Driver Brochure 2020 Season
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DRIVER BROCHURE 2020 SEASON Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting. Steve McQueen Watch our video 2020 DRIVER BROCHURE THE TEAM Established in 2016, Bullitt Racing is recognised as one of the top European GT4 teams, having notched up victories and podiums from the outset in the European GT4 series, Northern European Cup as well as a win at the 2018 Gulf 12 Hours. The team is located in state of the art facilities in Marbella Spain, near the famous Ascari track, and is supported by a group of expert personnel offering a professional team with a full driver development process. Led by owner and CEO Stephen Pattrick, Bullitt Racing was founded on a passion for racing and business acumen which has enabled the team to be driven forwards and achieve the success it has to date. Professional British racing driver Andy Meyrick joined Stephen and Bullitt Racing as Performance Director and Pro Driver. Andy’s successful career racing for global manufacturers including Aston Martin and Bentley not only has secured podiums for the team, but his roles as BRDC Superstar Programme Director and Performance Manager for Team UK provides expertise and experience with managing and developing both amatuer and young aspiring professional drivers. 2020 DRIVER BROCHURE THE TECHNICAL CAR DATA The Mercedes-AMG GT4 model is based on the ENGINE Mercedes-AMG GT R. AMG 4.0 - litre V8 biturbo engine (3,982 cm3) With years of experience taken from GT3, this POWER / MAX TORQUE car has been carefully developed and has set Up to 510Hp / up to 600Nm new benchmarks in its class, specifically safety, ergonomics, driveability, performance, as well as TRANSMISSION service and user-friendliness. Sequential AMG 6-speed racing transmission Powered by a 4.0-litre V8 engine with direct ACCELERATION 0-100 KM/H injection and biturbo charging, the proven Under 4s production technology of the front mid-engine enables extremely long running times and MAXIMUM SPEED ensures sufficient performance reserves. The Over 250km/h same applies to the weight-optimised racing transmission, with a differential that is adjustable ELECTRONICS from the outside. Motorsport electrics including fully adjustable ABS and AMG Traction Control Thanks to its powerful engine and six-speed sequential racing transmission, the Mercedes- WHEELS / TYRES AMG GT4 generates extraordinary propulsion, AMG alloy wheels, 11 x 18”, forged [FA 305 /660-18 / which can be mastered with precision. RA 305 /680-18] Depending on the BOP, this results in an output of up to 375kw (510PS) and a maximum torque of BRAKES over 600 NM. [FA 390 mm / RA 355 mm] Brake balance configuration via balance beam CHASSIS Double wishbone FA / RA motorsport dampers with adjustable rebound and pressure, configur- able stabilisers WEIGHT < 1,390 kg (Depending on BoP classification) 2020 DRIVER BROCHURE Launched in 2006 and the property of the SRO Increased manufacturer interest has resulted in a Motorsports Group, the GT4 format grew in wide range of cars competing in the series, including GT4 EUROPEAN popularity. Offering value for money to PRO and the Aston Martin Vantage GT4, Porsche 718 Cayman AM drivers, its proven concept has rightly earned its GT4 CS MR, BMW M4 GT4, Audi R8 LMS GT4, and the SERIES place in the international motorsport scene. In 2019 Mercedes-AMG GT4. the GT4 European Series was the only international SRO-organised GT4 series to accept Silver-Silver For GT4, the SRO has followed the same principles pairings, making the GT4 European Series a perfect that have made high-profile championships like the stepping stone towards GT3 for young and talented Blancpain GT Series so successful; cost reduction, drivers. technical fairness, dynamic races featuring professional and amateur racers, convenient Drawing upon 20 years of experience, including locations, as well as a friendly paddock atmosphere. more than a decade with GT4 cars, SRO The organisation has extensive knowledge and manages the Balance of Performance (BoP) of enjoys FIA approval as an International Series. the GT4 European Series in order to ensure fair championship battles for all manufacturers involved. For 2020, the GT4 European Series will return to six of the best racing circuits in Europe and will open for entries in December 2019. 2020 DRIVER BROCHURE GT4 EUROPEAN SERIES 2020 PROVISIONAL CALENDAR SILVERSTONE, UK 9-10 May PAUL RICARD, FRANCE 29-31 May ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS 26-28 June SPA, BELGIUM 23-26 July NÜRBURGRING, GERMANY 4-6 September BUDAPEST, HUNGARY 25-27 September 2020 DRIVER BROCHURE THE PACKAGE ■ Support of full team and management structure ■ Experienced engineering team ■ Liaison with Mercedes AMG with all technical contacts ■ Race car transportation, logistics and team operations including accommodation ■ Circuit and race entry fee’s ■ Maximum sets of tyres within regulations ■ Full preparation and set-up of the car for the event ■ Insurance ■ Hospitality ■ Agreed test programme ■ All team/personnel support T&C’s Please note the following: All costs are plus VAT where applicable. All accident damage and drivers race equipment, travel, accommodation, and fines are not included & are the responsibility of the driver. 2020 DRIVER BROCHURE TEAM SUPPORT PACKAGE ■ Dedicated team marketing and communications support ■ Social media inclusion and support of driver activities ■ Sponsor support and integration with race team marcomms ■ Race reports ■ Professional photography at every race including access for social media use and high res shots ■ Data logging, performance feedback and access to footage for driver analysis ■ Access to Bullitt Racing team simulator 2020 DRIVER BROCHURE SOCIAL CONTACT MEDIA INFORMATION BULLITTRACINGTEAM Bullitt Racing Calle Fahrenheit, 15 @BULLITT_RACING 29680 Estepona Málaga Spain @BULLITT_RACING Steffan Pattrick Operations Manager T: +34 951 517 549 BULLITT RACING TV E: [email protected] W: www.bullittracing.com 2020 DRIVER BROCHURE.