Porsche Club Insider

The crew recorded this episode at Laguna Seca on the last day of Rennsport Reunion. Join Manny and Damon along with special guests Todd Benz (PCA National Secretary) and Richard Strahota (PCA National Treasurer) as the discuss their favorite cars, drivers and memories of a record setting Rennsport.

Join Manny and Damon as they welcome PCA Past President Tom Gorsuch and Porsche AG Club Manager Paul Gregor as they anticipate what Rennsport 7 holds for the next four days. You’ll hear some behind the scenes stuff they saw as well as what each one hopes to see.

Join Vu, Manny, and Damon for an interesting episode where we reveal our best and worst mods we’ve done to our cars. From adds on that promised horsepower but didn’t deliver to the what made you feel the mod was money well spent. We talk about Porsche Cars North America announcing their new boss, Timo Resch. Plus, we give one final Rennsport update before we head out to Laguna Seca for 7 days of Porsche pandemonium. Of course, there’s lots of Porsche news.

Join Vu, Manny, and Damon for a packed hour of Porsche information. We give the latest news about Rennsport 7 including what drivers are speaking in the PCA tent. Damon makes us all jealous with his stories about driving some very cool Porsches in Germany from the factory’s heritage collection. Plus, the latest Porsche news and PCA videos. Don’t miss this one.

Join Vu and Manny as they welcome artist Dennis Simon. Dennis has been the official artist for every Rennsport from the 2nd to this year’s 7th. He’ll tell us how he got involved with Porsche, how the cars are selected and some of the challenges he’s faced in creating these works of art plus we cover some Porsche news and upcoming PCA videos.

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they discuss their visit to Virginia International Raceway where they visited the PCA PorschePlatz to watch the race and then hung out with Road Scholars and the Ingram Experience the day after as they did shakedown runs with the vintage Porsche race cars going to Rennsport. Plus, they go over the later Porsche news, events and PCA videos.

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and Rob for the podcast episode where they discuss what happened in the Porsche world during Monterey 2023. We’ll chat about Werks Reunion, Motorlux, The Porsche Party, interview with Rod Emory and the auctions we attended. Plus we even have time to go over PCA videos and Porsche news.

Join Vu, Manny, and Damon as they go over what they did the past week. You’ll hear about Manny and Vu going to the NJMP club race and Damon’s struggles with repairing his air conditioning in the Cayman. Vu will update us on his autocross debut this year in his 996. Plus we cover the latest Porsche news and PCA videos.

Vu and Manny welcome Casey Parkin, Certified Sales Manager for Porsche Silver Spring. We discuss Porsche Classic’s Restoration Challenge. Casey’s dealership is competing this year with a restored 944 Turbo that’s inspired by the Turbo Cup era. We also touch upon what’s it like selling Porsches in this high demand market. Plus, we cover the latest Porsche news, PCA videos and upcoming events.

We have Philip Mauney and Kathy Le from Porsche Experiential Marketing in studio to talk about the 911 S/T, inside updates on Rennsport Reunion, and what’s it like planning events for Porsche.

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they discuss what was done last week. We’ll hear about touring the manufacturing facilities of HRE Wheels and Eibach as wells stopping by two of the Hagerty Garages. Plus, Damon talks about his new ride to replace the VW and we’ll get updates on Porsche news, PCA videos and upcoming events.

Join Vu, Manny, and Damon as they discuss the recent Goodood Festival of Speed that Vu attended. What was it like for a first timer and what did he see and hear. Plus we discuss the latest Porsche news, give a Rennsport update and talk about current PCA videos and events.

Join Manny, Rob and guest Bob Miller on this episode where they ask “should Porsche build an entry level model to attract younger buyers? They discuss the current market in used Porsches and what other brands younger people are buying. Plus, they cover the latest Porsches news and upcoming PCA events.

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they sort of return back to their normal studio. This time they have long time listener and Porsche owner, Paul Gentile. Vu and Manny discuss driving the TPC Racing Supercharged 993 with DSC active suspension. They also chat with Paul about his search for a Cayman R or 987 Boxster Spyder. There’s also a Rennsport update as well as the latest Porsche news.

Join Vu and Manny as they welcome Volker Holzmeyer, President of Porsche Motorsports North America (PMNA) and Alwin Springer, Former President of PMNA and co-founder of Andial, to the podcast to discuss motorsports and the Porsche Parade. It’s not too often you have two President of PMNA together. This was recorded at the Porsche Parade so we’ll discuss how Parade is going and our favorite parts so far. In addition, we go over the latest Porsche news and upcoming videos and events.

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and Rob as they discuss the second half of the Porsche Parade (the first half is covered next week) including behind the scenes of presenting the 911 Classic Club Coupe to its new owner, Jerry Seinfeld. Plus, Alex Ching joins us to talk about the upcoming Treffen and tips to register.

Join Vu and Manny for Episode 67 as they reveal what happened behind the scenes at the Broad Arrow Auction at the Porsche Experience Center. Find out why the 911 Classic Club Coupe set a record for any 996 or 997 generation 911 as well as other Porsches. Plus, they discuss June 10th events throughout North America celebrating Porsche’s 75th anniversary as well as Porsche’s results at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Porsche news, PCA video, and upcoming events are all covered in this packed hour of Porsche goodness.

The same day Porsche announces Mission X, Alex Fabig visits us at PCA HQ. We find out more about the new concept, discuss how Exclusive, Classic and Sonderwunsch operates as well as catch up on past projects. Don’t miss this episode with Vu, Manny, and Damon.

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and special guest Kurt Felmar of Ceramic Pro Elite of White Marsh. Kurt’s crew did the paint correction and ceramic coating on Projekt 964. We ask him a bunch of questions about ceramic coatings, paint correction and whether the over the counter stuff is really ceramic. Plus, we finish our auction picks with Vu and Damon’s picks, go over the latest Porsche news and update everyone with what we did last week. Another full hour of Porsche goodness.

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and Rob for a full hour chat of all things Porsche. First the gang talks about what Porsche stuff they did last week to include driving a 911 Sport Classic, Autocrossing and going to cars and coffee events. Then we go over the Porsches we picked to watch at the June 10th auction. Plus, there’s Porsche news, PCA events and videos.

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they discuss what they did the previous week to include attending a local Porsche dealer’s grand opening event, Damon discovering he was in the wrong autocross class all this time and Vu modifying his daughter’s car stereo. They also discuss the latest Porsche news and upcoming PCA events. Plus, there’s more Rennsport Reunion news! It’s another full hour of PCA and Porsche talk.

join Vu and Manny for episode 61 as they discuss the new Boxster RS Spyder. They go over the specs and whether not having a manual option will make the Boxster Spyder even more valuable. Plus we stop by an autocross and a concours on the same weekend. Vu tells us about his trip back from Utah that included an unscheduled auto repair. As usual, we go over a lot of Porsche news and upcoming events.

Join Vu, Manny, and Damon for another episode of Porsche Club insider. The gang discusses the recent Porsche-only swap meet in Carlisle as well as two One-Mile Reviews Damon and Vu filmed. We also talk about the latest Porsche news, plus a cool challenge Porsche is giving all Parade entrants at the autocross. It’s another full hour of Porsche topics.

Vu, Manny, Damon and Rob are all in studio for this episode. Vu tells us about his trip to Essen, Spa and the factory. Damon gives us the final episode of his struggles to remove the IMS seal. Finally, the gang all judge Rob and his past automotive purchases and sales. Don’t miss this packed episode of Porsche topics.

Vu is in Germany and surprises Manny and Damon with a special guest, Boris Apenbrink, who is the Director of Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur Vehicles. Boris answers all our questions about PTS, supply issues and how the department works with customers who sign up for Sonderwunsch. This is a full hour of getting an inside view of Porsche’s customization department.

Join Vu, Manny and Damon for a discussion of all things Porsche. This episode we hear from Vu who was invited to the grand opening of the new Porsche Classic center as well as the new track extension at the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta. We also go over the latest Porsche news and PCA upcoming events.

Join Manny and Damon with special guest, Bob Miller from At Speed Motors as they discuss Alwin Springer’s new book about Porsche racing in North America, driving a 92 964 RS, 68 911T, 73 911T and a 64 356C Cabriolet. They also talk about Damon’s recent four part video on bore scoring. Plus the gang review the latest Porsche news, upcoming PCA Videos and upcoming events.

Join Vu, Manny, Damon, Rob with special Guest Melanie Williams (PCA National Events Manager) for another episode of Porsche Club Insider. The gang discusses the latest Porsche news and PCA videos. Plus, they discuss the opening Cruise In at Mikey and Mels that featured a lot of Porsches. Melanie gives us some sneak peeks into Parade and how to prepare for Phase 2 registration.

join Vu, Manny and Damon as they discuss Porsche’s performance at Super Sebring. They also tour a special private collection in the Virginia area. Plus, they review the latest Porsche news, latest PCA videos and some cool upcoming PCA events

Join Vu, Manny, and Damon as they discuss the Porsche topics of the week. Some of the team visited the Revs Institute in Naples, Florida for two days of filming the rare Porsches in their collection. Vu asks the crew what inspired everyone to become car people. Plus, we go over the latest Porsche news, PCA videos and upcoming events.

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they review what they did during the five days at Amelia Island car week. Werks Reunion, Hagerty Cars and Coffee, Auctions, and The Amelia are discussed as well as the Porsches they saw. The latest Porsche news, PCA videos and upcoming events are also reviewed.

This week we have Ilko Nechev, PCA Advertising Director, who gives us a first hand report on what happened at this years Los Angeles Lit Meet weekend. He covers the Porsche shop open houses and the swap meet. We also update you on the latest Porsche news, PCA videos and upcoming events.

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they review the recent Tech Tactics East event. The crew goes over their favorite presentations as well as the warehouse tour to include the parts that the attendees didn’t get to see. You’ll hear their favorite Porsches they saw in the parking lot and their favorites in the diecast concours competition. Plus, we cover the latest Porsche news and updates to upcoming PCA events.

The Porsche Club Insider Podcast crew goes on the road to Tech Tactics East in Easton, PA for another episode. This time they have special guest Christoph Klockow from Porsche Exclusive join them for the whole show. Christoph was involved with the 911 Dakar Rallye Package project and gives us some insight into the development of the car. He also tells us about his background, how he came to work for Porsche and what model he has on order for himself. Plus, the crew discusses the latest Porsche news, upcoming events and current videos.

Join Vu, Manny, and Damon as they discuss the most recent updates for Rennsport Reunion planning as well as Projekt 964. Find out whether Manny’s question to Vu’s question on the 964 was real or not. Plus, the gang reviews the latest Porsche news to include 959 Dakar restoration, what Walter Rohrl thinks of the 911 Dakar, and the first spy shots of the Boxster EV.

Join Vu, Manny and Damon for another Porsche topic filled podcast. The gang discusses Vision 357 and what it really means about Porsche’s future. They also reveal how their pricing guesses for the 5 Scottsdale Auction Porsches. Plus, what happened with the 963 and 992 911GT3R at the 24 Hours of Daytona? Plus, the latest Porsche news, updates on PCA videos and a review of what we did last week.

Have you ever spun your Porsche on the road or track? On this episode, Vu, Manny and Damon welcome special guest Tessa Hall who is the Skidpad Instructor for the Potomac Region of the Porsche Club of America. She tells us about a unique program where entrants spend all day practicing car control and understanding handling dynamics by simply driving in circles. The crew also discusses the latest update on Rennsport Reunion planning as well as the latest Porsche news and upcoming club events.

Have you noticed how much PCA’s Instagram account has changed in the past two months? On this episode we introduce the listeners to Bogdan Roberson who is responsible for Porsche Club of America’s social media. Vu, Manny and Damon have Bogdan in studio to tell us how he came to the United States, how he made social media his career and what plans he has for the PCA. The crew also updates everyone on the latest Porsche news, upcoming events and what they did the previous week.

The Scottsdale auctions are at the end of January and will be an indicator of the collector car market. Join Vu, Manny, Damon, and Rob Sass (Porsche Panorama Editor) for a discussion of five of the Porsches that will be auctioned off. Play along as the crew gives their estimate on sales price and why. Plus, they talk about upcoming events, Porsche news and what they did the past week.

This week’s episode Vu, Manny, and Damon welcome the new National President of the Porsche Club of America, Aaron Ambrosino, to the podcast. We find out what Porsches he drives, what he likes to do with the club, as well as what he plans to focus on as President. Aaron also joins us for a review of the latest Porsche news, upcoming events, and what car stuff we did last week. Join us for a very special episode and get to know your new club President.

Join Vu, Manny, and Damon for the first podcast of 2023. The gang discusses Porsche-related resolutions for 2023 as well as what some of their favorite car-related Christmas gifts they received. Manny gives an update on Rennsport Reunion Parade laps, Vu discusses upcoming national PCA events, and Damon chats about the latest PCA videos. Of course, the latest Porsche news is discussed as well as listener comments.

What happens when over 600 Porsche enthusiasts find themselves on the high seas for eight days in a cruise ship? We find out on this podcast! Join Vu, Manny, Damon and special guest, PCA Events Manager, Melanie Williams for another episode of the Porsche Club Insider Podcast. In addition to hearing about all the adventures that were had at the first ever PCA Cruise, we’ll discuss the latest Porsche news, PCA events coming up in early 2023 and if we’re still doing stuff with our Porsches even though it’s cold and wintertime in the mid-Atlantic.

Join Manny, Damon, and special guests Bob Miller and Anthony Saleiro for another Porsche-filled podcast. The gang discusses Bob’s latest buy, a factory 944 Turbo Cup, and why they are so collectible. They also speak with Anthony, PCA Member Services Rep, on whether or not his experience with PCA Sim Racing helped him at his first High Performance Driving Event. We also discuss the latest Porsche news, upcoming events and the latest PCA videos.

Join Vu, Manny and Damon for their 40th episode of the podcast. This week they discuss the visit to LN Engineering to film videos on understanding and preventing bore scoring. They also filmed content on the original two pedal 911, the Sportomatic. Manny talks about the three days he spent at Daytona International Raceway with the Porsche Motorsport Team during pre-season testing. The gang also talks about upcoming videos, PCA events and the return of Tech Tactics East in 2023.

We have a full house in the studio on this episode. Join Vu, Manny, Damon and Rob as they discuss Damon’s One Mile Reviews that he did in Los Angeles and San Diego and Vu updates us on his recent call with Porsche about clubs around the world. Rob tells us what he’s doing to his 996 over the winter and Manny updates us on Rennsport planning. The crew discusses the recent electric Boxster spy shots, Porsche’s SuperCup in F1 and what is BlackPink?

Join Vu and Manny as they discuss the new 911 Dakar and why Porsche built it. They also discuss the two media days PCA was invited to, who they saw and spoke to from Porsche, plus which cars they drove for One Mile Reviews while out in Los Angeles. They both discuss the latest Porsche news, upcoming and current videos as well as what events to start planning for in 2023. If you ever wondered about buying a Porsche bike, they talk about what to expect to see during the next Tech Tactics Live. Plus, for those of you keeping count, we hear updates on Vu’s brother’s wedding ceremonies 2 and 3-how many times can one couple say ‘I do’?

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and special guest, Cindy Jacisin (PCA Executive Vice President) as they pick their favorite Porsches at the unStock event in Los Angeles. They also discuss what went on behind the scenes of unStock, the latest Porsche news and Cindy tells us her favorite memories while volunteering to be Exec. Vice President.

Join Vu, Manny, and Damon for another lively discussion about Porsches. This time we give the lowdown on all the Porsches we saw during the three days at the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show in Las Vegas. They also discuss the new products and what the climate was like compared to last year. Damon updates us on new videos that are out, and the gang go over some of the comments on the Panamera One-Mile Review. You’ll also get updates on the latest Porsche news to include the new off-road 911, Boxster EV, as well as Vu’s travel adventures in order to make it to a vows renewal.

Join Vu, Manny and Damon for another episode where they discuss the season ending Mike and Mels car show, Damon’s last autocross as well as behind the scenes filming One Mile Reviews of an R Gruppe 911R and a modified 2022 Panamera GTS. The guys cover the latest Porsche news as well as upcoming PCA events. For those with new drivers in the household, Vu gives tips on what to do if your teen is involved in an accident and how to rent a car for those under 21 years of age.

Join Vu, Manny, and Damon as they talk about their weekend spent doing some Porsche stuff and some non Porsche activities. Jim Hemig, PCA’s Marketing Director, joins in later in the show to give his latest F1 Porsche predictions. Plus Porsche news and the latest on PCA videos. Happy Halloween!