Member Update: 7/13/25 David Schnepp July 13, 2025

Member Update: 7/13/25

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PCA 2025 PARADE UPDATE: 

Q: What is the premier PCA Parade Event and the highlight of Parade week?

A: The PCA National Concours d ’Elegance, of course!

Q: Which HCR MEMBERS, despite entering a Concours d’Elegance for the first time EVER, were not intimidated and went on to win a First-Place Blue Ribbon?

A: JIM & TARA SIKES with their Platinum Silver Metallic 2012 911 TURBO S!!!!!!!!

Congratulations, Sikes & thanks for proudly representing HCR at Parade. 

30 DAYS OF UPCOMING HCR EVENTS
For More Detailed Info See the  HCR CALENDAR  

JULY 15    TUESDAY    HCR LEADERSHIP MEETINGS 

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!

JULY 16    WED      TEXAS HCR SIPS N STICKS @ CASA DE MONTECRISTO

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm CDT

Casa De Montecristo

3801 N. Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin TX 78746

OUR THEME:  “JAPANESE WHISKIES”

Don’t drink whiskey – no problem, then smoke a cigar! Don’t smoke a cigar – no problem, then drink Whiskey! Drink Whiskey and smoke a cigar – we’ll see you there!!

PLEASE NOTE: The event fee of $30 covers ONLY the whiskey sampling. Cigars can be purchased upon arrival, and your support buying them at Casa is requested and appreciated.  Please contact Organizer Andrew Garcia with any questions. Thank you, Andrew! Andrew’s email: andrew.garcia@hcrpca.org.

Register on Club Reg Here.  PLEASE NOTE:  The event is capped at 20 attendees.

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.

JULY 17    THURSDAY      BREWERY  NIGHT 

5:30 pm – 7:30 pm CT 

OLD GREGG BREWING COMPANY

1900 E. Howard Lane Building H, Pflugerville TX 78660

Come join us for a fun time and a refreshing drink—whether it’s a beer or your favorite beverage. And yes, if you catch the reference, there’s Bailey’s in a shoe on the menu!  We’d love for you to visit us in Pflugerville. Old Gregg also offers delicious tavern-style pizzas, so you can stay for dinner if you’d like. Parking is available right in the lot surrounding the building, making it easy for you to drop by and enjoy some good company and good food!

HCR members are in for a treat as 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.  We’ll see you there!

BREWERY NIGHT is a recurring monthly event held at various selected venues on the 3rd Thursday of each month, hosted by Event Coordinator Stef Schrader. No reservation needed. Contact Event Coordinator Bill with any questions s [email protected]. Thank you, Bill!  

More Details HERE

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.

JULY 20  SUNDAY      INFORMAL GET  TOGETHER  RED HORN  NORTH AUSTIN 

9:00 am – 11:00 am CT

RED HORN BREWERY & ROASTERY

1615 Scottsdale Dr. Building 1, Suite 110, Leander TX 78641

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 GET TOGETHER RED HORN NORTH AUSTIN is a standing “no host” event on the 3rd Sunday morning of each month. No reservation is needed, but please contact Social Chair Bill Foster with any questions [email protected]. Thank you, Bill!    More Details HERE

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. You’ll be amazed at how many drive-bys occur to check out our P-Cars.  There are a couple of picnic tables nearby for our use as well.  Red Horn offers excellent coffee and breakfast items. We look forward to seeing you there!

JULY 23    WEDNESDAY      HCR  HAPPY  HOUR

4:00 pm – 7:00 pm CT 

STEINER RANCH STEAKHOUSE 

5424 Steiner Ranch Blvd., Austin TX 78732

Join your fellow Porsche enthusiasts for a Happy Hour gathering. 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 with any questions at [email protected]m. Thank you, Kim!  

More Details HERE

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.

AUG 3      SUNDAY      INFORMAL GET TOGETHER @ RUDY’S BBQ 620  
9:00 am – 11:00 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!    More Details HERE

AUG 6      WEDNESDAY      LADIES  LUNCHEON

11:30 am – 1:30 pm CT

JACK ALLENS KITCHEN

3010 W Anderson Lane, Suite D, Austin TX 78757

A message from Michelle: We are honoring Madam President, Crystal Zarpas.  This was the initial event she attended, this month,  at this very restaurant, many years ago when her journey with HCR PCA began.  Please join me (Michelle)  in celebrating her reign as President.

*New rule at this venue.  Party size is limited to 20.  The first 20 reservations through ClubReg will be honored.  No automatic gratuity.  PLEASE NOTE: Registration through Club Reg is required (unfortunately, registration by email cannot be accepted) REGISTER @ ClubReg HERERegistration CLOSES on AUG 4 @ NOON (unfortunately, no late registrations can be accepted); No walk-ins – 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!

More Details HERE

AUG 6      WEDNESDAY         SIPPIN’  IN  DRIPPIN’
NOTE: THIS EVENT WILL NOW BE HELD ON THE 1ST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH

6:30 pm – 9:00 pm CT

SUDS MONKEY BREWING COMPANY
12024 US-290, Austin TX 78737

SIPPIN’ IN DRIPPIN’ is a standing “no host” meet-up in The Hill Country on the 1st Tuesday evening of each month. No reservation is needed, but please contact Mike Seningen with any questions at [email protected].  Thank you, Mike!    More Details HERE

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.

AUG 7      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 HERE

Thank you to HCR’s ADVERTISER COBB TUNING.  We appreciate you!!

NOTE: THIS IS NOT AN HCR PCA SPONSORED EVENT

AUG 9    SATURDAY   ST. VINCENT FOOD PANTRY

7:30 am – 12:30 pm CT

St. Vincent Food Pantry

620 Round Rock West Drive, Round Rock, TX 78681

HCR CHARITY EVENT

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. We’re coming together to volunteer at St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry and we need YOU to help make a difference! Whether it’s stocking shelves, packing meals, or offering a warm smile, your time and effort will have a lasting impact.  Bring a friend, bring your kids and let’s make a powerful difference together.

If you have any questions, please contact Community Service Event Coordinator Kayla Williams-DiNardo @ [email protected]. Thank you, Kayla! 

More Details  HERE  REGISTER @ ClubReg  – OPENING ON MONDAY JULY 14

 AUG 10     SUNDAY   INFORMAL GET TOGETHER MERCER ST. DRIPPING SPRINGS

7:30 am – 12:30 pm CT

St. Vincent Food Pantry

Dripping Springs, TX 78620

PARKING is in the NESTHAVEN PROPERTIES lot.  Clean public restrooms are available. Coffee & breakfast items are available @ MAZAMBA COFFEE ROASTERS & THE GREAT BRITISH BAKING COMPANY, both within walking distance on Mercer St.

HCR’s INFORMAL GET TOGETHER MERCER ST. DRIPPING SPRINGS now meets on Dripping Springs’ HISTORIC MERCER STREET. “Taking a step back in time,” is a common phrase you will hear as you stroll down Mercer Street in downtown Dripping Springs. Also located downtown is the actual “dripping springs,” the landmark that gave Dripping Springs its name & a few  of us HCR members went on the hunt & found it!!!!!!!

Held on the 2nd Sunday of each month, this is a very informal “ no host 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. No reservation is needed, but please contact Event Coordinator Andy Abrams  with questions  at [email protected].

Thank you, Andy! More Details HERE

URGENT NEED:

TIRE RACK TEEN STREET SURVIVAL SCHOOL  –  we need a volunteer to  shadow Lenny  and assume his responsibilities in the planning/execution of Street Survival. For more information, please contact Lenny Zwik @  [email protected].

SAVE  THE  DATE:

AUG 30 – SEPT 06          PCA 2025 TREFFEN AT SEA  

SEPT 5 (set up) – SEPT 6 (event)   TIRE RACK TEEN STREET SURVIVAL SCHOOL  –  we need a volunteer to  shadow Lenny  and assume his responsibilities in the planning/execution of Street Survival. For more information, please contact Lenny Zwik @  [email protected].

NOV 15, 2025     FALL AUTOCROSS  – that’s right, it’s HCR’s #3 AutoX for the year!!!!

NOV 22 – 23           SCHNELL FEST (HPDE) AND CLUB RACE @ COTA

DEC 6                                HCR HOLIDAY PARTY

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