THE PORSCHE CARRERA CUP NORTH AMERICA FEATURES THREE SEPARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS WITHIN THE ONE SERIES – PRO, PRO-AM AND MASTERS
Each division is divided by age group with all drivers competing in the same specification Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (Type 992).
PORSCHE PRO CLASS
Aged 17 to 35
Featuring the stars of the future, the Pro class in Porsche Carrera Cup North America is proving to be a key launching pad for young talent. 2021 Pro champion Seb Priaulx went on to become a race winner in the FIA WEC aboard a Porsche in 2022. It will again be in Porsche machinery in the US in the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Porsche Selected Driver Program North America racers Kay van Berlo and Trenton Estep (multiple 2022 race winners) earned spots in the program thanks to their Pro class success.
PORSCHE PRO-AM CLASS
Aged 36 to 49
These racers staged an epic battle for championship success over the past two years. Efrin Castro took the title by only two points in the Pro-Am category in 2021 over Alan Metni. In 2022, Metni fought back to claim the championship – this time by only three points. In 2023 Castro found himself back on the top step of the championship after winning 7 races. A total of 15 racers contested the Pro-Am class in the Porsche Carrera Cup in 2023.
PORSCHE MASTERS
50 and over
They may not be as young as the Pro stars at the front of the pack, but the desire to succeed is just as fierce. Mark Kvamme took a narrow championship win in the Am class last year with 8 wins from 16 races – edging out Scott Noble by only 3 points.
DECIPHER THE CLASSES
PRO
The class is recognized through its orange color scheme. The car entry number will be delineated in orange on the doors, the windshield and rear glass. Headlight covers will be clear with orange cross-marks.
PRO AM
The class is recognized through its green color scheme. The car entry number will be delineated in green on the doors, the windshield and rear glass. Headlight covers will be clear with green cross-marks.
MASTERS
MASTERS
The class is recognized through its yellow color scheme. The car entry number will be delineated in yellow on the doors, the windshield and rear glass. Headlight covers will be clear with yellow cross-marks.
Inside the Machine: The Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Car
All Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars in the Porsche Carrera Cup are identical, featuring a lightweight chassis, a 4.0-liter flat-six engine with 510 horsepower, and a six-speed sequential gearbox. Equipped with advanced suspension, carbon composite brakes, and Michelin racing tires, the cars are optimized for handling and performance. Aerodynamically designed with an adjustable rear wing and front splitter, the cars prioritize safety with fire suppression systems and racing seats. This uniformity ensures that driver skill is the determining factor in competition.