Weekly Blast 12/31/2025
Diablo PCA's mission is to provide a welcoming and engaging community that enriches our member's Porsche ownership experience. Whether it’s a Sunday morning Porsche and Pastries, a Driver Education Event at a local track, or a Tour through some of the most scenic roads in Northern California, Diablo PCA has something for you.
Upcoming Events
Diablo PCA Website - We need your help
We’re working to improve the Diablo PCA website and would love to hear from you. How do you use it, and what do you like or dislike? Please take a short survey to help us improve the site.
Click here to take the survey. Thank you for your help.
Action Required: Final opportunity to collect your Pre-ordered 2025 Annual T-Shirt!
We are reaching the finish line for our 2025 Annual T-Shirt distribution! While it’s been great seeing so many of you at our recent events, we still have a significant number of shirts waiting for their owners.
As a reminder, shirts were sold for pick-up at events to keep costs down. We’ve been bringing them to gatherings for several months now, and to wrap up our inventory, we have set a final deadline. Please choose one of the three remaining options below by December 31, 2023:
Option 1: Final Pick-Up Opportunities
If you’d like to collect your shirt in person, please join us at one of these three final events.
Jan 16 (8:30 – 9:30 PM): Buttercup, Ygnacio Blvd, Walnut Creek
Feb 11 (5:30 – 7:00 PM): Porsches, Plates and Pals
Feb 18 (5:30 – 7:00 PM): Dine with Diablo, Pho Hoa, San Ramon
If you would like to pick up your shirt, please fill out this form to let us know which specific event you will attend so we can have your shirt ready.
Option 2: Have it Shipped
If you can’t make it to an event, we can mail your shirt to you.
Cost: $15.00 (Covers shipping and handling)
Payment: Send via Venmo to Maureen Hilton @ Maureen-Shevlin-1(Note: Funds will be transferred to Diablo PCA).
Action: Fill out this form with your shipping address and confirmation that you have sent the payment.
Option 3: Donate Your Shirt
If you no longer want the shirt, please let us know so we can donate it to the club auction immediately.
Important Note: We want everyone to get the gear they ordered! However, any shirts not claimed or scheduled for shipping by the end of the February 18th event will be considered abandoned. These remaining shirts will be auctioned off at future Club events.
Thanks for your prompt attention to this, so we can close out our 2025 inventory!
Diablo Grill Badge!
Diablo is excited to announce the opportunity to purchase a high-quality, limited-production Official Diablo Grill Badge!
As the accompanying photo demonstrates, the exceptional finish and detailed construction make this badge a stunning addition to your vehicle or an esteemed centerpiece in any grill badge collection for years to come.
The first production run of 50 units is already sold out. Please click here to add your name to the waitlist for a potential future run.
01/31/2026 (Saturday) - Porsche Protection, Preservation, and Perfection Workshop!
Deep Dive into Modern Protection: Future-Proof Your Porsche!
It's time to learn the latest and greatest ways to shield your investment without sacrificing driving joy!
Surface & Paint Protection: Join Nathan Moses of NM Auto Enhancements as he walks us through the cutting-edge world of preservation. Get the lowdown on the magic of:
Paint Protection Films (PPF): Invisible armor against chips and scratches!
Ceramic Coatings: That incredible, deep gloss that makes washing a breeze!
...and other techniques to lock in your paint's stunning finish against sun, road grime, and the elements.
Comfort & Style: Discover how modern window tinting doesn't just look cool, but actively works to keep your cabin cooler, protect your interior, and block damaging UV rays.
Optional Next Step: Show It Off! (No Stress, Just Fun!)
Once your Porsche is perfectly protected, you might be curious about the next step: sharing your passion!
Stick around for a Casual Showcase Q&A with Roy Shauben, Zone 7 Concours Co-chair. He's here to take the mystery out of displaying your car! Learn how easy and fun it is to participate in different ways:
From relaxed "Wash and Shine" gatherings...
...to the fun camaraderie of display categories!
Let's make 2026 the year you join fellow enthusiasts, enjoy beautiful locations, and share the joy of a stunningly preserved Porsche. It’s all about the fun, not the fear!
Click here to register. Come join us and master the art of Porsche Perfection!
2/8/2025 (Sunday) - Año Nuevo Tour
Join us for a driving tour to Año Nuevo State Park. This tour will start at the Porsche Stevens Creek Service Center in Los Gatos for a fun drive on some twisty backroads through the Santa Cruz mountains. Lunch will be on your own at the Davenport Roadhouse, followed by a guided Elephant Seal Walk at Año Nuevo State Park. Click here for additional information and to register for this tour. Priority will be given to Diablo PCA members until Jan 2, 2026.
2/21/2025 (Saturday) - Lunar New Year Tour
Join us in celebrating the Lunar New Year with a short tour starting at the Walnut Creek Executive Park and ending at the Mayflower restaurant in Dublin for a delicious, pre-selected Dim Sum Lunch. Click here for additional information and to register for this tour. Priority and $10/ticket discount will be given to Diablo PCA members until Jan 2, 2026.
2/28/2026 (Saturday) - Kids Against Hunger
Fun, Food, and Friends! Join the Diablo Packing Hour!
Ready for a truly meaningful and fun event that makes a huge difference, both globally and right around the corner?
We're putting out the call to all Diablo Members to join our food packing team! We need at least 30 energetic volunteers to help assemble life-saving meals for families near and far.
The Details
What: Food Packing Event (Fast-paced, high-fives encouraged!)
Where: 1258 Quarry Lane #H, Pleasanton, CA
When: February 28th from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Your Impact: Your $30 registration fee directly covers the cost of packing 120-150 meals per person in just an hour and a half!
Why Volunteer?
Last year's volunteers loved it! Here's what they had to say:
"Terrific way to spend a Saturday."
"The drive was fun, but it was the morning work that was the highlight for me."
"Volunteering and meeting new people."
Make a Day of It! Scenic Drive
After we've packed a mountain of meals, the fun continues!
Option 1: Lunch & Cruise (11:30 AM onwards): Join us for a short, scenic drive through Niles Canyon, followed by a casual lunch at Billy Roy's Burgers in Fremont (lunch cost is out-of-pocket).
Option 2: Just Pack (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM): Short on time? No problem! Sign up for the packing event, and you’ll be done and on your way by 11:30 AM!
Diablo Member Early Access: Tickets go on sale December 19th at noon! Register early to secure your spot before we open it to the public!
Don't miss this chance to turn an ordinary Saturday morning into a fulfilling adventure with your fellow Diablo members!
Add a Co-Member
Did you know PCA members can add one co-member for free?!
Why should you add a co-member? Co-Members will receive all of the PCA and Diablo Region benefits you receive, except they will receive a digital copy of the monthly PCA Panorama magazine.
They will get their own PCA membership number, get their own copy of the Weekly Blast but most of all, be eligible to receive the same Diablo Region member benefits and access to the same member-only events that you get.
Co-members with a PCA membership number qualify for member discounts and priority booking for Diablo events. Individuals that have not been registered with PCA and do not have their own PCA membership number, are not officially co-members.
It's free to add a co-member to your PCA profile! Your co-member does not have to live in the same household, as long as they are a Porsche enthusiast. All you need to do to add a co-member to your account is to send an email (or by calling 410-381-0911) requesting to add a co-member to your profile. Please include the following information and send the email to the PCA National Membership Office at: membership@pca.org
Your full name and PCA membership number
Co-member's full name
Relationship of co-member to you
Co-member's email address
Co-members must be at least 18 years old. Individuals under 18 years old can be registered as PCA Juniors on your PCA profile.
Please add your new co-member today! If you have any questions on adding a co-member or a PCA Junior to your profile, please contact Larry G at: membership.chair@diablo-pca.org.
Recurring Events
Diablo has cooked up a whole host of monthly recurring events. We have, Breakfast at the Buttercup, Threads & Treads, Porsches & Pastries, Porsches, Plates & Pals and Dine with Diablo. Click here for more information about our recurring events.
Every Saturday - Breakfast at the Buttercup
This Saturday and every Saturday Diablo holds its longest running event. Breakfast at the Buttercup. This event is older than Diablo and is in fact where our Region was born. The breakfast officially starts at 7:30 but most people are there at 7:00 so pick your time. This is a great way to get to know your fellow Diablo members. If you are a new member or this is your first time at the Buttercup please standup and introduce yourself. After breakfast we adjourn to the parking lot to check out the cars and visit. Come once and you'll be hooked. The Buttercup is a great independent resturaunt at 600 Ygnacio Valley Blvd. Walnut Creek. We'll see you there.
Save the Dates
None this week
Advocate Newsletter
The Diablo has its very own newsletter. It's called the Advocate check out our latest issue and look forward to new issues in the very near future.
Name Badges
Order your own Diablo name badge in your choice of colors. It's a great way for fellow members to get to know you.
To get your own badge click here.
Wait Listed Events
None this week
Driver Education (DE)
There are big changes in which helmets are acceptable to use for HPDE. Please click here to read all about it.
Any questions click here to reach Kevin Fitzgerald, our Safety Chair/Grid Tech Supervisor.
NEW 2025 Safety Tech Inspection forms now available, click here. Please use this new 2-page form which includes the 30-day pre-track inspection and the day of track day inspection forms.
PCA Diablo: Porsche Club of America Diablo Region, click here for general information on PCA Diablo DE events.
PCA - GGR: Porsche Club of America Golden Gate Region, click here for general information on PCA GGR DE events.
PCA - CCCR: Porsche Club of America California Central Coast Region, click here for general information on PCA CCCR DE events.
Zone 7 Events - Website
2024 Zone 7 Autocross - Click here for information on the Zone 7 Autocross schedule.
2025 Zone 7 Concours - Click here for information on the Zone 7 Concours series.
PCA/PCNA Events
Click here for a list of upcoming PCA events.
Click here to reach key Diablo PCA Contacts
Click here to contact Weekly Blast Editors with questions, comments & suggestions. Please note all requests for inclusion in the Blast must be submitted by Tuesday at 0900.