Porsche Pirelli GT3 Cup Car Spotted at Long Beach: What Was it Doing There?

Porsche Pirelli GT3 Cup Car Spotted at Long Beach: What Was it Doing There?

Time to jump in the Mystery Machine, Scooby! We spotted the Competition Motorsports Porsche 996 Pirelli GT3 Silver Cup Trophy race car piloted by Australian David Calvert-Jones turning laps on Long Beach’s road course. Calvert-Jones is a “gentleman racer” who left a successful career in private equity to become a helicopter movie pilot. He transitioned […] More »

By: | April 16, 2013


1288hp Porsche is Equipped with Anti-lag Flamethrower

1288hp Porsche is Equipped with Anti-lag Flamethrower

Some people attach flamethrowers to their cars to make their burnouts extra crispy. This video goes to show that all of that is really unnecessary. All you really need is a super aggressive launch control system like this guy. That way, your exhaust can serve multiple purposes. You could use it as a: – extra large cigarette lighter […] More »

By: | April 16, 2013



Hot Laps in the GMG Racing Pirelli World Challenge Audi R8 LMS

Hot Laps in the GMG Racing Pirelli World Challenge Audi R8 LMS

Here’s a tip: If the Pirelli World Challenge emails and asks if you want to go for a media ride around the Long Beach Grand Prix Circuit, the correct answer isn’t yes—it’s “hell yes.” My ride was GMG Racing’s R8 LMS, and the driver was GMG President James Sofronas, fresh off a win at the […] More »

By: | April 12, 2013


Bailey Cars’ Idea of a Daily Driver

Bailey Cars’ Idea of a Daily Driver

Unless your name is James Glickenhaus or Jerry Seinfeld, you probably can’t afford a real Ferrari 330P4 or Porsche 917. Fortunately, Bailey Cars feels your pain. That’s why they build exacting replicas from the cars’ original plans. Not only can you get a replica of a Le Mans winning icon, but you can drive it […] More »

By: | April 12, 2013


This is a Porsche

This is a Porsche

Yes, this is a tractor. And, gasp!  It’s also a Porsche. In fact it’s a 1958 Porsche Diesel Junior Type 108 powered by a single-cylinder 822cc air-cooled (what else?) engine that puts out 14 hp. Unlike other Porsches we wouldn’t line up against a Lamborghini in this. On second thought, they built tractors in the […] More »

By: | April 10, 2013



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