Category: Desert Drives

As of March 2025, the Las Vegas Valley now has two outstanding Porsche facilities from which to choose, the original Gaudin Porsche Las Vegas located at 6800 Redwood Street, Las Vegas or the new Gaudin Porsche Henderson located at 7779 Eastgate Road, Henderson. The two locations operate independently of each other even though they are under the Gaudin umbrella of dealerships.

The Henderson facility is Porsche’s newest architectural design concept, designated as a 5th generation facility as compared to the Las Vegas location which is a 4th generation facility. The difference being, according to Paul Jarrett, General Manager of Porsche Henderson, is that Porsche Henderson is designed as a Destination Porsche Center (DPC). The primary charge of a DPC is focused on customer relationships in conjunction with great Porches! Customer service at Porsche Las Vegas has always been incredible but has been taken to a higher level at Porsche Henderson. Within Porsche Henderson, customers can [...]

By Ken Hollman

This past Sunday morning, nine beautiful Porsches, no, make that eight beautiful Porsches and a Genesis met early at Black Bear Diner with the united goal of a great drive through the back country of southern Utah to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah.  The morning air was crisp and the skies cloudy.  Our tour leaders, Doug and Leslie Beck greeted us upon arrival and gave us the usual safety talk.

With the prep work out of the way, it was time to get started.  Our drive began by making our way through Hurricane and then on to Apple Valley via Hwy 59.  After [...]

by Reid Smith

Our four-day tour in May explored three of Nevada’s storied highways. 

DAY 1 – Great Basin Highway: Our meetup location was originally set for the Petro Travel Center at the Speedway. After discovering that was the last morning of the EDC Festival and there would be 185,000 blurry-eyed concert goers trying to escape, we wisely switched to another location. Good move! Lunch in Caliente at the Knotty Pine Restaurant, and on to Ely. Absolutely gorgeous snowy mountains made this leg of the trip picturesque. Dinner at JT’s Steakhouse was mouth-watering with grass-fed beef from the owner’s own ranch.

Day 2 – Loneliest Highway in America: In 1986, Life Magazine labeled HWY 50 the “Loneliest Highway in America” and described it as a road with nothing to see. A rep from AAA stated “there are no points of interest. We don’t recommend it, unless they’re confident of their survival skills” We beg to [...]

Every year Porsche hosts the annual reunion in Monterey California. It is one of the best events of the year and it is relatively close to us here in Las Vegas. I have made the trip every year for the past four years and this year will be no exception. 

One of the most enjoyable aspects of the show for me is that Werks Reunion was created by the Porsche Club of America as an event to celebrate both the Porsche marque as well as the camaraderie of being an enthusiast. This is not a contest of who has removed dust from the deepest crevices in their Porsche but rather a judged show that rewards a Porsche that has been lovingly maintained and presents itself well on the field. The judges do not use Porsche Parade Concours score sheets but rather rank the cars according to certain attributes discussed prior to judging. For those who [...]

Another month down as May has left us in the rear view mirror. Unfortunately for many who do not particularly enjoy the heat Summer is arriving and as I write this the forecast is for a smooth 100 degrees. Get ready for it. I am a cold weather person and the scorching heat of the summer does not match my biological makeup. That being said for those who enjoy it get the most out of it by joining us for many of the coming summer events.

Werks Reunion:

We are three months away from the annual Werks Reunion in Monterey California. Check out the story on the event in this months Drives.

Brunch:

We had to cancel the May Brunch but we are back on for June. You. May already have seen the blast so please sign up and join us. It is a great way to meet people and share the camaraderie that is [...]

As of March 2025, the Las Vegas Valley now has two outstanding Porsche facilities from which to choose, the original Gaudin Porsche Las Vegas located at 6800 Redwood Street, Las Vegas or the new Gaudin Porsche Henderson located at 7779 Eastgate Road, Henderson. The two locations operate independently of each other even though they are under the Gaudin umbrella of dealerships.

The Henderson facility is Porsche’s newest architectural design concept, designated as a 5th generation facility as compared to the Las Vegas location which is a 4th generation facility. The difference being, according to Paul Jarrett, General Manager of Porsche Henderson, is that Porsche Henderson is designed as a Destination Porsche Center (DPC). The primary charge of a DPC is focused on customer relationships in conjunction with great Porches! Customer service at Porsche Las Vegas has always been incredible but has been taken to a higher level at Porsche Henderson. Within Porsche Henderson, customers can [...]

By Marnie Cameron

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 [...]