Suncoast Florida Region - PCA

Date Your Porsche Night
2017-01-18 18:00 (America/New_York) | Floridian Palace Hotel, 905 N. Florida Ave, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Let’s start the year off with a great Date Your Porsche Night at the Floridian Palace Hotel. Let’s start gathering around 6 pm or whenever you can arrive. Actually, the staff likes it best when we all do not arrive at the same time.
RSVP to clubregistration.net, which opens December 10 and will close January 14.
Hope to see you all there to start off our new year with a fun time! Missy

January Autocross - Brooksville Airport
2017-01-15 08:30 - 16:00 | Brooksville Tampa Bay Regional Airport, Runway Drive, Brooksville, FL, 34604, United States
January Autocross #1 at Brooksville Tampa Bay Regional Airport
Pre-registration on clubregistration.net by Thursday January 5th is required for all drivers. Please email frankaquinones@gmail.com by Thursday January 5th with names of spectators and ensure spectators are confirmed by email.
Please arrive at the airport gate between 8:30am and 9:15am. Tech inspection 8:30am – 9:30am. Novice course walk at 9:45am followed by drivers’ meeting at 10:15am.
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, to be paid on-line. Non-member registrations will be limited to 20, and the event will be capped to 72 total entrants and guests.
Come on out for the first event of the 2017 Suncoast PCA Autocross Series!
Directions:
Do not enter through the public airport entrance!
From the north take the Suncoast Parkway (FL-589) and exit east on Spring Hill Dr. Travel ~2.5 miles then take a right (south) on US-41. Drive ~1.5miles – the gated entrance will be on the right, just before the railroad tracks – Runway Dr.
From the south, take Suncoast Pkwy to County Line Rd and head east to US41, then north on US41 until you cross RR tracks, then take an immediate left on Runway Drive.

Jackson's Brunch Bunch
2016-12-18 10:15 - 17:00 | Jackson’s Bistro – Bar – Sushi, 601 S. Harbour Island Blvd., Tampa, FL, 33602-5749, United States
Space is limited as a deposit and guarantee would be needed for more than thirty people.. Please list the number in your party in order to have a correct attendance count.
When the reserved seats are taken, and the event closed you can call 813-277-0112 for reservations and ask for seating close to the Suncoast Porsche Brunch Bunch.
Get your name on the list at clubregistration.net to enjoy this delicious brunch with other Suncoast Porsche Club members. Oh, did I mention that the desserts are very very special?
See you there,
Missy

December Autocross - Brooksville
2016-12-11 08:30 - 17:00 | Brooksville Tampa Bay Regional Airport, Runway Drive, Brooksville, FL, 34604, United States
December Autocross #10 at Brooksville Tampa Bay Regional Airport – Porsche/BMW Challenge Event #2
Pre-registration on clubregistration.net by Thursday December 1st is required for all drivers. Please email bwfst84@gmail.com by Thursday December 1st with names of spectators and ensure spectators are confirmed by email.

Please arrive at the airport gate between 8:30am and 9:15am. Tech inspection 8:30am – 9:30am. Novice course walk at 9:45am followed by drivers’ meeting at 10:15am.
Snell 2005 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, to be paid on-line. Non-member registrations will be limited to 20, and the event will be capped to 72 total entrants and guests.
Come on out for the second and final round of the 2015 Porsche/BMW challenge. Year end awards will be given out after completion of the event.
Directions:
Do not enter through the public airport entrance!
From the north take the Suncoast Parkway (FL-589) and exit east on Spring Hill Dr. Travel ~2.5 miles then take a right (south) on US-41. Drive ~1.5miles – the gated entrance will be on the right, just before the railroad tracks – Runway Dr.
From the south, take Suncoast Pkwy to County Line Rd and head east to US41, then north on US41 until you cross RR tracks, then take an immediate left on Runway Drive.

Porsches in the Park
2016-12-10 10:00 | St. Armands Circle, 300 Madison Dr, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States
Space is limited and you must rsvp and receive a wrist band to wear in order to be part of this fun day sponsored by our friends at the Suncoast dealership in Sarasota.
RSVP to mkomyati@sunsetautogroup.com

Suncoast Porsche Gala
2016-12-04 18:00 | Sarasota Yacht Club, 1100 John Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States
A time to get out your fancy clothes and enjoy a nice evening, a nice dinner and lots of conversation about the happenings of the year! Time 6pm for social hour with dinner and desserts to follow .
For more information and to RSVP go to clubregistration.net

Driver's Education
2016-11-18 - 2016-11-20, 2016-09-17 - 2016-09-18, 2016-05-07, 2016-04-16 - 2016-04-17 | Sebring International Raceway, 113 Midway Drive, Sebring, FL, 33870, United States

November Autocross - Brooksville
2016-11-13 08:30 - 17:00 | Brooksville Tampa Bay Regional Airport, Runway Drive, Brooksville, FL, 34604, United States
November Autocross #9 at Brooskville Tampa Bay Regional Airport – Porsche/BMW Challenge Event #1
This event will be put on by the Florida Suncoast BMW Car Club of America.
Please register on-line here by Thursday, November 3rd.
Direct registration link: http://msreg.com/BMWvsPCA
Please confirm start times and schedule on the motorsportreg.com site.
NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO ENTER THE AIRPORT SITE. NO EXCEPTIONS. Registration is limited to the first 55 drivers and 14 spectators.
We try to get 6-8 runs and lunch is included! Rain or shine.
Cost for BMW CCA and PCA members is $30. Non-Member cost is $40.
Please bring a helmet with a rating of Snell 2005 or higher.
Come on out for round one of the Porsche – BMW Challenge!
Directions:
Do not enter through the public airport entrance!
From the north take the Suncoast Parkway (FL-589) and exit east on Spring Hill Dr. Travel ~2.5 miles then take a right (south) on US-41. Drive ~1.5miles – the gated entrance will be on the right, just before the railroad tracks – Runway Dr.
From the south, take Suncoast Pkwy to County Line Rd and head east to US41, then north on US41 until you cross RR tracks, then take an immediate left on Runway Drive.

Wine Tasting and Dinner
2016-11-05 19:00 | Mike Kwasin’s Home, 3613 S. Beach Drive, Tampa, FL, 33629, United States
Wine Tasting and Dinner to benefit Ready For Life for Life at Mike Kwasin’s

RENN HAUS Expert German Auto Care Oktoberfest Open House
2016-10-22 10:00 - 14:00 | RENN HAUS Expert German Auto Care, 6244 Clark Center Ave Unit 1, Sarasota, FL, 34238, United States
RENN HAUS Expert German Auto Care is having an Oktoberfest OPEN HOUSE for our club members. The fun will begin at 10am with a car display followed by lunch and prizes.
RSVP via clubregistration.net starting on September 15th.
Sounds like a great way to spend a Saturday morning!
Thanks to RENN HAUS Expert German Auto Care for sponsoring this event!

Date Your Porsche Night
2016-10-12 18:30 | Beef O’ Brady’s, 4516 South Dale Mabry Hwy. , Tampa, FL, 33611-1414, United States
Come for happy hour, come from work, come from home – just come and be part of a fun filled evening with other Porsche driving folks. RSVP clubregistration.net to be counted for seating. RSVP closes October 10 in order to give a pretty good head count to the restaurant and be seated together. See you there!

October Autocross - Tampa Bay Downs
2016-10-09 08:30 - 17:00 | Tampa Bay Downs, 11225 Race Track Rd, Tampa, FL, 33626, United States
October Autocross #8 at Tampa Bay Downs – Ladies’ Day
Men and ladies are welcome, but we are encouraging participation and will focus on instruction and prizes for our ladies.
Please pre-register at clubregistration.net by Wednesday, October 5th. Non-Porsche vehicles are welcome, however we are capping non-PCA registrants to 20 and capping overall entries to 54 for this event.
Registration and tech inspection 8:30am – 9:30am. Novice course walk at 9:45am followed by driver’s meeting at 10:00am.
Cost is $30 for PCA and BMW CCA members, $40 for non-members, to be paid on-line.
Snell 2005 helmet or newer required, loaners available. Lunch will be provided.
Note that due to this site’s proximity to residential neighborhoods, we require cars at this event to use muffled exhausts. We reserve the right to refuse participation for cars that are too loud at this event.
Directions:
Located on Race Track Rd about 1 mile north of Tampa Rd in northwest Hillsborough County. Use the facility entrance on the south side of the main grandstands building and we will direct you to the parking location.
11225 Race Track Rd
Tampa, FL 33626

Date Your Porsche Night
2016-09-21 18:30 | The Island Grille & Raw Bar, 210 Madonna Boulevard, Tierra Verde, FL, 33715, United States
Date your Porsche night at the NEW Island Grille & Raw Bar in Tierra Verde!
Island Grille & Raw Bar is now located in the Marina Area off Pinellas Bayway. The new building is behind the Marina area and by the boat storage building. Enter the parking area from Madonna which is the first street to the right after the bridge. Come when you choose starting from happy hour.
RSVP clubregistration.net starting August 15 and ending September 18.
Come casual and enjoy the evening!

September Autocross - Sebring
2016-09-18 09:00 - 17:00 | Sebring International Raceway, 113 Midway Drive, Sebring, FL, 33870, United States
September Autocross #7 – Sebring International Raceway, in the paddock area adjacent to the straight between turns 16 & 17
Pre-registration by Thursday September 15th required. Cost is $30 for PCA and BMW CCA members, $40 for non-members, to be paid on-line.
Registration and tech inspection 9:00am – 10:00am. Novice course walk at 10am followed by drivers’ meeting at 10:30am.
Snell 2005 helmet or newer required, loaners available. Lunch will be provided. Non-Porsche vehicles are welcome.
Directions:
From Tampa:
SR 60 East to US 27 South to Hwy. 98
From Sarasota:
I-75 to Hwy. 66 to US 27 North to Hwy. 98
Once you enter the Sebring Raceway, proceed across the bridge, to the end of the main road. The autocross will be held in the paddock area on the right past the last stop sign.

August Autocross - Sarasota Technical College
2016-08-21 09:00 - 17:00 | Sarasota Technical College, 4748 Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL, 34233, United States
August Autocross #6 – Sarasota Technical College – Non-points event
This is a free, PCA members-only event, sponsored by Suncoast Porsche, located at our newest autocross site. Up to 50 registrants will be accepted into either autocross instructor, autocross “rookie”, or autocross helper categories. Pre-registration on clubregistration.net is required on or before Thursday, 18 AUG 2016.
Please arrive between 9a and 9:30a for sign-in and tech inspection.
Each rookie will be paired with an instructor for one-on-one morning practice on typical autocross maneuvers. Autocross helpers will assist with running the morning session. Following morning instruction lunch will be provided by Suncoast Porsche, then a normal autocross will be held in the afternoon. Anyone who wishes to sign-up as rookie may do so. If you are an experienced autocrosser but not a Suncoast PCA autocross instructor, please register as an autocross helper.
A Snell 2005 helmet or newer is required and loaner helmets will be available.
Schedule of events:
9a – 9:45a – registration and tech inspection
9:45a – 10a – Instructors meeting, rookies to cars
10a – 11a – rookie drills first session (all rookies drive)
11a – 12p – rookie drills second session (rookies switch to opposite drill)
12p – 12:45p – lunch
12:45p – Drivers’ meeting
1p – 2:15p – A group drives, B group works
2:15p – 3:30p – B group drives, A group works
3:30p – awards
Sarasota Technical College
4748 Beneva Road
Sarasota, FL 34233
Directions:
Take I-75 from the north or south to Sarasota Exit 207 Bee Ridge Rd
Head west on Bee Ridge Rd about 3 miles to S Beneva Rd
Take a left on S Beneva Rd and travel about 0.9 miles to Sarasota Technical College, on the right

Bert Smith Social
2016-08-17 19:00 | Bert Smith Porsche, 3800 34th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL, 33714, United States
Come join Suncoast members and Bert Smith staff for a evening of food, drink and just staying cool. What a treat…. which we appreciate very much. The time is 7 pm.
Space is limited and you must receive a confirmation to attend.
Get on the attendance list at clubregistration.net. Registration begins July 8th, and will close on August 14th if the event has not filled before.

Mid-Summer BBQ at Mike Kwasin's
2016-08-06 16:00 | Mike Kwasin’s Home, 3613 S. Beach Drive, Tampa, FL, 33629, United States
It’s summer and you’re invited to our Mid-Summer BBQ!
Long-time member Mike Kwasin is having the Mid-Summer BBQ at his beautiful home on August 6 at 4 PM. Back by popular demand is the “pot luck” aspect of this event. It has become quite fun taste testing the different dishes, figuring out who made them, and trying to figure out who is judging the dishes for the prizes and bragging rights. Mike is providing the meat and beverages and members will bring all of the side dishes – appetizers, veggies, salads, side dishes, and desserts!
Registration is on clubregistration.net and although the club is picking up the expenses and it is free for members to attend, you must be registered to attend. And please bring your best and favorite dish to share with your PCA friends – that is your ticket for entry. Mike has a pool and you’re welcome to jump in. It is also a family friendly event. So, jump on clubregistration.net today and sign up! Registration is open and closes on August 1.

Date Your Porsche Night
2016-07-20 18:30 | Salt Rock Grille, 19325 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores, FL, 33785, United States
Come enjoy the great food, the relaxing view and visit with other club members. RSVP to missyteasley@aol.com by July 15th.
If possible, when sending your RSVP, would you please give me an idea what time you plan to arrive? Some come early, some come from work and some just come when they can. The time frame is between 6pm and 7 pm.
Thanks,
Missy

Social at Suncoast Porsche
2016-06-15 19:00 | Suncoast Porsche, 5005 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States
This event is full and registration is closed.

Solomon's Castle Tour
2016-06-11 | Solomon’s Castle, 4533 Solomon Rd , Ona, FL, 33865, United States
Come caravan with Gary Frings and other club members to Solomon’s Castle. Gary has planned a forty minute drive from Cracker Barrel located at I-75 & SR 64 to the touring area. Cash only facility. no credit cards. Entrance fee $10.00 with lunch at the Boat in the Moat. This is a guided tour with lots of “Puns”.
Howard Solomon is a bit eccentric and decided to build himself a castle in the wilds of Ona, Florida in Hardee County. It is a unique and interesting place.
RSVP Gary.frings@gmail.com or text 941-400-2710 to be added to the list attending.

May Autocross - Sebring
2016-05-29 09:00 - 17:00 | Sebring International Raceway, 113 Midway Drive, Sebring, FL, 33870, United States
May Autocross #5 at Sebring International Raceway – Zonefest
This event is part of the Zonefest being held at Sebring. Registration for the entire weekend or autocross only will be allowed. Details TBD.

Date Your Porsche Night
2016-05-18 18:00 | Sharky’s on the Pier, 1600 Harbor Drive South, Venice, FL, 34238, United States
The South End Date your Porsche Night! Warm weather and a nice afternoon to put our feet in the sand while enjoying the view and cool beverage at Sharky’s On the Pier beach side restaurant. Hans & LaDonna Krenz are the host for this South End Date your Porsche night and will be there to greet you. Happy hour starts at 6 pm with dinner following when you are ready to choose from the delicious menu items offered. Come when you can and join us at Sharky’s!
RSVP starting on April 14th and closes May 15th.

Bert Smith Poker Run
2016-05-07 | Bert Smith Porsche, 3800 34th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL, 33714, United States
A yearly event and a fun filled day starting with a poker run and ending with a great lunch along with other entertainment and exciting things to do. Make a point to RSVP missyteasley@aol.com to attend. Space is limited and this event fills quickly. RSVP opens April 9, 2016 and will close May 2 or when the event fills.
You must drive a Porsche and you must receive a confirmation to attend.

April Autocross - Showtime Speedway
2016-04-24 09:00 - 17:00 | Showtime Speedway, 4200 126th Ave N, Clearwater, FL, 33762, United States
April Autocross #4 at Showtime Speedway – Sponsored by Bert Smith Porsche
We will be autocrossing on the banked oval located past the drag strip.
Thank you to Bert Smith Porsche for their generous sponsorship of this event.
Registration and tech inspection 9am – 9:45am. Novice course walk at 9:45am followed by drivers’ meeting.
Snell 2005 helmet or newer required, loaners available. Please register on-line at clubregistration.net by Wednesday, April 20th. Lunch will be provided. Non-Porsche vehicles are welcome. Non-member registrations will be limited to 20, and the event will be capped to 54 entrants total.
Cost is $30 for PCA and BMWCCA members, $40 for non-members, to be paid on-line.

Here is a link to the course map: Course Map 4-24-16

Directions:
Take I-275 to Exit 30, 118th Ave N in St. Petersburg

Keep left at the fork, follow signs for County Road 296/U.S. 19 and merge onto 118th Ave N
Turn right onto 44th St N
Turn right onto 126th Ave N and you will see the gate immediately ahead

Showtime Speedway
4200 126th Ave N
Clearwater, FL 33762

Collier Museum Tour
2016-04-23 09:45 | The Collier Collection, 2500 South Horseshoe Drive, Naples, FL, 34104, United States
Limited space for this exciting Museum Tour!
RSVP via clubregistration.net
Price is $18.00 per person and each member can RSVP for two only.
RSVP opens March 7, 2016 and closes on April 4, 2016 or when the tour fills.
The tour will start at 10 am and everyone registered should be there by 9:45 am to check in and be in position for the start of an entertaining morning.

Date Your Porsche Night
2016-04-13 19:00 - 22:00 | The Brass Trap, 6901 22nd Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL, 33710, United States
Too many selections to mention and what to try first will be a challenge! We will meet at 7pm.
There is an entrance from inside the mall and from the mall parking lot area as well. The Brass Tap is located by the DWS store which opens only from the parking area.
This event will be hosted by Bill and Mary Caldwell.
RSVP opens March 9 and closes April 10 missyteasley@aol.com

Porsche on Parade and The Festivals of Speed
2016-04-03 | Festivals of Speed, 501 5th ave NE, St. Petsersburg, FL, 33701, United States
