Always a great time visiting the Zone 3 Region
Three River’s and it’s donation to Camp Cemo
Musik-Stadt Social
By the Numbers!
Zone 3 continues to grow! Almost 200 members added in Zone 3 during the past 90 days!
| Zone 3 | PRIMARY | CO-MEMBER | TOTAL |
| Alabama | 683 | 351 | 1034 |
| Appalachian | 481 | 270 | 751 |
| Carolinas | 2620 | 1398 | 4018 |
| Coastal Empire | 494 | 279 | 773 |
| Heart O’ Dixie | 321 | 221 | 542 |
| Hurricane | 1213 | 618 | 1831 |
| Magnolia | 136 | 69 | 205 |
| Mid-South | 276 | 134 | 410 |
| Musik Stadt | 777 | 391 | 1168 |
| Ocmulgee | 190 | 88 | 278 |
| Palmetto | 511 | 272 | 783 |
| Peachstate | 2742 | 1318 | 4060 |
| Smoky Mountain | 414 | 251 | 665 |
| Tennessee | 222 | 120 | 342 |
| Three Rivers | 257 | 132 | 389 |
| Wilderness Trail | 232 | 137 | 369 |
| 17618 |
Alabama Region
Porsche Club of Alabama Region – Track your car at Barber Motorsports Park
July 26-27, 2025
Experience the iconic Barber Grand Prix track, known as the “Augusta of race tracks”
Alabama PCA offers free at track tech inspections both Friday evening 5:30pm-8:00pm, and Saturday from 6:00am to 7:00am
All makes and models are welcome with certified technical inspection.
Four run groups: Group 1: Novice w/Instructor, Group 2: Novice solo, Group 3 Intermediate, Group 4 Advanced
Registration link: Event Details :: ClubRegistration.net
Hotels with negotiated rates: Hampton Inn Irondale and Fairfield Inn & Suites Birmingham Colonnade/Grandview
Questions or want more information, contact Alabama HPDE Chair: pthorny82@gmail.com
Appalachian Region
Appalachian Adventure ’25 – September 18-21, 2025
Appalachian Adventure ‘25 is the Appalachian Region annual three-day, multi-event
extravaganza being held this year at the Marriott MeadowView Resort in Kingsport,
Tennessee. The event runs September 18 – 21, 2025 and includes driving tours, a
People’s Choice Concours, a Porsche trivia quiz, socials and an award banquet.
The Marriott MeadowView Resort provides a great jumping off point for driving tours.
There will be four driving tours to choose from, including the exciting Back of the
Dragon, The Snake, a Long “Dam Tour” or a picnic on top of the famous Roan
Mountain.
The Adventure starts on Thursday evening with a welcome social on the terrace
overlooking the golf course. Friday morning features the concours with an afternoon
tour and parade laps at Bristol Motor Speedway. The driving tours are scheduled for
Saturday. The Saturday night banquet will recognize the Concours and quiz winners.
Click this link for information and to book your hotel starting on June 15, 2025
https://aprpca.org/356B/index.php/events/appalachian-event/1491-appalachian-
adventure-250905
Coastal Empire
Beaufort Water Festival Parade
- Saturday, July 19, 2025
- 10:00 AM 3:00 PM
- Adventure StreetBeaufort, SC, 29902United States
Register on https://clubregistration.net/
Peachstate Region
July 13th: Wino You Come and Rally 4th annual event starts out in Cumming, GA, through beautiful backroads of Georgia to Kaya Vineyards and Winery. Register on https://clubregistration.net
July 20th: Autocross #4 Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton, GA. Details and registration on clubregistration.net
July 27th: Porsche Atlanta Perimeter Concours Hosted by Jim Ellis, INDOORS – Rain or Shine! Find details on peachstatepca.org
August 17th: Hennessy Porsche North Atlanta Concours. INDOORS – Rain or Shine! Find details on peachstatepca.org
August 28 – Sept 1: Celebrate 57 years of tradition at Rennfest, Zone 3’s signature event to cap off the summer season! Nestled in the picturesque North Georgia Mountains, this multi-region gathering promises incredible camaraderie, exhilarating drives, and unforgettable memories. New for 2025: Single-day registration options! REGISTRATION CLOSES JULY 31st. Find details on peachstatepca.org
Smoky Mountain Region
On July 13, Harper Auto Square will be hosting a Cars & Coffee at West Town Mall. This event draws thousands, and as always the Smoky Mountain Region PCA will have a dedicated area to show off our cars.
July 15th will be our monthly social at Cheers on Chota, a fun little spot nestled on the banks of the Tennessee River. We are hoping to get to know some of our new members!
On July 19th we will be hosting the “Farmlands and Taverns” driving tour, a nice country drive of 61 miles, primarily on back country, well-paved roads through beautiful farmland areas of Loudon and Philadelphia, TN. Of course, there will be plenty of twisties along the way!
Finally, on August 8 – 10 we will be having an overnight event in Bristol, with a driving tour through the mountains planned for Saturday.
Details for all events are on our website at smtpca.org. See you there!
Wilderness Trail Region
DrachenFest V isn’t just a weekend drive—it’s four days and three nights of unforgettable Porsche passion and camaraderie. Get ready to explore over 750 miles through the Smoky Mountains, Nantahala, Cherokee, and Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, with legendary routes like the Tail of the Dragon, Cherohala Skyway, Hellbender, and more. This year’s home base is Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel in Murphy, NC—offering epic drives by day and fun, food, and entertainment by night. We’ve mapped the routes, booked the meals, and planned the fun. Just show up, buckle in, and enjoy the ride. RSVP at WTRPCA.ORG
Keep the shiny side up! Rick