FIA GT Championship

Introduction of all new FIA GT3 European championship

SRO is very proud to present a new GT3 class, exclusive to the FIA, and an innovative new Championship, the FIA GT3 European Championship, which will make its debut on the European circuits in 2006, as a support event to the FIA GT Championship. This Championship aims to be a very marketable racing series for manufacturers and teams, using vehicles that are closer to their road-car origins and therefore less expensive to build and to run.

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The Championship is based on an innovative GT3 concept in the form of a “Cup of Cups? assisted by a number of GT manufacturers or engineering companies (?preparers?). A gallery of the press meeting in Monaco can be found here.

Download the full press release for the championship in PDF format.

Characteristics of the concept:
? Teams will enter cars in promotional one-make series, which will be combined with other similar series into a single powerful race. This allows for competition not just against those driving the same car, but also against other drivers, at the wheel of cars from rival manufacturers.
? The winning drivers of each of these mini, single-make trophies will be invited to the podium to receive a Manufacturer’s award, while the FIA GT3 European Championship trophies will be given to the overall race winners.
? The entry fees will be 20,000 euros per car per season.
? Promotion, TV production and distribution will be provided
? Entry will be reserved for non-professional drivers, following a set of rules, with the final decision concerning eligeability lying with the GT Bureau.

The championship in brief:
? The most prestigious brands,
? The most recent models,
? A limited racing preparation,
? An original series concept,
? Prestigious meetings,
? Impeccable presentation,
? An international environment in a welcoming atmosphere

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