Author Archive: Gary Lea

Greetings to all our wonderful Porsche family!

October was filled with fun and exciting times. Let me share some of the activities that took place this month for those who missed them. These events are featured in this month’s newsletter.

FALL COLORS TOUR

The Fall Colors Tour in Utah (actually held the last weekend of September) was a great drive led by Ken Hollman. We wound through Utah from Hurricane (pronounced Hurakahn) all the way to Cedar City via Colorado City. We then drove up through the mountains to Duck Creek, where we were greeted with the stunning fall colors of yellow and orange as far as the eye could see. It was an absolutely wonderful drive, and we had a great turnout with 31 attendees. We’re already looking forward to it again next fall, and it’s only been a couple of weeks!

VOLUNTEER DAY AT JUST ONE STEP

We also had a Volunteer Day [...]

Another Autofest has concluded, and it was an absolute triumph. We once again secured the coveted Top Marque spot at the show, showcasing over 85 cars. While we fell short of our ambitious goal of 100 cars, our performance was undoubtedly outstanding. The closest competitor was the Corvette Club, with a remarkable 21 cars. But let’s be honest, they were no match for us.

This year, we celebrated our second annual show and shine, with 11 cars vying for the coveted prizes. The judging criteria [...]

Greetings to all you wonderful Porsche People!

Welcome to October! This usually means a drop in temperatures that we’ll all be delighted about.

September was an incredible month for us. We had many great things happen and some wonderful success stories.

First of all, our September HPDE set a new record for a late summer event. Despite the temperatures being in the 90s, we had 101 cars and drivers attend. By all accounts, it was a very well-received event, and people had nothing but positive praise for their experience. One person even wrote to PCA National to praise the event—haven’t heard of that in a while!

We must give a special shoutout to all the volunteers, but a special mention goes to Brad Cameron, who is the new CoChair, along with Brian Schmidt, who stepped in to run the show while many were on vacation or busy with other things. He did an amazing job, [...]

In the year 2025, car enthusiasts from globally await the annual Monterey Porsche Werks Reunion. This esteemed event, held in the picturesque coastal town of Monterey, California, serves as a celebration of Porsche’s automotive heritage. From classic vintage models to cutting-edge sports cars, the Werks Reunion showcases the pinnacle of what the iconic German automaker has to offer.

Upon arrival at the venue, attendees are greeted by an impressive array of Porsches, each exhibiting unique characteristics. The ambiance is filled with the resonant sound of flat-six engines and the distinct aroma of exhaust. From the iconic 911 to the luxurious Panamera, the Werks Reunion caters [...]

Gary Lea – Fanatic

PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA – A SEVENTY-YEAR ROMANCE IN THE USA

Seventy years ago, a group of Porsche enthusiasts in North America came together to form what would become the Porsche Club North America (PCNA). Since its inception, the club has grown exponentially and now boasts a membership of over 100,000 Porsche owners and enthusiasts. The official date falls 4 days after my 71st birthday. Ironic in a way. I have been a Porsche loyalist since I can remember. It has been a wonderful ride and an awesome relationship. We were estranged for a few years but now that we are back together? Well i am sure that this time it is till death do we part!

In the early days, the club was a small, tight-knit community of Porsche owners who shared a passion for the iconic German sports cars. They [...]

Happy September!

Greetings to all you beautiful Porsche enthusiasts!

August was a month to remember for many reasons.

Where do I even begin?

One of the highlights of August was this year’s Monterey Car Week, particularly the 2025 Porsche Club Werks Reunion. I’ve got a recap of it in this month’s issue.

We’re now into our ninth month of the year, and time seems to be flying by. As we age, the concept of time changes with each passing day. It’s as if time is speeding up, making it harder to find the brake pedal!

Our Mix and Mingles events continue, but attendance varies. If you know of an establishment with great ambiance that would like to be a future event venue, please let us know. We’re always looking for new places to add to our list and avoid monotony.

Our Aviators Night was a great success and filled up the VIP suite. Cannot wait [...]

Gary Lea

What on earth is he off about now. What kind of Nerds??

Well it isn’t as odd as it seems. What it isn’t is a bunch of goofy guys with pocket protectors. Glasses held together in the middle with white medical tape. And no protractors or slide rules.

Bid Nerds is a fun YouTube channel game that takes place every Wednesday and Sunday evening start time officially at 6:30, but most times 10-15 minutes late. 

The purpose of the show is to preview a a number of cars that are currently listed on the main auction sites. The sites that dominate are Bring a Trailer, Cars and Bids, PCARMARKET and occasionally Hemmings and Hagerty. Two hosts and often times a guest host set in between the main hosts. The hosts present a bevy of cars, give the pertinent info on the vehicles along with rather hilarious color (generally blue) commentary on the vehicles [...]

SAYING GOODBYE!!!!

It is always hard to say goodbye to friends, but this one hits close to the heart.

We are saying goodbye to Peter George and his wife Jackie, who have decided to leave Las Vegas for cooler climes. They are moving to Sparks, Nevada, just outside of Reno.

I cannot say that I blame them, as I never intended to stay in Vegas for 28 years and hope that sometime before I leave the planet, I will move closer to them. To say I am envious is a gross understatement. But more importantly, I hate to see them leave the Valley. They are some of my favorite Porsche people.

As for Peter, I cannot say enough good about him. He has been a staunch supporter of the club and a great support to me as the new president. When Buddah left the HPDE, he selflessly volunteered to take [...]

Happy August

Greetings to all you beautiful Porsche people,

We held a Brunch / Member’s Meeting in July and the turnout was nice. 

We welcomed back Tamela Kahle and Scott Hatcher to the LVRPCA group. 

We reviewed the highlights of what has happened In the first 6 months of the year to include:

Charity events that have been highlighted in the Desert Drives. This was a big change for the group and we are committed to doing more and more charity alliances going forward.

We hosted the largest HPDE in the club’s history with 156 participants. This is the first time that anyone can recall having to cap the participants. This occurred due to extensive outreach to other clubs and closer alliance with other regions in the zone.

We are stretching our connections with other clubs and the SCCA to examine and put on some Autocross events in cooperation with them. This will allow broader [...]