Stuttgart – February 26 -- The successful Porsche RS Spyder customer project heads into the next phase. Two teams will again field a Porsche RS Spyder each at the Le Mans 24 hour race June 13 – 14, 2009. The NAVI Team Goh from Japan and the Essex squad from Denmark are eager to repeat the one-two finish of the RS Spyder in the LMP2 …
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Porsche Motorsport Newsletter 2009: Volume 1
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 articleDaytona Diary: Behind the Scenes at the Rolex 24
When the checker flag flew at the Rolex 24 at Daytona last month, Porsche came in 1st and 3rd in Daytona Prototype (DP) and 1-2-3 in GT. Brumos took 1st and 3rd in the DP category, while The Racer’s Group (TRG) came in 1st-2nd and Wright Motorsports 3rd on the GT circuit. From the young (Patrick Long, 27) to the seasoned (RJ Vallentine, 64) to …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Double Header!!
There will be lots and lots of news and blog posts about this year's Rolex 24 at Daytona given the excitement and finish. However, the biggest new for Porsche Motorsport fans is the fact that Porsche took the checkered flag in both the prototype and GT classes (Brumos # 58 and TRG # 67 respectively) in one of the best and closest races in …
Continue to the full articlePorsches for Children
I received a nice surprise in the mail last week; my 2009 Rennwish Calendar. If you're not familiar with Project Rennwish, then take minute to read about it (but only after you've finished this post! I'll put a link below). After flipping through my calendar I started thinking about what other Porsche related charities are out there. I know that …
Continue to the full articleHow a Bad Economy is Still Good News for Porsche’s Motorsport Fans
Why should any of us care about Audi's plans for this year? I’ll tell you why. Audi has announced they will not compete in the American LeMans Series (ALMS) P1 category after the 12 Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh From Florida in 2009. Audi’s announcement played no small part in Porsche’s decision to abstain from any factory-based efforts in …
Continue to the full articleFlatSixes.com to Sponsor Driver Christian Maloof in 2009 NASA German Touring Car Series Races
FlatSixes.com, the web’s go-to-site for Porsche cars, products and lifestyle announced today it will support driver Christian Maloof of Dexter, MI, as he competes in the 2009 National Auto Sport Association (NASA) German Touring Car Series. The announcement comes as the site, which has grown to over 50,000 monthly page views, prepares to expand its …
Continue to the full articlePORSCHE LOSES A MOST DEAR FAMILY MEMBER – BOB CARLSON
Bob, who turned 60 years-old this past October, had a significant influence as both a journalist and public relations professional in the automotive and motorsports worlds, particularly within Porsche and at the Atlanta headquarters. He was also a friend, mentor, and valued colleague to everyone he touched, both in and out of his work …
Continue to the full articleA Quick Look at Porsche’s Motorsport Accomplishments
When Ferdinand Porsche first said “I couldn’t find the sports car of my dreams so I built it myself, he couldn’t possibly have known how well that statement would stand the test of time. Today, more than 60 years later, I find myself more and more entrenched in the world of Porsche motorsports each and every day. I’m fascinated with the history …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Wins 12 Hours of Sebring!
What a headline. For the last two decades it has only been a dream. Now, for the first time in 20 years Porsche took the checkered flag ending Audi's eight-year winning streak. Romain Dumas, Driving the Roger Penske owned RS Spyder, won the race with a margin of just 12.9 seconds. Sharing the win with Dumas were Timo Bernard of Germany and …
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