Everglades Region of The Year 2024

Suncoasts & Goldcoast - Autocross - Sebring International
2024-02-01 08:00 - 2024-02-04 17:00 (America/New_York)
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

Wheels & Espresso
2024-01-28 08:30 - 10:30, 2023-11-26 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.

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, 2024-01-06 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.

Car and Art Concours de Caractère
2024-01-14 09:00 - 15:00
The British Car Club of Southwest Florida is organizing this event.
At the Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gaardens
5827 Riverside Dr., Punta Gorda, FL 33982
More to follow.

10 Years of DasRennTreffen - South Miami
2024-01-14 08:00 - 2024-01-21 17:00
5 DAYS • 5 EVENTS
THOUSANDS OF PORSCHE AUTOMOBILES

Join us for DRTx the 10th Annual Das Renn Treffen, an unparalleled Porsche gathering and festival back at where it all began in South Miamiat the iconic Sunset Place.

Explore OVER 200K sqft of the INDOOR PORSCHE EXHIBIT
celebrating 75 YEARS OF PORSCHE EXCELLENCE & 60 YEARS
OF THE PORSCHE 911.

Encounter a diverse display of Porsche models from 1950 to 2024.

🎟️ TICKET PURCHASE & REGISTRATION 🎟️
We are thrilled to announce that registration for DRTX Das Renn Treffen 2024 will officially open on January 1, 2024 at 9:11 AM.
✨ Mark your calendars and set your alarms because you won’t want to miss the chance to be part of these exhilarating events
Visit www.drt-sofla.com for details.
Hours for events vary for each day. Check the link above for the specific details.

Cars & Coffee - Fort Myers - Maverick Grille
2024-01-06 08:30 - 10:30
Join us 8:30 to 10:30 AM.
This month’s Cars & Coffee Fort Myers will be held at Maverick Grille; 4480 Fowler St.; Fort Myers 33901.

As we continue to support Porsche Fort Myers and allow them to focus on their construction, we will continue to hold our event, but in this alternate location. All Porsche and exotic car owners are welcome.
Maverick Grille will provide coffee and donuts.

Suncoast Region 2024 HPDE Dates
2024-01-06 08:00 - 2024-01-07 17:00
Suncoast Region has many opportunities in 2024 to get out and do a HPDE (High Performance Driver’s Education) at Sebring. More information is available on ClubRegistration. If you have any questions, contact Debbiespee@gmail.com

January 6, 7 Jan Registration
March 22, 23, 24
April 12, 13, 14
June 15, 16
July 13, 14
September 14, 15
October 18, 19, 20
November 22, 23, 24

Each event will be on the calendar individually.

Wheels & Espresso - Cancelled due to the holiday
2023-12-24 08:00 - 17:00
Join us from next month, January 28th, 8:30 – 10:30 for our monthly Wheels & Espresso (AKA Cars and Coffee) in Naples at Angelic Desserts in The Shoppes at Vanderbilt for ! 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.

3rd Thursday on Third - Sea Salt
2023-12-21 17:30 - 20:00
Come join in the fun for our monthly social on 3rd St. S at Sea Salt restaurant. It’s a very festive time for Naples, as well. There will be snow that evening!
Attendance is limited by the restaurant, so get in first!
RSVP to Robert Vigorito – vigorman@comcast.net.

7th Annual Porsche & Friends Parade to Golisano Children's Hospital
2023-12-02 09:00 - 12:00
We are excited to announce the 7th Annual Porsche & Friends Parade to Golisano Children’s Hospital on Saturday December 2nd
Thanks to John & Val Petracco for spearheading this Everglades Region tradition. Together we have raised over $1,000,000 to support the kids at Golisano. Let’s take it to a new level in 2023 !
We’ll gather at Glory Days Grill in Fort Myers at 9:30am and parade to the hospital. Thanks to Gulf Harbor Porsche Owners Group and Porsche Fort Myers for their unwavering support. And the Lee County Sheriff for escorting the amazing parade.
Don’t forget to bring an unwrapped toy
Register today by contacting John Petracco at 239-464-7080 or email.

Cars & Coffee - Porsche Fort Myers - December 2, 2023 Cancelled
2023-12-02 08:30 - 10:30
This event is being cancelled due to the Golisano Children’s Parade and the Porsche Fort Myers support being directed to the parade. We encourage you to join us in January.

Everglades Region - Benefit to Support The Pace Center for Girls, Immokalee
2023-11-17 14:00 - 18:30
Please join us for the inaugural Everglades Region – Porsche Women’s Team fundraiser to benefit the Pace Center for Girls in Immokalee.
Pace Center for Girls is the only non-residential, gender specific, juvenile delinquency intervention and prevention program for girls 12 to 18 in the country to reduce recidivism while improving school success, employment and self-sufficiency.
Your $30 per person donation will directly support the girls and it is your entry for exclusive VIP parking, complimentary dinner, two beverages and a $20 gaming certificate. All at the Seminole Casino Hotel.
When – Friday November 17th
Where – Start at Pace Center For Girls and finish at Seminole Casino Hotel
Time – Arrive Pace Center for Girls by 2:00pm
Pace Center Address – 160 North 1st Street, Immokalee
MAKE YOUR DONATION HERE
Please match your donation level to the number of people in your party.
On arrival at the Pace Center, we’ll dedicate 30 minutes to engage with and learn more about the girls. We hope to be an example that dreams can indeed materialize, even as future Porsche owners. Then a short drive to the Seminole Casino Hotel for our group dinner and a game or two of chance. Members are encouraged to stay as long as they wish and enjoy the evening.
If you have questions contact Sharon Vigorito at aloaloann@comcast.net

Suncoast PCA DE at Sebring: November 17, 18 & 19 (Driver's Ed)
2023-11-17 - 2023-11-19
Here’s an opportunity to take part in a Zone 12 event. The Everglades Region is one of the regions within Zone 12.
Suncoast Region has many opportunities in 2023 to get out and do a HPDE (High Performance Driver’s Education) at Sebring. Registration will be on ClubReg. Below are the dates for 2023. If you have any questions, contact Debbie @ Debbiespee@gmail.com.
There are additional dates posted on our Everglades Region calendar.
See below for a brief description. For further information, see the information on www.clubregistration.net for detailed information.
Join members of other regions for a fun weekend at Sebring International Raceway. Open to Instructors, solo drivers, and students (novice and advanced). Pit stalls (garage space) will sell out quickly, they are on a “first come, first serve” basis. PCA membership is not required, but if run groups are nearing capacity, PCA members will be given priority over non-members. While the majority of participants will be driving Porsches, other car models are allowed. If you have not driven an HPDE event with Suncoast PCA before but have prior track experience you will be assigned a run group by our CTI. This may be a student group with an assigned instructor. You will be asked to provide a verifiable history if you are requesting to be in our solo group.

Third Thursday on 3rd - Mediterrano
2023-11-16 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. Let’s shine for this November event.
Special thanks to Porsche Naples & 3rd Street merchants for hosting us.
We are taking it to a new level with Porsche Preferred Parking and dinner at Mediterrano in Old Naples. Mediterrano is located at 336 13th Ave. 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.

Everglades Region Fall Driving Tour
2023-11-12 10:00 - 12:00
Start you engines for our Fall 2023 Driving Tour on Sunday November 12th.
This 80 mile drive will start in Fort Myers and finish with lunch in Clewiston.
If you are waiting on delivery of a new car or your Porsche is in the shop, bring your daily driver …. it’s the people not the cars!
The Start Porsche Fort Myers, 10064 Daniels Interstate Court, Fort Myers.
Time 10:00am check-in / 10:45am first group off.
Return Depart Clewiston on your own by 2:30pm.
Cars will be organized into drive groups (6-10 cars each) and based on the driving pace you request. Anticipate 1.5 hours driving time.
Although there is no registration fee, we do need to know if you are coming. To sign-up, simply reply to this email with the following information:
1) Participant names
2) Vehicle make / model
3) Preferred drive group ….. Traffic Pace or Spirited
Participation will be limited, so don’t delay.
Questions ….. contact Steve Noble at sgndiesel@gmail.com
Let’s have some fun, driving our Porsches together through rural Florida.

Cars & Coffee - Marco Island
2023-11-11 08:30 - 10:30
Join us for Cars & Coffee, Marco Island! We will be at Pinchers Restaurant, 591 S. Collier Blvd., Naples.
This will be our second Cars & Coffee on Marco Island and the first was a hit! We filled the parking lot and everyone enjoyed the morning. For our southern most members, this will be closer for you, and we hope that everyone considers joining in the fun.
Hope to see you there.

Cars & Coffee - Porsche Fort Myers
2023-11-04 08:30 - 10:30
Join us 8:30 to 10:30 AM.

The Everglades Region will co-host Cars & Coffee at Porsche Fort Myers. All Porsche and exotic car owners are welcome. Donuts and coffee will be served.
Check out the progress of the new Gen5 building!

P Zero Experience Us
2023-11-04
Hello EGS members, we are super pleased to announce that in collaboration with Pirelli tires, we have negotiated a special discount for their upcoming Pirelli P Zero Experience Track day. Join us Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the brand new Motor Enclave Circuit in Tampa, FL for an unforgettable All-Day Experience filled with adrenaline.
At P Zero, they will have track time for you, hot laps/test drives with top OEMS on a 1.6 mile circuit, an off roading experience, all day Hospitality as well as the evening event with our speedboat partner Technorib.
Tickets include full hospitality from Pirelli Lounge, All Day Refreshments, Snacks, Lunch and exclusive collateral activities.
Driver

Open Pit Lane Format
Drive with your own supercar on track
Pirelli Product Traning
Pirelli 5 Star Hospitality (Pirelli Lounge) – Open bar and lunch
Tyre Check and Fitting Service
Price – $1000 / Discounted to $800 with immediate discount code OR Discounted to $700 with Pirelli VISA card mailed to participant after registering*.

Additional Driver

The Driver can share his/her car with a second person and by an addtional driver package

Open Pit Lane Format
Drive with your own supercar on track
Pirelli Product Traning
Pirelli 5 Star Hospitality (Pirelli Lounge) – Open bar and lunch
Tyre Check and Fitting Service
Price – $500

Companion

Pirelli Product Traning
Pirelli 5 Star Hospitality (Pirelli Lounge) – Open bar and lunch
Collateral Program: Additional activities dedicated to companions (up to 3 companions)
Price -$200
The guest agenda is available in the email sent to members.
*Discount is off the final total price of the package
Space is limited so grab your spot now. Reply to this email or send email to egsregion@icloud.com for more information on how to register.

Porsches on Broadway - Inaugural Event
2023-11-02 17:30 - 21:00
We’re excited to announce a new Porsche gathering in downtown Fort Myers.
Join us for our inaugural “Porsches On Broadway” Thursday evening November 2nd.
This casual event will showcase our beautiful cars and offer members a chance to explore all that downtown Fort Myers has to offer. Enjoy reserved parking on Broadway. This event is open to all PCA members and Porsche owners.
Location 1520 Broadway #107, Fort Myers, 33901
Time 5:30pm to 9:00pm
Questions contact Rob Vigorito at vigorman@comcast.net

Cars & Coffee - Punta Gorda
2023-10-28 08:30 - 10:30
Join us Saturday morning October 28th for “Porsches in Punta Gorda” a favorite Everglades Region cars & coffee event with a view of beautiful Charlotte Harbor.

Enjoy a cup of java with your PCA friends from the top deck of the Herald Court Centre parking garage in Downtown Punta Gorda.
Date – Saturday October 28th
Time – 8:30am to 10:30am
Where – 117 Herald Court, Punta Gorda 33950
Please RSVP to Moe Markabi at moe@markabitca.com if you plan to attend.

Wheels and Espresso
2023-10-22 08:30 - 10:30
