|
So what is Zone 7 anyway?
Porsche Club of America
(PCA) is comprised of over
140 chartered regions; these regions are grouped into
13 Zones. The purpose of the Zones is to provide
Region representation to PCA-National, to convey
regional interests and guide National in the Club's
priorities from the local levels. The local level is
where the strength of the organization lies, and
where most members get the chance to interact with
fellow enthusiasts.
Zone 7 consists of ten regions
in Northern California
and Nevada, all of whom actively participate in
Zone activities. Some of these activities can be found
on our on-line calendar.
When you
join PCA,
you either join or are assigned
to a region; in Northern California and Nevada, that
region also will be part of Zone 7 and its activities.
Because of the relatively dense population base in
Zone 7, activities in one region are generally open
to all, and most are readily accessible. Also, regions
offer dual membership, so you can maintain membership
in your home region, and join an adjacent
region for a nominal fee so you can participate more
fully in their activities. Just ask!
What kinds of activities are offered?
Different regions offer different activities. Following
is a brief description of the kinds of activities
usually offered by PCA:
Dinner Meetings : The motto of PCA is "It's Not
Just the Cars, It's the People." Dinner meetings
and other social gatherings allow us to enjoy the
camaraderie of others who share our passion for the
marque.
Driving tours : Northern California and Nevada offer
some of the best Porsche roads in the country.
Driving tours offer a chance to enjoy these roads
with fellow PCA members, where the journey is just
as enjoyable as the destination. Tours can be of a
few hours duration, or over a weekend.
Rallye: A rallye can be competitive or for fun. The
objective of a rallye is to follow a course, usually on
public roads, to the precise detail specified in the
rules. Competitive rallies dictate a certain schedule
for the checkpoints along the way. Points are deducted
by arriving at the checkpoint either early or
late. Fun rallies may include a gimmick (poker rally,
regional interest).
The current zone calendar is
available here.
Concours: A concours is a judged event where cars
are prepared to "as delivered" condition. Points are
deducted from a maximum possible value based on
condition and cleanliness. Various concours rules
are used depending on the level of competition.
Zone 7 concours rules offer different levels of judging
to suit your particular interests.
The current zone calendar is
available here.
Autocross : An autocross is a closed-course driving
event where the objective is to complete the course
in a safe manner in the shortest amount of time possible
(fastest overall speed). These are held using a
large open paved area with the course marked by
pylons.
The current zone calendar is
available here.
Drivers Education/Time Trial : Drivers Education
events offer an opportunity to drive your Porsche at
speed on a race track (i.e. Thunderhill, Laguna Seca,
Buttonwillow, Sears Point), but under very controlled
conditions. The emphasis is on safety and
education as opposed to racing.
See the zone/region calendar
for upcoming events.
Club Racing: PCA Club Racing is an organized race
series for Porsche owners. The rules are similar to
vintage racing. See the PCA web site
for more information.
Which region should I join?
Members join and stay with a region for many reasons,
including its location, the activities offered,
and the people they meet.
Click here
to find out about the individual regions
of Zone 7.
So you want to join PCA?
Great, we'd love to have you join us. Membership
applications are
on-line.
You can choose to join any of
our regions,
or if you do not designate your preference,
one will be assigned to you based on the county in
which you reside. We hope to see you soon!
| 
