Registration Guide 2017 – Spokane, Washington Porsche Parade
(April 03, 2017)
The 62nd Porsche Parade will be held in Spokane, Washington Sunday July 9 – Saturday July 15, 2017.
Rules pertaining to the Parade and registering for the Parade are outlined in the Parade Competition
Rules (PCRs). The 2017 PCRs are available on the Parade website currently.
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 www.pca.org. 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 email! 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 email, and/or are
posted to the Parade website at 2017parade.pca.org.
Before you register, at the very least, you will want to know:
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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 2017 Porsche Parade opens on Monday, April 3 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 11, 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 503.579.3423 (PDT) to schedule a time to
complete your registration after April 10, 2017.
All fees paid will be recorded and deposited at the time of registration.
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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 emailed cancellation request to the Parade Registrar
([email protected]) is received on or before June 11, 2017. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR
CANCELLATIONS MADE AFTER JUNE 11. You may make changes to your registration at any time prior to
June 11, 2017.
Registrations received after May 28 but up to and including June 11 will be assessed a $60 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 $200, 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) Parade 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:
$25/each
$20/each
$20/each
$60/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 18 – 25 years old.
Other guests are welcome; however, only the entrant, co-entrant and JPP/CAFP entrants may enter the
competitive events (except children ages 13 – 15 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:
$35/per Porsche for Concours
$35/per driver for Autocross
$15/per person for Tech Quiz
$20/per Porsche for TSD Rally
Check-In
Registrants should check-in for Parade on Sunday, July 9 between the hours of 9 AM and 4 PM in the
Grand Ballroom at the Davenport Grand Hotel (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 Parade bag.
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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 last day is
Friday, July 14), the most 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 11. 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. The PCR’s detail instructions for CAFP and JPP entrants.
Guests are not allowed to run the TSD Rally.
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 Spokane restaurants, events and more can be answered at 2017parade.pca.org under
“Spokane”.
On behalf of the entire 2017 Parade Team, we are all looking forward to greeting you in Spokane!
Kathleen Behrens
PCA Parade Registrar
503.579.3423 (PDT)
[email protected]
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Banquets
This year we are mixing our Banquet venues up a bit. From the Riverside Terrace at the Convention
Center, the Ballroom at the Convention Center, the Northern Quest Resort & Casino and the Davenport
Grand Hotel, you won’t be bored! As usual, there also will be two “open” evenings where you can
explore the culinary delights of Spokane or consider taking a dinner cruise on Lake Coeur d’ Alene.
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 July 9 – Pirelli Welcome Party: Buffet: Station Eins: Bratwurst with Sauerkraut, Braised Red
Cabbage, Bavarian Potato Salad. Station Zwei: Chopped Salad with Croutons, Sunflower Seeds,
Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Hofbrauhaus Ranch & Bavarian Blue Cheese Dressing, Bayerischer Raditeller Sliced White and Red Radishes with Buttered Rye Bread & Chives. Station Drei: Grilled Chicken Breast
with a Huckleberry Vinaigrette, Wild Rice, Seasonal Vegetables, Dinner Rolls and Pretzel Sticks. Station
Vier: Assorted Cakes to include Carrot, Red Velvet, Apple Strudel, Cheesecake, Black Forest Cake. Cash
Bier Garten. Location: Riverside Terrace at the Convention Center. Open Seating. Dress: Casual. Cost:
$60 adults/$30 children (12 and under).
Tuesday, July 11 – Porsche Concours Banquet: Menu: Dual Entrée of Flat Iron Steak with Walla Walla
Onions served with Cabernet Sauce/Northwest Huckleberry Glazed Pacific Salmon, Baby Iceberg Wedge
Salad, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Seasonal Vegetables, alternating desserts of Flourless
Chocolate Cake with Seasonal Berry Coulis or Bavarian Rum Torte with Caramel Glaze. 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, July 9. Location: Ballroom 100 at the Convention Center. Dress: Business
Attire. Cost: $65 adults.
Wednesday, July 12 – Mobil One Checkpoint (Rally) Banquet: Buffet: Spring Greens with Assorted
Toppings, Orzo Pasta Salad, Freshly Baked Rolls and Butter, Fresh Seasonal Vegetables, Oven Roasted
Yukon Gold Potatoes, Herb Roasted Chicken with Braised Kale, Flank Steak Char-grilled to Medium Rare
with a Rosemary Demi-glace, Assorted Desserts selected by the Chef. Award Presentation: TSD Rally
Awards, National Newsletter Awards and National Website Awards. Location: Northern Quest Resort &
Casino. Open Seating. Dress: Casual. Cost: $55 adults/$30 children (12 and under).
Friday, July 14 – Michelin Late Apex (Autocross) Banquet: Mexican Street Faire Buffet: Taco Bar with
Ground Beef, Shredded Beef and Grilled Chicken, Queso, Rice, Beans, Tortilla Chips, Guacamole, Sour
Cream, three salsas and Desserts to include Tres Leches Cake and Flan. Award Presentation: Autocross
Awards, Parade Kids Recognition, Art Show Awards, Gimmick Rally Awards and PCA Regional
Membership Award. Location: Davenport Grand Hotel. Open Seating. Dress: Casual. Cost: $50
adults/$30 children (12 and under).
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Saturday, July 15 – Reliable Carriers Victory Banquet: The 64th Porsche Parade location will be
revealed and we will hear from our PCA President. The annual winner for the “Trip to Germany” prize
will be chosen. Menu: Cowboy Pork Chop (Center Cut Chop Brined in Apple Cider and Brown Sugar),
Garlic Mashed Potato, Green Beans sautéed with Bacon and Onion, Spring Mix Salad with Yellow Pear
Tomatoes, Radishes and Apple Vinaigrette Dressing, Artisan Dinner Rolls with Butter, Alternating
Desserts of Huckleberry Cheesecake or Chocolate Walnut Torte. Vegetarian Selection: Vegetable
Napoleon: Layered Roasted Vegetables, Mozzarella Covered with Puff Pastry. Award Presentation:
President’s Parade Trophy, Parade Long Distance Award, PCA Public Service Award, and Historical/
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, July 9.
Dress: Business Casual. Cost: $60 adults.
A Vegetarian alternative is available for the Victory Banquet. Order this or list any other special dietary
requests, when you complete online registration.
There will be a Concours Boxed Lunch available at the Riverfront Park for your picnicking pleasure on
Monday, July 10. Menu: Choice of Fresh Made Wraps: Turkey Breast, Ham, Roasted Beef, or
Vegetarian. Choice of one side: Green Salad, Potato Salad, or Chips. Dessert: Either Watermelon or
Cookie. All lunches include condiments and a choice of soda or bottled water 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, July 15.
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 Boxed Lunch) price is
$300—a savings of $15 over purchasing individually.
Porsche Concours d’Elegance – Monday, July 10 ($35 per car)
This is the premiere Porsche Parade competition! The prestigious Concours d’Elegance this year will be
along the banks of the picturesque Spokane River at the beautiful Riverfront Park and have four
spacious show areas: Lilac Meadow, Havermale Point, Marmot Meadow, and Couplet Meadow.
Concours day will host over 200 Concours Porsches along with a Historic Display of classic, unique and
rare Porsches.
Class awards will be presented during the event at Riverfront Park as soon as the class scoring is
complete. Group and special awards will be presented Tuesday evening at the Concours Banquet. All
Concours award recipients will be recognized at the Concours Banquet as well.
Indoor Concours Prep areas will be available in the underground parking garage of the Davenport Grand
and the Davenport Tower Hotels beginning Friday, July 7 on a first-come, first-served basis. Electrical
outlets are plentiful and a wash area will be provided at the Hotel loading docks.
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“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, July 8 and Sunday, July 9.
TSD Rally – Tuesday, July 11 ($20 per car)
The TSD Rally will take you around the beautiful hills, valleys and plains of eastern Washington in a rally
sharpened for your driving pleasure. It will delight the novice and challenge the experts! It will depart
from the Spokane County Fair & Expo Center (approximately 5 miles from the Davenport Grand Hotel)
and take roughly four hours to run covers approximately 110 miles (you will not travel on any dirt
roads). 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, July 10 from 3:00 – 4:30 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 DRIVER should register for this event. If you are not driving your Porsche in this event the
Porsche used must be registered for the Parade by another entrant. 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. Kids
younger than JPP are not allowed on the rally. Only two people may be in the rally car, the driver and
the navigator. 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.
Please note: Adult Guests are not allowed to compete in this event.
Michelin Autocross – Wednesday and Thursday, July 12 and 13 ($35 per driver)
The Autocross will be held on the south parking lot at Northern Quest Resort & Casino approximately 10
miles from the Davenport Grand. Once again, it is scheduled for two days allowing plenty of time for all
who want to participate.
After two years on runways, the course will be laid out as a rectangle. The surface is newer asphalt with
some smooth undulations. 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 be easy to follow. Watch the Parade website for comments on the
course and site conditions after the course layout and safety test in early April.
Set aside 4:30 – 5:30 pm on Monday, July 10 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, July 11 from 3:30 –
5:30 pm with an instructor-led portion from 4 – 5 pm. The course will also be open on Wednesday, July
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12 from 7:30 – 8:30 am and after runs are completed for the day (about 3 pm) 4 – 5 pm and Thursday,
July 13 from 7:30 – 8:30 am.
All Porsches entered in the autocross must pass the Parade Safety Technical Inspection. These will be
conducted at the Davenport Grand Parking Garage Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 1 – 4 pm.
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
class as the parent(s).
The run schedule for the autocross should be all Showroom Stock cars (S01 through S13 and SV1 and
SV2) running on Wednesday with the Production category (P01 through P17) 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 that S and P classes now have a minimum
tread wear rating of 180. It is your responsibility to correctly classify your Porsche for the Autocross.
Gimmick Rally – Thursday, July 13 ($20 per car)
“A Doozy of a Floozy” rally will highlight the historic wild-west as seen through the eyes of miners.
Perhaps we will visit a silver mine or old-fashioned saloon, take a chance with a card sharp and his lady,
and go back in time to the turn of the century. The gimmick will be revealed along the way…it is one you
have never experienced like this before! You only will need a car, a smile, and a sense of adventure!
Departure is from the Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, approximately 5 miles from the Davenport
Grand Hotel. Total rally time is approximately 5 hours. Driving distance: 200 miles. You will travel
along scenic lake and mountain roads with opportunities for sight-seeing, photos, eats and drinks and
unique experiences with historic significance.
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. Drivers must be licensed, of
course! Junior Participation Program (JPP) members may not drive in the rally but may navigate with
either of their sponsoring PCA member driving.
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.
Technical and Historical Quiz – Friday, July 14 ($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.
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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 by May. Allotted Quiz Time: 90 minutes.
Art Show ($15 per person)
All Parade entrants who are artists, crafters and Porsche aficionados are invited to participate in the Art
Show in Spokane—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 are available on the Parade website.
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, July 15 which includes a great
lunch (BBQ Beef and Pulled Pork, choice of Tossed Salad, Baked Beans or Chips, Sliced Cheese, onion,
pickle slices and BBQ Sauce, Watermelon/Cookies, soda or bottled water), 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.
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.
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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.
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 Parade 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.
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.
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Parade Kids ($20 additional fee per child)
Spokane will be an action-packed week for Parade Kids!
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 Frame, building a Rice Crispy Race Car, Sand Art, Suncatchers), AnyCross
Competition (using anything that rolls), Amazing Race Competition (a scavenger hunt on foot), , 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 2018), 5K
Walk/Run, and Gimmick Rally.
We are again offering “Banquet Kids Camp/Childcare” during the Concours and Victory Banquets that
includes activities, movies and a kid-friendly meal for $25 per child per evening. Menu: Choice of Pizza,
Pasta, Chicken Tenders, Beef Sliders, Grilled Cheese, fruit, cookies and a drink.
The ever-popular “Kids Night Out” evening will be on Thursday, July 13 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at “Get Air
Trampoline Park” (approximately 3.5 miles from the Davenport Grand). Parents are invited too! $20
per person includes admission for 2 hours of jumping, jumping socks, pizza, soda and cupcakes.
Each child registered for Parade Kids will receive their own special T-Shirt and goodie bag as well as
receive a medal during Parade Kids Recognition at the Autocross Banquet.
Hospitality
Please join us in Spokane for a great Hospitality Suite in the Davenport Grand Ballroom. We will have
room for you to meet new and old friends during the weeklong event, along with seeing your favorite
vendors to find out what is new!
The Internet Café is in Hospitality too. Bring your laptop or use one of the computers available for
checking emails 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.
Wine Tasting – Thursday, July 13 2 – 4 pm ($30 per person)
Plan on attending the mid-afternoon Wine Tasting at Barrister Winery approximately one mile from the
Davenport Grand. You will enjoy a tasting of four exceptional local wines and a “Northwest Cheese
Board” with light bites of a selection of Northwest cheeses, garnished with dried fruit and assortment of
gourmet crackers. You may purchase wines and have them shipped to your home.
There is no parking at the winery, only a limited amount of street parking.
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Beer Tasting – Wednesday, July 12 ($30 per person)
Join us between 1:30 – 4:30 pm in Hospitality that will feature four Northwest microbrews from the
Spokane craft beer scene. Enjoy a warm German style pretzel with cheese dipping sauce, potato chips,
and fresh popcorn with your tasting. The beer stein with the Spokane Parade logo is yours to keep!
Michelin Drive and Compare – Monday and Tuesday, July 10 and 11
One of the exciting events during Parade Week is the Michelin Drive and Compare. It will be set up to
provide you with a fun and interesting comparison experience and as in the past, Michelin will have
their product experts on hand as well as test drivers to facilitate and support inquiries at the
demonstration.
This year’s venue for the Drive and Compare will be at the Northern Quest Resort & Casino roughly ten
miles from the Davenport Grand Hotel. To sign up for the event, just stop by the Michelin Drive and
Compare station during Parade Check-In on Sunday, July 9.
Radio Controlled Cars
There will be two events to delight the young and age-challenged competitors at this must-do Parade
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R/C Car Concours on Monday, July 10 during the “Big Car” Concours event. They will be
displayed in the Convention 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 (Small batch ice cream from “Brain Freeze Creamery).
R/C Track Race on Tuesday, July 11 – 1 – 4:30 pm, adjacent to the Ice Cream Social. 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 of 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.
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Tours
Our Tourmeisters have come up with a delightful slate that has something to please everyone five
different ways: Driving Tours, Motor Coach Tours, Boat Cruises, Walking Tours and Self-Guided Tours.
Complete information on all the listed tours can be found on the Parade website.
FOR SAFETY CONCERNS, IT IS STRONGLY SUGGESTED DRIVING TOUR PARTICIPANTS HAVE A WORKING
CELLULAR PHONE, A GPS DEVICE AND A NAVIGATOR.
Driving Tours
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Schweitzer Mountain (Tuesday, July 11 and Friday, July 14) – Approximately 200 miles, 8.5
hours total tour time, entrant limit of 120 people per day, $40 per person includes lift ticket and
lunch at the Sky Lodge.
Lunch Cruise on Lake Coeur d’ Alene (Tuesday, July 11 and Friday, July 14) – Approximately 80
miles, 7.5 hours total tour time, entrant limit of 100 people per day, $50 per person includes
cruise and lunch.
Wallace ID/Hiawatha Bike Trail (Wednesday, July 12 and Thursday, July 13) – Approximately
190 miles, 9.5 hours total tour time, entrant limit of 25 people per day, $85 per person includes
mountain bike rental and Boxed Lunch.
Motor Coach Tours
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Vintner’s Wine Village Tasting (Prosser) (Tuesday, July 11 and Thursday, July 13) – Total Tour
Time 9 hours, entrant limit of 104 people per day, $60 per person includes transportation,
Boxed Lunch, Chandler’s Reach Vineyards tasting fee.
Motor Coach/ Dinner Cruises
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Lake Coeur d’ Alene Dinner Cruise (Monday, July 10 and Wednesday, July 12) – Total Tour Time
3.5 hours, entrant limit of 100 people, $85 per person includes transportation, cruise and
dinner.
Walking Tours
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Dry Fly Distilling/No-Li Brewhouse (Wednesday, July 12 (2 tours) and Thursday, July 13 (2
tours))– Total Tour Time 4.5 hours, entrant limit of 25 people per tour, $25 per person includes
tastings and heavy appetizers.
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Self-Guided Tours
These tours allow you to enjoy the attractions in the Spokane area on your own schedule. Detailed
driving instructions (although in limited quantities) will be available during Parade Check-In as well as in
Hospitality and the Parade Info Desk during the week. Please check the Parade website before arriving
in Spokane to download the driving instructions.
Some of the highlights include Arbor Crest Winery (Spokane Valley, WA), Silverwood Theme Park (ID),
Triple Play and Raptor Reef Family Fun Park, Historic Wallace, ID and the Sierra Silver Mine, “Great Circle
Route” (Northeast WA), and the Grand Coulee Dam.
Golf Tournament – Wednesday, July 12 ($125 per person/$30 club rental)
Please join the annual Parade Golf Tournament at The Creek at Qualchen Golf Course (roughly seven
miles from the Davenport Grand)! 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 lunch at The Clubhouse 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.
Lunch Menu: Choice of BBQ Beef, BBQ Burger, Veggie Burger or Pulled Pork Deli Sandwich with baked
beans, potato salad and chips.
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, July 14, 10 am ($10 per person)
The eighth annual Parade Tech Academy will be held Friday July 14 at the Davenport Grand Valet
Parking area 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:
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Two Sessions starts you with a “Bachelors of Porsche Technicity”
Four Sessions earns a “Masters of Porsche Technicity”
Six Sessions earns the coveted “Doctor of Porsche Technicity”
Four classrooms will be utilized simultaneously and each speaker will present twice to allow attendees
to enjoy the entire slate of speakers.
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Pinot, Palette, and Porsches – Friday, July 14 2:30 pm ($55 per person)
Enjoy an afternoon at Pinot’s Palette in a private 2-hour class painting our favorite subject: a Porsche!
You will have your own printed canvas to work on along with an instructor to guide you step by step
while sipping a glass of wine (or beer) while you paint. A unique memento from the Spokane Parade!
Pinot’s Palette is an easy two block walk from the Davenport Grand. Fee includes a take away canvas
and one beverage. Entrant Limit: 60
5K Run/Walk – Saturday, July 15 7 am ($15 per person/children under 12 free)
Join your fellow PCA members at the Spokane 5K Walk/Run on the beautiful Spokane River Centennial
Trail at Riverfront Park.
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.
Parade of Porsches – Saturday, July 15
Join in the final “car” event for the 62nd Porsche Parade! We will tour downtown Spokane to say
goodbye—and thanks for a very memorable Parade Week! Total distance: approximately 5 miles. After
the Parade, consider attending the “Farewell Social” at the Davenport Grand Ballroom presented by the
Hotel. For a small fee they will be offering light appetizers and a cash bar.
Martini Mixology Class – Saturday, July 15 - 3 pm ($70 per person)
Be entertained by one of Davenport Grand’s experienced bartenders while learning how to mix three
different martinis in this high-energy mixology class. All equipment, liquors and garnishes are provided.
Since a great drink can never go to waste, you will be able to nibble on specially chef selected appetizers
for a perfect pairing! Entrant Limit: 30
Driver Education – Sunday, July 16 7 am – 3:30 pm ($295 per person)
Join the Inland Northwest Region at the Spokane County Raceway (approximately 10 miles from the
Davenport Grand Hotel) for a post Parade event. The fee includes classroom instruction, one-on-one
instruction, Boxed Lunch, and water. More details can be found on the Parade website.
Grill Badge
A limited-edition commemorative grill badge for the 2017 Spokane Parade will be available on a preorder basis only for $25 each through your online registration.
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Goodie Store Pre-Sale
Check out the special pre-sale items for the Spokane Parade that won’t be available anywhere else!
These items will be packaged and available for pickup in the Goodie Store during Parade (please retrieve
prior to July 14). 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 two car wash locations available Friday July 7 through Saturday July 15 at both the
Davenport Grand and the Davenport Tower Hotels. The stations will have hoses, buckets, car wash
soap, towels and sponges.
Last Notes…
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The “Parade 101” presentation a great way to acquaint yourself with the Spokane Parade and
also gives you an opportunity to ask questions! Three times are scheduled in the Davenport
Grand Meeting Room #4: Saturday, July 8 from 6 – 7 pm, Sunday July 9 from 8 – 9 am and 12:30
– 1:30 pm.
While it is becoming much easier to “rent” Porsches at major car rental agencies, please
remember entrants cannot use them for Autocross or the TSD Rally.
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