GT2RSobsessed

+1.. Can we just use a 997 to learn the limits of it on their track? (on top of experiencing a GT3, GT3RS etc.) I don't track my car, but I would like to know it's limits. I wouldn't want to use the new 991.2 or 991.1 on their track since it has more features/aides like the auto blip on the downshift. I also have no plans to buy a 991 at this time.

Redline911

I get you....I'd rather drive my own car with their instructor. But that's not what this is....I think the purpose is to sell (experience) new Porsche models. Really it's a glorified performance test drive.

Domer911

I've done Atlanta. Dropped serious money driving three different cars (GT3, GT4, Turbo). Serious money. It was a blast.

I was more than disappointed that we did not have access to the museum, and that their 356 cafe was closed for a private event. So much of the "offer" that is advertised and which you assume will be part of the "experience" is available for private/corporate use. This is good to know, so when you decide to visit either place, try to confirm whether or not you will be barred from entry into some area you otherwise will expect to see.

GT2RSobsessed

Yeh that makes sense.

Aliti87

I had the opportunity to visit the experience center shortly after the grand opening while I was in LA on business back in November. As others have mentioned, the museum is a Porschephile's dream collection. Luckily, I had the foresight to book in advance for the driving experience. I went with a 718 Boxster S as my vehicle for the day, mostly because it was one of the cheaper options and to experience something different than my 911.

Long story short, it's worth every penny. The driving modules are all very different and exciting, and I definitely felt like I had enough time behind the wheel (although I could have stayed all day!). My personal favorite was the road course around the entire complex, but I also enjoyed learning more about car control in the limited traction modules. It's a very positive experience with less regimented rules than one would expect. It's up to you, the drive, to determine which modules you enjoy the most and where you would like to spend the most time.

Oh, and another benefit of the Boxster was putting the top down while ripping up the course in beautiful SoCal! I highly recommend any Porsche fan visits.

jeffrec

Been to the Atlanta center twice last year. Once with a bunch of P-Car outlaws known as the P-Car Touring Group in north GA, and once again for a Master the Manual track day. If you have never been and are a true Porschefile then I would highly recommend it.

mreloc

My wife gave me a $650 homemade certificate that I have to use this year for a driving experience at the new center- I'm thinking the Master the Manual, too- but hoping I can finagle some time in a PDK car, too, to see what the fuss is about. Can't wait

06C2s

As I posted in another thread, did the master the manual course and drove the new 991.2 and the GT4. It was awesome, sold my 997.1S within 3 weeks so I could buy a GT4 so yes its expensive....

also went back last sat. for a family fun day in the Sim. that was pretty cool as well, and they seem to change out the cars inside every 4-6 weeks so that is another reason to keep going back.

Blaine 997

I wanted to do a driving course at the Atalanta center when I was in Georgia for vacation in 2015, but they were closed between Christmas and New Years when I was there.

ocgarza

I did the Atlanta location Rear-engine vs mid engine experience in March of 2015, I believe it was $550. Got lots of seat time in the 15 CaymanS vs 911C2S on both the track and on the skid plates. Loads of fun and after a lot of driving, my driver - Jon Brunot - took both cars for some laps at the absolute limit of each car. The museum in Atlanta was spectacular and the gift shop was full of items only available there. Yes the gift items were outrageously priced. It was a great afternoon!

rodH

Thats a good day. I live on the other side of Ortega and "had" to go to Elsinore to pick up some kart parts. I was glad to go out of my way. Turns out the very next weeks I "needed" some more parts from the same guy. Its the most fun drive if you don't hit traffic.

Back to the topic. How does this whole thing work exactly? It appears that there is a museum type thing, an opportunity to drive a porsche of your choice (more rare the car, higher the cost), a restaurant and stuff for sale. Does it cost money just to go or only to drive and eat? I am not really a huge fan of paying $600-800 to drive a car that is a little newer than mine (I have a dad a cousin and a brother that each have 991 C2S, I have a good friend that has a 997.2 GT3, GT4 and Mclaren 675LT, etc, etc...) so I just have a little bit of a hard time paying to drive a car like that at far from sub-maximal levels. I was hoping one could take their own porsche on the track, but it sounds like this isn't an option. Someone in our kart series noticed that there is a Kart track onsite, but there is absolutely NO info about this (perhaps they will be introducing a Kart rental thing?).

Para82

I just want to take a GT3 around the track. The Atlanta Experience Center is on my list this year for sure - easy 5 hour drive from me.

vern1

Why not just take your own car to another track?

rodH

of course, but this was about the Porsche experience facility

Mark Dreyer

I visited the Atlanta center a few months after taking delivery of my new Spyder. I chose the Spyder at the center with the intention of learning more about my own car's handling characteristics. 5 star experience!