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[CARRERA] Porsche renews commitment
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PORSCHE SIGNALS COMMITMENT TO CARRERA CUP FOR 2009
4 February, 2009
Porsche has outlined it is committed towards ensuring that Carrera Cup Australia remains the premier support category to the V8 Supercar Championship Series.
A host of cars and drivers will line up for battle around the streets of Adelaide in Round 1 of the championship at the Clipsal 500 on March 22.
The 2008 Porsche Carrera Cup Champion, Craig Baird, is back to defend his title and will be joined by a host of regular and new drivers for season 2009.
V8 Supercar enduro specialist Warren Luff will debut in the championship with McElrea Racing in 2009 and is expected to lead the charge to knock Craig Baird from the top spot.
But, you can count on the fact that he won’t be the only one. David Wall, Barton Mawer, Rodney Jane and Nathan Caratti will all join Luff in looking for race and round wins in the coming season.
Last year’s Pilatus Challenge Champion will also defend his title this year.
After such a successful season in 2008 James Koundouris will be keen to keep the prestigious championship in his Supabarn Motorsport garage. It won’t be easy though and he can expect pressure from series regulars such as Mark Cini.
Porsche Carrera Cup Australia continues to be the premier support category to the V8 Supercar Championship Series and all key the stakeholders are looking forward to a successful 2009 Championship.
QUOTES – MICHAEL WINKLER
“Motorsport always has, is and will be an integral part of Porsche's activities in Australia. We showed by stepping in to run Carrera Cup for the last half of last season that we are extremely committed to motorsport. Together with a strong commitment from our teams and partners we look forward to 2009.”
QUOTES – GLENN RIDGE
“Following all the hard work last year to ensure that the Porsche Carrera Cup Championship continued and with the positive response from sponsors and supporters we’re looking forward to a very big 2009,” said Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Category Manager Glenn Ridge.
“This year’s calendar is one of the best the championship has ever seen and the level of competition throughout the whole field will ensure some very exciting racing.
“There have been some significant changes to the championship over the summer break, which we are confident will combine to ensure the long term growth and future of the series.
“We’re very excited to have the chance to really get our teeth into a full season in 2009 and look forward to what will be a successful year.”
2009 CARRERA CUP AUSTRALIA CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR
Mar 22 Clipsal 500 Adelaide, SA
Mar 29 FORMULA 1™ ING Australian Grand Prix, VIC
May 17 Phillip Island, VIC (Shannons Nationals)
Jul 12 Townsville 400, QLD
Sept 13 L&H 500 Phillip Island, VIC
Oct 11 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000, NSW
Oct 25 Gold Coast 300, QLD
Dec 6 Sydney 400, NSW
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