mid-Ohio – Registration CLOSES in 4 Days!

The Allegheny Region Porsche Club of America is closing out our DE season with the final 2018 event at Mid-Ohio – Sept 8 & 9 plus lapping day.

A few spots remain for this historic and technical road course but not for long as our prior two events this year were 100%+ sold out! 

Mid-Ohio (Sep 8-9 plus lapping day) MSR Registration  

(Registration Closes Aug 31 at 11:59PM)

Thursday September 13th – Monthly Business Meeting – 7:00PM

Wednesday September 19th – An Evening at Narcisi Winery – 6:30-9:00PM

Meet and mingle with your fellow ARPCAClub members for an evening social at the Narcisi Winery! There will be a heavy hors d’oeuvres buffet in our reserved private pavilion and live entertainment. To accompany your personal wine selections, the buffet will feature an assortment of petite crab cakes, tenderloin crostini, stuffed banana peppers and flatbread pizzas.  Porsche parking will be in the back of the venue.

Cost: $25 per person (includes tax and gratuities)

Wristbands will be issued to permit entry into our pavilion area.

Must Pre-register Here by Sept 12 11:59PM

Saturday September 22nd  – Porsche at the Lot – 7:30AM

Start your engines and begin your Saturday with fellow ARPCA members for an upscale cars-n-coffee event at the Lot at Edgewater restaurant in Oakmont, Pa.

The Lot at Edgewater is a full-service restaurant that offers a wide menu selection including traditional favorites like waffles, bacon and sausage, as well as specialties such as avocado toast with pepper jam and a fried egg.  There is a full-service coffee bar with a large assortment of pastries and a bar featuring brunch cocktails, alcoholic milkshakes, and craft beers.

This is the fifth Porsche at the Lot this year.  No cost for event and registration is not necessary.  Just show up with your favorite P-car and share some coffee, breakfast and stories with fellow ARPCA members.

Read More Here

Tuesday September 25th – Porsche Touring Crew Lunch – 11:30AM

Join the Porsche Touring Crew for a fall drive as they travel to the Allegheny Grille.  Located only 45 minutes north of Pittsburgh along the Allegheny River in beautiful Foxburg.

The rustic, timber-frame restaurant is inside a tiny self-contained village with a bed and breakfast next door, a pizza shop, a chocolate store and a winery across the street.  Situated alongside the Allegheny River with breathtaking views, stellar service, and fine cuisine.

Plan on arriving at the restaurant between 11:00 am and 11:30 am.  Select your favorite lunch fare off the menu and continue enjoy the company of fellow ARPCAmembers.

The event is no cost; however, attendees pay for their own lunch.  Guests are always welcome.

Registration closes on September 22.

For more information, contact Tom Mueller (ermtcm@verizon.net) or Wayne Desbrow(wdesbrow@zoominternet.net).

RSVP via MSR

Saturday October 6th – AutoCross #3 – 8:00AM

Autocross (AX) gives you the opportunity to test yourself and develop your own skill set, as well as learn the limits of your vehicle in a safe and controlled environment. All events are based around a course made of traffic cones and each lap timed for every driver. Autocross events seldom see speeds in excess of 60 mph and there is no “wheel to wheel” competition.

AX is one of, if not THE safest and most INEXPENSIVE way to participate in MotorSports today!

Registration Opening Soon on MSR!

Saturday October 6th  – Clark Family Shed Party – 5:00PM

After a fun day at ARPCA’s third autocross of 2018, all ARPCA members are invited to the Clark Family Shed Party! Graciously hosted by Melinda and Chuck Clark at Lago de Vita, plan now to shine and show your Porsche, socialize with your ARPCA friends and enjoy the catered buffet.

Dinner will be served at 7:00 pm.

NO Charge! Please BYOB!

There is no cost for this event; however, you must register before September 26th by emailing Melinda and Chuck at MelindaAndChuck@aol.com OR text/call at 412.304.8500.

Drive your Porsche!… we want to see it!

The Clark Family Shed Party will be held at:
295 Lakewood Road (Lago de Vita) Greensburg, PA  15601

 

Thursday October 11th – Monthly Business Meeting – 7:00PM

ARPCA’s Online Clothing Store is always open!

John Malobicky has been working hard getting PCNA approval to feature Porsche script on a new assortment ARPCA merchandise.  Everything is now approved and is ready for you to order Men’s & Women’s apparel items directly from our supplier.  See the great selection and order today:

Click on the image above, follow the ‘Merchandise’ menu item on the club site or type the following in your favorite web browser:

     

e-Rundschau: Dec 2017 – ARPCA’s Final Countdown to 2018!!!

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Dear {first-name},

Alas the final hours of 2017 are upon us and likewise 2018 ARPCA Officer Elections…  Happy New Year to you and yours from ARPCA.  Stay tuned for exciting new events in 2018!

 

2018 ARPCA Officer Elections – OPEN NOW THRU Dec 31!!!

The 2017 Nominating Committee has completed their work and posted their ballot for the 2018 ARPCA Executive Committee. To learn about the candidates and to cast your vote, click the Vote Online button below. Results will be posted on our website January 1, 2018 and published in  February 2018 issue of Rundschau. Please cast your vote by December 31, 2017.

“We are fueled by volunteers…”

Vote Online

ARPCA Name Tags Available to Order 

Show off your ARPCA pride at our events or other places where you want people calling you by name! Simply order yourself, spouse, significant other, child or pet our highly coveted magnetic name tags!

Badges will be available for pickup during the Mid-Winter Party or All Member Dinner.  Other pick-up locations are being planned as well.  $ 15 each

Order via MSR by Jan 7

2018 Driver Education Series – REGISTRATION OPENS SOON!

Mark your calendars as our first DE / Track Event of 2018 is less than 5 months away!  We’ll again return to 3 fantastic tracks which all share tons racing heritage :

      • Watkins Glen (May 5-6 plus lapping day)
      • Pitt Race (Jul 28-29 plus lapping day)
      • Mid-Ohio (Sep 8-9 plus lapping day)

    Watch your email or check ARPCA.com for registration info as the driver slots and garages sell out quickly!

Allegheny Region

Porsche Club of America ARPCA

@alleghenyregionpca

Rundschau Electronic Copies Available Here

e-Rundschau: Dec 2017 – Elections, Name Badges, 2018 DE Events

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Dear {first-name},

The first ‘measurable’ snowfall arrives today for much of our region… Don’t despair because there are still ARPCA related activities to participate in near and far.  From the last business meeting of 2017, to Officer Elections, Porsche Touring Crew and recently announced 2018 DE Schedule, we still have plenty to occupy your car-centric mind and time!

Thursday December 14th  – 7:00PM – Monthly Business Meeting

Final business meeting of 2017 this Thursday! Take a break from all the hustle and bustle of the holidays to relax with your club friends for the evening while we recap 2017 and finish up plans for 2018 ARPCA.

Sewickley Car Store logo

2018 ARPCA Officer Elections – OPEN NOW THRU Dec 31!!!

The 2017 Nominating Committee has completed their work and posted their ballot for the 2018 ARPCA Executive Committee. To learn about the candidates and to cast your vote, click the Vote Online button below. Results will be posted on our website January 1, 2018 and published in  February 2018 issue of Rundschau. Please cast your vote by December 31, 2017.

“We are fueled by volunteers…”

Vote Online

Wednesday December 20th  – 11:30AM – Porsche Touring Crew Lunch

Encore!  Join the Porsche Touring Crew for a special out-of-season luncheon at Pig Iron Public House on Wednesday, December 20.

Featuring locally sourced food served alongside local craft beer and liquor.  The Pig Iron Public House features 66 beers on draft and is the area’s craft beer destination. They are a local family-owned business.

The Pig Iron Public House is located at 926 Sheraton Drive in Mars, just a few minutes from the Cranberry Exits of the PA Turnpike and I-79.
Plan on arriving at the restaurant between 11:00 am and 11:30 am.  Select your favorite lunch fare off the menu and enjoy the company of fellow ARPCA members.

The event is no cost; however, attendees pay for their own lunch.  Guests are always welcome.

RSVP via MSR

ARPCA Name Tags Available to Order 

Show off your ARPCA pride at our events or other places where you want people calling you by name! Simply order yourself, spouse, significant other, child or pet our highly coveted magnetic name tags!

Badges will be available for pickup during the Mid-Winter Party or All Member Dinner.  Other pick-up locations are being planned as well.  $ 15 each

Order via MSR by Jan 7

2018 Driver Education Series – REGISTRATION OPENS SOON!

Mark your calendars as our first DE / Track Event of 2018 is less than 5 months away!  We’ll again return to 3 fantastic tracks which all share tons racing heritage :

      • Watkins Glen (May 5-6 plus lapping day)
      • Pitt Race (Jul 28-20 plus lapping day)
      • Mid-Ohio (Sep 8-9 plus lapping day)

    Watch your email or check ARPCA.com for registration info as the driver slots and garages sell out quickly!

Allegheny Region

Porsche Club of America ARPCA

@alleghenyregionpca

Rundschau Electronic Copies Available Here

e-Rundschau: Nov 2017 – 48 Hour Limited Time Offer!

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Dear {first-name},

48hours left to register for the annual ARPCA Holiday Party!  Final chance for choosing to be  with friends before you’re obligated to ‘enjoy’ time with in-laws and weird relatives through the new year… Don’t let this 48 hour limited time offer pass you by!!!

Saturday Nov 18th  5:00-9:00PM – ARPCA Holiday Party at Station Square

Join your fellow ARPCA members for the annual Holiday Party and Dinner at the Grand Concourse restaurant in Station Square

There will be a sit-down dinner with a choice of one of three entrees to include: Steak, Salmon or Chicken. A vegetarian selection is also available. The vegetarian meals are Thai coconut curry with vegetables and rice, or pasta primavera. Salad, dessert, coffee, tea and iced tea are included. There will be a cash bar for alcoholic beverages.

Cost: $35 per person (includes all taxes and gratuities)

RSVP via MSR BEFORE Sat 11-11-17 – 11:59PM

 

2018 ARPCA Officer Nominations – NOW OPEN!!!

Annually, in accordance with our ARPCA Bylaws and as a part of being recognized as a not for profit Corporation in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, we elect our club leaders.  This year’s nominating committee is headed by current club Secretary, Tim Glace.

The following positions are elected annually by the membership to help guide continuing success of ARPCA:

  • President
  • Vice President
  • Treasurer
  • Secretary

Interested in holding an elite Office in PCA/ARPCA?  Or know a club member who is or would do an admirable job?  Please forward their information and a quick summary why you know they would be a great club leader to our Nominating Committee lead by Secretary, Tim Glace  secretary@arpca.com.

“We are fueled by volunteers…” and a few hours each month is all it takes to help guide our strong member base.  Any questions, please email either Tim Glace  secretary@arpca.com or outgoing President Hanson at president@arpca.com.

 

Wednesday December 20th  – 11:30AM – Porsche Touring Crew Lunch

Encore!  Join the Porsche Touring Crew for a special out-of-season luncheon at the Pig Iron Public House on Wednesday, December 20.

Featuring locally sourced food served alongside local craft beer and liquor.  The Pig Iron Public House features 66 beers on draft and is the area’s craft beer destination. They are a local family-owned business.

The Pig Iron Public House is located at 926 Sheraton Drive in Mars, just a few minutes from the Cranberry Exits of the PA Turnpike and I-79.
Plan on arriving at the restaurant between 11:00 am and 11:30 am.  Select your favorite lunch fare off the menu and enjoy the company of fellow ARPCA members.

The event is no cost; however, attendees pay for their own lunch.  Guests are always welcome.  Registration for this event is through MotorsportsReg (MSR).

RSVP via MSR

 

Allegheny Region

Porsche Club of America ARPCA

@alleghenyregionpca

Rundschau Electronic Copies Available Here            Click Here for a Web Version of this E-News

e-Rundschau: Aug 2017 – Solar Eclipse Edition (Last Call for Grand Concours)

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Dear {first-name},

Before you take in next week’s Solar Eclipse (Aug 21) in your Porsche, make sure you get it all spiffed up and ready for display this weekend at Station Square!  Last Call for ARPCA Grand Concours at Station Square (closes tomorrow) and some new events just added.  Details below!

Saturday Aug 19th  2:00-6:00PM – ARPCA Grand Concours at Station Square

Allegheny Region Porsche Club of America is once again hosting a People’s Choice Topside Concours, Car Show and Social. This is the fifth year for this increasingly popular event.

Station Square will close West Station Square Drive for exclusive Porsche parking. The display area will begin in front of the Grand Concours restaurant (just below the Smithfield Street Bridge) and occupy the street westward toward the Hard Rock Café. Space limited to 50 vehicles.
PGC@SS

RSVP via MSR

Wednesday Aug 23rd  – 11:30AM – Porsche Touring Crew Lunch

All Porsche Club members are invited to join the Porsche Touring Crew’s parade of P-Cars as it embarks its August 23 trip to the Water Hole Restaurant, part of the family-owned Hartmann’s Deep Valley Resort.

Details and RSVP via MSR

Mid-Ohio September 8-10 – Final Driver Ed of 2017!!!

FINAL Event of 2017 and and it’s selling out FAST!!!

 

Register NOW!!!

Mid-Ohio – September 8, 9, 10

(Filling Fast – 75% Full)

 

Thursday September 14th  – 7:00PM – Monthly Business Meeting

Saturday September 16th – 8:00AM – AUTOCROSS #2 – Greensburg/Jeanette Airport

Autocross (AX) will give you the opportunity to test yourself and develop your own skill set, as well as learn the limits of your vehicle in a safe and controlled environment. All events are based around a course made of traffic cones and each lap timed for each driver. Autocross events seldom see speeds in excess of 60 mph and there is no “wheel to wheel” competition.

AX Open Autocross Registration Here

Saturday September 16th 4:00PM  – Clark Shed Party

ARPCA members are invited to join the Clark Family Shed Party following Autocross #3 at the Jeannette-Greensburg Airport.

Graciously hosted by Chuck and Melinda Clark, the party kicks off after the conclusion of the day’s Autocross event.

Register Now on MSR

 

Wednesday September 27th  – 11:30AM – Porsche Touring Crew Lunch

Join the Porsche Touring Crew for a fall drive as they travel to the Allegheny Grille.  Located only 45 minutes north of Pittsburgh along the Allegheny River in beautiful Foxburg.

The rustic, timber-frame restaurant is inside a tiny self-contained village with a bed and breakfast next door, a pizza shop, a chocolate store and a winery across the street.  Situated alongside the Allegheny River with breathtaking views, stellar service, and fine cuisine.

Plan on arriving at the restaurant between 11:00 am and 11:30 am.  Select your favorite lunch fare off the menu and continue enjoy the company of fellow ARPCA members.

RSVP via MSR

Club Race Volunteer Registration NOW OPEN!! 

ARPCA’s 2017 ClubRace is approaching quickly and now’s the time to sign up to get CLOSE TO THE ACTION and make it a HUGE Success!!  The only way to get closer to racing action would be to build and race your own car… this way is MUCH MUCH MUCH cheaper plus work a couple shifts and get some exclusive Das Burghring merchandise.   Volunteer positions are filling fast – lock in your assignment now!  “ARPCA…Fueled by Volunteers“

Das Burghring Logo

Details on Each Job & To Register on MSR – Click Here!

ARPCA Club Race…… Is on!  October 13-15, 2017 – PittRace 

Great news… ARPCA will host a 2017 Club Race which includes the PCA 944 Cup Nationals East ! Bill Sulouff leads helm as ARPCA Club Race Chairman with Past President George Patterson as Club Race Sales/Sponsor Chair.

Get involved with all the racing excitement!  To help either race-side or with sponsorship – send a quick email to either (or both) ensuring you are included on next communication:

Let’s Connect!

Allegheny Region

Porsche Club of America ARPCA

@alleghenyregionpca

Rundschau Electronic Copies Available Here

e-Rundschau: July 2017 – AX #2 This Weekend & Club Race Update!

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Dear {first-name},

Hard to imagine PVGP is behind us already, and a record one it was, but here we are… the last weekend in July 2017.  Rest assured there are still plenty of driving events including AutoCross #2 THIS WEEKEND (SPACE IS LIMITED) and update on ClubRace plus MUCH MORE.

Saturday July 29th – 8:00AM – AUTOCROSS #2 – Greensburg/Jeanette Airport

Autocross (AX) will give you the opportunity to test yourself and develop your own skill set, as well as learn the limits of your vehicle in a safe and controlled environment. All events are based around a course made of traffic cones and each lap timed for each driver. Autocross events seldom see speeds in excess of 60 mph and there is no “wheel to wheel” competition.

AX Open Autocross Registration Here

74F Sunny & Low Humidity PERFECT!!!

Thursday August 10th  – 7:00PM – Monthly Business Meeting

RSA George Riggin Specialty Automotive

Saturday Aug 19th  2:00-6:00PM – ARPCA Grand Concours at Station Square

Allegheny Region Porsche Club of America is once again hosting a People’s Choice Topside Concours, Car Show and Social. This is the fifth year for this increasingly popular event.

Station Square will close West Station Square Drive for exclusive Porsche parking. The display area will begin in front of the Grand Concours restaurant (just below the Smithfield Street Bridge) and occupy the street westward toward the Hard Rock Café. Space limited to 50 vehicles.
PGC@SS

RSVP via MSR

Club Race Volunteer Registration NOW OPEN!! 

ARPCA’s 2017 ClubRace is approaching quickly and now’s the time to sign up to get CLOSE TO THE ACTION and make it a HUGE Success!!  The only way to get closer to racing action would be to build and race your own car… this way is MUCH MUCH MUCH cheaper plus work a couple shifts and get some exclusive Das Burghring merchandise.   Volunteer positions are filling fast – lock in your assignment now!  “ARPCA…Fueled by Volunteers“

Das Burghring Logo

Details on Each Job & To Register on MSR – Click Here!

2017 Driver Education Series – Registration Filling Quickly 

Only TWO Events Remain for 2017 and they are selling out FAST!!!

PittRace – August 4, 5, 6 (99% Filled)

Mid-Ohio – September 8, 9, 10 (75% Filled)

 

ARPCA Club Race…… Is on!  October 13-15, 2017 – PittRace 

Great news… ARPCA will host a 2017 Club Race which includes the PCA 944 Cup Nationals East ! Bill Sulouff leads helm as ARPCA Club Race Chairman with Past President George Patterson as Club Race Sales/Sponsor Chair.

Get involved with all the racing excitement!  To help either race-side or with sponsorship – send a quick email to either (or both) ensuring you are included on next communication:

Let’s Connect!

Allegheny Region

Porsche Club of America ARPCA

@alleghenyregionpca

Rundschau Electronic Copies Available Here

e-Rundschau: May 2017 #1 – TireRack Street Survival Coming Soon!

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Dear {first-name},

Sign up now as TireRack Street Survival, AutoCross School, and AX#1 are Coming Soon – SPACE IS LIMITED!

Saturday June 17th – 8:30AM – 4:30PM – Tire Rack Street Survival Car Control Clinic 

ARPCA members know any New/Newer Drivers?

  • ARPCA is hosting our first driver school geared to new teen drivers.  If you know of new licensed drivers, son, daughter, grand-child or neighbor please let them know about a fun way to learn more about handling their car.  They do not need to be an ARPCA member!
  • Primary emphasis of Tire Rack Street Survival® is a “hands-on” driving experience in real-world situations! We use your own car to teach you about handling limits and how you can control them. Students will become more observant
    of traffic situation they find themselves in. They will learn to look far enough ahead to anticipate unwise actions of other drivers. As students master the application of physics to drive their cars, they will make fewer unwise driving actions themselves.
  • It’s about more than driving – it’s about LIVING!  Thanks to support of Tire Rack, Michelin, Enterprise, BWM CCA Foundation, Pitt Ohio Express and Moon Township Ford we offer this event at a very low cost of $75.00. Space is limited.

Details & Registration Here

Wednesday May 31st  – 11:00aM – Porsche Touring Crew Lunch Returns for 2017!  Venture to Café Chocolade, a locally owned business with a European feel – located in Oakdale.  Meet fellow Porsche enthusiasts to enjoy lunch and be part of the parking lot Porsche display. You will not be disappointed by the view or the cuisine!

RSVP via MSR

Saturday June 3rd – 8:00AM – AUTOCROSS Returns – School & Event

Morning autocross school and afternoon open autocross event.

Autocross school is for all levels of driving.  During the morning school, drivers will learn about and experience vehicle dynamics through a series of exercises: braking, turning, accelerating, understanding the course, and driver development.  The school has been developed as much for the novice as for those who want to improve their existing skills.  Instructors will be prepared to teach everyone from first-time students to seasoned, veteran drivers.  All students who sign up for the autocross school will be automatically registered for the afternoon autocross.  

MORNING

Autocross School Register Here

(Limited to 15 students!)

AFTERNOON

AX Open Autocross Registration Here

Wednesday June 7th – 6:30PM – An ARPCA Evening at Narcisi 

Narcisi Logo Join the ARPCA membership for an evening at the Narcisi Winery!  This event was a huge success last fall, so we have again reserved the private pavilion at the Narcisi Winery!

RSVP via MSR

2017 Driver Education Series – Registration Filling Quickly 

We return once again to drive drive some fantastic road courses: Watkins Glen, PittRace and Mid-Ohio:

Watkins Glen – May 5, 6, 7 (SOLD OUT)

PittRace – August 4, 5, 6 (60% Filled)

Mid-Ohio – September 8, 9, 10 (55% Filled)

PVGP 2017 Registration Open
In 2017 ARPCA celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Porsche 928 being named European Car of the Year, the first time ever, and since, a sports car has been awarded such honor.  Race weekend highlights include:

PVGP Registration Here!
  • Fri July 14 – Glacier Tour Rally &  Welcome / Kick Off Party (Sponsored by Porsche Cars NA)
  • Sat July 15 – Intl Car Show, Porsche Top 10 Concours, Catered Tailgate, Vintage Car Races, Door Prizes and More
  • Sun July 16 – Porsche Car Show Day 2, Catered Tailgate, Vintage Car Races featuring MANY ARPCA Members to cheer on!

ARPCA Club Race…… Is on!  October 13-15, 2017 – PittRace 

Planning Meeting – All Invited May 20, 2017 9:00AM

Eyetique Corp Office – 1201 Banksville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15216

Great news… ARPCA will host a 2017 Club Race which includes the PCA 944 Cup Nationals East ! Bill Sulouff leads helm as ARPCA Club Race Chairman with Past President George Patterson as Club Race Sales/Sponsor Chair.

Get involved with all the racing excitement!  To help either race-side or with sponsorship – send a quick email to either (or both) ensuring you are included on next communication:

Let’s Connect!

Allegheny Region

Porsche Club of America ARPCA

@alleghenyregionpca

Rundschau Electronic Copies Available Here

e-Rundschau: April 2017 #2 – Final Call Road Rally #1

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Dear {first-name},

Final call to register for ARPCA’s First Road Rally of 2017 – This Sunday!

Plus lots of other  events on the near horizon…

Sunday April 30th  – 10:30AM – Spring Road Rally – First Rally or 2017!

Forecast says 84F – Come on and exercise your Porsche’s legs!

The spring rally route is set and features some pretty intriguing back roads with some misdirection thrown in to play with your sense of direction. The two hour rally route should be enough to put some heat into your Porsches cold tires from its long winter nap.

More Details and Sign Up for Gimmick Rally on MSR

Saturday May 13th  – 9:00AM – Meguiar’s Car Detailing Session Fast Company – 1201 William Flinn Hwy, Glenshaw, PA 15116  hosts ARPCA for a car detailing session featuring a representative from Meguiar’s, a top line provider of automotive car solutions.

Register on MSR

Wednesday May 31st  – 11:00aM – Porsche Touring Crew Lunch Returns for 2017!  Venture to Café Chocolade, a locally owned business with a European feel – located in Oakdale.  Meet fellow Porsche enthusiasts to enjoy lunch and be part of the parking lot Porsche display. You will not be disappointed by the view or the cuisine!

RSVP via MSR

Saturday June 3rd – 8:00AM – AUTOCROSS Returns – School & Event

Morning autocross school and afternoon open autocross event.

Autocross school is for all levels of driving.  During the morning school, drivers will learn about and experience vehicle dynamics through a series of exercises: braking, turning, accelerating, understanding the course, and driver development.  The school has been developed as much for the novice as for those who want to improve their existing skills.  Instructors will be prepared to teach everyone from first-time students to seasoned, veteran drivers.  All students who sign up for the autocross school will be automatically registered for the afternoon autocross.  

MORNING

Autocross School Register Here

(Limited to 15 students!)

AFTERNOON

AX Open Autocross Registration Here

Wednesday June 7th – 6:30PM – An ARPCA Evening at Narcisi 

Narcisi Logo Join the ARPCA membership for an evening at the Narcisi Winery!  This event was a huge success last fall, so we have again reserved the private pavilion at the Narcisi Winery!

RSVP via MSR

2017 Driver Education Series – Registration Filling Quickly 

We return once again to drive drive some fantastic road courses: Watkins Glen, PittRace and Mid-Ohio:

Watkins Glen – May 5, 6, 7 (SOLD OUT)

PittRace – August 4, 5, 6 (60% Filled)

Mid-Ohio – September 8, 9, 10 (55% Filled)

Saturday June 17th – 8:30AM – 4:30PM – Tire Rack Street Survival Car Control Clinic 

  • ARPCA proudly presents the 2017 Tire Rack Street Survival program in Pittsburgh!
  • Primary emphasis of Tire Rack Street Survival® is a “hands-on” driving experience in real-world situations! We use your own car to teach you about handling limits and how you can control them. Students will become more observant of traffic situation they find themselves in. They will learn to look far enough ahead to anticipate unwise actions of other drivers. As students master the application of physics to drive their cars, they will make fewer unwise driving actions themselves. They will understand why they should always wear their own seatbelts, and why they should insist that their passengers wear seatbelts, too.​
  • It’s about more than driving – it’s about LIVING!  Thanks to support of Tire Rack, Michelin, Enterprise, BWM CCA Foundation, Pitt Ohio Express and Moon Township Ford we offer this event at a very low cost of $75.00. Space limited.

Details & Registration Here

PVGP 2017 Registration Open
In 2017 ARPCA celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Porsche 928 being named European Car of the Year, the first time ever, and since, a sports car has been awarded such honor.  Race weekend highlights include:

Click on the good Dr. above for complete PVGP details and to register!
  • Fri July 14 – Glacier Tour Rally &  Welcome / Kick Off Party (Sponsored by Porsche Cars NA)
  • Sat July 15 – Intl Car Show, Porsche Top 10 Concours, Catered Tailgate, Vintage Car Races, Door Prizes and More
  • Sun July 16 – Porsche Car Show Day 2, Catered Tailgate, Vintage Car Races featuring MANY ARPCA Members to cheer on!

ARPCA Club Race…… Is on!  October 13-15, 2017 – PittRace 

Great news… ARPCA will host a 2017 Club Race which includes the PCA 944 Cup Nationals East ! Bill Sulouff leads helm as ARPCA Club Race Chairman with Past President George Patterson as Club Race Sales/Sponsor Chair.

Get involved with all the racing excitement!  To help either race-side or with sponsorship – send a quick email to either (or both) ensuring you are included on next communication:

Let’s Connect!

Allegheny Region

Porsche Club of America ARPCA

@alleghenyregionpca

Rundschau Electronic Copies Available Here

PVGP 2016 Final Info

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It’s that time… PVPG is here!

Thank you for registering for ARPCA’s 2016 PVPG Party in Schenley Park – one certainly for the history books!  Not much has changed from last year’s logistics but the following is worth a quick read whether this is your 1st or 34th PVGP…

 

LOGISTICAL DETAILS FOR ALL – SAT & SUN

  • Parking officially opens 9:30AM each day – all cars should be in place by 11:00AM.  Show officially runs until 4PM
  • Entrance is top of Schenley Drive at Forbes Ave in Squirrel Hill. (5370 Schenley Park Drive, Pittsburgh 15217 – GoogleMaps Link)
  • Volunteers will direct you to proceed down Schenley Drive.
  • Use GATE E – (PVGP Schenley Park Map here) Say hello and thank Eugene Williams and Mark Sheldon at entrance gate to German Hill.
  • ARPCA volunteers in Red T-shirts w/ colorful pool noodles will direct you to a parking spot – please follow their lead as we will be VERY tight with parking this year due to high registration count.
  • After parking, walk to registration table/tent for your packet.
  • Registration Packets – along w/ commemorative program, agenda, lunch wristbands, dash placard, door prize ticket (Sunday ONLY), and concours ballot are two thank you goodies per MSR car registration.
  • Catered lunch – Begins Noon-ish.  Wristbands (Yellow Sat – Orange Sun) are included in your registration packet.  Shortly after lunch will be door prizes, raffle prizes, Concours Winners, etc.

 

CONCOURS

Brian Strohmeier is again running his wildly popular “People’s Choice Concours”.  Everyone registered for Saturday is entered and gets a vote!  Your ballot (pale blue 3×4″ piece of paper) is inside registration packet.  Find your 5 favorite Porsches on green and put their Car # on ballot.  Turn all ballots in to registration table by 12 NOON.  Brian is quoted as saying last night “envelopes full of cash are welcomed… and highly encouraged!”

 

RAFFLES

To help raise additional charity $, Len Richards and Maureen McClure are again running the raffle table w/ goodies from generous club sponsors.  Swing by w/ a donation receiving an arms length of tickets for chances to win VERY cool stuff like: Paradigm Theatre Surround Sound Speakers, Porsche Experience Center Gift Certificates, Porsche Design Knives, Joplin 356 Framed Photo, Photographic Canvas Art, Signed & Framed PVPG Print from Porsche’s 2011 Marque of Year, Watkins Glen Cheeze-It NASCAR Race Tickets, ARPCA Driver’s Ed Event, ARPCA AutoCross Event and MANY more!   Items have been generously donated by club sponsors (in no particular order): Goosebumps, Porsche Cars North America, FastCompanyFraming, Matthew Little Photography, Almart, Sobek Secret Art, 2016Found.com ARPCA and a few more I’m probably remiss not mentioning right now.  Let’s support them as they do us!

 

LINDA BARNICOTT PAINTING

Famed Pittsburgh Artist Linda Barnicott will be on site Saturday (maybe Sunday too) at the registration tent. Rumor has it she’ll have with her the finished original Commemorative ARPCA PVGP 2016 Painting. Come take a look at her outstanding craftsmanship and support her helping the ARPCA / PVGP charities.

 

Phew – that’s a lot…  Sunday is repeat of above, just no concours but there is a door prize raffle for those pre-registered (ticket in your registration packet).

 

One final note:

 

*** WEATHER – WEATHER – WEATHER ***

As promised, weather is shaping up to be spectacular: Sat: 83F – Mostly Sunny and Sun: 87F – Full Sun! Because it’s a golf course, temps will feel about +10F warmer!  So, prepare to stay hydrated and don’t forget your shades, sunscreen, walking shoes, hat and a lawn chair to enjoy and cheer on the contingency of ARPCAers racing this weekend!

In the highly unlikely event there are any weather ‘events’ delaying our party or entrance to golf course, we will post updates if needed at TOP OF EACH HOUR (with time stamp) STARTING 6AM Sat & Sun on ARPCA’s website: www.arpca.com.  EMAILS WILL NOT be sent – Check web for latest info.

 

As always, we appreciate your support and patience of this PVGP Charity Event staffed entirely by volunteers!

 

See you at the races!

~ Ed Rice, ARPCA PVGP Chair

 

PS – Stop out at DoubleWide Grille – Mars, PA this evening for some Porsche Car-maraderie. It’s our 4th Annual PVGP Welcome Party for out-of-towners including the wonderful folks from Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) and the brand new 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S!

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