Member Update: 5/10/26 David Schnepp May 10, 2026

Member Update: 5/10/26

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Happy Mother’s Day to all you HCR mothers! I hope you’re receiving the same “TLC” that the beautiful Porsche in your garage gets every day!

30 DAYS OF UPCOMING HCR EVENTS

For More Detailed Event Info see the HCR CALENDAR 

MAY 12        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

SUNDANCER GRILL ON LAKE TRAVIS

16410 Stewart Rd.

 Lakeway, TX  78734

In May, we will convene at one of our favorite venues, the Sundancer Grill overlooking the Sail & Ski Yacht Club Marina on Lake Travis. We will enjoy the view from the large airy dining room. We’ve had several successful Lunch Bunches here in the past. So, we know you will enjoy the food on their expansive menu as well as the sparkling, and always engaging conversation with your fellow 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, 2025 HCR Volunteer of the YearEvent 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 CALENDARREGISTER  HERE

MAY  17  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.

MAY 17  SUNDAY     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.

MAY 21  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! More Event Details here HCR CALENDAR

NOTEIf 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.

MAY 21  THURSDAY          SIPS & STICKS – NEW VENUE!!

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm CT

SMOKER’S ABBEY

115 S. Lakeline Blvd.

Cedar Park, TX 78613

We will gather again for cigars and whiskey samples at  a new venue this time. The event fee is $30 which covers the cost of the whiskey samples. SMOKER’S ABBEY also requests a 2-cigar minimum purchase upon your arrival.  This is open to HCR club members only. Attendance is capped at 20 people.  More Event Details here HCR CALENDAR

Please Register and pay HERE NOTE: You will only be confirmed AFTER payment is made.

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.

MAY 23     SATURDAY                          SPRING AUTOCROSS  2026

7:30 am – 4:00 pm CT

TRAVIS COUNTY EXPO CENTER 

7311 Decker Lane, Austin, TX 78724

It’s time to BUCKLE UP once again for another fast-moving Autocross!  We will have our usual group of instructors, a novice walk-thru, loaner helmets, coffee and donuts, etc. Fees are $50 for PCA members and $60 for non-PCA members.  No walk-ups, you must register in advance. 

NOTE: The best source of detailed information is the Discord HCR autocross channel. If you aren’t already a member of Discord, feel free to contact Alfred Freudenberger to learn how to join.

Please contact Autocross Event Coordinator Alfred Freudenberger with any questions on HCR’s Discord or [email protected]. Thank you, Alfred!

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN HEREEvent Info – see the HCR CALENDAR

HCR’s 2026 AUTOCROSS SERIESis 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. We appreciate your support!

MAY  27    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 NOTEIf 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.

JUNE 3       WEDNESDAY                    LADIES  LUNCHEON         

11:30 am – 1:30 pm CT

THE LEAGUE KITCHEN AND TAVERN

10526 W. Parmer Lane, 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 34 due to restaurant policy. Unfortunately, no late registrations or walk-ins can be accepted. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.  

REGISTRATION OPENS on MAY 7 and CLOSES on JUNE 1@ NOONREGISTER HERE

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

JUNE  3    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

JUNE  3    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’)

Local Porsche enthusiasts are invited to gather at PIEOUS for an AIR-COOLED PORSCHE  MEETUPThis 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 [email protected].  Thank you, Richard! Event Info – see the HCR CALENDAR

JUNE 4       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

JUNE 6          SAURDAY            XPEL’S  GRAND OPENING -NEW SOUTH AUSTIN LOCATION

8:00 am-11:00 am CT

407 Radam LN., Bldg C, Austin TX  

For more details, please call XPEL (512) 254-2271

HCR Members are invited to attend XPEL’s grand opening of its new South Austin store. There will be live product demos and epic giveaways!   

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT AN HCR PCA SPONSORED EVENT

JUNE 7        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

SAVE THE DATE

*NEW DATES/CHANGES HIGHLIGHTED IN RED

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 

JULY 25  SAT                                            TECH SESSION @ AUTOCRAFT BODYWERKS (Spicewood)

AUG  8  SAT                                               NEW MEMBER SOCIAL @ PETROL LOUNGE

AUG  15  SAT                                           TECH SESSION @  XPEL’s new SOUTH Austin Store

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