What’s hot this week! Be sure not to miss the following:

• Autocross #3 at Summit Point (Saturday, May 30)
• Porsche Silver Spring Cars and Dogs (Saturday, May 30th 12pm-3pm) *Registration details below*
• Watkins Glen DE is coming fast - June 5-7, 2026. *Registration is Still Open* 
• Women’s High Performance Driving Clinic in September *Registration Now Open* 
• DRIVE & DINE:  Last chance to register for Wild Wunderbar June 12-14. 
• DRIVE & DINE at Porsche Parade Lake Placid: Wednesday June 17, 2026. *Registration Now Open…Closes June 2**
• Support Community Services’s monthly campaign: MINI’S MISSION, helping children facing cancer and other illnesses.
• Camp Porsche Volunteers WANTED: msreg.com/campporsche

The latest issue of DV has been posted on the Potomac website (https://pcapotomac.org/magazine) and will be delivered to your mailbox in the coming days.  On the cover is PCA Potomacan Tarek Shamounki's European delivery Guards Red 964 Carrera RS ( photographed in Old Town Alexandria by Ted Hovis).

Want to see your car in the blast or on social media? Send a photo with story details to membership@pcapotomac.org or socialmedia@pcapotomac.org 

PORSCHE PARADE: REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED

While attending the 2026 Porsche Parade, you and your family will be able to experience all that Lake Placid and the Adirondack Mountains have to offer. Let’s head north to represent Potomac in style!

When: June 14–20, 2026

Where: Lake Placid, NY

The “hub” of the 2026 Porsche Parade will be the Lake Placid Olympic Center. The Center will host Banquets, Parade Platz, Concours d’Elegance, Concours Prep, Vendor Village, Car Wash, Tech Tactics, PCA Juniors @ Parade, Art Show, RC cars, and more. Don’t miss competitive events like Autocross, TSD Rally, Gimmick Rally, Golf Tournament, 5K, SIM Racing, and much more!

PCA Potomac DRIVE & DINE at Parade Lake Placid: Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

**Registration is Open, Closes June 2, 2026**

Potomac Region is well-represented at Porsche Parade 2026!  To celebrate and enjoy first-hand some great Adirondack Mountain scenery, on Wednesday late afternoon we will take the long way.  Our approximately 60 minute drive will take us through the heart of the McKenzie Mountain Wilderness Nature Preserve by way of Franklin Falls to our destination Hotel Saranac.  Hotel Saranac is a historic hotel in the heart of Saranac Lake with an adjacent parking structure. We will enjoy a Buffet Dinner in the Ball Room.  The return drive is about 20 minutes to Lake Placid.

https://msreg.com/PotomacParade2026

PCA POTOMAC HPDE: WATKINS GLEN IS FAST APPROACHING!

June 5th-7th, 2026

Join us for a fabulous DE weekend at the famous Watkins Glen International Racetrack. Steeped in Formula 1, NASCAR and PCA Potomac history, it’s a driver and family favorite destination in the heart of the Finger Lakes region of NY state. The Glen is where waterfalls, lakes, hikes, and great small town restaurants, meet motorsport passion.

3.4 miles of asphalt with 11 flowing turns, banking and elevation change, to challenge and reward drivers at all levels of skill and experience.

Join our party at The Glen: REGISTER TODAY!

Click here >>>msreg.com/PotomacWGI2026<<<Click here

PCA POTOMAC DRIVERS EDUCATION: Shenandoah HPDE

SUMMIT POINT SHENANDOAH COURSE. 

June 27-28, 2026. - Instructors Needed!

SP Shenandoah is a fabulous and challenging track and is a fantastic opportunity for all run groups in a convenient location right in our back yard!

We could really use some serious help from instructors!  We currently have 22 Green and Blue students on the wait list that would love to get into this event.  We currently have 16 instructors signed up!

Please consider signing up quickly.  We are losing the waitlisted drivers due to the uncertainty of getting into the event due to the lack of instructor sign ups!

Please consider coming to the event.

Here’s the link to register for Shenandoah - June 27-28, 2026

Thank You!  Registration link below.

https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/potomacs-shenandoah-de-summit-point-circuit-pca-potomac-founders-401591

April 2026 Der Vorgänger Magazine

The latest issue of DV has been posted on the Potomac website (https://pcapotomac.org/magazine) and will be delivered to your mailbox in the coming days. In this issue, we cover Tarek Shamounki's European delivery Guards Red 964 Carrera RS photographed in Old Town Alexandria by Ted Hovis. Spring has sprung with a multitude of club events, and we cover the 42nd Deutsche Marque concours, the recent PCA Treffen in the Lowcountry, and a Drive & Dine to the Mimslyn Inn; all that, and more, in the April issue of Der Vorgänger. Enjoy!

PCA POTOMAC COMMUNITY SERVICE: May’s Campaign

MINI’S MISSION-Helping children facing cancer and other illnesses.

"Mini's Mission: Burn Rubber to Help Another," is a community service partnership dedicated to fueling joy and easing the burdens faced by families battling childhood illnesses, cancer and disabilities.

Donations can be made at: https://msreg.com/minismission

PCA POTOMAC COMMUNITY SERVICE: Camp Porsche Volunteers Wanted (Friday, July 24)

Help with camp activities to make the day a memorable success for the campers. Make a positive impact on a child’s life.

Register at msreg.com/campporsche

PCA POTOMAC COMMUNITY SERVICE: Cars & Coffee (Sun., Aug. 2)

COMMUNITY SERVICE: **Save the Date** Sunday, August 2nd - PCAPotomac/TPC/Erin Levitas Foundation Cars & Coffee
Cars & Coffee to launch the 2026 Rock the Summit Fundraiser and Auction and for the Erin Levitas Foundation. This Cars & Coffee event is a chance for folks to drop off any auction items and this year... lay eyes on the spectacular 911 that has been donated!!!

COMMUNITY SERVICE: **Save the Date** Saturday, October 3, 2026

The Salvation Army Montgomery County Corps Advisory Council is hosting its Inaugural Car Show on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 8 am- 1 pm, at 20251 Century Boulevard, Germantown, MD. 

**Registration now open**

https://salvationarmynca.wufoo.com/forms/rfyhng00lp41hq/

PCA POTOMAC DRIVERS EDUCATION: Registration for 2026 Season Now Open 

* Registration open on MSR (Motorsportreg.com). See Tentative Schedule above. Register early and avoid wait lists!

DE QUESTIONS:

DE Chairs - Bob Mulligan/David Dean

dechair@pcapotomac.org

DE Registrars

deregistrar@pcapotomac.org

DRIVE & DINE - Virginia Highlands Tour: July 17-19, 2026

Registration is at capacity…Waitlist only.                                       

MSreg.com / 2026 Virginia Highlands Tour

DRIVE & DINE - Wild Wunderbar Tour (Overnight): 12-15 June 2026, **One Spot Recently Opened**

Ready for a Summer Getaway?  We are excited to offer this 3-night Tour (2-night minimum), June 12-15, 2026, to the beautiful Stonewall Resort State Park located in Roanoke, WV.  Join us for epic road trips through the scenic mountains of WV and unwind at a secluded lakeside retreat that offers a wide variety of indoor and outdoor recreational activities.  Registration is currently Open…1 Spot remains available.

msreg.com/2026WildWunderbar

DRIVE & DINE - Creek’s Edge Winery: June 28, 2026 *NOW OPEN*

Come with us for a scenic drive through the Virginia countryside, ending at the picturesque Creek’s Edge Winery.  This beautiful Amish-built Winery is nestled between Catoctin Creek and Furnace Mountain in Lovettsville, Virginia.  Join us for a delicious brunch buffet served in the covered outdoor pavilion. This Venue boasts a broad selection of award winning wines available to purchase. Registration is now open.  msreg.com/2026CreeksEdge

DRIVE & DINE - Murder Mystery Train:  July 10, 2026 *NOW OPEN*

Enjoy a 2.5 hour Scenic Drive from Sterling VA to our destination in Cumberland, MD. Upon arrival and Hotel Check-in, it's...All Aboard for a memorable 3-hour train ride featuring a sumptuous dinner, all while being intimately involved in solving a murder mystery! The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad will transform into the scene of a crime.  You will board a historic dining car and take your seat at a candlelit table. Then, a talented ensemble of live performers will draw you into an evening of suspense, humor, and whodunit drama.  Registration is now open, almost at capacity. https://msreg.com/2026RailroadMurderMystery

PCA POTOMAC DRIVE & DINE MONTHLY BRUNCHES: All PCA members are welcome, this is a great icebreaker opportunity for new members. Plan on arriving a few minutes early to allow time to look at the cars and meet other Porsche enthusiasts.  Registration is not required for these events.

• Brunch: Firebirds Grill in Gainesville, VA (Sat., Jun 6th at 10:30 AM)  Join us at Firebirds Wood-Fired Grille, located at 14020 Promenade Commons St, Gainesville, VA 20155. Firebirds offers indoor seating and a comprehensive menu with brunch selections. Porsche parking is located behind the restaurant.
• Brunch: The Irish Inn in Glen Echo, MD (Sat., June 20th at 11AM)

The Irish Inn in Glen Echo has been the long-time site of our Saturday brunches. Come enjoy brunch and conversation in a reserved room or outside, weather permitting. The Irish Inn is located at 6119 Tulane Avenue, Glen Echo MD 20812

PCA AUTOCROSS: 2026 Schedule & Registration Now Open

We have dates for the 2026 Autocross Season! Registration is now open in MSR.

For any questions or registration concerns, email the Chairs at: autocross@pcapotomac.org

• Autocross 3 – May 30
• Autocross 4 – June 14
• Autocross 5 – July 25 - Porschefest
• Autocross 6 – August 22
• Autocross 7 – September 26
• Autocross 8 – October 24

Registration is now open for the fall WOMEN’S HIGH PERFORMANCE DRIVING CLINIC.   This event will sell out, so please be sure to register early at msreg.com/WomensHPDC2026

PORSCHE OR PCA POTOMAC PHOTOS?
Want to see your car in the blast or on social media? Send a photo, description, and photographer name to membership@pcapotomac.orgAND/OR socialmedia@pcapotomac.org.

PCA POTOMAC SOCIAL MEDIA!
Please follow/like PCA Potomac on Facebook, X, and Instagram for updates about our events, photos, and the latest Porsche news and information:

Instagram: pca_potomac
X: @PCAPotomac
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCAPotomac/
PCA National YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PorscheClubofAmerica
Potomac calendar: http://pcapotomac.org

NATIONAL/OTHER REGION/NON-PCA EVENTS

Know of or have a non-PCA Porsche event to share and feature here? Let us know at membership@pcapotomac.org

Porsche Silver Spring Cars and (HOT) Dogs: Saturday, May 30th 12pm-3pm

SPRING IS HERE! Bring your cars to Porsche Silver Spring and check out their facilities, meet the team, and have a hot dog! You might even see an ultra rare Porsche in the showroom…

Register for the event here: https://cloud.hg.mileone.com/porsche-cars-and-dogs-rsvp

Treffen at Sea 2026 - Pacific Wine Country

Saturday September 19, 2026, to Friday September 25, 2026

Join hundreds of PCA Members on the 4th Annual Treffen at Sea, and the 5th event cruise, with Princess Cruises, from Saturday, September 19th to Friday, September 25th, 2026.  We will set sail from Vancouver, Canada, to Los Angeles, CA, with stops in San Francisco and Santa Barbara. 

Website: https://pca.princesspartnerships.com/pcaanniversarycruise/home

PCA FIRST SETTLERS REGION INVITES PCA POTOMAC MEMBERS

2nd Saturday Monthly Gathering

Join other members of PCA every second Saturday from 3-5PM at the Metro Diner in Fredericksburg. Hosted by First Settlers Region, all Porsche car owners regardless of your membership region are welcome. You will gather to socialize, discuss club events and all things Porsche. Guests are responsible for their own bill. We hope to take a nice group car photo to use for the official event flyer, so don't miss out.

• Metro Diner 2068 Plank Road Fredericksburg, VA 22401
• Please contact Steve Marcom with any questions at: gps@fsrpca.org