ANNOUNCEMENT - The Ginetta Challenge 2022
The best of GT Racing is now stateside with the Ginetta G56 GTA Spec Series
Complete with 14 races over four weekends.
The series is open to all owners of the Ginetta G56 GTA and in partnership with the National Auto Sport Association (NASA) Mid-Atlantic region and Kaizen Autosport, the first series of races will take place at the renowned VIRginia International Raceway.
The Race
The Ginetta Challenge is the first North American spec series for owners throughout the Americas to compete in. Furthering the reputation that Ginetta drivers are a breed ready to push their car and their driving ability to the next level.
The Ginetta Challenge will give these committed GTA owners a place to test their mettle against others in wheel-to-wheel competition, an unmatched, unparalleled experience on American tracks.
Registration, race control, timing, and tech inspections will be managed by NASA. Ginetta Challenge series points and awards will be handled by Kaizen Autosport. Kaizen Autosport, conveniently based within the VIR paddock, can also provide NASA Licensing, additional practice, storage, service, track car rental, professional coaching and trackside support for Ginetta owners.
The Car
Purpose built and uncompromising on capabilities, the G56 GTA is a cost effective, easy to operate, entry level GT car for those ready to commit from track day enthusiast to competitive race driver.
The Ginetta GTA car brings an unrivaled track driving experience with a perfectly balanced 50/50 weight distribution and a V6 engine providing ample power / torque for the 2,400 lb FIA approved chassis. Equipped with best in class motorsport technology and safety, the GTA car is ready-to-race with a 6 speed paddle-shift Quaife sequential, Alcon brakes, Motec ECU - dash - pdm.
The Legacy
Ginetta is known globally for its chassis development and racing success from British Touring Cars to Le Mans. They also have five single-make series in the UK: Ginetta GT4 SuperCup Championship, Michelin Junior Championship (for those aged 14-17), G40 Cup, GT5 Challenge, and the Junior Winter Series.
In response to the strong interest from US-based clients along with the desire to grow the Ginetta family, the Ginetta Challenge is the first of such series to cross over to additional continents. Ginetta is proudly committed to supporting the development of their drivers by providing avenues for them to advance with the brand, while providing direct US factory support for their cars.
Race Format
One Hour of Pre-Race Practice
Ten - 25 Minute Races
Four - 20 Minute Sprint Races
Four Race Weekends
Available Add-ons
Practice Races with Kaizen Autosport and Track Advantage
Additional HPDE Courses
Mechanic + Parts Support
One-on-One Professional Driver Coaching
Rules + Specs
A spec series for the G56 GTA car.
Ginetta North America will release the rulebook. Stay tuned.
All Ginetta G56 GTA owners are welcome.
Drivers must be a NASA member and hold a NASA competition license.
For more information please visit GinettaNA.com/Challenge
About
Kaizen Autosport is one of America's premier track driving operations located at the expansive VIR circuit. As a five star racing and high performance driving school Kaizen Autosport offers a wide array of activities catering to driving enthusiasts and racing fans who want the ultimate race car driving experience, to experienced HPDE and aspiring race drivers wanting to go faster and win races, to companies seeking adrenaline-filled corporate events.
Kaizen Autosport, as series partner and official Ginetta agent, will manage the awarding of points and trophies for the Challenge. They are also available for storage, service, and trackside support for those drivers who want more practice time in their Ginetta. For those ready to go race, Kaizen can help you obtain your racing license and provide one on one professional coaching.
For more information, please call 919-741-7151 or visit www.kaizenautosport.com.
