were more positive results later in the year, including a podium at Sebring and a win at Long Beach. But insiders agree that Le Mans is another animal altogether, particularly when facing off against the likes of Toyota, Ferrari and Peugeot—three manufacturers that have won outright in the past. Here’s the thing about Porsche, though: Motorsports is at the very core of its brand identity. Endurance racing in particular is a big part of that identity. Each of the four 963s that started the race—three full- factory cars and one for customer entry Hertz Team Jota—all featured prominently at one point or another. When the chequered flag finally waved after 24 hours, it was not meant to be for Porsche, at least not this year. But there’s still plenty of speed and reliability yet to
come from the Porsche 963; it’s only a matter of time before outright win number 20 is in the record books. Until that moment comes, race fans will be perched on the edge of their seats, watching as the best endurance drivers in the world in the best cars battle it out for ultimate glory.
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