2011 porsche carrera cup australia season guide

2011 Season Guide

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Porsche Carrera Cup Australia

Porsche Motorsport

International Carrera Cups

Australian History

Vehicle Description

Car Car Chronology

Championship Rounds

Driver Profiles

Awards and Points

Television Coverage

Website

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Our VisionOur vision is to deliver the most professional andsuccessful one-make sports car racing series inthe world.

In doing so, we will provide a commercially viableproduct for competitors and sponsors and presentan entertaining package for supporters.

Calendar

01Porsche Carrera Cup Australia

Round 1 March 24-27 Formula 1 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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02 2011 Season Guide

Porsche Carrera Cup AustraliaThe marque is Porsche.

The ingredients are innovation, emotion, aspiration and fascination.

The championship is Porsche Carrera Cup Australia.

Porsche Carrera Cup Australia is the prestigiousall-Porsche motor racing championship in Australiawhich races as the primary support category to theV8 Supercars Championship.

As a one-make series, Porsche Carrera Cup Australiaensures driver talent, experience and determinationis the key to racing success.

This year, drivers from Australia, New Zealand and theUnited Kingdom will race at seven of Australia's biggestmotorsport events throughout the Carrera Cup season,showcasing the tremendous new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup(Type 997) car.

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 revsto a maximum 8,600 rpm, producing a sound that isdistinctly Porsche.

These cars have been meticulously developed byPorsche's racing arm in Weissach, Germany, ensuringthey are at the cutting edge of motorsport technology.

Porsche's rich and acclaimed motor racing heritagestarted more than 60 years ago, with Porsche CarreraCup introduced in Germany in 1990 featuringthoroughbred 911 Carrera racing vehicles.


Now, Porsche Carrera Cup Australia is just one of eightInternational Carrera Cups contested around the world.Porsche Carrera Cup is also held in Germany, Asia, GreatBritain, Japan, France, Scandinavia and Italy, with thecategory developing into the most successful 'one-make'sports car series worldwide.

In 2011, Porsche Carrera Cup Australia will be operatedand managed by Porsche Cars Australia and will featureat seven key V8 Supercar events throughout the season,including the 2011 Formula 1™ Qantas Australian GrandPrix, Trading Post Perth Challenge, Sucrogen Townsville400, L&H 500, Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000,Armor All Gold Coast 600 and Sydney Telstra 500.

The series has developed as a springboard for youngaspirants into V8 Supercars, with former Carrera Cupdrivers Fabian Coulthard, Alex Davison, David Reynolds,Jonathon Webb, Dean Fiore and James Moffat allgraduating into full-time V8 Supercar drivers.

In 2011, there will be two driver championships for thetaking: 'Professional' for drivers who make motor racinga key part of their living and 'Elite' for the privateers whoswap 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 withvital news and information at .www.carreracup.com.au

Porsche MotorsportPorsche lives motorsport tradition and writes racinghistory. The brand name from Stuttgart-Zuffenhausenhas been successful in nearly every category of motorracing 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, recordvictories in the classics in Daytona, Sebring and theTarga Florio prove this beyond a doubt. Worldwide,Porsche sports cars have achieved around 28,000racing victories.

The first success in Le Mans – an ultra-lightweight 356Coupe secured class victory in 1951 against significantlystronger vehicles. The first defining overall victory forPorsche was in 1956 with Umberto Maglioli in a 550 ASpyder at the Targa Florio in Sicily, marking a long andillustrious success story.

Technical aspects were, and are, more important forPorsche's involvement in motorsport than simplychasing victory. For Porsche, the company's history,innovations and developments in standard vehiclesand racing cars are always closely connected.

In 2011, Porsche Motorsport will continue its focus onimportant GT Championships – including the AmericanLe Mans Series in the USA and endurance classicsincluding Daytona, Sebring, Nurburgring, Le Mans andSpa Francorchamps; as well as the one-make Cups –Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup, the international PorscheCarrera Cups and the GT3 Cup Challenges.



International Carrera CupsThe rich and acclaimed Porsche Motorsport heritageprovided the inspiration and impetus for one-make Cupswhich began in 1986 in Germany with the 944 TurboCup. The inaugural 944 Turbo Cup became theforerunner of the Carrera Cup, for which the Porscheracing department was given a brief to design and buildthe first 911 model specifically for one-make racing.

The car they created was called the 911 Carrera 2 Cupand was finished in 1989. When it took to the trackin Germany at the beginning of 1990, it opened thefirst chapter of the Carrera Cup history book. From itspopularity as a national series in Germany in 1990,the Carrera Cup soon expanded globally.

France celebrated its inaugural Carrera Cup series in1991 with Japan following suit in 1992.

The international Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup, whichnow supports eight rounds of the Formula 1 WorldChampionship, started in 1993 and blossomed withintroduction of the 911 Cup 3.8 in 1994, ahead ofthe 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 andmade its way into Carrera Cup national racing in 1999.

As the years have progressed, newer Cup models andon-going technical developments have resulted in thePorsche GT3 Cup becoming a constantly in-demandrace car for both the Supercup and Carrera Cup seriesaround 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 Italyin 2007, as well as 10 GT3 Cup Challenges worldwide.

Carrera Cup often supports the major touring carchampionship in each country: Australia supports theV8 Supercars Championship; Germany supports theDTM; Scandanavia supports the Swedish Touring CarChampionship; Japan runs alongside the JapaneseGT Championship and Great Britain supports theBritish Touring Car Championship.

DEBUT

Germany 1990

France 1991

Japan 1992

Great Britain 2003

Asia 2003

Australia 2003

Scandanavia 2004

Italy 2007

COUNTRY

Australian HistoryPorsche Carrera Cup Australia was introduced intoAustralian Motorsport in 2003 as a primary supportcategory to the V8 Supercars Championship.

Carrera Cup Australia was a nine-roundchampionship contested by 35 drivers, won by touringcar legend Jim Richards.

Richards engaged in an enthralling battle withyoung guns Alex Davison and Fabian Coulthard, beforeDavison claimed the championship. A record 41 driversparticipated in the championship.

Coulthard stepped up to win his first title atthe age of 23 ahead of the more seasoned Richards,with a total of 28 drivers strapped into the Porsche 911GT3 Cup car through the season.

Kiwi Craig Baird won the championship in a closebattle between Alex Davison and David Reynolds aboardthe new Porsche GT3 Cup (Type 997) car.

David Reynolds became the youngest-everPorsche Carrera Cup Australia champion, aged 22.Reynolds battled with Craig Baird and Alex Davisonthroughout the season, with the trio finishing just63 points apart at the end of the championship –the closest in the category's history in Australia.

Craig Baird became the first driver in PorscheCarrera Cup Australia history to win the title twice,dominating the nine-round championship ahead ofnow-V8 Supercar drivers Dean Fiore and David Russell.

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YEAR ROUNDS DRIVER

2003 9 Jim Richards

2004 9 Alex Davison

2005 9 Fabian Coulthard

2006 9 Craig Baird

2007 9 David Reynolds

2008 9 Craig Baird



VEHICLE WEIGHT

ENGINE

Approx 1200 kg

Water cooled flat six-cylinder boxer engine

3797cc, stroke 76.4mm, bore 102.7mm diameter

Maximum Power: 450 horsepower (331kW)at 7,500 rpm

Maximum rpm: 8,600

Dry-sump lubrication

Four-stage resonance intake manifold

Electronic engine management system MS3.1

Sequential multi-point fuel injection

Required fuel quality: 98 Octane ROZ, unleaded

Race exhaust system with regulated racecatalytic converter

Twin-branch muffler centre exhaust tailpipe

Vehicle Description

2011 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (Type 997)POWER TRAIN

BODYWORK

Six-speed sequential dog-type gearbox with activeoil cooling and pressure-oil lubrication

Gear ratios: ring and pinion gear 8/32 I = 40

1st gear 12/38 i=3.16

2nd gear 15/32 i=2.13

3rd gear 18/31 i=1.72

4th gear 20/28 i=1.40

5th gear 26/30 i=1.15

6th gear 28/27 i=0.96

Gearbox cooling with oil-to-water heat exchanger

Single-mass flywheel

Hydraulic clutch centre-release mechanism

5.5 inch triple disc sintered-metal cutch

Limited slip differential 37/52 per cent

Rear-wheel drive

Weight optimized, widened body shell based on911 GT3 RS second-generation

Enlarged rear wheelhouses for tyre sizes of690mm diameter

Aerodynamically optimised front splitter

Optimized ventilation for drivers through air inletin front bonnet

Carbonfibre Composite doors with window frameand plastic rear-view mirrors

Carbonfibre Composite rear lid with integratedthird brake light

Carbonfibre Composite adjustable rear wing

Polycarbonate rear window, rear side windowsand 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 retardantupholstery

Six-point seat belt, optimised for use with HANS

Multifunctional removable steering wheel withquick-release coupling

Electric fire extinguishing system with electronicrelease device

90 litre fuel tank, in tank return fuel with 5 barfuel-pressure regulator

BRAKE SYSTEM

2 independent brake circuits (front/rear), adjustablevia brake balance system and 2 master cylinders.

Front axle:

Aluminium six-piston callipers, in red

Steel brake discs (compound moulding) internallyvented, 380mm diameter

Special race brake pads without wear indicator (P50)

Optimised cooling ducting

Real axle:

Aluminium four-piston callipers, in red

Steel brake discs (compound moulding) internallyvented, 355mm diameter

Special race brake pads without wear indicator (P50)

Optimised cooling ducting


MoTec Dashboard ADL2 with integrated datarecording, 1MB main memory

Battery: 12V, 50ah

Generator 90A

Error detection

H7 main headlights and daytime running light

Rear lights in LED-technology

ELECTRICS


Front axle:

McPherson strut-type axle, height-adjustable

Front axle cast upright with twin-clamp system

Double coil springs with race setup(main spring and helper spring)

Sachs gas pressure shock absorbers (non-adjustable)

Front axle control arm with six-point-suspension

Two-piece lower control arms for camber adjustment

Longitudinal control arm

Double-blade-type anti-roll bar, seven settingoptions per side

Forged supporting mounts with Unibal

Reinforced, continuously variable rear axle track rod

Power steering with electro-hydraulic pressure feed

Modified steering-column assembly(adjustable in height and length)

SUSPENSION

Rear axle:

Multilink rear suspension with solidly mountedsub-frame

Suspension struts height-adjustable

Modified cast upright

Double coil springs with race set-up(main spring and helper spring)

Sachs gas pressure shock absorbers (non-adjustable)

Modified axle side parts

Two-piece lower control arms for camber adjustment

Unibal – suspended control arm (top)

Longitudinal control arm

Double-blade-type anti-roll bar, seven settingoptions per side

Reinforced, continuously variable rear axle track rod


RIMS AND TYRES

AUSTRALIA SPEC INCLUSIONS

Front axle:

Three-piece BBS centre-lock aluminium rims9,5J x 18 ET 37

Michelin rain tyres, size 24/64-18

Rear axle:

Three-piece BBS centre-lock aluminium rims12J x 18 ET 30

Michelin rain tyres, size 27/68-18

MoTec in-car dual camera system, operating software

4 Three-piece BBS centre-lock aluminium rims9,5J x 18 ET 37

4 Three-piece BBS centre-lock aluminium rims12J x 18 ET 30

Fitted car cover

Front splitter

Supercup Exhaust system(extra, supplied separate to car)

MoTec upgrade to 4MB main memory, brake-pressure sensors, steering-angle sensor and GPS

Cup Car Chronology


1990 – PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 2 CUP

1995 – PORSCHE 911 CUP 3.8

First Cup-Carrera is built by Porsche Motorsport basedon the Carrera 2, which features an air-cooled six-cylinder 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 afive-speed gearbox with shortened ratios for third, fourthand fifth gear and a self-locking differential.

Engine runs on commercial petrol and features three-way catalytic converters. Modified suspensionkinematics, stiffer and shorter springs and adjustableanti-roll bar ensure racing-like precision. Compared toits road-going sibling, the Cup-Carrera has been loweredby 55 millimetres. Steering is more direct and, like allpredecessors up to the 911 Cup 3.8, does withoutpower assistance.

Large-sized, self-ventilating and perforated brake discs,together with a production ABS that has been adaptedfor competition purposes, ensure Porsche-typicalbraking power.

Aluminium safety cell, replaced by a welded-in steel cagefor 1992, protects the driver and, together with a frontstrut bar, increases the car's stiffness. Weight of the firstCup-Carrera is 1,120 kg.

The Porsche 911 Cup 3.8 is a near-standard racingversion of the new 993 model. From a capacity of 3.8litres 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 lighterthan its predecessor.

Rear and side windows behind the centre post are madeof plastic. Aluminium luggage compartment hood andthe sacrificing of insulation materials, a heating system,power steering as well as keeping cockpit extras to aminimum all contribute to the weight-loss. Steel safetycage includes sidebars in the doors. Features a rearspoiler that rises out of its resting position, dependingon the speed, in order to optimise engine cooling anddown force.

New multi-link rear suspension optimises the handling.The Cup 3.8 sits 70 mm lower than its street cousin. Thesprings are twice as hard as its predecessor. Internallyventilated, perforated disc brakes with standard ABSmodified for racing ensure impressive braking.

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Modified front section ensures aerodynamic balanceand further reduces the lift effect at the front. Hot airfrom the enlarged central radiator is channelledupwards. Thanks to this modification, the hot air nolonger flows under the car to the engine.

Increased downforce reduces skidding of the vehiclewhen racing, which results in less tyre wear comparedto its predecessor. Adoption of the hydraulic valve-playcompensation (HVA) from the production model, whichreplaces the racing component used to date, producestwo effects: the performance range of this racing car's276 kW (370 hp).

The 3.6-litre boxer engine is reduced a further threeper cent. Moreover, with the adjustment of valves nolonger necessary, the use of HVA reduces costs.

2004 – 911 GT3 CUP

2006 – 911 GT3 CUP

2008/2009 – 911 GT3 CUP

Produces 294 kW (400 hp) at 7,300 rpm with amaximum torque is 390 Nm at 6,300 rpm. Ventilatedpassenger compartment through rear-side windows.Aerodynamically optimized side sills. Adjustable rearwing. Vacuum reinforced brake system.

Based on the new 911 Carrera (997 model). Introducedto racing the Porsche Supercup in 2005. New frontsection and a larger rear wing generate 40 per centmore downforce than the previous model. Rear wing is60mm wider and 35mm higher than the previous model.

Produces 294 kW (400 hp) at 7,300 rpm. Maximumtorque has increased to 400 Nm at 6,500 rpm.Sequential six-speed gearbox features a power shiftsystem with ignition cut for very quick upshifting atfull throttle.

ABS brakes replaced by tandem racing master cylinders.Brake balance can be adjusted from the cockpit. Weighsin at 1,150kg.

Maximum power has been increased to 309 kW(426 hp) at 7,500 rpm. Maximum torque has increasedto 410 Nm at 6,500 rpm and its weighs in at 1,170 kg.The aero kit has also had an upgrade.

On the front axle a minimised bump toe-in andoptimised camber change to the front axle guaranteevery high stability and precise reactions to steering onbumpy circuits.

Reinforced gearbox (steel synchronizer rings) featuresa shortened ratio for the sixth gear ensuring morepunch at high speeds. New, rigid plastic gearboxbearings makes gear shifting easier while the three-point air jack system replaces the car jack modificationsto aerodynamics, with the large fixed rear wing, side sillsand front spoiler adopted from the Carrera RS.

First Porsche racing vehicle based on the new watercooled Carrera 911 (Type 996). For 1999 the vehicledelivers 272 kW (370 hp) and a torque of 360 Nm.Water-cooled 3.6-litre boxer engine in the rear is ashort-stroke unit, reaching top performance at 7,200 rpm.Maximum torque is 370 Nm at 6,250 rpm.

Normally aspirated engine features titanium connectingrods, oil cooling with a water-to-oil heat exchanger aswell as dry sump lubrication with an external oil tank.

Two sensor-controlled catalytic converters are fittedto the car's exhaust. Six-speed manual gearbox isprincipally identical to the gearbox of the significantlymore powerful 911 GT2.

McPherson struts in the front and the multi-link rear axlefeature adjustable anti-roll bars and height adjustablespring and damper units. Track and camber can beadjusted to suit the characteristic of each circuit. Innerventilated discs measuring 330 mm in diameter frontand rear are introduced.

Standard ABS is modified for racing purposes. Rear lidwith an adjustable wing, the rear window and the doorsare made of composite material. Adjustable rear winggenerates up to 100 kg of downforce.

Accelerates from 0-100 km/h in under four secondswith a top speed of 286 km/h. Weighs in at 1,120 kg.

1999 – 911 GT3 CUP

2001 – 911 GT3 CUP

Larger rear wing, adjustable in seven positions, morethan doubles downforce at the rear axle. Under the rear,a gearbox cowling, adopted from the 911 Turbo,improves the cooling of the box substantially.

Championship Rounds

Circuit: Albert ParkCircuit length: 5.28kmCircuit direction: ClockwiseMaximum speed: 246km/hMinimum speed: 72km/hAverage speed: 160km/hLap record: 1:58.3646 (Ben Barker, 2011)Promoter: Australian Grand Prix CorporationCircuit address: Albert Park, MelbourneWebsite: www.grandprix.com.au

FORMULA 1 QANTASAUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX

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ROUND 1

March 24-27

Albert Park, Melbourne, VIC

Circuit: Barbagallo RacewayCircuit length: 2.415kmCircuit direction: ClockwiseMaximum speed: 243km/hMinimum speed: 71km/hAverage speed: 153km/hLap record: 0:56.9816 (Steven Richards, 2011)Promoter: WA Sporting Car ClubCircuit address: Barbagallo Raceway, WAWebsite: www.wascc.com.au

TRADING POSTPERTH CHALLENGE

ROUND 2

April 29 - May 1

Barbagallo Raceway, Perth, WA

Circuit: Townsville Street CircuitCircuit length: 2.86kmCircuit direction: ClockwiseMaximum speed: 240km/h (Est.)Minimum speed: 73km/h (Est.)Average speed: 140km/h (Est.)Lap record: Not yet raced at this circuitPromoter: V8 SupercarsCircuit address: Reid Park, Townsville, QLDWebsite: townsville.v8supercars.com.au

SUCROGENTOWNSVILLE 400

ROUND 3

July 8-10

Reid Park, Townsville, QLD

Circuit: Phillip Island Grand Prix CircuitCircuit length: 4.445kmCircuit direction: Anti-clockwiseMaximum speed: 258km/hMinimum speed: 74km/hAverage speed: 168km/hLap record: 1:35.1024 (Craig Baird, 2008)Promoter: V8 SupercarsCircuit address: Back Beach Road, Phillip Island, VICWebsite: phillipisland.v8supercars.com.au

L&H 500

ROUND 4

September 16-18

Phillip Island, VIC


Circuit: Mount Panorama CircuitCircuit length: 6.213kmCircuit direction: Anti-clockwiseMaximum speed: 272km/hMinimum speed: 84km/hAverage speed: 171km/hLap record: 2:10.2419 (Alex Davison, 2006)Promoter: V8 SupercarsCircuit address: Mount Panorama, Bathurst, NSWWebsite: bathurst.v8supercars.com.au

SUPERCHEAP AUTOBATHURST 1000

ROUND 5

October 6-9

Mount Panorama, NSW

Circuit: Surfers Paradise Street CircuitCircuit length: 2.96kmCircuit direction: Anti-clockwiseMaximum speed: 235km/hMinimum speed: 56km/hAverage speed: 148km/h (Est.)Lap record: Not yet raced on shortened circuitPromoter: V8 SupercarsCircuit address: Surfers Paradise, QLDWebsite: www.goldcoast600.com.au

ARMOR ALLGOLD COAST 600

ROUND 6

October 21-23

Surfers Paradise, QLD

Circuit: Sydney Olympic Park Street CircuitCircuit length: 3.4kmCircuit direction: Anti-clockwiseMaximum speed: 130km/h (Est.)Minimum speed: 65km/h (Est.)Average speed: 130km/h (Est.)Lap record: 1:34.2123 (Jim Richards in a Porsche

GT3 Cup (Type 997), 2009 AustralianGT Championship)

Promoter: V8 SupercarsCircuit address: Sydney Olympic Park, NSWWebsite: sydney.v8supercars.com.au

SYDNEY TELSTRA 500

ROUND 7

December 2-4

Sydney Olympic Park, NSW

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Driver Profiles1 CRAIG BAIRD

5 NATHAN TINKLER

6 RUSTY FRENCH

7 JOHNNY REID

8 MAX TWIGG

9 MARC CINI

Team: Hallmarc RacingBirthplace: MaltaLives: Melbourne, VictoriaProfession/Company: Hallmarc DevelopmentsMajor sponsor: Hallmarc DevelopmentsAssociate sponsors: Tyrian Serviced Apartments

Team: McElrea RacingBirthplace: Auckland, New ZealandLives: Auckland, New ZealandProfession/Company: Intersection Properties, Jonny Reid Motorsport LtdInterests: Wakeboarding, snowboarding, motorsport, fishing, musicMajor sponsor: Simjen, Giltrap Group

Team: Tinkler Motor SportsMajor sponsor: Newcastle JetsAssociate sponsors: Patinack Farm, Boardwalk Resources, Queen St Capital, Buildev

Team: Twigg Motor SportBirthplace: Melbourne, VictoriaLives: Berwick, VictoriaProfession/Company: Flooring ManufactureInterests: Kids sports (Motorcross)Major sponsor: A.E.F. Australian Engineered Flooring

Team: Rusty FrenchBirthplace: Melbourne, VictoriaLives: Melbourne, VictoriaProfession/Company: Company DirectorInterests: Motorsport, watersportsMajor sponsor: Skye Sands

Team: Dutton Insurance RacingBirthplace: Hamilton, New ZealandLives: Gold Coast, QueenslandProfession/Company: Race Driver, Company DirectorInterests: Dirt bike riding, boating, watersports, cyclingMajor sponsor: Dutton Insurance


10 MICHAEL LOCCISANO

11 MATT COLEMAN

12 STEVEN RICHARDS

17 RAY ANGUS

18 ANDY BARLOW

19 DAMIEN FLACK

Team: Andrew Barlow MotorsportBirthplace: Melbourne, VictoriaLives: Melbourne, VictoriaProfession/Company: Venture Capital, Venturian Pty LtdInterests: Family, cars, bikes, horse racing, film, travel, food and wineMajor sponsor: Grill’d Healthy BurgersAssociate sponsors: Cent Express Couriers, United Maintenance Systems,

Events O’Neill, Beck Property Group

Team: Hallmarc RacingBirthplace: Melbourne, VictoriaLives: Balwyn, VictoriaProfession/Company: Hallmarc DevelopmentsInterests: Motorsport, aviationMajor sponsor: Hallmarc DevelopmentsAssociate sponsors: Lockland Group, Airitalia

Team: INCA MotorsportsBirthplace: Brisbane, QueenslandLives: Gold Coast, QueenslandProfession/Company: Mineral Exploration - Company DirectorInterests: Boating, travelMajor sponsor: Tuya SilverAssociate sponsors: Depulu Wheels

Team: Laser RacingBirthplace: Auckland, New ZealandLives: Melbourne, VictoriaProfession/Company: Professional DriverInterests: All things motive, bikes, cars, keeping healthyMajor sponsor: Laser Plumbing & ElectricalAssociate sponsors: Westrac, Watsons

Team: Money Choice MotorsportBirthplace: Melbourne, VictoriaLives: Melbourne, VictoriaProfession/Company: Wheel SolutionsInterests: Marshall arts and jet skiingMajor sponsor: Money Choice - Property and FinanceAssociate sponsors: The Promenade - Kawana Island

Team: Nexus RacingBirthplace: Horsham, VictoriaLives: Brisbane, QueenslandProfession/Company: Nexus Group, Rosche PaperInterests: Racing, surfing, skydivingMajor sponsor: Rosche Extra SoftAssociate sponsors: Nexus Cleaning, Agas National


20 BEN BARKER

27 DANIEL GAUNT

29 MICHAEL PATRIZI

47 THEO KOUNDOURIS

51 ROSS LILLEY

56 SHANE SMOLLEN

Team: Jocaro MotorsportBirthplace: Melbourne, VictoriaLives: Kew, VictoriaProfession/Company: Koala Furniture International - Kitchen ManufacturerInterests: Fishing, relaxingMajor sponsor: LaminexAssociate sponsors: Tekform, A Team Merchandising. Koala Furniture International

Team: McElrea RacingBirthplace: Kalgoorlie, Western AustraliaLives: Gold Coast, QueenslandProfession/Company: Racing driverInterests: Cycling, kartingAssociate sponsors: MM Electrical Kalgoorlie, Dellagola Prime

Team: Supabarn SupermarketsBirthplace: Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryLives: Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryProfession/Company: General Manager (Supabarn Supermarkets)Major sponsor: Supabarn Supermarkets, SNP Security

Team: Team BRMBirthplace: Cambridge, United KingdomLives: Sydney, New South WalesProfession/Company: Ben Barker Motorsport –

Professional racing driver & driver trainerInterests: Surfing, snowboarding, down-hill mountain bikingMajor sponsor: Total, CARS EuropeAssociate sponsors: RaceFit, Driving Solutions, Race Torque Media

Team: Triple X MotorsportBirthplace: Auckland, New ZealandLives: Melbourne, VictoriaProfession/Company: Driver TrainerMajor sponsor: MPD Dairy Products, VnC Cocktails, The Mad Butcher

Team: Smollen MotorsportBirthplace: Ipswich, QueenslandLives: Sydney, New South WalesProfession/Company: Real EstateInterests: Family, racing, travelMajor sponsor: McGrath Estate AgentsAssociate sponsors: Autohaus Hamilton


66 PETER HILL

69 JAMES KOUNDOURIS

88 SIMON MIDDLETON

90 PAUL KELLY

Team: Racing Incident/01 MotorsportBirthplace: Melbourne, VictoriaLives: Melbourne, VictoriaProfession/Company: Globe FounderInterests: Snowboarding, surfingMajor sponsor: GlobeAssociate sponsors: Boost Mobile

Team: 01 MotorsportBirthplace: Colac, VictoriaLives: Geelong, VictoriaProfession/Company: Company DirectorInterests: Motorsport, cycling, swimmingMajor sponsor: Vic Air SuppliesAssociate sponsors: Daikin, Beezair

Team: Supabarn SupermarketsBirthplace: Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryLives: Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryProfession/Company: Development Manager (Koundouris Group)Interests: Motor racing, sportMajor sponsor: Supabarn Supermarkets, SNP Security

Team: Brighton SpeedshopLives: Christchurch, New ZealandProfession/Company: Paul Kelly Motor CompanyMajor sponsor: Paul Kelly Motor Company

Awards


OUTRIGHT CHAMPION

PROFESSIONAL CHAMPION

ELITE CLASS

TEAMS CHAMPIONSHIP

TUDOR FASTEST LAP AWARD

The Outright Champion is the driver who scores the mostpoints throughout the 2011 season in the outrightcategory, not in the class points.

For drivers who see Porsche Carrera Cup Australia as akey part of their professional racing career. Motorsportis the primary career path for these drivers, providingan important income stream and further professionalopportunities in motor racing. The second and thirdplaced drivers will also be awarded.

For drivers who enjoy their weekend racing, the EliteClass has a high standard of driving. Motorsport is notthe prime income stream or career objective for the Elitedriver. The second and third placed drivers will also beawarded.

In the Elite Class, a driver's six highest point-scoringrounds will be counted towards their final pointscore,therefore catering for the businessmen of thechampionship who may need to miss a round for workcommitments.

Awarded to the most successful team in Porsche CarreraCup Australia throughout 2011.

The TUDOR Fastest Lap Award will be awarded to thedriver with the highest number of fastest lapsthroughout the 2011 Porsche Carrera Cup Australiaseason. The Swiss watchmaker TUDOR will award theseason's fastest driver with one of the most prestigiousmodels in its watch portfolio at the end of the season.

PointsPorsche Carrera Cup Australia will follow the followingpoint structure throughout the 2011 season:

PLACE POINTS

14th 12

15th 11

16th 10

17th 9

18th 8

19th 7

20th 6

21st 5

22nd 4

23rd 3

24th 2

25th 1

These points are applicable for the following awardcategories:

Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Outright Champion

Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Professional Champion

Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Elite Champion

Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Teams Championship

The highest placed driver eligible for each award willreceive 60 points, and the next highest placed drivereligible will receive 54 points, and so on.

In the situation of a tie, the driver with the highestnumber of first places will finish higher. If this is equal,then the driver with the highest number of secondplaces will finish higher, and so on.

PLACE POINTS

1st 60

2nd 54

3rd 48

4th 42

5th 36

6th 32

7th 29

8th 26

9th 23

10th 20

11th 18

12th 16

13th 14

Television CoverageIn 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 theFormula 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 roundson 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.


WebsiteThis website is the centre piece to Porsche Carrera Cup Australia’s communications and marketing activities. It is avital resource for teams, drivers, series partners, media, supporters and fans. Key features of the website include:

Driver and team profiles

Race results and championship standings

Events

Latest news

Race car technical information

Porsche Motorsport history

Records and statistics

Television schedule

Series partners

Corporate hospitality

Photo gallery

General and technical information



Key Sporting and Technical RegulationsThere will be three races at each round of PorscheCarrera Cup Australia in 2011. The format at each ofthe seven Championship rounds will include at least:

(minimum of one session between 20-45 minutes)

(minimum of one 20 minute session)

Points are allocated for Official Championship Raceswhere 75 per cent of the race distance is completed.Where 50-75 per cent is completed, half points willbe allocated.

Round Podium positions will be determined by thecumulative points total after the three Races ofthe Round.

The racing weight of the Cup cars must be aminimum of 1,260 kg including driver.

Eight Michelin control slick tyres per car are permittedduring a Round. There is no limit to the number ofMichelin control wet weather tyres.

The use of telemetry is prohibited.

Practice

Qualifying

Races x 3

Two-way radio communication is compulsory betweendriver and pit crew.

One member of each car's crew must monitor theRace Management frequency and advise their driversand/or pit crew of any instructions given over thisfrequency.

A Pit Lane speed of 40 km/h will be imposed atall times.

Refuelling of competing cars in Pit Lane duringPractice, Qualifying or Races is prohibited. If any carexits Pit Lane to the Paddock during Practice,Qualifying or any Race, it will not be permitted tore-join that session.

Only Mobil 1 0W40 engine oil may be used in theengine at all times during Practice, Qualifying andRacing. Only Mobil Lube 1 SHC 75W90 gear oil maybe used.

Porsche brake pads and Porsche brake discs arecompulsory for Practice, Qualifying and Races.

Ground clearance/ride height: for the duration of ameeting the ground clearance of the front axle isminimum 68 mm and minimum rear clearance is112 mm.


PartnersPorsche Cars AustraliaPorsche Cars Australia (PCA) has proudly supportedCarrera Cup racing in Australia since the category'sintroduction in 2003.

As Porsche's first right-hand drive export market(established 1951), Australia has enjoyed a special andvery close relationship with the Porsche factory. Today,Porsche Cars Australia, as a wholly owned subsidiaryof Porsche AG, is responsible for annual sales of around1500 Porsches, of which more than half are Porschesports cars. PCA's long-standing and loyal relationshipswith its customers - whether they drive Porsches forsport or pleasure - is based on more than six decadesof commitment and experience.

Australia is acknowledged by Porsche headquarters asbeing the "enthusiast's" market; which goes a long wayto explaining why Australia boasts ratios of 911 GT3,GT3 RS and Turbo sales that are amongst the highestper capita anywhere.

The engineering and craftsmanship of the latest Porsche911 GT3 Cup (Type 997) car shows the strong linkbetween Porsche road cars and race cars. Learningsfrom the road and the race track enable Porsche to keepbuilding the world's very best performance cars.

www.porsche.com.au

Michelin Australia

Official Tyre Supplier

Globally Michelin's involvement with Carrera Cup is morethan just supplying tyres; it is a technical partnershipwith designers from Michelin working closely withPorsche to develop a tyre that ensures the optimumperformance of the cars on which it is fitted.

With a racing pedigree built on championship and racewins in motorsport categories across the globe, theMichelin name is synonymous with delivering a qualitymotorsport product that performs well, is reliable andallows teams be more fuel efficient.

Michelin has tasted success in 24 Hour of Le Mans, theAmerican and Asian Le Mans Series, FIA GT, Super GTand more locally Porsche Carrera Cup Australia.

With an impressive record of 19 victories at the24 Hours of Le Mans, including taking out a 13thconsecutive victory in 2010, Michelin is a proven worldleader. In the 2010, not only did they dominate the24 Hours of Le Mans, Michelin tyres helped set threerecords during the race: longest distance covered,highest speed attained and total mileage.

Motorsport is one of the toughest testing grounds forany motoring manufacturer and Michelin uses the sportto test its latest technology.

After being tested in the extreme conditions of a racetrack, innovations that increase tread life, ensuresustainable tyre performance, improve safety andenhance energy efficiency are then used to developMichelin passenger car tyres.

www.michelin.com.au


Mobil 1

Official Automotive Lubricant Partner

The partnership between Mobil 1 and Porsche wascreated in 1996. The coming together of two of thegreatest names in automotive history is not by chance.Today both look back on 10 years of successfulcooperation. Mobil 1 then joined the Porsche CarreraCup Australia in 2006.

Mobil 1 stands for innovative developments, high qualityengineering and technical advantage. Mobil productshave been the choice of pioneers at the forefront oftransportation on land, sea and in the air.

These values are also upheld by Porsche and as a resultthe relationship has culminated in a number of impressivewins on the race track. The success on track proves theperformance and protection the fully synthetic oil providesfor the lubrication of the 420bhp engines of the racecars as well as for road cars.

In order to remain widely recognised as the market leaderin synthetic oils and to set the technology standards ofautomotive lubricants in the 21st century, Mobil 1 usesthe racetrack as an ideal environment for the developmentof product technology and its application off-the-shelf.Thus, Mobil 1 can provide customers with extraordinaryhigh-quality products for production cars at anytime. Inthis respect all the cars competing in the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup and the international Porsche Carrera Cupsas well as the Porsche RS Spyder use the very latestMobil 1 SuperSyn anti-wear system technology. This newformulation provides superior protection, cleanerrunning engines as well as an excellent high and lowtemperature performance. Furthermore the Mobil 1smooth running capacity reduces fuel consumption.

Every single Porsche is filled with Mobil 1 ex works. Dueto the significantly high efficiency, Porsche explicitlyrecommends Mobil 1 as service lubricant - on and offthe track.

www.mobil1.com.au

adidas

Official Uniform Supplier

For over 80 years the adidas Group has been part of theworld of sports on every level, delivering state-of-the-artsports footwear, apparel and accessories. The adidasGroup is a global leader in the sporting goods industryand offers a broad portfolio of products. Products fromthe adidas Group are available in virtually every countryof the world. Its strategy is simple: “continuouslystrengthen our brands and products to improve ourcompetitive position and financial performance.”

Activities of the company and its 110 subsidiaries aredirected from the Group's headquarters inHerzogenaurach, Germany. Also located inHerzogenaurach are the strategic business units forRunning, Soccer and Tennis as well as the Research andDevelopment Centre. Additional key corporate units arebased in Portland, Oregon in the USA, the domicile ofadidas America Inc and home to the strategic businessunits Basketball, Adventure and Alternative Sports.

The strategic business unit Golf is based in California.

The company also operates design studios anddevelopment departments at other locations around theworld, corresponding to the related business activity.

Adidas joined Porsche Carrera Cup Australia in 2006as the Official Uniform Supplier.

www.adidas.com.au


TUDORIn 2009 TUDOR has become "Timing Partner" of PorscheMotorsport with engagements in the Porscheinternational one-make cups.

Over the last 25 years, TUDOR and Porsche alike haveworked persistently on design, technology and reliability,resulting in bold innovations and avant-garde solutions.

In this constant quest for functional beauty, TUDORleads us into the vibrant world of GT racing. Bothbranded with a shield, they share the same values andrespect of tradition. TUDOR does not simply producewatches, nor Porsche merely cars. TUDOR and Porscheare both much more.

TUDOR and Porsche are companies with shared valuesinspired by two extraordinary men.

One from Bavaria, one from Bohemia. Two pioneers.Hans Wilsdorf and Ferdinand Porsche each founded acompany that would come to enjoy worldwide renown.

Montres TUDOR SA was established in Geneva in 1946at the time Ferry Porsche was designing the first four-wheel-drive race car, the Type 360 Cisitalia.

TUDOR launched its Oyster collection in 1947, andthe Porsche 356, the first Porsche race car, rolled outin 1948.

The 1950s were marked by the TUDOR Oyster Princeand Princess, waterproof watches with a self-windingmovement. Porsche brought out the highly responsive,powerful Spyder.

In the early 1960s came the launch of the TUDOR PrinceSubmariner and the Porsche 911, successful models forboth companies. From then on, TUDOR became a watchof choice for Porsche drivers racing at Nürburgring,Daytona, Monza, Le Mans and other classic venues.

This powerful partnership between TUDOR and PorscheMotorsport strengthens the bonds between two brandswith an outstanding track record. A perfect synergy thatpaves the way for exhilarating racing moments.

www.tudorwatch.com


Category ServicesSUPPORT STAFF

PORSCHE SPARE PARTS TRUCK

Porsche Cars Australia has created the importantnew role of Motorsport Manager to oversee allPorsche motorsport in Australia and New Zealand.The experienced person provides 100 per cent focuson all Porsche motorsport, ensuring the highest levelsof administration and implementation.

Porsche Carrera Cup Australia also provides a full-timeOperations Manager to ensure the professional andsmooth operation of each Round as well as being acentral point of contact for competitors and promoters.

A Media Officer is also employed full-time to ensurequality and up-to-date media coverage of the categorythrough the website, press and television.

Porsche Carrera Cup Australia also has a dedicatedprofessional photographer in 2011. The photographerwill provide high resolution images to the media aswell as the website.

The category also has a designated Driving StandardsObserver specifically employed to observe and adviseon the driving standards of all competitors.

There is also a CAMS-appointed Technical Commissionerand Race Director for the category to ensure theconsistency in administration of CAMS regulations.


Porsche Carrera Cup Australia, in conjunction with PCA,provides its competitors with an on-track spare partsstore and technical expert.

The 'Porsche truck' as it has come to be called carriesthe parts teams may need over a race weekend. ThePorsche truck is also the home of Porsche's TechnicalAdviser who is on hand to offer advice.

This comprehensive level of factory support is notoffered by any other racing category in Australia whileensuring all race car repairs and servicing is compliantwith the category's Technical Regulations.

TEAMS LOUNGE

TEAMS CENTRE

SMS RESULTS SERVICE

Porsche Carrera Cup Australia offers its competitors apurpose built and designated Teams Lounge adjacent tothe Paddock Garage facility. The Teams Lounge is a fullycatered facility offering the best in healthy on-trackcatering and comfort. Premium quality meals and caféstyle coffee form part of the Porsche racing experience.

Providing all the on-track action and timing on largetelevisions, the Teams Lounge is the ideal environmentfor teams to enjoy the camaraderie and spirit of PorscheCarrera Cup.

The official Porsche Carrera Cup Australia websitefeatures a password protected

area exclusively for Teams.

This section allows Teams the opportunity to downloadimportant information on each Round. This includesCAMS Supplementary Regulations, Team Notes,Schedules, Media Articles and Marketing Statistics.

Porsche Carrera Cup Australia, in conjunction withseries partner SMS Commander, provides a SMSResults service to competitors, sponsors and otherkey stakeholders. At the completion of each on-tracksession, an SMS message is sent to the mobile phoneof subscribed recipients with provisional results fromthe Natsoft Timing system.


Contacts

P. 03 9473 0911

F. 03 9415 7906

Address: Porsche Cars Australia Pty Ltd109 – 111 Victoria ParadeCollingwood, VIC, 3066

Porsche Cars AustraliaMotorsport Department

Jamey Blaikie

Jodi Zylstra

Motorsport ManagerT: 03 9473 0941M: 0438 997 997E: [email protected]

Operations ManagerT: 03 9473 0913M: 0438 911 977E: [email protected]


Daniel Jordan

Motorsport MediaT: 03 9473 0909M: 0412 287 540E: [email protected]

Steve Orban

Paul Murrie

Technical SupportE. [email protected]. (03) 9336 3377

Parts SalesE. [email protected]. (03) 9336 3377

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