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PCA—Sadly for much of the country the dark days of winter mean our Porsches get relegated to the purgatory of car covers and battery tenders. Of course we all know they can be enjoyed
regardless of weather, but for so many owners
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driving season. Let’s get these cars out and drive!
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PCA—The Porsche Club of America (PCA) Club Racing Trophy East Series is welcoming new
Porsches and talented drivers to its 2018 season kick-off race at Road Atlanta. After undergoing several exciting changes this year, drivers will compete April 6-8 in Braselton, Ga. where the series has started its season the past two years.
| | PCA—It might be difficult to believe, but close to half a century has elapsed since Hollywood
legend — and real-life racing fanatic — Steve McQueen commenced filming on “Le Mans.” He took the lead role in the opus to racing, battling Ferrari 512Ss for Le Mans glory while behind the wheel of a Porsche 917.Read More |
PCA—Porsche Parade Phase 2 Event Registration
is open! Though Phase 1 Housing Registration is temporarily suspended as we prepare for Phase 2 Registration, worry not: You may register for housing when Phase 1 reopens, and there are also other options available in the area. Click here for additional lodging ideas. Be sure to check the Parade Facebook page and the website for updates and to prepare for Phase 2 registration.
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| | PCA—All registrants for Treffen Tamaya will be automatically entered into a raffle for a chance to win an unforgettable Treffen Europe trip from the official PCA Treffen travel company Fast Lane Travel! Additional details to
come!
Experience some of North America’s best driving roads. Savor the sumptuous blend of flavors, from Spanish and Native American cultures. New Mexico offers a host of wonderful destinations.Register for
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PCA—As cars and technology progress, the speed and capability of our Porsches on the track has increased dramatically. This progress has led some racers of vintage Porsches to feel out of place on the track as they find themselves surrounded by cars with hundreds more horsepower. After realizing some racers had parked their vintage race cars because of this, PCA Club Racing created a run group to fix the situation. | | |
| | PCA—Ed.: When a friend and colleague sent me this video, I at first thought the Porsche 917 sitting inside the peculiarly empty room was a real one. And then the body started to lift up from the side, revealing a working slot-car track somewhat mimicking Le Mans' Circuit de la Sarthe.
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Road & Track—Faenza, a small town a short distance from the city gates of Bologna, takes in the cool morning air. On the Piazza del Popolo, there’s Palazzo, a small cafe tucked away under medieval arcades. Giorgio sits in front of a cappuccino. Francesco puffs on his cigar. Now and then someone strolls across the tile-clad square. It’s Monday or Tuesday. Maybe even Wednesday. Who cares?Read More | | |
| | Autocar via YouTube—The Audi R8 is now, for the first time, available in rear-wheel drive with the introduction of the RWS model in 2018. Can it compete with Autocar's favourite sports car of 2017, the Porsche 911 GT3?Watch Video |
Porsche Newsroom—Porsche AG is delighted to announce the latest addition to the Mission E model line. Following the successful debut of the Mission E Cross Turismo at the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show, Porsche is heading even further off road with the all-electric Mission E Tractor. | | |
| | Jalopnik—There is a particular style among Porsche owners, melding race cues with dubious street legality, known as ‘Mulholland Racer’. In the good ‘ole days, a bunch of idiots would gather at the base of Mulholland Drive and see who could get up it the quickest. Perhaps Southern California’s version of Japanese touge racing, or just the wealthy version of street racing, it was ill
advised in either case. That street racing scene is thankfully long dead, but it produced some awesome cars along the way. |
PCA—Porsche Parade: Lake of the Ozarks is only four months away, and event registration opens April 2 at 12 PM EDT. Here is the Parade Competition Rules (PCR) book, a guide to the various competitive events on offer at Parade.
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Motor1—The flat engine, most commonly known as the boxer engine, is an internal combustion engine with horizontally-opposed cylinders. It’s an idea that dates back to 1896, when engineer Karl Benz patented the so-called "contra engine." | | |
| | Motorweek via YouTube—The 911 GT3 offers the ultimate track experience for Porsche fans...at least until the GT3 RS comes along.Watch
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Car and Driver—The sun is shining, temperatures are rising, and out on the horizon we can see the days when we’ll be able to lower the roof of our 718 Boxster S roadster again. Meanwhile, we marvel at just how competent this mid-engine Porsche is in snow and cold.Read More | | |
| | Motor1 UK via YouTube—We've brought along two of the finest and fastest to see. The all-new 503bhp Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio and 434bhp Porsche Macan Turbo with a Performance pack. Alex Goy puts them head to head in this track battle, to see which one can take the crown as the best performance SUV.Watch Video |
Motorweek via YouTube—This '96 Porsche
911 Turbo, adjusted for inflation, would cost over $162,000...roughly the price of a 2018.Watch Video | | |
| | MultiBriefs—I am occasionally asked how much my 1976 Porsche 911S is worth. I have a hard time answering for a couple of reasons. If the person is merely an acquaintance, the value of my possessions is something I prefer not to disclose. But if I do choose to respond, it's a bit of an estimate.Read More |
Motor1—There’s a certain amount of exposition that’s required for articles like this, but instead of making you read through a video summary we’re just going to get to the good part. There is no summary here. There is no specific topic, or backstory, or interesting factoids to point out. This video is just six minutes of a new Porsche 911 GT3 RS casually drifting around a frozen lake in Finland. And it’s awesome.Watch Video | | |
CNBC—Porsche Passport, the luxury car brand's subscription service that began in Atlanta last November, is attracting younger-than-expected drivers to the 87-year-old legacy company.Read More |
Motor1—More and more automakers are creating special teams within their companies with the goal of fulfilling special requests coming from customers willing to spend more to personalize their prized possessions. In the case of Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur, the bespoke division is actually one of the oldest in the business as its origins can be traced back to when the 356 was in production. At one point, a client asked them to cover the car in
fur.Read More | | |
| Endorsed by PCA- Unlimited Mileage? OK
- Commuting? Now Available
- $0 Deductible? Check
- Or set limits and pile on the savings
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Car and Driver—When it comes to the 911 GT3 RS‘s first ever Weissach package option—the high-performance treatment has previously been available on other Porsches—not only will the already lightened sports car be made lighter, so, too, will your wallet. |
| | Road & Track—Porsche revealed today it will be creating a one-make class specifically for variants of the Cayman GT4 Clubsport at this year's Pikes Peak International Hillclimb. If you're planning on entering your GT4—sorry, this class is invite-only. |
Reuters—A prominent Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) shareholder is urging investors to vote against the reelection of Wolfgang Porsche as a member of the carmaker’s supervisory board at its annual general meeting (AGM), a German newspaper reported on Sunday. |
PCA—Want to get published in PCA.org and e-Brake News and be part of the new, volunteer-fueled PCA Media Gruppe? Send us your original PCA or Porsche-related content and we'll consider it for publication. Contact Editor Damon Lowney at damonl@pca.org with submissions and story ideas, and he will help with writing and
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Photo by Jon Baese. Musik Stadt Region. "This is a shot of my 2016 Cayman GTS. I found this photo spot as I was driving some back roads in Tennessee. I pulled over, took the shot, and nearly got stuck! Guess Caymans weren't meant for off-roading!" Got a stunning shot you want to share? Submit your pictures to potw@pca.org. Be sure to include your contact information, your region name, and a few sentences about your picture. |
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