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 Sunday, July 10th, 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.

A judged Concours Contest will be part of the event. Select the Concours registration option if you plan on participating. Your Concours registration includes one Adult picnic registration. You can add additional adult and children for the picnic when you register.

We have new judging classes this year. Please note the following:

• Grand Touring: exterior, interior, storage, undercarriage: (Models 991 (2013 – On), All Boxster, All Cayman, Full electric models)
• Touring: exterior, interior, storage, engine: (All Models not eligible for Grand Touring)
• Show: exterior, interior, storage
• Exhibition: exterior only

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

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, 40 cars and 78 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.?

NOTE: The cutoff date for discounted rooms at the Hampton Inn is 07/01/2022! You snooze, you lose!

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. Once you register, send me an e-mail: j.diwik@comcast.net.                               

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…..

Use the following link to register for event parking and lunches on Saturday and Sunday.

https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/fpb-test-event-schenley-park-pca-allegheny-432659

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.

The Chicago Region invites you to join us for our 27th annual Drivers Education weekend at GingerMan Raceway, which is located just outside the scenic Lake Michigan resort community of South Haven, Michigan.

This year’s event will be held on Saturday, August 13th and Sunday, August 14th.

We hope you can join us for one of the season’s premier DE events.

GingerMan Raceway is a challenging 2.21 mile road course with 11 turns, a number of elevation changes, and plenty of runoff areas.  Not only is it fun to drive, but it was built with optimal driver safety in mind, which makes it a great choice for less experienced drivers. Expanded Passing Rules for Advanced Drivers!

This is an event to enjoy with your family and friends as the South Haven and nearby Saugatuck resort communities are filled with shopping, restaurants, beaches, family entertainment, and night life.

SUV Drivers!  We are planning our Macan/Cayenne Lead/follow session that was so popular last year!
Sunday August 14^th at 11AM sharp!  $50! Cheap!

If you are planning to join us, we encourage you to make your lodging reservations as early as possible since many area hotels and resorts sell out months in advance!

Event registration is open to all PCA members, as well as non-members with track driving experience and an appropriate sports or performance car that meets the Chicago Region’s 2022 DE safety requirements.

Novice drivers are welcome to attend and will be assigned to work with an experienced PCA instructor for the weekend.  It is important to note that instructor availability for this event is always very limited, therefore novices will be accepted on a first come – first served basis with PCA members given priority over non-PCA members.

We will once again be holding a non-mandatory orientation session on Friday evening in the track’s pavilion.  Although this one hour session is designed for novice and first-time GingerMan drivers, anyone is welcome to attend.  It will be hosted by PCA Chicago Region instructors who will review the track layout in detail and present a chalk talk to address the proper driving line, braking points, and other important information related to the weekend’s event.  If you are planning to drive GingerMan for the first time, or if you are an intermediate driver looking to increase your knowledge of this challenging track, we encourage you to attend. 

If you would like additional information, feel free to contact GingerMan Co-Chairmen:

Glenn DeWeirdt at pca.chicago.gman@gmail.com or 630.862.4355 before 9:00p.m.
Neil French at pca.chicago.gman@gmail.com or 630.461.0089 before 9:00p.m.

Come out for our 5th visit to Superdawg and enjoy Hot Cars, Ice Cream, and Fun Music.

Superdawg and Chicago PCA are discounting all of the ice cream treats with a 50% discount to everyone wearing their PCA Name Tags. Besides the discount …wearing our club name tags is very important icebreaker for all of our new members attending this event (30% of attendees last year were club newbies).

Superdawg is being very nice to provide us with a DJ, 100 car parking area, raffle prizes, and picnic tables for the event at 333 S Milwaukee Ave.

This year to help keep track of everyone attending we are asking that everyone go to Clubregistration.net and sign up. Clubregistration.net makes it so much easier to send and receive emails to all the attendees.

First time rallyemasters, Chris Costis and Shannon Lange have designed “Straight as Pastable Rallye” on August 21, 2022.

Starting Location:
Herrmann Ultrasonics
1261 Hardt Circle
Bartlett, IL 60103

Rallye Schedule:
9:30AM: Registration opens
10:00AM: Mini rallye school review
10:30AM: Rallye teams meeting
11:01AM: Car #1 official start time

End Location:
Pub 47
10400 IL-47
Huntley, IL 60142

Contact Rallyemasters with any questions:
Shannon Lange 847.894.9949 ghanaslennon@gmail.com
Chris Costis 847.404.1392 ccostis27@gmail.com

This event requires individual registration by mail and is controlled by Geneva Concours d’Elegance Committee.  They have reserved 34 spots for PCA Chicago.

If you want to attend, download the registration form from by clicking here. Then complete, and sent to the address listed.

Registrations must be received by August 16.

When completing the registration form, use the following for the portion of the form that requests club membership and a contact person:

Club: PCA Region Chicago, Contact: Bobby Kurek, email: rjankurek@gmail.com.

This event will take place rain or shine, and the there are no refunds.  The fee is a tax-deductible donation to LivingWell Cancer Resource Center.  

Please sign up and enjoy a day looking at some very interesting and rare automobiles in Geneva with plenty of food and shops to keep you entertained.

Show and Shine participants are restricted to Porsche vehicles only.

Pre-registration is required for this event on ClubRegistration.net.

Driver Education Participants:

Driver Education is limited to Porsche sports cars (no Macans, Cayennes or other marques) and drivers who have previous experience at Road America or extensive experience at other tracks. There will be two run groups with on-track days Friday through Monday.

Registration for the TRAC 2022 Drivers Education will be available at www.pca-chicago.org or http://register.pca.org. Registration will open July 18 and close August 28. There will be a limit to the number of vehicles per run group and a sell out is expected. Registrations will be confirmed via email, upon receipt of event payment.

Registration confirmations,will include the tentative TRAC 2022 schedule and a copy of the Rules of Road America, will be sent via email. Please read these carefully before you arrive at the track to ensure you, as well as your guests and crew, are in full compliance. Approximately one week prior to the event, a final confirmation will be sent to all DE participants which will include assigned car numbers, run groups and the final event schedule.

Club Race Participants:

Optional Club Racer Only Lapping Sessions (under PCA DE rules—must be registered for the Club Race) to include coaches on Friday, Saturday includes practice sessions, qualifying and fun races, Sunday features 2 45-minute Sprint races and Monday will spotlight 90-minute Endurance races.

Registration for the Lapping Sessions and/or Club Race is available at http://register.pca.org. Registration will open July 18 and close August 28. All registration and confirmation information for participants will be sent via email.

The tentative TRAC 2022 schedule, updated event information, the Rules of Road America, and rosters will be available at https://clubregistration.net. Compliance with the Rules of Road America is mandatory for all TRAC Club Race registrants, their guests, and crew.

Information for All Attendees:

There will be 24-hour security at the track Thursday through Monday. Camping is permitted on the grounds, for a fee, payable to Road America. Track gates will close promptly at 5:30p on Monday evening and everyone must vacate the property by that time. The Road America noise restriction level is 103 decibels for all vehicles. Parking on paved surfaces is assigned and only by reservation (contact below).

All event rentals for golf carts, cabins, camping/RV permits, and personal pit vehicle tags (required) should be handled directly with Road America at www.roadamerica.com/competitor-page. Questions or special requests should be sent to Melody Frank at mfrank@roadamerica.com.

When available, additional TRAC 2022 information, including registration hours, will be posted on the Chicago Region website at www.pca-chicago.org or http://register.pca.org.

Join us on the beautiful tree lined streets of downtown Elkhart Lake, WI in front of the Siebkens Resort for Concours 3.

Schedule:

2:00 pm Registration Opens and participants may begin angle parking  and final preparation on the closed street outside Siebkens             

3:00 pm Judges Meeting

3:15 pm Judging Begins

5:00 pm Awards Ceremony

6:00 pm  Race cars arrive from Road America

We have new judging classes this year. Please note the following:

• Grand Touring: exterior, interior, storage, undercarriage: (Models 991 (2013 – On), All Boxster, All Cayman, Full electric models)
• Touring: exterior, interior, storage, engine: (All Models not eligible for Grand Touring)
• Show: exterior, interior, storage
• Exhibition: exterior only

Please note that all cars should remain angle parked until all the race depart at 9:00 pm.

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.

More details to come

Mark your calendar for Treffen Bend on September 14-18, 2022. Get ready for a trip to the great outdoors and amazing vistas of the Cascade Mountain Range. Come join us in the fall as we head to Bend, Oregon. This hidden gem in the Pacific Northwest offers fine dining at many award-winning restaurants, crystal clear water of the Deschutes River, the legendary Bend Ale Trail, miles of open hiking and biking trails with spectacular backdrops, and amazing roads. The recently renovated Sunriver Resort and PCA High Desert Region awaits your arrival so you can enjoy the fine culinary skills of Chef McCauley and great driving tours thru the likes of Crater Lake, Mt Bachelor, The Three Sisters, McKenzie Pass Scenic Byway, and more.

Additional details are available at https://treffen.pca.org.

Registration opens on June 29.

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 a Show and Shine Concours in combination with a Porsche and Pastries Picnic in Long Grove

All 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

Show and Shine participants are restricted to Porsche vehicles only.

Don’t miss out on Chicago Region’s Oktoberfiesta Sept 24 & 25 2022 at Blackhawk Farms Raceway. This year we are featuring our own Carrera Panamericana at Blackhawk with a Gourmet Mexican Dinner Saturday at the track with Carne Asada, Fajitas, taco bar and more! 

This is the last opportunity to track your car with the Chicago Region. You know Blackhawk, a 1.9 Mile, 7 turn challenging track.

This event is open to all sport cars that pass tech and to all drivers 18 and older that HAVE HAD PREVIOUS TRACK EXPERIENCE. Our schedule includes a ton of track time over two days with track touring at lunch, Fiesta Saturday and pizza Sunday.

For those wishing to camp at Blackhawk or simply wish to drop off car and trailer, security will be provided from 6PM Friday until close of the event Sunday.

In addition there is a block of rooms reserved under Porsche Club at the Best Western South Beloit IL 815-389-4211 at a reduced rate, just specify Chicago PCA or Blackhawk Farms Raceway.