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Monterey Historics Now Known as Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion

Curious about the future of the Monterey Historic Automobile Races?
In spite of a parting of ways between Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and organizer General Racing, Mazda confirmed the event will continue, albeit as the “Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion.”

"It's a new dawn for the event and we are embracing it by honoring the authenticity of the race cars and integrating social and lifestyle elements that present guests with new discoveries to keep it exciting and innovative," said Barry Toepke, vice president of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. "Our new name and branding captures the spirit that has made this event one of the most respected gatherings of its kind worldwide."

Immediately following the conclusion of the 2009 event, the Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula (SCRAMP), which runs day-to-day operations at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, and the event’s founder and organizer, General Racing, announced that they could no longer reach an equitable economic arrangement and that they would end their relationship. Many in the historic auto racing world worried it would spell the end of the 36-year institution, but Mazda has announced  that the event has been rechristened with the help of long-time sponsor Rolex.

This year’s event, now known as the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, will take place on August 13 through 15 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California. Though this year’s featured marquee hasn’t been announced yet, Mazda and SCRAMP have announced several special events for this year’s event.

Joining the already-impressive line-up of 14 classes for 2010 will be four new featured classes including 1966 to 1983 Formula 1 cars celebrating the series’ 60th Anniversary, 1966 to 1972 Trans Am cars, a special Bugatti Grand Prix celebrating the Bugatti Club of America’s 50th Anniversary and, for the first time ever, a NASCAR class for drum brake-equipped cars from 1966 to 1975.

The Bugatti event has reportedly drawn registrations from participants as far away as Japan, Australia and Europe and will be followed by a road rally from San Francisco to Oxnard, California, down scenic Highway 1, also known as the Pacific Coast Highway.

Source: Mazda
Posted January 22 2010 by Automobile Staff

"CATWALK" - Designed by Porsche Design Studio - a Luxury Floating Club Dream Boat

"Catwalk" designed by Porsche Design Studio and Johannes Buchner & Michael Gossler

Two party organizers from the city of Regensburg, in southeastern Germany, (in Bavaria, a port at the confluence of the Danube and Regen Rivers) were fed up with hiring old cruise boats with run down interiors for their events. Now they have designed their own luxury version by converting an old Danube pleasure boat and hiring Porsche Design to help them achieve their dream boat.

Johannes Buchner and Michael Gossler, decided in 2009 to transform a tour boat named Danubian 'Renate II',  into a luxury floating club lounge. 

 

Indeed, from a boat with three decks, the two protagonists have sought the services of the creative team of Porsche Design Studio to develop on more than 900 m², an exclusive design, without compromise, combining the sport, superior elegance and dynamic look, so typical of  the Porsche Design brand.

This new concept called 'Catwalk' has several dance floors, a restaurant, bar and DJ booth. For decoration, Porsche has played on light colors, clean lines and functional formats. 

The boat is currently docked in Vienna, but its two commissioners want to take 'Catwalk' across Europe for a festive trip. Ultimately, their goal is to make 'Catwalk' a chain worldwide. With a dream to have a 'Catwalk' ...in London, Berlin, Istanbul, St. Tropez, Singapore, Sydney, Ibiza, Hong Kong, Miami and in New York.

For more information on events, bookings and contacts: http://ms-catwalk.de/

Joerg Bergmeister and Patrick Long , Porsche Works drivers @ Rolex 24 Hour Daytona 2010, pictures by Norbert Kratz

 

 

Pictures by Norbert Kratz, Germany

At Rolex 24 Hour Daytona race, January 2010..check out the 1,2,3 sequence in the beginning of pics, captured by Norbert Kratz...What was Joerg saying to Patrick on the Podium?? ..short animoto picture video of PATRICK LONG - Porsche Works Driver and JOERG BERGMEISTER - Porsche Works Driver - created at http://animoto.com

Porsche Legacy Vic Elford at the 2010 Rolex 24 Hour Daytona

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Britain's Vic Elford, one of the most versatile drivers in racing history and winner of the 1968 Rolex 24 At Daytona

Vic Elford biography

Born in London, Vic Elford was one of the fastest drivers of the Sixties and Seventies... and a Porsche hero...Nicknamed "Quick Vic" by his peers, legendary driver Vic Elford is arguably the most versatile all round driver of all time. 

The 48th running of the 2010 Rolex 24 at Daytona marks the 42nd anniversary of Vic Elford's victory in the Porsche 907, Porsche's first 24 hour endurance win in 1968. To celebrate the occasion, David Donohue pilots a 2010 Porsche GT3 around the Daytona road course while Vic Elford, the Grand Marshal for this year's race, tells the story of his victory for Porsche.           

Imagine cruising up the Pacific Coast Highway to your favorite tunes in a Porsche 356 Speedster - from San Diego to San Francisco

and you'll have the perfect tool for carving up the Pacific Coast Highway. ... enjoy the video!

 

1957 Porsche Speedster - 2004 Beck

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If you can hang around on the Pacific Coast Highway or Mullohand Drive and watch the traffic go by, you would see one of almost everything in a given hour's time, from Porsches, Lamborghini's, Cobras, Speedsters, '32 high-boy roadsters, to MGA's, TC's, E-Types, and Woodie wagons. Porsche 356 Speedster? They are everywhere! 

Vintage Porsche 356 and California Vintage Woodie

Photo taken between Pt. Mugu and the Malibu "Tourist" sign

 Brian O'Kelly, Paso Robles, California, USA 
(Photo: 356 Registry.com)

When was the last time you saw a Porsche 356 on the road?

There's no mistaking, vintage 356 Porsche cars are a special breed of automobiles that have played an important role of shaping automobile design. Car manufacturers of today are constantly struggling to create the same kind of excitement that car designers of the past were able to accomplish so naturally without the use of modern technologies. With each passing year, their history, design features, racing pedigree, and even their idiosyncrasies become increasingly appreciated.

The 911 was the outgrowth of the Porsche 356 Speedster cabriolet, particularly the 1963 SC version.  One of the purest and most basic and most beautiful of all auto designs, the Speedster was designed primarily as a California sports car to take advantage of the money of wealthy Hollywood stars and producers and the more convertible-friendly climate.

The 356 Speedster's famous race car sister, the 550 Spyder, was the Porsche in which James Dean was killed on September 30, 1955, forever immortalizing that particular model, too.

This appreciation is especially true for those who experience these cars . If you are a owner or know someone that is a 356 car hobby bug, these newly born enthusiasts begin buying books, magazines, regalia, cars and parts, and anything else they can get their hands on to fulfill their yearning for 356 Speedster car fun. If these cars are tucked away in a dark corner of a garage, this scenario would never happen.

So if you are a owner of a 356 Speedster, grab your gloves and goggles, it is time to have some fun! See you on the road.......Pacific Coast Highway 1!!

Pacific Coast Highway in a 356 Speedster - from San Diego to San Francisco

Our Porsche Heritage - On Sunday, 31st of January 2010, the Porsche Museum is celebrating its first anniversary.

 

Porsche Museum, Porscheplatz 1, Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, Germany

Video by: Porsche

We never forget where we come from. Every Porsche is true to the principles Dr. Ferry Porsche defined with our very first car, the Porsche 356 Nr. 1.
If you want to discover our heritage by yourself, visit the Porsche Museum. For more information:
http://www.porsche.com/international/aboutporsche/porschemuseum/


 
On Sunday, 31st of January 2010, the Porsche Museum is celebrating its first anniversary. For further information: http://www.porsche.com/international/aboutporsche/porschemuseum/theexhibition/oneyearporschemuseum/