Mastering the Porsche 911: Track Instructor Dirk Dekker on Watkins Glen & Jim Clark
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Want to master the Porsche 911 on the track? Join 25-year Watkins Glen driving instructor Dirk Dekker as he shares HPDE tips and legendary stories from Silverstone.
In this episode, we explore the "air-cooled dream" and the transition from being a helicopter pilot to a professional driving instructor at one of America's most iconic road courses. Dirk discusses the reality of meeting F1 icons like Jim Clark, Sir Jackie Stewart, and Graham Hill, and why the "good old days" of racing might not be exactly what you think.
Key Topics & Timestamps:
- 00:00 – Rebuilding a rare 1958 Berkeley B.95 for £15.
- 00:00 – Living at Silverstone Circuit and meeting F1 royalty.
- 00:00 – Jim Clark & Jackie Stewart: What the legends were really like in person.
- 00:00 – From Helicopter Pilot to Porsche 911 Track Instructor.
- 00:00 – Watkins Glen International: Teaching HPDE for 25+ years.
- 00:00 – The "One Last Look" Philosophy: Mastering the Air-Cooled Porsche 911.
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