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Ginetta has been building British road and race cars since 1958 and, as one of the few remaining British sports car manufacturers, are historically responsible for some of the most iconic race and road cars in history.

During your trial day experience with the Ginetta Factory Team, you’ll discover why so many drivers, from track day novices to seasoned GT veterans, have endorsed Ginetta as the ultimate track day and racing machines.

Whether you’re behind the wheel of the multi-disciplined G40, the awesome G55 GT4 and GT3 power plant, or any other model in the Ginetta range, you will experience acceleration, braking and lateral cornering performance far beyond that of regular sports cars.

To get the most out of your time with Ginetta, please take a few moments to read these briefing notes, written to familiarise you with the Ginetta range and their unique controls and handling characteristics.

// Introduction

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The Ginetta Championships provide competitive and affordable racing for everyone, from the aspiring driver wanting to take their first step into competitive sports car racing in the Ginetta Racing Drivers Club, Junior Championship or GT5 Challenge, to the seasoned professional looking for close, competitive thrills and excitement in the Ginetta GT4 SuperCup.

Combining top class manufacturing with a dedication to teamwork and success, the Ginetta series offer unrivalled exposure for drivers, teams and sponsors both on and off track; with TV coverage of all races combined with a constant flow of media coverage and high-profile championship partners.

No other British manufacturer runs four championships within the two biggest racing packages in Britain and receives the levels of media exposure gained throughout the season. The Ginetta GT4 SuperCup and Ginetta Junior Championship can be seen running alongside the British Touring Car Championship, whilst the Ginetta GT5 Challenge and GRDC are a firm favourite on the British GT package.

// The Championships

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// The Ginetta G40 Range

GRDC G40 Junior G40 GT5 Challenge

POWER: 135 BHP

WEIGHT: 850 KG

ENGINE TYPE: Ford Zetec 1800cc

GEARBOX: 5 speed H pattern

PURPOSE: GRDC (Road & Track use)

PRICE FROM: £29,950 +VAT

(Additional options available)

Price includes:

- Road legal race car to keep- ARDS race license- Two track days with tuition- Four round race series (8 races)- Le Mans 24 hours road trip

POWER: 100 BHP

WEIGHT: 800 KG


GEARBOX: 6 speed sequential

PURPOSE: KICKSTART Ginetta Junior Championship



POWER: 165 BHP

WEIGHT: 800 KG


GEARBOX: 6 speed sequential

PURPOSE: Ginetta GT5 Challenge



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G55 GT4 G55 GT3

POWER: 355 BHP

WEIGHT: 1,000 KG

ENGINE TYPE: Ford V6 3700cc

GEARBOX: Hewland 6 speed sequential with paddle shift

PURPOSE: Worldwide FIA GT4 ChampionshipsMichelin Ginetta GT4 SupercupDubai 24hr Nürburgring 24hrAbu Dhabi 12hrBathurst 12hrDomestic national GT championships



POWER: 580 BHP

WEIGHT: Homologated 1,200 KG

ENGINE TYPE: Ginetta built V8 4350cc

GEARBOX: Hewland IGTC 6 speed sequential with paddle shift

PURPOSE: SRO Worldwide GT3 championshipsVdeVInternational GT OpenDutch SupercarDubai 24hrAbu Dhabi 12hrBathurst 12hr


// The Ginetta G55 Range

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In order to choose the right car for the customer, a trial day is encouraged to anyone wishing to get behind the wheel of a race car, whatever their level of ability.

Ginetta trial days are often conducted as part of general track days, and as such are subject to standard track day driving protocol.

There will be a mandatory driver’s briefing as part of the sign-on procedure, for which you will require your DVLA (or equivalent) driving licence.

It is likely that the Ginetta test car you drive will be one of the fastest vehicles on circuit at a track day, however you are still bound by the driving standards explained in the briefing.

Track days can be subject to red-flag stoppages and incidents on-circuit but we will endeavour to provide you as much seat time as possible; typically 45 minutes of instructor-accompanied driving time, with a full debrief after each on-track session.

// Trial Day Format

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These instructions form part of the total familiarisation you will have on the day with a Ginetta instructor.

Smooth drivingThis is the art of getting the best out of the car and the available grip. It makes the car easier to control at higher speeds, and more predictable through all speeds, utilising better control of weight transfer and aerodynamic grip, as well as mechanical grip and maximising the grip the tyre has to offer.

The inputs that will make this achievable are: 1) steering input, 2) braking input, 3) throttle input, 4) gear changes and 5) racing line.

Steering inputAvoid being aggressive; the car should be eased into and out of corners. Using large amounts of lock initially or at any point through a corner will unbalance the car, and increase the chance of losing control.

In most corners the initial (braking) phase is when the majority of the grip is available to you, but the largest demand on the grip of your tyres occurs between turn in and the apex. It is important not to place additional demands on the tyres by accelerating or braking hard. Although you can retain a constant speed, the important factor is that the car is in a neutral state until after the apex. Placing additional demands on the tyre will increase the chances of losing control.

It is important to get the majority of your steering done before applying throttle, this is even more important in low grip conditions such as in the wet.

// Driving Techniques

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Braking input

It is important to remember that the brakes on the Ginetta, although exceptionally good, are not like a road car. They are not servo-assisted, and there is no ABS. It also important to remember that the brakes are the most effective way of slowing the car down, not the gears or engine.

Braking where possible, should be done in a straight line, with steering input being minimal when the heaviest braking occurs. When braking for a corner, the initial brake pressure should be hard, with the closer you come to the corner, and the increased input of steering, the pressure on the brake pedal should start to be released.

If you have large amounts of lock and brake pressure, the end result will be that you and the car will not be going in the direction that you were hoping for!

Throttle input

The throttle shouldn’t be treated as a switch, and should only be applied once the majority of your steering has been completed. Again, applying large amounts of throttle, and steering lock, will result in you and the car pointing in a direction other than intended! Throttle input should be as with all other inputs, one fluid movement. This will help aid traction and control over the car.


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Gear changes

Gear changes should always be done slowing before the corner. This will mean that the car is settled as you enter the corner, and ready for you to apply the steering and throttle. Gear changes should also not be rushed; again, if they are this may upset the balance of the car.

On up changes, the only time this may affect the balance of the car is when needing to change up a gear mid-corner. Ideally this shouldn’t be done, or if it is required, sometimes short shifting between corners into the next gear will help.

Tip: Ensure you have sufficiently slowed the car and selected the optimum gear before steering towards the apex.

Racing line

There are many different lines through corners but the theory is the same. The racing line is the route a racing driver follows in order to take corners in the fastest possible way. By using all of the available space on the track, cars can travel in a straighter line and travel faster before reaching the limits of grip.

To get the line right, it is vital to turn in at the correct point. Leave it too late and you’ll miss the apex, too soon and you’ll have to tighten your line mid-corner. Remember that the apex may be further round the turn than you can see. The apex is the point at which you are closest to the inside of the corner. Once you have hit the apex you should be able to reduce the steering lock and increase the throttle.

Tip: Look as far down the circuit as possible. “Hand/eye coordination dictates the car will steer where you are looking.”


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Intended as your bridge between routine trackdays (or in fact no track experience at all) and the exciting world of car racing, the GRDC offers the purist driving experience.

With modest power and direct driving dynamics the G40 Club Car is wonderfully balanced on track. The car commands your attention with three full pedals and conventional H-patterned gearbox, you are at one with the capability to fully adjust the seat, pedals and steering column.

Driving the car, you use the clutch to go up and down the gears. Take your time and enjoy a pure racing car for the road.

// THE G40 CLUB CAR (GRDC)

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A rev-happy 1800cc Zetec engine propells along between fast sequential gear changes.

The close-ratio gearbox requires no clutch to go up through the gears and a simple lift is enough to engage the next gear and increase speed.

Down shifts require the clutch with the personal option of a (reccomended) heel-and-toe blip of the throttle to make a smooth shift.

Look to the digital dashboard with shift lights to help time these changes and build up confidence and speed thanks to Michelin Motorsport tyres.

// THE G40 GT5 & G40 JUNIOR

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Our most enhanced drivers car offers ultra-fast gear changes as standard using an F1 style paddle shift system.

With 355 bhp on tap the GT4 makes light work of the world’s race circuits with full throttle upshifts (right paddle) and auto-blip downshifts (left paddle). Our Alcon braking system immediately reduces speed when called upon.

Jump on board adjusting the controls to suit and enjoy this GT racing car with high aerodynamic grip and Michelin slick tyres.

// THE G55 GT4

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The Ginetta G55 GT3 is the fastest and most technically advanced car we produce. It has a number of electronic aids to assist your driving and help you lap faster than ever before.

The traction control system is fully adjustable for wet and dry conditions allowing you to accelerate aggressively minimising the risk of wheel spin.Braking performance of G55 GT3 is mind blowing thanks to the ABS system which allows you to use large amounts of brake pressure all the way to the apex of the corner.

You will find a lot of grip in the car, especially in the high speed corners thanks to the creative carbon fibre aerodynamic package.

// THE G55 GT3

// Track Event Waiver Form

Ginetta Ginetta Cars Limited of Helios 47, Isabella Road, Garforth, LS25 2DY

You Name

Address

Emergency Contact Name:

Address:

Contact Number:

Event GRDC / GT5 / GT4

Track

Car (Please Circle) GRDC / GT5 / GT4

Declaration and Indemnity

While attending this Event I hereby acknowledge that I do so entirely at my own risk and that no claim whatsoever arising from my own negligence injudicious act or omission or otherwise shall be made by me or on my behalf or on behalf of any of my dependents against Ginetta Cars Limited.

I agree to the terms and conditions which follow and hold harmless Ginetta Cars Limited against any liability arising here under.

I am responsible for the way in which I use the car and the Track and for wearing appropriate protective clothing

I am fit and healthy and my eyesight (with lenses if to be worn) is adequate for track use

I hold a current full driving licence entitling me to use on the public roads in the UK a vehicle of the size and type that I will be using on the Track or a current MSA National B minimum competition licence

I am not under the influence of drugs or alcohol

I understand that I am responsible for repair costs to the car up to the value of Ginetta’s excess being currently GRDC and GT5 £3,000GT4 £7,000Please circle the appropriate car

I declare that I have read and understood the terms and conditions which follow and agree to all of them (including but not limited to those relating to waiver of liability and indemnity) in full.

I declare that: Initial

Terms and Conditions for participation in track/test events

You agree to be bound by the Track regulations throughout the Event and it will be your responsibility to ensure that you have read these thoroughly prior to the start of the Event. They are available on request at the Track.

You acknowledge that we will not be inspecting other vehicles on the track and that we give NO GUARANTEE as to the suitability of other vehicles at the Event. Ginetta will not be scrutineering participants’ vehicles before permitting them on the Track, nor has it any control over the level of competence of other participants.

Timing and competitive driving is strictly forbidden and any driving which, in our opinion, is aggressive or inconsiderate will result in you being immediately excluded from the remainder of the Event. The purpose of this Event is to allow drivers to improve their skills and learn the handling characteristics of the vehicle. However Ginetta is not a training organisation. Experienced track users will be on hand to give guidance but it is just that – tips and hints.

You hold us and the Track free from any liability or blame arising from any risk associated with the Event to the extent set out in this document.

Please note that your compliance with these terms and conditions is in addition to and not substitution for the additional track regulations enforced by the Track. We reserve the right to exclude your participation in the Event or the remainder of the Event arising from your breach of these terms and conditions or any regulations imposed by the Track.

Risks Associated with the Event

You acknowledge and realise that your participation in the Event is potentially dangerous and that there are numerous risks associated with it. Such risks dangers include but are not limited to, collisions with spectators, vehicles, other drivers and/or fixed or moving objects and the negligence of other drivers. Further, you fully understand and realise that your participation in the Event may result in serious bodily injury and/or death to yourself or others.

With the full knowledge and understanding of the potential risks referred to above and associated with your participation in the Event, you enter the Event voluntarily and fully accept and assume every such risk for loss, damage or injury (including death).

Waiver of Liability

In consideration of you being permitted to take part in the Event, you waive, release and discharge for yourself, your executors, administrators and legal representatives all or any rights and/or claims which you have or may have in the future against the Track or Ginetta, its officers, directors, employees, consultants, agents and sponsors for all and any damages, injuries (including death), and/or claims which may be sustained by you directly or indirectly arising from your participation in the Event, which shall include the application of emergency or medical services at the Event, except to the extent that personal injury or death are caused directly by the negligence, error or omission of those persons listed above.

Further, you agree not to hold liable the Track or Ginetta or its officers, directors, employees, consultants, agents or sponsors for all or any damages, injuries (including death) and/or claims which may be sustained by you directly or indirectly arising out of your participation in the Event except to the extent that personal injury or death are caused directly by the negligence, error or omission of those persons listed above. This waiver shall include but not in any way be limited to all claims for property damage or financial loss and shall also include all legal costs otherwise recoverable arising from such claims.

Having given the above waiver, you fully understand its terms and understand that you have relinquished significant rights by doing so. You have done this at your own free will and without any coercion or duress from any third party. You fully intend your waiver to be a complete and unconditional release of such liability to the extent permissible by law and agree that if any aspect of this waiver is held to be invalid, then the remainder of this clause and these terms and conditions generally shall continue in full force and effect.

Lack of Adequate Insurance and Damage to Car

The insurance carried by Ginetta Cars Limited and/or the Track operator in respect of any liability which might arise out of the Event is limited and your own motor insurance, third party and public liabiulity insurance (if any) is unlikely to cover you for losses, liabilities or personal injury.

You agree that if any damage is caused to the car whilst being driven by you or under your control, you will bear the repair costs up the insurance excess of Ginetta which is £3,000 GRDC and GT5 and £7,000 for the GT4 all within Ginetta cars.

Indemnity

You hereby agree to fully release and unequivocally indemnify the Track and us, our officers, employees, consultants, agents, sponsors, licensees and assigns from all and any claims, demands, damages, liabilities or legal action arising directly from your negligence, error or omission at any Event whether made or claimed before, during or after the Event and which shall include all associated reasonable costs and expenses.

General

Unless we have first agreed in writing, we are not bound by any variation to these terms and conditions.You agree that by accepting these terms and conditions you are entering into a legally binding agreement with us to participate in the Event on our terms and conditions.

Law and Jurisdiction

This contract is subject to the law of England and Wales.

Ginetta Cars LtdHelios 47, Leeds,

West Yorkshire, LS25 2DY

Telephone+44 (0)8452 10 50 50

[email protected]

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