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Randy Leffingwell is an author, writer, and photographer who has spent over five decades in the automotive sector. He worked for the Kansas City Star and then in Chicago with the Sun-Times. His passion for automobiles led him to AutoWeek magazine and the L.A. Times. He’s written many articles for Pete Stout’s 000 Magazine due to his vast knowledge of the Porsche marque and Randy has authored 65 books. Photography is a significant part of his life to this day. Today he is here to share his book Against All the Others: Porsche’s Racing History, Volume 1-1968, from David Bull Publishers. The book meticulously details technical developments, the nuances of each racing venue, and offers race-by-race commentary. At 432 pages it is an intensive and keen insight into the personalities and their approaches taken in the cockpit for Porsche.
SHOW SPONSORS
Linkage Magazine • Techforce Foundation • RPM Foundation • Cars Yeah TV
INSPIRATION
In the Porsche world Norbert Singer has been a huge influence on Randy.
CHALLENGE
Porsche’s biggest challenge in racing for a number of years was understanding the FIA regulations and how they could be worked to benefit Porsche Racing.
SPECIAL AUTOMOBILE
The Porsche 908 series of race cars are Randy’s favorite of this ear. The Porsche 908-3 was the final open Spyder car that Randy found the most exciting.
RECOMMENDED READING
Against All The Others: Porsche’s Racing History, Volume 1 – 1968 by Randy Leffingwell
24:16 by Norbert Singer – Out of print
WORDS OF INSPIRATION
Do it right.
WHERE TO FIND RANDY
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