Exciting plans to continue the development and growth of the Avon Tyres British GT Championship and the Cooper Tires British Formula 3 International Series are being formulated by the SRO Motorsports Group to take both championships into the 2010 season and beyond.
Following a successful seasonal conclusion to both series at Brands Hatch last weekend, and the announcement by the British Racing and Sports Car Club that SRO remains its preferred commercial partner, SRO Motorsports Group is pressing ahead with team and competitor consultations aimed at improving not only grid sizes but also enhancing the race experience for competitors and spectators.
"I would like to thank the BRSCC for its confidence in SRO Motorsports Group as the commercial rights holder of the British GT Championship and look forward to working alongside the BRSCC again for the 2010 season," said Stephane Ratel, SRO Motorsports Group Chairman. "The Avon Tyres British GT Championship is the UK's most prestigious GT racing series and SRO will continue to develop the championship as a professional environment for the UK's leading amateur and professional GT drivers."
Said BRSCC Chairman Bernard Cottrell: "As the permit-holding club for the Avon Tyres British GT Championship, we are mindful that this is the premier championship in the UK for GT racing. Certainly the grid numbers have declined during the 2009 season and we were obliged to discuss the future of the championship with not only SRO, but also with other interested parties. Having now made the decision to retain SRO as the promoters of the championship, we believe that we now have in place a detailed plan of how we intend to rekindle interest in the championship."
Bernadette Fitzsimons, General Manager SRO Motorsports Group, added: "We have an excellent relationship with the BRSCC and we look forward to building on the development of the past six years, returning the British GT grid to its past successes*."
Fitzsimons continues: "We would also like to thank our sponsors Avon Tyres and Cooper Tires for their support of both the British F3 and British GT Championships. Their continued partnership is a major contributor to the professionalism of both series."
