 Good Morning Zone 3! Congrats to our Zone 3 Raffle Winners! 2nd Grand Prize: 2025 718 Boxster/Cayman Matthew B. Sprouse — Appalachian Region Kelvin S. Knight — Alabama Region You did read the small print on your raffle ticket about the Zone Rep getting to use the car anytime he calls, correct? LOL!! Glad to see a few winners from Zone 3! Zone 3 continues you have very positive membership growth. Our net growth for the year is 431 new primary members. By the Numbers!  A few major events that are coming!  March 19 – 23, 2025: Spring Break Tour to Florida’s American Muscle Car Museum, Supporting Drive Toward a Cure! Join us for a 5 day motoring adventure (see options to join for part of the Tour): Tour Details: https://peachstatepca.org/calendar/event/16046 Register: https://www.drivetowardacure.org/drive/musclecar2025 Curated group drive through the small towns and country highways of Georgia to the coastal splendor of the Golden Isles: Holiday Inn Resort, Jekyll Island. Rev up your senses and travel back through time, experience racing history and soak up automotive design: The Brumos Collection; The American Muscle Car Museum with a private collection of more than 400 collectible vehicles including Porsches, Indianapolis Pace Cars, American Muscle and more. Water-side culinary experiences & spring break libations: Grills Riverside Seafood & Tiki Bar and River Rocks Dining & Drinks Dockside. Admire automotive excellence and make friends with fellow enthusiasts: 356 Owners Group Concours, and Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing. Drive Toward a Cure supports those suffering with Parkinson’s Disease, all donations support Emory Udall Parkinson’s Disease Center in Georgia. https://peachstatepca.org/calendar/event/16046  Alabama Region 03/22/25 – Driver’s Ed (Alabama PCA Spring Fling HPDE on March 22-23, 2025 at Barber Motorsports Park) at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, AL- Register Carolina Region Spring DE Event and Track Experience at CMP (Kershaw, SC, March 1 and 2, 2025. Registration is now open but closes on February 22, 2025. This will be a full format event on Saturday and Sunday with two instructed groups and three run groups. The Track Experience allows folks to what DE is all about. Registration information will be found on ClubRegistration.net , Carolinas Region events. Coastal Empire 3/22/2025 – Coastal Empire – Targa Low Country Fly-In & Rally 3/22/2025 – Coastal Empire – Porsches & Pastries Social in Beaufort SC 4/6/2025 – Coastal Empire – Gears & Beers Social in Hilton Head 4/12 – 4/13/2025 – Coastal Empire – HPDE @ Roebling Road Raceway (registration is on ClubRegistration website) Heart of Dixie 3/22/2025 – Heart of Dixie – Driving Tour to Miss Mary Bobo’s in Lynchburg 3/22 Three Rivers   Ocmulgee We are having our monthly meeting at Bonefish Grill on Riverside in Macon if you would like to join us. Very informal. February 11th at 7pm. Palmetto Region Exciting February Adventure: Cars and Aviation History Join Palmetto Region on February 15 for an unforgettable day exploring exquisite cars. Our journey begins at 8:45 AM as we depart from South State Bank (3628 Savannah Hwy Johns Island, SC 29455). Our destination? One of Hagerty’s exclusive private garage in Savannah GA, where we’ll have the unique opportunity to view an array of exceptional cars. Upon arrival, we’ll be welcomed by our gracious host, Marvin Waters. Marvin will guide us through a showcase of cars that are said to be truly special. After our visit to Hagerty’s garage, we’ll stop for a delightful lunch before heading to the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force. This museum offers a captivating history into aviation history, and admission is $13.00. It’s a fantastic opportunity to appreciate both the art of automobile craftsmanship and the valor of aviation pioneers. This all-day adventure promises enjoyment for enthusiasts of cars and planes alike. Special thanks to Al Trego for making this event possible. While an RSVP isn’t required, we kindly ask you to register on our website ( www.pcapalmetto.org ) if you plan to attend. Peachstate Region February 16, 2025: Kaya Wine Tasting and Tour at Kaya Vineyards and Winery, Dahlonega GA.This will be a meet-up at the winery at 3:00 PM. Registration fee Of $45.00 per person covers the wine tasting, tour, tax and gratuity. Register on Clubregistration.net https://clubregistration.net/events/signUp.cfm/event/15441 2025 Peachstate Region Drivers Education Dates (HPDE). Register now at ClubRegistration.net. https://clubregistration.net/events/signUp.cfm/event/15307 Note that Instructors drive for free! February 22: High Performance Driver Education at Atlanta Motorsports Park, Dawsonville, GA. (1-day event with instructed, solo and advance run groups) April 11, 12, 13: Club Race at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta (3-day event with a Solo Only HPDE) June 21, 22: HPDE at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta (2-day event with instructed, solo and advance run groups) September 19, 20, 21: Oktoberfest HPDE at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta (2 or 3-day event with instructed, solo and advance run groups) March 15, 2025: Autocross: Women’s Car Control Clinic Register: https://clubregistration.net/login.cfm?CFID=7550263&CFTOKEN=6e0faadcc5c50a38-33BFC3CC-DF42-536A-AF032FABDB17DE8C We will be holding our special women’s car control clinic on March 15. After very positive feedback from last year’s event! This is a great opportunity to learn more about how to handle your car in a safe and controlled environment. (HINT) This will be a great Valentine’s gift! Entry to the car control clinic also gets you into the autocross round #1 event the next day, March 16. 2025 Peachstate PCA Autocross Season, Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton, GA. Sponsored by Four Hats and Kelly’s Automotive Repair. Register on ClubRegistration.net https://clubregistration.net/login.cfm?CFID=7550263&CFTOKEN=6e0faadcc5c50a38-33BFC3CC-DF42-536A-AF032FABDB17DE8C Autocross #1 March 16 Autocross #2 May 4 Autocross #3 June 1 Autocross #4 July 20 Autocross #5 September 14 Autocross #6 October 19 Autocross #7 November 16 Smoky Mountain Region 4/4 – 4/6/2025 – Smoky Mountain will host our annual Spring Thing the weekend of April 4-6. It would be great if you can attend, the banquet will be Saturday evening and that will be the most important part. Sunday will likely just be an autocross, no formal wrap up. Things are getting busy in Zone 3! Enjoy some of these events! Remember to keep the shiny side up! Rick |
Heard Round the Zone January 2025
Happy New Year Zone 3!
I hope all of you have enjoyed the holiday season, and Santa was good to each and every one of you! Zone 3 [more]
Tuesday, January 21st at Jaboni’s Pizzeria
The new year is almost upon us. Please mark your calendars and make plans to join us at our [more]
December 12, 2024 - Chesapeake’s Seafood House
The 2024 Smoky Mountain Region PCA Christmas party will be held at Chesapeake’s Seafood [more]
SMTPCA Cars & Coffee, November 16, 2024
Saturday, November 16th, 2024, 8-10AMish
Smoky Mountain Region Cars & Coffee locations brings us to Karns this month on Saturday, [more]
Saturday, November 9th, Knox, Blount & Loudon counties
Please make plans to attend our November driving tour on Saturday, November 9th. [more]
Heard Round The Zone October 2024
Our hearts and prayers continue to all members affected by Hurricane Helene. If you are unable to help directly, please consider [more]
Zone 3 Hurricane Helene Relief, 2024
As many of you know many areas of Zone 3 have been hard hit by Hurricane Helene. Many members live in the hard-hit areas have been with out of [more]
Hear Round the Zone September 2024
Good Morning Zone 3!
Good Morning Zone 3!
Please join me in congratulating Palmetto Region on celebrating it’s 55th anniversary! Please [more]
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