I am happy to report that a few Bluebonnets courageously appeared during yesterday’s Bluebonnet driving tour! More than 50 Porsches drove 125 miles incident-free, thanks to volunteer TOM PRUITT and his team. Along with me, participating members appreciated the well-organized driving event and shared their gratitude. Many thanks to TOM and his team – who needs Bluebonnets when we have you to admire???
30 DAYS OF UPCOMING HCR EVENTS
For More Detailed Event Info see the HCR CALENDAR
APRIL 1 RECALL NOTICE TO BE RELEASED BY PORSCHE
Porsche will issue a recall notice for most Porsche models. It seems that driving a Porsche might sometimes lead to “excessive driver ego”, which can be dangerous on the road and elsewhere. To resolve the problem, Porsche will install an “ego kill-switch” on all recalled models!
APRIL’S FOOLS , or is it ????Have you kept your Porsche-induced ego in check lately????
APRIL 1 WEDNESDAY LADIES LUNCHEON
THERE ARE STILL OPENINGS!
11:30 am – 1:30 pm CT
P.F. CHANGS
10114 Jollyville Rd., Austin TX 78759
Come and join the ladies of HCR for a wonderful opportunity to meet new members, catch up with friends and indulge in a tasty lunch at P.F. CHANG’S. We look forward to sharing this lovely time together!
This month’s Ladies Luncheon will be hosted by HCR’s President, Crystal Zarpas. PLEASE NOTE: Registration through Club Reg is required, and the number of attendees is capped at 30 due to restaurant policy. 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! REGISTRATION CLOSES on MARCH30 @ NOON. Event & Registration Info – see the HCR CALENDAR
APRIL 1 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
APRIL 1 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
APRIL 2 THURSDAY COBB TUNING 1ST THURSDAY
Please contact HCR’s Advertiser & Sponsor, COBB TUNING, for amodified schedule https://www.cobbtuning.com/. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT AN HCR PCA SPONSORED EVENT
APRIL 4 SATURDAY CHARITABLE EVENT – BUILD A RAMP
HELP!!!!!! WE NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS REGISTER HERE
8:00 am – 2:00 pm CT
LOCATION: The build location will be determined closer to the date but in the greater Austin area.
Come join your fellow HCR members as we support the HCR designated charity, The Texas Ramp Project. The project is expected to take 4 – 6 hours. We’re looking for up to 20 volunteers, allowing for last-minute cancellations. Coffee, donuts & breakfast tacos will be on hand to help kick things off and bottled water will be available as well. Lunch will also be provided. No experience or MUSCLES required!!
Please see the HCR Calendar for More Details on flex arrival time if needed, how we participate in the building of the ramp, and optional tools to bring. If you have any questions, please contact Community Service Event Coordinator Kayla Williams-DiNardo [email protected]. Thank you, Kayla! Event & Info – see the HCR CALENDAR. REGISTER HERE
APRIL 5 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
APRIL 9 THURSDAY LUNCH BUNCH
11:30 am – 1:30 PM CT
COUNTY LINE ON THE HILL 6500 Bee Caves Rd, Austin TX 78746
Lunch Bunch heads south again for our regular fix of smoked meats at COUNTY LINE ON THE HILL. From their big, meaty ribs to their unique roadhouse decor, there’s a taste of Texas waiting for us! So, please join your fellow Porsche enthusiasts for another gathering filled with great food and conversation.
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, 2025 HCR Volunteer of the Year! Event Info – see the HCR CALENDAR
APRIL 11/12 SAT-SUN SPRING SCHNELL FEST (HPDE)
6:00 am – 5:00 pm CT
Circuit of the Americas (COTA)
9201 Circuit of The Americas Blvd., Austin TX 78617
This Porsche Club of America Driver Education event is a joint presentation of the Hill Country, Lone Star and Maverick Regions – PCA, with the support of the Houston Chapter BMW-CCA. Drivers of every make are invited to participate, and membership in PCA or BMW-CCA is not necessary.
COTA is the premier destination for world-class motorsports and entertainment and has hosted the biggest names in racing, action sports and music since 2012. At its heart is a 3.41-mile racetrack that was designed to challenge the world’s most exacting competitors while providing a thrilling spectacle for audiences.
Registration for SCHNELL FEST now open. Event & Registration Info – see the HCR CALENDAR. Please contact David Gross with any questions [email protected]. Thank you, David and the entire HPDE Team!
APRIL 12 SUNDAY INFORMAL GET TOGETHER DRIPPING SPRINGS
9:00 am – 11:30 am CT
296 W. Mercer St, Dripping Springs TX 78620
PARKING: 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
APRIL 16 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.
APRIL 18 SAT MOZART’S CARS COFFEE & CROISSANTS
“THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD” sponsored by PORSCHE AUSTIN is back by popular demand!
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN THIS FRIDAY APRIL 3 @ NOON
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER FOR THE EVENT, please email [email protected] no later than Wednesday, April 1, for priority registration. We ask that all volunteers stay for both sessions, so we don’t have to move your cars in between sessions.
2 SESSIONS: 9:00 am – 11:00 am CT OR 11:00 am – 1:00 pm CT (non-volunteer participants choose only 1 Session).
MOZART’S COFFEE ROASTERS 3825 Lake Austin Blvd., Austin TX 78703
Mozart’s Coffee has invited us to take center stage at Coffee, Cars, and Croissants for our semi-annual Event. We have our own 40-car Porsche Corral! Spaces are limited and will sell out quickly. ClubReg registration will be required to park your Porsche in the Porsche Corral. If you prefer to spectate, there is overflow parking across the street. Please contact Special Event Coordinator Amber Ashy with any questions at [email protected]. Thank you, Amber!
REGISTRATION OPENS FRI APRIL 3 @ NOON – Event & Registration Info on the HCR CALENDAR
APRIL 19 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.
APRIL 19 SUNDAY **NEW EVENT** RED HORN AIR-COOLED PORSCHE MEET-UP
9:00 am – 11:30 am CT
RED HORN BREWERY & ROASTERY
1615 Scottsdale Dr. Building 1, Suite 110, Leander TX 78641
Combined event with GET TOGETHER RED HORN NORTH AUSTIN
You asked for a 2nd air-cooled Porsche event in north Austin on a weekend during daylight (whew!), and we rose to the challenge! We are giving you what you want – a laid-back, informal monthly AIR-COOLED PORSCHE MEET-UP combined with the current informal GET TOGETHER RED HORN NORTH AUSTIN 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 Porsche friends and show your ride.
No sign up, no frills—just you, your air-cooled Porsche beauty, and a community of like-minded enthusiasts swapping stories, sharing wrenching tips and tricks. No reservation is needed for the RED HORN AIR-COOLED PORSCHE MEET-UP, but please contact Richard Pankhurst with any questions at [email protected]. Thank you, Richard! 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.
APRIL 22 WEDNESDAY HCR HAPPY HOUR
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm CT STEINER RANCH STEAKHOUSE
5424 Steiner Ranch Blvd., Austin TX 78732
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 and there is ample parking. The Happy Hour Menu is available at phenomenal prices for both food and drink. 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.
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.
APRIL 24 FRI-SAT TIRE RACK TEEN STREET SURVIVAL SCHOOL
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. Friday April 24 reserved for set-up of the course. The actual event is on April 25. Event Info – see the HCR CALENDAR
APRIL 25 SAT GERMAN TEXAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY AUTO SHOW
HCR is invited to display 30 Porsches. REGISTER WITH GTHS HERE.
Event Info – see the HCR CALENDAR THIS IS NOT AN HCR PCA SPONSORED EVENT
SOME GOOD NEWS:
For a limited time, ClubReg is offering for sale a select few HCR logo men’s, women’s, and unisex items. Check out the “Texas Tee” with the official HCR graphic – “Hill Country Region On the road since 1977”! For those of you in the mood to shop, here is the link: ClubReg HCR STORE
REMINDER:
DID YOU KNOW you can place an ad on the HCR website for FREE? Looking to buy a/sell your Porsche, Porsche parts, or Porsche-related items? 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!
SAVE THE DATE
*NEW DATES/CHANGES HIGHLIGHTED IN RED
APRIL 24 FRI-SAT TIRE RACK TEEN STREET SURVIVAL SCHOOL
APRIL 25 SAT GTHS AUTO SHOW VIP HCR is invited to display 30 Porsches, REGISTER WITH GTHS HERE. THIS IS NOT AN HCR PCA SPONSORED EVENT
MAY 1-3 FRI-SUN PICK-YER-TOUR – KERRVILLE TEXAS
MAY 9 SAT ST. VINCENT FOOD PANTRY CHARITY EVENT
MAY 12 TUE HCR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MAY 23 SAT SPRING AUTOCROSS 2026 (moved from May 9)
JUNE 14-20 SUN-SAT PORSCHE PARADE – LAKE PLACID, NY
JULY 14 TUE HCR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
JULY 18 SAT SUMMER DRIVING TOUR
JULY 19 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S WINE SOCIAL
DEC 5 SAT HCR HOLIDAY PARTY @ THE OASIS
