even though they may be running them at a fraction of their potential, it’s still an amazing car. i went to canepa’s shop and museum today to lay my eyes on this beast of a car, and i have to say, you gotta get right next to it to truly enjoy this work of art and engineering.
Lapping the field even before Canepa started winding out the engine of the 917. Beast of a car. I just want to sit in one, one day. Would be a thrill to just do that, knowing what it’s capable of
Most of us take these scenes for granted. I have seen a lot; Here in the U.S. and in Europe. To see three Gulf colored K's, plus others, could almost require a stretch of one's imagination. - Every second is priceless!
Porsche 917 K the most amazing,beautiful, and brutal racing Porsche ever! I have 67 yeas old ag in Le Mansnd had the joy beeeing at Le Mans 1970 and 1971 and saw these cars alive and full throtle! Thank you Sir and stay Sa
Most likely the best street-legal sports car ever made... very desirable and a work of art once perfected. The 917 also included a collapsed spare tire to meet the class requirement as a sports car, a second seat and place to store luggage. Technically you could buy one and legally drive it home. This version was made for Daytona.
Great video. Bruce, Chris and Gunnar were putting on a show for the fans. They all knew what they were doing. I've been watching them race for a number of years. Bruce loves to give competitors a lead, maybe start from the back and go for the win. He still has what it takes to drive fast.
I just saw this car a couple of days ago on display in a racing heritage storage display window in Pontiac and was able to get close enough to get a good look. Impressively awesome! Thanks Bruce Canepa racing and TH-cam for making this story complete for me. Extremely awesome!!!
2 cars I must drive for real, 917K, the ultimate Sports Car (LeMans) and the 908LH. Lucky Lucky Guys! Congrats on your driving history and today!! One day hope to drive these for real. Will keep driving them in the simulator for training ;)
They are not even pushing these cars. But for the rarity and cost of these legends, it ain't worth it getting into a banger. Usually in acceleration mode, the howl of that car is the best sound any race car has ever had. The movie with Steve McQueen going balls all out, the 917 had a mean roar when it came to the sound inside the car. My favorite racing movie. That and his Mustang GT scene in the movie bullet. Best chase scene ever.
there should be others. the roof window was installed for the Daytona curve, else the drivers would only have been able to see just in front of the car while going through that steep curve. The drivers else would have seen the slow cars much too late. So all 917s competing in Daytona had these windows. Here you can see 3 of them: th-cam.com/video/UochVxInM60/w-d-xo.html
Would he not be wearing his HANS device because of the design of the car? Seems odd that you wouldn’t want the HANS on in a car that is not designed to absorb much impact.
You would think the 917/30 would be hands down, no doubt, no contest the fastest car in that "race". Yet it started on the back and wasn't seen during the race. Wonder why? I would have loved to see it run.
If you want to watch the first round of the white and green 908 LH of Gunnar Jeannette's onboard from his persepctive in this race, found the video here, enjoy: th-cam.com/video/rNor06VRwJQ/w-d-xo.html
Remember that in 1969, the 917 was almost undriveable. Their understanding of aero downforce was much less sophisticated than we have now. It wasn't until off-season testing between the 69 and 70 seasons that they realized that the car was almost lifting off the road. They changed up the body work until they got to the 917K shape, which had a lower top speed but was far more controllable. That's when they won. The very close finish in 1969 was between a 5-liter GT40 and a 3-liter 908.
You have to learn to stop moving your hands around the steering for nothing . Keep them at 9.15 h all time . Adjust the distance from sterringwheel to you if needed . Learn how to rev matching properly with a good Heel toe down shifting . Tx
LOL. You sound like a high school basketball player trying to tell Michael Jordan how to dribble properly. This was a Sunday drive, not a real race. Bruce has raced everything, even a 10 ton truck, in the dirt, 14,000ft in the air with no gaurdrails. YOU HAVE NO CLUE!
❤❤❤😂🎉🎉😢😮😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😊 I like all the Porsches that they make the models of I don’t like particular one I like all of them and Porsches always kick ass and Corvette and Ferrari suck. Lamborghini suck the Porsches are much better. Remember, there’s no substitute but Porsche.
even though they may be running them at a fraction of their potential, it’s still an amazing car. i went to canepa’s shop and museum today to lay my eyes on this beast of a car, and i have to say, you gotta get right next to it to truly enjoy this work of art and engineering.
Lapping the field even before Canepa started winding out the engine of the 917. Beast of a car. I just want to sit in one, one day. Would be a thrill to just do that, knowing what it’s capable of
Most of us take these scenes for granted. I have seen a lot; Here in the U.S. and in Europe. To see three Gulf colored K's, plus others, could almost require a stretch of one's imagination. - Every second is priceless!
Porsche 917 K the most amazing,beautiful, and brutal racing Porsche ever! I have 67 yeas old ag in Le Mansnd had the joy beeeing at Le Mans 1970 and 1971 and saw these cars alive and full throtle! Thank you Sir and stay Sa
Most likely the best street-legal sports car ever made... very desirable and a work of art once perfected. The 917 also included a collapsed spare tire to meet the class requirement as a sports car, a second seat and place to store luggage.
Technically you could buy one and legally drive it home.
This version was made for Daytona.
Great video. Bruce, Chris and Gunnar were putting on a show for the fans. They all knew what they were doing. I've been watching them race for a number of years. Bruce loves to give competitors a lead, maybe start from the back and go for the win. He still has what it takes to drive fast.
I just saw this car a couple of days ago on display in a racing heritage storage display window in Pontiac and was able to get close enough to get a good look. Impressively awesome! Thanks Bruce Canepa racing and TH-cam for making this story complete for me. Extremely awesome!!!
My sideburns instantly grew into lambchops watching this much 1960's awesomeness!
Exactly!
The 917 came out in the 70’s.
Right with You Jimmy.
Love how They let each other pass so They can perv on each others Machines, Oh Yeah!!
@@fw1421 If we’re being pedantic… The 917 came out in 1969.
That 908 long tail did very well
What a treat, perfect background video and noises for my work from home experience
2 cars I must drive for real, 917K, the ultimate Sports Car (LeMans) and the 908LH. Lucky Lucky Guys! Congrats on your driving history and today!! One day hope to drive these for real. Will keep driving them in the simulator for training ;)
Nice to see these priceless cars being driven at a reasonable speed..
A normal car: I need a bigger rear spoiler...
The 917: I am a spoiler...
It's like "drivin' miss daisy" with the way they're all just coasting along here.
I still remember the first I saw the 917 and I fell in love
Great to see all these cars together. Would've liked to see some outside footage of the cork screw.
The one car most responsible for transforming me into the automotive enthusiast that I am. I will build one.
They are not even pushing these cars. But for the rarity and cost of these legends, it ain't worth it getting into a banger. Usually in acceleration mode, the howl of that car is the best sound any race car has ever had. The movie with Steve McQueen going balls all out, the 917 had a mean roar when it came to the sound inside the car. My favorite racing movie. That and his Mustang GT scene in the movie bullet. Best chase scene ever.
Thanks for sharing this twomarow is 24hr. Daytona 2021.wow.🏁🏁
Just a casual drive for these museum pieces.
Hoping and praying for Rennsport Reunion VII in 2022...
Have you noticed the review mirror in the cockpit.wow.😎🏁👍 God bless you!🤔
Loved this!
Very cool race car and a very cool vid!!!!! 👌👌👌👌👌👌
Amazing 😮
This one--a race winning photo--is hanging as a canvas print on my wall! Next to it, a Hunziker Steve McQueen canvas print in car 20.
Still looks modern
Million dollar cars driven as they should be, AMAZING!
Bruce looks so casual at the wheel.
too bad that the video isnt in 60fps
i suggest that you upgrade your vintage camera gear ;)
The 917 is a legend for sure. As far as the prettiest race cars I’d say the Ford P68 and the Jaguar XJ13
When does the racing start
WOW!🤗🇺🇸👍🏁🏁
Was chassis 015 the only 917 with the roof window?
there should be others. the roof window was installed for the Daytona curve, else the drivers would only have been able to see just in front of the car while going through that steep curve. The drivers else would have seen the slow cars much too late. So all 917s competing in Daytona had these windows. Here you can see 3 of them: th-cam.com/video/UochVxInM60/w-d-xo.html
Personally, I'd get Derek Bell to pedal the car...He is a real 917 driver.
These cars look like the sporty ones.
Would he not be wearing his HANS device because of the design of the car? Seems odd that you wouldn’t want the HANS on in a car that is not designed to absorb much impact.
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Curious what Canepa's lap times are.
Around 132 to 135
You would think the 917/30 would be hands down, no doubt, no contest the fastest car in that "race". Yet it started on the back and wasn't seen during the race. Wonder why? I would have loved to see it run.
I thought the same while watching the video.
If you want to watch the first round of the white and green 908 LH of Gunnar Jeannette's onboard from his persepctive in this race, found the video here, enjoy: th-cam.com/video/rNor06VRwJQ/w-d-xo.html
What skills I wish I could have.my God.
If it is a 69 then why is it in gulf colors? Restored to a 70/71 vintage/livery? -R
HALLO , SUPER VIDEO CAR , LOOK ME COLLECTION CAR
Every other driver/owner looking at that smoke and knowing exactly how much that rebuild is going to be. If indeed it was an engine issue.
HOLY！
Without that blah it would be gold
クルゼック
How this car lost to an antiquated GT-40 with a 302 V8 in the '69 Lemans is still a mystery.
Well, to be fair, none of the 917s finished the race. One fatal accident and the rest had mechanical issues.
Remember that in 1969, the 917 was almost undriveable. Their understanding of aero downforce was much less sophisticated than we have now. It wasn't until off-season testing between the 69 and 70 seasons that they realized that the car was almost lifting off the road. They changed up the body work until they got to the 917K shape, which had a lower top speed but was far more controllable. That's when they won.
The very close finish in 1969 was between a 5-liter GT40 and a 3-liter 908.
sleepy? Put a dragster on a go cart track.
A 1969 917 wearing 1969 GT40 Le Mans Gulf colors....get real, lol.
I don't get it? The car looked like that: th-cam.com/video/UochVxInM60/w-d-xo.html
You have to learn to stop moving your hands around the steering for nothing . Keep them at 9.15 h all time . Adjust the distance from sterringwheel to you if needed .
Learn how to rev matching properly with a good Heel toe down shifting . Tx
LOL. You sound like a high school basketball player trying to tell Michael Jordan how to dribble properly. This was a Sunday drive, not a real race. Bruce has raced everything, even a 10 ton truck, in the dirt, 14,000ft in the air with no gaurdrails. YOU HAVE NO CLUE!
@@jonutley5357 Go to a proper old school racing school before talking !
❤❤❤😂🎉🎉😢😮😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😊 I like all the Porsches that they make the models of I don’t like particular one I like all of them and Porsches always kick ass and Corvette and Ferrari suck. Lamborghini suck the Porsches are much better. Remember, there’s no substitute but Porsche.