OR SO THE SAY – the average age of a Porsche owner is in the early to mid-50s, but it varies by model, with the iconic 911 attracting “OLDER BUYERS” around 52 years old! Isn’t that something??? I had no idea that when I purchased my 911, I would also get to roll back the years!
30 DAYS OF UPCOMING HCR EVENTS
For More Detailed Event Info see the HCR CALENDAR
ONGOING HPDE 101 ZOOM MEETING – if you missed the Zoom Meeting last week, no worries. You can now check it out here about 1/3rd of the way down the page : https://www.hcrpca.org/driver-education-d-e/
JAN 28 WEDNESDAY HCR HAPPY HOUR
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm CT STEINER RANCH STEAKHOUSE
5424 Steiner Ranch Blvd., Austin TX 78732
Well, finally, Happy Hour returns! Please join us for the 1st Happy Hour gathering of 2026. There is ample parking and a Happy Hour Menu available at phenomenal prices. Please note that although HCR’s Happy Hour will continue until 7:00 pm, the Happy Hour Menu pricing will change at 6:00 pm, so please ensure that you place your last order before then.
HAPPY HOUR is a recurring monthly event held at STEINER RANCH STEAKHOUSE on the 4th WED of each month, hosted by Event Coordinator Kim Foster. No reservation is needed. Contact Event Coordinator Kim Foster with any questions at [email protected]. Thank you, Kim! Event Info – see the HCR CALENDAR
PLEASE NOTE: If you choose to consume alcoholic beverages during an HCR event, we encourage you to do so responsibly. Please be mindful of how much you drink and arrange safe transportation if needed.
FEB 1 SUNDAY INFORMAL GET TOGETHER @ RUDY’S BBQ 620
9:00 am – 11:30 am CT
RUDY’S BBQ RR 620
7709 Ranch Road 620, Austin TX 78726
This is a very informal “come as you are” gathering, providing a great opportunity to chat with your fellow Porsche enthusiasts while showing off your own Porsche beauty! Swing by at your leisure.
HCR’s INFORMAL GET TOGETHER RUDY’S BBQ @ 620 is a standing “no host” get-together on the 1st Sunday morning of each month. No reservation is needed, but please contact Social Chair Bill Foster with any questions at bill.foster.hcr@gmail. Thank you, Bill! Event Info – see the HCR CALENDAR
FEB 4 WEDNESDAY LADIES LUNCHEON
11:30 am – 1:30 pm CT
DAY MAKER HALF DAY CAFÉ
1101 S MoPac Expy, Austin, TX 78746
Please join the ladies of HCR for a chance to meet your friends and enjoy a delicious lunch. PLEASE NOTE: Registration through Club Reg is required, and the number of attendees is capped at 20 due to restaurant policy. REGISTRATION CLOSES on FEB 2 @ NOON. The REGISTRATION LINK IS HERE
Unfortunately, no late registrations or walk-ins can be accepted. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
LADIES LUNCHEON is a recurring monthly event held at various selected venues on the 1st Wednesday of each month, hosted by Event Coordinator Michelle Freudenberger. Please contact Michelle with any questions at [email protected]. Thank you, Michelle!
Event Info – see the HCR CALENDAR
FEB 4 WEDNESDAY SIPPIN’ IN DRIPPIN’
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm CT (Pieous closes at 8:00pm)
PIEOUS Restaurant – Belterra Village Shopping Center
166 Hargraves Dr h, Austin, TX 78737
SIPPIN’ IN DRIPPIN’ is a standing “no host” meet-up in The Hill Country on the 1st WEDNESDAY evening of each month. No reservation is needed, but please contact Mike Seningen with any questions at [email protected]. Thank you, Mike! Event Info – see the HCR CALENDAR
FEB 4 WEDNESDAY AIR-COOLED PORSCHE MEET-UP
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm CT (Pieous closes at 8:00pm)
PIEOUS Restaurant – Belterra Village Shopping Center
166 Hargraves Dr. h, Austin, TX 78737 Belterra Village Shopping Center (combined event with SIPPIN’ IN DRIPPIN’)
This is now a MONTHLY event combined with SIPPIN’ IN DRIPPIN’. Local Porsche enthusiasts are invited to gather at PIEOUS for an AIR-COOLED PORSCHE MEETUP. This is a laid-back, informal monthly addition to the current informal SIPPIN’ IN DRIPPIN’ meetup. Whether you’re rolling up in a 993, 911 SC, a freshly restored 356, or any vintage air-cooled Porsche, it’s the perfect way meet new air-cooled friends and show your ride — in pure Hill Country style.
No sign up, no frills—just you, your air-cooled beauty, and a community of like-minded enthusiasts swapping stories, sharing wrenching tips and tricks in the Hill Country. Please contact Richard Pankhurst with any questions at [email protected]. Thank you, Richard! Event Info – see the HCR CALENDAR
FEB 5 THURSDAY COBB TUNING 1ST THURSDAY
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm CT
COBB TUNING HEADQUARTERS
2311 Rundberg Lane, Austin TX 78758 (Meet in the back parking lot)
COBB TUNING manufactures and sells aftermarket performance products, including Porsche-specific products. A typical First Thursday itinerary could include a brief tech talk about the Cobb AccessPort and its functionality, an explanation of possible power gains and flexibility, and a Dyno run/example. Food and drinks are also provided. Porsche and all car manufacturers are welcome.
COBB TUNING 1ST THURSDAY is a standing event on the 1st Thursday of the month hosted by HCR’s local and PCA’s national advertiser, COBB TUNING. More Details HERE
Thank you to HCR’s ADVERTISER & SPONSOR COBB TUNING. We appreciate you!!
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT AN HCR PCA SPONSORED EVENT
FEB 7 THURSDAY WINTER AUTOCROSS 2026
BIG NEWS: HCR’s 2026 AUTOCROSS SERIES is presented exclusively by HCR advertiser AUSTIN FILM SOLUTIONS 8711 Burnet Rd Ste. B-33, Austin, TX 78757. Thank you ANGEL CALVO and the entire AFS Team for your continued support. We appreciate you!
7:30 am – 4:00 pm CT
TRAVIS COUNTY EXPO CENTER
7311 Decker Lane, Austin TX 78724
We are confirmed with Travis County to hold our Winter Autocross at the Expo Center on February 7. Watch this space and the President’s Sunday Enews for further developments. The best source of information for Autocross is the HCR DISCORD channel. All necessary information to participate will be posted there. Its easy to join.
Please contact Autocross Event Coordinator Alfred Freudenberger on the Discord channel with any questions. Alternatively, his email address is a[email protected].
Event Info – see the HCR CALENDAR The REGISTRATION LINK IS HERE
FEB 8 SUNDAY INFORMAL GET TOGETHER DRIPPING SPRINGS
WINTER HOURS: 9:00 am – 11:30 am CT
296 W. Mercer St, Dripping Springs TX 78620
This is a very informal “come as you are” gathering, providing a great opportunity to chat with your fellow Porsche enthusiasts while drinking a cup of coffee & showing off your own Porsche beauty! Swing by at your leisure. Coffee, breakfast items, and restrooms are available @MAZAMA COFFEE ROASTERS & THE GREAT BRITISH BAKING COMPANY, both within walking distance on Mercer St.
HCR’s INFORMAL GET TOGETHER IN DRIPPING SPRINGS is a standing “no host” get-together on the 2nd Sunday morning of each month. No reservation is needed, but please contact Social Chair Bill Foster with any questions [email protected]. Thank you, Bill!Event Info – see the HCR CALENDAR
FEB 12 THURSDAY LUNCH BUNCH
11:30 am – 1:30 pm CT
TBD
LUNCH BUNCH is a recurring monthly event held at various selected venues on the 2nd Thursday of each month, hosted by Event Coordinator Bob Hieronymus. No pre-registration or RSVP required. Please contact Bob with any questions at [email protected]. Thank you, Bob! Event Info – see the HCR CALENDAR
FEB 15 SUNDAY GET TOGETHER RED HORN NORTH AUSTIN
9:00 am – 11:30 am CT
RED HORN BREWERY & ROASTERY
1615 Scottsdale Dr. Building 1, Suite 110, Leander TX 78641
GET TOGETHER RED HORN NORTH AUSTIN is a standing “no host” event on the 3rd Sunday morning of each month. It is a very informal “come as you are” gathering, providing a great opportunity to chat with your fellow Porsche enthusiasts while showing off your own Porsche beauty! Swing by at your leisure. Red Horn offers excellent coffee and breakfast items. We look forward to seeing you there!
No reservation is needed, but please contact Social Chair Bill Foster with any questions [email protected]. Thank you, Bill! Event Info – see the HCR CALENDAR
PARKING: Please park on the north side of the building (left side as you look at Red Horn from the street) as the front parking area is reserved for regular customers. There are a couple of picnic tables nearby for our use as well.
FEB 18 WEDNESDAY HCR ANNUAL MEETING
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm CT
RUDY’S ON LAMAR
3914 N Lamar Blvd Austin, TX 78756
Hill Country Region’s Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, and what a year a difference makes! Get the 2025 recap and where the Region is headed in 2026. Plan to arrive at 6:00 PM to place your order for Rudy’s legendary barbecue! The business meeting will begin at 6:30 pm and end no later than 8:30 pm. You are responsible for purchasing your food and drink – one non-alcoholic drink per person will be complimentary. On arrival, please obtain a drink ticket at HCR check-in before ordering your food. Attendance is limited to 60 persons. For questions, please contact Crystal Zarpas at [email protected]. See you there!
SAVE THE DATE:
FEB 18 WED HCR ANNUAL MEETING
FEB 21 SAT CONCOURS 101 CLASS
FEB 25 WED @ NOON REGISTRATION OPENS for 4/11-12 Schnell Fest
MARCH 7 SAT TECH SESSION – CALIBER COLLISION
MARCH 10 TUES HCR BOARD MEETING
MARCH 21 SAT HCR CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE @ COBB Tuning
MARCH 28 SAT BLUEBONNET DRIVING TOUR
SHOUT OUT!
Once again, thank you ANGEL CALVO, AUSTIN FILM SOLUTIONS for being the exclusive sponsor of HCR’s 2026 AUTOCROSS SERIES. We appreciate your support!
REMINDER: HCR’S CLASSIFIED ADS
Looking to buy a/sell your Porsche, Porsche parts, or Porsche-related items? You can place an ad(s) on the HCR website for FREE. You can also include up to three photos of the item(s). No commercial ads, please. More Details HERE. For questions, please contact Coordinator Vicki Kalin[email protected]. Thanks, Vicki!
