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Is Brendon Hartley The Cornerstone Of Porsche’s Rumored Formula 1 Program?

Filed to: Porsche MotorsportsBy:

Brendon Hartley has been an instrumental part of Porsche's 919 Hybrid LMP1 program, having teamed to win twelve races and two championships in the last four years. With that program coming to an end, Mr. Hartley has moved his focus back to Formula 1. For the couple of years leading up to his stint with Porsche's LMP1 program, Hartley was an F1 test …

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Bay Area Porsche Parts Staple EASY Is Closing, Rod Emory Buys Remaining Inventory

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EASY (European Auto Salvage Yard) has been a part of the NorCal Porsche scene for decades, and the shop's owner Jim Breazeale is one of the true cornerstones of the community. He's a 356 and early 911 fanatic, races a 914 in 24 Hours of Lemons events, and attends practically every Porsche event this side of the Mississippi. For years he's been the …

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Patrick Long Can Make You Faster on the Track in just 30 Seconds. Here’s How

Filed to: Driver's EducationBy:

Contrary to what the laymen might think, there's so much more to going quickly than gusto, bravery, and a double-dosage of manhood. It's an unfortunate assumption made by too many, as reaching the edge of adhesion depends much more on finesse, an understanding of weight transfer, and—crucially—some mechanical sympathy. So much of this is due to …

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Onboard Video: Under The Lights With Daytona Classic Winning Porsche 962C “Leyton House”

Filed to: Vintage RacingBy:

This weekend marked the second Daytona Classic 24 "Group C/GTP" class victory for this 1987 No. 14 Porsche Kremer Racing/Leyton House 962C driven by Tommy Dreelan and Aaron Scott. Thanks to this awesome video from Racer.com, we're given a bit of insight into what it's like to drive one of these glorious beasts from yesteryear. At night. On the high …

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The Sun Sets On Porsche’s 919 Hybrid LMP1 Program

Filed to: FIA World Endurance ChampionshipBy:

When Porsche announced their return to Le Mans and the FIA WEC at the end of 2011, we were optimistic that it would signal a new era of Porsche sports car dominance with the longevity of the 956/962 program of the 80s and 90s. The 919 Hybrid finally showed up for the start of the 2014 WEC season, and was instantly on-pace with the rest of the LMP1 …

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For the last 50-years, Porsche pilots wearing these racing shoes have won every important race you can imagine. Meet the man who makes them.

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Nestled quietly in a small, coastal, picturesque Sicilian town, a charismatic shoemaker has been crafting performance footwear for some of the world's top drivers for over fifty years. Ciccio Liberto, the strongly-built cobbler with a forceful personality, lives and breathes motorsport like few truly do. His commitment to traditional means of …

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Keen Project Safari Makes A Great Bike Rack For This Rider

Filed to: Tuned PorschesBy:

Cannondale bikes are some of the best in the industry, and riding trails can be a really exhilarating feeling if you've got the right equipment. How do you get your adrenaline pumped up on your way to the trails? By driving a stellar and capable Keen Project Safari 911, of course. At least, that's the answer for Allan Thom, who does just that. This …

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Singer And Williams Team For New Reimagined Lightweight Widebody 911

Filed to: Tuned PorschesBy:

Singer and Williams have been working together on this gorgeous display of carbon, titanium, and original 911 steel for a few years now, and they're finally ready to show off the fruits of their labor. Singer's best customer, one Scott Blattner - who owns an energy company along with three different 911s Reimagined By Singer- decided to commission …

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