New electric GT championship at Autosport International

New electric car series will showcase at Autosport International

All new electric series to showcase cars, drivers and announce calendar at Autosport International

• Electric GT Championship kicking off 2017 in style at Autosport International
• Host of new driver and ambassador announcements throughout the show weekend
• The Tesla Model S race machine set to entertain fans with a dynamic display in the Live Action Arena
• New 2017 season will race at seven European circuits, with a field of twenty drivers from across the globe

Source: Autosport International

Birmingham, UK. 9 December 2016. Visitors to Autosport International will have the chance to witness the debut of the exciting new Electric GT Championship (EGT) at Europe’s premier pre-season motorsport show. A number of big announcements are expected to take place at the event including news of more drivers set to compete in the series in 2017, along with several high-profile brand ambassadors.

Together with these highly anticipated announcements, EGT will also have the modified Tesla Model S P85+ race machine on display in Hall 6 on Stand 6250. Visitors are in for a further treat as this first-ever fully electric GT car will make a number of dynamic appearances within the Live Action Arena.

With eight drivers already announced, a number of the new “Electric Heroes” will be presented at Autosport International. The 2017 Electric GT Championship will consist of 20 international drivers, both male and female, racing for 10 professional teams. Each team will race in identical race-prepared Tesla Model S machines equipped with the latest OMP safety equipment and running on bespoke Pirelli tyres.

The series will visit seven classic European circuits in its inaugural season, including Paul Ricard, Barcelona, Assen, Estoril and the Nürburgring, before staging three non-championship races in the Americas.

Autosport International, Europe’s largest motorsport show, held at the NEC in Birmingham, features some of the most innovative technologies in the industry, making it the perfect stage for the EGT championship.

Electric GT Championship CEO, Mark Gemmell said: “Autosport International is the key pre-season event for the motorsport industry, so it’s a fantastic opportunity for us to present the innovative Electric GT Championship. We believe that by being there, we will be able to push the automotive world forwards, towards a new future.”

*12-13 January are dedicated trade-only days only.

Autosport International 2017 will be held at the Birmingham NEC on 12-15 January.