Multi Class British GT Grid Bolstered by GT3

09 June 2006

With the phenomenally successful launch of the FIA GT3 European Championship this year, and strong support for the new class at the Donington Park and Pau rounds of the Avon Tyres British GT Championship, it has been suggested that the British GT Championship may become a GT3-only championship in 2007.

Series organiser, SRO is delighted that the GT3 concept has been such an instant success, and strongly believes it will form an integral part of future national GT grids across the world. That said, SRO wish to clarify that based upon current driver and team demand, they are committed to a multi-class British GT Championship.

"Since 2004, SRO has continued to build a strong and healthy multi-class grid, with GT2 and GTC providing action packed, entertaining racing," said SRO General Manager Bernadette Fitzsimmons. "We have valued relationships with teams from both categories, all of whom have shown a great commitment to the British GT Championship."

Bernadette Fitzsimmons continued, "This season has seen the successful launch of the FIA GT3 European Championship, with large grids in the two opening races at Silverstone, and 51 cars entered for the full season. From a national perspective, SRO see GT3 becoming a large and important class within the British GT Championship, but so long as support remains strong in other classes, the Avon Tyres British GT Championship will continue to be a multi-class Championship in 2007 and beyond."

MotionWorks / SRO

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