GINETTA CORPORATE TRACK DAYS
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GINETTA CORPORATE TRACK DAYS
GINETTA CORPORATE TRACK DAYS 1 // Introduction Ginetta has been building British road and race cars since 1958 and as one of the few remaining British sports car manufacturers, are historically responsible for some of the most iconic race and road cars in history. Since its purchase by Lawrence Tomlinson in 2005, the company has grown to become one of the most significant players on the global motorsport scene and caters for all levels of experience, with drivers as young as 14 beginning their motorsport journey with the manufacturer. Their newest series, the Ginetta Racing Drivers Club, is aimed at those looking for a more relaxed entry into the sport amongst like-minded novices, but all championships have a structured route for progression which can guide you from entry-level, all the way into GT3 or prototype racing. // Exhilarating Hospitality Should you want to entertain clients or reward your staff, Ginetta can tailor a track day to perfectly suit your budget, timescales and guest list, at prestigious circuits around the UK. Whether driving the multi-disciplined G40 or enjoying a passenger lap in the awesome G55 GT4 and GT3 power plant, your guests will experience acceleration, braking and lateral cornering performance far beyond that of regular sports cars. Once you’ve had this rare opportunity to enjoy a day behind the wheel of a Ginetta, you’ll discover why so many drivers - from track day novices to seasoned GT veterans - have endorsed Ginetta Cars as the ultimate British race car manufacturer. 1 // A Thrilling Package Your guests will receive a day of high speed thrills and the ultimate racing-driver experience. Getting behind the wheel of our road-legal race car, the Ginetta G40, your guests will push their driving limits to the max with expert tuition from our instructors. Once they’ve had a feel of the track, they’ll strap into one of our race cars for high-speed passenger laps for a full throttle race experience. Your package includes: Ginetta also provide a number of additional services upon request, including: • • • • • • • • Goodie bags for each guest • End of event BBQ party with drinks • Videographer to produce a short film of the event Three twenty minute Ginetta G40 driving sessions per guest One-on-one instruction for each guest Full instructor debrief High-speed passenger laps Ginetta welcome speech Post-event prize giving Ginetta hospitality: - Refreshments throughout the day - Continental breakfast - Hot buffet lunch - Private meeting room on request // Who Can Drive? Our packages work best with groups of up to 20 guests who are available for a full day. However, activities can be modified in order to accommodate different sized parties and requirements. You don’t need any prior racing experience or a car to join in a Ginetta Track Day, just a valid and clean UK driving licence and a desire to have fun. Ginetta will provide drivers and passengers with helmets, however, we do ask for drivers ensure their arms and legs are covered when inside any of our cars. 1 // THE GINETTA G40 The multi-disciplined Ginetta G40 comes in various guises, and its versatility marks it out as one of the most popular entry-level racing cars on the market today with over 150 cars in circulation worldwide since its launch in 2010. The Ginetta G40 Club car was built with the track day enthusiast in mind, offering a pure driving experience for those looking to progress into the exciting world of car racing behind the wheel of a road-legal racer. With 135bhp coming from a 1.8 litre engine, the car commands your attention whilst being wonderfully balanced on track. The G40 race car is available in both Junior and GT5 specification, enabling owners to graduate from the KICK Start Ginetta Junior Championship into the Ginetta GT5 Challenge with the same car and minimal effort. Seen by fans up and down the UK as part of the British Touring Car Championship and British GT, the Ginetta G40 is one of Ginetta’s most wellknown cars, and as the power increases exponentially with driver progression, it’s the perfect place to become a racing driver. // THE GINETTA G55 GT4 Homologated for the international stage, the Ginetta G55 GT4 is eligible for competition within the Michelin Ginetta GT4 SuperCup, British GT4 and a variety of UK and European endurance and sprint racing series, including the Dubai and Nürburgring 24 hour races plus the Abu Dhabi and Bathurst 12 hour endurance events. Introduced in 2011, the Ginetta G55 GT4 produces 355bhp from a 3.7 litre V6 engine whilst the driver cycles through the gears with a six speed sequential gearbox with pneumatic paddle shift system. As Ginetta’s most popular export car, the G55 GT4 car is racing on circuits around the globe and in varying temperatures and terrain, with that in mind, recent modifications have been made with hot climate competition in mind, increasing reliability and resale value. 1 // THE GINETTA G55 GT3 The Ginetta G55 GT3 car offers natural progression from the single-make Ginetta championships and the driving seat of the multi-disciplined Ginetta G40 or Ginetta G55 GT4 car, into a whole new level of GT racing. Factory outfit, Team LNT, raced their Ginetta G55 GT3 car in the V de V championship throughout 2014. Lawrence Tomlinson and factory driver Mike Simpson partnered with Charlie Robertson, Tom Oliphant, Tom Sharp, and Steve Tandy during the season, securing four of the available seven pole-positions, including a race victory and top four finishes. The car houses a Ginetta-built, 4.35 litre V8 engine, unleashing 580bhp beneath your right foot. The Ginetta G55 GT3 car is built with the intentions of competition in British GT, V de V, International GT Open, Blancpain, VLN, Britcar, Dutch Supercar, Dubai 24hr, Abu Dhabi 12hr and Bathurst 12hr to name just a few. // How much does it cost? Ginetta offer a number of options in order to satisfy your budget. From the exclusive hire of Team LNT’s test facility, Leeds East Airport in North Yorkshire to track time at the famous Silverstone, Brands Hatch and Goodwood motor racing circuits to name just a few. With each event created according to your needs, Ginetta can provide both full and half day events for between ten and twenty guests at an average cost of £1,000 per head. To discuss your requirements call Hayley Hickmore (Events Manager) on: 0845 2 10 50 50 Ginetta Cars Ltd Helios 47, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 2DY Telephone +44 (0)8452 10 50 50 Email [email protected]