If people go on YouTube right now and search for “best sports car shootout,” they can find Porsche 911 almost everywhere. The vehicle is a universally loved name, and it’s also a performer to the core. This is one of the many reasons why people always see it in race videos and comparisons. The car that is a close second is the Miata. In this article, people can find three reasons why the juggernaut from Stuttgart lives up to all the hype.

Porsche 911’s Uniqueness

The uniqueness of the Porsche 191 comes in several ways. Most obvious is the rear-engine layout. Installing the engine in the back was a great decision made by Porsche. This way, they could advertise their new sports car as one that “oversteers.” Back in the 1960s, sports cars and the average family vehicles were prone to atrocious handling and excessive understeer. The Porsche’s rear-engine layout allowed the back end to kick out under power in a corner and give the great feeling of sportiness.

The Engines

Porsche keeps their GT cars naturally aspirated. We hope that they will keep the tradition going for their future models. The engineers who work at Porsche have always been focused on what drivers want: power, revs, and sound. The 911’s flat-6 comes in a wide range of forms from a 3.0 Liter, to a 3.8, up to a 4.0 Liter motor. Each of them has its own features; however, all of them deliver power in a symphonic and smooth way that defines the whole 911’s driving experience

Steering/Handling

Making a vehicle that steers quickly is easy these days. Any old car manufacturer can slap a powerful electric motor on the steering box and make it respond quickly. However, what they cannot always achieve is delivering on steering and precise feel. Porsche has always had a great steering feel. Even the center dead spot is almost eliminated on the Porsche 911.

Ergonomics

The term “ergonomics” also speaks loudly in the interior of the Porsche 911. Even entry-level old cars like Cayman, Boxster, and 944 had high-quality leather and wonderfully comfortable interiors that cuddle the driver’s body while also making sure that they are planted in the event of a high-speed corner. Porsche is committed to its luxury standards.

For the duration of the pandemic, NASCAR has imposed very strict rules that are meant to maintain a safe and healthy environment during all of their races. Team owner, Chip Ganassi, recently broke one of those rules, causing NASCAR to show the seriousness of their resolve by imposing a fine and a suspension.

Chip Ganassi Violated Regulations

The 62-year-old famed team owner is one of the biggest racing names today. Ganassi’s teams have made over 200 victories, including twenty championships. They’ve even earned a Daytona 500 victory, the Brickyard 400, the Rolex 24 at Daytona, and taken several Indianapolis 500 crowns. His team is the only one in history to have won the six biggest races in the world. However, when Ganassi brought a non-essential individual to the competition area of the recent Daytona International Speedway, which was a violation of pandemic protocols, NASCAR had to react.

NASCAR Imposes Repercussions

As a repercussion of bringing a non-essential individual to a restricted area during the race, Chip Ganassi was issued a fine of $30,000. It is reported that Ganassi will have the opportunity to appeal this fine. In the meantime, this team owner and former racing driver will also have to endure a one-race suspension from the races taking place at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Placing Safety First

Although Ganassi is a household name and a member of the Motorsports Hall of Fame in America, the rules remain the same for everyone, which NASCAR has made clear with their response to the violation. By doing this, NASCAR is sending a clear message that they honor the imposed regulations and value the safety of all those involved in the organization of the races, as well as that of the racers, above anything else. The organization continues trying very hard to limit the spread of diseases and that includes vigilantly keeping out unauthorized guests.