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Revving up for driving season with the PCA Potomac Spring HPDC (High Performance Driving Clinic) - see you all out there! For details on how to sign up and experience high-performance track driving, please see the PCA Potomac Drivers Education section below. Want to see your car in the blast or on social media? Send a photo with story details to membership@pcapotomac.org or socialmedia@pcapotomac.org PORSCHE PARADE: PHASE 1 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Porsche Parade is PCA's biggest event of the year! While attending the 2026 Porsche Parade, you and your family will be able to experience all that Lake Placid and the Adirondack Mountains have to offer. Let’s head north to represent Potomac in style! When: June 14–20, 2026 Where: Lake Placid, NY Phase 1 Registration (Entry and Housing) is Open. Phase 2 Registration (Events and Banquets) Opens Wednesday, April, 15, at noon ET! The “hub” of the 2026 Porsche Parade will be the Lake Placid Olympic Center. The Center will host Banquets, Parade Platz, Concours d’Elegance, Concours Prep, Vendor Village, Car Wash, Tech Tactics, PCA Juniors @ Parade, Art Show, RC cars, and more. Don’t miss competitive events like Autocross, TSD Rally, Gimmick Rally, Golf Tournament, 5K, SIM Racing, and much more! The Entrant Fee for the 2026 Porsche Parade is $300, which includes one primary entrant and one co-entrant. PCA Potomac Spring Open Board Meeting (VIRTUAL)
The Board of Directors will provide a brief update on the state of the Club, along with our current financial status. Join us! When: March 16, 2026 @7pm Where: Virtual Meeting - Zoom Register: msreg.com/2026springobm January/February Der Vorgänger Magazine The latest issue of DV has been posted on the Potomac website (https://pcapotomac.org/magazine) and will be delivered to your mailbox in the coming days. In this issue, we cover the upcoming key events in the first two quarters of 2026. Also, a look back at Potomac podium finishers in 2025. Jason has some guidance on being ready for your first HPDE. Mark Miller tackles the topic of preparing your car from theft. All that, and more, in the January-February issue of Der Vorgänger. Enjoy! PCA POTOMAC DRIVERS EDUCATION: Registration for 2026 Season Now Open 2026 DE Schedule*
* Registration open on MSR (Motorsportreg.com). See Tentative Schedule above. Register early and avoid wait lists!
The 2026 DE Schedule has improved scheduling dates (i.e., no event on Mother’s Day) and the addition of New Jersey Motorsports Park (since Pitt Race has closed). Updates and details will be available on the Potomac DE website at: pcapotomac.org
DE QUESTIONS: DE Chairs - Bob Mulligan/David Dean DE Registrars DRIVE & DINE to the Mimslyn Inn: Saturday, April 4th
Join us for the first Drive & Dine of 2026. We are taking a scenic drive through Northern Virginia back roads past fields and farms, water and woods, through the mountains to Luray, VA for a repeat visit to the Mimslyn Inn. Nestled on rolling hills near the Shenandoah River, the historic Mimslyn Inn is known for its charming ambiance, personalized service, and comfortable accommodations. Registration is now open. msreg.com/MimslynInn2026 DRIVE & DINE Wild Wunderbar GETAWAY to Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, WV
Ready for a Summer getaway? We are excited to offer this 3-night getaway (2-night minimum), June 12-15, 2026, to the beautiful Stonewall Resort State Park located in Roanoke, WV. Join us for an epic road trip through the scenic mountains of WV and unwind at a secluded lakeside retreat that offers a wide variety of indoor and outdoor recreational activities. msreg.com/2026WildWunderbar PCA POTOMAC DRIVE & DINE MONTHLY BRUNCHES: All PCA members are welcome, this is a great icebreaker opportunity for new members. Plan on arriving a few minutes early to allow time to look at the cars and meet other Porsche enthusiasts. Registration is not required for these events.
The Irish Inn in Glen Echo has been the long-time site of our Saturday brunches. Come enjoy brunch and conversation in a reserved room or outside, weather permitting. The Irish Inn is located at 6119 Tulane Avenue, Glen Echo MD 20812 PCA AUTOCROSS: 2026 Schedule & Registration Now Open We have dates for the 2026 Autocross Season! Registration is now open in MSR. We still have space available for the March 14 Autocross School! This is a great opportunity to learn more about your car, your skills as a driver, and Autocross in general. For any questions or registration concerns, email the Chairs at: autocross@pcapotomac.org
Tire Rack Street Survival – SAVE THE DATES: MAY 31 & OCTOBER 25
We are delighted to announce that PCA Potomac will be conducting the Tire Rack Street Survival (TRSS) program twice in 2026: Sunday, May 31, and Sunday, October 25. As usual, the events will be held at the Washington Circuit of Summit Point Motorsports Park. TRSS is a one-day event that combines classroom and in-car exercises, during which our DE and AX instructors pass along car control knowledge to new and inexperienced teen drivers. Students learn a lot in just one day, and instructors find it rewarding to help these teens become safer and more educated drivers. Students can register at: May 31: msreg.com/TRSSPCAPotomacMay312026 October 25: msreg.com/TRSSPCAPotomacOct252026
Coaches and volunteers can register at: May 31: msreg.com/TRSSMay312026Volunteers October 25: msreg.com/TRSSOct252026Volunteers Please contact Doug Hough at streetsurvival@pcapotomac.org if you have questions. PORSCHE OR PCA POTOMAC PHOTOS? PCA POTOMAC SOCIAL MEDIA! Instagram: pca_potomac COMMUNITY SERVICE: Tool Scholarship donations needed. Support the next generation of automotive technicians, support the Montgomery College Tool Scholarship. Donations are being accepted to help highly talented students completing the Automotive Technology program launch their careers with TOOLS. http://msreg.com/PCAPToolScholarship NATIONAL/OTHER REGION/NON-PCA EVENTS Know of or have a non-PCA Porsche event to share and feature here? Let us know at membership@pcapotomac.org PCA FIRST SETTLERS REGION INVITES PCA POTOMAC MEMBERS 2nd Saturday Monthly Gathering Join other members of PCA every second Saturday from 3-5PM at the Metro Diner in Fredericksburg. Hosted by First Settlers Region, all Porsche car owners regardless of your membership region are welcome. You will gather to socialize, discuss club events and all things Porsche. Guests are responsible for their own bill. We hope to take a nice group car photo to use for the official event flyer, so don't miss out.
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Monthly Brunches
Monthly Brunches - First and Third Saturdays
The easiest way to start participating in PCA Potomac is to attend one of our monthly brunches where we casually get together on the first Saturday of the month in Gainesville, Virginia and third Saturday of the month in Glen Echo, Maryland. This is a great way to meet other Porsche enthusiasts, talk about your cars, maybe trade some tips, or just hang out and enjoy the morning. Everyone is welcome, including newcomers, out of town PCA members and visitors from any region.
VIRGINIA
Firebird's Wood-Fired Grill
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
14020 Promenade Commons St.
Gainesville, VA 20155
https://gainesville.firebirdsrestaurants.com/
Virginia Brunch is the first Saturday of each month held at Firebird's Wood-Fired Grille. There is substantial parking coming off Linton Hall Road so we can park together. We will stake out a parking area that is a short walk to the restaurant. The restaurant opens at 11 am, so plan on arriving before so we can park together.
MARYLAND
The Irish Inn at Glen Echo
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
6119 Tulane Avenue
Glen Echo, Maryland 20812
Telephone: 301-229-6600
http://www.irishinnglenecho.com
Maryland Brunch is the third Saturday of each month held at The Irish Inn in Glen Echo, MD beginning at 11:00 AM. Depending on the weather we either sit outside or have a private room upstairs inside. The Irish Inn is just off MacArthur Boulevard and can be easily accessed from the Clara Barton Parkway by taking the Washington/Glen Echo exit. Parking is available in front and behind the restaurant.
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PCA National - Insider Podcast
Entertaining 60-minute episodes uploaded bi-weekly. If you’ve never listened to a podcast, don’t worry, just visit the web address and start listening. Insider podcasts feature opinions, news, and conversations about your favorite automotive brand, from fellow PCAers that you trust. 16-year veteran Executive Director Vu Nguyen and Technical Director Manny Alban are the hosts of the podcast that includes regular guests like Porsche Panorama Editorin-Chief Rob Sass and PCA Digital Media Coordinator Damon Lowney.
