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Another owner talks about his Porsche - man the barricades?
This isn't the first time we've met Jack Olsen either. He, his 911 and his fabulous man cave have appeared in this slot once before, courtesy of a Petrolicious video we shared back in 2013. This video, shot to accompany an article in Auto Bild, focuses more on his car, an eccentrically modified 1972 911 complete with Jack's DIY aero kit that he carries in the car and then installs in the paddock for track sessions at Willow Springs, his local circuit. An ongoing 14-year project, the car has evolved into quite a monster with that $80 homebrew aero kit alone accounting for a second and a half of the 30 seconds he's chipped out of his lap time over his ownership of the car. And he's not done yet. Why do it? "I wanna go faster," says Jack with a shrug, managing to avoid saying anything about the asphalt calling.
Has 'Driver X' effectively killed the market for internet videos concerning men talking about their Porsches though? On this evidence we'd argue not and that Jack's humility, focus and the brief snippets of the car in action are enough to restore your faith in the genre. Hopefully.
Although it's easier to keep the same car on track for 14 years when your local one is as open as Willow Springs - beautiful sandpit that it is. I think I would have been through a 911 a year at my local - Cadwell.
Get some new material or better yet a life .
After so many people had defended Driver X, citing the photography and Frank's choice of car amongst others, I was beginning to think that maybe I and others had been a little harsh on him and perhaps he should be applauded for his effort. However, seeing this shows that it's not that difficult to make a great, passionate, entertaining and, most importantly, authentic tribute to the car you love.
He's talking about his car — not trying to make out he's an impartial journo; he's driving it with skill and conviction, not like he's on a school run and he's speaking honestly and genuinely about the thing he loves.
Personally I found the driver x video well shot and that's about it , never have I defended it or frank ( though I love his car and hear from people I trust that he is a proper enthusiast ). That's not the point .
It's not cricket however when a "teacher" jumps in to the fray . That's unsavoury and Mr Trent should know better .
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