Porsche Club Insider
Porsche Club of America
Updated 5 days agoIf you want to hear about Porsche and only Porsche topics, then Porsche Club Insider is the podcast for you. Accurate information and thoughtful opinions are what you’ll find in this premier, Porsche only podcast. Join us for a 60 minute conversation of Porsche news, inside information on both Porsche and the Porsche Club as well as funny stories that only those who have been behind the scenes can tell you. Your Porsche Club Insider crew features Porsche Club of America National Office staff: Vu Nguyen, Executive Director for the past 17 years; Rob Sass, Editor in Chief of Porsche Panorama Magazine; Damon Lowney, Digital Media Coordinator who brings us weekly top notch Porsche related videos and Manny Alban, Technical Director and Past National President.
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Episodes (221)
Cayenne Turbo GT First Impressions and Sneak Peek Into The Next Raffle Car
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.
Wing deletes, Porsche IPO, and BTS PCA YouTube Videos
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. Intro by Tessa Hall / EditMyAudio.com
Porsche Parade Part 2, Goodwood Festival of Speed, and Pike’s Peak Hill Climb
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.
Poster Child For PCA Club Racing: Bob Miller
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.
Porsche Parade in the Poconos recap: Part 1
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.
Breaking down One-Mile Review comments plus confessions from our automotive youth — and why can't we all have a Hoonipigasus?
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.
The inside truth about the Miami GP and What Is A Porsche LMdH?
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.
Crew Show: What’s Rennsport Reunion and Where Will It Be In 2023?
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.
I'm Not Registered For The Porsche Parade! What Can I Do?
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.
How To Get The Boss To Wash Your Porsche
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.
Exclusive Inside Story on the Porsche 996 Classic Club Coupe
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.
Maintaining A Porsche Collection With Zoltar-Predictor of Porsche Classics
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.
Is Hammer Price Your Car’s Value?
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.
One Of Porsche’s Best Kept Secrets Shared And Jealousy Sets In Amongst The Crew
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.
Crazy Porsche auction pricing and marriage advice for two-driver households
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.
Unkept Porsche promises and culinary disappointments
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.
It was the gold standard of turbo lag
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.
It Was The First Time I Saw Someone Wearing A Wu-Tang Clan T-Shirt At A PCA Event
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.
Mr. Sass, You don’t have to buy every car that appears on the Mart
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.
It’s perfect for color blind people
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.
The texts are coming from within the tunnel!
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.