914-6 is 1st race car driven at this venue, Any guesses as to the location |
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914-6 is 1st race car driven at this venue, Any guesses as to the location |
Greg914-6GT |
Jul 27 2016, 04:41 PM
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Tom_T |
Jul 27 2016, 05:02 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
The building looks to me like the new PCNA HQ & Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta.
I was going to go in early May while in ATL for a biz conference, but had ahealth issue & had cut the trip short to fly home early to get it taken care of (emergency root canals are no fun! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) ). They're still screwing around with finishing the one here in SoCal due to successive delays pushing it back from the original opening of Spring 2016 IIRC. I heard it was ground settlement issues being built on top of an old landfill, which they could've easily planned ahead properly for, if they'd just contacted me, since I did work in the 1980's on the site next door where they want to do the proposed stadium for the Chargers & Raiders (if it's even still in the works now, with the Rams here). For those in CA - it's in Carson CA just off the 405 - across from the Goodyear Blimp's airfield & the Carson Mall - so convenient to both local SoCal & those flying into LAX. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Tom /////// |
carr914 |
Jul 27 2016, 05:22 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 118,899 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
I can't believe they put the Armco in like that!
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Greg914-6GT |
Jul 27 2016, 05:23 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 18-June 14 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 17,501 Region Association: South East States |
The building looks to me like the new PCNA HQ & Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta. I was going to go in early May while in ATL for a biz conference, but had ahealth issue & had cut the trip short to fly home early to get it taken care of (emergency root canals are no fun! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) ). They're still screwing around with finishing the one here in SoCal due to successive delays pushing it back from the original opening of Spring 2016 IIRC. I heard it was ground settlement issues being built on top of an old landfill, which they could've easily planned ahead properly for, if they'd just contacted me, since I did work in the 1980's on the site next door where they want to do the proposed stadium for the Chargers & Raiders (if it's even still in the works now, with the Rams here). For those in CA - it's in Carson CA just off the 405 - across from the Goodyear Blimp's airfield & the Carson Mall - so convenient to both local SoCal & those flying into LAX. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Tom /////// You are correct. The Porsche Experience Center. |
Racer |
Jul 27 2016, 05:57 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 787 Joined: 25-August 03 From: Northern Virginia Member No.: 1,073 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Nice.. is it like the 'Ring ? Just pay a few $$ and go for a ride (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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jim_hoyland |
Jul 27 2016, 06:53 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,313 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
Cool pics; does the Atlanta facility look like it could accommodate the 2018 Rennsport Reunion ? Laguna Seca had 60,000 attend over 3 days
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JmuRiz |
Jul 27 2016, 07:16 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,433 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Cool, I have up my pass to drive there this coming weekend to my brother. He'll have a blast!
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My 914 |
Jul 27 2016, 07:36 PM
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Casual Member Group: Members Posts: 560 Joined: 23-April 16 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 19,928 Region Association: North East States |
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r_towle |
Jul 27 2016, 08:10 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,585 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
Heading there for some work for the next few months . Will see what the menu is .
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db9146 |
Jul 27 2016, 08:44 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 953 Joined: 21-December 04 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 3,315 Region Association: None |
I've been to the facility a couple of times but I didn't know they let you drive your own car there. I thought it was just to have a chance to drive one of the new Porsches.
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pete000 |
Jul 28 2016, 12:33 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,885 Joined: 23-August 10 From: Bradenton Florida Member No.: 12,094 Region Association: South East States |
I hope they let us on the new Experience Center here in LA when it opens !
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porschetub |
Jul 28 2016, 12:55 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,703 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
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Greg914-6GT |
Jul 28 2016, 07:12 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 18-June 14 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 17,501 Region Association: South East States |
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Greg914-6GT |
Jul 28 2016, 07:13 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 18-June 14 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 17,501 Region Association: South East States |
Cool, I have up my pass to drive there this coming weekend to my brother. He'll have a blast! Looks very nice! I have heard the driving school experience there is great but expensive. Has anyone been? I've been, the price is based upon the car you drive. Boxster/Cayman are cheapest, GT and Turbo S cost the most. |
Greg914-6GT |
Jul 28 2016, 07:16 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 18-June 14 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 17,501 Region Association: South East States |
I've been to the facility a couple of times but I didn't know they let you drive your own car there. I thought it was just to have a chance to drive one of the new Porsches. Appears the new guy got on the track.... I'm only new to this site, been racing for years. No you can't take your private car on the track. The car is on display at the classic center at the PEC. Car was driven by one of the Chief Driving Instructors. |
Greg914-6GT |
Jul 28 2016, 07:17 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 18-June 14 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 17,501 Region Association: South East States |
I've been to the facility a couple of times but I didn't know they let you drive your own car there. I thought it was just to have a chance to drive one of the new Porsches. You are correct, that car is on display there and was taken out with each model year of the Carrera RS for demo laps. |
Cracker |
Jul 28 2016, 08:09 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States |
that car has is too softly sprung...lots of roll. Nice looking car though - where's the wing? The Atlanta course is a glorified go-cart experience - not worth your time or money. JFYI.
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6freak |
Jul 28 2016, 09:37 AM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
glorified go-cart
Rev thats what a 914 is (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) .. a go cart with a windscreen and doors (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) MikeC |
Mark Henry |
Jul 28 2016, 11:22 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
I can't believe they put the Armco in like that! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) That is unsafe track barriers for high performance cars! Armco is at best marginal on highways. It's not a matter of if some rookie will get killed hitting those barriers, it's when. I see a wrongful death lawsuit in their future. I can see a car launching 20' in the air and crashing into that building. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) |
Cracker |
Jul 28 2016, 11:27 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States |
It is NOT a race track, nor a high speed facility...marketing purposes only.
T I can't believe they put the Armco in like that! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) That is unsafe track barriers for high performance cars! Armco is at best marginal on highways. It's not a matter of if some rookie will get killed hitting those barriers, it's when. I see a wrongful death lawsuit in their future. I can see a car launching 20' in the air and crashing into that building. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) |
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