NICOLE DROUGHT Takes Ireland International with Iberian Supercar Series Deal

March 8, 2026

• NICOLE DROUGHT is making the leap from UK champion to international competitor, signing with Portugal’s Art of Speed Team to campaign their Porsche 997 GT3 Cup in the 2026 Iberian Supercar Series. The Tipperary driver brings serious credentials to this move – two championships and three lap records from her UK campaigns prove she’s ready for the twelve-race series across Spanish and Portuguese circuits.
• The timing couldn’t be more perfect. After building momentum since the dissolution of the CJJ initiative following John Campion’s passing, DROUGHT has methodically rebuilt her program through consistent results and smart sponsor relationships. Her visit to the team’s Porto workshop sealed the deal within a week, showing the mutual enthusiasm between driver and team that often predicts success.
• We’re watching a driver who’s not just stepping up but stepping smart. DROUGHT is already hitting the simulator to learn circuits like Estoril and Portimao, with her first official test coming March 21st at Estoril’s media day. The 450bhp Porsche represents a return to the marque where she first made her mark in Britcar, and her tribute to Campion shows she hasn’t forgotten the foundation that got her here.

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