Aug 15, 2017 pcna president and ceo klaus zellmer told us over a year ago that rennsport reunion vi rrvi was already scheduled for 2018, but wouldnt give any other details. After the first three events were held on the east coast of the us, two events at daytona international speedway in daytona beach, florida in 2004 and 2007 followed, before the event move d for rennsport re union iv to the west coast in 2011 rennsport reunion i. Rennsport reu nion is an event hosted since 2001 every 3 years in the united states. Starting in the the second half of the 1950s, nart existed for three decades, during which it experienced successes on the tracks. Take your time to create a keepsake that will be around for years to come. Yet already the seeds of expectations are germinating. Racing history minute october 14, 1951 racersreunion. This 1967 chevrolet chevy ii nova wagon is one of the most interesting cars we have ever seen. The cars of rennsport reunion iv by franklin cunningham. Dec 31, 2012 the 1956 bmw rennsport rs54 is a great example of what the germans can achieve when they get their heads together and decide to go racing against the brits and the italians. Liveswitzerland produces unique multilingual books with special offers that promote discovery of the region. The romance of reunion nina silber university of north carolina.
Some 550 vintage racecars competing in 15 race groups filled the paddocks at mazda raceway laguna seca for last weekends rolex monterey motorsports reunion, as the event marked the 100th anniversary of bmw, this years featured marque. This was the first timed event at brooklands since 1939, and would thus produce the first official additions to the record books since the war. Most people with an interest in motor sport will be familiar with the acronym n. The annual event is being held this year at weathertech raceway laguna seca. Deutsche rennsport meisterschaft translated as german racing championship or simply drm as it was known, was a touring car and sportscar racing series. Porsche cars north america pcna and mazda raceway laguna seca today announced the next porsche rennsport reunion will take place at the famed california racetrack in 2018. Oct 15, 2011 one of the fascinating things about watching the porsche races at rennsport is the variety of cars. Motor racing programme covers two storylines of the race were. Jun 8, 2012 family reunion keepsake history memory book. In the overall scheme of mileage, even back in the day of two lane blacktop, the distance between the two tracks was not that great.
Racing history minute october 29, 1967 racersreunion. Sponsored by porsche cars north america and organized by brian redmans intercontinental events, inc. Rennsport reunion v 2015 back in 2001, porsche racecar driver brian redman, though brian redmans intercontinental events, inc. It falls to ferdinand piech, of course, grandson of ferdinand porsche and the man who now.
Many of these cars are award winners, and have been featured in porsche books and magazines. Indeed, for many yankees, the ultimate symbol of the reunion process, and one that. Top ten racing history books to ease your holiday shopping needs, here are our top ten selections for books on the history of racing. The worlds largest gathering of porsche race cars and drivers return to mazda raceway laguna seca for the highlyanticipated porsche rennsport reunion vi. This was the final year for the chevy ii wagon, and someone set it off with a very handsome tribute. Porsche announces 2018 rennsport reunion vi stuttgartdna. Highly documented and meticulously restored to factory standards on the exterior and in the engine bay. Though there are history related books on our other top ten shopping lists, this selection consists of books that either didnt fall into any of those categories or pertain to defining moments in the history of the sport whether they have to do with drivers. From writing a family history to planning a reunion, sharing your familys story is an important and fun.
Rennsport reunion vi to be held september 2018 08162017. Making a family history book is a labor of love that doesnt have to be rushed. Porsche cars north america and mazda raceway laguna seca today announced the next porsche rennsport reunion is to be expanded to four. Oct 29, 20 for tim leeming in memory of his uncle bobby, d. Your journey may take you to genealogy websites for research or consist entirely of your memories and images. The ordeal of the reunion mark wahlgren summers university of.
Porsche has released new details about the highlyanticipated porsche rennsport reunion vi to be held at californias mazda raceway laguna seca, september 2730, 2018. Official porsche rennsport reunion v poster unveiled. A musthave for any true porsche enthusiast, this hardcover, premium 250 page table book details rennsport reunion i through v through the eyes of photographers, engineers, drivers, owners and fans. Porsche rennsport reunion vi to be held at laguna seca in. And because its so popular with porschephiles, commemorative posters were made for the second, third, and fourth reunions. Oct 02, 2015 porsche racing history came alive last weekend at the rennsport reunion at the laguna seca raceway in california. Porsche announces rennsport reunion vi to be held september 2018. One for the history books aaron cole july 8, 2019 comment now.
Oct 16, 2011 monterey, ca laguna seca was host to rennsport reunion iv, the fourth installment of the worlds largest, undisputed best porsche gathering. The sixth rennsport reunion will remain at laguna seca and will be held september 2730, 2018. Weve seen dates before when they raced somewhere on the east coast and the west coast on the same day, but today there was a 100 mile200 lap race on a halfmile dirt track known as. Oct 18, 2017 worlds largest gathering of porsche race cars set for sept. Representing perhaps the biggest change in 911 history, the bigger.
October 29, 20 the grand national teams readied for the next to last race of the pettyblue dominated season of 1967 with their final superspeedway race of the season the american 500 at rockingham. Porsche drops details on rennsport reunion vi rennlist. Imsa 50th anniversary book weathertech raceway laguna. What raceway officials called a record fourday crowd of 70,525 spectators partook of the celebration of motorsports historyread more. Designed and created by renowned photographer, director and porsche racing legend jeff zwart, this hardcover, premium 250 page coffee table book details rennsport reunion i through v through the eyes of photographers, engineers, drivers, owners and fans. If you were lucky enough to attend the 2018 edition of the event, hosted at weathertech raceway laguna seca, congratulations for being a porsche superfan. Racing classes and entry requests for rennsport reunion vi. Daytona international speedway concluded its busy weekend schedule with the porsche rennsport reunion iii culminating sunday at the world center of racing. Porsche rennsport reunion concludes at daytona international. Within its 216 pages lie the tales of the people who have made imsa what it is today the premier profe.
Well rest in the glow of rrv, excited by what we saw, grateful for having been, relieved that we survived, and content with our newfound projects. Save 40% on unc press books during our american history sale. Porsche announces rennsport reunion vi to be held september 2018 the worlds largest gathering of porsche race cars and drivers to return to the monterey peninsula. Oct 17, 2016 rennsport reunion vid is the best pointofview porsche history lesson ever by bradley brownell october 17, 2016 how do you traversea 62 years of porsche motorsport history in just one lap of mazda raceway laguna seca.
The two tours of duty at daytona in 2004 and 2007 only added to the lure and excitement made. Sep 28, 2015 the rennsport reunion at the laguna seca raceway in california is the fastest class reunion in the world. Indeed, this book demonstrates the extent to which the victors aims in 1865 were metand at what cost. I was engaged in the story throughout and was wanting to know the answer to a question that is posed more than half way through the book. Race and reunion is a history of how the unity of white america was purchased through the. T a concise history of the north american racing team. Jun 27, 2018 the rennsport reunion is the worlds largest gathering of vintage and modern porsches. I actually am looking at two grand national races run on this date in 1951.
We take all your familys submissions and turn it into a beautiful keepsake book that preserves your history year by year. Porsche rennsport reunion 2001 the first sporting endeavors from porsche can be traced back to 1938 with the type 64, which was based on the vw beetle chassis. Porsport is the website to buy and sell extremely rare porsche cars and porsche parts. Indeed, this book demonstrates the extent to which the victors aims in 1865 were metand at.
Oct 06, 2015 its hard to believe rennsport reunion v is just barely behind us. It would be difficult to say what was the best part of the october weekend. First, though, were the banking runs in which cars were sent off two at a time, having aligned themselves with suitable rivals beforehand. To mark the sixth running of the reunion, and the 70th anniversary of porsche, porsche design has made a special timepiece. Rennsport reunion vi, the worlds largest gathering of porsche race cars old and new, has come to a close. Jun 04, 2015 rennsport reunion has gained quite the following since the first event was put on in 2001. The bike itself is an engineering marvel, the frame is entirely lug less and is made from welded ovalsection tubing.
Rennsport reunion vid is the best pointofview porsche. Sep 28, 2015 available exclusively with a manual transmission, the 911 carrera gts rennsport reunion edition is powered by a 430 hp 3. Dec 29, 2015 rennsport reunion has come a long way since the initial excursion landed at lime rock back in 2001. The rennsport reunion at the laguna seca raceway in california is the fastest class reunion in the world. It wears the rennsport reunion vi logo on the dial. Read on to learn more on the 2011 rennsport reunion brought to you by the automotive experts at motor trend. The 2019 goodwood festival of speed was a celebration of speed and history, capped by a. This unique class reunion is the largest gathering in the world for legendary. Rennsport reunion is sponsored by porsche club of north america, and brings together automotive enthusiasts and collectors of significant past and present porsche race cars. This is the next highly anticipated iteration of the ultimate porschephiles motorsport bacchanal celebrating all racing things porsche. It is regarded as a predecessor of the current dtm as germanys top national series. Porsche cars north america pcna released more details about the extraordinary gathering to be held september 27 through 30, 2018 at the famed california racetrack. Sep 29, 2018 hosted by porsche cars north america, the fourday program of ontrack competition will be complemented by a concours delegance, which is open to invited race participants.
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