British motorsport brand, Ginetta, has today announced a unique partnership with Palmersport to supply its G56 GT Academy car to its fleet in 2023.

For the past six decades Ginetta has helped racers develop their talent to forge a route through to renowned international motorsport series and now drivers of all disciplines will have the opportunity to experience one of the most versatile and high-performance racing cars at Bedford Autodrome from March 2023, with eight GTA’s available to drive.

Derived from one of the most successful GT4 chassis, the G56 GTA is one of the very best platforms to enjoy the thrill of entry level motorsport delivering everything a driver needs to experience the speed, power and exhilaration of GT racing. The DNA of the car stems from 24-hour race winners, built to nullify fading performance and guarantee endurance.

Weighing 1100kg and with a 3.7-litre V6 delivering 270 bhp, GTA is a consistent and durable racer that will comfortably outperform supercars on circuit, lap after lap, and has an optional race series for those ready to commit from track day enthusiast to entry level GT Academy racer.

Ginetta’s racing ladder is renowned and its driver development programme allows the latest crop of racers to gain valuable insights, tips and coaching, including from the brand’s own factory Le Mans drivers.

Drivers of all experience levels can compete in Ginetta GT Academy series, as the field is split between experienced drivers and novices, being trained and supported by Ginetta factory drivers in the ‘Rookie’ class.

●   Ginetta G56 GTA cars to join the Palmersport fleet in 2023 
●   Drivers of all levels will be offered the opportunity to get to grips with one of the world’s most durable and forgiving racing machines
●   Ginetta’s G56 GTA encompasses everything a driver needs to experience the speed, exhilaration and endurance of motorsport
●   Thrilling GT Academy car boasts a 3.7-litre V6 power plant, 270bhp, 405 NM torque, a paddle shift gearbox and 20-inch wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres
●   It is the very same car Top Gear presenter Freddie Flintoff declared his ‘Car of the Year’ at the TopGear.com Awards 2021

Mike Simpson, Head of Motorsport, Ginetta, said: “We are delighted to announce that the Ginetta G56 GT Academy car will join the Palmersport ranks in 2023 and operate exclusively on the North Circuit of Bedford Autodrome. Over 10,000 drivers will experience the Ginetta GTA car each year, thanks to Palmersport.

“This car enables constant development, evolution, and improvement in each and every driver that sits behind the steering wheel. It is a really fantastic opportunity for Ginetta to offer drivers of all experiences the opportunity to get to grips with one of the world’s most durable and forgiving racing machines, and help develop those with ambitions to become professionals through our GT Academy series.”

The G56 GTA will enable guests to have the freedom to comfortably extract as much as they can from the car’s powerful aerodynamics to maximise lap times as it runs exclusively on the North Circuit of Bedford Autodrome. Like all on-circuit activities at PalmerSport, there will be live timing, leaving drivers in no doubt who was fastest, with prizes awarded at the end of each event session.

To learn more about the Ginetta GT Academy, visit: https://www.ginetta.com/gt-academy

For book your time on track with one of Ginetta’s most versatile thoroughbred racers, visit: https://www.palmersport.com/    

About Ginetta

Ginetta is a British racing car company founded over 60 years ago. The company was acquired by Le Mans-winning entrepreneur Lawrence Tomlinson in 2005 and since then has been transformed under his ownership. Ginetta has grown significantly in recent years to become a formidable Motorsport Group providing racers, drivers, and enthusiasts a comprehensive range of products and services.  

Ginetta continues to design and develop world-beating race car technology at its HQ near Leeds. This performance engineering is directly shared across all race cars and series. With the majority of British sportscar companies now owned by overseas investors, above all Ginetta remains proudly British, with a down to earth family ethos. 

Ginetta will compete in SRO Motorsports Group series for the 2023, 2024 and 2025 seasons and look to expand following the SRO Worldwide championships. 

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