MotorSport Vision (MSV) has launched its 2014 championships at Brands Hatch, including the Pirelli-backed GT Cup Championship and Power Maxed MINI Challenge.

Cars from both series took to the Kent track last week at the ever-popular media day, hosted by MSV chief executive Jonathan Palmer and attended by the country’s leading motorsport publications.

The GT Cup Championship – now in its sixth year of a Pirelli partnership – uses the Italian firm’s renowned slick DH and DM compounds as well as wet tyres in WH and WS specification. More than 30 cars from a variety of sports car manufacturers are expected on the grid this year. The Power Maxed MINI Challenge, backed by Pirelli for a third year, uses DH slick and WH wet tyres.

2014 GT Cup Championship Calendar Apr 26-27, Donington Park May 17-18, Brands Hatch GP Jul 19-20, Snetterton Aug 16-17, Silverstone GP Sep 20-21, Donington Park GP Oct 25, Oulton Park International

2014 Power Maxed MINI Challenge Calendar Apr 26-27, Donington Park May 10-11, Brands Hatch Indy Jun 21-22, Snetterton Jul 12, Oulton Park International Aug 2, Castle Combe Aug 16-17, Silverstone GP Sep 13-14, Brands Hatch GP