In 1997 Kart Racing academy was established when young drivers development became one of the major team priorities.

In the following year "Juta Racing" enjoyed greater success with Jonas, who scored 131 points and took 7th place in final standings.

Rytis Garbaravičius also made his debut for the team, participating in seventh round of the season in Knockhill.

Team enjoyed immediate success, with Jonas Gelžinis taking four podium finishes in Brands Hatch and Donington.

Second half of the season was less successful, Jonas Gelžiniswas disqualified from the first race in Snetterton and took only two podium finishes in Rockingham and Silverstone.

Tautvydas Barštys contested in three rounds of the season, scoring 4 points and taking 24th place in overall standings: fourth in "Pro-AM2" class.

This was the first time in Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain history when racing driver from outside United Kingdom had taken the lead in the standings.

[1] After unsuccessful weekend in Oulton Park Jonas Gelžinis lost championship lead to Michael Meadows, but then took three victories in a row in Croft Circuit and Snetterton.

Jonas Gelžinis took four more podium finishes in the second half of the season and kept his championship hopes until the final round.

Adam Gladysz finished both races behind top ten due to mechanical failures and lost his championship lead in the process.

More podium finishes came in fifth round at Slovakiaring and victory in Poznan Circuit allowed Ignas Gelžinis to move to second place in the standings.

Ignas Gelžinis represented the team in "Pro-AM1", while Tautvydas Barštys and newcomer Nerijus Dagilis competed in "Pro-AM2" class.