2018 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia

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The 2018 Porsche Michelin GT3 Cup Challenge Australia Series was an Australian motor racing competition for Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars. [1] It was the eleventh running of the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia. The series commenced at The Bend Motorsport Park on 13 April and concluded at Sydney Motorsport Park on 22 September. 2017 series winner Jordan Love opted not to defend his title, instead concentrating his efforts on the 2018 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia.

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The series was won by Simon Fallon. [2] with Daniel Stutterd and Christian Pancione winning the Pro-Am and B classes respectively.

Team and drivers

TeamNo.DriverClassRounds
Dan Day Racing2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dan DayP1, 4–6
McElrea Racing7 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jimmy VernonPAll
9 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony MartinB3–6
73 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Michael HoveyPAAll
84 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brent BoultonPAAll
Hallmarc Racing10 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Michael LoccisanoPA1–3, 5–6
The Bend / htfu 13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sam ShahinPA1, 6
Cure FA13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jonathan GlikstenPA5
United Petroleum / Pie Face 15 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Vince MisuracaB3
360 Motorsport17 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Marcel ZallouaPA1, 3, 5–6
117 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sergio PiresB3, 5–6
Melbourne Orthopaedic Group21 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Shane BarwoodPA1–4, 6
Woodford Trailers22 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Andrew GoldieB1, 3–6
Taplin Real Estate26 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tom TaplinB1–4
P5–6
CIP Racing29 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rob WoodsPA1–3
Ashley Seward Motorsport23 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Daniel StutterdPAAll
27 Flag of New Zealand.svg Sam FillmorePA2–6
36 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cooper MurrayPAll
76 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Christian PancioneBAll
99 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross McGregorPAAll
Wall Racing 38 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Chelsea Angelo PAll
50 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Adrian LengkeekB1
Okey Dokey57 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Richard BloomfieldB1–3, 5–6
DNA Racing65 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ben StackPA1–3
Sonic Motor Racing Services 77 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Max VidauPAll
96 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Simon FallonPAll
131 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Graham WilliamsPA1, 3–4, 6
87 Flag of Australia (converted).svg David GreigB2–4
Morriss Racing Services88 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil MorrissBAll
TBC91 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Emanuel PalyarisB1
Scott Taylor Motorsport222 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Scott TaylorPA4
23Red Racing 230 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Luis Leeds PAll

All A class teams used Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Type 997 (MY2010-2012) all B class team used Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Type 997 (MY2006-2009). They all used Pirelli Tyres. [3] [4]

Race calendar

The series was contested over six rounds. [1] [2]

RndCircuitDatePole positionFastest lapWinning driverWinning teamPro-am winnerClass-B winner
1R1 Flag of South Australia.svg The Bend Motorsport Park
(Tailem Bend, South Australia)
13–15 April Flag of Australia (converted).svg Simon Fallon Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cooper Murray Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cooper MurrayAshley Seward Motorsport Flag of Australia (converted).svg Daniel Stutterd Flag of Australia (converted).svg Richard Bloomfield
R2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Max Vidau Flag of Australia (converted).svg Max Vidau Sonic Motor Racing Services Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sam Shahin Flag of Australia (converted).svg Richard Bloomfield
R3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cooper Murray Flag of Australia (converted).svg Max Vidau Sonic Motor Racing Services Flag of Australia (converted).svg Daniel Stutterd Flag of Australia (converted).svg Christian Pancione
2R1 Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Sandown Raceway
(Melbourne, Victoria)
11–13 May Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cooper Murray Flag of Australia (converted).svg Luis Leeds Flag of Australia (converted).svg Simon Fallon Sonic Motor Racing Services Flag of Australia (converted).svg Daniel Stutterd Flag of Australia (converted).svg Christian Pancione
R2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Simon Fallon Flag of Australia (converted).svg Simon Fallon Sonic Motor Racing Services Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brett Boulton Flag of Australia (converted).svg David Greig
R3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Max Vidau Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cooper MurrayAshley Seward Motorsport Flag of Australia (converted).svg Daniel Stutterd Flag of Australia (converted).svg Christian Pancione
3R1 Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
(Phillip Island, Victoria)
1–3 June Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cooper Murray Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cooper Murray Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cooper MurrayAshley Seward Motorsport Flag of Australia (converted).svg Marcel Zalloua Flag of Australia (converted).svg David Greig
R2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cooper Murray Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cooper MurrayAshley Seward Motorsport Flag of Australia (converted).svg Daniel Stutterd Flag of Australia (converted).svg Christian Pancione
R3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Max Vidau Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cooper MurrayAshley Seward Motorsport Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ben Stack Flag of Australia (converted).svg Christian Pancione
4R1 Flag of Queensland.svg Queensland Raceway
(Ipswich, Queensland)
27–29 July Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cooper Murray Flag of Australia (converted).svg Max Vidau Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cooper MurrayAshley Seward Motorsport Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brett Boulton Flag of Australia (converted).svg Christian Pancione
R2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cooper Murray Flag of Australia (converted).svg Simon Fallon Sonic Motor Racing Services Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brett Boulton Flag of Australia (converted).svg Christian Pancione
R3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Luis Leeds Flag of Australia (converted).svg Simon Fallon Sonic Motor Racing Services Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brett Boulton Flag of Australia (converted).svg Christian Pancione
5R1 Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Winton Motor Raceway
(Benalla, Victoria)
1–2 September Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cooper Murray Flag of Australia (converted).svg Simon Fallon Flag of Australia (converted).svg Simon Fallon Sonic Motor Racing Services Flag of Australia (converted).svg Marcel Zalloua Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sergio Pires
R2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Simon Fallon Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cooper MurrayAshley Seward Motorsport Flag of Australia (converted).svg Marcel Zalloua Flag of Australia (converted).svg Christian Pancione
R3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cooper Murray Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cooper MurrayAshley Seward Motorsport Flag of Australia (converted).svg Daniel Stutterd Flag of Australia (converted).svg Christian Pancione
6R1 Flag of New South Wales.svg Sydney Motorsport Park
(Eastern Creek, New South Wales)
21–22 September Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cooper Murray Flag of Australia (converted).svg Max Vidau Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jimmy VernonMcElrea Racing Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brett Boulton Flag of Australia (converted).svg Christian Pancione
R2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jimmy Vernon Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jimmy VernonMcElrea Racing Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brett Boulton Flag of Australia (converted).svg Christian Pancione

Series standings

The series was won by Simon Fallon. [2] Fallon also won the Pro class, Danny Stutterd won the Pro-Am class and Christian Pancione won Class B. [2]

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References

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