2012 Ginetta GT Supercup Season
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The 2012 Ginetta GT Supercup is a multi-event, one make GT
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championship held across
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and
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. The championship features a mix of professional motor racing teams and privately funded drivers, competing in a Ginetta G55 or
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that conform to the technical regulations for the championship. It forms part of the extensive program of support categories built up around the BTCC centrepiece. This season will be the second Ginetta GT Supercup, having rebranded from the
Ginetta G50 Cup The Ginetta GT4 Supercup is a one-make racing, Sports car racing series based in the United Kingdom, using identical Ginetta G50 and G55 sports cars. The championship currently supports the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC). The cham ...
, which ran between 2008 and
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Teams and drivers


Race calendar and results

The series will last for 27 races over 10 rounds, and will support the
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at all rounds.


Championship standings

A driver's best 25 scores counted towards the championship, with any other points being discarded.


References


External links

* {{Ginetta seasons Ginetta GT Supercup