Viperbob1

So PCA is adding 997-2 and 991.1 classes to the GT4s in the Trophy East Series for the '18 Season. Sounds like fun.... We are going to be there...


Announcing the 2018 PCA Trophy East series



Many of you are aware of the semi-pro series PCA Club Racing (CR) has been running alongside our regular race series - the Cayman GT4 Clubsport Trophy East series. We are making some changes, the most significant is expanding the 2018 series to include the 997.2 and 991.1 911 GT3 Cup cars (PCA CR GTC5 and GTC6). This formula has proven viable in other parts of the country, and promotes increased participation. The goal is to host 35-40 cars next year. The races will all be at familiar sports car racing venues. While adding a new, faster group of cars, we will retain what we believe are the core values of the series, which include:

• A series for experienced drivers, either as a stepping stone to the next level, or for drivers who don’t want to deal with the expense of a true Pro series
• Managed costs through tire rules and minimizing the need for large at-track crews
• Relaxed 13/13 rule
• Continuity between series races - same racers, familiar officials
• Support and coaching from well-known professional racer, and really great guy, David Murry
• At-track technical support
• Close, but respectful racing
• The great camaraderie developed between racers, teams and officials

While details are still being worked out, we can provide some information to give you an idea of what to expect. The series will be 6, or possibly 7, events. Agreements are being negotiated with individual PCA regions, but all events will be on tracks that regularly hold professional races (as seen on TV!). Reducing the number of races from the 8 we ran in 2017 allows us the opportunity to space them more conveniently, and also leaves a bit of time for racers to run their favorite PCA CR outside the series.

We are very excited about being able to extend this format to a larger group of participants. Stay tuned for more details, which will be coming soon. If you are interested in running the 2018 PCA Trophy East series, contact West Dillard (GT4CS@PCA.org).

cgomez

What tire brand for the Cups? and any chance in allowing ABS? IMO that's the biggest factor affecting running costs and potential on-track incidents. If you want to bang and bump and spin there;'s already IMSA GT3 Challenge. Having ABS will certainly be a big differentiator factor and attract many to the series (while being safer and cheaper)

93 FireHawk 968

This move will certainly provide a greater number of racers in the series. How will it impact GTC5/6 classes within PCA ? Can race both series?

Viperbob1

I suspect you can do both CR and Trophy East, but probably not on same weekend. Rules even state if you are 13/13 with PCA you can still potentially continue to run Trophy East. Since they are looking for GTC5/6 cars not GTAs that there would be no ABS. Most of the GT4 rules are as delivered from PCA. I assume same for new classes.

JCL59

Pca announced this at rd America and confirmed you could do both CR and trophy series during the season but not on same wknd.

They did a great job marketing this series and adding cups IMO will add another 10-15 cars to the grid..

My 2012 997 Cup is available with a fresh PMNA sealed motor and freshened trans incl full race set up is ready to go with diva chase cam, cool box, radio and 3 sets of new wheels etc

Will consider committing to this series in a 991 (depending on business commitments) next season.. Planning on finding a lower hr 2015+

GTgears

Will they require sealed engine and gearbox? Historically one cost advantage of PCA over IMSA challenge is being able to have people like Autometrics, Orbit, Bill Rader, etc. service your engines and trannies.

tcsracing1

commit to the series.
cherry pick the events you want to do.