A few weeks ago, we brought you Porsche's announcement of their 2016 factory driver lineup. On that list were 15 familiar names returning from the 2015 season, but there was a 16th, Kevin Estre, that was perhaps unfamiliar to you. Estre was announced by Porsche to have a role within the squad as a Le Mans GTE driver, as well as a GTLM driver in the …
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An Interview With David Donohue
Recently, while attending a Porsche press event at Road Atlanta, David Donohue was one of the lead-follow drivers, and we were very excited for the opportunity to meet him. He had a little bit of time during the lunch break, so we sat down for an impromptu discussion about life, his career, his father, and his current work with Porsche. It was a …
Continue to the full articleFrom Porsche Junior To Le Mans Winner In One Year
Everyone has days and moments in their life they will never forgot. In the professional life of a race driver those days and moments usually involve a podium. For Porsche factory driver Earl Bamber that day was June 14th, 2015, and the moment was the award ceremony after the Le Mans 24 Hours. Standing on the podium high above pit lane, …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Factory Driver Profile – Who Is Earl Bamber?
As you have probably already seen, Porsche just announced their driver lineup for Le Mans, including the announcement of the drivers of the third LMP1 category 919 Hybrid. If you saw that post and thought to yourself, who on earth is Earl Bamber, then we`re here to rescue you. Here`s everything you need to know about Porsche`s newest LMP1 …
Continue to the full articleVideo: Endurance Icon: Hurley Haywood
Even though we've personally interviewed Hurley many, many times, we still find his stories fascinating. In fact, each time we hear him talk about his history it seems like we learn something new. This video below is another great example. Shot in 2013 at the Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance it should have been release just prior …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Factory Driver Profile – Who is Frédéric Makowiecki?
There is an old adage that implores "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em". In this case, I think Porsche may have been using "If you can't beat 'em, hire 'em", as that's exactly what they've done with Fred Mako. The Frenchman was inducted to the Porsche Werks team for this year after spending the 2013 season with the Aston Martin Racing team, …
Continue to the full articleRacing Is Not An Act For Patrick Dempsey
Patrick Dempsey is a race car driver, a racing team co-owner and a three-time veteran of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. While celebrities periodically appear like comets on the international motorsport stage, the daunting realities of competition, combined with the time, financial and travel commitments, and inherent risks of the sport soon …
Continue to the full articleHow To Get Personal Racing/Driving Tips From Derek Bell
Most Porsche fans know Derek Bell. Next to Hurley Haywood, he's one of the most decorated and well liked Porsche drivers from his era. He's a five-time Le Mans winner, three-time Daytona winner and two-time World Sports Car Champion. Now, starting today, he's the latest 'Online Driving Instructor' for SAFEisFAST.com and you can ask him just …
Continue to the full articleEverything You Could Ever Want To Know About Hurley Haywood
Earlier in the week we showed you the logistics of moving a 919 Hybrid LMP1 race car from a transporter truck into the second floor of the Petersen Museum in LA in preparation for a pre-Monterey interview with Porsche great Hurley Haywood. For those of you in the LA area, perhaps you were able to attend the interview itself to meet Hurley and view …
Continue to the full articleWhat Fantasy Race Would Hurley Haywood Run Today Given The Chance?
One of best parts about publishing this site is the opportunities we get to rub elbows with the likes of Hurley Haywood. During Porsche press tours and other events we've spent countless hours listening to Hurley and his stories. He's always warm, genuine and passionate. As much as we cherish these opportunities, we're usually so overwhelmed …
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