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Blog 8/1/2022

Membership No new members this week. Activities Cars & Coffee Cars n Coffee at the Peaks of Otter Restaurant – August 20 85554 Blue Ridge Pkwy Bedford VA 24533 August 20 2022 at 0900 hrs.  Repeat, 0900 hrs. Not our usual time..  Seating is limited. Please RSVP to Gene Reed by noon on August 17.  Cars n Coffee at Dale’s Diner – September 17 11076 W. Lynchburg-Salem Tompkins Montvale VA 24122. Next to the defunct Tank Farm September 17 2022 at 0930 hrs. Our usual time.  Again seating is limited. Please RSVP to Gene Reed by noon on September 14 Michelin GT Challenge IMSA…

Blogger – 3/22/2021

Membership No new members this week. Upcoming Activities 2nd Annual Gary Bell Rally – April 10 Must Register by April 3 Join the Blue Ridge Region PCA for our 2nd Annual Gary Bell Rally! The Blue Ridge Region PCA has prepared a rally for April 10, 2021!  The course is approx. 105 miles with an estimated drive time of about 2 1/2 hours +/-.  This event will include a midpoint break stop.  Awards will be given to the top three finishers based on driving time based on posted speed limits and score on questions. Advance registration is required!  Sign up at Registration…

Teen Street Survival

Those interested in being a Coach or one of the many Volunteers needed to ensure the successful running of our fall Teen Street Survival School may do so by visiting the Volunteer Registration site. The school is being scheduled for Sunday, September 24, 2023 with the set-up taking place the evening before. Registration for prospective students will be announced at a later date.

Blog 6/18/2023

Membership Welcome to Jason Price from Roanoke, Virginia. Jason drives a Porsche: 2018 718 Boxster. We need your help! We have several open committee positions that need to be filled.  Our club runs on volunteers power and we need to top off our tank. Please help us staff the following positions:    Membership Chair    Driving Tour, Events and Rally Chair    Tech Chair Please contact: Troy Smith, President Brr-PCA.org And More! Can you be one of our Club Sponsors? To maintain a strong Regional Club and promote interesting activities we are requesting club sponsors.  We welcome both business and…

Blog 6/12/2023

Porsche 963 LMDh LeMans Car Membership Welcome to David Midkiff who has transferred from Ozark Lakes. He dries a 2002 Boxster. Welcome also to Fred Haxton of Buchanan, Virginia . He drives a 2012 911 Carrera. Activities Reminder – The Blue Ridge Region PCA Full Board meeting is taking place this Wednesday, June 14th, 2023.   The meeting will be held at Shaker’s Restaurant in Roanoke (Valley View Mall location).  We must commit a headcount so please register on Motorsportreg.com via this link:  http://msreg.com/brrpca-061423.  The meeting will start at 5:30 and those who wish can stay and socialize over the optional dinner (member’s responsibility). Cars…

Blog 6/5/2023

This year, we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Porsche 911, a car that has defined and redefined what it means to be a sports car since its debut in 1963. The worlds most highly refined bad idea in automotive history. Unfortunately our customers keep buying them. Said by the chief engineer at Porsche at a luncheon in Weissach in 1994. Livestream event: “75 Years of Porsche Sports Cars” anniversary show on 8 June 2023 Porsche is celebrating a success story that is characterized by pioneering spirit, engineering acumen and courage. 75 years ago, Ferry Porsche realized his dream of…

Blog 5/29/2023

Membership No new members this week. Activities Special Event – Drive to Carter’s Store Memorial Day – Rained Out! There was to be a Special Event on Memorial Day. A group of members, led by David Hayes, were traveling to Carter’s Carnival Day in Leesville for the Pete’s Sake Event! Unfortunately the rains came. Perhaps it will be rescheduled. If you are interested in driving over there, email David Hayes at chatntoo@hotmail.com 6376 Bedford Highway, Leesville, VA 434 309-1753 Meanwhile, take a look at their facebood page. Carter’s General Store https://g.co/kgs/mysyMd or click here for more. Cars and Coffee – June 10, 2023 All Blue Ridge Region…

Blog 5/22/2023

Membership Welcome to Jonathon Davis of Lynchburg, Virginia. He drives a 2021 Macan GTS. Also, welcome John and Kimberly Williams of Blacksburg, Virginia. They drive a 2023 Macan. Special Event – Drive to Carter’s Store Memorial Day There is a Special Event on Memorial Day. A group of members, led by David Hayes, are traveling to Carter’s Carnival Day in Leesville for the Pete’s Sake Event! It is a benefit their friend, and well known dock builder, Pete Cox to help with medical expenses. Cruise-In-Drive your vintage, antique, muscle car, motorcycle out and enjoy the day! Live music-K3 Band with…

Blog 5/15/2023

Membership No new members this week. Eddie Forte sent this picture of his granddaughter washing her first “Porsche”! He sends his greetings to all! Activities Cars and Coffee Cars and Coffee – May 20, 2023 All Blue Ridge Region PCA members are invited and encouraged to attend Cars N Coffee on Saturday May 20, 2023 starting at 9:30am.  Come for great cars and food, but most importantly to socialize with other club members!  Kick off your weekend with friends and a great breakfast! There is no club cost to attend this event, but members are responsible for their meals and beverages.  Registration is limited to members of the…