Entry Information
The GT Cup Championship continues to offer one of the UK’s most welcoming, competitive and professionally organised environments for GT racing. For 2026, the series features updated race formats, refined driver gradings, exclusive testing opportunities and enhanced team support throughout the season.
2026 SEASON FORMAT
To provide variety and strategic depth, the 2026 season features two event formats:
Traditional Format
Used at four events
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1 × 25-minute Sprint Race (Saturday & Sunday)
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1 × 50-minute Pit-Stop Race (Saturday & Sunday)
Revised Format
Used at Donington March and Silverstone August
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Saturday: 1 × 50-minute Pit-Stop Race
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Sunday: 100-minute Endurance Race (refuelling permitted using dump churns)
All weekends include practice and qualifying sessions with a generous allocation of track time.
WHAT’S INCLUDED WHEN YOU ENTER THE 2026 GT CUP
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20 championship races across the season
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Extensive weekend track time (practice, qualifying, sprint, pit-stop and endurance races)
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TSL timing services at all events
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Live streaming for all race weekends
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Two hospitality tickets per weekend (breakfast and lunch included Saturday & Sunday)
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Additional hospitality passes available
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10 MSVR team passes per round
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Garages allocated at all rounds (subject to availability; Ambassador teams prioritised)
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GT Cup-only testing at selected events
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High-quality paddock support and race-weekend coordination
FULL-SEASON BENEFITS
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10% discount on reserved MSVR test days
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Discounts from partner suppliers (racewear, helmets, equipment)
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Flexible payment plans (subject to approval)
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Media coverage and promotional features throughout the season
2026 PRE-SEASON EXCLUSIVE TEST DAY
Tuesday 17th March 2026 – Donington Park GP
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Open-pitlane format
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GT Cup Cars only
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Ambassador price: £1,375 + VAT
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Garage access included
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TSL timing
TYRES – 2026 SEASON
Competitors will be allocated three sets of tyres per weekend.
Final 2026 tyre specification will be confirmed shortly.
Tyre ordering and fitting will be available at all rounds via Pro-Tyre.
For assistance: Nathan Coleman – 07752 825277
FUEL – 2026 SEASON
AAOIL will supply fuel at each round with preferred pricing for GT Cup competitors.
To arrange fuel delivery: Mel – +44 1929 551557
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT – DATA LOGGERS
A Race Technology data logger is required for all cars.
Race Technology have held their 2025 pricing for the 2026 season.
For pricing and installation support:
Kieron Ironmonger
Race Technology
Tel: 01773 537620
Email: [email protected]
DRIVER GRADING – 2026 STRUCTURE
The GT Cup operates a six-tier driver grading system to ensure fair and balanced competition:
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Sporting
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Sporting Enhanced
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Pro-Sporting
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Pro-Sporting Enhanced
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Pro
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Pro Enhanced
Drivers are reviewed and graded individually.
HOSPITALITY
Our hospitality suite provides a relaxed and high-quality environment for competitors, teams, families and sponsors:
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Cooked or continental breakfast
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Two-course lunch
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Optional Saturday evening meal (pre-booked)
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Additional guest/sponsor/team catering available on request
HOW TO ENTER
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Complete the online Registration Form
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Submit driver details for grading
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Provide car and technical information
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Select full season or individual rounds
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Pay entry fee (payment plans available)
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Receive confirmation and competitor information pack
CONTACT US
For all enquiries regarding 2026 entries, pricing or availability:
Hannah James
Championship Director
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 07500 116687
For Technical Regulation Queries, please contact:
Johan Donders
Technical Co-ordinator
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 07850 657094