Gulf Racing UK confirms exciting line-ups for Total 24 hours of Spa

Ahead of the second round of the Blancpain Endurance Series this weekend at Silverstone, UK, Gulf Racing UK  has confirmed the driver line-up that will pilot the teams Pro-Am entry at the headline event of theSeries.

The Total 24 of Spa, which takes place over the weekend 24-28 July, will see the line-up of Andy Meyrick and Mike Wainwright in the #9 McLaren 12C GT3 strengthened further with the announcement that drivers Tim Mullen and Stuart Hall will join the team for this ultimate test of endurance.

The second Gulf Racing UK McLaren 12C GT3 will again see McLaren GT factory duo Rob Bell and Adam Carroll joined by Nico Verdonck in the #69 Pro entry.

Stuart Hall, no stranger to endurance racing, joins the teams Pro-Am line-up having previously contested the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the Gulf Racing colours. He explained: It is great to be back in the McLaren for the Spa 24 Hours. After a tough race last year, we have unfinished business, and I am thrilled to join Mike, Andy and Tim, who make up a strong line up for our class. If we all do our jobs well, we should be in a great position to deliver a strong result.

Tim Mullen completes the extremely competitive Pro-Am line-up and joins Gulf Racing UK with an impressive track record, having been part of the winning line-up in the last McLaren to take victory in a twice-round-theclock endurance race, claiming victory at the Barcelona 24h in 2012. I am really pleased to join the Gulf Racing UK team for the headline event of the Blancpain Endurance Series. The grid looks fantastic, and it isgreat to be joining such a strong line-up. Any 24 hour event is a true test of any team but, with this line-up, the 12C GT3 and Gulf Racing, we have a real opportunity.

ROFGO Gulf Collection to be displayed outside the UK for the first time In addition to the two McLaren 12C GT3s contesting the Total 24 Hours of Spa, Gulf Racing is pleased to announce that a display of past and present models from the ROFGO Gulf Collection will form a centrepiece onthe roof of the pit garage complex at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit over the race weekend.

This will be the first time the collection, comprising the most prominent sports racers and single-seaters in one of motorsports most famous liveries, has been seen outside of the UK. Models on display will include the double Le Mans-winning Aston Martin DBR9, all-conquering Ford GT40, iconic Porsche 917, and a number of legendary models from McLaren including examples from Formula 1and Can-Am, as well as short- and longtailexamples of the F1 GTR.

Gulf Racing UK teams co-owner, Mike Wainwright explained: Spa is such an incredible circuit, and the 24 Hour event is one of the true jewels in the crown of motorsport. The Pro car entry is looking extremely strong, and with Stuart and Tim joining me and Andy, we have a great opportunity in the Pro-Am class as well. I am also really pleased that we are able to present the ROFGO collection outside the UK for the first time, anddisplay the various cars we have to the fans, who we know travel from around the world to attend the race. It should be a fantastic weekend, both on and off the track.

Ahead of the Total 24 Hours of Spa, Gulf Racing UK will be racing on home soil in Round 2 of the Blancpain Endurance Series at Silverstone this weekend, 1-2 June 2013.


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