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

Startup sound and exhaust featuring two beautifully restored legendary Porsche 917s by Canepa Motorsports at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Spontaneously filmed March 19, 2019 on iPhone 7 in Monterey, California. Not a sponsored video. Put your seatbelt on!

[@payman.amini1]

4:06 This car is really magical!

[@roland2879]

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

[@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!

[@stevefowler2112]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@user-eq9pc3gx9o]

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 !

[@archierri]

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

[@JzDProductions]

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[@JzDProductions]

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[@kyle381000]

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

[@jpracing9753]

Hope to see this car on GT7 🙏

[@Racer_Mike87]

Love it. I saw they run an Rennsport

[@BLKBRDD]

what microphone did you use? This sounds perfect!

[@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

[@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.

[@MrBonger88]

Drool

[@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

[@easternwoods4378]

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

[@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...