Remember the Porsche Passion Contest? The one where you had to write 500 words on less on what "exemplifies [your] unique passion for a specific Porsche car, an experience, or the brand as a whole"?
Well, Porsche has picked 20 finalists and posted the unedited text on its contest microsite; now the public gets to vote. Three of these writers will win a 2-day driving course at Porsche's driving school at Barber Motorsports Park. We skimmed all 20 and here's our favorite.
We don't know "Michael," but of all the finalists, he comes the closest to putting us behind the wheel of his 911. He gives us a little window into the sensory and emotional experience of driving his car... that's the mark of a good writer.
bsc423 says:
03:36 PM, 10/25/10
I'm a finalist for the contest too and am really excited. This is a really good essay, but if you would like to vote for me, my essay is under Bradford from Norristown, PA. I would really appreciate it!
cwc1 says:
07:54 PM, 10/25/10
This will sound like nitpicking since this is primarily about content. but...this guy may need a better editor than himself to be a great writer. Excessive word capitalization is a bit irritating to read. Throat cancer is not a proper noun, nor is chemo(therapy), etc.
bad_997 says:
10:23 PM, 10/25/10
I am a finalist as well (Brant from Scott AFB). I say vote for the story that you enjoy the most.