With the recent addition of the 2012 911 Black Edition and the 2012 Boxster S Black edition, some Porsche fans are wondering why? Is Porsche simply trying to sell more cars? Do they really think that consumers will buy any Porsche just because it's called a limited edition? Sure, creating demand and increasing sales is definitely part of their …
Continue to the full article2012 Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
Following on the heels of the recently announced 911 Black Edition, Porsche introduces a new, luxurious and limited edition Boxster S this spring. The 2012 Boxster S Black Edition features a 10-horsepower boost and a long list of standard equipment at an attractive price. This new mid-engine sports car is only available in solid black and …
Continue to the full articleWhat Happens When You Lose Your Clutch Early on in a 24 Hour Race?
You drive carefully, you don't mistakes and you win your class. At least that's what happened to the #67 TRG Porsche driven by Andy Lally (three time winner), Spencer Pumpelly (two time winner), Porsche factory driver Wolf Henzler (two time winner) and NASCAR truck drivers Brendan Gaughan and Steve Bertheau (this was the first Rolex 24 for both …
Continue to the full articleListen to the Sounds of Racing from the Rolex 24 at Daytona
One of the first things that attracted us to sports car racing (besides the cars of-course) was the sound. We've said it before, and we'll say it again, how can you not like a sport that you can hear well before you can see it. The cacophony of sounds you experience at a road racing event like Rolex 24 must be experienced to appreciate. However, …
Continue to the full articleA Video Look at Porsche and Hurley Haywood’s History at Daytona
A little over three hours into the 2011 Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway Porsche is giving their fans a great show. However, with more than 20 + hours remaining it's a little too early to get excited or make predictions. Regardless, Porsche is far and away the dominant manufacturer in this race (with 15 race cars entered between the DP …
Continue to the full articleHere’s a Porsche Related Web-Site You Should Be Paying More Attention Too
A little over three (3) years ago, when we first started FlatSixes.com, we were one of just a few online resources dedicated specifically to Porsche (excluding the well known forums of course). Since then we've seen more Porsche sites than we can count pop into existence. Most of these new sites have either disappeared or were left unattended and …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Surprises in DP Qualifying and Fights back from a TKO in GT
P1 in a 24 hour race doesn't meant too much with regard to race results. There's just way too much that can happen over the course of the race. However, it does provide additional confidence in car, driver and team when you break the qualifying record lap. With a time of 1:40.099 (128.033 mph) Porsche factory driver Joerg Bergmeister …
Continue to the full articleWhich Manufacturer Has the Most Entries at the Rolex 24 at Daytona?
I know, not really a tough question. Given where you're reading this post, I'm sure you guessed; it's Porsche. Out of the 49 entries for this weekend's Rolex 24, 15 of them are from our beloved marque (1 DP and 14 911 GT3 Cup Racers). Check out the wing on this Rolex 24 TRG entry from Guardian Angel Motorsports. Is there any significance …
Continue to the full articleTRG Adds a Fifth Entry to 2011 Rolex 24
TRG, together with Nadeau Motorsports, filed a fifth entry for the 49th running of the Grand-Am Rolex Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No.16 Rolex 24 Hour at Daytona. The No. 53 TRG/Nadeau Motorsports/North American League/Porsche team is comprised of Bob Doyle, Jim Michaelian, Coulter Mulligan, Dr. Joe Castellano and Ken Dobson. TRG …
Continue to the full articlePorsche at the Rolex 24 at Daytona Facts and Figures
Overall Wins: 22 (first in 1968; most recent in 2009 and 2010) Class Wins: 72 (includes Daytona Continental races starting in 1962; 24 hr. races started in 1966. Porsche 911 Wins: 38 Overall and Class Victories Initial Overall Win: 1968 GT Class Wins: 27 SGS Class wins (class ran only in 2004): …
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