Century Motorsport will run two BMW M6 GT3s in the 2019 British GT season, the team’s second example set to race with the Pro-Am duo of Dominic Paul and Ben Green.
The is news comes after the reigning GT4 Teams’ champions announced back in December its first M6 GT3 for Adrian Willmott and Jack Mitchell. It marks a big expansion for the team in British GT competition, as it is set to defend its GT4 titles in addition to fighting up front for overall wins and GT3 honours.
“I’m really excited to get started this year racing again with Century Motorsport in British GT!” said Green. “It’s great to be stepping up to the GT3 category and racing in the BMW M6 GT3. The M6 has been very successful in Europe since its release and it’s a great feeling to be introducing the BMW brand to the British GT3 category, especially after our success last season racing the M4 GT4 in British GT.
“I’m looking forward to partnering Dominic as I feel with our competitive attitude we will work well together. I’d like to thank my sponsors for their continued support of me as I step up to the next level in my career.”
Paul has experience racing with Century in the pace, having driven its BMW and Ginetta GT4 cars at the Dubai 24 Hours.
“I am hugely excited to be racing in British GT in a BMW M6 GT3 with Century Motorsport and with Ben Green,” said Paul, who spent 2018 contesting LMP3 Cup UK.
“British GT is a hugely competitive series and looks like an amazing grid this year. I have raced with Century in the Dubai 24 Hours so know they are a great team and with the support from BMW Motorsport, I think it will be a really strong package. Ben Green is a highly rated driver who performed really well in GT4 last year. Whilst I have a lot to learn I am really excited about the season.”
“We are so pleased to be adding a second M6 to our programme this year. After the announcement of the first M6, it generated a huge amount of interest and putting the deal together with Dom and Ben is fantastic,” team owner Nathan Freke said in summary. “Ben is into his third season with us now and Dom has done the last two Dubai 24 Hours with us. Both drivers are incredibly committed, focussed and have a great racing pedigree. I am sure this will be a very strong driver pairing and a very enjoyable one to work with.
“It’s really great to have two of our GT4 drivers stepping up to GT3, this shows the progression opportunities that are available within the team. 2019 looks to be shaping up to be a great year for Century Motorsport. It’s been a long wait since the last round in September and we are all excited and ready for the start of the season.”
Both M6s are expected to attend British GT’s annual pre-season Media Day at Donington Park on April 5.
