In case anyone is wondering. The Porsche experience these two gentlemen did was $500/each for 1.5hrs. This is the cost for the Carrera S at the Atlanta Center. Other vehicles are different costs and other locations vary slightly.
I was a passenger with a professional Porche driver durng an ACVB event and I loved every second of it!!!! This is when I fell in love with Porche!!!❤❤❤❤❤
Three years later, but I was there today (07/27/2024) with my 17 year old son. He attended the young drivers academy and I did the 718 v 911 comparison. We both had a great time…instruction was stellar. My son learned. Ton of valuable driving skills. I learned what (I think) I already knew. The 718 GTS IS the SUPERIOR driving platform.
I did this in April, thanks in part to watching this episode on Amazon! My instructor was fantastic, but I noticed a huge difference in my experience at the low grip section. He emphasized maintaining tire squeal throughout the course, and to purposefully slide the rear around the entire circuit. Once I got it down, it was the biggest grin of the entire experience.
Did the ride along and the museum tour last year and it was hands down one of the coolest experiences I've ever done. I will definitely be back again to do the driving experience. Also, if you love food the restaurant at the top is excellent!
@Bruno Desrosiers I’m sure we could adjust it to suit us RHD drivers here by driving RHD cars and knowing that is correct as you’re steering with your stronger hand ( majority being right handed) . It’s like writing with your left hand if your right handed , you’re immediately feeling all wrong in a lhd car especially if it’s a manual gearbox.
@Bruno Desrosiers ahaha you got me I didn’t check the time stamp, not very often get your leg pulled on YT comments so you have my respect for catching me out there good sir 🤜🏻
I went to the Porsche driving experience in Los Angeles about a month ago. Due to Covid the instructor does not ride in the car with you. He drives in front of you as you as you are keeping your vehicle one and ahalf car Lengths behind his car.I had a blast! My instructor James was amazing. I put my order in for a Cayman S👍🏻
Todd & Paul, if I missed this in another comment then I apologize. However, seeing as you guys are out of Utah, what made you go to Atlanta rather than the Los Angeles PEC? Are there significant differences in the experience from one to another? Really enjoyed the video! Keep up the great work with the content. Thanks!
So... how jealous were Chance and Edgar... they had to take those gorgeous shots of you guys drifting a 911 but they couldn't drive it themselves :'( pour one out for the camera guys.
@Modine 90 minutes for a grand? That’s pretty mediocre for the money. At least if it’s to truly be an accessible experience. But it’s more of a marketing thing I’m sure.
I know your crowd doesn't like suvs, but can we see an old cayenne turbo s? Unless this is a bad car/suv, it's quite cheap for older years and having a performance suv is nice. Suvs/crossovers are the top sellers, so maybe you can look at it as a necessary evil? You're going to have one suv in the garage, why not the best one you can? You can get these under 25k to compliment a cheap 996
Do the driving lessons you learn in a 911 really apply to other sports cars? My recent experience with a 911 taught me no, the rules are different. You're on the power way early. You cant count on the car to rotate itself like you can with a miata/cayman- you have to use the power, but unlike even a cayman, you can put it all down pretty much immediately. None of that getting on the power halfway through the corner like a front-engined car, as soon as you've pitched the car in you need the power to get the rotation and then you just ride this wave of torque and traction around the corner like you're the rock in a sling. It's an ecstatic experience but you have to unlearn things you learn from driving 'normal' sports cars to get the most out of it. Getting back in a boxster afterwards I was going "why can't i put all the power down" which, considering the boxster is mid-engined and I only own front engine, rwd cars, the 911 clearly warped my perceptions of what 'normal' rear wheel traction is.
The absolute best part about this video was seeing you IN the car with the instructors-with no freaking MASKS!!! I live in WA state-don’t get me started...
My favorite place on Earth, where I test drove a Boxster the right way! The next time I saw my 718 was in my driveway. +1
In case anyone is wondering. The Porsche experience these two gentlemen did was $500/each for 1.5hrs. This is the cost for the Carrera S at the Atlanta Center. Other vehicles are different costs and other locations vary slightly.
Now $650. I'm going this morning 😉
Coincidentally, I’m going there tomorrow. I’m so glad you guys did this episode to push me over the edge to go there. This is my second trip.
Been there three times. Picked up two cars there, 991 GT3 Touring in Miami Blue and a 718 Spyder in Gentien Blue. Yes and yes, love blue, and blessed.
I was a passenger with a professional Porche driver durng an ACVB event and I loved every second of it!!!! This is when I fell in love with Porche!!!❤❤❤❤❤
Better than Disney World! One of your best episodes. Thanks guys!
Thats such a great documentation - not the normal kinda review its much more, congrats to your work for both of you!!!! Loved it!
Three years later, but I was there today (07/27/2024) with my 17 year old son. He attended the young drivers academy and I did the 718 v 911 comparison. We both had a great time…instruction was stellar. My son learned. Ton of valuable driving skills. I learned what (I think) I already knew. The 718 GTS IS the SUPERIOR driving platform.
Now THAT looks like a lot of fun. Appreciate the sharing!!
Best vid ive seen yet of the PEC. GOOD WORK GUYS. happy to add im picking up my 992 tomorrow!
I did this in April, thanks in part to watching this episode on Amazon!
My instructor was fantastic, but I noticed a huge difference in my experience at the low grip section. He emphasized maintaining tire squeal throughout the course, and to purposefully slide the rear around the entire circuit. Once I got it down, it was the biggest grin of the entire experience.
Been there many times now. Its like Disneyworld for big kids.
Keep up the good work guys
Did the ride along and the museum tour last year and it was hands down one of the coolest experiences I've ever done. I will definitely be back again to do the driving experience. Also, if you love food the restaurant at the top is excellent!
Love this! What a great topic!
You guys are amazing
Some of the best car content on TH-cam!
Thank you. Glad you enjoy what we do!
The collection of 914s @ 16:50 has me completely turned on!! GORGEOUS cars!! I've wanted one for > 35 years.
Awesome.........
gr from The Netherlands
Yikes, those guard rails sure are close with very little run off room. That could be expensive.
Every Drivertraining Facility should have Porsches ;)
That place is so cool , I wish we had one in England!
@Bruno Desrosiers I’m sure we could adjust it to suit us RHD drivers here by driving RHD cars and knowing that is correct as you’re steering with your stronger hand ( majority being right handed) . It’s like writing with your left hand if your right handed , you’re immediately feeling all wrong in a lhd car especially if it’s a manual gearbox.
@Bruno Desrosiers ahaha you got me I didn’t check the time stamp, not very often get your leg pulled on YT comments so you have my respect for catching me out there good sir 🤜🏻
That was a excellent video & content! Ty , did not know Porche did all that !!!
When I was there last time, I felt the same high. It was exhilarating!
Sweet! I recently booked PCE hockenheimring in july with a Cayman GT4. 60 min of seat time!
This is amazing! Keep it going fellas!
I went to the Porsche driving experience in Los Angeles about a month ago. Due to Covid the instructor does not ride in the car with you. He drives in front of you as you as you are keeping your vehicle one and ahalf car Lengths behind his car.I had a blast! My instructor James was amazing. I put my order in for a Cayman S👍🏻
Hey thanks for the upload. On my list of things to do now. Be funny to show up dressed as The Stig.
PEC-ATL is so amazing.
Welcome to my hometown. I never knew this was at the Porsche facility. I will have to check this out. Thanks for providing the experience.
I'm guessing that it's sooo affordable!
Went a few years ago. Loved it!
I’m signed up for the GT3 vs Turbo S experience next week and I cannot wait…you guys looked genuinely impressed
Been there it’s true fun! A must do.
I bought a 981 series Boxster in 2016 and visited PECATL in 2017. Working hard to get my 3 brothers there in 2021! Pray for me!
Todd & Paul, if I missed this in another comment then I apologize. However, seeing as you guys are out of Utah, what made you go to Atlanta rather than the Los Angeles PEC? Are there significant differences in the experience from one to another? Really enjoyed the video! Keep up the great work with the content. Thanks!
Todd looking like Chris Harris out there!
What is the cost for a 90 minute session w instructor ?? Do you tip the instructor ?
Done this twice at PEC LA, first in a Cayman, then a 911. Not cheap, but lots of fun, and it’ll make you a better driver.
Gonna go here one day
Focus Sami!
Was that a base 992 or S version ?
I’d be scared of the wrecking a Porsche
What model Porsche was the green one ?
992
carrera s? Or GTS thanks
How much is it for this experience?
So... how jealous were Chance and Edgar... they had to take those gorgeous shots of you guys drifting a 911 but they couldn't drive it themselves :'( pour one out for the camera guys.
Is there a timeshare experience at the end of this where a guy and gal in loud blazers talk about how to get you into a Porsche for 2.5 hours?
Just went there on Thursday. However, they wouldn't let me record in the car (I had a dashcam). How did you all get permission to record?
How expensive is it?
@Modine thanks. Maybe a special treat one day...
@Modine 90 minutes for a grand? That’s pretty mediocre for the money. At least if it’s to truly be an accessible experience. But it’s more of a marketing thing I’m sure.
What happened to the German mustang guy I liked him
He now works for Auto Motor und Sport, Germany's largest car magazine.
I know your crowd doesn't like suvs, but can we see an old cayenne turbo s? Unless this is a bad car/suv, it's quite cheap for older years and having a performance suv is nice. Suvs/crossovers are the top sellers, so maybe you can look at it as a necessary evil? You're going to have one suv in the garage, why not the best one you can? You can get these under 25k to compliment a cheap 996
We actually have several videos of base Cayenne that Todd owns.
Do the driving lessons you learn in a 911 really apply to other sports cars? My recent experience with a 911 taught me no, the rules are different. You're on the power way early. You cant count on the car to rotate itself like you can with a miata/cayman- you have to use the power, but unlike even a cayman, you can put it all down pretty much immediately. None of that getting on the power halfway through the corner like a front-engined car, as soon as you've pitched the car in you need the power to get the rotation and then you just ride this wave of torque and traction around the corner like you're the rock in a sling. It's an ecstatic experience but you have to unlearn things you learn from driving 'normal' sports cars to get the most out of it. Getting back in a boxster afterwards I was going "why can't i put all the power down" which, considering the boxster is mid-engined and I only own front engine, rwd cars, the 911 clearly warped my perceptions of what 'normal' rear wheel traction is.
ATLANTAAAAA my favorite place on planet earth
Do you get to drive by yourself?
My favorite car.. thanks
Everyday driver my ass
The absolute best part about this video was seeing you IN the car with the instructors-with no freaking MASKS!!! I live in WA state-don’t get me started...
This was filmed a couple years ago now.
Chance Hales ha that explains it! Thx