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
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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.

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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.

Everyday Driver expands with purchase of Hooked on Driving

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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PARK CITY, Utah, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Long-running car TV show and podcast, Everyday Driver, has purchased Hooked on Driving (HOD), the premiere host of high-performance driving events.

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  • PARK CITY, Utah, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Long-running car TV show and podcast, Everyday Driver, has purchased Hooked on Driving (HOD), the premiere host of high-performance driving events.
  • Hooked on Driving's nationwide track days will continue uninterrupted with more overseas trips and special events planned for the future.
  • Everyday Driver was founded in 2007 in Los Angeles, and was one of the first car shows on YouTube.
  • Today, Everyday Driver releases videos on two YouTube channels as well as their twice weekly podcast, "The Car Debate", one of the biggest podcasts in automotive.

Digital to driveway: Nissan’s longstanding link to video games

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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So, it’s perhaps no surprise that Nissan has been a regular car brand in the video game space for decades.

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  • So, it’s perhaps no surprise that Nissan has been a regular car brand in the video game space for decades.
  • One of the earliest examples of a driving video game came in 1976 through a partnership with Bally Manufacturing.
  • The purpose of the partnership was twofold: to enhance the SUVs’ personality and character, and to communicate important information without distracting the user – just like sounds do in the best video games.
  • Much like the greatest video game developers, Nissan is constantly innovating to deliver the latest technology to customers.

Velocity Capital Management Acquires Parella Motorsports Holdings, the Largest Grassroots Motorsports Racing Platform in North America

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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Velocity Capital Management (“Velocity”), a private equity firm specializing in value-add investing in high growth companies across the sports, media, and entertainment ecosystem, today announced that its Velocity Opportunity Fund has acquired Parella Motorsports Holdings, the largest owner and operator of grassroots motorsports live events racing classifications across the U.S. and Canada.

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  • Velocity Capital Management (“Velocity”), a private equity firm specializing in value-add investing in high growth companies across the sports, media, and entertainment ecosystem, today announced that its Velocity Opportunity Fund has acquired Parella Motorsports Holdings, the largest owner and operator of grassroots motorsports live events racing classifications across the U.S. and Canada.
  • “After achieving accelerated growth over the past 12 years, I have been seeking the right partner to help me realize my vision for Parella Motorsports and I am thrilled to be collaborating with the Velocity team,” said Tony Parella, Chief Executive Officer of Parella Motorsports Holdings.
  • David Abrams, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Velocity, said, “We welcome Tony and the entire Parella team to our family.
  • We have assembled an incredible group that will work with management and Velocity to execute our growth initiatives.

Introducing the new Porsche 911 GT3 R rennsport

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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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.

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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.

Porsche Penske Motorsport works team aims to defend championship lead

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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Porsche Penske Motorsport travels to round five of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship as the leader of the team classification.

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  • Porsche Penske Motorsport travels to round five of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship as the leader of the team classification.
  • Porsche Penske Motorsport fields two Porsche 963 at Watkins Glen International, with the customer team JDC-Miller MotorSports campaigning one identical hybrid prototype in the top GTP class.
  • 6 Porsche 963 is determined to defend their lead in the championship at Watkins Glen International.
  • The Managing Director of Porsche Penske Motorsport adds: “We learn something new at every race and we continue to improve the car and the team.