Today's post comes from guest blogger Andrew Granieri. You may remember Andrew from his great set of posts that outlined the detailing and transformation of the paint on his Porsche 944. As a refresher, Andrew is a student at Miami University, studying Technical & Scientific Communications with a double Minor in Marketing & Entrepreneurship. He …
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Video History of Porsche Racing
As I was doing additional research for my ongoing series on the history of the Porsche 917 I came across the following series of videos. The end of the third video in this series, and most of the fourth, does a better job than I ever could in completing the history/documentation of the 917. The rest of the videos are here for your enjoyment. …
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Today's post if brought to you from a new quest blogger "Kim." I met Kim on StumbleUpon. If you happen to use StumbleUpon, you can meet up with Kim, myself and other Porsche enthusiasts at the Porsche Group on Stumble. Kim is one of the biggest motor-heads I know (male or female.) Her love of cars extends into her work (she is a car detailer …
Continue to the full articleSumitomo HTR Z III Porsche Review
On Monday I posted about choosing the right tire for your Porsche (any Posche). Specifically, I discussed how the new Sumitomo HTR Z III Tire contradict the concept of having to pay (or over pay) for quality. My review was based on 1500 miles or so of ordinary and spirited street driving. Today's post is a review, compliments of John D. (Founder …
Continue to the full articleAn Introduction to the PCA Drivers Ed for Porsche Owners (Part II of II)
Part I of this post introduced you to the concept of PCA Drivers Ed, the registration and tech inspection process. Today's post explores the rest of the experience from scheduling runs, classroom time and running laps. Classroom Sessions The schedule tells you when your “runs”(i.e., time on the track) and classroom sessions are. Most people …
Continue to the full articleAn Introduction to Driver’s Education for Porsche Owners (Part I of II)
When you mention you are heading to “driver’s ed” it makes it sound as if you are back in high school or, if you reside in a state that mandates it, to a punishment school for those who have been ticketed for speeding. …
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Just about a month ago I asked the question Can Driving Games help you Improve Your Track Skills? A few of you wrote in and said you thought that most definitely they do. One person suggested that it was a great way to learn a track (similar to walking a track prior to a race) and a few of you thought it might be good to help with eye hand …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Improves Upon the Cayenne Transsyberia. Can They Repeat Last Year’s Performance?
From Moscow to Ulaanbaatar. Sounds like a movie title more than a route for one of the most grueling off-road competitions in the world. Covering over 7,100 kilimoters, this year's two-week epic will run from July 11th to the 25th. Hoping for a repeat to last year's fantastic debut of the Porsche SUV in the event; Cayennes took the top three …
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The answer just may depend on how your system is set-up. Most people I know complain that they lose all “seat of the pants” feedback when it comes to car racing simulators and video games. With the introduction of Fanatec’s Porsche 911 Turbo Wheel, that objection may just go away. Fanatec's Porsche 911 Turbo Wheel is an officially Porsche …
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