2013 Australian Carrera Cup Championship

Australian motor racing competition 2013 Australian Carrera Cup Championship 2012 2014 thumb|Reigning champion Craig Baird successfully defended his title, and won his fifth Australian Carrera Cup Championship The 2013 Australian Carrera Cup Championship was a CAMS sanctioned Australian motor racing title open to Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars.http://docs.cams.com.au/Manual/SportingRegulations/2013%20Porsche%20Carrera%20Cup%20Australia%20Sporting%20and%20Technical%20Regulations%20-%20Version%202.pdf 2013 Sporting and Technical Regulations PDF Australian Carrera Cup Championship Confederation of Australian Motor Sport 26 July 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131104153134/http://docs.cams.com.au/Manual/SportingRegulations/2013%20Porsche%20Carrera%20Cup%20Australia%20Sporting%20and%20Technical%20Regulations%20-%20Version%202.pdf 4 November 2013 dead dmy-all The title, which was the ninth Australian Carrera Cup Championship, was won by Craig Baird.https://speedcafe.com/baird-seals-remarkable-fifth-carrera-cup-crown/ Baird seals remarkable fifth Carrera Cup crown 27 October 2013 1 November 2013 Speedcafe.com Speedcafe Teams and drivers thumb|Nick Percat placed second in the championship thumb|Steven Richards placed fourth in the championship TeamNo.DriverCo-driverClassRounds Alliance Group Racing 1 NZ Craig Baird NZ John Pennyhttps://speedcafe.com/baird-confirms-fellow-kiwi-john-penny-as-co-driver/ Baird confirms fellow Kiwi John Penny as co-driver Gordon Lomas Speedcafe.com Speedcafe 23 May 2013 7 December 2013 ProAll Grove Group 4 AUS Stephen Grove NZL Earl Bamberhttps://speedcafe.com/bamber-replaces-gaunt-for-rennsport-meeting-in-sydney/ Bamber replaces Gaunt for Rennsport meeting in Sydney Gordon Lomas Speedcafe.com Speedcafe 14 May 2013 7 December 2013 EliteAll Team BRM 5 AUS Karl Reindlerhttps://speedcafe.com/karl-reindler-scores-late-carrera-cup-call-up/ Karl Reindler scores late Carrera Cup call-up Speedcafe.com Speedcafe 27 February 2013 7 December 2013 Pro 1–2 20 AUS Duvashen Padayacheehttps://speedcafe.com/new-entrant-confirmed-for-carrera-cup-in-2013/ Grant Rowley New entrant confirmed for Carrera Cup in 2013 Speedcafe.com Speedcafe 12 December 2012 7 December 2013 AUS Jeff Bobikhttps://speedcafe.com/stranded-holdsworth-replaced-by-jonny-reid-for-rennsport-event/ Stranded Holdsworth replaced by Jonny Reid for Rennsport event Speedcafe.com Speedcafe 23 May 2013 7 December 2013 Pro All 222 AUS Nick Percathttps://speedcafe.com/nick-percat-to-make-carrera-cup-switch/ Stefan Bartholomaeus Nick Percat to make Carrera Cup switch Speedcafe.com Speedcafe 21 February 2013 7 December 2013 AUS Rodney Janehttp://www.speedcafe.com/2013/05/22/nick-percat-fuelled-for-strong-rennsport-campaign/ Nick Percat fuelled for strong Rennsport campaign Speedcafe.com Speedcafe 22 May 2013 7 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131211151733/http://www.speedcafe.com/2013/05/22/nick-percat-fuelled-for-strong-rennsport-campaign/ 11 December 2013 dead dmy-all Pro All Objective Racing 5 AUS Tony Walls Elite 4–7 6 AUS James Davison 1–3 Skye Sands 6 AUS Rusty French Elite 5–6 McElrea Racing 7 AUS Warren Luffhttps://speedcafe.com/warren-luff-set-to-compete-in-carrera-cup/ Grant Rowley Warren Luff set to compete in Carrera Cup Speedcafe.com Speedcafe 23 January 2013 7 December 2013 AUS Geoff Emery Pro All 24 AUS Tony Bates AUS Alex Davison Elite All 29 AUS Michael Patrizihttps://speedcafe.com/patrizi-confirms-switch-from-v8s-to-carrera-cup/ Grant Rowley Patrizi confirms switch from V8s to Carrera Cup Speedcafe.com Speedcafe 13 February 2013 7 December 2013 AUS Troy Baylisshttps://speedcafe.com/bayliss-to-make-racing-return-as-carrera-cup-co-driver/ Bayliss to make racing return as Carrera Cup co-driver Speedcafe.com Speedcafe 2 April 2013 7 December 2013 Pro All 55 AUS Renee Graciehttps://speedcafe.com/covers-come-off-fast-femmes-2013-porsche/ Covers come off fast femme's 2013 Porsche Speedcafe.com Speedcafe 2 December 2012 7 December 2013 AUS Peter Hill Pro All Twigg Motorsport 8 AUS Max Twigg AUS Luke Youlden Elite All Hallmarc 9 AUS Marc Cini AUS Tim Sladehttps://speedcafe.com/slade-holdsworth-to-tackle-rennsport-carrera-cup/ Slade, Holdsworth to tackle Rennsport Carrera Cup Stefan Bartholomaeus Speedcafe.com Speedcafe 9 April 2013 7 December 2013 Elite All 10 AUS Michael Loccisano NZ Jonny Reid Elite All Steve Richards Motorsport 12 NZL Steven Richardshttps://speedcafe.com/james-burgmuller-set-for-return-to-national-competition/ James Burgmuller set for return to national competition Grant Rowley Speedcafe.com Speedcafe 13 December 2012 7 December 2013 AUS Theo Koundouris Pro All 13 AUS James Burgmuller AUS Dale Woodhttps://speedcafe.com/dale-wood-to-drive-in-rennsport-carrera-cup-event/ Dale Wood to drive in Rennsport Carrera Cup Stefan Bartholomaeus Speedcafe.com Speedcafe 3 April 2013 7 December 2013 Elite All 34 AUS Richard Muscathttps://speedcafe.com/muscat-faces-heavy-rennsport-schedule/ Muscat faces heavy Rennsport schedule Speedcafe.com Speedcafe 21 May 2013 7 December 2013 AUS Simon Middleton Pro 3, 5 Porsche Cars Australia 16 AUS Gavin Bullas Elite 6 88 AUS Andrew Jones AUS Xavier West Pro 3 AUS Shae Davieshttps://speedcafe.com/davies-switches-to-guest-car-in-carrera-cup-shock/ Davies switches to "guest car" in Carrera Cup shock Lomas Gordon Speedcafe.com 3 July 2013 18 July 2013 Pro 4–7 Hunter Sports Group 17 AUS Steven Johnson Pro 1–2 Nexus Racing 19 AUS Damien Flack AUS David Wallhttps://speedcafe.com/david-wall-joins-damien-flack-for-rennsport-festival/ David Wall joins Damien Flack for Rennsport Festival Gordon Lomas Speedcafe.com Speedcafe 20 May 2013 7 December 2013 Elite All Team Kiwi Racing 21 AUS Shae Davieshttps://speedcafe.com/australian-driver-secures-team-kiwi-racing-ride/ Australian driver secures Team Kiwi Racing ride Speedcafe.com Speedcafe 30 January 2013 7 December 2013 AUS Adam Gowanshttps://speedcafe.com/shae-daviesadam-gowans-confirmed-for-rennsport-mission/ Shae Davies/Adam Gowans confirmed for Rennsport mission Gordon Lomas Speedcafe.com Speedcafe 15 May 2013 7 December 2013 Pro 1–3 AUS Adam Gowanshttps://speedcafe.com/adam-gowans-steps-up-carrera-cup/ Adam Gowans steps up to Carrera Cup Speedcafe.com Speedcafe 17 July 2013 17 July 2013 Elite 5–6 Supabarn Supermarkets 47 AUS James Koundouris AUS Steve Owenhttps://speedcafe.com/carrera-cup-hit-out-for-sidelined-steve-owen/ Carrera Cup hit-out for sidelined Steve Owen Stefan Bartholomaeus Speedcafe.com Speedcafe 20 March 2013 7 December 2013 Elite 1–4 Action Tyres 50 AUS Matthew Kingsley AUS John Goodacre Pro 1–3 Hamilton Autohaus 56 AUS Shane Smollen AUS David Russellhttps://speedcafe.com/russell-and-smollen-ready-for-rennsport-assault/ Russell and Smollen ready for Rennsport assault Gordon Lomas Speedcafe.com Speedcafe 21 May 2013 7 December 2013 Elite All Eggleston Motorsport 77 AUS Martin Wagghttp://www.carreracup.com.au/customPages/former-champion-and-administrator-carrera-cup-bound?subSiteId=17 Former champion and administrator Carrera Cup bound Australian Carrera Cup Championship CarreraCup.com.au 28 June 2013 18 July 2013 Elite 4–5 Paul Kelly Motor Group 90 NZL Paul Kelly Elite 2, 4–7 Race calendar The championship was contested over a seven-round series. RoundCircuitCity / stateDateFormatWinning driver(s) 1 South Australia Adelaide Street Circuit Adelaide, South Australia 28 February—3 MarchThree races Craig Baird 2 Victoria Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit Melbourne, Victoria 14—17 MarchThree races Craig Baird 3 New South Wales Sydney Motorsport Park Eastern Creek, New South Wales 25—26 MayTwo races Max Twigg/Luke Youlden 4 Queensland Townsville Street Circuit Townsville, Queensland 5—7 JulyThree races Craig Baird 5 Victoria Winton Motor Raceway Benalla, Victoria 23—25 August Three races Michael Patrizi 6 New South Wales Mount Panorama Circuit Bathurst, New South Wales 10—13 OctoberThree races Warren Luff 7 Queensland Surfers Paradise Street Circuit Surfers Paradise, Queensland 25—27 OctoberThree races Nick Percat Points system Championship points were awarded to the first 25 finishers in each race as per the following table. Position 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th 16th 17th 18th 19th 20th 21st 22nd 23rd 24th 25th Points 60 54 48 42 36 32 29 26 23 20 18 16 14 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 In addition to contesting the outright championship, each driver was classified as either Professional or Elite and competed for the relevant class title. Points were awarded for class places in each race on the same basis as for the outright championship. The results for each round were determined by the number of championship points scored by each driver at that round, with both the Professional and Elite class having round winners. The driver gaining the highest points total over all rounds was declared the winner of the championship. Championship standings Overall Pos. Positionhttp://www.carreracup.com.au/standings https://web.archive.org/web/20131103081701/http://www.carreracup.com.au/standings Standings: Season 2013 Australian Carrera Cup Championship CarreraCup.com.au 2 November 2013 3 November 2013 dead Driver No. Car number ADESouth Australia MELVictoria SYDNew South Wales TOWQueensland WINVictoria BATNew South Wales SURQueensland Pen. Penalties Pts. Championship points 1 NZL Craig Baird 1 1st 1st 3rd 2nd 1st 1st 7th 6th 1st 1st 1st 15th 6th 2nd 3rd 2nd 1st 6th 6th 5th 972.5 2 AUS Nick Percat 222 2nd 3rd 2nd 3rd 2nd Ret 1st 8th 2nd 2nd Ret 8th 3rd 1st 1st 3rd 8th 1st 1st 2nd 937 3 AUS Warren Luff 7 4th 4th 8th 4th 3rd 2nd 4th 3rd 3rd 3rd 2nd 20th 10th 5th 2nd 1st 2nd 5th 5th 4th 883 4 NZL Steven Richards 12 3rd 2nd 1st 1st 6th 5th 6th 13th 5th 5th 3rd 9th 4th 7th 4th 5th 3rd 2nd 2nd 1st 879 5 AUS Michael Patrizi 29 13th 7th 4th 5th 5th 12th 5th 5th 4th 4th 4th 1st 2nd 3rd 5th 4th 4th 3rd 4th Ret 785 6 AUS Shae Davies 21/88 5th 5th 7th 8th 19th 7th 2nd 2nd 6th 6th 5th 5th 1st 4th 6th 6th Ret 4th 3rd 3rd 765 7 AUS Max Twigg 8 10th 8th 10th 10th 7th 8th 3rd 1st 12th 9th 6th Ret 13th Ret 8th 8th 6th 10th 13th 15th 517 8 AUS Duvashen Padayachee 20 Ret 15th Ret 14th 11th 9th 12th 15th 8th 7th 7th 4th 8th 14th 9th 9th 7th 7th 7th 6th 433.5 9 AUS Damien Flack 19 12th EX 13th 12th 9th 11th 8th 7th 9th 8th 9th 6th 5th 8th 11th 11th 10th 9th 15th Ret 425.5 10 AUS Shane Smollen 56 18th 11th 14th 13th 14th 14th 14th 11th 7th Ret Ret Ret 15th 9th 10th 12th 9th 8th 8th 7th 324 11 AUS Stephen Grove 4 17th 13th 15th 20th 17th Ret 10th 4th 14th 11th 12th 10th Ret Ret 13th 15th 14th 11th 16th 14th 285 12 AUS Tony Bates 24 11th Ret DNS 18th 21st 17th Ret 9th 10th 10th 8th 7th Ret 10th Ret DNS DNS 12th 12th 13th 235.5 13 AUS Tony Walls 5 16th 17th 17th 22nd 20th 18th 17th 18th 16th 15th 17th 13th 16th 12th 18th 16th 15th 15th 9th 9th 227.5 14 NZL Paul Kelly 90 15th 12th 15th 15th Ret 10th 12th 11th 13th 12th 10th 11th Ret 11th 8th 215 15 AUS James Koundouris 47 9th 9th 11th 11th 8th 10th 9th 10th 11th Ret 210.5 16 AUS James Bergmuller 31 15th 14th 18th 16th 13th 13th 15th Ret Ret 14th 11th 16th 14th 11th Ret DNS DNS 13th 10th 10th 209.5 17 AUS Marc Cini 9 Ret 12th 12th 19th 16th 19th 11th 16th Ret 13th 13th 11th Ret Ret 15th 14th 12th Ret Ret 11th 201 18 AUS Matt Kingsley 50 7th 10th 5th 6th 10th 4th 13th Ret 200 19 AUS Renee Gracie 55 19th 16th 19th 21st 18th 16th 20th 17th Ret 16th 14th 17th 18th Ret 17th 17th 17th 16th 14th 12th 173.5 20 AUS Adam Gowans 21 3rd 7th Ret 7th 7th 5th 171 21 AUS Michael Loccisano 10 14th Ret 16th 17th 15th Ret 16th Ret 13th 12th 15th 14th 12th Ret 16th 18th 16th 14th Ret Ret 166 22 AUS Karl Reindler 5 6th 6th 6th 7th Ret 6th 157 23 AUS Steven Johnson 17 8th Ret 9th 9th 5th 5th 144 24 AUS Richard Muscat 34 18th 14th 2nd 9th 6th 139 25 AUS Rusty French 6 18th 17th 15th 19th 19th DNS 42 26 AUS Gavin Bullas 16 14th 13th 13th 40 27 AUS Martin Wagg 77 17th 17th 16th 19th Ret Ret 35 28 AUS Andrew Jones 19th 12th 34.5Bold - Pole position Italics - Fastest lap Professional Class Pos. Position Driver Pts. Championship points 1 NZL Craig Baird 1014 2 AUS Nick Percat 968 3 AUS Warren Luff 924 4 NZL Steven Richards 916.5 5 AUS Michael Patrizi 828 6 AUS Shae Davies 793 7 AUS Duvashen Padayachee 553 8 AUS Renee Gracie 444 9 AUS Matt Kingsley 233 10 AUS Richard Muscat 188.5 11 AUS Karl Reindler 157 12 AUS Steven Johnson 144 13 AUS Andrew Jones 78 Elite Class Pos. Position Driver Pts. Championship points 1 AUS Max Twigg 988 2 AUS Damien Flack 926 3 AUS Shane Smollen 768 4 NZL Stephen Grove 607 5 AUS Tony Walls 575.5 6 AUS Tony Bates 534 7 AUS James Bergmuller 524.5 8 AUS Paul Kelly 506 9 AUS James Koundouris 498 10 AUS Marc Cini 479.5 11 AUS Michael Loccisano 416 12 AUS Adam Gowans 294 13 AUS Rusty French 108 14 AUS Gavin Bullas 90 15 AUS Martin Wagg 84 References External links http://www.carreracup.com.au/ Category:Australian Carrera Cup Championship seasons Carrera Cup Championship