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Drive & Dine to Wild Wunderbar, WV: registration opens Sat., March 22 at 8AM
1st DE of the Season at Summit Point Motorsports Park (Summit Point, WV): Friday-Sunday 3/20-3/22, Come out!
Drive & Dine to The Black Sheep Restaurant: **Registration now open**
PCA Potomac Women’s High Performance Driving Clinic (HPDC): **Registration Now Open**
Potomac Region Grill Badges - Order Now until April 30!
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“Intro to Concours” Class: Judging & Concours Prep Workshop Porsche of Silver Spring has graciously offered to host us for this event, as they host their season opening Cars & Coffee on Saturday March 29th, 2025. The goal of this event is to develop a pipeline of potential volunteers to assist with and participate as judges at our regional concours events by providing some background and requirements on the art of concours at the various club levels, and provide enough information to encourage members who have been hesitant to enter their car in in these events to shine them-up and join the fun! *Please note: The Cars & Coffee Event is hosted by Porsche of Silver Spring and runs from 9:00am -Noon The PCA Judging workshop & Concours-Prep is an overlapping event Scheduled from 10:00 am - 1:30pm We will use the upstairs conference room for presentation and will later move to one of the service areas or wash bay area for some light prep-areas discussion and or a detailing demonstration. - We would like to ask in advance for some volunteers to stay after to help with the post-event clean-up given the graciousness of the Dealership host. Registration is Open: http://msreg.com/ConcoursWorkshop25 PCA Potomac Women’s High Performance Driving Clinic (HPDC) September 29th!
Registration is now open for our September 29th Women’s High Performance Driving Clinic. New this year is support from Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA), which will be bringing professional Porsche female racers and VIPs for Sunday’s clinic, as well as a VIP dinner on Saturday evening. Please register early as THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT QUICKLY! This entry-level event is for women who have never been to a performance driving event before, and is a way to learn about your car and its capabilities in a safe controlled environment with an instructor in the right seat the whole day. You will drive at your own pace and level of comfort! All drivers should take this course at least once to become a safer driver on the road. To register, you will need to create a MotorsportsReg account first and we recommend you do this in advance of the registration opening, so you are ready to go and secure your highly coveted spot. Link: msreg.com/POTOMACWIMNA POTOMAC REGION GRILL BADGES - Order Now! Since its inception in 1954. PCAPotomac region has never had a grill badge for members to display. A PCA National grill badge was first available in July 1955, and was used by many PCS’ers. PCA Potomac did not have its own logo until 1968. Members now have an opportunity to purchase grill badges of our Founders' Region logo. These are custom made plated die struck metal with 4-color hard enamel grille badges, 3.5 inch in diameter. The purchasing window is open until April 30th. Order Now - Pay Later! NOTE: We need to reach the minimum order quantity for the $50 price, so spread the word, and/ or spread the love by ordering one for every Porsche you own! More detail and ordering on MotorSportReg Here. PCA Potomac DRIVE and DINE to The Black Sheep Restaurant, Sunday May 18, 2025
After a scenic drive of twists and turns through Fairfax and Prince William Counties, enjoy brunch at The Black Sheep Restaurant in Manassas, VA on Sunday, May 18, 2025. This two-story historic dairy barn built in 1929 has been converted into a restaurant with private dining rooms, entertainment spaces, and outdoor patio areas. After brunch and a short stroll, listen to some live music at Farm Brew Live – The Yard Stage outdoor music venue. Where craft beer + live music = A rockin’ good time. Space is limited to 60 guests. msreg.com/2025BlackSheep PCA POTOMAC DRIVE & DINE: Wild Wunderbar, WV. Registration Opens March 22, 2025 at 8AM Ready for a Summer getaway? We are excited to offer this 3-night getaway (2-night minimum), June 13-16, 2025, to the beautiful Stonewall Resort State Park located in Roanoke, WV. Join us for an epic road trip through the scenic mountains of WV and unwind at a secluded lakeside retreat that offers a wide variety of indoor and outdoor recreational activities. While in WV, we will enjoy an amazing lunch at the beautiful Graceland Inn Mansion, dinner at the historic Wonder Bar Steakhouse and a drive to the Summit of Cheat Mountain for lunch at Snowshoe Village. Space is limited to 50 participants. msreg.com/2025WildWunderbar PCA Potomac Drive and Dine 2025 Season Opener
Join us for our first Drive and Dine of the season on Saturday, April 5. 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 our first 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. The Inn is located just minutes away from the Shenandoah National Park, Luray Caverns, New Market Battlefield, Luray Hawksbill Greenway, Luray Rescue Zoo, Shenandoah Spirits Trail, Blue Ridge Whisky Wine Loop, and more. PCA POTOMAC DRIVE & DINE MONTHLY BRUNCHES:
The Irish Inn in Glen Echo 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. ● Brunch: Firebirds Grill in Gainesville, VA (Sat., Apr 5th at 11AM) 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. PCA AUTOCROSS: Autocross #1 - Waitlist remains open Autocross #1 is at capacity, but you can still join the waitlist in case we have cancellations in the next few days. Even if you’ve never driven before, you’re welcome to join and we’ll pair you up with a coach! We’re fun, competitive, and a great chance to learn car control skills at highway speeds. To be a ranked driver and compete for trophies, you have to make at least 4 events this season. The 2025 Autocross Season is below and registration open in motorsportsreg.com For any questions or registration concerns, email the Chairs at: autocross@pcapotomac.org
PCA POTOMAC DRIVERS EDUCATION: 2025 DE * = Registration Now Open on Motorsportreg.com (MSR) We could use more instructors! 2025 DE Schedule
See Schedule above. Register early and avoid wait lists! Important Helmet Announcement for Drivers Education From PCA National and Potomac Safety Chair: Snell 2015 SA Helmets will be allowed for HPDEs through February 2026 due to 2025 Helmets not being available till October 2025. DE QUESTIONS: DE Chairs - Bob Mulligan/David Dean/Susan Kimmitt:dechair@pcapotomac.org DE Registrars - David Evans/Henrik Ojikutu/Jocelyn Lasher: deregistrar@pcapotomac.org PCA POTOMAC DRIVER’S EDUCATION: Tech Inspection for April VIR DE – SUNDAY March 30 The Tech Session will be held on Sunday, March 30 at Matt Curry's Craftsman Auto Care in Merrifield. If you need an inspection, please arrive between 9:00 am and noon. All are welcome to attend. Did we mention it’s on a SUNDAY? Matt Curry's Craftsman Auto Care: 2733 Merrilee Drive, Merrifield, VA, 22031 Link to Tech Form: https://www.pcapotomac.org/images/PCA_PotomacTechForm.pdf PCA POTOMAC COMMUNITY SERVICE: WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Support the next generation of Automotive Technicians-Support the Montgomery College Tool Scholarship Community Service is seeking your support for the Montgomery College Tool Scholarship. Graduating students with a minimum 3.0 GPA and proven dedication to the automotive technology field need your support for acquiring the “tools of the trade”.
Support these deserving students as they start their career as Automotive Technicians. Use the QR code to make a donation to the Tool Scholarship today. Questions about Community Service? Contact Marcie at marcie.calcagno@pcapotomac.org March Der Vorgänger Magazine The latest issue of DV has been posted on the Potomac website (https://pcapotomac.org/magazine) and will soon arrive in your mailbox. This issue highlights the recent 2025 PCA Potomac Annual Awards Banquet and the HPDC at Summit Point. We also feature two very different travel adventures: Renee Geisler takes us to Tokyo on a recent visit to the Porsche Performance Center there. And Craig Bond recalls his first-hand account of serving as a timer for the Porsche racing team at Sebring in 1968. And if it's time to gather up your Speed Shine and microfiber towels in preparation for our upcoming concours events, Brad Will has some solid advice on how to do well at the show. All that, and more, in the March issue. Enjoy! MY FIRST PORSCHE STORY Der Vorgänger Magazine is seeking submissions for an upcoming feature story from members, “My First Porsche.” The idea is to tell a brief anecdote about an experience you had after you got your first Porsche. Maybe it was something interesting (or perplexing) about the driving experience you discovered at the wheel of these fabulous driving machines. Or it was an amusing conversation you had with a curious passerby: (“Yeah, bags go in the front AND the back trunks in the Boxster!”). Or a brief but memorable exchange you had with law enforcement. (Example: “But officer, I had NO IDEA how fast I was going,” proved not to be a viable defense.) Well, hopefully not. You get the idea. Send your brief story and a photo of you and/or the car (if you have it) to Steve Grumbach at dveditor@pcapotomac.org. And look for it to appear in a future edition of DV! PORSCHE OR PCA POTOMAC PHOTOS? PCA POTOMAC SOCIAL MEDIA! Instagram: pca_potomac NON-PCA EVENTS IN OUR REGION/OTHER REGION 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.
May 25th Annual Perimeter Run Featuring new route additions, photo locations and a new dinner destination at one of America's oldest taverns, serving since 1733. From Bowling Green to Hanover Tavern for a two-hour tour. Come join the fun, come run The Run, plenty of room for all to come. We look forward to seeing you and your Porsche on May 25th for this enjoyable drive and afternoon with friends. Register here! Porsche Arlington: Cars & Coffee Event (Sun., March 30)
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Upcoming 2025 PCA Potomac Election
Your vote is important to PCA Potomac. In accordance with Potomac’s Bylaws, we are providing two ways to vote for
the 2025 PCA Potomac Executive Board Elections:
(a) electronically via ballot in Motorsportreg.com by midnight on November 30th, 2024
(b) in person at the Annual Meeting on December 7th, 2024
CLICK HERE for candidate bios.
2025 EXECUTIVE BOARD
Past President: Diane Sullenberger
SLATE FOR ELECTION
For President: Don Mattran
For Vice President: Alan French
For Treasurer: Stephen Kiraly
For Secretary: Kenny Kong
Proposed Potomac Region Revised Bylaws
To bring the Potomac Region Bylaws into compliance with the PCA National Bylaws, the Potomac Executive Committee collaborated extensively with the PCA Policy Committee to finalize the necessary changes. The proposed revised Bylaws, endorsed by the PCA Policy Committee, will be presented for a vote at the Potomac Annual Membership Meeting on December 7, 2024. In preparation for the meeting, we are sharing the revised Bylaws and a summary of the major updates. A redlined version of our current Bylaws is also available for review.
Monthly Brunches
Monthly Brunches - First and Third Saturdays
The easiest way to start participating in PCA Potomac is to attend one of our monthly brunches where we casually get together on the first Saturday of the month in Gainesville, Virginia and third Saturday of the month in Glen Echo, Maryland. This is a great way to meet other Porsche enthusiasts, talk about your cars, maybe trade some tips, or just hang out and enjoy the morning. Everyone is welcome, including newcomers, out of town PCA members and visitors from any region.
VIRGINIA
Firebird's Wood-Fired Grill
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
14020 Promenade Commons St.
Gainesville, VA 20155
https://gainesville.firebirdsrestaurants.com/
Virginia Brunch is the first Saturday of each month held at Firebird's Wood-Fired Grille. There is substantial parking coming off Linton Hall Road so we can park together. We will stake out a parking area that is a short walk to the restaurant. The restaurant opens at 11 am, so plan on arriving before so we can park together.
MARYLAND
The Irish Inn at Glen Echo
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
6119 Tulane Avenue
Glen Echo, Maryland 20812
Telephone: 301-229-6600
http://www.irishinnglenecho.com
Maryland Brunch is the third Saturday of each month held at The Irish Inn in Glen Echo, MD beginning at 11:00 AM. Depending on the weather we either sit outside or have a private room upstairs inside. The Irish Inn is just off MacArthur Boulevard and can be easily accessed from the Clara Barton Parkway by taking the Washington/Glen Echo exit. Parking is available in front and behind the restaurant.
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