Porsche Stutt'Fest to hit Winton Motor Raceway in January 2022

Next year will start with a bang for Porsche fans as the Stutt'Fest gathering has been announced to kick off the motorsport year in January.

Set to be hosted at Winton Motor Raceway in regional Victoria, the three-day festival will be a celebration of all things Porsche – from Stuttgart-built road cars to the race-ready machines from Weissach.

Amongst the racing categories on track will be the current stars of the Porsche Paynter Dixon Carrera Cup and Porsche Michelin Sprint Challenge Australia, as well as the Porsche 944 Challenge, IROC Challenge, Historic classes and classic Open Sports Cars.

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Not limited to the action on track, the festival will also include an off-track, concours-spec show and shine – as well as entertainment to continue the festival vibes.

Sven Burchartz, former Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge winner – is the founder of Stutt'Fest and hopes his concept can turn into a reality for Porsche owners around Australia.

“This started as a bit of a lockdown dream but as is always the case, has spiralled into something much bigger,” Burchartz said.

“What began as a concept to get some people together, hire the track and have some fun turned into something much more substantial.

“If I’m going to go in, I go in hard and Stutt’Fest has emerged from that concept.

“The idea was based on how good a concept the Porsche Rennsport Reunion events are. I understand completely that Porsche isn’t in the position to put one on right now with all the uncertainty, so we have taken that concept as inspiration for our own event.

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“We have put a lot of the management team back together from our Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge days, and Stutt’Fest is based on that original ‘race your mates’ blueprint.

“Winton is on board to run the motorsport side of things on track, and we couldn’t think of a better place to run it; it’s a true partnership with Chris (Lewis-Williams) and his team and they have been sensational.

“The facilities are perfect for what we want to achieve and the local region in the north of Victoria is crying out for an event like this to attract people from Australia-wide.

“Stutt’Fest is a race meeting and there will be something for everyone who wants to compete; but it’s also a car display, a show ‘n shine, a tour of the local wineries and a chance to celebrate a mutual love of the brand, both for those who are fortunate enough to own one and for those who just want to see them in action."

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Benalla Auto Club CEO Chris Lewis-Williams believes Stutt'Fest will be the best way for Winton to start the racing year in 2022.

“Winton Motor Raceway can’t wait to host Stutt’Fest 2022 in January next year. We can’t think of a better way to dust ourselves off from the endless cycle of lockdowns and COVID stress by putting on a three-day festival for all things Porsche.

“When Sven came to us with the Stutt’Fest concept we were on board from the first phone call because the event concept, and Winton as the venue, aligns so well.

“Sven’s idea is a car race meeting with a Country Racing feel and we know we can deliver that! And, with the North East Victoria food, wine, craft beer and experiences all around Winton, we can see Stutt’Fest becoming an annual must do event for all Porsche enthusiasts.”

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Running from January 14 to 16, tickets will be available closer to the event date from the festival's website, with proceeds going to a mental health charity yet to be nominated.

To keep up to date with the event, you can follow the festival on Facebook and Instagram by searching for @Stuttfest