- September 5, 2023
- Desert Drives, From The Presidents Desk
- Posted by Reid Smith
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What a summer! I hope you were able to survive the heat, monsoons and tropical storm. Dana and I were able to get away to visit family and also spend some time in north Idaho and Colorado. We are glad to be back and am heading out today on our Yosemite tour with our LVR group.
Our first Mix & Mingle was a huge success. We had 45 members socializing and having a good time at the Bella Vida. Our next one is planned for September 19th, at the 2-La Neta Cocina and Lounge in downtown Summerlin. A special thanks to Martha and Randy Burba for organizing these fun events. See you there!
AUTOFEST is soon upon us. The largest car show in Las Vegas will take place September 16th. Last year I counted at least 85 Porsches displayed at the festival! Will we reach 100? It is not too late to enter. Check out [...]
- August 3, 2023
- Desert Drives, From The Presidents Desk
- Posted by Reid Smith
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I hope that you are beating the heat and staying cool this summer. We had some technical issues with our newsletter/website, and have decided to combine the July and August Desert Drives. Let’s just call it the SUMMER ISSUE!
First Lady Dana and I spent a week in Palm Springs while attending the PCA Porsche Parade in June. When gathering the names of LVR attendees I was amazed at the number of members I had never met before! So, we planned a “Starlight Winedown” for our region members and friends. It was great to see many of the 38 members that attended the Parade, and meet some for the first time. We had a fantastic time. I Love a Parade! See our Parade write-up and pictures in this issue.
Memorial Day weekend was very busy for the club. We ran our three-day High Performance Driver’s Education event at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch. The weather cooperated [...]
- August 3, 2023
- Desert Drives, Events
- Posted by jp
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The first-ever Cars und Kaffee event in San Francisco, hosted by Michael Deeb, took place in July and was an overwhelming success. Porsche enthusiasts from across the city gathered to celebrate their shared passion for classic cars and enjoy a morning filled with thrilling experiences.
Held on the last Sunday of the month, the event captured the hearts of spectators and participants alike. The location was perfect – an open space with plenty of room for Porsches of all eras to park and shine.
The inaugural event saw an impressive turnout of vintage Porsches, each one a masterpiece of automotive history. From the iconic 911s to the classic 356s, the variety of models on display delighted car enthusiasts and intrigued passersby.
The vibrant atmosphere was further enhanced by the aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafting through the air. Attendees enjoyed delicious cups of coffee while bonding over their shared love for these magnificent machines.
Michael [...]
- August 3, 2023
- Desert Drives, Events
- Posted by Club Member
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LVR MONTHLY BRUNCH
What: Porsche Brunch
When: Sunday August 13th, 10:00am
Where: Red Rock Country Club, 2500 Red Springs Road 89135
Cost: $22.50 per person. Register by Noon Friday, August 11th.
GUEST SPEAKER: Don Klahre – Ampicity Inc.
Don Klahre is a 20-year PCA member, having owned 5 Porsches during that time. After a long career in finance and investments, he is a founding director of Ampicity, Inc. — an EV charging company. Ampicity is developing a nationwide network of battery-driven EV chargers. Don will discuss the ICE to EV conversion industry-wide, with a focus on Porsche’s leadership and forthcoming EV models.
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 [...]
- August 3, 2023
- Desert Drives, Events
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Thursday August 24, 2023, 6:00-8:00pm
Bella Vita Italian Restaurant
4965 Blue Diamond Rd, Las Vegas 89139
Come enjoy an hour or two of getting together with old and new club members. Happy Hour prices end at 6:00pm, so thrifty early-birds are welcome! 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 this activity for the club! See you there!
We want to let Bella Vita know our number of attendees, so please RSVP by the previous Tuesday using the link below:
http://msreg.com/MIXAUG23
- July 4, 2023
- Desert Drives, From The Archives
- Posted by Phil Reese
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From the Archives #17, July 2023
Ruffling through the old newsletters is quite entertaining, and sometimes you come across a real gem. The story below is from an April 1975 newsletter, and is reprinted with the permission of the Editor at the time.
McGee Finds God
Last week I woke up early one morning with a startling revelation: sometime during the night I had died. With this in mind, I had breakfast and then started up to see ol’ St. Peter (I hoped).
The receptionist at Pearly Gates, Inc. was a cute little blond, and she greeted me by name.
“Hi, McGee.”
“Well. Hi there, cute little blonde receptionist.”
“We’ve decided to accept you here, Bob. How would you like to spend your time?”
I had one immediate thought, but decided against it. I didn’t need to push my luck. The cute little blond smiled, as if she knew what I was thinking. I decided [...]
- July 4, 2023
- Desert Drives, Events
- Posted by Club Member
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SEPTEMBER 5-8th, 2023
Mark your calendar for our Mammoth Lakes, Yosemite and Tonopah LVR/PCA member tour. This will be a three-night event that promises to be exciting, with inspiring roads and beautiful scenery. We will travel from Las Vegas to Mammoth Lakes, CA, where we will spend 2 nights, giving everyone time to visit Yosemite National Park and the surrounding Mammoth Lakes area. The third day will take us to Tonopah, NV for a dinner in the Jack Demsey room at the Mizpah Hotel. Because it seems everyone is hitting the roads these days, hotels in the area of National Parks book up quickly. I strongly suggest you complete the following tasks ASAP:
1. TOUR LIMIT: 20 cars. Register soon: msreg.com/YOSEMITE2023
$15 per person registration fee. If you need to cancel, [...]
- July 4, 2023
- Desert Drives, Events, Uncategorized
- Posted by Reid Smith
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By Reid Smith
As I compiled the list of LVR members signed up to attend the 2023 PCA Parade I was surprised that there were a number of them who I had never met! Being president of the region, I felt we needed to take action. First Lady, Dana and I looked at the Parade schedule and noticed an evening that had no activities or awards banquets planned. Realizing that many would be dining off-site and would be returning later, we began planning for WINEDOWN. The Board approved expenditures and so we were able to purchase wine and bites for that day. One of our biggest issues was finding a location without having to rent a room. As it turned out, our 2nd story room had a large balcony that easily accommodated our party. We entertained 27 of the 38 members of our region that attended the Parade. Although it was quite windy for starters, [...]
- July 4, 2023
- Desert Drives, Events
- Posted by Club Member
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Princess Cruises and PCA go full throttle with Princess becoming the Official Cruise Line for Porsche Club of America
Sky Princess one of Princess’ Royal-Class ships, will host this year’s inaugural PCA National at Sea, a nationally sanctioned event. This year’s adventure includes a seven-day Western Caribbean voyage departing from Ft. Lauderdale, December 9-16, 2023, visiting four tropical destinations with unique shoreside experiences exclusively for PCA members.
Book your cruise today!
Click the button below or call 833-679-2188 to speak to a PCA Travel Concierge to book your cruise!
https://porsche.medallionclassmarket.com/pcaatsea
- July 4, 2023
- Desert Drives, Events, Uncategorized
- Posted by Reid Smith
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By Reid Smith
The Factory one-off special request Classic Club Coupe No. 001/001 was auctioned last month. This incredible car was on display for PCA Parade attendees in Palm Springs. Guess who made an impromptu appearance? The highest bidder who arrived to drive his new Porsche home. None other than Porschephile Jerry Seinfeld! It has been reported the successful bid was over 1.3 million!
LVR members Mark and Trudy Wilson happened to be in the right place at the right time and snapped the two photos.
