We, unfortunately, didn't make it to SEMA this year because of an unexpected car failure. On the bright side, a good friend of mine, Mr. Jason Connor, was there and was kind enough to take a mess of photos of the Porsches on the floor this year. Here's a breakdown of the various Porsche cars that were in attendance, both the good and the bad! The …
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A Close Look At The History Of The Hotchkis Racing Porsche 962
Being completely candid with you, this video was forwarded to us by a PR firm. That's not to say that the video isn't worth watching, because it is. Or, that the history of the car isn't fascinating, it is. It's just that the purpose of the video is to bring attention to the car as it is on offer to be sold. If you're in the market for a 962, then …
Continue to the full articleVideo: Bruce Canepa Dominates The Field In His Porsche 935
Bruce Canepa doesn't do things in half measures. If he's going at it, he's going whole hog. That's true in his restoration business, and that's true in his fanatical style of vintage racing. He was on an absolute flyer in this session, and I'm so glad that it was all on video. This is masterfully produced, by the way, as the commentary is even …
Continue to the full articleNew Calendar and Title Sponsor For 2016 United Sports Car Championship Announced
This weekend, before the start of Round 7 of the Tudor United Sports Car Championship, the 2016 race calendar was announced. That's it below. However, what followed, was much bigger news. Starting in 2016, the series will be called WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Marking a change in title sponsors and adding a new race to the calendar as …
Continue to the full articlePorsche GT3 Cup By Yokohama To Continue Through 2017
2015 marks the 11th season of the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge USA by Yokohama (one of the largest of Porsche's 20 single-make Cup Challenges world-wide). The IMSA sanctioned races provide a unique and challenging environment for semi-pro and aspiring professional drivers alike. In fact, a recent champion from the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge USA by …
Continue to the full articleIMSA and Porsche Announce 10-Race Canadian GT3 Cup Challenge by Michelin Schedule
Our neighbors to the north have got themselves a brand new racing schedule for 2014, and there is plenty of reason to be excited about it. Today, the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and Porsche Cars Canada announced a 10-round, four-venue schedule for the 2014 Ultra 94 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Michelin season. Sure, the …
Continue to the full articleVideo: Take A Hot Lap Of COTA In a Porsche GT3 Cup With Sloan Urry
There's something about Porsches racing in the rain that just causes a visceral reaction in me. While not quite as impressive as Lee Keen's "Rain Dance at the 24 Hours Nürburgring" it's still some mighty fine driving by young Slaon Urry. Watch how fast Sloan's hands are as he hits that sequential shifter. It's like he's mad at it. …
Continue to the full articleVideo Interview with Madison Snow
The back of his racecar says 'Caution Snow Ahead' and 17yr old Madison Snow often shows his competition just that decal. Racing in the Porsche IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama, Madison has always been fast and a winner. In 2013, he finds himself in at the front of the Championship battle. Leo Parente and /ShakeDown take a ride with Madison to …
Continue to the full articleWatch the Closest Finish in the History of the IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge
This past weekend at Mosport Angel Benitez Jr and Madison Snow made history as they battled on the last lap during Round 7 of the Porsche IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama. Watch the video below to see Snow and Benitez battle for the last 2.5 miles of the race and see who won by .011 of a second. Other Porsche Blog Posts You Will …
Continue to the full articleInterview with Michael Dreiser. The Man Behind Porsche’s International One-Make Series
Hotel rooms and airports may be more familiar than Michael Dreiser's own bed at times. Traveling around the globe managing 18 of the 20 Porsche racing series makes for extensive travel and a web of relationships even LinkedIn would have trouble connecting. As the Manager for all international Porsche AG One-Make series, Dreiser spends weekends …
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