...to LNT’s acquisition trail

The Yorkshire based LNT Group continue their motorsport expansion with the acquisition of Ginetta Cars, one of the UK’s oldest names in sports and racecar manufacturing. Ginetta’s  Martin  Phaff  enthused, 

“This  is  a  great  opportunity  for  this  British  marquee, cherished by racing enthusiasts throughout the world, to build on a successful base and fulfil its potential. “Ginetta  will  continue  to  focus  on  motorsports  entry  level  niche,  whilst  looking  to  develop overseas Championships and strengthen its position as the leader in junior sportscar racing. Investment is everything in business and motorsport is no different. The LNT group will allow us to move forward and grow from our successful racing series.” LNT have confirmed that Martin Phaff will stay on at Ginetta, heading up all sales and race series co-ordination.

LNT Group Chairman, Lawrence Tomlinson commented, “We want to create a motorsport centre   of   excellence   here   in   Yorkshire.   Our   European   representation   for   the   U.S manufacturer  Panoz  will  enable  us  to  win  at  the  highest  level  of  International  GT  racing. Closer   to   home   our   interest   is  now  complimented  by  Ginetta,  offering  us  a  unique opportunity to spot and nurture new driver talent.

“We’re delighted to have not only secured a genuine British sports car manufacturer, but the services of one of motorsports most enthusiastic and capable promoters in Martin Phaff.” Ginetta  promote  two  National  Championships,  the  AVO  Ginetta  which  is  Europe’s  largest single  class  one  make race series and the PlayStation Juniors, which caters for 14 to 17 year olds.