Everglades Region of The Year 2024

Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring
2024-03-16
The 72nd running of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring will be March 16, 2024, and as always, the days leading up to the great race will feature multiple races, and a new series on track beginning March 13.
Go to sebringraceway.com for more information.

Porsches on Cinema Way - Coconut Point Mall
2024-03-12 17:00 - 20:30, 2024-02-20 17:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Join your Everglades Region fellow members for “Porsches on Cinema Way”. This new event will allow for social time 5:00 – 6:00 and dinner to follow at any of the select restaurants in the mall.
There will be providing reserved parking on Cinema Way and the circle drive in front of the theater building
Watch for future announcements.

The Twelfth Annual B.I.G. European Car Show
2024-03-10 10:00 - 14:00
(British, Italian & German)

Sunday, March 10, 2024 (Rain or Shine)

Rotary Park, 5505 Rose Garden Road, Cape Coral, FL 33914

Sponsored and Hosted by

British Car Club of Southwest Florida, (BCCSWF)

In cooperation with:

Alfa Romeo Owners Club of SW Florida
BMW CCA Florida Sun Coast Chapter

Fiat Club of South Florida
Jaguar Club

Mercedes Benz Club of America
Maserati Club

Everglades Porsche Club of America

We have another opportunity this year for various clubs to have their members share with fellow enthusiasts and the public their enjoyment and experiences of owning a B.I.G. European sports or collector cars

This car show is free to the public and open to all B.I.G. European sports and collector cars, vintage and modern and will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2024, from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Participating cars can enter the show field between 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Participants will vote for their favorite car in each class from 10 AM to 12 PM. The Show portion ends at 2:00 p.m. The award presentations follow until completed.

Show Registration will end on February 19, 2024. Show materials will be handed out at entry.

Go to: https://bccswf.com/product/b-i-g-car-show/ for The B.I.G. Show Registration form. The registration fee is $40 and includes an embroidered cap. There is no day-of show registration.

This show is limited to the first 150 British, Italian & German Cars.

EVENT COORDINATOR: John Orr, BCCSWF, 330-283-1070 or ocj1950@gmail.com

Tech Session - DC Auto Pros - Naples
2024-03-09 09:00 - 11:00
Technicians and owners of DC Auto Pros will discuss best practices for detailing your vehicle . They will be demonstrating the installation of:
▪︎ Paint Protection Film (PPF) and ;

Ceramic Coating

They will be conducting live demonstrations on vehicles at their shop. They will also be discussing the many detailing options for vehicles.
There will be a Q&A session immediately following the live demonstrations.
If there are specific questions you would like to have answered, please submit them along with your registration.
DC Auto Pros
1712 Commercial Dr.
Naples, FL 34112
Pre-registration is required to Kenny Guard: wkenny.guard@gmail.com

Porsche Women's Global Event Celebration
2024-03-08 17:30 - 20:30
March 8th is being celebrated as International Women’s Day. Women’s Day brings love, happiness and success to women breaking barriers and making history. Plan on joining the EGS Porsche Women’s Team for a celebration of the beauty, grace and strength of women in our Porsche world.
Happy Hour and/or Dinner – TBD – please check back with us!

Naples Motorfest - Presented by The Motor Enclave
2024-03-02 10:00 - 15:00
The 10 Annual Naples Motorfest, presented by The Motor Enclave
Performance Car Show
Live music, trophies, vendors, and more.
Free for spectators
Car Show Registration – $10 onlie; $15 Day of Show
All show cars welcome.
Paradise Coast Sports Complex; 3940 City Gate N; Naples FL 34117
Visit www.naplesmotorfest.com for more information.
Contact Robert Vigorito if you are interested – vigorman@comcast.net

Cars & Coffee - Estero - Coconut Point Mall
2024-03-02 08:30 - 10:30
Recognizing that Porsche Fort Myers is in the midst of finishing the building of their new Gen 5 facility, the Everglades Region PCA Cars & Coffee is relocating to Coconut Point Mall, Estero. This is off Mediterranean Drive, across the street from Panera Bread and Starbucks.
The time is still the same and the fun will be the same. Please join in the fun and to say hello to your fellow members
Watch for future announcements.

Werks Réunion Amelia Island
2024-03-01 07:00 - 17:00
The link for registration will be available here on Motorsportreg.com.
The featured model for this event is the ’73 & ’74 Ducktail Porsche Carrera.
Porsche owners interested in participating must register in one of two categories:
Porsche Corral – Display your cherished Porsche proudly alongside others in its model type. Corral participants are not considered in judged competition.
Go to werksreunion.com for more information.

Wheels & Espresso
2024-02-25 08:30 - 10:30, 2024-01-28 08:30 - 10:30
Join us from 8:30 to 10:30 AM in Naples at Angelic Desserts in The Shoppes at Vanderbilt for Wheels & Espresso (AKA Cars and Coffee)! The event will feature a Street Concours Show. Only the exterior of the car will be judged, and all attendees will vote in two categories, 4 door cars, and two-door sports cars. Special gifts will be provided to the winners.

Marco Island Car Show
2024-02-24 10:00 - 16:00
Everglades Region PCA members have been invited to join in the fun on Saturday February 24, 2024 from 10 am – 4 pm at the Veteran’s Community Park for the Marco Island Car Show.
Sign up and let’s build a Porsche section for this event.
Car show entrance fee – $25; spectator fee – $10. Payment can be made at the gate.
Car inquiries, contact Bill Young – byounginmarco@gmail.com or 239-253-0020
901 Park Ave; Marco Island 34145
Food and drink will be available for purchase. Trophies will be awarded. Entertainment will be provided.
All money collected will be used for children’s programs.

Suncoast Autocross -Venice Airport Festival Grounds
2024-02-18 08:00 - 17:00
Host
Suncoast Florida Region PCA

Registrar
autocross@suncoastpca.org

Location
Venice Airport Festival Grounds

Event Dates
02/18/24 – 02/18/24

Registration Dates
01/18/24 06:00 AM (opens)
(central time zone)
02/10/24 10:00 PM (closes)
(central time zone)

Go to Clubregistration.net for details.

Happy Hour at The Anderson's
2024-02-17 17:30 - 20:00
Join Daphne and Gordon Anderson for a fun filled Happy Hour at their beautiful home.
RSVP to Sharon Vigorito at aloaloann@comcast.net for location and details.
Limited to the first 30 to register.

Marco Island Car Show
2024-02-16 00:00
The Everglades Region PCA has been invited to join in the fun on Marco Island. No advance registration required. Check in between 8 – 10.
Let’s have a special Porsche section, so plan on attending.
Veteran ‘s Community Park; 901 Park Ave, Marco Island 34145
Food & drink will be available for purchase. Trophies will be awarded. Entertainment will be provided.
Car entrance fee = $25; Spectator fee = $10. Pay at the gate.
All money collected will be used for children’s programs.

Third Thursdays on 3rd St., - Naples
2024-02-15 17:30 - 20:00
Everglades Region members, come join us for Third Thursdays on 3rd. We are having a great time exploring 3rd St. S.
Special thanks to Porsche Naples & 3rd Street merchants for hosting us.
Porsche Preferred Parking and dinner is available at several restaurants in Old Naples, 3rd St., S. Naples.
Arrive early and secure a prime parking spot. Look for the Porsche Naples and Everglades Region banners.
Please RSVP to Robert Vigorito – vigorman@comcast.net so that we can advise the restaurant of the number of attendees.

Sunrise with Aloha - Bad Ass Coffee
2024-02-11 08:30 - 10:30
Aloha! Join us for great coffee, great cars and great people. Bad Ass Coffee is an iconic place to spend the morning.
1307 3rd St S, Naples 3410

20th Annual Cars on 5th Concours
2024-02-03 10:00 - 16:00
Registration is now open for the 2024 edition of Cars on 5th.
The 20th annual Cars on 5th Concours will be held Saturday February 3rd on beautiful 5th Avenue South in Naples. This event will once again raise critically important funds for St. Matthew’s House.
Everglades Region Porsches will feature in the German Section. If you have entered a car in previous Cars on 5th events, you know the German Section fills very quickly. So don’t delay!
Click on the registration link to get started. Use the password POR2024. Select Porsche & German Cars. Standard entry fee is $65 or upgrade to VIP access for $125.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR CARS ON 5TH
Questions ….. contact Dave Noelken at evergladesregionpca12@gmail.com

Cars & Coffee - Estero - Coconut Point Mall
2024-02-03 08:30 - 10:30
Recognizing that Porsche Fort Myers is in the midst of finishing the building of their new Gen 5 facility, the Everglades Region PCA Cars & Coffee is relocating to Coconut Point Mall, Estero. This is off Mediterranean Drive, across the street from Panera Bread and Starbucks.
The time is still the same and the fun will be the same. Please join in the fun and to say hello to your fellow members.
Watch for future announcements.

Gold Coast - Autocross
2024-02-03 07:00 - 17:00

Florida Citrus - HPDE at Roebling – February 4 – 5 / Ladies Day on February 3
2024-02-02 08:00 - 2024-02-05 17:00
Florida Citrus Region is hosting their annual Ladies Day & Solo Day on February 2, followed by a HPDE February 3-4, sponsored by Drivers Choice Motors. Please register separately for each event.
Ladies Day – This is a fabulous opportunity to have Ladies only out on track and have an instructor with you. Come just for Ladies Day or register for Ladies Day on the 3rd and the HPDE on the 4th and 5th. (Note: Ladies registering for weekend HPDE should register as “Ladies Also Driving HPDE”). Registration for Ladies Day is here: Ladies Day Registration
The 2-day HPDE is focused on developing high performance driving skills for all drivers. Learn how to drive your Porsche the way the engineers designed it – in a safe and friendly setting. Register for the HPDE HPDE Registration
See Club Registration for more information on both events.

Suncoasts & Goldcoast - Autocross - Sebring International
2024-02-01 08:00 - 2024-02-04 17:00
Host
Suncoast and Gold Coast PCA

Registrar
sebringclubrace@yahoo.com / 330-340-0171

Location
Sebring International Speedway, Sebring, FL

Event Dates
02/01/24 – 02/04/24

Registration Dates
12/11/23 06:00 PM (opens)
(central time zone)
01/26/24 12:00 PM (closes)
(central time zone)

Check club registration.net for more information.

48 Hours at Sebring – February 1-4
2024-02-01 08:00 - 2024-02-04 17:00
The first weekend in February kicks off the first PCA Club Race of the season. Also during the weekend is an advanced solo DE and on Saturday 2/3 there will be two AutoX – a morning session and an afternoon session. Never done an AutoX? Here is a great opportunity to attend AutoX school on 2/2 and learn about AutoX!! More information is available on ClubRegistration.net. The 48 Hours of Sebring is a great place to volunteer, and no experience is necessary!! For a description of volunteer positions and to sign up for shift(s), visit this link: 48 Hours at Sebring This is a great opportunity to see all of the fun up close!!
Auto Cross registration – click on the below links to sign up – registration opens December 11th.
AutoX School AutoX School Registration
AutoX Morning Session Morning AutoX Registration
Auto X Afternoon Session Afternoon AutoX Registration

Norman Love Truffle Making Class
2024-01-26 18:00 - 21:00
Type of Event: Valentine’s Day is Driving In. All classes include instruction with Norman Love’s experienced Chocolatier who will be available to assist you in every step. These sessions are designed with the home baker in mind and are NOT professional classes.

Date: Friday, January 26th
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 (cocktail reception starts at 6:00 PM and class is from 6:30 – 9:00 PM.
Cost: $95.00 a person, pay direct to NL by calling to reserve your spot – 239-561-7215.
Address: 11380 Lindbergh Blvd. Fort Myers
Parking in front of the Daniel’s Chocolate Salon and the cocktail reception is inside the salon.

Attire: Due to health regulations in the factory, , wear closed toe shoes, long pants, and minimal jewelry as you will be working with food product in a “factory” environment. Unfortunately, if you are not wearing closed toe shoes, you will not be able to participate. In continuing with specific health regulations, if upon your arrival, we assume or presume that you are ill, such as any noticeable signs of illness, unfortunately, you will not be permitted to attend that evening’s class. Other arrangements will be made to accommodate you in another class. The classes are for adults 18 years of age or older and due to insurance purposes, they are unable to accommodate persons of limited mobility such as wheelchairs, canes, or walkers.

Class is limited to 16 so call early to reserve a spot. After you have registered and paid with Norman Love at the phone number above, please email Janet Washburn so we have an accurate head count. jwashburn0377@gmail.com

Space Coast – Drive to Art of Speed - January 26 in Daytona
2024-01-26 08:00 - 17:00
Space Coast will be gathering to drive over to One Drive Daytona in Daytona Beach for the Art of Speed. The Art of Speed is hosted by a Space Coast PCA Member! For more information about the Art of Speed click Here. The drive will be on Club Registration shortly. Come out and join in the fun!!

PCA Zone 12 Event - Rolex 24 at Daytona – January 25 - 28, 2024
2024-01-25 08:00 - 2024-01-28 17:00
This year the IMSA WeatherTech Rolex race will be an exciting one!! The Rolex is home to a great PCA Car Corral and Hospitality Tent. While the Car Corral is sold out, you can still come and enjoy the many offerings of the Hospitality Tent. Come on in and watch the race on a big screen TV while resting your feet. The Hospitality Tent will host guest speakers and some great raffle prizes! VOLUNTEER opportunities are available!! Come out and volunteer, it is super easy and lots of fun!! Shifts are available Friday January 26, Saturday January 27, and Sunday January 28. If you are interested in volunteering, please email me at Oneporschegirl@gmail.com. Please note – I will be on the PCA Cruise and will have limited access to email. I will respond to emails in order that I receive them. It may take a little bit before I respond to your email.
If you are interested in purchasing tickets, all tickets are sold through the Daytona International Speedway Daytona Rolex Tickets.

Florida Crown – HPDE at Roebling - January 21 & 22
2024-01-21 08:00 - 2024-01-22 17:00
Florida Crown is sponsoring a HPDE at Roebling Road on January 21 and 22, 2024. Participants will be assigned into run groups from beginner (instructor in the car with you) to advanced solo. Registration includes a T-shirt and a Friday evening pizza party. For more information, please see clubRegistration.net. Registration is currently open for this event on Clubregistration.net Florida Crown HPDE

New Event - Olsen Motorsports - Tech Session
2024-01-20 10:00 - 12:00
A time to have fun and learn at this new event, hosted by Olsen Motorsports; 3939 Tollhouse Dr; Unit 103; Naples, 34114.
Coffee and refreshments will be provided during the tech session.
This will be a 2-hour event divided into a question and answer portion during the first half followed by a tech session in the second half. Brunch/lunch will be available following the tech session for on-site purchase at food trucks.
The Q&A session will allow you to ask questions focused on maintenance and technical questions you may have. You may send your questions in ahead of time so Tim will be better prepared to answer specific questions. The tech session will be performed in the format of a game where up to 3 participants can win prizes at the end. Invite your friends who may be interested in this event; maybe we can attract new members.
This is not a required registration event.
An email from enew@enew.pca.org will be sent closer to this date with a link to which you can submit questions.

Roar Before the Rolex 24 – January 19-24
2024-01-19 08:00 - 2024-01-24 17:00
The Roar kicks off the WeatherTech IMSA Racing season at Daytona as the three-day test serves as the final dress rehearsal before the Rolex 24 at Daytona. This will be the first chance to see the IMSA WeatherTech Sports Cars of 2024 up close! For tickets and additional information: Roar Before the 24 Tickets.

Third Thursdays on 3rd St. - Naples - Sea Salt & Ridgway Restaurants
2024-01-18 17:30 - 20:00
Everglades Region members, come join us for Third Thursdays on 3rd. Our January 2024 event will be reserving seats split between Sea Salt and Ridgway Restaurants. Seating no later than 6:00pm.
Special thanks to Porsche Naples & 3rd Street merchants for hosting us.
Arrive early and secure a prime parking spot. Look for the Everglades Region banners.
Please RSVP to Robert Vigorito – vigorman@comcast.net so that we can advise the restaurant of the number of attendees.
