Having announced the launch of the North American version of the Aston Martin GT4 Challenge back in October, TRG-AMR has confirmed the calendar and details of the series for 2014.
There is just one change from the provisional calendar, with the proposed opening round at Road Atlanta in April being replaced by a visit to the Monticello Motor Club in New York state in September. The seven-event schedule thus kicks off in May at Watkins Glen.
Schedule:
May 16-18 – Watkins Glen International, Watkins Glen, N.Y.
June 6-8 – Virginia International Raceway, Alton, Va.
July 25-27 – Circuit Mont-Tremblant, Mont-Tremblant, Quebec
Aug. 29-31 – Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, Calif.
Sept. 12-14 – Monticello Motor Club, Monticello, N.Y.
Oct. 10-12 – Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wis.
Nov. 21-23 – Sebring International Raceway, Sebring, Fla.
“The Aston Martin GT4 Challenge of North America will be an incredible series in these exciting cars for the gentleman racer at truly iconic tracks in North America,” said TRG-AMR CEO Kevin Buckler. “But that’s just part of the comprehensive package offered for competitors.
“No other series will provide as many overall weekend amenities and incentives as the Aston Martin GT4 Challenge of North America. We really took our time to hand-select seven of the finest racing venues in North America; no compromises, tracks that everybody wants to race. We will also be hosting unique lifestyle event experiences unlike any other, both on and off the track, that always will incorporate two of the most important and often-overlooked ingredients of racing at this level – fun and camaraderie.”
Prospective events who do not currently own an Aston Martin Vantage GT4 will be offered purchasing or race-by-race leasing options by TRG-AMR. Aimed squarely at the sportsman racer, the series offers a minimum of five hours track time and professional one-on-one coaching at each meeting, as well as numerous other benefits that can be found in the series brochure (click – here – to download). Pirelli has been appointed as the official tyre supplier for the series.
“The Vantage GT4 is the closest in specification to our road cars and is our most successful race car around the globe,” said Aston Martin’s Head of Motorsport, David King. “Time and again our customers have demonstrated its performance and durability; it is easy to drive and a pleasure to own. We have a thriving GT4 Challenge being run by Aston Martin Racing in the UK, and it has long been our desire to bring this program to North America.
Now, with TRG-AMR, we have a partner with the passion and expertise to make this a reality, and I greatly look forward to the season.”
An entry form for the series can be downloaded – here.
