Zone 12 Upcoming Events
Category : News
Hope everyone is having a fantastic 2023 so far! Zone 12 has been super busy so far in 2023, with lots more happening in the next couple of months. Below are just a few of the events that are going on in Zone 12. Check your local Regions website for more events close to home or venture out to another Region for some fun.
It’s not just the cars, it’s the people!!
12 Hours of Sebring – March 15–March 18 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
There are many volunteer shifts available for the 12 Hours at Sebring – Friday March 17 and Saturday March 18. Volunteering is super easy and there is no prior experience required!! I have a very limited number of free tickets to the event for the day that you volunteer. To volunteer, drop me an email at Oneporschegirl@gmail.com . The shifts will be given to the people that contact me first. Let me know if you have any questions. Note- all Porsche Corral passes are sold thru the Sebring International Raceway and are sold out. Thank you!!!
2023 WERKS Reunion Amelia Island at Amelia River Golf Club – March 3
VOLUNTEERS are needed for this event. There are opportunities to volunteer on Thursday March 2 (set up day) and Friday March 4 (event day). If you have never been to a Werks event before, this is a great opportunity to see a breathtaking array of Porsches, from rare to current models and everything in between!! Please contact Dora Barren, volunteer chairperson – dorabob@comcast.net if you can volunteer for this National PCA event. PLEASE PUT WERKS IN THE HEADING OF THE EMAIL. Do you wonder what you would do as a volunteer? Below are some of the great opportunities that are available for you to help with:
Thursday March 2
Bag Stuffing – this activity is when all the goody bags for the entrants of the judged and corral parking are filled with the “good stuff”. Need at least 12 people.
Signage – we would like to setup and place as many of the event’s signage as possible on Thursday. Need 3 people.
Judged Field setup – laying out or marking the position of the judged Porsches for Friday’s concours.
Corral Field setup – laying out or marking the positions of the Porsches parking in the corral area of the field.
Miscellaneous – there are other tasks that need help setting up.
Friday March 3
Will Call – this is at the entry drive into the Amelia River Golf Club to assist registered entrants who have not picked up their credentials. Will need at least 4 people for different shifts.
Signage – place the remaining event signs out onto the field prior to the event starting time. Need 3 people. And to take them down at the end of the day.
Corral Parking – to check pre-registered Porsches into corral parking and to help park the Porsches in the corral, and hand out the entry goodie bags. This usually takes at least 12 people, (6 at o’dark thirty morning shift and 6 late morning)
Concours – to check pre-registered Porsches onto the judge field and to assist with parking / staging the Porsches. Need as many as we can get, at least 14. Preferably people who can quickly recognize the different classes.
Trophy / Awards Stage – assist with displaying and presentation of trophies to award winners. Need 1 guard person to make sure the trophies don’t get picked up and broken, etc. This is a sitting job!
There are many other roles that need to be filled, including: Help with Spectator Parking, collecting money as people come in and guiding them to the parking area, golf cart drivers to transport people from the parking area to the Judges field, assisting with cleanup by breaking down and repacking of supplies, signs etc.
Porsche Parade – Registration
Porsche Parade will be in Palm Springs California, June 18-24. Host Resort is The LaQuinta Resort and Club. Phase 1 registration is open (Phase 1 is for hotel accommodations) https://www.pca.org/pca-
Sunrise to Sunset Rally-March 24-25th, 2023
Register here: https://
The Sunrise to Sunset Rally has returned and is sponsored by the Space Coast PCA and Porsche Melbourne!
The SUNCHASER TROPHY is once again up for grabs between our local PCA Regions (Space Coast is the reigning champion!) on March 24-25th, 2023. Plan to attend the Friday evening reception at 7PM hosted by Shay Rowe and Porsche Melbourne at their beautiful showroom.
On Saturday morning we will watch the sunrise beachside at the Crown Plaza Hotel on Melbourne Beach where our generous Porsche Melbourne dealer will host a fantastic buffet breakfast before setting out across Florida on a fun gimmick rally. Our Evil Rally Masters have some interesting elements to find.
We will watch the sun set on the riverside deck and enjoy dinner at Pier 22 at 1200 1st Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
Trophies will be awarded to the top Rally Teams and for our most Spirited Team!
You will also receive a commemorative Sunrise to Sunset T-Shirt for driver and navigator.
All of this for only $100.00 per person. Get registered before this event sells out!
Out of town participants can stay at the Crown Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront for a discounted rate of $209+ for a King Balcony Room for Friday March 24th, 2023. Please reference group code “POR” when reserving by phone at 1-877-701-9252. You can also click on this link to your direct booking link (no group code needed here): Porsche Club – Direct Booking Link . Reservations will be accepted at the group rate until January 31, 2023. Unfortunately, we do not have a room block for the West Coast, but there are many great hotels in the Bradenton area.
Rally Categories:
Touring – No Gimmick Questions, just follow the drive and meet us in Bradenton for sunset!
Novice – For those who have only done a few rally’s (and never placed top 5) and want an easier event
Expert- For seasoned rally-ers who want a challenge
Florida Thoroughbred Region DE – April 1 at The Firm
The Florida Thoroughbred Region is conducting a DE event on April 1st at The Firm in Starke. This will be the third year for this event. Cost is just $195 per driver for the one-day event and includes lunch. This is a great event for novices and all Porsche owners (Macon, Cayenne and Panamera’s along with two doors) are all invited to attend! Note – A few more instructors are needed for this event.
Dinner Under the Space Shuttle Atlantis – April 22
Space Coast is hosting a spectacular dinner under the Space Shuttle Atlantis at the Kennedy Space Center. This unique dinner event will be held on Saturday April 22 and begin at 6:45pm. Attendees will be able to watch big screen video segments on the NASA Shuttle Program and also tour the exhibit area. Appetizers and cocktails will be followed by a delicious dinner. There will be live entertainment and a silent auction. Admission to this event is $175 per person. For additional information and to register for this event, please go to Clubregistration.net
Suncoast Region 2023 DE Dates
Suncoast Region has many opportunities in 2023 to get out and do a HPDE at Sebring. Registration will be on ClubReg. Here are the dates for 2023:
- March 4 & 5 (register 1/17 – 2/27)
- April 15 & 16
- May 12, 13 & 14
- June 17 & 18
- August 5 & 6
- September 9 & 10
- October 20, 21 & 22
- November 17, 18 & 19
For any questions, contact Denise or Stephen at DERegistrar@Suncoastpca.org
