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Porsche Sports Cup.<br />
In 2005, Porsche introduced<br />
ano<strong>the</strong>r exciting race series:<br />
<strong>the</strong> Porsche Sports Cup. Each<br />
two-day meeting offers a range<br />
of events with a number of<br />
different classes for both roadgoing<br />
<strong>and</strong> race-only cars.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Sports Cup programme<br />
includes driving technique <strong>and</strong><br />
consistency tests, sprint race<br />
events (racing licence required)<br />
<strong>and</strong>, as <strong>the</strong> high point of <strong>the</strong><br />
weekend, an endurance race with<br />
m<strong>and</strong>atory pit stop <strong>and</strong> driver<br />
swap. For those who do not yet<br />
hold a racing licence, <strong>the</strong>re is a<br />
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choice of two test events. In<br />
contrast to racing, where <strong>the</strong><br />
arbiter is speed, <strong>the</strong> aim of <strong>the</strong>se<br />
events is to drive as consistently<br />
as possible, <strong>the</strong>reby improving<br />
your driving technique.<br />
Porsche Club motorsport.<br />
<strong>The</strong> privately run Porsche Club<br />
network organises numerous race<br />
meetings <strong>and</strong> championship series<br />
with a wide range of opportunities<br />
for private entrants. <strong>The</strong> first<br />
Porsche Club was established in<br />
1952 by a small group of Porsche<br />
enthusiasts. Today, <strong>the</strong>re are<br />
more than 550 of <strong>the</strong>se official<br />
associations, with approximately<br />
115,000 members in more than<br />
60 countries worldwide. <strong>The</strong><br />
Porsche Club organisation is<br />
one of <strong>the</strong> largest <strong>and</strong> longest<br />
established automotive bodies<br />
in <strong>the</strong> world.<br />
For more information,<br />
call +49 (0)711 <strong>911</strong>-78307.<br />
Porsche Sportfahrschule.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Porsche Sportfahrschule<br />
(Porsche Sport Driving School)<br />
offers a range of training courses<br />
for both on <strong>and</strong> off-road driving as<br />
well as safety on ice. Each event<br />
provides a unique opportunity to<br />
develop your skills <strong>and</strong> explore<br />
<strong>the</strong> full capability of ei<strong>the</strong>r your<br />
own car or a loan vehicle supplied<br />
by Porsche. Courses are available<br />
for all proficiency levels from<br />
beginner to advanced, including<br />
final preparation for a racing<br />
licence. Events are held at our<br />
FIA-approved test track at Porsche<br />
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<strong>The</strong> <strong>new</strong> <strong>911</strong> <strong>GT3</strong> <strong>RS</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>911</strong> <strong>GT3</strong> | Motorsport<br />
Leipzig as well as many<br />
well-known circuits around <strong>the</strong><br />
world, e.g., Hockenheim, <strong>the</strong><br />
Nürburgring, Imola <strong>and</strong> Magny-<br />
Cours. All courses are conducted<br />
by experienced Porsche<br />
instructors.<br />
For more information,<br />
call +49 (0)711 <strong>911</strong>-78315.