Ginetta GT4 Supercup
The Ginetta GT4 Supercup is a one-make racing, Sports car racing series based in the United Kingdom, using identical Ginetta G50 and G55 sports cars. The championship supported the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) until the end of the 2022 season, then became a class in the British Endurance Championship run by Britcar.
| Category | One-make racing by Ginetta |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Inaugural season | 2008 |
| Constructors | Ginetta |
| Engine suppliers | Ford Duratec 3.7 litre V6 |
| Drivers' champion | Adam Smalley |
| Official website | |
| Current season | |
The championship began as the Ginetta G50 Cup in 2008, supporting the British Formula Three Championship and British GT Championship. In 2009 it moved to support the BTCC. In 2011, with the introduction of the Ginetta G55, the championship became the Ginetta GT Supercup, running a multi class format for the two different cars. For the 2014 season, the championship was rebranded as the Ginetta GT4 Supercup, with both the G50 and G55 cars running in a single, performance balanced class.[1]
Racing car edit
The regulations include sealed engines, gearboxes and differentials. This prevents expensive development of the cars and ensures that all of the cars are identical, helping to provide close racing.
The Ginetta G55 Cup was introduced in 2011, the Ginetta G55 offered a 3.7 litre V6 engine and 380 BHP.
Trained engineer Tomlinson himself penned the base specification for the Ginetta G50 which was produced to celebrate 50 years of Ginetta production. Home to a 3.5 litre V6 engine and 300 BHP, it has since become a successful GT4 car.
Race weekend edit
Meetings are usually made up of three 20-minute races. The grid for the first race is determined by a 20-minute qualifying session. The results of the first race forms the grid for the second race. The grid for the third race is decided by reversing between 4 and 6 of the top 10 finishers from the second race.
2019 Race Circuits edit
The current racing circuits are:
- Brands Hatch (Indy), Kent
- Donington Park (national), Leicestershire
- Croft, North Yorkshire
- Oulton Park (International), Cheshire
- Thruxton, Hampshire
- Knockhill, Fife
- Silverstone (National), Northamptonshire
- Brands Hatch (Grand Prix), Kent
Champions edit
| Ginetta G50 Cup | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | G50 Champion | G50 Team | ||
| 2008 | Nigel Moore | Tockwith Motorsport | ||
| 2009 | Nathan Freke | Century Motorsport | ||
| 2010 | Frank Wrathall | Dynojet | ||
| Ginetta GT Supercup | ||||
| Season | G55 Champion | G55 Team Champion | G50 Champion | G50 Team Champion |
| 2011 | Adam Morgan | Ciceley Racing | Tom Ingram | Plans Motorsport |
| 2012 | Carl Breeze | TCR | Mark Davies | Richardson Racing |
| 2013 | Tom Ingram | JHR Developments | Sean Huyton | Academy Motorsport |
| 2014 | Charlie Robertson | HHC Motorsport | ||
| Ginetta GT4 Supercup | ||||
| Season | Pro Champion | Pro Team Champion | Am Champion | Am Team Champion |
| 2015 | Tom Oliphant | Century Motorsport | Colin White | CWS 4x4 Spares |
| 2016 | Tom Wrigley | Rob Boston Racing | Colin White | CWS 4x4 Spares |
| 2017 | Callum Pointon | HHC Motorsport | Jac Constable | Xentek Motorsport |
| 2018 | Charlie Ladell | Rob Boston Racing | Michael Crees | Century Motorsport |
| 2019 | Harry King | Elite Motorsport | Nathan Heathcote | Century Motorsport |
| 2020 | Will Burns | Rob Boston Racing | Colin White | CWS 4x4 Spares |
| 2021 | Adam Smalley | Elite Motorsport | Colin White | CWS 4x4 Spares |
| Season | G56 Pro | G56 Am | G55 Pro | G55 Am |
| 2022 | James Kellett | Wes Pearce | Luke Reade | Ian Duggan |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ . Ginetta.com. Ginetta Cars. 20 December 2013. Archived from the original on 24 December 2013. Retrieved 31 December 2013.