Porsche Rennsport Reunion

Iconic ex-Bob Akin, Coca-Cola Livery 1984 Porsche 962 Headlines Latest Consignments for the Broad Arrow 75th Anniversary Porsche Auction

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

The ex-Bob Akin, 1984 Porsche 962, estimate: $1,000,000 - $1,300,000 is a storied example that is as well-known as its unique livery is all by itself.

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  • The ex-Bob Akin, 1984 Porsche 962, estimate: $1,000,000 - $1,300,000 is a storied example that is as well-known as its unique livery is all by itself.
  • Ray Shaffer, Car Specialist and Brand Ambassador for Broad Arrow comments, “The ex-Bob Akin 1984 Porsche 962 is a car I have known virtually my entire adult life.
  • Collectors interested in consigning their important Porsche to this world-class event are invited to contact a Broad Arrow specialist via broadarrowauctions.com .
  • Further information on auction consignments as well as additional activities set for the 75th anniversary weekend in Atlanta, is available on the website.

Porsche reports U.S. retail sales for first quarter of 2023

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Monday, April 17, 2023

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) today announced that first-quarter retail deliveries in the United States totaled 17,440 cars.

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  • Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) today announced that first-quarter retail deliveries in the United States totaled 17,440 cars.
  • This represented an all-time record for a first quarter and an increase of 34 percent from a year earlier.
  • Porsche Approved Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales in the U.S. totaled 8,965 vehicles in the first quarter of 2023, up 18 percent from the same quarter in 2022 and also a record for any first quarter.
  • The new records were set as Porsche prepares to celebrate 75 years of Porsche sports cars.

Porsche announces Grand Marshals for Rennsport Reunion 7

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) is proud to announce that two icons whose passion and determination positively influenced the brand both on the track and the road have accepted the nomination as Rennsport Grand Marshal.

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  • Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) is proud to announce that two icons whose passion and determination positively influenced the brand both on the track and the road have accepted the nomination as Rennsport Grand Marshal.
  • Alwin Springer, a leader in U.S. Porsche racing as well as very first CEO of Porsche Motorsport North America will be joined by an 18-year veteran driver of the Porsche works team, Patrick Long.
  • Both Springer and Long will preside over Rennsport Reunion 7 – taking place September 28 to October 1, 2023 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca near Monterey, California.
  • Alwin has been rooted in Porsche Motorsport for over 50 years – first as a technician, and ultimately as CEO of Porsche Motorsport North America from January 1990 to February 2004.

Porsche announces theme and launches new website for Rennsport Reunion

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

Atlanta, Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) announced the theme for the upcoming Porsche Rennsport Reunion 7 as “Icons of Porsche.” A fitting tribute to the 75th anniversary of Porsche sports cars being celebrated this year, the four-day event being held at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca near Monterey, California from September 28 to October 1, 2023 will enable fans of all ages to experience many of the most iconic cars, drivers and designers in the marque’s history.

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  • Atlanta, Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) announced the theme for the upcoming Porsche Rennsport Reunion 7 as “Icons of Porsche.” A fitting tribute to the 75th anniversary of Porsche sports cars being celebrated this year, the four-day event being held at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca near Monterey, California from September 28 to October 1, 2023 will enable fans of all ages to experience many of the most iconic cars, drivers and designers in the marque’s history.
  • “Icons are at the heart of the Porsche experience, whether they are some the most memorable cars we have put on the track, the legendary drivers who pushed those cars to new limits or the biggest moments in our rich history of motorsports wins,” said Kjell Gruner, President and CEO of PCNA.
  • “What better way to celebrate our 75th anniversary this year than to bring them all together for one great weekend with Porsche fans and new friends.
  • September can’t come soon enough!”
    For further details, updates and event highlights including special programming, news on Esports, fan zones, live stream opportunities, autograph sessions with drivers and a host of other off-track activities, fans can also visit the new, dedicated Rennsport website at PorscheRennsportReunion.com
    Visit newsroom.porsche.com for more photos and information.

Porsche reports U.S. retail sales for Q4 and full-year 2022

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

Atlanta, Jan. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) today announced that 2022 retail deliveries in the United States totaled 70,065 cars – PCNA’s best year ever, surpassing the previous record set in 2021.

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  • Atlanta, Jan. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) today announced that 2022 retail deliveries in the United States totaled 70,065 cars – PCNA’s best year ever, surpassing the previous record set in 2021.
  • Fourth quarter deliveries also set a new high for the period at 20,955, or 14 percent above the same quarter a year earlier.
  • “At the same time it’s gratifying that our customers rated Porsche highest among all automotive brands for their new-car experience in the J.D.
  • Fully electric cars made up 10 percent of all deliveries in 2022, for a combined electrified share of 14 percent including plug-in hybrids.

The countdown begins: Porsche Rennsport Reunion 7 tickets now on sale

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Atlanta, Sept. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ticket sales for Porsche Rennsport Reunion 7 have gone live as the countdown begins for the worlds biggest Porsche gathering.

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  • Atlanta, Sept. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ticket sales for Porsche Rennsport Reunion 7 have gone live as the countdown begins for the worlds biggest Porsche gathering.
  • Rennsport Reunion 7 aims to be the most action packed and comprehensive Porsche fan gathering yet.
  • When it was last held in 2018, Rennsport Reunion drew over 80,000 guests to the famous race course on the Monterey Peninsula.
  • Conceived by racing great Brian Redman and PCNAs longstanding press spokesperson Bob Carlson in 2001, Rennsport was created to celebrate the racing heritage of Porsche.

Porsche announces dates and location for next Rennsport Reunion

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Atlanta, May 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The next Porsche Rennsport Reunion will be held at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca near Monterey, California, from September 28 to October 1 in 2023.

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  • Atlanta, May 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The next Porsche Rennsport Reunion will be held at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca near Monterey, California, from September 28 to October 1 in 2023.
  • This will be the seventh running of the Rennsport Reunion and marks the fourth time that the iconic California race circuit is the stage for a celebration of the motorsports heart of Porsche.
  • Further information on themes and ticket sales will be announced in due course.
  • Rennsport Reunion will also offer a host of other off-track activities.