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2008 Coronado Speed Festival photos

Sierra Nevada's carsSierra Nevada's carsA little late but I just posted Pat Costin's photos from the Coronado Speed Festival in San Diego. It is defintely one of Pat's favorite events. Click here to see the photos.

Sierra Nevada Region 2009 Planning Party

01/22/2009 - 6:00pm
01/22/2009 - 9:00pm

The Sierra Nevada Region will be bringing in the New Year with the 2009 Planning Party. Come enjoy the company of other Porsche enthusiasts while participating in creating the 2009 calendar of SNR events. New and old members are welcome to bring ideas to make 2009 another great year for the Sierra Nevada Region. It's the people that make the club and everyone's input is appreciated.

When: January 22, 2009
Where: BJ's Brewhouse/Restaurant 13999 South Virginia, Reno, NV (Summit Sierra Mall)
Time: 6-6:30 Porsche Camaraderie with dinner starting at 6:30
Cost: $18 per person

Zone 7 Awards Ceremony - New Zone 7 Representative Introduction

01/10/2009 - 10:00am
01/10/2009 - 3:00pm

The Annual Zone 7 Awards Brunch celebrates the accomplishments of Zone 7 members and Regions for 2008. This year Dean Watts, a long-time SNR member, will be honored as a Walk of Fame inductee. Join us this year to see who will receive Walk of Fame and other honors and meet the new Zone 7 Representative.

Scott's Seafood, 1333 N. California Blvd. Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Cost: 38.00 per person • No-Host Cocktails

Breakfast Choices:
Fresh Scrambled Eggs in a Puff Pastry Shell Champagne Sauce
Hickory smoked Bacon or Breakfast link Sausage
or
Seasonal Fresh Vegetable Frittata

The Christmas Party by Debbie Dell

Larry Sharp presents special gift to Rich WyettLarry Sharp presents special gift to Rich WyettThe 2008 Christmas Party was SNR’s last event for the year. Seventy-one Sierra Nevada Region members enjoyed the festivities and a delicious meal at the Atlantis Hotel and Spa Casino. This was a night to celebrate and highlight the 18 events we enjoyed this year.

Zone 7 representative, Larry Sharp, and his wife, KC, joined us to help with the celebration. We were also joined by Scott McAllister from Bill Pearce Porsche. Most 2008 board members and many past presidents were in attendance.

Monterey Sports Car Championships by Craig Kugler

Dave and Linda Delbridge with Cindy Wyett at the PorscheplatzDave and Linda Delbridge with Cindy Wyett at the PorscheplatzLaguna Seca – the name conjures up memories of famous drivers, innovative cars, fantastic races on a world famous track and this year’s Sports Car Championships were no exception. The weekend consisted of a series of races, the featured race being the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) season finale. Porsche was well represented with the Penske Spyders in the P2 class challenged by the Acura teams and the Flying Lizards 911 RSR’s fighting it out with the Ferraris F430’s in GT2 class. The sights and sounds of the racing arena at Laguna Seca were carnival like with the roar of race engines, highly colored cars and thousands of race fans.

Carrera New Model Introduction By Justin Rianda

New 911 Carrera S, Courtesy of PCNANew 911 Carrera S, Courtesy of PCNAThe morning was cool and the sky was clear and blue. My wife Tammy and I walked out of our house to Blackie, our black ’77 911S, and got in. Blackie was excited to go for a drive and see his newest family members. He has had a rough life and shows his age, but is still a willing partner when the road throws him a curve. Blackie’s trusty flat six fired to life with a few complaints (making use of his pop off valve), but quickly settled into a low idle. After a few minutes of warming up, we pulled into the street and with a mechanical whir from the engine bay and roar from the tail pipe we were off. Blackie pulled strongly as we zipped through the spaghetti bowl heading towards the Tamarack Junction. The loud mechanical and visceral noises filled the cabin of the old 911 like the warmth of an old friend. Little did I know the strong contrasts that would be made later as I drove Porsche’s newest 911 Carrera. The rest of the drive was uneventful, save for the few glances Tammy gave me every time I encountered a stoplight and ran through the gears to the redline.

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