Welcome to the world of Porsche Sprint Challenge North America. This exhilarating racing series is a thrilling showcase of speed, skill, and precision, designed to push both drivers and their high-performance Porsche machines to their limits.
Porsche Sprint Challenge North America stands as a premier one-make racing championship, attracting a diverse array of talented drivers and passionate enthusiasts from all corners of North America. It serves as a launching pad for aspiring racers, providing them with a platform to showcase their talent and make their mark in the highly competitive world of motorsport. For seasoned professionals, it offers an opportunity to demonstrate their expertise and compete against the best in the business.
The series features four distinct classes: GT3 Cup Pro-Am, GT3 Cup Masters, Cayman Pro-Am, and Cayman Masters. This division ensures fair competition and allows drivers to extract the maximum performance from their respective vehicles, creating intense battles on the track.
Throughout the season, Porsche Sprint Challenge North America visits renowned race tracks across the continent, including legendary venues like Road America, Watkins Glen International, and Circuit of the Americas.
These iconic circuits provide the perfect backdrop for heart-pounding action, as drivers navigate challenging corners, execute daring overtakes, and push their cars to the absolute limit.
Porsche Sprint Challenge North America not only provides an adrenaline-fueled racing experience but also offers a supportive and professional environment for drivers to develop their skills. With expert coaching, technical support, and a dedicated team behind each competitor, the series fosters growth and progression, ensuring that drivers are constantly improving and honing their abilities.
Whether you’re a motorsport enthusiast, a Porsche aficionado, or simply someone who appreciates the thrill of high-speed racing, Porsche Sprint Challenge North America promises an unforgettable experience. So buckle up and get ready to witness the power, precision, and passion that defines this incredible racing series.
Building on the success of the North American series in 2021, Porsche Motorsport North America (PMNA) and the United States Auto Club (USAC) joined forces to create Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West. Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West, a six-weekend season, was developed to provide race teams in the western United States and Canada a more geographically favorable travel schedule. This collaboration has resulted in a racing championship that attracts a diverse array of talented drivers and passionate enthusiasts from all corners of North America. Whether you’re an aspiring racer looking to make your mark or a seasoned professional seeking to compete against the best in the business, this series provides the perfect platform to showcase your talent and expertise.
The championship is structured around four distinct classes, catering to a diverse range of drivers: GT3 Cup Pro-Am, GT3 Cup Masters, Cayman Pro-Am, and Cayman Masters. This thoughtful division not only fosters fair competition but also enables drivers to push their respective vehicles to their limits, resulting in exhilarating battles on the track. As the season unfolds, the Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West embarks on a thrilling journey, gracing renowned race tracks across the continent. Additionally, it participates in select joint events with the North American series, showcasing its competitive spirit at iconic venues such as Circuit of the Americas, Road America, and Sonoma Raceway.
Taking place at some of America’s most quintessential tracks, Porsche Endurance Challenge North America pushes the limits of teamwork, skill, and endurance.
The series, which includes the same 911 GT3 Cup (type 992.1) and 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport race cars as both Porsche Sprint Challenge series, pushes drivers and teams to their limits, with varied race duration from 90 minutes to a grueling 4 hours. This is the ultimate test of stamina and strategy for the competitors.
Expect heart-pounding action as top drivers and teams compete in high-performance Porsche race cars, showcasing precision engineering and raw power. From the roar of the engines to the thrill of close-quarters racing, the Porsche Endurance Challenge North America provides an unforgettable experience for motorsport enthusiasts.
The spectacularly styled cup car is the first racing version based on the current 992.1 generation road car and the first one make-cup racer of the German sports car manufacturer to feature the wide body chassis of the 911 Turbo.
Producing around 375 kW (510 hp), the 911 GT3 Cup (type 992.1) exceeds the output of its immediate predecessor by 25 horsepower.
The overall increase in performance of the 992 generation – over the type 991.2 generation – was immediately apparent in the championship with lap times nearly as quick as that year’s 911 GT3 R race cars in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The development also showed itself in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup rounds in 2021, where lap times were slashed by up to three seconds at most European circuits.
This was in part due to not only the increase in power, but increased traction and downforce, with component run times also extended over the previous generation – offering lower running costs and reliability for all.
The car debuted in Porsche Carrera Cup North America in 2021.
The entry into GT racing: faster than ever. The new 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport is ready to succeed in sprinting and endurance races in international competitions.
Thanks to its increased performance. Because it glides over bumps in the asphalt even more effortlessly. And because it can go straight to the starting line. The 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport is a genuine turn-key racing car for all homologated GT4 racing series. A commitment to the race track. A declaration of dependence on motorsport.
The feeling of never wanting to let off the gas again. Sounds familiar? Then we can ramp that up now. With up to 9,000 rpm, the 6-cylinder naturally aspirated boxer engine in mid-engine design is eager for the next race victory. And the sound? As overwhelming as the driving power of 500 PS (368 kW), which the 7-speed PDK transmission with rigid suspension and shorter ratios transmits to the rear axle without delay. What does that do to the driver? It is pleasantly addictive. You will want more. And even more of that driving experience.
Anyone who is enthusiastic about motorsport will never let go of the 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport. The improved driveability has the same effect on both pro and amateur driving: an urge to drive again. Becoming one again with the race car and the race track. Be a few tenths of a second faster again. The basis is the chassis which has been specially developed for the race track. Seven-way adjustable sword-type anti-roll bars on the front and rear axles and optimized 2-way shock absorbers compensate for unevenness in the asphalt and ensure precision on any race track. Keeping control when pushed to the limit? It’s hard to believe what’s possible.
Since 1990, Porsche Cup vehicles have been built on the base of the 911. On November 28, 2022, the 5,000th Cup vehicle rolled off the assembly line. At the same time, almost 5,000 races have been conducted in one-make series with Porsche Cup vehicles – a unique success story.
Upon the development of the Porsche 964 in 1990, the “Porsche Carrera Cup” was launched. The philosophy of the race series: uniform vehicles, tires, and fuel. On a technical level, cup vehicles are identical; the same goes for the tires. Everyone starts under the same conditions.
The first Porsche Carrera Cup Germany in 1990 was won by Olaf Manthey. He raced across the Circuit Zolder in Belgium with his Kümmerling-green Porsche 911 and claimed the championship title.
The 911 Cup (type 992.2) vehicles are assembled in the main 911 facility in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, the very same production line as the other road-going sports cars. The race cars are always constructed during model years, often in fall/autumn, to be ready for the next season. One production run takes about eight hours, after which the vehicle is mostly completed and merely needs a final touch along with an approval run before the vehicle can be delivered “race-ready”.
After originally launching in Germany, Porsche Carrera Cup racing went international in 1993 with the launch of the Mobil 1 Porsche Supercup, which has accompanied major Formula 1 races every year since. German racer Altfrid Heger took the championship in its first year.
Porsche Carrera Cup competition has been a breeding ground for international motorsport stars – many of whom today retain important roles with Porsche Motorsport.
Porsche GT legends – Jörg Bergmeister, Timo Bernhard, Marc Lieb and Patrick Pilet – all kick-started their careers with championship success in Porsche Carrera Cup Germany.
New Zealand racer Earl Bamber won a pair of Asian Porsche Carrera Cup championships and earned the 2014 Mobil 1 Porsche Supercup crown before going on to take two victories in the 24 Hour of Le Mans for Porsche in 2015 and 2017. He remains a race team owner in Porsche Carrera Cup Australia, and his team was the squad behind Team Australia’s GT win in the 2022 FIA Motorsport Games.
Three drivers from the Porsche Penske Motorsport 963 LMDh program are former Carrera Cup winners. Matt Campbell (Carrera Cup Australia champion, 2015) and Mathieu Jaminet (Carrera Cup France champion, 2015) became factory Porsche drivers after their success and won the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GT title in 2023. Both have driven the Porsche 963 in IMSA competition since 2023.
British racer Nick Tandy won Carrera Cup Germany in 2011 and went on to take an overall 24 Hours of Le Mans victory in 2015. He returned to the Porsche family in 2023 aboard a Porsche 963 alongside Jaminet. Another Carrera Cup champion, Kevin Estre, has raced the Porsche 963 in the FIA World Endurance Championship since 2023.
Starting in 2023, numerous drivers have earned spots in the Porsche Selected Driver Program North America thanks to their achievements in their Porsche Carrera Cup North America campaigns, including; Kay van Berlo, Trenton Estep, and Riley Dickenson.
2021’s inaugural Porsche Carrera Cup North America champion Seb Priaulx went on to race Porsche machinery to victory in the FIA WEC and returned to the US in 2023 in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with new team, AO Racing.
The GT3 Cup Pro-Am Classification is a separate classification for drivers aged 16 years (15 with waiver) to 49 years participating in Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (type 992.1) model cars from MY 2021-2025.
The GT3 Cup Masters Classification is a separate classification for drivers aged 50 years or greater participating in Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (type 992.1) model cars from MY 2021-2025.
The Cayman Pro-AM Classification is a separate classification for drivers aged 15 years (14 with waiver) to 49 years participating in Porsche 718 Cayman GT4RS Clubsport model cars from MY 2021-2025.
The Cayman Masters Classification is a separate classification for drivers aged 50 years or greater participating in Porsche 718 Cayman GT4RS Clubsport model cars from MY 2021-2025.
| GT3 Cup Pro-Am | GT3 Cup Masters | Cayman Pro-Am | Cayman Masters | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Kleck | Scott Blind | Jens Hantson | Alain Scalzo | Kellymoss |
| 992 Pro-Am | 992 Masters | 991 | Cayman Pro-Am | Cayman Masters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Thomas | Scott Blind | Niels Messiner | Ian Porter | Michael Clark |
| 992 Pro-Am | 992 Am | 991 | Cayman Pro-Am | Cayman Am |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Vainer | David Williams | Ashley Freiberg | Paul Bocuse | Jason Golan |
| GT3 CUP 992 | GT3 CUP 991 | CAYMAN |
|---|---|---|
| SEBASTIAN CARAZO | JIMMY LLIBRE | AIDAN KENNY |
| GT3 CUP 992 | GT3 CUP 991 | CAYMAN |
|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL MCCARTHY | GRANT TALKIE | JUAN MARTINEZ |
| GT3 Cup Pro-Am | GT3 Cup Masters | Cayman Pro-Am | Cayman Masters | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Hanley | Scott Blind | Jack Parriott | Tom Rogers | Competition Motorsports |
| 992 Pro-Am | 992 Masters | Cayman Pro-Am | Cayman Masters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blake McDonald | Kevin Woods | Eli Kogan | Michael Gaulke |
| 992 Pro-Am | 992 Am | 991 | Cayman Pro-Am | Cayman Am |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robb Todd | Peter Ludwig | Casey Dennis | Peter Ludwig | Michael Gaulke |
| GT3 CUP 992 CLASS CHAMPION | GT3 CUP 991 CLASS CHAMPION | CAYMAN CLASS CHAMPION |
|---|---|---|
| CHRIS BELLOMO | LAURA ELY | MICHAEL GAULKE |
| GT3 Cup Pro-Am | GT3 Cup Am | Cayman Pro-Am | Cayman Am | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gilliand | Scott Blind (OVERALL) | Brandon Chappell / Charles Espenlaub | Reginald Tartaglione | Kellymoss |
| 992 Pro-Am | 992 Masters | Cayman Pro-Am | Cayman Masters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blake McDonald | Kevin Woods | Eli Kogan | Michael Gaulke |
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The Porsche Motorsport North America (PMNA) Customer Support Team is a dedicated group of highly specialized PROFESSIONAL who support customer teams on and off the track.
Founded in 1985, is the official motorsport arm of Porsche in the United States and Canada. A wholly owned subsidiary of Porsche AG, PMNA is the sole importer of Porsche race cars and parts for the region, and the only authorized sales, parts, and service provider for purpose-built Porsche models including the 963, 911 GT3 R, 911 Cup, GT3 Cup, and 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport. Headquartered within a 15,000-square-foot facility at the , PMNA delivers one of the most comprehensive customer support programs in motorsport—offering engine and transmission servicing, on-site race support, and technical expertise for both current and historic cars.
PMNA manages Porsche’s acclaimed one-make series in North America, providing a clear development pathway for drivers from grassroots competition to the highest levels of professional racing. PMNA’s commitment to the Porsche racer extends far beyond the cars themselves, with dedicated staff and resources supporting competitors across platforms ranging from to the . Customers don’t just race a Porsche—they race Porsche.
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| Round | event | date |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Sebring International Raceway | March 6 – 8 |
| Round 2 | Barber Motorsports Park | March 27 – 29 |
| Round 3 | Sonoma Raceway | April 10 – 12 |
| Round 4 | Circuit of the Americas | May 7 – 9 |
| Round 5 | Virginia International Raceway | June 19 – 21 |
| Round 6 | Road America | August 14 – 16 |
| Round 7 | Road Atlanta | September 11 – 13 |
| Round | event | date |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Apex Motor Club | February 6 – 8 |
| Round 2 | Sonoma Raceway | April 10 – 12 |
| Round 3 | Circuit of the Americas | May 7 – 9 |
| Round 4 | Sonoma Raceway | May 29 – 31 |
| Round 5 | Road America | August 14 – 16 |
| Round 6 | WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca | September 4 - 6 |
| Round | event | date |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Sebring International Raceway | March 6 – 8 |
| Round 2 | Sonoma Raceway | April 10 – 12 |
| Round 3 | Road America | August 14 – 16 |
| Round 4 | Road Atlanta | September 11 – 13 |
