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  • 5/5 Robert 1 year ago on Google
    That was so much fun. Got to try out the gt3 and turbo s. You get to try out the track, a straightaway, and some other courses. Instructors are friendly and are there to make sure you have a great time.
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gene G. 2 years ago on Google
    For my birthday my son brought me here for a ride in a 911 GT3 for 2 high speed laps on their track. After that we had a very nice lunch in their 917 restaurant. Perfect day. The appetizer is octopus and was excellent.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joseph H. 3 years ago on Google
    Rented a GT3, had a blast. Had to dial it back a little as the track was still pretty wet, but even in the end they let us on the handling course. Too bad the cafe and restaurant were closed. It was nice to know the workers I talked to were passionate about cars... spent a few minutes talking about F1 with a few of them
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 ZRF I. 1 year ago on Google
    The building was amazing. The staff is very nice and welcoming. My husband had an amazing time aboard a 911 Carrera! His face was illuminated by the experience! The only downside was the Experience for us at the facility. We got there at 3:30 pm & the Restaurant was closed and the Cafe didn't have anything to offer cause they use the restaurant kitchen; this cafe needs to be up and running all day, for the families living the experience. Doesn't have to be fancy but something that families can enjoy as they wait for the loved one's experience(Including juices for the grown-ups). Common PORSCHE THIS IS THE EXPERIENCE! Cause once you get through those gorgeous doors you want it all, inside the cars and at the facilities.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 A K. 1 year ago on Google
    This was one of the best and worst experiences of my life. We will start with the bad because who doesn’t love a good complainer…. I got home to Alaska where my lovely wife who does NOT appreciate the skills I learned from Ross nearly as much as my buddies do is quite frustrated with my driving. In summary… there are 5 round abouts between my house and work, I live in a VERY snowy place, and drive a VERY sporty car. It’s fun but can be scary. Now onto the good. This was money well spent. You get to push those cars to the absolute edge. Ross was the best coach and had an amazing personality. yoi could tell he genuinely loved what he was doing and being there. I look forward to doing this again and will request Ross every time. The center also got my grandfather in-law and I in on extremely short notice. It was a good thing we had other plans because I could have spent quite a bit of money at this place…
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yesenia O. 2 years ago on Google
    In my husband's words, "This is the best Birthday gift EEVVVVEERRRR!!" He had a blast, as did I watching him conquer the courses and have a blast doing it! His instructor was awesome as well! Definitely recommend and give this experience a 10/10!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Owen F. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is the best! I have been booking experiences over here for four times already and I’m awaiting for my fifth experience in which would be the accelerated program. I drove 718 GT4, 992 GT3, 992 Turbo S, and Taycan Turbo with three different instructors and they, both cars and instructors, are very awesome! Especially in the booking processes, Michele helped me so many times that I couldn’t be enjoy this many cars without her assistances. The restaurant upstairs is a must-go place, not only because it’s popularities, but also because the food is genuinely great and enjoyable with families and friends.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jasmyne R. 10 months ago on Google
    Original post (16 Nov 2019): Attended PECLA's 3rd anniversary (and early birthday). The venue was great, the food was delicious, and it was fun driving the Porsche. Updated (11 Jun 2022): Attended Porsche's 75th anniversary (and Morning Shift). It was so fun being around Porsche enthusiasts. Everyone (staff and attendees) are always so friendly. I was not able to reserve a table for brunch or track time for this event, but I still enjoyed myself. (I tried to book about a month in advance.) The location was packed. Anytime you visit PECLA, it is a good idea to arrive early so you can get parking.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Randy N. 11 months ago on Google
    Fun Level - expert! Definitely the fun and learning experience that I was expecting from Porsche! This company is right up there with Delta Air Lines and Disney! Staff very professional and every detail of this experience is well thought out and executed! Restaurant was outstanding also. Great food and service!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jay C. 1 year ago on Google
    Personalized fun exhilarating driving experience. 1:1 coaching and feedback on various courses on a well designed and challenging but not intimidating track. I’ve had a blast and can’t wait to come back for more!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charles B. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing facilities! Got sent here for the initial 90min driver training and everything is top notch, from the facilities, the people, the track, the quality instructions and offcourse the awesome cars! When I arrived I signed some waivers then met up with my Porsche Driving Instructor, Eddie. He was very friendly and super helpful. Very detail oriented as he would guide me as I followed behind him on track, both of us driving Taycan's. There is a 1 mile handling circuit which we drove several laps to get acquainted with the machinery, picking up speed as we went. Eddie pointed out when to accelerate, brake and how to take the proper racing lines. There is also a dynamic ground with a short cone course similar to autocross that you go thru, where you learn slalom control, braking and turn-in techniques. There is also a wet pad with sprinklers and a kick plate that when you drive over simulates the car going into a wet slide and you have to counter steer to control it. We tried this several times increasing speeds as we went, probably one of the best activities besides driving the circuit. To me the most remarkable thing was a full recreation of the famous Karusell from the Nurburgring, a 180 degree banked left hander. Was so fun to drive thru it! Overall this place is amazing and highly recommended for quality dynamic driving with top-class instructors!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dean B. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a fun time! The pro drivers make sure you are not too intimidated and really help with the experience. We also had the privilege to go to the restaurant which was top-notch.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris M. 11 months ago on Google
    Great place and awesome time here. I did the delivery experience here to pickup my new Cayman. Eric and Hunter were extremely welcoming to both me and my parents. The reveal of my car was really cool and It was great driving the track and skidpad with Hunters coaching. The restaurant was outstanding and a lot of really cool cars on display and on the track there.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jerry Z. 3 years ago on Google
    I came here for a test ride event for the Porsche Taycan Turbo S. The track was amazing to experience. The vibe was awesome and the coffee was great. I saw someone receive a personal delivery of the new 911 Speedster. This is a perfect spot for Porsche fans.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arvind P. 3 years ago on Google
    I had a great experience here. I did the package where you have two cars, the 911 GT and a mid engine Porsche. My instructor was excellent and really put me through the paces on the quarter mile as well as on the drifting course. I was really challenged on driving down an ‘icy hill’. I also like the challenge where you have to recover from a sideswipe similar to a pit maneuver. I had to do that half a dozen times before I mastered it. My favorite remains the drifting course as well as the quarter mile.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Slavik D. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is an absolute Porsche or car enthusiasts dream! The staff is friendly and passionate. Charles and Joe are all stars at their job. Highly recommend the track experience! Also make sure to get food at the 917 restaurant that overlooks the track. Unforgettable experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jason L. 6 months ago on Google
    As someone who loves Porsches, but sadly doesn't own one, the idea of driving a new 911 GT3 on a race course seemed to be an impossibility. But thanks to PECLA—and my loving girlfriend who brought me here for an early birthday present—I managed to check off some bucket-list items I didn't even know I had. My 90-minute session was thrilling and informative, with my instructor doing a great job of helping me navigate the different areas of the facility and hone my skills. Being able to drive that calibre of car on a closed course was more fun than I can really express in a Google review. I would absolutely go back for another session, and highly recommend the experience. There is at least one negative, at least from the perspective of my bank account: since I got back, I've been spending entirely too much time looking at used Porsches on Bring a Trailer. Owning one seems inevitable now!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Irene S. 3 years ago on Google
    Too bad they don't cater to real Porsche owners. You have to have a 1990 or newer to go in their track how sad. They stop making real Porsches in 1989. The requirements are ridiculous and not very safe they don't even want R compound tires and they want airbags everything you're not supposed to have on the track. If you're going to put a track in Los Angeles allow people to use it. Too bad too sad and a complete joke. We own three Porsches and can't take any of them to our little neighborhood track oh well guess we'll have to drive to buttonwillow or Willow springs would have been nice but what do you expect. A bunch of people that don't know what they're doing and don't care about the Porsche community at all. What a disgrace.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dennis S. 3 years ago on Google
    In the middle of this crazy pandemic, I needed a break and I'm very glad I went to PEC LA. I had a fantastic time there and my instructor, Chase, was wonderful. I like that I had my own car, so it felt like a very "covid safe" activity, or as much as it can be in these crazy time. To be sure, it's not a cheap way to spend your day, but it was worth it for me and I wouldn't hesitate to go again. Here's a nice tip - if you do one of the drive experiences, you also get 10% off in the gift shop and I did that to buy some souvenirs. Overall, a wonderful time and I look forward to doing this again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 jerry z. 3 years ago on Google
    Another trip to this track and another epic day. I highly recommend coming here and trying out some cars. Very friendly staff and extremely informative. They have so many different modules as they call them where you can learn the different handling characteristics of these cars.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris B. 3 years ago on Google
    Saw their Black Friday ad for 20% off driving courses and decided to go with my dad to blow off some steam and learn a couple of new driving techniques. The event was very well organized and the time spent in and out of the car was enough to make you feel confident around the circuit and on the road as well. We had a fantastic instructor by the name of Chase who was very patient and knowledgeable about the 911 platform which made the learning curve of the car that much easier. We participated in the Carrera S course which allowed us to see the full power of the 992 generation, as well as sharpen our car handling skills. I will 100% be coming back for more events in the future and for other courses they offer here. My only complaint is that we missed out on getting the 4 year anniversary pins that they were giving out that day, but the overall experience was positive and exciting. One of the greatest values for the experience as well as learning about Porsche’s motor sports pedigree.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Doug L. 3 years ago on Google
    Went for my birthday. Was on my bucket list. Had a blast! Highly recommend if you enjoy driving on a track with excellent instructors and of course well maintained Porsches.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roger Goff I. 3 years ago on Google
    Great looking from the outside, inside is okay to but spent more time outside than in.

  • 5/5 Tony M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great time, great experience, best Christmas gift ever

  • 4/5 victor benitez r. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place (Original) Excelente lugar

  • 5/5 DJ Peter The M. 3 years ago on Google
    Best Experience Ever Thanks to All The Wonderful Staff 😎👍👍

  • 5/5 Ronnie O. 3 years ago on Google
    Cant wait you go !

  • 5/5 John B. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent experience with the most accommodating, and friendly staff. Had an incredible Demo Lap with Hunter! He took me out on the track and really showed me what a professional driver can do with a Porsche. Afterwards, I had the most amazing lunch at 917 with my daughter and son-in-law. The General Manager, Oliver greeted us so warmly, and sat us at a table with a great view of the track. He shared how the chef and his staff produced everything on the menu from scratch from locally sourced items. We started our edible adventure with the delicious Peruvian Scallops and the presentation as amazing! I then had the Dungeness Crab Pasta with Pesto Sauce, a recommendation by Oliver, with handmade pasta and hands down, the best pasta dishes I’ve ever eaten. Of course we had to indulge ourselves with dessert where I had the Milk Chocolate Namelaka with toasted marshmallow ice cream. There are no words to express how good this dessert was, which was accompanied by a cup of fresh brewed coffee. Very reasonably priced and incredibly delicious, lunch at 917 is truly worth your time, and your tastebuds will love it. Again, the staff were so friendly and made the whole Porsche Experience, truly a memorable one!

  • 5/5 marc g. 3 years ago on Google
    Thank you Chuck for such a great time. The progression thru the course is perfect, you learn as you build confidence. That smile never left my face. Thomas and I will definitely ce back.

  • 5/5 Justin P. 1 year ago on Google
    Cool spot for Porsche or car enthusiasts. I didn’t get to drive on the track because I procrastinated to book but it was fun visiting and seeing the various models in vibrant colors driving around. I do have one suggestion lol… Someone should fix the door handles upstairs that lead to the balcony. The pull handle should be on the inside and push on the other side…

  • 5/5 Anna S. 1 year ago on Google
    My husband had a blast. The instructor was attentive and awesome. What a treat to watch from the balcony! Looking forward to coming back sometime.

  • 4/5 Bishop K.Donnell Smith S. 3 years ago on Google
    It was nice once again, but the should open upstairs patio area. Glad to know we can now race our own Porsche's on Thursday nights on track.

  • 5/5 Natasha V. 9 months ago on Google
    SO. MUCH. FUN. My husband has done this experience before and has always raved about it. Now, I don’t need for speed the way he does; however, he convinced me to take part in the day, and I have no regrets. I was nervous, and there was a lot of adrenaline pumping through my body. But the coach was amazing and phenomenal at gagging where you are at. As a result, I immensely enjoyed the experience and learned a surprising amount that I can apply to everyday car driving life. Thanks!

  • 5/5 Marlon R. 3 years ago on Google
    Great experience. Ask for Hunter if you want to get a real friendly and competent instructor!

  • 5/5 Bob S. 3 years ago on Google
    As good as I would expect from Porsche. Perfection! I drove 7hrs! to do this.

  • 5/5 John D. 10 months ago on Google
    Wow. Just. Wow. When they say Porsche Experience, they are not kidding. Our party showed up, and after ogling some stunning historical Porsches, got down to driving! The trainer was amazing, zeroing in on my skill level (Low) and talking me through turns, starts, skids, the whole works. I was upgraded to the Taycan Turbo and driving that was truly a Once in a Lifetime Experience.

  • 5/5 Kelsey C. 6 months ago on Google
    My boyfriend had an awesome time driving 2 cars. The instructor was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful in coaching him to improve his performance. He had a ton of fun on the track. There is good-sized cafe I waited in that was comfortable. Had a great view of the cars.

  • 5/5 Christopher C. 7 months ago on Google
    What a great place to spend my birthday! The staff was extremely friendly, polite and attentive to our needs and the driving experience was so fun. I’d like to give a special thanks to Aaron who was such a great instructor. Whether or not you’re a Porsche lover or just enjoy performance driving, this is a fun way to learn something new about driving skills and experience some awesome high performance cars in a controlled track environment. Thanks to everyone at PECLA!

  • 5/5 kennedy 5 months ago on Google
    Got this as an anniversary gift. And let me tell you, it was awesome. Scott the instructor was very nice and knowledgeable. Made the experience enjoyable. Definitely recommend, will be back.

  • 5/5 Alexander I. 6 months ago on Google
    I had an INCREDIBLE time today with Eric in a GT3! He was a very enthusiastic and patient instructor who met me at my skill level and really helped me develop as a driver. I already can’t wait to come back next time for the GT3RS!!

  • 5/5 Eric 6 months ago on Google
    The most memorable experience that should be on everyone's bucket list. Male or female, old or young. Fantastic team at PEC LA.

  • 5/5 Tio B. 3 years ago on Google
    I found everyone exceptional, from front desk to the gift shop girls to my instructor. My instructor even wanted me to drive a little faster as I was a bit slow. Had so much fun i ordered a car for the next day for a friend as a gift for big job promotion and he just loved it too. And the place was so clean and the food was great too. These Carson Ca. Folks will never be forgotten!

  • 5/5 Matt D. 3 years ago on Google
    Such a great place, a playground for Porsche lovers!

  • 5/5 Carey S. 3 years ago on Google
    We had Hailey as our server and she was fantastic! The food was delicious and we'll definitely be back!

  • 5/5 John D R. 3 years ago on Google
    Love this place! So fun! The driving experience is amazing and after you can gran delicious food at the restaurant! Great place to host events too!! Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Ricardo S. 3 years ago on Google
    Great experience, very fun and unique.

  • 5/5 Jack 1. 3 years ago on Google
    With the help of my coach - Michael Johnson, I had such a great time at this place! 100% recommend Michael if u do the reservation! He is really helpful and funny!

  • 5/5 Louie o. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome place,awesome cars,awesome staff and they keep adding experiences. Can't wait to go back.

  • 5/5 Timothy N. 3 years ago on Google
    Such a fun experience! Our instructor Michael Johnson was the absolute best for any experience level hands down. You could tell that Michael really catered the experience to you after getting to know you vs. just a stock experience in a really cool car.

  • 5/5 Valentin Z. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful cars (Original) Hermosos autos

  • 5/5 Vartan S. 3 years ago on Google
    OMG was great! Go give it a go

  • 4/5 Bill L. 3 years ago on Google
    I organized a friends birthday party here and we had such a blast! It's something we all had never done before and it was different. We were not disappointed! Would definitely do it again!

  • 3/5 Jolynn C. 3 years ago on Google
    Went here last Sunday as part of a group activity. I hadn't been to a racetrack for 20 years, and was expecting pretty much nothing had changed. So I was a bit off on that.

  • 5/5 Steve N. 3 years ago on Google
    The mothership of the Porsche community in Southern California

  • 5/5 colbey t. 3 years ago on Google
    absolutely by far the most fun I've had in California to date!

  • 5/5 Terence L. 3 years ago on Google
    Incredible experience! Amazing staff & facility! Can't wait to come back!

  • 5/5 Carlos O. 3 years ago on Google
    Worth every penny! Michael, my 911 C4S instructor, was exceptionally helpful and gave the right dose of instructions and feedback. The facility and experience work very well within the covid restrictions, being inclusive of guests and participants as well. Overall a great job !

  • 5/5 Ronndale E. 3 years ago on Google
    It is an indescribable experience. My instructor, Armin, was amazing with his lead and direction. He gave me all the knowledge I needed to be able to apply on the track. I had SO much fun here, and during this pandemic, I got to ride with a radio in the car while following my instructor. Apparently that's a bit more advanced than having someone just next to you, guiding you. The communication is clear and concise, and you will not be left wondering what to do. EXCELLENT! Thank you, Armin for this experience in the 911 and the GT3. Kudos to you!

  • 5/5 Jose R. 3 years ago on Google
    I'm so happy

  • 5/5 paula s. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved this place

  • 5/5 Kara Z. 3 years ago on Google
    Best place to celebrate everything Porsche. Restaurant is wonderful as well.

  • 5/5 Rich L. 4 years ago on Google
    Incredible experience.

  • 5/5 paulo r. 4 years ago on Google
    Just amazing

  • 5/5 Michael P. 3 years ago on Google
    Once in a lifetime you have to drive a 911 GT3 RS


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