Given that most of the exhibits at the Porsche museum are still roadworthy, what better way to show them off then driving them in events they were built for. Well, Porsche plans to do just that with the introduction of the "Museum on Wheels" concept for the first half of 2011. According to today's release, "Porsche Museum’s classic cars will …
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How do you Make a Small Fortune Racing Porsches?
Start with a large one... This overused cliché is heard at tracks around the world for good reason. Racing is expensive. In fact, if you've ever tracked your Porsche at a local PCA event, you know that even this short amount of time on the circuit can be costly (tires, brakes, etc.). Now imagine that at a professional level. It's an exponential …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Motorsport Newsletter: 2011 Volume 1
Maybe you’re not able to, or put more simply, you don’t want to read each little news blurb about Porsche Motorsports. If that’s the case, there is no better way to stay up to date than by reviewing the monthly Porsche Motorsport Newsletter here on PorschePurist. There’s always a lot going on and this month is no different. Filled with …
Continue to the full articlePatrick Long to Drive for TruSpeed Motorsports in the Pirelli World Challenge
Long time PorschePurist Sponsor and Pirelli World Challenge team TruSpeed Motorsports announced today that Porsche factory driver Patrick Long will take the wheel of the #45 Privacy Star Porsche GT3 Cup Car for the 2011 season. Long will kick off his new ride this weekend on the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida during the World Challenge season …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Even More Green by Taking All of Yours
Okay, maybe that headline is a bit unfair, but I couldn't resist. Making at least 718 horsepower the new Porsche Spyder should deliver zero to 60 mph speeds of at least 3.1 seconds (we're betting sub 3.0) and a top speed just shy of 200 mph. The fact is, with an MSRP of $845,000 the Porsche 918 Spyder is still a bargain (relatively speaking of …
Continue to the full article4 Reasons, Other than the Race, You Should Consider Attending the 12 Hours of Sebring
For those readers who are Porsche Motorsport fans you most likely already know the results of yesterday 59th Annual Mobil1 12 Hours of Sebring. For those of you who recorded the event and/or are waiting to watch the rebroadcast just know that while this post isn't about the race results. However, they are available via that link above, so consider …
Continue to the full articlePorsche’s Results in the 59th Mobil1 12 Hours of Sebring
Porsche 911 racing customers showed competitive flashes during today’s Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, the opening round of the 2011 American Le Mans Series, but, when the checkered flag fell, there was disappointment among the Porsche faithful in the crowd of more than 100,000 in perfect weather at Sebring International Raceway in Central …
Continue to the full articleSebring Pre-Race Experience Notes
Here's an unedited recap of our notes from the first two days before the 59th Mobil1 12 Hours of Sebring THURSDAY Two hour trip up route 27 through the orange groves of central Florida. Arrive at the track and make our way to Registration where we pick up media passes and coveted "Paddock Parking" pass. Amazed at how hard it is to find …
Continue to the full articleMoney Saving Promotions on Tires for your Porsche
As an affiliate partner of Tire Rack we routinely get a number of promotional emails touting all sorts of specials. Almost all of these we don't pass along as they don't really pertain to Porsche owners. However, just the other day we received one such email that had a number of offers, including a $70 Rebate from Michelin. Here's a complete …
Continue to the full articlePorsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid “Version 2.0” in Pictures
Will compete in Nurburgring 24 hours in June. 20 per cent weight reduction of hybrid components (-50 kg). Same lap times, reduced fuel consumption. Electric front drive with more power; integrated seamlessly into driving controls, with standalone "push to pass" feature. Improved ergonomics New Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Pictures If …
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