The BMW Club of Southern Alberta is hosting an another driver education event for young drivers. “The primary emphasis of the Tire Rack Street Survival (TRSS) is a hands-on driving experience in real-world situations. Students use their own car and learn about its handling limits and how they can control them. The students will become more observant of the traffic situation they find themselves in. They will learn to look far enough ahead to anticipate unwise actions of other drivers. As the students master the application of physics to drive their cars, they will make fewer unwise driving actions themselves. They will understand why they should always wear their own seatbelts, and why they should insist that their passengers wear seatbelts, too.”

This is a well recognized training event that PCA is very supportive of and was instrumental in its creation many years ago. Many PCA regions across North America host these training sessions. While this is not a Wild Rose Region event we are happy to support the BMW Club with volunteers and instructors, and maybe a few students. We have had members send their young drivers to this training before and it has been well received. 

The event is on Sunday, September 13th from 9am to 5pm at the Rocky Mountain Motorsports facility just east of Carstairs. The BMW Club is looking for event volunteers, instructors/coaches (they provide training) and of course students. Links are provided below and please consider participating in some fashion if you are even remotely interested.

Detailed Overview

https://www.bmwcsa.ca/tire-rack-street-survival/

Students

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2026-tire-rack-street-survival-volunteer-registration-tickets-1986767686633?aff=oddtdtcreator

Volunteers

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2026-tire-rack-street-survival-volunteer-registration-tickets-1986767686633?

Instructors/Coaches

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2026-bmwcsa-tire-rack-street-survival-instructor-registration-tickets-1985641097976?aff=oddtdt

If you have additional questions please contact Glen Cook, TRSS Manager, at (403) 274-8716 or gcook@bmwcsa.ca

I have to submit final numbers to Big Sky BBQ pit on Monday morning, so if you have not RSVPeed for the Season Closer yet, please do so by Sunday (Sept 20th).

Date: Sunday, September 27
More Info & to RSVP: https://www.porsche.ab.ca/events/event/711-season-closer-big-sky-bbq-pit/

Coffee and light snacks will be proved by the VSCCC Euro Car Show sponsor Agrawal Associates.

Please register in advance so we can ensure enough food and drink is available. Click here for full details and to register: https://www.porsche.ab.ca/events/event/718-cars-coffee-social/

Every year they host an annual show full of live exhibits and demonstrations. This year's theme is Steam-Powered Equipment and they will be running almost every piece of equipment they have.

For show details & admission rates, visit this link: https://pioneeracres.ab.ca/Events/AnnualShow

This is a Co-Event: We will be meeting up with members from the Vintage Sports Car Club of Calgary and driving out together. It is a great opportunity to meet fellow Euro car enthusiasts and perhaps see some folks we haven't seen in a long time as it's been years since our clubs have hosted an event together.

More info & to RSVP: https://www.porsche.ab.ca/events/event/702-pioneer-acres-annual-show-co-event-with-the-vsccc/

Date: Saturday, July 18
Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm (Registration starts at 8:00am, all cars must be placed on the field by 10:00am)
Location: Stanley Park - 4011 1A Street SW, Calgary
Registration link: https://www.vsccc.ca/event-6431879
Entry Fee: $20
RSVP: After you have registered through the link above, please CLICK HERE, then click "going" to RSVP so we know who is in.

This year, we will have a dedicated space reserved just for our club. The size of our area will be dependent on how many registrations we have. Please register ASAP - Early signup helps determine space allocation.

This is a wonderful lazy day of socializing with fellow car enthusiasts in a grassy park. Our club will set up two pop-up tents for shade. There will be food trucks there, or you can pack a picnic lunch and join us under the tents. Bring your folding chairs, relax and enjoy great company & hubub of the car show around you.

Here's a picture of our PCA corral from a previous year:

https://calgarygermanclub.ca/pages/events

Introducing Drive for Smiles (D4S) 2nd event in Calgary!

I helped organize a new charitable event last year called Drive 4 Smiles. This year they made me the Chairperson for Calgary's event. It's put on by the Starlight Foundation who organize and supply in-hospital and out patient programs for sick kids at the Childrens' Hospital. The Drive 4 Smiles events in Canada started in Montreal and Toronto and then added Vancouver a few years ago. It's first Calgary event was last year and they raised $50K which was the most they have ever raised for a first year event. This year's event is on Jun 20, 2026 at Rocky Mountain Motorsports.

I want to thank everyone from the PCA who came out and supported the event last year and made it an amazing success. It was the largest fund raise for a first year event ever! I would like to invite you all to participate this year! The event is on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Rocky Mountain Motorsports.

Please check it out and consider registering at: https://d4scalgary.com/

What is Drive for Smiles?

Drive for Smiles is a national charitable initiative run by the Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada (https://www.starlightcanada.org/) whose mission is to help sick kids across the country through a blend of programs in the childrens' hospitals and at home. This event brings together car enthusiasts to provide seriously ill children and their families with a day of joy, excitement, and unforgettable memories. Participants offer “dream rides” in their exotic/supercars.  Starlight transforms the area around the track creating a carnival-like atmosphere complete with food trucks, entertainment, and activities for all ages. The Starlight Children's Foundation started in Los Angeles in 1982 by filmmaker Peter Samuelson and actress Emma Samms and has Steven Spielberg is their Chairman Emeritus.

Here is a video from last year's event as an intro to how it is organized. https://youtu.be/1Ji3PDgOs4M

The event has taken place for over 14 years in cities across the country.  Last year’s D4S events in cities like Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver raised over $1,000,000 collectively, benefiting more than 1,000 children and their families. 

It is similar Cardel's Ride of a Lifetime where you give kids 2 or 3 laps in the passenger seat of your car. However there are a lot of differences. Your rides for the entire day will be for the sick kids and their families. There are no rides sold to the general public. We also do not encourage super fast laps. A 50-60% speed lap is fine for the kids to give them a thrill. Many of them are not strong enough for anything faster than 50% IMO. Run groups are separated into experienced and novice drivers so don't worry if you haven't been to the track. You will be put into a group with others that have the same experience so you won't be stressed about holding someone up. The main thing is to give your passengers a fun and safe time and a day to remember to relieve their normal daily stress from their illness. Days like this have been proven to have a significant affect on positive outcomes for the kids recoveries so you will be a big part of that.

How You Can Get Involved

The Starlight Foundation is seeking passionate drivers to volunteer their time and vehicles for this incredible cause. By participating, you’ll:

• Provide thrilling rides to children who face daily health challenges.
• Be part of a community event that celebrates compassion and unity.
• Help raise funds to support programs for seriously ill children.

If you own an exotic or cool car and want to use it to create real joy, your presence would mean the world to these families. Please note that rides will be a very safe 50-60% pace in a lead-follow format to maximize safety for the kids and provide a nice thrill. You do not need track experience to drive in this event. If helmets are required the charity will provide them.

The expenses for this event are extremely low. Last year 95% of the money raised went to fund the programs for the kids.

Join Us

If you’re interested in participating or would like more information, please visit https://d4scanada.com/  There is a registration page that is now live on this webpage. Let’s come together to make Calgary’s 2nd Drive for Smiles event a huge success!

Thank you for considering this opportunity to give back to our community in such a unique and impactful way.

Note there is a $500 registration fee for each registration. A tax receipt will be emailed to you automatically for your donation.

Date: Sunday, June 7
Location: Schott's Lake Conference & Resort, Sundre, AB
More info & to RSVP: CLICK HERE (must be logged in to view)

Every year the club hosts a BBQ gathering to welcome new members into the Porsche family with open arms. All new & existing members are invited to join this day filled with fellowship, food & fun.

We're going to Schott's Lake Resort (near Sundre) for a fantastic Western-themed BBQ lunch. We'll have their entire lakefront patio just for our group, and there is indoor space in case of inclement weather. Lunch & non-alcoholic drinks are on us, and you can purchase euro car themed drinks from the bartender.

What's for lunch? There's SO much food, that instead of typing it out, I'll attach a screenshot of the menu:

The available spot has 15 AMP power if you need it.

Dates: Thursday, June 18th - Sunday, June 21st

Full details are here: https://www.porsche.ab.ca/events/event/700-pca-camping-trip/

You would just e-transfer your payment directly to them to claim your spot. Easy-peezy!

Reply here or email Danielle at events@porsche.ab.ca if you want in on the goodtimes.

Whiskey Barrel Outpost in Water Valley is a newly opened restaurant, so we're going for a scenic morning drive to check it out for breakfast. Guests can order from the menu & gluten free options will be available.

There is a limit of 25 guests, and we currently have a few spots left, so RSVP ASAP if you'd like to join next Sunday: 

Reservations are now open! Pre-payment is required, 1st come 1st serve. 

For full details & to reserve your spot, go here: https://www.porsche.ab.ca/events/event/700-pca-camping-trip/

*SOLD OUT: ALL SPOTS HAVE BEEN RESEVRED
 

Next one is Saturday, February 14th

fyi - I noticed on the menu board that they now serve light breakfast fare.

Location: Fenyk Coffee & Social - 10 Canada Olympic Common SW

Time: 8:45 am

Please click here & RSVP so that we can claim enough chairs for the group.

Join us for Covers & Coffee @ Fenyk near Canada Olympic Park.

There is plenty of space in this fancy cafe, but the place gets busy quickly so this is one for the early-risers among us.

Location: Fenyk Coffee & Social - 10 Canada Olympic Common SW

Date: Saturday, January 24

Time: 8:45 am

Please CLICK HERE & RSVP so that we can claim enough chairs for the group.

Blastoff is now on the calendar, there are still a few details to be updated but you can already book your hotel room. Dates are Saturday, March 14 to Sunday, March 15, 2026.

We are at the Banff Park Lodge this year and the optional Friday Dinner / Saturday Drive is also posted with more details to come shortly

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE CALENDAR AND LET OTHERS KNOW YOU ARE COMING

https://eurofest.net

Our club will set up two pop-up tents for shade. There will be food trucks there, or you can pack a picnic lunch and join us under the tents.

Bring your folding chairs & snacks and enjoy the great company and hubub of the car show around you.

**UPDATE JULY 17 - Due to weather, the show is postponed to Saturday, July 26th

Date: Saturday, July 26

Location: Stanley Park - 4011 1A Street SW, Calgary

Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Registration starts at 8:00am and all cars must be placed on the field by 10:00am

Registration link: https://vsccc.ca/event-6055287

Please RSVP here if you are entering your car so we can have an appropriate number of parking spots saved.

What's the vibe like? Check out a few pics from the action in the PCA area of last year's show:

Coach and Volunteer Registration at:

https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/trss-bmw-club-southern-alberta-coach-volunteer-rocky-mountain-motorsports-of-748090 · 

Student Registration at https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/trss-bmw-club-southern-alberta-rocky-mountain-motorsports-tire-rack-955256 

If you have additional questions please contact Glen Cook, TRSS Manager, at (403) 274-8716 or gcook@bmwcsa.ca

This is a well recognized training event that PCA is very supportive of and was instrumental in its creation many years ago. Many other PCA regions across North America host these training session. While this is not a Wild Rose Region event we are happy to support the BMW Club with volunteers and instructors, and maybe a few students. 

TRSS 2025 v7.docx

Great event for a worthwhile cause, I'm looking forward to next year's D4S.

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/19u3LL7N8A/

Join Me in Bringing Drive for Smiles to Calgary – July 12 at Rocky Mountain Motorsports

Introducing Drive for Smiles (D4S) – Coming to Calgary!

I hope this message finds you well. I’m reaching out to share some exciting news and extend a heartfelt invitation to be part of a meaningful event that combines our shared passion for cars with the opportunity to make a significant impact.

I’m thrilled to announce that Calgary will host its first-ever Drive for Smiles event on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Rocky Mountain Motorsports.

What is Drive for Smiles?

Drive for Smiles is a national charitable initiative run by the Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada (https://www.starlightcanada.org/) whose mission is to help sick kids across the country through a blend of programs in the childrens' hospitals and at home. This event brings together car enthusiasts to provide seriously ill children and their families with a day of joy, excitement, and unforgettable memories. Participants offer “dream rides” in their exotic/supercars.  Starlight transforms the area around the track creating a carnival-like atmosphere complete with food trucks, entertainment, and activities for all ages. Here is a video from last year's event as an intro to how it is organized. https://youtu.be/1Ji3PDgOs4M

The event has taken place for over 13 years in cities across the country.  Last year’s D4S events in cities like Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver raised over $1,000,000 collectively, benefiting more than 1,000 children and their families. 

How You Can Get Involved

The Starlight Foundation is seeking passionate drivers to volunteer their time and vehicles for this incredible cause. By participating, you’ll:

• Provide thrilling rides to children who face daily health challenges.
• Be part of a community event that celebrates compassion and unity.
• Help raise funds to support programs for seriously ill children.

If you own an exotic or supercar and want to use it to create real joy, your presence would mean the world to these families. Please note that rides will be a very safe 50% pace in a lead-follow format to maximize safety for the kids and provide a nice thrill. You do not need track experience to drive in this event. We do not anticipate the need for helmets but we are currently confirming with RMM. If helmets are required we will provide them.

Join Us

If you’re interested in participating or would like more information, please visit https://d4scanada.com/  There is a registration page that is now live on this webpage. Let’s come together to make Calgary’s inaugural Drive for Smiles event a huge success!

Thank you for considering this opportunity to give back to our community in such a unique and impactful way.

Note there is a $500 registration fee for each registration. If you choose to pay for that yourself a tax receipt will be emailed to you automatically for your donation.

Join us at Fenyk Coffee & Social. There are lots of comfy chairs and enough space for everybody, so we can still get in our social fix for the day.

Location: Fenyk Coffee & Social - 10 Canada Olympic Common SW

Date: Saturday, June 21

Time: 9:00 am

Please comment below if you are coming for coffee, they will reserve space for us.

Calgary Police Youth Foundation's Drive of Champions 2025 edition.  For more information see: Drive of Champions | Calgary Police Youth Foundation