The Gulf Radical Cup kicks off again for the 2024/25 season in October running to April 2025 with 7 events, 21 Races starting at the Dubai Autodrome.

Year on year the Gulf Radical Cup has grown to become the regions top race series. From drivers near and far, great grids of cars, and some of the closest and fastest racing seen in the UAE, the 2024/25 season will continue this progression. Known around the world as 'the gentleman driver's race series of choice', Radical racing is stronger than ever in the UAE and indeed globally. With up to 5 hours of track time available at each event it offers enormous value.

This year will be a year to remember with the Radical World Finals going to Yas Marina Circuit in November.

The race format for the 2024/25 season will stay the same. Running 21 races over 7 events, the format of the races is 2 x 25 minute Sprint Races on the Saturday and a 1 x 45 minute Enduro on the Sunday.

Drivers have the option to share the series (and cost) with a second driver by entering as a Team, changing drivers at the mandatory pit stop in Mini Enduro and doing a Sprint Race each.

This season there will be two pre-season tests in October, one at Yas Marina Circuit and at the Dubai Autodrome.

If you are new to Radical racing then please contact us to find out more or read our FAQs here. 

Below is the key information drivers and teams need to know for the upcoming season

Format:

Typical format is as follows:

Thursday

Dragon Racing Test day (booked directly with Dragon Racing, (AED 4,500). 3 hours open pitlane.

Friday

AM - 3 hour Open pitlane (mixed cars, no official timing, not included in entry fee, AED 1,500 to 2,500)

PM - 1 x 30 Min Official GRC Practice (included in race fee)

Saturday

Sprint Qualifying - 20 Min (Driver 1 and 2)

Sprint Race 1 - 25 Min (Driver 1)

Sprint Race 2 - 25 Min (Driver 2)

Sunday

Enduro Qualifying - 15 Min (Driver 1)

Enduro Race - 45 Min (Driver 1 and 2)

Dragon Racing Motorsport Test Days will be available at all GRC rounds, for AED 4,500 per car for approx. 3 hours of exclusive track time on the same circuit layout as the race weekend. To find out more about exclusive rates for GRC competitors please contact Jake at Dragon Racing - Click Here

Entry Costs

The entry fee for the 2024/25’s Seasons 21 Races over 7 events, includes the Friday 30min Official Practice, Sprint Qualifying, 2 x Sprint Races, Enduro Qualifying and the Enduro Race. At all events there will be a 3 hour (mixed class) open pitlane arranged by the hosting circuit.

  • Early Entry Offer, paid before 31/7/24 will be 40,500 (+vat)

    A free set of tyres will also be offered to the first 5 entries that take up (pay) the Early Entry Offer

  • Entry completed after 1/8/24 will be AED 46,750 (+vat)

  • Single event entry single driver - AED 7,350 (+vat)

  • Friday morning testing Fee - AED 1,500 to 2,500 (+vat), booked and paid directly to circuit (YMC or DA).

GRC National Award

Continuing on from last season the ‘GRC National Award’ will run again. This is a class designed to reward drivers racing on a National level licence (any ASN), that have not competed in an International level event. The qualifying driver with the highest total at the end of the season will be awarded a special prize to be announced soon.

Tyres

The Gulf Radical Cup will run a Hankook control racing slick tyre, supplied by GulfSport Racing. Tyres must be pre ordered any paid for before every event. Email us here to place your tyre order

Pricing:

  • Slick/Wet Tyre (Set) - AED 5,740 (+5% vat)

Driver eligibility 

Any driver with an FIA issued circuit race licence is able to compete in the Gulf Radical Cup. If you are unsure about the licence you have (or need) please contact us and we will assist you. The previous FIA ruling that did not allow for foreign drivers to score points in a national series has now been abolished.

Any driver competing on a non-UAE licence will need to present 'start permission' issued by their home ASN, if their licence does have it very clearly written on it. Example here - again if you are not sure, please contact us.

LOGISTICS AND STORAGE

Gulfsport Racing can assist any international team racing in the GRC with import/export logistics, also workshop and storage space can be rented at the GulfSport Motorsport Centre in DIP (Click Here). They can also arrange transport of teams cars and equipment within the UAE between the Dubai Autodrome and Yas Marina Circuit. To find out more please get in touch - Click Here

Hospitality

Hospitality can be arranged on a individual basis. Please contact us if you wish to book.