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 Today our new Porsche 997 racecar arrived from Germany and this time we are going to try something a little different. What I mean is that we are going to share the experience via our website and Facebook.
We have had the great fortune to receive new racecars every year since Orbit began back in the year 2000. Rarely did I ever take pictures of the new cars and now as we are starting to restore some of our old racecars I wish I had. Now with digital cameras so easy to use and the availability of high quality video recorders we will do our best to bring you inside as we prepare for the 24 Hour race at Daytona on January 28-29. This is also a good reason for me to figure out how to use Facebook. The goal is to keep people informed about the the journey of chassis 076 and all the people behind the scences as we prepare for the 50th running of the 24 Hours of Daytona.
Thank you very much to everybody who has already decided to join us at Daytona this year, and for all you other Porsche people - you will never forget your first 24 Hour race, and this year will be the biggest Daytona has ever seen !
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Spy Pics: The New 997 GT3 4.0 |
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 As we were walking thru the paddock at the Porsche Rennsport Reunion lV taking pictures, I was passed by a car that was very familiar but I had never seen before. The new 997 GT3 4.0. I decided to chase the car down and take some detailed pictures...
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Porsche Rennsport Reunion lV |
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 Orbit Racing heads to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca to participate in the Porsche Rennsport Reunion lV on October 14-16, 2011. The event is only held once every three years and this will be the first time the reunion will be held on the West Coast. The event features historic race cars from the past and will also feature the North American debut of the 2012 Porsche 911.
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Part Sales/Inventory Control
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Order parts
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Maintain parts advertising on website
Communicate with vendors
Shipping/handling
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Shane Lewis: 24 Hours of Nurburgring Interview |
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 We sat down with Professional racecar driver Shane Lewis to talk about his experiences at the famous 24 hours of Nurburgring. He won the 6 hour race in 2009 and the 24 hour race in 2010. He has returned from Germany with a third place podium finish at this years around the clock endurance event.
Coming off last years win, was your third place finish a triumph or a disappointment?
(Laughing) Man you get right to heart of things don’t you. Anytime you stand on the Podium at the Nurburgring it is special. But yes, I went back with the mindset of winning again. We all know that even finishing this race is an accomplishment. It really is, I am not just saying that. This track can eat cars and teams alive. But once you have tasted victory here, you want it more than anything you can imagine.
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Shane Lewis Races to Podium at Nurburgring 24 Hour |
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Shane Lewis heads home with a strong finish
 NÜRBURGRING, GERMANY - June 26, 2011 The team of two German and two American drivers crossed the finish line third position in class. The largest of all the worlds 24 Hour races started 202 cars. Although we do not have all the details from the race this is what we know. The #73 Gotz Motorsport Audi RS-4 co-driven by Shane Lewis did not enjoy a trouble free 24 Hours, during the race it seems that there was at least one flat tire, a small mechanical issue, and some contact. We are looking forward to a one on one recap of the race with Shane that we will post on the website. Anybody want to go to this race next year??? Let me know and we will start making plans for a group trip - maybe somebody reading this would even like to compete as a driver next year - anything is possible! |
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 This summer we are starting our dream project. After many years of building race winning Porsches for the track, we have been given the opportunity to build a track inspired car for the street. The very top of the line for a 911 body is the RSR as currently raced at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. What if we could have a brand new 997 GT3RS and then buy all of the original factory parts to make a street legal RSR - Nobody would ever actually do this - Would they???
In our possession is a 2011 Porsche 997 GT3RS in aqua blue metallic. We will take you along as we go through the challenges of building an RSR for the street to Porsche showroom quality.
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Project Video (Part 1) >>>
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Orbit Racing showcases teamwork and what it takes to succeed at Career Day… |
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 More than 280 students took part in the annual Career Day hosted at Blessed Trinity Catholic School on Tuesday, June 7th. When the Orbit racing transporter arrived with the race cars to be displayed at career day, the excitement could be felt in the air. Both parents and students were anxious to see what the transporter was carrying as it arrived at the school’s parking lot.
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Coming off of a successful test earlier this month, Orbit Racing is set for the Grand-Am season opener at Daytona. The test helped shake down and sort the new 2012 Porsche 997 Grand Am Cup Car and finalize the driver’s line-up. This year is the 50th Anniversary of the Rolex 24 at Daytona and Orbit is looking to add another Rolex 24 trophy to the shelf.
