I Drove a Porsche 911 6,500 Miles Across the US and Back (hopefully) pt1 — RedlineArchive

I Drove a Porsche 911 6,500 Miles Across the US and Back (hopefully) pt1 — RedlineArchive

Join me and my brother for the ultimate Porsche 911 road trip! This is Part 1 of our emotional tribute drive for our late father—a massive cross country road trip spanning 6,500 miles across America. In this video, we tackle the first 7 days, kicking off in San Francisco and tracing the legendary Route 66 before heading toward Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Is the Porsche 911 the best grand touring car for a journey this epic? Watch to find out! This is more than just a long-distance drive in a sports car; it's a heartfelt journey to honor a true car enthusiast. We’re pushing the limits of the Porsche 911's comfort and reliability as we follow the historic Mother Road, passing through iconic American landscapes in California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and more. We'll cover the best (and worst!) parts of driving a high-performance sports car for thousands of miles. From the incredible driving dynamics on the open highway to testing the practicalities of a 911 on a USA road trip, we share every mile, every challenge, and every nostalgic moment. This first leg takes us from the West Coast through the heart of Americana, visiting classic Route 66 attractions and sharing stories about my dad along the way. If you love Porsche content, automotive adventures, and epic road trip vlogs, hit that like button and subscribe for Part 2! Let me know in the comments: What's the longest road trip you've ever taken in a sports car? 0:00 Intro 0:37 Why I’m doing this trip 1:32 Day 1 - SF to Kingman, AZ 3:46 Porsche Macan Engineers testing 5:21 Route 66 History 7:04 Day 2 - Kingman, AZ to Gallup, NM 7:06 Cars Movie Towns 8:26 Antares Point 8:47 Hackberry 10:04 Seligman 11:04 Williams 11:58 Grand Canyon 13:46 Two Guns 15:20 Meteor Crater 16:23 Day 3 - Gallup, NM to Amarillo, TX 18:37 Amazing MPG 19:08 Old Garage 19:59 Albuquerque 31:07 Abandoned Motel 22:50 Radioshack 23:51 Amarillo 24:12 Day 4 - Amarillo, TX to Tulsa, OK 24:18 Cadillac Ranch 26:09 Porsche Brother Spotted 26:31 Buc-ee's 29:11 Devil’s Rope Museum 30:06 Oklahoma Route 66 Museum 30:55 Bridgeport Bridge 31:12 Sid’s Onion Burgers 32:19 Oklahoma City Memorial 33:02 Day 5 - Tulsa, OK to St. Louis, MO 35:19 Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza 36:47 Tulsa Neon Signs 37:42 Open Carry 37:51 Greenwood / Black Wall Street 40:19 Chelsea and Route 66 Underpass 42:49 Sudden Rain 43:00 Commerce OK 43:53 Dairy King 45:24 Mickey Mantle House 46:03 Kansas 47:34 Devil’s Elbow Bridge 48:38 St. Louis 49:48 Day 6 - St Louis, MO to Indianapolis, IN 50:00 5th Floor Breakfast Pool 50:24 St. Louis Arch Tour 52:14 Chain of Rocks Bridge 53:13 Random Porsche Encounter 53:49 Indianapolis Motor Speedway 55:40 Day 7 - Indianapolis, IN to Pittsburgh, PA 59:31 Fun Road State Route 22 1:00:00 Presidential Motorcade Sighting 1:01:39 We made it! 1:02:18 Extended Interview with Charles (The Dairy King Owner in Commerce, OK) #porsche #roadtrip #route66 #adventure ================================ Miles equal smiles and a dirty car is a sign of a happy driver. No garage queens. This is the way. ✌️ If you like this kind of content, please consider subscribing to my channel to follow these car adventures and hit the notification bell so that you don't miss any new videos. 📸 You can also follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atypical__driver/ Thanks for your support! 🙏 My gear, garage tools, and parts (Amazon affiliate): https://www.amazon.com/shop/atypicaldriver