The history of the German concern Porsche AG is closely connected with the world of motorsport. Since its inception, the Ferdinand Porsche Bureau has been improving racing performance and has grown into a manufacturer of luxury sports cars. The brand has more than 30 thousand victories in various competitions and races, which is an absolute record among manufacturers. The company pays great attention to auto racing. Having created a network of branded sports clubs in Europe, America and Asia, the manufacturer annually holds several monocup tournaments on cars of its brand called the Porsche Cup.
PORSCHE CUP TODAY CHAMPIONSHIPS
PORSCHE 924 CHAMPIONSHIP
In 1991 Geoff May and the British Racing Car Club became the organizers of the Porsche Racing Drivers Association (PRDA) championship. PRDA pilots compete in the popular Porsche 924. The conditions of the Porsche Cup tournament allow almost every novice racing driver to participate in a peer-to-peer race without requiring special investments. The technical regulations allow you to win at the expense of driving skills, and not financially costly modifications of the car. Competitions are held in three classes.
PORSCHE 924 CUP
It has existed since the foundation of the race and is represented by the rear-wheel drive models of the same name with 2-liter 4-cylinder engines, “shod” in Toyo Proxes R888 tires.
Using serial modifications and allowing only small changes, this monocup has become the most economical option for those who want to try in auto racing.
PORSCHE BOXSTER CUP
Introduced in 2012 to ensure the future life of the Porsche Cup tournament. Participants compete on Porsche 986 models. 3.2 liter engine, stock factory suspension and 17-inch wheels with Toyo tires. The car's specifications and customization restrictions allow it to be ready for a tournament for less than £10,000, which is relatively low for racing budgets and attracts a lot of people.
RACE SPEC PORSCHE BOXSTER S
The most "fancy" class appeared in 2010. 986 and 987 “boxter” models are allowed to participate in it. The regulation allows, within certain limits, to modify the engine, suspension and aerodynamic system. The cars reach speeds of over 270 kilometers per hour, making it the most powerful and fastest peer-to-peer championship in Britain.
PORSCHE CLUB CUP
Porsche Cup racers compete in the race track time, and the winner is the driver with the fastest time.
PORSCHE DRIVING TROPHY
It consists of a series of races in which the main thing is the stable passage of circles and the entire distance. The victory in the Porsche Cup goes to the driver with the lowest average lap result.
PORSCHE SPORT CHALLENGE
The most dynamic competition in which the riders have 30 minutes to determine the strongest "face to face".
FACTORY PORSCHE CUP
PORSCHE SUPER CUP
The sporty characteristics of serial Porsches brought the manufacturer not only respect and love among motorists, but also among race drivers who enjoyed driving modified cars. The concern's policy aimed at popularizing the brand allowed the creation of several cup competitions on a regional basis, which quickly gained popularity.
The most prestigious in the Porsche Cup was the international tournament - "Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup" organized in 1993. Its holding is supported by the International Automobile Federation - FIA, and the stages are held as support races at European Formula-1 weekends. Participants compete on special "cup" modifications of the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (series 997) with a weight limit of 1.12 tons. Engine power does not exceed 420 horsepower.
Tires - standard "slicks" from the French Michelin. The stage consists of two races with a length of 70 kilometers without "pit stops". The first 15 out of 24 pilots receive points (from 20 to 10 for the first six places, from 9 to 1 for places 7-15). Also, Porsche Cup racers receive cash rewards - from 1.4 thousand euros for the fifteenth place, up to 9 thousand for the first. In total, the company distributes about 800 thousand prize money per season. The winner of the Supercup must take part in at least 8 races of the championship, and for the victory he receives a production Porsche car.
GERMAN PORSCHE CUP
The German tournament (Porsche Carrera Cup Germany) is the oldest. The first race was held in 1990. The competition changed its name to the Porsche 944 Turbo Cup due to the 944 being discontinued. Since 2007, races have been held on the 997th Carrera series of the “cup” modification, which is identical in technical parameters to the “super cup”. Basically, private teams consisting of several pilots take part in it. To win the tournament, you need to complete at least six of the nine 80-kilometer races during the season. Race weekends are held as support races for the DTM series.
FRENCH PORSCHE CUP
The Porsche Matmut Carrera Cup France has been held since 2000. Often in conjunction with competitions held by the French Motor Sports Federation. The stages consist of two 30-minute races in Porsche Carrera models.
BRITISH PORSCHE CUP
The UK hosted the first official Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain in 2003. Immediately after that, it became a support race for the country's popular touring championship in road-ring racing for cars - BTCC (British Touring Car Championship). Competitors also compete on the Carrera in two 30-minute heats during the weekend.
AUSTRALIAN PORSCHE CUP
Australia saw the first races in the Porsche Carrera Cup Australia in 2003. Since 2014, the tournament has switched to GT3 Cup cars of the 991 series. The competition is held as a support race for V8 Supercars, and Porsche drivers can participate in it as replacements for the main racers. In addition, the Australian Motor Sports Association recognizes the cup as a championship of the continent.
