The championship will be held over five rounds from November 2023 to March 2024 as part of the Motorsport New Zealand Super Sprint Series. The season covers the country with rounds at Taupo, Manfield, Ruapuna, and Cromwell and concludes at Hampton Downs.
The purpose of the Porsche Endurance Trophy is to give competitors in New Zealand the opportunity to race in a domestic series that is officially recognised by Porsche Motorsport.
Eligible vehicles include the new 992 GT3 Cup cars, as well as both 991.2 and 991.1 GT3 Cup Cars. In addition, there will be a GT4 class trophy for all models of the Cayman GT4 and GT4RS running to the regulations of the GT NZ Championship.
This will be first time that a factory Porsche-backed Trophy will run in New Zealand since the GT3 Challenge in early 2010’s.
Porsche Motorsport recognises the ongoing commitment to the Porsche brand in New Zealand and welcomes the addition of the Trophy, as it builds on the Porsche Motorsport pyramid in New Zealand. The winner of the Porsche Endurance Trophy New Zealand will be recognised at the “Night of Champions” awards ceremony in Germany in December 2024.
Porsche New Zealand will continue to grow the support for the teams by now having a dedicated support truck for spare parts and technical assistance at each round.
“We are really pleased to announce this Trophy as a chance to officially recognise Porsche customer endurance racing in New Zealand," says Nathan Pilcher, Porsche New Zealand Motorsport Coordinator.
“With the ever-growing numbers of the 992 GT3 Cup Car entering the country and already a solid fleet of 991 GT3 Cup Cars, it will make for some close racing on track and the consistency is going to be vital in securing the inaugural Porsche Endurance Trophy New Zealand.”
Further information, as well as eligibility and related topics for the Porsche Endurance Trophy New Zealand, should be directed to Nathan Pilcher via npilcher@porsche.co.nz
