Category: Desert Drives

In 2014, I finally decided on a 987 Boxster RS60 Spyder (6 speed manual) as my 1st Porsche.  I have had it to countless HPDE events, and it’s been an absolutely wonderful car, and I still have it! Then I bought a 997 C2S convertible (6 speed manual) and a 986 Boxster (5 speed manual) for my wife Linzy.  She’s had her Boxster at an HPDE event as well. 

We sold the 911 & Linzy’s Boxster to make room for an Audi R8 (6 speed manual), but I don’t think I’ll ever sell the RS60.  It is so much fun, 100% reliable, and with a frunk AND trunk it actually carries a lot of groceries! I changed to a later style Boxster S wheel, and I modified the sport exhaust, so [...]

High Performance Driver’s Education

September 28-29, 2024

By Michael Myers, HPDE Chair

Registration is now open for the LVR/PCA’s High Performance Driver Education (HPDE) event at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch in Pahrump, Nevada. The event will take place on September 28-29 and will feature the newly designed Charleston Peak Track, which is approximately half a mile longer than the previous “north course”.

New drivers will have the opportunity to participate in a full Driver’s School, while experienced drivers will have access to instructors to help improve their skills. The track map with passing zones is available on the MSReg signup link below for participants to familiarize themselves with the layout of the Charleston Peak full course.

We are also seeking volunteers to help with the Black Flag Station, Tech Line, and Pit-Out Station. If you would like [...]

Gunlock State Park, Utah

September 14, 2024

Bring your picnic baskets, blankets, frisbees, whatever you like for an enjoyable morning drive, picnic lunch and activities at the lake. It will be a great drive on September 14, 2024. we will leave from our usual location at the entrance to Lake Mead park east of Henderson on Lake Mead Drive. There is a parking lot to the right before the entry to the park where we will meet.

Meetup at South Lake Mead Entrance  9: 00AM. Driver’s meeting at 9:15AM and depart at 9:30AM

4910-4952 EAST LAKE MEAD PARKWAY, HENDERSON NV 89005 TO GUNLOCK ROAD, UT 84733

Register at: msreg.com/GUNLOCK2024

This is a fee entry at Lake Mead National Recreation Area so be prepared to pay $25.00 if you do not have a park pass. [...]

From the President’s Desk,

As we say goodbye to Summer and look forward to a cooler Fall, check out our upcoming events in this issue. I consider our monthly Brunch as an event, thanks to all of the interesting guest speakers we enlist. Brian Schmidt will be sharing information at our September Brunch about tracking your Porsche and what is involved in the preparation.  Our HPDE will take place September 28-29 at Spring Mountain Motorsports Raceway.

We are having a Day Drive on September 14th that will include a picnic. The destination is Gunlock State Park in southern Utah. It should be a fun day!

AUTOFEST is the largest car show in Las Vegas and will take place September 21st. Plan to sign up and display your car in the Porsche corral on the scenic 18th fairway of Red Rock Country Club. Last year we had over 90 Porsches!

October 5th is the date set [...]

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 [...]

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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