PCA returns to the ‘shed! Off Road Tour

On Sunday, August 25, the Chesapeake and Potomac Regions are once again combining efforts for an off-road drive around the Frederick City Watershed. The one-hour light off-road tour meanders through gorgeous hills, tall green trees, feathery ferns, clear streams, impressive rock formations, wildlife, and even a stream crossing (weather permitting) in the Frederick Municipal Forest.

The tour starts and ends at Springfield Manor Winery, Brewery and Distillery in Thurmont, MD. The theme of the tour is driving at safe off-road speeds, enjoying the outdoor scenery and experiencing the Porsche Cayenne and Macan off-road ability. The four-door Porsche SUVs also provide opportunities to bring more passengers.

We visited this area back in 2021 with a great off-road drive and fun time at the winery after. The bumpy gravel roads are ideal for keeping our Porsche SUVs safe and scratch-free, while still adventuring where no (non-safari) 911 would dare. This year, the goal is to drive a longer and different route, including a chance to drive through a low-water creek.

WHEN and WHERE

Assembly Point: Thurmont, MD
When: Sunday, August 25, at 10:30 AM
Driver’s Meeting: 10:45 AM
Departure: First cars off at 11:00 AM
Destination: Springfield Manor Winery, Brewery and Distillery, 11836 Auburn Rd, Thurmont 21788
Distance: Approximately 25 miles
Drive ETA: Approximately 60 minutes

PARTICIPATION

By signing up for and joining any of our driving events, registrants acknowledge and assume all the risks in and full responsibility for their participation. PCA waiver forms must be completed and signed by all, online or on paper. Note that planned events are subject to change, for weather-related or other reasons.

REGISTRATION

Log on to your MotorsportReg account at www.MotorsportReg.com.
Registration is open now and will close at 1 PM on August 22nd.
PCA members and their guests must be registered and confirmed to join this event. All PCA members are invited to attend.
Drivers must be adult PCA members with a valid driver’s license.
Fee $5 per adult; maximum fee $10 per car; minors (17 and younger) free.
MotorsportReg charges a $2 booking fee for every registration (not for every person).
Route instructions and other documents will be sent to confirmed registrants via e-mail between August 22nd and August 24th. If you have not received the documents by 6 PM on August 24th, please email tour@pcachs.org.
This event has capacity limits for cars and people.
Non-Porsche vehicles can participate in this event. However, the vehicle must be designed to be capable of driving off road.

QUESTIONS: Send tour-related questions to Rich Ehrlich, Co-Chair, Tour & Rally Committee, at tour@pcachs.org.