Paris Van Gorder

2 weeks ago | classicmotorsports.com | Paris Van Gorder

What makes this Porsche 944 Turbo S a one of one? According to Bonhams, it is believed to be the only right-hand-drive 944 Turbo S to come from the factory in Ocean Blue Metallic. The seller states that they reupholstered this example using genuine Porsche leather imported from Germany. Over the years, this Porsche has undergone years of extensive servicing–a full-service history provided–as well as a £20,000 (roughly $27,000 USD) in restoration.

2 weeks ago | grassrootsmotorsports.com | David S. Wallens |Paris Van Gorder |Colin Wood

Update by Paris Van Gorder to the ERAU Motorsports ER-09 project car Jun 10, 2025 | organization, Shop Work, ERAU Motorsports Photography by Paris Van Gorder The heart of the shop? The car. The rest of the shop? Built around it. A well-organized workshop doesn’t just fall out of the sky. In this case, it’s engineered by students who think like the pros. The first thing you encounter at Embry-Riddle’s motorsports shop?

4 weeks ago | classicmotorsports.com | Paris Van Gorder

The Porsche 906 is a legendary car, and this particular example is no exception. Khandaru conquered Imola with this car. Let us explain. With this 906, Khandaru, aka Italian driver Antonio Zadra, and Giuseppe Dalla Torre won their class and finished fourth overall in the 1968 Imola 500 km. The two also podiumed in their class at the 1967 500 kilometres of Mugello. Prior to that, another racer with an alias, Ermanno Spazzapan, aka Mann, competed in primarily hillclimbs with the Porsche.

4 weeks ago | grassrootsmotorsports.com | Colin Wood |Paris Van Gorder

Carbon fiber: sleek, durable and lightweight–a favorite in pro racing, but even the toughest parts take a beating. Instead of stockpiling spares, the pros often rely on patchwork to keep things moving. College teams like Emery-Riddle's ERAU Motorsports? Same deal.  With tight budgets and parking lot test sessions, Formula SAE teams have mastered the art of carbon-fiber repair–and now you can, too.

1 month ago | grassrootsmotorsports.com | Paris Van Gorder

Although this video has no words, its message is clear: Women can do and be anything. This video, which is slightly less than two minutes long, highlights the women who are breaking glass ceilings and carving out a path for future generations. Whether a young girl dreams of being a driver, engineer, manager or even a team owner, this video aims to show that anything is possible. Why not share it with the young girls and women in your life?