Orbit - Sales, Service & Storage

07/20/2024

Some random pictures from the shop this week. My favorite one is last.

07/14/2024

After 25 years of business we have a lot of spare parts. I don't have a list yet but here is a list of cars that we have parts for. 2000-2003 996 GT3R/RS, 2005-2009 997.1 Cup, 997 RSR, 2010-2013 997.2 Cup, 991.1 GT3R, 991.2 Cup, 991.2 GT3R. I will start posting pictures of the shelves of parts. Please inquire if you need something. A little bit of everything, engine parts, gearbox parts, suspension, brakes, bodywork, electronics, etc.

07/12/2024

Getting ready to replace the engine case on a 2023 Porsche 992 Cup Car that was damaged in an accident.

07/04/2024

GT3RSR by Ulrich Upiez. This limited edition, 996 copies, was sold out many years ago. Ulrich was one of the official photographers for Porsche so he had unlimited access. This book is full of pictures and facts that start with the 1999 LeMans race where the initial two 996 GT3R's were entered in the GT class. The 996 GT3R driven by Riccitelli,Alzen, Huisman won in the Manthey entry so the 996 GT3R was a winner from day 1. After LeMans one of the cars went to Japan and the other to Alex Job Racing to finish out the 1999 season. and completed the ALMS season with 3 victories which gave Cort Wagner the ALMS GT drivers championship and Porsche won the ALMS GT manufacturer championship.
Great book, lots of pictures, info and stories.
$600.00 free shipping in the CONUS.

06/18/2024

Work in progress. This 3.5 liter engine is headed into a 1980 911 SC. GT3 crank, 98mm high compression pistons, ported heads, 3.2 Carrera intake manifolds, custom street performance cams, and lots of new parts. Fun to build these air-cooled engines and doing that detail work to make them pretty.

06/16/2024

A recent graduate from the University of Orbit is now working for Chip Ganassi and is LeMans with the #3 Cadillac Hypercar. As the night turns in to day at LeMans the rain has been falling for quite some time. The field has been under full course yellow for over an hour and the crews get a little calm before the race goes back into full attack mode until the finish at 4pm on Sunday.

06/15/2024

If you want to check in on the 24 Hours of LeMans there is a very nice live timing and scoring feed with a track position display. Google 2024 LeMans live timing and scoring and it will take you to the official ACO website with a link in upper drop down menu.

06/15/2024

06/13/2024

This weekend the 24 Hours of LeMans is taking place. This is the Orbit Racing Porsche at LeMans with Porsche factory driver behind the wheel. Every trip to this race is special and I can say the experience has changed me. I have many friends at LeMans this weekend and looking forward to seeing more pictures they are sending. It is the Superbowl of Sportscar racing. I still say that going to the 24 Hours of LeMans is a racing vacation.😁

06/10/2024

They call it Witches Wall. Classic 1973 911 2.7 RS Carrera. When people ask me what my favorite Porsche is, for the road, for me, this is it!

06/03/2024

Winged car parking only.

06/01/2024

The lighting sure makes a good picture of this 2021 992 Cup Car. Engine is out for some power upgrades, gearbox apart for inspection, getting new wheel bearings, new master cylinders, new brake piston seals and a lot of parts being replaced to improve cosmetics. When everything is back together it will headed to Sebring for some track fun.