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This past week was a busy time for Porsche in Los Angeles with the LA Auto Show and
the Grand Opening of the Porsche Experience Center. See below for more information.
This past week was a busy time for Porsche in Los Angeles with the LA Auto Show and
the Grand Opening of the Porsche Experience Center. See below for more information.
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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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Editor's Thoughts:
We had a couple of inquiries asking why we didn't have coverage or pictures of the LVR Drivers' Education event two weeks ago ...... Well, the reason is that we didn't receive any information or photos to print.
Apparently, none of our staff was there (we do know that all of the Linotype operators were off at another one of their parties), and no one sent us any information.
We're always happy to put event results, information, and photos in this Newsletter if we get them. Since just about everyone has a camera with them all the time, we invite all of you to take a photo or two during an event (no selfies please) and send them, along with an information-filled caption, to either or both of us:
quais64@me.com or philreese356@gmail.com
We'll print the best/most interesting of them, pay you the same rates that we pay our full-time staffers, and will give photo credits.
That's it for this week;
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Notice from the Board: It's Election Time!
Ballots have been distributed to LVR members by separate e-mail.
But don't wait until the last minute, you don't want to miss participation in this important privilege. So far, no one has hacked into our election, but we're watching out. Look for your ballot and vote.
Don't be fooled by any other impostor LVR web sites; they are neither accurate nor up-to-date.
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Now . . . . on to the Coming (or just happened) Events
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Marque of the Week at Cars and Coffee
There is a new wrinkle beginning next week at Cars and Coffee. Every week, there will be a "Marque of the Week." The designated weekly marque will have its cars parked together in reserved spaces under the overhead nearest the buildings. Porsche will be the Marque of the Week on December 10.
So bring yours, and join the hoard of Porsches at Cars and Coffee at Speed Vegas on Saturday December 10, and park with all the others in the prime spots.
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State Park Expeditions Update (or let's wait for Spring and the snow is melted up north)
We have two more State Park Expeditions planned, one to the Elko area to visit two parks and one to the Carson City/Lake Tahoe area to visit six others. Details will finalized and presented in a future newsletter after the ice melts off the lakes and the snow from our backyards.
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November 18-27: LA Auto Show and Opening of Porsche Experience Center
Porsche at the Los Angeles Auto Show 2016
Our roving Newsletter Contributors, Salomon and Jackie Braun, were in Los Angeles for the Auto Show and submitted some impressive pictures as Porsche introduced the new Panamera Executive models and the new 911 for the racetrack.
At the end of the year, four Executive models will celebrate their world premieres: the Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Executive and Panamera 4 Executive. These highly luxurious version have a wheelbase that has been extended by 5.9 inches and were designed a "chauffeur saloons".
One of the areas Porsche said the new 911 RSR truly excels is aerodynamic efficiency, thanks to a top-mounted rear-wing- borrowed straight off the 919 Le Mans car. Additionally, a badass, huge diffuser hanging off the rear of the car, will helps retain downforce. Given all of that, we can't even fathom how capable this beast will be on the track.
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Porsche opens new Experience Center
With the new Porsche Experience Center in Los Angeles the sports car manufacturer is expanding its worldwide network of centres.
On a site spanning 50 acres, customers and fans can experience the Porsche brand up-close and personal, and put the power, sportiness and safety of the vehicles to the test for themselves. The new headquarters of Porsche Motorsport North America is also located here.
Los Angeles is the second location of this kind in the USA. The Experience Center in Atlanta was opened in May 2015 together with the new US company headquarters. A total of 160 million US dollars was spent on the two projects - 60 million dollars of which was invested in the Los Angeles site. In addition to Los Angeles and Atlanta, there are also experience centres in Le Mans, Silverstone, and Leipzig. The next large construction project is already under way in Shanghai, with the opening scheduled for the coming year.
"Over 100,000 guests worldwide in 2016 is an impressive testament to this concept and demonstrates the fascination that the brand holds for people", says Detlev von Platen, Member of the Executive Board responsible for Sales and Marketing at Porsche AG. "In the age of the digital revolution, real-life driving experiences are becoming increasingly important for our brand. Our cars represent performance and driving pleasure - and this is exactly what our customers can enjoy in the experience centres. With the new location in Los Angeles, we are also gaining a strategically important brand world."
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Visitors can take part in a 90-minute driving program
The new Experience Center in Los Angeles is conveniently located on Interstate 405 and is easily accessible from three airports. It includes a 6.5-kilometre test and development track with eight training modules, a periodically changing racing car exhibition, and a gourmet restaurant. Visitors can take part in a 90-minute driving program led by an instructor on the test track. The eight training modules cover two circuits, an off-road course, a dynamic area, a start control and acceleration straight as well as a low-friction circuit and a skid pan.
A glass wall in the entrance hall affords visitors a glimpse into the workshop
Alongside China, North America is one of the most important sales regions for Porsche. In California alone, Porsche Cars North America sold around 23%, or 12,000, out of a total of almost 51,800 vehicles handed over to customers in the USA in 2015.
After all this touring it was time to take in a movie
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December 7 (Wednesday) 6:00 pm: LVR Board Meeting at Gaudin Porsche
The monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Las Vegas Region will be held at 6 pm on Wednesday evening December 7 at Gaudin Porsche.
This month, among other exciting highlights and spirited banter will be the beginning of planning for 2017 events, including finalizing arrangements for the January "After-Holiday Party," the premier kick-off event of the LVR year. We also plan to review the results of the voting for 2017 LVR Officers, in preparation for the announcement in this Newsletter. Finally, the Board will review the Bylaw amendments recommended by the Amendment Committee for possible adoption for beginning in 2017.
A light dinner will be served. All members are welcome to attend. We're usually finished by 7:30. But then again, you know how we can beat the dead horse. Sometimes I think that we follow the rule: "Everything's been said, but everybody hasn't said it yet."
For information, contact Mike Dugan at mduganre@gmail.com or 925-470-7706
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December 4 (Sunday): Members' Breakfast. 9:00 am
This is about as close to a meeting that the Las Vegas Region ever has, and it's not really a meeting, just a social event. Made-to-order breakfasts, from eggs to omelettes to pancakes and a seemingly endless buffet with just about anything you could imagine including smoked salmon (plus onions and capers and bagels), unlimited bacon and sausages, yogurt, cereal, fresh fruit, muffins, pastries and CINNAMON BUNS, and on and on.
The cost for the unlimited breakfast is just $14 per person, payable upon entry to the dining room. And, we have our own coffee and juice bar in our part of the dining room.
There are announcements for those who don't read this Newsletter, and sometimes free car magazines are given away on a FC-FS basis.
We have the entire entry circle for parking to ourselves; it's quite a Porsche show itself. The dining room is spacious and quiet (except for the frequent spirited discussion). The socializing is lots of fun.
It can't get any better. It's your own fault if you miss it. But, we are there at the good graces of the RRCC, and they would appreciate us dressing for the occasion and location: no cargo shorts, no short shorts, no untucked shirts unless hem is even all around (shirt-tails must be tucked in). No shower clogs. Collared shirts only. And tipping is always welcome, including the valet, who watches over our cars while we're inside.
For information, contact Mike Dugan at mduganre@gmail.com or 925-470-7706
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December 15 (Thursday): Third Thursday Social
Details to be provided.
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January 21, 2017 (Saturday): Zone 8 Awards Banquet
Registration closes December 31.
Zone 8 will be celebrating the beginning of a new year and the completion of last year with our annual Zone 8 Awards Banquet. We want to invite all members to join us at the historic Queen Mary on January 21st!
Dinner costs $30 per person. In addition to the banquet we are planning a car show in the valet parking lot in front of the ship where Porsches selected by your Regions will be on display during the day!
Join us to celebrate our Porsche community and the accomplishments of our members and Regions!
We have reserved a block of rooms for Friday and Saturday so plan to stay the night! Room rates begin at $169 with the Zone paying $30 of the bill at checkout (i.e. $139 for you)! Ask about the room options if you want something other than the Deluxe King. Other options include: Deluxe King with harbor view, Deluxe Twins, Family 2 Queens, Family 1 King + 1 Twin, Suites, and Mini Suite. Call 877.342.0742 and mention Porsche Club, Zone 8, or PCA to get our special rate. Note: the $30 subsidy from the Zone will be applied at checkout.
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Sentimental Sunday: The scans from the past continue
Philosophers of the '90s: The good old days brought us many words of wisdom from great thinkers:
~ Arnold Schwarzenegger...
Having more money doesn't make you happier.
I have 50 million dollars, but I'm just as happy
as when I had 48 million.
~ WH Auden...
We are here on earth to do good unto others.
What the others are here for, I have no idea.
We continue our review of the historic "Burma Shave" road signs from our distant past:
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Before We Go . . .
Other Events You Might be Interested in. Check this calendar often as it changes frequently with additions and deletions.
Zone 8 Calendar: October - December
Check the Zone 8 website for more information on each event - - Zone 8 PCA
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Mar 25 - Apr 2, 2017: Porsches and Parks (not to be confused with Porsches and Pancakes)
Looking for an unforgettable journey of a lifetime? Our highly successful and popular Porsches and Parks Tour is back and we've added TWO nights!! Join the Porsche Club of San Diego as we take a week long tour of the Great Parks in Arizona and Utah. We will caravan through some of the most beautiful roads in the country as we explore some of the most amazing natural wonders of this part of the world, including the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Canyonlands National Park, Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park. Act fast as this event sold out in 2 days last time!
The cost of the Weekend is $2299 per couple or $2099 for a single driver. Price includes the tour, 8 nights of lodging, three hotel provided breakfasts, two nights of dinner, one group lunch, one cocktail mixer, entrance to all parks and an unforgettable experience! We are over half way sold out and have limited space available!
Please register NOW by clicking on this link: msreg.com/porschesandparks2. $500 non refundable deposit is due to secure your spot. Balance of registration fee is due on or before 12/31/2016. Should you need to cancel, you can transfer your tickets to someone else who is willing to take your place. Questions?... email VictoriaVaron@gmail.com.
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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. 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
Todd Trimble - Social Chair, Social Media Chair. todd@trophylv.com 702-682-1111
Ken Short - Webmaster. ken@ictusinc.com 1-415-672-1034
Board members at Large:
Linda Reese linandphilabuster@gmail.com 702-478-6911
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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