Spring is already upon us, so spring your Porsche out of the garage, enjoy the ride, and enjoy a beautiful spring morning with your friends! All those who register will receive a club calendar. 

This event will happen, rain or shine! Come join your friends for our first P&P of the season. Share a cup of coffee, enjoy some fine pastries (both infused with a healthy dash of camaraderie) and spend a fine morning catching up with a hundred of your closest PCA-C friends! This is a great opportunity to tour some cool garages at Big Door Garage Suites in Mundelein, IL.

There is a 200 car limit, so we recommend you register on clubreg by April 15th. We will be asking everyone that registers to print their confirmation email and have it on their dashboard to be allowed in.  As a way of saying thanks for going to clubregistration.net everyone will get a copy of the club calendar hot off the press.

Please wear your club name tags to help break the ice for many new members attending their first club event.  Everyone wearing their name tags will get free entry in the special raffle.

See you there!

Porsche Club of America-Chicago Region is hosting this unique opportunity to learn the fundamental skills necessary for Precision Care Control from our talented members and instructors. Fundamentals include extreme braking, importance of vehicle balance, fastest and safest line through a turn and many other skills that directly transfer to daily driving, autocross, high speed Driver’s Education and even racing! Experience what it looks and feels like to REALLY control your Porsche in a safe, controlled environment.

Who should attend?
Anyone wanting to improve their driving skills, has a need for speed, or wishes to understand and experience the capability of their vehicle in a safe, closed-course environment. This is also great for folks who plan to participate in other extreme car control, Autocross or Driver’s Education events.

What should I expect?
Classroom and in-car instruction with a heavy emphasis on driving because we believe the best way to learn is to do it! The classroom sessions cover the fundamentals of performance driving and Autocross, the events our club use to test and improve these skills. You’ll also receive personal in-car instruction while navigating through various exercises marked by traffic cones. Finally, you’ll be coached by volunteer PCA-experienced drivers as you negotiate a complete, untimed Autocross course, at your own speed. This event will occur rain or shine (besides, some driving exercises are more fun in the rain!).

Autocross School co-coordinators Adam Kern and Joe Morsello, along with a whole host of volunteer instructors, will be putting on this first driving event of the season.

Pre-registration by April 9th is required. Lunch and a t-shirt are included in the registration fee and must be ordered in advance. Those who do not pre-register by the 9th will not be provided lunch or a t-shirt.

Please be prepared to display a valid driver’s license. Minors must provide junior waivers signed by at least one parent (preferably both).

Snell 2015 SA- or M-approved or newer helmets are required but a few loaner helmets will be available. See the sponsors section of our website for PCA Chicago supporters who can provide you with appropriately sized equipment to meet your needs.

Now’s the time to schedule some springtime excitement!  Driving your Porsche at speed on a track, in a safe and controlled environment, with an instructor sitting right next to you!

Blackhawk Farms Raceway, in South Beloit (near the Wisconsin/Illinois border), is a complex 1.9 mile, 7-turn track that provides an ideal learning environment that will keep you focused all day.

We typically have 40+ novice drivers, so this is a great way to meet fellow enthusiasts, learn the track, learn the car, and have a GREAT time doing it.  We also incorporate a group of more experienced drivers, so no matter what your experience, this is an excellent “season opener” for you track enthusiasts, or soon-to-be track enthusiasts.

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 with an emphasis on the novice driver.  This is the event to attend if you are new to the club and are interested in learning how to drive your car on a race track. Novice drivers get a morning and afternoon classroom sessions and in-car instruction. In addition, there is an online classroom session on Wednesday, April 21st starting at 7:30 PM where you will learn the basics of safely driving on a race track and what to expect during the event. Access information for attending the session will be emailed to you after you have completed registration.

We typically have 40 or more novice drivers at this event so in addition to learning how to handle your vehicle. It is also a great way to meet fellow club members. Again this year we will be incorporating one experienced group at this Novice Day event. This group is open to all who have previous track experience but have not reached the Instructor level.

This event is sponsored by longtime PCA Chicago supporter The Porsche Exchange in Highland Park, which will be providing an event souvenir and a free lunch (what’s not to like?)

By the way, we’ll need instructors for our new or less-experienced drivers, but as a thank-you, volunteer instructors will receive a voucher for use at a future PCA Chicago event.

Click here to see the 2021 Blackhawk Event Flyer.

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

Are you thinking about doing your first Rallye, but want a bit more information before you commit (“sounds cool and everything, but I’m just not sure it’s for me”)?  If you’re thinking about a first Rallye, or are an experienced Rallysta but would like a freshener before season starts, then this is THE EVENT; you won’t want to miss it, because everything you need to know is right here in one place!  This is an opportunity to drive your car in a non-track situation, on beautiful country or suburban roads, with a whole bunch of your favorite friends and colleagues.

There will be a 2-hour class session before the Rallye itself, and this first event will be set up as a “Rallye 101,” to reinforce what you just learned in the classroom.  Plan afterwards to get together with your fellow Rallystas for some food, tasty beverages, and the opportunity to ask questions of other Rallye folks.  Since Rallyes are performed in pairs (a driver and a navigator), you’ll need a partner, but if you don’t have one, let us know beforehand and we’ll try to pair you up!

Chicago Region board meetings are held at 7:30 pm on the first Wednesday of the month.

Beginning April 1st 2020, Chicago Region Board meetings are being held online due to the ongoing pandemic.

Please join us for Porsches & Pastries #2 at Labriola Bakery & Cafe

3021 Butterfield Oak Brook, IL 60523 8:30-11:00am

We are going back in for another great Porsches & Pastries at one of our favorite venues.

Our hosts have an added treat for us this time…A Farmer’s Market will be located in the front row just outside the Bakery.

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.

Please let us know if you are planning bring guests.

We are following our State Health Guidelines so please wear your masks.

See you there!

More details to come.

BBQ at Jeremy Holleb’s family farm in Elkhorn, Wis
11am-4pm…lunch starts at Noon.

This is a very special 4 region event!
It may have been over 25 years since the last time we have all come together for an event like this.

Knock the cobwebs off the car and take a scenic drive to southern Wisconsin just north of Lake Geneva for an award winning Pit Master BBQ!

Enjoy tasty beef brisket, pulled chicken sandwiches, coleslaw, corn bread, bottled water, and chocolate chunk cookies from LD’s BBQ in East Troy, Wis.

We will be having a special parking area for the Boxsters and some special prizes for it’s 25th anniversary.

We will be having some great raffle prizes and People Choice prizes.

Please wear your club name tags to help break the ice in meeting members from our four great regions.
Everyone wearing their club name tag will get entered into a special name tag raffle.

This is a BYOB (bring your own beverage) and to help with social distancing it is a BYOC (bring your own chair) event.

Prices are $30.00 for adults $15.00 for kids under 12.

Please register ASAP to make sure you don’t miss this Great Event.

Once a region has reached their allotment you will be put on a waiting list.
On May 8th if a region has not used all of their allotment they will go to the other regions with a wait list first come first serve.

If you’ve ever had an interest in showing your Porsche but didn’t know where to start, or are somewhat intimidated by the entire process, this is the workshop for you.  The seminar will be led by certified concours judges and decorated national concours champions who are skilled at taking the mystery and the misery of what can be a daunting but otherwise rewarding process.  You’ll be advised about what products work most successfully, what techniques to use or avoid, and common pitfalls or problems that can easily be resolved.  Covered topics will include:  interiors, exteriors, storage areas, engines and engine bays, and chassis. Even if you’re not (yet) a competitor, you and your Porsche will benefit from this seminar. 

This is open only to those who have not participated in previous concours and will be limited to the first twelve (12) who register.  The cost is twenty dollars which will cover supplies and lunch expenses. A check made to Chicago Region – PCA must be received two weeks prior to the event.   Any questions please feel free to call Pat Yanahan at 312 718 0732. Register by email to:  pyanahan@comcast.net

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 27^th at 8p 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 https://clubregistration.net/events/signUp.cfm/event/11280 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 14^th). Online waivers are required for all participants. Your entry will not be confirmed until both e-waivers are completed, and payment is 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 4^th. There will be no refunds after May 21^st 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. Alternately, camping will be permitted at the track for $50 for the weekend, plus $20 if you need an electrical hookup.

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.

Chicago Region board meetings are held at 7:30 pm on the first Wednesday of the month.

Beginning April 1st 2020, Chicago Region Board meetings are being held online due to the ongoing pandemic.

Our Summer Driving Tour starts at McDonalds in Sugar Grove (Route 47) and proceeds south to southern Illinois. We will not drive on any interstate highways, just the good old back roads, Porsche roads!

We will have lunch Friday at the Hickory Point Golf Course in Forsyth, IL (Decatur area.) Following lunch we will head south to Carbondale and the Hampton Inn Carbondale. This is our host hotel for the weekend!

Friday night is a free night with no planned activities. Time to relax after your nearly 7 hour drive!

On Saturday, we will travel by motor coach from our hotel to the Shawnee National Forest.

We will split our group into two and travel on separate motor coaches. Each coach will stop at several vineyards and breweries and we will meet up at the Von Jakob winery/brewery for lunch! After lunch, we split up again and stop at a couple wineries before we all head back to the hotel.

You will have time to rest, relax and clean up for dinner.  We will drive our cars to the Walker’s Bluff Restaurant    (4 miles away) which is an amazing dining venue.

We will dine as a group and enjoy the evening! After dinner we head back to the hotel for a peaceful night’s sleep!

On Sunday, you are free to depart at your leisure and drive home on the highways, back roads or whatever suits your fancy!

I reserved a block of 57 rooms at the Hampton Inn Carbondale.

The block is under the name: PCA. (Original huh?)

Rooms with queen beds and king beds are available as well as some swanky king deluxe rooms!

Once you make your reservation, e-mail me and provide the names of the attendees.  J.diwik@comcast.net

Depending on the status of the Covid-19 virus, breakfast may or may not be served in the lobby. Will update later.

I suggest that you reserve your rooms as soon as possible. Call the hotel at 618-549-6900.

This event is sold out. A wait list has been started. Contact John Diwick to be placed on the wait list.

If you have any questions let me know. J.diwik@comcast.net  or  630-962-9224    Much more info to follow later.

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

Blackdog Speedshop in Lincolnshire welcomes us to their 25,000 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.

We are following our State Health Guidelines so please wear your masks.

See you there!

More details to come.

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

More details to come.

Click here to see the 2021 Blackhawk Event Flyer.

More details to come.

More details to come.

Chicago Region board meetings are held at 7:30 pm on the first Wednesday of the month.

Beginning April 1st 2020, Chicago Region Board meetings are being held online due to the ongoing pandemic.

For our fifth year in a row, The Chicago Region PCA is headed back to the Autobahn Country Club for a driver’s education event.  Join us on Friday July 9th, 2021.  The unique timing of this event is perfect for those who want to take advantage of having half days off in the summer.  Here are some of the details:

• Location: Autobahn Country Club, south track
• Date:  Friday, July 9th 2021 from 2PM until 7PM.
• Price:  $100.00…DINNER INCLUDED.  Additional tickets available via registration at $25 each.
• Experienced drivers only – Limited to the first 75 PAID participants
• Register beginning NOW!.  From Friday April 1st until May 31, limited to EXPERIENCED Chicago PCA members.  After that all EXPERIENCED PCA members and drivers from surrounding regions.
• Paddock open at 11AM…out by 10:00PM
  • Registration open from 11:00AM until 1:00PM
  • Tech open from 11:30AM until 1:15PM
  • Drivers meeting at 1:30PM
  • First session goes off at 2:00PM
  • Three run groups, four sessions per run group, session length 25 minutes
  • Last sessions ends at 7:00PM
  • Dinner served 7:00PM
• No refunds after July 5, 2020

Those that participated last year can tell you what a great event this is.  As if $100 for 100 minutes of track time was not good enough…hang out with your track friends and enjoy a wonderful dinner served track side at 7PM. 

Any questions…contact Glenn DeWeirdt at glenndeweirdt@yahoo.com

Registration opens 4/30/2021

More details to come.

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

More details to come.

Click here to see the 2021 Blackhawk Event Flyer.

More details to come.

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.

More details to come.

Chicago Region board meetings are held at 7:30 pm on the first Wednesday of the month.

Beginning April 1st 2020, Chicago Region Board meetings are being held online due to the ongoing pandemic.

More details to come.

The Chicago Region invites you to join us for our 26th 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, August14th and Sunday, August 15^th.

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 15^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 2021 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.

Registration opens 4/30/2021

More details to come.

More details to come.

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

Chicago Region board meetings are held at 7:30 pm on the first Wednesday of the month.

Beginning April 1st 2020, Chicago Region Board meetings are being held online due to the ongoing pandemic.

More details to come.

More details to come.

More details to come.

More details to come.

More details to come.

Click here to see the 2021 Blackhawk Event Flyer.

More details to come.

Join us for Concours 3 at our newest venue at Randhurst Village in Mt. Prospect. Bring the whole family for Porsches, fun, food and shopping.

Chicago Region board meetings are held at 7:30 pm on the first Wednesday of the month.

Beginning April 1st 2020, Chicago Region Board meetings are being held online due to the ongoing pandemic.

Join us as guests to the Tri State Sports Car Club autocross at the Rt66 Raceway.

Contact Adam as Tri State opens registration for proper classing and questions.

Post event the autocross team will audit results for purposes of PCA scoring. This is a points event and will count toward year end trophies. 

Race Day Schedule:

• 7:15 – 8:15 AM – Registration
• 7:20 – 8:30 AM – Tech Inspection
• 7:15 – 8:40 AM – Worker Assignment
• 8:40 AM – Novice Course Walk
• 9:00 AM – Driver’s Meeting
• 9:15 AM – First Car Off

The course will be open for walking until the driver’s meeting begins.

More details to come.

More details to come.

Chicago Region board meetings are held at 7:30 pm on the first Wednesday of the month.

Beginning April 1st 2020, Chicago Region Board meetings are being held online due to the ongoing pandemic.

More details to come.

More details to come.

Chicago Region board meetings are held at 7:30 pm on the first Wednesday of the month.

Beginning April 1st 2020, Chicago Region Board meetings are being held online due to the ongoing pandemic.

More details to come.

Chicago Region board meetings are held at 7:30 pm on the first Wednesday of the month.

Beginning April 1st 2020, Chicago Region Board meetings are being held online due to the ongoing pandemic.

Chicago Region board meetings are held at 7:30 pm on the first Wednesday of the month.

Beginning April 1st 2020, Chicago Region Board meetings are being held online due to the ongoing pandemic.

Chicago Region board meetings are held at 7:30 pm on the first Wednesday of the month.

Beginning April 1st 2020, Chicago Region Board meetings are being held online due to the ongoing pandemic.