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The sound of engines echoing off the mountains and a full paddock of Porsches can only mean one thing: HPDE season is officially underway.

We kicked off the new HPDE season with another fantastic event this past month. We had a terrific turnout with approximately 77 cars, an incredible group of instructors, and an army of dedicated volunteers helping everything run smoothly.

It’s clear that our program continues to grow little by little, and we’re excited to be back to four events this year.

Our next HPDE is scheduled for May 17–18, and registration is already open. Be sure to sign up early so you don’t miss out.

And here’s a little teaser: we may get the chance to run the Charleston Peak track in reverse. That would turn the circuit into a completely different driving experience. Imagine tackling our beloved Corkscrew (currently Turns 9, 10, and 11) from the opposite direction. Whoa buddy… that [...]

As members of the Las Vegas Region Porsche Club, we know the appeal of Porsche heritage and distinctive gatherings. Few events embody that spirit like Luftgekühlt. Founded in 2014 by racer Patrick Long and creative director Howie Idelson, this curated display of air-cooled Porsches has grown from a small meetup into a highly anticipated tradition, featuring unique venues that combine history, architecture, and automotive culture.

Focusing on the U.S. editions (excluding international events), Luftgekühlt has primarily stayed on the West Coast while gradually expanding:

• Luft 1 (2014): Deus Ex Machina, Venice, CA – The original intimate gathering.
• Luft 2 (2015): Bandito Brothers, Culver City, CA – A creative studio space.
• Luft 3 (2016): Modernica Factory, Vernon, CA – Industrial setting with mid-century design.
• Luft 4 (2017): Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro, CA – Waterfront warehouse atmosphere.
• Luft 5 (2018): Ganahl Lumber, Torrance, CA – A lumber yard with ties to Porsche’s early [...]

This holiday season, the Las Vegas Region Porsche Club once again came together to make a meaningful impact on the lives of foster children in our community. Thanks to the generosity of our members, this year’s Toy Drive was a tremendous success.

Over the course of the collection period, we gathered more than 70 new, unwrapped toys—ranging from games and dolls to books and sports gear. In addition, members contributed over $500 in gift cards, giving foster youth the chance to choose something special for themselves. For some of these children, this [...]

Greetings to all you wonderful Porsche People!
As we close the books on 2025, what an incredible year it’s been for our Las Vegas Region
Porsche Club of America! From high-speed thrills on the track to scenic drives, heartfelt charity
work, welcoming new members, and laid-back social gatherings, our club has truly embodied
the spirit of the PCA: great cars, great roads, and even greater people. Thank you to every
member, volunteer, and supporter who made this year one to remember.

Track Days: HPDE Successes
Our High Performance Driver Education events continued to shine, with strong turnouts and
flawless execution.

• The February event sold out weeks in advance.
• September set records despite the heat, with over 100 cars.
• The November finale kept us in the black all year.

Special thanks to chairs like Brad Cameron and Brian Schmidt, our dedicated instructors,
and the countless volunteers who make these safe, exciting weekends possible. Whether you
were lapping the Charleston Peak course or [...]

By John Polnik

When Las Vegas gives you a rare rainy November day, most sensible Porsche owners stay home and polish their 911s. I, apparently, am not most Porsche owners. The moment the weather app showed actual precipitation in the desert, I knew it was time to go mud hunting in my 2008 Cayenne.

The Cayenne started life as a perfectly civilized luxury SUV, but over the years it’s been transformed into something a little less… boulevard and a little more backcountry. Thanks to the team at Eurowise, it now rides on a 2-inch lift kit, wears full rock sliders, a heavy-duty roof rack, beefy front and rear bumpers, and a stout aluminum skid plate. It’s still unmistakably a Porsche from the badge and the headlights, but it looks suspiciously ready to leave the pavement far behind.

Word of the wet weather spread quickly on Facebook, and the Southern Nevada Offroad Team (better known as [...]

By John Polnik

For ten years, Downtown Las Vegas Container Park has been many things: open-air mall, nightlife hub, home of the fire-breathing praying mantis. One thing it had never been? A car show venue. That all changed the night before SEMA 2025 when our friends at Cars und Kaffee Las Vegas threw “Cars und Kreators” and made history.

This wasn’t just any pre-SEMA party. For the first time ever, the City of Las Vegas gave permission to drive cars inside the park itself. And boy, did we use it.

The evening kicked off under the iconic 40-foot mantis as Lamborghini Las Vegas and Audi Henderson rolled in the headliners: a brand-new Revuelto in Verde Shock, a flat black Huracán Sterrato, and a matching black RS6 Avant Performance. The mantis shot flames on cue all night long; perfect backdrop for the thousand-plus creators, influencers, and enthusiasts who showed up.

Once inside the gates, it was [...]

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7081-mile Road Trip with our Boxster 986

Ever since riding in the backseat, yes, the backseat of a 1970 Porsche 911 E Targa at age 16, I have been a 911 guy. Even when I couldn’t afford a 911, I bought 914s and dreamed. I have had “affairs” with other car brands from time to time but have always come back. It was during one of those non-Porsche times in my life – while owning a C7 Corvette – that I started dreaming of a cross-country road trip. A big road trip, one that would encompass at least 6000 miles. We would head toward Washington D.C. via a southern route based loosely on interstate 40, spend lots of time on good sports car roads in the Appalachians, and hit the Atlantic near Washington D.C. where my son Ben and his family live. After a visit of a few days, we would head west in a northerly arc, through Ohio, Illinois, on through South Dakota, and stop [...]

Gary Lea – Fanatic

PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA – A SEVENTY-YEAR ROMANCE IN THE USA

Seventy years ago, a group of Porsche enthusiasts in North America came together to form what would become the Porsche Club North America (PCNA). Since its inception, the club has grown exponentially and now boasts a membership of over 100,000 Porsche owners and enthusiasts. The official date falls 4 days after my 71st birthday. Ironic in a way. I have been a Porsche loyalist since I can remember. It has been a wonderful ride and an awesome relationship. We were estranged for a few years but now that we are back together? Well i am sure that this time it is till death do we part!

In the early days, the club was a small, tight-knit community of Porsche owners who shared a passion for the iconic German sports cars. They [...]

SAYING GOODBYE!!!!

It is always hard to say goodbye to friends, but this one hits close to the heart.

We are saying goodbye to Peter George and his wife Jackie, who have decided to leave Las Vegas for cooler climes. They are moving to Sparks, Nevada, just outside of Reno.

I cannot say that I blame them, as I never intended to stay in Vegas for 28 years and hope that sometime before I leave the planet, I will move closer to them. To say I am envious is a gross understatement. But more importantly, I hate to see them leave the Valley. They are some of my favorite Porsche people.

As for Peter, I cannot say enough good about him. He has been a staunch supporter of the club and a great support to me as the new president. When Buddah left the HPDE, he selflessly volunteered to take [...]