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

Family photo fun from new PCA Potomac member Jeffrey Texcell.  He shared this great photo demonstrating design evolutions across the generations of Porsches!

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

PCA Potomac Women’s High Performance Driving Clinic (HPDC)- **Registration Now Open**

Registration is now open for our September 29^th 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

COMMUNITY SERVICE-CAMP PORSCHE APPRENTICE NEEDED

Each year, we host a few dozen kiddos from Jefferson County Parks and Rec Summer Camp at the track for 1 day of fun! This is a well-established program and I am looking for an individual to take over the coordination of this event. They would work side-by-side with me this year and run it themselves (with me as a phone-a-friend) next year. The date this year is Friday, July 25th.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordination with Parks and Rec and the DE team in regards to schedule.
• Reaching out to vendors to gather supplies/donations.
• Soliciting and managing a few dozen volunteers.
• Setting a fun and safe program for the kiddos.
• Working with the track and with the camp to make sure everyone is waivered and banded appropriately.

This program is a BLAST but I am ready to hand it off to someone (or a group of people). Please contact pat@pcapotomac.org for more information.

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 - **Waitlist Available**

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 (Overnight Tour) 2025 Wild Wunderbar, 13-16 Jun: **Registration Open, Almost Filled**

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 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 & DINE MONTHLY BRUNCHES: All PCA members are welcome, new and veterans alike. 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.

● Brunch: Firebirds Grill in Gainesville, VA 

Saturday, Apr 5th is CANCELLED.  See you in May.

• Brunch: The Irish Inn in Glen Echo, MD (Sat., Apr 19th at 11AM)

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: Autocross #2 - April 26 

Spots remain for Autocross #2 (and future events - which can be found on motorsports registration).  We’re fun, competitive, and Autocross is a great opportunity to learn car control skills at highway speeds.  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: dechair@pcapotomac.org

DE Registrars - David Evans/Henrik Ojikutu/Jocelyn Lasher: deregistrar@pcapotomac.org

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? 
Want to see your car in the blast or on social media? Send a photo, description, photographer name and the story behind the photograph to membership@pcapotomac.org AND/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

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

Porsche Chantilly: Cars & Omelets for a Cause (Sat., April 5th)

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

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!