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Jun 19, 2013
Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia presented by Pirelli will continue the theme of endurance competition this weekend when the series visits Victorian motorsport hub, Winton Motor Raceway.
The GT3 Cup Challenge round will hold the second Jim Richards Endurance Trophy race of the season at Winton in only the second occasion the Porsche category has visited the regional 3.0 km circuit.
The GT3 Cup Challenge round will hold the second Jim Richards Endurance Trophy race of the season at Winton in only the second occasion the Porsche category has visited the regional 3.0 km circuit.
Apr 22, 2013
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 endurance night race, Almond got the jump at the start of Sunday’s Race 2 in wet conditions and led the Porsche field into the first corner from Muscat, Woodbury, Fraser Ross and John Goodacre.
Almond’s time at the front was made easier when Muscat left the circuit on Lap 7 of the 14-lap event, allowing Almond to pull a sizeable gap on the field, while Muscat dropped back to 10th.
After placing second to Muscat in Saturday’s endurance night race, Almond got the jump at the start of Sunday’s Race 2 in wet conditions and led the Porsche field into the first corner from Muscat, Woodbury, Fraser Ross and John Goodacre.
Almond’s time at the front was made easier when Muscat left the circuit on Lap 7 of the 14-lap event, allowing Almond to pull a sizeable gap on the field, while Muscat dropped back to 10th.
Porsche GT3 Cup Standings
| 1st | Richard Muscat | 165 | |
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| 2nd | Michael Almond | 157 | |
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| 3rd | Fraser Ross | 125 | |
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| 4th | John Goodacre | 116 | |
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| 5th | Phil Woodbury | 107 | |
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Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia. It's one of Australia's most exciting, competitive and fast-paced motor racing categories.
The philosophy for GT3 Cup Challenge is simple: Race with your mates.
2013 Television
Round 1 Mallala Motorsport Park
Known for its fun, friendly, family atmosphere, GT3 Cup Challenge has an unrivalled sense of camaraderie among its drivers and teams – a large factor behind the series' success in Australia.
2013 Television
Round 1 Mallala Motorsport Park
Known for its fun, friendly, family atmosphere, GT3 Cup Challenge has an unrivalled sense of camaraderie among its drivers and teams – a large factor behind the series' success in Australia.
Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge held its first season Down Under in 2008, catering for Porsche enthusiasts looking to make the step up from club level racing.
Now, in its fifth season in 2012, the fun, affordable motor racing category attracted strong fields at every event, which races at some of Australia's greatest race tracks.
Kicking off at Mallala, the home of the series' 2008 inaugural round, the 2012 season will visit venues such as Phillip Island, Eastern Creek, Winton and Queensland Raceway in its six-round schedule – one that will again include its new endurance format.
Now, in its fifth season in 2012, the fun, affordable motor racing category attracted strong fields at every event, which races at some of Australia's greatest race tracks.
Kicking off at Mallala, the home of the series' 2008 inaugural round, the 2012 season will visit venues such as Phillip Island, Eastern Creek, Winton and Queensland Raceway in its six-round schedule – one that will again include its new endurance format.
In honour of Porsche stalwart 'Gentleman Jim', the Jim Richards Endurance Trophy will again feature at three rounds of the 2012 season, adding a new flavour to the one-make series.
So why race in GT3 Cup Challenge?
If you're a Porsche enthusiast looking to go racing, or an aspiring driver looking to enter the world of national level motorsport, GT3 Cup Challenge provides the perfect platform to find your motor racing feet.
The GT3 Cup Challenge field consists of mostly Porsche 996 or 997 GT3 Cup cars, with different classes catering for the separate car specifications. However, most naturally aspirated Porsche race cars are eligible to join the fray.
For those looking to climb the motorsport ladder, the category is also the perfect preparation for Porsche's signature motor racing category – Carrera Cup, which, along with GT3 Cup Challenge is managed at the highest standard by the dedicated motorsport team at Porsche Cars Australia.
Meanwhile, trackside, Porsche offer technical and spare parts support to all its teams, giving you more time to enjoy the event as intended.
The category also features a comprehensive television package, with every GT3 Cup Challenge round shown on SBS Speedweek as well as dedicated motorsport channel, SPEED.
The growth of GT3 Cup Challenge over the past four seasons is testament to its winning formula – fun, affordable racing mixed with the distinctive sound of a Porsche flat six.
Overview
CARS:
Porsche race cars of different models, but predominantly Type-997 and 996 GT3 Cup Cars.
PERFORMANCE
With the fastest cars in the field lapping just a second or two per lap slower than a V8 Supercar on most circuits, these are serious racing machines. With a top speed in excess of 280km/h and renowned Porsche stopping power, exciting racing is guaranteed with these cars.
Oh, and they do it all producing a sensational noise that is undoubtedly Porsche.
PAST CHAMPIONS:
2008: Sven Burchartz
2009: Matthew Kingsley
2010: Roger Lago
2011: Roger Lago
2012: Kane Rose
2009: Matthew Kingsley
2010: Roger Lago
2011: Roger Lago
2012: Kane Rose
2013 EVENTS:
Rnd#1 - Mallala, 19th-21st April
Rnd#2 - Winton, 21st-23rd June*
Rnd#3 - Australian 6 Hour Sydney MP, 12th-14th July
Rnd#4 - Queensland Raceway, 2nd-4th August
Rnd#5 - Phillip Island, 20th-22nd September
Porsche GT3 Cup Season Guide here
Next Round: Winton Raceway 21-23 June
2013 Results
Rnd#2 - Winton, 21st-23rd June*
Rnd#3 - Australian 6 Hour Sydney MP, 12th-14th July
Rnd#4 - Queensland Raceway, 2nd-4th August
Rnd#5 - Phillip Island, 20th-22nd September
Porsche GT3 Cup Season Guide here
Next Round: Winton Raceway 21-23 June
Downloads
WINTON ROUND 4 SATURDAY SCHEDULE
WINTON ROUND 4 SUNDAY SCHEDULE
Winton entry list pORSCHE GT3 CUP CHALLENGE
2013 Results
porsche GT3 Cup Challenege ROund 1
www.gt3cupchallenge.com.au
Videos
Porsche GT3 Cup 2012 Round 1 Mallala |
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Porsche GT3 Cup 2012 Round 2 Phillip Island |
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Porsche GT3 Cup 2012 Round 3 Winton |
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Porsche GT3 Cup 2012 Round 4 Sydney Motorsport Park |
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Porsche GT3 Cup 2012 Round 5 Queensland Raceway |
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Porsche GT3 Cup 2012 Round 6 Phillip Island |
