Q: During the recent SCHNELL FEST eventat COTA, who was responsible for the BLACK FLAG and 60 screaming racers being forced to return to the paddock???
A: I’m relieved to report that it was NOT an HCR Member, but unbelievably, it was a turtle. That’s right, I said a “turtle”!!! When the uninvited guest decided to join the action on track, HCR’s fearless HPDE Team was unfazed and carried on as if it were any other common occurrence at COTA. Thank you to HCR’s HPDE Event Coordinator, David Gross, and his amazing Team for staying so cool, calm, and collected while pulling off yet another seamless SCHNELL FEST event, turtle on track and all!
30 DAYS OF UPCOMING HCR EVENTS
For More Detailed Event Info see the HCR CALENDAR
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 24-25 FRI-SAT TIRE RACK TEEN STREET SURVIVAL SCHOOL
Public Safety Training Center Austin Community College’s Hays County Campus
4675 S. FM 1626, Kyle, TX 78640
Friday April 24 reserved for set-up of the course. The actual event is on April 25.
Open to young drivers between the ages of 16-21, the school doesn’t teach students how to drive; rather, it teaches young, licensed drivers how to drive better and more confidently, providing them with the skills they’ll need to safely navigate unexpected emergency situations out on the road. The students will become more observant of the traffic situation they find themselves in. They will learn to look far enough ahead to anticipate unwise actions of other drivers. As the students master the application of physics to drive their cars, they will make fewer unwise driving actions themselves. They will understand why they should always wear their own seatbelts, and why they should insist that their passengers wear seatbelts, too.”
Please contact Lenny Zwik [email protected]if you have any questions. Thanks, Lenny! Event Info – see the HCR CALENDAR
APRIL 25 SATURDAY GERMAN TEXAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY AUTO SHOW
9:00 pm – 1:00 pm CT
GERMAN-TEXAN HERITAGE SOCIETY
507 E 10th St, Austin, TX 78701
Our friends at the GERMAN TEXAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY have graciously invited HCR members to participate in its Annual German Auto Show. While there will be a variety of manufacturers present, HCR members can showcase the latest and greatest P-cars the German Auto industry has to offer. There will be live music. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. You will also have the opportunity to view the GTHS building which is the third oldest building in Austin! Today, it is the headquarters for the GTHS, an organization that preserves German culture in Texas through festivals, language classes, genealogical searches, and other services.
REGISTER WITH GTHS HERE. Event Info – see the HCR CALENDAR.
NOTE: THIS IS NOT AN HCR PCA SPONSORED EVENT
MAY 1-3 FRIDAY-SUNDAY PICK-YER-TOUR – KERRVILLE TEXAS
This event is open to PCA MAVERICK REGION and HILL COUNTRY REGION MEMBERS only!
Check registration to see which tours are still open:
SCENIC SERPENTINE – This Hill Country driving tour offers a variety of curves, elevation changes, and scenic Texas landscapes. The focus is on smooth, engaging driving and taking in the character of the region at a comfortable pace. Open to Porsche sports cars, including one group dedicated to Macans and Cayennes.
CANYON CARVER – Designed for drivers who enjoy a more engaging route, this Hill Country tour features a series of curves and elevation changes that reward smooth inputs and attentive driving. The emphasis is on rhythm, precision, and an immersive driving experience. Open to Porsche sports cars only. SUVs and trucks are not permitted due to route characteristics.
LEISURE LANE – Choice of 2 Self-Guided Drives – All Porsche vehicles
COUNTRY ROADS PAVED/UNPAVED TOUR – Members’ Porsche & other SUVs, Jeeps, Pickups
ROCKY ROAD OFF-ROAD TOUR – High clearance vehicles only, Porsche and others. Read the requirements listed on the tour description.
You will receive a hotel code to use when making your reservation. This will come with your event confirmation email.
You MUST select your tour during your initial registration. Please make certain to read the full description to ensure your vehicle meets the requirements.
Please note that if you bring a different vehicle than you specified at registration, you may be assigned to a different tour which would be compatible with that vehicle type – if there is space available in that tour. Contact the registrar if you need to change your car. No refunds will be issued for cancellations. REGISTER HERE
MAY 3 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
MAY 6 WEDNESDAY LADIES LUNCHEON
11:30 am – 1:30 pm CT
FOXHOLE CULINARY TAVERN
13995 US-183, Austin TX 78717
Come join the ladies of HCR for a wonderful opportunity to meet new members, catch up with friends, and enjoy a tasty lunch. We look forward to sharing this lovely time together!
PLEASE NOTE: Registration through Club Reg is required, and the number of attendees is capped at 20 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 May 4 @ NOON. Event & Registration Info – see the HCR CALENDAR
MAY 6 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
MAY 6 WEDNESDAY AIR-COOLED PORSCHE MEET-UP
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm CT (Pieous closes at 8:00 pm)
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
MAY 7 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
MAY 9 SATURDAY ST. VINCENT FOOD PANTRY CHARITY EVENT
7:30 am – 12:30 pm CT
St. Vincent Food Pantry
901 W. Braker Ln, TX 78758
We all share a passion for precision, performance, and community—both on and off the road. Now, we have an opportunity to channel that same energy into something truly meaningful by volunteering at St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. We need YOU to help make a difference! Let’s show that the Hill Country Porsche Club is about more than just horsepower, we’re about heart, too. Sign up today, bring a friend, bring your kids and let’s make a powerful difference together.
We’re looking for at least 15 people willing to volunteer their time. Looking forward to seeing you there! Please contact Kayla Williams-DiNardo with any questions at [email protected]. Thank you, Kayla! Event Info – see the HCR CALENDAR & THE REGISTRATION LINK IS HERE
MAY 10 SUNDAY INFORMAL GET TOGETHER DRIPPING SPRINGS
9:00 am – 11:30 am CT
296 W. Mercer St, Dripping Springs TX 78620
PARKINGis 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
MAY12 TUESDAY HCR EXECUTIVE COUNCIL & BOARD MEETING
Your Leadership Team hard at work for you!
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm CT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm CT
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!
MAY 14 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, 2025 HCR Volunteer of the Year! Event Info – see the HCR CALENDAR
MAY 16 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
SAVE THE DATE
*NEW DATES/CHANGES HIGHLIGHTED IN RED
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 SUN A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S WINE SOCIAL @ the Fosters in Steiner Ranch
AUG 8 SAT NEW MEMBER SOCIAL @ PETROL LOUNGE
DEC 5 SAT HCR HOLIDAY PARTY @ THE OASIS
