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CARRERA CUP
DEUTSCHLAND
Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland
FACTS 2018
PORSCHE CARRERA CUP DEUTSCHLAND 02 | 03
Welcome to the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland 2018.
We are continuing the success story of Germany's most traditional one-make series in the year of its
29th anniversary and are making great efforts to further advance the development of our series.
You can expect the introduction of a whole range of improvements in 2018 – improvements that
we would like to inform you about in this brochure.
Let us inspire you!
» TALENT FORGE » PROFESSIONALISM
Training platform and springboard for young Coordination, planning, support and
drivers on their way to becoming professional marketing of the series at the highest
motorsport drivers. level directly by Porsche Motorsport.
» EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES » TRADITION
Fair competition through technically identical A firm fixture on the international motorsports
vehicles. It will only be the skill of the drivers and scene since 1990 and therefore the longest
teams that decides who wins and who doesn't. running one-make series in the world.
SEASON 2018 04 | 05 The Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland continues to develop steadily even after almost 30 years. Fans and participants can expect lots of improvements throughout all areas in 2018. NEWS 2018 » NEW PLATFORM After several guest appearances last year, the series will for the first time be focusing on the ADAC GT Masters in 2018 » INTENSIVE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG DRIVERS With the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland Talent Pool, the series now for the first time comes with a tailor-made development programme, which as a result will allow it to consolidate its standing even further as a talent forge for young drivers. » EXTENDED MEDIA COVERAGE Regular broadcast times, the introduction of LIVE on-board cameras and the expansion of online and social-media activities to increase the series' presence in the media. » ATTRACTIVE PRIZES The overall prize money has been increased by 10% to a total of more than 550,000 euros. Additionally, competitors will be rewarded with exclusive in-kind prizes.
RACES 06 | 07 The Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland will be staged on 7 weekends with 2 sprint races each. All events will be hosted at famous race tracks in Germany and neighbouring countries. Free practice over a period of 60 minutes on the Friday, a qualifying period of 35 minutes on the Saturday and one race over a period of 30 minutes on both the Saturday and Sunday add up to a total race time of more than 2.5 hours on each race weekend. RACE CALENDAR 2018 * 13 – 15 April 2018 ADAC GT Masters, Oschersleben 08 – 10 June 2018 ADAC GT Masters, Red Bull Ring (AUT) 03 – 05 August 2018 ADAC GT Masters, Nürburgring 10 – 12 August 2018 AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix, Nürburgring 17 – 19 August 2018 ADAC GT Masters, Zandvoort (NLD) 07 – 09 September 2018 ADAC GT Masters, Sachsenring 21 – 23 September 2018 ADAC GT Masters, Hockenheim * Subject to change.
RACING CAR 08 | 09
ENGINE TRANSMISSION
» Aluminium six-cylinder rear-mounted boxer engine » Porsche six-speed sequential dog-type
» 3,996 cm³ – stroke 81.5 mm – bore 102 mm transmission with paddle shift
» Max. power: 357 kW (485 hp) at 7,500 rpm » Race clutch
» Max. rpm: 8,500 rpm
» Direct fuel injection
» Race exhaust system with regulated race catalytic BRAKE SYSTEM
converter » Racing brake system suitable for endurance
races
» Two separated brake circuits with brake
SAFETY pressure sensors
» Removable roof-integrated escape hatch » Brake pressure allocation adjustable via
» Welded-in roll cage in compliance with balance beam system
FIA homologation regulations
» Mandatory use of safety nets in the cockpit
» Damping elements in the footwell TOTAL WEIGHT
» 100-litre FT3 safety fuel cell » Approx. 1,200 kg THE PORSCHE 911 GT3 CUP
» Exclusive use of the latest generation Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car (model years 2017 & 2018)
BODYSHELL » Optimised operating costs through significantly extended service intervals for engines and transmissions.
» Lightweight construction in an aluminium-steel » Exceptionally high value retention through a variety of uses after the participation in the one-make series.
composite
» Air jack system (three jacks)
TALENT FORGE 10 | 11 The Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland is the talent pool for Porsche factory drivers and one of the most important training platforms in international GT motorsports. Thirteen of the currently 18 Porsche works drivers received their training in the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland. More than 50 former cup racers made their way into professional motorsports. The position as the leading talent forge has been further expanded with the introduction of the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland talent pool. Here, young drivers receive comprehensive support in all relevant areas as they compete in the series. PROGRAMME FEATURES PREREQUISITES » Kick-off event before the beginning of » Maximum age of 23 years. the season. » Enrolment for the full season and » Comprehensive training and support participation in all races. provided by former Porsche works driver » Participation is possible for a maximum Wolf Henzler. of two years. » Press and media training. » Fitness checks by Porsche AG's sports- One of the participants in the talent pool may medicine partners and development of be nominated for the Porsche Motorsport a training and nutrition plan. Junior Programme shoot-out at the end of the » Free tyre quota: One set per race season. weekend and all joker tyres.
CHAMPIONSHIP 12 | 13
Different classifications for professionals, amateurs
and newcomers make the series highly attractive.
POINT SYSTEM 2018
Overall Driver Amateur-
OVERALL DRIVER CHAMPIONSHIP Placings Championship Classification
» The Overall Driver Championship is the cham- 1. 25 25
pionship ranking for all drivers competing in the
2. 20 20
Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland.
3. 16 16
» There will be no drop results.
» A total prize money up to 400,000 euros will be 4. 13 13
paid out for the Overall Driver Championship. 5. 11 11
6. 10 10
7. 9 9
TEAM-CLASSIFICATION 8. 8 8
» The championship points for two vehicles
9. 7 7
enrolled under the same applicant licence by
one competitor will be added up. 10. 6 6
» Points for the Team-Classification will be awar- 11. 5 5
ded similar to the Overall Driver Championship 12. 4 4
point system. 13. 3
» A total prize money up to 77,500 euros will be 14. 2
paid out for the Team-Classification.
15. 1
CHAMPIONSHIP 14 | 15
AMATEUR-CLASSIFICATION
» Additional classification for drivers without a professional motorsports background.
» Drivers will be involved in various communications measures (print, TV, online).
» The first three drivers will be honored on the official event podium.
» Driver-coaching sessions with experienced coaches.
» Fitness checks and support by Porsche AG's sports-medicine partners and develop-
ment of a training and nutrition plan.
» The 12 best results from 14 races ranked.
» A total prize money up to 48,000 euros will be paid out for the Amateur-Classification.
ROOKIE-CLASSIFICATION
» Additional classification for drivers of up to 25 years and who are competing in
their first full season of the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland and who have not
competed in more than five races there.
» Driver-coaching sessions with experienced coaches.
» Fitness checks and support by Porsche AG's sports-medicine partners and
development of a training and nutrition plan.
» The Rookie Champion 2018 will not be required to pay for renewed registration
and participation in the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland 2019.
» A total prize money up to 30,000 euros will be paid out for the Rookie-
Classification.
MEDIA 16 | 17
Fans will not only be able to experience the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland at the race track – they will also
be able to enjoy it up close with the regular LIVE broadcasts on TV and online. Additionally, news and insider
information are available on all relevant social media channels.
TV PHOTO & VIDEO
» LIVE broadcast of all Saturday races on Professionally produced material for free use after every race event.
Sport1.
» Re-LIVE broadcasts of all Sunday races
at a specific time. ONLINE
» Magazine programmes on Sport1 and n-tv. » All races broadcast with accompanying reporting
as a LIVE stream on:
porsche.de/carreracup sport1.de
SOCIAL MEDIA n-tv.de facebook.com/carreracupgermany
Broadcast through numerous channels. carrera-cup.de
» Racecam provides up-to-date information, race reports and
exciting background information:
racecam.de
PRESS
Press releases for every race and » Independent media evaluation by market leader Nielsen Sports:
special topics will be distributed globally. nielsensports.com/de/
HOSPITALITY KEY FACTS 18 | 19
The Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland offers its teams and guests first-class hospitality in the Porsche Paddock
at every event.
» 7 events with 14 races during the ADAC GT Masters and other top motorsport events.
» High-quality catering » Interviews and panel discussions » Attractive race tracks in Germany and neighboring countries.
» Entertainment for the guests » LIVE broadcasts of the Carrera Cup races » Different classifications for professionals, amateurs and newcomers.
» Guided tours of the paddocks » Open from Friday to Sunday » Porsche Carrera Cup Talent Pool – the tailor-made support programme for young drivers.
» Exclusive use of the latest generation Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car (model years 2017 & 2018).
» Prize money and in-kind prizes in excess of 550,000 euros.
» Comprehensive media involvement.CARRERA CUP
DEUTSCHLAND
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG Tel. +49 (0)711 911-84074
Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland Organisation Fax +49 (0)711 911-82920 Edition 2/18
Porschestraße 911
71287 Weissach www.porsche.de/carreracup Subject to change,
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