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We l c o m e  to the website for the Western Michigan Region of the Porsche Club of America.

EVERYTHING that's happening in the club ends up on this home page.  So - if you want to stay current with what's happening - make wmi.pca.org your browser's home page.

 

Grand Prix of Grattan

Registration is now open for this exciting September 19, 20 and 21 driver education event!  If you missed out last year, don't miss out this year!  Sign up now.

 

 

July Dinner Drive

Note:  Date Change and Time Change to Sunday July 20

American LeMans Series racing at The Score!
Join your hosts Dan and Ren Phillips on Sunday, July 20 for a beautiful country drive, followed by the televised broadcast of the Mid-Ohio AMLS race at The Score on Northland Drive.  More info.

 

Gimmick Rally

What is it?  It's a lot of fun - you don't want to miss it!  Ted and Gabriele Blacklidge host this third annual event on Saturday, July 26.  Please be sure to RSVP Gabi it you can make it.  More info is here.

 

 

 

We Wanted YOU!

To attend Spring Up to Traverse City this year.  What?  You weren't there?  At least there are some great pictures for you to enjoy.  You really should plan to come up next year.

for SUTC 2009.

 

 

IROC II at The Tire Rack

Do you really know how to drive your car?  Do you like to compete?  The IROC is a great series of driver education events, hosted by WMR and our sister regions, Motor-Stadt and Michiana.  The second event in the series - IROC II - will be held on August 23 on the great autocross track at The Tire Rack in South Bend.  Get ready for fun!  More info.

 

Prepare for Landing

A beautiful drive in the Plainwell area was followed by a nice meal with Porsche Club friends.  Dinner drives are da bomb, and Dan and Ren Phillips share some of their photos from the May Dinner Drive.  Check 'em out.

 

 

Chili Cook-Off Pix

These lucky judges got to taste an even dozen chili recipes from your fellow club members.  Another fabulous cook-off event was hosted by Terry and Dorilee Schieble, and we have the pictures to prove it.

 

 

 

 

How Enthusiastic Are YOU?

Are you as enthusiastic as Amber Door?  It's not likely.  Amber - for the second year in a row - has won the very special "Enthusiast of the Year Award" for amazing attendance at 2007 Club events.  Enthusiast Chair Lina Spross calculated the totals.  Ted Blacklidge came in with a scary-close second place.  It was a neck and neck contest throughout the year.  Congrats to Amber and Ted!

 

Morning After Brunch Pix

Enjoying the Best Brunch in Grand Rapids, Charley's Crab again hosted the Morning After Brunch - the "morning after" WinterFest.  Photos are on the Pix! page.

 

Worth Talking About

PCA now offers podcasts on a number of topics important to members, presented by PCA experts.  Click here to listen to information on Drivers Education with Pete Tremper, Winterizing with Tom Charlesworth, and The Art of Autocross with Manny Alban, among others.

 

Welcome New Club Members

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Jeremy & Julie Nelson - Sand Lake - 1979 911SC

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Mark Sellers - Grand Rapids - 2008 911T

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Jovan Javanovic - Ada - 1989 911T

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Curtis & Joshua Jorgensen - Remus - 1978 928

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Ray & Trix Lutes - Comstock Park - 2001 911 Cab

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Serge & Julie Muts - Rockford - 1996 911 Cab

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Don & Helen Sazama - Byron Center - 2004 911

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Stephen Chaffin - Portage -2001 Boxster S

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Stephen Eipper - Stanton - 2002 Boxster S

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Jack & Jacki Russell - Spring Lake - 1986 911

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Joseph Rydecki - South Haven - 1982 928

 

You are going to like this group!

 

Total Region Membership - around 472 or so

We look forward to meeting you and seeing you at an event soon!

Get the Word Out

If you have a business that you would like to advertise, you can now do so in our Über Alles newsletter. Pricing is based on ad size and ranges from business card up to a full page.

If you are looking to promote a business to West Michigan’s finest, the Übers is published 11 months a year and is circulated to over 300 members from Marquette to Kalamazoo. 

 For information and pricing please email John Kilgren, WMR/PCA Advertising Chair, or call 616.393.6754 (H).  

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We hope you find this website useful and informative.  All comments, questions, suggestions and criticisms are welcome. Please send email to Michael Betz

Last update:  Thursday, July 17, 2008 Hit Counterhits since December 2005.