The NEWSLETTER of the
Las Vegas Region, Porsche Club of America
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The NEWSLETTER of the
Las Vegas Region, Porsche Club of America
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March 20, 2016
It's not just the cars, it's the people who are dedicated to the belief
that it's not the destination, it's getting there that is half the fun.
2016 Calendar Getting Around with the Las Vegas Region
Note: Items highlighted in red indicate a new event or change
in the status of a scheduled event and deserve your attention
Comments, questions, suggestions regarding this Newsletter may be sent to lvrnewsletter@gmail.com
More information about the Las Vegas Region may be found at http://www.lasvegaspca.com
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But first . . . "Picture of the Week" . . . Submitted by Michael Rockelman
The cars lined up at the Big Bend in the Colorado (seems one didn't get the memo about parking).
If you have a picture you believe would be of interest to the region's members, submit it to Jim Miller at: quais64@me.com
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NOTICES FROM THE BOARD
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Editor's Thoughts:
1. If you plan to attend the Porsche Classic Brand launch party on March 30, you'd better RSVP tight away. See the announcement just below for details.
2. We've a rare opportunity to see Paul Bernardo's collection of Porsches and Porsche-bilia on Friday March 25, but an RSVP is required. See the March 25 notice below.
3. It looks like we have a new hit series in process.... the Nevada State Parks Tour (The "Expedition").
Our report on last Sunday's trip to the Big Bend of the Colorado State Park appears below.
4. We have a new "Rally Writer" in the LVR, Scott Hatcher. Scott has created a fun drive with simple (maybe?) questions, and presents the Gimmick Rally on April 2. Take it from your Editors, this one has a REALLY unusual twist, but is truly simple and entertaining.
5. Most people don't know this, but it's possible to read something you don't agree with on the internet and simply move on with your life.
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Now on to the Coming (or just-happened) Events
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March 30 (Wed): Launch of Porsche Classic Brand at Gaudin Porsche
Note: Attending this launch requires an RSVP by March 24. If you plan on attending please let Gaudin know at rsvp@gaudinporschelv.com. If you have a classic Porsche and would like to display it at the launch celebration, send a note to Jay Roncetti at jroncetti@gaudinporschelv.com.
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March 13: Great Nevada State Parks Expedition Report
BIG BEND OF THE COLORADO STATE RECREATION AREA
15 cars and 26 LVRPCA members embarked upon this adventure. Some folks had not driven down Las Vegas Blvd to Jean nor across Rte. 164 thru Nipton to Searchlight through the Joshua Tree Forrest. Most seemed to enjoy the beauty of the drive.
Sadly, no one stopped to make an offer on the towns of Nipton or Cal Nev Ari. We did come up with a plan though to buy them both and then get a grant from Uncle Sugar for a mag lev, high speed train between them to cut down our commute time. Once we saw Cal Nev Ari we quickly changed our minds!!
We think it is safe to say that all of us were really impressed with the facilities at the Park and the size of Laughlin. In the summer we could only imagine how many boats and sunbathers there would be at that beautiful spot. Laughlin was much larger than most of us had envisioned. It is a pretty nice place.
All in all another successful adventure in our Great Nevada State Park Expedition.
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March 16 (Wednesday): Third Thursday Social (yeah, we know, it's wasn't Thursday)
March's TTS was Wednesday at Sammy's Restaurant and Bar in Henderson. Knowing that Thursday was St. Patrick's Day and most popular Pubs and other establishments worthy of a Third Thursday gathering would be oversubscribed with revelers, we opted for a Wednesday this month.
We had a great group of 37 members who enjoyed the drinks and food whilst relaxing and enjoying each others' company and thoughts on the important and not-so-important issues of the day.
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March 25 (Friday): Porsches and Pancakes - Special Edition: "RSVP REQUIRED"
Drive to Logandale for a tour of Paul Bernardo's Porsche museum and collection.
Last summer, a small number of us were surprised at our Overton breakfast by a spur-of-the-moment invitation by Paul Bernardo to see his museum and collection of Porsche things at his home in Logandale.
 This time, we'll journey to Logandale for lunch at Paul's home, probably a cookout of brats and burgers, and a tour of his collection.Paul's very large steel building contains many interesting cars, and hundreds, maybe even thousands, of Porsche memorabilia, parts, literature, and just plain fascinating stuff. He even has a Porsche tractor. And a new 356 (that's not a typo). And a great collection of old (ancient?) motorcycles.
We'll meet under the big sign at the Henderson Fiesta Casino, at 9:30 and roll-out at 10:00. We'll drive the North Shore Drive along Lake Mead to Redstone, where we'll stop for photos and whatever, and then continue on to Logandale, which is just a few miles beyond Overton. We'll get there about 11:30.
Join us for motoring while monitoring of the temperature gauge (or oil pressure gauge if that's what you do), and then socializing, eating, and viewing. If you plan to come with us, PLEASE send an RSVP e-mail to Phil at philreese356@gmail.com. We need to know how much food and drink to buy. Those who arrive without having RSVP'd may not eat. Nuff said.
For more information, contact Salomon Braun at sbraun5@cox.net, or at 702-423-2677; or Phil Reese at 702-478-6911, or at philreese356@gmail.com
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April 2 (Saturday): Gimmick Rally
 Scott Hatcher has come up with an unusual twist on the description of a "course" or "route" for a Gimmick Rally. There will be about a 2-hour driving adventure... no required speeds or timing, a nice drive, with a number of interesting (possibly tricky) questions along the "route" to answer.Start is at Mountain Crest Park at 4701 N. Durango Dr. (corner of Lone Mountain and Durango). We'll gather for a drivers' meeting and tension-relieving procedures at 9:30, and the first car will get underway at 10:00.
Bring a pencil/pen and a clipboard (and your car). As with the previous fall gimmick rallies, there is no hiking or para-gliding involved.
 The finish will be at a restaurant offering lunch, where amazing prizes will be awarded to the winner(s).There is no cost other than for what you order for lunch.
For info, contact Scott Hatcher at shatcher.hcc@earthlink.net or at 702-525-8991
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April 3 (Sunday): Lions Club Black Mountain Car Show
This is a charity event being supported by the LVR. The entry fee for the first 10 Porsches to arrive at the show site has been pre-paid by the Red Rock Concours. The organizers of the Black Mountain show have agreed to support the Red Rock Concours with entries by their associated Classic Car Club.
This is our most recent attempt at inter-club cooperation to support the Red Rock Concours.
The site is at the Skyline Casino at 1741 N. Boulder Hwy, in Henderson (near Sunset and Boulder Hwy.). The show time is 9 am to 3 pm. Plan to arrive a bit before 9:00.
For information contact Teresa Hancox at 702-592-6214, or Mike Dugan at 1-925-470-7706
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April 6 (Wednesday): LVR Board Meeting at Gaudin Porsche
Held at Gaudin Porsche at 6:00 pm. Board meetings are open to all members. We encourage you to attend. the discussions are lively, and are the heart of how the Las Vegas Region is run.
A light dinner is served; the Gaudin Carrera Cafe has lately been outdoing itself in preparing wonderful dinners.
At the April Board meeting, we'll be working on finalizing details for the 2016 season DE events at Spring Mountain, as well as for the remaining 2016 drives, trips, tours, and events. A member-tailored tech session will also be planned. These discussions are what keeps the LVR running smoothly and offering a variety of activities for members.
For info, call Mike Hill at myevo8isfast@yahoo.com, Salomon Braun at 702-423-2677, or Mike Dugan at 1-925-470-7706.
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April 10 (Sunday): Members' Breakfast (2nd Sunday this month)
The date of the usual 1st Sunday Members' Breakfast at the Red Rock Country Club has been changed to April 10 due to the Lions Club Car Show on April 3, in which many of us will participate (see above for the April 3 notice). It does, however, remain at 9:00 am at the Red Rock Country Club
 As usual, we will have the entire entry circle for parking to ourselves. The dining room is spacious and quiet, the made to orders eggs and omelets are terrific, and the buffet seems endless. With warmer weather here, many will take advantage of the outdoor patio after breakfast to sit around and discuss the meaning of life and solve world problems.
SPECIAL EVENT! We'll have a professional photographer present to take pictures of LVR members, the event, and members' cars, as well as members with their cars. We'll use the pictures on our Facebook page, on our web site, in this Newsletter, and maybe for the Red Rock Concours. The photographer will take photos at our direction. If you have a Porsche shirt or jacket, consider wearing them. The photographer will have a special filter to make all of us look beautiful and handsome.
The cost is still only $12 per person. Cinnamon rolls included, made-to-order omelets and eggs, plus light and fluffy pancakes. It can't get any better. We pay at the entrance to the dining room, as we enter.
For information, contact Mike Dugan at mduganre@gmail.com or 1-925-470-7706
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April 15-16: (Fri-Sat): AZ Region Fun Run to Las Vegas
The Porsche Club of America, Arizona Region will be holding its 2016 Vegas Fun Run this year with some exciting events for those that like to drive their Porsches, see an outstanding car collection (Porsches and American and European classics including some awesome Fords "through-the-ages") and party at a relocated Scottish Bar.
The Arizona Region plans to arrive Friday afternoon and will stay at the M Resort in Henderson. Friday night we will gather for an early cocktail party at The M.
Saturday morning, in conjunction with the Las Vegas Region, we will have what promises to be a spirited drive to Overton, NV through the Lake Mead National Recreation Area with lunch in Overton.
After a leisurely drive back to Las Vegas and some time to relax, the final event will be a catered BBQ dinner, open bar and visit to the car collection of Gary Ackerman, the Dealer Principal at Gaudin Porsche in Las Vegas with members of the Las Vegas Region. In addition to the cars, an entire Scottish bar, moved from Scotland will be the centerpiece of the BBQ and social. Gary Ackerman will host the event in his warehouse and the BBQ and open bar are compliments of Gaudin Porsche Las Vegas.
All-in-all, this weekend promises to be a fun-filled three days starting with our drive to Vegas. This event annually brings out a lot of club members interested in both the driving and Las Vegas experiences.
Itinerary
* Friday, April 15
Arizona Members leave Phoenix for a leisurely drive to Las Vegas.
Social at a time TBD at The M Hotel.
* Saturday, April 16
Drive through the Lake Mead National Monument with lunch in Overton (with members from the LVR PCA). We will meet the Las Vegas club at approx. 8:30 AM at a location to be determined.
Leisurely drive back to Las Vegas
BBQ dinner and visit to the Gary Ackerman car collection. Time remains TBD but will be either 4 to 7 PM or 5 to 8 PM.
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April 23-24: (Saturday and Sunday): Tonopah weekend at the Mizpah
  Those who participated in the 2015 Tonopah Weekend will fondly remember the 5-Star "Mizpah" hotel in Tonopah, a jewel in the middle of nowhere (so to speak). It has two 5-Star restaurants and a luxurious and quiet lounge that begs for conversation and reminisces.
The Mizpah Hotel has finally regained its 5-star rating after our visit last year, and after intense negotiations has agreed to let us return for another overnight stay.
This is a "Pay On Your Own" Event. You'll have to make your own reservations at the Mizpah ... phone 1-775-482-3030. Be sure to let them know you're with the Porsche club.
 We'll meet at the IHOP located on Cheyenne Ave. at the 95 (6870 W. Cheyenne Ave.) at 9:30 am Saturday morning for a roll-out at about 10:00 (You can have breakfast at the IHOP if you arrive a bit earlier).Once again, we'll drive through Beatty on Saturday, with a stop at the candy store (they sell about every variety on candy imaginable.... ask somebody), and then on up to Tonopah for partying and eating.
An additional amenity is the Mizpah business center (shown below). There is an interesting history of the Mizpah at: Mizpah Hotel History
 For more info, contact Linda Reese at 702-478-6911 or linandphilabuster@gmail.com
And, if you can stand the excitement, link this trip to the next leg of our Nevada State Park Expeditions, this time to the Berlin Ichthyosaur State Park . . . read on
BERLIN ICHTHYOSAUR STATE PARK --
On Wed, March 9, the LV Review Journal ran an article on the Ichthyosaur. Scientists originally believed that the Ichthyosaur after living in the earth's oceans for 150 million years declined over tens of millions of years having been outcompeted by other fearsome predators. Now the belief is that the earth was warming rapidly, approaching the hottest in the past 250 million years, triggering strong fluctuations in sea levels and temperatures causing large swaths of the sea floor to become depleted of oxygen necessary for animals to live.
What is an Ichthyosaur? Picture a dolphin the size of an 18 wheeler. They were fast swimmers, breathing air, giving birth of live babies with large eyes to spot prey deep underwater. They had muscular flippers and vertical flukes like a shark. 37 of them have been cataloged in the Park we are going to visit.
The Park is 340 miles north of LV. We are combining this tour with the overnight tour to the Mizpah hotel in Tonopah on April 23 & 24. We'll meet on Sat, April 23 at 9:30 AM at the IHOP located on Cheyenne Ave at the 95 Hwy (6870 Cheyenne Ave). Departure is planned for 10:00AM. A comfort break is planned for the Candy Store in Beatty. Dinner that evening will be in one of the Mizpah hotel's great restaurants.
Remember you must make your own hotel arrangements. The Mizpah phone number is 1-775-482-3030. Be sure to ask for the Porsche Club rate.
After breakfast on Sunday, April 24, we will depart for the 130 mile drive to the Park at 8:30 AM. We should arrive around 10:30 allowing some time to explore the old mining town of Berlin before embarking on our private, 40 minute tour of the fossil beds at noon. Those wishing to head back to LV should plan on leaving shortly after the tour is complete for the 340 drive. Those planning on staying a second night in Tonopah, will have more time to explore the Park before heading back to Tonopah for a leisurely dinner with our fellow Club members. Travel home on Monday is at your convenience.
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May 11 (Wednesday): Smith Center Tour
May 11, 2016: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
261 Symphony Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89104
Meet at the statue of Mr. and Mrs. Smith near the Park
We will preview the buildings, board rooms, artwork, eating venues, private board rooms and other special places.
The Nevada Ballet will be on stage with the ballerinas practicing Cinderella. We will have limited access to certain portions of the main orchestra. The tour is free and will be conducted by docent Kathy Healey. You must have a reservation to attend this tour. Please call Kathy @ 702-204-0885 or Nita Burrows @ 702-395-3886 for reservations before May 6, 2015. Do NOT call the Smith Center for reservations.
May 15 (Sunday): Wine Tasting Social
Wines from different countries and food pairing to complement the wines will be presented.
PREMIER SPORTSCAR SERVICE SHOWROOM
May 15, 2016: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
5325 Polaris Avenue #500
Las Vegas, Nevada 89118
Our hostess for the event is Kathy Healey. Along with being a Las Vegas Region PCA member, Kathy is a Sommelier and an employee of Caesars, Cosmopolitan, Aria, Mandalay Bay and other hotels. Kathy has also worked with the Convention Center Visitors Bureau since 2002. She has graciously volunteered her time and expertise to put on this great event for the club.
Proceeds from this event will go to Operation Homefront, the 2016 Porsche Club Charity.
COST: $21.00 per person, $11.00 per person for those that do not wish to participate in the wine tasting portion. (Soda and water will be available)
To RSVP and pay, you will need to register and pay for this event. Registration is now open. Visit Motorsportsreg.com to register. This link will take you directly to the Wine Tasting Event. If you are not registered with Motorsportsreg, you may have to do so now. May 10 is the cut-off date for registration. No walk-ins please. (We must know how much wine to purchase).
For more information contact: Kathy Healey (702) 204-0885 or Nita Burrows (702) 395-3886
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May 20 - 22 (Friday - Sunday): Grand Canyon Train Ride Trip.
We've arranged for a drive, stay, eat, ride-a-train, see the Grand Canyon weekend for LVR members.
This involves a 3-day, 2-night trip to Williams Arizona, 2 nights in the Williams Grand Canyon Railway Hotel, a train ride to and from the Grand Canyon, a bus tour of the South Rim, and all meals.
 (editor's note: If that is the train out front, it may be a short ride.)
Williams is an old and genuine Route 66 town. The Williams Railway Hotel is the original train station, recently completely refurbished as a very nice hotel.
The trip is set up through Triple A (AAA), with a discount for all AAA members.
Altogether, the trip includes:
Williams is about a 4-hour drive from Las Vegas. We would leave Friday late morning for the trip. Hotel check-in time is 3:00 pm. No children are allowed at our price at the Hotel or on the train in the Parlor or Luxury Dome cars.
All participants (at least one member of a couple) must be AAA members; a $56 fee to join AAA if you are not a AAA member. The AAA fee is far less than the discount we have arranged. A $20 gift card is included for spending at the Hotel gift shop.
The cost for two persons for all of the above is $1001.21. The Grand Canyon Railroad has already raised the price once (to $1001) and the Triple-A rep has informed us of another pending price increase. Another price increase may result in the LVR withdrawing from promotion of this event. Stay tuned for more info next week. If you don't have a National Parks Pass, the charge is $30 higher. Price is for two persons. There are lower-priced rooms at the Hotel as well.
Your own individual arrangements must be made through Mr. Terry Burgess at AAA, 702-727-2825 or Terry.Burgess@goAAA.com We suggest doing this soon, since this is a VERY popular trip. The drop-dead for this offer is March 30, 2016, and we're not sure that it won't be sold out before that date.
Obviously, other hotels and restaurants are available in Williams. The Saturday morning train departs at 9:30 from the train station, and departs the Grand Canyon to return to the hotel at 3:30 pm. You can make any arrangements you desire, other than the AAA trip described above.
For additional info, contact Linda Reese, at 702-478-6911, or at linandphilabuster@gmail.com
and watch this section for more video and pictures of the area and tour in the coming months.
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May 28 (Saturday): Zone 8 Concours Judging School
To be held at Gaudin Porsche from 9:00 am to about 2:00. Cost is $10, and includes lunch.
This course will qualify you to be a Zone 8 PCA Concours judge, which will allow you to be a judge of the Zone 8 Concours entries in the Sept 25 Red Rock concours (or any Zone 8 Concours).
The course will also provide you with valuable tips on maintaining and cleaning your own Porsche.
For information contact: Mike McCrimmon mccrimmon57@gmail.com
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May 28-29: Driver Education & Open Track Event
Please join the Las Vegas Region for our Driver Education and Open Track event at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch. Our DE events are open to all car marques, so spread the word to all of your car enthusiast friends!
The May event will include our Car Control Clinic for first time students at no additional cost. Run groups for Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced drivers are planned, with lots of track time for all. Instructors will be available for all skill levels to help you refine your driving skills.
 The DE Committee has obtained use of the challenging 3.4 Mile layout, the favorite configuration of many. This configuration has everything: technical turns, high speed straights, off camber turns, elevation changes.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THIS EVENT. The entry price is $300 for both days, or $200 for either single day. Register on-line via our webstore http://lvrpca.clubstore.us.com/. That is a $50.00 savings from "at Track" registration costs.
If you are planning to attend be sure to review the requirements for DE Events and have your car inspected before coming to the track. Detailed information on requirements can be found on the LVRPCA Website: Driver Education
You can view and download the Tech Inspection Form at: LVRPCA Technical Inspection Form
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Before We Go . . .
Other Events You Might be Interested in.
Apr 3: Black Mountain Lions Club Car Show
Location: Skyline Casino, 1741 N. Boulder Highway, Henderson 9 am to 3 pm. The LVR is supporting this show, as the Packard Club and the Cadillac-LaSalle Club support the Red Rock Concours with their classic entries. For information: 702-592-6214, or Teresa Hancox at teresa.hancox@centurylink.net or click on this link: Black Mountain Lions Club Car Show
Apr 08-10: California Festival of Speed
May 15-18: Targa California
Location: Central California Roads. 1975 and older cars of all makes with a limit of 100 cars
Registration opens soon at: www.targacalifornia.com
May 20-22: Hagerty Silver Summit
Location: Denver CO. Pre-1979 Touring & Sports Cars of all makes. A 100% tarmac classic car adventure which explores the fantastic roads and sights of Colorado. Cost: $625.00 for two people. Includes two nights lodging, meals, event package & "give aways". Details: Classic Car Adventures
May 23-27: Ramshorn Rally
Location: Bozeman, MT
Cost: $7,000 (not a typo!).
Contact: Will Brewster 406-581-5376
Jun 19-25: Porsche Parade
Location: Jay Peak VT
Registration Phase 1 Complete
Due to the high demand for this event, all Jay Resort inventory is currently sold out.
For additional housing options please follow this link: Additional Housing Options
*added on 2/13/16
Jun 17-19: Mammoth High Alpine Tour
Location: Mammoth Lakes CA. A "Pay-As-You-Go" event with no registration fess
Details: Mammoth High Alpine Tour
Mammoth Lakes, CA. in the scenic Eastern High Sierra: www.visitmammoth.com
Watch for more details in an upcoming newsletter.
Jul 11-15: Colorado Rockies - Mini Epic Road Tour
Location: Dillon CO. A five day road adventure on Colorado scenic mountain roads & highways
Cost: $328, after April 1: $428; Lodging not included. Details: Road Adventures or Contact: Kevin Laird
Jul 27-31: Rocky Mountain High
Location: Colorado Springs, CA. Tours, AutoX, car show, golf, goodie store, swap meet, and banquets. Registration closes June 27. Details: Rocky Mountain Highway 2016 or Contact Kathleen Klennon
Aug 16-21: Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Aug 19: Third Annual Werks Reunion
Location: Rancho Canada Golf Club, 4860 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel, CA 93923. Expect to view a breathtaking array of Porsches at this free-to-spectators event, from rare classics to current models and everything in between. Display your own cherished car in model-specific Porsche Corrals or enter the Porsche Concours and compete to win in more than 20 prize categories.
For more information and to register visit the Werks Reunion Website
Sep 23-25: Red Rock Concours d'Elegance
Location: Red Rock Country Club, Las Vegas, NV. A show of European high-line, exotic and collectible
motor cars and pre-1950 classics. Details: Red Rock Concours or Contact: 702-738-6955 or Red Rock Information
Sep 07-11: Treffen North America (Formerly known as Porsche Escape)
Location: Resort at Squaw Creek in Olympic Valley CA. PCA in Partnership with the Sierra Nevada Region. Preliminary information available at: Treffen North America
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News From/About Porsche
Most of you have probably seen the videos showing the automation and robotic technics used to assemble your Porsche. These have evolved significantly over the past 50+ years as the following video shows:
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On the road -- DIY Tools
Truths About Tools
HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate expensive parts not far from the object we are trying to hit.
MECHANIC'S KNIFE: Used to open and slice through the contents of cardboard cartons delivered to your front door; works particularly well on boxes containing seats, headliners, and floor mats.
ELECTRIC HAND DRILL: Normally used for spinning steel Pop rivets in their holes until you die of old age, but it also works great for drilling mounting holes in fenders just above the brake line that goes to the rear wheel.
PLIERS: Used to round off bolt heads.
VISE-GRIPS: Used to round off bolt heads. If nothing else is available, they can also be used to transfer intense welding heat to the palm of your hand.
OXYACETYLENE TORCH: Used almost entirely for lighting various flammable objects in your garage on fire. Also handy for igniting the grease inside a brake drum you're trying to get the bearing race out of.
DRILL PRESS: A tall upright machine useful for suddenly snatching flat metal bar stock out of your hands so that it smacks you in the chest and flings your coffee across the room, splattering it against that freshly painted part you were drying.
WIRE WHEEL: Cleans rust off old bolts and then throws them somewhere under the workbench with the speed of light. Also removes fingerprint whorls and hard-earned guitar calluses in about the time it takes you to say, "Ouch...."
HYDRAULIC FLOOR JACK: Used for lowering your Porsche to the ground after you have installed your new front disk brake setup, trapping the jack handle firmly under the front fender.
EIGHT-FOOT LONG DOUGLAS FIR 2X4: Used for levering your Porsche upward off a hydraulic jack.
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At the Track
March 16-19: 12 Hours of Sebring  Qualifying: GTLM. After scoring pole position in 2014 and 2015, the #911 Porsche 911 RSR fielded by Patrick Pilet started the 12 Hours of Sebring this year in seventh position while the #912 RSR piloted by Frédéric Makowiecki started in tenth place.
GTD. The best-placed Porsche 911 GT3 R placed fourth in qualifying. The new customer racer from Weissach is campaigned by the Team Seattle/Alex Job Racing team.
Dr Frank-Steffen Walliser, Head of Porsche Motorsport: "The qualifying didn't turn out quite as we'd expected and shows just how strong our opposition is and how tight the GTLM field is."
GTLM . . . Porsche 911 RSR finishes third at Florida long distance classic. The race went about the same as qualifying as Porsche scored a third place finish in the GTLM class at the 12 Hours of Sebring in the 911 RSR piloted by Bamber, Makowieck, and Christensen. The sister RSR driven by Pilet, Tandy, and Estre did not make it to the flag. While running in the lead, a collision resulted in them having to park their 911 RSR resulting in a tenth place finish.
After the Race. Dr Frank-Steffen Walliser, Head of Porsche Motorsport: "We can be very pleased with third place today. The race was tumultuous with many caution phases and a break of more than two hours - it was difficult for everyone. Unfortunately we too were a victim of the rain. We lost our leading 911 RSR - that's a real shame. The race was tough to the finish. To finish five seconds down on the leader is not bad at all. The entire team did everything they could under the most difficult conditions. Our pit stops were good and so was our strategy. But sadly it still wasn't quite enough in the end." But the season is still young.
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The Las Vegas Region Board of Directors . . . . 2016
Mike Hill - President. myevo8isfast@yahoo.com
Mike Dugan - Vice President. mduganre@gmail.com 1-925-470-7706
Salomon Braun - Past President, Drive Events Chair. sbraun5@cox.net 702-423-2677
Mike McCrimmon - Secretary. Social Media Ch. mccrimmon57@gmail.com 702-822-0457
Reid Smith - Treasurer. reidhorn@yahoo.com 702-399-4945
Nita Burrows - Membership Chair. nburrows986@gmail.com 702-395-3886
Phil Reese - Rallymaster; Newsletter Co-Editor. philreese356@gmail.com 702-478-6911
Jim Miller - Newsletter Co-Editor. quais64@me.com 702-835-3298
Brian Schmidt - Track Events Chair. bschmidt@gcwengineering.com 702-655-6883
Scott Mann - Chief Driving Instructor. scott@renegadehybrids.com 1-805-857-4001
Tony Mazzagatti - Past President. tony@900seriesm.com 702-876-7982
Diana Mazzagatti - Parliamentarian. Diana@900seriesm.com 702-876-7982
John Burrows - Teen Survival Driving Event Chair. jcb986@aol.com 702-395-3886
Mike Matthis - Social Chair. mrpanther7@aol.com 702-204-6094
Ken Short - Webmaster. ken@ictusinc.com 1-415-672-1034
Board members at Large:
Linda Reese linandphilabuster 702-478-6911
Biff Steers desertsailor.biff@gmail.com 1-503-201-1629
Barbara Barron barbarabarron@hotmail.com 702-210-5560
Warren Donaldson wd0073@gmail.com
Board meeting minutes: The Board minutes are posted on the LVR Web Site each month after they are approved by the Board. Or.... you can come to the Board meetings and see the goings-on for yourself.
The Region's web site is www.lasvegaspca.com
Our Facebook page is LVRPCA Facebook
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Name Tags are available
To order your Las Vegas Region, Porsche Club name tag, please print clearly the name you want on each tag. Enclose a check or money order for $10.00 made out to Abbott Trophy with your return address printed clearly. Mail to:
Abbott Trophy
953 Sahara A32
Las Vegas 89104
702-735-4995
Att: Mike Mayer
Mike will send your name tag back to you within 10 days to the address you indicate.
As an alternate, Trophies of Las Vegas has a metallic-material badge available, featuring an attractive brushed metal surface, with your choice of lettering.These cost $10.00 as well. The Club Emblem in cloisonne may be affixed, forming a very attractive name badge. The cloisonne emblems are generally available at each Members' Breakfast or at a Board meeting for $5.00. Contact:
Trophies of Las Vegas
4295 S. Arville St.
Las Vegas
702-362-2233
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