Mid July 2025
Esteemed members of the ARPCA, You still have time to Register for the ARPCA Track ‘n Tour Party on July 26, 2025, at PittRace, combining the pre-PVGP Driving Tour, HPDE picnic, and PVGP Kick-Off Party into one awesome event. The scenic Porsche-only tour departs from Generosta Coffee in Warrendale, winds through beautiful roads in PA and OH, and ends at PittRace with parade laps, a car show, BBQ, and great company. More information linked below. If you missed the registration deadline for the 2025 ARPCA Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. You can still participate in PVGP Race Weekend at Schenley Park. Both General admission and VIP access are available. With dynamic races, exhibition runs, and a festival-like atmosphere, it’s a must-see celebration of automotive history and excitement. And now to close with a friendly request. We’d love to see and share your smiling faces—please snap some photos of yourself and fellow members at upcoming events (PVGP, Track n’ Tour Party, Pickle and Padel…) and send them our way – here. Whether it’s at a drive, dinner, or just hanging out, your pictures help us capture the spirit of the club! Hope to see you out there, Shawn Cressler – Web Support. Sharon Lunney – Newsletter Editor. |
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ARPCA 2025 High Performance Drivers Education – Registration Open
ARPCA 2024 HPDE Events Schedule
Pitt Race : July 25 – 27, 2025 Register @ Motor Sports Reg Mid Ohio : September 12- 14, 2025 Register @ Motor Sports Reg |
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Allegheny Region Porsche Club of America2025 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand PrixREGISTRATION GUIDE
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PVGP – Marque Of the Year Commemorative Watch – Still Available
In 2022 PORSCHE was honored as Marque of the Year at the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. In recognition of this, your officers designed a commemorative watch. We present to you a classic Bulova dress watch redefined as the ARPCA PVGP wrist watch. On the face, the logo of your club and on the back is engraved 2022 PVGP Marque of the year PORSCHE, Commemorating the 40th annual Pittsburgh Grand Prix and honoring the Allegheny Region PCA. Featuring a two-tone stainless-steel case and bracelet, a silver and white dial, calendar at the 6 o’clock position, a domed mineral crystal, and deployment clasp closure, this watch is the quintessential piece for your day or evening wardrobe. Specs:
Snap up this incredible custom time piece for a special one time PVGP only price of $295. for one of the few remaining Men’s and Ladies watches. Mark will have the watches at the PVGP and be able to adjust it for custom fit as you wait! Own a piece of ARPCA history! Contact Mark Frumkin at frumkin@ptd.net for ordering information if you are unable to attend. |
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2025 ARPCA Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix – July 19th & 20th
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Porsche Touring Crew – July 22nd
Join the Porsche Touring Crew for our July lunch at Denuzio’s Italian Chop House located in the Latrobe Airport main building. Luncheon attendees will convene at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in the parking lot for a sharing time. The Porsche Touring Crew is an ARPCA social group, and is open to both ARPCA members and guests. Attendees will order from the menu and pay for their own lunch. |
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 Sunny Day at Pitt Race HPDE ARPCA Track ‘n Tour Party – July 26th
NEW EVENT This year, we’re combining three ARPCA events: The pre-PVGP Driving Tour, the ARPCA HPDE picnic, and the PVGP Kick-Off Party. Festivities begin around 5:00 p.m. after the Driving Tour returns and the DE finishes the last run group. If you can’t participate in the DE or Driving Tour, you can still register for the party at PittRace! We launch the Driving Tour at Generosta Coffee in Warrendale and motor along great roads in Northwestern Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio. The final destination is Pittsburgh International Race Complex (PittRace) where the tour group will run a couple of laps on the track. |
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 Pickleball and Porsche at Matt’s Pickle and Padel – August 9th
Join us for Pickleball and Porsches on August 9, 1–3 PM at Matt’s Pickle and Padel in Sewickley! Hosted by Porsche Sewickley, enjoy courts for all skill levels, private parking, snacks, drinks, and BYOB. Equipment provided. $15 per player, spectators welcome.
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Watkins Glen International w/ NNJR-PCA – August 15th – 17th
NNJR is back for three great days at Watkins Glen! NNJR-PCA has the longest-running and largest HPDE program in North America, this is our 55th year of Safe, Serious Fun. This is one of the premier events on the PCA calendar at one of the best tracks in the country. We will run the full course for all days. Event is open to all driving enthusiasts (including students) and marques except open-wheeled cars. Non-Porsches welcome. |
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Porsche at the Lot – August 16th
The Lot at Edgewater is a full-service restaurant that offers a wide menu selection including traditional favorites like Belgian waffles, house-cured bacon steak, made-to-order omelets as well as specialties such as avocado toast with pepper jam and a fried egg. There is no cost for this event and registration is not necessary. Just show up with your favorite Porsche and share some coffee, breakfast, and camaraderie with your fellow ARPCA members. |
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Porsche Touring Crew – Bigham Tavern, Bridgewater – August 26th
Join the Porsche Touring Crew for a scenic summer drive to Bigham Tavern in Bridgewater (Beaver), PA. Lunch begins at noon after social time in the parking lot. Open to ARPCA members and guests, with meals ordered and paid individually. Non-members welcome as guests. Register via MotorsportsReg.com by August 23. A voluntary “OIL CAN” donation will support the 2025 PTC charity, The Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank. |
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| ARPCA Monthly Meeting – Porsche Sewickley – August 28th
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Porsche Sewickley Host: Dwight Woodside, Mark Villella The monthly meeting is open to all ARPCA Members. Contact: president@arpca.com |
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| ARPCA – Allegheny @ Watkins Glen International – September 4th – 7th
Watkins Glen Gran Prix Festival – Our 4-day trek to central New York allows us to enjoy 3 nights lodging at the Glenora Winery (or the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel on Seneca Lake for exceeded capacity) and 2 days enjoying the Watkins Glen Gran Prix Festival. With lots of local sights, museums, tours, vintage car show and festival events, you’ll find your days completely full! Visit the Gran Prix Festival’s website for more info on the weekend, with more ARPCA details to follow. |
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 Women in Wine at Barsotti Wines – September 10th
The Women of ARPCA will be treated to a wine tasting celebrating Women Winemakers and Vineyard Owners at Barsotti Wines in the Strip District. Chef/Owner Jason, will be walking us through several, specially selected wines with detailed tasting notes. He will also be creating light hors d’oeuvres to accompany the wines. The wines served will be available for purchase that evening. Barsotti Wines has been providing their expertise to restaurateurs and wine connoisseurs in the area for over thirty years, connecting lovers of wines to fine vintages from all over the world. This is a Women Member only event and attendees must be 21 years of age. Cost is $45 per person. |
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Rundschau Cover Photo Contest
 The Rundschau Cover Photo Contest is back! Submissions must be at least 1 megapixel, well exposed, in focus, and have subject matter related to Porsche, ARPCA or ARPCA Members. Selected photo will appear on cover of Rundschau. If a child appears in a photograph, permission from the child’s parent to use image must accompany photo.
Send images to editor@arpca.com
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 Looking to Buy, Sell, or Trade? Check out The Mart
Rundschau’s member-only classified ad section, The Mart, is now available under its own tab on ARPCA.com. To place a listing, send the information, including a 1 megapixel or higher photo of the item to be listed to editor@arpca.com. The ad will appear in the next issue of Rundschau, but should appear on the website within a week. There will be some lag between notification and de-listing so please notify the editor as soon as an item is no longer for sale. You should also email the editor each month if you wish to have your listing continue. Currently Available on the Mart: Black B2 Vision EV Helmet and Bag. |
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ARPCA Member Submissions – Submitted by T Gray  PVGP 8/3/2024 2nd place people’s choice winner Arnie von Waldow’s 1986 Porsche 911 Euro Turbo in gorgeous Ice green metallic! Click Here or use the “Member Submissions” link in the menu at the top of the ARPCA homepage. Submissions from members and their pets are gratefully accepted and happily displayed. Images currently subject to copyright or of an inappropriate nature will not be accepted or displayed by the ARPCA. |
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Our members love fun and new events! Please ensure all club activities are submitted to editor@arpca.com and events
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