
{"id":1551,"date":"2026-03-23T15:40:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T15:40:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/champion-porsche\/?p=1551"},"modified":"2026-03-24T13:49:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T13:49:04","slug":"cars-coffee-2026-when-rexy-took-over-champion-motorsports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.champion-porsche.com\/blog\/cars-coffee-2026-when-rexy-took-over-champion-motorsports\/","title":{"rendered":"Cars &amp; Coffee 2026: When Rexy Took Over Champion Motorsports"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>March 15, 2026 | Champion Motorsport, Pompano Beach, FL &#8211; See our recap video and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2>A Sunday Morning Like No Other<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On Sunday, March 15, 2026, the Champion Motorsport facility in Pompano Beach transformed into the epicenter of South Florida&#8217;s Porsche community. From 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, over seven hundred enthusiasts gathered for what would become one of the most memorable Cars &amp; Coffee events of the year\u2014marking the first major fan meetup featuring <strong>Rexy<\/strong>, the championship-winning Porsche 911 GT3 Rawr, under Champion Porsche&#8217;s sponsorship banner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event, held rain or shine at our <strong>3101 Center Port Circle facility<\/strong>, brought together the perfect blend of motorsport heritage, community passion, and prehistoric personality that defines the Champion Porsche experience in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2>Rexy in the House: The Star of the Show<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/721\/2026\/03\/23153114\/eed0449e636dbeeaccb5a117b3fbd063ed4fea49-Firefly-Upscaler-2x-scale-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/721\/2026\/03\/23153114\/eed0449e636dbeeaccb5a117b3fbd063ed4fea49-Firefly-Upscaler-2x-scale-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/721\/2026\/03\/23153114\/eed0449e636dbeeaccb5a117b3fbd063ed4fea49-Firefly-Upscaler-2x-scale-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/721\/2026\/03\/23153114\/eed0449e636dbeeaccb5a117b3fbd063ed4fea49-Firefly-Upscaler-2x-scale-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/721\/2026\/03\/23153114\/eed0449e636dbeeaccb5a117b3fbd063ed4fea49-Firefly-Upscaler-2x-scale-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/721\/2026\/03\/23153114\/eed0449e636dbeeaccb5a117b3fbd063ed4fea49-Firefly-Upscaler-2x-scale-2048x1365.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rexy, the 2024 IMSA GTD Pro Champion, made a special appearance at Champion Motorsports<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The undisputed headliner was <strong>Rexy<\/strong>\u2014AO Racing&#8217;s iconic green Porsche 911 GT3 Rawr and <strong>2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD Pro title winner<\/strong>. Fresh off Champion Porsche&#8217;s newly announced sponsorship, Rexy represented the living connection between our dealership&#8217;s motorsport heritage and contemporary racing excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Team Principal <strong>Gunnar Jeannette<\/strong>, who grew up in South Florida watching Champion Porsche dominate tracks with their iconic 993 GT2 and GT1 cars, helped facilitate the partnership that brought Rexy to our facility. As Jeannette noted when announcing the sponsorship, <em>&#8220;For AO Racing to be partnering with one of the most iconic Porsche Dealerships seems like a match made in heaven&#8221;<\/em> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attendees had the rare opportunity to see Rexy&#8217;s famous T-Rex livery\u2014including that championship-winning diamond-studded &#8220;24&#8221; tooth\u2014up close and in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2>The GT3R Rennsport Reveal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/kimi-web-img.moonshot.cn\/img\/cdn-ds.com\/41d077c80ce7b8f1e4d87fd7896bfd4b58ac0636.jpg\" alt=\"Champion Porsche GT3R Rennsport\" \/><figcaption><em>Champion Porsche&#8217;s 1 of 77 GT3R Rennsport made its post-makeover debut at the event<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Just days before the event, Champion Porsche revealed that our <strong>1 of 77 Porsche GT3R Rennsport<\/strong> had received a complete makeover in preparation for Cars &amp; Coffee . The track-only, 611-horsepower racing machine\u2014one of the most exclusive Porsches ever produced\u2014debuted its refreshed appearance to an enthusiastic crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Rennsport&#8217;s presence underscored Champion Motorsport&#8217;s commitment to serious performance. With only 77 examples worldwide, this represents the pinnacle of Porsche&#8217;s 992-generation racing technology\u2014a fitting companion to Rexy&#8217;s championship-proven GT3 platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The GT3R Rennsport&#8217;s aggressive aerodynamics and racing pedigree drew crowds throughout the morning<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2>AO Racing Merch Booth &amp; Fan Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"744\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/721\/2026\/03\/23154930\/Screenshot-2026-03-23-114850-1024x744.png\" alt=\"AO Racing Merch Booth &amp; Fan Experience at Cars and Coffee 2026 Champion Motorsports Champion Porsche\" class=\"wp-image-1557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/721\/2026\/03\/23154930\/Screenshot-2026-03-23-114850-1024x744.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/721\/2026\/03\/23154930\/Screenshot-2026-03-23-114850-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/721\/2026\/03\/23154930\/Screenshot-2026-03-23-114850-768x558.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/721\/2026\/03\/23154930\/Screenshot-2026-03-23-114850.png 1402w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/721\/2026\/03\/23155131\/Screenshot-2026-03-23-115120-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/721\/2026\/03\/23155131\/Screenshot-2026-03-23-115120-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/721\/2026\/03\/23155131\/Screenshot-2026-03-23-115120-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/721\/2026\/03\/23155131\/Screenshot-2026-03-23-115120-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/721\/2026\/03\/23155131\/Screenshot-2026-03-23-115120-1536x863.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/721\/2026\/03\/23155131\/Screenshot-2026-03-23-115120-2048x1151.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the cars, the event featured an <strong>official AO Racing merchandise booth<\/strong> where fans could purchase the latest Rexy gear . From team apparel to collectible items, the booth gave attendees a chance to take home a piece of the championship-winning program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The combination of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Direct access<\/strong> to Rexy and the GT3R Rennsport<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aoracing.com\/collections\/rexy\/\">Official merchandise<\/a><\/strong> from AO Racing&#8217;s 2026 season<\/li><li><strong>Factory-certified technicians<\/strong> available for informal consultations<\/li><li><strong>Complimentary coffee<\/strong> and morning refreshments<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2026created an atmosphere that balanced exclusivity with community warmth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2>The Community Response<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The event generated significant engagement across Champion Porsche&#8217;s social channels. Our full event video, published March 21, 2026, captured the energy of the morning and Rexy&#8217;s special appearance . The video description summed up the sentiment: <em>&#8220;Cars &amp; Coffee with Rexy in the house. \ud83e\udd96\u2615 Huge thank you to everyone who joined us this past Sunday at our Champion Motorsport facility. Incredible cars filled the lot, great conversations all morning&#8221;<\/em> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This gathering represented more than a typical Cars &amp; Coffee\u2014it was a convergence of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Racing heritage<\/strong> (Champion&#8217;s Le Mans-winning legacy)<\/li><li><strong>Current championship success<\/strong> (Rexy&#8217;s 2024 title defense)<\/li><li><strong>Future motorsport excitement<\/strong> (the 2026 IMSA season kickoff)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2>Setting the Stage for Sebring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The March 15 event served as the perfect prelude to an action-packed week in Florida motorsport. Just six days later, <strong>Roxy<\/strong>\u2014Rexy&#8217;s &#8220;sister&#8221; car in striking pink livery\u2014made her endurance racing debut at the <strong>Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring<\/strong> on March 21, 2026. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorsport.com\/imsa\/news\/2026-12-hours-of-sebring-official-race-results\/10807195\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">official race results here<\/a>)<br><br>Champion Porsche&#8217;s sponsorship of AO Racing meant our branding appeared on both coasts of Florida within the same week: at our Pompano Beach facility for Cars &amp; Coffee, and at Sebring for one of IMSA&#8217;s crown jewel events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/kimi-web-img.moonshot.cn\/img\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/b06fb0421756e2360bc0bd4117b4323937f76b80.jpg\" alt=\"Rexy Studio Shot\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rexy&#8217;s distinctive green T-Rex livery has made it one of the most recognizable cars in modern motorsport<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2>Watch the Full Event<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Champion Porsche 2026 Cars &amp; Coffee Event w\/ AO Racing\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nb5syt-Ppdc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who couldn&#8217;t attend, our complete event video is now live on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nb5syt-Ppdc\">official Champion Porsche YouTube channel<\/a>. The footage captures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Rexy&#8217;s arrival and display<\/li><li>The GT3R Rennsport reveal<\/li><li>Crowd interactions and vehicle walkarounds<\/li><li>Behind-the-scenes moments with the AO Racing team<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2>Join Us for Future Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The March 15, 2026 Cars &amp; Coffee was just the beginning. Champion Porsche remains committed to bringing the Porsche community together throughout the year. Follow us on social media <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/championporsche\">@championporsche<\/a> for announcements about upcoming gatherings, track days, and special appearances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a longtime 911 owner, a prospective buyer, or simply an enthusiast who appreciates motorsport heritage, our doors are open. As this event demonstrated, Champion Porsche isn&#8217;t just America&#8217;s #1 volume Porsche dealership\u2014we&#8217;re a destination for the passion that makes Porsche ownership special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Event Details Were:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Sunday, March 15, 2026<\/li><li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 9:00 AM \u2013 12:00 PM<\/li><li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Champion Motorsport, 3101 Center Port Circle, Pompano Beach, FL<\/li><li><strong>Featured Guests:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/aoracing.com\/\">Rexy (AO Racing Porsche 911 GT3 Rawr)<\/a>, Champion Porsche GT3R Rennsport<\/li><li><strong>Special Features:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/aoracing.com\/collections\/rexy\/\">AO Racing merchandise booth<\/a>, factory technician access<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Champion Porsche\u2014Where racing heritage meets road car excellence. 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