Central Iowa Region Porsche Club of America

Driving simulator tour & Porsche Car Show
2022-05-21 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Pre-registration requested. Details available via CIA PCA email or on our private Facebook group page.

Cars and Coffee-Hiawatha
2022-05-15 08:00 - 10:30
Cedar Graphics, 311 Parsons Dr, Hiawatha, will be hosting Cars and Coffee events this year. For future reminders, send an e-mail request to todd@p-egd.com.
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Nord Stern Fantastic Fling
2022-05-14 08:00 - 2022-05-15 17:00
Nord Stern Region (Minnesota) PCA has invited Central Iowa Region to join a track day event at Brainerd International Raceway. This event will be a 2-day combination of driver training (DT) and driver education (DE). Details published HERE when available.

Jetset Tech Day
2022-05-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Jetset Automotive, 250 Classic Court SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 250 Classic Ct. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
Jetset Automotive is inviting CIA PCA members and their families to a special in-house event, including complimentary lunch. Jetset’s own Porsche-trained mechanic will lead a tech session and review of services provided. Check out Jetset’s array of Porsches and other sports cars. Pre-registration requested (watch your emails).

Cars and Coffee (Crosspark Road, Coralville)
2022-05-01 08:00 - 10:00
The Cars and Coffee event at the Hy-Vee, 3285 Crosspark Road, Coralville (near the intersection of Forever Green Road and Highway 965) is postponed to Sunday because of thunderstorms in the forecast for Saturday.

Coralville Reservoir Driving Tour POSTPONED
2022-04-30 10:00 - 11:30
We’ll reschedule for a future date because of the forecast. Watch your emails.

Cars and Coffee LeClaire
2022-04-23 08:00 - 11:00 | Le Claire, Iowa, Levee, Le Claire, IA, United States
Not a CIA PCA event but a heads-up for enthusiasts of all stripes. This popular social/motorhead outing occurs monthly near the LeClair Levee (North End), weather permitting. BYO coffee and donutes. Avoid the museum parking lot, do not to block the boat ramp, and do not to park in permit spots reserved for LeClair boaters.

CIA 2022 Planning Meeting (Virtual)
2022-02-21 19:00 - 20:30
Join the CIA board for a virtual discussion of ideas for events during 2022. All members welcome and encouraged to join us. Look for a future email with details.

CIA Auto Detailing Session
2022-01-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Iowa City, See e-mail for exact address, Iowa City, IA, United States
In Donald B.’s heated garage in Iowa City (check your CIA email or our “members only” Facebook group page for exact address) or participate via Zoom on your home computer.

Please bring your favorite beverage to share.

Advance sign-up requested via email or via our Facebook group page.

Topics include detailing tips, ceramic glass cleaner, heat tolerant wax for wheels, black wheel shine, interior detailer, wintering your car.

Date subject to change — weather dependent.

2021 Holiday Party
2021-12-05 11:30 - 14:00 | Millstream Brau Haus, 741 47th Avenue, Amana, IA, 52203, United States
In Millstream Brau Haus’ Colony Inn Room
See your CIA e-mail for entree choices and other details. RSVP needed with meal selection.

Road America Track Day
2021-10-20 12:00 - 2021-10-21 16:30 | Road America, N7390 State Highway 67, Plymouth, WI, 53073, United States
Join the club caravan. Drive your Porsche (or other vehicle of choice) to Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, arrive in time for dinner, overnight in a motel, and rise for Track Day from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday. Afterwards, stick around a second night to savor the experience or drive home. Check your CIA PCA emails or CIA PCA Facebook group for details.

Fall Leaf Drive
2021-10-17 08:00 - 17:00
Depart from Center Point or, if it’s more convenient, Aurora City Park for the group drive to Decorah. After arrival we’ll visit Dunning Springs <https://parks.decorahia.org/decorah-parks> waterfall and then enjoy lunch at Toppling Goliath <https://www.tgbrews.com/> brewery. Please check your CIA PCA emails or CIA PCA Facebook group for details on departure time, etc.

Iowa City Optimist Club Annual Fly-In, Drive-In Pancake Breakfast
2021-08-29 07:00 - 12:00 | Iowa City Airport, 1801 South Riverside Drive, Iowa City, IA, United States
Includes a car show where CIA Porsches will display.

Ice Cream Social -- new date
2021-08-14 13:00 - 15:00
Tom and Dena have graciously agreed to host our annual ice cream social. Vanilla ice cream and toppings provided, along with cooled drinks. Feel free to bring a treat to share if you wish.
Check your PCA emails for details.

IMSA Sportscar Weekend
2021-08-05 - 2021-08-08 | Road America, N7390 State Highway 67, Plymouth, WI, 53073, United States
The IMSA SportsCar Championship and IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge takes over Road America’s four-mile circuit for what will be one of the most incredible weekends of sports car racing in the world. Fans will get to see the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge race on Saturday, with the WeatherTech® SportsCar Championship race on Sunday, plus races from the IMSA Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge and the Mazda MX-5 Cup.

WeatherTech® International Challenge with Brian Redman
2021-07-15 - 2021-07-18 | Road America, N7390 State Highway 67, Plymouth, WI, 53073, United States
A mid-summer favorite, The WeatherTech® International Challenge with Brian Redman is one of the largest vintage racing events in the United States and features over 400 cars competing in several groups.

Porsche Parade 2021
2021-07-11 - 2021-07-17
Save the date! Porsche Parade 2021: French Lick, will take place July 11-17, 2021 at the French Lick Resort in French Lick, Indiana.

June drive
2021-06-12 14:30 - 17:30
From Mike S.:
Plan to join us in some high speed “social distancing”!
Your Central Iowa Region PCA board and PCA National strongly encourages members to wear masks and/or socially distance to protect potentially vulnerable participants. PCA requires insurance and communicable disease waivers to be signed by each participant, driver and passenger(s) before departure.
Date Saturday, June 12 – Since we are eating outside, it will be weather dependent, so watch your emails.
Start Time 2:30 p.m. Lincoln Park, Dewitt Iowa
We have a planned pitstop at Bellevue. (remember the masks)
Picnic at Eagle Point Park around 5:30 p.m., Clinton, Iowa. Bring your own food and drink.

Coralville Driving Tour
2021-05-22 10:00 - 12:00
Get your Porsche out for a spring fling on a few backroads in and
around the Coralville Reservoir! This drive reprises the Hot Chocolate
Driving Tour that was cancelled last year. Expect to spend a little
over an hour on the route with no bathroom stops (be prepared!). Look
for route details in a subsequent email.
Please note that masks and social distancing are required when out of
your vehicle, along with your signature on two PCA liability waivers
–one for insurance and one for communicable disease. Forms will
be made available at the route’s beginning.
Meanwhile, assuming continued progress on the COVID front, we’ll
plan for other outdoor, no-contact driving events as summer rolls
around. Please let us know if you have any suggested routes.

About Cars, Coffee, and Porsche trivia pursuit
2021-03-27 09:30 - 10:30
This will be a virtual ‘Zoom” event ideally joined via your laptop or
desktop computer, with your cell phone held in reserve for a round of
Porsche Trivia Pursuit. To participate, see the link in the e-mail from
our CIA president at that time on that day. Pour yourself a cup of java
and join an open discussion about things Porsche.
When the time comes to play Porsche Trivia Pursuit, you’ll use a cell
phone app called Kahoot!. Find it at the Google or Apple
playstores. Please download the app in advance so you’re ready when the
time comes.
To play the game you’ll be given a game number to enter on the “Enter
PIN” icon in the Kahoot! app. You’ll have 20 seconds to respond to each
multiple choice or true/false question. Quickest correct responders
receive the most points.

Hot Chocolate Driving Tour
2020-12-13 13:00 - 15:00
From President Mike: We are planning a late Fall “live drive” originating in Iowa City and focused on a few curvy backroads in the vicinity of the Coralville Reservoir. Exact route TBD. Stay tuned for details. Assuming cool but dry weather, preliminary plans are to end up in a parking lot with a brief socially-distanced gathering.

Gimmick Rally
2020-10-03 11:00 - 14:00
Depart 11 a.m. from Illiniwek Forest Preserve Campground, 636 State Ave. Hampton, Illinois.

Estimated three-hour-board game on wheels” with a focus on sites of historical interest. Navigator/passenger highly recommended as you will need to follow directions. End point Black Hawk Park State Historic Site, Rock Island, Illinois (parking and picnic tables on-site).
Bring your own picnic lunch or visit one of the sandwich shops or restaurants in the vicinity.

Road America track day
2020-08-24 | Road America, N7390 State Highway 67, Plymouth, WI, 53073, United States
Join a club caravan to Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, home to Road America and a “drive your own car” track day.
Plan to depart on Sunday, Aug. 23 for an overnight at Elkhart Lake prior to track time the next morning. Ideally spend a second night to savor the experience and then drive home on Monday, Aug. 25.
NOTE: Events are not races; there is no competitive driving against other drivers. It’s all about learning your car’s capabilities and how to drive it safely. Drivers enroll per their experience level. Early registration is strongly encouraged. Registration and overnight accommodations will be on your own.
Recommended motel: Americinn, 1708 Eastern Ave., Plymouth, WI, (920) 449-1515.

IMSA Sportcar Weekend
2020-07-30 - 2020-08-02 | Road America, N7390 State Highway 67, Plymouth, WI, 53073, United States
The IMSA SportsCar Championship and IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge takes over Road America’s four-mile circuit for what will be one of the most incredible weekends of sports car racing in the world. Fans will get to see the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge race on Saturday, with the WeatherTech® SportsCar Championship race on Sunday, plus races from the IMSA Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge USA all weekend. Fan activities include an open grid, autographs, tech talks, fan forums, and car corrals. Don’t miss the Porscheplatz, hosted by PCA.

Weathertech International Challenge with Brian Redmond (Vintage Cars)
2020-07-23 - 2020-07-26 | Road America, N7390 State Highway 67, Plymouth, WI, 53073, United States
A mid-summer favorite, The WeatherTech® International Challenge with Brian Redman is one of the largest vintage racing events in the United States and features over 400 cars competing in several groups. The four-day weekend will also showcase a historic CAN-AM race, which is the highlight of this year’s event as an impressive field of cars is expected to gather in celebration of CAN-AM’s 54th Anniversary. Additionally, 2020 will be a special 50th Anniversary of the UOP Shadow CAN-AM racer. Don’t forget to mark your calendars as the Concours d’ Elegance in downtown Elkhart Lake on Friday for race cars and Saturday night for streetcars is a can’t miss event for any enthusiast.

Geneseo's Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Car Show
2019-09-07 09:00 - 15:00 | Geneseo, Downtown, Geneseo, IL, United States
From their web site:
Downtown Geneseo 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Car show – Train display – Airplane display. 7-11 a.m. Car show registration, sponsored by Maple City Cruisers. Music provided by 3-D Sound. Airplane on display from Gen-Air Park pilots. Operating Antique Model Train displays by Geneseo Model Railroaders. 12 noon – Salute to America – National Anthem – VFW Color Guard 2 p.m. Car Show awards ceremony. Food & Activities all day!

IMSA Road Race Showcase
2019-08-01 - 2019-08-04 | Road America, N7390 State Highway 67, Plymouth, WI, 53073, United States
From the RA web site:
The IMSA WeatherTech® SportsCar Championship and IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge takes over Road America’s four-mile circuit for what will be one of the most incredible weekends of sports car racing in the world. Fans will get to see the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge race on Saturday, Aug. 3, with the WeatherTech® SportsCar Championship race on Sunday, Aug. 4., plus races from the IMSA Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge USA all weekend. Fan activities include an open grid, autographs, tech talks, fan forums, and car corrals.

The WeatherTech (R) International Challenge with Brian Redmond, presented by Hawk (Vintage Cars)
2019-07-18 - 2019-07-21 | Road America, N7390 State Highway 67, Plymouth, WI, 53073, United States
From the RA web site:
A mid-summer favorite, The WeatherTech® International Challenge with Brian Redman presented by HAWK is one of the largest vintage racing events in the United States and features over 400 cars competing in several groups. The four-day weekend will also showcase a historic CAN-AM race, which is the highlight of this year’s event as an impressive field of cars is expected to gather in celebration of CAN-AM’s 53rd Anniversary. Additionally, 2019 will be a special MG Focus Event during the weekend.
During the 1950s “Golden Age” of American sports-car racing, one of the most competitive specials was the Echidna, which ruled SCCA C- and B-Modified competition. Just three Echidnas were built in all and this year all three Echidnas will be at the WeatherTech International Challenge with Brian Redman presented by HAWK to celebrate their 60th anniversary of the Echidnas 1959 B/Modified National Championship.
In addition, the Masters Historic Formula One USA grid is joined by the brand-new Masters Endurance Legends USA series at the WeatherTech International Challenge with Brian Redman presented by HAWK. Don’t forget to mark your calendars as the Concours d’ Elegance in downtown Elkhart Lake on Friday for race cars and Saturday night for streetcars is a can’t miss event for any enthusiast.

July Afternoon Drive
2019-07-06 13:00 - 18:00
Details TBD.

CIA's 50th Anniversary Celebration & Car Show -- please RSVP
2019-06-15 10:00 - 19:00 | Amana Colonies’ Wurst Fest, 622 46th Avenue, Amana, IA, 52203, United States
We are joining the Amana Colonies’ Wurst Fest with a car show to celebrate our 50th continuous year of club activities. Bring your German car out to the show!
Please RSVP to ciapca@windstream.net
