Porsche Supercup
The Porsche Michelin Supercup is the motor racing series supporting the FIA Formula One World Championship organized by Porsche AG. In Porsche Michelin Supercup, Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (Type 997) compete on asphalt track. On average, 24 race cars take part in each race.
The race
The new points race in Bahrain will open the season 2006. From 13 races overall, two races take place in Indianapolis (Saturday and Sunday). Races are contested over 70 kilometres, and take off from a standing start.
The racing car
In Porsche Michelin Supercup the 911 GT3 Cup type 997 is deployed - a car based on the Porsche 911 Carrera. All vehicles are technically identical: 400 hp, sequential six-speed gearbox, Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake PCCB, 1,120 kg. The PCCB is deployed exclusively in Porsche Michelin Supercup.
The tires
Two sets of Michelin slick tyres may be used per car and weekend. The number of Michelin wet tyres is unlimited. The tyres are identical for all competitors and are not permitted to be pre-warmed or chemically treated.
The driver championship
Points are assigned to the first 15 finishers of each race as follows: 20-18-16-14-12-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1. All races count. To receive points a driver must contest at least eight races per season.
The team championship
The points of the two best drivers of each team are added up. At the end of the season Porsche rewards the three best placed teams with prize money.
The reigning champion
As the first Italian in the history of Porsche Michelin Supercup, Alessandro Zampedri won the championship in 2005.
The prize money
In 2006, Porsche AG pays out around 820.000 Euros to drivers and teams. Per race the winner receives 9.000 Euros, the runner-up 7.500 Euros and the third placed driver 6.500 Euros. For a 15th place 1.400 Euros are paid out. Additionally, the 2006 champion receives a Porsche road car. The driver with the most fastest laps will be given a premium watch from Porsche Design.
History
Since 1993 the Porsche Michelin Supercup has run as support to the FIA Formula 1 World Championship, however the number of races has grown from the original nine to now total 13.
The spectators
At the Grand Prix circuits during 2005 an average of 135,000 spectators witnessed the action from the grandstands at each round.
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