The success story of the Porsche RS Spyder continues: At the Le Mans 24 Hour race, the Essex team (Denmark) celebrated a clear victory in the LMP2 class. The 440 hp sports prototype from Weissach also won the energy efficiency classification “Michelin Green X Challenge” as the car with the best overall efficiency, calculated by the ratio between …
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Double pole for Porsche RS Spyder and 911 GT3 at 2009 Le Mans 24 Hours
A perfect start to the French long distance classic: At the qualifying session for the Le Mans 24 hour race, Porsche race cars claimed pole position in both the LMP2 class for sports prototypes as well as in the production-based GT2 category. Competing for Denmark’s Essex racing as a regular driver, Casper Elgaard (Denmark) qualified the RS Spyder …
Continue to the full articleYou Meet the Nicest People Driving a Porsche
One of the great things about writing this blog and attending various motorsport events are the people you meet. In fact, that's one of the best things about owning and driving a Porsche. Over the last year I've had the great pleasure of meeting hundreds of Porsche owners and motorsport fans. One such person is Mark White. If you're not …
Continue to the full articlePorsche wins the 2009 Nürburgring 24 hour race for the 4th time!
Porsche has won the Nürburgring 24 hour race for the fourth time in a row. Timo Bernhard (Germany), Marc Lieb (Germany), Romain Dumas (France) and Marcel Tiemann (Monaco) crossed the finish line in the 480 hp Porsche 911 GT3 RSR of the Manthey Racing team with a one lap advantage over the second-placed Audi R8. The sister Manthey Porsche, the 445 …
Continue to the full articleFLATSIXES.com’s Great Drivers Series: Wolf Henzler
For the 12-Hrs of Sebring weekend, the track becomes its own nation: the paddock and surrounding areas are filled to the brim with race fans in the most festive of moods. RVs and a variety of vehicles cram the parking areas full, making transit in and out of the venue a slow and laborious process. Food and alcohol are readily available, air-horns …
Continue to the full articlePorsche’s Bergmeister and Long fly to 3rd straight win in Lizard’s #45
The "dynamic duo" of Patrick Long and Jorg Bergmeister flexed their muscles once again to win the third straight ALMS GT2 Race. While the season got off to a bit of a rocky start with troubles at Sebring, it's been smooth sailing with wins in St. Pete and Long Beach. Today's win at Utah only adds to the their commanding point lead and puts them …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Motorsport Newsletter 2009: Volume 4
A lot can happen in a month’s time. If you’re not able to keep up with each Porsche Motorsport post here on FlatSixes.com and would prefer a brief synopsis of what’s happening in the world of Porsche Motorsport, there is no better way to stay in touch than by reviewing the monthly Porsche Motorsport Newsletter. Filled with interesting facts and …
Continue to the full articlePorsche, Bergmeister, Long Celebrate Second Victory in ALMS
The US street circuits seem to be good turf for Porsche: At round three of the American Le Mans Series in Long Beach/California, Joerg Bergmeister (Germany) and Patrick Long (USA) celebrated their second win of the season. Driving a Flying Lizard Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3 RSR they won the GT2 class - repeating their success in St. …
Continue to the full articlePorsche on the hunt for second win of the season in Long Beach
The American Le Mans Series visit to the famous street circuit in Long Beach/California is one of the highlights of the season. At the time-honored race with the postcard-perfect backdrop of sun, sea and palms, the Porsche works drivers Joerg Bergmeister (Germany) and Patrick Long (USA) aim to clinch their second win of the season in the Flying …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Motorsport Newsletter 2009: Volume 3
A lot can happen in a month’s time. If you’re not able to keep up with each Porsche Motorsport post here on FlatSixes.com and would prefer a brief synopsis of what’s happening in the world of Porsche Motorsport, there is no better way to stay in touch than by reviewing the monthly Porsche Motorsport Newsletter. Filled with interesting facts and …
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