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 [...]
- March 5, 2024
- Desert Drives, Events
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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.
- March 5, 2024
- Desert Drives, Events
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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
- March 5, 2024
- Desert Drives, Events
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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 [...]
- March 5, 2024
- Desert Drives, Events
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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 [...]
- March 5, 2024
- Desert Drives, The Centerfold
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The Turbo S joins the ’73 Carrera RS 2.7 while the ’18 Macan has gone missing replaced by uh a G63!
- March 5, 2024
- Desert Drives, Meet The Members, Uncategorized
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A year ago, I purchased my first Porsche; a 2022 992 Carrera so I’m a new member to PCA having joined here in Las Vegas. I’ve been a BMW enthusiasts the last 20 years and all it took was a test drive in one of my good friend’s 911 and I was hooked. The entire feel, handling and acceleration of the car was exhilarating, and I knew immediately it was time for a change. I was also impressed with the sound from the exhaust and the pronunciation of the decibel changes with each change. I love the color which is chalk. Other features are the full moon/sunroof, Porsche logoed headrest in the seats, upgraded gas cap, premium sound system. I’ve made a few simple modifications; suspension lowering including wheel spacers to accentuate the bold wheelbase features as well as added wind deflectors to both driver and passenger side windows to reduce wind noise.
