Its just over 5 weeks to go until the start of the 2020/21 Gulf Radical Cup (GRC), and it's very exciting to make some announcements!
Firstly, Meritus Development (www.meritusdevelopment.com) have signed as a new series sponsor. Their financial support to the series will allow the GRC to keep a check on ever escalating costs handed down from the circuits and also make some other enhancements to trophy’s and awards.
CEO of Meritus Development, Andrew Lemon (ex GRC competitor 2006 to 2008) said:
“Ever since I took my last chequered flag in the 2008 Gulf Radical Cup, I have wanted to be back there soaking up the great atmosphere that is always in the GRC paddock. To have Meritus Development involved to help support and improve the series is a pleasure.”
To help kick the season off, there will be an exclusive Gulf Radical Cup Pre Season Test at the Dubai Autodrome, in the morning of the 2nd of November. This exclusive, Radical only track time will be great testing for the first round, a couple of weeks later. The entry fee will be AED 2,950 for this exclusive track time, on the National layout, the same as Rounds 1 and 2. Entry link HERE.
Yas Marina Circuit have confirmed another race date in March 2021, meaning that we can formally announce that rounds 13 and 14 will take place on the 18th to the 20th of March, now meaning that the 2021 Gulf Radical Cup Champion will be crowned at the Yas Marina Circuit for the first time in many years.
Even with just over 5 weeks to go, there is a provisional entry list of 10 drivers for the first race in November, with new cars on the way (an SR3 XX arrived on the UAE two weeks ago), we are looking forward to a great grid, despite the current global difficulties.
New drivers to be announced are the likes of racing ace Alex Khateeb, last season sharing with Johnny Khazzoum (also returning this season) on occasion. Now with his own car, Alex is out there to try and take full honours! Another new addition to the grid is UK businessman James Sweetnam. Both Alex and James will be running with AUH Motorsports. In addition, GulfSport Racing will be running the latest SR3XX and SR10 (in its own class) with two new drivers hailing from France.
Fred Jacobs from Gulf Radical Cup said:
“We are getting pretty excited as the season approaches, and are really pleased with these announcements and progress being made given the world we live in right now. I think its testament to the reputation the Gulf Radical Cup that people keep giving their support year on year!”
Click the link here to take a look at the latest season race schedule and also click here for the online entry form for the November 2nd Pre Season Test.
