Porsche Rennsport Reunion

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.

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.

Sally Carrera and Lightning McQueen to reunite after more than a decade at Rennsport Reunion 7

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

The full size Sally Carrera and Lightning McQueen now call the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart and the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles their respective homes.

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  • The full size Sally Carrera and Lightning McQueen now call the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart and the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles their respective homes.
  • For this event, the two Museums have kindly loaned Sally and Lightning to allow them to be brought together once again.
  • “You can’t have a celebration of motorsport and Porsche without Lightning McQueen and Sally Carrera!” explains Jay Ward, Creative Director of Franchise of Pixar Animation Studios.
  • Sally and Lightning will be positioned right at the heart of the Rennsport Reunion displays, allowing visitors to get up close to both beloved characters.

Rennsport Reunion 7 on track to be the biggest Porsche gathering ever

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

By popular demand, the Porsche tractor race – possibly the slowest, but definitely one of the most entertaining competitions of the weekend – will make a return.

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  • By popular demand, the Porsche tractor race – possibly the slowest, but definitely one of the most entertaining competitions of the weekend – will make a return.
  • “The special magic that has defined Rennsport over the decades is alive and well for this, the seventh Reunion,” said Ayesha Coker, Vice President of Marketing, Porsche Cars North America.
  • In addition, those who did so much to build the Porsche brand from our past will be at Rennsport – over 50 racers will attend.
  • Conceived by racing great Brian Redman and Porsche Cars North America’s long time PR General Manager Bob Carlson in 2001, Rennsport was created to celebrate the racing heritage of Porsche.

The new Porsche 911 S/T: the lightest 911 of its generation

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

From 1969, Porsche offered a special race version of the 911 S. Internally, these vehicles were called 911 ST.

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  • From 1969, Porsche offered a special race version of the 911 S. Internally, these vehicles were called 911 ST.
  • The new 911 S/T takes up the spirit of the original 911 S (ST) and transfers it to the current model generation of the Porsche 911.
  • Porsche Design is exclusively offering customers of the 911 S/T customers the option to buy a special watch: Chronograph 1 – 911 S/T.
  • The Chronograph 1 – 911 S/T will be available to order from Porsche Centers and Porsche Design Stores, and retails at $13,500 (RRP).

Mission X concept car to make U.S. debut at Rennsport Reunion 7

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Monday, July 17, 2023

Atlanta, July 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The exciting Mission X concept study will visit the U.S. for the first time this fall, celebrating its U.S. debut at Rennsport Reunion 7 at Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca near Monterey, California from September 28 to October 1.

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  • Atlanta, July 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The exciting Mission X concept study will visit the U.S. for the first time this fall, celebrating its U.S. debut at Rennsport Reunion 7 at Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca near Monterey, California from September 28 to October 1.
  • As a concept, it would be the fastest road-legal vehicle around the Nuerburgring-Nordschleife, have a power-to-weight ratio of roughly one hp per 2.2.
  • lbs., achieve downforce values that are well in excess of those delivered by the current 911 GT3 RS and offer significantly improved charging performance with its 900-volt system architecture.
  • “I can’t wait to see the reactions to this breathtaking all-electric concept” added Lawrence.

Purity meets e-performance: the new Porsche Vision 357 Speedster

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

In design terms the concept is a homage to the 356, however the all-electric Porsche Vision 357 Speedster is based on the 718 GT4 e-Performance technologically.

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  • In design terms the concept is a homage to the 356, however the all-electric Porsche Vision 357 Speedster is based on the 718 GT4 e-Performance technologically.
  • “The Porsche Vision 357 is a nod to the first Porsche model line, Ferry Porsche’s dream sports car.
  • “The Porsche Vision 357 Speedster embodies the essence of the brand.
  • The Vision 357 Speedster concept car has the shortened windshield that is typical of a speedster, lending even more emphasis to the car’s monolithic body.

Finals for 2023 ‘Porsche Esports Challenge USA' to be held at Rennsport Reunion 7 in September

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

The Grand Final will take place in the Bose Esports Arena at Rennsport Reunion 7 from September 28 to October 1, 2023.

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  • The Grand Final will take place in the Bose Esports Arena at Rennsport Reunion 7 from September 28 to October 1, 2023.
  • The Porsche Esports Challenge USA is now in its second year, after crowning the inaugural champion at Sports Car Together Fest at Indianapolis in 2022 .
  • As 2023 represents Porsche’s 75th anniversary, the three online time trials will highlight significant vehicles throughout Porsche’s 75 year history.
  • With Porsche Rennsport Reunion 7 just around the corner, there is plenty of Gran Turismo™ action to go before crowning our Porsche Esports Challenge USA 2023 champion.

Manthey Performance Kit for Type-992 911 GT3 Reaches United States

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Atlanta, May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Owners of the Type-992 911 GT3 in the United States have, for the first time, the option to upgrade their car with a performance kit developed by Manthey-Racing through a Manthey certified Porsche Center.

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  • Atlanta, May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Owners of the Type-992 911 GT3 in the United States have, for the first time, the option to upgrade their car with a performance kit developed by Manthey-Racing through a Manthey certified Porsche Center.
  • The Manthey Performance Kit elevates the already impressive racetrack performance to an ever higher level through several modifications.
  • Over a 90-minute session ($1,675), drivers will have the opportunity to compare a 911 GT3 with and without the Manthey Performance Kit.
  • Owners of a Type-992 911 GT3 interested in installing the kit may enquire through a Manthey-certified Porsche Center.