GINETTA 2016
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GINETTA 2016
GINETTA 2016 CONTENTS. 01. WELCOME01 02. MANUFACTURING03 - 04 03.GINETTA ACROSS THE GLOBE05 04.GINETTA CHAMPIONSHIPS07 - 18 09 - 10 SIMPSON RACE PRODUCTS GINETTA JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP GINETTA RACING DRIVERS CLUB11 - 12 GINETTA RACING DRIVERS CLUB+13 - 14 GINETTA GT5 CHALLENGE15 - 16 MICHELIN GINETTA GT4 SUPERCUP17 - 18 05. GINETTA RANGE19 - 24 GINETTA G4019 GINETTA G40 CLUB CAR20 GINETTA G55 GT421 GINETTA G55 GT322 GINETTA G5723 - 24 06. CALENDAR25 - 26 07. SPONSORSHIP & MARKETING27 - 28 08. HOSPITALITY 29 - 30 09. TV & MEDIA 31 - 34 10.. CORPORATE & SPONSOR EVENTS35 - 36 11. THE FIVE GRADUATE CHAMPIONS OF 2015 37 - 38 12. GINETTA JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP39 - 40 13. WANT2RACE 41 - 42 14. GINETTA TEAM 43 01. WELCOME. One of the most significant players on the global motorsport scene Following a successful year of international racing in 2015, Ginetta continues to take the lead in British race car manufacturing, putting the UK at the heart of world-class motorsport. Ginetta has been building road and race cars since 1958 and, as one of the few remaining British sports car manufacturers, are responsible for some of the most iconic race and road cars in history. We are one of the most significant players on the global motorsport scene, selling cars across the world and training the brightest stars in motorsport. My vision for Ginetta is to provide affordable motorsport for all levels of driver and offer a genuine route for progression from entry level competition, right the way through to international motorsport platforms. The coming year aims to build upon our previous successes, and we have a great team in place to make that happen. 2016 is Ginetta’s 58th year of manufacturing, and it’s going to be a great one! LAWRENCE TOMLINSON Chairman 01 Ginetta 2016 Ginetta 2016 02 02. MANUFACTURING. The Ginetta manufacturing facility is home to around 50 staff who oversee everything from idea-creation, testing and finally, delivery. Based in a state-of-the-art, 75,000 sq. ft. factory just outside Leeds, Ginetta shares its home with parent company, The LNT Group. Together they deliver on the company ethos of quality, value and innovation. 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. MOTORSPORT. The Ginetta series offer unrivalled exposure for drivers The facility is home to: // In-house R&D, CAD and engineering teams // Engine build, design and development facilities // Two engine dynamometers // Carbon fibre production facility // State of the art chassis/roll cage production including wishbones and crash structures // Gearbox and differential rebuild facility // Electrical department // Spray paint booth // Media team including PR and videographer The Ginetta Championships provide competitive and affordable 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. No other British manufacturer runs four championships within the two biggest racing packages in the UK and receives the levels of media exposure gained throughout the season. A presence on the British Touring Car Championship and British GT support bills ensure live ITV4 and Motors TV race day coverage for most series. Whilst the championship press officer helps to put your brand in pole position. 03 Ginetta 2016 Ginetta 2016 04 03. GINETTA ACROSS THE GLOBE. Ginetta has exported cars to the countries below: // AUSTRALIA // AUSTRIA // BELGIUM // BRAZIL // CHINA // CZECH REPUBLIC // DENMARK // FRANCE // GERMANY 05 Ginetta 2016 // HOLLAND // HONG KONG // ITALY // JAPAN // MALAYSIA // NORWAY // POLAND // PORTUGAL // SINGAPORE // SOUTH AFRICA // SPAIN // SWEDEN // SWITZERLAND // UK // UNITED ARAB EMIRATES // USA Ginetta 2016 06 04. THE CHAMPIONSHIPS. RACE WITH THE BEST OF BRITISH With four single-make championships run inhouse, there are multiple platforms in which to race your Ginetta. Each offers a dedicated management team to ensure an unforgettable experience both on and off track for you and your guests. For starters, the Simpson Race Products Ginetta Junior Championship is open to drivers from 14 years old, making it the perfect beginning to any career in motorsport. Similarly, the Ginetta Racing Drivers Club offers a more relaxed entry into the sport for adults wanting to learn amongst like-minded novices. Once you catch the racing bug, you can, of course, progress up the motor racing ladder through the Protyre Motorsport Ginetta GT5 Challenge or the Michelin Ginetta GT4 SuperCup and into a new-for-2016 car, the Ginetta G57. Over the past five years, Ginetta has supported around 300 drivers as they took their first steps into the thrilling world of motor racing; and it’s their reputation as a high-profile training ground which saw over 120 drivers compete within the four series throughout 2015. All championships are run with the same ethos of tight technical controls and sporting regulations as below; SPORTING REGULATIONS • All cars carry on-board judicial cameras • Driving standards are closely monitored, with licence points compounded with championship points deductions • Dedicated, full-season championship clerk of the course and eligibility / safety scrutineer • MSA sanctioned TECHNICAL REGULATIONS • All gearboxes / engines / differentials / ECU’s sealed to ensure parity between cars • Ginetta are the only approved service agent for engines / gearboxes / differentials and ECU. • Weight limit for both car and driver • Tyre limits in place to reduce costs • Ginetta’s state of the art dynamometer truck is used during the scrutineering process which is capable of producing flywheel and driven wheel BHP figures • The cars are designed with mechanics and engineers in mind, and use common components which require limited adjustment 07 Ginetta 2016 In order to keep budgets low, Ginetta has also introduced a cap on testing for the Michelin Ginetta GT4 SuperCup and Simpson Race Products Ginetta Junior Championship in 2016. Ginetta also understand the importance of celebrating our collective success outside of their racing. Our Media Day gives drivers a chance to offer friends, family and sponsors passenger rides in their race car, while our annual Awards Dinner brings together the entire Ginetta Family for an evening of celebration. Ginetta brings fantastic value to the TOCA package, with the Simpson Race Products Ginetta Junior Championship and Michelin Ginetta GT4 SuperCup having cemented themselves as two incredibly competitive and entertaining support series. Ginetta nurture the progression of newcomers and are active in the development of both championships and the drivers themselves, with a number of former Ginetta drivers currently competing in the BTCC. Alan Gow Sales Director of the BTCC Ginetta 2016 08 Simpson Race Products Ginetta Junior Championship. THE FIRST STEP ON THE MOTORSPORT LADDER FOR 14-17 YEAR OLD RACING DRIVERS As the only company in the world which offers drivers as young as 14 a genuine route into top-level racing, the Simpson Race Products Ginetta Junior Championship is the UK’s longest running Junior series. Using the multi-disciplined Ginetta G40, it gives aspiring teenage drivers the chance to take their first step up the motor racing ladder. The Simpson Race Products Ginetta Junior Championship has evolved into one of the most subscribed, well-attended and ultimately, most prestigious Junior car racing championship in the UK – offering unrivalled opportunities for driver and sponsor exposure. FACT BOX • • • • • • Average grid size of 23 cars in 2015 11 different podium finishers, 11 different rookie podium winners 10 different pole position drivers from 10 rounds Four rookie drivers on the main podium Five different overall race winners Seven different rookie winners The popular British Touring Car Championship support series enjoys live coverage on ITV, whilst the car and single-make championship are designed to uphold Ginetta’s ethos of providing safe, controlled racing, which focus on driver potential rather than racing budget. Its sealed Ford Zetec 1.8-litre engine, tubular steel chassis and fibreglass shell, restricts the car to 100BHP and includes a six-speed sequential Quaife gearbox and sealed Quaife ATB Differential. Not only that, but all cars run on controlled Michelin tyres and the G40 chassis is 53 times stronger than the FIA requires it to be. All competitors receive an official Ginetta race suit, eight official TOCA season passes, four race day lunchtime hospitality passes, with more available to pre-order, as well as full access to the Ginetta race centre for the duration of the weekend. In 2015 we decided to place two of our Junior Academy drivers in to the Ginetta Junior Championship. Kyle Hornby and Cameron Roberts were both 15 and had left competitive karting. Having managed and sourced sponsors for our drivers for 20 years we have been extremely satisfied with the organisation, the competitiveness and the exposure of Ginetta. We expect to place our two rookies in to the series again in the hope that one of them can win the Championship in 2016! As a Dane making the step up from karting into car racing, I believe the Ginetta Junior Championship was the best European series for me to develop into a racer capable of competing at Le Mans. The car is fantastic, namely due to its weight / power ratio. Although the learning curve is big, the fact that every car on the grid is equal makes it the perfect environment in which to learn. Not only that, but to be a part of the TOCA package, you get a sense of belonging to something seriously big. I wouldn’t hesitate to do the series again. Patrik Matthiesen Simpson Race Products Ginetta Junior Championship Competitor and 2015 winner of the Rookie Championship Graeme Glew Director, Race Driver Development 09 Ginetta 2016 Ginetta 2016 10 Ginetta Racing Drivers Club. AN ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR THE FIRST-TIME RACING DRIVER Most of us have enjoyed a few laps in a supercar around one of the UK’s top circuits, but imagine being on track behind the wheel of your own racing car, enjoying a race alongside new friends in front of cheering crowds, before driving the car home and being the envy of your neighbours. That feeling of euphoria is what the Ginetta Racing Drivers Club is all about. Created exclusively for newcomers to the sport, the Ginetta Racing Drivers Club is aimed at drivers with a desire to test their mettle at racing, offering step-by-step support as they move from the UK roads to some of the finest GP circuits in the country, best of all, the road-legal race car is yours to keep! FACT BOX • • • Average grid size of 19 cars in 2015 Three different race winners in eight races Six different podium finishers in eight races Now in its third year, the all-inclusive package includes everything required to begin competing. You buy the car and we give you 12 months road tax, an ARDS racing licence, two track days with expert tuition plus entry into a four weekend racing series at the best UK circuits with full mechanical and emotional Ginetta support. Ginetta made racing accessible and fun straight from the word GO. The GRDC package gave me a beautiful car that is both rewarding and challenging to drive, together with a place on the grid at the best race circuits in the country. One of the highlights has been the many new friendships formed from a year of racing and socialising, friendships that I think will last a lifetime! 2016 provides an opportunity to continue the GRDC adventure with a progression into the GRDC+ championship, which also includes a round at Spa Francorchamps - living the dream…. It’s hard to believe I’ve gone from no experience six months ago, to actually competing in eight motor races! Not only that, but you’re in front of crowds of people on some of the best race tracks in the UK. What an adrenaline rush! Ginetta made it happen and I am coming back in 2016 for more!” Colin Plumb 2015 GRDC member Paul Garstang 2015 GRDC member 11 Ginetta 2016 Ginetta 2016 12 GRDC+. A CONTINUATION FROM THE GRDC Ginetta Racing Drivers Club+ (GRDC+) provides Ginetta G40 Club Car owners, who have previously competed in the standalone Ginetta Racing Drivers Club series, with a new arena in which to compete. GRDC+ is a natural progression for those drivers who have recently discarded their ‘novice’ plates, and competitors join the larger Ginetta GT5 Challenge grid for their second season in racing, meaning they enjoy six race meetings, with three races at each venue. GRDC+ is also the ideal starting platform for drivers who have too much circuit racing experience for the purely entry-level Ginetta Racing Drivers Club, enabling them to retain all the member benefits, whilst racing amongst drivers of similar ability and experience. FACT BOX • • • • 10 competitors graduated from the 2014 Ginetta Racing Drivers Club Average grid size of 28 cars in 2015 Seven different podium finishers Three different race winners The first GRDC+ season expanded on the experiences myself and the other drivers all picked up in GRDC. We were racing in bigger grids, against more experienced drivers and quicker cars. We all got quicker, benefiting from more track time and the racing for me become hugely exciting. I feel much more at one with the car after my second season, and again, I’ve made some great friends! My car still attracts considerable attention and has never given me any problems, in all, I feel privileged to be part of the whole paddock experience. Roll on 2016 season! Chris Babington 2015 GRDC+ driver 13 Ginetta 2016 Ginetta 2016 14 PROTYRE MOTORSPORT GINETTA GT5 CHALLENGE. COST-EFFECTIVE RACING FOR ALL AGES AND EXPERIENCE The Protyre Motorsport Ginetta GT5 Challenge offers a unique, low-cost opportunity to race in a single-make racing championship whilst still being a part of a prestigious support package. Joining the British GT Championship at five meetings, with an additional two as part of the British Touring Car Championship support bill, this seven-weekend series is a popular entry-level championship for many aspiring GT racers, as it combines costeffective motorsport with packed grids with close racing. After the success of the split classes in the Michelin Ginetta GT4 SuperCup, the GT5 Challenge will also introduce a PRO and AM format for 2016. This will be in addition to the GRDC+ subclass who race at Brands Hatch, Silverstone, Spa Francorchamps and Donnington Park. The GT5 Challenge will also see an updated qualifying format. The race one grid will be based on the qualifying result, race two on the results of race one and where three races are scheduled, the final starting order is to be determined by a reverse grid draw. All competitors receive six official SRO season passes for entry into the circuit and for 2016, will enjoy newly upgraded hospitality, with hot food available on a Sunday race day. All drivers, friends, family and sponsors are encouraged to enjoy the Ginetta hospitality area throughout each event. FACT BOX • • • Average grid size of 28 cars in 2015 Three different drivers on pole position Seven different podium finishers The ladder of opportunity Ginetta provides is absolutely fantastic - there’s nothing like it in British motorsport. When I was ready to make the step up from karting, there was only one option as far as we were concerned. I entered the Ginetta Junior Championship in 2014 and after two years on the BTCC package, running in front of the biggest crowds in the UK and with live TV too, I’m now staying with Ginetta for a third year with a switch to the Ginetta GT5 Challenge. I would have no hesitation in advising any young driver eyeing a professional career in motorsport to become part of the Ginetta family. Matt Chapman 2015 Ginetta Junior Competitor 2016 Ginetta GT5 Challenge graduate 15 Ginetta 2016 Ginetta 2016 16 MICHELIN GINETTA GT4 SUPERCUP. BRDC QUALIFYING CHAMPIONSHIP WITH CLEAR PROGRESSION INTO GLOBAL GT4 RACING The Michelin Ginetta GT4 SuperCup is Ginetta’s flagship championship. Broadcast live on ITV4, it offers unrivalled exposure for drivers, teams and sponsors thanks to its place on the BTCC support bill. For the ambitious racer, the championship provides the ideal ‘next step’ from competition behind the wheel of a Ginetta G40, with the grid made up of identical Ginetta G55 GT4 cars. Better yet, the car is also eligible for a number of International GT races and is the perfect training ground for graduation into the Ginetta G55 GT3 and Ginetta G57. FACT BOX • • • • Average grid size of 17 cars in 2015 11 different podium finishers Seven different overall race winners Seven different Am class winners In 2015, the Michelin Ginetta GT4 SuperCup featured both Professional and Amateur classes for the first time, with each class enjoying their own points structure and prize giving. The new format ensures racers with time-consuming workloads are not at a disadvantage to those career racers who can test and train throughout the week. Class entry is based on competitors previous racing experience and results, and provides an interim step for ambitious Protyre Motorsport Ginetta GT5 Challenge and Ginetta Racing Drivers Club competitors, looking for progression to the next level of motorsport. The Ginetta G55 GT4 car uses a 3.7 Ford V6 engine, producing 355bhp, whilst the drivetrain starts with the Hewland six-speed sequential gearbox and pneumatic paddle-shift system. Ensuring friends, family and sponsors can share drivers’ on-track experience, Ginetta provide every driver with 12 TOCA season passes, as well as complementary race day hospitality for four people. Drivers also receive a Ginetta-branded race suit, as well as the opportunity to invite guests to Ginetta’s head office for a tour of the factory. Now entering its fourth year as a BRDC qualifying championship, a number of drivers both past and present have already been named as BRDC Rising Stars and SuperStars. I have thoroughly enjoyed my first season in the Michelin Ginetta GT4 SuperCup. I am extremely grateful to Lawrence Tomlinson, Ashley Gallagher and everyone at the Ginetta factory for helping me through this thrilling and highly competitive championship and cannot wait for the 2016 season to begin. Ginetta strives to provide a route for drivers to progress their careers from an enthusiast all the way through to becoming a professional driver. I have been lucky enough to experience this first hand, starting in 2013 in the Ginetta GT4 SuperCup championship I gained experience in one of the most competitive GT classes, and now I’ve taken the championship two years later! I would highly recommend the Ginetta series to anyone wanting to move up the ranks, gaining experience from the in-house expertise on hand. Tom Oliphant 2015 Michelin Ginetta GT4 SuperCup champion Tom Wrigley 2015 Michelin Ginetta GT4 SuperCup race winner 17 Ginetta 2016 Ginetta 2016 18 05. THE GINETTA RANGE. THE GINETTA RANGE. THE GINETTA G40 THE GINETTA G40 CLUB CAR 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 Ginetta G40 cars in circulation worldwide since its launch in 2010, the G40 race car is available in both Junior and GT5 specification, enabling owners to graduate from the Ginetta Junior Championship into the Ginetta GT5 Challenge with the same car and minimal effort. 19 Ginetta 2016 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 well-known cars, and as the power increases exponentially with driver progression, it’s the perfect place to become a racing driver. Ginetta’s only road legal model currently in production, the G40 Club Car is just as at home on the UK roads as it is powering around Silverstone GP circuit. The best thing about it? We turn all our car owners into fully fledged racing drivers. To complete that transition into racing driver, owners can order their Ginetta race suit, boots, helmets and gloves at the same time as choosing their car colour. With other options including a V-Box, trailer and touring pack. Perfect for novice drivers, the 1.8 litre powerplant combines a super stiff GT chassis with a full FIA approved roll cage. The five point harness, quick release steering wheel and factory fitted fire extinguisher set you up for circuit action, whilst the usable boot, push button start and heated windscreen give a nod towards a regular road car. Ginetta 2016 20 THE GINETTA RANGE. THE GINETTA RANGE. THE GINETTA G55 GT4 THE GINETTA G55 GT3 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. Introduced in 2011 to replace the ground-breaking Ginetta G50, the Ginetta G55 GT4 produces 355bhp from a 3.7 litre V6 engine. The driver cycles through the gears of a six speed sequential gearbox using a pneumatic paddle shift system. 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, into a whole new level of GT racing. The Ginetta GT4 car has been a class winner more than once in the Dubai 24 Hour Endurance race, proving its might as one of the front-running endurance racing cars on the market today, whilst benefitting from being one of the most cost-effective. 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. The car houses a Ginetta-built, 4.35 litre V8 engine, unleashing 580bhp beneath your right foot. The Ginetta G55 GT3 car is built and homologated for competition in national SRO GT3 series, V de V, International GT Open, VLN, Britcar, Dutch Supercar, Dubai 24hr, Abu Dhabi 12hr and Bathurst 12hr to name just a few. 21 Ginetta 2016 Ginetta 2016 22 THE GINETTA RANGE. THE GINETTA G57 In 2015, Ginetta proved themselves as the manufacturer of the fastest LMP3 car in the world, but for 2016, there’s a bigger and better kid in town: the Ginetta G57. With a class first and second in the inaugural European Le Mans Series driver and teams championship, Ginetta was the dominant force throughout the 2015 LMP3 season, taking a clean sweep of class victories, showing our prowess as a prototype manufacturer. Regarded as a rising star in sports prototypes, the new Ginetta G57 represents a cost-effective prototype, eligible for sports car competition across the globe. 23 Ginetta 2016 Complementing the already established Ginetta formulae, which include four single-make championships, a number of franchised European series in Italy and Sweden, plus a large presence in the USA with the Ginetta G55, the Ginetta G57 will be suited to all level of driver grade, experience and ambition. Comprising a Chevrolet LS3 engine with 580bhp, the Ginetta G57 will offer a robust drive train, providing unrivalled performance with additional power and heightened value for money. In addition, the car will feature an unrestricted aerodynamic package, delivering some of the quickest lap times for cars of this genre. Ginetta 2016 24 06. CALENDAR. MICHELIN GINETTA GT4 SUPERCUP & SIMPSON RACING PRODUCTS GINETTA JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP PROTYRE MOTORSPORT GINETTA GT5 CHALLENGE 02/03 APRIL BRANDS HATCH (INDY) As part of the UK’s biggest racing packages, the Ginetta championships visit a number of premier motorsport venues over the course of each racing season. This provides drivers, teams and sponsors with an opportunity to engage with hundreds of thousands of fans across the length and breadth of the country. 16/17 APRIL DONINGTON PARK 07/08 MAY THRUXTON (In support of BTCC) THRUXTON * 28/30 MAY OULTON PARK Whether it is members of the public seeking a day out for the family – most venues offer free admission to under 16s - or corporate visitors looking to impress staff and clients, the Ginetta championships offer something for everyone. 04/05 JUNE OULTON PARK 11/12 JUNE SILVERSTONE GP 18/19 JUNE CROFT * 18/19 JUNE CROFT (In support of BTCC) 07/08 MAY 16/17 APRIL BRANDS HATCH (GP) 30/31 JULY SNETTERTON 08/09 JULY SPA FRANCORCHAMPS 13/14 AUG KNOCKHILL 10/11 SEPT DONINGTON PARK 27/28 AUG ROCKINGHAM 17/18 SEPT SILVERSTONE 01/02 OCT BRANDS HATCH (GP) *Michelin Ginetta GT4 SuperCup will be replaced by Protyre Motorsport Ginetta GT5 Challenge at these rounds. GINETTA RACING DRIVERS CLUB 30/01 MAY 11/12 JUNE 06/07 AUG 10/11 SEPT ROCKINGHAM SILVERSTONE GP SNETTERTON DONINGTON GP GRDC+ 16/17 APR BRANDS HATCH GP 30/01 MAY ROCKINGHAM * 11/12 JUNE SILVERSTONE GP 08/09 JULY SPA FRANCORCHAMPS 06/07 AUG SNETTERTON 300 * 10/11 SEPT DONINGTON GP *Standalone grid. 25 Ginetta 2016 Ginetta 2016 26 07. SPONSORSHIP & MARKETING. Ginetta’s prominence on the motorsport scene offers an exciting, value-for-money opportunity for sponsors looking to expand brand awareness on a national level, namely through extended television coverage, coupled with print and online exposure. With eight square metres of advertising space available on a G55 and seven square metres on the G40, there are a plethora of opportunities for brands to expand their market presence. Ginetta has extensive links with leading global tyre manufacturer Michelin. The title sponsor of the Michelin Ginetta GT4 SuperCup, they also act as sole tyre supplier to all Ginetta championships. Not only that, but their distributer, Protyre supply all Ginetta teams and drivers at circuits, whilst being headline sponsor of the Protyre Motorsport Ginetta GT5 Challenge. In 2015, Ginetta joined forces with leading drinks brand development business, Global Brands. Together, they promoted KICK Start Energy Drink to an international audience through the high-profile sponsorship of the rebranded KICK Start Energy Ginetta Junior Championship. 27 Ginetta 2016 We are extremely pleased that the trusted partnership between Ginetta and Michelin is continuing to flourish. We have recently extended our partnership for three more years and will continue to supply tyres both for racing and road cars. The excellent Ginetta Junior Championship offers a host of opportunities and scholarships for a future generation of drivers - for example, former champion Charlie Robertson has this year won the class championship in the international LMP3 class with the Ginetta factory team. Furthermore, the Michelin Ginetta GT4 SuperCup along with the Protyre Motorsport GT5 Challenge provide a test of team, driver and equipment as well as being enjoyed by race fans trackside and on TV. With just one set of tyres being used for both qualifying and the race itself, our tyres need to meet all of the race performance requirements, without a tradeoff, something we refer to as Michelin Total Performance. We’re proud to be a key partner to Ginetta. In 2015, we enjoyed much success through the support of the Ginetta GT4 SuperCup with Amigos Tequila Flavoured Beer and our headline sponsorship of the Ginetta Junior Championships with KICK Start Energy. In 2016, we look to progress the cohesion between our two brands, as my son Seb continues to develop his motorsport career in the Ginetta Junior Championship, which presents a rare, genuine opportunity for young drivers to develop their driving skills and kick start their motorsport careers, making it a perfect brand fit! Malcolm Scovell Steve Perez Commercial Director, Michelin Tyre PLC Chairman of Global Brands Ltd Ginetta 2016 28 08. HOSPITALITY. The backdrop of the UK’s top racing circuits offers the perfect platform for drivers, teams, sponsors and businesses to entertain guests looking for an exciting day out. The Ginetta Race Centre, complete with hospitality, provides all invited guests with an area in which to relax. As the hub of the championship management team, this area creates a onestop centre for everything championshiprelated. A great spot to socialise, network, keep abreast of the latest action or discuss team strategy, you can be sure to never miss a moment of the on-track thrills thanks to a live ITV4 stream throughout Sunday race day. In 2016, both the TOCA and SRO support packages will benefit from our impressive hospitality facility, which offers formal and informal seating, light refreshments and private meeting areas for all guests, as well as a complementary race day lunch for competitors and up to three guests. Additional race weekend hospitality is available to pre book, with competitive pricing offering good value for guests. 29 Ginetta 2016 Away from the track, Ginetta are able to arrange both exclusive and semi-exclusive track days at various locations 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. More information can be found on pages 35 - 36. In addition, the Ginetta Head Office has excellent facilities for hosting talks, roundtables and meetings. We are delighted to invite businesses and organisations to make use of our amenities to host events. We do not charge for this service but do request a donation towards our charity, the LNT Foundation. Accompanying all events is the offer of a Ginetta factory tour. All events are subject to venue and staff availability. Ginetta 2016 30 09. TV & MEDIA. The Ginetta championships benefit from being a part of the UK’s highest-profile race series in terms of press coverage and spectator appeal, offering unrivalled exposure for all involved. The Michelin Ginetta GT4 SuperCup and Simspon Race Products Junior Championship audiences exceeded over 3 million viewers in 2015, with races broadcast live on ITV4 during the championship race days. The Protyre Motorsport Ginetta GT5 Challenge and GRDC+ receive their main TV coverage from Motors TV, which is broadcast globally to 31.5 million homes, across 38 European countries. Ginetta has built up an impressive following of its championships across both the print and online media in the motoring and nonmotoring media arenas. Each of the championship race days benefit from coverage in the leading motorsport press as well as dedicated pages within each circuit’s official race day programme. In order to aid their career progression, drivers are frequently put forward for relevant television, radio, print and online features by the press team at Ginetta. In addition, press releases supplied by drivers, teams and key sponsors can be published on Ginetta.com. Over the past few years, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed watching some great racing from both the Ginetta Junior Championship and GT4 SuperCup. It’s also been fascinating to see how the drivers develop in all aspects of their career; from their driving skills, to how they present themselves to our ITV4 viewers during the live post-race interviews as well as to all the media teams within the paddock. Any motor race can entertain to some degree but when you’ve got exceptional driver talent coupled with superb British sports cars it moves the whole experience to another level. I’ve been lucky enough to have commentated on both the Ginetta Junior Championship and GT4 SuperCup for the last few seasons. From a journalist’s point of view, as well as great racing, there’s an ongoing narrative as drivers move through the different formulae within the Ginetta family. That story will continue in 2016 and I’m looking forward to it already. Richard John Neil ITV Sport Commentator Louise Goodman ITV Sport Presenter 31 Ginetta 2016 Ginetta 2016 32 GINETTA.COM / GINETTA TV GINETTA.COM AVERAGE NO. OF: 1.1M PAGE VIEWS PER MONTH Motorsport media and fans alike are constantly kept upto-date with Ginetta news via the busy press office, Not only coordinating press coverage across numerous media outlets, the press office is the driving force behind the central hub of Ginetta news – Ginetta.com. UNIQUE VISITORS PER MONTH SESSIONS PER MONTH Providing a platform for teams and drivers to share their news with the online community, Ginetta.com attracts an average audience of around 320,000 unique users per month, whilst the Ginetta newsletter delivers the latest news from the factory and their customers, straight to the inboxes of 2,360 subscribers. Ginetta has a dedicated videographer who attends most championship rounds as well as any related events. Working with teams and drivers, the marketing team have established a popular YouTube channel (GinettaTV) which is home to a number of relevant videos which can be used for in-house and driver promotional activity. Professional photographs of drivers both on and off circuit are available for download within one working day of all race meetings. These are complementary to all entrants and drivers are encouraged to use these images in any promotional activity. 3K 6K 9K 12K IN 2012 IN 2013 IN 2014 IN 2015 FOLLOWERS Recognising the rapid growth of social media as an essential way to communicate with a fast-moving online audience, Ginetta’s media output now includes dedicated sites on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Over 26,000 fans now follow Ginetta’s social media sites, with more joining every day. Images, competitions and videos are liked and shared by the online community within seconds of being uploaded. Ginetta also publish minute-by-minute race updates on their Twitter page throughout all championship races. 319,756 217,649 TWEETS SENT BROADCAST, PRINT & ONLINE COVERAGE • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • FINANCIAL TIMES THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH THE DAILY MAIL THE BUSINESS DESK INSIDER MEDIA TOP GEAR ONLINE MSN EVO OCTANE RADIO LE MANS DAILY SPORTS CAR BBC REGIONAL NEWS CBBC ITV MOTORS TV MOTORSPORT NEWS AUTOSPORT THE CHECKERED FLAG THE SUNDAY TIMES THE SUN SHOUT MAGAZINE MORE MAGAZINE 6.4K IN 2012 7.8K IN 2013 9K IN 2014 10.5K IN 2015 930 IN 2014 2.1K IN 2015 4.9K 7.6K 9.9K 13.1K IN 2012 IN 2013 IN 2014 IN 2015 TRACK & TV TOTAL NO. OF UK TV VIEWERS - TOCA TRACKSIDE ATTENDANCE - TOCA GINETTA GT5 VIEWING FIGURES 10.7M IN 2006 10.4M IN 2007 366,000 IN 2011 31.5M 11.7M IN 2008 13.8M IN 2009 371,000 IN 2012 Globally with 10+ hrs of TV coverage 14.1M IN 2010 19.4M IN 2011 373,000 IN 2013 19.5M IN 2012 20.5M IN 2013 378,000 IN 2014 20.8M IN 2014 20.9M IN 2015 382,000 IN 2015 174K 16.4M * Figures shown are for Michelin Ginetta Supercup & Simpson Race Products Ginetta Junior Championship. Trackside attendance based on cumulative three-day attendance figures over ten race weekends. 33 Ginetta 2016 Ginetta 2016 34 10. CORPORATE & SPONSOR EVENTS. Whoever you want to impress, Ginetta can tailor a track day to perfectly suit your budget, timescales and guest list, at prestigious circuits around the UK. 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 and a full throttle race experience. TYPICAL FORMAT INCLUDES: • • • • • • • Ginetta hospitality Ginetta welcome speech One-on-one instruction for each guest Three twenty minute Ginetta G40 driving sessions per guest Full instructor debrief High-speed passenger laps Post-event prize giving 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 Photographer to capture all the action 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 UK driving licence and a desire to have fun. 35 Ginetta 2016 Ginetta 2016 36 11. GINETTA JUNIORS. THE FIVE GRADUATES OF 2015. CHARLIE ROBERTSON Five recent Ginetta Junior Championship graduates tasted title success this season across the UK and Europe, with Charlie Robertson, Jamie Chadwick, James Kellett, Lando Norris and Will Palmer all victorious. Leading the way was 2012 Junior champion Charlie Robertson, who was crowned the LMP3 class champion in the European Le Mans Series after partnering British Olympic hero Sir Chris Hoy in a Team LNT-run GinettaNissan LMP3. The duo took three wins in five races across the season, results that also earned Robertson the ELMS ‘Rookie of the Year’ award as he secured his third championship title in the last four seasons, having also won the 2014 Michelin Ginetta GT4 SuperCup honours. Making an immediate impact in GT racing meanwhile was Jamie Chadwick, who won the British GT4 Championship at the first attempt. Jamie contested the Ginetta Junior Championship for two years after winning the Ginetta Junior Scholarship for 2013. In her first season out of Juniors, Chadwick helped guide the team to four podium finishes including back-to-back wins at Rockingham and Silverstone, with the 17 year old becoming both the youngest ever British GT champion and the first ever female champion in the series. Also on the British GT package, James Kellett joined Chadwick in tasting title success in his first season away from Juniors. Running with Total Control Racing, the 17 year old starred with ten race wins and eight other podium finishes to emerge victorious from a close-fought three-way title battle. It’s not just sportscars in which Ginetta Junior graduates are making their mark, with the two main single-seater championships in the UK being won by first-time carracing champions. with Lando Norris securing the MSA Formula honours. Will Palmer emerged victorious in BRDC Formula 4 and also claimed the prestigious McLaren Autosport BRDC award and British Club Driver of the Year in the 2015 Autosport Awards. Norris’ meteoric rise up the ranks continued with an unmatched eight victories en-route to the title with Carlin, whilst Palmer was truly dominant in his second F4 campaign with HHC Motorsport, taking eleven race wins for the honours. Alongside those five champions, former Junior racers were once again present at the front of grids across most of the major championships in Britain. JAMES KELLETT 2008 champion Dino Zamparelli was a double race-winner in the Porsche Carrera Cup GB, taking the runners-up spot in the Rookie Class, while reigning champion Jack Mitchell was a podium-finisher in the Renault UK Clio Cup before making an early exit from the series. 2010 victor Tom Ingram secured his maiden BTCC podium finishes, with fellow graduates Jake Hill and Max Coates also making appearances in the series, while Ingram’s successor to the Junior title Seb Morris featured in the top ten in the GP3 series. LANDO NORRIS Tom Jackson and Sennan Fielding were race-winners in BRDC F4 and MSA Formula respectively, both finishing in the top four of their respective championship’s, while Ollie Chadwick challenged Kellett for the GT5 Challenge title and Andrew Watson was a British GT front-runner. Simon Paice Ginetta Junior Correspondent JAMIE CHADWICK WILL PALMER 37 Ginetta 2016 Ginetta 2016 38 12. GINETTA JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP. At the heart of each Ginetta championship is the philosophy of supporting drivers as they ascend the motorsport ladder. The Ginetta Junior Scholarship is designed to assist youngsters in making the transition into sports car racing with a fully-funded season in the Simpson Race Products Ginetta Junior Championship on offer for the winner. Launched in 2009, the scholarship is awarded to one driver who shines in the eyes of Ginetta. Not only by offering ‘the overall racing package’ of speed, an ability to learn, professionalism, fitness and team work, but also as a marketable individual who will run well in our sponsorship-backed G40. As the biggest prize in UK motorsport, the Ginetta Junior Scholarship provides one ambitious racing driver with their first step up the motorsport ladder, and attracts some of the UK’s top karters, looking to make the transition to sports car racing. The three day event features two qualification days with up to 30 drivers taking part in driving, fitness and media assesments, before a grand finale see’s the 20 most promising drivers from the first two days invited back to drive again. The scholarship was an absolutely brilliant experience and the calibre of driver there was immensely high. I still can’t believe that I have actually won a season in the Ginetta Junior Championship! I’m now looking forward to putting everything I’ve learnt into practice. Daniel Harper 2016 Ginetta Junior Scholar The Ginetta Junior Scholarship has boosted the motorsport careers of Louise Richardson, Sennan Fielding, Oliver Basey-Fisher, Jamie Chadwick, Alex Sedgwick and Stuart Middleton. Our 2016 winner, Daniel Harper beat 60 other drivers to secure his place on the 2016 grid. The The Ginetta Junior Championship is undoubtedly the most cost-effective way to make the transition from karting into cars. My first season in the highly competitive championship can only be best described as ‘awesome’! It has given me the perfect platform to gain valuable race experience and driving skills necessary to progress my motorsport career. Stuart Middleton Ginetta Junior Scholarship winner 2015 and KICK Start Energy Drink Rookie Vice-Champion and Ginetta Junior Winter Series Champion 39 Ginetta 2016 Ginetta 2016 40 13. WANT2RACE. In a similar vein to the Ginetta Junior Scholarship, want2race offers one novice adult driver the chance to win a fully funded season in the Ginetta Racing Drivers Club With a prize package which includes car hire, entry fees, ARDS test, race suit, gloves, helmet, HANS device, insurance, fuel, tyres and driver coaching, it’s no surprise that want2race has developed into one of the UK’s most popular racing driver competitions. The top drivers are then invited to attend a tuition and assessment day, where they are pushed to their limits behind the wheel of a Ginetta G40 Club Car, with guidance from some of the UK’s leading racing drivers and instructors as they are whittled down to one eventual winner. Such is the popularity of the competition, that many entrants return year upon year in order to improve their performance and have another shot at winning the coveted prize. Hundreds of entrants from across the UK and Europe go head to head in a bid to secure the prize, and across each stage of the competition, receive on-track driving experience in either karts or cars, as well as a complimentary session at iZone Driver Performance Centre. I would like express my gratitude to everyone involved in want2race for such an amazing experience, and of course the final result. The opportunity to learn alongside talented instructors is second to none. From the very first time I got behind the wheel at the qualifier, to the final shootout, I have enjoyed every second and will remember this moment forever. Phil Ingram 2016 want2race winner 41 Ginetta 2016 Ginetta 2016 42 14. THE TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP SALES & SPONSORS SALES SALES MEDIA SALES & MARKETING ASHLEY GALLAGHER MIKE SIMPSON RUTH HARRISON Championship Manager [email protected] 0845 2 10 50 50 Sales Director / Factory Driver [email protected] 0845 2 10 50 50 PR & Marketing [email protected] 0845 2 10 50 50 HAYLEY HICKMORE Account Manager [email protected] 0845 2 10 50 50 43 Ginetta 2016 +44 (0)8452 10 50 50 [email protected] Ginetta Cars Ltd, Helios 47, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 2DY