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If you’ve read the Desert Drive newsletter over the last several years, a mainstay article has been the Meet the Member section. This section was created so that ALL members had an opportunity to introduce themselves to club members and share their Porsche Journey. 

Every Porsche has a story—and so does every Porsche owner. Whether it was the thrill of seeing your first Porsche as a kid, your first 911 drive, the joy of restoring a classic, or the adventure of road-tripping in your Cayenne, we want to hear your Porsche journey.

Our club is more than a collection of incredible machines, it’s a community built on passion, experience, and the love of driving. That’s why we’re inviting members to submit short articles about their personal Porsche story. How did you fall in love with the brand? What model stole your heart? What model do you currently have? Any modifications? What memories have you made [...]

Do you have a question about the history of our local club or the Porsche brand in Las Vegas? Drop me an email at jordan_godorov@yahoo.com 

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Have an Emergency On The Road? What’s in Your “Go Bag”?

By: Jordan Godorov

I have been a licensed driver for over 30 years. In that time, I have had my share of emergencies on the road. Whether it was running out of gas, getting a flat tire, having a mechanical breakdown, or getting stuck in inclement weather, I was always prepared for the situation.

Here is a list of what I currently have in my “go-bag” for any emergency situation I may encounter in my Porsche:

  • Portable jump starter/power station
  • Battery operated air compressor (In addition to the OEM Porsche on-board pump)
  • Tire plug kit
  • Spare bottle of tire sealant (In addition to the OEM Porsche Sealant)
  • Leatherman tool
  • Emergency triangle
  • Flashlight
  • Cell phone charging cord
  • [...]

Sunday July 13, 2025 10:00am

Red Rock Country Club

Midyear Members Meeting

Following our monthly brunch

The Board will be sharing our club’s financial health and exciting upcoming activities that are in the planning stages.

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 the comfort of a sunlit dining room at Red Rock Country Club.

What:  Las Vegas Region PCA Porsche Brunch

When:  Sunday, July 13, 2025 10:00am

Where:  Red Rock Country Club, 2500 Red Springs Road 89135

Cost:  $30.00 per person. Register by Noon, Wednesday, July 9, 2025

TWO WAYS TO REGISTER AND PAY:  

ZELLE: Pay $30.00 per person by Zelle. Set up your money transfer via your bank account and send to [...]

Meet Dave and Jan Sunderhaft

Dave and his wife Jan have been PCA members for over 40 years. They bought a home in Henderson 1999 and immediately got involved with the Las Vegas PCA. It’s been a great club to make new friends and introduce us to all Las Vegas offers. The Club’s driving tours were very helpful introducing us to the region.

Their attraction to Porsches started in the mid ‘70s when they acquired a light blue 1964 356 Cab while living in Syracuse, NY. They have owned at least one Porsche ever since. The 356 was sold in 1983 in anticipation of the new 911 Carrera Cab. The Carrera cab was replaced in 1996 with a 993 C4S. Then joined for 10 years by a dedicated 944 S2 track car and later a ‘94 RS America. After those cars came his current ‘77 911S and his prize ‘92 968.

By Craig Shanklin

In June, Southern Utah LVR members hosted a packed weekend of summer Porsche fun. On Friday, June 20, a mix and mingle…”Cars and Cocktails”…was held at the new Strap Tank Brewery in St. George. The themed two-story micro-brewery is named after the famous Harley Davidson motorcycle but is loaded with other great memorabilia, most provided by the reality TV series American Pickers, including a full size WW I airplane. Over 45 LVR members enjoyed appetizers, drinks and dinner….and lots of great conversation. With almost 50/50 participation, it was a great merging of Las Vegas and Southern Utah members. The brewery pulled out all the stops to host the Las Vegas Region and provided free appetizers, their best staff and reserved VIP parking for all Porsches. This fun event was coordinated by PCA member Diane Shanklin.

High Performance Driver’s Education

September 6-7, 2025

By Peter George, 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 6-7, 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.
NEW RULES AND PROCEDURES for our HPDE! Make sure you read all information on the link below [...]

Join us for a six-day, five-night tour of beautiful IDAHO

September 1st through 6th 2025

REGISTER AT: msreg.com/IDAHOTOUR2025  

By Reid Smith
Beat the heat, hop in your Porsche and head to cool Idaho. If you have never been to the vistas overlooking the Snake River winding through Hells Canyon or driven Highway 12 along the scenic Clearwater River, now is your chance. A road sign that warns you of curves for the next 99 miles will put a smile on your face. 

Choose your own accommodations and restaurants. Once the signup is completed and we get a head count, we will coordinate some group meals. 

Basic Itinerary: 

DAY 1: Sept. 1 – 6:45am.  [...]

Greetings to all our wonderful members.

June flew by, like most months do when you reach my age. That being said, a lot of great things took place.

We continue to host Mix and Mingles every month. Do not miss a chance to attend. Now that I am through with crazy travel for my business, I will be attending as many as I can. They are a great way to meet other members and members of the Board of Directors to share your ideas directly and to ask the many questions about what the board does, how we go about making decisions, and any other club questions you may have. We change up the locations each and every month to provide an opportunity for people all across the valley and to make it more accessible to all. I look forward to seeing many of you at the upcoming events.

There were awesome drives and wonderful [...]

Do you have a question about the history of our local club or the Porsche brand in Las Vegas? Drop me an email at jordan_godorov@yahoo.com 

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Change Out That Flat Tire with Your Spare…Not So Fast!

By: Jordan Godorov

Back in 2005, Porsche started offering tire sealing gel as standard equipment on new vehicles from the factory. If you got a flat tire on your Boxster and wanted to swap it out with your spare, you were out of luck. 

Fortunately, Porsche has provided an easier and quicker solution to get you back on the road, without getting your hands dirty from removing and replacing a tire. By providing a tire sealant gel and a portable air compressor that is powered by the 12-volt auxiliary outlet in your car, you are able to put a liquid sealant in the tire, air it up, and be one your way relatively quickly. In order to use the [...]

Volunteering is often seen as a selfless act—something we do for others. But talk to anyone who’s given their time to a cause, and they’ll tell you it gives back tenfold. This is especially true when your passions intersect with purpose. One unexpected yet powerful example? Volunteering within our very own Porsche Club of America (PCA) and similar community-driven programs. 

Sometimes getting started is the hardest part but there are many opportunities within the LVR Porsche Club for those interested.  You can ask how to help when you attend an event, contact a board member if there is a particular event you would be interested in to see how you can help.  The club board meetings are open to all members and is a great way to pass on suggestions for events and to learn about upcoming events that will need volunteers. 

Our club also helps our local community programs. We held a silent auction [...]

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