Porsche 917/30 at Laguna Seca - Two Perfectly Restored Models on the Track

[@payman.amini1]

4:06 This car is really magical!

[@Erougel]

What a pleasure to see these cars so beautifully restored. And what an incredible engine at all speeds.

[@beyond_the_infinite2098]

I saw the Donohue/Penske Porsche and other turbo 917s just run away from the McLarens at Laguna Seca. Qualifying Mark clocked 55:00 with race laps turning 1:01 lap after lap just enough to stay 1/2 lap ahead of the 2nd place Porsche. The thundering big block Chevy's days were numbered in Can-Am.

[@RickyJr46]

Donohue's 1973 pole time at Laguna Seca was 57.374s, average speed 119.217mph.

[@davidblankenship2720]

They were gas bombs waiting to explode!

[@stevefowler2112]

Wow what a cool open practice...everything from Cobra's to 917/30's to Trans Am Boss 302

[@daviddavis697]

I saw this car race in 1973 at Mid-Ohio driven by Donohue--who won I believe What you noticed was how quiet the car was because of the turbo design, too bad Ferrari didnt get into Can-Am they had a wonder ful 427 CI 12 cyl

[@Loulovesspeed]

David Davis - Well, they did, or at least tried to! The 1967 Ferrari 350 Can Am put out 480 hp, but it was competing with 700+ hp McLarens. Ferrari obviously made fast cars, but with typically smaller displacement than America V8s, the Ferraris were nowhere quick enough in acceleration to compete effectively in this class. Then the 917-30 showed up in '73 and it was all over for everyone else!

[@Winstonchurchill-t5i]

Did spot the turd outside the garage trying to pull a wheelie on his pushbike? Lol 😂 ! Very nice racing , Car , these old school cars have some reel charm about them !

[@haardtek]

3:47 holy shit that was close

[@RickyJr46]

Having seen Mark Donohue racing his 917/30 in 1973 it's not really the same watching others drive it.

[@kyle381000]

Agreed. I saw this car debut at Mosport in 1973. Donohue was on pole with Scheckter right beside him, and those two just disappeared. On the fourth lap they caught a backmarker on the back straight and there was a minor collision.

[@archierri]

first time see the /30 started without pushin'! Great vid!!

[@JzDProductions]

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[@JzDProductions]

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[@BLKBRDD]

what microphone did you use? This sounds perfect!

[@leonardwalton6668]

Been there in 2022

[@jpracing9753]

Hope to see this car on GT7 🙏

[@Racer_Mike87]

Love it. I saw they run an Rennsport

[@kyle381000]

As significant as the 917/30 was, I always thought that the 917/10 in the L&M livery was much nicer looking.

[@alouisschafer7212]

I wonder what power level they were run at. full boost?

[@beyond_the_infinite2098]

Penske's Porsche engine was dyno'd at 1500 hp at the factory. They estimated about 1,100 hp for the race with more boost available if needed by turning a knob.

[@imablock16]

After re watching I have seen something more awesome than the cars....in the background you can see a mechanic doing a wheelie on his bike at 0:32.

[@easternwoods4378]

LOL

[@imablock16]

Sounds like the motor on the white one could use some tuning but besides that they look great.

[@Loulovesspeed]

@TheSkyrimGuide - Please........Motors are found in hybrids.......this car is pure, 100% engine! Thanks for listening. Lol

[@nobedz6688]

@@Loulovesspeed engine was the synonym of motor.

[@Loulovesspeed]

@@nobedz6688 - My late Father was an electrical engineer and told me that motors were technically just that, electric motors. Engines however, utilize internal combustion. Not quite synonyms. I will admit, though, that many people don't really know the difference or just choose to ignore it!

[@fastlane458mag]

The blue car had a miss or fuel issue when it passed the pits the first time.

[@daviddavis697]

when you listen to these wonderful engines you can tell they have very hot, long duration camshafts--they were meant to make a lot of power

[@easternwoods4378]

Sit down. Shut up. Hold on. You only squeeze the throttle when all four wheels point in the same direction

[@MrBonger88]

Drool

[@jerrysedlacek6354]

This car is a Beast, trying to tame it in PCars2 is a lot of fun ! Video of me driving he 917/10 at Le Mans in PCars2 on my channel 😉 a couple of Laps at night 😎

[@payman.amini1]

There is a huge difference between 917/10 and 917/30, Project C.A.R.S 2 is not really a simulator and you need a decent wheel and pedal setup to drive (instead of playing). If you want to have some taste of how it really is try 917/30 on PC in Assetto Corsa with a wheel and pedal setup and do a lot of practice, learn the racing line, master heel and toe while using a H-pattern shifter, be smooth with pedals and steering wheel and practice and practice...