It’s almost March as I write this, and when you read this, the first quarter will be history! Where did the time go?
It was a quarter filled with exceptional events, such as the 24 Hours of Daytona, 48 Hours at Sebring, and the iconic 12 Hours of Sebring. We are so fortunate to live in an area that has such outstanding events during a period in which most of the rest of the country is literally shut down.
I just returned from the February drivers’ education event, and my student for the day was from Minnesota. We had a great time, and he was so thrilled at our weather. It was a rather stark contrast from what he was used to in February!
One of the really exceptional events our club supports, but does not sponsor, is Patrick Long’s Kart 4 Kids event. This event occurs every year on the Sunday after Saturday’s 12 Hours at Sebring, and features pro drivers that drove in the Sebring race. Teams of 4 amateurs and one or two of the pros hit the Kart track at Anderson Park in Palmetto for a fun filled competition. There is a car show, auction and music provided by local band (and Suncoast members) Benjamin Road. The big beneficiary of the event is All Children’s Hospital and the amount raised exceeds $50,000.00. If you have never attended this event, put it on your calendar for next year. It’s a great time and a very worthy cause.
The calendar for the next two months offers a variety of events, starting with Porsches on Parade on April 3, Date your Porsche night at The Brass Tap House at Tyrone Mall in St. Petersburg on April 13, the Bert Smith autocross at Showtime Speedway in Clearwater on April 24, and drivers’ education at Sebring on April 16 & 17. May events include a drivers’ education on May 7 & a trip to Venice at Sharky’s on May 18 for Date your Porsche night,
This year on Memorial Day weekend, there will be a Zone Fest at Sebring. It’s a revival of the Werks Fest held in the past with Suncoast and Goldcoast regions hosting it, but it is now a Zone event, with Goldcoast being the host region. The weekend includes concours, autocross, tech quiz, gimmick rally, kid’s events and a lot of social time. Put it on your calendar and book a room at Chateau Elan before it fills up!
Our club puts out email blasts about upcoming events and matters of interest to all of the members for whom we have email addresses. If you haven’t included your email address with National, go to PCA.org and update your membership information. We don’t flood you with emails, and there are no solicitations, but frequently important information that is time critical is included in the blasts.