Calling all aspiring kiwi racing drivers: you only have a week left to apply for the chance to score a Porsche Boxster for a season of motorsport thrills.
The Porsche Club of New Zealand, in conjunction with MyRaceRide.com, recently launched the “Porsche Podium Pursuit” Scholarship to give one lucky applicant a drive in the 2025/26 season of the Porsche Championship, with applications closing Friday the 12th of September.
The scholarship will support one deserving driver to compete in the full 2025/26 New Zealand Porsche Championship, within the fiercely contested Boxster Trophy class (Class G - 2.5) with the use of a race-prepared Porsche Boxster 2.5 for the entire six-round season as well as season-long mentoring from an experienced Boxster competitor, offering guidance both on and off the track.
While the race-ready, 2.5 Boxster will be supplied by MyRaceRide.com, the winner will need to fund their own consumables (tyres, fuel, brakes, entry fees) and cover the transportation, maintenance, and servicing of the vehicle by an approved race preparation provider, while a damage bond will also be required.
The program is open to drivers who have not previously competed in the New Zealand Porsche Championship, and anyone with track experience (including circuit racing, speedway, rally, karting, drifting and motorcycle racing, as well as track day driving and even sim racing) can apply by submitting their details via the form available on the MyRaceRide.com website.
Entries should include a short, written CV outlining their motorsport experience, and a short video (maximum of 2 minutes) introducing themselves and sharing their racing background and aspirations.
Judges will be evaluating not only driving potential, but also an applicant’s media awareness and ability to promote themselves and the Porsche Racing Series, as such, the selected driver must be available for interviews and promotional opportunities throughout the season.