Porsche Plática, a Porsche-exclusive community gathering organized by Harper Porsche in Knoxville, Tennessee, has locked in the date for its event next year. While this year’s event drew 18 Porsche Carrera GTs, come Sunday, May 3, 2026, and the spotlight will be on the Porsche 911 R.
Fresh off the heels of a wildly successful 2025 inaugural edition back in May, which drew over 3,500 enthusiasts and featured around 60 rare Porsche models, the focus will now be on both the original 1967 911 R and its 2016 spiritual successor.
“Platica is a great example of the thriving passion for Porsche that is alive and well in the automotive community” – John Cappella, Executive Vice-President and COO of Porsche Cars North America
The 911 R holds a special place in the Porsche world. Originally built as a lightweight motorsport homologation special, only 20 units of the 1967 model were built. Nearly five decades later, the badge was once again revived in 2016 with the same basic focus and ethos, and only 991 examples were made, making it rarer than the Carrera GT’s 1,270 production run.
Powered by the 4.0-liter flat-six from the 991.1 GT3 RS and fitted with a six-speed manual gearbox, the modern 911 R ditched the rear wing in favor of a more subtle design with the signature stripes and visceral performance that puts the driver front and center. It sold out instantly, becoming a modern cult classic, and well-preserved examples demand top dollar today.
“This year, we were proud to assemble 18 Carrera GT models, possibly the largest gathering of this supercar in the world. We hope to repeat this feat next year with the 911 R, and are looking forward to spending an exciting and memorable day with our partners and Porsche enthusiasts,” – Shannon Harper, President and Dealer Principal of Harper Porsche
The Carrera GT lineup in 2025 was a tribute to what many consider the last of the analog supercar greats, owing to its high-revving V10 howl, manual transmission, and zero electronic driver aids. It’s also 25 years since the Carrera GT concept first broke cover at the Paris Auto Show in 2000, and to mark the milestone, Porsche and designer Arthur Kar are preparing to release a capsule collection that nods to the supercar’s enduring legacy.
Plática joins the ranks of popular Porsche events in the United States, such as Luftgekühlt and Air|Water, which are primarily West Coast-centric. However, Luftgekühlt will soon be heading east to North Carolina, and along with Plática in Tennessee, it will be yet another major Porsche gathering in the east.
Now we still don’t know exactly how many 911Rs will show up at Plática, but if this year’s turnout of incredible CGTs is any indication, expect an eclectic mix of Porsches in May next year. Watch this space.
Source: Porsche