Global Tuner Grand Prix Challenge Race Rules

What is the GTGP Challenge Race?
THE GTGP Challenge Race is an all out wheel to wheel no holds barred 60 minute sprint race where the best of the best will compete for the podium. The field will consist of up to 60 cars and will feature a range of vehicles from Porsche Cup car, to Corvette, Viper, Skyline, EVO, STI, BMW M3 and more.

In addition to an exciting field of cars and competitors the GTGP is a "spectator event" which means you will be part of the main show and fans from across all backgrounds in racing will be watching in the stands and throughout the weekend. (If you have been to a "pro race" than expect to see this type of crowd at the event) No other event in North America can offer you this type of exposure in a setting like the Global Tuner Grand Prix.

      

How much track time will I have over the weekend?
Competitors will have a total of 4.5 hours of track time throughout the weekend.
Tentative Schedule
Three 30 minutes sessions on Friday
Two 40 minute sessions on Saturday
30 minute session on Sunday, Pre Race
50 minute session Sunday, Challenge Race
Total time 4.5 hours of unrestricted time.

Is there is a sound restriction?
This is a NO sound restriction weekend. This is 1 of 4 pro weekends on Laguna Seca's calendar throughout the year with NO Sound restrictions. It is virtually impossible to obtain track time at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca without a sound limit. Cars can run open exhaust with NO restrictions.

How long is the race?
The race will be a timed event 60 minutes in length from the drop of the green flag.

What are the rules?
The race will follow standard sprint race format with a rolling start. Full course cautions will have a double file restart with passing allowed once the green drops regardless of your location on course.

What kinds of cars are eligible for competition?
All Pro and Club level vehicles are welcome but must be sports car, sports sedan or GT based. Vehicles that currently compete in Pro Racing series such as World Challenge, ALMS, Rolex, Grand Am Cup, FIA, USTCC, SCCA Club Racing, NASA, Viper Racing League, POC, PCA, BMW CCA, Ferrari Challenge, FIA GT3, FIA GT4, Canadian Touring car and GT are permitted. If your series is not listed and you would like to be considered for competition please submit a vehicle technical sheet (VTS) long with a history of your vehicle and pictures of your car.

Cars that are eligible must be full competition spec vehicles with a minimum 6 point cage or factory installed roll cage. Please check with GTGP to see if your car is eligible. Fire system and all standard safety gear are mandatory. This is not a race for road cars that do not have the proper safety equipment.

      

How are the classes being broken down?
GT1: ALMS GT2 cars / WC GT cars / Grand Am GT cars / All GT1 POC cars / All PCA GTA1 and GTA2 / All Viper and Corvette race cars , Skyline GTR, etc.

GT2: Stock Cup cars: PCA GTC3-5 / POC GT2 cars / Pirelli Drivers Cup cars (all classes)

GT3: All Continental Sports Car Challenge GS (Koni Challenge cars) / World Challenge GTS cars / All 996 & 997 GT3 street cars with required safety cages / BMW CCA CM and DM cars.

GT4: All Continental Sports Car Challenge ST (Koni Challenge cars) / World Challenge Touring cars / All NASA GTS 3-4 cars

Below is an example of vehicles that are eligible and by no means grants any guarantee your car will be accepted.

Porsche
BMW (X factory race cars and cars racing in club racing)
Audi
Mercedes Benz
Volkswagen
Mazda
Acura NSX, RSX, TSX
Nissan Skyline, R32, R33, R34, R35, 350Z, 370Z
Mitsubishi EVO
Subaru STI /WRX
Corvette 1990 and later
Viper
Cadillac World Challenge GT CTS-V
Volvo S60 World Challenge /BTCC
Camaro 1990 & Later
Ford GT
Ford Mustang
Ford GT and other race cars not listed.
Aston Martin
Pontiac GTO
Pontiac Trans Am
Lamborghini
Lotus
Opel
SEAT
Skoda
Ferrari Challenge and GT models F40, 348, 355, 360, 430 Challenge, 550GT, 575GT
Maserati
Holden Super Car (Australian)

      

We will also consider "Time Attack" Modified and Open Class , "Formula Drift" and Rallye America - X Games cars ( tarmac set up ) that meet the safety requirements and would like to compete.

Cars that are not eligible:
Open wheel formula cars
Spec racer/Sports Racer
NASCAR /NASCAR Truck

What type of license is required to compete in the GTGP cup race.
A minimum club racing competition license will be required to compete in the GTGP Challenge race. You will need to submit a resume of your racing experience. Licenses that are eligible:

SCCA Pro
Pirelli Drivers Cup
Patron GT3 Challenge
ALMS
SCCA Club Racing
FIA GT
NASA
POC
PCA
Viper Racing League
BMW CCA
Grand Am
NASCAR
Indy Car
Formula Drift
USTCC

We do not wish to turn anyone away but due to the size of the field and level of cars competing we want to ensure that all participants have the ability to compete safely. Drivers will be competing from many different backgrounds of racing. In addition many of the drivers will not have competed at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, but some may have competed in pro events such as ALMS, World Challenge, Grand Am Rolex.

This is a "Challenge Race" with gentleman racing rules. We are all here to have a good time and enjoy the weekend. The GTGP Officials will not allow dangerously aggressive racing. Risky behavior will result in a black flag.

      

Registration:

Request for competition and non refundable deposit of $600.00 must be submitted before 09/15/2010. Space is limited so please register early. All fees must be paid by October 1, 2010 and participants must have submitted registration forms along with VTS forms.

Each car entered will have 4 crew passes this does not include the driver. (5 total)
Additional weekend crew passes can be purchased through Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca at the cost of $35.00 each.

Registration will be held at Embassy Suites hotel for all series participants on 8pm Thursday, October 21st through Friday, October 22nd at Noon

Paddock Space and Location for participating teams.

Teams must be set up by the end of day Thursday 10/21/2010.

Teams will be paddocked with their respective series and run groups.
GTGP
GTGP Cup Race
Pirelli Drivers Cup
Historic Stock Car

Vehicles with a paddock pass are allowed in the main paddock only. No vehicle is allowed outside of your assigned paddock area. Vehicle outside the paddock area will be towed at owner's expense. If you wish to bring a vehicle into your paddock other than a "tow" vehicle such as a display vehicle you will need to get "display space".

Team parking will be located on the hill closest to the main paddock entrance, in order to park here you will need to have a team parking pass. If you don't have one you will be asked to park in the general parking area. Don't forget or lose your pass it's a long walk from general parking to the main paddock.

Garage Space ( GTGP and GTGP Challenge Race)

Garage Space is available but the amount of garages is limited PLEASE reserve your garage space early. Garages are located on the front straightaway under the hospitality suites. We also have hospitality suites available for rent, please inquire for more details.

GTGP and GTGP Challenge Race competitors will have a pre-determined paddock space and location. Since paddock space is limited it is a requirement that we know how much space you will require. We will need the following information:

Transporter width and length (it doesn't matter if you have an 18" wheeler or a pick up with an open trailer, we need to know how much space you need.) In addition we will need to know the size of your awning and/or EZ UP.

      

Display Space in the main paddock.
For the first time in history Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is allowing competitors to set up "Display Booths" adjacent to their paddock area. The only stipulation is that you are NOT allowed to sell product at your booth. You will be able to display any products, cars and hand out informational material. This booth space is available to participants, teams and sponsors at an additional cost.

GTGP was able to negotiate this unique opportunity with Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in order to allow participants and our partners the opportunity to showcase their products and services without being spread out all over the track. Teams who have larger transporters or are looking for additional display space will have the ability to obtain "prime space" throughout the paddock, in addition "garage style" paddock space will be available. If you are planning on having a display it is extremely important that you let us know as soon as possible so we can lay out the paddock accordingly.

Space is available on a first come first served basis. We have display space available as small as 10x20 or as large as you need, just let us know and we will work with you to place you in area of maximum spectator traffic.

The goal is to turn the main paddock area around the Yamaha market place into interactive paddock with displays to showcase the GTGP as an annual festival of speed.

The Global Tuner Grand Prix and Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca want to ensure that spectators and participants have a great time and it's important to ensure there is plenty of things to see and do throughout the 3 day weekend. This will be an opportunity for the fans to get up and close with you and the cars and view your products, services and speak to company reps. This has never before been available. Not even ALMS, Indy Car or any other series has been allowed this unique opportunity.

I'm a team or participant and I want to sell product on site who do I contact?
If you are planning on selling products or services booth space is available on a first come first serve basis. For vendors that will be handling monetary transactions the booth space will be located in the Yamaha market place across from the bridge between turns 3 and 4 and adjacent to the lake. Since Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is sanctioned by SCRAMP we must abide by the rules set forth by the county. For more information to register as a vendor please contact info@globaltunergp.com
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