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PCA events are hosted throughout the year at region, zone and national levels and range from leisurely drives to timed runs on a racetrack! Use the following links (or the Events Calendar to the left) to search for upcoming PCA events you may be interested in.
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After participating in an event, you can add your comments about the event and share your photos with other members by using the "Add Comments/Photo Links To Past Events" menu option.
To read event feedback and view shared photos that have already been added, use the "Review Event Feedback/Shared Photos" menu option and click on any event that appears in the list.
Additional Event Information
Note: Registration for these events is usually done through another website called MotorsportReg.com. (You can search this site for PCA events too.) You will need to create a free login before registering for your first event.
Autocross
Porsches have capabilities that are far beyond most of our abilities to fully exploit. Wouldn't it be fun to have a safe, fun environment in which to learn the capabilites of the car? It doesn't get much safer than an autocross. The skills you learn here translate directly to the street, making you a better, safer driver. A coned course is set up in a parking lot. Competitors navigate the course as quickly and safely as possible. Each cone you hit adds two seconds to your time, so precesion driving is the key. It's also a great chance to see how others drive. The nice thing is that you can learn the behavior of your car near its limits, with little risk of damage if you lose control. Normally, the worst that can happen is hitting some cones. Cars are separated by significant distance on the course, and other obstructions are typically quite a ways off the course.
Typical cost: Less than $50 for a full day of fun.
Special equipment needed: You'll need a helmet with an SA (Special Application) or M (Motorcycle) Snell rating of 2000 or 2005. Otherwise, your car must be in good operating condition (it will be inspected at the event). Look at the Challenge Series Rules to determine what class your car belongs in. You will need this information for registration.
When you arrive: You'll have to empty your car of all loose items, for safety. It's always an excellent idea to arrive early and walk the course at lease once. This gives you an idea of what to expect (although things will come at you much faster in the car!).
More information: Excellent PCA event tutorials as well as the Parade Competition Rules can also be found at pca.org.
Upcoming and past Autocross events.
Charity Events
AMR's most notable charity event is it's annual scramble golf tournament.
Typical cost: $100 donation for a very good cause.
Upcoming and past Charity Events.
Concours/Car Shows
What is a Concours or car show? An opportunity to clean your car, and show it off! Typically, you can choose to either just show your car, or have it judged. The judging can be quite serious (expect the white glove treatment, even in the engine compartment!). Half the fun is seeing the other cars being showed - it's always a real treat.
Typical cost: Normally around $30 per car.
Special equipment needed: Q-tips (if you're having your car judged). Otherwise, nothing special needed. Always good idea to bring chairs, shade and good walking shoes.
When you arrive: Park your car in the designated area, do final cleaning - if you want, then enjoy the sights.
More information: Excellent PCA event tutorials as well as the Parade Competion Rules can also be found at pca.org.
Upcoming and past Concours/Car Shows.
Driver's Education (DE)
How about an opportunity to drive on an actual race track in your own car! Safety is the priority, and instruction is the focus. Learn from someone who knows their way around the track, and in most cases, understands the dynamics of your specific car. Passing is done only when the car being passed permits it, so chances of car to car contact are minimal. Also, cars and drivers are split into "run groups", ensuring that cars/drivers in each group are circulating at similar speeds. The weekend generally concludes with timed runs (for those so inclined), where you will get two laps in which to try to set the quickest time you and your car are capable of.
Typical cost: Normally less than $150 for a full weekend of fun.
Special equipment needed: You'll need a helmet with an SA (Special Application) or M (Motorcycle) Snell rating of 2000 or 2005. You must wear a long-sleeved cotton shirt (preferrably white) and long pants. Otherwise, your car must be in good operating condition (it must be inspected - for free - at a designated location prior to the event). FRESH brake fluid with a high boiling point is a good idea. Cabriolets without rollover protection (eg. Boxster hoops, later 911 pop-up protection, or rollbars) can not participate for safety reasons. Coupes and Targas are fine with no roll-over protection. Look at the Challenge Series Rules to determine what class your car belongs in. You will need this information for registration.
When you arrive: You'll have to empty your car of all loose items, for safety. Let the organizers know that you're new, and you'll be introduced to an instructor. Also, be sure to read the information in your registration packet (which you'll get when you check in) in detail. Keep your sunroof or cabriolet top in place, and lower your windows.
More information: Be sure to also check out our "Rookie Page", video of laps around Pueblo Motorsports Park and La Junta Raceway as well as the PCA event tutorials at pca.org.
 
Upcoming and past Driver's Education events.
Monthly Membership Meetings
One of the most popular events the club holds. The third Wednesday of every month, AMR members meet in an interesting location to socialize with your fellow members, win a door prize or two and perhaps learn a thing or two about Porsches.
Typical cost: Normally around $15 per person, including dinner.
When you arrive: Come on in and mingle! AMR members are friendly and helpful. If you haven't gotten a club name badge yet, contact the Membership Chair for information on how you can get one.
Upcoming and past Membership Meetings.
Rallies
There are actually two different categories of Rallies at the PCA regional level. These are: Time-Speed-Distance (TSD) and so-called “Gimmick” Rallies. Each require a driver and a navigator and both use a set of Route Instructions whereby cars must try to follow the proper path set by the Rallymaster.
In a TSD rally the “route following instructions” are usually fairly straightforward and cars are not expected to get off-route (read lost). The challenge comes in when each car is required to drive portions of the course at a precise average speed and arrive at the finish, or intermediate checkpoint, at a precise time. This becomes difficult when during the course of the rally there may be 25 different speed change requirements. Add in other traffic to contend with, stop signs, construction etc. and the difficulty increases.
Rules and definitions for a TSD rally can be found in AMR/RMR Challenge Series Rules and the PCA Parade Competition Rules (PCR’s).
A Gimmick Rally (GR) on the other hand is so open ended in definition that some say there are no rules! A GR can be as challenging as the Rallymaster wants to make it. However, in the interest of having fun, most Gimmick Rallies tend to be more laid back and enjoyable. GRs use the same block of defining terms for course following as the TSD rallies. There are as many different types of GRs as there are cars participating, but most tend to be of the “observation” type. Drivers and navigators have to observe or count things, or answer questions and so forth regarding items seen along the rally route. The observation part may-or may not-be coupled with tricks in route following. The internet can be a source for finding about other kinds of gimmicks used.
Typical cost: Normally less than $50.
Special equipment needed: Clipboard, paper and pencil. A working odometer in the car. For a TSD rally a watch with a second-hand and a stopwatch should be available.
When you arrive: Check-in with the event chairperson and get the official time of day. Make sure you have the entire rally package handout.
More information: Excellent PCA event tutorials as well as the Parade Competion Rules can also be found at pca.org.
Upcoming and past Rallies.
Tours
Want a laid back opportunity to drive some of the great roads we have in the area? Tours allow you to enjoy the scenery, the fun twisty sections, and the camaraderie of your fellow PCA members. The sight of line of Porsches navigating local byways is always a great one. You will be provided with detailed driving directions, so if the group becomes a little spread out, you'll have no trouble finding your way. Frequent rest stops are typically included, as well as interesting scenic overlooks, meal/snack stops, etc. Many tours include the opportunity to stay overnight in an interesting location.
Typical cost: Normally around $40 per person.
Special equipment needed: None. A camera is always a good idea. Sunscreen and a hat (especially if you're driving a cabriolet) don't hurt, either.
When you arrive: Check in and get your route instructions. Get to know your fellow participants, and pay attention to the drivers' meeting, where an overview of the tour will be given.
More information: Excellent PCA event tutorials can also be found at pca.org.
Upcoming and past Tours.
Training Classes
Want to volunteer to chair an event but are unsure of what is required? AMR and RMR join efforts to host classes for event chairs, tech inspectors, corner workers, driving instructors, etc.
Typical cost: Free
Special equipment needed: An ink pen (for taking lots of notes) and the desire to learn what it takes to put on a high caliber AMR event.
When you arrive: Check in and receive your training materials (and go for the free coffee and donuts...).
Upcoming and past training classes.
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