4,000 Miles to the Arctic Circle: What We Learned About Our Porsches
9WERKS Radio : The Porsche and Car PodcastShow Notes
We actually did it. In this landmark episode of 9WERKS Radio, Lee Sibley and Andy Brookes are joined by members of the Driven Not Hidden Collective on the final night of an epic, grueling, and utterly beautiful 4,000-mile road trip from the UK to the Arctic Circle and back. With the engines finally cooling down and the midnight sun overhead, the team gather around the table to look back on a journey of a lifetime. From navigating unpredictable Scandinavian weather to pushing decades-old air-cooled and modern water-cooled Porsches to their absolute limits, this is a raw, emotional, and deeply honest debrief of what it takes to complete the ultimate automotive pilgrimage. In this episode, we reflect on: The Ultimate Highs: The standout roads, the breathtaking Arctic vistas, and the moments that made the entire trip worth it. What We Learned About Our Cars: How the Porsches actually handled 4,000 miles of relentless driving—and the surprises along the way. The Power of the Collective: Why doing a trip of this magnitude with the DNHC community changes the entire experience. The Road Trip Takeaways: Essential advice for anyone planning to point their Porsche toward the top of the world. Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join the collective for the ultimate road trip post-mortem. 9WERKS RADIO PARTNERS: Heritage Parts Centre: Proud sponsors of 9WERKS Radio. A 4,000-mile road trip requires serious preparation. From preventative maintenance kits to emergency spares, Heritage Parts Centre has your back. Get 10% off your order by using code '9WERKS10' at the checkout! Shop now: https://www.heritagepartscentre.com 9WERKS Marketplace: Ready to find a Porsche built for the open road? Browse the latest community-listed cars here: https://9werks.co.uk/porschemarketplace/ JOIN THE 9WERKS COLLECTIVE: Want to join us on the next epic road trip? Access our dedicated discussion forum and get exclusive benefits here: https://9werks.co.uk/join Follow us: Instagram: @9.werks Website: https://9werks.co.uk Lee Sibley: @9werks_lee Andy Brookes: @993andy
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