Whats New:

2011 Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio

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It’s fitting that the 50th Season of Racing in Mid-Ohio history begins with a series that celebrates the past like the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association.  Joining SVRA on track this summer will be The Cayman Interseries, a “spec series” featuring the Porsche Cayman S painted in car liveries identical to the famous Porsches throughout history. The Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio will celebrate Porsche as Featured Marque during the season’s first race weekend on June 24-26.

There is an ARPCA contigent who will be attending the event, so here is  yet another opportunity for a great road trip – approximately two and a half hours from Pittsburgh. Plus you could assist us with our efforts to “Place 1000 on the Hill”.   PORSCHE will be the marque this year so it will be a great opportunity to meet Porsche owners from other regions. There will be a Porsche corral, so it should be easy enough to “spread the word” about our 50th anniversary/PVGP marque of the year celebration.

In addition to everything else, there is a free drive your own car Parade lap, so that you can experience first hand this famous racing facility. The paddock and pits are open, so you can be next to some very famous and vintage race cars.

  • *  The entry feel is very reasonable — $25 for the weekend (Fri, Sat. Sun.).
  • *  If interested in joining us, contact Ken Jeremiah – carrera2s@consolidated.net or 724 935-5559.
  • *  For tickets and more information: Click Here

Business Meetings

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Everybody is welcome to attend the monthly ARPCA Business Meeting… they’re pretty casual meetings with some limited snacks and beverages provided by the Club.  Emphasis is upon the events and programs conducted by ARPCA and fresh inputs are always welcome.  Please attend and discover for yourself how much fun a business meeting can be.

Our business meetings are typically scheduled on the 2nd Thursday of each month.  Though our local Porsche dealerships (specifically Sewickley Porsche) have a standing invitation we will also move the meetings to member’s homes – particularly for summer and holiday parties.  The agenda and meeting minutes will be posted here on the site.  Please see the calendar for specific dates and details.

Wine & Shine at La Casa Narcisi Winery

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ARPCA will be hosting a gathering at Narcisi Winery from Noon until 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 18th.

Narcisi has built a new outdoor covered pavilion that we will be using so plan on attending rain or shine.
🙂  There is no charge to attend this event
🙂  Park your Porsche on the grass for an informal display.
🙂  The Club will be providing light refreshments and wine is available for purchase from the winery.
🙂  Visit the winery’s tasting room for tastings and to purchase wine accessories and gift items.
🙂  Note: Due to PA state law, no outside alcohol (i.e., not purchased at Narcisi Winery) is permitted.
🙂  This is always a fun event and a great opportunity to see all your Porsche friends.

Please RSVP no later than June 11th so that we can plan refreshments appropriately.   To RSVP just email how many are coming to Suzy Snyder at snyderems@comcast.net or Judi Seiler at jude424@verizon.net.

Wine & Shine at La Casa Narcisi Winery

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ARPCA will be hosting a gathering at Narcisi Winery from Noon until 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 18th.

Narcisi has built a new outdoor covered pavilion that we will be using so plan on attending rain or shine.
🙂  There is no charge to attend this event
🙂  Park your Porsche on the grass for an informal display.
🙂  The Club will be providing light refreshments and wine is available for purchase from the winery.
🙂  Visit the winery’s tasting room for tastings and to purchase wine accessories and gift items.
🙂  Note: Due to PA state law, no outside alcohol (i.e., not purchased at Narcisi Winery) is permitted.
🙂  This is always a fun event and a great opportunity to see all your Porsche friends.

Please RSVP no later than June 11th so that we can plan refreshments appropriately.   To RSVP just email how many are coming to Suzy Snyder at snyderems@comcast.net or Judi Seiler at jude424@verizon.net.

2012 PVGP – Come Join the Party!

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Attend one of the most Spectacular Vintage Races in the world – and Party with ARPCA!

To register for the 2012 PVGP event: http://msreg.us/2012PVGP

The Pittsburgh Vintage grand Prix is running for it's 30th year. In 2011 Porsche was the Marque of the Year. We had over 500 Porsche's attend this event. While Porsche is not the Marque in 2012 we still plan to have a great party.  PVGP takes place in scenic Scheneley Park.  This is one of 2 vintage races that occur on public streets in the world, the other in Monaco. 

There is a weekend of activities to enjoy.

Saturday, July 21:

  • International Car Show on the Golf Course – over 2000 cars will be on display covering many marques.
  • Catered Tailgate Party (starts at 12:00 Noon)
  • Concours on the Greeen (optional)
  • Vintage Racing Time Trails (come see many of our club memebers running their cars throughout Scheneley Park.)

Sunday, July 22:

  • Porsche Car Show
  • Catered Picnic
  • Vintage Car Races (agan, cheer our club members on!)

The general prices are as follows:

  • Saturday or Sunday regstration for 1 car and TWO people: $75 (includes a mandatory $30 donation to PVGP)
  • Additional meal tickets for either day: $15

For more information about the PVGP click here: http://www.PVGP.org

See you at the races!

For the past 29 years, the Race Weekend has been the focus of the PVGP and no other event in the country can compare to the uniqueness of Schenley Park. See left side of this page for a full schedule of Marque events.

Hotel Information

Mention ARPCA or the PVGP when contacting the hotels to receive the PVGP discount which is listed below for each hotel.

  • Comfort Inn of Mars (Cranberry) Phone number 724-772-2700 Call hotel directly to make reservations before July 6th. PVGP rate is $80.99/night.
  • Pittsburgh Marriott North (Cranberry) Phone number 724-772-3700 Call hotel directly to make reservations before June 24th. PVGP rate is $ 124.99/night. This location has ample parking for those with trailers. This hotel is also a partner hotel for both weekends of the PVGP and will make a donation to the PVGP for each reservation.

To register for the 2012 PVGP event: http://msreg.us/2012PVGP