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"Turbo" Tuesday - Casual gathering - Tuesday June 16th
July
The Porsche Breakfast Club - Not a PCA Event -Thursday July 2nd
This is a casual get together (1st Thursday of every month) for breakfast and conversation at 9am. No RSVP is required. Just drop in and enjoy some good food and excellent company.
Where: Aunt Belle’s Kitchen in Rockford
When: Every 1st Thursday of the month
Monthly Board Meeting – Monday July 6th
We are meeting at Ganders Restaraunt & Lounge – 4747 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 located inside DoubleTree by Hilton starting at 6:30pm! This is on the corner of 28th St and Patterson.
All are welcome to attend.
If you would like something added to the agenda please let Frank know in advance.
DeutcheMarques - July 11th (Non-PCA Event)
As a German car show, motorcycles are not admitted. DeutscheMarques defines a “German car” as any automobile manufactured by a recognized German marque. Minis and Chrysler Crossfires do not qualify.
For Sale signs are not allowed, and there is no swap meet. All sponsors and vendors must be approved by DeutscheMarques prior to the show.
Gates for show cars open at 8:00 am. NO early entries. $35 covers the car, driver and one passenger. Additional passengers at regular museum admission rates. The gate closes at 12:00 sharp. No exceptions.
Judging begins at 11:30. Awards are scheduled to be announced at 1:30 pm. You must be present to win.
Summer Fun Run - Grattan Raceway - July 18th-19th
Right now, Taste of the Track and the Instructed White group are SOLD OUT! Sign up now for the remaining solo classes in Green (Intermediate), Blue (Low Advanced), and Black (Advanced).
PLEASE note that the price will go up after July 3rd.
Please check your helmet and make sure it has a minimum SNELL rating of SA2020. Snell ratings are valid for ten years, which makes the SA2015 Opsolite.
Also, if you have a 6-point racing harness, check the dates on the belts, as they have a five-year life.
Get your Tech inspections done early; some shops can take up to 2-4 weeks to get in. Inspections are good this year for up to 120 days.
Please sign up as soon as possible, as this will help us provide enough instructors for everyone. The Taste of the Track filled up fast last year. This event is limited to 12 participants.
More information and easy sign up, just go to: https://clubregistration.net/
"Turbo" Tuesday - Casual gathering - Tuesday July 21st
Join us for this casual gathering. No RSVP needed, just come if you are free and want to have appetizers, dinner, drinks and conversation or any combination thereof. This will give us a chance to discuss our cars and other common interests. Remember, it is not just the cars, it’s the things we do and the people we do it with.
WHEN: 3rd Tuesday of the month – starts time below by location
Spring Lake Location
This month takes us to TED’S
Location: 14977 Cleveland St, Spring Lake, MI 49456, USA
When: 6:30pm
When: 5-8pm
Portage Location
Centre Street Tap House
3251 W. Centre Ave., Portage, MI
When:6:00–8:00 p.m.
August
Red Barn Spectacular – Saturday August 1st
CAR CORRAL AND HOSPITALITY HOST: AMBER DOOR & JERRY ARENS
Western Michigan Region Porsche Club will again be joining other car enthusiasts for the 44th annual Red Barn Spectacular. It is West Michigan’s “Grand Daddy” of antique, classic and special interest car show.
In addition to cars the event will have special displays of antique boats and campers. The event will still include a swap meet, food booths, judge’s Concours and people’s choice Concours. The WMR Porsche Club will have a Porsche only car corral with a Welcome/Hospitality tent located within the car show.
As the FEATURED Marque for this years event, the corral will be located just inside the show car entrance Please plan to arrive as early as possible if you want to park in the car corral. You must arrive before 11am for entrance to the corral. You may also enter your 2001 and older Porsche in the People’s choice category. Awards will be given to the top 25 cars.
When: Saturday August 1, 8:00 – 4:00
Where: Gilmore Car Museum 6865 Hickory Road Hickory Corners, MI 49060 Gates open at 8:00am
Monthly Board Meeting – Monday August 3rd
We are meeting at Ganders Restaraunt & Lounge – 4747 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 located inside DoubleTree by Hilton starting at 6:30pm! This is on the corner of 28th St and Patterson.
All are welcome to attend.
If you would like something added to the agenda please let Frank know in advance.
The Porsche Breakfast Club - Not a PCA Event -Thursday August 6th
This is a casual get together (1st Thursday of every month) for breakfast and conversation at 9am. No RSVP is required. Just drop in and enjoy some good food and excellent company.
Where: Aunt Belle’s Kitchen in Rockford
When: Every 1st Thursday of the month
"Turbo" Tuesday - Casual gathering - Tuesday August 18th
Join us for this casual gathering. No RSVP needed, just come if you are free and want to have appetizers, dinner, drinks and conversation or any combination thereof. This will give us a chance to discuss our cars and other common interests. Remember, it is not just the cars, it’s the things we do and the people we do it with.
WHEN: 3rd Tuesday of the month – starts time below by location
Spring Lake Location
This month takes us to TED’S
Location: 14977 Cleveland St, Spring Lake, MI 49456, USA
When: 6:30pm
Greater Kalamazoo Location
The Dock at Bay View, 12504 E D Ave, Richland, MI 49083, USA
When:6:00–8:00 p.m.
When: 5-8pm
Charity BBQ and Summer Drive - August 15th
We hope you can join us for an event which includes a drive, a chance to look at some classic cars (including some overflow from the Gilmore Car Museum), enjoy some BBQ and benefits our charities!
We will start with a 90-minute drive through the country, which will start and end at the Chief Noonday Car Park in the Yankee Springs area. We will then enjoy some pulled pork, with appropriate sides (BYOB and chairs). In addition to strolling through the car barns, you will get the chance to acquire some gently used (or possibly new) Porsche items for a generous donation to Kids Food Basket (plus the bucket will be available).
The cost for the BBQ and Drive is $40 per person. All proceeds (net of registration fees) will go to Feeding America West Michigan.
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When: Saturday, August 15th
- Meet-up by 9:30 for driver’s meeting at 9:45
- 1st group departs at 10:00
- BBQ at 12:00 noon
Where: Chief Noonday Car Park, 11899 M-179, Wayland, MI 49348
Please sign-up on MotorsportReg using this link: https://msreg.com/CharityDrive by August 8th
Questions? Reach out to Marshall Walters at marshallwalters911@gmail.com or (616) 780-1210.
Metro Cruise - August 21st
More Information to follow
Where: Porsche Grand Rapids
When: 6:00PM-8:00PM
German Auto Open House - Non-PCA August 22nd
More Information to follow
Where: German Auto Service LTD, 2189 Avastar Pkwy Suite A, Walker, MI 49544, USA