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The Le Mans Classic, a celebration of the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race, made a triumphant return in 2022, drawing a record-breaking 200,000 spectators to witness the spectacle of 750 historic racing cars competing over a 24-hour period. As the event prepares for its 2023 edition, which will coincide with the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, motorsport enthusiasts can look forward to an unforgettable experience.

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The 2023 British GT Championship’s second round at the Paul Ricard Circuit in France saw the Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2 dominate the field, with the Oregon Team duo of P.L. Chovet and M. Paul securing a hard-fought victory in the second race. Fierce battles and close finishes kept the action thrilling throughout the weekend, setting the stage for an intense second half of the season.

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In a move that strengthens their long-standing relationship, the SRO Motorsports Group and Pirelli have extended their partnership for the British GT Championship and other prestigious GT racing series until the end of 2028. This agreement ensures Pirelli will continue to be the exclusive tire supplier for the Fanatec GT World Challenge powered by AWS competitions globally, as well as the GT4 European Series and Fanatec GT2 European Series.

Porsche Carrera Cup GB regulars Toro Verde will make their debut in the Intelligent Money British GT Championship this season, fielding a Ginetta G56 GT4 car driven by James Townsend and Ian Duggan. Both drivers have progressed through the Ginetta motorsport ladder, with Duggan winning the 2022 Ginetta GT4 Super Cup AM championship and Townsend finishing third in the series last year.

The British GT Championship is set to welcome an impressive lineup of Ginetta racing series in 2023, as the renowned British manufacturer partners with SRO Motorsports Group for a three-year collaboration. This strategic move will see Ginetta’s Junior, GT Academy, and a new GT Championship integrated into the British GT and BTCC/TOCA support packages, offering a clear ladder of progression for Ginetta racers.