Impressive prize fund for new Tuthill Porsche series

16th August 2010

By Giles Wade

The winner of the new Tuthill Porsche Challenge will receive a fully-paid drive on a round of the FIA European Historic Rally Championship next season.

Launched by the historic Porsche preparation firm, the Tuthill Porsche Challene will support five rounds of the MSA British Historic Rally Championship in 2011 with 10 identical Porsche 911s being made available to competitors on an arrive-and-drive basis.

For £42,250.00 competitors will get use of a Challenge-spec 3.0-litre Porsche with all associated costs also included.

In addition to the European Historic Rally Championship prize, the second-placed crew will receive an all-expenses paid trip to watch the East African Safari Classic as a guest of the team, while the third-placed driver and co-driver will receive a two-day course at Tuthill Porsche’s ice-driving school in Norway.

Tuthill Porsche director Richard Tuthill commented: “There’s not been a concept like this before in historic rallying, and not only is it going to be tremendous fun, it also offers great value for money. We believe that the most important thing is for people to enjoy their rallying, so while we work to the highest professional standards, we’re planning to build a great social atmosphere that allows our drivers just to concentrate on the driving and getting the most out of the cars.

“The Porsche 911 is obviously an icon, and one of the great cars that have defined the sport. It’s an experience that we want to open up to as many people as possible, so we’re hoping for plenty of interest.”