Porsche Carrera Cup North America

Porsche Carrera Cup North America is the premier one-make championship on the continent, attracting the best Pro, Pro-Am, and Masters drivers from across North America and around the world. Competitors race in identical Porsche 911 Cup cars (Type 992.2) – the latest evolution of Porsche’s purpose-built race machine. As one of just five global Porsche series debuting the new Porsche 911 Cup car (Type 992.2) in 2026, Carrera Cup North America continues to set the benchmark for professional GT competition. The championship races alongside the biggest events on the motorsport calendar, including the Grand Prix of Long Beach, 12 Hours of Sebring, Watkins Glen Six Hours, Petit Le Mans, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Six Hours – plus two marquee rounds supporting Formula 1 in Miami and Austin. With capacity grids, world-class drivers, and unmatched event presence, Porsche Carrera Cup North America represents the pinnacle of one-make competition.

Porsche Carrera Cup North America features three highly competitive classes, each defined by driver age and designed to highlight talent across all stages of a racing career. The Pro class – for drivers under 35 – showcases the championship’s fiercest competition, with five different champions from five different countries since 2021, underscoring the international caliber and parity at the front of the field. The Pro-Am category – for drivers 35 and over – blends experience with ambition, creating a relentless midfield where race craft, consistency, and precision often determine championship outcomes. For drivers 50 and over, the Masters class delivers its own brand of intensity, proving that age has no bearing on the desire to compete at the highest level, with every season producing tight point battles and standout performances across the grid.

The Porsche Motorsport Pyramid North America provides a clear pathway for drivers at every level, from enthusiasts to professional racers. At the pinnacle, factory and customer racing programs showcase the latest Porsche single-seater and prototype machinery on the world’s top stages, including FIA Formula E and IMSA WeatherTech competition. Just below, open competition series in IMSA and SRO offer high-performance GT racing opportunities with factory-supported cars. At the core, Porsche’s acclaimed one-make series – including Porsche Carrera Cup North America – give drivers a structured, competitive environment to develop race craft in identical machinery. These championships serve as the foundation of Porsche’s driver development initiatives, offering a proving ground where emerging talent can demonstrate performance, consistency, and professionalism. Drivers enrolled in the Porsche Junior Program North America and the Porsche Female Development Program North America receive tailored coaching, performance training, mentorship, and direct support from Porsche Motorsport North America. These programs equip drivers with the tools and experience to advance confidently through the Porsche Motorsport Pyramid and succeed at all levels of competition.

Since its debut in Germany in 1990, Porsche Carrera Cup racing has offered identical 911-based race cars and a level playing field, allowing talent to rise purely on skill. Now expanded to more than 30 Porsche One-Make championships worldwide, the platform has become a proven launchpad for drivers reaching the highest levels of professional sports car racing. Alumni have progressed to IMSA, FIA WEC, endurance classics like the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and factory-backed customer programs. Porsche Sprint Challenge North America continues this legacy, nurturing emerging talent through the Porsche Motorsport Pyramid and connecting drivers to highest levels of motorsport.

Porsche Carrera Cup North America benefits from full factory support through Porsche Motorsport North America (PMNA), giving drivers and teams the technical expertise, parts access, and professional guidance needed to perform at the highest level. The series serves as a springboard for emerging talent while providing a premier, highly competitive destination for seasoned professionals striving to showcase their abilities. Beyond the track, PMNA elevates the experience for partners and VIP guests through premium hospitality, tailored paddock access, and curated event programming. Comprehensive media coverage, livestream broadcasts, and integrated communications amplify visibility across the championship, creating exceptional value for drivers, teams, series partners, and guests throughout the season. You don’t just race a Porsche – you race with Porsche.