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Aim

To provide a place to race enabling the enthusiast to step up from Club and State level competition to National level in a cost effective ‘no thrills’ Series with Manufacturers’ support.

Mission Statement

To deliver to the competitor enjoyment through racing their Porsche in an economically sustainable way.

Description of Series

The Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia is modeled on the internationally endorsed Porsche series of the same name.  The category is professionally administered, however, the primary objective is to provide a cost effective place to ‘race with your mates’ with simple rules & regulations, value for money and a real focus on fair and enjoyable Porsche motor sport.

Eligible Competitors

To be an eligible competitor the person must:
    Not be a ‘seeded’ driver
    Hold a CAMS minimum PC licence *(NC for Rd 1, 2010 at Mt Panorama, Bathurst)

Vehicle Eligibility

The Category features the Porsche GT3 Cup car Type 997 as the benchmark vehicle. 996 GT3 Cup car’s and all normally aspirated Porsche models (996 and earlier) are  eligible to compete subject to power/weight ratios and they must hold a suitable CAMS logbook. 

Calendar

There will be 6 rounds for 2010;

    Round 1     Mt Panorama, NSW          Feb 12-13
    Round 2     Symmons Plains, TAS       April 10-11
    Round 3     Mallala, SA                       May 29-30
    Round 4     Morgan Park, QLD           Aug 14-15
    Round 5     Eastern Creek, NSW        Sep11-12
    Round 6     Sandown, VIC                  Oct 23-24


Event Format

Subject to the individual Event Promoters requirements we endeavour to have the following format;

Friday
Bump-in and 2 x 30min practice sessions (not compulsory)

Saturday
1 x 20min Practice session
1 x 20min Qualifying session
1 x 20min Race 

Sunday
2 x 20min Races (or a combined minimum of 1 hour race time per round)

Costs & Inclusions  

With the primary objective being cost containment, entry fees have been capped at $1500 + GST for Rounds 2-6* and will include the following;
    Entry fee
    Garaging or Marquee hire
    Friday practice
    TV coverage (30min post-produced program on free-to-air and cable)
    Trophies
    Porsche Spare Parts truck at each round

*The cost for Round 1, Mt Panorama, Bathurst is $2,500 + GST with a 30min post-produced TV program being aired on Network Seven.

OH&S

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Category Administration & Contact Details

Challenge Cup Promoters Pty Ltd are the Category Managers for the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia;


    Challenge Cup Promoters Pty Ltd
    PO Box 5231
    Robina Town Centre QLD 4230

    Phone:         1300 855 956
    Fax:             07 555 91608
    Mobile:         0438 911 977   Jodi
    Mobile:         0430 155 996   Alexandra
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