- Porsche Introduces All-New ANDIAL Cup
- Formula One and IMSA Legacy Sports Car Courses Added
Porsche Motorsport North America (PMNA) has unveiled the highly anticipated 2024 Porsche Carrera Cup North America race calendar. Following the thrilling conclusion of the 2023 season in Austin, Texas, the premier one-make race series returns with a bang, promising fans and drivers an adrenaline-packed year ahead. Th prestigious series continues to demonstrate the power and precision of the type 992 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, with 16 rounds spread across eight event weekends.
One of the standout features of the 2024 calendar is the seamless blend of IMSA legacy racetracks and high-visibility Formula 1® events, setting the stage for an ideal platform to showcase the talents of the drivers who compete in this premier one-make race series in the United States and Canada.
Formula 1 and IMSA Unite
The big news for the 2024 season is the addition of the Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada to the calendar. This is a historic moment for the Porsche Carrera Cup North America, which will now be the support series for Formula 1 on the continent for three exhilarating events. Furthermore, the Formula 1 excitement doesn’t end there. The series also makes its way back to the vibrant city of Miami, Florida, and the speed capital of Austin, Texas, for Formula 1 events.
In addition to these Formula 1 collaborations, the Petit Le Mans weekend in Braselton, Georgia, makes a triumphant return after a one-season hiatus. This iconic event, held at Road Atlanta, is one of five IMSA tracks that have been the backbone of the Porsche Motorsports Pyramid North America schedule since its inception in 2021.
Introducing the ANDIAL Cup
But there’s more! In 2024, the Porsche Carrera Cup North America introduces the ANDIAL Cup, a championship within the championship that rewards participants at some of the most iconic road courses in North America. This exciting addition will undoubtedly add a new layer of competition and excitement to an already thrilling series.
The 2024 Porsche Carrera Cup Schedule
The action-packed 2024 season kicks off with rounds one and two at Sebring International Raceway in Sebring, Florida, continuing its tradition of supporting the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Back-to-back events with Formula 1 set the stage for the first half of the season, with rounds three and four taking place as the support series for the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix 2024 from May 3 to 5.
Fans can look forward to a Canadian spectacle when the Porsche Carrera Cup North America heads north of the border, competing as part of the Formula 1 Grand Prix Du Canada weekend from June 7 to 9 for rounds five and six.
Legacy Tracks and Iconic Venues
Additionally, the 2024 calendar features four legacy tracks. These are circuits that have consistently hosted Porsche Carrera Cup North America event weekends since the series began in 2021. These tracks include Sebring, Road America, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and Watkins Glen International, all of which have etched their names into the series’ storied history.
Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta makes a triumphant return to the Carrera Cup lineup after a one-year absence, set for October 9 to 12 on the weekend of the 27th Running of the Petit Le Mans. The season comes to a thrilling close at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA), acting as the support race for the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix 2024. This marks the third occasion in the season that the series will accompany Formula 1, providing an electrifying conclusion to the year.
Where to Watch
For fans eager to catch the action, all rounds of the 2024 Porsche Carrera Cup North America will be available through a variety of streaming options. IMSA.tv, the NBC Peacock streaming app, and PorscheCarreraCup.us will provide live coverage of each 40-minute race. And for those who miss the live action or simply want to relive the excitement, all rounds will be archived on the series YouTube channel: Porsche Motorsport North America.
Furthermore, the knowledgeable experts of IMSA Radio will once again provide expert commentary and vivid color for each of the 16 thrilling races that make up this championship.
As the 2024 Porsche Carrera Cup North America calendar unfolds, fans can expect an unforgettable year of motorsport, where drivers will push the limits of the type 992 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup in the pursuit of victory. From the legendary tracks to the glitz and glamour of Formula 1, this series promises to deliver racing excellence and unforgettable moments throughout the season. Buckle up and get ready for a high-octane journey through the world of motorsport in North America.
2024 Porsche Carrera Cup North America Schedule
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