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2025 Monterey Porsche Werks Reunion

September 5, 2025
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Posted by Gary Lea
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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 to the diverse [...]

The Joys of the Journey: Taking Your Porsche on a Road Trip and Experiencing the Porsche Parade in Oklahoma City

August 5, 2025
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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.

MIX & MINGLE RECAP

August 5, 2025
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Posted by Reid Smith
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By Reid Smith

Via Brazil Steakhouse in Summerlin was an ideal location for July’s Mix & Mingle. Great food and conversations were had as we enjoyed the evening together. New members, Dick and Joan McGee, shared stories of their tour of over 7000 miles in their Boxster. They had just returned and filled us in on the adventure, which included some famous roads with incredible scenery. Stay tuned for a feature in next month’s Desert Drives. Table talk included everything from cars to guns to real estate. It is always enjoyable to learn more about our LVR members.

Southern Utah was the place for summer Porsche fun!

July 3, 2025
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By Craig Shanklin

In June, Southern Utah LVR members hosted a packed weekend of summer Porsche fun. On Friday, June 20, a mix and mingle…”Cars and Cocktails”…was held at the new Strap Tank Brewery in St. George. The themed two-story micro-brewery is named after the famous Harley Davidson motorcycle but is loaded with other great memorabilia, most provided by the reality TV series American Pickers, including a full size WW I airplane. Over 45 LVR members enjoyed appetizers, drinks and dinner….and lots of great conversation. With almost 50/50 participation, it was a great merging of Las Vegas and Southern Utah members. The brewery pulled out all the stops to host the Las Vegas Region and provided free appetizers, their best staff and reserved VIP parking for all Porsches. This fun event was coordinated by PCA member Diane Shanklin.

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary Tour

June 8, 2025
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By Ken Hollman

This past Sunday morning, nine beautiful Porsches, no, make that eight beautiful Porsches and a Genesis met early at Black Bear Diner with the united goal of a great drive through the back country of southern Utah to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah. The morning air was crisp and the skies cloudy. Our tour leaders, Doug and Leslie Beck greeted us upon arrival and gave us the usual safety talk.

With the prep work out of the way, it was time to get started. Our drive began by making our way through Hurricane and then on to Apple Valley via Hwy 59. After [...]

ROAD TRIP TO NOWHERE

June 8, 2025
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by Reid Smith

Our four-day tour in May explored three of Nevada’s storied highways.

DAY 1 – Great Basin Highway: Our meetup location was originally set for the Petro Travel Center at the Speedway. After discovering that was the last morning of the EDC Festival and there would be 185,000 blurry-eyed concert goers trying to escape, we wisely switched to another location. Good move! Lunch in Caliente at the Knotty Pine Restaurant, and on to Ely. Absolutely gorgeous snowy mountains made this leg of the trip picturesque. Dinner at JT’s Steakhouse was mouth-watering with grass-fed beef from the owner’s own ranch.

Day 2 – Loneliest Highway in America: In 1986, Life Magazine labeled HWY 50 the “Loneliest Highway in America” and described it as a road with nothing to see. A rep from AAA stated “there are no points of interest. We don’t recommend it, unless they’re confident of their survival skills” We beg to [...]

The Just One Project

May 4, 2025
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Today members of the LVRPCA board visited The Just One Project. This organization operates under the banner of …..food bank but operates much differently.

This group headed up by CEO Brooke Neubauer and group has been operating for 21 years now. They started with just a small budget and a dream. As of today they distribute to those in need over 6 million pounds of food a year. When you see what they to accomplish that and how they work [...]

Tivoli Village Porsche Car Show Recap

May 4, 2025
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By Jordan Godorov

The first ever Porsche car show at Tivoli Village took place on Saturday, April 19th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. This event was held to celebrate the opening of Scissors & Scotch, a high-end barber shop that also contains a fully stocked bar.

41 Porsches attended the event, along with 2 Mercedes from our friends with the Mercedes Club. There were also other marques represented – Volkswagen, Lamborghini, and Nissan. 50 vehicles participated in total.

MYSTERY TOUR WAS MAGICAL!

May 4, 2025
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By Reid Smith

April 12th was a special day for our Las Vegas Region. We made history by having a record turnout of 55 cars participating in a drive! It all started when Frank Grimmelmann from AZPCA let me know that they were planning a Fun Run weekend and wondered if we could organize a drive. They had 19 cars on the way and we supplied the rest! The Mt. Charleston area is beautiful this time of year and we were fortunate to have great weather and roads.

PORSCHE SPRINT CHALLENGE RECAP

May 4, 2025
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By Reid Smith

What a day we had at the Porsche Sprint Challenge held at Spring Mountain Motorsports Raceway in March. Over 30 LVR members enjoyed viewing Qualifying and Race 1 on Saturday with perfect weather. The tailgate lunch hit the spot, with sandwiches and much more!