Entries open for the 2013 Aston Martin GT4 Challenge of Great Britain

Aston Martin Racing has today opened entries for the 2013 Aston Martin GT4 Challenge of Great Britain.  The GT4 Challenge unique opportunity for drivers of all abilities to compete in the latest Aston Martin race cars in endurance events on some of the best circuits in the UK and Europe.

Competitors race head-to-head in Vantage GT4's with 445 bhp engines, paddle-shift transmissions and the aero kit. The cars are powerful and easy to drive with a 50:50 weight balance and driver aids such as race developed ABS and traction control.

There are many options to be a part of the series from entering your own Vantage GT4, arrive & drive with an Aston Martin Racing Partner Team or by taking the full driver training package with Aston Martin Racing through which you can learn how to race, pass your race licence and compete in your first GT4 Challenge event.

New for 2013:
*         VIP race centre with hospitality passes to entertain guests during each weekend
*         Passenger hot laps in Aston Martin road and race cars at select events
*         Garage tours during race weekends and access to the pit wall
*         Centenary Festival double header event on Brands Hatch Indy and GP circuits
*         New initiative such as microsite, promotional videos, celebrity drives
*       Creation of GT4 Challenge PR, marketing and social media programme
*         Aston Martin Racing Race driver training programme

2013 RACE CALENDAR
*         6 April - Silverstone
*         11 May - Oulton Park
*         1 June - Donington Park
*          13 July - Brands Hatch Indy
*         14 July - Centenary Festival (Brands Hatch)
*         26/27 July - Spa Francorchamps
*         28 Sept - Snetterton 300

The 2013 brochure and entry form can be found at: www.astonmartin.com/gt4challenge

To discuss the GT4 Challenge, the Race Driver training programme or the Vantage GT4 please contact James Walters +44 (0) 1295 273 355 or jwalters@astonmartinracing.com