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
Autocross Brooksville
Time Speed Distance (TSD) Rally
Autocross Sebring
Driver’s Education
Autocross Brooksville
Autocross Venice Airport
Autocross Brooksville
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.
Photos from the PCA Suncoast DE are now available to view and purchase on MotorImages.com here: www.motorimages.com/2021/PCA-2021/PCA-SUNCOAST-JANUARY-9-10
Photos are all fully sorted by car number for easy viewing!
It is with a heavy heart I'm sharing that Gavin Riches passed away on Jan. 9. Gavin was a longtime member of Suncoast PCA and husband of our Board member and Chief Track Instructor Amy Riches. If you ever met Gavin it didn't take long to realize you were in the presence of an amazing man. Kind, considerate and so passionate about motorsports! He willingly shared his extensive knowledge of cars, driving and safety with our DE program participants! He will be greatly missed. Amy has set up a webpage for your to share your condolences and make a contribution to enable her to take his ashes back to his farm in New Zealand (any excess funds will be donated to a charity to be set up in his name). The website link is: everloved.com/life-of/gavin-riches/donate/?flow=205
Cards may be sent to their shop: AutoQuest Motorsports, 14498 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, FL 33912
The 48 Hours at Sebring will soon be upon us. That’s right, the 2021 dates are February 4th thru the 7th. This is absolutely the biggest and best PCA Club Race in the world. The racers bring these magnificent machines in beautiful colors from all over the US and all drivers look forward to the first race of the year.
In order to run these great races we need volunteer workers to assist the Suncoast & Gold Coast Regions. When you arrive, the entire infield is jam filled with these exotic cars. You are free to mingle among them and also visit the vendors.
When you sign up you are entitled to a FREE commemorative T-shirt and lunch.
NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY!
For chills, thrills, and the time of our life, please sign up!!
Go to 48hoursatsebring.com/volunteer.php or ask for additional info
We have positions open each day: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in the morning, afternoon, evening, or all day and you can sign up for as little as 4 hours.
Volunteer areas include:
• Timing & Scoring
• Enduro Pit Marshal
• Grid
• Tech & Scales
See below and registration link for more information about the Kart4Kids iRacing event this Saturday. one.bidpal.net/2021k4kirace/ticketing
If you're not familiar, Kart4Kids is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for the amazing work done at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. Help them help the children!
Happy New Year!
January/February issue of Profile is now available on our website.
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.
Ready for Life – PCA Holiday Charity Challenge
First, contributing Suncoast members should look at this week’s final Speedometer graphic; you literally buried the indicator needle!
The Speedometer hit 11,150 MPH ($11,150) exceeding the 10,000 MPH top indicated speed (dollars) on the gauge for Ready for Life, “Changing Lives Beyond Foster Care,” our chosen charity for the PCA Holiday Charity Challenge. The 2021 New Year will start out as an opportune time for the RFL kids and young adults benefited by your commitment and generosity. For those busy members who have not yet contributed, you may yet do so by using the button link, “Donate to Ready for Life,” on this page.
Porsche Profile Strikes Gold at the 2020 PCA National Awards Ceremony
Lightning strikes again! The November/December 2019 issue of Suncoast Porsche Profile was selected “Best Newsletter” in Class V at the 2020 PCA National Awards presentation held on August 19, 2020. Usually done at Parade, this year, due to the pandemic, the awards ceremony was done virtually on YouTube. You can see the entire event at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXMl2jFTb-Q
The selected issue was great because of the writings of our columnists: John Vita, Fiona Brooks, Pedro Bonilla, Tom Briest, George Wienhold and Jim Hoey; our erstwhile contributors: Hans-Joachim Krenz, Bill and Mary Caldwell, Bill Sumansky, Rich Tillotson, Denise Remus, Dan Engel, Kevin Pizzarello and our European Correspondent—Jeremy Swiger. Then there were the unseen workers: Assistant Editor—Ralph Porzio, Graphic Artist—Dave McGowan, and Copy Editor—Penny Sippel. They all deserve this award, and we thank them for their help in achieving this honor for our region once again.
Thank you all who have written, or are now writing for Profile.
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COVID-19 Update
Dear Suncoast PCA members and friends,
We are experiencing an unprecedented public health emergency with restricted travel and cancellations of major events to eliminate gatherings of large crowds. We are all concerned about Covid 19 and it’s potential impact on our families and friends.
We want you to know we are closely monitoring the CDC and health department recommendations. We are evaluating each of our member events to determine whether we should cancel or postpone. We will post updates on our website, Facebook page, and through focused email blasts.
We want to make sure we support the health and safety of our members. Remember:
- Stay home when you are sick
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue into the trash and wash your hands
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to me or another board member. Our contact information is published on www.SuncoastPCA.org and in the Profile magazine.
Thank you for your patience as we continue to monitor this evolving situation.
Denise Remus, President
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Annual Kart 4 Kids Pro-Am Race Raises $154,000
Porsches in the Park – December 2019
Pictures provided courtesy of Connie Schmitt
Annual Kart 4 Kids Pro-Am Race Raises $185,000
Annual Kart 4 Kids Pro-Am Race Raises $185,000 to Benefit Johns Hopkins All Children’s Foundation
Autocross – Venice – March, 2019
Here are some photos of our recent autocross event at Venice Municipal Airport. Provided courtesy of Connie Schmitt.
Gathering of the Faithful – 2019
Pictures provided courtesy of George Wienhold
Sebring Historic & Classic Race
Pictures provided courtesy of George Wienhold
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.
