A BUSY TERM IS NEARING IT’S END
As I wind down my term as Zone 6 Representative, I have been reflecting on what a breath of offerings are available to PCA members. As a zone rep I have participated in almost all; socials, driving tours, Parade, Treffen, Treffen at Sea, autocross (as a volunteer), and this past weekend I volunteered at the PCA Club Race at The Circuit of the Americas (COTA). Our PCA has continued to grow and thrive. We now have 149 – the creation of Greater Columbia Region was the 149th. While there are over 170,000 members yet we retain, with PCA’s region structure, a smaller feel.
My successor as Zone 6 Rep has been named – Brad Pape from the BC Interior region will be the Zone 6 Rep starting January 1st.
Have you experienced COTA as a spectator or a racer? My visit this past weekend was my first. COTA is quite the track and PCA Club Racing in conjunction with the local regions put on quite an event. This was the final race of the 2025 season and over ninety racers registered in two run groups for a two-day event. Providing yet another opportunity for PCA’rs to enjoy their vehicles. It was something to roam the pits where F1 teams work and go to the podium balcony where the race winners receive their trophies. Did you know that select club races are live streamed? To see a live stream recording go to: https://www.youtube.com/live/SarZkxnvlQg
For those long-range planners in the audience, I would note; Porsche Parade 2026 will be held in Lake Placid, NY starting June 14th, 2026. Registration opens in January 2026. Spring 2026 Treffen will be held at the Montage Palmetto Bluff (Bluffton, SC) March 29th to April 2nd. Event registration opens December 18th at 3 PM EST. 2026 Treffen at Sea Pacific Wine Country cruise will depart from Vancouver, BC on September 19th, 2026. Parade 2027 will be held in Boise, ID, starting July 11th.
Nancy and my Zone 6 region visit plans are complete. We have visited ten regions so far and have plans to visit the last one in December. Zone 6 signature region events can be found PCA Zone 6 – The Pacific NW Regions. Zone 6 abounds in great roads to drive and great automotive venues.
Parting shot. Podium at COTA
Stay healthy and we will see you in the Zone!
