Category: Desert Drives

By Val Dodd

In March, 2000, I was involved with a group of 40 people (14 Americans and the rest Europeans) put together by Porsche Travel, to test drive the new Porsche 996 Turbo.  After a private tour of the Porsche plant and museum in Stuttgart the first morning, they flew us down the 1,500 miles from Stuttgart to Jerez, Spain, where Porsche had leased the ex-F1 race track for debut of the new 996 Turbo to the world.  Our group was at the tail-end of a month-long parade of journalists, Porsche dealers, VIP’s, and others in the automotive world who came to review, test, and write about  the new Turbo model. 

The hotel we stayed at was adjacent to the Jerez race track, which made it convenient for access to our track activities which included some 30-996 Turbos along with other competitor models (Ferrari, Mercedes, Dodge Viper).  Half of the Turbos had the Tiptronic [...]

From the Archives #15, May 2023

In looking through the Sandscript issues in 1984, we came across a fascinating letter to the Editor, bemoaning the terrible situation that driving and automobiles were in. The writer claimed that the 1980s of driving was the first era in auto history that was slower than the previous one. He complained about the terrible effects of emission controls on drivability, the increased weight due to crashworthiness requirements, and the general total lack of pizazz in cars. He was worried that the age of automobile fun was over, and that things would only get worse.

He was half right. For those of you who aren’t old enough (like over 60) to remember the dark ages of the car, let me educate you. For those of you that are, I’ll refresh your memories.

The smog and general air quality in big cities across the US had deteriorated from the late 1940s [...]

This month is loaded with club activities. Here is a quick rundown for May:

• 7th – Brunch. If you have not signed up yet, see the brunch directions.
• 10th – LVR Board Meeting. We will be planning activities for the rest of 2023. Gaudin Porsche Board Room 6:00pm. Join Us!
• 13th – Member Picnic Honoring New Members. Great food with new and old friends!
• 20th – Atomic Motors tour
• 26-28th – HPDE at Spring Mountain
• 27-28th – Kanab Tour with IRPCA

Desert Drives and our Activity Calendar have detailed information on all events. There should be something for everyone! Our activities usually thin out during the summer months, but we will be continuing our monthly brunches and hopefully some other opportunities.

Some of you remember that our Boxster S Black Edition was murdered in November on the 215. Traffic was stopped, but not the Jeep doing 75 mph that rearended us! Dana and I are fine and we’ve been [...]

Exciting news for Porsche enthusiasts! The upcoming Luftgekuhlt 9 event is just around the corner, taking place in San Francisco on April 29-30. The event promises to be an unforgettable experience, with a wide range of activities and events planned for the weekend.

For those who aren’t familiar with Luftgekuhlt, it is an annual gathering of Porsche fans and owners that celebrates the air-cooled era of the iconic German brand. It’s a place where classic cars, modern machines, and car enthusiasts come together to share their love for Porsche.

This year’s event promises to be especially exciting, with a range of activities planned. One of the highlights is the Professor Run, a spirited drive through the secret backroads outside of the city. This is a great opportunity to experience the thrill of driving your Porsche in a stunning natural setting, all while enjoying the company of fellow enthusiasts.

In addition to the Professor Run, there [...]

The March edition of the Cars und Kaffee event at the Good Wolf Lifestyle Store in the Arts District of Las Vegas was a massive success with one of the biggest turnouts ever. The weather was fantastic, and attendees had the opportunity to admire an outstanding display of classic Porsche cars. Visitors from all over came to enjoy the vintage models on display while socializing with other car enthusiasts.

The event was made even more enjoyable by the beautiful weather, which created a perfect atmosphere for the day. Although there were no free breakfast burritos this time around, attendees were still able to indulge in coffee and snacks while admiring the beautiful cars on display.

If you missed the March edition of the Cars und Kaffee event, make sure to mark your calendar for the next gathering. You won’t want to miss out on the incredible display of classic Porsche cars and the chance to [...]

SIERRA GOLD TAVERN

9465 S. EASTERN, LAS VEGAS

THURSDAY, APRIL 20TH, 6:00PM  

We will have a Porsche parking area on the north side of the restaurant.

Drive your Porsche

Come enjoy an hour or two of getting together with old and new club members.

 We plan to repeat this social hour monthly for some well-deserved comradery. No signup necessary. 

See you there!

APRIL 21-23, 2023

SPRING MOUNTAIN MOTORSPORTS RACEWAY

4767 NV-160

PAHRUMP, NEVADA 89139

Plan on coming to the Porsche Sprint Challenge at Spring Mountain Motorsports April 21-23rd. 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.

Vegas Region PCA is proud of our members involvement in Porsche Sprint Challenge racing. What an opportunity to see member Michael Londo driving the #111 car, with member Kent Moore, team principal of Premier Racing!

Buy your tickets now: http://porschetickets.com/

Website https://www.porschesprint.com/

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