What is the PRC?

The San Francisco Bay Area based PRC is a group of individual Porsche racing enthusiasts acting in a collective manner to optimize the enjoyment of amateur Porsche racing both on and off the track. The PRC is not a sanctioning organization—the Club’s schedule of high quality racing events are sanctioned by amateur racing organizations such as the National Auto Sport Association (NASA), the Porsche Club of America (PCA) and others. Competition between racers is based on a very simple car classification system, and class-based awards are presented after every race.

Unfortunately, Porsche Cars North America does not recognize local car clubs, and had no interest in supporting them in any way, even if their members are made up entirely of Porsches.  They also have a very adversarial attitude toward anyone using the name "Porsche" on their website.  We therefore had to change our domain name and remove all  references to Porsche from the home page.

How much does it cost to join the PRC?

Membership is free. Anyone can join the PRC. However, only Porsche racing cars are eligible to race in PRC events.

Do I have to be a PRC member to race with the PRC?

No. But you do have to follow all rules established by the particular race’s sanctioning body. For example, to race in the PRC’s NASA-sanctioned events, you must be a member of NASA, and for the PCA Club Races, you must be a PCA member. These organizations have membership fees and procedures.

Do I need a racing license?

Yes. However, because the PRC is not a sanctioning body, it does not issue licenses. You will need to have a license that matches the sanctioning body for the race you wish to enter. For example, to race in the PRC’s NASA-sanctioned events, you must have a valid NASA racing license, and for the PCA Club Races, you must have a PCA Club Racing license. For information on licensure from these two sanctioning bodies, see http://www.nasaproracing.com and http://www.PCA.org, respectively.

Please note:

• Sanctioning bodies have separate and distinct licensing fees and procedures.

• Sanctioning bodies require initial and ongoing medical/physical examinations for licensure. Some bodies accept the forms from other bodies so that only one set of forms need to be completed during the examination. Please check directly with sanctioning body licensing officials.

• Often times sanctioning bodies offer a special licensure process for those with valid licenses from other sanctioning bodies.

• Some sanctioning bodies may require a driving evaluation process as part of their licensing procedures. For example, with NASA, prospective licensees may have to complete one or several HPDE events in order to qualify for licensure. For PCA, prospective licensees may have to attend a special Club Racing School. Again, for specific licensure requirements, please consult with the individual sanctioning body.

Does PRC have a separate evaluation?

Yes for NASA-sanctioned events. Regardless of your licensing status, the PRC Chief Steward will conduct an ongoing evaluation at all events NASA-sanctioned events. There is no formal paperwork but he/she will be obtaining feedback from NASA officials, course workers and other PRC drivers. The PRC Chief Steward and Staff members must also agree to allow you to run in future PRC NASA-sanctioned events.

No for PCA-sanctioned events. All rules and procedures of PCA Club Racing are in effect at these events.

What rules does the PRC follow at its events?

Because the PRC is not a sanctioning body, rules for each event are those of the specific sanctioning body. For example, under NASA sanction, the prevailing rules are those for the NASA PRC Challenge Series. These rules can be found on the PRC web site and on the NASA web site at www.nasaproracing.com.

Rules for races under PCA sanction are those of PCA Club Racing, and can be found at http://www.pca.org.

Do I need a racing logbook? How do I get one, and how do I get my car teched?

Logbooks are required and are specific to an event’s sanctioning body. NASA logbooks can be obtained from a NASA-approved tech station. PCA logbooks are usually issued at specific PCA Club Racing events.

Please note:

• Once logbooks are obtained, NASA require an annual tech inspection by an approved shop. PCA tech inspections occur at each individual event.

• The NASA Porsche Racing Challenge rules and vehicle safety requirements are in effect for all PRC NASA-sanctioned events. These rules refer to both the NASA Club Codes and Regulations (CCR) and the PCA Club Racing Rules. When taking a car in for a NASA logbook or annual tech inspection, it is best to make sure that you and the shop are thoroughly familiar with the requirements.

Does the PRC include any season long competitions for annual bragging rites?

Yes, there are two classes which feature season-long competition: 911 “Spec” and GT Limited. The PRC 911 “Spec” Class is a classification for Porsche 911 racing cars with a limited set of modifications. The purpose of the PRC GT Limited Class is to provide a somewhat cost-reduced, competitive specification for 911 and 914 GT cars with modifications that are well beyond the scope of the existing Production and 911 “Spec Classes.” In both of these cases, there is a per-race points accumulation structure. Details can be found in the Porsche Racing Challenge Series rules.

Please note:

• Participants may earn points (and trophy weight in the case of the PRC 911 “Spec” Class) at any of the scheduled PRC events. Details can be found in the Porsche Racing Challenge Series rules.

• PCA Club Racing includes the 911 “Spec” Class, but does not include the PRC GT Limited Class. Participants in the PRC GT Limited Class will race in their natural PCA class (usually GT2R or GT3R) at PCA Club Race events.