Porsche Patter

Porsche Patter

Bracken Helmes

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A podcast that features real interviews and conversations with the most respected names in the Porsche and Motorsports world.

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Episodes (121)

Michael Keyser Part 4

Send us a text-Wrote and produced The Speed Merchant documentary movie and book.-Wrote many well-known automotive books.-Second place racing at the 1973 12 hours of Sebring.-Second at 1975 24 hours of Daytona.-First place at 1976 12 hours of Sebring with Al Holbert.-Second in class at 1972 Targa Florio.-First in class at 1972 Le Mans.In this episode we talk about: -Race cars he has driven.-Politics in racing.-Highlights of racing for him.-Worst part of racing.-Cars he has owned.Send questions and suggestions to [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E94 Aug 07, 2025 21 min

Michael Keyser Part 3

Send us a text-Wrote and produced The Speed Merchant documentary movie and book.-Wrote many well-known automotive books.-Second place racing at the 1973 12 hours of Sebring.-Second at 1975 24 hours of Daytona.-First place at 1976 12 hours of Sebring with Al Holbert.-Second in class at 1972 Targa Florio.-First in class at 1972 Le Mans.In this episode we talk about: -Race car drivers he knew.-His books and other things he has done.-Who he thought were the best drivers.-His favorite race car.-His favorite race.Send questions and suggestions to [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E93 Jul 31, 2025 23 min

Michael Keyser Part 2

Send us a text-Wrote and produced The Speed Merchant documentary movie and book.-Wrote many well-known automotive books.-Second place racing at the 1973 12 hours of Sebring.-Second at 1975 24 hours of Daytona.-First place at 1976 12 hours of Sebring with Al Holbert.-Second in class at 1972 Targa Florio.-First in class at 1972 Le Mans.In this episode we talk about: -Filming The Speed Merchants and racing.-His '74 RSR 3.0 catching on fire at Sebring.-Which car was used as a camera car at each race.-Racing with Al Holbert.-Being sponsored by Penthouse.Send questions and suggestions to [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E92 Jul 24, 2025 21 min

Michael Keyser Part 1

Send us a text-Wrote and produced The Speed Merchant documentary movie and book.-Wrote many well-known automotive books.-Second place racing at the 1973 12 hours of Sebring.-Second at 1975 24 hours of Daytona.-First place at 1976 12 hours of Sebring with Al Holbert.-Second in class at 1972 Targa Florio.-First in class at 1972 Le Mans.In this episode we talk about: -His childhood with cars and such.-Picking up his dads 911 at the factory fresh out of high school.-Wrecking at Watkins Glen.-Buying a 911 ST.-Deciding to make a film on automotive racing.Send questions and suggestions to [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E92 Jul 17, 2025 22 min

Pattering on with Bill Helmes Part 3

Send us a textIn this episode we talk about: -First Porsche.-First experience with Porsche.-Cool cars he has owned.-Dream car.Send questions and suggestions to [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E91 Jun 26, 2025 20 min

Chris "Pinstripe" Dunlop Part 4

Send us a textChris is a renowned automotive artist.In this episode we talk about: -Things he enjoys.-His favorite drives.-Best advice.-Hardest things he has done.artofchrisdunlop.comInstagram @pinstripe_chrisSend questions and suggestions to [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E90 Jun 19, 2025 23 min

Chris "Pinstripe" Dunlop Part 3

Send us a textChris is a renowned automotive artist.In this episode we talk about: -How he paints.-His intro to Porsche.-His favorite cars. -Porsches he prefers.artofchrisdunlop.comInstagram @pinstripe_chrisSend questions and suggestions to [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E89 Jun 13, 2025 23 min

Chris "Pinstripe" Dunlop Part 2

Send us a textChris is a renowned automotive artist.In this episode we talk about: -Owning a body shop.-Steps he takes to keep the passion alive.-What he thinks is his most exciting project. -How he views his artistic and creative ability.-Sacrifices he has made to make it as an artist.artofchrisdunlop.comInstagram @pinstripe_chrisSend questions and suggestions to [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E88 Jun 05, 2025 24 min

Chris "Pinstripe" Dunlop Part 1

Send us a textChris is a renowned automotive artist.In this episode we talk about: -His start in autobody and paint.-How that moved to auto and design rendering.-Almost going to auto design school. -The role social media played in where he is now.-How he stays efficient as an artist.artofchrisdunlop.comInstagram @pinstripe_chrisSend questions and suggestions to [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E87 May 29, 2025 24 min

Pattering on with Bill Helmes Part 2

Send us a textIn this episode Bill patters on about:-The most exciting cars he dealt with.Send questions and suggestions to [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E86 May 15, 2025 21 min

Jurgen Barth Part 11

Send us a text-Son of Porsche race car driver Edgar Barth-Two Apprenticeships with Porsche starting at 16 years old.-1977 Le Mans winner, 1980 1000km Nurburgring winner, 1993 GT Class Le Mans winner.-Started BPR racing series.-In charge of the archives, homologation and taking care of the private race teams at Porsche.In this episode we talk about: -Are newer Porsches less exciting?-Fastest he has driven.-Advice for someone looking to modify their Porsche.-Best drive he has been on.-Hardest thing he has ever done.Send questions and suggestions to [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E85 May 08, 2025 18 min

Jurgen Barth Part 10

Send us a text-Son of Porsche race car driver Edgar Barth-Two Apprenticeships with Porsche starting at 16 years old.-1977 Le Mans winner, 1980 1000km Nurburgring winner, 1993 GT Class Le Mans winner.-Started BPR racing series.-In charge of the archives, homologation and taking care of the private race teams at Porsche.In this episode we talk about: -Preferences of big wheels vs small wheels.-Tuners -Car hobby on the environment-What he finds troublesome in the car world.-Different car shows.Send questions and suggestions to [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E84 May 02, 2025 24 min

Jurgen Barth Part 9

Send us a text-Son of Porsche race car driver Edgar Barth-Two Apprenticeships with Porsche starting at 16 years old.-1977 Le Mans winner, 1980 1000km Nurburgring winner, 1993 GT Class Le Mans winner.-Started BPR racing series.-In charge of the archives, homologation and taking care of the private race teams at Porsche.In this episode we talk about: -His favorite RS cars.-What he likes about air-cooled and water-cooled. -His opinion on different models and such.-His thoughts on modified cars.-Porsches he thinks are most fun.Send questions and suggestions to [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E83 Apr 18, 2025 21 min

Jurgen Barth Part 8

Send us a text-Son of Porsche race car driver Edgar Barth-Two Apprenticeships with Porsche starting at 16 years old.-1977 Le Mans winner, 1980 1000km Nurburgring winner, 1993 GT Class Le Mans winner.-Started BPR racing series.-In charge of the archives, homologation and taking care of the private race teams at Porsche.In this episode we talk about: -Retiring and what he is doing now.-His books.-Cars he has been associated with and owned.-Thoughts on air-cooled and water-cooled.-PDK or manual.Send questions and suggestions to [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E82 Apr 10, 2025 21 min

Jurgen Barth Part 7

Send us a text-Son of Porsche race car driver Edgar Barth-Two Apprenticeships with Porsche starting at 16 years old.-1977 Le Mans winner, 1980 1000km Nurburgring winner, 1993 GT Class Le Mans winner.-Started BPR racing series.-In charge of the archives, homologation and taking care of the private race teams at Porsche.In this episode we talk about: -His opinion on different Porsche race cars.-How the 964 C4 Lightweight came about.-His thoughts on nannies on today's cars.-Porsche SUV thoughts in 1972.-The most disappointing part of his career.Send questions and suggestions to [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E81 Apr 04, 2025 21 min

Jurgen Barth Part 6

Send us a text-Son of Porsche race car driver Edgar Barth-Two Apprenticeships with Porsche starting at 16 years old.-1977 Le Mans winner, 1980 1000km Nurburgring winner, 1993 GT Class Le Mans winner.-Started BPR racing series.-In charge of the archives, homologation and taking care of the private race teams at Porsche.In this episode we talk about: -Cars he was involved in homologating.-SC/RS and Rallying.-Why Porsche allowed him to rally with other manufactures.-Huschke von Hanstein influence in getting people to drive Porsche.-His thoughts on preservation with restorations.Send questions and suggestions to [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E80 Mar 27, 2025 21 min

Jurgen Barth Part 5

Send us a text-Son of Porsche race car driver Edgar Barth-Two Apprenticeships with Porsche starting at 16 years old.-1977 Le Mans winner, 1980 1000km Nurburgring winner, 1993 GT Class Le Mans winner.-Started BPR racing series.-In charge of the archives, homologation and taking care of the private race teams at Porsche.In this episode we talk about: -LMP 2000.-Ending the 911 in the early '80s.-Going from air-cooled to water-cooled.-Current racing in IMSA and WEC.-Ideas when developing the 959. -Starting the Porsche archive.-What is involved in homologating a car.Send questions and suggestions to [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E79 Mar 20, 2025 22 min

Jurgen Barth Part 4

Send us a text-Son of Porsche race car driver Edgar Barth-Two Apprenticeships with Porsche starting at 16 years old.-1977 Le Mans winner, 1980 1000km Nurburgring winner, 1993 GT Class Le Mans winner.-Started BPR racing series.-In charge of the archives, homologation and taking care of the private race teams at Porsche.In this episode we talk about: -Politics in racing. -Loopholes Porsche used in racing. -924-BPRSend questions and suggestions to [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E78 Mar 13, 2025 21 min

Jurgen Barth Part 3

Send us a text-Son of Porsche race car driver Edgar Barth-Two Apprenticeships with Porsche starting at 16 years old.-1977 Le Mans winner, 1980 1000km Nurburgring winner, 1993 GT Class Le Mans winner.-Started BPR racing series.-In charge of the archives, homologation and taking care of the private race teams at Porsche.In this episode we talk about: -Jurgen's preferences on racing, such as favorite race car, favorite race, favorite track, favorite co-driver. -Differences in racing today vs in the past. Send questions and suggestions to [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E77 Mar 06, 2025 21 min

Jurgen Barth Part 2

Send us a text-Son of Porsche race car driver Edgar Barth-Two Apprenticeships with Porsche starting at 16 years old.-1977 Le Mans winner, 1980 1000km Nurburgring winner, 1993 GT Class Le Mans winner.-Started BPR racing series.-In charge of the archives, homologation and taking care of the private race teams at Porsche.In this episode we talk about:-1977 Le Mans and years prior with the 936.-Long enduring rallies in Africa that helped develop the shock absorbers.Send questions and suggestions to [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E76 Feb 27, 2025 21 min

Jurgen Barth Part 1

Send us a text-Son of Porsche race car driver Edgar Barth-Two Apprenticeships with Porsche starting at 16 years old.-1977 Le Mans winner.-1980 1000km Nurburgring winner.-1993 GT Class winner-Started BPR racing series.-In charge of the archives, homologation and taking care of the private race teams at Porsche.In this episode we talk about:-His early years with his dad as a race car driver for Porsche and his escape out of East Germany for his mom and him to reunite with his father.   -His Apprenticeships at Porsche.-Get into a little bit of his racing.Send questions and suggestions to [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

Feb 20, 2025 22 min

Pattering on with Bill Helmes

Send us a textIn this episode Bill patters on about:-How he became a Porsche broker.Send questions and suggestions to [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E76 Jan 16, 2025 19 min

Jerry Woods Part 9

Send us a textJerry Woods:1977 Mechanic of the year.Part of Garretson Enterprise.Mechanic for Dick Barbour racing as well as many other race teams.Co-founder of Jerry Woods Enterprise.Helped develop 911 Spec racing.In this episode Jerry talks about:-Peter Gregg-Things manufactures have done to combat emissions.Send questions and suggestions to [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E75 Jan 09, 2025 20 min