Category: Blue Ridge Blogger

Must Read! The Blue Ridge Blogger is taking a much-needed break. During this period be sure see our events listed below and on our Events page. Activities

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Membership Welcome to Andrew Dubner and Sue Noe. They have transferred to our region They live in Meadows of Dan, VA and drive a 2019 Cayman. Activities 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 Blue…

Membership No new members this week. 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 Blue Ridge Region PCA and their family or guest.  Be sure to go all the way through the form…

Membership Welcome to Bobby Yang who transferred from Golden Gate. Bobby lives in Lewisburg, WV. He drives a 1969 Porsche 911S! Also, welcome Richard Turner in Rocky Gap, Virginia. He drives a Porsche: 1986 911 Carrera Cabriolet.   From Eddie Fort It was great seeing you and the Blue Ridge gang last Saturday. We miss seeing everyone. A couple of notes. I belong to the Sandhills Motoring Club down here in Pinehurst and every year they put on an absolutely fantastic Concourse over Memorial Day Weekend. The pinnacle event is their free car show which is held in the Village…