Planet 9

**tme110** · #1 04-25-2008, 09:26 AM

Below is the latest schedule from the local PCA. I'm sure if you're a member you already have it so I just wanted to make sure everyone else knew what was going on. Though, I've been a member for over a year now and my schedule has yet to align with anything they do...but this year it looks like they're doing more then usual...

-mike

26 Saturday PM - Drive through Northern VA and Central MD to Glen Echo Park for dinner & dancing
27 Autocross #1 - Note date change - open to non - members
27 Corvrette Club Rallye New Page 1 not a PCA event but good fun

MAY

3 Tech Session open to all members

3 Monthly Breakfast

4 Deutsche Marque Concours – Vienna, VA

4 First Settlers Region Bi-planes and BBQ, Air Show, Peoples Choice Car Show, Bi-Plane Rides, Skydivers,

Porsches - Fun for the whole family in Fauquier County, VA

9 – 11 Drivers ED @ Mid Ohio –

17 - 18 - May Getaway Drive and Dine to Falling Water by Frank Lloyd Wright - Adv. Registration Requested

19 - 20 DE @ Summit Point hosted by Schattenbaum Region

23 –25 DE @ VIR hosted by First Settlers Region

24 Autocross #2 - open to non-members

31 Tech Session open to all members

JUNE

1 Autocross Test and Tune day

7 PCA Breakfast

7&8 DE Shenandoah Circuit

14 - Saturday PM - Drive-in and Dine - Advance Registration Requested

21 Tech Session open to all members

21 - Autocross #3 - open to non-members

22 Picnic and Car Show

27 -29 DE @ Watkins Glen

28 - Gala at The Glen Social and BBQ ( Do not miss this at Watkins Glen)

JULY

5 PCA Breakfast

6 Tech session open to all members

12 & 13 DE @ Summit Point

19 Open Board Meeting

20 Sunday AM - Bowie Baysox - Advance registration Required

27 Autocross #4 - open to non-members

**K-Man S** · #2 04-25-2008, 09:41 AM

Hopefully the Zone 2 coordinator has put all of these on our events calendar here and labelled them as Zone 2 items.

**tme110** · #3 06-03-2008, 08:26 AM

monthly update. I'll post these to the club calender when I get a chance.

Founders' Region PCA Potomac

JUNE

1 Fox Hunt Rally

1 Autocross Test and Tune day

7 PCA Breakfast in VA

7&8 DE Shenandoah Circuit

14 Saturday PM - Drive-in and Dine - Attend a real Drive in Movie - Advance Registration Requested

21 Tech Session open to all members

21 Autocross #3 - open to non-members so bring a friend

21 PCA Breakfast in MD

22 Picnic and Car Show

27 -29 DE @ Watkins Glen

28 Gala at The Glen Social and BBQ ( Do not miss this at Watkins Glen)

JULY

5 PCA Breakfast in VA

6 Tech session open to all members

12 Summer Fun Rally

12&13 Laps for Charity @ Summit Point Take your car out on the track to raise $ for a worthy cause

12 & 13 DE @ Summit Point

19 Open Board Meeting

19 PCA breakfast in MD

20 Sunday AM - Drive & Dine to Bowie Baysox - Advance registration Required

26 Lifts for Charity - rent a lift and fix your car yourself (NEW DATE)

27 Autocross #4 - open to non-members so bring a friend

**tme110** · #4 03-05-2009, 06:46 PM

the first update for the year. I'll update the calender whenever I get a chance:

PCA POTOMAC EVENTS CALENDAR

Tech Inspection

The Tech schedule for the year has been posted on the Tech page of the web site.

New time and location for Maryland Brunch (was breakfast) scenic drive to follow

Third Saturday of the month in MD

We are trying a new location and format for the Third Saturday Breakfast in Maryland on Saturday, February 21!
Instead of a 9AM breakfast at Pralines, we are going to have a Third Saturday Brunch at the Irish Inn in Glen Echo, MD at 11AM on Saturday. We have a private room upstairs, so just head upstairs. We will also have free ALMS posters available!
The Irish Inn is at 6119 Tulane Ave in Glen Echo, just off of MacArthur Boulevard, and can be easily accessed from the Clara Barton Parkway by taking the Washington/Glen Echo exit - the Irish Inn will be at the top of the ramp. Take the Clara Barton Pkwy exit from the Beltway and taking this South to the Glen Echo exit. From the Glen Echo exit, make a left at the stop sign onto MacArthur Blvd. northbound, and the Irish Inn is immediately on your left. There is parking in front and behind of the Inn, and there is additional parking up the road in front of Glen Echo Park.
The Irish Inn website is irishinn and their phone number is (301) 229-6600

John Eberhardt johne@pcapotomac.org

Lap top computer donation requested:
The Auto Cross program is need of a lap top computer. If you can donate a working computer please contact Tony Pagonis @ autocross@pcapotomac.org .

der Vorganger is on the web under "About Us" - If you are not being mailed your dV please go to The Porsche Club of America and update your profile to give us your current address.

February
21 Maryland brunch (see below) 11:00am - 1:00pm scenic drive to follow weather permitting
March
07 Virginia breakfast (see below)
13-15 Zone 2 DE
21 Maryland brunch 11:00am - 1:00pm (see below)

28 Tech session at Arlington Porsche 9:00am - 2:00pm open to all members (corrected location) see web site for details

BREAKFAST/BRUNCH GATHERINGS

First and third Saturday of the month.Open to non-member, Porsche owners so bring a friend and get them to join. There is no registration – this is a completely informal gathering. See below for details and location. johne@pcapotomac.org

Don't let bad weather stop you from attending. Pile everyone into the Family Truckster and come out for a great meal and make some new friends.

First Saturday of the month in Virginia

We will meet at Chutzpah Deli & Restaurant in Tyson’s Corner from 9AM – 11AM. Chutzpah is a great breakfast place with a big menu, there is a large parking lot with plenty of space and we will have a club banner over the club table. Chutzpah is located at 8100 Boone Boulevard, Tyson’s Corner, VA 22182. Their phone number is (703) 556-3354 and their website is Chutzpahdeli.com : Ny deli foods | Ny deli corned beef | Ny deli gift boxes | Buy deli gift boxes Ny .

Third Saturday of the month in MD

Third Saturday Brunch at the Irish Inn in Glen Echo, MD at 11AM on Saturday. We have a private room upstairs, so just head upstairs. We will also have free ALMS posters available!
The Irish Inn is at 6119 Tulane Ave in Glen Echo, just off of MacArthur Boulevard, and can be easily accessed from the Clara Barton Parkway by taking the Washington/Glen Echo exit - the Irish Inn will be at the top of the ramp. Take the Clara Barton Pkwy exit from the Beltway and taking this South to the Glen Echo exit. From the Glen Echo exit, make a left at the stop sign onto MacArthur Blvd. northbound, and the Irish Inn is immediately on your left. There is parking in front and behind of the Inn, and there is additional parking up the road in front of Glen Echo Park.
The Irish Inn website is irishinn and their phone number is (301) 229-6600

John Eberhardt johne@pcapotomac.org

Look for these and additional events on our web site Founders' Region PCA Potomac
John Magistro
Membership Chair johnm@pcapotomac.org 301-907-8031 (h)

**golfguy11800** · #5 03-08-2009, 09:47 PM

Thanks for the schedule! I'll try to attend as many as I can!

**tme110** · #6 03-25-2009, 02:07 PM

FYI, the cayman club calender has been updated for Zone 2 founders region up through November. Every couple of weeks I'll try to find another region and post thiers too.

**tme110** · #7 06-30-2009, 06:49 PM

Another new event:
click to go to Porsche Club of America

Virginia Highlands Tour and The Homestead Weekend, Friday July 17 – Sunday July 19, 2009

Meet Location: Food Lion Parking Lot, 15201 Washington St
Haymarket, VA 20169

Meet Time: Friday departure July 17, 10:00 AM; also Saturday departure from same location at 10:00 AM.

Registration Cost: Registration is free. Event Organizer is Alex Lunsford – please contact Alex at alex_lunsford@yahoo.com or register online using the Drive and Dine Registration page.

Other Cost: We have negotiated a preferred room rate of $225 per night at the famous Homestead Resort (Virginia Resorts, Mountain Vacations & Historic Hotels In Hot Springs VA - The Homestead) in the Virginia highlands, including breakfast. Other costs include gas, lunch, dinner, souvenirs and other activities such as golf, spa, skeet shooting, and tennis.

Rendezvous Point: The Depot Grille in Staunton - 42 Middlebrook Ave., Staunton, VA 24401, 540-885-7332 (History

Rendezvous Time: 12:30 PM Friday at the Depot Grille, 6:00PM Friday or Saturday at the Homestead President’s bar.

Stop Time: Tour ends Sunday at 12:00 noon – budget 4 hours to return to Washington.

Description: Here’s a new family-friendly event that we hope becomes an annual tradition. Over this 3 day weekend we will enjoy driving our Porsches over some great country roads in the Virginia Highlands

Accommodations: We have a preferred room rate at the luxurious Homestead Resort (Virginia Resorts, Mountain Vacations & Historic Hotels In Hot Springs VA - The Homestead) of $225 per night plus tax for Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th of July. To book your room, call the Homestead at 540-839-1766 and tell them you are with the Porsche Club. A one-night deposit is required and the room must be booked by June 26, 2009 to get the preferred rate.

For Article on Website

Want to beat the July heat? How about a weekend of fun, sportsmanship and P-Cars at the famous Homestead Resort in the Virginia Highlands? PCA Potomac has negotiated a preferred rate at one of America’s Grand Old Resorts and you have the opportunity to enjoy your Porsche on some of Virginia’s great country roads and take advantage of the Homesteads world-class Facilities. Groups will leave Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18th. Please see the Drive and Dine – Calendar page for trip details.

We plan to:
· Enjoy our P-Cars (and P-Trucks!) in one of the most beautiful areas in Virginia (and with the best roads). Plan on both Saturday and Sunday drives.
· Enjoy other activities:
o The Homestead has golf ($20 off greens fees), tennis, horseback, bowling, world-class spa, fishing, skeet and falconry!
o We will have a nightly get together in the President’s bar following by dinner at the Homestead or other nearby restaurants.
o Depending on interest, we may enjoy a nearby 2,500 acre private farm for fishing, skeet shooting, and / or four wheeling (for you Cayenne owners) who want to see what it does off pavement. See: http://www.greenvalleyhuntersparadise.com/

* Accommodations: We have a preferred room rate with The Homestead at $225 / night which includes a grand buffet breakfast for single or double occupancy. The above package prices are subject to 15% resort service charge and applicable state and local taxes (currently 9%) in effect at the time of check in. This package includes the following:
o Luxurious Room Accommodations
o Breakfast daily
o Access to the Fitness Center and Indoor Mineral Pool. Guestroom Phone Access Fees. Afternoon Tea. Nightly Movies. Wireless Internet in guest rooms and public areas. Daily newspaper delivery. Access to 100 miles of Private Hiking and Biking Trails
o AAA also has discounted rates on rooms and activities

The room rate will only be available through June 26, so book before then! To register for the trip and get on the roster use the PCA Potomac online registration system or email Alex Lunsford at alex_lunsford@yahoo.com.

Register on the Drive and Dine registration page Founders' Region PCA Potomac

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Schwabe · #8 07-01-2009, 07:51 AM

Very nice, thanks Mike, may have to do that one with family.

Schwabe · #9 07-05-2009, 08:22 PM

Wifey is in for the Virginia Highlands Tour and The Homestead Weekend. Will take both Turbos for the weekend ride-out. Anybody else planing on going?

**BillC** · #10 07-06-2009, 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by Schwabe

.... both Turbos....

Both turbos?!?

Please explain. And, for that matter, when do I get to drive the second one?

Schwabe · #11 07-06-2009, 07:46 PM

as soon as I drove it, hehe, should have arrived at Casey's today:

**tme110** · #12 07-07-2009, 01:45 PM

You also turbo'ed the boxter....???!!?!?!

Schwabe · #13 07-07-2009, 02:06 PM

Nope, I also bought a 997TT.

Schwabe · #14 07-20-2009, 09:30 AM

Just came back last night from the Virginia Highlands Tour and The Homestead Weekend:

Co-pilot:

Co-pilot grabbing cam:

Waking up quaint little town on the way:

Arrived at the Homestead, VA:

Co-pilot on way home:

Friends goodbye on Capitol beltway:

Wifey burning my a$$ on last few miles on the Bay bridge:

**tme110** · #15 07-22-2009, 07:51 AM

dont see any pics. sounds like it was fun though, wish I could've gone.

Schwabe · #16 07-22-2009, 01:53 PM

anybody else who cannot see the pics?

**tme110** · #17 07-23-2009, 02:41 PM

well, I can see them today...

**tme110** · #18 09-12-2009, 02:39 PM

Saturday, September 19, 2009

Potomac Annual Picnic has been canceled due to low # of registrations. Please atttend the MD Brunch.

Maryland Brunch (11:00AM - 1:00PM)
We have a Third Saturday Brunch at the Irish Inn in Glen Echo, Maryland at 11:00 a.m. on the third Saturday of every month. We have a private room upstairs, so just head upstairs. The Irish Inn is at 6119 Tulane Avenue in Glen Echo, just off of MacArthur Boulevard, and can be easily accessed from the Clara Barton Parkway.

Contact Info : Drive and Dine Chair Email : driveanddine@pcapotomac.org

At Speed Motorsports 2nd Annual Open House (12-5pm) Special Guest: Steve Dinan of Dinan BMW Engineering

At Speed would like to cordially invite all to attend their Open House on September 19th from 12-5pm. Enjoy live music, food, specials, a Concours event (sign up in advance or at the door), prizes, and lots of fun. Please plan to attend and we hope to see you there...

Saturday, September 26, 2009

High Performance Driving Clinic (7:00AM - 5:00PM)
The HPDC (High Performance Driving Clinic) is a one-day high performance clinic for PCA club members who have not done a PCA Drivers' Education event before. The HPDC is a great way to get introduced to track driving and learn how to drive your Porsche better. Registration opens July 28 and closes September 11. The cost is $200.00.

Contact Info : Drivers' Education Chair Email : deregistrar@pcapotomac.org

Oktoberfest Drive And Dine (10:00AM - 2:00PM)
Come join us for a multi-club drive through some of the prettiest roads in NOrthern Virginia. We'll start at 10:00 a.m., and stop for lunch along the way. We'll finish at the Lovettsville Oktoberfest where we'll meet up with the Rally group for an impromptu car show on the town square.

Contact Info : Drive and Dine Chair Email : driveanddine@pcapotomac.org

Oktoberfest Rally (11:00AM - 2:00PM)
Come join us for a multi-club rally running through some of the prettiest roads in Northern Virginia. We'll end at the Lovettsville Oktoberfest where we'll meet up with the Drive and Dine group for an impromptu car show on the town square!

Contact Info : Rally Chair Email : rally@pcapotomac.org

Oktoberfest People's Choice (12:00PM - 5:00PM)
Come join us for a multi-club car show at the Lovettsville Oktoberfest.

Contact Info : Concours Chair Email : concours@pcapotomac.org

Sunday, September 27, 2009

AutoCross #6 (7:00AM - 2:00PM)
Come out and put your conebanger skills to the test! Participants can register in the AutoCross page, or from 7:00 a.m. till 8:00 a.m. on site the day of the event. The event will be at the Bowie Baysox parking lot in Bowie, MD. The cost is $40.00.

**tme110** · #19 09-12-2009, 02:40 PM

I want to take a moment to remind our Region of two upcoming events. Both are the weekend of Septembe 19-20, 2009.

The first event I want to tell you about is the annual Porsche Club of America Headquarters Open House scheduled for Sunday, September 20. Executive Director Vu Nguyen (a Potomac Member) has once again arranged a tremendous event to showcase PCA's headquarters and the great collection of Porsche and PCA memorabilia. PCA HQ is located at 8003 Forbes Place, Suite 310, Springfield, VA 22151. They are located just off the Braddock Road West Exit of the Capitol Beltway I495. The Open House is scheduled for 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM rain or shine.

Vu has arranged for several vendors to be on site. Things will start at 10:00 AM with a social in the parking lot. PCA will provide refreshments. Starting at 11:00 AM Vu will personally lead guided tours of the PCA offices. He will present snippets of PCA history, facts and day to day activities. A real treat will be the ability to see the Helmut Bott collection of Porsche memorabilia presented to PCA last year. At 1:30 PM Vu will wind things up with a raffle for some great door prizes.

So everyone come on out and support PCA's Open House. We are really fortunate to have PCA Headquarters in our back yard. Vu does a great job of supporting PCA and Potomac.

The second event is the second annual At Speed Motorsports open house on Saturday, September 19th. Bob Miller, owner of At Speed (also a Potomac member), says their beautifully maintained, 14,000+ sq/ft facility will be available for browsing. At Speed employees will be available for tours. At Speed is also teaming with AbsolutelyDriven.com to host a high-end car show. There will be raffle prizes for guests and awards for car show winners. A special guest will be Steve Dinan of Dinan Performance. Steve is very well known for high quality the highest quality BMW aftermarket and performance products. Steve will be ready to answer questions and discuss current and future products and developments.

So bring your family and friends to At Speed to check out their great shop, show room, engine room and facilities. And come out and meet and talk with fellow Mid-Atlantic auto enthusiasts. At Speed is located at 7410 Coca Cola Dr. Unit 110, Hanover MD 21076. The festivities start at 12:00PM and end at 4:00PM. If you want to enter your car in the car show, then you must arrive no later than 1:00 PM. There is a cost of $15.00 for Pre Show Pre-Registration Contestants and $20.00 to register at the door. Everyone else is free. Contact At Speed directly for more information at 410-712-4290.

**tme110** · #20 09-12-2009, 02:40 PM

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Brunch Run to Charles Town Races & Slots

Horses And Horsepower (12:30 - 5:00PM)

Thundering hooves, slots and great food all just 10 minutes from Harpers Ferry. Nothing close, even comes close!

Our destination is a fabulous brunch buffet at Charles Town Races and Slots Charles Town Races and Slots - Home in Charles Town, WV. Come experience the thrill of live thoroughbred racing from the comfort of the beautifully decorated Skyline Terrace and banquet room. The Skyline Terrace offers a panoramic view of the racetrack and easy access to the Silver Screen Gaming® Room for those of you that would like to try your luck at the slot machines.
Elegant surroundings, fine cuisine and the thrill of video slots and thoroughbred racing promise to make this a special occasion. Enjoy live entertainment, shopping, you name it. $35 per person covers brunch tax and tip (betting is up to you). Stay for a few races, the whole day or have a great brunch, make some new friends and hit the road.
Event option A: Join us for a scenic drive through the rolling hills of Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia ending with brunch at 12:30.
Event option B: Meet us at the track at 12:15 for a 12:30 brunch.
Event option C: Not hungry? Save yourself some $$$ and just come for the races and meet some new friends. (You will have to sit in the bleachers so bring sunscreen)
REGISTRATION
There is no advance payment for this event, but you are encouraged to register online through the registration system or just drop me an e-mail at johnm@pcapotomac.org with your full name and number of guests. Payment will be taken on site at the buffet. If possible bring exact change.
Group Drive to Charlestown from Maryland and Virginia
DC/MD
We will meet in Potomac, MD at Potomac Elementary School 10311 River Road Potomac, MD 20854 at 10:30 for a group drive to the track.
VA
We will meet at 11:00 am at Arby's at Rt 7 and Battlefield Parkway, 635 Potomac Station Dr NE Leesburg, VA 20176. The Arby's is in the parking lot of a shopping center that has a Giant Food and a Best Buy so it's hard to miss. Same location as last year.

Please contact John Magistro at membership@pcapotomac.org to register or if you have questions.
For directions go to Charles Town Races and Slots - Home .Lat: 39.29666, Lon: -77.85

Horses and Horsepower is a great day out for you and your family. We take a fun, back roads drive up to Charlestown Races & Slots for brunch and fun watching the ponies! There is no advance payment for this event, just drop me an e-mail at johnm@pcapotomac.org with your full name and number of guests. Payment will be taken on site at the buffet. If possible bring exact change. $35 per person.