Author Archive: Gary Lea

Another month down as May has left us in the rear view mirror. Unfortunately for many who do not particularly enjoy the heat Summer is arriving and as I write this the forecast is for a smooth 100 degrees. Get ready for it. I am a cold weather person and the scorching heat of the summer does not match my biological makeup. That being said for those who enjoy it get the most out of it by joining us for many of the coming summer events.

Werks Reunion:

We are three months away from the annual Werks Reunion in Monterey California. Check out the story on the event in this months Drives.

Brunch:

We had to cancel the May Brunch but we are back on for June. You. May already have seen the blast so please sign up and join us. It is a great way to meet people and share the camaraderie that is [...]

April indeed fooled us all by passing in the blink of an eye. It’s amazing how time is moving at light speed these days!

Reid’s April Magical Mystery Tour was a great success, as was the event for everyone from Utah and Arizona. Reid is a master of putting together drives.

Gaudin Porsche:

Henderson Porsche had a bang-up Grand Gala Event on Thursday, April 17th. These people know how to throw down a shindig. Live music, unbelievable food and beverages, and most people dressed for a Broadway premiere. I had one of the best roast beef sandwiches of my life. I was under the weather, but I’m glad I made it to the Gala. It’s good to see our friends enjoying their much-deserved success. Congrats to Paul Jarrett and the team for a fabulous grand opening. The facility is state-of-the-art and stunning. Gary had a few Porsches from the collection there, and everyone is a [...]

I am always very curious as to what drew people to their first Porsche ownership experience?

For me it started the year I finished college at the tender young age of 26. (I waited till I was 22 to start). I had started a decent paying job and at the time I was driving a 1974 BMW 2002, It was a wonderful car and I have thought many times about purchasing another for vintage type events but at that age the lure of a Porsche was stronger than my desire to keep the BMW 2002.

That desire started in 1959 when I saw my first Speedster at a local SCCA auto cross. My parents were racers. Mostly English cars such as the Triumph TR3s of various years. Up to the TR4 when they decided they had enough and stopped racing. That being said I will never forget this beautiful silver Speedster with red interior and [...]

March Sped Right Past Us!

Do not forget the April Magical Mystery Tour that Reid is heading up in April.There will be  25 cars coming from AZ, 25 from Southern Utah and 25 from Las Vegas will meet for a TBA drive and photo ops at the new Henderson Porsche Experience Center. The number of participants is strictly limited so sign up early and take a look at Reid’s email blast for more specifics.

We have a fun day coming up on April 19th that we have already sent some blasts out to gain attention. we are helping Scotch and Scissors on their Grand opening by bringing up to 25 cars to The Tivoli Village 10:00-2:00. food trucks, Music, Samples from S&S (shhhhhhh its a secret)

We will also have a Mix and mingle this month – Stay tuned and watch for the April M&M email blast!

LVRPCA media plan and focus. We are making [...]

March Sped Right Past Us!

Do not forget the April Magical Mystery Tour that Reid is heading up in April.There will be  25 cars coming from AZ, 25 from Southern Utah and 25 from Las Vegas will meet for a TBA drive and photo ops at the new Henderson Porsche Experience Center. The number of participants is strictly limited so sign up early and take a look at Reid’s email blast for more specifics.

We have a fun day coming up on April 19th that we have already sent some blasts out to gain attention. we are helping Scotch and Scissors on their Grand opening by bringing up to 25 cars to The Tivoli Village 10:00-2:00. food trucks, Music, Samples from S&S (shhhhhhh its a secret)

We will also have a Mix and mingle this month – Stay tuned and watch for the April M&M email blast!

LVRPCA media plan and focus. We are making [...]

    Red Rock Country Club

    January 19, 2025

A big thank you for everyone who came to the Gala this past Sunday. The venue was moved to Red Rock Country Club and Chef William and the staff treated us like Royalty. 

The great thing was that we reduced the cost this year and were able to have the revenue from the participants covered the cost and we did not have to supplement the event as we have [...]

Many of you may well know already that our friends to the North in St. George have now migrated to our region. this is something I have dreamed about since my first drive to the St. George Cars and Coffee at Tuachan Canyon.

The people up north are warm friendly and very inviting. Since my first event with them I have talked with Craig Shanklin and Ken Hollman about accomplishing this dream. Reid, myself the two of them have chased this diligently for 3 years and now it is coming to fruition.

I for one could not be happier with this [...]

Happy 2025

Greetings to all you beautiful Porsche people,

It is a new year and as a result a new face staring back at you from the President’s Desk. My name is Gary Lea and I have been elected as your new President. 

I have to say this is a serious honor and also a bit terrifying to come in behind Reid Smith who was a phenomenal President. I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge the tremendous job and the amount of work that Reid gave to this club. I have been involved in a number of groups in my years and I cannot say I have ever seen a more dedicated and committed president than Reid. That is not to disparage anyone else that has held the position in this club. As a matter of fact there have been other great people who have held the office, I just never had the pleasure [...]