Marc Cini

Marc Cini is a seasoned Australian racing driver with a career spanning several decades. Born on May 16, 1961, Cini has become a familiar face in Australian motorsport, particularly in the Porsche Carrera Cup Australia and the GT World Challenge Australia. A successful businessman with Hallmarc Developments, Cini's passion for racing has seen him compete both locally and internationally.

Cini holds the record for the most race starts in the Porsche Carrera Cup Australia, with over 353 starts. He claimed the inaugural Pro-Am Endurance Cup title in 2017. Cini has also participated in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup in Europe, fulfilling a dream to race internationally. He has driven six generations of Porsche GT3 Cup cars in Australia, showcasing his adaptability and long-standing commitment to the Porsche racing scene. In GT World Challenge Australia, Cini competes in his Hallmarc Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo 2, prepared by Melbourne Performance Centre (MPC), a partnership that extends back a decade. While he admits that the Am Class is very competitive, he enjoys the camaraderie.

Beyond his Carrera Cup achievements, Cini is a regular competitor in the Bathurst 12 Hour. Notably, he has participated in almost every race since 2011. Since 2017 he has formed a strong bond with fellow drivers Lee Holdsworth and Dean Fiore, with the trio achieving multiple top-10 finishes in the Pro-Am class. Their partnership is the longest-serving driving partnership in the history of the Bathurst 12 Hour.