Porsche Rennsport Reunion

GrandPrix Originals USA Celebrates Success with Official Gulf Licensed Apparel Launch

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

Executives with GrandPrix Originals USA , have signed a licensing agreement with Gulf Oil Limited Partnership that brings an exciting line of official apparel to the United States.

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  • Executives with GrandPrix Originals USA , have signed a licensing agreement with Gulf Oil Limited Partnership that brings an exciting line of official apparel to the United States.
  • About 3 years ago, motorsports enthusiasts passionate about the brand founded GrandPrix Originals USA to bring the products to the United States.
  • “That is why GRANDPRIX ORIGINALS EUROPE offers a stunning line of the largest collection of Gulf apparel worldwide.
  • “We are excited to add the GrandPrix Originals USA name to our family of merchandise licensees.

Sales grow 15 percent YTD: Porsche reports Q3 2023 U.S. retail sales

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Friday, October 13, 2023

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) today announced U.S. retail deliveries in the third quarter of 2023 totaled 19,988 cars – an increase of 21 percent from the same period one year ago as customer demand and supply continue to grow.

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  • Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) today announced U.S. retail deliveries in the third quarter of 2023 totaled 19,988 cars – an increase of 21 percent from the same period one year ago as customer demand and supply continue to grow.
  • The strong quarter contributed to a 15 percent increase YTD as 56,323 new vehicles were sold in the first nine months of this year.
  • Porsche continues to capture the imagination of US buyers.”
    The top seller in the third quarter was the Macan – up 31 percent year-to-date.
  • Also significantly, Porsche-approved Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) U.S. sales in the first nine months of 2023 totaled 28,579, up 20.19 percent from a year earlier.

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.

Sunday at Rennsport: Seventh record breaking Reunion draws to a close

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Monday, October 2, 2023

Monterey, California, Oct. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The seventh Rennsport Reunion has drawn to a close in spectacular style, breaking records to become the biggest Porsche gathering ever.

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  • Monterey, California, Oct. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The seventh Rennsport Reunion has drawn to a close in spectacular style, breaking records to become the biggest Porsche gathering ever.
  • At the other end of the performance spectrum, the second Porsche tractor race was won by Greg Garneau in a slow, but highly entertaining battle.
  • “It’s been a privilege to host our seventh Rennsport Reunion,” said Ayesha Coker, Vice President of Marketing at PCNA.
  • The common component was the enthusiasm of everyone attending, the wonder, pride and excitement – it truly made Rennsport special.

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.

Saturday at the Rennsport Reunion 7: All-star Porsche Tractor Race returns by popular demand

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Sunday, October 1, 2023

Despite the modest velocities, the race attracted an all-star group of drivers.

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  • Despite the modest velocities, the race attracted an all-star group of drivers.
  • “Well, that was about the most fun you can have at 15mph,” said Nick Tandy, professional race car driver, professional farmer.
  • Tonight the celebrations continue with a music concert being hosted in the Park in the Paddock – the central area of the Rennsport Reunion.
  • The action returns tomorrow for the fourth and final day of Rennsport – breaking news and continually updating image galleries and footage can be found here.

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.

Meet Mirage, Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal from “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” alongside the celebrated movie car – a 911 Carrera RS 3.8 – at Rennsport Reunion 7

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

The Autobot, Mirage, takes the form of the classic Porsche as its car-form, joining the forces of the Transformers for the epic battle in the film.

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  • The Autobot, Mirage, takes the form of the classic Porsche as its car-form, joining the forces of the Transformers for the epic battle in the film.
  • Instead, five picture cars were built that superficially replicate the 911 Carrera RS 3.8 models.
  • Yet, to create an authentic engine sound for Mirage, a real 911 RS 3.8 was recorded so the film could be as accurate as possible.
  • “It was important to us to represent the sound of the 911 model depicted in the film,” Coker said.