At British Round Of 2006 FIA GT ChampionshipOne of motor sports’ most prestigious competitions, the Royal Automobile Club Tourist Trophy, is set to continue its 21st century revival with the announcement that it will be returning to the British Round of the 2006 FIA GT Championship. At a glittering event in Monte Carlo on 2nd December, the Championship promoter, SRO, confirmed the Tourist Trophy’s position as the jewel in the crown of the British Round.

Royal Automobile Club Chairman, Tim Keown said, “We are delighted to see that this historic trophy is being re-established as a firm fixture in contemporary motor sport. The Tourist Trophy was the event that all the great racing drivers wanted to win. Teams driving Rolls-Royce, Jaguar, Aston Martin and Ferrari, amongst others, have all fought for the coveted prize over the last hundred years and now the battle of the titans can take place once again.

“The success of the Tourist Trophy’s revival at the 2005 FIA GT Championship secured its position as an essential part of the motor sports calendar. And the UK debut of the new Aston Martin was a real crowd-puller, marking the start of a new era in motoring history for the Tourist Trophy.”

Stephane Ratel, Chairman of SRO, promoter of the FIA GT Championship, adds, “The Royal Automobile Club Tourist Trophy was always one of the pinnacles of international sports car racing and that is why it is such an important and exciting addition to the Championship.  The 2005 Silverstone event saw a truly magnificent race, with a fine victory from Aston Martin bringing the Tourist Trophy back to its former glory.  We are delighted that the Royal Automobile Club will continue to support our Championship, giving today’s teams and drivers a chance to win one of motor sport’s greatest prizes.”

The Royal Automobile Tourist Trophy will be contested at the British Round of the 2006 FIA GT Championship at Silverstone on 7th May 2006.