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This weekend is PCA POTOMAC’s DE at New Jersey Motorsports Park 2.25 miles of asphalt, 12 challenging turns, a one half mile straightway! We can’t wait to see the pictures and hear the tales (some of them tall about speeds achieved) from the event! 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 PCA POTOMAC: Q2 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! A great way for new members to learn how to get involved and meet fellow members! When: May 26, 2026 @7pm Where: Virtual Meeting - Zoom Link to Register: https://msreg.com/Q2OBM PCA Potomac - Member Badges Order Window (Closes at Midnight May 15, 2026) Potomac Region PCA Membership badges are back! We are now taking orders for the upcoming batch, orders close midnight on May 15, 2026. Place your order at msreg.com/PotomacBadgeApr2026. Delivery will be about 3-4 weeks after the order window closes. You must be a current member of the Potomac region of the Porsche Club of America. To join the club please go to www.pca.org and sign up as a member. Tire Rack Street Survival, Sunday, May 31 – STUDENTS, COACHES, AND VOLUNTEERS NEED TO SIGN UP NOW
In a little over 2 weeks, the Tire Rack Street Survival (TRSS) program will be held: Sunday, May 31, on the Washington Circuit of Summit Point Motorsports Park. We can accommodate more students. We also welcome more coaches and volunteers. TRSS is a one-day, hands-on, real-world driving skills program for young drivers. Students will have almost half a day in their own car with a PCA instructor, learning car control and safety maneuvers. These lessons will be reinforced in interactive classroom sessions. The cost is $175 per student. Parents are encouraged to attend and participate in the classroom sessions, and to watch their teenagers on the course. It's an invaluable real-time learning experience that saves lives. Past participants have told us that even teenagers who don’t think they will like – or need – the experience end up loving it. Students can register at: msreg.com/TRSSPCAPotomacMay312026 . Coaches and volunteers can register at:msreg.com/TRSSMay312026Volunteers . Contact Doug Hough at: streetsurvival@pcapotomac.org if you have questions. PORSCHE PARADE: REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED
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 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! PCA Potomac DRIVE & DINE at Parade Lake Placid: Wednesday June 17, 2026. Registration is open Potomac Region is well-represented at Porsche Parade 2026! To celebrate and enjoy first-hand some great Adirondack Mountain scenery, on Wednesday late afternoon we will take the long way. Our approximately 60 minute drive will take us through the heart of the McKenzie Mountain Wilderness Nature Preserve by way of Franklin Falls to our destination Hotel Saranac. Hotel Saranac is a historic hotel in the heart of Saranac Lake with an adjacent parking structure. We will enjoy a Buffet Dinner in the Ball Room. The return drive is about 20 minutes to Lake Placid. https://msreg.com/PotomacParade2026 PCA POTOMAC HPDE: WATKINS GLEN IS FAST APPROACHING! June 5th-7th, 2026 Join us for a fabulous weekend at the famous Watkins Glen International racetrack. Steeped in Formula 1, NASCAR and PCA Potomac history, it’s a driver and family favorite destination in the heart of the Finger Lakes region of NY state. The Glen is where waterfalls, lakes, hikes, and great small town restaurants, meet motorsport passion. 3.4 miles of asphalt with 11 flowing turns, banking and elevation change, to challenge and reward drivers at all levels of skill and experience.
Join our party at The Glen: REGISTER TODAY! Click here >>>msreg.com/PotomacWGI2026<<<Click here TECH INSPECTION SESSION for WGI DE - May 23 at Porsche of Chantilly PoC’s shop is HUGE, and it’s air conditioned. Plus there is plenty of eye candy in the showroom. Come on out if you need a tech inspection for the DE. And if you don’t need an inspection, just come to hang out with fellow Porsche and track enthusiasts. Porsche of Chantilly’s address is 4055 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly, VA 20151. Doors open at 9:00 am. Park in the side parking area and walk into the service area (please do not drive in). Inspection is first-come first-served. Arrive by noon if you need an inspection. We’ll be packed up and out of the shop by 12:30 pm. If you need an inspection, print out a Tech Form and complete the top portion of page 1. Download Tech Form here: https://pcapotomac.org/images/PCA_PotomacTechForm.pdf Porsche Silver Spring Cars and (HOT) Dogs: Saturday, May 23rd 12pm-3pm
SPRING IS HERE! Bring your cars to Porsche Silver Spring and check out their facilities, meet the team, and have a hot dog! You might even see an ultra rare Porsche in the showroom… Register for the event here: https://cloud.hg.mileone.com/porsche-cars-and-dogs-rsvp PCA POTOMAC COMMUNITY SERVICE: May’s Campaign MINI’S MISSION-Helping children facing cancer and other illnesses.
"Mini's Mission: Burn Rubber to Help Another," is a community service partnership dedicated to fueling joy and easing the burdens faced by families battling childhood illnesses, cancer and disabilities. Donations can be made at: https://msreg.com/minismission PCA POTOMAC COMMUNITY SERVICE: Cars & Coffee (Sun., Aug. 2)
COMMUNITY SERVICE: **Save the Date** Sunday, August 2nd - PCAPotomac/TPC/Erin Levitas Foundation Cars & Coffee COMMUNITY SERVICE: **Save the Date** Saturday, October 3, 2026 The Salvation Army Montgomery County Corps Advisory Council is hosting its Inaugural Car Show on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 8 am- 1 pm, at 20251 Century Boulevard, Germantown, MD. **Registration now open** https://salvationarmynca.wufoo.com/forms/rfyhng00lp41hq/ PCA POTOMAC DRIVERS EDUCATION: Registration for 2026 Season Now Open
* Registration open on MSR (Motorsportreg.com). See Tentative Schedule above. Register early and avoid wait lists! 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 Black Sheep, May 24, 2026 Registration is at capacity…Waitlist only. msreg.com/BlackSheep2026 DRIVE & DINE - Wild Wunderbar, June 12-15, 2026 Registration is at capacity…Waitlist only. msreg.com/2026WildWunderbar DRIVE & DINE - Virginia Highlands Tour: July 17-19, 2026 Registration is at capacity…Waitlist only. MSreg.com / 2026 Virginia Highlands Tour DRIVE & DINE - Creek’s Edge Winery: June 28, 2026 *NOW OPEN*
Come with us for a scenic drive through the Virginia countryside, ending at the picturesque Creek’s Edge Winery. This beautiful Amish-built Winery is nestled between Catoctin Creek and Furnace Mountain in Lovettsville, Virginia. Join us for a delicious brunch buffet served in the covered outdoor pavilion. This Venue boasts a broad selection of award winning wines available to purchase. Registration is now open. msreg.com/2026CreeksEdge DRIVE & DINE - Murder Mystery Train: July 10, 2026 *NOW OPEN*
Enjoy a 2.5 hour Scenic Drive from Sterling VA to our destination in Cumberland, MD. Upon arrival and Hotel Check-in, it's...All Aboard for a memorable 3-hour train ride featuring a sumptuous dinner, all while being intimately involved in solving a murder mystery! The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad will transform into the scene of a crime. You will board a historic dining car and take your seat at a candlelit table. Then, a talented ensemble of live performers will draw you into an evening of suspense, humor, and whodunit drama. Registration is now open, almost at capacity. https://msreg.com/2026RailroadMurderMystery 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. For any questions or registration concerns, email the Chairs at: autocross@pcapotomac.org
Registration is now open for the fall WOMEN’S HIGH PERFORMANCE DRIVING CLINIC. This event will sell out, so please be sure to register early at msreg.com/WomensHPDC2026 PORSCHE OR PCA POTOMAC PHOTOS? PCA POTOMAC SOCIAL MEDIA! Instagram: pca_potomac 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 TO JOIN THEIR 5TH RUNNING OF THE PERIMETER: Sunday May 24th at 2:30pm The Perimeter Run is back - the back roads Porsche club pilgrimage past the ponds of the Middle Peninsula Virginia. Departing by 3:30pm, we'll enjoy a two-hour tour of updated route additions, wildlife, and finally stopping to dine at the historic Hanover tavern. Dinner will be from the menu and paid by each guest. Reserve your spot now. https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/fsr-perimeter-run-v-hanover-tavern-pca-first-settlers-550852 Treffen at Sea 2026 - Pacific Wine Country Saturday September 19, 2026, to Friday September 25, 2026 Join hundreds of PCA Members on the 4th Annual Treffen at Sea, and the 5th event cruise, with Princess Cruises, from Saturday, September 19th to Friday, September 25th, 2026. We will set sail from Vancouver, Canada, to Los Angeles, CA, with stops in San Francisco and Santa Barbara. Website: https://pca.princesspartnerships.com/pcaanniversarycruise/home 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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