The 2024 Porsche Carrera Cup North America season reached a dramatic conclusion at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in Texas, where three champions emerged victorious after a fiercely competitive season. With Pro, Pro-Am, and Masters class titles on the line, the final race weekend, set against the backdrop of the Formula 1® United States Grand Prix, did not disappoint.
Loek Hartog Claims Pro Class Championship
Loek Hartog, driving the No. 24 Racing For Children’s Kellymoss Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car, entered the weekend with the Pro class title already secured, but that didn’t stop him from delivering a record-breaking performance. Hartog’s outstanding season included seven race wins, earning him the prestigious Yokohama Race Wins Award and the Fastest Lap Award. His championship victory also inscribes his name on the coveted Al Holbert Cup, solidifying his place in Carrera Cup history.
Alan Metni Triumphs in Pro-Am Class
The battle for the Pro-Am championship was intense, with Alan Metni and Efrin Castro continuing their long-standing rivalry. A spin by Castro in the final round gave Metni the edge he needed to secure his second Pro-Am title in the No. 99 iFly Kellymoss Porsche. Metni’s victory adds another chapter to his impressive racing career, which has seen him constantly challenge the limits of the Pro-Am division.
Chris Bellomo Takes Masters Class Title
The Masters class provided perhaps the most nail-biting conclusion, with Chris Bellomo and Matt Halcome tied in points after the final race. In a dramatic turn of events, Bellomo clinched the championship by virtue of more second-place finishes over the course of the season, making him the 2024 Masters class champion in the No. 68 Kellymoss Porsche.
A Season to Remember
The 2024 Porsche Carrera Cup North America season was a true test of skill, determination, and endurance, with drivers competing at some of the most iconic tracks across the continent. As the dust settles, champions Hartog, Metni, and Bellomo now look ahead to the next challenge, with invitations to the Porsche Night of Champions in Stuttgart, Germany, marking their achievements.
With the level of competition rising each year, the Porsche Carrera Cup North America continues to cement its status as a premier one-make racing series, pushing both drivers and machines to their limits.
This exciting conclusion to the 2024 season sets the stage for even greater battles in the future, as drivers gear up for another round of high-octane competition.
Source: Porsche
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