GT racing in 2022

I think that there isn't yet a topic for this, so let's start it. Here I propose we discuss the SRO GT series, the GT Open series, the 24H series. Dubai is just in a few weeks and should be exciting, I also think a new Lambo may appear later in the season. Which championship are you expecting most?

I just want the Nürburgring 24 to be run without having to be stopped for fog and/or rain... 

I just want the Nürburgring 24 to be run without having to be stopped for fog and/or rain... 

Maybe summer date like in 2020 would help that, May is a bit risky.

I love watching them race in rain, sleet, snow, dead of night. Adds a bit of drama and changes the strategies. And the wrecks are spectacular! 

Thank you for starting this thread Alex and getting the hype flowing strong for the GTs.

The race I am looking most forward to ( alongside the Daytona 24 of course ) is the 9 Hours of Kyalami, rescheduled for the weekend of the 5th of February.

I really hope that it goes forward and that we start the next Intercontinental GT Challenge season just 3 weeks after that in BATHURST. 

The race I am looking most forward to ( alongside the Daytona 24 of course ) is the 9 Hours of Kyalami, rescheduled for the weekend of the 5th of February.
 

Jeebus, Kyalami's just one week after the Rolex 24! 

Jeebus, Kyalami's just one week after the Rolex 24! 

Wow, that's tight.

I'm planning to be at Kyalami (my local circuit)

Yeah, Kyalami is going to be super, 2020 was really dramatic and I expect the same. BTW, I am still catching with the GT Open series from 2021. Is there a difference in the GT3 cars there from the GT World series?

Edited by LucaP, 06 January 2022 - 10:12.

I was looking at the Gt World Challenge America schedule, noticed an "Ozarks Raceway" I had never heard of, check it out in this video: https://youtu.be/aHIwZHpumOE

It's MAD

Barber, mixed with Road Atlanta, mixed with Tremblant, mixed with Mosport... mixed with the Nordschleife? 

Anyone following 24h of Dubai? Qualy coverage was quite bad.

WRT have announced that Italian driver (and MotoGP Legend), Valentino Rossi will drive for them in the GT World Challenge......His retirement didn't last long....

https://twitter.com/...612953875099652

Delighted to see Vale in GT racing 

Very happy to see Rossi in GT racing. I think he will have a lot of fun with these cars.

Awesome to see him make a jump to four wheels. I'm sure he will be very good.

Awesome to see him make a jump to four wheels. I'm sure he will be very good.

I think that he already has some wins in GT races.

I am SO excited I can't even take it!

That's great for the series and GT racing in general

I was looking at the Gt World Challenge America schedule, noticed an "Ozarks Raceway" I had never heard of, check it out in this video: https://youtu.be/aHIwZHpumOE

It's MAD

Kinda reminds me of a fictional track you would find in the Gran Turismo series

Absolutely. His fan base has no equal in just about any other form of racing.

Should put a few on the gate for the Brands event!  

Mmm...

I think you'll get a few curious fans. Like, if you were already into racing you might check out your local GT race because Rossi's in it and novelty. But I don't think he'll bring many eyeballs or ticket sales. I also think he'll struggle a bit. Not because he's bad but because this is a big jump. Is he doing the Pro or the Pro Am or Other?

Well, he did some races already, so we can know where he can be at the begining

Edited by Stephane, 17 January 2022 - 19:54.

Ford brings the Mustang to GT3 in 2024.  2 factor cars run by Multimatic, and a commitment of 20 cars for customers.  And the GT4 program continues with a new car next year as well:  

https://www.motorspo...season/7676589/

I hope some of the 'discontinued' cars like the R8 and NSX are allowed to continue, and competitively. 

I hope some of the 'discontinued' cars like the R8 and NSX are allowed to continue, and competitively. 

Audi has just launched a EVO kit for the R8 this season. Honda will have 1 or 2 more cars in IMSA this year. 

Also, Ferrari finally have a new car in the works based on the 290 (or something that they are calling it).  The 488 has not been produced since 2019.

Edited by ARTGP, 28 January 2022 - 19:30.

Remember, GT guys and gals - this weekend we race at Kyalami to final give closure to last year's Intercontinental GT Championship.

And the race is live at 10am UK time on Youtube.



It's real cool to see such an event happen where the last variant first appeared but the weather is worrying as Superpole got cancelled because of the wet conditions.

I'll join in the fun tomorrow a bit half way distance as I work at night, Cheers.

There's some hurricane in the zone

You mean Kelvin van der Linde ?

You mean Kelvin van der Linde ?

Or whatever Dries Vanthoor has caught?

National anthem played now

I can't find the results of Saturday's Kyalami 9hr in Autosport?

Alessio Deledda (!) confirmed by Grasser to race in DTM this season (alongside Bortolotti, Ineichen and Schmid)

And he's a "Squadra Corse" junior driver now

Edited by ezequiel, 16 February 2022 - 11:12.

Also worth noting:  Toyota plan to replace the RC F with a new GT3 car based on the concept shown at the Tokyo Auto Salon.  Since that concept was just a race car, that means a shiny new toy will be coming to a dealer near you as well.  May include an all-electric version as well.

https://www.motorspo...h-list/8197236/

Is a road model for a GT3 needed? I always thought it only is for GTE.

Is a road model for a GT3 needed? I always thought it only is for GTE.

I am fairly certain they would demand it.  Certainly, Toyota's competitors would be furious if Toyota were permitted to do otherwise.

Nissan has a new  GT500 car for the Japanese SuperGT series.

Edited by ARTGP, 23 February 2022 - 01:40.

The 12 hours of Mugello is also on, you can still catch the final two hours:

It's cool he's allowed to do his number style but they should give everyone that livery freedom.

Free Practice time in Imola

Edited by thegamer23, 02 April 2022 - 07:47.