Porsche Club Insider

In this episode, PCA National Tours Chair Holly Jackson joins the podcast to take us behind the scenes! Discover how PCA keeps its driving tours safe, fun, and highly engaging for members.  Tours are one of PCA’s most popular events, and their massive appeal takes center stage every single year at the annual Porsche Parade. Holly shares exactly how the Driving Tour Committee maintains these elite event standards across both the United States and Canada.

Porsche expert Nathan Merz returns to the podcast to break down the complexities of matching numbers, factory documentation, and how mileage impacts your car's market worth. We also dive into the latest Porsche news, PCA videos, and upcoming events!

On this episode, we recap our recent autocross adventures at the Porsche Parade and with the Chesapeake Region. We share our driving impressions from a rainy-day racing Vu's Cayenne, Damon's first time behind the wheel of a Spec Boxster, and Manny's experience driving Damon's Cayman. Plus, we cover the latest Porsche news, preview upcoming PCA events, and share an exclusive update on our next video releases.

Discover what it is like to experience your very first Porsche Parade through the eyes of long-time Treffen attendees Steve and Marsha Buss.  After years of PCA events, the couple finally made the trip to Lake Placid for their first-ever Parade.  In this episode, they share their candid first impressions on everything from the scenic drive up and the registration process to driving in events and exploring non-Porsche local attractions.  We also dive deep into what it takes to open a Parade store for a week, the Cars and Community event, and the exclusive Porsche Parade Collection Pins.  Plus, they share the unique thrill of dining at banquets hosted on the exact hockey rink where the legendary "Miracle on Ice" took place.  Stick around until the end as we wrap up with the latest Porsche news and exciting updates on our upcoming videos.

This episode was recorded live at the 2026 Porsche Parade in Lake Placid, New York. Special guest Nathan Merz joins the show to review Lake Placid as a host city and break down the massive preparation behind the event. We dive into Vu's frantic, down-to-the-wire 356 engine installation and discuss how organizers navigated a localized marathon on day one. Plus, we share our favorite highlights from the Concours day including the Pixar Porsches—and recap Manny's first ride in the brand-new Cayenne Turbo EV.