A great many of Derek Bell’s racing achievements were achieved while behind the wheel of a Porsche racing car and for this reason, it was perhaps inevitable that Derek Bell – All my Porsche races, would one day be committed to print, highlighting his extraordinarily successful career. Contrary to what many may think, Derek Bell did not cruise to the top of his profession … [Read more...]
Porsche’s 70th anniversary – we look back 30 years to 1988
Last month we looked at some of Porsche’s milestones around the time of the company’s 50th anniversary in 1998. This month we track back a further ten years to 1988, and we look back 30 years at what was happening in the world of Porsche around the year. With the Type 2708 CART, Porsche ventured into unchartered waters as it sought to test the American CART racing scene. … [Read more...]
Video: The legendary Porsche 956
Porsche Road & Race Christmas Gift Guide 2017
With Christmas only 4 weeks away, we would like to give you a little inspiration with our Christmas Gift Guide. Enjoy! KINEKT GEAR NECKLACE® AND GEAR RING® TAG Motorbooks: Porsche 911R B.R.M Watch V8-44 Gulf Limited Edition Loud Luggage Wireless Boombox Porsche prints by Miha Furlan Porsche flat-6 boxer engine The Ultimate Book of the air-cooled … [Read more...]
Video: Porsche Rennsport Reunion III
Peter Falk – Porsche’s enduring engineer
In a 34-year career at Porsche, the influence of Peter Falk - Porsche's enduring engineer, can be found throughout the air-cooled and transaxle model ranges, and extends even to the 986/996 generation. He was also team manager for many of Porsche’s Le Mans efforts and oversaw the company’s rise from class winner to crushing overall victory in 1970/71, repeating this performance … [Read more...]
Fitz – My Life at the Wheel
John Fitzpatrick needs little by way of an introduction. He learned his trade the hard way, by racing his own private road car, a Mini, in local races. But we are getting ahead of the story a bit, because as a youngster, Fitz as he is known, was an aspiring golfer with his sights set on becoming a professional. However, life has a way of throwing a curved ball at our plans … [Read more...]
