There is an old saw in the Porsche, and European auto as a whole, enthusiast circles that the most expensive Porsche/Ferrari/Lotus you can buy is a cheap one. The problem is, no one talks about the fact that this is only true if your goal is to own a perfectly restored, 100% stock Porsche. There are many reasons why a car can be inexpensive when …
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A Model Obsession with Porsche
I collect everything and all things Porsche related. My office is filled with books, artwork, models, dioramas, die-cast cars, calendars, RC toys, etc. etc. In fact, for a while there, I thought I had quite the collection going. Then I read about Henry Hammer and his Porsche memorabilia collection. Boy, is he in a league of his own. I recently …
Continue to the full articlePorsche 917 Celebrates 40 Years of Victory
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 …
Continue to the full articleTwo RS Spyders are Better Than One
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 …
Continue to the full articlePorsche 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 articlePorsche Panamera Goes Green
Big news today from Porsche! Not only did they announce the debut of the new Cayenne Diesel along with the GT3 at the Geneva Motor Show, they provided us with more details on the upcoming Cayenne Hybrid and then stuck a golden nugget into the press release below. Sometime in late 2009 we shall be introduced to a Panamera Hybrid option. While the …
Continue to the full articlePorsche RS60: The Giant Killer
Porsche AG’s first fully purpose-built racing car came in 1953 in the form of the 550 Spyder. The first major win for the 550 came at the 1956 Targa Florio, driven by Umberto Maglioli. The 550 was further developed into the 718 RSK, another successful winning racer. These wins by the light, small-displacement Porsche race cars against …
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 articlePorsches Racing in the Rain
The Art of Racing in the Rain, the story of DE instructor and aspiring race car driver Denny Swift as told by his dog, Enzo, is an enjoyable read full of driving, racing and life wisdom. The book’s title first caught my attention last Summer, soon after I survived a rain-soaked driver’s education (DE) weekend at Grattan Raceway. I’d returned a true …
Continue to the full articleConsummate Professionals
Just days after Porshe's domination at the Rolex 24, Porsche's ALMS teams, the Flying Lizards and Franbacher Loles Racing are reporting much success with the new 2009 Porsche GT3 RSR. What's amazing to me is that most of these drivers just took part in one of the most grueling and historical races in Motorsport, yet they still have the ability, …
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