Unless you've been living under a rock, or intentionally trying to avoid the news, then you know that on Sunday, June 14, 2015, the trio of Earl Bamber, Nico Hülkenberg and Nick Tandy gave Porsche their 17th overall victory at the Le Mans 24-Hours. Following right on their heals, in second place, was their sister car piloted by Timo Bernhard, …
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From 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 articleThe 6 Stages Of Race Tire Testing
Testing in motorsports can be related to “practice” in other sports. However, there is one main difference in motorsports: “practice” is extremely expensive and therefore, to save us from ourselves, limited by rules. That places a huge importance on being efficient with your testing program. For every test we do we have a detailed plan that lays …
Continue to the full articleWant To Drive For Porsche? Applications Are Now Being Accepted!
Porsche's youth development program started in 1997. Since then, 19 of its graduates have found jobs as professional racers. Of those, you'll probably recognize names like Timo Bernhard, Marc Lieb, Patrick Long, Michael Christensen and Earl Bamber; all are current Porsche factory drivers with Bamber clinching victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans at …
Continue to the full article2015 Pikes Peak Competition Heating Up for Porsche.
With the glow of Porsche’s Le Man's win slipping into the sunset, it’s time to focus on the next major racing challenge for the fabled marque. The 2015 Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is just over a week away. Among the 145 cars and motorcycles racing the 156 corners and 12.42 miles to an altitude of 14,114’ above sea level are …
Continue to the full articleThis Is What A Night Lap Of The Le Mans Circuit Is Like From The Cockpit Of A 911 RSR
Have you ever watched a game of professional golf on TV and thought to yourself, maybe, just maybe if I keep practicing and play more often I could hit the ball like that? I'm not talking Tiger Woods skill, but enough to be competitive. I know I have, even if I am only kidding myself. However, every single time I see a video like the one in this …
Continue to the full articlePorsche’s Pictures, Results and Video From The 24 Hours Of Le Mans
It's been 17 years since Porsche's last Le Mans victory with the 911 GT1 in 1998. Since then, Audi has managed to take five consecutive victories, bringing their total overall victories to 13. Was Porsche getting nervous that their title of 'Winningest Constructor in Le Mans History' might be in jeopardy? Maybe, but no need to worry just yet …
Continue to the full articleHappy Birthday To Porsche Legend Vic Elford
80 years ago today, Vic Elford was born. As his success in racing grew, the nickname "Quick Vic", given to him by friends and competitors alike took on new meaning. As one of the few drivers to excel in sports cars, rally cars, and Formula 1 at a championship level. His lap recordsinclude Targa Florio, Nurburgring, Daytona, Sebring, Norisring, …
Continue to the full articleGet Ready For A Battle Royal At Pikes Peak: Porsche vs. Nissan
Now that Pikes Peak is paved to the top, it's become a competitive hotbed for road-cars of all kinds, but Porsche remains dominant. This year will be especially interesting in the production-based Time Attack 2 class. Pikes Peak veteran and 4-time winner David Donner will be racing a 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo S entered by Porsche of Colorado Springs …
Continue to the full articleThe 24 Hours of Le Mans On Twitter For Porsche Fans
Much has changed since Porsche's last overall victory at Le Mans in 1998, and nothing more so than technology. Aside from the usual television and radio broadcasts, today we have even greater access to online streaming, live in-car video, and most importantly, the world of social media continues to develop. For long endurance races like this …
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