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The basic structure of Club Racing involves a national PCA Club Racing Committee, the PCA National Office, and the Regions. The PCA Club Racing Committee maintains the Club Racing Rule Book, determines the Licensing Procedures, and oversees all the planning of a Club Race. One or several Regions organize each Race, and have full financial responsibility for their Race. In addition, each licensed racer receives Club Racing's official bimonthly publication called the Club Racing News. The Club Racing Program is also grateful for the tremendous support of our National Sponsors.

The PCA National Office provides administrative support and establishes/maintains all activities associated with the national licensing of Club Racers. Licensing questions should be directed to Susan Shire, Program Coordinator. In addition, the National Committee includes a group of Chief Stewards, Chief Scrutineers and National Time Techs. One, or more, of each group is assigned to each Club Race, and the assigned individuals function as the chief operating officials for that Race.

Club Racing was established around several guiding principles. First, there should be a class for all Porsche sports cars, including both street and modified cars. Second, the racing is to be fun, safe, and clean. This principle is embodied in the strict enforcement of the '13/13 Rule', which provides for immediate sanctions against any driver at fault in any incident involving car damage. Third, the organization and operation of Club Races is to be uniform, so that any racer may attend any Club Race and know exactly what to expect.

It is the combination of national rules, national licensing, the national committee, and the enthusiastic and dedicated host Region personnel that has allowed Club Racing to build a strong racing program while rigorously adhering to these principles. Further, it is the belief of the PCA Executive Council and all those involved with Club Racing that continued adherence to these principles is the basis for continuing success in the future.

The Porsche Club of America also offers an alternate on-track driving experience called Driver Education (DE). The mission and purpose of the DE Program is to provide a safe, structured, and controlled teaching and learning environment. The PCA DE Program is designed so the participant can improve his or her driving abilities and acquire a better understanding of vehicle dynamics and driving safety at various tracks around the country. 

 

Here is a video Why we race!

 

 

 

 

Professional Racing Driver Dan Weldon Passes

At the 2011 IZOD IndyCar World Championship at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on 16 October 2011, Wheldon was involved in a 15-car accident during lap 11 of the race. The multi-car pile-up resulted in a red flag. Wheldon had to be extricated from his car and was airlifted to a local hospital with what were described as "serious injuries." He subsequently succumbed to his injuries at 1:54 PDT. He was 33 years old.
An autopsy conducted on 17 October 2011 concluded that Wheldon died of blunt force trauma to the head.
The IndyCar officials and drivers decided that the race would be abandoned, and that a five-lap salute would be held in Wheldon's honour, with his number 77 being displayed alone at the top of the scoring pylon.
He had been the only driver participating in Go Daddy's IndyCar Challenge where he and a randomly selected fan, Ann Babenco, would have been eligible for $2.5 million each if he won the race, starting from last place.
After Wheldon's death, Michael Andretti revealed that Wheldon had signed with Andretti Autosport for a multi-year deal to replace driver Danica Patrick starting in the 2012 season, which would have seen him return to the team with which he had achieved his greatest success in IndyCar.
On 18 October, Italian manufacturer Dallara confirmed that the 2012 series car would be named after Wheldon in honour of his work testing the car.

 

This is a photo taken when fellow member Lee Goodman took a group clients to the race in Watkins Glen

 

This is a photo of Dan Weldon with his wife

 

 

CNY PCA Club Racers:

   
Joe Catania
Bill Dawson
Gene Raymondi
Mitch VanNordstrand
Bill Slowikowski
Chris Whaley
Steve Vasina

 

2011 CNY PCA Club Racing Volunteers:

   
Cathy Alberson
Uwe Augenreich
David Bouvia
Thak Chaloemtiarana
Bob Chevako
Barbara Conley
Richard Ertinger
Keith Fray
Michele Fray
Joyce Gladle
Chuck Gladle
Chuck Gladle III
Henry James
Sallie James
Richard Jeffers
Dan Kraak
Les Lewis
Jill Lewis
Jennifer Miner
Jim Van Nordstrand
Bill Noroski
Art Peck
Colin Penny
Sue Penny
Charles Puzzullo
Mark Schultz
Barry Sheets
Guy Sutton
Barb Sutton
Skip Testut
Art Vanore
Jill Vasina

Let us Thank all these GREAT Volunteers for giving so much for the Club racing program!

Without them, it would not be possible.

 

 

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