Calendar of Upcoming Events

Midwest 356 Club events are planned and put on for the benefit of the club's members.  That being said, we do invite prospective members who want to learn about the club to join us for events.  If you are not a member and would like to participate in one of our events, please send an email to our Events Coordinator at events@midwest356.org .

2023

Sunday, June 4

Wisconsin Porsche 356 Club Social Gathering/Scenic Drive.  Our Wisconsin friends have invited us to join them for a scenic drive and picnic lunch in West Bend.  Midwest 356 Club members will receive the details of the invitation, including RSVP contact information, via email.

Attendees who wish to drive to West Bend together can plan on meeting at Rest Stop 26 at the 104th St. exit on I-94 in Pleasant Prairie at 8:00 AM.

Sunday, June 18 to Saturday, June 24

Porsche Parade, Palm Springs, California.

Thursday, June 29

Westmont Cruise Night.  Details TBD.

Saturday, July 15

Beer and Brats at Road America.  Details TBD.

Saturday, August 19, 2023

Wisconsin State Line Drive. Drive the backroads from Gurnee Mills to Richmond, Illinois. Details TBA.

Saturday, September 9, 2022

Meadowdale Motorsports and Memories Car Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Raceway Woods forest Preserve, Carpentersville, IL.  This is an annual event held on the historic Meadowdale racetrack by Midwest Racing Preservation Association, or MiRPA.  Midwest 356 Club members have been invited to display our cars at this event.

There is an admission charge of $25 per car, discounted to $20 for preregistration through Eventbrite or by mail. It will be possible to register at the gate, but preregistration is recommended.

Club members who want to enter and park as a group should register in advance and plan to meet at the north end of the Spring Hill Mall, which is located at the intersection of Illinois Routes 31 and 72 in West Dundee, at 8:30. The group will proceed to the track at 8:45.

Click here for a map showing the track, the entrance point and the mall parking lot.

Here is a great presentation from Phil Aleo, who wrote a book about the track: Lots of great info and photos! It’s a great watch!

Here is awesome footage of Meadowdale in action with Roger Penske racing a Porsche RSK!!

Finally, Midwest 356 Club member Curt Crowell has a photo and story from his own racing experience at Meadowdale back in the day, in the Speedster he still owns today, on his Member Gallery page.

Friday, September 15 to Sunday, September 17

Drive Your 356 Day Drive to Brown County, Indiana.  Join your fellow Midwest 356 Club members on a drive to picturesque Brown County to celebrate Ferry’s Birthday.  Details TBA.

Wednesday, September 20 to Sunday, September 24

Porsche 356 Registry East Coast Holiday, Blowing Rock, North Carolina.

Saturday, December 3

Holiday Party, Details TBD.