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Porsche 911 track driving and air-cooled handling techniques at Watkins Glen with instructor Dirk Dekker...
What does it take to master an air-cooled Porsche 911 on one of America's most iconic road courses? For Dirk Dekker, a driving instructor with over 25 years of experience at Watkins Glen International, it takes patience, precision, and a lifetime of racing obsession. 🏎️🎓
In this episode, we sit down with Dirk to explore his incredible automotive journey, which began not behind the wheel of a Porsche, but by rebuilding a rare 1958 Berkeley B.95 that he bought for just £15. We dive into his past life as a helicopter pilot and how those skills translate to high-performance driving education (HPDE).
Dirk also shares spine-tingling stories from his time living at the Silverstone Circuit in the UK, where he rubbed shoulders with Formula 1 royalty like Jim Clark, Graham Hill, and Sir Jackie Stewart—and reveals why the "good old days" of racing were just as dangerous as they were glamorous.
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Whether you're a track day junkie, a Porsche purist, or a fan of golden-era Formula 1 history, this episode is a masterclass in speed and safety.
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