StormRune

"I'd assume that all of the insurances are in place"?! Since virtually all vehicle insurance is not valid at a track, unless someone pays the substantial fee for specialty track insurance for the day, and most don't, I have no idea why anyone would assume this. You should at least demand to see the policy and check the details/exclusions yourself. Personally with my car I still wouldn't do it.

But I do I agree with MaximumA about parades laps, but even then only for trusted family and close friends. I've even let my teenage son drive the car in moderately fast parade laps at COTA.... but I've been training him for a long time.

z3mcoupe

This. I recently let my buddy whom I'm know well, and he's a very experienced track driver, tho has never driven a 997 on track. I was fully insured as was he, and I was a bit nervous initially, but we ended up both having a great experience.

I got to see what the car was capable of in the hands of a more talented and track experienced driver.

I'd never let anyone else drive my car unless I knew them AND trusted their ability as a driver, not to wreck and not to abuse my car.

MaximumA

It really depends on the driver. I'm happy to let my brother drive (he borrowed the 911 for a couple of weeks, while I was off collecting airmiles, and his car was under maintenance), but on the other hand, I wouldn't let one of my best friends have a go: he's just not a talented guy behind the wheel ... I also have a couple of talented friends who run their own track cars, but won't take my car out, as they say it's not worth the risk to the friendship.


As to the OPs question, I think it's more trouble than it's worth.

Petza914

2 things no-one else drives - my wife and my p-cars, and she only drives 3 of the 5.

ColoradoMark

I let Michael Gallati and Randy Pobst drive my MINI at an Audi event years ago at Second Creek Raceway. It was a pretty dedicated track car so no big concerns. Not sure I would loan out the Porsche. If I was to do it I would insist on being able to ride along for a few laps.

tomc_mets

Wife - yes. Best friend - yes. My dog - sure, if she ever asks. Anyone else - nope. If the person is more important to me than the car, they can drive it. If not, buy your own dang 997!
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peterhorten

No. I drive frequently on tracks. Too much issues, insurance, accidents, wear, etc. Risk of being angry and disappointed afterwards. Especially regarding a stock 997 - would you not care about a single scratch from a flying stone in your bumper? I would.

Last year my best friend drove on track few laps and afterwards both we knew that is was not a good idea.

You write "...pay me what ever I want for the day..." I mean, for 10.000 maybe. But that´s not realistic. Never for 1000.

Irisheyes

F**K NO!!!

Mumbles

Lending your car to someone who's not used to driving your car, then add him getting his monies worth by booting it could spell DISASTER.

sc235813

fock no. it's a stupid ask imo. regardless of the cause.

unless, of course, you don't give a **** about your porsche.

i find it alarming that you'd even consider the offer.

Jason F

We're both driving instructors and he is one of few I would trust. I did however insist that he leave on traction control as his normal track car is a VW GTI.

MaddMike

I would be more inclined with a PDK than a manual for over-rev reasons.

I was nervous letting a potential buyer test drive my Carrera as he was not familiar with the gear box and all it takes is one missed shift.

That being said, I probably still wouldn't do it.

Mark Dreyer

What's your upside in this? Your username "KeepItTidy" answers the question.

gungriffin

Could you post any details on what they are offering you at the moment? Is this an official Porsche group or who is it? I will never say never without some additional details. I would write down what I would want to loan the car out (for your own reference point) and then I would ask them to provide an offer to start. That way you can see if you are even in the same ballpark, and because you have written your number down there is no changing it.

Ynot

I let my friends and family drive my Porsches around the neighborhood. On the track is a whole new level of trust. That I will not allow unless you agreed to pay for any damages that might incur.