Luft 11: Throughline.

There’s a throughline running from Gmünd to Durham, if not a straight road. Picture this. The first Porsches to bear the name were born in a Carinthian sawmill. On October 4, they and many of their air-cooled siblings will pilgrimage to one of the oldest warehouse districts in the Carolinas — a rough-hewn diamond just a stone’s throw from the Eastern Seaboard.

The American Tobacco Campus (est. 1890) presents a visceral draw. Through 16 acres, a sun-dappled river flows. Southern eateries and handmade cocktails abound. A dozen or so brick factories, each lovingly restored, buttress visitors from the outside world. 

Towering above, ten white letters in a red circle spell Lucky Strike. They speak of time not long past — when the air in Durham tasted of toasted tobacco and liveries of L&M, Rothmans, Camel, Mild Seven and Lucky Strike dominated racetracks around the world. 

In the weeks leading up to past editions, it could be argued that we’ve underplayed our hand. A bit of mystery. A bit of charm. But since you’ve been with us a while — allow us to speak plainly.

Luftgekühlt 11 is destined to be a landmark event. For diehard Porschephiles, unmissable really. The past and future are locked in a collision course bound for Durham, and no one is swerving. 

Secure your tickets today and we'll see you there.