i read that yesterday. they're not "about" to open it, they're still in the planning stages. groundbreaking expected this summer, open sometime late 2013.
the one in atlanta is in the actual development stage and will serve as PCNA's corporate headquarters with nearly all staff moved there.
track included.
"...the highlight of the 53-acre facility is undoubtedly the massive test track. Billed as a safe, exhilarating environment for experiencing the pleasure of being in the driver’s seat, the proposed course seems to offer almost everything a driver could want. A road course is a requisite, of course, but the playground will also include a
giant skid pad, special surfaces that replicate
wet or frozen roads, and an
off-road portion for Cayenne SUVs to prove their mettle. The grounds will be open to those enrolled in driving courses,
but Porsche hints it will likely allow corporate clients, car clubs, and other groups to rent use of the facility."
can we get a 986forum.com day going?
Porsche Plans Massive Test Track, Customer Center In Los Angeles - Rumor Central