The International GT Open will have, as from 2013, a Gentleman Trophy. This new prize is aimed at rewarding the best amateur driver of over 45 years of age. “Gentlemen drivers are since ever a key element in GT racing”, says Jesús Pareja, CEO of GT Sport, “We wanted to recognize this fact in the GT Open and create a trophy to recognize their passion and commitment.”

To compete for this trophy, drivers should be over 45 years of age on 15th April 2013 and have not won a FIA-sanctioned title in their career. The Organizing Committee retains the possibility to consider eligible other drivers, on the basis of their track record or performance, and will review the list of eligible drivers after Round 4.

A Gentleman Trophy will be awarded at each race to the best gentleman driver classified, regardless of the class in which he competes. The first five will score points for the Trophy according to the scale 10-8-6-5-4 points. At the end of the season, drivers of the SuperGT category, will drop 10 % of their points. The overall winner(s) will receive the GT Open Gentleman Trophy at the traditional Awards Ceremony.

Source : International GT Open