Decoding the 'NARP' (Not A Real Porsche) label

Pirelli is a tire brand and the episode’s presenting sponsor. The hosts mention Pirelli’s focus on grip and safety, which ties into how tires are a core part of a car’s real-world performance.

“NARP” is an enthusiast slang label for a car that people consider “not a real Porsche,” usually because it’s seen as too far from the brand’s traditional sports-car formula. In this episode, the hosts use it as a playful (and sometimes contentious) way to debate which Porsche models “count.”

The Porsche 356 is the early, air-cooled Porsche that helped define the brand’s lightweight, rear-engine identity. In this segment, it’s used as the baseline for why some long-time Porsche fans resisted the later 911’s more radical design and engineering changes.

The Porsche 911 is defined by its rear-mounted flat-six engine and its distinctive silhouette, which marked a major shift from earlier Porsches. Here, the hosts explain that when the 911 debuted, it surprised the 356 community with a new layout, new shape, and a different driving feel—so some people initially questioned whether it was “really” a Porsche.

A four-cylinder engine is an engine with four combustion cylinders, typically used in smaller or earlier designs. The hosts contrast it with the later six-cylinder setup to explain why the 911 felt like a major departure from the earlier 356.

“Bathtub-like shape” is another styling description for the 356’s early body form—low and rounded, like the shape of a bathtub. In the segment, it’s used to contrast the 356’s look with the 911’s more distinct design language.

“Bubble-like shape” is a descriptive way to refer to the 356’s early body styling, which is visually rounded compared with later Porsche designs. The hosts use it to emphasize that the 911’s appearance was a major departure from what the 356 crowd expected.

A six-cylinder engine has six combustion cylinders, which generally allows smoother power delivery and different packaging than a four-cylinder. The segment uses this change to highlight why the 911’s arrival felt radically different compared with the 356.

The Porsche 918 Spyder is a high-performance plug-in hybrid supercar built for extreme performance and advanced technology. In the podcast, it’s referenced in a comparison discussion about supercars and who might be “in favor” of certain choices. The mention places it among the most dramatic, top-tier Porsche offerings.

The McLaren P1 is a modern supercar built around a hybrid powertrain, known for its track-focused aerodynamics and high-tech carbon-fiber construction. In this segment, it’s used as a comparison point to Porsche’s 918 Spider when discussing the “not a real Porsche” label and brand identity.

The Porsche 918 Spider is Porsche’s halo plug-in hybrid supercar, famous for combining an internal-combustion engine with electric drive for blistering performance and efficiency. The segment uses it as a stand-in for modern Porsche engineering and brand perception, contrasting it with the “NARP” idea that some people don’t consider certain Porsche-badged cars “real.”

Volkswagen is the parent-brand in the wider Volkswagen Group that has owned Porsche for decades, which is why Porsche parts and platforms can trace back to Volkswagen engineering. The hosts use this relationship to explain why some people react strongly to the idea of “Porsche” being tied to Volkswagen.

The Porsche 914 is a mid-engine Porsche from the 1960s/1970s era that’s often debated among enthusiasts because of its shared development and parts with Volkswagen. In this segment, it’s central to the “NARP” conversation: people in North America associated it with Volkswagen branding and assumed it wasn’t a “real Porsche.”

Audi is another brand within the Volkswagen Group, which is why Porsche partnerships and shared corporate relationships often involve Audi. The segment uses Audi as an example of “Volkswagen family” connections that people notice when discussing whether Porsche is truly independent.

Toyota is mentioned as a hypothetical partner for Porsche, reflecting the idea that Porsche tends to collaborate within the Volkswagen Group rather than with outside automakers. The host’s point is about brand-family boundaries and how partnerships shape public perception of “real Porsche” identity.

The Toyota MR2 is a lightweight, mid-engine sports car line known for being a relatively affordable entry into the “driver’s car” world. Here, it’s used as a wishful example of a future Toyota model that could stand on its own—without needing Porsche’s involvement.

Kaizen is a lean-manufacturing philosophy focused on continuous improvement, often applied to production processes. In this segment, the host mentions Toyota’s Kaizen approach to explain that Toyota has influenced manufacturing methods, even if not through Porsche-style car partnerships.

Horsepower is a measure of engine output—how much work the engine can do over time. In enthusiast discussions, “more horsepower” usually means stronger acceleration and a higher ceiling for performance, which is why it comes up alongside handling when people argue what a Porsche “should” be.

Handling refers to how a car behaves when you steer—its balance, grip, steering response, and how predictable it feels in corners. The speaker contrasts handling-focused expectations with horsepower-focused expectations, framing how Porsche owners’ opinions have shifted over time.

The hosts are describing a shift in what buyers expect from Porsche over time: modern buyers often assume the car should be extremely fast, have lots of power, and also handle precisely. That expectation changes how people judge whether a given Porsche (like a 1970s 914) “counts” as the real thing.

“Stock form” means the car is considered in its factory configuration, without aftermarket modifications. The host is using this to compare how Porsches performed when they were originally introduced, rather than how modified examples might perform today.

The Porsche Cayman is Porsche’s mid-engine sports car line, positioned as a more compact, driver-focused alternative to the 911. In the segment, it’s grouped with the 356 and 911 to support the idea that Porsche’s driving character and design DNA stay consistent across different layouts.

EVs are electric vehicles, meaning they use electric motors powered by a battery instead of a gasoline engine. The host’s point is that even in an EV, Porsche’s steering feel and overall driving dynamics can still feel distinctly Porsche.

The Porsche Taycan is Porsche’s electric performance sedan, and in this segment it’s used to make the point that Porsche identity isn’t only about engine power. The host argues that when you drive a Taycan, the steering, layout, and overall “feel” still read as unmistakably Porsche.

The Chevrolet Corvette C8 is the eighth-generation Corvette, notable for moving the engine to a mid-engine layout. The host contrasts it with Porsche’s design continuity, saying other brands can make a model that feels like a bigger break from the past.

A trans-axle is a combined transmission and differential assembly, usually mounted as a unit to help package the drivetrain efficiently. In a front-engined trans-axle car, it’s part of how power is routed to the wheels while keeping the vehicle’s layout compact.

A mid-engine package means the engine is placed near the center of the car, typically behind the front seats but ahead of the rear axle. That layout changes weight distribution and handling balance compared with the classic rear-engine Porsche approach.

Water-cooled means the engine uses a liquid coolant circulated through passages and a radiator to manage operating temperature. This is contrasted in the episode with air-cooled designs, which rely on airflow and fins instead of a radiator-based system.

Air-cooled refers to an engine cooling system that uses airflow over the engine’s fins to remove heat, rather than circulating coolant through a radiator. The episode uses “air-cooled” as a key part of what purists consider Porsche heritage.

The Porsche 924 is an entry-level Porsche from the late 1970s era that used a front-engine layout and helped keep Porsche financially afloat. In this episode, it’s central to the “NARP” debate because the speaker points to its high sales as proof it was a real, meaningful Porsche product.

This is a 1978 Porsche 911S “C” coupe with a sunroof, which places it in the classic 911 family known for the rear-mounted flat-six layout. In the transcript, it’s also the “real Porsche” alternative the other person wanted instead of the 924.

“Dealer installed” means the car left the factory without the feature, and the dealership added it afterward. In this case, the air conditioning was added by the dealer rather than being factory-installed.

An air conditioning unit is the HVAC system component that cools the cabin. Here it’s discussed as an aftermarket/dealer-installed unit, and the speaker contrasts expecting “factory air” with what the dealer actually installed.

“Vopo unit” is enthusiast slang for a specific aftermarket electronics/ignition-related setup that some owners installed in older cars. In this context, it’s tied to the dash being “carved up,” implying the car was modified with non-factory wiring/controls that can hurt originality and usability.

“Air-cold” here refers to Porsche’s air-cooled engine identity—engines that rely on airflow over the cylinders instead of liquid coolant. The speaker contrasts that with the 924’s water-cooled approach, framing it as a cultural shift for Porsche fans.

“Water-cold” refers to water-cooled engines that use liquid coolant circulating through the engine and radiator. The speaker uses this as a key difference between the 924 and earlier air-cooled Porsches, arguing it changed how new buyers viewed the brand.

“Consigned” means the owner (or an intermediary) places the car with a dealer or auction for sale, but the seller typically retains ownership until it sells. That’s why the car can be “for sale” at a dealership without being broken down roadside.

The speaker mentions a “VW repair restoration facility,” indicating a shop focused on Volkswagen repairs and restoration work. In the context of a Porsche 924 being consigned there, it suggests the car was handled by a specialist that works on VWs and restoration projects.

St. Charles is referenced as the location of a parade where the hosts campaigned the car. The mention is tied to their rally/parade experience and the transmission issue they encountered there.

“First gear” is the lowest gear ratio in a manual transmission, used for starting and low-speed driving. The speaker says they “lost first gear” during a 2010 parade, implying a mechanical failure that prevented normal low-speed operation.

“Reverse” is the gear used to move the car backward, typically requiring a specific gear selection path in the transmission. The hosts describe losing reverse at a parade and needing someone to push the car to turn it around, which underscores how serious the transmission issue was.

“One-off option features” refers to unique, non-standard factory or special-order equipment that makes a particular car different from other examples of the same model. In collector circles, these rare configurations are a big part of why a car gets invited to concours events.

“Concours” refers to formal, judged car shows focused on originality, condition, and presentation—often with high standards for collector cars. The hosts mention being invited to national concours to show their Porsche 924, highlighting the car’s collector value and preservation.

HVAC vents are the openings in a car’s dashboard that direct heating and air-conditioning airflow into the cabin. In this segment, the dash cracks begin forming at the HVAC vent area near the windshield, which points to heat cycling and material aging concentrating stress in that region.

A retrofit is when you install parts from a different model year or configuration onto your existing car to achieve a desired fix or improvement. Here, the speaker says the replacement dash they have is from an 87/88 924 and that it can be retrofitted onto their car, implying fitment is possible even if it’s not the original dash design.

Direct sunlight is a major contributor to interior heat soak, which accelerates aging of plastics and vinyl used in dashboards. The speaker ties dash cracking risk to both direct sunlight and heat, describing a routine of covering the dash to reduce exposure and thermal cycling.

“Air-cooled” and “water-cooled” describe how an engine sheds heat. Air-cooled engines rely on airflow and fins to remove heat, while water-cooled engines use a liquid coolant loop and radiator to manage temperatures.

“Four-cylinder” vs “six-cylinder” refers to the number of cylinders in an engine, which strongly affects engine smoothness, sound, and how the power delivery feels. The host uses this as part of the broader argument that people fixate on engine specs when debating what “counts” as a real Porsche.

“Not A Real Porsche” is an enthusiast label used to dismiss certain Porsche models as less “authentic” to the brand. In this segment, the host argues that the debate is misguided because the “true Porsche feeling” comes from how the car communicates through steering, suspension, and the overall driver inputs—not just the powertrain or gearbox/shifter.

The Porsche 944 S2 is a 1980s/early-1990s Porsche sports coupe known for its front-engine, rear-transaxle layout and sharp steering feel. Here, the host highlights that the “Porsche feeling” comes through the steering and suspension behavior—specifically how it handles bumps and turns—rather than just the engine or cooling type.

The Porsche 912E is a U.S.-only variant of the classic 911/912-era lineup, built as a bridge between the 914 and the 924. In this episode, it’s discussed as the “NARP” type car—because enthusiasts see it as a hybrid of parts/identity rather than a “pure” Porsche. The hosts also call out the specific engine swap logic that fuels the label.

The Porsche 924 Sebring is a specific variant of the 924 line associated with the Sebring racing heritage, and it’s mentioned here as a car the group will bring to a parade/historic display. The hosts say the Sebring will be shown in the historic display, highlighting its identity as a recognizable Porsche model within the transaxle-era story they’re telling. It’s not the main technical focus, but it’s a concrete model name used for event context.

“Zinc coated” refers to corrosion protection where zinc is used as a coating on metal parts. In this segment, the hosts say the 911’s zinc coating helps reduce rust, which is a key part of why the 912/911 hybrid idea sounded “perfect” at first.

“Short hood” describes a 912 body configuration with a shorter front hood than the more common long-hood layout. In this segment, it’s used to highlight rarity and to identify the specific 912 variant being discussed.

A “Type 4 VW engine” is a Volkswagen flat-four engine family (commonly associated with the Type 4 platform) that differs from the air-cooled 911 flat-six. Here, the hosts use it to explain the 912E/short-hood 912’s character—smoothness and tractability—despite having much lower output than a typical 911 engine.

The Porsche 912 V is discussed as the more forgiving, smoother alternative to the “nervous” feel of certain 911-era cars. The hosts connect that drivability to rally use—specifically that you can focus on driving rather than constantly managing engine behavior and RPMs.

RPMs means “revolutions per minute,” a measure of how fast the engine is spinning. The hosts use it to describe why the 912 V is relaxing in rally driving: you don’t have to constantly monitor RPMs to keep the engine in the right zone.

“Sunroof cars” refers to vehicles equipped with a factory sunroof option, which can create a distinct subset when counting production numbers. The hosts use this to discuss how rare certain 912 configurations are (sunroof vs non-sunroof).

“Steel wheels” are wheels made primarily from steel rather than lighter alloys. In classic-car discussions, mentioning steel wheels often signals a more basic or original-spec configuration, which can affect weight and sometimes the car’s visual “period correctness.” Here, the hosts use it to highlight how unusual this particular Porsche 912 V is compared with many sunroof-equipped examples.

NPCA refers to the Porsche Club of America, a member organization that supports Porsche owners through events, community, and technical knowledge. In the segment, the previous owner is described as being active in NPCA, which helps explain how the car’s history is tied to the enthusiast community. That context supports why the car’s provenance and stewardship matter to the hosts.

The Mazda MX-5, commonly called the Miata, is a lightweight, affordable roadster focused on simple, fun driving. It’s brought up in the podcast because its shape and convertible layout are easy reference points when describing another car’s look or feel. The mention is brief and used mainly as a comparison for what the car resembles.

The Porsche Boxster is Porsche’s mid-engine, two-seat roadster built around balance and handling rather than brute force. In this segment, the hosts discuss how some people dismiss it as “not a real Porsche,” even though it’s still a Porsche-designed model. They also reference the Boxster S as a turning point in how enthusiasts talk about the car.

“Spider” is a common automotive term for an open-top roadster, typically with a soft top. “Two-seat spider” describes a lightweight, open-air configuration aimed at driving feel and style rather than practicality. In this segment it’s used to characterize the Boxster’s body style and why people were excited about it.

The speaker claims that early Boxster/Cayman cars used a Volkswagen (VW) transmission, which is a notable detail because it challenges the idea that the Boxster is “less Porsche” purely due to shared components. In practice, Porsche and VW have historically shared parts across the group, but the key point here is that the transmission is not unique to Porsche. That’s why it comes up in the “NARP” debate.

“Six-speed” refers to the number of forward gears in a manual transmission (or sometimes a gearbox with six ratios). Here it’s used in a comparison about weight—contrasting the transmission mentioned earlier with a “six speed” setup that’s about 50 pounds lighter. Gear count matters because it affects how the car delivers acceleration and how it cruises.

“Boxer” is Porsche’s term for an engine layout where two banks of cylinders move in opposite directions, creating a distinctive flat, low center-of-gravity design. In Porsche context, it’s often used to describe the feel and character of the car—especially the balance you get from the flat engine architecture.

“Take umbridge” is an idiom meaning to feel offended or resentful about something. Here, the speaker uses it to describe how strongly they react to the “secretary car” and “NARP” stereotyping.

Torque is the engine’s twisting force, and it strongly influences how quickly a car accelerates and how it feels in everyday driving. The host argues that critics of the “NARPE” label often hadn’t driven the car or felt its torque, implying the driving experience can’t be judged purely by sound comparisons or journalist summaries.

“Carmen” is referenced as the person doing fabrication work—welding hard tops onto cabriolet bodies—during the Porsche 356’s early-1960s production. In the episode’s context, this supports the story that early Porsche development involved unconventional solutions and that critics existed even then.

A “notchback” is a body style where the roofline and trunk form a distinct step, creating a more traditional, separated silhouette. The host uses the Porsche 356 notchback example to show that when Porsche introduced a new shape, many people considered it ugly compared with the classic form.

A “stop-gap measure” is a temporary product strategy—something Porsche offers to bridge the gap until a more complete or fully developed direction arrives. Here, it’s used to explain why an entry-level model like the 912V triggered backlash from some fans.

The Porsche 944 Turbo is a turbocharged front-engine Porsche from the 1980s/early 1990s era, and it’s become a benchmark “cheap-ish” track platform for enthusiasts. Here, the host compares the Boxster’s current track popularity to the 944 Turbo’s earlier role in track and club racing.

A “buyers guide” is a structured rundown of what to look for when shopping for a specific car model—typically including common issues, what to prioritize, and how to evaluate condition. Here it’s tied to the hosts’ research on the Porsche 718.

“Flat six” refers to an engine layout where six cylinders are arranged horizontally in two banks of three, like a boxer. Porsche is strongly associated with flat-six engines, so the term shows up here as the traditional benchmark people use to decide whether something “feels” like a real Porsche.

The Porsche 718 is notable because it’s a Porsche with a four-cylinder engine (often turbocharged), which challenges the traditional “flat-six only” mindset. The host’s point is that, despite the four-cylinder, the 718 can still feel like a real Porsche—especially in how it responds and drives.

Mosport is a Canadian road course (officially Canadian Tire Motorsport Park) known for technical corners and elevation changes. The host uses it as the setting for his first 718 drive, emphasizing how the car felt on track rather than just in a showroom or static review.

Turbocharged means the engine uses a turbocharger to compress incoming air, allowing more power from a smaller displacement engine. Here it’s relevant because the host says the 718 felt responsive with little perceived lag and didn’t even produce much audible turbo sound with the top down.

Le Mans refers to the famous endurance racing event that Porsche has historically targeted with factory racing programs. In the transcript, it’s used as a symbol of Porsche’s racing identity, contrasted with the backlash when Porsche announced it would build SUVs.

The Porsche Cayenne is Porsche’s SUV that became a flashpoint for the “Not A Real Porsche” (NARP) debate because it was developed with Volkswagen. In this segment, the hosts discuss how the Cayenne’s platform and engineering overlap with the Volkswagen Touareg, but also how Porsche-specific tuning and equipment can make it feel and perform differently.

“Direct partnership” here refers to Porsche and Volkswagen collaborating closely on the SUV program, including sharing development and costs. This is central to the NARP argument: critics felt Porsche was effectively selling a branded version of a Volkswagen-derived vehicle rather than a fully unique Porsche product.

The Volkswagen Touareg is the German brand’s large SUV that shares a platform with the Porsche Cayenne, which is why it gets brought up in the NARP discussion. Here, the speaker compares Touareg trims and engines (including TDI diesels and VR6/base variants) to Cayenne versions, emphasizing that while the underlying layout is similar, the driving feel and powertrains differ.

TDI stands for “Turbocharged Direct Injection,” a diesel engine technology where fuel is injected directly into the combustion chamber and a turbocharger boosts air intake. The speaker specifically mentions owning Touareg TDI diesels, using that as part of their comparison versus Cayenne diesel and gasoline variants.

In this context, “platform” means the shared underlying engineering architecture—things like the chassis structure, mounting points, and major layout—that multiple vehicles can use. The speaker argues that the Cayenne and Touareg share the same platform, which is why handling can feel similar even when the cars aren’t identical.

VR6 is Volkswagen’s distinctive engine configuration that combines features of both V-type and inline engines, using a narrow-angle “V” to fit in a compact space. The speaker notes that engines are different between the Cayenne and Touareg, “except for the VR6,” implying that this particular engine family is shared or similar across some variants.

Ferdinand Piech (often spelled “Piech”) was a key Volkswagen executive whose leadership period overlaps with the development of the Cayenne and Touareg. The speaker uses his reign to frame why the cars were engineered heavily—suggesting the group’s priorities at the time favored complex, overbuilt engineering.

The Porsche Macan is Porsche’s smaller SUV, and this segment frames it as a “Porsche-feeling” transformation of a shared platform. They discuss how Porsche adjusted the drivetrain behavior so it’s rear-wheel-drive biased (about 80% to the rear), which is meant to give the driver a more Porsche-like handling feel.

The Audi Q5 is an Audi compact luxury SUV platform that Porsche used as a starting point for the Macan. The hosts argue that it wasn’t just “an Audi with a badge,” but that Porsche had to significantly transform the driving feel to make it feel like a Porsche.

A chassis is the vehicle’s structural foundation—what the suspension, steering, and drivetrain attach to. The hosts debate whether Porsche should have developed its own chassis versus heavily modifying the Audi Q5-based one to achieve a Porsche-like driving feel.

“Front-wheel drive biased” describes how a car’s drivetrain sends more of the available traction or torque to the front wheels than the rear. In this segment, they say the Audi setup was biased toward the front, and Porsche changed the Macan so it became rear-wheel-drive biased for a more Porsche-like feel.

“Rear-wheel drive biased” means the car’s torque/traction is weighted toward the rear wheels rather than the front. They even quantify it here: the gauge shows about 80% going to the rear wheels, which is intended to improve handling balance and driver feel.

The Volkswagen Golf is a mainstream compact car, and in the podcast it’s brought up because some people associate certain Golf versions with being less exciting or less powerful than expected. The context suggests the Golf gets “a lot of hate” and is criticized for its connection to a GTI and for feeling underpowered. It’s mentioned to illustrate how reputation and expectations can shape opinions about a car.

Brakes are the components that slow the car by converting motion into heat through friction at the pads/rotors. In this segment, the host pairs “suspension and brakes” to explain why the Macan feels confidence-inspiring—strong, predictable braking helps drivers trust the car at speed.

“Base model” means the lowest trim level in a model lineup, typically with fewer performance upgrades and less equipment than S/GTS variants. The host uses this to argue that the base Macan (and specifically the T) can still be a satisfying, “enough” choice for many drivers.

“Hot hatches” are performance-oriented versions of compact hatchbacks, usually tuned for quicker acceleration and sharper handling than a normal commuter hatch. The host compares the base Macan’s feel to the GTI-era hot hatch vibe, implying it’s lively and nimble rather than sluggish.

The Porsche Panamera is Porsche’s four-door performance sedan, designed to blend daily usability with sports-car driving dynamics. It’s mentioned in the podcast as part of the lineup Porsche sends to an office, showing how common and varied the model range is. The context suggests it’s a notable part of Porsche ownership and evaluation in real-world settings.

A “daily driver” is a vehicle you use regularly for everyday errands and commuting, not a special-purpose car. In this segment, the host uses it to emphasize that the Macan/Cayenne choice is about real-world practicality as well as driving enjoyment.

“McCons” appears to be a mis-transcription of a car model name. In this segment, the speaker immediately ties it to a CPO (certified pre-owned) purchase and then says the engine is shared with Audi and VW models, including the GTI, which strongly suggests a Volkswagen Group product rather than a Porsche.

CPO stands for “certified pre-owned.” It’s a program where a dealer inspects a used car and backs it with an additional warranty, which can make a higher-mileage used car feel closer to a new-car purchase.

In this context, a “chip” refers to an aftermarket engine calibration module or ECU tune that changes how the engine runs. The goal is typically to increase power by adjusting fuel/air delivery and ignition timing, and it often requires disabling or overriding factory settings.

“Void your warranty” means that modifying the car—like installing a performance chip or changing software—can cause the manufacturer or dealer to deny warranty coverage. Whether it’s fully voided or only denied for related components depends on the policy and local laws, but the risk is real.

Lake Placid is a specific location where the club event is taking place. It’s mentioned alongside “Parade,” indicating the rally’s route or venue is tied to that area.

“Parade” here refers to the PCA (Porsche Club of America) annual event being discussed. The speaker frames the rally as the largest competitive event “at the parade” and ties it to the event’s anniversary celebration.

Ocean City, New Jersey is another specific location tied to the second event the hosts mention. It’s included as part of the promotional rundown for where the club activities are happening.

The “gimmick rally” is the specific club event being promoted in this segment. The speaker describes logistics like sending cars out two at a time and splitting them into different directions with separate instructions.

“E-brake” is a playful automotive club term that refers to the parking brake system (the brake used to hold the car in place when stopped). In this context, it’s being used as a newsletter category name for PCA content related to braking and driving technique.

This refers to a PCA-organized event in Monterey. For listeners, it’s useful as a real-world club activity where Porsche owners meet and drive, and where registration timing matters.

“Treffen at sea” is a PCA-organized cruise event (here, the 2026 Pacific wine cruise). It’s a club gathering format rather than a technical automotive concept, but it’s a key recurring activity for Porsche owners.

“T hybrid” refers to Porsche’s hybrid powertrain approach—an electrified system that combines an internal-combustion engine with electric assistance. The important idea is how the hybrid system is integrated to improve efficiency and performance, which the hosts say they covered in a deep dive.

“EHPDEs” appears to be PCA’s acronym for an electric/hybrid or e-learning version of a DE (driver education) style event. The key idea is structured practice sessions focused on learning to drive, but delivered through the sim-racing platform.

Sim racing is using racing video games or simulators to practice driving techniques and compete in virtual events. In this segment, PCA is promoting it as a way to meet fellow members and learn driving skills at different levels.