This Porsche 911 Turbo S Is Aiming For A Class Record At Pikes Peak Later This Month | Carscoops carscoops
, the event harkens back to the golden era of the sports car when the segment’s name was literal.the Turbo as a luxurious 911
, he argues that the car’s history is all about racing and that the performance it is capable of—especially with the lightweight package, which removes 80 lbs —is beyond reproach. The one he will be racing went straight from the dealer to the race shop in order to be prepared for competition. It sports a livery inspired by 000 Magazine, an independent Porsche enthusiast publication.
More than simply a way to win back his Time Attack 1 class record, though, the car is a way for Donner to commune with his family history. “My family’s history with Porsche at Pikes Peak stems from my father, Bob Donner, who won three timesin 1960, 1961, and 1962,” says Donner. “My last three wins here have been with a Porsche, so it would be meaningful to make it four.”
Better still, Donner will be attempting to win his record on the 100th running of the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb, making it all the more historical. The green flags for the competition will drop on June 26.
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