HB Driver

I'll probably track my GT3 every other month. I've tracked my 991 C2S a couple of times.

Arth

The aim is to track it at least 3 to 4 times a month. Having amazing tracks close by is a big plus in the UAE

zedcat

Planning to use the GT3 on the street for a couple of years. Keeping my Cayman R for track. I want to see what rollbar/ seat options develop for the 3. As well as other things the early adopters come up with (conversion to 5 lugs? RWS/PDK issues?, etc) Then make the mods and try it on the track. At my home track (TWS) expect the 3 to be capable of 150++ on the long straight. Can't see doing that with sport seats and 3 points. But that's just me.

mtuttle

Too funny!! I vehemently disagree with the comment (not you CAlexio) that it is a pointless purchase unless you track it. I love this car!! and I'm not sure I will track it.

Had turbo s (2) in the past but I like this better IMHO.

frayed

+10000.

When I first put my 997 GT3 on track there, after mostly tracking an E36 M3, the end of the front straight came with a lot more velocity, risk and potential drama. Sold it and built a dedicated track car.

Now here I am again. WTF.

CAlexio

Ok, I realize my joking may be excessive, so I'll give my honest answer. I don't have a good reason to buy this car except pure vanity and coolness. I do think that at least for me, it's WAAAY too much car for the track (miata would be better) and honestly, without a full roll cage with a car this fast, I'd probably be safer continuing to ride my Ducati 749r and my Hypermotard for track days. I expect to do 1-2 track days with an instructor, drive it in the local mountains and take some really cool road trips up and down California.. Maybe bring this bitch to burning man in the desert next year and have people pray to it. Outside of this and my planned European delivery adventure with my dad, this car is utterly pointless and overkill for me. I AM that new owner that most of the old school Porsche guys despise, but I'm honest ab it. I've never bought a new car and I want to own this baby for a year, enjoy it, and then donate it to some man who deserves it more (and by donate I mean speculatively sell for 2x it's price). There, that's as serious as I can get on an Internet forum... Now I'm headed off to Home Depot for some plastidip

frayed

agreed except for the burning man part. and the plastidip part. oh and i've had a buncha porsches, some new. but yeah, the rest.

RD16RR

whats wrong with being cool ?

997TTMeteor

15-20 track days per year, Time Attacks, DD + winter. Planning to get my money’s worth

LateBrake911

THATS WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT. I'll be at the Autobhan doing the BMW on the North Track and the GT3 on the South Track. Chilling under the POP UP between sessions fueling my Narcissism surrounded by all this junk. -- This facility is a blast when you have a car/bike weekend. Grand central station of diversity w/ hooligan rice rockets on one side and Ferraris on the other, and the crash truck busy all day. A feast for the senses.. HaHa.

MaxLTV

That almost describes me 7-8 years ago when I got my first new performance car, except I also wanted it for appreciation of mechanical advancement. Then I went to the BMW performance driving school and got hooked. Interests change. Maybe when I start with wheel to wheel racing, GT3 will lose its purpose, and I will change it for an S-class or Lambo or something antique...

LateBrake911

-Tracking my K1200S touring bike.. Fun
-Racing a BMW 1000rr, -- Awesome.
-Being Single in LA with a new GT3 ... Priceless.

-- Narcissism gone wild.. Last time I felt this good besides road racing was when I got my first nice car.. 2000 M5 STICK (for the purest)..

Leigh2

^this^ primarily a street car but will end up on tracks sooner or later...

Mike in CA

Street car, autocross, an occasional track day..... probably no more than once or twice a year. Hate to admit it, but full days at the track and everything that goes with it are no longer on the program at this point. Given this usage I may be able to get by without going to another race seat/harness setup; we'll see. Bottom line, I just wanted this car. Unless it disappoints in a major way I'll keep it for a long time. My next Porsche purchase will likely be a nice 356; not particularly interested in a hybrid sports car....

MaxLTV

I'm sure you know this, but just for those who are new to tracking - you do not have to go through every corner on the edge. I tracked with stock seats and 3 point a lot, and never had incidents where I'd be in real danger. It was mostly because when I just started out, I was lucky to have a really good instructor explain this to me very well. Drive a few laps, evaluate run offs, visibility and typical speed in corners and think what's going to happen if you lose it or someone spins in front of you. Then it becomes clear which corners you can drive 10/10, and which should be done at 7/10 or anything in between. It does not have to be all at 10/10 or all at 7/10. If blasting 150+ is not safe given conditions and/or your skill level, lift early - no one is going to blame you for being safe.