Motors TV will screen four rounds of the International GT Open LIVE in 2010, including the season opener at Valencia and the crucial final two meetings of the season in Monza and Barcelona.

The GT Open, which caters for GT2-spec machinery in its ‘Super GT’ class and GT3 cars in its ‘GTS’ category, has become one of Europe’s best GT-racing series over recent years and has attracted some of the continent’s top teams.The 2009 season saw packed grids of Ferraris and Porsches in Super GT and Aston Martin DBRS9s, Porsche 911 GT3 RSRs, Ferrari 430 Scuderias and Lamborghini Gallardos in GTS, with more models, such as the Audi R8, Ford GT, BMW Alpina and Mosler MT900 set to join the field on a regular basis this year.

With teams of the international standing of IMSA Performance Matmut, EdilCris, Autorlando Sport, CRS Racing, Villois and Kessel Racing all taking part and races in six European countries at famous circuits such as Imola, Spa, Monza and Brands Hatch on the calendar, the International GT Open has rightly gained in prestige in the past couple of years.

Frederic Viger, Motors TV’s Head of Programming and Acquistions: “When you look at the quality and depth of the grid, it is no surprise that the International GT Open has gained such a strong following among Motors TV viewers. “We screened hour-long highlights of every round in 2009 and this year we’re adding four live rounds at Valencia, Magny-Cours, Monza and Barcelona as well as highlights from all the other races.

“GT Racing has never been as popular with motorsport fans and we’re recognising that fact with our increased coverage of the GT Open and our other featured series.”

Jesus Pareja, President of International GT Open promoter GT Sport: “The International GT Open has been growing from strength to strength since its creation in 2006. The 2010 season will see expanded grids and a further diversification of the entry list. We are delighted that Motors TV will step up its coverage of the series and support our efforts to bring exciting GT racing to many more fans around the entire continent.”

Live International GT Open action adds to Motors TV’s unrivalled coverage of GT and sportscar racing which also includes the American Le Mans Series, including 12 Hours of Sebring and Petit Le Mans live, FIA GT3 European Championship, GT4 European Cup, British GT Championship, French (FFSA) GT Championship, Dutch Supercar Challenge, Superstars GT Sprint and GT Cup Championship.

Motors TV, Europe’s only TV channel solely dedicated to motorsport, can be found on Sky Channel 413, Virgin Media 545 in the UK.

International GT Open – Round 1, Valencia – Sunday 18 April from 12pm.