Road to Redline

The team get to grips with Porsche’s first ever electric sports saloon with a test of the Turbo. Heralding a new world for the Porsche sports car, were Lee, Joe and Andy taken by the Taycan?

Road to Redline is a Porsche and car podcast, celebrating the people and the stories behind the worlds finest sports cars. Road to Redline is presented by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley (@9werks), engineer Andy Brookes (@993andy) and consumer guru Joe Williams (@joewilliamsuk), three enthusiasts on a mission to open doors and bring you the best stories, secrets and exclusives from the world of Porsche. Road to Redline ran from April 2020 to July 2021.

The Urban Outlaw dials in from DTLA for a lengthy chat with the boys about, among another things, finally getting a 993, why the 996 is gaining in popularity, and why the Taycan shouldn’t have ‘Turbo’ anywhere near its name!

Road to Redline is a Porsche and car podcast, celebrating the people and the stories behind the worlds finest sports cars. Road to Redline is presented by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley (@9werks), engineer Andy Brookes (@993andy) and consumer guru Joe Williams (@joewilliamsuk), three enthusiasts on a mission to open doors and bring you the best stories, secrets and exclusives from the world of Porsche. Road to Redline ran from April 2020 to July 2021.

Owner of the most eclectic garage yet on Road to Redline, Matt Glassup joins Lee, Andy and Joe to talk about owning and modifying a 964 C2 Coupe amid ever rising values, before talk turns to cars which took time to mature, plus there’s a debrief from the first ever R2R drive-out...

Find Matt on Instagram @mglassup

Road to Redline is a Porsche and car podcast, celebrating the people and the stories behind the worlds finest sports cars. Road to Redline is presented by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley (@9werks), engineer Andy Brookes (@993andy) and consumer guru Joe Williams (@joewilliamsuk), three enthusiasts on a mission to open doors and bring you the best stories, secrets and exclusives from the world of Porsche. Road to Redline ran from April 2020 to July 2021.

The boys are back for the first instalment of series two, fresh from a road trip to the Scottish Borders. There’s plenty of gossip to be had from the trip, especially as one of their cars didn’t make it back... Andy and Joe also drop in on Caffeine & Machine for a quick chat to owner Phil McGovern.

Road to Redline is a Porsche and car podcast, celebrating the people and the stories behind the worlds finest sports cars. Road to Redline is presented by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley (@9werks), engineer Andy Brookes (@993andy) and consumer guru Joe Williams (@joewilliamsuk), three enthusiasts on a mission to open doors and bring you the best stories, secrets and exclusives from the world of Porsche. Road to Redline ran from April 2020 to July 2021.

Andy, Lee and Joe are joined by Kyle Fortune, freelance motoring writer of more than 20 years. Kyle reveals what it’s like working in the automotive industry, what it takes to get to the top in journalism, and what it’s like getting to know the innate workings of Porsche. 

You can find Kyle on Instagram: @kylefortune205

Road to Redline is a Porsche and car podcast, celebrating the people and the stories behind the worlds finest sports cars. Road to Redline is presented by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley (@9werks), engineer Andy Brookes (@993andy) and consumer guru Joe Williams (@joewilliamsuk), three enthusiasts on a mission to open doors and bring you the best stories, secrets and exclusives from the world of Porsche. Road to Redline ran from April 2020 to July 2021.

The boys are joined by guest panellist and fellow Dorset inhabitant, Phil Farrell, who shares his story on the highs and lows of Porsche ownership, before talk turns to automotive guilty pleasures...

You can follow Phil on Instagram @mllx8pjf 

We were recording this outside and distanced as per government guidelines, we do apologise for the occasional creaking deck, tweeting birds, kids screaming and the local 16 year-old on his un-silenced moped :-)

We would love to hear what your guilty pleasure cars are? Remember it's the car you secretly desire, but would not admit to your mates. It's time to confess...

Road to Redline is a Porsche and car podcast, celebrating the people and the stories behind the worlds finest sports cars. Road to Redline is presented by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley (@9werks), engineer Andy Brookes (@993andy) and consumer guru Joe Williams (@joewilliamsuk), three enthusiasts on a mission to open doors and bring you the best stories, secrets and exclusives from the world of Porsche. Road to Redline ran from April 2020 to July 2021.

Award-winning automotive photographer Ali Cusick shares his story, which started from bunking off the day job to go and shoot cars, and has since entailed a skinny dipping experience with one Jurgen Barth no less...! Plus there’s tips for budding young snappers trying to make it in the industry today. For more of Ali’s work visit www.alisdaircusick.com

Road to Redline is a Porsche and car podcast, celebrating the people and the stories behind the worlds finest sports cars. Road to Redline is presented by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley (@9werks), engineer Andy Brookes (@993andy) and consumer guru Joe Williams (@joewilliamsuk), three enthusiasts on a mission to open doors and bring you the best stories, secrets and exclusives from the world of Porsche. Road to Redline ran from April 2020 to July 2021.

YouTuber Tom Exton, otherwise known as TGE TV, joins the boys for a lively chat about buying his Carrera GT, restoring a 912, and being the face of an online automotive video empire.

You can find Tom on insta @tge_ldnm and on YouTube as TGE TV

Road to Redline is a Porsche and car podcast, celebrating the people and the stories behind the worlds finest sports cars. Road to Redline is presented by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley (@9werks), engineer Andy Brookes (@993andy) and consumer guru Joe Williams (@joewilliamsuk), three enthusiasts on a mission to open doors and bring you the best stories, secrets and exclusives from the world of Porsche. Road to Redline ran from April 2020 to July 2021.

David Hamer of Lockton Performance joins the boys to discuss the crazy world of the car insurance industry, before offering tips for getting the most from your performance car insurance. Joe and Andy also discuss developments with their project cars, and the team react to Porsche Exclusive’s new Heritage Design special edition Targa.

Road to Redline is a Porsche and car podcast, celebrating the people and the stories behind the worlds finest sports cars. Road to Redline is presented by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley (@9werks), engineer Andy Brookes (@993andy) and consumer guru Joe Williams (@joewilliamsuk), three enthusiasts on a mission to open doors and bring you the best stories, secrets and exclusives from the world of Porsche. Road to Redline ran from April 2020 to July 2021.

Chris Franklin from Center Gravity joins the boys to share his story and talk through the intricacies of the 911’s suspension through the years.

You can find Center Gravity on insta @centergravityltd and their website www.centregravity.co.uk

Road to Redline is a Porsche and car podcast, celebrating the people and the stories behind the worlds finest sports cars. Road to Redline is presented by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley (@9werks), engineer Andy Brookes (@993andy) and consumer guru Joe Williams (@joewilliamsuk), three enthusiasts on a mission to open doors and bring you the best stories, secrets and exclusives from the world of Porsche. Road to Redline ran from April 2020 to July 2021.

The boys welcome their second guest panellist in James McGrath, otherwise known as Auto Amateur, to discuss the new 911 Targa, the ups and downs of 996, 997 and 991 projects, and taking to the asphalt once more on our favourite driving roads.
You can find James on www.autoamateur.com with links to his YouTube channel and podcasts.

Road to Redline is a Porsche and car podcast, celebrating the people and the stories behind the worlds finest sports cars. Road to Redline is presented by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley (@9werks), engineer Andy Brookes (@993andy) and consumer guru Joe Williams (@joewilliamsuk), three enthusiasts on a mission to open doors and bring you the best stories, secrets and exclusives from the world of Porsche. Road to Redline ran from April 2020 to July 2021.

Michael O'Neal is a well-known podcaster who’s launched head first into a new project creating the brand/YouTube channel 'Rennch'. Join us to find out about his ’69 RSR Tribute 911 that he’s owned for more than 15 years and his new ’69 project called Blasphemy, plus Michael tells us about the great road trips he’s made over the years. You can find Michael on www.rennch.com with links to his YouTube and Instagram feeds.

Road to Redline is a Porsche and car podcast, celebrating the people and the stories behind the worlds finest sports cars. Road to Redline is presented by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley (@9werks), engineer Andy Brookes (@993andy) and consumer guru Joe Williams (@joewilliamsuk), three enthusiasts on a mission to open doors and bring you the best stories, secrets and exclusives from the world of Porsche. Road to Redline ran from April 2020 to July 2021.

Damon Jones chats to the boys about his automotive career from MG Rover in the UK to California’s Guntherwerks, via Aston Martin, McLaren and Singer Vehicle Design. Damon reveals what it’s like working in the world of top-end 911 backdates & updates, and exclusively reveals the new Guntherwerks Remastered programme.

You can find out more about Damon at @damon_jones and Guntherwerks at @guntherwerks and www.guntherwerks.com

Road to Redline is a Porsche and car podcast, celebrating the people and the stories behind the worlds finest sports cars. Road to Redline is presented by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley (@9werks), engineer Andy Brookes (@993andy) and consumer guru Joe Williams (@joewilliamsuk), three enthusiasts on a mission to open doors and bring you the best stories, secrets and exclusives from the world of Porsche. Road to Redline ran from April 2020 to July 2021.

Rob Durrant is a former barrister, ARDS instructor and racing driver in British GT. Now Senior Press Officer at Porsche GB, this episode Rob speaks to the boys about his fascinating career to date and discusses the role of PR in creating the Porsche media content we all consume today.

Road to Redline is a Porsche and car podcast, celebrating the people and the stories behind the worlds finest sports cars. Road to Redline is presented by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley (@9werks), engineer Andy Brookes (@993andy) and consumer guru Joe Williams (@joewilliamsuk), three enthusiasts on a mission to open doors and bring you the best stories, secrets and exclusives from the world of Porsche. Road to Redline ran from April 2020 to July 2021.

We’ve an exclusive for you this episode as ex-Porsche designer Pinky Lai explains, for the first time in public, how the Cayman was conceived back at the start of the Millennium. The boys then debate the Cayman’s place in the Porsche lineup, before discussion turns to Fuchs wheels, engine mounts, and the practicalities of the 911’s rear seats…

Road to Redline is a Porsche and car podcast, celebrating the people and the stories behind the worlds finest sports cars. Road to Redline is presented by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley (@9werks), engineer Andy Brookes (@993andy) and consumer guru Joe Williams (@joewilliamsuk), three enthusiasts on a mission to open doors and bring you the best stories, secrets and exclusives from the world of Porsche. Road to Redline ran from April 2020 to July 2021.

We’re all human on Road To Redline and, with more than 100 cars owned between the three of us, some scrapes have been encountered along the way. We chat through our best and worst motoring mishaps with our friend and guest panellist, Chuck Richards, who has a big ‘bump’ story of his own involving a 964 Turbo 3.6...

Road to Redline is a Porsche and car podcast, celebrating the people and the stories behind the worlds finest sports cars. Road to Redline is presented by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley (@9werks), engineer Andy Brookes (@993andy) and consumer guru Joe Williams (@joewilliamsuk), three enthusiasts on a mission to open doors and bring you the best stories, secrets and exclusives from the world of Porsche. Road to Redline ran from April 2020 to July 2021.

Greg Martin from IPD Plenums joins us from Huntington Beach in California to tell the story of how the company started and what makes the ideal Plenum chamber for our Porsches. Greg also tells us about his back burner project, the 550 with a 993 engine and 996 suspension. You can take a look at IPD Plenums for yourself by visiting www.ipdplenums.com or following the Instagram page @ipdplenums

Road to Redline is a Porsche and car podcast, celebrating the people and the stories behind the worlds finest sports cars. Road to Redline is presented by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley (@9werks), engineer Andy Brookes (@993andy) and consumer guru Joe Williams (@joewilliamsuk), three enthusiasts on a mission to open doors and bring you the best stories, secrets and exclusives from the world of Porsche. Road to Redline ran from April 2020 to July 2021.

We’ve our first international guest this episode, as Alex Ross joins us from his California home to tell the story of Sharkwerks. Alex deep-dives into how the company started and what the philosophy is behind their magnificent work modifying 911 GT cars. You can take a look at Sharkwerks for yourself by visiting Sharkwerks.com or following the Instagram page @sharkwerks

Road to Redline is a Porsche and car podcast, celebrating the people and the stories behind the worlds finest sports cars. Road to Redline is presented by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley (@9werks), engineer Andy Brookes (@993andy) and consumer guru Joe Williams (@joewilliamsuk), three enthusiasts on a mission to open doors and bring you the best stories, secrets and exclusives from the world of Porsche. Road to Redline ran from April 2020 to July 2021.

Rob Colbourn, a Performance Driving Consultant joins us. Rob’s incredible story starts as a white van driver and leads to him being one of the best known Performance Driving Consultants in the UK. So how can he improve your driving? Take a look at Rob’s work via robertcolbourn.co.uk and the Instagram account @robcolbourndt

Road to Redline is a Porsche and car podcast, celebrating the people and the stories behind the worlds finest sports cars. Road to Redline is presented by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley (@9werks), engineer Andy Brookes (@993andy) and consumer guru Joe Williams (@joewilliamsuk), three enthusiasts on a mission to open doors and bring you the best stories, secrets and exclusives from the world of Porsche. Road to Redline ran from April 2020 to July 2021.

The crew get together to talk about the Carrera T and new 992 Turbo, which leads to a debate: is the 911 Turbo still relevant? The team also discuss the 996 after recently attending Lee’s Fried Eggs meet.

Road to Redline is a Porsche and car podcast, celebrating the people and the stories behind the worlds finest sports cars. Road to Redline is presented by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley (@9werks), engineer Andy Brookes (@993andy) and consumer guru Joe Williams (@joewilliamsuk), three enthusiasts on a mission to open doors and bring you the best stories, secrets and exclusives from the world of Porsche. Road to Redline ran from April 2020 to July 2021.