In celebration of Porsche's 75th anniversary, Porsche Cars North America is gearing up for the 7th rendition of Rennsport Reunion, once again held at the iconic WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. The four-day event from September 28 to October 1 of this year will be the biggest yet, and the theme is "Icons of Porsche". Isn't every Porsche an icon? At …
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The seventh Rennsport Reunion will be at Laguna Seca on Sept 28, 2023
It's finally official! Porsche Rennsport Reunion is coming back next year, and it will be at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca for the fourth time in twelve years. Porsche confirmed to the world this week that the event will take place between September 28th and October 1 on the famed Monterey Peninsula circuit. Obviously the classes, invited cars, …
Continue to the full articleRennsport Reunion VII is back in 2023
Okay, so Porsche hasn't yet announced exactly when, where, or how the return of the Rennsport Reunion is going to go down, but we finally have confirmation that it is returning, and that it's happening next year. This event, now in its seventh iteration going on twenty-one years, is one of the most important to the Porsche brand and its heritage. …
Continue to the full articlePatrick Long Hustles an 800-Horsepower 935-84 Around Laguna Seca!
Though these three laps were supposed to calm, Patrick Long didn't get the memo. Either that, or his natural talent was enough to carry him to ~1:31 laps around Laguna Seca during last year's Rennsport Reunion VI. The unspoken rule at events like these is to take things a little calmer—these cars aren't cheap—than one might in an IMSA race. Some …
Continue to the full articleProject Flatnose: The Secret Development of the Porsche 935
From the middle of 2017 until its release at Rennsport Reunion last September, the 935 project was a hush-hush affair. Nobody knew of the small-batch successor until its unveiling, and the team had to work quietly and quickly. Even other departments weren't aware of the development of "Project …
Continue to the full articleOur Mind-Blowing Weekend At Rennsport Reunion
Rennsport Reunion VI was among the most memorable automotive events in my recent memory. The showmanship involved on the part of Porsche's employees, their pride in the brand's history, and their willingness to talk about nothing but Porsche for the week of Rennsport is commendable. The event went off without a hitch, and I'm sure it took …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Debuts GT2 RS-based Modern 935 At Rennsport Reunion VI
If you're a wealthy track day fiend, and you love Porsche, today has been an extremely good day for you. During the Porsche Rennsport Reunion event in Northern California, our favorite German sports car manufacturer announced a modern-day throwback to the mid-1970s. By melding the powerplant of a 991 GT2 RS with the pure race car chassis and …
Continue to the full articleThe Incomparable Porsche 2018 Monterey Auction Preview
This year's Monterey auctions look to have literally something for everyone, and all of the auction houses have gone all-in on Porsche lots, finding some of the best collector Porsches in the world. It's obvious that every year the Monterey auction selection is the best of any auctions all year, providing huge selection and ultimate prestige. …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Debuts The Official Poster Of Rennsport Reunion VI
Dennis Simon has knocked his assignment out of the proverbial park, yet again, with the new poster for this year's upcoming Rennsport Reunion VI celebrations. Having created four of the previous five posters for Porsche's premier vintage racing festival, he clearly has mastered the aesthetic that Porsche enjoys for their look. With classic …
Continue to the full articleLuftgekühlt Teams with Mobil1 to Protect History
Protecting history is challenging. There's no need to be ambiguous, virtually every museum, historical society and living history group struggles. I crewed a working museum ship, and though we sailed thousands of miles and hosted thousands of visitors, funding was always a question. Money doesn't necessarily follow people's interests in any …
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