2011 Season Guide
Contents
Our Vision
Calendar
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Porsche Carrera Cup Australia
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Porsche Motorsport
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International Carrera Cups
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Australian History
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Vehicle Description
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Car Car Chronology
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Championship Rounds
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Driver Profiles
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Awards and Points
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Television Coverage
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Website
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Key Sporting Regulations
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Partners
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Category Services
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Contacts
Inside Back Cover
Our vision is to deliver the most professional and successful one-make sports car racing series in the world. In doing so, we will provide a commercially viable product for competitors and sponsors and present an entertaining package for supporters.
Calendar Round 1
March 24-27
Formula 1TM Qantas Australian Grand Prix, Albert Park
VIC
Round 2
April 29 - May 1
Trading Post Perth Challenge, Barbagallo Raceway
WA
Round 3
July 8-10
Sucrogen Townsville 400, Reid Park
QLD
Round 4
September 16-18
L&H 500, Phillip Island
VIC
Round 5
October 6-9
Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000, Mount Panorama
NSW
Round 6
October 21-23
Armor All Gold Coast 600, Surfers Paradise
QLD
Round 7
December 2-4
Sydney Telstra 500, Sydney Olympic Park
NSW
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Porsche Carrera Cup Australia The marque is Porsche. The ingredients are innovation, emotion, aspiration and fascination. The championship is Porsche Carrera Cup Australia.
Porsche Carrera Cup Australia is the prestigious all-Porsche motor racing championship in Australia which races as the primary support category to the V8 Supercars Championship. As a one-make series, Porsche Carrera Cup Australia ensures driver talent, experience and determination is the key to racing success. This year, drivers from Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom will race at seven of Australia's biggest motorsport events throughout the Carrera Cup season, showcasing the tremendous new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (Type 997) car.
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With a top speed close to 300 km/h, the lightweight, high performance 911 GT3 Cup car has 331 kW (450 hp), 3.8-litre six-cylinder boxer engine which revs to a maximum 8,600 rpm, producing a sound that is distinctly Porsche. These cars have been meticulously developed by Porsche's racing arm in Weissach, Germany, ensuring they are at the cutting edge of motorsport technology. Porsche's rich and acclaimed motor racing heritage started more than 60 years ago, with Porsche Carrera Cup introduced in Germany in 1990 featuring thoroughbred 911 Carrera racing vehicles.
Now, Porsche Carrera Cup Australia is just one of eight International Carrera Cups contested around the world. Porsche Carrera Cup is also held in Germany, Asia, Great Britain, Japan, France, Scandinavia and Italy, with the category developing into the most successful 'one-make' sports car series worldwide. In 2011, Porsche Carrera Cup Australia will be operated and managed by Porsche Cars Australia and will feature at seven key V8 Supercar events throughout the season, including the 2011 Formula 1™ Qantas Australian Grand Prix, Trading Post Perth Challenge, Sucrogen Townsville 400, L&H 500, Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000, Armor All Gold Coast 600 and Sydney Telstra 500.
The series has developed as a springboard for young aspirants into V8 Supercars, with former Carrera Cup drivers Fabian Coulthard, Alex Davison, David Reynolds, Jonathon Webb, Dean Fiore and James Moffat all graduating into full-time V8 Supercar drivers. In 2011, there will be two driver championships for the taking: 'Professional' for drivers who make motor racing a key part of their living and 'Elite' for the privateers who swap business suits for race suits on the weekends. A new initiative for 2011 is the ‘Teams Championship’ to award the most successful team for the season. Maintaining the focus on technology and innovation, fans, teams, sponsors and media are kept up-to-date with vital news and information at www.carreracup.com.au.
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Porsche Motorsport Porsche lives motorsport tradition and writes racing history. The brand name from Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen has been successful in nearly every category of motor racing at the highest level for more than 60 years. Eight world championships in long-distance events, three World Championship titles in Formula 1, 16 victories at the Le Mans 24-hour race, record victories in the classics in Daytona, Sebring and the Targa Florio prove this beyond a doubt. Worldwide, Porsche sports cars have achieved around 28,000 racing victories. The first success in Le Mans – an ultra-lightweight 356 Coupe secured class victory in 1951 against significantly stronger vehicles. The first defining overall victory for Porsche was in 1956 with Umberto Maglioli in a 550 A Spyder at the Targa Florio in Sicily, marking a long and illustrious success story.
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Technical aspects were, and are, more important for Porsche's involvement in motorsport than simply chasing victory. For Porsche, the company's history, innovations and developments in standard vehicles and racing cars are always closely connected. In 2011, Porsche Motorsport will continue its focus on important GT Championships – including the American Le Mans Series in the USA and endurance classics including Daytona, Sebring, Nurburgring, Le Mans and Spa Francorchamps; as well as the one-make Cups – Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup, the international Porsche Carrera Cups and the GT3 Cup Challenges.
International Carrera Cups The rich and acclaimed Porsche Motorsport heritage provided the inspiration and impetus for one-make Cups which began in 1986 in Germany with the 944 Turbo Cup. The inaugural 944 Turbo Cup became the forerunner of the Carrera Cup, for which the Porsche racing department was given a brief to design and build the first 911 model specifically for one-make racing. The car they created was called the 911 Carrera 2 Cup and was finished in 1989. When it took to the track in Germany at the beginning of 1990, it opened the first chapter of the Carrera Cup history book. From its popularity as a national series in Germany in 1990, the Carrera Cup soon expanded globally. France celebrated its inaugural Carrera Cup series in 1991 with Japan following suit in 1992. The international Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup, which now supports eight rounds of the Formula 1 World Championship, started in 1993 and blossomed with introduction of the 911 Cup 3.8 in 1994, ahead of the car's Carrera Cup national debut in 1995.
The first racing version of the water-cooled 911 (996 series) appeared in the Supercup in 1998 and made its way into Carrera Cup national racing in 1999. As the years have progressed, newer Cup models and on-going technical developments have resulted in the Porsche GT3 Cup becoming a constantly in-demand race car for both the Supercup and Carrera Cup series around the world. There are now eight Carrera Cup series around the world - Germany, France and Japan later being joined by Asia, Great Britain, Australia, Scandinavia by 2004 and Italy in 2007, as well as 10 GT3 Cup Challenges worldwide. Carrera Cup often supports the major touring car championship in each country: Australia supports the V8 Supercars Championship; Germany supports the DTM; Scandanavia supports the Swedish Touring Car Championship; Japan runs alongside the Japanese GT Championship and Great Britain supports the British Touring Car Championship.
COUNTRY
DEBUT
Germany
1990
France
1991
Japan
1992
Great Britain
2003
Asia
2003
Australia
2003
Scandanavia
2004
Italy
2007
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Australian History Porsche Carrera Cup Australia was introduced into Australian Motorsport in 2003 as a primary support category to the V8 Supercars Championship. 2003: Carrera Cup Australia was a nine-round championship contested by 35 drivers, won by touring car legend Jim Richards. 2004: Richards engaged in an enthralling battle with young guns Alex Davison and Fabian Coulthard, before Davison claimed the championship. A record 41 drivers participated in the championship. 2005: Coulthard stepped up to win his first title at the age of 23 ahead of the more seasoned Richards, with a total of 28 drivers strapped into the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car through the season. 2006: Kiwi Craig Baird won the championship in a close battle between Alex Davison and David Reynolds aboard the new Porsche GT3 Cup (Type 997) car. 2007: David Reynolds became the youngest-ever Porsche Carrera Cup Australia champion, aged 22. Reynolds battled with Craig Baird and Alex Davison throughout the season, with the trio finishing just 63 points apart at the end of the championship – the closest in the category's history in Australia. 2008: Craig Baird became the first driver in Porsche Carrera Cup Australia history to win the title twice, dominating the nine-round championship ahead of now-V8 Supercar drivers Dean Fiore and David Russell.
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YEAR
ROUNDS
2003
9
Jim Richards
2004
9
Alex Davison
2005
9
Fabian Coulthard
2006
9
Craig Baird
2007
9
David Reynolds
2008
9
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Vehicle Description 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (Type 997) VEHICLE WEIGHT Approx 1200 kg
POWER TRAIN Six-speed sequential dog-type gearbox with active oil cooling and pressure-oil lubrication Gear ratios: ring and pinion gear 8/32 I = 40
ENGINE
1st gear 12/38 i=3.16
Water cooled flat six-cylinder boxer engine
2nd gear 15/32 i=2.13
3797cc, stroke 76.4mm, bore 102.7mm diameter
3rd gear 18/31 i=1.72
Maximum Power: 450 horsepower (331kW) at 7,500 rpm
4th gear 20/28 i=1.40
Maximum rpm: 8,600
5th gear 26/30 i=1.15 6th gear 28/27 i=0.96
Dry-sump lubrication
Gearbox cooling with oil-to-water heat exchanger
Four-stage resonance intake manifold
Single-mass flywheel
Electronic engine management system MS3.1
Hydraulic clutch centre-release mechanism
Sequential multi-point fuel injection
5.5 inch triple disc sintered-metal cutch
Required fuel quality: 98 Octane ROZ, unleaded
Limited slip differential 37/52 per cent
Race exhaust system with regulated race catalytic converter
Rear-wheel drive
Twin-branch muffler centre exhaust tailpipe BODYWORK Weight optimized, widened body shell based on 911 GT3 RS second-generation Enlarged rear wheelhouses for tyre sizes of 690mm diameter Aerodynamically optimised front splitter Optimized ventilation for drivers through air inlet in front bonnet Carbonfibre Composite doors with window frame and plastic rear-view mirrors Carbonfibre Composite rear lid with integrated third brake light Carbonfibre Composite adjustable rear wing Polycarbonate rear window, rear side windows and door windows Built-in air jack system with pressure limitation Welded-in roll cage according to DMSB regulations Racing seat (driver side only) with fire retardant upholstery Six-point seat belt, optimised for use with HANS Multifunctional removable steering wheel with quick-release coupling Electric fire extinguishing system with electronic release device 90 litre fuel tank, in tank return fuel with 5 bar fuel-pressure regulator
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ELECTRICS
BRAKE SYSTEM
MoTec Dashboard ADL2 with integrated data recording, 1MB main memory
2 independent brake circuits (front/rear), adjustable via brake balance system and 2 master cylinders.
Battery: 12V, 50ah
Front axle:
Generator 90A
Aluminium six-piston callipers, in red
Error detection H7 main headlights and daytime running light
Steel brake discs (compound moulding) internally vented, 380mm diameter
Rear lights in LED-technology
Special race brake pads without wear indicator (P50) Optimised cooling ducting Real axle: Aluminium four-piston callipers, in red Steel brake discs (compound moulding) internally vented, 355mm diameter Special race brake pads without wear indicator (P50) Optimised cooling ducting
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SUSPENSION Front axle: McPherson strut-type axle, height-adjustable Front axle cast upright with twin-clamp system
Multilink rear suspension with solidly mounted sub-frame
Double coil springs with race setup (main spring and helper spring)
Suspension struts height-adjustable
Sachs gas pressure shock absorbers (non-adjustable) Front axle control arm with six-point-suspension
Double coil springs with race set-up (main spring and helper spring)
Two-piece lower control arms for camber adjustment
Sachs gas pressure shock absorbers (non-adjustable)
Longitudinal control arm
Modified axle side parts
Double-blade-type anti-roll bar, seven setting options per side
Two-piece lower control arms for camber adjustment
Forged supporting mounts with Unibal
Longitudinal control arm
Reinforced, continuously variable rear axle track rod
Double-blade-type anti-roll bar, seven setting options per side
Power steering with electro-hydraulic pressure feed Modified steering-column assembly (adjustable in height and length)
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Rear axle:
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Modified cast upright
Unibal – suspended control arm (top)
Reinforced, continuously variable rear axle track rod
RIMS AND TYRES Front axle: Three-piece BBS centre-lock aluminium rims 9,5J x 18 ET 37 Michelin rain tyres, size 24/64-18 Rear axle: Three-piece BBS centre-lock aluminium rims 12J x 18 ET 30 Michelin rain tyres, size 27/68-18
AUSTRALIA SPEC INCLUSIONS MoTec in-car dual camera system, operating software 4 Three-piece BBS centre-lock aluminium rims 9,5J x 18 ET 37 4 Three-piece BBS centre-lock aluminium rims 12J x 18 ET 30 Fitted car cover Front splitter Supercup Exhaust system (extra, supplied separate to car) MoTec upgrade to 4MB main memory, brakepressure sensors, steering-angle sensor and GPS
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Cup Car Chronology 1990
1995
1999
1990 – PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 2 CUP First Cup-Carrera is built by Porsche Motorsport based on the Carrera 2, which features an air-cooled sixcylinder boxer engine with twin ignition, deriving 195 kW (265 hp) from a capacity of 3.6 litres at 6,100 rpm. Power is distributed to the rear wheels by means of a five-speed gearbox with shortened ratios for third, fourth and fifth gear and a self-locking differential. Engine runs on commercial petrol and features threeway catalytic converters. Modified suspension kinematics, stiffer and shorter springs and adjustable anti-roll bar ensure racing-like precision. Compared to its road-going sibling, the Cup-Carrera has been lowered by 55 millimetres. Steering is more direct and, like all predecessors up to the 911 Cup 3.8, does without power assistance. Large-sized, self-ventilating and perforated brake discs, together with a production ABS that has been adapted for competition purposes, ensure Porsche-typical braking power.
2001
Aluminium safety cell, replaced by a welded-in steel cage for 1992, protects the driver and, together with a front strut bar, increases the car's stiffness. Weight of the first Cup-Carrera is 1,120 kg.
B 1995 – PORSCHE 911 CUP 3.8 2004 The Porsche 911 Cup 3.8 is a near-standard racing version of the new 993 model. From a capacity of 3.8 litres the engine delivers 231 kW (310 hp) at 6,100 rpm, with maximum torque of 360 Nm at 5,500 rpm. Weighing 1,100 kg, this racing sports car is 20kg lighter than its predecessor. 2006
2008/09
Rear and side windows behind the centre post are made of plastic. Aluminium luggage compartment hood and the sacrificing of insulation materials, a heating system, power steering as well as keeping cockpit extras to a minimum all contribute to the weight-loss. Steel safety cage includes sidebars in the doors. Features a rear spoiler that rises out of its resting position, depending on the speed, in order to optimise engine cooling and down force. New multi-link rear suspension optimises the handling. The Cup 3.8 sits 70 mm lower than its street cousin. The springs are twice as hard as its predecessor. Internally ventilated, perforated disc brakes with standard ABS modified for racing ensure impressive braking.
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On the front axle a minimised bump toe-in and optimised camber change to the front axle guarantee very high stability and precise reactions to steering on bumpy circuits. Reinforced gearbox (steel synchronizer rings) features a shortened ratio for the sixth gear ensuring more punch at high speeds. New, rigid plastic gearbox bearings makes gear shifting easier while the threepoint air jack system replaces the car jack modifications to aerodynamics, with the large fixed rear wing, side sills and front spoiler adopted from the Carrera RS.
1999 – 911 GT3 CUP First Porsche racing vehicle based on the new water cooled Carrera 911 (Type 996). For 1999 the vehicle delivers 272 kW (370 hp) and a torque of 360 Nm. Water-cooled 3.6-litre boxer engine in the rear is a short-stroke unit, reaching top performance at 7,200 rpm. Maximum torque is 370 Nm at 6,250 rpm. Normally aspirated engine features titanium connecting rods, oil cooling with a water-to-oil heat exchanger as well as dry sump lubrication with an external oil tank. Two sensor-controlled catalytic converters are fitted to the car's exhaust. Six-speed manual gearbox is principally identical to the gearbox of the significantly more powerful 911 GT2. McPherson struts in the front and the multi-link rear axle feature adjustable anti-roll bars and height adjustable spring and damper units. Track and camber can be adjusted to suit the characteristic of each circuit. Inner ventilated discs measuring 330 mm in diameter front and rear are introduced. Standard ABS is modified for racing purposes. Rear lid with an adjustable wing, the rear window and the doors are made of composite material. Adjustable rear wing generates up to 100 kg of downforce. Accelerates from 0-100 km/h in under four seconds with a top speed of 286 km/h. Weighs in at 1,120 kg.
2001 – 911 GT3 CUP Larger rear wing, adjustable in seven positions, more than doubles downforce at the rear axle. Under the rear, a gearbox cowling, adopted from the 911 Turbo, improves the cooling of the box substantially.
Modified front section ensures aerodynamic balance and further reduces the lift effect at the front. Hot air from the enlarged central radiator is channelled upwards. Thanks to this modification, the hot air no longer flows under the car to the engine. Increased downforce reduces skidding of the vehicle when racing, which results in less tyre wear compared to its predecessor. Adoption of the hydraulic valve-play compensation (HVA) from the production model, which replaces the racing component used to date, produces two effects: the performance range of this racing car's 276 kW (370 hp). The 3.6-litre boxer engine is reduced a further three per cent. Moreover, with the adjustment of valves no longer necessary, the use of HVA reduces costs.
2004 – 911 GT3 CUP Produces 294 kW (400 hp) at 7,300 rpm with a maximum torque is 390 Nm at 6,300 rpm. Ventilated passenger compartment through rear-side windows. Aerodynamically optimized side sills. Adjustable rear wing. Vacuum reinforced brake system.
2006 – 911 GT3 CUP Based on the new 911 Carrera (997 model). Introduced to racing the Porsche Supercup in 2005. New front section and a larger rear wing generate 40 per cent more downforce than the previous model. Rear wing is 60mm wider and 35mm higher than the previous model. Produces 294 kW (400 hp) at 7,300 rpm. Maximum torque has increased to 400 Nm at 6,500 rpm. Sequential six-speed gearbox features a power shift system with ignition cut for very quick upshifting at full throttle. ABS brakes replaced by tandem racing master cylinders. Brake balance can be adjusted from the cockpit. Weighs in at 1,150kg.
2008/2009 – 911 GT3 CUP Maximum power has been increased to 309 kW (426 hp) at 7,500 rpm. Maximum torque has increased to 410 Nm at 6,500 rpm and its weighs in at 1,170 kg. The aero kit has also had an upgrade.
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Championship Rounds ROUND 1
ROUND 2
March 24-27 FORMULA 1™ QANTAS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
April 29 - May 1 TRADING POST PERTH CHALLENGE
Albert Park, Melbourne, VIC
Barbagallo Raceway, Perth, WA
Circuit: Circuit length: Circuit direction: Maximum speed: Minimum speed: Average speed: Lap record: Promoter: Circuit address: Website:
Albert Park 5.28km Clockwise 246km/h 72km/h 160km/h 1:58.3646 (Ben Barker, 2011) Australian Grand Prix Corporation Albert Park, Melbourne www.grandprix.com.au
ROUND 3
Circuit: Circuit length: Circuit direction: Maximum speed: Minimum speed: Average speed: Lap record: Promoter: Circuit address: Website:
Barbagallo Raceway 2.415km Clockwise 243km/h 71km/h 153km/h 0:56.9816 (Steven Richards, 2011) WA Sporting Car Club Barbagallo Raceway, WA www.wascc.com.au
ROUND 4
July 8-10 SUCROGEN TOWNSVILLE 400
September 16-18 L&H 500 Phillip Island, VIC
Reid Park, Townsville, QLD
Circuit: Circuit length: Circuit direction: Maximum speed: Minimum speed: Average speed: Lap record: Promoter: Circuit address: Website:
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Townsville Street Circuit 2.86km Clockwise 240km/h (Est.) 73km/h (Est.) 140km/h (Est.) Not yet raced at this circuit V8 Supercars Reid Park, Townsville, QLD townsville.v8supercars.com.au
Circuit: Circuit length: Circuit direction: Maximum speed: Minimum speed: Average speed: Lap record: Promoter: Circuit address: Website:
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit 4.445km Anti-clockwise 258km/h 74km/h 168km/h 1:35.1024 (Craig Baird, 2008) V8 Supercars Back Beach Road, Phillip Island, VIC phillipisland.v8supercars.com.au
ROUND 5
ROUND 6
October 6-9 SUPERCHEAP AUTO BATHURST 1000
October 21-23 ARMOR ALL GOLD COAST 600
Mount Panorama, NSW
Surfers Paradise, QLD
Circuit: Circuit length: Circuit direction: Maximum speed: Minimum speed: Average speed: Lap record: Promoter: Circuit address: Website:
Mount Panorama Circuit 6.213km Anti-clockwise 272km/h 84km/h 171km/h 2:10.2419 (Alex Davison, 2006) V8 Supercars Mount Panorama, Bathurst, NSW bathurst.v8supercars.com.au
Circuit: Circuit length: Circuit direction: Maximum speed: Minimum speed: Average speed: Lap record: Promoter: Circuit address: Website:
Surfers Paradise Street Circuit 2.96km Anti-clockwise 235km/h 56km/h 148km/h (Est.) Not yet raced on shortened circuit V8 Supercars Surfers Paradise, QLD www.goldcoast600.com.au
ROUND 7
December 2-4 SYDNEY TELSTRA 500 Sydney Olympic Park, NSW
www.carreracup.com.au
Circuit: Circuit length: Circuit direction: Maximum speed: Minimum speed: Average speed: Lap record:
Promoter: Circuit address: Website:
Sydney Olympic Park Street Circuit 3.4km Anti-clockwise 130km/h (Est.) 65km/h (Est.) 130km/h (Est.) 1:34.2123 (Jim Richards in a Porsche GT3 Cup (Type 997), 2009 Australian GT Championship) V8 Supercars Sydney Olympic Park, NSW sydney.v8supercars.com.au
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Driver Profiles 1
CRAIG BAIRD
Team: Birthplace: Lives: Profession/Company: Interests: Major sponsor:
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NATHAN TINKLER
Team: Major sponsor: Associate sponsors:
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Twigg Motor Sport Melbourne, Victoria Berwick, Victoria Flooring Manufacture Kids sports (Motorcross) A.E.F. Australian Engineered Flooring
MARC CINI
Team: Birthplace: Lives: Profession/Company: Major sponsor: Associate sponsors:
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McElrea Racing Auckland, New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand Intersection Properties, Jonny Reid Motorsport Ltd Wakeboarding, snowboarding, motorsport, fishing, music Simjen, Giltrap Group
MAX TWIGG
Team: Birthplace: Lives: Profession/Company: Interests: Major sponsor:
9
Rusty French Melbourne, Victoria Melbourne, Victoria Company Director Motorsport, watersports Skye Sands
JOHNNY REID
Team: Birthplace: Lives: Profession/Company: Interests: Major sponsor:
8
Tinkler Motor Sports Newcastle Jets Patinack Farm, Boardwalk Resources, Queen St Capital, Buildev
RUSTY FRENCH
Team: Birthplace: Lives: Profession/Company: Interests: Major sponsor:
7
Dutton Insurance Racing Hamilton, New Zealand Gold Coast, Queensland Race Driver, Company Director Dirt bike riding, boating, watersports, cycling Dutton Insurance
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Hallmarc Racing Malta Melbourne, Victoria Hallmarc Developments Hallmarc Developments Tyrian Serviced Apartments
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MICHAEL LOCCISANO
Team: Birthplace: Lives: Profession/Company: Interests: Major sponsor: Associate sponsors:
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MATT COLEMAN
Team: Birthplace: Lives: Profession/Company: Interests: Major sponsor: Associate sponsors:
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INCA Motorsports Brisbane, Queensland Gold Coast, Queensland Mineral Exploration - Company Director Boating, travel Tuya Silver Depulu Wheels
ANDY BARLOW
Team: Birthplace: Lives: Profession/Company: Interests: Major sponsor: Associate sponsors:
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Laser Racing Auckland, New Zealand Melbourne, Victoria Professional Driver All things motive, bikes, cars, keeping healthy Laser Plumbing & Electrical Westrac, Watsons
RAY ANGUS
Team: Birthplace: Lives: Profession/Company: Interests: Major sponsor: Associate sponsors:
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Money Choice Motorsport Melbourne, Victoria Melbourne, Victoria Wheel Solutions Marshall arts and jet skiing Money Choice - Property and Finance The Promenade - Kawana Island
STEVEN RICHARDS
Team: Birthplace: Lives: Profession/Company: Interests: Major sponsor: Associate sponsors:
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Hallmarc Racing Melbourne, Victoria Balwyn, Victoria Hallmarc Developments Motorsport, aviation Hallmarc Developments Lockland Group, Airitalia
Andrew Barlow Motorsport Melbourne, Victoria Melbourne, Victoria Venture Capital, Venturian Pty Ltd Family, cars, bikes, horse racing, film, travel, food and wine Grill’d Healthy Burgers Cent Express Couriers, United Maintenance Systems, Events O’Neill, Beck Property Group
DAMIEN FLACK
Team: Birthplace: Lives: Profession/Company: Interests: Major sponsor: Associate sponsors:
Nexus Racing Horsham, Victoria Brisbane, Queensland Nexus Group, Rosche Paper Racing, surfing, skydiving Rosche Extra Soft Nexus Cleaning, Agas National
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BEN BARKER
Team: Birthplace: Lives: Profession/Company: Interests: Major sponsor: Associate sponsors:
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DANIEL GAUNT
Team: Birthplace: Lives: Profession/Company: Major sponsor:
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Jocaro Motorsport Melbourne, Victoria Kew, Victoria Koala Furniture International - Kitchen Manufacturer Fishing, relaxing Laminex Tekform, A Team Merchandising. Koala Furniture International
SHANE SMOLLEN
Team: Birthplace: Lives: Profession/Company: Interests: Major sponsor: Associate sponsors:
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Supabarn Supermarkets Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Canberra, Australian Capital Territory General Manager (Supabarn Supermarkets) Supabarn Supermarkets, SNP Security
ROSS LILLEY
Team: Birthplace: Lives: Profession/Company: Interests: Major sponsor: Associate sponsors:
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McElrea Racing Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Gold Coast, Queensland Racing driver Cycling, karting MM Electrical Kalgoorlie, Dellagola Prime
THEO KOUNDOURIS
Team: Birthplace: Lives: Profession/Company: Major sponsor:
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Triple X Motorsport Auckland, New Zealand Melbourne, Victoria Driver Trainer MPD Dairy Products, VnC Cocktails, The Mad Butcher
MICHAEL PATRIZI
Team: Birthplace: Lives: Profession/Company: Interests: Associate sponsors:
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Team BRM Cambridge, United Kingdom Sydney, New South Wales Ben Barker Motorsport – Professional racing driver & driver trainer Surfing, snowboarding, down-hill mountain biking Total, CARS Europe RaceFit, Driving Solutions, Race Torque Media
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Smollen Motorsport Ipswich, Queensland Sydney, New South Wales Real Estate Family, racing, travel McGrath Estate Agents Autohaus Hamilton
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PETER HILL
Team: Birthplace: Lives: Profession/Company: Interests: Major sponsor: Associate sponsors:
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JAMES KOUNDOURIS
Team: Birthplace: Lives: Profession/Company: Interests: Major sponsor:
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Supabarn Supermarkets Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Development Manager (Koundouris Group) Motor racing, sport Supabarn Supermarkets, SNP Security
SIMON MIDDLETON
Team: Birthplace: Lives: Profession/Company: Interests: Major sponsor: Associate sponsors:
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Racing Incident/01 Motorsport Melbourne, Victoria Melbourne, Victoria Globe Founder Snowboarding, surfing Globe Boost Mobile
01 Motorsport Colac, Victoria Geelong, Victoria Company Director Motorsport, cycling, swimming Vic Air Supplies Daikin, Beezair
PAUL KELLY
Team: Lives: Profession/Company: Major sponsor:
Brighton Speedshop Christchurch, New Zealand Paul Kelly Motor Company Paul Kelly Motor Company
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Awards OUTRIGHT CHAMPION The Outright Champion is the driver who scores the most points throughout the 2011 season in the outright category, not in the class points.
PROFESSIONAL CHAMPION For drivers who see Porsche Carrera Cup Australia as a key part of their professional racing career. Motorsport is the primary career path for these drivers, providing an important income stream and further professional opportunities in motor racing. The second and third placed drivers will also be awarded.
Points Porsche Carrera Cup Australia will follow the following point structure throughout the 2011 season:
PLACE
POINTS
PLACE
POINTS
1st
60
14th
12
2nd
54
15th
11
3rd
48
16th
10
4th
42
17th
9
5th
36
18th
8
6th
32
19th
7
7th
29
20th
6
8th
26
21st
5
9th
23
22nd
4
10th
20
23rd
3
11th
18
24th
2
12th
16
25th
1
13th
14
ELITE CLASS For drivers who enjoy their weekend racing, the Elite Class has a high standard of driving. Motorsport is not the prime income stream or career objective for the Elite driver. The second and third placed drivers will also be awarded. In the Elite Class, a driver's six highest point-scoring rounds will be counted towards their final pointscore, therefore catering for the businessmen of the championship who may need to miss a round for work commitments.
These points are applicable for the following award categories: Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Outright Champion
TEAMS CHAMPIONSHIP
Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Professional Champion Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Elite Champion
Awarded to the most successful team in Porsche Carrera Cup Australia throughout 2011.
TUDOR FASTEST LAP AWARD The TUDOR Fastest Lap Award will be awarded to the driver with the highest number of fastest laps throughout the 2011 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia season. The Swiss watchmaker TUDOR will award the season's fastest driver with one of the most prestigious models in its watch portfolio at the end of the season.
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Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Teams Championship The highest placed driver eligible for each award will receive 60 points, and the next highest placed driver eligible will receive 54 points, and so on. In the situation of a tie, the driver with the highest number of first places will finish higher. If this is equal, then the driver with the highest number of second places will finish higher, and so on.
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Television Coverage In 2011 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia has a major free-to-air television package in place with the Seven Network (for V8 Supercars Championship events). Porsche Carrera Cup Australia races were telecast on One HD as part of the station's extensive coverage of the Formula 1™ Qantas Australian Grand Prix, where 3 x 20 minute races were televised live/as live. As the primary support category of the V8 Supercars Championship in 2011, ‘live’ races will be shown at all rounds on the Seven Network, with a further 6 x 30-minute ‘post-edited’ programs also appearing on the Seven Network.
DATE
EVENT
LIVE/POST
CHANNEL
DURATION
May 1, 2011
Barbagallo Raceway
Live: Race 2
Seven
30 minutes
May 28, 2011
Barbagallo Raceway
Post: 12:30pm-1:00pm
7mate
30 minutes
July 10, 2011
Townsville
Live: Race 2
Seven/7mate* 30 minutes
July 30, 2011
Townsville
Post: 12:30pm-1:00pm
7mate
30 minutes
September 17, 2011
Phillip Island
Live: Race 1
Seven
30 minutes
September 24, 2011
Phillip Island
Post: 1:00pm-1:30pm
7mate
30 minutes
October 8, 2011
Bathurst
Live: Race 2
Seven
30 minutes
October 9, 2011
Bathurst
Live: Race 3
Seven
30 minutes
October 15, 2011
Bathurst
Post: 3:30pm-4:00pm
Seven
30 minutes
October 23, 2011
Gold Coast
Live: Race 3
Seven
30 minutes
October 30, 2011
Gold Coast
Post: 1:00pm-1:30pm
7mate
30 minutes
December 3, 2011
Sydney
Live: Race 1
Seven
30 minutes
December 17, 2011
Sydney
Post: 1:00pm-1:30pm
Seven
30 minutes
* Seven (Primary) - Melb/Adel, 7mate - Syd/Bris/Perth. Check your local guides for further details.
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Key Sporting and Technical Regulations There will be three races at each round of Porsche Carrera Cup Australia in 2011. The format at each of the seven Championship rounds will include at least: Practice (minimum of one session between 20-45 minutes) Qualifying (minimum of one 20 minute session) Races x 3 Points are allocated for Official Championship Races where 75 per cent of the race distance is completed. Where 50-75 per cent is completed, half points will be allocated. Round Podium positions will be determined by the cumulative points total after the three Races of the Round. The racing weight of the Cup cars must be a minimum of 1,260 kg including driver. Eight Michelin control slick tyres per car are permitted during a Round. There is no limit to the number of Michelin control wet weather tyres. The use of telemetry is prohibited.
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Two-way radio communication is compulsory between driver and pit crew. One member of each car's crew must monitor the Race Management frequency and advise their drivers and/or pit crew of any instructions given over this frequency. A Pit Lane speed of 40 km/h will be imposed at all times. Refuelling of competing cars in Pit Lane during Practice, Qualifying or Races is prohibited. If any car exits Pit Lane to the Paddock during Practice, Qualifying or any Race, it will not be permitted to re-join that session. Only Mobil 1 0W40 engine oil may be used in the engine at all times during Practice, Qualifying and Racing. Only Mobil Lube 1 SHC 75W90 gear oil may be used. Porsche brake pads and Porsche brake discs are compulsory for Practice, Qualifying and Races. Ground clearance/ride height: for the duration of a meeting the ground clearance of the front axle is minimum 68 mm and minimum rear clearance is 112 mm.
Partners Porsche Cars Australia
Michelin Australia
Porsche Cars Australia (PCA) has proudly supported Carrera Cup racing in Australia since the category's introduction in 2003.
Official Tyre Supplier
As Porsche's first right-hand drive export market (established 1951), Australia has enjoyed a special and very close relationship with the Porsche factory. Today, Porsche Cars Australia, as a wholly owned subsidiary of Porsche AG, is responsible for annual sales of around 1500 Porsches, of which more than half are Porsche sports cars. PCA's long-standing and loyal relationships with its customers - whether they drive Porsches for sport or pleasure - is based on more than six decades of commitment and experience. Australia is acknowledged by Porsche headquarters as being the "enthusiast's" market; which goes a long way to explaining why Australia boasts ratios of 911 GT3, GT3 RS and Turbo sales that are amongst the highest per capita anywhere. The engineering and craftsmanship of the latest Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (Type 997) car shows the strong link between Porsche road cars and race cars. Learnings from the road and the race track enable Porsche to keep building the world's very best performance cars.
www.porsche.com.au
Globally Michelin's involvement with Carrera Cup is more than just supplying tyres; it is a technical partnership with designers from Michelin working closely with Porsche to develop a tyre that ensures the optimum performance of the cars on which it is fitted. With a racing pedigree built on championship and race wins in motorsport categories across the globe, the Michelin name is synonymous with delivering a quality motorsport product that performs well, is reliable and allows teams be more fuel efficient. Michelin has tasted success in 24 Hour of Le Mans, the American and Asian Le Mans Series, FIA GT, Super GT and more locally Porsche Carrera Cup Australia. With an impressive record of 19 victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, including taking out a 13th consecutive victory in 2010, Michelin is a proven world leader. In the 2010, not only did they dominate the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Michelin tyres helped set three records during the race: longest distance covered, highest speed attained and total mileage. Motorsport is one of the toughest testing grounds for any motoring manufacturer and Michelin uses the sport to test its latest technology. After being tested in the extreme conditions of a race track, innovations that increase tread life, ensure sustainable tyre performance, improve safety and enhance energy efficiency are then used to develop Michelin passenger car tyres.
www.michelin.com.au
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Mobil 1
adidas
Official Automotive Lubricant Partner
Official Uniform Supplier
The partnership between Mobil 1 and Porsche was created in 1996. The coming together of two of the greatest names in automotive history is not by chance. Today both look back on 10 years of successful cooperation. Mobil 1 then joined the Porsche Carrera Cup Australia in 2006.
For over 80 years the adidas Group has been part of the world of sports on every level, delivering state-of-the-art sports footwear, apparel and accessories. The adidas Group is a global leader in the sporting goods industry and offers a broad portfolio of products. Products from the adidas Group are available in virtually every country of the world. Its strategy is simple: “continuously strengthen our brands and products to improve our competitive position and financial performance.�
Mobil 1 stands for innovative developments, high quality engineering and technical advantage. Mobil products have been the choice of pioneers at the forefront of transportation on land, sea and in the air. These values are also upheld by Porsche and as a result the relationship has culminated in a number of impressive wins on the race track. The success on track proves the performance and protection the fully synthetic oil provides for the lubrication of the 420bhp engines of the race cars as well as for road cars. In order to remain widely recognised as the market leader in synthetic oils and to set the technology standards of automotive lubricants in the 21st century, Mobil 1 uses the racetrack as an ideal environment for the development of product technology and its application off-the-shelf. Thus, Mobil 1 can provide customers with extraordinary high-quality products for production cars at anytime. In this respect all the cars competing in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup and the international Porsche Carrera Cups as well as the Porsche RS Spyder use the very latest Mobil 1 SuperSyn anti-wear system technology. This new formulation provides superior protection, cleaner running engines as well as an excellent high and low temperature performance. Furthermore the Mobil 1 smooth running capacity reduces fuel consumption. Every single Porsche is filled with Mobil 1 ex works. Due to the significantly high efficiency, Porsche explicitly recommends Mobil 1 as service lubricant - on and off the track.
www.mobil1.com.au
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Activities of the company and its 110 subsidiaries are directed from the Group's headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany. Also located in Herzogenaurach are the strategic business units for Running, Soccer and Tennis as well as the Research and Development Centre. Additional key corporate units are based in Portland, Oregon in the USA, the domicile of adidas America Inc and home to the strategic business units Basketball, Adventure and Alternative Sports. The strategic business unit Golf is based in California. The company also operates design studios and development departments at other locations around the world, corresponding to the related business activity. Adidas joined Porsche Carrera Cup Australia in 2006 as the Official Uniform Supplier.
www.adidas.com.au
TUDOR In 2009 TUDOR has become "Timing Partner" of Porsche Motorsport with engagements in the Porsche international one-make cups.
TUDOR launched its Oyster collection in 1947, and the Porsche 356, the first Porsche race car, rolled out in 1948.
Over the last 25 years, TUDOR and Porsche alike have worked persistently on design, technology and reliability, resulting in bold innovations and avant-garde solutions.
The 1950s were marked by the TUDOR Oyster Prince and Princess, waterproof watches with a self-winding movement. Porsche brought out the highly responsive, powerful Spyder.
In this constant quest for functional beauty, TUDOR leads us into the vibrant world of GT racing. Both branded with a shield, they share the same values and respect of tradition. TUDOR does not simply produce watches, nor Porsche merely cars. TUDOR and Porsche are both much more. TUDOR and Porsche are companies with shared values inspired by two extraordinary men. One from Bavaria, one from Bohemia. Two pioneers. Hans Wilsdorf and Ferdinand Porsche each founded a company that would come to enjoy worldwide renown.
In the early 1960s came the launch of the TUDOR Prince Submariner and the Porsche 911, successful models for both companies. From then on, TUDOR became a watch of choice for Porsche drivers racing at N端rburgring, Daytona, Monza, Le Mans and other classic venues. This powerful partnership between TUDOR and Porsche Motorsport strengthens the bonds between two brands with an outstanding track record. A perfect synergy that paves the way for exhilarating racing moments.
www.tudorwatch.com Montres TUDOR SA was established in Geneva in 1946 at the time Ferry Porsche was designing the first fourwheel-drive race car, the Type 360 Cisitalia.
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Category Services SUPPORT STAFF
TEAMS LOUNGE
Porsche Cars Australia has created the important new role of Motorsport Manager to oversee all Porsche motorsport in Australia and New Zealand. The experienced person provides 100 per cent focus on all Porsche motorsport, ensuring the highest levels of administration and implementation.
Porsche Carrera Cup Australia offers its competitors a purpose built and designated Teams Lounge adjacent to the Paddock Garage facility. The Teams Lounge is a fully catered facility offering the best in healthy on-track catering and comfort. Premium quality meals and cafĂŠ style coffee form part of the Porsche racing experience.
Porsche Carrera Cup Australia also provides a full-time Operations Manager to ensure the professional and smooth operation of each Round as well as being a central point of contact for competitors and promoters.
Providing all the on-track action and timing on large televisions, the Teams Lounge is the ideal environment for teams to enjoy the camaraderie and spirit of Porsche Carrera Cup.
A Media Officer is also employed full-time to ensure quality and up-to-date media coverage of the category through the website, press and television. Porsche Carrera Cup Australia also has a dedicated professional photographer in 2011. The photographer will provide high resolution images to the media as well as the www.carreracup.com.au website. The category also has a designated Driving Standards Observer specifically employed to observe and advise on the driving standards of all competitors. There is also a CAMS-appointed Technical Commissioner and Race Director for the category to ensure the consistency in administration of CAMS regulations.
PORSCHE SPARE PARTS TRUCK Porsche Carrera Cup Australia, in conjunction with PCA, provides its competitors with an on-track spare parts store and technical expert. The 'Porsche truck' as it has come to be called carries the parts teams may need over a race weekend. The Porsche truck is also the home of Porsche's Technical Adviser who is on hand to offer advice. This comprehensive level of factory support is not offered by any other racing category in Australia while ensuring all race car repairs and servicing is compliant with the category's Technical Regulations.
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TEAMS CENTRE The official Porsche Carrera Cup Australia website www.carreracup.com.au features a password protected area exclusively for Teams. This section allows Teams the opportunity to download important information on each Round. This includes CAMS Supplementary Regulations, Team Notes, Schedules, Media Articles and Marketing Statistics.
SMS RESULTS SERVICE Porsche Carrera Cup Australia, in conjunction with series partner SMS Commander, provides a SMS Results service to competitors, sponsors and other key stakeholders. At the completion of each on-track session, an SMS message is sent to the mobile phone of subscribed recipients with provisional results from the Natsoft Timing system.
Contacts
Porsche Cars Australia Motorsport Department P. 03 9473 0911
Daniel Jordan
F. 03 9415 7906
Motorsport Media T: 03 9473 0909 M: 0412 287 540 E: daniel.jordan@porsche.com.au
Address: Porsche Cars Australia Pty Ltd 109 – 111 Victoria Parade Collingwood, VIC, 3066
Steve Orban Jamey Blaikie Motorsport Manager T: 03 9473 0941 M: 0438 997 997 E: jamey.blaikie@porsche.com.au
Technical Support E. steve.orban@porsche.com.au P. (03) 9336 3377 Paul Murrie
Jodi Zylstra Operations Manager T: 03 9473 0913 M: 0438 911 977 E: jodi.zylstra@porsche.com.au
Parts Sales E. paul.murrie@porsche.com.au P. (03) 9336 3377
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