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Taycan Turbo GT Sets Records at Laguna Seca, Nürburgring

Posted on 11 March 2024 by Ken Zino

Porsche said today that the upcoming Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package set the fastest electric production car lap at Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca. The Taycan is scheduled to go on sale this spring as part of the expansion of the premium line of its all-electric sports sedan to include the Taycan Turbo GT and the Turbo GT with an optional Weissach package. The Weissach setup is built for the track and eliminates the rear seats for a higher power-to-weight ratio. At peak power, both models can deliver more than 1100 PS (pferdestarke) or 1084.51 horspower. Continue reading →

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IndyCar – Honda Takes Manufacturers’ Title at Laguna Seca

Posted on 20 September 2021 by Ken Zino

Laguna Seca, infamous for its 2.3-mile, 11-turn road course with a breathtaking “Corkscrew” in Turns 8 and 8A turned into a thrilling display of skill and aggression that will see the drivers’ championship*** come down to next week’s Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, Sunday at 3:45 p.m. (ET), with live coverage on NBCSN and the IndyCar Radio Network. Continue reading →

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Penske’s Newgarden, Pagenaud One-Two in 2019 IndyCar

Posted on 23 September 2019 by Ken Zino

Newgarden gave team owner Roger Penske his 16th series championship, including the fourth in the last six years. Josef Newgarden didn’t have a race-winning car on Sunday afternoon, but his eighth-place finish was enough for him to earn his second Series Championship, and Team Penske’s 16th. Continue reading →

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