944 Cup Nationals

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The 944 Cup Championship Race Series came to agreement  today with 
Pirelli World Challenge to offer drivers competing in the  944 Cup Nationals
in 2012 and 2013, the opportunity to race in the Pirelli  World Challenge
the next two seasons with a package of  free race entry  fees.

For the upcoming 944 Cup Nationals on October 20 and 21 and NJMP, Pirelli 
World Challenge offers a full race season of free entries to the winner of
the  Nationals for each of the two 944 Cup classes. This is 9 rounds of free
race  entries with a value of $50,000 in total. Pirelli World Challenge also
offers a half season of free entries for second place, and one free  entry
for third place.

All totaled the package is valued up to $90,000 in prizes for the  National
Championship. More importantly, this offer provides drivers the chance  to
progress to the next level of competition with a head start on the financial
resources needed in the pro ranks. Details for the 2013 package will be 
announced at the start of next season.

Now in its 23rd consecutive season, the Pirelli World Challenge is one of 
North America's top production car-based racing championships. Divided into
four  separate categories (Pirelli World Challenge GT, Pirelli World
Challenge GTS,  Pirelli World Challenge Touring Car and Pirelli World Challenge
Touring Car  B-Spec), each race features thrilling standing starts, adrenaline
filled  door-to-door action and world-class drivers. The Pirelli World
Challenge  features cars from the world's most popular manufacturers –
race-prepped  versions of the cars driven on the streets. Sanctioned by SCCA Pro
Racing, the  series races at North America's premier road and temporary street 
courses.