- August 2, 2024
- Desert Drives, From The Archives
- Posted by Phil Reese
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From the Archives #26, August 2024
Again this month we’ll look at 1995, the 25th anniversary of our Region. The year 1995 was a mere 29 years ago (it seems like about two or three years ago to me.) The first thing I noted in reviewing the old Newsletters was that many of the social events, such as dinners and pool parties, were held in individual members’ homes. Even with a participation rate hovering around 15%, we can’t do that nowadays with a membership of about 1000.
It looks like 1995 was a good year for the “Nevada Open Road Challenge” event. In this event, entrants choose a speed they believe they can average over nearly 100 miles of a (temporarily closed) public road. Their speed choices ranged from 95 mph up to 170 mph in 5 mph increments, and there was an unlimited speed class as well. This on a PUBLIC 2-LANE road!! The [...]
- August 2, 2024
- Desert Drives, Events
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USE PROMO CODE: LVPAC for 25% Off
SEPTEMBER 21,2024
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 displayed on the fairways of Red Rock Country Club. We are arranging a PORSCHE CORRAL parking area for our members! We will be hosting our own HOSPITALITY AREA promoting membership in PCA.
What to Bring:
- Sunscreen
- Consider a folding chair and sun umbrella
- Water
- August 2, 2024
- Desert Drives, Events
- Posted by Club Member
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- August 2, 2024
- Desert Drives, Events, Recap
- Posted by Reid Smith
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First Lady Dana and I got out of the heat and headed to Santa Barbara last month to celebrate their 60th Anniversary. Party crashers from our area included Mark Coronado, Richard Burns and Craig and Di Shanklin (IRPCA). Dana and I were not able to attend the morning drive but we were informed that half of the approximately 50 cars got lost. Sounds like it should have been a gimmick rally! We had a fantastic lunch in the Reagan Room at the Santa Barbara Hilton by the beach. Our good friend, Lori DeCristo, Zone 8 Representative, presented the 60th plaque on behalf of PCA.
LVR member, Brian Schmidt, won one of the big raffle prizes, a trip to the Porsche Experience Center in LA. Congratulations, Brian!
- August 2, 2024
- Desert Drives, Events
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LVR MONTHLY BRUNCH
Sunday, August 11th, 10:00am
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: Porsche Brunch
When: Sunday, August 11th, 10:00am
Where: Red Rock Country Club, 2500 Red Springs Road 89135
Cost: $30.00 per person. Register by Noon Friday, August 9th
Notice the price increase. As we all know, our economy is still in an inflationary cycle. Red Rock CC has had to raise their prices due to their increased costs. Neither RRCC nor our club will make a profit. With a private room in a beautiful setting with Rock Star parking and our guest speakers, think of this as an event!!!
[...]- August 2, 2024
- Desert Drives, From The Presidents Desk
- Posted by Reid Smith
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From the President’s Desk,
Now that we are on the downhill side of summer, we can look forward to planned club activities for the Fall. In addition, I have had a few organizers of local car shows reach out with possible activities for our members. Although they are not LVR activities, you may be interested in displaying your Porsche. We have included them in the Desert Drives.
Our monthly brunches and Mix & Mingles have been very successful during the hot summer. We are in the process of engaging guest speakers for Fall brunches and planning locations for our Mix & Mingle get-togethers. You can always access our activities calendar for events and signup.
AutoFest, the “Grand Daddy of all Car Shows” for Las Vegas, will take place September 21st. What could be better than displaying your car on the 18th fairway of Red Rock Country Club along with hundreds of other fantastic automobiles. Last [...]
- July 5, 2024
- Desert Drives, Meet The Members
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Jed, Jayne and Benay Weintraub
Our first Porsche was a 2018 Silver Cayman. Porsche is the only vehicle we have owned since moving to Las Vegas.
Currently, we own three Porsche. Jayne’s car – 2018 Cayman. Benay’s car – 2019 Macan S. My car – 2022 Panamara GTS. We previously owned a 2018 Porsche 4S. The Panamara GTS has a smooth power curve, great torque and roominess for four passengers. What’s not to like about this car with no modifications or enhancements.
My first car was a 1983 Ford Bronco. Jayne’s first car was a 1973 Firebird. Benay’s first [...]
- July 5, 2024
- Desert Drives, Events
- Posted by Club Member
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MIX & MINGLE with the LVR Porsche Club
Wednesday, July 24th, 4-6:00 pm
SHUCK’S TAVERN
7155 N. Durango Rd. LV 89129 702-651-6227
Come enjoy an hour or two of getting together with old and new club members. The restaurant has happy hour until 6pm, with all day Taco Tuesday. We plan to repeat these get-togethers during most months for some well-deserved comradery at a variety of locations. A big shoutout to Martha Burba for heading up these activities for the club! See you there!
We want to let the restaurant know our number of attendees, so PLEASE RSVP by Monday July 21st, using the link below. We have had several instances where unregistered members have overwhelmed the space that the restaurant has reserved for us. If you do not register, you [...]
- July 5, 2024
- Desert Drives, Events
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From the VP – Gary Lea
ATTENTION ALL PORSCHEAPHILE ROAD WARRIORS!!!!
I am planning on attending the Annual Porsche Werk’s Reunion. If you have never been you really need to consider going on this tour. August 14, 15, 16-2024. I will be glad to coordinate an unofficial tour to the event. If you are interested you can contact me at leagary71@gmail.com to let me know your interest.
The Werk’s Reunion is only slightly smaller than the Rennsport reunion in the [...]
- July 5, 2024
- Desert Drives, Events
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LVR MONTHLY BRUNCH
Sunday, July 14th, 10:00am
Guest Speaker: Diego Trujillo, CEO of Las Vegas HEALS.
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: Porsche Brunch
When: Sunday, July14, 10:00am
Where: Red Rock Country Club, 2500 Red Springs Road 89135
Cost: $30.00 per person. Register by Noon Friday, July 12th
Notice the price increase. As we all know, our economy is still in an inflationary cycle. Red Rock CC has had to raise their prices due to their increased costs. Neither RRCC nor our club will make a profit. With a private room in [...]
