- Porsche Supercup
The Porsche
Mobil 1 Supercup (known as PorscheMichelin Supercup prior to2007 ) [cite web|url=http://www.csnews.com/csn/petroleum/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003528496|title=ExxonMobil Named Title Sponsor of Porsche Supercup|accessdate=2007-03-05] is the international motor racing series supporting the FIA Formula One World Championship organized byPorsche AG .In Porsche Supercup, drivers in identical Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (Type 997) cars based on the
Porsche Carrera compete on asphalt road circuits. On average, 24 race cars take part in each race.The race
2006
The new points race in
Bahrain opened the season2006 . From 13 races overall, two races took place in Indianapolis (Saturday and Sunday). Races were contested over 70 kilometers, and take off from a standing start.2007
Like in 2006, the race in the
Kingdom of Bahrain opens the new season. Two classification rounds will take place there. The 2007 race calendar comprises eleven championship rounds. New on the schedule is the classification race inIstanbul ,Turkey .Racing car
In Porsche Michelin Supercup the 911 GT3 Cup type 997 is deployed - a car based on the Porsche 911 Carrera. All vehicles are technically identical: 400 hp, sequential six-speed gearbox, Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB), 1,120 kg. The PCCB is deployed exclusively in Porsche Michelin Supercup.
Tires
Michelin is the exclusive tire supplier for the teams. Two sets ofslick tire s may be used per car and weekend. The number ofwet tire s is unlimited. The tires are identical for all competitors and are not permitted to be pre-warmed or chemically treated.From 2008 season, the car has been improved, and is now capable to develop 420 hp (in confront of the previous 400 hp) and has been equipped with a new open exhaust system.Championships
Driver championship
Points are assigned to the first 15 finishers of each race as follows: 20-18-16-14-12-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1. All races count. To receive points a driver must compete in at least eight races per season.
Team championship
The points of the two best drivers of each team are added up. At the end of the season
Porsche rewards the three best placed teams with prize money.Prize money
In
2006 and2007 ,Porsche AG pays around 820,000euro s to drivers and teams. Per race the winner receives 9,000euro s, the runner-up 7,500 euros and the third placed driver 6,500 euros. For a 15th place 1,400 euros are paid. Additionally, the 2006 or 2007 champion receives a Porsche road car. The driver with the most fastest laps will be given a premium watch from Porsche Design.Winners
As the first Italian in the history of Porsche Michelin Supercup,
Alessandro Zampedri won the championship in 2005. 31-year-old professional racer fromLondon Richard Westbrook won the 2006 season.History
Since 1993 the Porsche Michelin Supercup has run as support to the
FIA Formula 1 World Championship , however the number of races has grown from the original nine to total 13 in 2006, although decreasing to 11 in 2007.Champions
Popularity
At the Grand Prix circuits during 2006 an average of 125,000 spectators witnessed the action from the grandstands at each round. According to
Porsche AG races attracted 22 million TV viewers worldwide, most of them in Europe whereEurosport provides regular coverage [cite web|url=http://www.porsche.com/international/motorsportandevents/motorsport/racing/pmsc/profile/?gtabindex=7|title=Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup website|accessdate=2007-03-05] .ee also
Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain Australian Carrera Cup Championship Notes
External links
* [http://www.porsche.com/international/motorsportandevents/motorsport/racing/pmsc/ The Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup website]
* [http://www.porsche.com/uk/motorsportandevents/motorsport/racing/pccpcgb/ The Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain]
* [http://www.porsche.com/germany/sportandevents/motorsport/racingcars/997gt3cup/technologyandconcept/ 997 Cup]
* [http://www.afos.com/pcca.php The Porsche Carrera Cup Asia]
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