We've known the "when" for months now (April 22, 2018) but "where" Luftgekühlt 5 would take place was anyone's guess. Until tonight. Just a short-time ago we received an email letting us know that Luftgekühlt 5 would be held in the city of Torrance, CA. Still no official word on the exact venue, but if you're planning on flying in for the event, …
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The Petersen Museum’s Porsche Exhibit Is Educational For Lovers of Any Marque
Chances are, if you're reading this site, you're pretty knowledgeable of the history of Porsche, how they became the company they are today, and can recite most of their greatest hits from memory. For some people who have never had the proclivity for the brand, for whatever reason, The Petersen Museum's Porsche Effect exhibit could be incredibly …
Continue to the full articleA Visit to the 2017 L.A. Lit & Toy Show
It’s Tuesday, March 14th here on Long Island, New York and Stella the winter storm is turning out to be a dud. Work is closed today and I can finally concentrate on my Porsche adventure which I experienced with friends from the Metro NY PCA. This is my third trip to this California show and it took place during the weekend of March 4th. …
Continue to the full articleSitting Down With Patrick Long To Talk Luftgekühlt, Driving For Porsche And His Love Of Racing
Our last contribution from FLATSIXES.com's newest roving contributor, A.J. Gordon from the Petersen Museum, featured A.J. chatting with Patrick Long, Patrick Dempsey, Magnus Walker and Chad McQueen during the inaugural Luftgekühlt car show last year in L.A. Well, A.J. is back at it only this time he has Patrick Long all to himself and they spend …
Continue to the full articleEverything You Could Ever Want To Know About Hurley Haywood
Earlier in the week we showed you the logistics of moving a 919 Hybrid LMP1 race car from a transporter truck into the second floor of the Petersen Museum in LA in preparation for a pre-Monterey interview with Porsche great Hurley Haywood. For those of you in the LA area, perhaps you were able to attend the interview itself to meet Hurley and view …
Continue to the full articleHere’s How You Can Meet Hurley Haywood & See The Porsche 919 Up Close!
This Saturday, August 9th, visitors to the Petersen Automotive Museum have to opportunity to meet America's most decorated endurance driver (Hurley Haywood), get his autograph, listen as he talks through details of his career and view the Porsche 919 Hybrid LMP1 race car all at the same time. It's the superfecta of the Porsche racing world. …
Continue to the full articleThis Is How You Load The Porsche 919 Hybrid LMP1 Car Into The 2nd Floor Of The Petersen Museum
Saturday, August 9th Porsche racing legend Hurley Haywood will be at the Petersen Automotive Musuem to sign autographs and participate in an in-depth interview with MotoMan Studio. Joining Hurley for the event will be the Porsche 919 Hybrid LMP1 car that's currently on display in the Concourse Gallery of the museum. The event itself is free with …
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