Motorsport Australia has confirmed the Porsche Paynter Dixon Carrera Cup Australia will officially be elevated to Championship status in 2022.
 
Carrera Cup’s elevation sees it join only a small number of other categories that hold the official designation, with Supercars, GT and S5000 (Australian Drivers’ Championship) as the only other circuit racing categories to officially award a Championship.
 
As a Championship, the Porsche Paynter Dixon Carrera Cup will also receive a boost in Superlicence points awarded from 2022 and beyond.
 
Motorsport Australia CEO Eugene Arocca said the elevation to Championship highlighted the category’s impressive standing in Australian motorsport.
 
“The Motorsport Australia Board has gladly approved this promotion and it is one that we are delighted to confirm, highlighting the strength of the Carrera Cup Australia in recent years,” Motorsport Australia CEO Eugene Arocca said.
 
“The category continues to provide exciting racing on the national stage. It also provides an important pathway in the motorsport pyramid, not just for those wishing to compete here in Australia, but also for those who wish to compete overseas and showcase their talents.
 
“Carrera Cup Australia has been such a strong pillar of motorsport in Australia in recent times and we look forward to the competitors and teams racing for a prestigious Championship title in 2022 and beyond.”
 
Porsche Cars Australia Head of Motorsport Troy Bundy said the 2022 Porsche Paynter Dixon Carrera Cup Australia promised to be one the most exciting in recent years.
 
“This announcement is great news for both our teams and drivers as well as those Michelin Junior Development drivers progressing onto Supercars like Matthew Payne,” Bundy said.
 
“Receiving Championship status also means our Mobil Pro drivers will receive the same recognition and Superlicence points as the likes of Super 2, S5000 and GT World Challenge Australia Championships.”