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              Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland

                FACTS 2020
FACTS 2020 Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland - CARRERA CUP DEUTSCHLAND
PORSCHE CARRERA CUP DEUTSCHLAND 2020

                                                                   Welcome to thrills and excitement.

                                                                   Be where the heart of the Porsche brand beats particularly powerfully: in the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland.

                                                                   Germany's fastest One-Make-Seroies enters its 31st season in 2020. It is boh the origin of the Porsche One-Make-Series success story as
                                                                   well as the world's oldest and most tradition-rich.

                                                                   We look forward to experiencing a season full of passion, adrenaline and unforgettable moments with you again in 2020. The events sur-
                                                                   rounding the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland bring motorsport fans right up close to the grid. A unique atmosphere is created – familiar,
                                                                   inspiring and highly emotional.

                                                                   Together we will look to the future: we continue to focus on acceleration and do everything we can to continue the tradition of the Porsche
                                                                   Carrera Cup Deutschland as the leading GT junior series in Europe.

30 YEARS                                                           This booklet summarises the most important information about the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland 2020 for interested teams, drivers
PORSCHE CARRERA CUP DEUTSCHLAND                                    and partners and tries to answer the most frequent questions.
Since 1990 the Carrera Cup stands for exciting sprints and tough
                                                                   In addition, the Series Organisation is of course available to answer any questions you may have.
duels with equal technical chances. The competition between
hot-blodded young drivers, experienced professionals and
                                                                   We look forward to hearing from you,
ambitious amateurs has shaped the cup ever since. The Carrera
Cup proved to be an important career stepping stone for many       Your Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland Organisation
pilots over three decades. In addition to scouting young talent,
Porsche also focuses on something else in its one-make cup
philosophy: series technology should prove itself on the race
                                                                                                                                                                          P O R S CH E CA R R ER A CU P D EU T S CH L A N D 2 0 2 0   03
track.
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WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
    TALENT FORGE
•   Training platform and springboard for young drivers on their way to becoming professional motorsport drivers
•   16 of 22 of the current Porsche Works Drivers und Young Professionals have been trained in Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland
•   Dedicated Rookie classification for young newcomers up to 25 years of age
•   Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland Talent Pool programme with comprehensive coaching offer and support for selected junior drivers

    EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

• Fair sporting competition thanks to identical cars
• It will only be the skill of the drivers and teams that decides victory or defeat
• High-level technical scrutineering of the cars at every event

    PROFESSIONALISM

• Planning, coordination, support and marketing of the racing series at the highest level directly by Porsche
• Professional racing teams with years of experience in GT motorsport
• Technical support by Porsche on site

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HIGHLIGHTS 2020      EVENTS

                  The Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland is an integral part of high-quality motorsport events in Germany and neighbouring countries. With six
                  events in 2020, the ADAC GT Masters once again lays the foundation for successful and attractive motorsport in Germany's fastest one-
                  make cup. In addition, the drivers will compete at the DTM and FIA WEC events. All events of the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland 2020
                  thus offer first-class conditions on professional platforms.

                     TALENT POOL AND PROAM-COACHING

                  The series' two own support-schemes will also be continued and improved in the 2020 season. The Talent Pool programme offers an
                  introduction to Porsche's promotion of young talent and includes comprehensive support and intensive coaching for young motorsport
                  talents at all events. ProAm drivers will also benefit from the support of experienced coaches at selected events.

                     MARKETING

                  Fixed starting times immediately before and after the main event, live onboard cameras, comprehensive pre- and post-reporting on (live) TV
                  and the Internet, numerous online and social media activities as well as a central social media feed at porsche.de/carreracup guarantee a high
                  media presence for the series, and create the prerequisites for successful marketing.

                     LE MANS

                  Together with the Porsche Carrera Cup France, the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland 2020 will start for the first time in the supporting
                  programme of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and compete on the legendary 13.629 km of the Circuit des 24 Heures. On the big stage of this
                  classic long distance race, the participants of the Carrera Cup also have the outstanding opportunity to present themselves in front of the
                  eyes of the World Sports Car Championship.

                                                                                                                                                       H I GH L I GH T S 2 0 2 0   07
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RACES
The racing calendar of the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland 2020        In the new season, the race distance is determined for the first time by
includes 8 events and a total of 15 races. The participants will not   duration instead of distance. The pilots will complete a race duration of
only compete in the two most popular motorsport series in Germany      30 minutes plus one lap. Together with 60 minutes free practice on
- the ADAC GT Masters and the DTM - but also at the legendary 24       Friday and 35 minutes qualifying on Saturday, the total driving time per
Hours of Le Mans.                                                      race weekend adds up to more than 2.5 hours.

                                                                                      DTM, NORISRING – RACES 6 + 7
   RACING CALENDAR                                                                    10.–12. July 2020

              OFFICAL PRE-SEASON TEST, MOST (CZE)                                     ADAC GT MASTERS, NÜRBURGRING – RACES 8 + 9
              01.–02. April 2020                                                      14.–16 August 2020

              ADAC GT MASTERS, OSCHERSLEBEN – RACES 1 + 2                             ADAC GT MASTERS, ZANDVOORT (NLD) – RACES 10 + 11
              24.–26. April 2020                                                      21.–23. August 2020

              ADAC GT MASTERS, MOST (CZE) – RACES 3 + 4                               ADAC GT MASTERS, HOCKENHEIMRING – RACES 12 + 13
              15.–17. May 2020                                                        18.–20. September 2020

              FIA WEC, 24 HOURS OF LE MANS (FRA) – RACE 5                             ADAC GT MASTERS, SACHSENRING – RACES 14 + 15
              12.–14. June 2020                                                       02.–04. October 2020

*Subject to changes
                                                                                                                                         R ACE S   09
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RACECAR                                                                                                                         THE PORSCHE 9 1 1 GT3 CUP

                                                                                                                                     • Exclusive use of the 911 GT3 Cup generation model (model years
                                                                                                                                       2017, 2018 and 2019)
         ENGINE                                                                                                                      • Optimized operating costs due to significantly extended engine and
                                                                     GEARBOX                                                           gearbox maintenance intervals
     •   Six-cylinder aluminium boxer engine in rear position     • Sequential Porsche 6 Speed Claw Transmission with Paddle-        • Exceptionally high value retention due to a wide range of possible
     •   3,996 cm³ - stroke 81.5 mm - bore 102 mm                   Shift                                                              applications after use in the one-make cup
     •   Max. Power output: 375 kW (485 PS) at 7,500 rpm          • racing clutch
     •   Max. Speed: 8.500 1/min
     •   direct fuel injection
     •   Racing exhaust system with controlled racing catalytic
         converter

         SAFETY                                                      BREAKING SYSTEM
     •   Enlarged escape hatch in the roof                        • Racing brake system suitable for long distances
     •   Welded roll cage after FIA homologation                  • Two separate brake circuits with brake pressure sensors
     •   Mandatory use of safety nets in the cockpit              • Brake pressure distribution regulated by means of balance beam
     •   Damping elements in the footwell                           system
     •   100 litre FT3 safety tank

         CHASSIS                                                     DRY WEIGHT
     • Lightweight body in aluminium-steel composite              • ca. 1.200 kg
       construction
     • Three-piston air lift system

10   R AC ECAR
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TALENT POOL
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 After two successful seasons of the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland
         PROGRAMME FEATURES                                                    PREREQUISITES                                                                                                                                     Talent Pool in previous years, the main focus in 2020 will be on
     •   Support provided by experienced Porsche works driver Wolf Henzler                                                                                                                                                       optimization of the programme. The number of participants in the Talent
                                                                             • Maximum age of 23 years at enrolment deadline (28.02.2020)               The Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland is the talent pool for Porsche
     •   Two-day kick-off event before the start of the season                                                                                                                                                                   Pool programme will be limited to eight drivers to ensure intensive
                                                                             • Enrolment for the full season and participation in at least seven        factory drivers, and one of the most important training platforms in
     •   Fitness checks by the sports-medicine partners of Porsche AG                                                                                                                                                            support.
                                                                               event                                                                    international GT motorsport. Sixteen of the currently 22 Porsche works
     •   Development of a training and nutrition plan                        • Rookie according to the regulations (i.e. not more than 5 races in the   drivers and young professionals received their training in the Porsche
     •   Sport psychology consultation                                                                                                                                                                                           In 2020 however, 2 of the 8 positions will be reserved for the two most
                                                                               Porsche Carrera Cup Germany or Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup) or              Carrera Cup Deutschland. More than 50 former cup racers made their
     •   Media training                                                                                                                                                                                                          successfull Talent Pool drivers from the previous season. Drivers with
                                                                               Talent Pool participants of the previous season                          way into professional motorsport.
     •   Free tyre quota (one set per race weekend and all joker tyres in                                                                                                                                                        special potential will thus have the opportunity to prove themselves in
                                                                             • Excellent physical and mental capacity
         accordance with regulations)                                                                                                                                                                                            the Talent Pool for a second season. One of the participants of the talent
                                                                             • Mandatory participation in all compulsory programme elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 pool may be nominated for the Porsche Motorsport Junior Programme
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 shoot-out event at the end of the season.

12   TA LE N T P O O L                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       TA L EN T P O O L   13
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CHAMPIONSHIP                                                                                                                                          PROAM-CLASSIFICATION                                                       ROOKIE-CLASSIFICATION
                                                                                                                                                        • Additional classification for ambitious drivers without a professional   • Additional classification for drivers up to 25 years of age who are
     Various classifications for professionals, semi-professionals and newcomers make the series highly attractive. In the Porsche Carrera Cup            motorsport background.                                                     competing in their first season with PCCD and have not competed
     Deutschland, prize money and non-cash prizes totalling over 550,000 Euro will be distributed.                                                      • Integration of drivers into various communication measures (Print,         more than 5 races in PCCD or PMSC before.
                                                                                                                                                          TV, Online).                                                             • Driver coaching sessions with an experienced coach.
                                                                                                                                                        • Honouring of the first 3 drivers on the official podium.                 • Fitness checks by the sports medical partners of Porsche AG and
         OVERALL DRIVER CLASSIFICATION                                               TEAM CLASSIFICATION                                                • Driver coaching sessions with an experienced coach.                        preparation of a training and nutrition plan.
     •   The overall classification is the championship classification for all   • Addition of the championship points of the best 2 vehicles of a      • Fitness checks and support by the sports medical partners of             • The Rookie Champion 2020 receives the corresponding registration
     •   participating drivers of the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland.             candidate registered under the same applicant license.                 Porsche AG as well as preparation of a training and nutrition plan.        fee waived if he registers again and participates in the Porsche
     •   All championship runs are included in the overall standings.            • The scoring in the team classification is analogous to the point     • A total of up to 48,000 Euros of prize money will be awarded in the        Carrera Cup Deutschland 2021.
     •   A total of up to 400,000 Euro of prize money will be awarded in the       system                                                                 amateur competition.                                                     • A total of up to 24,000 euros in prize money will be distributed in
         overall standings.                                                      • of the overall standings.                                                                                                                         the rookie classification.
                                                                                 • A total of 77,500 euros in prize money will be awarded in the team
                                                                                   classification.

16   C HA M P I O N S H I P                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     CH A M PI O N S H I P   17
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POINT SYSTEM
                               POSITION   OVERALL CLASSIFICATION   PROAM CLASSIFICATION
                                           ROOKIE CLASSIFICATION
                                            TEAM CLASSIFICATION
                                  1.               25                       25
                                  2.               20                       20
                                  3.                16                      16
                                  4.                13                      13
                                  5.                11                      11
                                  6.                10                      10
                                  7.                9                       9
                                  8.                8                       8
                                  9.                7                       7
                                 10.                6                       6
                                  11.               5                       5
                                 12.                4                       4
                                 13.                3
                                 14.                2

18   P O I N T SYS T E M
MEDIA
     Fans can experience the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland not only on the race track - but also at the
     regular LIVE broadcasts on TV and online they are always close at hand. They also find the latest news
     and insider knowledge on all relevant social media channels.

        TV                                                                                                             PHOTO & VIDEO
     • LIVE broadcast of all Saturday races on Sport1.                                                              Provision of professionally produced image and video material as well
     • LIVE or Re-LIVE broadcast of all Sunday races on Sport1.                                                     as comprehensive media content via a download platform almost in
     • Magazine broadcasts on Sport1 and n-tv.                                                                      real time.

        SOCIAL MEDIA                                                                                                   ONLINE
     Broadcasts on numerous channels                                                                                Brodcasts of all races including comprehensive pre- and post-race
                                                                                                                    post-reporting in the LIVE-Stream:
                                              Facebook “f ” Logo   CMYK / .eps   Facebook “f ” Logo   CMYK / .eps

             Social icon

             Rounded square

                                                                                                                    • porsche.de/carreracup
             Only use blue and/or white.

             For more details check out our
             Brand Guidelines.

                                                                                                                    • n-tv.de
                                                                                                                    • carrera-cup.com
                                                                                                                    • sport1.com
                                                                                                                    • facebook.com/carreracupgermany
        PRESSE                                                                                                      • YouTube.com
     Press releases in German and English on all races as well as special                                           Racecam provides up-to-date information, race reports and exciting
     topics via the worldwide press distribution list of Porsche AG.                                                background information:
                                                                                                                    • racecam.com
                                                                                                                    Independent media evaluation by market leader Nielsen:
                                                                                                                    • nielsensports.com/en/

20   MEDIA
HOSPITALITY
The Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland offers its teams and guests their own Porsche hospitality with sophisticated food concepts and
entertainment at every event in the Porsche paddock.

• Modern hospitality concept                                         • Extensive guest packages bookable for teams, drivers and partners
• High-quality catering                                              • Exclusive interviews and panel discussions
• Attractive guest entertainment, e.g. Porsche Esports Simulator,    • LIVE broadcast of the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland Race and further
  live music                                                           highlights
• Guided tours of the paddock                                        • Open from Friday to Sunday

                                                                                                                                     H O S PI TA L I T Y   023
PADDOCK ENTERTAINMENT
In addition to thrilling motor sports on the race track, the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland also offers its young and old fans a varied supporting
programme in the paddock. Fan proximity is always the top priority for all activities.

In the simulator, visitors can experience the Porsche racing cars on the original race tracks of the Carrera Cup, mascot Tom Targa provides action on
the grid and is also a popular selfie subject. The drivers are available for signatures at autogramm sessions and chat at Interview rounds. Young
racers can also test their skills at the Kids Driving School.

In addition, the Porsche Merchandising Truck with exclusive merchandising products of Porsche and the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland will be
present at selected events.

                                                                                                                           PA D D O CK EN T ERTA I N M EN T   25
KEY FACTS
     • With 30 years behind it, the most tradition-rich One-Make-Series in   • Tailor-made support programme Porsche Carrera Cup Talent Pool
       the world                                                               for young drivers
     • Eight events with 15 races at the ADAC GT Masters, the DTM and        • Exclusive use of the latest generation Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car
       the FIA WEC
                                                                             • Prize money and material prizes in excess of EUR 550,000
     • Attractive race tracks in Germany and neighbouring countries
                                                                             • Comprehensive marketing and media reach
     • Different classifications for professionals, rookies and ambitious
       ProAm drivers                                                         • Attractive hospitality

26   K E Y FAC T S
Porsche Deutschland GmbH                       Tel.: +49 (0)711 911-12381              Edition 02/20
Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland Organisation   Fax: +49 (0)711 911-12322
Porschestrasse 1                               www.porsche.de/carreracup               Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to
74321 Bietigheim-Bissingen                     carreracup@porsche-veranstaltungen.de   change without notice.
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