Our website has been refreshed. Please note that Marketplace menu is now Classifieds, the Calendar menu is now Events, and the Events menu is now Activities. This was done primarily to be more in-sync with the PCA National website. Also note that the Forums feature has been removed until a better solution can be found. Please report any issues or concerns about the website by sending an email to admin@suncoastpca.org.
Welcome to the Suncoast PCA Region Website
Welcome to Florida’s Suncoast Region Porsche Club, located in Zone 12 of the Porsche Club of America.
Founded in 1961, we have come a long way from an early gathering of a few dedicated Porsche enthusiasts to now becoming one of the largest regions in PCA, encompassing the counties of Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sarasota.
Upcoming Events
48 Hours at Sebring
Autocross Sebring
Porsche Owners Meet & Greet
Driver’s Education
Tire Rack Street Survival
Porsche Owners Meet & Greet
How to Register for Events
Beginning in January 2018, the majority, if not all, of our club events will require advance registration. Suncoast PCA, as well as many other PCA regions across the country, use ClubRegistration (ClubReg) to manage the event registration process. To find out more about how ClubReg works and how to sign up, please view this PDF.
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Read the Profile online now so you don’t miss early September events. See both our own “Schedule of Events” and events by advertisers noted in their ads.
This past Saturday the Suncoast Region PCA board of directors met for our annual planning meeting. This is where we evaluate the past year, consider changes to current programs, and look for new ways to increase our member’s enjoyment of the club. The minutes of the meeting are available as always, from the club secretary. Some of the items below are resultant from this meeting. Others are our normal January/February events. While some are very important changes to the club’s policies. So, please read this email in it’s entirety.
Below:
Upcoming openings on the board of directors
Bylaw review committee members needed
Driver Education Safety Rule Changes
Rally program starts Feb 16
Rolex 24 Hours Daytona Corral
48 Hours of Sebring
Tire Rack Teen Street Survival
Upcoming Events
Upcoming openings on the board of directors
Being a board member for the club is a very rewarding experience. At the end of 2019 we have four positions that we will be seeking to fill:
Competition Chair- This is the person who, along with the army of volunteers, runs the autocross program.
Treasurer- Manages the club’s finances. An accounting background is useful.
Secretary- Records and manages the board’s activities
Driver Education Registrar- Along with the Chief Track Instructor, runs the Driver Education program.
A detailed explanation of the duties of these positions is in the club bylaws which can be read on the club’s website: www.suncoastpca.org.
If you would like more info on any of these positions, contact the current board member and they can best explain the position. The contact info for current positions is listed in the Profile on page 3.
By-Law Review Committee – Volunteers Sought
It’s recommended that organizations review their by-laws every 3 to 5 years. The Suncoast Board of Directors is putting together a committee to conduct a thorough review of the by-laws to see if there are any amendments that should be considered in 2019. The committee will be chaired by Mike Mackenzie, Past President with support from Denise Remus, Vice President and DE Registrar. We are seeking volunteers who would be willing to assist in the process. We anticipate committee work will be accomplished through conference calls and e-mails. Our goal is to complete the review process and formulate recommendations for Board of Director review by the end of April. If you are interested, please submit your name to Denise at VP@SuncoastPCA.org no later than Friday, January 18.
Driver Education Safety Rule Changes January 1
This is a big one for all Driver Education participants. The major change involves the use of harnesses and head and neck restraints (HANS devices and similar.) The new standards went into effect January 1. This rule will be in effect at the upcoming DE Feb 23-24. Amy and Denise will be sharing details in upcoming communications. However if your car has a harness system that is beyond the standard 3 point seatbelts, you will need to start shopping for a head and neck restraint system. The exact verbiage is in the link below.
emailer3.pca.org/UploadFiles/DEMINSTANDARDS18112921.pdf
Rally! Rally! Rally! February 16
Suncoast Region is getting the rally program back up and running! February 16 is the day. The rally will begin in central Hillsborough County near I-75 and wind around the eastern part of the region on the beautiful country roads. Look for the event on clubregistration.net. There are some volunteer positions available as well to help Jim Hoey run the rally. Contact him for details. jim@jimhoey.com.
Rolex 24 Corral January 26
Volunteers are needed to help staff the Porsche Corral at the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona on January 26. Contact John Vita, president@suncoastpca.org for details.
48 Hours at Sebring January 31-February 3
We are woefully short on volunteers this year for the 48. No experience is necessary. All positions have opportunities available. I recommend doing a couple of different jobs for different perspectives on the races. The turn 17 corner worker position is not for the faint of heart! Go to 48hoursatsebring.com to sign up! Josh Breckeen for more info: email@breckeen.org
Tire Rack Teen Street Survival February 23
There are still a few student spaces available for the Teen Street Survival school on February 23 at Sebring. This is the best thing you can do for a 16-21 year old driver. All the details and sign up are here: www.streetsurvival.org.
Upcoming Events
SOCIAL-Porsche Owners Meet & Greet
JBurns Pizza Shop, Lakeland, FL
January 8 @ 6:30 pm|Recurring Event (See all)
2nd Tuesday of each month
AUTOCROSS -- January 13 @8:00AM-3:30PM, Brooksville
Snell 2010 helmet or newer required, loaners available.
Lunch will be provided. Non-Porsche vehicles are welcome.
Cost is $30 for PCA and BMWCCA members, $40 for non-members.
Pre-registration on clubregistration.net is required for all drivers and spectators.
Please email: tlewis03@tampabay.rr.com for questions.
Register on Clubregistration.net
DRIVER’S EDUCATION – February 23-24, 2019 at Sebring
Open to all drivers and Novices (First Timers encouraged!)
Registration on Clubregistration.net.
All questions / requests, please email Denise Remus, DE Registrar at SuncoastDEregistrar@gmail.com.
2019 Driver Education Dates!
Feb. 23 & 24th
April – Date still pending
May 11 & 12th
Sept. 7 & 8th
Oct. – Date pending, Sebring has offered us October 26 & 27
Nov. 22, 23, & 24th – Instructor weekend; students can only register for the DE on Sun., Nov. 24
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Our website has been refreshed. Please note that Marketplace menu is now Classifieds, the Calendar menu is now Events, and the Events menu is now Activities. This was done primarily to be more in-sync with the PCA National website. Also note that the Forums feature has been removed until a better so...
The December issue of Suncoast Porsche Profile is now available for your reading pleasure. Go to our web site and check it out.
While there, think about the Porsche stories that YOU could tell. Why not share them with your fellow Suncoast PCA members? Think your story isn't worth writing about? You're wrong. Everyone has interesting Porsche stories. Submissions are always welcome.
Everybody Boca! The 64th annual Porsche Parade is heading to the Boca Raton Resort July 21-27, 2019. Porsche Parade is a week of Porsche fun, and PCA’s biggest gathering of the year. With events and activities for all ages and interests, there is something for everyone! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for the latest Parade information, and be sure to check out our website www.PorscheParade.org. Share this post and tag a friend – let’s make this Parade the biggest one yet! Mark your calendar! Parade Registration & Housing Reservations begin February 4, 2019. #PorscheParade #PCAParade2019 #ThePalmBeaches
Welcome to the Suncoast PCA Region Website
Welcome to Florida’s Suncoast Region Porsche Club, located in Zone 12 of the Porsche Club of America.
Founded in 1961, we have come a long way from an early gathering of a few dedicated Porsche enthusiasts to now becoming one of the largest regions in PCA, encompassing the counties of Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sarasota.
By-Law Review Committee – Volunteers Sought
It’s recommended that organizations review their by-laws every 3 to 5 years. The Suncoast Board of Directors is putting together a committee to conduct a thorough review of the by-laws to see if there are any amendments that should be considered in 2019. The committee will be chaired by Mike Mackenzie, Past President with support from Denise Remus, Vice President and DE Registrar. We are seeking volunteers who would be willing to assist in the process. We anticipate committee work will be accomplished through conference calls and e-mails. Our goal is to complete the review process and formulate recommendations for Board of Director review by the end of April.
If you are interested, please submit your name to Denise at VP@SuncoastPCA.org no later than Friday, January 18.
Volunteers Needed for 48 Hours at Sebring
We are woefully short on volunteers this year for the 48. No experience is necessary. All positions have opportunities available. I recommend doing a couple of different jobs for different perspectives on the races. The turn 17 corner worker position is not for the faint of heart! Go to 48hoursatsebring.com to sign up! Josh Breckeen for more info: email@breckeen.org
Rally Checkpoint Volunteers Needed
We are looking for members to work the checkpoints for our February 16 rally. Please send us an email for details.
Porsches in the Park – December 2018
Pictures provided courtesy of Connie Schmitt
PCA Club Racing
Learn more about the car club that went racing! Visit the new PCA Club Racing website.
2018 12 Hours of Sebring
Pictures provided courtesy of George Wienhold
Kart4Kids Raises $130,000 for All Children’s Hospital
The 7th annual Kart4Kids event was another huge success, raising $130,000 to benefit Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
TRSS Teen Driving School – 2018
Photos of the 2018 TRSS Teen Driving School provided by Connie Schmitt.
Porsches & Polo 2018
Thanks to Connie Schmitt for providing these beautiful photos of the 2018 Porsches & Polo event.
2018 Suncoast PCA Board Nominations
2018 Suncoast PCA Board Nominations The nominating committee has made it’s report to the Board for the 2018 slate of officers and directors, and the Board has passed a motion accepting the report, and requesting that the nominations be published in the Profile and on...
2017 Festivals of Speed
Porsche on Parade/ Festivals of Speed St. Petersburg Sparkling Porsches were displayed on Bayshore Drive in front of the Vinoy Renaissance Hotel on April 2 as Suncoast Region PCA celebrated "Porsche on Parade", part of Festivals of Speed - St....
