Over the years Porsche has invited us to many different events. While we always enjoy getting to drive new Porsches on the road and on the track, our favorite times are those when we get to interact with drivers like Hurley Haywood, Vic Elford, Derek Bell, etc. One thing that makes these times so special is hearing some of the driver's stories …
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60 Seconds With Brendon Hartley
Every Friday this season Mobil1 puts drivers through a 60 second interview. This week it's Porsche's LMP1 driver Brendon Hartley. While these interviews don't provide any unique insight into Patrick's racing strategy or background they do give some great info for die-hard Porsche fans hard up for trivia. Want to know what proudest carreer moment? …
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Every Friday this season Mobil1 puts drivers through a 60 second interview. This week it's Porsche's very own Patrick Long. While these interviews don't provide any unique insight into Patrick's racing strategy or background they do give some great info for die-hard Porsche fans hard up for trivia. Want to know what Patrick's favorite Porsche is? …
Continue to the full articleWatch As Vic Elford Is Inducted Into The Sebring Hall Of Fame
The last time we attended a Sebring Hall of Fame luncheon we watched as Hurley Haywood was inducted. Today, we were fortunate to be present as Vic Elford was added to the short list of luminaries honored since the Hall of Fame was established in 2002. Today's festivities had Derek Bell as Master of Ceremonies and featured Vic Elford, the late …
Continue to the full articleBreakfast With Vic Elford
It's still relatively quiet as we arrive at the far end of the Sebring paddock area for a quick breakfast in the IMSA hospitality tent. We know we'll be seeing some drivers, but we aren't quite sure who. Walking in we immediately notice some familiar faces in the form of Hurley Haywood and Vic Elford sitting at a table, leaning toward each other …
Continue to the full articleDriver Profile – Who is Brendon Hartley?
He's a Kiwi. He's an embodiment of youthful exuberance. He's a Porsche LMP1 Factory racing driver. Porsche's newest addition, in the form of Mr. Hartley, was something of an interesting announcement. Even to people who follow endurance racing, Hartley would have been an outside bet to get the seat. That isn't to say that he doesn't …
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The back of his racecar says 'Caution Snow Ahead' and 17yr old Madison Snow often shows his competition just that decal. Racing in the Porsche IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama, Madison has always been fast and a winner. In 2013, he finds himself in at the front of the Championship battle. Leo Parente and /ShakeDown take a ride with Madison to …
Continue to the full articleFLATSIXES.com’s Great Driver Series: Andrew Davis and Leh Keen
In 2010, Brumos Racing Vice President Hurley Haywood announced the team’s return to GT racing, once again bestowing the “famous 59” back on its original platform, the Porsche 911. When the white, blue and red-liveried 997 Porsche Cup was unveiled, the drivers who would be piloting it for the season – Andrew Davis and Lehman “Leh” Keen – were …
Continue to the full articleA Conversation with Vic Elford at the Larz Anderson Porsche Club Concours
Last March, clutching my Amelia Island program with the dreamy race car driver on the cover, I hung onto every word at the Great Endurance Drivers seminar. In August, at the RM auction in Monterey, I was blown away at the $10M hammer price for the camera car, the Ford GT40 Gulf, used for the high-speed close-up action driving in Steve McQueen’s …
Continue to the full articleFLATSIXES.com’s Great Driver Series: Melanie Snow
Melanie Snow, that's what. "It's all I listen to these days," says the mother of four and 2009 IMSA GT3 Challenge by Yokohama winner. With four children ranging in age from 6 to 16 years, it's easy to see why Snow is as well-versed in the setup of a Porsche as she is in the music of Hannah Montana, carpools, team sports and -- of course -- …
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