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HSR Global GT Debuts Memorial Day Weekend at VIR

May 13, 2016 by HSR

HSR Global GT Debuts Memorial Day Weekend at VIRHistoric Sportscar Racing (HSR) Global GT Debuts Memorial Day Weekend at WISKO Grand Prix at VIRginia International Raceway

- Launch of New Championship for Recently-Retired Modern GT Race Cars Highlights HSR's Return to VIR

- HSR Global GT Competitor Information Booklet and Class and Car Eligibility List Now Available

- Overall 2016 HSR Global GT Champion Awarded Drive at Spa Francorchamps in Belgium Next Year

DANVILLE, Virginia (May 12, 2016) - The all-new Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) Global GT series, a championship based around HSR's Group 9 and 10 divisions for recently-retired modern GT race cars, is gaining momentum in anticipation of the series debut in the WISKO Grand Prix at VIRginia International Raceway (VIR), May 26 - 29.

The HSR Global GT series is a showcase of modern, GT-specification race cars from the last 10 to 15 years that are a few seasons removed from their competitive prime in professional racing series. Among the popular and eligible models for competition are Porsche 996 and 997 GT3 Cup cars, Porsche Boxsters and Cayman S and R models, Ferrari F430 and F458 challenge cars, the Audi R8 LMS and similarly classified models from Ford, Chevrolet, Dodge, BMW, Maserati, Lamborghini and many more.

The five-race 2016 HSR Global GT series is a championship based around HSR's longstanding Group 9 class and the more recently announced Group 10 division, which has raced as Global GT the last two seasons.

A Competitor Information Booklet for HSR Global GT is available by clicking here and includes the comprehensive Class and Car Eligibility list for the new racing series.

Divided into two categories, HSR Global GT features FIA GT Championship GT1, GT2 and GT3 race cars in Category A while Category B is home to 'Cup' and 'Challenge' race cars that have recently been eligible in a variety of U.S. and international series.

Among the prizes the overall 2016 HSR Global GT Champion will be awarded is the chance to drive and race on the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium in a race-prepared Porsche GT3 Cup or Cayman. The 'Race to Spa' champion award includes use of the race car, hotel lodging for two and expert driver coaching, all provided by HSR.


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Not surprisingly, Porsches are prevalent among the highlight early HSR Global GT entries for the VIR debut.

A pair of Porsche GT3 Cup cars have been entered by KMW Motorsports for established HSR competitors Linden Burnstein and the father-and-son team of Alan Ziegelman andJonathan Ziegelman.

The distinctive 'Zebra' duo includes Burnstein's Gulf-themed No. 917 Porsche 997 Cup car while the Ziegelmans race the similar No. 911 Porsche 997 Cup car in a black-and-white livery.

Longtime hometown competitor Danny Marshall, a Danville, Virginia resident, is another HSR Global GT entry of note in his Synergy Racing No. 80 Porsche 996 RS. The Synergy Racing team race shop is located on the VIR grounds.

The opening weekend of competition for HSR Global GT at the WISKO Grand Prix begins exactly two weeks from today with an unofficial test day at VIR, Thursday, May 26. The official three-day weekend of HSR competition will be held Friday, May 27 through Sunday, May 29, and Global GT will have at least two full-points sprint races in addition to a full schedule of practice and qualifying.

In addition to a full schedule of other HSR series in action all three days, including the debut of the HSR Classic RS Cup and the Bob Woodman Tires International American Challenge, the Memorial Day Weekend off-track schedule is also a full one at VIR.

The highlight is a Friday evening Memorial Day Weekend Barbecue that will include the WISKO Challenge, a friendly competition featuring some games and off-beat racing contests among some notable HSR sponsors, team owners and others.

After the VIR debut, the remainder of the 2016 HSR Global GT series includes the Atlanta Fall Historics, September 15 - 18, at Road Atlanta, the Savannah Speed Classic, October 27 - 30, the Daytona Historics, November 10 - 13, and the Sebring Historics, December 1 - 4.

Championship points in all HSR Global GT races will be awarded to the top-seven finishers. Race winners will earn 10 points, second place is good for eight points, six points for third, four points for fourth, three points for fifth, two points for sixth and a single point for seventh.

About HSR: Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) was formed in the mid-1970s with an event at Road Atlanta. There was one goal then and it remains true today: to celebrate the race cars from the past. As a 'time machine' of sights and sounds, HSR provides a venue for competitors and spectators alike to share in the wonderful history and excitement created by the cars that competed at race tracks around the world. HSR currently sanctions eight vintage and historic racing events at some of the world's most renowned race tracks, including Road Atlanta, Sebring International Raceway, Daytona International Speedway and more. The complete schedule and full event information can be found on HSR's website at www.HSRRace.com . Look for the HSR Channel on YouTube and you can also follow HSR on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/HSRrace/ and on Twitter at @HSR_race.

Photo credit: HSR / Chuck Andersen
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