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NOVEMBER 2017 WWW.PNWR.ORG 53 Mike Humphreys with his 2016 Boxster Spyder. continued on next page line, Turn 10 dove even deeper to capture the subtle yet critical refinements to perfect the dynamic of each car. As a result, even the most discerning owner would agree that each Porsche in Forza feels as unique, alive and as spirited as the car from which is was modeled. Turn 10 Takes The Lead It's often the challenging laps on the track that create a legendary race. Now, a heroic comeback is underway after so much waiting, and Turn 10 and Porsche are driving at the limit. Just a year into the new partnership, 2017 gave rise to unique driving experiences and events, demonstrating what's possible at the intersection of the real and virtual worlds of Porsche. In April 2017, an extensive Porsche Expansion pack was made available to Forza Horizon 3 players. Fans of Forza were delighted, and made it known on message boards, in direct emails to Turn 10, and even in-person at video game trade shows, that they were absolutely thrilled with the exciting new lineup. That same month, the partners also debuted Porsche's first-ever sponsorship of a virtual racing event, called the Forza Racing Championship (ForzaRC) Season 3: The Porsche Cup, highlighted by a live gaming invitational at Microsoft's flagship Fifth Avenue store in Manhattan. Special guest, Porsche professional driver Matt Campbell, mingled with ForzaRCElite Players and Forza Jonathan Segall with his 2014 Boxster. Chad Lewis with his 1985 Carrera Coupe. Chris Crosetto in his 1991 Porsche Carrera 4. Jon Knoles with his 1961 Porsche 356 BT-5 1600.

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