MURRAY TO RACE IN FRANCE

Following yesterday’s announcement that Cooper Murray won the 2021 Australian Porsche Junior Programme, he has now been nominated for a drive of the new 992 Cup car and will race in a round of French Carrera Cup.

It will be a big October for Murray, the man who currently sits second in the Australian Carrera Cup Series will test a new 992 generation Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car at the undulating Portimao Circuit in Portugal in preparation for the Shootout.

The Victorian will then take part in a two-day test with Porsche Supercup team Martinet by Almeras from October 20-21 at Circuit Paul Ricard, before contesting the final round of Carrera Cup France at Portimao from October 22-24.

“To be given the opportunity to drive the new 992 generation Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Car before the Junior Shootout event is amazing,” Murray said. “Not to mention joining the Carrera Cup France grid for the last round of the championship in Portimao.

“I’m also fortunate enough to do an additional two days in the car to prepare myself in the best possible way going into the shootout.

“I can’t thank my Mum and dad enough for all their hard work to make this possible, as well as McElrea Racing and Porsche Motorsport Australia.

“I’m looking forward to the challenge that is ahead of me. New car, new tracks, new team and new countries. Bring it on!”

The Shootout, in which Murray will fight for his place to become an official Porsche driver will take place from November 23-25.

If the current international travel restrictions remain in place Murray will be forced to miss the final round of Carrera Cup Australia as he will still be in hotel quarantine when the six-day Bathurst event concludes.

The head of motorsport at Porsche Cars Australia Troy Bundy, is more than happy to support Murray in his international endeavours.

“We are happy to support Cooper and give him the best possible chance for the global Porsche Junior Shootout, as the Juniors will be utilising the new 992 Cup Car for the first time this year,” Bundy said.

“We feel our contribution to his preparation provides him the best opportunity to acquaint himself with the new car in both race and test conditions.

“This support is further evidence of the investment Porsche is making in the future of Australian motorsport in our region.

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