Introduction
Road Log - Porsche One-Make Series: From North America to Asia over Europe, the Middle East and South America all the way to Australia and New Zealand the world of Porsche One-Make Series has a lot to offer. Over the next few months, the various series will be introduced in groups of 3-4 in a monthly article to give fans more insight and a better understanding of the Porsche racing world.
The Porsche Carrera World Cup – A Global Porsche Racing Festival
After fifteen years, the Porsche Carrera World Cup is finally making its return, taking place from March 5 to 8, 2026 in Barcelona. Teams and drivers from all thirty-five international Porsche one-make series will gather for a unique racing festival dedicated entirely to the iconic sports car brand. The paddock will be filled with energy, passion, and the unmistakable spirit of Porsche.
The Road to the Porsche Carrera World Cup Titles
Over the course of four thrilling days, up to 120 drivers will battle for the World Cup titles in a total of fifteen races. The competition starts with the group stages, where drivers are randomly divided into groups of no more than thirty. Each group will contest three races, with the top half of the points scorers advancing to Sunday’s semifinals. From there, only the best fifteen from each semifinal will earn a place in the grand finale on Sunday afternoon. Out of the thirty drivers competing in the final, three, one in each class will secure the prestigious World Cup titles.
Leveling the Playing Field
To ensure fair competition, the event features three distinct classes. The Pro Class is reserved for FIA Gold- and Silver-rated drivers. The Pro-Am Class brings together Bronze-rated competitors aged thirty and older, while the Michelin Class is designed for Bronze-rated drivers aged forty-five and above. This structure guarantees that everyone, from rising talents to gentleman drivers, has the chance to shine.
Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, Type 992
Despite the different groups and classes, all competitors will share the same weapon: the legendary Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, Type 992. Renowned for its raw performance, precision handling, and unmistakable design, this car embodies the essence of Porsche motorsport. More than just a race car, it is the ultimate benchmark – a machine that demands skill, rewards courage, and provides the stage for unforgettable wheel-to-wheel battles.
Don’t miss this one-off event and join us in Barcelona 2026!
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New Zealand’s Home for Porsche Motorsport Excellence
Porsche Motorsport New Zealand is all set for another season of One-Make Series action in the summer sun. Porsche Endurance Trophy New Zealand is returning this October for the 2025/2026 season, running across New Zealand circuits. Entering the third year this season, the field is expected to expand, with competitors from New Zealand and Australia joining the series.
Now entering its third year, the series continues to grow, with an expanded field featuring competitors from both New Zealand and Australia. The Trophy runs alongside the Summerset GT New Zealand Championship at key rounds, including the prestigious New Zealand Grand Prix at Highlands Motorsport Park. Eligible race cars include the Porsche GT3 Cup Car (992, 991) and now the 718 Caymen GT4 RS CS, adding even more variety to the grid.
Returning to the track are past champions, Sam Filmore and Rick Armstrong. Teams continue to grow their fleet of competition vehicles with International Motorsport fielding more cars this year and Action Motorsport returning to the grid with a GT3 Cup (992). Mackenzie Motorsport expands in their bid to secure the Trophy.
With growing participation and enhanced factory support, the Porsche Endurance Trophy New Zealand continues to elevate the standard of Porsche one-make racing in New Zealand.
Established in 2023, the series was created to support internationally recognised Porsche One-Make Series in New Zealand. It features five rounds with a total of 15 races held across five different tracks. Eligible vehicles include the Porsche GT3 Cup (992), GT3 Cup (991), and the newly added 718 Caymen GT4 RS CS. The competition is divided into two classes – GT3 Cup and GT4 – with trophies awarded at the end of the season.
Top teams from across New Zealand compete for these prestigious titles, and the final round will take place at the Australian Supercars inaugural event at Ruapuna, Christchurch in April 2026. The Porsche Motorsport-recognised Trophy winner will receive an exclusive invitation to the Porsche “Night of Champions” in Weissach, Germany.
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Porsche Sprint Challenge Southern Europe
The Porsche Sprint Challenge Southern Europe is designed for teams and drivers to race in optimal conditions during the European winter season. It offers them the opportunity to test and prepare for their summer championships — because summer wins are made in winter.
4 race weekends with 8 races in Portugal and Spain
In 2026, the championship will kick off in Portimão, Portugal, on January 24–25. The series then travels to Estoril, Portugal, for a back-to-back weekend on January 30–31. After a two-week break, teams and drivers will return for the third event in Valencia, Spain, on February 20–21. Once again, there will be a back-to-back race weekend, with the final event held on February 27–28 in Barcelona, Spain.
Lots of track time
The series is based on a two-day concept with over 9 hours of track time. The first day is an official test day with 3.5 hours of track time. On the second day there will be a free practice of 40 minutes, a qualifying of 30 minutes, and of course the two races of 30 minutes plus one lap. The organization also provides an extra testing opportunity on the day before the event. This optional test day also gives the participants 3.5 hours of track time. The times listed above are all per division.
Divisions and classes
The drivers are divided into 2 divisions, the Sport Division and the Club Division. Each division consists of a maximum of 30 drivers. These divisions are further separated into classes. The Sport Division is separated into three different classes: the Overall Championship, the Rookie Class, and the ProAm Class. The Club Division is separated into two different classes: the Am Class and the GT4 Class. The Sport Division has a standing start and the Club Division has a rolling start.
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Porsche Sports Cup Suisse: different racing classes, one motorsport community.
For over 40 years, it has provided a stage for all racing enthusiasts and Porsche drivers in Switzerland: the Porsche Sports Cup Suisse. The varied programme on race weekends ranges from driving programmes with road-legal Porsche series models and Porsche Track Experience offers for circuit newcomers to sprint and endurance races with thoroughbred racing cars in the official Swiss one-make cup – the Porsche Sprint Challenge Suisse.
This has given rise to a Porsche motorsport community in Switzerland that has created a unique family atmosphere at six racing events per year and has also become an interesting springboard for young racing talents.
The Porsche Sprint Challenge Suisse focuses on competition. Here, thoroughbred racing cars from the 911 and Cayman model series compete separately in the four groups GT3 Cup, GT4 Clubsport, Open GT and Classic for points and placings. Depending on the model and specification, the vehicles are classified in different classes to ensure fair competition.
For the first time this year, air-cooled Porsche racing cars also competed in the Porsche Sprint Challenge Classic category. Historic one-make cup cars from the 964 and 993 generations of the 911 are competing in two separate classes.
The basic schedule is the same for all event weekends: two days of testing are followed by the actual race day with a 20-minute qualifying session and two sprint races per vehicle group, each lasting 30 minutes plus one lap. This adds up to over five hours of driving time for the participants. In Portimao and Monza, as well as at the season finale in Misano, there will also be 120-minute endurance races, which do not count towards the championship standings. Their special appeal: they can continue into the darkness.
Fans and friends at home or at the tracks can follow the racing action this season via livestream on YouTube.
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