It's a question we get asked a lot and one we've never had a very good answer for, until now. For numerous reason, most of them obvious, teams don't want to talk about the money aspect of racing. The fact is, racing is expensive. Very expensive. I'm sure you've heard the expression, "How do you make a small fortune in racing? Start with a …
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Pictures, Video and Results for Porsche at the 2012 12 Hours of Sebring
Porsche and the new 911 GT3 RSR did well at Sebring in the World Endurance Championship, but podium for the ALMS GT class was not to be. Porsche fan favorite, the No. 45 Flying Lizard racing Porsche, was pretty much knocked out of the race before it even started. At the green flag, before even crossing the starting line, the No. 45 sat grounded …
Continue to the full article“Like” Falken Tire on Facebook and Enter for a Chance to Win a New Porsche 911
Some companies use social media well (Porsche for instance), some not so great. Falken Tire is quickly becoming one of those who do it right. Earlier last week Falken launched a YouTube video announcing a contest on their facebook page. The contest rules were/are simple. Visit the Falken Tire facebook page and click on the "ENTER HERE" …
Continue to the full articleWhat’s the WEC and What does it have to do with the 12 Hours of Sebring?
If you're anything like me, you may have had a hard time keeping up with all the acronyms being thrown around this weekend during the 12 Hours of Sebring (and the build up to it). For instance, what's the WEC and why is it discussed in conjunction with the American Le Mans Series (ALMS)? Is it the same series? The cars are all racing together, …
Continue to the full articleHans Herrmann gets Inducted into the Sebring Hall of Fame
Across the span of a 17 year racing career Hans Herrmann twice crossed the finish line first as the overall winner at Sebring, both times in a Porsche. The first of his victories took place in 1960 where he won the legendary 12 hour endurance race in a Porsche 718 RS60. He then repeated his win in 1968 at the wheel of a Porsche 908. Many …
Continue to the full articleTruSpeed Sees Success in IMSA GT3 with Sloan Urry and Tom Haacker
Just last week PorschePurist sponsor TruSpeed Motorsports announced their first season in the IMSA GT3 Challenge with full season entries for two separate cars driven by Sloan Urry and Tom Haacker. Both drivers started off the season in style this weekend. Sloan Urry finished 10th and 6th in races one and two and Tom Haacker finished 19th …
Continue to the full articleAmelia Island Concours D’Elegance 2012
The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance should be on the bucket list for any Porsche fan. 2012 was an exceptionally good year as it featured the "Cars of Vic Elford" which of course were mostly Porsches. The event kicked off with Vic driving a Seinfeld owned Porsche 908/3 onto the field and officially opening the two day event. More than …
Continue to the full articleWe Learn the Udder Truth About the Sebring Cows
Almost every sport has its own group of "SuperFans" and the USCC is no different. In fact, if you've attended the 12 Hours of Sebring any time in the last 20 years then there's a good chance you've seen some beer drinking cows walking around on their hind legs. No, it's not the hot humid air and yes, you might have had too much to drink, but that …
Continue to the full articleTruSpeed Continues Expansion with Two-Full Season Entries in IMSA GT3 Cup
Earlier this week, TruSpeed Motorsports announced the successful expansion of its motorsports division with two full season entries, Tom Haacker and Sloan Urry, in the IMSA GT3 Challenge Series. Coming off a successful year in 2011 as the Pirelli World Challenge GT champions, Truspeed's multi-year expansion plans are on track. “We had an …
Continue to the full articleA Video Look Behind the Scenes of the Porsche GT3 Cup Middle East Challenge
Walter Lechner, of the Velting Lechner racing team, takes us on a behind the scenes tour of the Porsche GT3 Cup Middle East Challenge. In the video below, Walter narrates what it takes to get the Porsches from the trailer to the track including, set-up, fuel, tires, etc. As always, if you're having trouble watching the video via email, simply …
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