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MALOOF COLLECTION PART 2 Recap

By Reid Smith

We had scheduled a tour of the Phil Maloof Car Collection last October and we quickly sold out the 25 slots that we were allotted. I asked Danny Barnett, the tour guide, if we could schedule another visit in a few months. Danny agreed, and we again sold out our 25 slots for the February 25th tour in a hurry. Those who attended were not disappointed. Treated to pastries, the tour of about 100 cars in a dozen garages began.

May HPDE – LAS VEGAS REGION PCA

April 2, 2024
Desert Drives, Events, HPDE
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LAS VEGAS REGION PCA

High Performance Driver’s Education

May 18-19, 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 May 18-19th 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 [...]

Mix & Mingle – April

April 2, 2024
Desert Drives, Events
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MIX & MINGLE with the LVR Porsche Club

Monday, April 29, 2024, 4-6:00 pm

DISTILL Restaurant, Bar & Grill

2293 Via Inspirada, Henderson NV 89044

Come enjoy an hour or two of getting together with old and new club members. We plan to repeat these get-togethers during most months for some well-deserved comradery at a variety of locations.

We want to let DISTILL know our number of attendees, so PLEASE RSVP by Friday, April 26th, using the link below. We have had a number of instances where unregistered members have overwhelmed the space the restaurant has reserved for us. If you do not register you may be asked to move to another table.

msreg.com/MIXMINGLEAPRIL24

FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK – April 2024

April 2, 2024
Desert Drives, From The Presidents Desk
Posted by Reid Smith
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Well, my President’s Desk also doubles as my rehab safe space while I recover from hip replacement surgery. Unfortunately, I took a tumble and cracked my hip. Fortunately, I had a fantastic young surgeon who called me the day I went to the hospital and said he had my X-rays and had the replacement sized and ready to “install” the next morning. And he did! A few days out of surgery and I am walking and feeling no pain (even without the Oxycodone)! Now I can’t wait to see if I still fit into the Boxster GTS and the Carrera S.

The BIG DAY is only two weeks away. Las Vegas Regions’s 5Oth ANNIVERSARY EXTRAVAGANZA! Our Birthday is April 20th with the party kicking off at Gaudin Porsche at 10:00am. We have planned quite a bash with coffee, pastries and entertainment along with an unbelievable collection of Porsches on display. Make sure that if you [...]

FROM THE ARCHIVES 3/2024

From the Archives #23, March 2024

This month I thought we might look at our Region’s last year the printed Newsletter (“Sandscript”) was published. That would be 1991.

The February, 1991 edition reported on the December 1990 Christmas Party, saying that it had a couple of outrageous moments and was fun for almost all the participants. There was no report on who didn’t have fun. I was surprised that the Party was held in a private home, just as it had been in the earliest years of the Region. And there was no limit on the number attending (as was the case this past January 2024 at the M Resort).

Our Region had only 91 members in 1991 (I assume this didn’t count the associate members i.e. mostly spouses), which represents only about a tripling of the membership from 1974. (From 1991 to 2024, the LVR approximately sextupled its’ membership, on the same basis of [...]

WINTER GALA/50 ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION – Recap

By Reid Smith

It was a rainy, cold January weekend in which we celebrated our 50th Anniversary at our annual Winter Gala. At least we did not have any outdoor activities or drives planned. As guests arrived and signed in, the big surprise was that they were then ushered to our photo corner where we took their picture flanked by two gorgeous Las Vegas Showgirls! The young ladies are the same ones you see at the Golden Knights games, known as the Golden Bells.

Porsche Club Master Cooking Class & Dinner

Tres Cazuelas

Presented by Exec. Chef/Owner

ANGELO REYES

March 28, Time 6:00pm

3355 Spring Mountain Rd, Suite 35

Cooking Demonstration: Paella

Authentic Spanish Paella
Chef’s choice of Tapas
Dessert
Bottomless Sangría

$80 per Person (Includes tax and gratuity) Payable at the Door

Register at: msreg.com/CAZUELAS24

Need to cancel? You can edit your registration by March 24th.

We need an accurate number to give the restaurant.

Additional Alcoholic Beverages Available & Billed Individually Based on Consumption

A STARTER KIT, ENOUGH FOR MAKING IT TWICE, WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE FOR $60 AND WILL INCLUDE:

Paella Pan
Saffron
Paella Rice
Spices
Clam Juice
$30 gift card for a future visit

Protein of choice is optional and not included

Taste of the Track

TRY IT!!!  YOU WILL LIKE IT!!!

Have you ever wondered what you and your Porsche are capable of? Take a look at this article from Panorama Magazine about High Performance Driver Education. It gives a newcomer’s perspective of these informative events and what to expect. The PCA members who organize these events really put you at ease with a well-developed curriculum and focus on safety. Guaranteed to make you a better street driver.

BE CAREFUL, THIS CAN BE ADDICTIVE!

PANORAMA TEST DRIVE HPDE Pages 90-97

https://ww2.pca.org/panoreader/jun-2023/#page=92

Taste of the Track

For only $100 (includes lunch) FEEL THE THRILL of riding on the track with an instructor behind [...]

PORSCHE SPRINT CHALLENGE USA WEST

March 29-31, 2024

SPRING MOUNTAIN MOTORSPORTS RACEWAY

4767 NV-160

PAHRUMP, NEVADA 89139

Plan on coming to the Porsche Sprint Challenge at Spring Mountain Motorsports March 29-31. This will be a great opportunity to see ALL PORSCHE racers in action! Practice sessions will be on Friday with racing on Saturday and Sunday.

March 30th – SATURDAY

Although there is no set race schedule yet, Saturday usually includes Qualifying and Race #1. Las Vegas Region is planning a tailgate lunch with subs, chips and more for Saturday! Last year, we hosted 20 club members for lunch. It proved to be an eventful day for all. Plan to bring a folding chair for lunch and for viewing the race.

As of now, there are no Porsche Sprint Challenge tickets on sale. Last year there was no charge at the door [...]