FAT Birthday Bash: Celebrating Thirty Years and Thirty More

We hosted an unforgettable party atop the Grossglockner at FAT Mankei to commemorate our legendary win of Le Mans 1994 and kick off in the next chapter of the FAT story.

We shared an incredible weekend with friends from around the world to celebrate our racing history. Our amazing community came together for a weekend of epic cars, live music, and, of course, unbeatable vibes with a delightful show of weather. The atmosphere buzzed with excitement, and as the party unfolded a highlight for many was the jaw-dropping display of FAT cars historic and new.

On the left, the Porsche 962 C, which competed in 24Hrs of Le Mans in 1993, but sadly did not finish. Next year, FAT came back stronger and won the 1994 Le Mans race with a Porsche Dauer 962 LM. Next to it is the Porsche 993 GT2 Evo, which competed in the GT1 class of Le Mans in 1995, 1996 and 1997. On the far right is the new Porsche 935.

Halo cars from left to right: Porsche 962 C which competed in Le Mans 1993, Porsche 993 GT2 Evo competing in Le Mans 1995-97, and the new Porsche 935

Gear heads in the crowd loved the collection and they weren't the only ones, we don't often see a line up like this so it's safe to say time and place worked out perfectly for the special celebration. But more than cars the music and stunning views made it a Friday to remember.

The following day had a different atmosphere and the party flowed with space for engaging conversations. Meeting friends new and old was a true celebration of the FAT spirit. Eventually we migrated down off the mountain to Zell am See and took to the water with a boat party that shared even more good times.

Actor and musician Emilio Sakraya wearing the FAT Groupages Européeans hoodie and FAT Cap red on top of his black hat

Emilio Sakraya wearing one cap to rule them all

Several friends smiling, standing in front of race cars at FAT Mankei, pictured in the middle is FAT's head of marketing Yashar

FAT marketing manager Yashar smiling with his friends

Angled shot of the Porsche 962 C with FATurbo Express graphics on the side; easy to diffenriate from the Porsche Dauer 962 which won Le Mans in 1994 because of big side air vents

Beautiful air vents of the Porsche 962 C, differentiating it from the Dauer 962

Though Zell is our home it's not exactly the center of the universe and we extend a huge shoutout to everyone who joined us at FAT Mankei making this milestone more than special. We were overwhelmed by the love and enthusiasm, spending time with our community reminds us of the incredible journey since that monumental win and has us dreaming of chapters ahead.

Ferdi getting into the new Porsche 935 with FAT livery in white and red; one of 77 produced worldwide paying tirbute to the Porsche 935/78 nicknamed "Moby Dick" by the fans because of it's elongated shape, massive wing, and unique white colorway.

Ferdi getting into the new Porsche 935, one of 77 in the world

From the track to the mountains, FAT International is all about pushing boundaries. Here's to the next thirty years louder and fatter than ever. Keep those engines running, we canʼt wait to see you soon!

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