British GT Championship: The #Doningtondecidir Promises an Electrifying Season Finale
As the curtain falls on the 2023 British GT Championship season, the stage is set for a thrilling climax at the historic Donington Park circuit. With seven teams still in contention for the coveted titles in both the GT3 and GT4 classes, the #Doningtondecidir promises to be an action-packed weekend of racing.
GT3 Category: A Tight Battle at the Top
In the GT3 category, Ian Loggie and the #6 Ram Racing Mercedes hold a commanding lead in the drivers’ championship, with 135 points to their name. However, the battle is far from over, as the Barwell Motorsport pairing of Adam Balon and Sandy Mitchell sit just 24.5 points behind, with James Cottingham and Lewis Williamson a further 8 points adrift on 102 points. Morgan Tillbrook and Marcus Clutton, in the Enduro Motorsport McLaren, remain in contention, but will need a miracle to overtake Loggie.
GT4 Title Fight: A Closely Contested Affair
The GT4 title fight is equally captivating, with Matt Topham and Darren Turner of Newbridge Motorsport Aston Martin leading the way with 154 points. However, Richard Williams and Sennan Fielding of Steller Motorsport are hot on their heels, trailing by just 12.5 points, while Josh Miller and Jamie Day of R Racing round out the top three with 133.5 points.
Celebrating 30 Years of British GT Championship
This weekend’s event holds additional significance, as it marks the 30th anniversary of the British GT Championship, which held its inaugural race here at Donington Park back in 1993. The championship’s current sponsor, Intelligent Money, is also celebrating its 20-year anniversary, adding to the celebratory atmosphere.
Notable Entries Bolster the Grid
In addition to the championship decider, the grid will be bolstered by several notable entries, including the return of Beechdean AMR, as well as the presence of Le Mans class winner Warren Hughes in the Greystone GT McLaren. Alexander Sims will also be back in action, pairing up with Darren Leung in the Century Motorsport BMW GT3.
As the teams and drivers prepare to take to the iconic Donington Park circuit, the stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the 2023 British GT Championship season. With the championship titles still up for grabs, the #Doningtondecidir promises to be a must-watch event for all British GT enthusiasts.
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