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 Hardee, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sarasota.

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 Hardee, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sarasota.

Call for 2024 Board of Director and Committee Member Nominations

We are seeking volunteers who are willing to serve on the Suncoast PCA Board of Directors and associated Committees. At the time of this notice, we have not yet confirmed the exact positions that may be open in 2024. Rather we are listing, for your review and consideration, all the positions on our Board and committee roles. The elected Officer positions are: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer (elected officers serve a two-year term). The elected Directors positions are: Charitable Activities, Social Activities, Insurance and Safety, Road Driving Activities, and Governance (elected Directors serve a one-year term and are eligible to serve additional terms). The non-elected Director positions, appointed by the President, are: Drivers Education (DE) Director, Competitive Activities Director, Marketing/Communications Director, Membership Development and Services Director, and At-Large Director. The President also appoints the Chief Track Instructor, DE Registrar, DE Tech Chair, and PCA Club Race Chair (initial appointments are for a one-year term, renewal for additional terms). Other volunteer opportunities include supporting committees and key activities such as Tours, Rally, Social, and Drivers Education.  

Our region has over 3,000 members located across eight counties (Pinellas, Hillsborough, Sarasota, Manatee, Pasco, Hernando, Hardee, and Polk). The mission of Suncoast PCA is to celebrate and heighten the Porsche owning and driving experience and to serve our greater community. To achieve this mission, we need a collaborative effort of our Region leadership and members, working together to increase member engagement, expand the number and variety of activities offered, and continually improve the quality of events. We need your talents, energy, and passion on our Board and committees!

We welcome self-nominations. If you are interested in nominating yourself or some other Suncoast PCA member you must submit your written nomination, with yours and/or your nominee’s PCA membership number, along with complete email, phone, and address contact information for yourself and the nominee, to our Governance Director, John Vento at jvento@trenam.com and to Suncoast PCA Secretary, Mike Hofmeister, secretary@suncoastpca.org by October 7th (we have extended our nomination deadline by five weeks). John Vento, as Governance Director, serves as Chair of the Nominating Committee and will review all nominations and share the same with our Nominating Committee and our Club Secretary, Mike Hofmeister. Suncoast PCA members in good standing shall be added to the slate of nominees for the election of officers and directors compiled by the Nominating Committee.

If you are nominating a Suncoast PCA member other than yourself, you must forward at the time of nomination, the nominee’s written and signed consent to be nominated for the position. A nomination without this written consent will not be considered. Members are also encouraged to suggest candidates. Nominations, suggestions, or questions can all be directed to John Vento at his email above or by phone at 813 787-5579 or to Denise at President@suncoastpca.org or 727-215-7452.

PCA Digital Membership Card

Suncoast PCA Porsche Parade Winners

Palm Springs, CA

Congratulations to all of the Winners!

Porsche Club of America Newsletter Award Winners – these awards are presented to the PCA Regions, which demonstrated excellence in their regional newsletter publications and websites.

Betty Jo Turner Award Recipient: Bluegrass Region, Rumble, Editor John Warren

Best Newsletter Cover: Suncoast Florida Porsche Profile, March 22nd 2022 Issue, 968C’s reflection, Photo by Jeremy Swiger, Editor Norm Sippel –  The Issue took 2nd in Class VI.

Parade Junior Mini Concours age 6-11: 1st Place – Mia McGaughey
Parade Junior Family Scavenger Hunt: 2nd Place – Mia and Lily McGaughey
Parade Junior Marshmallow Bridge: 3rd Place – Lily McGaughey, 2nd Place – Mia McGaughey
Parade Junior Balloon Car Challenge: 2nd Place – Lily McGaughey (207”)
Parade Junior Any Cross Middle Ages (8-11): 1st Place – Mia McGaughey (7.82) 

Art Show Artisan Crafts Crafts: 1st Place – Gary Wolfgang (PCA visits Palm Springs)
Art Show Artisan Craft Jewelry: 1st Place – Janet Wolfgang Lowenbrau # 14 Pin
Art Show Artisan Craft Jewelry: 2nd Place – Janet Wolfgang Porsche Inspired Necklace 

AutoX: 2nd Place – Danny Shields

Tech Quiz Men’s 964/993: 1st Place Gary Wolfgang
Tech Quiz Men’s Cayman/Boxter: 1st Place Danny Shields

2024 Parade will be in Birmingham, AL
2025 Parade will be in Oklahoma City, OK