SCREAMS FROZEN IN TIME

by Keith Francis

Whether it's a 911 Carrera RSR screaming down the Mulsanne Straight at Le Mans or a Porsche 956 dancing through the iconic Porsche Curves, Schlegelmilch's photographs have a unique way of freezing the adrenaline-pumping moments that define the sport.

Schlegelmilch's work is more than just snapshots; it's a testament to his deep understanding of racing and the ability to anticipate the perfect shot. He knows the tracks, the cars, and the drivers intimately, and how to position himself in just the right spot to catch a Porsche racer as it roars past, its exhaust note echoing through history.

Porsche's endurance racing success in the 1960s was epitomized by the Porsche 917. Introduced in 1969, this fearsome machine became an iconic figure on the racetracks of Le Mans, Daytona, and the Nürburgring, the very track where Rainer W. Schlegelmilch’s lifelong passion for both Porsche and racing was born back in 1962.

In 1970 and 1971, the Porsche 917 secured back-toback victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Drivers like Steve McQueen, who immortalized the 917 in the film "Le Mans," added to the car's legendary status. The 917's domination of endurance racing was emblematic of Porsche's engineering excellence and unwavering commitment to pushing the limits of what was possible on the track, as beautifully captured through the lens of Rainer Schlegelmilch.

This beautiful publication in typical Taschen style offers a few glimpses into this world, immortalised through lens of Schlegelmilch Rainer. Moments of glory, ensuring that the legacy of Porsche racing in the sixties and seventies lives on in vivid detail.

Schlegelmilch takes you to the real racing world, behind the glamour and into the dusty, oil-scented world of motor racing.

Rainer Schlegelmilch

Porsche Racing Moments www.taschen.com

Limited edition of 962 copies each numbered and signed by Rainer Schlegelmilch.

Hardcover, 34,4 x 40,8 cm, 356 pages. Aluminum print cover tipped into a leatherette-bound spine, foil embossing. 5.80 kg with acrylic, engraved bookstand.