Suncoast Florida Region - PCA

Driver’s Education
2017-04-01 08:00 - 2017-04-02 17:00, 2017-02-25 08:00 - 2017-02-26 17:00 (America/New_York) | Sebring International Raceway, 113 Midway Drive, Sebring, FL, 33870, United States

Swap Meet at Alegra Motorsports
2017-03-25 09:00 - 16:00 | Alegra Motorsports, 8408 Benjamin Road , Tampa, FL, 33634, United States
Swap meet at Alegra Motorsports
8408 Benjamin Road
Tampa, FL 33634
9 AM – 4 PM
Vendor spaces available. Tours of the world renowned Alegra Motorsport Porsche collection will be given throughout the day.
Please register as an attendee on clubregistration.net.
For more information or to sign up as a vendor, please contact Eric Rahenkamp at 813-294-3098 or eric@rdgroup.org.

Date Your Porsche Night
2017-03-15 18:30 | Acropolis Greek Taverna, 3023 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33609, United States
Greek Food – what a treat! March 15th at 6:30 – plan to join other club members at the Acropolis located at 3023 West. Kennedy Blvd. in Tampa.

fyi… we have gone to Bahama Breeze the last few years and have enjoyed the Date your Porsche nights there. We are happy for the restaurant as business has grown so that they no longer will block the back room or space for large groups. Just thought some of you might be wondering why we are not going back there this month.

Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance
2017-03-10 | Amelia Island, FL, United States
Note that this is a non-PCA event and that PCA insurance does not apply.

March Autocross-Brooksville Airport
2017-03-05 08:30 - 17:00 | Brooksville Tampa Bay Regional Airport, Runway Drive, Brooksville, FL, 34604, United States
March Autocross – Brooksville Airport

March 5, 2017 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

March Autocross at Brooksville Tampa Bay Regional Airport
Pre-registration on clubregistration.net by Thursday February 23rd is required for all drivers. Please email bwfst84@gmail.com with names of spectators by Thursday February 23rd 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. Non-member registrations will be limited to 20, and the event will be capped to 72 total entrants and guests.
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.

Advanced Autocross School - Brooksville Airport
2017-03-04 | Brooksville Tampa Bay Regional Airport, Runway Drive, Brooksville, FL, 34604, United States
Advanced Autocross School at the Brooksville Airport. Registration is open at clubregistration.net
This school is not for beginners. It is for experienced autocrossers wanting to compete at the next level. Open to PCA members only until registration fills up or February 13 when it will open to others. The school will run all day with limited classroom and lots of driving time. All profits will be donated to the R.I.C.H House of Tampa, a safe house program for at risk kids, run by the Tampa Police Department. Volunteers are needed to work the course. Volunteers will be able to make several runs and receive lunch.
Please register at clubregistration.net. Volunteers do not have to be PCA members.

Porsches and Polo
2017-02-19 11:00 | Sarasota Polo Club, 8201 Polo Club Lane, Lakewood Ranch, FL, 34240, United States
Porsches and Polo is sponsored by Suncoast Porsche. A polo match, refreshments, and catered lunch. Email mkomyati@sunsetautogroup.com or call Margharita at 941-921-8007 to register to receive a bracelet. You must have a bracelet to enter the area for this fun filled day.
Please note: this is a Non-PCA Event; PCA Insurance does not apply.

Porsches and Pancakes
2017-02-18 08:30 | Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 2375 Curlew Rd, Dunedin, FL, 34684, United States
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
2375 Curlew Road in Dunedin. (US 19 and Curlew Road )
Plan to gather at 8:30 for a delicious breakfast. RSVP to missyteasley@aol.com. Host for this great way to start our day will be Bill Schultz. Thank you, Bill, for setting this up for us. I am looking forward to having Porsches and Pancakes again,
Missy

Date Your Porsche Night
2017-02-15 18:00 | Black Rock Bar And Grill, 804 Providence Rd, Brandon, FL, 33511, United States
We are moving around and that is good. Any suggestions for places for our group of fun folks to attend, please forward to missyteasley@aol.com. All suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
RSVP for The Black Rock Bar & Grille will be through clubregistration.net and will open January 14 – close February 10.
Let’s plan to arrive around 6 pm or so and as always according to traffic and how your day has gone. See you when you get there! Safe travels, Missy

February Autocross-Sebring, Hosted by Gold Coast
2017-02-04 | Sebring International Raceway, 113 Midway Drive, Sebring, FL, 33870, United States
February Autocross – Sebring

February 4, 2017 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

This AutoX is run as part of the 2017 Sebring Club Race. Participants must be a current PCA member and drive their Porsche. There is a discounted entry fee for entries confirmed before 1/15/2016 as well as a cool keepsake.
ONCE AGAIN BERT SMITH PORSCHE HAS AGREED TO SPONSOR OUR ZONE CHALLENGE!
Check-in/tech begins at 10:00 am followed by course walk and first car out at 12:00 noon. We plan to have 4-5 runs and trophies will be awarded around 4:00 pm.
This event is organized by Gold Coast Region’s Steve and Dottie Kidd.
dottiekidd@bellsouth.net
954-946-3196

48 Hours at Sebring
2017-02-02 - 2017-02-05 | Sebring International Raceway, 113 Midway Drive, Sebring, FL, 33870, United States
The Gold Coast and Suncoast 24th annual 48 Hours at Sebring PCA Club Race is less than a month away (Feb 2 – 5th, 2017).
This event provides funds for the Regions and for charities. It also is a chance to meet PCA members from all over the world and see a wide variety of Porsches in action.
We are looking for several volunteers still in the following areas:
– 3 people Wednesday 2/1/16 evening to help sign-in Vendors and racers.
– 4 people Thursday to help sign-in people at the guard house.
– More people for Grid and Traffic Control all days.
– More people to help setup for the Speed Showcase Friday about 5:30 PM
– More people for Timing & Scoring All days.
– More people for At-track Registration Thursday thru Saturday.
– 10 people to serve as Pit Marshals for Sunday’s Enduros from 9:45 AM until about 4:00 PM.
If you do not have a preference, signup for Miscellaneous and we will put you where we need help.
You can sign-up online at: http://www.48hoursatsebring.com/Volunteers/VolunteerSignUp2017.aspx
or
Copy the form and email it to Jerry Daily at Poorish911@aol.com.

Date Your Porsche Night
2017-01-18 18:00 | 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 | 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.
