Porsche and NASCAR?

[harryo2b]

You bet. In the latest issue of Excellence magazine Porsche plans on entering the Panamera into the US's largest market NASCAR. Driver has already been selected and will be factory team.

[RC45]

Obviously theres more money in NASCAR than F1... ;)

[harryo2b]

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Excellence article.
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[gucom]

lol whoever wrote that has tooo much time on their hands...

[RC45]

But I thought NASCAR was a bunch of hicks from America?

Obviously there is much more money in NASCAR than F1... :)

[RAMMIUS]

^^^How low can Porsche go for money ??? :bad:

I thought Cayenne and Cockster are enough, but it looks like greed it`s the main word for Porsche.

[LotusGT1]

LMAO. Maybe you should read the article first :roll:

[RAMMIUS]

Obviously there is much more money in NASCAR than F1...


LMAO , I replied to RC

[LotusGT1]

Sure you did.

[harryo2b]

RC, has it right. NASCAR makes crap loads off sponsors and the sponsors make crap loads off the fans. Yeah F1 here in Europe is huge but with 11(22 cars) teams compared to 40+ NASCAR in the States and 18 F1 races compared to 41 NASCAR in a season the money is in the bank for NASCAR.

Porsche must do what it has to do to stay at the top and be independent. Not like the ever so mighty Ferrari or Lamborghini :wink:

[RC45]

Porsche must do what it has to do to stay at the top and be independent. Not like the ever so mighty Ferrari or Lamborghini :wink:

...and as long as they keep making cars like the GT3 then so what if a it means a 4 door sedan, SUV and NASCAR... ;) -- right?

Can't wait till Ferrari, Lamborghini and Aston Martin follow Porsche into NASCAR :P

[nickthaskater]

Porsche must do what it has to do to stay at the top and be independent. Not like the ever so mighty Ferrari or Lamborghini :wink:
Lamborghini? The company that's had to be rescued from bankruptcy more times than I expel gas after a mexican buffet? Hell, they were even saved once by Chrysler of all people. Right now they're under the care of Audi, so yea, mighty and independant they are most certainly not.

Porsche on the other hand, is independant, and has currently just bought even more into Volkswagen.

In terms of success, Porsche >>>>>>>>>>> Lamborghini

[LotusGT1]

That's his point.

[nickthaskater]

That's his point.
I don't quite follow... He made it sound as if Porsche is in dire straits and needs to do whatever possible to stay alive, which isn't the case.

Sorry if I misunderstood.

[LotusGT1]

Part of the success of Porsche is that they keep anticipating on future market developments. The built of the Cayenne f.e deemed not to be necessary at the time, but making such a impopular decision kept Porsche financially healthy. Look at the success of that Cayenne, best selling Porsche right now.

[nickthaskater]

The Cayenne sales are actually down quite a bit currently.

[LotusGT1]

Still, it's sales figures boosted the performance of Porsche A.G. by a mile.

Just an example
http://www.autointell.com/sports_cars/porsche/business-figures/porsche22.htm

[nickthaskater]

Still, it's sales figures boosted the performance of Porsche A.G. by a mile.

Just an example
http://www.autointell.com/sports_cars/porsche/business-figures/porsche22.htm
Yea true enough, and good article.

[harryo2b]

The Boxster saved Porsche in 1998 from going bankrupt. That is why Porsche used the same front ends on the Boxster and 996's at the time, to cut costs in production lines and R&D. After the Boxster got Porsche out of trouble they were able to get back on track coming up with new designs or mechanics for things like second gen 996 and 996 Turbo.

It's also why we have the RS Spyder racing program right now. Because Porsche has been keeping itself on top of the game.

[SFDMALEX]

Everybody wants to suck on the titty that is nascar eh?

[RC45]

Everybody wants to suck on the titty that is nascar eh?

Well, that's what happens when the greatest free market economy in the history of the known universe is allowed to operate... ;)

[LotusGT1]

Or take an obvious comedy article a thad too serious ;)