AREN’T WE FANCY…
- Listen on demand wherever & whenever the mood strikes you to HCR’s PODCAST “BEYOND THE PADDOCK!”, hosted by Member Carl Rossi on either Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Just search for “Beyond the Paddock! Hill Country” and Like and Follow so you won’t miss future podcast episodes!
- Can’t sit still and need an interactive experience while reading HCR’s award-winning (newsletter) Magazine HORIZONS? We have you covered with the new HCR HORIZONS E-ZINE. It’s instant gratification, just like driving a Porsche!
30 DAYS OF UPCOMING HCR EVENTS
For More Detailed Info See the HCR CALENDAR
OCT 1 WEDNESDAY LADIES LUNCHEON
11:30 am – 1:30 pm CT MANDOLA’S ITALIAN KITCHEN (PARMER LN)
12100 W Parmer Lane #200, Cedar Park TX
Please join the ladies of HCR for a chance to meet your friends and enjoy a delicious lunch at Mandola’s on Parmer Lane. PLEASE NOTE: Registration through Club Reg isrequired.Registration CLOSES @ NOON on SEPT 29 . Unfortunately, no late registrations or walk-ins can be accepted. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. REGISTER @ ClubRegHERE
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
OCT 1 WEDNESDAY SIPPIN’ IN DRIPPIN’
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm CT NEW LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED for October. We are working on it so please check the HCR Calendar for an update.
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! More DetailsHERE
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.
OCT 2 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 Details HERE
Thank you to HCR’s ADVERTISER COBB TUNING. We appreciate you!!
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT AN HCR PCA SPONSORED EVENT
OCT 4 SATURDAY PORSCHE SOUTH AUSTIN TECH SESSION
9:00 am – 11:30 am CT PORSCHE SOUTH AUSTIN
6001 IH 35 NB Frontage Road, Austin TX 78744
3 TOPICS will be covered during this informative Tech Session at Porsche SOUTH Austin :
- The Certified Pre-Owned process – Join us for an informative review of Porsche’s reconditioning requirements to fully certify a vehicle as a “Certified Pre-Owned” Porsche. Review the Certified Pre-Owned warranty coverage that you receive when you purchase a Certified Pre-Owned Porsche.
- Lithium-Ion battery technology – There will be an explanation of lithium-ion battery state of charge vs. state of health. There will also be detailed discussions covering high voltage batteries and battery repair.
- Porsche’s adaptation strategy – This will be an interactive experience! There will be an explanation of Porsche’s adaptation strategy in their vehicles. Techs will be showing a vacuum leak happening on the vehicle in live time through the PIWIS tester and will show how the DME adapts to compensate for the vacuum leak.
You can’t afford to miss this 3 for 1 Interactive Tech Session!!!! If you have any questions, please contact Tech Session Event Coordinator Bruce Mason @ [email protected]. Thank you, Bruce! More Details HERE REGISTER @ ClubReg HERE
OCT 5 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
OCT 8 WED TEXAS HCR SIPS N STICKS @ CASA DE MONTECRISTO
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm CT CASA DE MONTECRISTO
3801 N. Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin TX 78746
OUR THEME: “Sampling whiskies that have been aged in different barrel types”
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!!
Our SPECIAL GUEST is David Stedman, General Manager of Sixth Street Distillery in Giddings, Texas, and Casa de Montecristo will be providing food from Jack Allen’s Kitchen.
PLEASE NOTE: The event fee of $30 covers food and the whiskey sampling. Cigars can be purchased upon arrival; no outside cigars, please. Your support in buying them at Casa is requested and appreciated. Please contact Organizer Andrew Garcia andrew.garcia@hcrpca.org with any questions. Thank you, Andrew! More Details HEREREGISTER @ ClubReg 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.
OCT 8 Registration For Nov 22/23 Schnell Fest OPENS AT 8:00 PM CT
The November 22-23, 2025 HPDE event will be held alongside the PCA Club Race program, offering an exciting weekend of high-performance driving. To ensure all participants enjoy ample and meaningful track time, registration will be limited to Advanced and Intermediate Solo drivers, as well as experienced Intermediate Instructed drivers. Driver profiles will be carefully reviewed to confirm eligibility, so please take a moment to ensure yours is complete and up to date.
We recognize this may be disappointing for our novice drivers, but rest assured—a full HPDE experience designed for all levels will return in early 2026, and we look forward to welcoming you then. More HCR Details HERE EVENT DETAILS AND REGISTRATION HERE
OCT 9 THURSDAY LUNCH BUNCH
11:30 am – 1:30 pm CT CAFE MILANO
4601 Southwest Parkway, Austin TX 78735
Italian food enthusiasts, rejoice! Lunch Bunch will head south of the river to Cafe Milano, where we first gathered last year to very favorable reviews. We will try dishes from their menu of authentic Italian cuisine. Join us to enjoy delicious Italian food and the always lively company of 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! More Details HERE
OCT 11 FALL DRIVING TOUR TO DEAD FISH GRILL
The seasons have changed, and we are ready to hit the road again! Join us for the driving Tour to Dead Fish Grill. A beautiful drive (of course) great food, private room, & fantastic views of Lake Belton. We will be ordering from the brunch menu so bring your appetite. We will start at Liberty Hill High School and end at Dead Fish Grill in Belton.
More Details HERE REGISTER @ ClubReg HERE The $10 admin fee DOES NOT include lunch.
OCT 12 SUNDAY INFORMAL GET TOGETHER DRIPPING SPRINGS
8:00 am – 10:30 am CT 296 W. Mercer St, Dripping Springs TX 78620
PARKING is in the NESTHAVEN PROPERTIES lot. Coffee, breakfast items, and restrooms 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 nowmeets 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.
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.
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 Event Coordinator Andy Abrams with any questions at andy[email protected]. Thank you, Andy! More Details HERE
OCT 16 THURSDAY BREWERY NIGHT
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm CT LOCATION TBD Please check the HCR Calendar for updates.
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 Shawn Seals. No reservation is needed, but please contact Event Coordinator Shawn with any questions at [email protected]. Thank you, Shawn! More Details HERE
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.
OCT 18 SATURDAY CHARITABLE EVENT – BUILD A RAMP
8:00 am – 2:00 pm CT The build location will be determined closer to the date but will very likely be in Travis County.
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 and donuts 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! More Details HERE REGISTER @ ClubReg HERE
OCT 19 SUNDAY 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
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! 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. There are a couple of picnic tables nearby for our use as well.
OCT 22 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 Foster with any questions at [email protected]. Thank you, Kim! More Details HERE
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.
OCT 25 SATURDAY MOZART’S & HCR’S CARS, COFFEE & CROISSANTS
2 SESSIONS: 9:00 am – 11:00 pm CT OR 11:00 am – 1:00 pm CT (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 vehicle in the Porsche Corral. If you prefer to spectate, there’s copious overflow parking across the street.
If you haven’t been to Mozart’s Coffee, it is a beautiful, waterfront coffee house and bakery with a European feel overlooking Lake Austin. There’s picnic table seating on the upper and lower deck. Feel free to bring a lawn chair and post up next to your Porsche to interact with the crowd. As always, they’ve got fabulous Swag Bags for those registered for the Porsche Corral!
Contact Event Coordinator Amber Ashy with any questions at [email protected]. Thank you, Amber! More Details HERE Registration will open soon!
SAVE THE DATE:
For More Detailed Info See the HCR CALENDAR
NOV 2 HCR’s CONCOURS D’ ELEGANCE
NOV 8 FINAL DRIVING TOUR OF 2025
NOV 15 FALL AUTOCROSS
NOV 22 – 23 SCHNELL FEST (HPDE) AND CLUB RACE @ COTA
DEC 6 HCR HOLIDAY PARTY
