The GT Summer Series is launching this summer, and they are hoping to redefine GT racing in Europe in 2026 and you will find out how in this week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. I also have another great selection of racecraft tips and more!
Overview
Racecraft Tips & Techniques
Overtaking On the First Lap
Improve Your Lap Times With a Simple Speed/Distance Graph
J.G. Pasterjak of Grassroots Motorsports explains how the simplest data chart can improve your track experience. “Many of today’s app-based data-acquisition packages cost less than a takeout pizza, and they’ll all provide the most valuable and useful slice of the data pie that you can consume: the speed/distance graph.”
IMSA Coach Ross Bentley: How You Can Go Faster with Remote Coaching
Ross Bentley explains how to learn how you can go faster with remote coaching. ” “With technology now, I can see as much remotely as I could be in the car with you,” Ross explains. “It can be as effective–and sometimes more effective–because I get more views, more angles, more inputs of information than I could if I was in the car with you. I can also focus on one thing; I can’t help you go faster when I’m hoping just to survive [as a passenger]. And there’s less cost, generally, because there are no travel costs.””
Read the full article here.
You can also listen to Ross on the Motorsport Prospects Podcast here.
What Substances and Methods Are Banned in FIA Racing? Anti-Doping Rules Explained for Drivers
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile has followed the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) World Anti-Doping Code since 2010. Global Sports Advocates’ international anti-doping attorneys help drivers and driver support personnel understand these rules so they can protect their reputation and right to compete. They have written an article explaining what substances and methods are banned in FIA racing. You can read the article here.
Poor Racecar Handling Balance? The 5 Rung Ladder of Laptime
How do you solve your car’s handling balance problems when everything you’re trying doesn’t seem to work? Samir Abid of Your Data Driven has put together a 5 point checklist you can use to structure your approach and start solving your cars balance issues. You might be surprised what is important (and what is not…)
Race Car & Series Developments
GT Summer Series Aims to Rethink GT Racing
The GT Summer Series is set to expand the European GT landscape in 2026, with organiser Gedlich Racing introducing a new championship specifically designed for amateur and gentleman drivers. Building on six years of experience gained through the Winter Series in Southern Europe, the concept now moves to a dedicated summer format based primarily in Germany. Autosport profiles the series here.
5 Round 2026 SRO GT Cup Calendar Released
The official race calendar for the 2026 SRO GT Cup has been officially released. The Zhuhai International Circuit will partner with the series for the first time, ushering in a new season with an expanded racing lineup.
This season will consist of five races, covering nine rounds. The season opener is scheduled for mid-March at the Shanghai International Circuit, serving as an official supporting event for the F1 Chinese Grand Prix.
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Ginetta Launches APC Enduro Arrive and Drive Program
Ginetta Australia will roll out arrive and drive packages across two G56 variants for the 2026 APC Enduro Championship as part of a new push into entry-level endurance racing. The British marque, which has been active in Australia for more than 15 years through its GT3 and GT4 machinery, will field the proven G56 GT4 alongside the newly introduced GTA variant, giving drivers two distinct pathways into the three-hour championship.
Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup Starts 2026 Season with Record-Breaking 44 Entries
With 44 cars entered in Rounds One and Two, the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin 2026 season is set to commence in spectacular fashion at Daytona International Speedway this week. The sizeable field sets a new record for the series and includes a deep roster of talent with three former champions as well as more than a dozen rookies.
TCR Europe Confirms 13 Entered Teams for 2026
The TCR Europe promoter has confirmed 13 entered teams for the 2026 season, stating that it will have a capacity entry of 26 cars. “I’m delighted to be able to confirm that we have a full grid for the 2026 season, with two months before our first race of the year,” said series promoter Rubén Fernández.
F4 NACAM 2026 Calendar Released
F4 NACAM has released their 2026 calendar. You can read it here.
Schedules Set for 4 SCCA Targa Events
SCCA Targa provides a ton of adventure and fun, with a combination of autocross, time attack and road rally elements. Plus, there’s the social part, too. SCCA announced the full schedules for its four Targa events in 2026.
From Autocross to National Titles: How SCCA Is Powering Grassroots Racing Growth
From the Sim Racing Roundup
Stellantis Motorsport Gets a New Sim Rig
Stellantis Motorsport is installing a new sim rig and in last week’s Sim Racing Roundup you will find out why. I also have news on a new Cross Car esports competition, choosing a sim racing wheel and more!
Track Days
The Automotive Country Club: 10 Membership Marketing Trends Driving Private Motorsports Clubs in 2026
The private motorsports club has emerged as the 21st century’s answer to the traditional country club. From Monticello Motor Club’s $77,000+ memberships to The Thermal Club’s desert compound of private garages and race-ready circuits, a new category of exclusive automotive communities is capturing the passion and investment of car enthusiasts, collectors, and performance driving devotees. These aren’t racetracks with membership programs—they’re comprehensive lifestyle destinations where automotive passion meets country club hospitality. Read more here.
Escapade Launches New Hotel and Residences at Spa-Francorchamps
Escapade, a hospitality innovation brand, recently unveiled plans for a luxury hotel and residential project at the famous Spa-Francorchamps race track site in Francorchamps, Belgium, which will be a major step forward in hospitality development for the region. Scheduled just meters away from Eau Rouge, one of motorsport’s most famous corners of all time, this 30 million Euro project is intended to contribute towards tourism development for the region of Belgium while meeting the overall strategy of Spa-Francorchamps of being an all-year-around destination. Get more details here.
Racing & Testing Opportunities
Winfield F4 Training Camp 2026
Winfield Racing School has announced their dates for European 2026 F4 training camps taking place February 21-23 and on June 22-24. Both camps will take place at Circuit Paul Ricard. You can get more details here.
Author: Mark Boudreau
Mark is the publisher of Motorsport Prospects. As a lawyer, he applies his legal background and research skills to assist race drivers by showcasing the resources they need to make their motorsport careers happen.
