Weekly Blast 3/18/2026
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
A Fresh New Look for the Diablo Region
The Diablo Board of Directors are proud to present to the Membership a fresh new look for our region. For the last year efforts have been made on coming up with a new logo. This logo has been approved by the Board as our secondary logo.
What this means is that you will be seeing it on our website and in other communications soon. We are introducing this logo for several reasons. First our existing logo was not compliant with PCA National guidelines and at some point in the future will have to be replaced, in addition we thought that a fresh take on our branding was due, and finally this image is in a modern file format that will simplify making exciting merchandise for our members.
This logo shows the sun-drenched right side of our namesake Mount Diablo, with the shaded left side colored in the PCA color of "Club Blau" and a winding mountain road separating the two. In the black boarder there is an homage to the horns in our primary logo separating "Porsche Club of America" from "Diablo Region", and finally our founding year of 1984.
This would not have been possible without the work of Designer and Diablo member Suraj Venkat so my thanks go out to him for all of his hard work. Please let us know what you think by clicking here.
Sincerely,
Lawrence Tougas,
Diablo Vice President & Communications Chair
3/18/2026 (Wednesday) - Dine with Diablo
Please join us for dinner!
What: Dine with Diablo - Cook’s Seafood
Where: 6654 Koll Center Parkway, Pleasanton
When: Wednesday, 3/18/26 at 6PM
Cook’s is located across the street from the Alameda County Fairgrounds on Bernal Avenue. They have great selection of seafood and have plenty of parking.
From their website: “Our Seafood Restaurant offers classic dishes such as Fish & Chips, and our Fish Market has the freshest and highest quality fish and seafood. Tradition comes from our sister restaurant Cook’s Seafood of Menlo Park. Created in 1928, that’s almost 100 years of serving our clients with superior quality”.
Cook’s is an order-and-pay (separate checks) at the counter-type restaurant. They are happy to have us and will reserve half of their inside dining area for us. Please register here, so we can determine how many tables we will need to hold and so we can send you a short survey afterwards. Thank you and see you there!
3/20/2026 (Friday) - DE at Thunderhill Raceway, East Course (3-mile)
Join us for our first Driver Education (DE) event of the year at Thunderhill Raceway Park. This is a great opportunity for participants to dust-off their cars for a fun day at the track. Diablo Region DE events are about camaraderie, safety, and fun. The Thunderhill Raceway park is a great location for first timers and beginners. If you are new to the track or have not been approved to drive solo on the track, we will pair you up with one of our great instructors. We expect to have five run groups for this event, Beginners, Intermediates, Advanced, Instructors, and the Track Performance Group for those participating in Club Racing on Saturday and Sunday, March 21-22, 2026.
To participate in this event, you will need to have a tech inspection performed by a qualified Porsche service center within 30 days of the event. Please check out the Diablo Region DE webpage for additional information and for the latest information on approved helmets for the event.
If you love being at the track, make this a two-, or three-day weekend by participating in the PCA-GGR HPDE2: March of the Porsches at Thunderhill Raceway Park on March 21-22, 2026.
Registration opens on Friday, February 6, 2026, at noon. Click here for additional information and to register for this event. Early registration ends on Sunday, March 8, 2026. All registrations (excluding Instructors) after Sunday, March 9, 2026, will include a $100 procrastination fee.
3/24/2026 - Porsches & Pints
Join us for our first Porsches and Pints event of 2026. We're kicking off the season at Calicraft Brewing in Walnut Creek. This is a come as you are no reservations needed event. Show up and relax with us and have a great time. The fun starts at 6:00 PM at the Shadelands Taproom on 390 N. Wiget Lane , Walnut Creek
3/24/2026 (Tuesday) - Tours 201 online training
Do you have an interest in helping with the Tours as a Run Group Lead, Relay, or Sweep? This training is for you. This is the first of a two-part Tours 201 training. Part 1 is an online presentation that goes over the nuances of assisting with tours. Part 2 is a practice drive scheduled for Sunday, March 29, 2026 (see below). Participation in both Part 1 and Part 2 gives you the opportunity to put into practice what you learned during the online session. (You may participate in Part 1 only.) We are also looking for experienced Leads, Relays, and Sweeps to assist with the training. Registration opens on Friday, February 6, 2026, at noon. Click here for additional information and to register for this event.
3/28/2026 - Welcome to Diablo
We will be hosting a presentation describing the events and activities that are offered by PCA Diablo Region. Although intended for new members, any club member may attend the orientation presentation.
Several Diablo Club Committee Members will be available at the presentation to provide more information on our events, and to answer any questions you may have.
If you have not yet attended one of our events or have been hesitant to go because you don't know anyone, this will be a great opportunity to learn about Diablo Region benefits/events, to meet other club members and to make new friends.
What: "Welcome to Diablo" Presentation
Where: Porsche Livermore, 3100 Las Positas Rd, Livermore, CA.
When: Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2:00PM
Please arrive at 1:45 PM to allow time to park and register. The presentation will start promptly at 2:00PM.
Space is limited please register here! If the event is sold out, we will host another presentation in a few months, possibly at a different dealership.
3/29/2026 (Sunday) - Tours 201 Practice Drive
Do you have an interest in helping with the Tours as a Run Group Lead, Relay, or Sweep? This training is for you. This is Part 2 of the Tours 201 training. Following up on what you learned during the online training, you will have the opportunity to work with an experienced Lead, Relay, or Sweep to practice what you learned during the online session. Participation in both Part 1 and Part 2 gives you the opportunity to put into practice what you learned during the online session. (Participation in Part 1 is strongly encouraged.) This tour will start in Emeryville, drive a circuit around the bay using the SF Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, and San Rafael Bridge ending with an included lunch at Mersea Restaurant located on Treasure Island. We are also looking for experienced Leads, Relays, and Sweeps to assist with the training. Registration opens on Friday, February 6, 2026, at noon. Click here for additional information and to register for this event.
4/11/2026 (Saturday) - Ladies Only Drive to Filoli House & Gardens
Join us for a tour starting at Porsche Fremont and heading to the historic Filoli House & Gardens. Our route will take us on CA-9 to Skyline Blvd. and end at the historic Filoli House & Gardens. Enjoy an included box lunch at their picnic tables and then enjoy the gardens for the afternoon. This tour is for Ladies Only. Click here for additional information and to register for the tour.
4/11/2026 (Saturday) - Tour to Sonoma Raceway - Porsche Sprint Race
Join us for a tour to Sonoma Raceway for the Porsche Sprint Races. We will depart from Costco in Fairfield heading north on Suisun Valley Road/Wooden Valley Rd to Hwy 121, then head from Napa Valley to Sonoma Valley on Petrified Forest Road. From there we head south on Route 12 and Arnold Drive to Sonoma Raceway. Once we are at Sonoma Raceway, you are on your own to have lunch and watch the races. Click here for additional information and to register for the tour.
4/17/2026 (Friday) - Tour to CRAB
Join us for a tour starting in Fairfield and ending at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on the first day of CRAB. Join us for the tour and stay for CRAB. If you are not planning on staying for CRAB, you may head home on your own at the end of the tour. The tour will take us north to Clearlake, then head east to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Click here for additional information and to register for the tour.
4/17-19/2026 - CRAB-39
Continuing a tradition first hosted in 1972, hosted by the Sacramento Valley Region of PCA, CRAB provides a venue to socialize with like-minded fans of the Porsche brand. A wonderful way for long time members and newer members to have fun and socialize during one weekend, at one location, hosting a variety of driving and non-driving events. What does "CRAB" stand for? The "C" stands for crab feed, the "R" stands for rally, the "A" stands for autocross, and the "B" stands for the German word "begenen" which means a gathering or meeting. This year's event will be hosted at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino just north of Sacramento. Registration is open for this event. Click here for additional information about this event.
This year the Diablo Region will be running a Tour starting in Fairfield and ending at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on the first day of CRAB. Join us for the tour and stay for CRAB. The tour will take us north to Clearlake, then head east to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. This is an upcoming event and registration is expected to open soon.
4/22/2026 - Porsches, Plates & Pals at Pietro's #1
Please come and join us for our April 22nd Porsches, Plates & Pals dinner. We will be dining at Pietro's #1 on their delicious old-school Italian dishes and pizza. Pietro's is owned and operated by Diablo member Joe Murdaca. Pietro's has been serving delicious food in the same location since 1956. This is a fun and affordable choice for top notch Italian food. The fun starts at 6:00 PM. Pietro's #1 is located at 407 Cernon St. Vacaville, CA. 95688. Please register for free so we know how many are joining us.
5/2/2026 (Saturday) - 17-mile Drive/Baja Cantina Tour
Join us for a day of driving backroads via Watsonville, Salinas, and the Carmel highlands. We will stop for lunch at Baja Cantina, then continue on to the 17-mile drive and end at the Spanish Bay Inn in Pebble Beach. Tickets go on sale on Friday, March 20, 2026, at noon. Click here for additional information and to register for this tour.
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
Sunday, May 3, 10 AM - 12PM, Porsches and Pastries at Fremont Hub
Thursday to Saturday, May 7-9, 2026 - Paso Robles/Hearst Castle Tour, Join us for a 3-day tour to Paso Robles. Day 1 of the tour will take us on Hwy 25 from Gilroy to Hwy 198 and on to Eberle Winery where we will have lunch and wine tasting in their Cave Room. After checking in to our hotel, we will spend an hour socializing, then optionally people will head over to visit Sensario. Day 2 takes us to Hearst Castle, with an included tour. We will stay at the Cambria Pines Lodge overnight, before heading up the coast to the Carmel/Monterey area where the tour ends. You may head home from their or spend the night on your own in the area.
Sunday, June 7, 10 AM - 12PM, Porsches and Pastries at Caymus Suisun Winery
Saturday, June 20: Family Event ”Meet & Greet New Members/Member Appreciation Ice Cream Social”. A special event to welcome our new members, but all members are encouraged to attend. Complimentary ice cream for all Diablo Club members at Gene’s Fine Foods in Pleasanton.
Thursday to Saturday, July 9-11,, 2026 - LA Drivers Tour Join us for a fun filled 3-day tour to Southern California. We will drive on some of America's most iconic back roads in the Los Padres National Forest, the Angeles National Forest in the San Gabriel Mountains, and along the Pacific Crest Highway (PCH). We are arranging for room blocks each evening at 3-star hotels and delicious group dinners with your fellow tourers.
Saturday, August 1 - Family Event “A Day on the USS Hornet Museum with PCA Diablo Region”. Have a catered boxed lunch aboard the USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum in Alameda.
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
Zone 7 Autocross - Click here for information on the Zone 7 Autocross schedule.
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.
