Porsche World Road Show - Results/PICS!
06-03-2012, 10:14 PM
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Porsche World Road Show - Results/PICS!
Anyone get an invite? It's by registration only....You can get one from your local Porsche dealer if they have any registration certificates left. A friend of mine told me about it, I called my local dealer, he told me that he has to see if he has any extra certificates and I had to wait. The next day I get an e-mail from Porsche inviting me to participate. I asked if he signed me up, but told him I got an e-mail from Porsche, he said yes...I think he's blowing smoke up my ass, because he doesn't know that e-mail address that Porsche sent me the invite from, he only knows my work e-mail that I use with him. I signed up for Porsche newsletters with that e-mail address, I think it was a coincidence that I got the e-mail at the same time I was asking him for it....In any case, I'm going next Sunday afternoon, should be fun!
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There is no better way to experience the passion, performance and excitement of the Porsche brand than to do so from behind the wheel.
This is why Porsche is proud to introduce the 2012 Porsche World Roadshow – USA, an international driving event designed to give Porsche enthusiasts and potential customers the unique opportunity to drive a large sampling of Porsche models for one day in a variety of challenging exercises that demonstrate the vehicles’ race-bred ability.
Between June and October, 2012, the Porsche World Roadshow will tour across the country stopping in 13 major cities:
• New York – Monticello Motor Club
• Philadelphia / New Jersey – New Jersey Motorsports Park
• Baltimore / Washington, DC – Summit Point Motorsports Park
• Detroit – Michigan Proving Grounds
• Chicago – Autobahn Country Club
• San Francisco – Alameda Point
• Seattle – The Ridge Motorsports Park
• Los Angeles – Auto Club Speedway
• San Diego – Qualcomm Stadium
• Denver – High Plains Raceway
• Houston – Houston Motorsports Ranch
• Central Florida – Sebring International Raceway
• Charlotte – Charlotte Motor Speedway
Porsche will bring vehicles spanning most of the model range, accompanied by the specially-trained and highly-skilled Porsche Sport Driving School – USA instructors. Learn skills from past and current champions who have experience in all aspects of the sport. All of our instructors are top professional drivers who are certified by Porsche.
Participants will experience the 911, Panamera, all-new Boxster S and Cayenne in various high-performance exercises such as handling, braking and on-track driving.
This website will provide you with the necessary information to confirm your attendance at this exclusive event. Please complete your registration details by clicking on the Register link in the navigation bar. Spaces are limited, so do not wait too long!
This is why Porsche is proud to introduce the 2012 Porsche World Roadshow – USA, an international driving event designed to give Porsche enthusiasts and potential customers the unique opportunity to drive a large sampling of Porsche models for one day in a variety of challenging exercises that demonstrate the vehicles’ race-bred ability.
Between June and October, 2012, the Porsche World Roadshow will tour across the country stopping in 13 major cities:
• New York – Monticello Motor Club
• Philadelphia / New Jersey – New Jersey Motorsports Park
• Baltimore / Washington, DC – Summit Point Motorsports Park
• Detroit – Michigan Proving Grounds
• Chicago – Autobahn Country Club
• San Francisco – Alameda Point
• Seattle – The Ridge Motorsports Park
• Los Angeles – Auto Club Speedway
• San Diego – Qualcomm Stadium
• Denver – High Plains Raceway
• Houston – Houston Motorsports Ranch
• Central Florida – Sebring International Raceway
• Charlotte – Charlotte Motor Speedway
Porsche will bring vehicles spanning most of the model range, accompanied by the specially-trained and highly-skilled Porsche Sport Driving School – USA instructors. Learn skills from past and current champions who have experience in all aspects of the sport. All of our instructors are top professional drivers who are certified by Porsche.
Participants will experience the 911, Panamera, all-new Boxster S and Cayenne in various high-performance exercises such as handling, braking and on-track driving.
This website will provide you with the necessary information to confirm your attendance at this exclusive event. Please complete your registration details by clicking on the Register link in the navigation bar. Spaces are limited, so do not wait too long!
06-05-2012, 12:12 AM
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Oh wow, didn't know this. I know the BMW dealer in my area had a similar event last year. They pretty much had all the BMW's to test drive except for the all M models, and the X's.
550i was damn fast and smooth.
Wish I could go to the Porsche one though, never test drove a Porsche in my life :[
550i was damn fast and smooth.
Wish I could go to the Porsche one though, never test drove a Porsche in my life :[
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Had a BLAST today. Unfortunately when I got there for my time slot, it was raining buckets. Fortunately by the time we finished our class session, it stopped and got sunny. The track was still wet, but by the time we were up to the hotlaps, where we really want to get the maximum performance, it dried up 95%. There were some parts that they made us coast through the puddle rather than full power to avoid any mishaps. Overall had a fantastic time. I managed to squeeze about 115 in the straight driving the Carrera S and Panamera GTS, and about 105 in the Carrera. We also drove the new, not yet released Boxster S on a small autocross course too. Lastly, we drove the Cayenne S/Hybrid and Panamera S/Hybrids back to back to show how similar they are. Most importantly, I got the wife to come with me and get a feel for my passion and why I enjoy it so much. She had a great time, was as nervous as shit, but she just wanted to drive fast in a straight line. I had to coach her through the track because I did see my life flash by me a few times when she either didn't brake enough going into a turn, or started accelerating out of a turn too soon. The instructors had 3 cars "lead and follow", with two way radios in each car to communicate with all of us. They weren't in the car with us during the hot laps, so I felt obligated to tell her what she had to do. She did gradually get better, with her fastest trap speed being the last one in the GTS. OK, I'll stop rambling, on to the pics:
RAIN!
Pana GTS
'13 Boxster S
Porsche Race Cars in the Paddock
Boss
Hot laps in a Carrera, Carrera S and Panamera GTS
Vehicle showcase in front:
RAIN!
Pana GTS
'13 Boxster S
Porsche Race Cars in the Paddock
Boss
Hot laps in a Carrera, Carrera S and Panamera GTS
Vehicle showcase in front:
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06-10-2012, 11:55 PM
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Cool pics man, you're lucky.
How did you like your experience in the new carrera?
was it fast? Pros and cons? All major car reviewing sites seem to give it big praises. What was your favorite of the bunch
How did you like your experience in the new carrera?
was it fast? Pros and cons? All major car reviewing sites seem to give it big praises. What was your favorite of the bunch
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^Carrera S and Panamera GTS impressed me the most. The difference between the Carrera and S is significant, as you can see especially by my trap speed on the open straight. All of the cars were awesome though, without a doubt. I can't possibly think of any negatives about any of the cars driven today. I HATED the PDK buttons on the Carrera steering wheel, and much preferred the paddles on the Carrera S and Pana GTS. I'd still rather a 6MT, but the PDK is definitely an excellent transmission, a million times better than the outgoing Tiptronic of yester-year.
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I effing love the Pana GTS
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no GT3RS ?
no GT3RS ?
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Wow, that really looks like fun.
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Did you drive the new Boxster S? I really want to go test drive it. I love the new looks.
06-11-2012, 09:47 PM
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06-12-2012, 01:18 AM
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Amazing reviews of the car.
But I'm surprised they didn't have the 911 turbo, or the GT3's for test drives. Actually nvm it is a good thing...Most average drivers wouldn't be able to handle those monsters, and Porsche would never risk it either. especially the turbo.
But I'm surprised they didn't have the 911 turbo, or the GT3's for test drives. Actually nvm it is a good thing...Most average drivers wouldn't be able to handle those monsters, and Porsche would never risk it either. especially the turbo.
06-12-2012, 02:30 AM
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for the carrera at leastthats awesome though, man why didnt i see this thread from the beginning!! I would have called lol, but i doubt they would have given a 21 year old a ticket like this
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