Tech Tactics is a day dedicated to Porsche technical information. This event is for all Porsche enthusiasts, from the casual information gatherer to the everyday Porsche mechanic. Get the latest news directly from the source. Topics range from balancing carburetors to understanding how the new hybrid systems work.
The event was born in 1980 in the heart of Zone One at the Harley Hotel north of Hartford, CT. It quickly outgrew the facility and moved to the Springfield Sheraton, where it resided for over twenty years. By the 1990’s it was the premier technical weekend for PCA with some renowned speakers, such as Norbert Singer, Phil Hill, Derek Bell, and Brian Redman.
By 2007, attendance was dwindling, and a new venue was in order. The event was moved to the Farnbacher-Loles facility in Danbury, CT. The move regenerated interest in the event, with over 250 attendees. With the demise of the F-L facility, we have moved again and have changed direction slightly in terms of the format.
In 2011, Tech Tactics became a PCA National Event and was hosted at the PCNA Training facility in Easton, PA. Later that year, PCA hosted the west coast version in the same type of facility. This facility has been the perfect home for this “hands-on “type of event. This facility is used to train Porsche technicians on the intricacies of new Porsches while at the same time providing valuable training on the Porsches of old. It is equipped with state-of-the-art classrooms with lifts and drivetrain assemblies, which will be available for our event. We are excited that we will once again be hosting Tech Tactics East at the Porsche Training Facility in February 2025.
Tech Tactics East is limited to 125 entrants each day of the event. The day consists of lectures by PCNA Field Specialists, PAG Project Managers, members of the PCA Technical Committee, and representatives from other companies such as Michelin, LN Engineering, Total Seal, and Griots Garage.
When you register, look at the topics covered under each colored-coded class. If you pick RED, you will attend those classes. Since we want to keep the size of the classes manageable, switching classes will not be allowed to ensure an ideal experience for each ‘student’. If the colored-coded class you wish to attend is sold out, you may get on a waitlist or choose another color. Also, consider attending on Sunday instead.
Back for a tenth year: Tech Tactics Die-cast Model Concours! This is a People’s Choice event, with the winner receiving a special prize! Dust off your favorite die-cast model (any scale), polish up the wheels, and bring it to the event for display. Please, only one model per entrant.
All attendees must be pre-registered. There will be NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION.
*Must be a PCA Member to attend. If you want to join PCA or renew, please do so at www.pca.org.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Manny Alban at 410-381-0911 or [email protected].
EVENT LOCATION:
Porsche Training Facility
170 Commerce Lane
Easton, PA 18045
REGISTRATION OPENS: Wednesday, 1/8/25 at 12:00 PM ET
COST: $85.00 per person (per day)
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR SATURDAY, 2/22/25
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR SUNDAY, 2/23/25
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Maintaining Momentum
Oregon Region is marching through the year at a steady pace. March turned out 11 events, which may be a record for this time of year. Even though it is still early, we have seen a couple of new events on our calendar including the new dining event, Road and Fork, and an out-of-town tech session in Tacoma. I was thrilled at the number of new faces attending the New Member Orientation. Be sure to check out stories about each of those later in this edition.
I realize now one of the key elements of having so many events on the calendar is maintaining momentum while not over- burdening our volunteers. The processes and procedures are ever- evolving, and while much of it is becoming routine, keeping all the balls in the air at once is challenging. The Drive Team and the Social Committee have been working overtime, and it shows. If you see any of the drive team or social committee members out and about, be sure give them a thumbs up and a smile – they deserve it!
This year ORPCA is celebrating 65 years and PCA is turning 70! The cars, the people, the clubs have a lot to celebrate. Back in 1955 and 1960, there were no 911s, no 914s, 944s, Boxsters, Caymans, Cayennes, Macans, Panameras or Taycans and very few variations on the models that did exist. There were a handful of regional clubs and not many members. Today there are 148 regions under the national umbrella with over 160,000 members participating in over 4,000 events every year.
In the area of Club history and how PCA and Porsche have evolved in 70 years, there are two great things every Porsche owner should check out if you haven’t already. One is the fantastic history of Porsche Club of America found on the PCA website: https://ww2.pca.org/pca- history (login to PCA.org, drop down the “Membership” tab to “PCA History” near the bottom.) This is a long read, but worth it. The other entertaining and education place to spend some time is PCA’s YouTube Channel: If you have not visited the PCA YouTube Channel, be forewarned, it is an addictive spot. https://www.youtube.com/@ PorscheClubofAmerica/featured
With nine more months of this exacting year ahead, I trust I will bump into many of you more than once and that alone makes it worthwhile. As you know, it’s not just the cars, it’s the people.
Let’s Drive! You can reach me at [email protected].
Let’s Drive!
