The Gulf Radical Cup kicks off again for the 2023/24 season in October running to March 2024 with 7 events, 21 Races starting at the Yas Marina Circuit.
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 2023/24 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.
The race format for the 2023/24 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 test 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 950)
PM - 1 x 30 Min Official GRC Practise (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 2023/24’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, this will be priced at around AED 950.
Early Entry Offer, paid before 31/7/23 will be 39,500 (+vat)
A free set of tyres will also be offered to the first 5 entires that take up (pay) the Early Entry Offer.
Entry completed after 1/8/22 will be AED 44,850 (+vat)
Team Entry supplement for full season - AED 2,500 (+vat)
Single event entry single driver - AED 6,950 (+vat)
Team Entry supplement for single event - AED 450 (+vat)
3 hour morning testing Fee - AED 950 (+vat), booked and paid directly to circuit.
GRC National Award
New for this season is the ‘GRC National Award’. 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 FOC drive in a round of the UK Radical Cup. This great prize is provided by Radical HQ in the UK.
LMP3 Test Prize for GRC Champion
In partnership with Team Virage, the overall 2023/34 GRC Champion will be offered this fantastic prize. Virage is one of Europes top LMP teams, and 2023/24 champion will be offered a test in a Virage LMP3 Car in Spain. Spending the first of two days at the Virage Academy facility in their state of the art simulator, then taking to the track the following day.
Tyres
The Gulf Radial Cup will run a Pirelli control racing slick tyre, supplied by GulfSport Racing.
New for this season will be the provision to race on wet tyres. The designated series tyre supplier will have one set of wet tyres for each entry, up to 18 entries (sold on first come first served basis). But it is recommended that competitors consider holding their own set of wets (contact us to pre-order these).
SR3 Tyre (Set) - AED 6,660 (+ 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.
