What is the FIA GT3 European Championship ?
This Championship was launched in December 2005 and has very quickly grown to be a great success, with 44 cars entered in the first season in 2006, and 50 in 2007. The GT3 cars have also moved into a number of national Championships, in many as the main category. GT3 cars remain close to their road-car origins, making them less expensive to build and to run. The Championship is based on an innovative concept in the form of a ‘Cup of Cups’ with limited numbers of each make allowed to take part. As well as an overall team and drivers classifications, there are separate classifications for each make, with the winner of each Cup being invited to the podium to receive a Manufacturer’s award, while the FIA GT3 European Championship trophies will be given to the overall race winners. Entry is reserved for non-professional drivers, with drivers divided into four categories : Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze, with the final decision concerning eligibility lying with the GT Bureau. Platinum dri
