WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

Most powerful series-production Porsche of all time sets record lap times at Laguna Seca and the Nürburgring; the Taycan Turbo GT and Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package

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Monday, March 11, 2024

In the Taycan Turbo GT and the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package in particular, our engineers have achieved this in stunning fashion.

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  • In the Taycan Turbo GT and the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package in particular, our engineers have achieved this in stunning fashion.
  • The Taycan Turbo GT and Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package are the new sporting flagship models and take Taycan performance to the next level.
  • The Taycan Turbo GT features the Sport Chrono package from the Taycan Turbo S.
    Designed for performance on the track: Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package
    The Taycan Turbo GT with optional Weissach Package is even more laser sharp in its positioning.
  • The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2025 Taycan Turbo GT and the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package start at $230,000.

2023 Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge winners crowned at Rennsport Reunion 7

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Monday, October 2, 2023

Monterey, California, Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) has announced the 2023 Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge winners.

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  • Monterey, California, Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) has announced the 2023 Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge winners.
  • Area winners were on display during Rennsport Reunion 7, where the champions were crowned.
  • "Sharing this year's Restoration Challenge finalists at Rennsport Reunion 7 has provided an exhilarating platform, not only for Porsche Classic but for our Porsche Center finalists to share their cars and passion," said Jonathan Sieber, Senior Manager of Porsche Classic.
  • Porsche Classic Partner, Napleton Westmont Porsche, selected this 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6 for their challenge entry.

Porsche Esports Challenge 2023 crowned at Rennsport Reunion 7

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Sunday, October 1, 2023

Monterey, California, Oct. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Some of the most nail biting races at Rennsport Reunion 7 didn’t just happen on the track at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

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  • Monterey, California, Oct. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Some of the most nail biting races at Rennsport Reunion 7 didn’t just happen on the track at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
  • On Saturday, September 30th, Randall Hayward, 22 of Forrest Park, Illinois, was crowned champion at the 2023 Porsche Esports Challenge USA.
  • It was very close and I knew it would be tough.”
    "We are incredibly proud to crown Randall Hayward the champion of the 2023 Porsche Esports Challenge USA for the second year in a row," said Ayesha Coker, Vice President of Marketing at Porsche Cars North America.
  • The top three winners also each received a TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 Porsche Edition Watch.

Friday at the Rennsport Reunion 7: The 911 GT3 R rennsport makes its global public debut

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Saturday, September 30, 2023

Monterey, California, Sept. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The second day of the seventh running of the Rennsport Reunion was celebrated in style as one of the most extreme 911s ever created – the new 911 GT3 R rennsport – made its global public debut.

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  • Monterey, California, Sept. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The second day of the seventh running of the Rennsport Reunion was celebrated in style as one of the most extreme 911s ever created – the new 911 GT3 R rennsport – made its global public debut.
  • Revealed to the media last night, the 911 GT3 R rennsport develops 611 hp and revs to a peak of 9,400 rpm.
  • Fittingly, the 911 GT3 R rennsport made its public debut on track – its mighty exhaust note reverberating around the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca with Jörg Bergmeister behind the wheel.
  • “It was awesome to stretch the legs of the new 911 GT3 R rennsport today – the car felt completely at home here,” said Jörg Bergmeister after the car’s debut.

Introducing the new Porsche 911 GT3 R rennsport

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Friday, September 29, 2023

The 911 GT3 R rennsport, with a power output of up to 611 hp, is based on the new 911 GT3 R of the current 992 generation.

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  • The 911 GT3 R rennsport, with a power output of up to 611 hp, is based on the new 911 GT3 R of the current 992 generation.
  • The Porsche 911 GT3 R rennsport combines the powerful appearance of a high-performance race car with modern design elements.
  • "The 911 GT3 R rennsport will take its place as the logical successor to the modern Porsche 935, itself revealed at Rennsport Reunion 6 in 2018.
  • While the 935 was technically based on the near-standard 911 GT2 RS Clubsport, the 911 GT3 R rennsport uses the current 911 GT3 R of the 992 generation as its basis.

eFuels coming to Rennsport Reunion 7

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Monterey, California, Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) announced today that eFuels will be used in both road and race cars at Rennsport Reunion 7 when it kicks off September 28 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

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  • Monterey, California, Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) announced today that eFuels will be used in both road and race cars at Rennsport Reunion 7 when it kicks off September 28 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
  • “eFuels can make a contribution to climate protection and complement our electromobility in a meaningful way.”
    “We are thrilled to demonstrate the power and possibility of eFuels at Rennsport,” said Joe Lawrence, Executive Vice President and COO of PCNA.
  • Porsche has invested in eFuels as part of its ‘double e-path’ to power sports cars past, present, and future: E-mobility and eFuels.
  • Rennsport Reunion 7 will be held September 28-October 1.

Porsche launches Rennsport Reunion 7 Mobile App

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Atlanta, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With just over a week to go before more than 80,000 fans gather for the largest Porsche gathering in the world, Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) is announcing the launch of a useful companion to the event – the Rennsport Reunion 7 App.

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  • Atlanta, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With just over a week to go before more than 80,000 fans gather for the largest Porsche gathering in the world, Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) is announcing the launch of a useful companion to the event – the Rennsport Reunion 7 App.
  • The innovative mobile application is designed to keep participants up-to-date on announcements and events and to allow visitors to Rennsport to create their own tailored schedule.
  • Download the Rennsport Reunion mobile app on the Google Play or Apple App store.
  • Rennsport Reunion 7 will be held at the legendary WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca from September 28 – October 1, 2023.

Building legends

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Raceway, March 18 and 19, 2021, Porsche Carrera Cup North America was 30years in the making.

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  • Raceway, March 18 and 19, 2021, Porsche Carrera Cup North America was 30years in the making.
  • The Porsche Carrera Cup North America is one of 26 Porsche one-make championships competing in 28 countries.
  • “Porsche has taken a unique approach to racing since its beginning,” offered Porsche Motorsport North America president and CEO Volker Holzmeyer.
  • We see them come from Porsche Sprint Challenge up through Carrera Cup and move into higher series with Porsche.

Sixteen gamers qualify for finals of the 2023 Porsche Esports Challenge USA

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Monday, August 28, 2023

Atlanta, Aug. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Porsche Cars North America today announced the top 16 qualifiers for the Grand Final of the 2023 Porsche Esports Challenge USA.

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  • Atlanta, Aug. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Porsche Cars North America today announced the top 16 qualifiers for the Grand Final of the 2023 Porsche Esports Challenge USA.
  • The Grand Final will take place in the Bose Esports Arena during Rennsport Reunion 7 at the legendary WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on September 30, 2023.
  • “These talented gamers have proven their skills and dedication, earning their spot in the upcoming finals,” said Ayesha Coker, Vice President of Marketing, Porsche Cars North America.
  • The 16 qualifiers are as follows:
    Notable from the list above is the 2022 Porsche Esports Challenge USA winner Randall Haywood, and runner-ups Andrew McCabe and Dean Helt.

Porsche Celebrates 75 Years With Two Limited Sneaker Editions: 'Rennsport Reunion 7 - Mirage Sport Tech Trainers' and '60 Years 911 Collection'

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

Porsche Releases Limited Sneaker Editions: Rennsport Reunion 7 – Mirage Sport Tech Trainers & 60 Years 911 Collection

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  • Porsche Releases Limited Sneaker Editions: Rennsport Reunion 7 – Mirage Sport Tech Trainers & 60 Years 911 Collection
    Just in time for Rennsport Reunion 7, Porsche introduces the limited edition 'Rennsport Reunion 7 – Mirage Sport Tech' athletic trainers.
  • Featuring exclusive Porsche Rennsport Reunion branding on the tongue, insole, and shoe box, the sneakers showcase their association with the unique gathering of Porsche enthusiasts.
  • The first model, the Retro Sneaker, embodies the past of the Porsche 911, featuring a classic narrow suede leather silhouette inspired by the 1972 Porsche 911 S 2.5.
  • The Heritage Sneaker displays the starting number 63 on the heel as an accolade to the Porsche 911's birth year.