The 55th Porsche Parade is closing up shop in St. Charles, IL. Even as attendees, organizers and sponsors pack up and head home, planning is already underway for next year's Parade in Savannah. (In fact, if you were lucky to attend, you may have noticed that the goodie shop was already selling Savannah tees). Over the last half-decade, the …
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Why You Should Attend the 2011 Porsche Parade
The 2010 PCA Parade has passed and I am already excited for the one in 2011. Before now, I had never attended a parade; this is something I regret because I had such a great time this past weekend! I’m sure there are Porsche Purist readers who haven’t attended a single parade – this post is for them. I’d like to write a little about my first …
Continue to the full articleWhat do you do when you want to attend the Porsche Parade but have children?
Bring ‘em! Porsche Club America understands that unlike your favorite cars, having children is full of compromises. All week long, PCA has Parade Kids and Parade Teens events scheduled to give children something to do. Drooling over cars is involuntary for newborns and enthusiasts, but it can bore most small children after five or ten minutes …
Continue to the full articleA Scorchin’ Hot time at the Mobil 1 TSD Rally
The morning started off early and warm, and before long several hundred Porsches were off competing in the Mobil 1 TSD (time-speed-distance) Rally. Held every year in conjunction with the Porsche Parade, the rally is an extremely challenging way to enjoy your Porsche while safely competing against a few of your closest Porsche rivals. Armed …
Continue to the full articleMobil 1 TSD Rally School Explained for the Rest of Us
Ever tempted to test your keen driving skills but not so keen to buy a helmet, extra brake pads and tires required for racing or a DE event? How about a Rally? This year, Mobil 1 is once again sponsoring the Parade's "TSD" or Time Distance Speed Rally here in St. Charles. 135 cars, each with a driver and navigator, will embark on a challenging 4 …
Continue to the full articleMorning at the PCA Parade Concours D’Elegance
The sun has been shining all weekend at Pheasant Run, which is good news for Porsche lovers of all ages. Today is Concours Day -- the day when Porsches old, new, driven and towed are gently driven onto the Pheasant Run golf course grounds and positioned for the Concours D'Elegance, where they are rigorously judged by teams of detail-oriented …
Continue to the full articleWhat Do You Want To See at the Porsche Parade?
The Porsche Parade is Underway in St.Charles, IL and the FlatSixes.com team is attending again this year courtesy of Mobil 1. Valerie (aka Porsche Girl), Christian and Andrew are their to cover the event for FlatSixes.com's readers and they want to know if there is anything specific you would like to see. Do you want photos from the Concours? Do …
Continue to the full article3 More Reasons to Attend This Year’s PCA Parade (including FREE oil)
A lot of you, I'm sure, already know the benefits of attending the annual PCA Parade. According to the Parade's website, "In addition to the traditional car related activities you can enjoy a golf tournament, a 5K Run/Walk, RC Car racing, and the Tech Quiz. We will offer numerous tours to local attractions to introduce you to the great Chicago …
Continue to the full articleFifty bucks could buy you a Porsche Panamera
If you thought that the closest you were going to get to a Panamera in your driveway was Porsche's great Picture it web-site, well forget it. They don't even have the Panamera loaded up as an option yet (my guess is they will add it soon). However, for as little as fifty bucks, you might win one. Thanks to the Porsche Club of America, for …
Continue to the full articlePittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, Porsche and the PCA
The 27th Annual Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix (www.pvgp.org) was held on Sunday, July 19th. This culminated 10 days of events that included a kick-off rally, fund raisers, car shows, and various other activities including the very popular Saturday car club shows. The money raised by the PVGP Association benefits the Autism Society of Pittsburgh …
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