What’s hot this week! Be sure not to miss the following:

• Brunch: The Irish Inn in Glen Echo, MD (Sat., July 18th at 11AM)
• CLub Race 2026’s Rock the Summit: Volunteer Registration **Now Open**
• Order your 250th USA Commemorative PorscheFest t-shirts
• Women’s High Performance Driving Clinic in September  
  Driver spots are still available!   Macans are welcome to attend.
• Camp Porsche Volunteers WANTED: msreg.com/campporsche

May/June 2026 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 feature the many Potomac members at PCA Parade, a Drive & Dine to the Black Sheep restaurant and Wild and Wunderbar 2026, and an invitation to Autocross. All that and more in the May/June issue of Der Vorgänger. Enjoy!

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 CLUB RACE: 2026’s Rock the Summit (Sept. 18-20th)

**Volunteers Needed: Registration Now Open**

Volunteers register by clicking here: https://clubregistration.net/events/signUp.cfm/event/17292

PCA POTOMAC CLUB RACE: 2026’s Rock the Summit (Sept. 18-20th)

**Save the Date: Racer Registration Opens Monday, August 3rd at 9 PM EST**

CALLING ALL PORSCHE ENTHUSIASTS, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS!

JOIN US for PorscheFest Weekend July 24^th – July 26^th at Summit Point!

Friday Only - Camp Porsche – VOLUNTEERS WANTED - register now!

Fri/Sat/Sun - High Performance Drivers Education - register now!

Sat/Sun ***NEW THIS WEEK*** PorscheFest Track Experience –  spots are limited - RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY -  register now!

Saturday – Autocross on the Washington Circuit – register now!

Saturday – Charity Laps - A fan favorite! to benefit Jefferson County Parks & Rec – Just show up on Summit Main to participate!

Saturday – Concours on Summit Main – Come out to cast your vote!

Saturday - Drive & Dine - destination PorscheFest – register now!

Saturday - PorscheFest Happy Hour for all followed by a BBQ Dinner in the BIG tent, AND 250-year commemorative PorscheFest 2026 tees -

PorscheFest BBQ dinner tickets and T-shirts ORDER HERE!

1 - BBQ dinner ticket and 1- T-shirt included with HPDC registration

All participants and guests are required to sign a SpeedWaiver to be onsite at PorscheFest! Please complete this before you arrive to avoid the line and any delays.

https://pcapotomacde.speedwaiver.com/ptwsl 

Additional volunteer opportunities are available for this event. Please reach out to Carol Palitti directly at cpalitti@pcapotomac.org with interest. Stay tuned for weekly event updates!

PCA POTOMAC CONCOURS: *** Volunteers Needed ***

The Concours program is in need of volunteers to assist with Registration, Judging, and Scoring Tabulation.  Come join the fun, learn something new, and get up-close and personal with lots of beautiful German machinery.  We’re looking for a couple of people to help with registration and scoring tabulation on the day of the event, and roughly 16 individuals to participate as judges.

Although some experience with either judging or showing a car is helpful, it’s not necessary as we will help and guide you along the way.  A more comprehensive judges training will be provided later in the summer or early fall.  Commitment is what we need, as we only host 2 - 3 judged events per year, while other concours events (Porschefest & Gathering of The Faithful) are People’s Choice events.  Please send an email expressing your interest to: concours@pcapotomac.org

PCA POTOMAC COMMUNITY SERVICE: Camp Porsche Volunteers Wanted (Friday, July 24)            

Help with camp activities to make the day a memorable success for the campers. Make a positive impact on a child’s life.

Register at msreg.com/campporsche

PCA POTOMAC COMMUNITY SERVICE: Cars & Coffee (Sun., Aug. 2)

Sunday, August 2nd 9 AM - Noon PCA Potomac/TPC/Erin Levitas Foundation Cars & Coffee
 

Cars & Coffee to launch the 2026 Rock the Summit Fundraiser and Auction and for the Erin Levitas Foundation. This Cars & Coffee event is a chance for folks to drop off any auction items and this year... lay eyes on the spectacular 911 that has been donated!!!  For more info, contact pcap.partnership@erinlevitas.org or RSVP here.

Donate an Auction Item

You don't have to attend the August 2nd event to donate an auction item.  Fill out this form to donate.  Questions?  pcap.partnership@erinlevitas.org. 

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!

DE QUESTIONS:

DE Chairs - Bob Mulligan/David Dean

dechair@pcapotomac.org

DE Registrars

deregistrar@pcapotomac.org

DE TECH INSPECTION SESSION for PorscheFest, July 18, 2026

The Tech Session will be held at Porsche of Silver Spring  If you need an inspection, please arrive between 9:00 am and noon, and bring a printed copy of the Tech Form (link below).  All are welcome to attend.  It’s a great shop and the showroom has some fantastic items to see!

Shop Address:  3141 Automobile Blvd.  Silver Spring, MD 20904

Link to Tech Form:  https://pcapotomac.org/images/PCA_PotomacTechForm.pdf

DRIVE & DINE - Virginia Highlands Tour: July 17-19, 2026

Registration is at capacity…Waitlist only.                                       

MSreg.com / 2026 Virginia Highlands Tour

DRIVE & DINE - PORSCHEFEST is back!......On Saturday July 25th the Drive & Dine gang will meet in Gainesville, VA and head out to Summit Point through the outback of Northern Virginia and West Virginia. No helmet or racing tires are required but keep your car in top shape for the drive!  Registration is now open. msreg.com/2026PorscheFestDD 

PCA POTOMAC DRIVE & DINE to Augustoberfest: Saturday, Aug 15th
Willkommen zum Augustoberfest! (Welcome to Augustoberfest!)

You’re invited to accompany the Drive and Dine crew to “the most authentic German festival around the area.” Come celebrate the German heritage of Hagerstown and Washington County, Maryland with authentic Bavarian food, Munich beer, and lively entertainment. Registration is now open. msreg.com/AugustoberFest2026

DRIVE & DINE to Old House Vineyards, Aug 30th - New Route for 2026

Complete your weekend with this exciting new 2 hour drive on Sunday, August 30th from Gainesville, VA to The Old House Vineyards in Culpeper. Set out on a thrilling driving adventure through Prince William, Fauquier, and Culpeper county’s diverse landscape.  A delicious lunch will be prepared by the award winning Green Ribbon kitchen and served in the Irish pub at the Old House Vineyard facilities.

Registration is now open.

https://msreg.com/OldHouse26

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.

• Brunch: The Irish Inn in Glen Echo, MD (Sat., July 18th at 11AM)

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

• Brunch: Firebirds Grill in Gainesville, VA (Sat., Aug 1st at 10:30 AM)  Join us at Firebirds Wood-Fired Grille, located at 14020 Promenade Commons St, Gainesville, VA 20155. Firebirds offers indoor seating and a comprehensive menu with brunch selections. Porsche parking is located behind the restaurant.

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

• Autocross 5 – July 25 - Porschefest
• Autocross 6 – August 22
• Autocross 7 – September 26
• Autocross 8 – October 24

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?
Want to see your car in the blast or on social media? Send a photo, description, and photographer name to membership@pcapotomac.orgAND/OR socialmedia@pcapotomac.org.

PCA POTOMAC SOCIAL MEDIA!
Please follow/like PCA Potomac on Facebook, X, and Instagram for updates about our events, photos, and the latest Porsche news and information:

Instagram: pca_potomac
X: @PCAPotomac
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCAPotomac/
PCA National YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PorscheClubofAmerica
Potomac calendar: http://pcapotomac.org

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

29th Annual Richmond Porsche Meet (RPM) on September 11-12. Shenandoah and First Settlers Regions will be hosting the event at Richmond Porsche and Richmond Raceway.  RMP Registration                                       

• Friday Night - Social at Richmond Porsche.
• Saturday - AutoX on the track, a people judged car show, lunch, and a driving tour to a brewery in Hanover to end for dinner and drinks.

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

Treffen Santa Fe

Wednesday, October 28 - Sunday, November 1, 2026

Event Registration Wednesday July 15 at 3:PM ET

Website: https://treffen.pca.org/TreffenSantaFe

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.

• Metro Diner 2068 Plank Road Fredericksburg, VA 22401
• Please contact Steve Marcom with any questions at: gps@fsrpca.org