The Anniversary Issue - SPRING 2019

CURBSTONE THE ANNIVERSARY ISSUE

CURBSTONE 2019 TRACK AND TEST DAYS

ICE DRIVING Round 1 Fri - Mon 25 > 28/01 Lapland - Arvidsjaur (Sweden) no dB limit #CGL19 ICE DRIVING Round 2 Mon-Wed 28 > 30/01 Lapland - Arvidsjaur (Sweden) no dB limit #CGL19

ICE DRIVING Round 3 Wed - Fri 30/01 > 02/02 Lapland - Arvidsjaur (Sweden) no dB limit #CGL19

GTS + GTR Round 4 & 5 Fri- Sat 01 & 02/02 Barcelona (Spain) no dB limit #PRE-SEASON

GTR Round 6 & 7 Thu-Fri 07 & 08/02 Portimão (Portugal) no dB limit #PRE-SEASON

GTR Round 8 & 9 Wed-Thur 13 & 14/02 Jerez (Spain) no dB limit #PRE-SEASON

GTR Round 10 & 11 Tue -Wed 26 & 27/02 Circuit Paul Ricard (France) 109/100 dB #PRE-SEASON

GTR Round 12 & 14 Mon-Tue 04 & 05/03 Monza (Italy) no dB limit #PRE-SEASON

GTR Round 15 & 16 Mon-Tue 18 & 19/03 Red Bull Ring (Austria) no dB limit #PRE-SEASON

GTS + GTR Round 17 Saturday 23/03 Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) 107/110 dB #ROADtoSPA

GTR Round 18 Wed 03/04 Nogaro (France) FIA #ROADtoCASTELLET

GTR Round 19 Tue 09/04 Misano (Italy) no dB limit #ROADtoSPA

GTS + GTR Round 20 Wed 24/04 Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) 103/107 dB #ROADtoSPA

GTS + GTR Round 21 Tue 14/05 Circuit Paul Ricard (France) 109/100 dB #ROADtoCASTELLET

GTR Round 22 Wed 15/05 Circuit Paul Ricard (France) 109/100 dB #ROADtoCASTELLET

GTS + GTR Round 23 Thu 23/05 Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) 103/107 dB #ROADtoSPA

GTS + GTR Round 24 Tue 28/05 Lédenon (France) FIA #ROADtoCASTELLET

VIP SPECIAL Round 25 Sat 01/06 1000 KM Paul Ricard (France) no dB limit #ROADtoCASTELLET

GTS + GTR Round 26 & 27 Tue-Wed 18 & 19/06 Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) 107/110 dB #ROADtoSPA

GTS + GTR Round 28 Tue 09/07 Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) 107/110 dB #ROADtoSPA

VIP SPECIAL Round 29 Sat 27/07 24 HOURS OF SPA (Belgium) No dB limit #ROADtoSPA

GTS + GTR Round 30 & 31 Tue -Wed 13 & 14/08

Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) 107/110 dB #ROADtoSPA

GTS + GTR Round 32 & 33 Tue -Wed 20 & 21/08 Barcelona (Spain) no dB limit #ROADtoSPA

GTR Round 34 Sat 24/08 Magny-Cours (France) FIA #ROADtoCASTELLET

GTS + GTR Round 35 Wed 11/09

Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) 107/110 dB #ROADtoSPA

GTS + GTR Round 36 Wed 25/09 Circuit Paul Ricard (France) 109/100 dB #ROADtoCASTELLET

GTS + GTR Round 37 Thu 17/10

TO BE ANNOUNCED

GTR March 2019

GTS May, June or September 2019

Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) 103/107 dB #ROADtoSPA

Nürburgring GP (Germany) 130 dB #PRE-SEASON

Nordschleife (Germany) 98 dB #ROADtoSPA

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TEN YEARS OF ULTIMATE DRIVING AND RACING…

concepts in 2019: #ROADtoSPA and #ROADtoCASTELLET. Our aim is to travel Europe in your company, visiting the continent’s leading F1 and GT/LMP racetracks and providing you with a journey that you will never forget. This amazing Track and Test Day season takes place from February till October and ends in – you guessed it – either Spa or Le

hospitality for our Curbstone Friends, for they remain our biggest motivation. For at least another ten years.

Wishing you enjoyable reading and outstanding driving pleasure.

Ludovic Colman General Manager

10 TH CURBSTONE ANNIVERSARY

2009

Unhappy with the track days they have attended, Patrick Van Glabeke and a couple of his friends decide to create Curbstone, their own track day organisation. Right from the outset the philosophy is clear-cut: to rent the best circuits, only accept powerful GT cars so that the speed difference between the cars will remain small, only accept a limited number of participants, focus on disciplined drivers and offer a decent lunch.

2011

Curbstone finds it hard to break even, and some of the original partners leave the company. Patrick Van Glabeke continues to believe in the concept and acquires 100% of the shares.

2013

Curbstone now has a calendar that includes more than ten visits to the legendary track of Spa-Francorchamps. The number of drivers rises to more than sixty and for the first time Curbstone attains break-even.

2010

Curbstone takes its first steps, catering to ten to fifteen clients at each event. Already, the organisation is travelling to the best circuits in Europe, including some of the most famous Formula 1 TM tracks.

2012

Curbstone understands the needs of drivers during Track and Test Days and creates a partnership with Pirelli Motorsport, to ensure an impeccable tyre service for its clients.

2014

A new modern logo is created for Curbstone, which has become the market leader at Spa-Francorchamps. To improve its Track and Test Days even further, the decision is made to create separate GTRace and GT-Sport sessions.

Curbstone was not created in a day. To become Europe’s leading Track and Test Day organiser took hard work, plenty of effort and unrelenting enthusiasm. Over the years Curbstone has developed from a small initiative among friends to a continental – dare we say global? – standard-setter when it comes to organising track and test days. At every step in its development, the people behind Curbstone have kept one important aspect at the top of their to do-list: to meet the real needs of their customers. That is why in this anniversary season, Curbstone introduces three brand-new concepts: PRE-SEASON TEST DAYS, #ROADtoSPA and #ROADtoCASTELLET. But let us take you back in time, back to when the Curbstone story took off.

2015

The VIP hospitality standards rise even further. 2015 also sees the start of the joint venture with the SRO Motorsports Group and the RACB, so Curbstone moves into an office in Brussels.

2017

Curbstone introduces the SPA and AZUR 2-Hour Evening Sessions, to give its clients the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the Spa and Le Castellet circuits.

2019

To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the organisation in style, three new concepts are created: PRE-SEASON TEST DAYS, to start your testing season earlier than usual, #ROADtoSPA and #ROADtoCASTELLET, a season-long programme culminating at the iconic Central and Southern European race tracks.

2016

Curbstone opens a second office at the Circuit Paul Ricard, Curbstone AZUR, which is key to becoming the market leader in Southern Europe. The organisation also enters into a partnership with BMW M.

2018

To respond even better to the needs of its clients, Curbstone enters into a partnership with fuel supplier ETS Racing Fuels and racing gear specialist Stand 21. The Curbstone Magazine sees its inaugural edition.

NEW IN 2019

PRE-SEASON TEST DAYS

RACE OR TEST YOUR CAR DURING THE EUROPEAN WINTER

EXCLUSIVE GT, LMP & CUP TEST DAYS DESIGNED BY RACERS FOR RACERS

This year, Curbstone gives you the opportunity to plan your tests starting in February, earlier than usual. As a privileged partner to plenty of customer racing teams, we kick off with a renewed offer, bringing you the most complete Pre-Season Test offer for the 2019 European race season.

This Pre-Season Test offer is probably the ideal test platform, for many a reason. Not only because we have secured some strategic locations, where chances for adverse weather conditions are slim. But also because we have optimised the routing: you will not have to send your truck twice to bring the car to the track. The Curbstone Road has been developed to maximise the benefit in terms of transport, weather and locations. Most of the tests will include two days, which will double your test time. At each circuit Curbstone will offer the open pit lane format or optimised session time, and with an average of 20 cars accepted for each test, conditions will be perfect. Furthermore, there will be no track limits and you will be able to use the highest noise/dB limits for your car.

Obviously our usual services will be present as well: ETS Racing Fuels directly delivered at your box, Pirelli tyres service on site, hotel booking directly via Curbstone, VIP hospitality and catering, live timing… You don’t have to think about anything, Curbstone is there for you!

*Check p. 26 for more info about our Track Services.

LOGISTIC HUB AND WORKSHOP AT CIRCUIT PAUL RICARD

We also provide an extra service through the SRO Race Centre by MMC, which includes truck storage, a protected workspace and a logistic shipping hub.

*Check p. 34 for more info about the SRO Race Centre by MMC.

CIRCUITS: Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (ES), Circuito de Jerez-Ángel Nieto (ES), Autódromo do AlgarvePortimão (PT), Circuit Paul Ricard (FR), Autodromo Nazionale di Monza (IT), Red Bull Ring (AT), Nürburgring GP (DE), Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (BE).

PRE-SEASON TEST DAYS CALENDAR 2019

#ROADtoSPA and #ROADtoCASTELLET

To celebrate its 10th Anniversary in style, Curbstone presents two new initiatives in 2019: #ROADtoSPA and #ROADtoCASTELLET. Our aim is to take you to all of Europe’s leading F1 and GT/LMP racing circuits and offer you a journey that you will never forget. From February to October we will travel all over the continent, ending an amazing Track and Test Day season at either the Spa or Le Castellet circuit.

RACE TEAMS OR RACE DRIVERS

This

GENTLEMEN DRIVERS WITH RACE CARS

We

Racing and

GT-SPORT DRIVERS

This programme is aimed at GT-Sport drivers with streetlegal GT or sports cars, or “slow” or classic race cars. It consists of a series of events throughout the year. At each event, we give our customers a unique driving experience at unique locations or events.

Among these events are GT-Sport-oriented occasions like La Terrasse des 24 heures (24 Hours of Spa) or La Terrasse du Castellet (1000 km of Castellet). Besides the renowed GT-Sport categories at Spa-Francorchamps and Circuit Paul Ricard, there will also be new locations such as Barcelona, Nordschleife, Lédenon and Magny-Cours.

New GT-Sport locations such as Barcelona, Nordschleife, Lédenon and Magny-Cours.

TRACK AND TEST DAYS LOCATIONS

TRACK AND TEST DAYS TEST DAYS

Driving your GT or race car on circuit does not get any better than this. Have fun, feel safe, discover or test your car and let Curbstone take care of everything. On average we limit the participants to 45 streetlegal GT and sports cars for the GT-Sport sessions and 25 race cars for the GT-Race sessions. That way, nothing can come between you and your driving sensations on the track.

INCLUDED

Live timing, Pirelli Motorsport Tyre service, ETS Racing Fuels service, technical assistance, Stand 21 race-wear service, photo service, refreshments and gourmet catering during the day, lunch and closing champagne cocktail, accommodation/hotel service.

*Check p. 26 for more info about our Track Services.

THE CIRCUITS

Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (BE), Circuit Paul Ricard (FR), Circuit Lédenon (FR), Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours (FR), Circuito de Barcelona-Catalunya (ES), Nordschleife (DE).

Curbstone has been organising Test Days for several years now, but this year we will include the Pre-Season Tests Day by starting in February!

Get behind the wheel of your racing car on legendary F1, GT/LMP circuits in Europe and you will be in for one of your most intense Test Days in 2019. Total entrants are kept low (average 20 cars), so every driver can test his car’s limits in an open pit lane format.

INCLUDED

Live timing, Pirelli Motorsport Tyre service, ETS Racing Fuels service, technical assistance, Stand 21 race wear, photo service, refreshments and healthy catering during the day, lunch, closing champagne cocktail, accommodation/hotel service.

*Check p. 26 for more info about our Track Services.

THE CIRCUITS

Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (ES), Circuito de Jerez-Ángel Nieto (ES), Autódromo do AlgarvePortimão (PT), Circuit Paul Ricard (FR), Circuit Paul Armagnac - Nogaro (FR), Autodromo Nazionale di Monza (IT), Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (BE), Red Bull Ring (AT), Nürburgring GP (DE), Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli (IT).

SPA 2H & AZUR 2H

THE BEST WAY TO EXPLORE THE CIRCUIT

Are you driving at a track for the first time? Or are you looking to test your new car prior to a Track and Test Day? Do you want to go flat-out on track in an enjoyable “After Work” format? Then look no further: with its 2-Hour Evening Sessions Curbstone provides you with an excellent format to do so.

Events of this kind can also be arranged privately and are ideal for clubs or owners of extraordinary cars.

Above all, though, you can bring your friends along and enjoy a unique evening together. And if you don’t feel like doing a full Track Day, or don’t have the time, this is the perfect solution as well. You can drive straight from the office to the track!

With a limited number of participants and the presence of Curbstone coaches, you will certainly get the most out of these 2-Hour Evening Sessions. And don’t worry, your car pictures are included!

This format is aimed at Petrolheads with street-legal, GT or sports cars, and “slow” race cars. These are the only cars accepted for these events. At this moment Curbstone offers the 2-Hour Evening Sessions at Spa-Francorchamps and Circuit Paul Ricard.

CALENDAR 2019

CURBSTONE GOES LAPLAND

Every year we welcome you to Lapland for two or three editions of our “Curbstone goes Lapland” ice driving programmes. In order to make sure that our dates fit your busy schedules, we offer you different combinations.

GT-SNOW

RS+ 4 DAYS PROGRAM

ALL

THE GOOD STUFF AND MORE

Fly directly to Arvidsjaur, Lapland, and for four days you can eat your heart out on the ice. On the final day you will be amazed by an unforgettable skiscooter tour in the Lapland woods. Enjoy our renowned hospitality in the Curbstone Winter Villa and share your experiences and highlights with other skilled ice drivers. This is the real deal.

GT-SNOW RS 3 DAYS PROGRAM

IT DOESN’T

GET ANY MORE SENSATIONAL THAN THIS

You really want to put yourself to the test? Unleash all the power the car and the spikes can handle on lake Lapland? Choose three days of pure ice driving sensations. Fly directly to Arvidsjaur, Lapland. Hit the ice and enjoy the atmosphere in the Curbstone Winter Villa. Only for experienced ice drivers!

This winter training seminar and training services are provided by licensed instructors, including radio communication and one-on-one coaching. Sports cars provided by Curbstone include the 911 Carrera 2 and 4, GT3, classic, ...and Porsche 718 (Cayman & Boxster). There is a maximum of 8-9 cars, each shared by two drivers.

The flight package to Arvidsjaur, hotel accommodation in single room***, hosting and transfers between hotel and track, track rental fees and other services are all taken care of by Curbstone.

AFTER TEN YEARS THE PASSION IS STILL STRONG

Ever since Curbstone became a joint venture with the SRO Motorsports Group and the Royal Automobile Club of Belgium (RACB), Europe’s best Track and Test have continued to thrive. In 2019 Curbstone celebrates its 10th Anniversary, so it’s time to catch up with Patrick Van Glabeke, founder of Curbstone, Stéphane Ratel, founder and CEO of SRO, and Frédéric Maeyens, general manager of the RACB.

Gentlemen, welcome. It is clear that Curbstone has proved to be a success during the past ten years. What do you attribute this to?

Patrick Van Glabeke: “Passion. Dedication. Hard work. Curbstone was founded in response to the need to have track day experiences at a higher level, based on what was available at that time. It started as a hobby, but after a couple of years all those involved shared the feeling it needed to become something more. We needed to have test days where we would drive our racecars to try and become a race driver or improve our skills as a race driver. Curbstone was ready to develop. And what you experience at the current Curbstone events is a development of that successful formula.”

Stéphane Ratel: “I agree. Patrick managed to bring the track day to a higher level of service, for a demanding clientele.”

Frédéric Maeyens: “It’s the story of the three

P’s, isn’t it? Passion for details, Pilots - as we call drivers in French - demanding a high standard, and Patrick, who made their wishes come true. And he introduced us to Ludovic Colman as well, who is doing an excellent job as the current General Manager of Curbstone.”

How do you see the future of Curbstone?

SR: “In the last couple of years, Curbstone has grown from 10 days in Spa to 40 events on the most beautiful circuits around Europe. You can rely on Curbstone to deliver what you need: it meets the demand for professionally organised Track and Test Days.”

PVG: “Indeed. The team of people running the events are all passionate and hard-working enthusiasts, with one single objective in mind: to satisfy our clients during our track and test events.”

FM: “The need for speed and the space to share the passion of racing and driving in safe and enjoyable

One thing we all have in common is our passion for cars, for speed, and for the quality of things we do in our lives.

conditions will not disappear any time soon, will it?

Regardless of the electrification of the cars. On the contrary, that passion could even become stronger.”

Why did you get involved with Curbstone?

PVG: “That’s easy. I started it!” (smiles)

FM: “RACB has shared the passion for racing for more than 100 years. During the last ten years, the RACB has invested a lot to widen its traditional scope of activities. We were already active in the test and track day business, and we seized the opportunity to further develop these specific activities in partnership with Stéphane Ratel and the SRO Motorsport Group, a unique player in the GT world.”

SR: “I got involved because at Curbstone, they treated me perfectly. Their activities are at two different levels: first, they provide activities where drivers can enjoy the track before taking the step to competitive racing. And on the second level, they also offer the opportunity for cost-effective testing in preparation for a championship.”

Which aspect of Curbstone is the most appealing to you?

FM: “Lunch time! (laughter) No, seriously, the quality and involvement of the team is unequalled. They are all dedicated to making each and every one of these days a success, a day to remember for each participant, driver, team and the numerous visitors as well.”

PVG: “When you walk through the pit lane and you see only people with smiling faces, then you know that Curbstone is a unique track and test day organiser.”

Speaking of which: do you think there is such a thing as a ‘typical Curbstone client’? If so, what would that be?

FM: “Patrick is the typical Curbstone client, isn’t he?”

PVG: “Well, Curbstone members do come from different countries and parts of the world, are of different ages, and drive race or street-legal cars. From that point of view it’s hard to talk about a typical Curbstone client. But one thing we all have in common is our passion for cars, for speed, and for the quality of things we do in our lives.”

One final question: if you could bring any car to a Curbstone Track and Test Day, which one would you bring, and why?

SR: “I have been lucky enough to race in both GTS and GTR sessions organised by Curbstone. I had a Porsche GT3 RS at Spa-Francorchamps, and that was and is the perfect car for the perfect circuit. I enjoyed that thoroughly.”

PVG: “During these past ten years I have been fortunate to drive all kind of cars, from GT “street” (GTS) to race cars (GTR), from a Fun Cup to a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup and even a fabulous Ferrari 488 GT3. But if there’s one car I could add, then I would love to drive a Ferrari F1 car at SpaFrancorchamps, just for five or ten laps. In dry conditions...”

Glabeke walk in the pit lane in Barcelona after the Test Day. Frédéric Maeyens at the VIP Hospitality at Circuit

Ricard after a Track and Test Day in October 2018.

Curbstone founder Patrick Van Glabeke tests his racing skills in a simulator provided by DynamiXX during a Curbstone Test Day in Monza in 2018. Simulators are always present during Curbstone events.

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SRO RACE CENTRE BY MMC FOR YOUR CAR, ONLY THE BEST

For your racing experiences at Circuit Paul Ricard only, Curbstone provides technical assistance for your car thanks to SRO Race Centre by MMC, a subsidiary of SRO Motorsports Group. The Race Centre also offers secured storage for your racing or collectible vehicles inside a dedicated 1200 sqm warehouse located inside the Paddock facility (Mistral Hall), and technical maintenance by a dedicated staff of experienced mechanics. The SRO Race Centre will be available for assistance requests at each Curbstone AZUR event at Circuit Paul Ricard.

SECURED CAR STORAGE SERVICES

• Secured car storage

• Insurance coverage

• Preparation on admission

• Monthly care

• Technical services and mechanical repair

• On-track technical assistance

TEST & DRIVING SERVICES

• Technical pit assistance during track sessions

• Privileged access to the racetrack and paddocks

• Transport services to other circuits and events

• Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Super Trofeo available for track rental

• Both on the way to race meetings and prior to and after race events at Circuit Paul Ricard, SRO Race Centre offers teams a unique location for maintenance and rebuild work on their cars.

• Storage and working space of approximately 25 m² per car with air supply, electricity, high-pressure water jet, air bottle compressor, access to a scissor lift, office and lounge access.

• Truck/motorhome secured parking

• Tyre fitting services

CURBSTONE INCENTIVES

Impress your clients, business contacts, VIPs and friends with a tailor-made racing event. Rely on 10 years of Curbstone experience to ensure everything is perfectly organised according to your wishes. The biggest GT Racing platform in Europe is ready to host you and your selected guests. Offer them a track experience they won’t forget for a long time, plus the best in hospitality, catering and ambiance.

CURBSTONE SPECIAL REQUESTS

Do you have a group of people you want to bring together on the track for a special driving experience? Or do you want to bring very rare or special cars to the track, maybe your own exclusive cars?

EVENTS FOR GT OR RACE CLUBS

Get in touch with Curbstone to define the perfect event for your GT or Racing Club. Curbstone will take full care of the event management, logistics, insurance and catering to make the experience for all your drivers the real track pleasure it should be.

You will benefit from dedicated track time, picture and film services, and much more...

We will be happy to provide you with any extra services upon request, so start planning your personalised Curbstone event right now!

Curbstone Track and Test Day, so we can optimise the logistics and services.

TEST YOUR SPECIAL CARS

We offer private car collectors the possibility to test their cars during our events, with tailored track time and services. Do you own a special racing car, classic, supercar or hyper car you want to test under the best conditions? Feel free to contact us.

MARKETING RELATED EVENTS

PIT BOX AND F1 LOGE

Pit box

We can build and tailor your Pit Box for your event day. Your own zone at the track. Perfect to host your business relations, co-workers, VIPs and other guests.

F1 Loge

Match business with pleasure in an unparalleled way. Choose the F1 Loge for your sales and marketing seminars. Curbstone provides the full set-up with a premium catering service in a private lunch area, infotainment infrastructure and evening cocktails or dinner possibilities.

Tailored catering

From a healthy breakfast in the morning, quality drinks and snacks during the day, through to a typical Italian lunch or French gastronomy for an evening event in the F1 loges. Together with our long-time partner Global Cuisine, we can offer you the best in tailored catering.

RACING EXPERIENCES

Race cars on Track

Offer your guests an experience behind the wheel of a VW Beetle during the VW Fun Cup or in a GT3 car. This is driving under the best conditions, at the best circuits and in a most pleasant atmosphere.

Karting Grand Prix

Who doesn’t enjoy karting? With Curbstone you can offer your co-workers and business relations a great challenge at the official SpaFrancorchamps karting circuit.

Race simulator

Offer your guests the best in Sim Driving with the latest racing simulators. Go all-out in a Sim Racing Challenge or focus on Driver Training.

Circuit E-Tour

Take a tour around the track with our Track

Experts on E-bikes. Look back on the track’s history and get a glimpse of the future with this E-mobility experience

Curbstone can create an experience that perfectly meets your wishes. Feel free to ask should you have something exceptional in mind.

TESTS FOR F1 CARS AND OTHER RARE CARS

Curbstone offers the organisation of tailored events for your F1 or collectors’ cars. Enjoy your car to the fullest, while we take care of safety, noise, your exclusivity on the track and any other requirements you might have.

The event is always scheduled around a

Are you a marketing, sales or PR manager looking to arrange an event for your brand or launch a special car? We can organise this for you at one of the circuits where we will be present. This includes Curbstone hospitality, technical assistance, catering, ideal conditions for a photo or film shoot, and more... We set no limit on helping you realise your ambitious goals.

MEET THE CREW

Meet the Curbstone crew who make your Track and Test Day experience at the most beautiful circuits in Europe memorable and enjoyable. Spot these multilingual people the next time you attend a Curbstone event or feel free to get in touch whatever your request, we’ll be happy to help you!

YURI PIERARTS

Yuri joined Curbstone in 2018, to support further growth. Yuri is the new Spa and Test Days Business Developer.

What does Yuri do?

Yuri is based at Curbstone headquarters in Brussels and focuses on business development for all events at Spa-Francorchamps and Test Days in Europe. Yuri also follows the development of Curbstone incentives and Lapland ice driving programmes.

Languages

Email yuri@curbstone.net

LUDOVIC COLMAN

Ludovic joined Curbstone in 2015 as Operations Manager. After inheriting Curbstone success strategies from founder Patrick Van Glabeke, Ludovic has developed and enlarged Curbstone activities during the last three years, including the SRO Motorsports Group and RACB in the corporate identity.

What does Ludovic do?

As the General Manager, Ludovic oversees all activities of Curbstone.

Mainly based at the Brussels office, Ludovic travels to every location where he sees a great opportunity to expand Curbstone even further.

Languages

Email lcolman@curbstone.net

JULIE ZUCCA

Julie joined Curbstone in 2017 to further develop the new Curbstone branch at Circuit Paul Ricard, Curbstone AZUR. In the last two years, Julie has been able to evolve the AZUR brand as a true identity for the French market, with unprecedented success for the AZUR 2H Evening Sessions at Circuit Paul Ricard.

What does Julie do?

Julie is Business Manager France and she is in charge of all activities of the Southern European market, with a special focus on France.

Languages

Email julie@curbstone.net

GRETA ROSADA

Greta joined Curbstone in 2016, when Europe’s best Track and Test Day organiser only had 16 Track and Test Days in its schedule. Thanks to her previous experience in event management, Greta has contributed to the immense success of the company, planning more than 40 Track and Test Days plus more than 20 smaller track events in 2019.

What does Greta do?

Greta works at the Curbstone headquarters in Brussels and is the Communication and Event Manager. Greta coordinates the communication department and she is involved in the full event management of all Track and Test Days, with a special focus on SpaFrancorchamps and all Test Days.

Languages

Email greta@curbstone.net

THE GLOBAL LEADER IN GT RACING

With more than 25 years’ experience at the forefront of a continuously evolving industry, SRO Motorsports Group is the established international leader in GT racing.

Best known for the development and implementation of the GT3 and GT4 regulations, SRO promotes and organises championships that embrace professional and amateur competitors. Its portfolio of highly regarded series spans Europe, America and Asia, while its flagship Intercontinental GT Challenge contests events on five different continents.

The 2019 season will see more than 100 races run under the SRO Motorsports Group banner, highlighted by the prestigious Total 24 Hours of Spa. In addition to promotion and organisation, the company operates SRO Race Centre by MMC – a

high-level technical centre at Circuit Paul Ricard –and provides the ultimate driving opportunities on world-renowned facilities through Curbstone Track Events.

SRO Motorsports Group is chaired by company founder and CEO Stéphane Ratel. With offices in London, Paris, Liège and Hong Kong, its work is facilitated by a dedicated global team of full-time and freelance staff.

Combining a passion for performance with industryleading experience, SRO is ready to play a key role in shaping the future of international GT racing. >

INTERCONTINENTAL GT CHALLENGE

POWERED BY PIRELLI

With the interest and enthusiasm of GT racing growing all over the world, 2016 provided the perfect opportunity for SRO Motorsports Group to introduce the Intercontinental GT Challenge.

The Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour, Total 24 Hours of Spa and Sepang 12 Hours formed the calendar for the inaugural Intercontinental GT Challenge, the firstever global GT3 Series. This new concept was aimed at manufacturers, who are encouraged to use local teams to represent them in these leading GT3 races.

During its first three seasons the Intercontinental GT Challenge went from strength to strength, with Audi conquering the Manufacturers’ title three years in a row. Laurens Vanthoor, Markus Winkelhock (both Audi representatives) and Tristan Vautier (Mercedes-AMG) took the Drivers’ titles.

In 2017 the California 8 Hours at the fabulous Laguna Seca circuit was added to the calendar, and 2018 saw the introduction of the Suzuka 10 Hours. In 2019 the Intercontinental GT Challenge will visit all five continents for the first time, when the inaugurual Kyalami 9 Hour will be the new season finale.

The Intercontinental GT Challenge represents the highest achievement in long distance GT racing. By uniting these iconic events in one series, the level of racing at each round will certainly increase, elevating the events’ appeal to fans, sponsors, media, drivers and teams alike.

CONTACT

Sophie Peyrat sophie@sro-motorsports.com www.intercontinentalgtchallenge.com

GT4 SERIES

The GT4 format was launched by SRO Motorsports Group in 2006 and remains under the company’s ownership. The category initially grew in stature within the Dutch championship and in the Germanbased VLN series, under the SP10 moniker.

2018 has been a landmark year for the GT4 European Series, with impressive grids competing at each race. It will maintain its six-round championship format in 2019, with each running in support of a Blancpain GT Series event.

The highly successful Championnat de France FFSA GT - GT4 France championship has also produced impressive grids since SRO took the reigns two years ago. The series will see the addition of the Coupe de France in 2019 and remains a standard bearer for the GT4 platform.

In GT4 America the format will be restructured around two series. GT4 America Sprint will contest eight nationwide rounds, including major events alongside the IndyCar Series. GT4 America Sprint X will also compete at eight events nationwide and will see two drivers percar on a Pro-Am basis, with regional GT4 America East and West titles awarded from five of the eight races.

A new GT4 Series will also be launched in Germany, under franchise by ADAC, while SRO will partner with Race Ready to create the GT4 South European Series, which features events in Portugal, Spain and France.

In Asia a standalone GT4 category will be introduced in 2019, competing separately at most of the six Blancpain GT World Challenge Asia events. This will be restricted to Asian nationals and residents, and will cater exclusively for Am drivers.

CONTACTS

GT4 EUROPEAN SERIES

Max Braams

max@sro-motorsports.com www.european.gt4series.com

CHAMPIONNAT DE FRANCE FFSA GTGT4 FRANCE

Laurent Gaudin laurent@sro-motorsports.com www.ffsagt.gt4series.com

GT4 AMERICA

Jack Baldwin jbaldwin@wcvision.com

GT4 ASIA Benjamin Franassovici benjamin@sro-motorsports.com

TOTAL 24 HOURS OF SPA

Run as part of SRO-promoted championships since 2001 when it first moved over to GT competition, the Total 24 Hours of Spa became the centerpiece of the Blancpain Endurance Series in 2011, resulting in 60-car starting grids. The Total

SRO has followed the same principles that made high-profile championships like the Blancpain GT Series so successful, namely reduced costs, technical fairness, exciting races featuring professional and amateur drivers, convenient locations, strong media coverage, and a friendly paddock atmosphere.

24 Hours of Spa remains the blue-chip event of the Blancpain GT Series, and its status was confirmed in 2016 when it was included in the new Intercontinental GT Challenge, the first truly global GT3 championship. In 2018, the Belgian endurance classic celebrated its 70th edition.

The Total 24 Hours of Spa is now one of the most popular races in world motorsport with over 60,000 fans attending the grueling contest. A supreme test of man and machine on the fabled SpaFrancorchamps circuit, the Total 24 Hours of Spa is much more than just a race – it is also a festival. People from across Europe swarm to the Ardennes forest for a unique racing and party experience where the latest GT technology mixes perfectly with the annual outdoor concert and a true carnival atmosphere.

CONTACT

Sophie Peyrat sophie@sro-motorsports.com www.total24hours.com

BLANCPAIN GT SPORTS CLUB

Established in 2015, the Blancpain GT Sports Club offers Bronze drivers a chance to fight their peers for overall race wins aboard modern GT machinery while also enjoying an exclusive and friendly paddock atmosphere. This is an ideal stepping stone for gentlemen drivers new to high-end race cars, providing a bridge between club competition and professional-level racing in Europe. The Blancpain GT Sports Club acts as an official support championship to several Blancpain GT Series rounds.

CONTACT

Maryon Kaczka maryon@sro-motorsports.com www.blancpainsportsclub.com

BRITISH GT CHAMPIONSHIP

The British GT Championship is one of the world’s foremost domestic GT series. Although originally established 26 years ago, SRO Motorsports Group’s involvement didn’t begin until 2005 when it was tasked with reviving the series following the GT1 and GT2 eras. Today, the championship pairs GT3 with GT4 machinery on track at the same time, while GTC also remains an option. Indeed, British GT was an early adopter and pioneer of the now globally successful GT4 category. The championship’s multi-class structure is considered an important aspect of modern-day GT competition that enables

young professionals and amateur drivers to prepare for international endurance racing.

CONTACT

Benjamin Franassovici benjamin@sro-motorsports.com www.britishgt.com

BLANCPAIN

GT SERIES

Founded in 2011 by SRO Motorsports Group, the Blancpain GT Series has quickly established itself as the leading international competition for GT3 machinery.

The championship is formed of 10 events staged across Europe. These are split evenly between the long-distance Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup and the sprint-format Blancpain GT World Challenge Europe (formerly the Blancpain GT Series Sprint Cup). Each awards individual drivers’ and teams’ titles, while also counting towards the outright Blancpain GT Series championship.

Competitors can race in one of four categories: Overall, Pro-Am, Silver Cup and Am Cup. All Blancpain GT World Challenge Europe events consist of two races of one hour, with each paying equal points. In the Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup, race times vary. Three-hour contests are standard, but Circuit Paul Ricard hosts a sixhour event. The blue riband Total 24 Hours of Spa, meanwhile, is the world’s leading endurance race for GT3 machinery, routinely attracting grids of more than 60 cars.

CONTACT

Sophie Peyrat sophie@sro-motorsports.com www.blancpain-gt-series.com

the success of their achievements on a truly global scale.

Each series will retain its present status as an individual championship and will be known as Blancpain GT World Challenge Europe, Blancpain GT World Challenge Asia and Blancpain GT World Challenge America.

Drawing inspiration from the concept successfully pioneered in the Intercontinental GT Challenge, where manufacturers compete through local teams, each GT3 manufacturer will be able to establish a line-up of 12 drivers who will score points for their brand in the overall Blancpain GT World Challenge.

They will be split across the three continental sprint series, with four competing in the GT World Challenge Europe, four in the GT World Challenge America and four in the GT World Challenge Asia.

To fully integrate all classes of driver, each group must include a star (classified as Platinum); a good professional (classified Gold); an up-and-coming driver or a very experienced non-professional (classified Silver); and a Gentleman driver or former star (classified Bronze).

With major manufacturers striving to demonstrate their excellence in the competitive arena of international customer racing, the new Blancpain GT World Challenge will take on-track competition to a new level in 2019 and beyond.

CONTACTS

BLANCPAIN GT WORLD CHALLENGE EUROPE Sophie Peyrat sophie@sro-motorsports.com

BLANCPAIN GT WORLD CHALLENGE ASIA Benjamin Franassovici benjamin@sro-motorsports.com

BLANCPAIN GT WORLD CHALLENGE AMERICA Staci Langham slangham@wcvision.com

CURBSTONE IS THE IDEAL ENTRY LEVEL

The Curbstone Track and Test Days form an excellent first step into the world of GT racing. After familiarising themselves with the cars and the tracks, aspiring drivers can climb the ladder provided by the different championships organised by the SRO Motorsports Group.

LEVEL 1 AMATEUR DRIVERS

This entry level is for the so-called Bronze drivers or gentlemen drivers.

BLANCPAIN GT WORLD CHALLENGE

Starting with the 2019 season, the SRO Motorsports Group unites the sprint-format championships formerly known as the Blancpain GT Series Sprint Cup, Blancpain GT Series Asia and Pirelli World Challenge GT to one new global initiative: the Blancpain GT World Challenge.

This exciting international endeavour will present GT3 manufacturers, partners and teams with the chance to compete in worldwide customer racing and measure

CURBSTONE TRACK EVENTS

Curbstone is the leading Track & Test Day organiser in Europe. It offers GT drivers, racing drivers and teams the ultimate opportunity to drive on world-renowned circuits. Curbstone offers a platform for enthusiasts who want to evolve from GT driving to racing classes like SRO’s Blancpain GT Sports Club.

LEVEL 2 AMATEURS AND SEMI-PRO

In these championships amateur, semiprofessional and young drivers compete.

LEVEL 3

SEMI-PRO AND PRO

The top rung, with races for semiprofessional and professional drivers.

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