The Porsche Club of America – Chicago Region presents RADE, our annual Road America Drivers Education event, with a focus on novice drivers. Year over year this premier racetrack in Elkhart Lake, WI draws us north to continue our growth and expand our driving skills. This year’s event is Friday May 23rd – Sunday May 25th.

The Road America team of coordinators have been working hard to consider your feedback and provide the most track time for drivers during the three days, while maintaining a safe place for all skill levels to enjoy and learn the 4.048 miles and 14 turns of the track. Due to continued increases in track rental fees and associated expenses, we are tasked with maximizing the fun of each participant while maintaining our ability to run this event each year. As a result, there are some changes this year to RADE:

• Friday will be dedicated to experienced only drivers, featuring 15 on-track sessions. Drivers who register will have the opportunity to drive as many sessions as they would like. Guidance will be provided to alternate between two suggested groups based on driver experience and pace. All sessions will have the same passing rules/zones and use Chicago Region White group safety requirements (factory seats/seat belts acceptable). All drivers are expected to have prior experience in DE events at Road America.
• The excellent novice program at RADE will continue on-track Saturday and Sunday shifting to a 4-run group schedule, with sessions for novices, instructors, and experienced drivers. All students will be provided with an in-car instructor, and mandatory classroom sessions will be held both in advance of the event virtually and during the event.
• On Saturday and Sunday, there will be two experienced run groups, with a limited, additional cost option to run in both run groups for even more on-track opportunities.

Other important notes about RADE 2025:

The RADE novice program was developed to teach novice drivers ages 18+ the skills necessary to drive a sports Porsche (no SUVs or E-cars) at its limits in a safe and controlled environment. In-car instructors will show you the proper line around the track, teach how the principles of accel- and deceleration impact your vehicle, and coach proper car awareness. Novice drivers are encouraged, if possible (not required), to attend the Novice Day DE at Blackhawk prior to coming to this event. If you are on the fence about attending Road America as a novice, rest assured driving this track in a Porsche is one of the most fun experiences you may ever have!

All drivers who have not driven Road America previously must attend the MANDATORY virtual novice driver’s orientation meeting in advance of the event. Additional classroom sessions and in-car instruction will be provided throughout the weekend to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.

By popular demand, the Saturday evening pizza party and social will be returning for the second year! Please plan to join the fun at the end of an exciting track day to discuss with peers and enjoy some pizza and a cold beverage or two. Bring your family and crew, and let’s give a warm PCA Chicago welcome to our novices!

Payment via club registration is required in full prior to event confirmation. Note that entry fees will increase May 3rd to Weather Watcher rates! Fees increase regardless of registration date for any unpaid registrants.

Online waivers are required for all participants. Your entry will not be confirmed until the e-waiver is completed, and payment is made. Be sure to opt-in for text communications to stay up to date with all event announcements.

All registered drivers must be active PCA members in good standing. Please add your PCA membership number to your clubregistration.net account.

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. Note: if you would like to camp at the track, please contact us for details and fees.

INSTRUCTORS: To accommodate in-car instruction for novice drivers, please indicate you are willing to instruct during registration, if you are comfortable. Instructors will receive e-vouchers/promo codes after the event which can be used toward future PCA Chicago events, in the amount of $100 per student per day. Instructors should check their registration final confirmation email to see if a student has been assigned. Thank you for your willingness to contribute to the future of driving in the club!

Note: While we are prioritizing Porsche vehicles at this event, PCA-Chicago members will be permitted to drive a comparable performance vehicle (no SUVs, no E-cars) from another marque. This allowance is at the discretion of the event team.

Questions about the event or registration? Please contact:
Cheryl Lehman Collier at RoadAmerica-DE@PCA-Chicago.org
Ross Conforti at RA-DriversEd-Reg@PCA-Chicago.org

The Tire Rack Street Survival School is a must for all teen drivers. When teen drivers attend this school, they learn to drive their car in a safe and controlled way, and they learn and practice driving skills that will keep them safe on the road.

The school is a full day, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We provide coffee, juice and donuts, lunch, and liquid refreshments throughout the day for students, parents, and volunteers.

Class size is limited to 30 students.  Students must be between 15 and 20 of age and must have had their learner’s permit for at least half the time the issuing state requires before taking their driver’s test or has a full driver’s license.  Registration preference will be given to the children of a PCA Chicago Region member.

Students drive their own vehicle or the one they most frequently drive on a daily basis.  If two siblings are attending an event together, and the car they both drive on a daily basis is the same, they may share a vehicle.

High Center of Gravity Vehicles (HCGs) such as SUVs, SAVs, Trucks, Jeep-type vehicles, and Minivans are verified on a case-by-case basis and may not be allowed.  The older HCGs without electronic stability control (not just the electronic traction control) will not be accepted. HCG vehicles may still be limited with respect to the exercises in which they are allowed to participate based on local venue conditions.

The day is a mixture of classroom and in-car exercises. The students spend about two hours in three classroom sessions where they learn the theory of safe driving. Except for an hour break for lunch, the rest of the time is spent driving their car in a series of 5 or 6 exercises that simulate real world driving conditions.

Students learn how they and their car can cope with actual driving situations. Instructors will ride with the students and provide immediate feedback, and students will drive each exercise many times, allowing them to learn from their mistakes and develop and practice correct driving techniques.

Parents are encouraged to attend our school. They may sit in on the classroom presentations and observe the driving exercises.

Students should register using the “Register for this Event” button below.

Volunteers and instructors should register for this event by clicking here.

Please watch this short video to learn more.

For more information go to http://streetsurvival.org/schools/frequently-asked-questions/

Show ’n Shine 2 & Concours 2 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 Show ‘n Shine and Concours will be held on Sandberg Way. Right in the middle of shops and restaurants. 

We would like to encourage you to sign up for our Show ‘n Shine competition. It is an easy way to enjoy and show your Porsche. All you need to do is clean the outside of your Porsche, (body, glass, wheels & tires) and you are ready to participate. Judging is simple and based on the Cleanliness only of the exterior of your car. 1st, 2nd and 3rd places will be awarded in all Show ‘n Shine groups. All attendees can vote for the People’s Choice Award. Every level is welcome. If you have never participated in Concours before, this fun and informal Show ‘n Shine event is a great way to learn the ins and outs of Concours. Ready for more?? Step up to Concours. 

Our Concours competition consists of three classes all judged on the basis of the Cleanliness and Condition of the car. Concours has three separate competitive classes where additional areas of the car are judged for cleanliness and condition. In order from bottom to top; 

Street Class: Exterior and Interior 

Touring Class: Exterior, Interior and Storage 

Grand Touring Class: Exterior, Interior, Storage, Engine or Chassis 

These classes are a pathway to help you best learn about the preparation and preservation of your Porsche for competition at the Regional Level or at the National Porsche Parade.

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

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:

10:00 am Registration opens

11:30 am Judges meeting

11:45 am Judging begins

1:30 pm Awards ceremony

As the 2025 Rallye Season begins, we will head Northwest from Kane to DeKalb County at high speeds with several navigational tricks!

Enjoy your Porsche, sharpen the skills you have learned, and have some fun!!

Start Location:

OLSON Residence
2S014 Tanglewood Dr.
Batavia, Illinois 60510

End Location:

Old Town Pub & Eatery
40W290 LaFox Rd.
Campton Hills/St. Charles, Illinois

YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER
https://clubregistration.net TEAM FEE – $35.
(Both Driver and Navigator must pre-register and Both must sign/verify the e-waiver)
Registration closes at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025

Questions:

Call/Email the Rallyemasters:
Steve Olson at 630-712-9378 (cell) or Sharon Olson at 630-405-3934 (cell)
Email Sharon at: gregor@seldenfox.com

Join us for our third annual Ladies’ Day Driver Education Day. This year we will be driving the South Track at Autobahn Country Club. As usual, we will be providing a lite breakfast, lunch, and an event Driving Shirt in addition to plenty of track time, classroom and in-car instruction, and an all-around great time.

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at driving on the track but maybe had some reservations? What were they?

• Too much testosterone at those male-dominated events
• Don’t own a Porsche
• Don’t have the need for speed
• Don’t want to or are intimidated to drive partner’s Porsche
• Don’t want partner’s judgement or advice about driving

Over the years, as we’ve encouraged women to come out and participate, these are the things we’ve heard.

Bring your Porsche sports car or non-Porsche sports car (electric and open-wheeled vehicles are not allowed) and experience what it is like to drive on the South track in Joliet, IL. Because of a lack of demand, there will not be a run group for SUVs this year. You must be driving a car.

This event also has an online classroom session on Tuesday, June 3^rd, 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 racetrack, attending this session is highly recommended. Access information for attending the session will be emailed to new drivers in advance of the session.

This is an event just for ladies (18 or older with a valid driver’s license), run by ladies.

Please consider joining us. You never know, you may love it as we all do!

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: 7:50 am (No walk ups allowed, must be registered on clubreg and paid)
Course Open to Walk 8:30 am
Registration closes: 8:50 am
Drivers meeting: 9:15 am
First group starts: 9:30 am

This event is open to all sport cars that pass tech (Cayenne, Macan or other SUV’s, electric vehicles, and open-wheeled vehicles 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. 

This event also has an online classroom session on Tuesday, June 17th, 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 racetrack, attending this session is highly recommended. Access information for attending the session will be emailed to new drivers in advance of the session.

Join us Saturday, June 21, 2025

Porsche Club of America – Chicago Region is returning to Barnaba Autosport this year for another awesome party. Registration is completely free, quick, and easy. Each guest requires a ticket.  This is a PORSCHE ONLY event.

Expect great food and fun for all. Barnaba is having BBQ on Wheels serve up a freshly grilled BBQ lunch. Don’t miss out, it is quite a spread! Barnaba’s shop will be open and you can roam freely. It is a great facility filled with great cars.

We had over 250 Porsches onsite last year – let’s top it!

Barnaba Autosport will again be hosting a free raffle for 20 Annual Maintenance gift certificates ($400+ value!). One free raffle ticket per Porsche. Winners must be present at time of raffle to a receive prize. You must be registered for the event to win. Extra raffle tickets cannot be purchased. This certificate will be valid for one year. See certificate for more details.

This is a PORSCHE ONLY, family friendly event so please bring your Porsche for everyone to see! Feel free to share the registration link below with fellow Porsche owners! Just remember, they must be registered to attend. We can’t wait to see you all!

Registration is mandatory for all guests as this is a private event. Did I mention the event is PORSCHE ONLY?

Please note: The registration link below will take you to Barnaba Autosport’s Eventbrite registration page. This a little different from the Club Registration page you are probably accustomed to. This allows Barnaba to track registrations and give their catering company a good head count. If you are a PCA member use the designated box when registering for tickets.

The Club is looking for 12 volunteers to come out early and help out for this large event. We will help set up chairs and tables and direct cars to parking areas. Please send me an email with your contact information and I’ll get you the details. You will receive a custom event t-shirt as a gift. Thanks for the help.

Robert Safe

Social Event Coordinator

rsafe@comcast.net

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

See 2025 Parade Registration for registration information.

This event is open to all sport cars that pass tech (Cayenne, Macan or other SUV’s, electric vehicles, and open-wheeled vehicles 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. 

This event also has an online classroom session on Tuesday, June 17th, 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 racetrack, attending this session is highly recommended. Access information for attending the session will be emailed to new drivers in advance of the session.

This community sponsored event is the largest gathering of Classic Cars in the area! View hundreds of classic cars from the 1920’s through the 1980’s all on display on both sides of Harlem Avenue, between 122nd Street through 125th Street.

Attractions

Enjoy food from local merchants, beverages for the kids, and ice-cold beer from the local bars and restaurants. Musical entertainment will be playing all of the classic hits throughout the evening.

Information for Participants

This event occurs beginning early in the evening hours. Parking begins around 3 pm.

• $15 on-site registration donation
• No pre-registration. First come, first parked.
• For more information see the event website
• Expect to see a nice selection of Porsches in the special display area.

Please note this is not a PCA event. It is a popular community event that club members have been invited to attend.

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

Enjoy a day of Porsches, friends, fun, food, beverages, games, and music in an open park setting.

Picnic price: $20 per adult, $5 for ages 12-17, kids under 12 get in free – we are grateful if you register and pay in advance online.

Onsite registration fees will be $30 per adult, $10 for ages 12-17, kids under 12 are free. 

The picnic starts at noon and concludes at 7:00 pm.

The Fischer’s will have their excellent brats, hot dogs, salads, fixings, and cold beer and wine.

In the spirit of a family picnic, those inclined to bring a side dish or desert to share are once again welcomed to do so!

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

A Show ‘n Shine and Concours will be a part of the event.  

Select the Show ‘n Shine or Concours registration option if you plan on participating. Your $30 Show ‘n Shine registration fee includes one adult picnic registration. Your $40 Concours registration includes one Adult picnic registration. You can add additional adults and children for the picnic when you register online. 

We would like to encourage you to sign up for our Show ‘n Shine competition. It is an easy way to enjoy and show your Porsche. All you need to do is clean the outside of your Porsche, (body, glass, wheels & tires) and you are ready to participate. Judging is simple and based on the Cleanliness only of the exterior of your car. 1st, 2nd and 3rd places will be awarded in all Show ‘n Shine groups. All attendees can vote for the People’s Choice Award. Every level is welcome. If you have never participated in Concours before, this fun and informal Show ‘n Shine event is a great way to learn the ins and outs of Concours. Ready for more?? Step up to Concours. 

Our Concours competition consists of three classes all judged on the basis of the Cleanliness and Condition of the car. Concours has three separate competitive classes where additional areas of the car are judged for cleanliness and condition. In order from bottom to top; 

Street Class: Exterior and Interior 

Touring Class: Exterior, Interior and Storage 

Grand Touring Class: Exterior, Interior, Storage, Engine or Chassis 

These classes are a pathway to help you best learn about the preparation and preservation of your Porsche for competition at the Regional Level or at the National Porsche Parade. 

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

There won’t be onsite registration for Show ‘n Shine and Concours, so please take a few minutes and register online.

This Rallye will navigate along rural roads in and around the Illinois/Wisconsin state line. We’re using the Richta App (Competitor version) to keep track of your 􀆟me; be sure to have it installed on your phone. Things move slower on lake time, making it challenging to maintain the proper CAST, and we did throw in a few things to keep you on your toes.

The Rallye is approximately 70 miles long, taking 3 hrs. to complete. We’ll finish the day where we started, at the Lake House for food, beverages, and of course, awards!

Schedule: Registration Opens: 9:30 AM
Rallye Mini Class: 10:00 AM
Rallye Team Mtg: 10:30 AM
First Car Out: 11:01 AM

• Rallye Entry Fee is $35 per car (for pre-registration); $40 for on-site registration
• Registration closes at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 18th
• Supplemental instructions will be emailed to those who pre-register
• Both driver and navigator must register online at Clubregistration.net separately in order to electronically
• sign the event waiver.

Questions?

Contact the Rallyemasters:
Charles Mills (847) 970-0567, charles_d_mills@yahoo.com
Laura Ferraro (815) 616-0721, lauralferraro@gmail.com

We are invited back to the Westmont Crusin’ Nights & Street Fair. Sports Car Night, Thursday, July 24, 2025, from 5 to 9 PM. Live music, cool cars, festival environment – walk with your beverage throughout the event, food & beverage specials, kids activities, and 3 blocks of streets closed off and dedicated to classic car parking! This is a popular and long running Westmont community event, and our members always enjoy it.

PCA members who sign up will back-in park together starting in front of the popular NEAT Kitchen + Bar and on both sides of the street.  The event is located on Cass Avenue in Downtown Westmont north of the BNSF railroad tracks to Naperville Road. Cass Avenue will be closed at 4:30. PCA members can then enter the event from Norfolk Avenue near Bank of America, 139 N. Cass Avenue. Volunteers in orange shirts will help direct you to the designated PCA parking area.

Please note: This is not a PCA – Chicago region event, but we need to let the Westmont organizers know how many PCA cars to expect, so please register on Club Registration so we can get a car count for them. Last year we had a new record high sign ups and a very good time was reported. Registration closes July 23.

The PCA Summer Driving Tour will be held from Friday 7/25/25 through Sunday 7/27/25.

The tour will start from the TA Travel Center, 19 N 430 US-20 in Hampshire, IL 60140 on Friday morning.

We will drive west to the Galena, IL area and then drive to the Chestnut Mountain Resort/Ski Area where we will have lunch as a group in a restaurant overlooking the ski area and the Mississippi River. After lunch we will drive south on the amazing roads of the Mississippi Palisades to Savanna, IL. Then we will drive north to our host hotel, the IRISH COTTAGE INN & SUITES.

A cocktail party will be held on Friday evening in the hotel ballroom. Feel free to bring your favorite beverages and snacks. Directions will be provided to the local Piggly Wiggly in Galena if you need any snacks or beverages. Piggly Wiggly sells wine, beer, and liquor in addition to food!

On Saturday morning we will take a drive to Lena, Il and then north and west to downtown Galena. The roads are beautiful and best described as “Porsche Roads.”   

Attendees are free to find a restaurant in Galena for lunch or travel west on U.S. 20 W to East Dubuque, IL which is close to the Mississippi River. Casual dining is abundant in East Dubuque.

No other activities are planned for Saturday afternoon. Saturday evening, we will dine as a group at our hotel. We will have a cocktail hour(s) and then a great meal! As usual we will have gifts to auction off, jokes and other amusements. Let’s not forget “The Schnauzer Joke.”

So far, we have 35 plus room reservations at the Irish Cottage Inn & Suites.
The hotel is now sold out and will not accept additional PCA reservations.

The good news is additional reservations can now be made at the Best Western Galena Inn and Suites.
This hotel is .2 miles and a short, 4-minute walk from the Irish Cottage Inn.

Best Western Galena Inn and Suites, 9923 W. U.S. 20, Galena, IL 61036 (815)777-2577

I have reserved 10 additional Double-Queen rooms at $219.00 plus tax.

Our on-site contact is AMY. If you need additional information, please ask for her.

We have approximately 65 PCA Chicago Members who are attending and there is plenty of room for more. So make your reservations as soon as you can so we don’t sell out another hotel!

If you have any questions, please call me: John Diwik 630-962-9224

Registrants should e-mail John Diwik once they have room reservations:     J.diwik@comcast.net

Registrants will be notified when “Clubregistration.net” is available for this event.

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: 7:50 am (No walk ups allowed, must be registered on clubreg and paid)
Course Open to Walk 8:30 am
Registration closes: 8:50 am
Drivers meeting: 9:15 am
First group starts: 9:30 am

Join us as we return to Autobahn Country Club to drive the full track on Monday, July 28th.

This event is open to all sport cars that pass tech (Cayenne, Macan or other SUV’s, electric vehicles, and open-wheeled vehicles are not allowed) and to all experienced drivers 18 and older. Run groups will be based on driver experience.

There will be no novice classroom instruction at this event and there will be a limited number of instructors available for ride-a-longs. There will be a classroom discussion during lunch on how to drive the full track for anyone that wants to attend.

There will be a pre-recorded classroom from prior a Autobahn Full Track event for those that are not familiar with Autobahn or are newer drivers. A link to the online classroom will be sent to registrants as the event gets near.

If you have never driven the Full Track at Autobahn and would like an instructor to help you, please indicate that when you register.  Instructors will be assigned in the order requested, with PCA members taking precedence.

Novice drivers that have not driven on a track before will not be permitted to drive without an instructor.

There will be a no helmets, track familiarization session at the start of the day. 

Registration for this event is exclusively at clubregistration.net.

Online waivers are required for all participants. Your entry will 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.