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We had the immense privilege of embedded access with the team at Paragon Porsche to follow a truly thrilling campaign: Mark Sumpter piloting his iconic, fire-breathing Porsche 993 GT2 Evo to a spectacular class victory. We take you behind the pit wall to experience the tension, the strategy, and the raw emotion of winning at Le Mans.But the track action didn’t stop there. The 2026 event delivered an absolute sensory overload of motorsport royalty. We get up close and personal with the ultimate legends of endurance racing, tracking the sights and sounds of the homologation-special Porsche and McLaren GT1s, screaming 993 and 964 RSRs, and the legendary water-cooled 996 GT3 RS and Cup cars. Plus, we look back at the thunderous Group C era, the iconic 917s, and the modern-classic monsters of LMP1.Whether you were there trackside or want to live the weekend vicariously through us, grab your headphones, turn up the volume, and join us for the ultimate celebration of Porsche motorsport heritage.Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.LINKS & RESOURCESSupport Our Partners & Sponsors:Shorade UK (Official Partner): As 9WERKS’ premier body repair partner and an official Porsche Recommended Repairer, Shorade sets the absolute industry standard for factory-perfect structural repair, paintwork, and detailing. Entrust your pride and joy to the true experts: Visit Shorade UKHeritage Parts Centre: In a market that deeply rewards condition and authenticity, keeping your Porsche mechanically flawless is paramount. From service essentials to deep restoration components, Heritage is the enthusiast's choice. Get 10% off your next order with code '9WERKS10' at checkout! Visit Heritage Parts CentreShop & Join the 9WERKS Community:9WERKS Shop: Upgrade your wardrobe and garage space with our curated collection of premium apparel, accessories, and enthusiast goods: Browse the 9WERKS ShopThe 9WERKS Collective: Access our dedicated discussion forum, exclusive member events, and community benefits: Join Here9WERKS Marketplace: Find verified community and specialist listings to buy or sell your next Porsche: Explore the MarketplaceOfficial Website: 9werks.co.ukFollow Us on Instagram: @9.werks / @9werks_lee / @993AndySupport the show"},"annotations":[{"id":484571,"startTime":9.7,"endTime":15.46,"type":"car","title":"Porsche 356","url":"/cars/porsche/356","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/99/Porsche_356_1600_Super_%281963%29_-_9700716044.jpg","quote":"...er one destination for all Porsche parts from the 356 to the 997 inclusive get up to 10% off your baske...","canonicalId":"car:porsche:356","priority":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Porsche 356 is an early Porsche sports car that helped establish the brand’s identity with an air-cooled, rear-engine layout and a lightweight approach. 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