What’s hot this week! Be sure not to miss the following:

• Drive & Dine: Registration to the Mimslyn Inn opens 1/17 @ 8AM
• Drive & Dine: Brunch at the Irish Inn 1/17 @ 11AM
• Save the Date: Registration for Porsche Parade opens 1/28 @ noon
• Save the Date: DE Season 2026 Registration Opens 2/1 @ midnight
• Save the Date: Volunteer and Sponsor Dinner 2/21 6:00 PM Pinstripes @Pike and Rose in North Bethesda

Dave Robinson’s 1993 928 GTS received immaculate detailing as a Father’s Day gift from his son, bringing the car back to a showroom glow. 

Want to see your car in the blast or on social media? Send a photo with story to membership@pcapotomac.org or socialmedia@pcapotomac.org

PORSCHE PARADE: REGISTRATION OPENS AT NOON, JANUARY 28

Porsche Parade is PCA's biggest event of the year! While attending the 2026 Porsche Parade, you and your family will be able to experience all that Lake Placid and the Adirondack Mountains have to offer. Let’s head north to represent Potomac in style!

When: June 14–20, 2026

Where: Lake Placid, NY

Registration Opens: January 28 at 12 noon ET

The “hub” of the 2026 Porsche Parade will be the Lake Placid Olympic Center. The Center will host Banquets, Parade Platz, Concours d’Elegance, Concours Prep, Vendor Village, Car Wash, Tech Tactics, PCA Juniors @ Parade, Art Show, RC cars, and more. Don’t miss competitive events like Autocross, TSD Rally, Gimmick Rally, Golf Tournament, 5K, SIM Racing, and much more!

The Entrant Fee for the 2026 Porsche Parade is $300, which includes one primary entrant and one co-entrant. 

DRIVE & DINE to the Mimslyn Inn: Saturday, April 4th

Join us for the first Drive & Dine of 2026. We are taking a scenic drive through Northern Virginia back roads past fields and farms, water and woods, through the mountains to Luray, VA for a repeat visit to the Mimslyn Inn. Nestled on rolling hills near the Shenandoah River, the historic Mimslyn Inn is known for its charming ambiance, personalized service, and comfortable accommodations.  Registration opens Saturday Jan 17th at 8AM.  msreg.com/MimslynInn2026

PCA POTOMAC DRIVE & DINE MONTHLY BRUNCHES: All PCA members are welcome, this is a great icebreaker opportunity for new members. Plan on arriving a few minutes early to allow time to look at the cars and meet other Porsche enthusiasts.  Registration is not required for these events. 

• Maryland Brunch at The Irish Inn (Sat., Jan 17th at 11AM)

The Irish Inn has been the long-time site of our Saturday brunches. Come enjoy brunch and conversation in a reserved room or outside, weather permitting. The Irish Inn is located at 6119 Tulane Avenue, Glen Echo MD 20812

• NEW TIME: Virginia Brunch at Firebirds Grill in Gainesville (Sat., Feb 7th at 10:30 AM)  Join us at Firebirds Wood-Fired Grille, located at 14020 Promenade Commons St, Gainesville, VA 20155. Firebirds offers indoor seating and a comprehensive menu with brunch selections. Porsche parking is located behind the restaurant. 

December Der Vorgänger Magazine

The latest issue of DV has been posted on the Potomac website (https://pcapotomac.org/magazine) and will be delivered to your mailbox in the coming days. In this issue, we cover the Potomac Holiday Party, the Gathering of the Faithful air-cooled Concours event, the Potomac Open Board meeting at Porsche Silver Spring, the Seventh annual Porsche GT meet at Porsche Tysons Corner, and Robbie Wilson’s PCA Club Racing Spec Boxster national championship season—also, Bruce Borgelt's reunion with his 1979 930 Turbo.

All that, and more, in the December issue of Der Vorgänger. Enjoy!

PCA AUTOCROSS: 2026 Schedule & Registration Now Open

We have dates for the 2026 Autocross Season! Registration is now open in MSR.  For any questions or registration concerns, email the Chairs at: autocross@pcapotomac.org

• Autocross School – March 14
• Autocross 1 – March 15
• Autocross 2 – April 19
• Autocross 3 – May 30
• Autocross 4 – June 14
• Autocross 5 – July 25 - Porschefest
• Autocross 6 – August 22
• Autocross 7 – September 26
• Autocross 8 – October 25

PORSCHE OR PCA POTOMAC PHOTOS? 
Want to see your car in the blast or on social media? Send a photo, description, and photographer name to membership@pcapotomac.orgAND/OR socialmedia@pcapotomac.org.

PCA POTOMAC SOCIAL MEDIA! 
Please follow/like PCA Potomac on Facebook, X, and Instagram for updates about our events, photos, and the latest Porsche news and information:

Instagram: pca_potomac
X: @PCAPotomac
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCAPotomac/
PCA National YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PorscheClubofAmerica
Potomac calendar: http://pcapotomac.org

NATIONAL/OTHER REGION/NON-PCA EVENTS 

Know of or have a non-PCA Porsche event to share and feature here? Let us know at membership@pcapotomac.org

PCA FIRST SETTLERS REGION INVITES PCA POTOMAC MEMBERS 

2nd Saturday Monthly Gathering 

Join other members of PCA every second Saturday from 3-5PM at the Metro Diner in Fredericksburg. Hosted by First Settlers Region, all Porsche car owners regardless of your membership region are welcome. You will gather to socialize, discuss club events and all things Porsche. Guests are responsible for their own bill. We hope to take a nice group car photo to use for the official event flyer, so don't miss out. 

• Metro Diner 2068 Plank Road Fredericksburg, VA 22401
• Please contact Steve Marcom with any questions at: gps@fsrpca.org

Treffen Lowcountry

Treffen Lowcountry registration is open.  The event is scheduled for March 29-2 April 2026 at the Montage Palmetto bluff, Bluffton, S.C.  For More information visit the Treffen website: https://treffen.pca.org/Treffen-lowcountry.