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

Quote

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