Rennlist was started in May 1998. The name is derived from  "Renn", which is German for "the race", and "list", which is our heritage, starting with email lists covering just about anything about Porsche's.  In short form, "R + List" conveys the thought that this is a vehicle for a community with common interests to interact with, and support, each other.

Within two weeks of Rennlist's inception, there were roughly 4,000 subscribers to its' 12 email lists. In just over three years, the site has grown to support more than 65,000 subscribers!  Services and areas now include:

In addition, Rennlist also supports site/lists for other marques, including Audi, BMW, and Lamborghini.

While commercial sponsorship helps fund Rennlist activities, it also provides a means for sponsors to interact with thousands of Porsche-focused subscribers.  It's not unusual to find our sponsors providing online technical interchange on the email lists and web discussion groups, providing periodic specials and discounts to Rennlist members, and making their resources available to help Rennlist members further their marquee interests. 

Individual support via Rennlist membership is also important to help sustain Rennlist operations.  Today we have Rennlist members in 29 countries!  For our paying Rennlist members, we offer free email accounts, web space for individual web sites, special discounts on Porsche authorized parts, discounts at the Rennlist Goodie store, and other periodically announced benefits.

An additional form of membership and support involves Porsche racing, with several levels of membership and unique benefits available.  A core goal of the Rennlist racing program is to raise funds for two very worthy causes -- the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in the US and CLIC (Cancer and Leukemia in Childhood) in the UK.

As you look at what Rennlist offers it's subscribers, members, and sponsors, you'll begin to understand some of the drivers of Rennlist's significant growth over the past three years.  However, while Rennlist can provide the vehicle and opportunity for an international community to come together, it's ultimately the people using Rennlist that forms it's true strength.  Although the lists and forums exist to discuss your car; friendships and bonds emerge. If a member has a new born, goes on vacation, has a wonderful drive, or even has some not so good news, your fellow list member generally wants to know about it. A level of camaraderie has developed where caravans often form to major events, and people come together under the Rennlist name on a local basis. If you are new to our community, we welcome you, and hope to establish this common friendship with you as well.

For more information about Rennlist please visit our announcements page.

Welcome to Rennlist!