Happy New Year! 2026 is here and we’re already in the fast lane – 52 beautiful Porsches at RUDY’s 620 this morning.
30 DAYS OF UPCOMING HCR EVENTS
For More Detailed Event Info see the HCR CALENDAR
JAN 7 WEDNESDAY LADIES LUNCHEON
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
11:30 am – 1:30 pm CT
MAMA BETTY’S TEX-MEX
9900 W. Parmer Ln #220, Austin TX 78717
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.
REGISTRATION CLOSESon JAN 5 @ NOON. 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 CALENDARThe REGISTRATION LINK IS HERE
JAN 7 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
JAN 7 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
JAN 8 THURSDAY LUNCH BUNCH
11:30 am – 1:30 pm CT
PHOEBE’S DINER AT GRACY FARMS
12001 Burnet Road, Suite D, Austin TX
To bring in the New Year, Lunch Bunch adds another new venue to our repertoire. We will convene at PHOEBE’S DINER AT GRACY FARMS just north of the Domain. Join us for some great breakfast and lunch dishes and the always enlightening conversation with your fellow Porsche Club members.
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
JAN 11 SUNDAY INFORMAL GET TOGETHER DRIPPING SPRINGS
WINTER HOURS: 9:00 am – 11:30 am CT
296 W. Mercer St, Dripping Springs TX 78620
PARKING is in the NESTHAVEN PROPERTIES lot.
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
JAN 12 MONDAY HPDE 101 ZOOM MEETING
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm CT ZOOM MEETING details available on registration
Have you been intrigued about HPDE? Have you wondered what it would be like to drive your car at COTA? HCR is pleased to announce HPDE101 hosted by Event Coordinator David Gross and Patty Kelly from our Region’s DE Team. David and Patty will demystify the HPDE COTA event and share with you their extensive knowledge and passion for Driver’s Education. Event Info – see the HCR CALENDAR The REGISTRATION LINK IS HERE
JAN 13 TUESDAY HCR EXECUTIVE COUNCIL & BOARD MEETING
Your Leadership Team is hard at work for you!
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm CT CLOSED MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm CT ALL MEMBERS ARE WELCOME
VENUE FOR BOTH MEETINGS: TOSCANO ITALIAN KITCHEN 1525 Cypress Creek Road, Cedar Park TX 78613
All HCR members are welcome to attend the Board meetings, which occur every other month starting in January. Please arrive early to order your dinner provided by HCR. If you have any questions, please contact Secretary Gordie Robbins at [email protected]. Thank you, Gordie!
JAN 15 THURSDAY BREWERY NIGHT
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm CT
TBD
BREWERY NIGHT is a recurring monthly event held on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Hosted by Event Coordinator Shawn Seals, BREWERY NIGHT journeys through Austin’s vibrant beer landscape. Austin’s breweries not only showcase a diverse range of flavors and styles but also provide inviting environments for members to gather and enjoy. No reservation needed. Contact Event Coordinator Shawn with any questions [email protected]. Thank you, Shawn! Event Info – see the HCR CALENDAR
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.
JAN 18 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.
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
EVENT REGISTRATION:
FEB 7 SATURDAY WINTER AUTOCROSS 2026 @ the TRAVIS COUNTY EXPO CENTER Event Info – see the HCR CALENDAR The REGISTRATION LINK IS HERE
APRIL 11-12 FRI-SAT SPRING SCHNELL FEST (HPDE) @ COTAEvent Info – see the HCR CALENDAR REGISTRATION OPENS FEB 25 @ NOON – set a Reminder HERE
APRIL 24-25 FRI-SAT TEEN STREET SURVIVAL SCHOOL Public Safety Training Center – Austin Community College’s Hays County Campus 4675 S. FM 1626, Kyle, TX 78640 Event Info – see the HCR CALENDAR The REGISTRATION LINK IS HERE
STREET SURVIVAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
APRIL 24 FRIDAY – COURSE SET-UP
APRIL 25 SATURDAY – COACHES, COURSE WORKERS, & CHECK-IN
A coach must have participated in at least one Autocross or DE and have completed a simple online certification, which can be found at HERE. Please contact Lenny Zwik [email protected]if you are willing to volunteer or have any questions. Thanks in advance for your support.
SPECIAL EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT:
May 1-3 FRIDAY- SUNDAY PICK YER TOUR WEEKEND in Kerrville, TX with our friends from Maverick Region. Registration will open soon.
