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Lining up in grid on a picture-perfect day at Virginia International Raceway (VIR) - at our most recent DE event. For more to come, check out the list below. Want to see your car in the blast or on social media? Send a photo with story details to membership@pcapotomac.org or socialmedia@pcapotomac.org PCA Potomac - Member Badges Order Window (April 15 – May 15, 2026) Potomac Region PCA Membership badges are back! We are now taking orders for the upcoming batch, open from April 15 through May 15, 2026. Place your order at msreg.com/PotomacBadgeApr2026. Delivery will be about 3-4 weeks after the order window closes. You must be a current member of the Potomac region of the Porsche Club of America. To join the club please go to www.pca.org and sign up as a member. PCA POTOMAC CONCOURS: 42nd Annual Deutsche Marque Concours d’Elegance (Sun., May 3)
PCA POTOMAC’s Annual Deutsche Marque Concours d ’Elegance: Sun., May 3 **Registration is Open & New Location** Registration and details can be found here: 42nd Annual Deutsche Marque Concours d’Elegance Sunday, May 3, 2026 "Rain or Shine" 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. NEW LOCATION: THE MANOR AT SILO FALLS 19501 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD 20833https://www.themanoratsilofalls.com/ PORSCHE PARADE: PHASE 2 REGISTRATION OPENED APRIL 15!
If you haven’t already registered for Porsche Parade, PCA's biggest event of the year, don’t wait! Phase 1 Registration (Entry and Housing) reopened with Phase 2 Registration (Events, Tours, and Banquets) on April 15! Tickets to events and tours sell out SUPER quickly. Make sure you register early and have information on hand, such as meal selections, tshirt sizes for volunteers, competitive event selection for each participant, birthdates of children attending, PCA membership number of co-entrants, your Porsche license plate and brand of tires, and trailer details, as applicable. 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 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!
March 2026 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 Kenny Kong’s GT3 RS drive at the final DE at Pitt Race, the 2026 Potomac Annual Awards and Sponsors Banquet, PCA’s tech tactics session, Spring HPDE, and the first Autocross at Summit Point. All that, and more, in the March issue of Der Vorgänger. Enjoy! PCA POTOMAC DRIVERS EDUCATION: NEW TRACK DESTINATION: NEW HPDE OPPORTUNITY!
Our Potomac Driver Education community heads over to New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP), Millville, NJ., for a three-day weekend on MAY 15-17th. Just 3 hours from DC, the NJMP Thunderbolt circuit is a great track to learn the full range of high performance driving skills. 2.25 miles of asphalt, 12 challenging turns, a one half mile straightway and 40 acres of full service paddock space. It’s FAST, it’s FUN, and it’s a lot easier to learn than VIR! COME WITH US - REGISTER TODAY! Click here >>>msreg.com/PotomacNJMP2026 <<<Click here PCA POTOMAC COMMUNITY SERVICE: Cars & Coffee (Sun., Aug. 2)
COMMUNITY SERVICE: **Save the Date** Sunday, August 2nd - PCAPotomac/TPC/Erin Levitas Foundation Cars & Coffee COMMUNITY SERVICE: **Save the Date** Saturday, October 3, 2026 The Salvation Army Montgomery County Corps Advisory Council is hosting its Inaugural Car Show on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 8 am- 1 pm, at 20251 Century Boulevard, Germantown, MD. **Registration now open** https://salvationarmynca.wufoo.com/forms/rfyhng00lp41hq/ PCA POTOMAC DRIVERS EDUCATION: Registration for 2026 Season Now Open
* Registration open on MSR (Motorsportreg.com). See Tentative Schedule above. Register early and avoid wait lists! The 2026 DE Schedule has improved scheduling dates (i.e., no event on Mother’s Day) and the addition of New Jersey Motorsports Park (since Pitt Race has closed). Updates and details will be available on the Potomac DE website at: pcapotomac.org DE QUESTIONS: DE Chairs - Bob Mulligan/David Dean DE Registrars DRIVE & DINE to The Black Sheep, May 24
After a scenic drive of twists and turns through Fairfax and Prince William Counties, enjoy brunch at The Black Sheep Restaurant in Manassas, VA. 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. There you can relax while enjoying a craft beer, wine, or cocktails from 2 Silos Brewery. Where craft beer + live music = A rockin’ good time. Registration is at capacity…Waitlist only. msreg.com/BlackSheep2026 DRIVE & DINE - Wild Wunderbar Tour to Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, WV
Ready for a Summer Getaway? We are excited to offer this 3-night Tour (2-night minimum), June 12-15, 2026, to the beautiful Stonewall Resort State Park located in Roanoke, WV. Join us for epic road trips through the scenic mountains of WV and unwind at a secluded lakeside retreat that offers a wide variety of indoor and outdoor recreational activities. Registration is at capacity…Waitlist only. DRIVE & DINE - Virginia Highlands Tour: July 17-19 2026
This annual fan favorite and true driver’s tour of 6+ hours each day of stunning Virginia countryside throughout Bath and Allegheny counties; this is always a memorable trip for all. Our final destination is The Inn at Gristmill Square in Warm Springs, VA where we will have a group dinner and be entertained by a local bluegrass band. We will journey through the back roads by way of the Shenandoah and George Washington National Parks, and visit Cass Scenic Railway, Ingalls Field and Airport Road (Virginia’s “Teeth of the Dragon”). Registration will open on 18 April at 8:00 AM. MSreg.com / 2026 Virginia Highlands Tour 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.
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 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
Tire Rack Street Survival – Register Now for Sunday, May 31 Event
Registration is open for our first Tire Rack Street Survival (TRSS) program of the season. Students, coaches, and volunteers should sign up now. TRSS is a one-day event designed for new and inexperienced teen drivers. It combines classroom and in-car exercises, during which our DE and AX instructors instill young drivers with knowledge and skills in car control. Students learn a lot in just one day, and instructors find it rewarding to help these teens become more educated and safer on the street. Students can register at: msreg.com/TRSSPCAPotomacMay312026 Coaches and volunteers can register at: msreg.com/TRSSMay312026Volunteers Please contact Doug Hough at streetsurvival@pcapotomac.org if you have questions.
Registration is now open for the fall WOMEN’S HIGH PERFORMANCE DRIVING CLINIC. This event will sell out, so please be sure to register early at msreg.com/WomensHPDC2026 PORSCHE OR PCA POTOMAC PHOTOS? PCA POTOMAC SOCIAL MEDIA! Instagram: pca_potomac 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 TO JOIN THEIR 5TH RUNNING OF THE PERIMETER We'll join up at the parking lot next to Samson Motors, 268 N Main St, Bowling Green, VA 22427 on Sunday afternoon at 2:30pm. Departing by 3:30pm, we'll enjoy a two-hour tour of updated route additions, photo locations, wildlife, and finally stopping to dine at the historic Hanover tavern. There will be a slideshow of past Perimeter Runs shown on their big screen while we dine. Dinner will be from the menu and paid by each guest. Reserve your spot now. https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/fsr-perimeter-run-v-hanover-tavern-pca-first-settlers-550852 |
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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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PCA National - Insider Podcast
Entertaining 60-minute episodes uploaded bi-weekly. If you’ve never listened to a podcast, don’t worry, just visit the web address and start listening. Insider podcasts feature opinions, news, and conversations about your favorite automotive brand, from fellow PCAers that you trust. 16-year veteran Executive Director Vu Nguyen and Technical Director Manny Alban are the hosts of the podcast that includes regular guests like Porsche Panorama Editorin-Chief Rob Sass and PCA Digital Media Coordinator Damon Lowney.
