There is no substitute
Not Roadtravelclub’s Tour but former Top Gear presenter’s Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond’s new show.
First episode starts with Epic Mad Max type of opening sequence. And since it was filmed in America you cannot go without fighter jet formation flying by.
You can Watch The Grand Tour episodes from Amazon prime where available. Since amazon has not yet launched Amazon Prime Video service worldwide here is link where you can watch first episode.
“No let it be – we are at top of the house”
JF Musial and automotive photographer Marc Urbano (Facebook) drive Porsche Carrera GTS Colorado Rockies to find perfect shot.
Here you can see the mentioned Google Streetview images from Porsche prototypes being tested in high altitute.
Please note that these pictures are from 2008 so we are not talking about Porsche’s latest prototypes.
Mt. Evans road is the highest paved road in North America. Pictures are taken
Most powerful production roadster ever driven in the Alps.
Avis Prestige Porsche Fleet 2012
Porsche 911 (991) and Porsche 911 Cabriolet
Daily rate 199 eur including 200 km.
Avis also has Porsche Panamera (199 eur / day ) and Cayenne (199 eur / day).
Currently looks like that there isn’t new Porsche Boxster or Cayman in their fleet (will update post if this will change once cabriolet season starts).
Airport locations have 20% surcharge.
Porsche’s can be booked from following Avis Prestige stations in Germany: Avis Prestige Stations
Book you next Porsche 911 Coupe or Porsche 911 Cabriolet rental.
Have a look in this video. When there is no speed limit you need to be careful with the slower traffic.
And when changing lanes remember to check your mirrors! Even when you think you are going fast there is always someone going faster.
RaceChrono RaceChrono is a data logging software for all kinds of sports. It runs on S60 and Windows Mobile smart phones and uses position data from your GPS receiver to determine lap times and performance.
RaceChrono 1.30 is release 5th July 2009. See the changes in new version and download your own copy.
You may also want to check out RaceChrono2AVI. RaceChrono2AVI is a freeware Windows program, that generates a video overlay with gauges from RaceChrono export file.
Download RaceChrono2AVI from here.
See RaceChrono in action.
Youtube video taken in Ahvenisto, Finland. Overlays created with RaceChrono2AVI.
It all started with Top Gears challenge to find driving heaven.
Route: Monte Carlo – Col De Turini – Lake Maggiore – San Bernandino Pass – Chur – Vaduz – Davos – Bormio – Stelvio Pass
It is a great road but I’m not sure if I quite agree that it is the best driving road. East side of Stelvio pass is very narrow. I would not take supercar there unless the road would be closed.