Anyone that's been reading this site since the beginning knows I'm a fan of the Porsche 917 (especially the Pink Pig). In fact, it's probably my most favorite Porsche of all time. In addition to its Le Mans wins, the 917 holds the record for highest average speed during the race (an incredible 222 km/h) and the highest top speed on the Mulsanne …
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PORSCHE 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 articlePorsche announces three-day Sports Car Together Fest in Indianapolis
Good news for Porsche fans in the Midwest, Porsche's Sports Car Together Fest is coming back to Indianapolis over Labor Day weekend to celebrate the history of the famed brand for three days with thousands of friends of the brand. After the first event last year, Porsche realized that the collaboration with Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the …
Continue to the full articleAdvan/Coke-Liveried IMSA 962 Goes Up for Auction
Most sports prototypes last only a few years before they become obsolete, but the 962 enjoyed a successful run for over a decade. With a combination of unprecedented reliability and drivability, the 962 became dominant in the mid-1980s. Rather than rest on their laurels and grow conceited with their winning streak, Porsche remained honest enough to …
Continue to the full articleOur Favorite Porsches For Sale This Week: Volume 130
We've been compiling some amazing Porsche models on the internet for a few years now, and we've seen some pretty astonishing examples pop up now and again. This week we're looking at Porsche models from the 80s and 90s, because we're just getting back from Radwood Austin. Hopefully you've enjoyed our "curated" look at the Porsche market. Keep in …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Unveils An Even Tougher RS: The GT2 RS Clubsport
There is a rare breed of driver who can't quite stand anything that resembles a creature comfort. Even the thinnest carpet offends these serious folks. For those who would skip another meal in the name of another tenth off their best time, Porsche has released a meaner, leaner, even more exclusive version of their fastest RS. For better or worse, …
Continue to the full articleThe Porsches Of SEMA 2018
It's that time of year again when Porsches are deployed to sell everything from oil, toolboxes, and shock absorbers to wheels, tires, and leather seat covers. The SEMA trade show in Las Vegas was an opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the coolest cars to ever come out of Porsche's factory, and some that didn't. As has been the …
Continue to the full articleDerek Bell on the Porsche 935
Where the new Porsche 935's sole purpose is to go fast and make noise, the original 935's purpose was rather more involved. That original slant-nosed track warrior was not merely a toy for the super-wealthy to drive and induce salivation in, it was a genuine racing car. In 1979 the 935 became the first ever GT car to win Le Mans overall, an …
Continue to the full articleTractor Racing Action with the Pink Pig
The drivers line up across the track from their mounts. Patrick Long. Patrick Pilet. Cooper MacNeil. John Oates. No less than seventeen Porsches sat across from them; vibrant, hardworking, diesel-powered machines. No, Porsche isn't looking to threaten Audi's diesel-powered endurance racing heritage; these racers are Porsche tractors. While tickover …
Continue to the full articleChris Harris Meets Norbert Singer and Tests a Le Mans-Winning 962
Decked out in the iconic Rothman's livery, possessing 650 horsepower, and capable of 240 miles an hour, this gleaming Porsche 962 should give Chris Harris plenty of reason to grin. However, between sampling this Le Mans winner and talking to the man who helped create it, it's not certain which Harris enjoys more. The affable, unassuming man sitting …
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