Episode 37: Inside Luftgekühlt 12 — Rare Porsches, Racing Legends & Wild Stories

Luftgekühlt 12 brought together some of the world's most incredible Porsches, legendary racing drivers, and unforgettable behind-the-scenes stories. But what REALLY happened at the event? In Episode 37 of Shifted Opinions, Paul Kramer (AutoKennel), Dave Van Epps (Sonderwerks), and Casey Parkin (Group C Curation) take you inside Luftgekühlt 12 for a firsthand recap of the cars, people, parties, and unexpected chaos. From legendary Porsche 935 and 962 race cars to unforgettable encounters with Tommy Kendall and Hurley Haywood, this episode goes beyond the typical Porsche car show recap. Casey reveals how he ended up riding with racing legend Tommy Kendall, while Dave shares his favorite historic race cars, the incredible Harper Porsche collection, and how a truck breakdown turned his trip home into an expensive adventure. The guys also dive into the evolution of the Porsche rally scene, what enthusiasts get wrong about preparing their cars, and why the Porsche 944 might be one of the smartest choices for a four-cylinder rally. *WHAT WE COVER:* 🏁 The best cars and experiences at Luftgekühlt 12 🏎️ Porsche 935, Porsche 962, and legendary racing history 🤝 Meeting Tommy Kendall, Hurley Haywood, and fellow Porsche enthusiasts 🚗 Harper Porsche's stunning collection and award-winning restoration 🔧 Dave's F-250 engine trouble and expensive recovery 🛣️ The truth about Porsche rallies and proper car preparation 🔥 Porsche 944 vs. 968 Club Sport for four-cylinder rallies TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Casey's Wild Tommy Kendall Story at Luftgekühlt 05:06 – Luftgekühlt 12 Recap: Rare Porsches and Harper's Collection 12:14 – Legendary Porsche Race Cars, Whittington Brothers & Hurley Haywood 29:39 – Dave's Tow Truck Disaster on the Way Home 38:33 – Listener Questions: Luftgekühlt Stories and Porsche Rallies 55:18 – Best Four-Cylinder Rally Cars: Porsche 944, 968 & More CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS Paul Kramer | AutoKennel Instagram:   / autokennel   Business: paul@autokennel.com Dave Van Epps | Sonderwerks Instagram:   / sonderwerks   Business: dave@sonderwerks.com Casey Parkin | Group C Curation Instagram:   / groupccuration   Business: casey@groupccuration.com Subscribe to Shifted Opinions for weekly conversations about Porsche ownership, classic cars, racing history, automotive culture, rallies, and everything that makes driving enthusiasts tick. #Luftgekühlt #Porsche #ShiftedOpinions