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.

Details to come. In the meantime, save the date.

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!  

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. Don’t forget your name tags for a free entry in the 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.

Join us for Porsches & Pastries at Iron Gate Motor Condos!

Please register in advance, as there is a 100 car limit. There will be a $10.00 fee, which will go to charity. Don’t miss a chance to check out some great car collections!

Registration opens, soon. See you there!

More details to come.

Join us for the first Zone 13 multi-region event in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.

The Chicago, Fox Valley, Madison, and Milwaukee regions are invited. Space is limited and advanced registration is required. Registration opens up on March 13th on clubregistration.net website.

We will be having a BBQ and other activities.

Additional details coming soon.

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. 

Note: This is open only to those who have not participated in previous concours and will be limited to the first twelve (12) who register.  Details on registering for the event will be provided in the next few weeks.

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 limited to 112 attendees (each bus holds 56 people). My point, if you snooze, you lose!

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

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.

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.

This event is a late afternoon-evening event running 5 hours on the South Track. There will be three run groups Green, Yellow and White/Black. No novice instruction will be provided. There will be 4 sessions per group and will be scheduled for 25 minutes per session. The event will sell out when we reach 75 PAID participants.

Event registration is first limited to PCA Chicago Region members and their sports cars. This is until end of day May 31st.

After that… the event is open to all PCA members and their sport cars that pass tech (Cayenne, Macan or other SUV’s are not allowed…event registrar has final say on what constitutes a “sports car”). AGAIN…drivers 18 years and older and MUST HAVE TRACK EXPERIENCE and be able to learn and drive the track on your own. Run groups will be based on driver experience.

Paddock opens at 11AM, registration and tech open at 11:30 and close at 1:15PM, driver’s meeting 1:30PM, first cars off 2PM, last session ends 7PM.
Dinner to follow, details TBD

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.

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 in beautiful South Haven, Michigan. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, August 14th and Sunday, August 15th and we hope you can join us for one of the season’s premier DE events.

Registration is open to all PCA members, as well as experienced non-members with an appropriate sports or high performance car that meets the Chicago Region’s 2020 safety requirements (Cayenne or other SUV’s are not allowed).

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

Group 1 will run with PCA Expanded Passing rules. All vehicles and drivers in Group 1 must be in compliance with PCA Expanded Passing rules and protocols.

PCA instructors willing to help a novice student for the weekend will receive PCA Instructor Gift Vouchers redeemable at future Chicago Region events. Maximum value of all vouchers may not exceed $100.

Please note! Late registration/payment fee: Event fee will increase by $60 if payment is not received by August 2. Even if you are registered, but have not paid, the fees will increase after this date. Please be sure to register and pay early to avoid this late payment fee!

For more information please contact GingerMan DE Event Co-Chairman Glenn DeWeirdt at (630)862-4355 , Neil French (630) 461-0089, or Mark Palmer (630)728-2582

Please note our refund and onsite registration policy:

– No refunds will be allowed after 8/10/2021
– Onsite registration surcharge of $20

See you at GingerMan!

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.

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.

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.