Year after year, the Gulf Radical Cup keeps attracting the worlds best Gentlemen (and women) drivers, from not only the UAE, but the rest of the world. Last year there were 12 different nationalities represented on the grid, very typical of the UAE. This season will be no different, with roughly 60% of the grid based in the UAE and the rest flying in for the events.
The UAE has become a big focus for International motorsport, with the GRC being used as a spring board for drivers to step up to the likes of the Asian LeMans Series. Last year when ALMS came to the UAE shores no less than 6 drivers were either competing in GRC at the time, or had done so in previous years. This shows the high standard of the GRC, but, by complete contrast, in the 2022/23 season 4 drivers took their first step into the world of motorsport by completing their first ever circuit race in the Gulf Radical Cup!
Released over the winter was the impressive SR3 XXR, with one already here, and three in build at the Radical factory in Peterborough, we look forward to seeing them on the grid for the first race this year.
So, about that, the first race. This season the Gulf Radical Cup will kick off at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, one of the highlights for GRC drivers racing under the lights, rushing past the Yas Hotel (and waving at their mates in the bar).
The season will close at the Dubai Autodrome in March.
This season will see two designated Pre Season tests, one at Yas Marina Circuit on the 10th of October, then the following week at the Dubai Autodrome on the 19th October.
Entries for the season will open before the 22nd end of June, with an early offer closing by the end of July.
