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TEAM NEWS: NEW STAR WANTS MORE

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In only his second year racing cars and his first outing in the prestigious Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia presented by Pirelli, 20 year old Richard Muscat is a winner . . . and he is anxious for more. “If you told me that I was going to take...

Latest News | 29 April 2013

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LOCAL ACE ALMOND TAKES MAIDEN GT3 CUP CHALLENGE ROUND WIN

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Local Porsche ace Michael Almond has claimed his first round win in the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia presented by Pirelli series at Mallala Motor Sport Park, with impressive debutant Richard Muscat and young gun Phil Woodbury also having reasons to celebrate. After placing second to Muscat in Saturday’s...

Latest News | 21 April 2013

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FIRST RACE, FIRST WIN FOR MUSCAT AT MALLALA

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FIRST RACE, FIRST WIN FOR MUSCAT AT MALLALA First race, first win: Young gun Richard Muscat has started his Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia presented by Pirelli season in perfect fashion, taking victory in his first appearance in the competitive one-make series at Mallala Motor Sport Park. Muscat started the opening 40-lap Jim Richards Endurance...

Latest News | 20 April 2013

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TEAM NEWS: MUSCAT READY TO TAKE ON GT3 CUP CHALLENGE

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Victorian ace Richard Muscat has confirmed he will compete with John Morriss’ team in the growingly popular Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia presented by Pirelli, taking in six rounds at some of Australia’s best motorsport facilities. Coming from a history of Karting, followed by the popular Victorian Porsche 944...

Latest News | 18 April 2013

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MILESTONE MOMENT FOR GT3 CUP CHALLENGE OPENER

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Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia presented by Pirelli will this weekend welcome the first ever paraplegic racer to enter Porsche one-make competition worldwide at its opening 2013 round at Mallala Motor Sport Park. Coinciding with the start of the series’ sixth season, Matt Speakman will make his first appearance...

Latest News | 18 April 2013

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SPEAKMAN READY FOR 'MOST AMBITIOUS' CHALLENGE YET

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  An inspirational victory: Paraplegic racing driver Matt Speakman will fulfil his dream of Porsche competition this year when lining up in the 2013 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia presented by Pirelli series. In joining GT3 Cup Challenge, Speakman will become the first paraplegic driver to ever compete in a...

Latest News | 15 January 2013

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POPULAR TWIST TO IMPRESSIVE 2013 PORSCHE CALENDAR

Porsche motor racing in Australia is set for an exciting 2013 season with the announcement of next year’s impressive race calendar for its two one-make categories - Porsche Carrera Cup Australia and Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia presented by Pirelli. Australia’s signature one-make sports car championship, Carrera Cup Australia, will...

Latest News | 8 November 2012

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PIRELLI JOINS PORSCHE GT3 CUP CHALLENGE AUSTRALIA UNTIL 2014

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Pirelli Tyres will be the Official Tyre Supplier and Presenting Partner of Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia for the 2013 and 2014 seasons following the successful tender of its Australian distributor, Trofeo Motorsport. Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia will race on the Italian tyre brand for the next two...

Latest News | 18 October 2012

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ROSE AND BOBIK VICTORIOUS IN GT3 CUP CHALLENGE FINALE

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Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia has officially crowned its 2012 champion, Kane Rose, after the Victorian's fourth round win of the season at Phillip Island, sharing race victories with Jeff Bobik at the final round. Rose started Sunday with victory in Race 2 in wet conditions, quickly gapping the...

Latest News | 23 September 2012

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ROSE SECURES 2012 GT3 CUP CHALLENGE TITLE WITH PHILLIP ISLAND RACE WIN

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Victorian racer Kane Rose has secured the 2012 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia title with victory in the opening race at Phillip Island. Rose’s preparation for the Phillip Island round was hampered when his Porsche suffered substantial damage at the series' penultimate round at Queensland Raceway. Fellow Porsche driver...

Latest News | 22 September 2012

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ROSE FASTEST IN TIGHT PHILLIP ISLAND QUALIFYING

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Series leader Kane Rose has topped the times in an ultra-close qualifying session at the final round of Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia at Phillip Island. The Victorian posted the pole position time of 1:35.3398, with just 0.2149secs separating the top eigth qualifiers. Rose will start alongside second-placed qualifier...

Latest News | 22 September 2012

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GT3 GENEROSITY AIDS ROSE IN TITLE FIGHT

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The 2012 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia title will be decided at Phillip Island this weekend, with friendly rivalry coming to the aid of the 2012 series favourite. Points leader Kane Rose’s campaign for the 2012 title suffered a blow when his Porsche departed the last round at Queensland...

Latest News | 20 September 2012

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ODGERS AND WOODBURY SECURE MAIDEN VICTORY IN QUEENSLAND

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Hard charger Brent Odgers has secured his maiden Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia round win at Queensland Raceway this weekend in a round that capped three new race victors. Following Michael Almond’s maiden race win on Saturday, Odgers claimed his first victory in the Porsche category in Sunday’s opening...

Latest News | 12 August 2012

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ALMOND TAKES MAIDEN WIN AS ROSE CLAIMS ENDURO CROWN

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Quick South Australian Michael Almond has taken victory in the opening race of the penultimate Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia round at Queensland Raceway, while series leader Kane Rose secured the Jim Richards Endurance Trophy after a nail-biting 40-lap twilight event. Rose’s nearest endurance points rival, John Modystach, who...

Latest News | 11 August 2012

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WOODBURY ON POLE FOR IPSWICH ENDURO

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Philip Woodbury has claimed his maiden Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia pole position at Queensland Raceway ahead of the series' final Jim Richards Endurance Trophy race. Woodbury posted his fastest time of the session on Lap 4 to become the 12 different pole-sitter in the category's history. John Modystach...

Latest News | 11 August 2012

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ENDURO TITLE TO BE DECIDED AT SERIES' IPSWICH DEBUT

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ENDURO TITLE TO BE DECIDED AT SERIES' IPSWICH DEBUT Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia will this weekend make its debut appearance at Queensland Raceway, where the 2012 Endurance Championship will be decided. Having never raced on the 3.12 km Ipswich circuit, the all-Porsche series will hold its third endurance...

Latest News | 8 August 2012

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SYDNEY SUCCESS FOR ROSE AND BOBIK

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Porsche Staff Solutions International GT3 Cup Challenge Australia points leader Kane Rose has continued his series stronghold at Sydney Motorsport Park, sharing race victories with fellow front-runner Jeff Bobik on Sunday. Rose opened Sunday with a lights-to-flag victory in Race 2 from Bobik and John Goodacre, however it was...

Latest News | 15 July 2012

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ROSE TAKES OPENING SYDNEY RACE WIN

Kane Rose has taken victory in the opening Porsche Staff Solutions International GT3 Cup Challenge Australia race at Sydney Motorsport Park. The Victorian started from pole position but relinquished the lead to Jeff Bobik off the start. Rose then regains the lead on Lap 4 and charged to his tenth...

Latest News | 14 July 2012

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Kane Rose secures Sydney pole

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Series leader Kane Rose will start Saturday's opening race of the Porsche Staff Solutions International GT3 Cup Challenge Australia from pole position. The Victorian entered the fourth round of the Porsche series with a 49-point lead and will look to increase his leading margin when lining up next to Philip...

Latest News | 14 July 2012

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GT3 CUP CHALLENGE SET FOR SYDNEY SHOWDOWN

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Porsche Staff Solutions International GT3 Cup Challenge Australia will this weekend enter the second half of its competitive six-round season, with several series newcomers set to challenge the regular front-runners. Entering Round 4 at the newly re-named Sydney Motorsport Park, Kane Rose holds a 49-point lead in the Outright...

Latest News | 12 July 2012

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NEW OFFICIAL CHARITY IN FULL FLIGHT

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  Porsche Cars Australia has named Angel Flight as the Official Charity of its two local motor racing categories – Porsche City Index Carrera Cup Australia and Porsche Staff Solutions International GT3 Cup Challenge Australia. Angel Flight is a charity that coordinates non-emergency flights for patients and families around...

Latest News | 5 July 2012

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BOBIK AND ROSE SHARE RACE SUCCESS AT WINTON

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Porsche Staff Solutions International GT3 Cup Challenge Australia front-runners Kane Rose and Jeff Bobik shared race victories in the final day of Round 3 at Winton Motor Raceway, with Rose strengthening his series stronghold with the round triumph. Rose started Sunday with Race 2 victory, claiming a lights-to-flag win...

Latest News | 24 June 2012

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SECOND WINTON RACE WIN FOR ROSE

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  Series leader Kane Rose extended his points advantage in Race 2 of Porsche Staff Solutions International GT3 Cup Challenge Australia at Winton Motor Raceway. Rose controlled the race from the start and pulled away from the field ahead of Brent Odgers, Jon Trende, Philip Woodbury, John Modystach and...

Latest News | 24 June 2012

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ROSE RECOVERS TO TAKE ENDURANCE TROPHY LEAD

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  Hard charger Kane Rose has shot to the lead of the Jim Richards Endurance Trophy standings after an eventful victory in the opening Porsche Staff Solutions International GT3 Cup Challenge Australia race at Winton Motor Raceway. Pole-sitter Rose took the early lead in the 30-lap endurance race and created...

Latest News | 23 June 2012

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PORSCHE SERIES SET FOR MAIDEN WINTON ROUND

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Porsche Staff Solutions International GT3 Cup Challenge Australia will this weekend visit Winton Motor Raceway for the first time, featuring the second Jim Richards Endurance Trophy race of the season. The one-make Porsche series will hold three races across the June 23-24 weekend, including the second of three long-distance...

Latest News | 20 June 2012

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GROVE RECEIVES EXECUTIVE EXPOSURE

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    Porsche racer Stephen Grove had gained some substantial media coverage of late – but not where you might expect. The Porsche Staff Solutions International GT3 Cup Challenge Australia competitor – and now Carrera Cup driver – featured in the June 2012 edition of The CEO Magazine. In...

Latest News | 13 June 2012

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ROSE TAKES CHARGE AT PHILLIP ISLAND

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Kane Rose has taken victory in the second round of Porsche Staff Solutions International GT3 Cup Challenge Australia, in doing so moving to the top of the Porsche points table. In the opening Sunday race, John Goodacre took the lead from the start before a safety car was called...

Latest News | 27 May 2012

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ROSE TAKES OPENING PORSCHE RACE WIN AT PHILLIP ISLAND

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Local racer Kane Rose has christened his newly acquired Porsche with victory in the opening race of Porsche Staff Solutions International GT3 Cup Challenge Australia at Phillip Island. The Victorian driver qualified second behind South Australian pole-sitter John Goodacre, who claimed a significant early lead in the opening nine-lap...

Latest News | 26 May 2012

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PORSCHE SERIES SET FOR EXCITING PHILLIP ISLAND RETURN

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Porsche Staff Solutions International GT3 Cup Challenge Australia returns to the race track this weekend for the second round of the one-make series, with young gun Michael Almond aiming to again impress in his debut season. Almond made his GT3 Cup Challenge debut at his home circuit, Mallala, for...

Latest News | 23 May 2012

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ROSS UNDERGOES HYPERBARIC TREATMENT AHEAD OF GT3 CUP CHALLENGE DEBUT

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Victoria’s Fraser Ross is undergoing somewhat of an unplanned medical preparation ahead of his debut in the Porsche Staff Solutions International GT3 Cup Challenge, following an incident at home, Fraser is taking part in a hyperbaric treatment program twice daily. Suffering a fractured wrist, a determined Ross is being...

Latest News | 22 May 2012

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MODYSTACH SECURES MAIDEN ROUND WIN AT MALLALA

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Images: John Modystach (top/middle) leads the GT3 Cup Challenge field, while Mark Krashos, Modystach and Michael Almond filled the podium in the 997 Cup Class. John Modystach has taken an early lead in the Porsche Staff Solutions International GT3 Cup Challenge Australia series after an flawless performance at the...

Latest News | 15 April 2012

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MODYSTACH TAKES MAIDEN GT3 CUP CHALLENGE WIN

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Images: John Modystach (top/middle) takes the chequered flag in the opening 40-lap race at Mallala, while GT3 Cup Challenge debutant Michael Almond (bottom) claimed pole position. MODYSTACH TAKES MAIDEN GT3 CUP CHALLENGE WIN John Modystach has taken his first ever race victory in the Porsche Staff Solutions International GT3...

Latest News | 14 April 2012

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SEASON FIVE BEGINS IN STYLE FOR GT3 CUP CHALLENGE

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  Images: GT3 Cup Challenge's first ever event held at Mallala in 2008 (top); Jeff Bobik leads the field at the South Australian circuit last year (middle); Terry Lawlor at Perth in the Touring Car Masters (bottom - Credit: Dirk Klynsmith). Porsche Staff Solutions International GT3 Cup Challenge Australia kicks off...

Latest News | 12 April 2012

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STAFF SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYS GT3 CUP CHALLENGE

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Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia has secured Staff Solutions International as the new Title Partner of the one-make Porsche series. Established in 2009, Staff Solutions International is a specialist Executive Search and General Recruitment consultancy servicing industry sectors such as Oil & Gas, Mining, Energy & Transmission, Rail and...

Latest News | 11 April 2012

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STRONG START FOR 2012 SEASON OPENER

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Strong field and fresh faces: The opening Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia round at Mallala Motor Sport Park is guaranteed to be a fitting start to the 2012 season. Entering the South Australian season-opener, the all-Porsche series has received 23 entries for the Mallala event, which will also act...

Latest News | 2 April 2012

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ROSS AND PORSCHE CENTRE BRIGHTON SET FOR NEW CHALLENGE

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Fraser Ross and Porsche Centre Brighton have joined forces for the 2012 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia season. Ross has not yet competed in the all-Porsche series, with the 21-year-old to field his Porsche Centre Brighton-backed race car in the 997 Cup Class. "We have chosen the GT3 Cup...

Latest News | 19 March 2012

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2012 Season Guide now available

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The 2012 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia season is looking to be the finest in the category's history, with great interest flooding in to become involved in the Porsche one-make series. Take a look at the 2012 Season Guide for more information on the coming GT3 Cup Challenge season. Click here...

Latest News | 30 January 2012

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New Video: 2012 Season Presenter

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The 2012 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia season is fast approaching, with the six-month, six-round Porsche series again gracing some of Australia's greatest permanent race tracks. See the 2012 Season Presenter video for a taste of what is to come in 2012.

Latest News | 24 January 2012

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LAGO AND KNIGHT SECURE GT3 CUP CHALLENGE TITLES

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Images: Terry Knight and Roger Lago (top) won the 996 Cup Class and 997 Cup Class respectively, while Jeff Bobik (bottom) won the Phillip Island round. LAGO AND KNIGHT SECURE GT3 CUP CHALLENGE TITLES Roger Lago has been crowned the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia Champion, as Jeff Bobik and...

Latest News | 6 November 2011

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GT3 CUP CHALLENGE ANNOUNCES COMPACT 2012 CALENDAR

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GT3 CUP CHALLENGE ANNOUNCES COMPACT 2012 CALENDAR Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia will feature a six round, six month schedule for the 2012 season. The new-look compact calendar will again be held exclusively at Shannons Nationals Motor Racing Championship events and feature two new tracks in 2012 – Winton and Queensland Raceway. The...

Latest News | 5 November 2011

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KNIGHT SECURES CLASS CROWN WHILE KLASAN CLAIMS RACE WIN

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Images: Ivan Klasan (top) took his first race win of the season while Terry Knight (bottom) claimed the 2011 996 Cup Class crown. KNIGHT SECURES CLASS CROWN WHILE KLASAN CLAIMS RACE WIN Ivan Klasan has taken his first race victory of the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia season at Phillip Island...

Latest News | 5 November 2011

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GT3 CUP CHALLENGE SET FOR THRILLING PHILLIP ISLAND FINALE

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Images: Roger Lago (top) and Jeff Bobik (middle) will battle for the outright and 997 Cup Class titles at Phillip Island, while Terry Knight (bottom) is favourite to win the 996 Cup Class title. GT3 CUP CHALLENGE SET FOR THRILLING PHILLIP ISLAND FINALE Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia will...

Latest News | 2 November 2011

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TRENDE AND KNIGHT SECURE SANDOWN VICTORY

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Images: Jon Trende (top) secured the outright victory. Jon Trende has taken outright victory in round five of Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia at Sandown International Raceway, while Terry Knight claimed the 996 Cup Class win after Kane Rose’s Race 3 misfortune. Trende started Sunday with victory in Race...

Latest News | 11 September 2011

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KANE ROSE CONTINUES HIS SANDOWN DOMINANCE

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Images: Kane Rose (top) won Race 1 of GT3 Cup Challenge at Sandown; Jon Trende (middle) finished second and Steve Grove (bottom) enjoyed his improvement over the weekend thus far. Kane Rose has ‘picked up where he left off’ after winning the opening race of Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge...

Latest News | 10 September 2011

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TRENDE AND ROSE SET THE PACE AT SANDOWN

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Images: Jon Trende (top) posted the quickest time in Friday's practice session, while Kane Rose (bottom) finished at the top of the 996 Cup Class. Jon Trende and Kane Rose have set the pace in Friday's Practice session for the fifth round of Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia at...

Latest News | 9 September 2011

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STRONG GT3 CUP CHALLENGE FIELD SET FOR SANDOWN

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Images: Roger Lago and Jeff Bobik (top) at Morgan Park at the series' past round; Kane Rose (middle) took three wins from three races at Sandown last year; and Hugh Gardiner (bottom) enters the series after racing in Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge New Zealand. Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia will...

Latest News | 7 September 2011

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KINGSLEY WINS MORGAN PARK ROUND, LAGO SECURES JIM RICHARDS ENDURANCE TROPHY

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Photos: Roger Lago (top) won the Jim Richards Endurance Trophy, while Matthew Kingsley (middle) dominated the Morgan Park round. Roger Lago has secured the Jim Richards Endurance Trophy at Morgan Park at the fourth round of Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia, while Matthew Kingsley took a clean sweep of...

Latest News | 14 August 2011

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MATTHEW KINGSLEY MAKES SUCCESSFUL COMEBACK WITH MORGAN PARK VICTORY

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Photos: The GT3 Cup Challenge field filters into turn two (top) with Matthew Kingsley (middle) taking victory and John Modystach (bottom) scoring his season-best result in fifth. Matthew Kingsley has made a successful comeback to Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia by winning the opening race at Morgan Park. The...

Latest News | 13 August 2011

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MATT KINGSLEY SECURES MORGAN PARK POLE

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Matthew Kingsley has secured pole position for Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge at Morgan Park. Aboard his newly acquired Porsche 996 Cup car, the Queenslander finished almost four-tenths ahead of his nearest rivals - Jeff Bobik, Jon Trende and Roger Lago. Kingsley completed only three laps in his qualifying session,...

Latest News | 13 August 2011

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JIM RICHARDS ENDURANCE TROPHY TO BE DECIDED AT MORGAN PARK

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Photos: Jeff Bobik (top) leads the field at Eastern Creek; Rob Knight (middle) returns to the series at Morgan Park and Roger Lago (bottom) is favourite to become Endurance Champion. JIM RICHARDS ENDURANCE TROPHY TO BE DECIDED AT MORGAN PARK Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia’s Jim Richards Endurance Trophy...

Latest News | 10 August 2011

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GOODACRE AND KNIGHT CLAIM EASTERN CREEK ROUND HONOURS

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Photo: John Goodacre (top) and Terry Knight (middle) claimed the outright and 996 Cup Class round win, respectively. GOODACRE AND KNIGHT CLAIM EASTERN CREEK ROUND HONOURS John Goodacre has taken outright round victory in Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia’s Eastern Creek round, with Terry Knight victorious in the 996...

Latest News | 17 July 2011

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JOHN GOODACRE WINS FIRST GT3 CUP CHALLENGE RACE

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Photo: John Goodacre won his first Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia race at Eastern Creek Raceway. JOHN GOODACRE WINS FIRST GT3 CUP CHALLENGE RACE John Goodacre has taken his first Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia victory at Race 2 at Eastern Creek Raceway. The South Australia gained the lead...

Latest News | 17 July 2011

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LAGO AND KNIGHT TAKE RACE 1 VICTORY AT EASTERN CREEK

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Photo: Roger Lago (top) and John Morriss (middle) claimed the race wins and fastest lap, respectively, while Jeff Bobik led going into Turn 2 of the opening lap. LAGO AND KNIGHT TAKE RACE 1 VICTORY AT EASTERN CREEK, AS MORRISS SETS THE PACE Roger Lago claimed victory in Race 1...

Latest News | 16 July 2011

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ROGER LAGO AND TERRY KNIGHT QUICKEST IN EASTERN CREEK QUALIFYING

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Photo: Roger Lago (top) set the outright pace in qualifying while Terry Knight (bottom) topped the 996 Cup Class times. ROGER LAGO AND TERRY KNIGHT QUICKEST IN EASTERN CREEK QUALIFYING Roger Lago has dominated qualifying for Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia’s third round at Eastern Creek, while Terry Knight...

Latest News | 15 July 2011

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LOCAL GT3 CUP CHALLENGE DRIVERS READY FOR EASTERN CREEK

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LOCAL GT3 CUP CHALLENGE DRIVERS READY FOR EASTERN CREEK Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia will return to Eastern Creek this weekend for its third round of the season, with several local drivers looking to gain an edge over their interstate rivals. After rounds at Wakefield Park and Mallala, the...

Latest News | 13 July 2011

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LAGO, BOBIK AND KNIGHT REIGN AT MALLALA

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Photo: Roger Lago claims outright victory at Mallala Roger Lago has continued his run of round wins in this year’s Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia season, claiming outright victory at Mallala this weekend, while fellow frontrunners Jeff Bobik and Terry Knight secured victory in the 997 Cup Class and...

Latest News | 15 May 2011

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JEFF BOBIK WINS EVENTFUL MILESTONE RACE AT MALLALA

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Photo: Jeff Bobik takes victory ahead of Roger Lago in Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia's 50th race Jeff Bobik claimed victory in the 50th race of Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia at Mallala today, ahead of Roger Lago and Terry Knight – the highest placed 996 Cup Class driver...

Latest News | 14 May 2011

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PORSCHE GT3 CUP CHALLENGE AUSTRALIA HITS 50 AT MALLALA

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Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia will return to Mallala for its 50th race this Saturday May 14 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia turns 50, reaching the significant milestone at round two of the Shannons Nationals Motor Racing Championships at Mallala this weekend. After holding its maiden event at the...

Latest News | 10 May 2011

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LAGO, KINGSLEY AND BOLINOWSKY VICTORIOUS AT GOULBURN

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Photo: Lago and Kingsley at the front in Race 3 at Wakefield Park for Round 1 Roger Lago has taken outright victory in Round 1 of Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia at Wakefield Park, while Matt Kingsley secured victory in the opening race of the Jim Richards Endurance Trophy...

Latest News | 3 April 2011

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ROGER LAGO DOMINATES OPENING RACE AT WAKEFIELD PARK

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  Photo: Roger Lago wins the opening GT3 Cup Challange race at Wakefield Park, Goulburn. Reigning champion Roger Lago claimed victory in the opening race of Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia for 2011 at Wakefield Park on Saturday, March 2. Lago’s race was made easier when polesitter Matt Kingsley...

Latest News | 2 April 2011

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GT3 CUP CHALLENGE AUSTRALIA STARTS STRONG AT WAKEFIELD PARK

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    Photo: Roger Lago is among several drivers to return to GT3 Cup Challenge this weekend at Wakefield Park This weekend marks the opening round of GT3 Cup Challenge Australia, with another strong season expected for the category in 2011.   Visiting six Australian race tracks throughout 2011,...

Latest News | 29 March 2011

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PORSCHE GT3 CUP CHALLENGE AUSTRALIA TO AWARD THE 'JIM RICHARDS ENDURANCE TROPHY' IN REVISED RACE FORMAT

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            Photo: Jim Richards talking to GT3 Cup Challenge Competitors in 2008. Image by: Dirk Klynsmith     GT3 Cup Challenge names Jim Richards in endurance award Australia. Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia will award the ‘Jim Richards Endurance Trophy’ to its greatest endurance...

Latest News | 11 March 2011

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PORSCHE GT3 CUP CHALLENGE WINNERS COMBINE FOR CHAMPION DRIVE AT BATHURST 12 HOUR

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      Photo: The 2010 title winning car finished 5th Outright on the Mountain. Image: Dirk Klynsmith / Armor All Bathurst 12 Hour Photo - Click to download hi res image.   TWO SERIES WINNERS of the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia presented by Mission Foods have combined...

Latest News | 10 February 2011

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2011 PORSCHE GT3 CUP CHALLENGE AUSTRALIA PRESENTED BY MISSION FOODS SERIES SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

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  MEDIA RELEASE - For immediate Release - Friday, November 5th, 2010           Photo: The ever popular round at Mallala will return, the 2010 Event providing exciting racing. Image: GT3 Cup Challenge Pic - Click to download hi res image.     Photo: Kane Rose...

Latest News | 2 December 2010

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Congratulations Roger Lago!

Congratulations Roger on winning the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia presented by Mission Foods Series 2010.

Latest News | 27 October 2010

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WILD FINISH TO THE SHANNONS NATIONALS AT SANDOWN

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NATIONALS NEWS 24 October 2010 WILD FINISH TO THE SHANNONS NATIONALS AT SANDOWN Ben Barker won a thriller in F3 To download high-res image, click here. (Photo- Nathan Wong- speedshots.com.au) Stuart Kostera won the AMC To download high-res image, click here. (Photo- Nathan Wong- speedshots.com.au) Roger Lago claimed the...

Latest News | 26 October 2010

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A TALE OF TWO WINNERS AT SANDOWN

THE FINAL ROUND of the 2010 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia Series has produced a tale of two winners, as Kane Rose won the round and Roger Lago the title in a weekend of high drama. After streaking away to a race one win on Saturday, Rose was in...

Latest News | 25 October 2010

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MASSIVE BLOW FOR KINGSLEY AT SANDOWN

MATT KINGSLEY’S TITLE defence suffered a mortal blow today at Sandown Raceway at the final round of the 2010 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia series presented by Mission Foods. On maximum attack in qualifying and on a slippery, drying circuit, Kingsley lost control of his Action Tyres 996 GT3 Cup...

Latest News | 23 October 2010

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Contenders ready for Porshce Sandown Showdown

THE MOST OPEN title fight in Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia Series Presented by Mission Foods history has the Porsche fraternity talking ahead of this weekend’s season finale’ at Sandown Raceway. After five rounds contested from Bathurst to Eastern Creek, Morgan Park to Mallala and even a quick trip to...

Latest News | 21 October 2010

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Lago lights up Eastern Creek with round win

ROGER LAGO has closed to within thirty points of the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia Series presented by Mission Foods series lead after taking his first overall round win at the weekend. In a combative, controversial and exciting penultimate round of the 2010 series, Eastern Creek Raceway in Sydney...

Latest News | 13 September 2010

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Streak ends at nine as Sven wins at Eastern Creek

MATTHEW KINGSLEY’S incredible streak of nine consecutive Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia Series presented by Mission Foods race wins has come to an end after Sven Burchartz took out race one of round five at Eastern Creek on Saturday. Burchartz, the 2008 series champion, won his first race of...

Latest News | 11 September 2010

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Eastern Creek offers best chance for rivals to topple Kingsley

EASTERN CREEK RACEWAY presents the best opportunity for someone to beat runaway series leader Matt Kingsley, according to key contenders in the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia Series presented by Mission Foods. With a streak that now stands at nine race wins – and three rounds – in a...

Latest News | 9 September 2010

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TV ALERT – GT3 CUP CHALLENGE AT MORGAN PARK

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Catch all the action from Round 4, Morgan Park on SBS Speedweek   All of the action from Round 4 of the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia presented by Mission Foods held at Morgan Park Raceway will be broadcasted this Sunday on SBS Speedweek TIME: The new time of 12:30pm...

Latest News | 20 August 2010

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Kingsley's streak goes to nine with Warwick Win

THE FIRST ROUND of the 2010 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia Series presented by Mission Foods did not end well for Matt Kingsley. The defending champion ended the race at Bathurst in February this year with a bent car and zero points, after a substantial start-line crash with Sven...

Latest News | 16 August 2010

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Local knowledge rules on Saturday at Morgan Park

Local Knowledge has proven to be a big commodity at Morgan Park Raceway in Queensland as local drivers filled four of the first six places in today’s opening Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia Series presented by Mission Foods race. Southport (Gold Coast) ace Matt Kinglsey continued his winning ways...

Latest News | 14 August 2010

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FIELD SET FOR MORGAN PARK SHANNONS NATIONALS

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NATIONALS NEWS 4 August 2010 FIELD SET FOR MORGAN PARK SHANNONS NATIONALS Ben Barker will continue his charge in the Formula 3 Australian Drivers Championship To download high-res image, click here. (Photo- Nathan Wong, speedshots.com.au) Darren Hossack will be taking on double duties in the Sports Sedans & Superkarts...

Latest News | 5 August 2010

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Challengers line up to target Kingsley in Queensland

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          Photo: Roger Lago finished second at Mallala in one of the series most competitive weekends yet. Image: Nathan Wong / GT3 Cup Challenge Pic   Photo: Series leader Matt Kingsley will be the target at Morgan Park as a strong field lines up for...

Latest News | 4 August 2010

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SHANNONS NATIONALS DEBUT ‘NEW’ WARWICK TRACK

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NATIONALS NEWS 26 July 2010 SHANNONS NATIONALS DEBUT ‘NEW’ WARWICK TRACK Terry Knight behind the wheel of his Porsche GT3 Cup Car To download high-res image, click here. (Photo- Nathan Wong speedshots.com.au) The new Morgan Park Raceway extensions will be ready for action To download high-res image, click here....

Latest News | 26 July 2010

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Classic racing on show at Mallala as Kingsley wins again

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MEDIA RELEASE - For immediate Release - Sunday May 30th 2010   CLASSIC RACING ON SHOW AT MALLALA AS KINGSLEY WINS AGAIN         Photo: Roger Lago finished second at Mallala in one of the series most competitive weekends yet. Image: Nathan Wong / GT3 Cup Challenge...

Latest News | 30 May 2010

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Kingsley forced to work for Saturday Mallala win

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MEDIA RELEASE - For immediate Release - Saturday May 29th 2010 KINGSLEY FORCED TO WORK FOR SATURDAY MALLALA WIN       Photo: The pack heads into turn five at Mallala, with Jon Trende leading Image: Nathan Wong / GT3 Cup Challenge Pic   Photo: Matt Kingsley en route...

Latest News | 29 May 2010

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Mallala just like home for Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge

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MALLALA JUST LIKE HOME FOR PORSCHE GT3 CUP CHALLENGE         Photo: Series newcomer John Goodacre in action today at Mallala. Image: Nathan Wong / GT3 Cup Challenge Pic - Click to download hi res image.     GIVEN IT HAS BEEN IN at least semi-continuous operation...

Latest News | 29 May 2010

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Strong local racers target national visitors at Mallala

THERE IS AN OLD SAYING that states ‘There’s no place like home’. If that is the case, a group of four Adelaide drivers are set for a great weekend when the third round of the 2010 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia presented by Mission Foods hits Mallala Raceway in...

Latest News | 18 May 2010

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V8 TOURING CARS REV UP SOUTH AUSTRALIA

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NATIONALS NEWS 17 May 2010 South Australian Chris Smerdon To download high-res image, click here. Gary Dann will be one to watch in the GT3 Cup Challenge To download high-res image, click here. The Shannons V8 Touring Car National Series makes its mainland debut for 2010 at the fourth...

Latest News | 18 May 2010

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Symmons Plains clean sweep sends Kingsley to the top

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    SYMMONS PLAINS CLEAN SWEEP SENDS KINGSLEY TO THE TOP   Photo: Matt Kingsley dominated at Symmons Plains Raceway to jump to the lead of the series standings. Image: Nathan Wong / GT3 Cup Challenge         Photo: Yuey Tan finished sixth, with his two-car McElrea...

Latest News | 11 April 2010

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Kingsley bounces back... again!

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Photo: The field gets underway at Symmons Plains today.         Photo: Jeff Bobik and Sven Burchartz had a big dice for second place for most of today's 18 lap race.   PORSCHE GT3 CUP CHALLENGE Australia presented by Mission Foods series' drivers hopeful of wrestling the...

Latest News | 10 April 2010

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International invasion set for Symmons Plains

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INTERNATIONAL INVASION SET FOR SYMMONS PLAINS Yuey Tan testing in Malaysia Yuey Tan Ready for Action The Shannons Nationals Motor Racing Championships will have a decidedly international flavour when round two of the series hits Tasmania’s Symmons Plains Raceway on April 10-11. Drivers from as far afield as Holland,...

Latest News | 26 March 2010

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Rain cuts short Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge opener on the Mountain

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    Photo: Rodney Forbes (seen leading) leads the field in the one and only GT3 Cup Challenge race held today. Image: Nathan Wong / GT3 Cup Challenge Pic.     A TORRENTIAL DOWNPOUR has cut the first round of the 2010 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia series presented...

Latest News | 14 February 2010

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ROCKET RODNEY RETURNS WITH WET WEATHER BATHURST POLE

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Photo: Rodney Forbes raced to pole in the GT3 Cup Challenge - using real pace yet a bit of luck with the weather. Image: Nathan Wong / GT3 Cup Challenge Pic - Click to download hi res image.     RODNEY FORBES was the beneficiary of some typically unpredictable...

Latest News | 12 February 2010

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PORSCHE GT3 CUP CHALLENGE 'ON A MISSION' IN 2010

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Photo: Mission Foods will become the Presenting Partner of the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia Series for the next three years. Image: Click to download. Low-res only, hi-res available on request. THE PORSCHE GT3 CUP CHALLENGE AUSTRALIA SERIES is today proud to announce a new partnership with Mission Foods,...

Latest News | 22 January 2010

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GT3 CUP CHALLENGE TO GET EXPOSURE BOOST AT ARMOR ALL BATHURST 12 HOUR

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  Photo:The start of the 2009 season at Bathurst 12 months ago. An equally large and competitive field will line up in 2010. Photo: Jeff Bobik, the final round winner in 2009, will upgrade to a new car for the first round in 2010.   PORSCHE GT3 CUP CHALLENGE...

Latest News | 14 January 2010

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MARK KRASHOS, JEFF BOBIK AND MATT KINGSLEY BIG WINNERS IN GT3 CUP CHALLENGE FINALE

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Photo: Mark Krashos won all three races at Sandown Raceway. Photo: Jeff Bobik was in stunning form at Sandown and won the round, his second career round win.   Photo: Matt Kingsley - 2009 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia Series Winner   THE PORSCHE GT3 CUP CHALLENGE Australia Series...

Latest News | 1 December 2009

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KRASHOS FLIES, KLASAN POLES AT SANDOWN

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KRASHOS FLIES, KLASAN POLES AT SANDOWN   Photo: Mark Krashos led the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge field today at Sandown Image: by Dirk Klynsmith / GT3 Cup Challenge MARK KRASHOS used a strong start and some turn one excitement to his advantage during today’s first race in the final...

Latest News | 28 November 2009

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SHANNONS NATIONALS SEASON FINALE TO BE BROADCAST LIVE ONLINE

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NATIONALS NEWS 25  November 2009 SHANNONS NATIONALS SEASON FINALE TO BE BROADCAST LIVE ONLINE In a first for the Shannons Nationals, the ninth round of the 2009 series at Sandown Raceway this weekend will be broadcast live around the world via the internet. The Shannons Nationals has engaged the...

Latest News | 25 November 2009

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Kingsley vs. Burchartz - the contenders speak ahead of Sandown.

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  MATT KINGSLEY SVEN BURCHARTZ The ‘Man who would be King’ is that in both stature and name. He’s Matt Kingsley, a young Gold Coast based star with a fairytale story of his own; after bouncing back from a horrendous shunt at the Clipsal 500 18 months ago in...

Latest News | 24 November 2009

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GT3 CUP CHALLENGE COMPETITORS GET PRE-SANDOWN 'ENDURANCE' TESTING

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  Photo: Shane Smollen will head to Sandown well and truly in form after winning at Oran Park at the weekend. Image: by Dirk Klynsmith / GT3 Cup Challenge ; Click for hi-res Media download. Photo: McDonald's backed driver Terry Knight teamed up with series leader Matt Kingsley at...

Latest News | 11 November 2009

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MELBOURNE DRIVERS TO JOIN PORSCHE GT3 CUP CHALLENGE AT SANDOWN

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The Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge continues to grow Roger Lago has wrapped up the 2009 997 Trophy Class Mark Krashos leads fellow 997 Trophy Class driver Bob Thorn at Morgan Park A trio of Melbourne drivers will join the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge for November’s Shannons Nationals season finale...

Latest News | 24 September 2009

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2010 PORSCHE GT3 CUP CHALLENGE AUSTRALIA SERIES SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

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Photo: Eastern Creek, the scene of amazing racing this year, moves to September in 2010. Image: by Dirk Klynsmith / GT3 Cup Challenge ; Click for hi-res Media download. Photo: Morgan Park will again host a round of the GT3 Cup Challenge after a hugely successful debut in 2009....

Latest News | 21 September 2009

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SHANNONS NATIONALS ANNOUNCES 2010 CALENDAR AND NEW MAJOR EVENT

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NATIONALS NEWS 2 September 2009 SHANNONS NATIONALS ANNOUNCES 2010 CALENDAR AND NEW MAJOR EVENT Shannons Nationals Eastern Creek Raceway will host the new Australian 6 Hour for production cars The Shannons Nationals and Formula 3 SuperPrix will return to Tasmania's Symmons Plains The Shannons Nationals Motor Racing Championships has...

Latest News | 3 September 2009

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Kingsley keeps the status quo as Queenslanders shine at Morgan Park

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MATT KINGSLEY has ensured that the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia Series status quo was maintained at Warwick’s Morgan Park Raceway, after a competitive weekend of racing saw him extend his already substantial series lead with one round to go. The Action Tyres & More Porsche 996 GT3 Cup Car...

Latest News | 9 August 2009

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Matt Kingsley sweeps Saturday action at Morgan Park

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GOLD COASTER MATT KINGSLEY has taken the first ever Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia Series race at Warwick’s Morgan Park raceway as locals dominated the lap charts today. Kingsley, the series leader and winner of the past three straight rounds, topped qualifying by setting the fastest ever lap for a...

Latest News | 8 August 2009

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Morgan Park - Notes, Quotes and First Impressions

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THE FIRST EVER visit by a National level race series to Warwick’s Morgan Park Raceway has kicked off in style and under Queensland sun today. Round five of the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia Series will be contested at the 2.2km circuit just five minutes outside of the town...

Latest News | 7 August 2009

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COMEBACK KINGSLEY EYEING PORSCHE FOUR-PEAT AT MORGAN PARK

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NATIONALS NEWS 30 July 2009 COMEBACK KINGSLEY EYEING PORSCHE FOUR-PEAT AT MORGAN PARK Gold Coast driver Matt Kingsley leads the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Kingsley returned to motorsport in 2009, after a serious injury last year Gold Coast driver Matt Kingsley will head to Morgan Park Raceway for Round...

Latest News | 30 July 2009

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NO LETUP FROM LOCALS AS PORSCHE GT3 CUP CHALLENGE AUSTRALIA SERIES HEADS TO MORGAN PARK

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AFTER taking the chequered flag in two-thirds of the races held so far on interstate race tracks, you can understand why the Queensland-based competitors in the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia series are salivating at the opportunity to perform on their home track at Morgan Park. After all, representatives from...

Latest News | 30 July 2009

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SHANNONS NATIONALS HEADS TO MORGAN PARK

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NATIONALS NEWS 23 July 2009 SHANNONS NATIONALS HEADS TO MORGAN PARK Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australian Manufacturers Championship Australian Saloon Car Series The Shannons Nationals Motor Racing Championships will bring national level motorsport to Warwick’s Morgan Park Raceway for the very first time on 8-9 August. Next month’s event...

Latest News | 23 July 2009

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JUNIPER AND KINGSLEY SHARE THE SYDNEY SPOILS

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SHAUN JUNIPER and overall series points leader Matthew Kingsley have shared the spoils in an abbreviated round of the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia series completed today at Eastern Creek Raceway. Only one race was held today at the Sydney track after a turn two, lap one crash eliminated...

Latest News | 19 July 2009

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JUNIPER WINS SAFETY CAR INTERRUPTED RACE ONE AT EASTERN CREEK

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THE PORSCHE GT3 Cup Challenge has proved just how much action one race can provide in just three laps of green-flag running today at Sydney’s Eastern Creek Raceway. Championship leader Mat Kingsley stalled at the start of this afternoons 10-lap encounter, dropping to the back of the field and...

Latest News | 18 July 2009

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SERIES READIES FOR POINTS-CRITICAL EASTERN CREEK DEBUT

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THE PORSCHE GT3 CUP CHALLENGE Australia Series will make its racing debut at Sydney’s Eastern Creek Raceway next week (July 17 - 19) with the points battle finely balanced at the front of the field.   A competitive 19-car Porsche Pack will head to the Western-Sydney circuit as Queenslander...

Latest News | 8 July 2009

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WATCH THE SHANNONS NATIONALS ONLINE!

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NATIONALS NEWS June 2009 WATCH THE SHANNONS NATIONALS ONLINE! The new Speedweek website, www.speedweek.com.au Racing from the 2009 Shannons Nationals can now be viewed online, through SBS’ brand new Speedweek website! Full episodes of Speedweek, which features the Shannons Nationals, can be viewed on demand at www.speedweek.com.au in the...

Latest News | 24 June 2009

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KINGSLEY'S ADELAIDE RETURN SUCCESSFUL WITH MALLALA WIN

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MATTHEW KINGSLEY has returned to Adelaide in winning fashion after taking out round three of the 2009 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge held at Mallala this weekend. In another unpredictable and eventful round, the Action Tyres & More supported 996 GT3 Cup driver took a maximum points haul from his second...

Latest News | 8 June 2009

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NO PLACE LIKE HOME FOR KRASHOS WITH RACE ONE GT3 CUP WIN

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MARK KRASHOS’ trip to his northern-suburbs home in Adelaide will be a happy one tonight after the Prospect pharmacist took out race one of round three of the 2009 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge series, being held at Mallala this weekend. After setting a stunning time for pole position earlier in...

Latest News | 6 June 2009

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SPIRIT OF GIVING SURROUNDING GT3 CUP CHALLENGE

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IT’S NOT CHRISTMAS, but there is a definite feeling of giving in this years’ Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia Series.Whilst Motorsport is often seen as an expensive, resource and dollar-hungry sport the GT3 Cup Challenge and its competitors have gone some way to dispelling this theory with an amazing flood...

Latest News | 4 June 2009

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KRASHOS LOOKING FOR MALLALA MEDICINE

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A NORTH-ADELAIDE pharmacist will aim to lead the charge of the local drivers when the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge heads to South Australia’s Mallala raceway next weekend.Prospect’s Mark Krashos is in just his second season of national-level racing and, in just his third ever race meeting, qualified second and finished...

Latest News | 2 June 2009

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KING(SLEY) OF THE ISLAND!

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THIS TIME LAST YEAR Matt Kingsley was recovering from injuries sustained in a massive V8 Ute crash at the Clipsal 500.One year later the Queensland driver has completed perhaps the most crushing weekend in the history of the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge series after an emphatic performance at the Phillip...

Latest News | 19 May 2009

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JUNIPER BUILDS A RACE ONE GT3 CUP CHALLENGE WIN AT PHILLIP ISLAND

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SHAUN JUNIPER now has a strike rate enviable of every other driver in world motorsport: 100%.In his one and only race so far in the 2009 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Juniper’s score looks like this: one start, one win. The Gold Coast property developer took his 997 Trophy car to...

Latest News | 16 May 2009

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70-STRONG PORSCHE PACK HEADING TO PHILLIP ISLAND

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With everything from a pair of 1958 classics to the latest racing machines, over 70 Porsches will hit Victoria’s Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit this weekend, in Round Three of the Shannons Nationals.From Australian motorsport legend Jim Richards to Melbourne young gun Kane Rose, the German machines will be raced...

Latest News | 13 May 2009

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STRONG GT3 CUP CHALLENGE GRID AND REGULARITY TO TURN PHILLIP ISLAND INTO A

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FOR PORSCHE LOVERS, Round three of the 2009 Shannons Nationals is looking a lot like nirvana.To be held at Phillip Island on May 16 – 17, the event will feature a talent-packed grid of 25 cars from the ever-growing Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia series that will contest its second...

Latest News | 3 May 2009

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GT3 CUP CHALLENGE LOVED THE BEAST AND RAISE 00 FOR CHARITY

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COMPETITORS AND PERSONELL from the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia series really loved the beast. And whilst some do show strong affection for their Porsches, we’re talking about the brand-new Eric Bana film Love the Beast, of which a “Word of Mouth” advance screening was held at Bathurst Cinema’s during...

Latest News | 8 April 2009

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QUINN SWEEPS ROUND ONE OF GT3 CUP CHALLENGE AT BATHURST

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A COMPLETE PERFORMANCE from Tony Quinn has seen the Team VIP Petfoods driver fly to the outright lead of the GT3 Cup challenge Australia series after round one at Mount Panorama, this weekend.After taking out pole position and race one on Friday, Quinn took out both races held at the...

Latest News | 21 February 2009

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TONY QUINN GETS THE WIN IN PORSCHE GT3 CUP CHALLENGE AUSTRALIA SERIES

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TONY QUINN gave up full-time Porsche racing just a few seasons ago – but it didn''t take long for that winning feeling to come back on his return.The Queenslander took out race one of the 2009 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia Series at Mount Panorama today after earlier taking a...

Latest News | 21 February 2009

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FROM THE AMAZON TO LeMANS, INDY CAR TO A 17-YEAR-OLD SCHOOLBOY

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Question: What does an Amazon Jungle geologist, a LeMans class winning car, a Red-hot livery made famous by a Frenchman in US Champ / IndyCar racing and a 17-year-old youngster have in common?Answer: You can find them all in the first round of the 2009 Porsche GT3 Cup challenge Australia...

Latest News | 20 February 2009

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997 PORSCHE GT3 CUP CAR NOW ELIGIBLE FOR GT3 CUP CHALLENGE AUSTRALIA

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Following the announcement last Thursday of the cancellation of the 2009 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Championship, Type-997 GT3 Cup Cars will instantly become eligible for the 2009 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia series.Following a meeting between CAMS and GT3 Cup Challenge officials in Melbourne yesterday, the series has revised eligibility...

Latest News | 11 February 2009

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PORSCHE POWER TO REIGN AT BATHURST THANKS TO MASSIVE SEASON-OPENING GT3 CUP

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THE LARGEST ALL-PORSCHE grid to take to an Australian racetrack in more than ten years will make up the opening round of the 2009 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia at Mount Panorama later this month.47 cars – made up of a competitive mix of stunning Porsche models – have entered...

Latest News | 10 February 2009

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MORGAN PARK ADDED TO GT3 CUP CHALLENGE SCHEDULE

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MORGAN PARK ADDED TO GT3 CUP CHALLENGE SCHEDULE ASINTERSTATE RIVALRIES GROW.QUEENSLAND''S MORGAN PARK RACEWAY, near Warwick, will host its inaugural round of the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia in 2009 following a change in the Shannons Nationals Calendar announced recently.The previously scheduled Shannons Nationals round at Queensland Raceway will move...

Latest News | 27 January 2009

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MICHELIN RETURNS AS OFFICIAL CONTROL TYRE SUPPLIER OF PORSCHE GT3 CUP CHALLENGE

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FOLLOWING A SUCCESSFUL tender process, Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge organizers are pleased to confirm that Michelin will return as the series official control tyre supplier for the 2009 racing season.Michelin supplied tyres to Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge competitors during 2008 and will return in an expanded role as a sponsor...

Latest News | 13 January 2009

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McDONALD'S TO BECOME MAJOR SPONSOR OF PORSCHE GT3 CUP CHALLENGE AUSTRALIA

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TWO ICONIC BRANDS will join forces in 2009 with Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge series organisers today pleased to announce that McDonald’s will become a major sponsor for the forthcoming season.The new relationship will see the famous McDonald’s logo assume a highly visible presence within the ever-growing Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge...

Latest News | 13 January 2009

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RACER INDUSTRIES JOINS PORSCHE GT3 CUP CHALLENGE

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RAPIDLY GROWING one-stop motorsport shop Racer Industries will join the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia in 2009 as the preferred supplier of racing gear and parts.In the new relationship announced today, Racer Industries will appear at each round of the 2009 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge series and will provide a...

Latest News | 12 January 2009

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INTEREST IN PORSCHE GT3 CUP CHALLENGE GROWING WITH NEW NAMES ENTERED FOR 09

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AFTER A SUCCESSFULL ‘ROOKIE’ season, the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia has rapidly gathered support for 2009 with series organisers today confirming that at least eleven drivers have already committed to contest next year’s six-round series.2008 regulars Terry Knight, Brad Rankin, Ray Angus, Graham Gorman, Ryan Flynn and inaugural series...

Latest News | 14 November 2008

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GT3 CUP CHALLENGE CONFIRMS SIX-ROUND 2009 CALENDAR

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After a fantastic inaugural season featuring large grids and plenty of close racing, the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge series has quickly firmed plans for year two by confirming its 2009 calendar with the Shannons Nationals.The expanded 2009 calendar will take in six rounds in four states featuring some of Australia’s...

Latest News | 7 October 2008

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SUPER SVEN'S CLEAN SWEEP AT SYMMONS DELIVERS GT3 CUP CHALLENGE TITLE

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SVEN BURCHARTZ wrapped up the inaugural Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge title with a trio of emphatic victories at Symmons Plains Raceway last weekend – but behind him a massive dice was raging for the minor positions on the series’ outright podium.The Victorian driver, behind the wheel of his #90 M...

Latest News | 23 September 2008

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BOBIK 'DOES A BRADBURY' TO WIN ROUND THREE OF PORSCHE GT3 CUP CHALLENGE

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Creative Colour 996 GT3 Cup driver Jeff Bobik has, in his own words, ‘done a Bradbury’ to win the third round of the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge series held this weekend at Sydney’s Oran Park.The affable Victorian driver had been set for a strong podium finish this weekend after two...

Latest News | 31 August 2008

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CONTENDERS SNARE TOP SPOTS IN BOTH GT3 CUP CHALLENGE AND 944 CHALLENGE QUAL

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Contenders fighting for the overall titles in the Porsche 944 Challenge and GT3 Cup challenge series’ have locked out qualifying today as a plethora of Porsche took to Oran Park Raceway in Sydney.A track-sharing arrangement between the GT3 Cup Challenge presented by Porsche Insurance and the Victorian-based Porsche 944 Challenge...

Latest News | 31 August 2008

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PORSCHE GT3 CUP CHALLENGE RAISES OVER 00 FOR CHARITY

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A gathering of Series teams, drivers and officials on the Friday night of last weekends’ round featured an auction of a hotlap with Jim Richards at the 2008 Sprint Bathurst event to be held this December at the fabled Mount.The auction held plenty of interest amongst Series competitors given the...

Latest News | 18 August 2008

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LAST MINUTE DEAL SENDS BILL PYE TO VICTORY IN PORSCHE GT3 CUP CHALLENGE

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TAKING UP the offer of a last minute deal to drive has proved to be a sound choice for Bill Pye after the New South Welshman won the second round of the 2008 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge presented by Porsche Insurance at Phillip Island.Pye brokered a deal with John Good...

Latest News | 11 August 2008

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Stolen Parts

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"One of our competitors, Graham Cook has unfortunately had some parts for his race car stolen last night in Toorak in Melbourne. The police have been informed but if you could spread the word and be on the lookout for anyone that may be trying to move Porsche parts for...

Latest News | 7 August 2008

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FITZY TO DEBUT AS 24 CAR FIELD GETS SET FOR ROUND TWO OF PORSCHE GT3 CUP

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Well-known Porsche racing identity Peter Fitzgerald is just one stand-out name amongst many strong contenders entered to race at Phillip Island for the second round of the 2008 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge presented by Porsche Insurance.’Fitzy’ is amongst a huge 24-car entry list for the second round of the series...

Latest News | 5 August 2008

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WARRANDYTE RESIDENT TO RACE AT SHANNONS NATIONALS PHILLIP ISLAND

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Warrandyte resident and veteran racer Peter Fitzgerald will next week race at the Shannon’s Nationals at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit making his second appearance in 8 months despite seemingly retiring but not telling anyone and also joking that he is 93 not out.Fitzgerald 59 will be testing himself against...

Latest News | 30 July 2008

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PHILLIP ISLAND LOCAL TAKES UP THE PORSCHE GT3 CHALLENGE

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Young Cowes identity Steve Courtis is to take up the Porsche GT3 Challenge Cup in his Porsche 944 Challenge Sports Car. Whilst he will not be able to match the pace of the purebred Porsche GT3 racers he will certainly gain valuable experience for Porsche 944 Challenge events later in...

Latest News | 30 July 2008

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BIG SPORTS CAR FIELDS HEADING TO PHILLIP ISLAND

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Melbourne sports car enthusiasts will get two for the price of one when the Shannons Nationals heads to Phillip Island on 9-10 August, with two multi-million dollar fields of European thoroughbreds on the program.In one of the biggest gatherings of sports cars in Australia this year, over 45 competitors are...

Latest News | 26 July 2008

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GLEN WAVERLEY RESIDENT TO RACE AT SHANNONS NATIONALS PHILLIP ISLAND PORSCHE

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Young Glen Waverley mechanic and racer Kane Rose will next month at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit make the transition from leading state level competitor to testing himself against some of the best in the nations newest Porsche Series, the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge.Rose who has progressed through Sprint Karts,...

Latest News | 21 July 2008

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PORSCHE GT3 CUP CHALLENGE SECURES NAMING RIGHTS SPONSOR

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Porsche Insurance, a division of Porsche Financial Services Australia, is the new Naming Rights sponsor of the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia.The announcement was made today ahead of Round 2 of the Series to be held at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit on August 9 & 10 by Porsche...

Latest News | 14 July 2008

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