JG Pasterjak
JG Pasterjak Production/Art Director
11/19/19 1:43 p.m.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/gBbAfDyC8f8

Michael Fassbender has played roles spanning from Macbeth to Magneto, but his latest screen project—Porsche’s reality documentary web series “Road to LeMans”—eschews scripting and special effects for a raw look at a guy trying to live his dream of racing on one of the largest stages in motorsport.

Far from a vanity project, the series follows Fassbender as he works …

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T.J.
T.J. MegaDork
11/19/19 1:52 p.m.

I've seen these popping up on my recommended section, but haven't watched them yet. I had no idea who Fassbender was until your post that said he is an actor. I just thought he was some Porsche factory driver that I never heard of. I will check these out.

pinchvalve
pinchvalve GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
11/19/19 2:24 p.m.

Oh man, I have not seen this yet, so thanks for the heads-up. I am blocking out an hour, I know Ill need it!

pinchvalve
pinchvalve GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
11/19/19 3:41 p.m.

OK, watched the whole thing...amazing. One question, does anyone have Patrick Dempsey's email or cell? I would love to get his thoughts on the series.

T.J.
T.J. MegaDork
11/19/19 3:43 p.m.

In reply to pinchvalve :

I'll ring him up and let you know.

JesseWolfe
JesseWolfe Reader
11/20/19 5:18 a.m.

Managed to squeeze in the first 2 episodes last night, it's very entertaining to watch.  Plus I think Fassbender is a great actor. 

Rodan
Rodan Dork
11/20/19 4:31 p.m.

Very interesting series, thanks for posting!  

With the prominence of "Porsche Racing Experience" in the videos, I did some googling and it looks like anyone can follow in Fassbender's footsteps.  Level 1, which is a six day training course in the Cup cars that gets you your racing license is 50000 Euros...  Level 2 (where Fassbender seems to be) is a full season in a Cup car with support and instruction...  no price listed.  I guess if you gotta ask... cheeky

Error404
Error404 Reader
11/20/19 4:54 p.m.

50,000 euros? Is that all? I think I'll buy 5. I was worried I might have to get out my checkbook but I recently had Reginald clean more than that from the small cash rattling around what he called a "clothes dryer".

 

In all seriousness, this looks like it should be interesting to follow along with.

T.J.
T.J. MegaDork
11/20/19 6:43 p.m.

Before this thread saying Fassbender was an actor, I was thinking Marcel Fässler switched to Porsches. 

Billy_Bottle_Caps
Billy_Bottle_Caps SuperDork
11/20/19 9:19 p.m.

JG: thanks for posting.. will check it out

westsidetalon
westsidetalon HalfDork
11/20/19 9:41 p.m.

Thats some good intense watching there.  He was pitted next to us at  2018 Chumpcar 24 at Nelson ledges, I had no idea who he was but my teammates were in complete awe. He helped put our windshield banner on our 944 and we later helped fix their crashed 944. Plan B for them was a miata that also had problems. All on the hottest most humid day ever in Ohio, actually felt pretty bad for him. But he definitely  was a humble, down to earth, nice guy. 

T.J.
T.J. MegaDork
11/21/19 9:11 a.m.

I watched all of these last night. Entertaining and well produced videos. I'll tune in for season 2.

Asphalt_Gundam
Asphalt_Gundam HalfDork
2/23/23 10:13 a.m.

IMO this thread needs a bump. The last 2 years when each episode releases I have gone home after work and immediately watched each one. Which is very unlike me normally.

4 seasons now and Michael did go to Lemans, and a 5th season is coming too.

 

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