Author Archives for Reid Smith
- September 5, 2023
- Desert Drives, Events
- Posted by Reid Smith
- Comments Off on Vegas AUTOFEST
https://www.vegasautofest.com/
Free lunch voucher below!
SEPTEMBER 16TH, 2023
Our Las Vegas Region/PCA is looking forward to having as many Porsches as possible attend this fantastic event. AUTOFEST is expecting over 500 cars, motorcycles and ATVs on display on the fairways of Red Rock Country Club. We are arranging a PORSCHE CORRAL parking area complete with a PORSCHE PARTY for our members! We will be hosting our own HOSPITALITY AREA promoting membership in PCA.
NEW! FREE LUNCH VOUCHER FOR PCA MEMBERS WITH DISPLAYED VEHICLE!
Bring your LVR name tag or PCA membership card. You and your co-member will each receive a FREE combo meal at the food tents compliments of LVR/PCA for displaying your Porsche!
Ctrl + click on URL https://www.vegasautofest.com/
COME JOIN US!
- September 5, 2023
- Desert Drives, From The Presidents Desk
- Posted by Reid Smith
- Comments Off on FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK (or Laptop)– September 2023
What a summer! I hope you were able to survive the heat, monsoons and tropical storm. Dana and I were able to get away to visit family and also spend some time in north Idaho and Colorado. We are glad to be back and am heading out today on our Yosemite tour with our LVR group.
Our first Mix & Mingle was a huge success. We had 45 members socializing and having a good time at the Bella Vida. Our next one is planned for September 19th, at the 2-La Neta Cocina and Lounge in downtown Summerlin. A special thanks to Martha and Randy Burba for organizing these fun events. See you there!
AUTOFEST is soon upon us. The largest car show in Las Vegas will take place September 16th. Last year I counted at least 85 Porsches displayed at the festival! Will we reach 100? It is not too late to enter. Check out [...]
- August 3, 2023
- Desert Drives, From The Presidents Desk
- Posted by Reid Smith
- Comments Off on FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK – August 2023
I hope that you are beating the heat and staying cool this summer. We had some technical issues with our newsletter/website, and have decided to combine the July and August Desert Drives. Let’s just call it the SUMMER ISSUE!
First Lady Dana and I spent a week in Palm Springs while attending the PCA Porsche Parade in June. When gathering the names of LVR attendees I was amazed at the number of members I had never met before! So, we planned a “Starlight Winedown” for our region members and friends. It was great to see many of the 38 members that attended the Parade, and meet some for the first time. We had a fantastic time. I Love a Parade! See our Parade write-up and pictures in this issue.
Memorial Day weekend was very busy for the club. We ran our three-day High Performance Driver’s Education event at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch. The weather cooperated [...]
- July 4, 2023
- Desert Drives, Events, Uncategorized
- Posted by Reid Smith
- Comments Off on LVR “WINEDOWN” A BIG SPLASH AT PCA PARADE!
By Reid Smith
As I compiled the list of LVR members signed up to attend the 2023 PCA Parade I was surprised that there were a number of them who I had never met! Being president of the region, I felt we needed to take action. First Lady, Dana and I looked at the Parade schedule and noticed an evening that had no activities or awards banquets planned. Realizing that many would be dining off-site and would be returning later, we began planning for WINEDOWN. The Board approved expenditures and so we were able to purchase wine and bites for that day. One of our biggest issues was finding a location without having to rent a room. As it turned out, our 2nd story room had a large balcony that easily accommodated our party. We entertained 27 of the 38 members of our region that attended the Parade. Although it was quite windy for starters, [...]
- July 4, 2023
- Desert Drives, Events, Uncategorized
- Posted by Reid Smith
- Comments Off on SONDERERWUNSCH CLASSIC SERIES AUCTION
By Reid Smith
The Factory one-off special request Classic Club Coupe No. 001/001 was auctioned last month. This incredible car was on display for PCA Parade attendees in Palm Springs. Guess who made an impromptu appearance? The highest bidder who arrived to drive his new Porsche home. None other than Porschephile Jerry Seinfeld! It has been reported the successful bid was over 1.3 million!
LVR members Mark and Trudy Wilson happened to be in the right place at the right time and snapped the two photos.
- July 4, 2023
- Desert Drives, Events, Uncategorized
- Posted by Reid Smith
- Comments Off on PORSCHE TURNS 75!
GAUDIN PORSCHE CELEBRATION
By Reid Smith
Gaudin Porsche held a 75th Porsche birthday celebration on June 10th. With our Porsche cars filling the parking lot and the challenges with getting inventory, I’m sure the sales team was fantasizing about selling every one of them! A special thanks to Julie Cane and the Gaudin team for hosting a great party!
Note the picture of Salomon Braun glued to his cell phone watching the closing bids of his beloved GT4 on Bring a Trailer exceed his expectations.
