Porsche Club of America

Porsche Club of America

Abbreviation	PCA
Formation	1955
Type	Nonprofit 501(c)(7)
Purpose	Social & Recreational Car Club
Headquarters	Columbia, Maryland
Region served	USA & Canada
Membership	140,000+
Executive Director	Vu Nguyen
Website	www.pca.org

The Porsche Club of America (PCA) is a non profit organization of Porsche enthusiasts in the United States and Canada. It is organized into 146 regions,^[1] which are grouped into 14 zones. PCA has more than 140,000 members and is the largest single-brand club in the world.^[2]

For over 65 years, the Porsche Club of America has been dedicated to enhancing the Porsche ownership experience. No matter what your interest - social, technical, or competitive - PCA has something to offer every Porsche owner.

PCA members know the unbridled joy that owning a Porsche can provide, and PCA has built a community around that very feeling. The Porsche Club of America offers driving experience, technical assistance, member benefits, and camaraderie second to none. Over the years, the club has grown to 146 Regions across North America. PCA guarantees there is a PCA Region near you filled with friendly Porsche fanatics.

PCA believes all Porsches are equal. So, whether you are passionate about your 356, 911, 914, 924, 928, 944, 968, Macan, Cayenne, Cayman, Boxster, Taycan, Panamera or any of the other amazing Porsche models, you are always welcome at PCA events and gatherings.

From over 3,500 local and national events including driving activities, social gatherings, autocross, track days, high performance driver education, club racing, tech sessions, car shows, insider exclusives and premieres: there’s something for everyone at PCA.

Membership is open to all Porsche owners, co-owners, or lessees who are 18 years of age or older. At the time of joining, the member of record is permitted to name either a relative or other interested person to become an affiliate member, at no additional cost. The family or affiliate member also must be 18 years of age or older.

Porsche Club of America maintains a website with PCA and Porsche news, technical info, digital features and member-specific content.

If you don't yet own a Porsche but want to join PCA, consider entering the PCA Test Drive Program.

History[]

The club was founded in 1955 in Washington, D.C.^[1]

Bill Sholar, who was a commercial artist in the Washington, D.C. area in the early 1950s bought a new 1953 356 Coupe, and, as time passed, he met other Porsches on the road and flashed his lights at them in silent greeting. By late 1954, Sholar was convinced that a more personal meeting would be appropriate with other Porsche owners to discuss the positive and the not-so-positive aspects of driving the infrequently encountered marque. The first unofficial PCA meeting was held at the Sholar house on 8 February 1955. Following that meeting, several Porsche owners occasionally got together that spring and summer to share knowledge about Porsches. Eventually, they decided to start a club. A brief paragraph in the August 1955 issue of Sports Car Illustrated informed readers that a Porsche club was being formed in the United States; all inquiries were directed to Bill Sholar's attention. As part of the effort, Porsche was petitioned to recognize the proposed club.

Today, activities range from competitive events, such as autocrossing, club racing, rallying, and Concours, to social events, such as Touring, vehicle restoration, and Porsche history. A revised “Treffen®” now allows PCA members to visit the factory, the new Porsche Museum, the area around Stuttgart, Germany, and the research-and-development unit at Weissach. A professional staff, headed by Executive Director Vu Nguyen, operates the National Office in Columbia, Maryland, where a growing historical section is also housed. One of the objectives stated in PCA's Bylaws is to promote the enjoyment and sharing of goodwill and fellowship engendered by owning a Porsche.

Events[]

PCA is best known for its events. With over 3,500 annual events and activities, the club has something for every Porsche enthusiast. The club's largest event is the annual Porsche Parade, which is a week-long event where members from around the country gather to participate^[3] in various events,^[4] such as autocross and Concours d'Elegance.^[5] Treffen North America are weekend events held twice a year and focus on driving tours, great locations and fine dining. PCA also hosts two national tech sessions each year called Tech Tactics, with one in California and one in Pennsylvania, as well as two national Concours-style car shows named Werks Reunion, that are held in California and Florida.

PCA Regions across North America host thousands of events each year including driving tours, car shows, club racing, rallying, driver's education, autocrosses, social events, and similar activities.

Each spring and fall, Porsche Club of America opens a member only raffle, in which members may purchase entries for a chance to win a brand-new Porsche. A number of Porsches have also been made specifically for the club, such as the Porsche 991 GTS Club Coupe, which was to celebrate the club's 60th anniversary.^[6]

Regions[]

PCA is arranged into 146 local Regions in 14 zones across the United States and Canada. Each operates as their own motor club. As of January 2021, the Potomac Region is the largest region with over 2,600 members.

Further reading[]

• 1982 – Porsche Panorama: The First 25 Years (https://books.google.com/books?id=1mhRYgEACAAJ&dq=%22Porsche+Club+of+America%22&hl=en&sa=X&ei=qVrWU8WGM6HesASm2ID4Bw&ved=0CGIQ6AEwBw)
• 2014 – Nanaimo Daily News: Vancouver Island Region Porsche Club of America raised more than $14,000 for charity (http://www.nanaimodailynews.com/opinion/families-get-habitat-for-humanity-homes-1.1418398^{[permanent dead link]})

References[]

External links[]

• The Porsche Club of America - web site
• Treffen North America
• Porsche Parade
• PCA Club Racing
• PCA membership