Porsche Carrera Cup GB heads to Le Mans

One of the best-known race tracks in the world is the incredible setting for round seven of the Porsche Carrera Cup GB as the championship joins with the Carrera Cup France for a spectacular support race to the Le Mans 24-hour race on the morning of Saturday 14 June.

In what will be the highest profile race in the 12-year history of the Carrera Cup GB, drivers will take to the awesome 8-mile track for a 45-minute race during the final build up to the start of the 24-hour marathon. The event has even greater significance as Porsche returns to compete at the top level of sports car racing in the world-famous 24 Hours.

Heading the Carrera Cup GB field is championship leader Michael Meadows (Samsung UHD TV Racing) and he is determined to make his mark in the race by challenging the best of the very strong entry from Carrera Cup France. Meadows heads to Le Mans with a 16-point championship lead but admits that the overall result is more important this weekend than championship points.

Leading the chase of Meadows in the title race is Carrera Cup Scholarship racer Josh Webster (Redline Racing) and he has shown mighty form in his opening races in the 460hp 911 GT3 Cup. However, a major contender for overall victory rejoins the Carrera Cup GB as Ben Barker heads up the Parr Motorsport squad. The Porsche Mobil1 Supercup and GT racer will be right at the head of action in this special race.

Adding tremendous strength to the Pro field are Victor Jimenez (Redline Racing), Paul Rees (In2 Racing) and young Jake Hill, who returns to the championship with In2 Racing after an impressive debut at Brands Hatch in March. All of them are contenders for the overall podium.

The Pro-Am1 category is headed by Irishman Karl Leonard (Team Parker Racing) and he should be the benchmark. However, Rob Smith (Redline Racing), Graeme Mundy (In2 Racing) and championship newcomer Bill Cameron (Team Parker Racing) are all out to make their mark on this famous track.

The Pro-Am2 battle promises to be just as tough as category leader Steven Liquorish (Team Parker Racing) resumes his sporting rivalry with Peter Kyle-Henney (Parr Motorsport) and Will Goff (In2 Racing). Racing at Le Mans is a major ambition for all three drivers, so it will be a very special weekend for them.

Meanwhile, running alongside the Carrera Cup GB field will be three drivers from the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge. Peter Smallwood (Parr Motorsport) heads the entry and will travel from his new home in Canada for the race. He will go up against Guy Riall (Redline Racing) and Tom Hallissey (ASK Racing) in this unique opportunity to race at one of the worlds biggest race meetings.

After qualifying on Thursday (12 June) at 17.30, round seven of the Carrera Cup GB will start at 11.15 on Saturday (14 June).

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