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- September 5, 2025
- Desert Drives, Uncategorized
- Posted by Club Member
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- September 5, 2025
- Desert Drives, Uncategorized
- Posted by Club Member
- Comments Off on A Car with Heart
7081-mile Road Trip with our Boxster 986
Ever since riding in the backseat, yes, the backseat of a 1970 Porsche 911 E Targa at age 16, I have been a 911 guy. Even when I couldn’t afford a 911, I bought 914s and dreamed. I have had “affairs” with other car brands from time to time but have always come back. It was during one of those non-Porsche times in my life – while owning a C7 Corvette – that I started dreaming of a cross-country road trip. A big road trip, one that would encompass at least 6000 miles. We would head toward Washington D.C. via a southern route based loosely on interstate 40, spend lots of time on good sports car roads in the Appalachians, and hit the Atlantic near Washington D.C. where my son Ben and his family live. After a visit of a few days, we would head west in a northerly arc, through Ohio, Illinois, on through South Dakota, and stop [...]
- August 5, 2025
- Desert Drives, From The Archives
- Posted by Club Member
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From The Archives – August 2025
Do you have a question about the history of our local club or the Porsche brand in Las Vegas? Drop me an email at jordan_godorov@yahoo.com
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Why Does That Volkswagen Say “Porsche” On It? Some History Behind Porsche Renndienst Vehicles.
By: Jordan Godorov
Have you ever been to a car event that featured a Volkswagen with “Porsche” lettering on it? What’s that all about?
According to Richard Lindhorst, writing for Effersport Online – “In 1951, Porsche took part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the first time. Motorsport has been a central part of the Zuffenhausen company’s DNA ever since this entry of two Porsche 356/4 SL Coupés. From the mid-1950s onwards, the so-called “Renndienst”, which means racing service, was also always there [...]
- August 5, 2025
- Desert Drives, Recap
- Posted by Club Member
- Comments Off on The Joys of the Journey: Taking Your Porsche on a Road Trip and Experiencing the Porsche Parade in Oklahoma City
Unleashing Adventure, Camaraderie, and Automotive Excellence on the Open Road
By Craig Shanklin
There’s something thrilling about sliding into the driver’s seat of your Porsche, feeling the pulse of its engine through the steering wheel, and pointing its nose toward new horizons. For many Porsche owners, this might be a local drive or attending a nearby Cars and Coffee. We all know our car is more than just a means of transportation—it’s a symbol of refined engineering, performance, and a close-knit community. However, taking your Porsche out for an extended road trip…hundreds of miles… is something very different. It isn’t merely about getting from A to B; it’s about experiencing a journey…an adventure… savoring each curve of the road, and embracing the camaraderie that comes with being a part of a passionate automotive family.
- July 3, 2025
- Desert Drives, Meet The Members
- Posted by Club Member
- Comments Off on Meet the Member: A call for Members to Share their Porsche Journey! – Marnie Cameron
If you’ve read the Desert Drive newsletter over the last several years, a mainstay article has been the Meet the Member section. This section was created so that ALL members had an opportunity to introduce themselves to club members and share their Porsche Journey.
Every Porsche has a story—and so does every Porsche owner. Whether it was the thrill of seeing your first Porsche as a kid, your first 911 drive, the joy of restoring a classic, or the adventure of road-tripping in your Cayenne, we want to hear your Porsche journey.
Our club is more than a collection of incredible machines, it’s a community built on passion, experience, and the love of driving. That’s why we’re inviting members to submit short articles about their personal Porsche story. How did you fall in love with the brand? What model stole your heart? What model do you currently have? Any modifications? What memories have you made [...]
- July 3, 2025
- Desert Drives, From The Archives
- Posted by Club Member
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Do you have a question about the history of our local club or the Porsche brand in Las Vegas? Drop me an email at jordan_godorov@yahoo.com
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Have an Emergency On The Road? What’s in Your “Go Bag”?
By: Jordan Godorov
I have been a licensed driver for over 30 years. In that time, I have had my share of emergencies on the road. Whether it was running out of gas, getting a flat tire, having a mechanical breakdown, or getting stuck in inclement weather, I was always prepared for the situation.
Here is a list of what I currently have in my “go-bag” for any emergency situation I may encounter in my Porsche:
- Portable jump starter/power station
- Battery operated air compressor (In addition to the OEM Porsche on-board pump)
- Tire plug kit
- Spare bottle of tire sealant (In addition to the OEM Porsche Sealant)
- Leatherman tool
- Emergency triangle
- Flashlight
- Cell phone charging cord [...]
- July 3, 2025
- Desert Drives, Events
- Posted by Club Member
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Sunday July 13, 2025 10:00am
Red Rock Country Club
Midyear Members Meeting
Following our monthly brunch
The Board will be sharing our club’s financial health and exciting upcoming activities that are in the planning stages.
Park your Porsche in the circle in front of the clubhouse next to other beautiful works of automobile design and craftmanship. Enjoy a morning chatting with old and new friends in the comfort of a sunlit dining room at Red Rock Country Club.
What: Las Vegas Region PCA Porsche Brunch
When: Sunday, July 13, 2025 10:00am
Where: Red Rock Country Club, 2500 Red Springs Road 89135
Cost: $30.00 per person. Register by Noon, Wednesday, July 9, 2025
TWO WAYS TO REGISTER AND PAY:
ZELLE: Pay $30.00 per person by Zelle. Set up your money transfer via your bank account and [...]
- July 3, 2025
- Desert Drives, Meet The Members
- Posted by Club Member
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Meet Dave and Jan Sunderhaft
Dave and his wife Jan have been PCA members for over 40 years. They bought a home in Henderson 1999 and immediately got involved with the Las Vegas PCA. It’s been a great club to make new friends and introduce us to all Las Vegas offers. The Club’s driving tours were very helpful introducing us to the region.
Their attraction to Porsches started in the mid ‘70s when they acquired a light blue 1964 356 Cab while living in Syracuse, NY. They have owned at least one Porsche ever since. The 356 was sold in 1983 in anticipation of the new 911 Carrera Cab. The Carrera cab was replaced in 1996 with a 993 C4S. Then joined for 10 years by a dedicated 944 S2 track car and later a ‘94 RS America. After those cars came his current ‘77 911S and his prize ‘92 968.
