Porsche Named as the Official Car of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

Melanie at Pelican Parts · Melanie at Pelican Parts's Garage

Did everyone see the news from Monday about Porsche being named the official car of Laguna Seca?
https://newsroom.porsche.com/en_US/2025/company/porsche-official-car-weather-tech-laguna-seca-39392.html

The article says, "'Many of the greatest moments in motorsport history have happened at Laguna Seca,' said Timo Resch, President and CEO of PCNA. 'We are excited to be a part in the track’s exciting plans for the future and to allow the next generation of enthusiasts to get behind the wheel of a Porsche.'" This seems like exciting news for racing enthusiasts and will likely make the next Rennsport Reunion even better. What are everyone's thoughts on this?

There's also going to be a Porsche Driving Center at Laguna Seca starting in 2026! I found some more info here: https://www.porschedriving.com/laguna-seca/laguna-seca-raceway/

Scott Douglas · Scott Douglas's Garage

Why does everyone insist on driving over the curbs?

Rtrorkt · 05-09-2025, 02:28 PM

should be interesting this weekend, completely new team of marshals and corner workers.

GH85Carrera · GH85Carrera's Garage

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott Douglas

Why does everyone insist on driving over the curbs?

It is the fastest way around the track. When I drove it with an instructor, he kept telling me to clip the curbs. I replied an empathetic NO!, and I continued I am here just for fun. I don't give a wit about saving 1/2 a second or even 2 seconds per lap. It ain't a race, and I am driving this car home to Oklahoma on these tires, and I don't want to abuse the suspension.

It is a fun track.

wildthing · 05-09-2025, 03:33 PM

Are we doing this again?

J-Mac · J-Mac's Garage

Quote:

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

It is the fastest way around the track. When I drove it with an instructor, he kept telling me to clip the curbs. I replied an empathetic NO!, and I continued I am here just for fun. I don't give a wit about saving 1/2 a second or even 2 seconds per lap. It ain't a race, and I am driving this car home to Oklahoma on these tires, and I don't want to abuse the suspension.

It is a fun track.

Correct comment, if you’re just interested in driving the track. However if you want to give it you're best, get your quickest time then you need to take the curbs. As an track instructor I would always ask what the client wanted. Buyer beware.