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Ginetta Challenge Coming to North America

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Ginetta Challenge Coming to North America

TGR Staff – 03/08/2022

Legendary British race car manufacturer Ginetta, has announced the expansion of the Ginetta Challenge series in North America. The G56 GTA and Ginetta Challenge continue this legacy utilizing the purpose-built, cost-effective, and easy to operate race car without ABS or traction control; ultimately encouraging drivers to hone their skills in a perfectly balanced, tubular chassis with V6 power. The series has been a major success in the UK attracting over 30 teams since its launching. 

The Ginetta Challenge season will kick off at Virginia International Raceway on March 18, 2022, the first of 14 races in partnership with the National Auto Sport Association (NASA) Mid-Atlantic Region and Kaizen Autosport. It provides GTA owners a place to test their mettle against others in wheel-to-wheel competition.

The expansion of the Ginetta brand with the Ginetta G56 GTA Spec Series to the North American market is a true vindication of our renowned motorsport ladder and prowess as racing and sports car specialists. This growth is proof of our brand’s philosophy and a real statement of our ambitions which include providing racing opportunities for global clients looking to be a part of the Ginetta family.

Matt Lowe, Ginetta CEO

 

Ginetta Challenge Coming to North America

In addition, longtime Ginetta client Dexter Racing is taking his team into a full season of SRO with drivers Ben Anderson and Matt Rivard in the all-new G56 GT4. Rivard has also been racing Ginettas’ with UK-based CWS Racing in the 24 Hours Series from Sebring to Dubai. As the team has previously entered across a variety of races and series from NASA, SRO, and the 24 Hours of Sebring, it’s sure to be a competitive season for the well-trained drivers.

Ginetta is further adding to its racing family, pedigree, and expertise in the US with nearly a dozen cars heading west to compete in club series from Inde Motorsport Ranch to Spring Mountain and more to come in 2022.

The Ginetta Challenge is scheduled to start from 18-20 March and run throughout 2022. For more information or details on how to join visit ginettana.com.

Michael Satterfield

Michael Satterfield is the founder of The Gentleman Racer, a leading automotive lifestyle site blending cars, travel, and culture. Known for its compelling storytelling and unique perspective, the site has become a go-to destination for car enthusiasts and style aficionados.

A Texan with a passion for classic cars and motorsports, Michael is also a hands-on restorer, currently working on a 1960s SCCA-spec Formula Super Vee and other project cars. As the head of the Satterfield Group, he consults on branding and marketing for top automotive and lifestyle brands, bringing his deep industry knowledge to every project.

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