Registration Guide 2015 French Lick, Indiana Porsche Parade. (March 10, 2015)

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1 Registration Guide 2015 French Lick, Indiana Porsche Parade (March 10, 2015) The 60 th Porsche Parade will be held in French Lick, Indiana Sunday June 21 Saturday June 27, Rules pertaining to the Parade and registering for the Parade are outlined in the Parade Competition Rules (PCRs). The 2015 PCRs will be available on the Parade website once finalized and approved. Prior to Registering We encourage you to read through this registration document. It will help you to plan your events with your co-entrant before you register online. Please ensure you have an account for the member only portion of You will need to login to register for Parade. Check to see that all your information is correct, that your car information is upto-date and especially your ! A current contact phone number is also very important for Parade Week in case it is necessary to reach you. All pre-parade materials are sent to you via , and/or are posted to the Parade website at Before you register, at the very least, you will want to know: Your meal selections Volunteer selections and T-shirt sizes for volunteers Competitive event selection for each participant, and the class for each event Birthdates of all children attending Do you want to participate in any tours or other special events? If your co-entrant is another PCA member who is not your supplementary member, you will need to know their membership number The license plate of the Porsche(s) you are bringing, along with the brand of tires Registration Registration for the 2015 Porsche Parade opens on Tuesday, March 17 at 12 Noon EDT. All registrations will be accepted but be aware some events fill quickly and then go to a waitlist status (it is clearly indicated on your registration, as well as the event fee. If the waitlist does not clear prior to registration close on June 14, you will receive a refund for that event). When you register online, you must pay with an American Express, MasterCard or VISA in US funds. If you cannot register online, please call Kathleen Behrens at (PDT) to schedule a time to complete your registration after March 23, All fees paid will be recorded and deposited at the time of registration. Parade registrations are not transferable. Fifty percent (50%) of your registration fee and 100% of your banquet and event fees will be refunded if your ed cancellation request to the Parade Registrar 1

2 is received on or before June 14, THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR CANCELLATIONS MADE AFTER JUNE 14. You may make changes to your registration at any time prior to June 14, Registrations received after May 31 but up to and including June 14 will be assessed a $50 late fee. Advance registration is mandatory there is no onsite registration during Parade. Registration Fees Everyone signing up for the Parade must pay a registration fee of $169, which covers the entrant and coentrant. Entrants and co-entrants must be PCA members, but they need not be your supplementary member. This fee pays for your admittance to the Parade, registration materials, one (1) goodie bag, etc. Specific events may have additional fees. An entrant and co-entrant may each enter one car, and only Porsches as defined in the PCR s may be registered. JPP/CAFP entrants: Child age 13 15: Child under age 13: Adult Guests: $20/each $20/each $20/each $40/each JPP (Junior Participant Program) entrants are the sons, daughters, nieces, nephews and grandchildren of PCA members who are 16 or 17 years old. CAFP (College-Aged Family Program) entrants are the sons, daughters, nieces, nephews and grandchildren of PCA members who are years old. Other guests are welcome; however, only the entrant, co-entrant and JPP/CAFP entrants may enter the competitive events (except children ages may register for the Technical Quiz). If other guests are PCA Members, they must submit their own registration and pay their own registration fee to enter the competitive events. Competitive Event Fees: Check-In $30/per Porsche for Concours $30/per driver for Autocross $15/per person for Tech Quiz $15/per Porsche for TSD Rally Registrants should check-in for Parade on Sunday, June 21 between the hours of 9 AM and 4 PM in the Windsor 2 and 3 Ballrooms at the French Lick Resort (no admittance after 4 PM). This is the only time all the event chairs will be together to answer your questions as well as ensure you and your car are correctly classified for the competitive events. At Check-In you will have an opportunity to select seats for the two formal banquets if you haven t done so already, receive your name badges (required for entrance to all the activities) and obtain your goodie bag. Onsite Check-In is mandatory before participation in events, and there are deadlines for checking in prior to the competitive events. While limited late check-in is available during the week, the most 2

3 fulfilling Parade experience begins with checking in on Sunday and missing a deadline may mean you will not be able to compete. See the Parade Competition Rules for details. Banquet Tickets Select the banquets you wish to attend when you register, or any time prior to June 10. You may purchase a package for all the meals/food related events or you may purchase each individually. The package does not include children s (age 12 and under) meals, which must be purchased individually. Vegetarian and special dietary needs meals will be available by special request. Competitive Events TSD Rally Entrants, along with any other entrant or co-entrant, may participate in the Rally in any street-legal Porsche that is registered for the Parade. Concours Only the Porsche registered for Parade by the entrant or co-entrant may compete in the Concours. Autocross All Porsches entered in the Autocross must pass the Parade autocross safety inspection. Entrants, coentrant, JPP and CAFP entrants must drive the Porsches they have registered for the Parade, unless otherwise allowed by the PCRs. Tech Quiz Any entrant, co-entrant, registered child ages 13 15, JPP or CAFP entrant may compete in the Tech Quiz. Local Area Attractions Questions about French Lick restaurants, events and more can be answered at under French Lick. On behalf of the entire 2015 Parade Team, we are all looking forward to celebrating PCA s 60 th Anniversary with you in French Lick! Kathleen Behrens Parade Registrar (PDT) registrar@pcaparade.org 3

4 Banquets All of our banquets will be held on the grounds of the beautiful and historic French Lick and West Baden Springs Resorts. World class chefs will highlight farm to table foods from the heartland of America. As usual, there also will be two open evenings where you can enjoy a choice from options available at the resort, the surrounding countryside or consider taking a dinner cruise on Lake Patoka. New this year: Concours and Victory banquet attendees will be pre-assigned at tables by regions. Small regions will be grouped with another region from their own zone to the extent possible. You will not need to go to the Banquet Seating Assignment Station during Check-In. If you prefer the traditional manner for seat/tablemate selection (you will need to go to the Banquet Seating Assignment Station during Check-In), be sure to check the box when completing your online registration. Sunday June 21 Pirelli Welcome Party: The Welcome Party will be held in the French Lick Upper and Lower Gardens. We will be celebrating the Sixties in a big way: the best costumed guy, girl, and family will each win a very cool prize. So use your imagination to relive flower power, the counter culture and all the zaniness of the Seismic Sixties (think mini-skirts, tie-dyed t-shirts, bell-bottoms, love beads). The Southern Indiana Buffet menu will feature two salads, fried chicken, fried catfish, and grilled Ribeye steak, three vegetable sides and two desserts! Award Presentation: All attending PCA Past Presidents and Past Parade Chairs will receive a special commemorative pin in honor of their service. Open Seating. Dress: Back to the Sixties/Casual. Cost: $60 adults/$25 children. Tuesday, June 23 Porsche Concours Banquet: The Atrium of the West Baden Springs Hotel will host our Diamond Jubilee and celebrate the winners of the Concours d Elegance. The menu will match the evening with a dual entrée of grilled petit filet with port wine demi-glaze and pan-seared salmon with maple glaze along with salad, a starch, and a choice of two desserts. Award Presentation: Concours Awards and PCA National Awards. Reserved Seating: You will be able to choose pre-assigned region tables during online registration OR you can choose your own seat and tablemates during Check-In on Sunday, June 21. Dress: Business Casual. Cost: $70 adults. Wednesday, June 24 Mobil One Rally Banquet: The West Baden Springs Stables is our next stop for Parade Week and will pay tribute to the Rally winners. The Hay Ride Buffet will feature barbecue with pulled pork shoulder and beef brisket, along with salads, vegetables, and three different cobblers for dessert. Award Presentation: TSD Rally Awards, National Newsletter Awards and National Website Awards. Open Seating. Dress: Casual. Cost: $65 adults/$25 children. Friday, June 26 Michelin Autocross Banquet: The French Lick Windsor Ballroom will set the scene for this banquet. While we honor the Autocross winners, we will also celebrate the outrageously wonderful decade of the 80 s (think big hair, shoulder pads, mullets, shredded workout clothing). Best costumed prizes for three categories: Guy, Girl, and Family. It is our Traditional German Buffet for this evening including several salads, pork schnitzel, sausages, pork loin on sauerkraut, salmon, dumplings, spaetzle, braised cabbage along with apple strudel and black forest cake. Award Presentation: Autocross Awards, Parade Kids Recognition, Art Show Awards, Gimmick Rally Awards and PCA Regional Membership Award. Open Seating. Dress: Celebrate the 80 s/casual. Cost: $60 adults/$25 children. Saturday, June 27 Reliable Carriers Victory Banquet: For our Grand Finale, we are back at the Atrium in West Baden Springs Hotel. The 62 nd Porsche Parade location will be revealed and we will hear from 4

5 our newly elected PCA President. The annual winner for the Trip to Germany prize will be chosen. The menu highlights a stuffed chicken breast and farm to table vegetables. Award Presentation: President s Parade Trophy, Parade Long Distance Award, PCA Public Service Award, and Historical and Technical Quiz Awards. Reserved Seating: You will be able to choose pre-assigned region tables during online registration OR you can choose your own seat and tablemates during Check-In on Sunday, June 21. Dress: Business Casual. Cost: $50 adults. Vegetarian alternatives are available for the two plated meals, the Concours and Victory Banquets. Order these, or list any other special dietary requests, when you complete online registration. There will be a Concours box lunch available at the French Lick Springs Learning Center for your picnicking pleasure on Monday, June 22 with several sandwich selections from which to choose. Dress: Very Casual. Cost: $20. Last minute scheduling changes for Parade Week are announced at the banquet closest to the event affected. Trophies are not shipped and need to be picked up at the event banquet or at the Parade Trophy Office by 11 am Saturday, June 27. Remember, to be eligible for an evening s door prizes, you must register for that banquet and be present to win! The Banquet Meal Package (includes the five evening banquets and Concours box lunch) price is $315 a savings of $10 over purchasing individually. Porsche Concours d Elegance Monday, June 22 ($30 per car) This is the premiere Porsche Parade competition event. This year, the Concours will be held on the grounds of the French Lick Resort at the Valley Links Driving Range, site of the prestigious Concours d Elegance at French Lick. Concours day will host over 200 Concours Porsches, a Heritage & Historic Display of unique and rare Porsches that represent various eras of Porsche, 60 cars for 60 years (applications for consideration being taken until April 15, 2015) and a Circle of Honor that showcases past Manhattan Trophy and Group Award winners to celebrate the 60 th Parade plus current models from PCNA. Indoor Concours Prep will be adjacent to the Concours site at the Valley Links Golf Learning Center. This facility will be available starting Friday, June19 on a first-come first-served basis (8 am 11 pm Concours weekend) Concours 101 is a one-hour technical session focused primarily for new or aspiring Concours entrants. Topics include how to prepare for Concours judging, what the judges are looking for and how to interpret scores/comments. The two sessions during the week are scheduled for Saturday June 20 and Friday June 26 during the Tech Academy. 5

6 TSD Rally Tuesday, June 23 ($15 per car) The TSD Rally will take you around the beautiful hills, valleys and farmlands of Southern Indiana in a rally sharpened for your driving pleasure. It will delight the novice and challenge the experts! It will start at the West Baden Springs Hotel and end at the French Lick Springs Hotel and take less than four hours to run including breaks (with real bathrooms at the mid-break point) and covers approximately 110 miles. You will be back in time for the start of the traditional ice cream social! Whether you have never rallied before or just want a refresher, be sure to attend the TSD Rally School on Monday June 22 from 3:30 5 pm. Our TSD Rally School is designed for the novice and taught by past TSD Rally champions. You will learn about the rally, what to bring, tips for staying on time, along with rally generals (what are they and how to use them), terminology, how to fill out a score sheet and what to do at a checkpoint. Only the entrant or co-entrant who is bringing the rally Porsche should register for the rally. If you are driving or navigating another Parade entrant s Porsche, the other entrant must register for the rally and include your name on their rally registration. Junior Participation Program (JPP) members may not drive in the Rally but may navigate with either of their sponsoring PCA member driving. College Age Family Program (CAFP) members may either drive or navigate in the rally. Be sure to see the current Parade Competition Rules (PCRs) for definitions of the current rally classes offered (Unequipped Navigational was added in 2014 and brings available rally classes to five). The use of GPS Navigation systems (both factory and portable) has been clarified. Entrants are responsible for classifying their own vehicle. Michelin Autocross Wednesday and Thursday, June 24 and 25 ($30 per person) The Autocross will be held at nearby French Lick Municipal Airport, approximately six miles from Parade Central. Once again, it is scheduled for two days allowing plenty of time for all who want to participate. There is more than 3000 of the 100 wide main runway on which to lay out the course! The surface appears to be newer asphalt, but PCA Parade entrants will be the first to autocross on this site so the grip level is uncertain. In order to ensure a fun time for the many less experienced entrants that attend Parade, the course will emphasize flow and higher average speed, and it should be easier to stay oriented given that the site is long and narrow. Watch the Parade website for comments on the course and site conditions after the course layout and safety test at the end of March. Set aside 4:30 5:30 pm on Monday, June 22 for the Autocross Chalk Talk. There will be analysis and video of the course and a chance to learn tips and techniques. Especially important for less experienced participants: there will be an opportunity to walk and study the course on Tuesday June 17 from 3:30 5:30 pm with an instructor-led portion from 4 5 pm. The course will also be open on Wednesday June 24 from 7:30 8:30 am and 4 5 pm and Thursday June 25 from 7:30 8:30 am. All Porsches entered in the autocross must pass the Parade Safety Technical Inspection. Hours: Sunday, Monday and Wednesday 1 4 pm, or by appointment (arrange during Parade Check-In). Registered Junior Participation Program (JPP) members and College Age Family Program (CAFP) members with a valid driver s license may participate in the autocross in the same Porsche and same as the parent(s). 6

7 The run schedule for the autocross should be all Showroom Stock cars (S01 through S12) and the first two Production category cars (P01 and P02) running on Wednesday with the balance of the Production category (P03 through P16) along with all Improved and Modified classes running on Thursday. Check the Parade website for details. Study the PCRs to determine the proper autocross class to enter. There are separate classes for men and for women, so be sure to choose appropriately. Note the P classes now have the same 140 tread wear rating requirements of the S classes this year. It is your responsibility to correctly classify your Porsche. Tire Rack Street Survival (TRSS) Car Control Clinic Tuesday, June 23 ($25 per person) The Street Survival Car Control Clinic is back by popular request and will be held at the French Lick Municipal Airport (six miles from Parade Central). This program was developed by Street Survival, an independent foundation established for the purpose of teen driving safety enhancement. While focused on JPP/CAFP participants (they will receive first priority), adults are welcome as well! The Clinic combines knowledge and experience (classroom and driving drills) that are needed to enhance safety during emergency driving maneuvers. The topics in the classroom include proper seating position/hand positions, mirror placement, the concept of the contact patch of tires, theories of weight transfer, use of long distance vision and situational awareness. In-car exercises will be discussed so there is an understanding of what the exercise is designed to teach and how to best perform it. The driving drills will be performed in the student s car with an experienced instructor in the passenger seat offering driving tips and techniques. Gimmick Rally Thursday, June 25 ($40 per car) Rally to the Roses is the theme for this year s Gimmick Rally with our destination the Churchill Downs Derby Museum! Total rally time is 5-6 hours, including 1.5 hours at the museum and racetrack. Driving distance: 120 miles. Entrance to be museum will be required to answer all the gimmick questions. The Derby Café is available for lunch, and we will have reserved PCA Only Parking at Churchill Downs. Rally Scoring (you must return by 4:30 pm if you wish to be scored) occurs in the 1875 Restaurant Silver Room for a Kentucky Derby themed tie-breaker/social (mint juleps available for purchase). Wear your fancy hat! During Parade Check-In, you will choose your competition class (either Two-Person or Two-Plus Passengers) depending upon the number of people in your vehicle (minimum of two). You may enter as a pair, a family or join in with friends; and you may drive a Porsche, rental car, tow vehicle or other but it must have as many seat belts as passengers. You also can change your class if your plans change during Parade Week. ONLY the DRIVER should register for this event. NOTE: PCA insurance restrictions prohibit participation by anyone who is NOT registered for Parade. Thus, you cannot have a friend or family member, adult or minor, ride along unless they are registered. There will be no exceptions. 7

8 Technical and Historical Quiz Friday, June 26 ($15 per person) The Technical and Historical Quiz will be a written test of your knowledge of general, mechanical, and historic aspects of the Porsche family, business and model lines. You will be able to test your knowledge with questions from the PCA Tech Committee, a special selection from Dieter Landenberger (Porsche Museum Historian) and some commemorating the 60 th Anniversary of PCA. There will be 50 General questions that will be the same of all participants, 25 additional questions for Specific Model Ranges (you choose which model) and 5 Tiebreaker questions for everyone that will NOT count in your score but will only be used to settle tie scores if they occur. For the Overall Awards the score will be weighted toward the General History and Technical questions; for the Model Specific Awards the score will be weighted toward the Model Specific questions. The questions will be multiple choice and true/false. The bibliography of publications used for the questions will be posted on the Parade website two months prior to Parade. Allotted Quiz Time: 90 minutes. Art Show All Parade entrants who are artists, crafters and Porsche aficionados are invited to participate in the Art Show at French Lick what a great opportunity to share your creative side with other Parade attendees. There are 19 categories you can choose from, based on your experience and expression. Seasoned judges select the leading achievements in each category, besides the Best of Show and People s Choice Awards. Complete guidelines, rules and entrant application will be available on the Parade website in mid-march. Volunteers Volunteers are the formula to make the Parade a success you help to make this extraordinary week run smoothly. In fact, our Parade is 99% volunteer supported! Every Parade event needs volunteers and volunteering is a wonderful way to meet other PCA members and to share in the fun and energy of Parade. By volunteering to work at the Parade, you will receive a specially designed shirt to be worn while you work. When you complete a shift, please have your Volunteer Worker card stamped. A shift is between 3 to 6 hours, normally a morning (AM), mid-day (MD) or an afternoon (PM) shift. Work two shifts and you will be qualified to attend the Volunteer Party luncheon on Saturday, June 27 which includes a great lunch (Salad Nacho Bar, Chicken Tortilla Soup, Fajita Station with grilled steak and chicken, Black Beans and cilantro lime steamed rice, grilled peppers/onions, flour tortillas and Mexican Wedding Cookies), time for socializing, and door prizes! It is a thank-you for being a Parade Volunteer Worker as a registered entrant! Children 14 years of age and over can volunteer for most events with the permission of their parents and at the discretion of the event chair. General description of responsibilities within each event: 5K Run/Walk: Assist with setup, ensure participants stay on course, post-event cleanup. 8

9 Art Show: Help receive and secure artwork, write receipts, and monitor the room. Remove displays and close out the Art Show at the end of the event. Autocross: Set up the course, grid, work course, assist timing/scoring, handout supplies, assist final tech, control traffic, and post-event cleanup. Banquets: Set up and decorate for the banquets, take tickets, post-event cleanup. Car Wash: Maintain car wash areas supplies. Concours: Field layout, car placement, field marshals, traffic control, runners/timers, scoring, post event-cleanup. Concours Prep: Assist with organizing car cleaning area for Concours participants and general Parade participants. Driving Tours: Driving Tours Leaders, Driving Tour Sweepers, and Bus Tour Marshals needed. Equipment: Assist with delivery, placement and collection of supplies for events and post-event cleanup. Gimmick Rally: Assist at start tent, collect score sheets, scoring. Goodie Store: Setup/take down displays, cash register checkout, counter help, sales help, stocking, inventory, door duty, packing, post-event cleanup. Heritage and Historic Display: Monitor the participants viewing the classic street/racing cars. Hospitality: Greet/assist entrants, provide information, and serve snacks/drinks. Michelin Drive and Compare: Assist with course setup, work grid/corners, traffic control and post-event cleanup. Parade Check-In: Check-in registered entrants, work at various event stations, handout goodie bags, assign banquet seating. Parade Info Desk: Answer questions and direct participants. Parade Kids: Assist in setup and running of Parade Kid activities. Parking Control: Direct vehicles to correct parking/staging areas. RC Car Race: Assist with course setup, event management and post-event cleanup. Safety/Tech Inspection: Perform Autocross safety checks. Technical Quiz: Greet entrants, handout quiz, monitor, quiz collection, scoring. 9

10 Tech Sessions: Assist speakers, monitor/work AV equipment, help with refreshments. TSD Rally: Checkpoint/control workers, starting, finishing, staging, scoring. Water/Ice: Assist with delivery for events. Welcome Tent: Greet/assist entrants as they arrive. Parade Kids French Lick will be the most fun ever for Parade Kids! Along with a special Kids Fest Building to call their very own and the PCA activities planned, the resort is exceptionally kid/family friendly with a bowling alley, arcade/pizza parlor, indoor/outdoor pools, stables for horseback riding and even Foot Golf. Here are some of the activities (both old and new) planned: Miniature Car Concours (paint a wooden toy car and enter for a People s Choice Award and a Best in Show voted on by Parade Kids), Make and Take Crafts (a Porsche Banner, building a Rice Crispy Race Car, Sand Art, Suncatchers), AnyCross Competition (using anything that rolls), Amazing Race Competition (a scavenger hunt on foot), a Hayride and S mores in the Morning, RC Cars (bring your own or borrow ours), Ice Cream Social (build your own sundae), pool parties, T-Shirt and Tote Design Contest(winning entries will be used for PKids T-Shirt and Tote at Parade 2016), 5K Walk/Run, and Gimmick Rally. We are again offering Banquet Kids Camp/Childcare during the Concours and Victory Banquets that includes games and activities, movies and a kid-friendly meal for $20 per child per evening. The ever-popular Kids Night Out evening will be on Thursday, June 25 from 7 9 pm at the Big Splash Adventure Indoor Water Park a medium sized facility. Features include a bowl ride, basic water slides, a lazy river and an interactive water play station. Parents are invited too (especially if your child cannot swim well). $20 per person includes admission, pizza and soda. Transportation is the parent s responsibility. Each child registered for Parade Kids will receive their own special T-Shirt and goodie bag. Hospitality Please join us in French Lick for a great Hospitality Suite in the Hoosier Ballroom. We will have room for you to meet new and old friends during the weeklong event, along with seeing your favorite vendors! The Internet Café is in Hospitality too. Bring your laptop or use one of the computers available for checking s and accessing the internet. We will have 4 x 6 photo paper so you can print a favorite Parade photo or two to share with friends, along with a plain copy printer. Plan on stopping by for a cool drink, a snack, check event scores, post a reminder or find an extra banquet ticket. 10

11 Wine Tasting Monday, June 22, 2:30 5 PM ($25 per person) Plan on attending the mid-afternoon Wine Tasting at West Baden Caddy Sinclair that will feature a variety of red and white Australian Penfolds wine, along with cheese pairings. Beer Tasting Wednesday, June 24 ($20 per person) Join us between 1:30 5 pm in Hospitality for a local beer tasting event! You will receive a beer stein to sample some local brewery offerings that is complete with the French Lick Parade logo and it is yours to keep! Enjoy a soft pretzel along with your tasting. Michelin Drive and Compare Wednesday and Thursday, June 24 and 25 One of the exciting events during Parade Week is the Michelin Drive and Compare. This is your chance to take a couple of laps around a course in two identical Porsches with two different types of tires (a competitive street tire with their newest N-spec tire). Porsche Cars North America will supply the Porsches and Michelin will supply the tires! This year s venue for the Drive and Compare will be at the French Lick Municipal Airport (approximately six miles from Parade Central). To sign up for the event, just stop by the Michelin Drive and Compare station during Parade Check-In on Sunday, June 21. You will be able to get an assigned time slot for either day. Radio Controlled Cars There will be two events to delight the young and age-challenged competitors at this must-do Parade activity: R/C Car Concours on Monday, June 22 during the Big Car Concours event. They will be displayed in the entrance at the French Lick Learning Center. In the afternoon the expert judging panel will choose their winner and all entrants will be able to vote for the People s Choice. Awards announced during the Ice Cream Social. R/C Track Race on Tuesday, June 23 from 1 4 pm on the French Lick Upper Garden patio. Heats of 5 10 cars will be run, providing competition for the drivers and entertainment for the spectators. To be eligible for awards, RC versions must be a replica if a full-sized real Porsche. All years and models can be entered, including unique Porsche powered racecars, such as the Lotus-Porsche, March GTP, Porsche Indy cars, etc. Very special Porsches, such as tractors and auto body movie replicas are also welcome. Due to varied participation in this event, classes may need to be revised at the time of the event. We will do our best to provide optimal competition with fairness to all competitors. Only Porsche body styles are permitted to enter. Interest permitting, we can also run a toy class. This is defined as a pre-assembled model, not design for rebuild or significant upgrade by part replacement and not smaller than 1:12. If there are enough entries, this class may be divided by car size/scale. 11

12 Tours Our Tourmeisters have come up with a delightful slate that has something to please everyone four different ways: Driving Tours, Motor Coach Tours, Boat Cruises and Self-Guided Tours. FOR SAFETY CONCERNS, DRIVING TOUR PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE A WORKING CELLULAR PHONE, A GPS DEVICE AND A NAVIGATOR. Driving Tours Huber s Orchard Distillery (Tuesday June 23, Thursday June 25, and Saturday June 27) Approximately 100 miles, 7 hours total tour time, entrant limit of 50 people per day, $25 per person includes tour, tasting, and lunch buffet at Huber s Starlight Cafe. Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Tuesday June 23 and Wednesday June 24) Approximately 250 miles, 10 hours total tour time, entrant limit of 150 cars, $30 per person includes lunch at the Rathskeller Restaurant. NOTE: Optional Speedway Museum Tour available for $5 per person, payable at the Speedway. Ohio River Scenic Byway (Tuesday June 23, Wednesday June 24, Thursday June 25, Friday June 26 and Saturday June 27) Approximately 175 miles, 7 hours total tour time, entrant limit of 40 cars per day, $5 per person. Lunch will be at the Schnitzelbank Restaurant-- entrants are responsible to pay their own lunch bill directly to the restaurant. Huber s Orchard Winery and Vineyards (Wednesday June 24 and Friday June 26) Approximately 100 miles, 7 hours total tour time, entrant limit of 50 people per day, $25 per person includes tour, tasting and lunch buffet at Huber s Starlight Café. Motor Coach Tours Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory Tour (Tuesday June 23 and Friday June 26) Total Tour Time 8.5 hours, entrant limit of 55 people per day, $55 per person includes transportation, museum tour, a miniature souvenir bat, and lunch buffet at the Bristol Bar and Grille. Maker s Mark Distillery (AM) and Jim Beam Distillery (PM) (Wednesday June 24, Thursday June 25 and Friday June 26) Total Tour Time 10. Hours, entrant limit of 46 people per day, $65 per person includes transportation, two distillery tours, and lunch at the Old Talbott Tavern. Motor Coach/ Dinner Cruises Patoka Lake Dinner Cruise (Monday June 22 and Thursday June 25) Total Tour Time 3.5 hours, entrant limit of 110 people, $45 per person includes transportation and dinner. Self-Guided Tours These tours allow you to enjoy the attractions in the French Lick area on your own schedule. Detailed driving instructions will be available during Parade Check-In as well as in Hospitality and the Parade Info Desk during the week. 12

13 Some of the highlights include Amish Country in Montgomery, IN; Midwest Antiques and Collectables in English, IN; Spring Mill State Park and Pioneer Village in Mitchell, IN; Beck s Mill in Salem, IN; Holiday World and Splashin Safari Water Park in Santa Claus, IN; Birdseye, IN-Ferdinand, IN-Huntingburg, IN- Schnitzelbank Restaurant; Bluespring Caverns Park; Historic New Harmony, IN; St. Meinrad Archabbey; Monkey Hollow Winery; Overlook Restaurant in Leavenworth, IN. For more details on these self-guided tours, please check the Parade website. Golf Tournament Wednesday, June 24 ($135 per person/$45 club rental) Please join the annual Parade golf tournament at the Donald Ross Course at the French Lick Resort! It will be the usual scramble format with a shotgun start at 8 am with the driving range and putting greens available for practice before tee-off. After the tournament we will have a catered buffet lunch at Hagen s Restaurant at the course and trophies will be awarded. Awards will be given for the longest drive and closest to the pin (men and women), as well as team trophies. When you register, you can specify persons with whom you wish to play and sign up for rental golf clubs. The scramble format allows every player to contribute to the team whether it is the tee, fairway, approach shot or putt. You don t have to be a good golfer to enjoy playing on a team with old (or new) friends! Tech Academy Friday, June 26, 10 AM The sixth annual Parade Tech Academy will be held Friday June 26 at the French Lick Learning Center immediately following the Tech Quiz. This year s venue is once again an exciting mix of our outstanding PCA Technical Committee, outside speakers along with a speaker from Porsche AG. By attending more than one session, you become eligible for Tech Academy Accreditation of various levels depending on the number of sessions you attend: Five Sessions equals a Doctorate Four Sessions earns a Masters Three Sessions takes a Bachelors Two Sessions starts you with an Associate Four classrooms will be utilized simultaneously and each speaker will present twice to allow attendees to enjoy the entire slate of speakers. 5K Run/Walk Saturday, June 27 8 AM ($15 per person/children under 12 free) Join your fellow PCA members at the French Lick 5K Walk/Run on the historic French Lick property trail. Classes will be organized by age and gender from 6 years to 70+ years old, with trophies to the fastest male/female time of the day and awards for top male/female in each class. All participants receive a T-shirt, water on the course and a snack at the finish. 13

14 Parade of Porsches Saturday, June 27 The final car event for the 60 th Parade is the Porsche Parade where we will take a scenic drive to nearby historic Paoli. Upon our return to the French Lick Springs Hotel, a 60 th Parade Group Photo will be taken. Photo will be available for sale after Parade on (PCA Mart). Total distance: approximately 22 miles. Grill Badge A limited-edition commemorative grill badge for the 2015 French Lick Parade will be available on a preorder basis only for $25 each through your online registration. Parade Competition Rules (PCRs) The 2015 PCRs are available online at no cost. A bound copy will be mailed to participants requesting one prior to Parade, but there is a shipping/handling charge of $15. Goodie Store Pre-Sale Check out the special pre-sale items for the French Lick Parade that won t be available anywhere else! These items will be packaged and available for pickup in the Goodie Store during Parade. There are a variety of items from NIKE and Port Authority including polo shirts (short and long sleeved), caps, visors and light jackets. Car Wash There will be car wash locations available Friday June 19 through Saturday June 27 at both the French Lick Springs Hotel and the West Baden Springs Hotel. The stations will have hoses, buckets, car wash soap, towels and sponges. PCA 60 th Museum As part of the 60 th Anniversary celebrations for the Porsche Club of America and the 2015 French Lick Porsche Parade, we are presenting a PCA Museum (opens Tuesday, June 23) along with historical audiovisual vignettes during the banquets. The Museum will span 60 years of memories and showcase the personal side of Parades and PCA that will capture the flavor of the times, the shiny new Porsches for that year and more importantly, our members and their lives by exhibiting precious artifacts and memorabilia. Early PCA, Parades, Treffens, Porsche Panorama, Club Racing, the Manhattan Trophy, Region events and Escapes will all be featured. Come and enjoy this special treat! Woodford Reserve Bourbon- $95 per bottle The true granddaddy of all Parade memorabilia! The French Lick Springs and West Baden Springs Resorts will offer a liter bottle of Woodford Reserve Special French Lick Blend Bourbon custom engraved with the French Lick Parade logo or PCA 60 th Anniversary logo. Will be delivered by room service (without any room service fees) to comply with Indiana alcohol laws and will be added to your hotel bill (not your Parade Registration). There will be a section on the online registration where you 14

15 can indicate your interest of either logo, along with quantity of bottles. If your lodging is not at French Lick, please the registrar with your logo interest/request. Seminar Historic Domes of the World Monday, June 22 1:30 PM Listen to the fascinating history of the West Baden Springs Hotel dome, known as the eighth wonder of the world. It was the largest free-standing dome until the Houston Astrodome was built in The steel framework of 24 girder ribs that each weigh 4.5 tons, is connected to a central drum and soars eight stories above the intricate mosaic floor. The dome spans 195 feet across the atrium and because of its size, in order to compensate for expansion and contraction of the roof, each span rides on rollers that in turn rest on columns and move dependent upon the outside temperature. Once you view it, you will understand why facts and figures do not do it justice and be somewhat in awe. Mrs. Gayle Cook (along with her late husband Bill, and son Carl, led the decade long renovation efforts at French Lick Resort) will offer her presentation about domes and their timeless appeal. Culinary Delights!: BBQ & Blues Monday, June 22 5:30 7:30 PM - $30 per person Come view this culinary demonstration on BBQ preparation and cooking with Chef David Lee Burns from Hagen s Club House Restaurant. Then enjoy a BBQ dinner buffet that will include chicken, beef, pork, with an assortment of sides and sweets to choose from. Culinary Delights!: Tasting With Chef Tony Thursday, June 25, 5:30 PM - $28 per person Chef Tony Barba, Chef of Pluto s Pizzeria will delight you with his culinary demonstration of a variety of pastas and sauces, pizzas, calzones and stromboli s. Following, feast on an Italian Dinner buffet. Culinary Delights!: Bloody Mary Demonstration/Tasting Thursday, June 25 at 5:00 PM and Saturday, June 27 at 9:30 AM - $25 per person Learn the perfect ratio for mixing a Bloody Mary along with variations in taste and preparation from Mixologist Tomi Parker of 1875: The Steakhouse. Includes culinary demo and one drink. Must be 21 or older to participate. Casino Slot Tournament Thursday, June 25 at 8 PM - $25 per person Enter the French Lick Tournament during Parade Week (no particular skill level required)! Fee includes tournament entry, cash prizes, and snacks. Free to play. Length of Tournament is based on the number of participants (more people = more winnings!). Deadline for sign up: May 10, Must be 21 or older to enter the Casino, photo ID required. Casino Craps 101 Wednesday, June 24 at 5 6 PM and 6 7 PM No experience necessary to attend this complimentary class to learn about the most popular bets, the best odds, the long shots and pay-outs from live dealers. Free to play. Must be 21 or older to enter the Casino, photo ID required. 15

16 Culinary Delights!: Hoosier Sugar Cream Pie Demonstration/Tasting Friday, June PM - $15 per person Sugar Cream Pie is Indiana s treat, much like Derby Pie to Kentucky and Pecan Pie to Georgia! See the secret to making this dessert demonstrated by Pastry Chef Tia Hanke of 1875: The Steakhouse. Culinary Delights!: Picnic in the Formal Gardens (& Staging for Parade of Porches) Saturday, June 27 at Noon - $20 per person Enjoy an elegant picnic lunch before the Parade of Porsches in the West Baden Formal Gardens! The picnic items will include Buttermilk Southern Fried Chicken, Caprese, Tortellini & Spinach Salad, Saffron Fruit Salad and Strawberry Shortcake. A treat not to be missed! Parade 2105 Lodging We have two resort properties for you to choose from and both are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The 3,000 acre compound also features four golf courses and a world class spa at each facility. The French Lick Springs Hotel (established in 1832) will be host to Parade Central and is the larger of the two properties. The recently completed $550M restoration is authentic to the mid-19 th century when the current facility was built, but now has many comfortable present day amenities. It is most known for their medicinal springs Pluto Mineral Water. The actual spring is still part of the landscape and the Gardens nearby will host our Welcome Party as well as various activities throughout the week. The West Baden Springs Hotel has a breathtaking free-span dome, the largest in the world until the Houston Astrodome was built in the 1960 s. The Atrium will host the Concours and Victory Banquets. A recent addition that will be completed in time for Parade week is a trolley running continuous loops between the two hotels. French Lick Springs Hotel (FL) 8670 West State Road 56 French Lick, IN PCA block includes just fewer than 360 rooms at PCA Parade special rate: $140/night (standard room) plus tax (currently at 11% and subject to change). West Baden Springs Hotel (WB) 8538 West Baden Avenue West Baden Springs, IN PCA block includes just fewer than 210 rooms at PCA Parade special rate: $159/night (standard room) plus tax (currently at 11% and subject to change). 16

17 Rates at each facility include (complimentary unless specified): Fitness Center and all pool facilities Complimentary self-parking and 2 nd vehicle parking at both hotels; trailer parking at FL In-room as well as meeting area high speed internet access In- room safes Resort shuttles for transports on property and new trolley connector Check In: 4 PM; Check Out: 11 AM Group rates as rooms are available up to 3 days pre and post ( ) Small refrigerator standard at WB; may request other small appliances that may have a charge Children under 18 stay at no charge in parent s accommodations; rollaway beds available at FL for $20/night All rooms are non-smoking Pets welcome with advanced notice You will be able to book your hotel lodging once you have completed your Parade Registration. Immediately following, you will receive a link with an authorization code, along with your entrant (car) number, via . Your entrant number is required to complete your lodging request. Please remember to update your at prior to registering for Parade. A deposit equal to one night s stay with a credit card will be required to hold your reservation. The reserve deposit will be refunded if notice is received at least 72 hours prior to arrival (remember to obtain a cancellation number). Reservations cancelled less than 72 hours prior to arrival will be charged for one night s room and applicable tax. The PCA room block expires on May 30, 2015; in order to ensure your preference we encourage you to book as soon as possible. Reservations are subject to availability. Both hotels have a limited number of ADA accessible rooms. RV/Camping Option Patoka Lake State Campground 3084 North Dillard Road Birdseye, IN Several Last Notes Casino admittance is restricted to age 21 and older you may be asked for photo ID. The Parade 101 presentation a great way to acquaint yourself with the French Lick Parade and also gives you an opportunity to ask questions! Three times are scheduled in the Roosevelt Room at French Lick: Saturday, June 20 from 6 7 pm, Sunday June 21 from 8 9 am and 12:30 1:30 pm. 17

18 If you are not driving to Parade this year, the resort has offered special rates on shuttle services from Louisville (SDF) Airport. If you need to rent a car, it is best to do so in Louisville. If you are connecting with someone in French Lick or plan to remain on the resort property most of the week, this is an exceptional rate over taxi fare: $50 per person one way or $80 per person round trip. See additional details on 18