Porsche Motorsports History

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Porsche's brief foray into IndyCar and F1. (Which many aren't aware of.)

From Hagerty today - a significant collection and significant pieces of Porsche motorsport history!

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Ben Collins aka The Stig driving the majestic 1985 962C, Chassis #004 prior to the R.M. Sotheby's sale in Le Mans on June 9th.

This car was driven in period by eight Group C Le Mans winners: Derek Bell, Al Holbert, Jacky Ickx, Klaus Ludwig, Jochen Mass, Vern Schuppan, Hans Stuck, and John Winter. It's expected to sell for somewhere between $6.5-9.7 million, according to the auction listing here that has a lot of info and some great pictures too.


More info in a write-up in "The Drive" https://www.thedrive.com/news/watch-for ... to-auction





What a magnificent automobile.

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This is going to be awesome for Porschephiles.

Racing with Giants: Porsche at Le Mans

When 81-year-old retired racer Derek Bell talks about going fast at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in a Porsche, he’s speaking from experience. “I just drove it completely, and stupidly, as fast as I could. And I was going 246 mph. I don’t think anybody has gone faster.”

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Following a premiere in New York City, the documentary, 'Racing with Giants: Porsche at Le Mans' will air on Hagerty’s YouTube channel beginning June 1 at 8 p.m. ET.

2-minute preview below. The whole thing airs Thursday June 1st on Hagerty's YouTube channel.