--- title: "Porsche’s HQ Adds Second Track With Corners Inspired by the ‘Ring, Laguna Seca, and More" description: "Porsche is opening a second track at its Experience Center in Atlanta that's inspired by some of the best tracks in the world." date: "2023-01-09" modified: "2023-01-09" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/porsches-hq-adds-second-track-with-corners-inspired-by-the-ring-laguna-seca-and-more" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Porsche News" --- # Porsche’s HQ Adds Second Track With Corners Inspired by the ‘Ring, Laguna Seca, and More ![]() Since it opened in 2015, the Porsche Experience Center has had more than 400,000 visitors. So it's no surprise that [Porsche]() invested more money into it by building a second track, one that's inspired by some of the most iconic racetracks and roads around the world. "It’s been a fulfilling journey to bring this track to life, with inspiration drawn from several iconic race tracks, such as the [Nürburgring]()-Nordschleife, Daytona and [Laguna Seca]()," Porsche Cars North America President Kjell Gruner said in a statement. ![]() ![]() ![]() One of the new track's corners will take inspiration from the Nürburgring's "Carousel," which is a banked corner that features two different types of tarmac; asphalt and concrete. There's also a twisty section inspired by the "Tail of the Dragon," the treacherous 318-turn mountain pass in North Carolina. However, the most exciting part of this new track is inspired by Laguna Seca's legendary "Corkscrew." While Porsche's corkscrew turn isn't as intense as Laguna's, it still features a 30-foot rise and a 25-foot drop, with approaching and descending turns. That combination of iconic corners is meant to put drivers' skills to the test and teach them about cornering, picking their driving line, finding braking zones, and understanding both understeer and oversteer. In addition to the new track, there are a few other "modules," according to Porsche. There will be an autocross course, a low-friction circle, and an ice hill. The latter is a polished concrete hill at an 8% slope designed to simulate an ultra-low-grip surface to challenge drivers' car control. ![]() ![]() The new track and modules were designed by Tilke, a German engineering and design firm specializing in racetracks. Visitors will get 90-minute sessions with professional driving instructors giving one-on-one lessons. Porsche's Experience Center isn't entirely unique, as several brands offer similar track-day experiences with professional instructors. However, Porsche's new second track is unique by offering some of the most challenging and exciting aspects of the best racetracks in the world. *Got tips? Send 'em over to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()