SHENANDOAH REGION

Shenandoah PCA Holiday Party
2024-12-08 17:30 - 21:00 UTC | Michie Tavern (Charlottesville), Michie Tavern, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
Registration is now open for the Shenandoah Region Holiday Party. The event will be held at Michie Tavern on Sunday, December 8 at 5:30 PM. We will be supporting the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program and ask that you bring a new unwrapped child’s toy.
We raffle gifts each year at this event. To receive a raffle ticket, you must bring a toy for the Toys for Tots program.
PLEASE NOTE: this event is only open to Shenandoah Region members.
Registration: Holiday Party
This is our most popular event each year. Do not wait to register as there are only 94 seats available. We look forward to having you join us.
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Turkey's in the Trunk
2024-11-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Porsche Charlottesville, 1300 Richmond Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22911, USA, Charlottesville, VA, VA 22911, United States
Please join us for our annual “Turkey’s in the Trunk” event, taking place on Saturday, the 23rd of November at 11 AM. We will be hosting the event at two locations: In Richmond at:
Euroclassics Detailing, 11741 Concrete Place, Midlothian, VA 22114
and in Charlottesville at:
Porsche Charlottesville, 1300 Richmond Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22911

29th Fall Anniversary Party
2024-10-05 11:30 - 15:30 | South West Mountain Vineyard , Keswick, VA, Southwest Mountain Vineyards, Keswick, VA, 22947, United States
More detail to come incl.timing & registration detail

Cars and Coffee, C-ville
2024-10-05 08:00 - 10:00, 2024-09-21 08:00 - 10:00, 2024-09-07 08:00 - 10:00 | Barracks Road 1049 Emmet St N, Charlottesville, VA 22903, 1049 Emmet St N, Charlottesville, VA, 22903, United States

Shenandoah RIR Autocross 2024
2024-09-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Euroclassics Detailing, 11741 Concrete Place, Midlothian, VA 22114, 11741 Concrete Place, Midlothian, VA, 22114, United States
Richmond International Raceway

About this event

Shenandoah Region PCA Autocross at Richmond International Raceway on the banked oval!
Come autocross at RIR for the unique experience of running a course on the 3/4 mile 14 degree banked turns of the NASCAR track!
The course will go down pit road and enter the track in turn 1, go all the way around the track to finish before turn 3, (one and a half laps with a few cones to keep things safe!).
Entrants will get at least four timed runs.
The day starts EARLY with the first car off at 9:00, we have to finish the last run by 5:00.
Gates open at 7:30AM. The driver’s meeting will be at 8:45AM and the first car off will be at 9:00. Spectators are free and encouraged to join us! PCA member registration is $165.00; Non-member registration is $195.00.
Pre-Registration is required, no on site registration.
REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO 60 CARS!

Shenandoah Region PCA Event Operating Procedures

Registration

All registration, payment, and check in will be done electronically on www.Motorsportreg.com. Online pre-registration will be open until 6:00pm the day before the event.
There will be no on site registration.
Once you are parked in the pit area please come to the timing table to pick up your staging bar code sticker with your car number.
Waivers will be signed using Speedwaiver Use this link Speedwaiver to sign the waiver for drivers and spectators before the autocross. You must have a smart phone to complete this process. This must be completed before the drivers meeting on the day of the event.
Please understand that the steps above are the only way to register and participate in this event. If you show up and are unable or unwilling to register this way, you will not be able to participate.

Loaner helmets

Loaner helmets will not be available. This does not exempt you from the requirement to wear an approved helmet when you compete.

Driver’s meeting

The driver’s meeting will be at 8:45.
The run work order will be posted at the event.

Tech Inspection

Entrants are required to fill out the self tech certification in the online registration form
There will be a final tech in the pit area before the drivers meeting.

Course walking

Entrants can walk the course once it is set.
There will not be a guided course walk.

Paddock and Grid

Paddock area is on pit road

Water

Participants are encouraged to bring their own drinks for proper hydration during the event.

Richmond Porsche Meet 2024
2024-09-14 08:00 - 2024-09-15 17:00 | More info Brandermill Country Club Midlothian, VA, 3700 Brandermill Pkwy, Midlothian, VA, 23112, United States
About this event

The 27th Annual Richmond Porsche Meet, Shenandoah Region’s premier annual event, is just around the corner. Mark your calendars for September 14 & 15. Plan on joining your friends and seeing some fabulous cars at the beautiful Brandermill Country Club in Midlothian, VA. This is a new venue for the region this year.

Brandermill Country Club
3700 Brandermill Parkway
Midlothian, VA 23112
(Map)

At 5:30 PM Saturday, the region will host a private cocktail party. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be offered at the Hampton Inn – Midlothian Turnpike. This event is only open to Porsche Club of America members that are registered for RPM.

The host hotel for the event is the Hampton Inn located off of Midlothian Turnpike. Please make your reservation directly with the hotel through the link below. The hotel provides complimentary breakfast for guests. Our discounted group rate is $145 per night.

PLEASE NOTE: ROOM RESERVATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED BY 5 PM, SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, TO RECEIVE THE DISCOUNTED GROUP RATE

Hampton Inn Richmond – Midlothian Turnpike
800 Research Road
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 897-2800
Map: Hampton Inn
HOTEL REGISTRATION LINK

The hotel is pet friendly. You may bring up to 2 dogs. The charge is $75 per stay for pets.

RICHMOND PORSCHE MEET

The judged, tops only concours on the No. 1 Fairway of the Brandermill Country Club in Midlothian will kick off a full day of activities on Sunday. Participants will need to register their Porsche for the Concours. All judged Porsches will be included in the People’s Choice award. If you are not entering the judged Concours, you will still want to polish your Porsche and plan to park in the Corral and participate in the People’s Choice award. Whether your focus is the vintage cars or to feast your eyes on the latest models – they will all be there!

Lunch must be ordered during registration on this site and will be provided by the Brandermill Country Club in the banquet room. Porsche merchandise will be raffled during the luncheon courtesy of Euroclassics Porsche.

The concours trophy presentations will be after lunch in Brandermill Country Club banquet room.

After the awards presentations, a driving tour will depart from Brandermill Country Club.

Newer members, come and meet fellow members who share your passion for Porsches.

Remember, it’s not just about the cars, it’s about the people. Come and join us for the 27th annual Richmond Porsche Meet!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday, September 14th

8:30 AM – Richmond Raceway, autocross on the NASCAR racetrack
Register separately on motorsportreg

5:30 PM – Cocktail party, Hampton Inn Richmond – Midlothian Turnpike

Sunday, September 15th – Concours d’ Elegance, Porsche Corral & Much More @ Brandermill Country Club

8:30 AM to 9:30 AM – Arrive and stage for Concours and Corral

9:30 AM to Noon – Concours Judging
(Cars must be in their designated space by 9:30 AM)

11:30 AM to 12:45 PM – Lunch at the Brandermill Country Club

12:45 PM – Concours and Peoples Choice Awards

1:30 PM – Driver’s Meeting for the Tour

1:45 PM – Driving Tour Departure

PCA (Shenandoah Region) East Side Meetup - Fine Creek Brewing Company
2024-08-18 11:30 - 14:00 | Fine Creek Brewing Company, 2425 Robert E Lee Rd, Powhatan, VA 23139, USA, Fine Creek Brewing Company, 2425 Robert E Lee Rd, Powhatan, VA, 23139, United States
See your enews email from the club region for registration detail & your hosts contacts

Shenandoah August Eastside Autocross 2024
2024-08-11 08:00 - 17:00 | VA
About this event

On Sunday, August 11th we will be hosting our fourth autocross of the 2024 season at Eastside Speedway in Waynesboro, VA (134 Al Gore Ln, Waynesboro, VA 22980). Gates open at 9:00AM. The driver’s meeting will be at 11:00AM and the first car off will be at Noon. Spectators are free and encouraged to join us! PCA member registration is $30.00; Non-member registration is $35.00.
Pre-Registration is required, no on site registration.
REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO 50 CARS!
Shenandoah Region PCA Event Operating Procedures

Registration

All registration, payment, and check in will be done electronically on www.Motorsportreg.com. Online pre-registration will be open until 1:00pm the day before the event.
There will be no on site registration.
Once you are parked in the pit area please come to the timing table to pick up your staging bar code sticker with your car number.
Waivers will be signed using Speedwaiver Use this link Speedwaiver to sign the waiver for drivers and spectators before the autocross. You must have a smart phone to complete this process. This must be completed before the drivers meeting on the day of the event.
Please understand that the steps above are the only way to register and participate in this event. If you show up and are unable or unwilling to register this way, you will not be able to participate.

Loaner helmets

Loaner helmets will not be available. This does not exempt you from the requirement to wear an approved helmet when you compete.

Driver’s meeting

The driver’s meeting will be at 11:00.
The run work order will be posted at the event.

Tech Inspection

Entrants are required to fill out the self tech certification in the online registration form

Course walking

Entrants can walk the course once it is set.
There will not be a guided course walk.

Paddock and Grid

The pit area for the autocross will be in the drag strip staging area. When you enter the main gate bear left through the next gate and follow the road around to the left past the burnout area near the drag strip tower. Park on the pavement on the left side of the staging area.

Water

Participants are encouraged to bring their own drinks for proper hydration during the event.

Cost
Pre-registered
Current PCA Member
$30.00
Others
$35.00

Shenandoah Spring Fling Cocktail Party
2024-07-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Porsche Charlottesville, 1300 Richmond Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22911, USA, Charlottesville, VA, VA 22911, United States
Shenandoah Spring Fling Cocktail Party @ Porsche Charlottesville
Friday, April 19⋅5:00 – 6:00pm

Location:

1300 Richmond Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22911

Event

Organizer: Shenandoah Region PCA
Created by: sr.pca.prez@gmail.com

SRPCA Spring Fling: Michael Scott Tucker Drive
2024-07-09 07:00 - 18:00 | 122, King Family Vineyards, Crozet, VA, 22932
On Saturday, April 20th the Shenandoah PCA hosts our Spring Fling Michael Scott Tucker driving tour of the Charlottesville/Albemarle area. We will be meeting at in the back parking lot of Porsche Charlottesville (1300 Richmond Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22911). Coffee and light breakfast items will be available from 8:45AM. Our drivers’ meeting will be at 9:25AM, with the tour departing at 9:45AM. After approximately 1.5 hours of driving the area’s scenic backroads and stopping for a break along the way, the tour groups will arrive at King Family Vineyards in Crozet ( 6550 Roseland Farm, Crozet, VA 22932 ) at 11:15AM-ish. This event is free and open to all.

Location:

6550 Roseland Farm, Crozet, VA 22932

Event

Organizer: Shenandoah Region PCA
Created by: sr.pca.prez@gmail.com

Track Trek ll - The Wrath of Cones
2024-06-08 08:00 - 17:00 | 6501 Dominion Raceway Ave, Woodford, VA 22580, USA, 6501 Dominion Raceway Ave, Woodford, VA, 22580, United States
About this event

Join us for a driving tour from Charlottesville to Dominion Raceway through some amazing back roads of Central Virginia. We will meet at the Giant Food Parking lot, 1900 Abbey Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22911 at 10:00am and depart at 10:30am, arriving at Dominion Raceway in Spotsylvania at 12:30pm. Lunch will be on your own between 1:00-1:30pm.
Participants in the tour are invited to attend any of the following, 12:40pm bus tour on track, 1:30pm facility tour, 3:00pm chalk talk and 4:15pm Track Attack (requires registration – see the link below)
The Track Attack starts at 4:15pm in the classroom and is a Dominion sponsored event, NOT a PCA event, and requires a separate registration. In short, Track Attack is driving on the race course, behind a pace car, with no passing allowed, at speeds a bit higher than what you might be able to do legally on the street.
The cost for a brief classroom discussion, and 3 – 15 minute sessions is only $99. Helmets are not required, and if you can drive on the street without hitting the guard rails, you can have a blast at Track Attack. It is NOT a High Performance Driver Education event (HPDE). But it will create some awesome memories!
Here is the link to register for the Track Attack which will fill up soon and is limited to 20 participants:
Track Attack 6/8/24 SAT. JUN. 8, 2024 @ 4:30 PM – 6:15 PM ET
If you have any questions, please call/text/email Brad Bradford drbrad@pipeline.com or call (540) 849-8163 or call Dave Jones at (703) 789-7344

Event requirements

Please register in advance so we can get a count of participants.

Glenmore Cruise-in
2024-05-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Glenmore Country Club Keswick, VA, 1750 Piper Way, Keswick, VA, 22947, United States
About this event

A Shenandoah PCA event can be the highlight of your upcoming Memorial Day weekend. Please join us in front of the Glenmore Country Club(1750 Piper Way, Keswick, VA 22947) from 11 am through 3 PM, Monday May 27th. We will display our awesome rides in the parking lot of the Glenmore Community Clubhouse at a special designated parking area for a show and tell.
At 12:30pm we will have available lunch in the clubhouse, or weather permitting, on the beautiful new deck overlooking the golf course. Attendees are responsible for their own dining and drink costs. An outside cash bar in the display area will be available for all beverages.
Please register so we can plan the event and allow you access to the Glenmore Country Club through the front security gate. Unregistered drive-ups will not be permitted access. Registration for this event will end on Friday , May 24th..
Jeffrey A. Elmore, Shenandoah PCA President

Test Event by Waris
2024-05-19 08:00 - 17:00 | 122, King Family Vineyards, Crozet, VA, 22932

Flow Porsche of Charlottesville Launches the New 911
2024-04-07 08:00 - 17:00 | VA
Flow Porsche of Charlottesville sponsored the new 911 launch event at the scenic King Family Vineyards on the evening of April 7. Several dozen Porsche fans, many of them Shenandoah Region PCA members, braved the fickle sunny/windy/rainy weather to socialize, drink some King Family wine, eat munchies, and see the new 911 for the first time. Click here to see the photo gallery covering this event.
To meet new European limits on fuel consumption and CO2 emission, all new Porsche 911 Carreras (model 991.2) have 3.0 liter turbo engines instead of the old 3.4 liter or 3.8 liter normally aspirated engines. The new turbos have only slightly more peak horsepower but significantly higher mid-range torque, so they should be much livelier for normal road use. Later this year, most Boxsters and Caymans will switch over to 2.0 liter (regular model) or 2.5 liter (S model) four-cylinder turbos. Again, the power increase will be small but the torque increase should improve performance in everyday use.
The evening concluded with a raffle drawing for several prizes, the best of which is a free Porsche Driving Experience at the new Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta.

2022 Fall Anniversary Party - Keswick Vineyards, Keswick, VA
2022-10-08 08:00 - 17:00 | VA
by: John Odden
Photos by: Jon Aronson, Englebert Muelhaupt, Dick Pitman

We were rewarded with spectacular fall weather for our anniversary party. The turnout this year was 18% over last year. Our favorite caterer/restaurant, Bacio Mediterranean, provided an outstanding culinary experience and everyone loved the Greek, Italian and Lebanese influenced offering. Raif Antar, the restaurant owner, is a former region member.
The winery parking lot was once again a beautiful array of Porsches. I spoke with the vineyard owner who had hoped her husband had arranged for the cars to be on display for her to make selection as a birthday surprise. She was so thrilled to have our group that she said she would like to do more for us on our next visit.

Jerry Price’s Gorgeous 1964 356 Coupe

Mike Moorefield’s 2005 911 S Speed Yellow Cab

Larry Markley’s 2011 Cream White 997 Cab

Tim Foster’s 2013 Lime Gold 718 Boxster

Ray Chung, Ferdi and Barbie Babcock

Tech Session - Madison Automotive Apprentice Program (MAAP)
2022-08-28 08:00 - 17:00 | VA
By: John Odden
The Executive Director of MAAP, Cole Scrogham, invited the members of the Shenandoah Region to a tech session at their facility in Harrisonburg, VA. We had an excellent turnout for an outstanding overview of what is involved in a Porsche pre-purchase inspection, commonly referred to as a PPI. When considering the purchase of a pre-owned Porsche, many levels of uncertainty exist. Was the car a garage queen, a daily driver, a track car or a weekend pleasure vehicle. How many previous owners? Are all of the maintenance records available? Does a scan of the ECU indicate any over-revs and if so, in which gears. Is the vehicle properly represented with it’s history and documentation relative to origin. These are all questions we anguish over when considering a pre-owned Porsche. Anything overlooked can have a major impact on the actual and proper valuation of the car.
Cole broke down the components of a proper PPI. Having had a lifelong exposure to Porsches places him at the level of expert. He explained the basics of paint, suspension, interior and engine. There are factory welds on the front fender that are an indicator of a fender replacement if ground off. He shared that certain model years of 911’s will not show consistent paint thickness on the doors compared to the other body components. Cole noted that a paint thickness meter is an important tool, however, one must know the historical methods Porsche used over the years so as not to ascertain a deviation as a problem.
Our session was spectacular and I know everyone gained knowledge from Cole’s expertise.

Tech Session - LED Lighting for Classic Porsches
2022-05-14 08:00 - 17:00 | VA
by: John Odden
Photos by: Dick Pitman

Region members were provided a very in depth and interesting session on exterior and dash lighting by fellow member Engelbert Meulhaupt. Engelbert has been assembling LED lighting kits to retrofit into classic Porsches for 8 years. He has determined the correct LED for each application. To our amazement, he also has an LED manufacturer producing to his specifications. The kits he provides are all pre- engineered with complete instructions.They are literally plug and play.
We were given demonstrations on the different headlight illumination systems over the many years lighting has evolved. Engelbert has built a Porsche gauge display showing the level of illumination of the original incandescent bulbs and the engineered LED systems. When it comes to taillights, we learned that amber and red must be the color of the LED, not a clear bulb as with used with incandescent lighting combined with a colored lens.

Tech Session at Detail Driven
2022-04-23 08:00 - 17:00 | VA
by: John Odden
Photos by: Sebastian

Max Shumeyko, the owner of Detail – Driven in Harrisonburg, VA provided our region members an outstanding session on the techniques of installing protective windshield film. Detail – Driven provides paint correction (returning the original vehicle finish luster), vehicle detailing, vehicle protective film, wraps and ceramic coating.
Detail – Driven provided the finish detailing for the 2019 Best In Show Porsche at the Porsche Parade and the Preservation Class winner at the 2021 Porsche Parade. These are the most stringent Concours judged events hosted by PCA.

Merrie Mill Farm and Winery
2022-04-15 08:00 - 17:00 | VA
by: John Odden
Photos by: Paula Ironmonger

New member, Cecile Graziano stopped in at Merrie Mill Farm returning from our March 27 driving tour in Orange and Madison Counties. Cecile felt the venue was worth a visit by the Shenandoah members. We have not done many events on a weeknight, but we thought we would give it a try. We began at 5:30 PM on Friday evening with registrations for the event reaching capacity early in the week. The objective was a venue we could mingle and socialize. The second-floor balcony was reserved for our group which provided a gorgeous view looking west over the vineyard and the mountains. We had nothing short of perfect weather to complement the evening. Merrie Mill had live music playing on the ground level. The winery brings in food trucks to compliment their offerings. Friday, we were treated to Salty Bottom Blue Oysters from Gwynn’s Island, Virginia. Their selection was either roasted or raw oysters on the half shell. The oysterman was actually shucking the oysters. The oyster lovers in the group were in heaven! A fantastic evening was had and something we will need to do again.

Mount Ida Winery & Taphouse
2022-03-22 08:00 - 17:00 | VA
Article and Photography by: John Odden
What a spectacular day for the first weekend in March. Early March can be
risky planning an outdoor event in Virginia. This was our second social
gathering for 2022 and the weather gods were looking out for our region. Mount
Ida proved to be a beautiful venue south of Charlottesville in Scottsville,
VA. Dan Graff suggested we place this destination on our calendar. This was a
two part endeavor. Our first stop on the Mount Ida grounds was the Craft
Cville presents Galentine’s Redo Pop Up Market. The women crafters of
Charlottesville were displaying and selling their creative work. The level of
artistic talent was very apparent. After perusing the craft displays, members
drove to the Winery and Taphouse. The beverages were delicious and everyone
enjoyed the culinary selection.
Those members sitting with David and Susana Weber were invited to play croquet
at their home upon departing Mount Ida. The Webers transferred to the
Shenandoah Region from the Northeast after finding Virginia to be such a
wonderful place to settle. They love croquet and have a professional croquet
course. Those in attendance all thought they knew how to play croquet until
they played with the Webers. What a wonderful experience to cap an already
fantastic day.

Members enjoying a spectacular March afternoon.

View from Mt. Ida looking west. Wintergreen Ski Resort is Visible.

A great time was had by all

From left to right; Priscilla Carter, Jody Calkins and Susana Webe

Croquet Champions from left to right; David Weber, Harold Calkins and Darnell
Taylor

Rolex 24 at Daytona – Live Streamed at Pro Re Nata Brewery & Taphouse
2022-01-29 08:00 - 17:00 | VA
Pro Re Nata in Crozet, VA welcomed the region with a wonderful reception. They agreed to purchase Peacock + (exclusive live stream source for IMSA) to accommodate a region get together on Saturday, January 29. We had snow over night which was a concern, but we only had 1” or less. The roads were clear and the group had a terrific time. Pro Re Nata owner, John Scheob, is a car guy and visits VIR every year for the IMSA Michelin GT Challenge race. John has invited us back to view the IMSA races for 2022.

We had the Canas’s from Fairfax, Virginia drive down for our event. They saw the event posting on motorsportreg and decided to join us. They are Potomac Region members and said they would very much like to participate in our drives this year. We welcomed them and will look forward to having them back.
This was a great gathering for the end of January. We hope you will join us on March 19 for the 12 hours of Sebring race.

Fall Fling with the Madison Automotive Apprentices
2021-10-01 08:00 - 17:00 | VA
by John Odden
We had 11 cars and 16 members who met in Ruckersville, VA. We ventured over the mountain to Harrisonburg for a beautiful crisp fall morning driving tour. Many of those attending had not driven Rt. 33 West from Ruckersville over the Blue Ridge Mountains. We had some very enthusiastic participants who loved the drive! Fellow member Engelbert Muelhaupt commented This drive reminded me of the many drives I made through the Black Forest in the Bavarian Alps. Many members drove directly to Harrisonburg and met us in the City Hall parking lot for a car gathering before lunch. James Madison University students participated in the car show/gathering. At noon we all walked to lunch which took us through the Harrisonburg Farmers Market which was another terrific event. After lunch we drove to the MAAP facility on the north side of town. This was without question the highlight of the day to see some very unique and valuable Porsches. In the shop was the 2019 Porsche Parade Best in Class and Best in Show 1964 Porsche 356 SC. This car is owned by a Shenandoah Region member and was restored at the MAAP facility.
MAAP is a non-profit organization which is affiliated with James Madison University. Each year they accept student apprentices (who must apply and be selected) to learn and work on restorations as well as motorsports. The focus of the program is Porsche! After viewing the MAAP facility, the Madison Motorsports club led a driving tour to West Virginia.
Member Larry Markley shared this comment: As relative newcomers to the club, my wife Carmen and I weren’t sure what to expect from the Fall Fling event. We were more than rewarded. The mix of cars – beyond just Porsches – was great, as was the interaction of owners and those from the adjacent farmers market. The nearby MAAP restoration facility we visited after lunch is a hidden gem. The cars there blew us away; we’re still processing what we saw. Many thanks to Cole and Suanne for sharing. Capping the day was the 30-mile mountain drive into West Virginia. We enjoyed every curve. We’d do it all over again.
If you are in Harrisonburg, it is worthwhile to stop by and visit MAAP. They are located at 1070 Virginia Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22802.

New Member Dinner Party
2021-07-01 08:00 - 17:00 | VA
By: John Odden, President
With the lack of events during the pandemic, many new members have not had an opportunity to join any club activities. Every member who joined from July 2019 on was invited to meet the board members and gain insight into what we do as a club. The event was held at the Ashcroft community club house in Charlottesville. We had 45 members and spouses join us for a spectacular evening which included hors d’ oeurves, dinner and dessert. Bacio Mediterranean Cuisine catered the event and provided an outstanding array of delectable dishes which received rave reviews. A special thanks goes to Gary and Janie Hunter for allowing the Shenandoah Region to hold our event at the community club house and all of the assistance they provided.

Fall Fling 2017
2020-10-28 08:00 - 17:00 | VA
By Harry Newman
The Shenandoah Region has been hosting a Fall Foliage event and/or drive for many years. It is a popular event and one that has been well attended in previous years. This year, the Club decided to have a two-day multi-event on October 14 and 15 that included Saturday arrival drives, a Saturday afternoon People’s Choice Concours in the Pavilion in historic downtown Harrisonburg, a Saturday Open House and catered dinner at the MAAP facility, a silent auction, as well a very interesting Sunday drive to the mountains of West Virginia in Brandywine. To see photo galleries from this event, click here and here.
The Saturday driving tours were led by Randy Bell from the eastern side of the Region to Stanardsville. Hank Weil led the Saturday drive from Crozet to Stanardsville, and Jason Wavell assembled these two drives with participants that met in Stanardsville for the drive over the mountains into historic downtown Harrisonburg.
The host for the 2017 Fall Fling was the Madison Automotive Apprentice Program (MAAP), whose Executive Director is Cole Scrogham, the first President of the Shenandoah Region. Cole’s intent was to design an event that was something a little “different.” His desire “was to have an event where you didn’t have to get up at 5 AM to clean your car, and then stand around all day in a grassy field far from civilization, but an event that was informal, relaxed, and most of all FUN!” MAAP provided a list of restaurants, hotels, and things to see in the area.
The event was designed to have a nice relaxed lunch on arrival, so all participants could take their time to enjoy the company of others after the arrival tour, walk and see some unique downtown shops, or even for those so inclined, could wash their cars. The PCA contingent that participated in the arrival drives had a wonderful lunch at the Rocktown Kitchen that was right across the street from the Pavilion.
The plan included moving the Porsches into the Pavilion around 1:30 PM after the Farmers’ market closed. The Concours was a very informal event that lasted about two hours and included some very nice vintage Porsches as well as some newer models. The owners and whoever happened into the Pavilion had fun swapping tales and enjoying the scenery. There was no judging, but there was a contest for the Porsche and/or owner with the “Best Fall Colors” and a People’s Choice Award for the best Porsche at the event.
After the fun at the Pavilion there was time to check into hotels, take a nap, go for a walk, or do some shopping or whatever until the Madison Automotive Apprentices (MAAP) Open House from 5–6 PM. Appetizers and drinks were served at 6 PM and a great meal by James Madison University Catering was at 6:30 PM. During dinner, there was a silent auction going on to support the MAAP non-profit organization. There were some great items for sale and the bidding became intense as the time to bid expired. There was a lot of scrambling and increasing bids for several of the old Porsche manuals, as well as two pair of vintage sunglasses and a Yeti insulated drink cup with a Porsche logo.
The winner of the People’s Choice Award was Carey Lindsey and his beautiful blue Porsche 356 cabriolet. The “Best Fall Colors” Porsche was Jim Forkovitch’s spectacular Sienna Red 930 coupe.
Sunday morning started out on the cool side, but the sky was clear and it was a beautiful morning for the contingent of seven Porsches to drive to Brandywine, West Virginia located in the George Washington National Forest. The drive was extraordinary and there were quite a few very nice switchbacks both up and down the Shenandoah Mountains. It was a memorable drive and all were excited to have made this drive. When we got back to the Pavilion, we chatted about the event, the spectacular Sunday drive and the fun that we had at the 2017 Fall Fling. Some of the folks stayed in the Harrisonburg area for lunch and others started the drive back home. It was a great weekend and the weather was spectacular.

Summer Picnic
2019-08-17 08:00 - 17:00 | VA
By Michael Evans
At my first Shenandoah Region Annual Picnic, one of the first and memorable things I heard was Randy Bell refer to the sky as having “a deep autumn blue.” The weather again this year was fine. This years venue was at member Mark Sackson’s Harkaway Farm. We had a large tent to shelter us from sun. Lunch was being prepared by the Bavarian Chef and turned out delicious. Dessert included peanut butter pie. As Jim Condon would say, “Its not just the cars; its the food.” A couple members brought their brand new cars. Many Porsches from old to the very newest arrived. Prizes were raffled out by Membership Chair John Odden. We had a great time at the 2019 Annual Picnic and look forward to next year, which will be an Anniversary party.

See the Photo Gallery by Jim Condon.

Tech Session at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
2019-05-21 08:00 - 17:00 | VA
On the last day of April, Shenandoah Region members were provided an opportunity that is not available to the public. We were able to schedule a visit to IIHS for a crash test. After five months of trying to gain entrance through conventional avenues which included the front door, the back door, or any unlocked entrance door, we finally found an avenue to gain entry. Fellow member Ron Perry provided a list of sponsoring insurance agencies. Erie Insurance was on the list. Mike Little of Virginia Insurance Services, an Erie Insurance Agent, was contacted and agreed to request a crash test visit through Erie Insurance.
We had 19 members, four guests, and Mike Little join us for an experience none of us will forget. Upon arrival, we surveyed the crashed vehicles on display in the lobby of IIHS. The most amazing crash test was a 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air and a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The purpose of this test was to determine if the older, larger, and heavier car of the 1950’s would provide better occupant protection. The impact was a frontal collision at 37 mph. The results were astonishing! The occupant compartment of the Malibu did not deform. The Bel Air occupants would likely not have survived. To see the photo gallery from this event, click here
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The group was bused to a covered test area where we were able to take the wheel of several different crossover vehicles and test the automatic braking systems. The cars were driven at speeds up to 25 mph into a foam display depicting the rear end of a vehicle. The car’s distance and collision avoidance systems would automatically apply the brakes and stop inches from the foam display. The systems all functioned properly.
We again boarded the bus to be transported to what we all came to see, the crash test. We entered the building and the IIHS technicians were making final checks on the sensors and cameras in preparation for the test on a beautiful new Toyota Camry. It seemed a shame to destroy a brand new vehicle. We were positioned on an elevated landing which provided an outstanding view of the Camry. The countdown began as the hydraulic drive system for the crash sled completed pressurizing. The sled is a four wheeled weighted assembly that replicates an SUV. The crash sled could be heard traveling down the long 3/8 mile corridor toward the impact zone. The crash sled passed directly under the elevated landing on which we were positioned.
We were all focused on the Camry awaiting impact. The crash sled made contact into the driver side front and rear doors. The side window glass shattered and flew 30 feet. The Camry was pushed 35 feet from its original position. We were all amazed at what damage 37 mph can do. The result of this test showed that the crash dummy occupants all survived this crash with no injuries other than being severely shaken. To download Jim Condon’s movie of the crash, click here (91 Megabytes).
IIHS purchases the vehicles they test from retail dealers to insure they receive a standard production vehicle with no special modifications that may improve a car’s crash test results.
At the completion of the photo session beside the totaled Camry, we received an extremely informative tour of IIHS’s testing methods and procedures. We viewed displays of vehicles in a wide variety of different impact points. IIHS has done a tremendous service for the motoring public by driving manufacturers to improve the safety of their vehicles. Most popular vehicles have been crash tested by IIHS. All tested vehicles are rated and the ratings can be viewed on their website.
A very special thank you goes out to Mike Little for providing the Shenandoah Region access to this outstanding facility, an experience we will not forget.
Mike Little’s contact info:
Mike Little
Virginia Insurance Services
Erie Insurance
804-744-3345

2018 Shenandoah PCA Holiday Party
2018-12-18 08:00 - 17:00 | VA
by Jim Kaczorowski
With a good ‘ole Virginia fire crackling in a rustic setting, our
traditional Holiday Party at Michie Tavern was full of good cheer –
not an empty handshake or glass could be found…..with stockings,
ribbons, bags, tags and trimmings all ’round.
Now bring up that old tune in your head…..
and relive these party highlights:
12 raffle prizes
11 drumsticks drumming
10 exhaust pipes piping
9 ladies (if they let ’em) dancing
8 Hank’s work thank you’s
7 Toys4Tots a bagging
6 AutoX recognitions
5 Christmas sweaters
4 country side dishes
3 new club officers
2 cobbler servings
and
1 Jeffrey Elmore Driver of the Year
Twelve 2018 Holiday Party Raffle Prizes:
Porsche Driving Experience: John Odden
Two 2019 VIR Event Passes: Sean Miller
Flawless Finish Detail: Lynn Taylor
Beecroft & Bull Gift Certificate: Jason Wavell
2019 Autocross Fee Waived: Claudia Muelhaupt (for Engelbert)
Robert E Lee Hotel Gift Certificate: Melodie Hagspiel
MX Autocare Gift Certificate: Emily Eckenberger
Meadowbrook Massage Therapy: Jill Klippel
Detailers Domain Gift Certificate: Jeff Blatter
OG Racing Gift Certificate: Michael Brady
Zone 2 Gift Certificate: Bill Speidell
Sheridan Livery Gift Certificate: Phillip Noel
Click here to see the event photo gallery.

Shenandoah Region 2019–2020 Board Election Results
2018-12-01 08:00 - 17:00 | VA
By Bill Blodgett, Election Chairman
The votes received during the October 30–November 20 balloting period have been counted and validated. The Election Chairman (Bill Blodgett) congratulates the newly elected 2019–2020 Shenandoah Region Officers:
President: Mark Francis
Vice President: Jeff Elmore
Vice President: Mark Sackson
Secretary: Michael Evans
Treasurer: Jeff Blatter
Mark Francis–President
I joined PCA in 1992 as an associate member on my father’s membership while in college. We were members of the Potomac Region. We mostly attended social events until getting involved in autocross and driver’s education events in 1998. I became a DE instructor and started PCA Club Racing in 2000. After a short stint as assistant editor of der Vorgänger (Potomac’s monthly newsletter) I took over as editor and served in that position from late 2000 through 2006. I was helper and event photographer for the rally program when my former wife served as rally chair. Currently still active as an instructor with Potomac Region, though I haven’t done any racing in four years.
What I would like to accomplish during my term in office is to get more members participating in club events. Maybe encourage more to come to the local cars and coffee events, more driving events like rallies, tours, or just social events. All too often, many join the club for a few years, then let their membership lapse because they just aren’t that active in the club. Communication is key.
Jeff Elmore–Vice President
I see myself contributing to our club in some very specific ways. As an autocrosser I would like to become more active in the administration and planning of our events. I am active autocrossing with other area clubs and I believe my input could help to increase participation in our autocrosses, managing scheduling conflicts with the other clubs, and making their members aware of our upcoming events. I feel that I could also contribute to SRPCA’s rebranding initiative.
As a state-level Adult Education practitioner, I have been involved in rebranding and outreach strategies for Adult Ed programs throughout Virginia. I’m confident that my skills and experience will transfer over to SRPCA’s efforts. In particular, I am excited about opportunities to expand SRPCA’s social media presence.
I have been a member of SRPCA since 2006. I currently own two Porsches: a 2000 Boxster S autocross car and a 1999 Carrera 4. Between 2007–2009, I authored more than 20 Tech Tactics articles for the SRPCA’s newsletter, The Heat Exchanger. This effort grew into RennZenn, a (very!) small business performing maintenance, performance, and detail work on Porsches and other automobiles. I live in Palmyra with my wife Ginger and our two Bassett Hounds, Turbo and Sadie.
Mark Sackson–Vice President

The second thing I did after buying my Porsche was to join PCA. The first was to replace the IMS, RMS and install a new clutch. I have enjoyed the club. It is a very warm and welcoming group of people. As far as the brand is concerned, I’ve wanted a Porsche since I was in junior high school. I had a long delay: after college I lived in NYC for 16 years, making Porsche ownership impractical. I have served on both nonprofit boards and social club boards for many years. If I had an objective for our club it would be to increase membership. There are a lot of Porsches in our area, and I’m guessing only a small percentage belong to the club. I would work to figure out how to reach theses owners and show them how much fun and how much more they can appreciate these wonderful machines. I grew up in Scarsdale, NY, graduated from Hobart College with a BA, and received an MBA from The Lubin School of Business. I lived and worked in NYC for about 16 years, raising three boys. I moved to Charlottesville about 15 years ago, where we had our fourth child, a girl. About 10 years ago I decided to try my hand at teaching. I’m a substitute teacher and work to keep our farm going.

Michael Evans–Secretary

As Secretary I want to better document the Club’s activities with articles and video recordings of fun events so that members may see their cars. This will include working towards a newer website and having a place for Club members to share their own pictures and video.

Jeff Blatter–Treasurer

I grew up in Crozet, attended Western Albemarle High school and VA Tech. I learned how to drive a stick in a 1966 Porsche 912 and owned a series of unreliable foreign sports cars. After college, I moved out west and worked in corporate finance in Boulder, CO. In the early 2000’s, my wife and I sold everything and moved to Bozeman, MT where I worked as a fishing guide and outfitter in the summer and did tax work in the winter. I returned to Charlottesville 4 years ago and work as a financial planner for a local firm. I am a Certified Financial Planner and an Enrolled Agent with the IRS. On nice days I drive my emerald green Porsche Carrera Cabriolet.
