Since it launched in 1990, the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland has not only been regarded as an important ‘talent factory’ in motorsport, but also as the fastest domestic racing series in German-speaking countries. Ahead of the 2021 season debut of the latest Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car, the teams head to the Nürburgring to spend 48 hours getting to know their new steed.
As fog drifts over the Nürburgring, a shaft of sunlight breaks through and bathes the legendary race track in a mystical light. At first there appears to be nothing unusual about this fresh Tuesday morning – but then the Carrera Cup Deutschland team trucks start to roll into the paddock and within minutes the atmosphere is buzzing. The garages are set up and the new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars are unloaded with routine serenity. The teams have only just taken possession of their cars, most of which are still without liveries, and are at the revered German race track to get to know the new racing machines inside out during 48 hours of workshops and test sessions.
Amid the bustle of the Nebulus Racing by Huber team setting up its garage, boss Christoph Huber has a few minutes to chat. For the Bavarian racing manager, whose squad has been competing in the one-make cup since 2016, the new 911 GT3 Cup car marks the beginning of a new era for the series. “We use the rollout event to get to know all the intricacies of the new car in detail,” he explains. “Of course, these days also serve to sharpen the team up again after a long winter break.” For them, the 2021 season presents a special challenge – they’ll be defending their title from the previous year.
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