33 Years of Porsche

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Peter Falk's 33-year journey with Porsche is marked by passion and dedication. As race director and a key figure in the experimental department, Falk played a vital role in shaping the iconic sports cars from Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen. His influence is evident in every Porsche 911, from the first 901 to the last air-cooled Type 993. Joining the company in 1959, he quickly advanced through various testing departments and took on the tactical and technical leadership of the factory’s “Rennsport” team in the mid-sixties. Appointed race director in 1981, Falk led Porsche through its most triumphant competition era, with victories at Le Mans, World Sports Car Championships, the Paris-Dakar Rally, and success in Formula 1 with the TAG Turbo engine. In this account, Falk reflects on his years at Porsche, recounting early days when engineers and race drivers collaborated in a shepherd’s hut at Weissach, thrilling testing adventures in extreme conditions, and the roar of race cars at Le Mans. He shares insights on every Porsche race car, from the 904 Carrera GTS to the 962C, and highlights notable race drivers like Hans Herrmann and Jacky Ickx. Accompanied by images from his private collection and contributions from colleagues, this narrative offers a rich glimpse into Falk’s impactful tenure at Porsche.