Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they talk about the Porsche stuff they’ve been doing the past few weeks.  From touring the new Porsche Classic building in Atlanta, to a 365 mile Porsche bike ride, to doing a last site visit before this year’s unStock event, you’ll hear about it on this episode.  Plus, Damon tells us how he fared in his most recent autocross with the Cayman.    We also talk about the ‘behind the scenes’ of recording the podcast with the CEO of Porsche Cars North America.  There’s also updates on Porsche news PCA videos and upcoming events.

Timo Resch took the helm at Porsche Cars North America in 2023 and is responsible for the company’s largest market. He sits down with the Insider crew for an hour to discuss challenges he’s experienced in the first year, transition to electrification of certain models, current Porsche sales and the Porsche he dreams about. He tells us what the Porsche Club of America means to the brand and how he balances family life with the demanding schedule of a CEO. This episode give you a peek into the dynamic personality of the person in charge of our favorite marque.

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they discuss a variety of topics to include whether the recent announcement of the production end of gasoline Boxsters and Caymans will affect younger buyers in the future.  They also talk about their time in the 718 Cayman Style Edition, Porsche’s announcement of two more Macan EV models, a record setting Panamera and PCA event and PCA videos updates.  We cover a lot in one hour.  Don’t miss it.

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!

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they discuss what they saw at the annual PCA Boardwalk Reunion in Ocean City, New Jersey.  Damon tells us how he finished the autocross season.  They also discuss the latest Porsche news and updates on the upcoming unStock and LA Auto Show Member Preview.  It’s a full and busy episode.  Don’t miss it.

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and special guest, Ilko Nechev who is Porsche Panorama’s Advertising Director.  Vu and Manny give an update on their recent site visit to Laguna Seca with Porsche.  Damon tells us how many quarts of brake fluid he needed to use to get all the bubbles out. Ilko describes his Luft 8 experience in Los Angeles.  Plus, there’s Porsche news, updates on unStock, LA Auto Show Member Preview and Tech Tactics West.

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and Rob for a seventy-five minute chat about the recent Audrain Motor Week and what PCA did there.  Plus, tells us what else he did and saw while in Germany to visit our Porsche friends.  There’s a lively discussion about proper foot wear when on camera, Porsche news and what’s up and coming with PCA videos and Panorama magazine.

On this special episode, we have guest Paul Gregor who is the Project Manager Global Community Management for Porsche AG in North America, Europe, Russia, China, Middle East and Africa.  Vu and Paul call in from the Porsche factory to update listeners on what’s new with Porsche Clubs and plans for the future as well as what they’ve done while in Germany.  Along with Manny and Damon, they discuss Rennsport updates from last week, what fun stuff they did with their Porsches and the latest Porsche news.  This episode illustrates the strong relationship between Porsche AG and the Porsche Club of America. Don’t miss it.

Join Vu, Manny, and Damon as they discuss Rennsport Reunion 7 updates, driving a 911 SC Weissach Edition Safari with a 3.6-liter 996 flat six, as well as behind the scenes of the Tech Tactics Live episode about the Classic Club Coupe. Also, we share stories about the PCA National Office field trip to the Summit Point Club race as well as what we did over the weekend. If you would like to see photos and videos of what we’re discussing, be sure to watch the podcast on the Porsche Club of America YouTube channel.

Join Vu, Manny, and Damon for another episode where they discuss the PCA Open House and which cars were their favorites. The gang discusses whether or not they would buy the new Porsche tent and then review Porsche sales since 1986 and which Porsche saved the company. If you’ve left a review or a comment on YouTube, we probably gave you a shout out.

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and Jim for a behind the scenes look at how SportsCar Together Fest went and what was it like meeting Jeff Gordon.  Jim briefs us on the withdrawal of Porsche from its F1 ambitions and how close is Porsche to releasing its IPO.  It’s another jam packed episode of Porsche goodness.

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and Rob for Episode 26 where they discuss the state of the Porsche market after evaluating the auctions in Monterey.  We discuss the results of the Porsches that Rob told us to watch as well as what Monterey’s auction results tell us about the future of Porsche collector car values.  We’ll also talk about what we did last week, videos we filmed, videos we released and upcoming PCA events.  As always, a jam packed episode for all Porschephiles.

Join Vu, Manny, Rob, and Damon on this extended cut of the Porsche Club Insider Podcast. We cover all we did from Tuesday through Sunday. From the Classic Motorsports Magazine Monterey Kick Off to the inaugural Laguna Seca Hillclimb. In between there was a lot of stories, people we met, things we learned and cars we drove. Plus, the usual update on Porsche news, upcoming PCA National events and recent videos we released. Listen to it in one sitting or break it up into parts. Either way, you will enjoy this episode.

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they tackle a variety of topics on this episode of the podcast.  They discuss Vu driving a Gunther Werks Speedster, Damon driving the Cayman Style Edition and Manny driving the new Cayenne GTS. Plus, they discuss Porsche’s announcement that the Boxster, Cayman and Macan will cease production of its gas engines plus Porsche releases sales data.  We finish up the podcast with guest Jim Hemig who participated in PCA’s first 24 hour SIM race using the same circuit as the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Join Vu and Manny with special guest Melanie Williams (PCA Events Manager) as they discuss the upcoming GT3 vs GT3 Touring PCA video, announcement of this year’s UnStock event location, Vu’s car class for new drivers, the latest Porsche news, and much more.

In studio we have Vu, Manny and Rob who review which interesting Porsches are going to be auctioned off at Monterey.  They also discuss what they’ll be doing in Monterey to include Werks Reunion, Laguna Seca, various auctions, the Porsche Zentrum and much more.  The latest Porsche news is also reviewed as well as upcoming events and current PCA videos.

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they welcome guest Robin Wilkes from Pirelli.  We discuss F1, tire availability as well as what we’ve done the past week with our Porsches. Hear things that we didn’t discuss on Tech Tactics Live. We also review interesting Porsche related news.

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they discuss a variety of topics on this show.  We recently had a 2022 Cayenne Turbo GT for a few days and the trio talk about their first impressions. We get updates on SportsCar Together Day, unStock as well as a sneak peak into the next raffle car. Listen for behind the scenes stories on our recent videos as well as the latest Porsche news.

Join the Vu, Manny, and Damon with special guest Jim Hemig for another fun episode of Porsche Club Insider. This week the crew discusses the Porsche email warning owners not to remove their wings off their cars. Jim Hemig explains what the upcoming Porsche IPO is about and whether you too want to be an owner of the Porsche AG. PCA has released a lot of videos in the past month and the crew discusses some behind the scenes about them. All this plus Porsche news.

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On this episode, Vu, Manny, Damon and Rob discuss the last four days of the Porsche Parade. How the Parade of Porsches went, behind the scenes in setting up the 70 Years of Porsche Clubs photo using Porsche cars in a parking lot, and what was covered at Tech Tactics. Hear about the Vu vs Damon autocross battle. They also discuss Damon’s trip to the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Vu’s adventures at the Pike’s Peak Hill Climb. Plus the latest Porsche news to include the new 963 Le Mans Prototype.

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and Rob as they welcome Bob Miller to the podcast studio. Bob is a long time PCA member who got started in PCA Club Racing and eventually made it to professional racing. Hear his tales of having Derek Bell as a teammate, advice on collecting Porsches and how he managed to start his own shop. We’ll also hear from Rob Sass who got to drive a 73 911 Carrera RS Touring and Lightweight as well as a 964 RS. Vu brings us up to date on some interesting Porsche news items. This episode is chock full of great stories and observations. Don’t miss it.

A must listen for any Porsche fan! Vu, Manny, Rob and Damon report from the first three days of the 2022 Porsche Parade in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania.  They discuss the cars Porsche brought to debut and show off as well as crowd favorites at the concours.  You get a behind the scenes report from Concours prep, what we learned from our friends at Porsche AG who were at Parade and what videos we filmed while we were there.

Join Vu, Manny, and Damon for another hour of Porsche talk and camaraderie. They discuss the latest Porsche news, what may appear at the Porsche Parade as a surprise from Porsche, One Mile Reviews, Hoonipigasus, GT3 RS spied, and upcoming events and Rennsport Reunion.

On this episode we have Vu, Manny, Damon and special guest, PCA Marketing Director, Jim  Hemig, in the studio.  Rob calls in from his corner of the world.  Vu tells us how he learned to love F1 during the Miami GP and how he almost beat Max and Checo in karting.  Jim explains the differences with the LMdH and LM Hypercar when it comes to Porsche racing at Le Mans in 2023.  We also talk about the Treffen at Broadmoor, how much Rob cursed during the replacement of his 996 water pump and what new videos we released.  Join us for an hour of camaraderie, laughing and your dose of Porsche talk.

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and special guest, Ken Ahn, for an episode all about Porsches, auctions and why an insurance company wants the chance to sell your car.  Ken Ahn is the President of Hagerty Marketplace and Radius.  He is also a rabid Porsche owner and enthusiast.  He tells us how an investment banker for Goldman Sachs became the President of RM Sotheby’s, founded Broad Arrow Auctions and then merged with Hagerty Insurance.  This is a fascinating podcast because Ken is a great storyteller.  You’ll definitely learn more about the market, live and online auctions than you knew before.

This episode has the whole crew in the studio. Join Vu, Manny, Rob, and Damon as they discuss the latest Porsche news. This include F1 rumors (now confirmed), where they think Rennsport Reunion VII will be held, SportsCar Together Fest happening this year, and updates on Damon and his Cayman.

PCA Porsche Parade Chair Ron Gordon joins us on the podcast to discuss what members can expect at this year's Porsche Parade. We also go over what you can and cannot do if you are not registered. We have the normal Porsche news updates as well as Rob updates us on driving a base Taycan and Damon tells us about his Cayman. Lots of 'insider' info on this episode to include more on the surprise from Porsche at Parade this year.

On this episode of Porsche Club Insider Podcast, the crew is catching up on Porsche news, things they’ve done to their Porsches, as well as updates on upcoming events and videos. Rob tells us about his "new to him" 1999 996. The crew debate whether or not they would pay for the Weissach Package on the GT4 RS if they won the PCA raffle car. Damon tells us what he found when he removed the IMS seal on his Cayman. Manny and Vu update everyone on their trip to the Parade site in a less-than-spectacular rental car.

Join Vu, Manny, Damon, and Rob as they host a very special guest, straight from Germany, Uwe Makrutzki (Head of Porsche Classic Factory Restoration), who fills in the blanks about how the Classic Club Coupe was built. You'll hear about the 996 they secretly took from the Porsche Museum, to use as a test mule while building the CCC. In addition, Uwe will detail why certain modifications were done and how much time and energy went into building a one of one special wishes Porsche.

On Episode 10, we have Porsche collector and PCA National Policy Committee Chair Bob Gutjahr on to discuss how he maintains his collection. We call him Zoltar because he’s had particular luck with picking cars that weren’t very popular at the time but are now classics. We cover the latest Porsche news, what’s upcoming in Porsche Panorama, and which PCA videos we will soon see on YouTube.

Special Guest (Nathan Merz of the PCA Tech Committee-Valuations and owner of Columbia Valley Luxury Cars)

Episode 10 is chock full of Porsche information. Listen to the regular group of Vu, Manny, Damon, and Rob along with special guest, Nathan Merz (PCA Tech Committee) of Columbia Valley Luxury Cars as the gang discusses the last laps of the 24 Hours of Daytona, spy shots of the new 911 Sport Classic, as well as some stories about the original 997 Sport Classic. Damon tells us about the GT1 prototype rendering that PCA had commissioned, which leads to the age old question: “How much horsepower is enough?” They also chat about which Porsche model really saved Porsche, what the latest Tech Tactics Live was about, as well as updates from Damon and Rob on Panorama and PCA videos. Nathan gives us a sneak peek on the state of the Porsche market after his trip to Scottsdale and what he plans to talk about on the February 23rd episode of Tech Tactics Live. Lots of Porsche talk between friends, all packed in just one hour.

Episode 8 of Porsche Club Insider features the regular crew of Vu, Manny, Damon, and Rob as well as special guest John D’Angelo, who heads the Special Interest Registries for PCA as well as being one of three members of the Nominating Committee. The gang discusses what makes someone sell a project car at a loss after spending considerable money on it; whether the "safari" 911 (or potentially 911 "Dakar," we've since learned) that is coming out will have any connection to the automaker's Paris-Dakar history; and the new electric turbocharger that Porsche patented. John D’Angelo tells us about his time with PCA as a volunteer, how he decided to use Cole Scrogham and Madison Automotive Apprentices to restore Kermit (a Conda Green 993 Cabriolet), and what it was like doing European Delivery with his 991 Club Coupe, one of Porsche's best-kept secrets. Damon gives us updates on the videos he’s shooting and editing and Rob makes us all jealous with the news that he will drive the 718 Cayman GT4 RS.

Episode 7 is chock full of variety of Porsche topics. Diane Sullenberger, President of the Potomac Region of the Porsche Club of America, joins Vu, Manny, Rob, and Damon for an hour of Porsche talk. They discuss the latest auctions that include the Carrera GT and Bad Boys 911 Turbo as well as the latest Tech Tactics Live where Vu upset some satellite radio subscribers. In addition, the news of Porsche building engines for Singer makes the gang wonder how it will affect air cooled Porsche owners. We talk with Diane about how she got into Porsches, what made her volunteer to be President and how does a marriage survive when both people want to do track events. Damon gives us updates on upcoming videos and Rob tells us about what to expect with coming issues of Panorama.

The crew discusses a variety of topics during their last podcast of 2021. First up, who is using winter tires and why they’re good to have if you live in a cold climate. They also review driving impressions of an $80K racing sim with full motion. In Porsche news, thoughts are shared on the recent factory-released photos of the upcoming LMDh car as well as the announcement of Porsche Pop Up Stores. Damon gives us sneak peeks into soon to be released PCA video and Rob shares what to expect in future Panoramas. You get to hear Vu and Manny talk about what went behind the scenes during a recent Tech Tactics Live. The gang finishes with Porsche related new year’s resolutions.

Vu, Manny, Rob, and Damon along with Ethan the greyhound are in the studio for Episode 5. They discuss Manny’s recent press trip to drive the Taycan GTS Sport Turismo, where he manages to get two flat tires on two different Taycans. Damon tells us about upcoming PCA videos. Rob gives us on track driving impressions of an 1989 930 Cabriolet; 1994 911 Carrera 4 widebody; and a 996 GT2. Vu leads the discussion on the 996 being the featured car at the 2022 Werks Reunion Amelia Island event. Rob tells us about the latest Porsche Panorama issue that features all stories, photos and editorial by women.

Join Vu, Manny, Damon as they welcome special guest, Chris Jacobs (host of Overhaulin’ and part of the Mecum Auction team on Motor Trend TV).  The gang is in Birmingham, Alabama for the Porsche Parade and this episode was recorded on the second to the last day of the event.  Chris talks about his background with Porsche, what he’s done on tv with the car hobby as well as his experience spending a week with over two-thousand Porsche enthusiasts.  This is a fun episode where we also find out how Chris did against pro racer, Sabre Cook, in autocrossing and SIM racing.

Vu, Manny and Rob talk about their recent California trip where they got to hang out with the Good Vibes Breakfast Club and attend the PECLA’s 5th Anniversary event. You get to hear behind the scenes stories about the first ever ünStock event at Gunther Werks as well as the LA Auto Show Members Breakfast. The gang discusses the new GT4RS and GT4RS Club Sport. Rob leads the discussion on the recent PCA article about Porsches that should be $100K but are not there yet.

Vu, Manny, Rob, and Damon discuss their Mart Fresh picks and an upcoming Mart project. They also discuss the new PCA video featuring Boxster designer Grant Larson as well as the recent episode of Tech Tactics Live on the 2021 Porsche values. Vu updates us on the latest raffle and discusses what a winner can expect. Damon gives us an update on how he’s preparing his Cayman for the 2022 autocross and DE season.

Vu, Manny, Rob, and Damon discuss what Porsche-related stuff they’ve done recently. This includes Boardwalk Reunion, Audrain Concours, Porsche Press Trip for the Boxster 25th Anniversary and the recent PCA Treffen at The American Club in Wisconsin. They also discuss the latest DIY issue of Panorama. Damon updates us on the modifications done to his Cayman as well as filming a video with Nathan Merz on how to inspect your Porsche before taking it on a road trip.

Vu, Manny, Rob and Damon welcome Gregory Brown to discuss the all-Porsche-bike trip. A group of questionably conditioned Porsche Club of America members riding only Porsche bikes tackle 360 miles of trail from Washington, DC to Pittsburgh, PA. Damon gives us an update on his 987.1 Cayman. Manny and Vu question Rob about his recent purchase of a TVR.

Join Vu, Manny, Damon, and guest Nathan Merz for this special episode filmed at the 2024 Porsche Parade in Birmingham, Alabama.  The gang is at the convention center where they had just finished Tech Tactics at Parade.  They go over their favorite Porsches at the Concours, Tech Tactics at Parade, the infamous stand up sit down at the concours banquet, hanging with the VIP’s invited to Parade and so much more.  Throw Nathan into the mix and this is one of our better episodes. 

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and their returning guest, Kurt Felmar, who is the owner of Ceramic Pro White Marsh. Kurt educates us on all things about paint protection film, whether or not you need to ceramic coat your film, what you should look for if you want to tint your windows, and much more. We also chat about how to take care of your PPF and of course, when and how to remove it. You’ll learn a lot on this episode that will help you when you’re ready to buy PPF for your Porsche.

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they travel to Greenwich, Connecticut for this special podcast. They are miles from home to interview McKeel Hagerty, CEO of Hagerty Insurance and a consummate car guy. McKeel tells us about his obsession with the Porsche brands, how his family got into the collector car insurance business, what the future holds for Hagerty as well as what Hagerty does to get younger people involved and what does someone do with a pre-war car. It’s a fascinating interview that will open your eyes about the person behind the brand.

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and special guest, PCA VP, Ron Gordon for another episode of the Porsche Club Insider. This week we discuss the recent announcement of the new 992.2 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera GTS Hybrid. What kind of hybrid is it? Is the power increase worth the weight increase? How much does it cost? Plus, we discuss what you can do while you’re at the Porsche Parade in Birmingham, Alabama. We also cover the latest Porsche news, PCA videos, upcoming events, what we did last week and whether we finished installing the engine in Vu’s 996. Don’t miss this episode, it’s chock full of information.

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and Rob as they discuss a variety of Porsche related topics from the past week.  You’ll hear Rob’s thoughts on driving the new Macan EV, what we encountered while reinstalling Vu’s 996 engine and whether or not Damon’s new limited slip on his Cayman made a difference.  Plus, we talk about the new Cayennes, why Porsche is abandoning changes to the 963 engine and whether or not Tesla towing Porsche beat a Porsche in a drag race.  We also update you on some other Porsche news as well as PCA videos and PCA upcoming events.  It’s an episode with something for everyone.

Join Vu, Manny, and Damon as they update everyone on what’s been happening in the past weeks at PCA's national office. From dropping Vu’s engine on his 996 and installing the IMS Solution to discussing the hybrid 911, we cover everything. You’ll hear about an amazing collection that hasn’t been seen that we filmed as well as how Damon got his Cayman back on the road. Plus, updates on PCA videos, events, and Porsche news.

Have you ever wanted to do a cross country road trip in your Porsche?  Cindy Choi did it and is joining Vu, Manny and Damon to tell us about her adventures as well as the lessons learned-sometimes the hard way.

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they welcome the Porsche Club of America’s National Drivers Education Chair, Mia Walsh, to the studio.  Mia tells  us all about High Performance Drivers Education with the Porsche Club and why it’s a great way to become a faster and safer driver.  We go over how we each got into DE, what cars are allowed to participate, how electronic safety features are handled when it comes to track driving and how PCA instructors are trained.  If you’ve ever thought about driving on the track or just want to learn  more, this is the episode for you.

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they welcome a past guest, Jim Earlbeck, to the show. This week we discuss what makes a Porsche analog? Are there features or characteristics that exclude it from that list? Does Porsche even make analog cars right now? This turns out to be a dynamic discussion with many different perspectives. After listening to the episode, let us know what you think makes a Porsche analog.

Join Vu, Manny, Damon, and special guest Bob Miller as they discuss restoring Porsches. We start off with our own restoration stores and then Bob gives us an insights on how he consults with potential clients who want to restore a Porsche. From the many reasons why, to understanding the restoration process, we learn how doing it the right way will pay off in the end. If you ever thought of restoring a Porsche, this may help you move ahead or change your mind. Plus, we update you on upcoming PCA events, Porsche news, PCA videos, and the member raffle.