Pete Stout, editor-in-chief of Excellence from 1998 to 2012 and editor of Panorama 2012-2016, knows a thing or two about writing and Porsches. But how did he get started? “If you wrote about cars, you could drive everything you ever wanted to and never have to own any of them.”
Archive for month: April, 2017
New cars always seem to be touting their new technology almost more than their driving capabilities. That’s great if you’re into buying a rolling living room. But what about those of us who love to drive and want to actually enjoy (and pay attention to) driving? Is it getting harder to find a car that delivers? Read more
We all certainly love Palmer Motorsports Park up in Ware, MA. The complexity of the elevation and camber changes is absolutely addictive. So now imagine you could also drive it the other way – clockwise! Well, pretty soon we will be able to do just that. And the early reports from the folks who have been able to give it a try – myself included – Read more
What does it feel like to go 246 MPH in a Porsche 917? You’ll soon hear Brian Redman tell you, but give a listen to this podcast and you’ll be able to compare it with Derek Bell’s account. In fact, he is there in the photo of Brian with Steve McQueen. Enjoy! And see you soon with Brian Redman at our event on April 23.
The second generation of the Panamera is upon us and it’s now a looker. See what has improved in the Panamera concept – and all the things that have been redeveloped and redesigned down to the last detail. And even a seriously quick time at the Nordschleife that has it tied with the LFA and the 458 Italia!
Heading to Europe for business or family holiday this summer? Check out the recently updated guides to France and Europe for car enthusiasts! If you’re going to go, do it like a PCA member should!
Car Enthusiast Guide to France
Join your fellow Porsche Club of America members at the 62nd Porsche Parade on July 9-15, 2017. Parade is PCA’s annual, weeklong event enjoyed by several thousand of your fellow members, who will gather this year in Spokane, Washington.
Parade participants will enjoy driving tours and a gimmick rally to explore eastern Washington’s mountain vistas and high desert, the concours at Riverfront Park, an autocross, a time-speed-distance (TSD) rally, and a technical/historical quiz to test your competitive spirit.
All this and more. And you might even get some sleep! Learn more >>