Championship Profile
Founded in 1958 by the four Walklett brothers, Ginetta has a long and successful history of producing hand built road and race cars. By the time it was acquired by Lawrence Tomlinson in 2005, it had gained a reputation as one of the most renowned British heritage race car brands. Under the direction of experienced racing driver and successful businessman Tomlinson, Ginetta has exploded onto the global scene. Taking the lead in British race car manufacturing, Ginetta is putting the UK at the heart of world-class motorsport, selling cars across the world and training the brightest stars in motorsport. Ginetta offers a genuine route for progression from entry level competition, right the way through to international motorsport platforms. The unrivalled motorsport ladder has taken drivers from their first race aged 14 into international racing stardom. All part of the Ginetta family, the interplay between technical excellence, competitive single-make Championships and experienced personnel give our drivers the support they need to achieve glory. Every car is produced in a state-of-the-art, 75,000 sq. ft. factory just outside of Leeds. With many components hand-crafted on site, Ginetta employs some of the UK’s brightest engineering and manufacturing talent to bring to life the Ginetta G40, Ginetta G55 and Ginetta G57. The Ginetta Championships meanwhile, provide competitive racing for everyone, from the aspiring driver to the seasoned professional. Combining top class manufacturing with a dedication to teamwork and success, the Ginetta series offer unrivalled exposure for drivers, teams and sponsors both on and off track.
Contact: Ashley Gallagher - Championships Manager
Email: ashley.gallagher@ginetta.com
Telephone: 0113 385 4144
The Ginetta GT5 Challenge offers a unique opportunity to race in a single-make racing championship whilst still being a part of the prestigious British GT and Touring Car weekends. The Ginetta GT5 Challenge is suitable for all ages and levels of race experience and is widely known as been the breeding ground for future professional drivers.
Set of tyres: 18 slick tyres for the season – £778 per set of 4
Testing Fee: £300 to £500 per testRace
Entry round fee: £650 per vat and £950 + vat for BTCC rounds