PTC’s Early Washington Election:
Good Food Seasoned with Jazz History 

Shown above are some of the 30 ARPCA members who registered for the Porsche Touring Crew’s August 23^rd outing to Angelo’s Restaurant in Washington, PA.

After the group feasted on Angelo’s turkey panini, homemade lasagna and death-by-chocolate gelato, PTCr’s took a few minutes to admire Mark Frumkin’s 2013 Mahogany Metallic Boxster which, of course, stopped traffic in front of the restaurant.  Mark recently acquired the immaculate, heavily-optioned 6-speed S-variant.

Michael Passalacqua,  Angelo’s current (and third generation) owner, is himself a “recovering” vintage and sports car fanatic, and was thrilled to have 20 P-Cars adorning the front lot of his eatery!  Michael and his staff made good on their promise to take particularly good care of the PTC caravan and their vehicles.

In addition to good food and conversation, the event featured Bob Stark, a multi-instrumentalist, jazz history aficionado and Washington Jazz Society board member, as a guest speaker.  Stark took the group on an informative trip through the social conditions and historical events that shaped the Pittsburgh Region into major incubator for jazz talent.  His passion for the music was obvious as he recounted anecdotes about Pittsburghers Billy Strayhorn, Errol Garner, Art Blakey, Mary Lou Williams, George Benson, and others.

The Porsche Touring Crew is a social group open to all ARPCA members and their guests.  PTC’s next event is a September 27 luncheon at Wooden Angel in Beaver, PA. that features a wide variety of Italian and American favorites, as well as an extensive selection of wines. Reservations are required and can be made at MotorsportReg.com.

Several ARPCA members managed to avoid a case of “Porschephile separation anxiety” (commonly diagnosed immediately following the PVGP) by attending the July 26 Porsche Touring Crew luncheon at the Baja Bar and Grill at the Fox Chapel Yacht Club.  Good conversation, good food and a sunny view of the Allegheny were enjoyed by all.  PTC’s calendar of free luncheon events is in full swing, with the next one scheduled for September 26 at Beaver PA’s Wooden Angle restaurant.  Register today at MotorsportReg.com!

On May 24 the Porsche Touring Crew kicked off its Summer driving schedule with a luncheon cruise to the historic Saxonburg Hotel. Almost 40 ARPCA members and guests signed up for the event, some of whom are pictured ogling Dan and Janice Cooleys’ beautiful 2017 Racing Yellow 4S.  The next PTC event is set to celebrate the Steelers’ return to St. Vincent’s Training Camp; on June 28^th  the group will land at Latrobe’s Sharkey’s Café, a favorite team hangout during training season.  Sign-ups can be completed at Motorsportreg.com Read more

Shown are several members of ARPCA’s Porsche Touring Crew, part of a larger group that attended PTC’s 2022 kickoff luncheon at Napoli’s Restaurant on April 26.  The Touring Crew has announced a full schedule of calendar year events, with the next lunch-and-drive slotted for the Saxonburg Hotel and Museum, May 23.  All PTC events are free and open to all ARPCA members and their guests, with registration available on Motorsportreg.com.