The final day is approaching for a sweepstakes that offers participants a chance to win a brand-new 2026 Porsche 911 Carrera T, along with a track-focused driving experience at one of America’s most historic road courses. Entries for the fundraiser close at 11:59 p.m. EST on December 22, marking the last opportunity to participate before the drawing later this month.
The centerpiece of the sweepstakes is the 2026 Porsche 911 Carrera T, a model positioned as a driver-focused version of Porsche’s iconic sports car. The Carrera T is powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine producing 388 horsepower. Paired exclusively with a seven-speed manual transmission, the car emphasizes engagement and mechanical connection, hallmarks that have long defined the 911 lineup.
Performance figures place the Carrera T firmly in modern sports car territory, with a 0–60 mph time of roughly 4.3 seconds and a top speed approaching 183 mph. Weight reduction plays a key role in the model’s character, highlighted by the removal of rear seats to sharpen handling. Additional performance-focused hardware includes rear-axle steering and Porsche Torque Vectoring, while the interior features sport seats and a GT Sport steering wheel designed to complement spirited driving.
Beyond the car itself, the sweepstakes also includes a two-day High Performance Drivers Education experience at Watkins Glen International. The on-track program is provided by the Niagara Region of the Porsche Club of America and is intended to help drivers of varying skill levels explore performance driving in a controlled environment.
The fundraiser supports the International Motor Racing Research Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of motorsports. The center maintains an extensive archive of racing-related materials, including books, magazines, race records, and posters, and provides research assistance to authors, historians, and filmmakers worldwide.
Participants may enter the sweepstakes online through TapKat at various donation levels, with higher contributions yielding additional entries. A no-purchase entry option is also available by mail. If certain fundraising thresholds are not met, the eventual winner will have the option to choose a $75,000 cash prize instead of the vehicle.
The drawing is scheduled for December 30, 2025, at the International Motor Racing Research Center in Watkins Glen, New York. With the entry deadline now imminent, the sweepstakes represents a rare opportunity to support motorsports preservation while vying for a modern Porsche built for driving enthusiasts.
