e-Rundschau: January 2020



ARPCA 2020 – 2021 Officer Election Results

Here are the official results from ARPCA’s MSR officer election which concluded on December 31st 2019.  Congratulations to our newly elected officers and thank you to all the members who participated in the election.

  • President – Ed Rice
  • Vice President – Gus Vasilakis
  • Treasurer – Tom Uehling
  • Secretary – Drake Core


ARPCA 2020 Driver’s Educations Series – NOW OPEN! 

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 now open for registration!  

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



Monthly Club Meeting – January 2020

Thursday January 9th 2020

Location: F.A.S.T Company – 1201 William Flinn Hwy, Glenshaw, PA 15116
7:oo – 9:00 pm
Contact: president@arpca.com

Fowler Automotive Street & Track

ARPCA will be providing pizza and beverages



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.

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 rate is January 6th.)

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



Porsche Touring Crew Luncheon – February 2020

February 25* @ 11:30 am

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.

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

*There was an error in Rundschau December 2019, the correct date is 2/25



Monthly Club Meeting – February 2020

February 13th 2020

Location: TBD
7:oo – 9:00 pm
Contact: president@arpca.com

There is a potential conflict with the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix – Dancing with the Cars event which also takes place on February 13th.  This meeting may be rescheduled; the calendar and website will be updated as soon as a decision is reached.



PCA Zone 4 Website is now Live

 


ARPCA’s Online Clothing Store –  Show Your Club Pride!
Click image above, follow ‘Merchandise’ menu item on club site, or type into your web browser: arpca.com/store