Next weekend, 13/14 April, the mythical Italian circuit of Monza will host the opening round of the 2013 Blancpain Endurance Series. For its third edition, the Series organised by the SRO Motorsports Group is full to capacity and confirms its leading position in GT racing, with 60 GT3 cars on the grid.
The “Blancpain” as it commonly said in the paddock has become a key focal point of the motorsport calendar liked by all the teams, drivers and the most prestigious manufacturers.
The calendar will offer a trio of three-hour races (Monza, Paul Ricard and Silverstone), the famous 1000 km race at the Nurburgring, but the real highlight of the season will once again be the Total 24 Hours of Spa, where even more cars than those appearing at Monza next weekend will join.
Further details on the entries for Monza will be issued very shortly.
Confirmed Entries – Brand by Brand
ASTON MARTIN
Beachdean AMR
Young Driver AMR/ Emil Frey Racing
AUDI
Belgian Audi Club – Team WRT
Phoenix Racing
Sainteloc Racing
BMW
Marc VDS
Roal Motorsport
TDS Racing
Vita4one Racing
FERRARI
AF Corse
Insight Racing with Flex Box
Kessel Racing
Mtech Racing
SMP Racing
Sofrev Auto Sport Promotion
Sport Garage
Team Ukraine
LAMBORGHINI
Blancpain Racing
Grasser Racing Team
MCLAREN
Art Grand Prix
Boutsen Ginion
Gulf Racing
Hexis Racing
MRS GT Racing
Von Ryan Racing
MERCEDES
Black Falcon
Fortec Motorsport
Preci Spark
NISSAN
JRM Motorsport
Nissan GT Academy Team RJN
PORSCHE
ARC Bratislava
Delahaye Racing
Haribo Racing Team
Pro GT by Almeras
Prospeed Competition
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Stephane Ratel, Chairman and CEO of SRO Motorsports Group
“The Blancpain Endurance Series has been a huge success story ever since its inaugural year in 2011. Large grids, close racing and multiple brand winners is a very sound basis for any series, especially so for one that has just a single class of car – GT3. This year we have gone up several levels again with 60 cars set to start the season at Monza next weekend. New teams and drivers have joined us for what promises to be a truly exceptional season of racing.
“We are obviously delighted with the continued support, enthusiasm and dedication of our friends at Blancpain, one of the world’s most esteemed and respected watch manufacturers.”
“Pirelli joins us as official tyre supplier and partner in 2013. They were impressed with the Blancpain Endurance Series and what it represents, so they wanted to be part of the action. This indicates a very healthy series going forward in a progressive and dynamic way as it continues to be the global benchmark in both quality and quantity in GT3 racing.”
Source : Blancpain Endurance Series