The Chicago Region Porsche Club presents RADE, a novice driver school with an emphasis on safety, in Elkhart Lake, WI at Road America—one of the premier racetracks in the country. This program, held over the Memorial Day weekend, was developed to teach novice drivers 18+ the skills necessary to drive your sports Porsche (no SUVs) at its limits in a safe and controlled environment. All students will be provided an in-car instructor to show you the proper “line” around the track, teach how the principles of accel- and deceleration impact your vehicle, and help you learn car awareness on this 4-mile, 14-turn track.

All drivers who have not driven Road America previously should attend the valuable, novice driver’s orientation meeting on Thursday, May 26^th at 8pm in the Siebkens Resort dining room, featuring veteran Club Race drivers John Ruther and Greg Turek, after which instructors will be assigned. Additional classroom sessions will be provided throughout the weekend.

Registration for this event is exclusively at clubregistration.net where the price schedule is outlined—including premium rates for Early Birds, discounts for 2-driver cars, golf cart rental and an event long-sleeved t-shirt (may not be available if not confirmed prior to May 13^th). Online waivers are required for all participants. Your entry will not be not be confirmed if the e-waiver is not completed and payment is not made. Be sure to opt in for text communications to stay up to date with all event announcements.

Cancellations must be made via email to the event coordinator or registrar and will incur a nominal fee after April 3^rd. There will be no refunds after May 20^th or for no shows at the event due to the cost incurred by the club to rent the track to put on this event.

We recommend booking your hotel room as soon as possible as this is traditionally a very popular weekend in this resort town. Mention PCA Chicago if booking at the Osthoff Resort to receive the discounted block room rate. Siebken’s Resort and the Shore Club are also great options. Alternately, camping is offered through Road America’s website at https://www.gatemastertickets.com/store/products.aspx?catid=206%2C254%2C255&CompanyID=GM206&clear=false.

All applicable COVID protocols in place at the time of the event will be recognized and enforced.

INSTRUCTORS: To accommodate in-car instruction for novice drivers, please sign up as an instructor, if you are comfortable. Instructors will receive a non-transferable, non-divisible $75 voucher for 2 days and $100 for full weekend instruction that can be used toward another PCA Chicago track event or the annual holiday Dinner Dance. Instructors will be notified at least a week prior if a student will be assigned.

Email questions to Cheryl Lehman Collier or Dave Mansfield at roadamerica-de@pca-chicago.org.

Autocross is an inexpensive opportunity to enthusiastically drive your Porsche or other make, in a controlled, and safe environment. Drivers navigate through per-determined course outlined with road cones.
You will test and improve your driving skills while experiencing the impressive handling performance of your car.

Everyone is encouraged to attend, particularly if you plan to participate in any other driving events throughout the year. Join us for some fun while becoming a better driver!

Registration opens: 8:00 am
Course Open to Walk 8:30 am
Registration closes: 9:00 am
Drivers meeting: 9:20 am
First group starts: 9:30 am

Join us for Porsches & Pastries 3 at a new venue!

Blackdog Speed Shop in Lincolnshire welcomes us to their state-of-the-art sf facility. They have sales, service, restoration and racing teams that compete in IMSA. They are a new sponsor to PCA Chicago, so let’s show them a warm welcome!

Please register in advance…we want to give our hosts an idea of how many members are coming and for us to reach you if there are any last minute changes.

See you there!

Phase I registration opens February 2nd at 12:00pm (noon) eastern. Phase II opens April 6th at 12:00pm(noon) eastern.

Registration closes May 14th at 11:59pm eastern.

See https://www.porscheparade.org/ for the latest information.

This event is open to all sport cars that pass tech (Cayenne, Macan or other SUV’s are not allowed) and to all drivers 18 and older from novice to experienced. Run groups will be based on driver experience. A separate novice group with both on track and classroom instruction will be provided. We would like to thank THE EXCHANGE for sponsoring Blackhawk this year. They will be providing lunch for all drivers as well as an event souvenir.

This event also has an online classroom session on Wednesday, June 22nd, starting at 7:00 PM where you will learn the basics of safely driving on a race track and what to expect during the event. If you have never driven on a race track, attending this session is highly recommended. Access information for attending the session will be emailed to new drivers in advance of the session.

Concours 1 at the Promenade in Bolingbrook.  Bring the family to enjoy viewing all the Porsches and socializing with your friends to catch up on club activities.

The concours will be held on Sandberg Way, between Hemingway Trail and Brooks Lane.

Concours entry fee: $30

All other cars on display are encouraged to donate $10 to the club charity and be eligible to win one of the raffle prizes at the end of the concours.

Schedule:

9:00 am Registration opens

10:30 am Judges meeting

10:45 am Judging begins

12:30 pm Awards ceremony

Concours classes:
Grand Touring – judging of exterior, interior, storage, and chassis (Boxster, Cayman, 991, 992, Taycan)
Touring – judging of exterior, interior, storage, and engine (all other models not listed in Grand Touring)
Show – judging of exterior, interior and storage
Exhibition – judging of exterior only

Note that the Touring and Grand Touring classes will be judged together as one group. Also, for this year the Exhibition class is exterior only, which makes it a great way to start participating in concours events.

Autocross is an inexpensive opportunity to enthusiastically drive your Porsche or other make, in a controlled, and safe environment. Drivers navigate through pre-determined course outlined with road cones.
You will test and improve your driving skills while experiencing the impressive handling performance of your car.

Everyone is encouraged to attend, particularly if you plan to participate in any other driving events throughout the year. Join us for some fun while becoming a better driver!

Registration opens:            8:30 am EDT
Course Open to Walk         9:00 am EDT
Registration closes:            9:40 am EDT
Drivers meeting:                 9:50 am EDT
First group starts:               10:20 am EDT

To improve our events, we have made the following changes:

• All participants must create a ClubRegistration.Net account, register and pay online.  This includes onsite/day of, and registration the day before.
• Registration will promptly close at 9:00 am on the day of the event
• Events will be limited to 60 participants
• The success of our events is completely dependent on volunteers. Therefore, this year we are asking for participants to pre-register for several key volunteer positions.  
• Please select one item from the “Event Options” section; see descriptions for details.  

Please help us run a successful event by:

• Pay prior to the event to avoid an additional $15 day of registration fee
• Review the Tech Sheet and double check the “Registration Details” for accuracy. This form will be attached to your confirmation and is available at the PCA Chicago Region website
• Bring your completed Tech Inspection Form with you to the event. UTQG: This is the wear rating for your tires.   This can be found on the sidewall of your tires.  If you are new to autocross, the Tech Inspector can help you find where this is located.  
• Make sure the positive battery terminal is completely covered with tape.  This ensures that nothing can come in contact with the terminal. The PCA Chicago Autocross program reserves the right to deny participation to vehicles with excessive exhaust noise (95 db).
• Park your vehicle next to the vehicle that arrived just before you (e.g.. not in the middle of the parking lot).   We would like to have all cars parked in the order of arrival.  This significantly improves the flow of our Tech Inspection process and helps us start our event on time.  If you want to park next to someone, please coordinate your arrival before entering the venue.  
• Empty everything out of your car immediately after parking so that it can be Tech inspected.  Anything that is loose must be removed from your car, including floor mats.
• Complete and place the Tech Inspection Form under your windshield wiper.  This indicates that you are ready to have your car inspected.
• Wait for your car to be inspected.  After obtaining the event sticker and signed Tech Inspection Form from the Tech Inspector.  Apply sticker to the front top section of your windshield on the driver’s side.
• Proceed to the registration table with your signed Tech Inspection Form.
• Check in and look for your pre-printed name on the PCA Waiver, sign it.
• Apply your assigned car number to both sides of your vehicle.  Numbers should be 8” or larger (if you do not have pre-printed numbers use blue painters tape)
• Relax, mix and mingle, walk the course or help setup the course until the drivers meeting at 9:20 am.
• And most importantly….Have Fun!

Participants are broken out into three groups: Drive, Rest, Work

Drive

• This group will start driving.
• After your driving session is over, you will rest.

Rest

• This group will start the day resting while the first group (Drive) runs the course.
• Use this time to eat lunch, but please be ready to work.
• As the Drive group is finishing please keep an eye on the staging line for the last car to complete the course.
• After the last car has run and the course is “cold” promptly replace the workers on the course. This enables us to quickly get the next driving group on the course.

Work

• This group will work the course when we start
• Please grab a safety vest before heading out to a workstation
• Aside from the Starter there are no pre-assigned work stations. Fill in any work station with less than two workers.
• After the session is over and you are done working it is your turn to drive.

We will cycle through the process of again in the afternoon. Drive, Rest, Work. We will cover this again in the drivers meeting and address any questions that you may have.

Thanks, in advance for your cooperation.

This event is open to all sport cars that pass tech (Cayenne, Macan or other SUV’s are not allowed) and to all drivers 18 and older from novice to experienced. Run groups will be based on driver experience. A separate novice group with both on track and classroom instruction will be provided. We would like to thank THE EXCHANGE for sponsoring Blackhawk this year. They will be providing lunch for all drivers as well as an event souvenir.

This event also has an online classroom session on Thursday, July 7th, starting at 7:00 PM where you will learn the basics of safely driving on a race track and what to expect during the event. If you have never driven on a race track, attending this session is highly recommended. Access information for attending the session will be emailed to new drivers in advance of the session.

The summer tradition continues at the Fischer’s!
Thank you to the Fischer Family!

Come and enjoy a day of Porsches, friends, fun, food, beverages, games and music in an open park setting!

Picnic price: $15 per adult, $5 for ages 12-17, kids under 12 get in free.

The Picnic starts at 12 noon and concludes at 7:00pm.

The Fischers will have their excellent brats, hot dogs, salads and fixings and of course cold beer and wine. This year we are asking you NOT to bring anything to pass around. Anything you bring must be for your consumption only.

We’ll have family fun for all, with lots of games for kids, as well as prizes.

The judged Concours Contest is back this year.

Go to the Concours part of clubregistration.net to sign up for the event.

Everyone entering the Concours gets one free lunch. Additional spots for your family and guests are available at Concours registration.

A larger tent will be provided with properly-spaced round tables. In this regard, we ask all who attend to follow the current guidelines including using face masks and social distancing where appropriate.

Please remember to wear your Club Name Tags to help new members feel welcome.

Due to the ongoing pandemic it’s our collective responsibility to adhere to requirements to protect you and anyone attending this event. In furtherance of this effort, we are asking participants to register online.

There won’t be onsite registration so please take a few minutes and register online.

Please do not participate if you are sick or if you’ve been in contact with someone in the last two weeks who is sick.

We hope to see you all there!

Concours schedule:

11:00 am Concours check-in opens
12:45 pm Judges meeting
1:00 pm Judging begins and food is served
3:30 pm Awards ceremony 

Event Limit: 60 cars and 90 people…(No exceptions!)

So far, 33 cars and 62 people have registered.

The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix (PVGP) is one of two vintage car races on city streets in the U.S. We will be driving to Pittsburgh on Friday 7/22. We will stop for a nice BBQ lunch along the way in New Philadelphia, Ohio. We should arrive at 6:00 pm or so Friday evening. Time for Primanti Bros.?

I have reserved a block of 65 rooms at the Hampton Inn Pittsburgh University/Medical Center for each night (Friday thru Sunday).The discounted room rate is $169.00 per night plus tax. Use this link to make your reservation: www.my-event.hilton.com/pitokhx-pca-128de811-b9a9-4e2c-9c69-c137f24cb5f3/

No payment is due for the hotel until we arrive on July 22, 2022.                                  

The Allegheny Region PCA (ARPCA) runs a great event in Schenley Park (where the race course is….). Attendee’s park their Porsche’s together on a fairway, on the golf course. The parking location is a 2 minute walk to the race course.  The ARPCA provides a wonderful catered lunch on Saturday and Sunday right on the golf course. Did I mention that every single fairway will be covered with cars from every imaginable marque? It’s an honest to goodness cargasm! Attendees are welcome to tour the paddock area which is just full of amazing and historical race cars. Free shuttle buses run to the paddock all day. You can walk right up and touch the race cars and talk to the owners/drivers.

We will caravan to the event from the hotel on Saturday and Sunday morning. The qualifications/racing is through by 5 or 6 pm each day. The hotel will provide a segregated parking area for our Porsche’s. A washing area is also available for the “Concours” diehards! (Did you read that Jeff?)

We will make sure that you have time to explore Pittsburgh which is a great town that has lost its rust-belt reputation! Great shopping, dining and sightseeing are available.

The hotel has approved a PCA CHICAGO cocktail party in the hotel lobby on Saturday evening/night. So we can take over the lobby and party like it’s 1999! (Unfortunately without Prince.)

On Sunday evening, we will dine as a group at the Monterey Bay Fish Grotto restaurant high atop Mt. Washington. We will travel by motor coach to and from the restaurant. No parking and no DWI opportunities. The food is great and so is the view of the city. You will see why they call it Three Rivers Stadium! (Ask anyone who has been..)

You are free to drive home at your leisure on Monday 07/25/22.  Another PCA-Chicago 4 day driving extravaganza!

Once you make a room reservation, please send me an e-mail to let me know you plan to attend and provide the requested information. I will need the names and e-mails of all of the attendees. I will also need you to identify the vehicle you will be driving. No e-mail, no additional information! You decide…..

j.diwik@comcast.net   Questions? John Diwik 630-962-9224

Come join us for our first SUV-focused DE event on the North Track at Autobahn. This event is for those members that want to drive their Cayenne or Macan on a racetrack.

There will be two SUV-only run groups, one for novice drivers that require an in-car instructor and one for experienced DE drivers.

There will also be two sports-car only run groups for experienced drivers only as well.

The SUV run groups are limited to Porsche SUVs only. No other marques will be allowed.

Classroom instruction will be provided for novice drivers and anyone else that wishes to attend. In-car instruction will be provided for novice SUV drivers only.

This event also has an online classroom session on Wednesday, July 27th, starting at 7:00 PM where you will learn the basics of safely driving on a racetrack and what to expect during the event. If you have never driven on a race track, attending this session is highly recommended. Access information for attending the session will be emailed to new drivers in advance of the session.

Lunch will be provided by The Porsche Exchange.

The Porsche Exchange is providing a special rate for tech inspection and brake flush for SUVs attending this event. Contact them for details.

You must be a member of PCA to attend this event. If you are not a member and want to join, click here.