British GT 2013

[Thaw Daggerslash]

Given all the news surrounding this series, I'm surprised there hasn't been a thread for this already.

After arguably the best year for British GT ever in 2012, it goes from strength to strength for 2013. There's talk that there will be close to, or even over, 30 cars in the GT3 class this year.

It is quality entries too. The likes of AF Course, Vita4one, and others entering just proves it.

I'm definitely determined to attend one or two rounds this year.

[Simmi]

Was literally just thinking about a thread listening to the guys on MWM.

Sounds like it's really stepping up another couple of levels for 2013. Was at Donington last year but will definitely try and get to a couple more rounds this year.

Would be great if someone more qualified than me could put together a provisional entry list. Seems like a LOT of quality two car teams.

[Speed-King]

Vitaphone doing Brit GT - when did that come up?!

But yeah, with ADAC GT likely suffering from some self inflicted wounds, British GT will probably be the strongest national series this season.

[Simmi]

Originally Posted by Speed-King

Vitaphone doing Brit GT - when did that come up?!

But yeah, with ADAC GT likely suffering from some self inflicted wounds, British GT will probably be the strongest national series this season.

Think it was Vita4One Italia that was mentioned.

Also Graham Goodwin touted Team Dynamics from the BTCC might be involved with a hook-up involving a McLaren.

Awesome stuff potentially.

[Coach Ep]

Had my sights on the opening round at Oulton originally, now have to wait probably for September when they visit Zandvoort.

Here's the schedule:
April 1 - Oulton Park
May 6 - Rockingham
May 26 - Silverstone
June 16 - Snetterton
August 11 - Brands Hatch
September 8 - Zandvoort
October 6 - Donington Park

[Thaw Daggerslash]

Guess it is useful posting this here. DSC ran a list of confirmed and possibly entries recently. Things have happened since and it hasn't been updated, but it gives you an idea at least of what has definitely been confirmed so far.

http://www.dailysportscar.com/viewAr...D88C41DB29CD12

[jondownunder]

As I'll be going to Oulton, I've been keeping a record of confirmed/rumoured entries based on various news reports over the winter. Feel free to correct & add more.


GT3

888Optimum/BMW Z4 GT3 - Joe Osborne/Lee Mowle
888Optimum/BMW Z4 GT3 - Daniel Brown/Steve Tandy
AF Corse/Ferrari 458 Italia GT3 - Aaron Scott/John Dhillon
AF Corse/Ferrari 458 Italia GT3? - ?/?
Apex Motorsport/McLaren MP4-12C? - Jim Geddie?/Glynn Geddie?
Barwell Motorsport/Aston Martin Vantage? - Richard Abra?/Mark Poole?
Beechdean/Aston Martin Vantage? - Andrew Howard?/Jonny Adam?
Cyber Racing/? ? - Phil Dryburgh?/John Gaw?
Team Dynamics/McLaren? - ?/? (thanks to Simmi above!)
Ecurie Ecosse/BMW Z4 GT3? - ?/?
FF Corse/Ferrari 458 Italia GT3 - Rob Barff/Gary Eastwood
FF Corse/Ferrari 458 Italia GT3 - ?/?
Fortec Motorsport/Merc. SLS AMG GT3? - ?/?
Fortec Motorsport/Merc. SLS AMG GT3? - ?/?
Ginetta Cars/Ginetta G55 GT3 - Lawrence Tomlinson/Mike Simpson (sharing one seat) / Richard Sykes
Ginetta Cars/Ginetta G55 GT3 - ?/?[/B]
JMH Automotive/Nissan GTR?? - ?/?
JMH Automotive/Ferrari 430 Scuderia?? - Phil Burton?/Adam Wilcox?
Motorbase/Porsche 997 GT3-R? - ?/?
Motorbase/Porsche 997 GT3-R? - ?/?
MTECH/Ferrari 458 Italia GT3?? - Duncan Cameron?/Matt Griffin?
Preci-Spark/Mercedes SLS AMG GT3? - David Jones?/Godfrey Jones?
RJN Motorsport/Nissan GTR?? - ?/?
Rosso Verde/Ferrari 458 Italia GT3? - Hector Lester?/Allan Simonsen?
Scuderia Vittoria/Ferrari 458 Italia GT3? - ?/?
Speedworks Motorsport/Corvette? - Ron Johnson?/Piers Johnson?
Stark by Hepworth/Ginetta G55 GT3? - Ian Stinton?/?
Trackspeed/Porsche 997 GT3-R - Phil Keen/John Minshaw
Trackspeed/Porsche 997 GT3-R - ?/?
Trackspeed/Porsche 997 GT3-R - ?/?
United Autosports/McLaren MP4-12C - Alvaro Parente/Zak Brown
United Autosports/McLaren MP4-12C - Mark Blundell/Richard Meins
United Autosports/Audi R8 LMS - Matt Bell/Mark Patterson
Vita4One Team Italy/Ferrari F458 Italia - ?/?
Vita4One Team Italy/Ferrari F458 Italia - ?/?
Von Ryan Racing/McLaren MP4-12C? - ?/?


GTC

FF Corse/Ferrari 458 Challenge - ?/?
Jordan Racing/Chevron GR8? - ?/?


GT4

APO Sport/Ginetta G50?? - James May?/Alex Osborne?
Century Motorsport/Ginetta G50?? - ?/?
Complete Racing/Aston Martin Vantage GT4 - Steve Chaplin/Tom Wilson
GPRM/Toyota GT86?? - ?/?
GPRM/Toyota GT86?? - ?/?
Jota Mazda/Mazda MX5?? - ?/?
Lotus Sport UK/Lotus Evora?? - ?/?
Lotus Sport UK/Lotus Evora?? - ?/?


Edit: Was typing that out when Thaw posted the DSC link above; of course, much of this, especially the rumoured entries are courtesy of the DSC story. Hopefully the rest is up to date.

[Thaw Daggerslash]

Originally Posted by jondownunder

APO Sport/Ginetta G50?? - James May?/Alex Osborne?

James May? Surely not THE James May?

Nice list by the way. That's a big help.

[Coach Ep]

And another Ginetta G55 announced for GT3: IDL Racing with CWS!

http://www.endurance-info.com/versio...cus-15311.html

[snowen250]

No idea on wether this will happen nor how far along it is, but i have also seen this proposed for BGT

http://www.ma5daracing.com/news/2013/story1.php

I'll be attending Brands for sure and hopefully a couple more!

Simon

[AndyS]

Entries are looking seriously strong for this year. If the racing is anything like last year then this could be a cracking year. I was reading something recently that described British GT as the UK's best kept motor sport secret, I couldn't agree more.

[Thaw Daggerslash]

Tweet from Shaun Hollamby on Twitter (team owner of AmD in the BTCC):

If there are any Britsh GT car owners out there, AmD would be interested in running a @britishgt car alongside our BTCC team.

Can't blame the BTCC teams for getting involved. All the British GT now is better promotion and a better TV deal (or even streaming races live online like ALMS/WEC/ELMS/FIA GT) and it'll be perfect.

[Coopz21 x]

This championship seems to be moving up! just need a TV and/or a web stream with RLM

[THE Hill.]

Can add Leipert to that list aswell now
http://www.britishgt.com/newsitem.php?key=1707

[Coach Ep]

Does any know how long the refuelling races (Rockingham/Silverstone GP/Brands Hatch GP/Donington) are? I´m assuming 2 hours but could there be an 3 hours race as well?

The sprints are 2 x 1 hour (Saturday/Sunday).

[KA]

Originally Posted by snowen250

No idea on wether this will happen nor how far along it is, but i have also seen this proposed for BGT

http://www.ma5daracing.com/news/2013/story1.php

I'll be attending Brands for sure and hopefully a couple more!

Simon

It was mentioned in Autosport a week or two back- IIRC they're planning on running a Ferrari, and maybe looking at a Ginetta in GT4 as well?

[FWX]

@ Coach Ep

IIRC, Silverstone is 3 hours, the rest are 2.

[andy97]

I wonder if there's a case to be made for splitting GT3 and GT4 into separate races, particularly if the Aston Martin GT4 challenge could be combined with the GT4's?

[Subaru_WRX_STi]

Impressive growth for British GT this year. 2012 was a fantastic season, this one will be better. IMO the best national GT field in Europe.

[AndrewF31]

DSC posted an up to date potential entry list: http://www.dailysportscar.com/viewAr...BBF993A6C7725F

Just looking horribly fantastic.

Hope Radio Le Mans get their mits on the broadcasting.

[jaguarista]

does anyone know if any team is interested in participating with a Jaguar? maybe the all-new F-Type. A GT3 customer racing programme really is a strong likelihood.

[Coach Ep]

Is there a Jag GT3 program announced? If so, it seems highly unlikely anybody will enter with it this year.

[Simmi]

Originally Posted by jaguarista

does anyone know if any team is interested in participating with a Jaguar? maybe the all-new F-Type. A GT3 customer racing programme really is a strong likelihood.

I'm sure plenty of teams would be interested. But you need to get a car built and test it before you can campaign it.

That said, the late British GT rounds would be an ideal place to blood in the new Bentley. Image this entry plus a few of them - insane!

[Simmi]

Have they switched things around a bit for Oulton. Two races in one day on Bank Holiday Monday? Can anyone confirm?

http://www.britishgt.com/calendar.php

[dj choc ice]

Originally Posted by Simmi

Have they switched things around a bit for Oulton. Two races in one day on Bank Holiday Monday? Can anyone confirm?

http://www.britishgt.com/calendar.php

Both GT races have been on the monday since 2009, the last Saturday race was when it started snowing (yes, really) in 2008 and the Ginetta G50 vaulted the barrier at Cascades and caught fire.