Campeonato Sudamericano de GT (''Southamerican GT Championship'') previously known as GT3 Brasil Championship, GT Brasil and Campeonato Brasileiro de GT was a

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series based in the

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organized by the SRO Latin America.

History

Starting in 2007, the GT3 Brasil Championship has been held in Brazil, also organized by SRO, with several veteran drivers racing in some events, such as former

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champions

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and former

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champions

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and

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. Differently from the European series, GT3 Brasil accepts professional drivers, in a system where drivers are graded from A (International Driver) to D (Fully Amateur). In

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the championship was renamed for GT Brasil and announced the creation of GT4 class. For 2012 season was introduce GT Premium class caters for older, such as the

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or Porsche 997 GT3 Cup S. The category losing the primary sponsor and change their name to Campeonato Brasileiro de GT. In 2013 the series became a South American championship.

Vehicles

The following chassis are currently in GT3 and GT Premium: *

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* Corvette Z06-R GT3 * Ferrari F430 GT3 * Lamborghini Gallardo LP520 GT3 * Lamborghini Gallardo LP560 GT3 * Lamborghini Gallardo LP600+ GT3 * Porsche 997 GT3 Cup S * Porsche 991 GT3 Cup GT4: *

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* Lotus Evora GT4 * Maserati GranTurismo MC

Champions

References

External links

* (in Portuguese) {{DEFAULTSORT:Campeonato Brasileiro de GT Sports car racing series Auto racing series in Brazil Recurring sporting events established in 2007 Group GT3

History

Vehicles

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