Championship trophies, special awards and a celebration of season-long achievements highlighted an evening at Porsche Austin, as Porsche Carrera Cup North America honored its best performers of 2026 before turning its attention to a new season just 70 days away.
Drivers, teams, series partners, and guests gathered at
The evening honored Mobil Pro champion Tyler Maxson, Solairus Aviation Pro-Am champion Patrick Mulcahy and Solairus Aviation Masters champion Marco Cirone, along with TOPP Racing, which secured its second consecutive Team Championship.
Held just hours after the final race of the season, part of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix weekend, the celebration brought together competitors, teams,
Hosted by series commentator Ryan Myrehn, the evening featured the presentation of championship trophies, special awards and recognition of achievements throughout the season.
Maxson receives newly redesigned Al Holbert Cup.
TOPP Racing's Tyler Maxson was the center of attention after securing the Mobil Pro championship with nine victories in 2026.
The Porsche Motorsport North America Junior Driver clinched the title during
Maxson was presented with the newly redesigned Al Holbert Cup, becoming the first recipient of the updated trophy honoring Porsche's American racing legend.
His championship prize package also included a $100,000 Porsche Motorsport North America parts credit, a Porsche road car allocation, a Porsche Design watch, plus an invitation to Porsche's Night of Champions in Germany.
"This is the hardest championship I've ever won by far and the hardest championship I've ever competed in," Maxson said during the ceremony.
"Every race that we come here, I feel like there's six or seven different guys that have a chance at winning. So it really puts a lot of pressure on you to be on your A game every single weekend."
Maxson credited his TOPP Racing crew for their efforts throughout the season.
"These guys never stop believing in me. They never stop believing in the mission. We knew we had the speed. We knew this was always the goal. We just never expected to do it in the fashion that we did."
His championship success came after a season-long battle with Kellymoss driver Aaron Jeansonne, who finished runner-up, while ACI Motorsports driver and Saturday’s COTA winner, Janne Stiak completed the top three.
Mulcahy & Cirone celebrate ACI Motorsports double.
ACI Motorsports celebrated two class championships, with Patrick Mulcahy claiming the Solairus Aviation Pro-Am crown and Marco Cirone securing the Solairus Aviation Masters title.
Mulcahy’s campaign in the No. 54 ACI Motorsports Porsche 911 Cup, featured 14 consecutive Pro-Am class victories to start the season. After finishing second in Saturday's penultimate round, he returned to the top step of the class podium in
The Pro-Am champion was presented with his championship trophy, a Porsche Design watch, a Porsche road car allocation, and an invitation to the Night of Champions in Germany.
"Porsche, the team, they've done a phenomenal job this season, and everyone's been a great competitor, so I'm looking forward to the next chapter in my racing career," Mulcahy said.
Cirone was also recognized following a hard-fought Masters championship campaign in the No. 88 ACI Motorsports Mark Motors Porsche 911 Cup.
The Canadian driver praised the efforts of his competitors and the support he received throughout the season.
"My Masters competitors were all amazing drivers," Cirone said. "It was difficult to keep up with them, but Curt Swearingin at ACI put together an amazing team with coaches, engineers, mechanics, and they helped me so much to get to another level.
"I want to share all these awards with them, because they deserve it just as much as I do."
Cirone also received his championship trophy, a Porsche Design watch, road car allocation, and invitation to the Night of Champions.
TOPP Racing completes back-to-back championship success.
TOPP Racing was also honored after securing its second consecutive Team Championship.
The Texas-based operation followed its 2025 championship with another successful campaign, claiming 10 overall victories between Maxson and teammate Cole Kleck.
Team owner Todd Oppermann accepted the championship trophy & banner, a Porsche Design wall clock, and an invitation to the Porsche Night of Champions. TOPP Racing was also awarded a full-season entry into the 2027 Porsche Carrera Cup North America championship season.
Reflecting on a season that brought challenges as well as success, Oppermann credited the people behind the team.
"I've just got such good people that we work with, with David Baker, our main sponsor, my family, the crew guys, it's really amazing," Oppermann said.
"They've really stepped up this year, and they've done their job, and they've all taken it on their shoulders."
Asked about the team's ambitions for next season, Oppermann had a simple response.
"We're gonna try to do it again."
Additional awards recognize season-long excellence.
Beyond the championship titles, the Celebration of Champions recognized achievements across the 2026 season.
TOPP Racing's Cole Kleck received the Rookie of the Year honor following an impressive debut campaign that included his first overall Carrera Cup victory at Road America.
Patrick Mulcahy was also recognized for his exceptional season, collecting the Race Brew Pole Award, K1 Speed Fastest Lap Award, and Most Wins Award.
The ANDIAL Cup, a championship within the championship contested across five of North America's most historic road racing circuits, was awarded to Tyler Maxson (Pro), Patrick Mulcahy (Pro-Am) and Marco Cirone (Masters). Introduced in 2024 and named after the legendary Porsche racing and performance company, the competition awards points separately for races at Sebring, Watkins Glen, Road America, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and Road Atlanta.
Each ANDIAL Cup winner received a custom-built trophy produced by the Porsche Motorsport North America workshop, recognizing their achievements in the special five-event competition.
The evening also highlighted the Porsche Motorsport North America Junior &
Attention turns to Daytona in 2027.
The evening concluded with a look toward the 2027 season and a landmark addition to the Porsche Carrera Cup North America calendar.
For the first time, the championship will compete at Daytona International Speedway as part of the Daytona 24 event weekend.
Christoph von Liel, Porsche's One-Make Series Manager, thanked the competitors, teams and partners for their contribution to the championship and looked ahead to the new challenge.
"For the first time in the series history, we're going to race in the banking of Daytona, we're going to be part of the 24 Hours at Daytona, something that we're all super proud of and super excited about," von Liel said.
With the trophies presented and the 2026 championship officially celebrated, attention now turns to Daytona International Speedway. Just 70 days remain until testing on 5–6 January, ahead of Porsche Carrera Cup North America's first race at the legendary Florida circuit, as part of the Daytona 24 event weekend, 27–29 January.
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Final championship standings.
Race 2
Mobil Pro Class
Tyler Maxson, #77
Aaron Jeansonne, #24
Janne Stiak, #40
Solairus Aviation Pro-Am Class
Patrick Mulcahy, #54
Josh Conley, #29
James Sofronas, #14
Solairus Aviation Masters Class
Marco Cirone, #88
Scott Blind, #45
Rob Walker, #53
Team
TOPP Racing
Kellymoss
ACI Motorsports
Rookie
Cole Kleck, #78
Nikita Lastochkin, #3
Kevin Stadtlander, #60
