Aston Martin steps up support of GT4 Racing in 2010

In recognition of the outstanding racing and sales success of the Vantage GT4 race car since its launch as the Vantage N24 three years ago, Aston Martin has announced a programme of enhanced support and incentives for race teams and owners of the cars across Europe for 2010.

Nicholas Mee Racing would be pleased to hear from anyone interested in participating in any of these series or who may require race car preparation or transportation services, see links below.

British GT4 Challenge

The first official one-make Aston Martin series in the UK, the recently announced GT4 Challenge has already attracted considerable interest from entrants keen to compete exclusively against identical cars. The races will vary from 90 to 150 minutes in length and entrants will benefit from technical and promotional support plus hospitality from Aston Martin Racing. The GT4 Challenge champions will receive a GT2 or GT3 test drive and other awards.

April 5 Snetterton
May 22 Silverstone
June 4/5 Spa Francorchamps
June 26 Brands Hatch
August 21 Oulton Park
October 9 Donington Park

Nürburgring Trophy

This will be run within the 2010 VLN series of ten 4hr races on the legendary Nordschleife circuit from 27 March to 30 October. All Aston Martins regardless of entry class are eligible although most entrants are expected from the SP10 (GT4) class. Points will be taken directly from the VLN scoring system with the best eight results counting. The winning team will receive a free entry to the 2011 Nürburgring 24hr race and the opportunity to test Aston Martin’s V12 Vantage race car at the Nürburgring.

24 Hour Challenge

With the Dubai 24hr race already completed, results from that will count retrospectively and the 24hr Challenge will count only the best two results from four events, with points automatically allocated to all Vantage GT4 class finishers. The winning team will receive a trophy and a test drive opportunity.

January 14/15 Dubai 24 Hours
May 15/16 Nürburgring 24 Hours
July 31/August 1 Spa 24 Hours
October 2/3 Britcar 24 Hours, Silverstone

GT4 Cup

The six-round FIA GT4 Cup will support either the new FIA GT1 World Championship or the FIA GT3 Championship. This prestigious first step on the GT racing ladder has seen close competition between numerous marques in the three years since its inception, with Aston Martin featuring regularly on the podium. The best-placed Aston Martin entrant will receive the Aston Martin GT4 Cup, with a GT2 or GT3 test drive for the winning driver.

May 9 Dijon
June 5 Spa
June 20 Oschersleben
August 29 Nürburgring
September 19 Algarve
October 17 Donington Park

For further information on NMR’s racing services please visit: NMR Race Car Preparation Services and NMR Transportation Services.