Paul Pfanner
@paulpfanner.bsky.social
CEO of Racer Media & Marketing, Inc. I love racing, cool cars and media but nothing comes close to time spent with my family.
Our company sites: www.racer.com https://racerstudio.com
Our company sites: www.racer.com https://racerstudio.com
You can watch the 2025 Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, presented by Gran Turismo, live and in its entirety on the RACER Network and RACER+ streaming app, Sunday, June 22. For more on RACER+, head to racerplus.com.
June 21, 2025 at 12:05 PM
You can watch the 2025 Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, presented by Gran Turismo, live and in its entirety on the RACER Network and RACER+ streaming app, Sunday, June 22. For more on RACER+, head to racerplus.com.
On this date in 2016, I was fortunate to enjoy a very special moment with Jim Clark’s 1965 Indianapolis 500-winning Lotus 38 Ford that forever changed me, and the sport I would devote my life to.
May 28, 2025 at 5:16 AM
On this date in 2016, I was fortunate to enjoy a very special moment with Jim Clark’s 1965 Indianapolis 500-winning Lotus 38 Ford that forever changed me, and the sport I would devote my life to.
I'm proud of this clean pass of a much faster car.
May 16, 2025 at 7:03 PM
I'm proud of this clean pass of a much faster car.
Second lid now ready for action. Now we need El Piloto to be equally ready as well...
May 13, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Second lid now ready for action. Now we need El Piloto to be equally ready as well...
I am tired of my old office and want my own jet so I don't end up sitting in seat 32E.
May 12, 2025 at 1:34 PM
I am tired of my old office and want my own jet so I don't end up sitting in seat 32E.
Szeretlek és hiányzol gyönyörű édesanyám.
May 11, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Szeretlek és hiányzol gyönyörű édesanyám.
You don't see this everyday! Behold the 4X4 BYRD on Highway 46 near Lost Hills, CA.
May 9, 2025 at 1:15 PM
You don't see this everyday! Behold the 4X4 BYRD on Highway 46 near Lost Hills, CA.
I love this beautiful instrument that created moving music and epic stories in the hands of an intense, immortal spirit. #sennaforever
April 13, 2025 at 1:03 PM
I love this beautiful instrument that created moving music and epic stories in the hands of an intense, immortal spirit. #sennaforever
I am fortunate to work with the best commercial team in motorsports and automotive media at RACER. Meet R Team: Scott Shelton, Raelyn Stokes, Mark Carter, Matt Boice, Nolan Browning, John Chambers and Victor Uribe.
April 9, 2025 at 1:19 PM
I am fortunate to work with the best commercial team in motorsports and automotive media at RACER. Meet R Team: Scott Shelton, Raelyn Stokes, Mark Carter, Matt Boice, Nolan Browning, John Chambers and Victor Uribe.
Yesterday marked my 51st year inside an NTT INDYCAR SERIES paddock with a legitmate media credential.
March 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Yesterday marked my 51st year inside an NTT INDYCAR SERIES paddock with a legitmate media credential.
Here are four images of just another average Ferrari F40 that I found in the parking lot of the supermarket and coffee shop located less than a mile from my home in Laguna Beach, California.
February 23, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Here are four images of just another average Ferrari F40 that I found in the parking lot of the supermarket and coffee shop located less than a mile from my home in Laguna Beach, California.
I love cars and I like to capture images of those that are special whenever I see them. Pacific Coast Highway is the only route to and from my home in Laguna Beach, California, and thankfully PCH is a powerful emotional attractor to people who own and drive special cars. More cool cars to come!
February 22, 2025 at 2:26 PM
I love cars and I like to capture images of those that are special whenever I see them. Pacific Coast Highway is the only route to and from my home in Laguna Beach, California, and thankfully PCH is a powerful emotional attractor to people who own and drive special cars. More cool cars to come!
This fun experience happened last Friday. Thank you Taro Koki and Jeff Zwart for including me in your fascinating conversation. This particular RACER Creative Drive Podcast will debut in late March to align with the upcoming refresh of RACER Magazine and the 33rd Anniversary of the RACER brand.
February 16, 2025 at 5:34 PM
This fun experience happened last Friday. Thank you Taro Koki and Jeff Zwart for including me in your fascinating conversation. This particular RACER Creative Drive Podcast will debut in late March to align with the upcoming refresh of RACER Magazine and the 33rd Anniversary of the RACER brand.
Art has been central to our family's journey. Here is a 30-second art show of works from four generations that span ten decades.
February 8, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Art has been central to our family's journey. Here is a 30-second art show of works from four generations that span ten decades.
Here's my auto-biography from 1970 to now, in the context of the magazine ads for each vehicle I've driven in my daily journey. The older I am, the less I care about image or peformance. Now it's all about versatility, durability and insurability... which sums up my priorities in my remaining laps.
February 7, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Here's my auto-biography from 1970 to now, in the context of the magazine ads for each vehicle I've driven in my daily journey. The older I am, the less I care about image or peformance. Now it's all about versatility, durability and insurability... which sums up my priorities in my remaining laps.
These very special women made RACER Magazine possible. Donna Chamberlain Pfanner was our founding ad director from 1992 to 1993. Celia Shambaugh was ad director from 1994 to 2000. Raelyn Stokes has twice been our ad director from 2001 to 2007, and from 2017 to the present day.
February 6, 2025 at 10:53 AM
These very special women made RACER Magazine possible. Donna Chamberlain Pfanner was our founding ad director from 1992 to 1993. Celia Shambaugh was ad director from 1994 to 2000. Raelyn Stokes has twice been our ad director from 2001 to 2007, and from 2017 to the present day.
Rapid Allen Berg in his Ralt RT-1 was the primary subject of my 1981 cover illustration for Cal Club's Finish Line Magazine. Forty-years later Allen would visit RACER HQ with his son Alex. Both are racers to the core, and I hope that Alex follows his dad's mighty footsteps into Fomrula 1.
February 4, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Rapid Allen Berg in his Ralt RT-1 was the primary subject of my 1981 cover illustration for Cal Club's Finish Line Magazine. Forty-years later Allen would visit RACER HQ with his son Alex. Both are racers to the core, and I hope that Alex follows his dad's mighty footsteps into Fomrula 1.
My 60-year quest to become the oldest person on social media began 40 years before there was social media. Here's a shot of an early version of me, rollin' with my Kodak camera at Knott's Berry Farm, surrounded by my posse of my Lincom Elemenary School pals from Whittier, CA.
February 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
My 60-year quest to become the oldest person on social media began 40 years before there was social media. Here's a shot of an early version of me, rollin' with my Kodak camera at Knott's Berry Farm, surrounded by my posse of my Lincom Elemenary School pals from Whittier, CA.
Behold the evolution of the famous Three Arch Bay Lemonade Stand and accompying signage. This was one of my favorite wattering holes, regrettably it ceased operations in 2012. I wonder what happend to the young and enthusiastic sales team of Sofia, Eden, Lydia and Mia?
February 2, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Behold the evolution of the famous Three Arch Bay Lemonade Stand and accompying signage. This was one of my favorite wattering holes, regrettably it ceased operations in 2012. I wonder what happend to the young and enthusiastic sales team of Sofia, Eden, Lydia and Mia?
I am fortunate to know these two racers. and blessed by their loyal friendship. Both have boundless ambition, and the talent and commitment needed to win in the endurance race called life. They also know how to make me laugh... which is truly priceless. #racers
February 1, 2025 at 3:51 PM
I am fortunate to know these two racers. and blessed by their loyal friendship. Both have boundless ambition, and the talent and commitment needed to win in the endurance race called life. They also know how to make me laugh... which is truly priceless. #racers
Thank you Todd Spruell for this fantastic and fun experience 32-years-ago today. I was honored to be your Plan B. Garth Brooks sang the National Anthem and Michael Jackson was the over-the-top half-time show. Oh, the Dallas Cowboys whooped-on the Buffalo Bills 52-17.
January 31, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Thank you Todd Spruell for this fantastic and fun experience 32-years-ago today. I was honored to be your Plan B. Garth Brooks sang the National Anthem and Michael Jackson was the over-the-top half-time show. Oh, the Dallas Cowboys whooped-on the Buffalo Bills 52-17.
In 2011 and 2012, Pfanner Communications was retained by Leo Hindery and Tom Cotter to develop a brand identity and marketing plan for a F1 race to be held at Port Imperial, NJ, with Manhattan as the backdrop. Sadly, Bernie's troubles led to funding falling short. Too bad, it would have been mega!.
January 29, 2025 at 3:54 PM
In 2011 and 2012, Pfanner Communications was retained by Leo Hindery and Tom Cotter to develop a brand identity and marketing plan for a F1 race to be held at Port Imperial, NJ, with Manhattan as the backdrop. Sadly, Bernie's troubles led to funding falling short. Too bad, it would have been mega!.
Some of my first racing friends and collaborators. RIP Jules, Dennis and Hugh. #formulaford
January 28, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Some of my first racing friends and collaborators. RIP Jules, Dennis and Hugh. #formulaford
Thanks to the MAVTV GO app for sponsoring RACER’s coverage of the ROLEX 24 at Daytona. Enter promo code RACER20 to save 20% on a premium monthly or annual subscription. mavtvgo.com/signup
January 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Thanks to the MAVTV GO app for sponsoring RACER’s coverage of the ROLEX 24 at Daytona. Enter promo code RACER20 to save 20% on a premium monthly or annual subscription. mavtvgo.com/signup
Here's an scrapbook of the Team ELDEN Formula Ford's 1972 Mk10A Falconer's serpentine journey to now.
January 19, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Here's an scrapbook of the Team ELDEN Formula Ford's 1972 Mk10A Falconer's serpentine journey to now.