Ginetta Racing Drivers Club – New Route Into UK Motorsport

Ginetta have today unveiled the new-for-2014 Ginetta Racing Drivers Club; an all-inclusive package designed to provide drivers who have limited track experience, with everything they need to begin competing in motor racing – from their own road legal Ginetta G40R, to tuition and their National B Racing licence.

Created exclusively for newcomers to the sport, the Ginetta Racing Drivers Club (GRDC) is aimed at drivers with a desire to learn their race craft behind the wheel of a truly British sports car, offering step-by-step support as they move from the UK roads to some of the finest GT circuits in the country.

Committed to providing great value motor racing, for £24,250+VAT, the GRDC journey begins in early 2014, with a complete ARDS racing licence package, two track days with one-on-one tuition and the delivery of a brand new, fully-road registered Ginetta G40R with 12 months road tax.

On their first track day, GRDC members will receive an MSA Starter Pack which provides drivers with all information necessary to prepare for their ARDS test, in order to obtain their MSA National B race licence – from receiving the pack, to their first time out in a racing environment, Ginetta offers a fully hand-held approach, to ensure members receive the right amount of support.

Membership is also fully inclusive of entry into four race weekends in support of the British GT at many some of the most prestigious GP circuits on the calendar. At such events drivers will be entered into official Friday test sessions, one qualifying session and two sprint races.

Not only that, but to ensure fair competition and maintain their reputation as a truly beginners club, professional teams will not be permitted in the GRDC paddock and spare parts and technical support will be made available by Ginetta as part of the package.

Understanding the need to provide a comfortable environment for the whole family, GRDC members and their guests will have access to the Ginetta race centre, which offers a place to relax and chat to fellow competitors, with complementary food and drink throughout the event as well as a social calendar which provides a the ideal place to build new friendships away from the circuits and between races.

Ginetta Racing Drivers Club members will be invited to join Ginetta Chairman and racing driver Lawrence Tomlinson and key corporate guests on a number of social events throughout the year, which include golf days and an annual trip to the Le Mans 24 Hour to commemorate Tomlinson’s 2006 victory with the backdrop of a traditional French chateau.

The Ginetta G40R Drivers Club car will include a 1.8 litre front engine, rear wheel drive car, with a limited slip differential and all in package weighing just 820kg. It comes complete with factory fitted fire extinguisher, engine kill switch, FIA-approved roll cage and five point harness, making it perfect for competition. Whilst the option to include sound deadening, trimmed interior, carpets and air conditioning, provide the option to use the G40R coupé as an everyday car away from the circuit.

Over the past five years, Ginetta have supported over 240 drivers as they took their first steps into the thrilling world of motor racing; and having already established clear routes from entry-level racing, right through to the pinnacle of sports car competition; the 24 Heures Du Mans.

It is that wealth of experience which makes the Ginetta Racing Drivers Club (GRDC) the perfect place for drivers to fulfil their motor racing dream and the G40R – a car for all circuits and weathers – the only car to do it in.