GT Races
24 Hours at the Nordschleife: What Makes the Nürburgring GT's Toughest Test?
The 24 Hours of Nürburgring is the toughest exam in world GT racing, because on the 20.8-kilometer Nordschleife, more than 170 corners, weather conditions that change within a single lap, traffic created by more than 200 cars, and speed differences b…
Read MoreGT World Challenge: How Does a Season Work in Europe?
GT World Challenge Europe is a season championship organized by SRO Motorsports Group and run with cars compliant with FIA GT3 regulations: the series is split into two wings, namely the Sprint Cup and the Endurance Cup, each wing contains five race …
Read MoreWhy Do Manufacturers Invest So Heavily in GT3?
Manufacturers are investing in GT3 because it gives them three things at once: a showcase that creates a direct link with their road cars, a sustainable revenue model selling cars and parts to customer teams, and a talent pool that trains factory dri…
Read MoreFrom Amateur to Factory Ranks: Becoming a GT Driver
Becoming a driver in GT racing is not about sitting down and turning a wheel overnight; it means climbing a ladder classified by the FIA's bronze, silver, gold and platinum categories. In short: there is a path from karting or track days to GT4, and …
Read MoreFrom Spa to Bathurst: GT's Great Endurance Classics
Le Mans is the big name on everyone's mind, but the true heart of the GT world beats elsewhere: In the Ardennes forests, in the green hell of the Nordschleife, and on the steep slopes of Mount Panorama. The 24 Hours of Spa, the 24 Hours of Nürburgrin…
Read MoreFrom GT3 to GT4: The Order of BoP and the Pro-Am Model
GT3 and GT4 are two racing classes derived from production cars; the balance of performance (BoP) system makes cars from different brands competitive, while the pro-am model brings professionals and amateurs together in the same car. In other words, …
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