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SUMMARY:Drive to the Porsche Swap Meet
DESCRIPTION:PCA Chesapeake 2026 Tour & Rally Event No. 5 – May 2nd \nClick Here to Register\nCome and join PCA Chesapeake’s Tour & Rally Committee for the drive to the annual Porsche-Only Swap Meet organized by the Central Pennsylvania Region of PCA at the Carlisle Fairgrounds. This event is the largest Porsche gathering of its type in the world. It features hundreds of vendors\, countless parts\, a variety of paraphernalia\, several Porsche-related seminars\, as well as about 1\,000 Porsches\, including many that will be for sale in a special corral. In addition\, there will be a People’s Choice Concours\, live Porsche auctions\, and other exciting events. \nFor additional information\, or to pre-purchase your ticket\, visit; https://cpa-pca.org/events/2026/5-26/swap/index.html \nWHEN and WHERE  \n\nWhen:  Saturday\, May 2\, 2026\, at 7:00 am\nAssembly point: The Reisterstown\, MD\, address will be sent to confirmed registrants by May 1\, 2026\nDriver’s Meeting: 7:15 am\nDeparture: First cars off at 7:30 am\nDestination: Carlisle\, PA\nDistance: 72 miles\nETA: Approximately 90 minutes\n\n Annual Porsche-Only Swap Meet \n\nAdmission with Parking: $30 per Porsche\nAdmission payable in cash only at the gate\, you can purchase advance tickets\nSwap Meet runs from 8:30 am until 3:00 pm\nPeople’s Choice Concours\nComplimentary Porsche Seminars\nPorsche Corral for buying and selling cars\nOn site food\, beverage\, and indoor restrooms\nNo pets\, animals\, drones\, or motorized carts are permitted\n\nPARTICIPATION  \nBy 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. \nREGISTRATION \n\nLog on to your MotorsportReg account at msreg.com/PSW2026.\nRegistration is open and will close at 1:00 pm on April 29th.\nPCA members and their guests must be registered and confirmed to join this event.\nDrivers must be adult PCA members with a valid driver’s license.\nFee $5 per adult; maximum fee $10 per car; minors (17 and younger) free.\nMotorsportReg charges a $2 booking fee for every registration (not for every person).\nRoute instructions and other documents will be sent to confirmed registrants via e-mail by 6:00 pm on May 1st.\nAll PCA members and their family are welcome.\nEach participant must complete a waiver.\nTo obtain a refund\, cancellations must be made before the closing of registration.\nIf you have already registered and need help to cancel your registration\, refer to this link for detailed instructions.\n\nQUESTIONS: Please send questions to the Tour & Rally Committee\, at tour@pcachs.org. \nTo preview and register for upcoming Tours\, visit the Tour and Rally page on PCACHS.org: https://pcachs.org/tour-and-rally/
URL:https://pcachs.org/event/drive-to-the-porsche-swap-meet-2/
CATEGORIES:Tours & Rallies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T183000
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Nathan Merz
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nAn Evening with Porsche Expert\, Nathan Merz \nJoin us for an engaging evening at Turbo Performance Center (Jessup\, MD) on May 8th from 6:30–9:00 PM. \nWidely recognized throughout the Porsche community\, Nathan Merz is a trusted authority on the market\, history\, and the stories behind these extraordinary cars. From uncovering the nuances of rare finds to explaining what truly drives values in today’s market\, Nathan brings a unique perspective shaped by years of hands-on experience—and a passion that’s as entertaining as it is insightful. \nThroughout the evening\, Nathan will share his knowledge\, personal stories\, and observations—from current market trends to one-of-a-kind Porsche experiences you won’t hear anywhere else. Merz is an all-consuming Porsche fanatic who desires to know each model down to the minutiae. As the owner of Columbia Valley Luxury Cars in Redmond\, WA\, he buys and sells over 100 special Porsches annually. His collections span a broad spectrum of models and generations\, particularly emphasizing all-original true #1 condition examples. His expertise lies in valuation and authentication. His content is on YouTube\, various social media platforms\, Porsche Panorama\, Avants\, and Spiel Magazines. He is a regular guest on various industry panels\, Auction discussions\, PCA Insider podcasts\, and PCA Tech Tactics. \nWhether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or just beginning your journey into the Porsche world\, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Guests will have the opportunity to interact with Nathan before\, during\, and after the presentation\, making this a truly immersive and personal experience. \nSpace is limited\, so be sure to reserve your spot early. Enjoy light fare as part of the evening. \nRegistration fee: $25\nYour registration fee includes a donation to the Erin Levitas Foundation \nhttps://erinlevitas.org. \nWHEN and WHERE \n\nWhen: Friday\, May 8\, 2026\, 6:30 – 9:00pm\nWhere: TPC Racing\, 7869 Dorsey Run Rd\, Jessup\, MD 20794\n\nPARTICIPATION \nBy 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 (color only). Note that planned events are subject to change\, for weather-related or other reasons. \nREGISTRATION \nRegistration is open now and will end on May 6 at 11:00 pm. \n\n$25 registration fee per person\nMotorsportReg charges a $2 service fee per registration (not for every person).\nPCA members and their guests must be registered and confirmed to join this event.\nTo obtain a refund of the registration cost\, cancellations must be made before the closing of registration.\nSpeed waiver: https://pcachesapeake.speedwaiver.com/rblau\nIf you have already registered and need help to cancel your registration\, refer to this link for detailed instructions.\n\n 
URL:https://pcachs.org/event/an-evening-with-nathan-merz/
LOCATION:TPC Racing\, 7869 Dorsey Run Rd\, Jessup\, MD\, 20794`\, United States
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SUMMARY:Social Dinner at Boatyard Bar & Grill
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nLet’s meet at Boatyard Bar & Grill! Please mark your calendars for Tuesday night\, May 12th\, at 6:30pm (5:30 cocktails) at Boatyard Bar & Grill located in Annapolis\, Anne Arundel County. The Boatyard is where local sailors\, fishermen and lovers of the Chesapeake enjoy pint drinks\, great crab cakes and the freshest local seafood. Specialties include smoked fish of the day (on premise)\, cream of crab and Maryland crab soups and an extensive list of crab and seafood specialties. The Boatyard has the most extensive raw bar in the area including a variety of oysters\, clams\, shrimp and mussels.  The Boatyard receives awards for being most family friendly and having the best crab cakes and burger on the Bay. Check out their menu here. \nAll participants must register here by Tuesday\, May 5th. \nSeating is limited to 50 people (you will be placed on the waitlist if the limit is met but may be contacted should anyone cancel and there is availability). There is no registration fee for this event. \nWHEN and WHERE \n\nWhen: May 12\, 2026\, Tuesday\nMeeting time: 6:30pm (5:30 cocktails)\nMeeting point: Boatyard Bar & Grill\, 400 Fourth Street\, Annapolis\nEnd of social: 8:30pm\nCost: Members are responsible for their own dinner. Registration is free and required for planning purposes.\n\nREGISTRATION \n\nRegistration will close at midnight on Tuesday\, May 5. Register at https://www.motorsportreg.com\nIf you have already registered and need help to cancel your registration\, refer to this link for detailed instructions.\n\nQUESTIONS \nSend social related questions to the Social Committee at social@pcachs.org. \n 
URL:https://pcachs.org/event/social-dinner-at-boatyard-bar-grill/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Socials
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SUMMARY:May Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:May Board Meeting \nAtlantic restaurant in Catonsville
URL:https://pcachs.org/event/may-board-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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SUMMARY:New Member Party and Lunch
DESCRIPTION:New Member Party at Porsche Silver Spring \nREGISTER HERE\nYou’re Invited to our Official New Member Party \nAre you ready to join the fun? As a member of the PCA Chesapeake Region\, we have all kinds of events to help you enjoy the club and your Porsche.  As a new or recently new member\, it would be great if you could join us at our upcoming New Member Meeting on Saturday\, May 23rd. \nYou’ll get a chance to meet the officers and hear from and talk to Chesapeake’s many different Event Chairs and find out about all the activities that are being planned for the year. You’ll also get a swag bag full of Chesapeake goodies and participate in the raffles for additional door prizes. This party is not to be missed if you are new or fairly new to Chesapeake and want to find out what we are all about. \nPorsche Silver Spring is hosting lunch and car event immediately after our New Member Party. We hope you stay for the lunch and the join our People’s Choice event. \nEVENT DETAILS \n\nEveryone must register here for this event\nDate: Saturday\, May 23\, 2026\nLocation: Porsche Silver Spring\, 3131 Automobile Blvd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20904\, (888) 462-9925\nTime: 9:30am to 11:30am\nCost: Free\n\nIf you have already registered and need help to cancel your registration\, refer to this link for detailed instructions.\n\n\n\nQUESTIONS \nFeel free to reach out to Membership Chair at membership@pcachs.org
URL:https://pcachs.org/event/new-member-party-and-lunch/
LOCATION:Porsche Silver Spring\, 3131 Automobile Blvd\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20904\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Member Party
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SUMMARY:Weekday Wander #4 - Paul Reed Smith Guitars
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nPaul Reed Smith Guitars Factory Tour \nPCA-CHS 2026 Tour & Rally Event No. 6 – Wednesday\, May 27th \nJoin us on Wednesday\, May 27th\, for a unique Weekday Wander tour. We will begin at the Paul Reed Smith Guitars factory in Stevensville\, MD for a special factory tour where you will see these exceptional guitars being made right here in Maryland. Then we will depart the factory for a scenic drive through Maryland’s Eastern Shore\, ending in historic Chestertown. You can then explore this important cultural and economic center on Maryland’s Eastern Shore\, and the many restaurants and attractions. \nPRS employees love Porsches as much as we love PRS guitars\, so shine up your car and be ready to show it off before your group begins the factory tour. \nWe look forward to seeing you on this tour but register soon\, as there is a very limited capacity for this tour. \nWHEN and WHERE \nWhen: Wednesday\, May 27th at 9:30 am \nAssembly Point: The Stevensville\, MD\, address will be sent to confirmed registrants by May 26th. \nParticipant’s Meeting: 9:45 am \nDeparture: Factory tours in small groups begin at 10:00 am. Driving groups will depart immediately following the factory tour \nDestination: Wilmer Park\, 413 S Cross St\, Chestertown\, MD 21620 \nDistance: Approximately 55 miles \nETA: Approximately 90 minutes \nPARTICIPATION \nBy 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. \nREGISTRATION \n\nRegistration is open and will close at 1:00 pm on May 21st.\nPCA members and their guests must be registered and confirmed to join this event.\nDrivers must be adult PCA members with a valid driver’s license.\nFee $5 per adult; maximum fee $10 per car; minors (17 and younger) free.\nMotorsportReg charges a $2 booking fee for every registration (not for every person).\nRoute instructions and other documents will be sent to confirmed registrants via e-mail by 6:00 pm on May 26th.\nAll PCA members and their family are welcome.\nThis event has capacity limits for cars and people.\nTo obtain a refund\, cancellations must be made before the closing of registration.\nIf you have already registered and need help to cancel your registration\, refer to this link for detailed instructions.\n\nQUESTIONS: Send tour-related questions to the Tour & Rally Committee\, at tour@pcachs.org. \nTo preview and register for upcoming Tours\, visit the Tour & Rally page on PCACHS.org: https://pcachs.org/tour-and-rally/
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CATEGORIES:Tours & Rallies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T080000
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SUMMARY:NHRA Potomac Nationals 2026
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nHow much Horsepower (HP) do we need?  Should we buy the base\, the S\, the GTS the Turbo or the Turbo S? Mark Donoahue\, the famous Porsche works driver that conquered the Can-Am series with the 917 in the early 1970s\, once said that “If you can leave two black stripes from the exit of one corner to the braking zone of the next\, you have enough horsepower.”  \nHave you ever seen or heard a car that can produce upwards of 12\,000 HP? If you have not\, then this is your chance to experience something that is almost un-worldly. The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) is holding their Potomac Nationals at Maryland Internation Raceway (MIR) the end of May. Your Tech Team thought that maybe you’d like to expand your automotive adventures by making the journey with us on May 30th to see Top Fuel cars and other car classes that race at this event. \nTop Fuel drag cars produce so much HP that there is no dynamometer in the world that can measure it.  Engineers calculate that they produce somewhere between 11\,000 and 12\,000 HP with 12\,000 ft lbs of torque. These cars consume approximately 15 gallons of fuel\, 90% nitromethane and 10% methanol\, during their 3.6 second run over 1000 feet of asphalt. The exhaust alone produces approximately 1\,100 pounds of downforce. (The aero devices of a 2016 GT3RS produce 750 pounds).  Top fuel cars hit the 100 MPH mark in 0.8 seconds\, which is about 1/3 of the time that it takes a Turbo S to do the same thing. While the Turbo S will hit an impressive 20 PSI of boost\, Top Fuel cars will hit 74 PSI. At the end of the 3.6 second run Top Fuel cars will hit 330 MPH. \nAfter each run Top Fuel cars require a full engine rebuild! Drag racing allows the fans far more access to the cars and the teams in the pits. You’ll be able to watch the crews do the rebuilds and engine swaps in a matter of hours as they prep for the next run. \nThese are violent pieces of automotive technology. These cars do not go quietly into the darkness.  Bring your ear plugs as they will generate 150dB\, which is enough to do physical damage.  Not only will you see and hear these beasts\, but you will feel the exhaust shock waves hitting your chest. This is a very visceral experience and will not be soon forgotten. \nThis event is a bit out of the box for PCA Chesapeake.  MIR is in Mechanicsville Maryland\, which is about a 1-1/2 hour drive out of Baltimore.  MIR’s gates open at 9AM. We plan to leave Baltimore about 8 AM. Our launch location will be announced later once we get a feel for how many of us will be going. Parking will be on the grass\, so you may not want to drive your GT4RS. \nTickets to get into MIR for this event are not available through MotorsportReg.  Tickets must be purchased directly from NHRA. Tickets are priced from approximately $60 to $90 for Saturday depending on seating. We are planning to sit in Section C2 rows K & L. The tickets will provide pit access\, and you’ll be able to see the cars up close. You can buy tickets from NHRA here: \nhttps://nhra.evenue.net/event/26MM/MM1SA \nNHRA has not yet announced the class run schedule. We may adjust our arrival time at MIR once NHRA makes that announcement so that we do not miss the Top Fuel cars. Your Tech Team will monitor NHRA’s announcements are keep you informed of any changes. \nSeating chart: $91.75 per ticket\, includes taxes and fees: \n \nWHEN and WHERE \n\nWhen: May 30\, 2026\, Saturday\nMeeting time: 8am\nEnd of races: afternoon/evening (TBD)\nMeeting Point:  TBD (central Maryland)\nCost: Members are responsible for their admission tickets. https://nhra.evenue.net/event/26MM/MM1SA\nRegistration is free and required for planning purposes.\nIf you have already registered and need help to cancel your registration\, refer to this link for detailed instructions.\nSpeed Waiver link: https://pcachesapeake.speedwaiver.com/mwuzl\n\nQUESTIONS \nPlease call Jim Earlbeck\, 410-802-4397\, or email jearlbeck@earlbeck.com\, if you have any questions or thoughts on how to make this event better.
URL:https://pcachs.org/event/nhra-potomac-nationals-2026/
CATEGORIES:Tech Event
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