McLaren MP4-12C GT3 to compete at the Spa-Francorchamps this weekend
By Andrew, 26 Jul, 2011. 0 Comments
McLaren MP4-12C GT3
This weekend, McLaren GT is going back to the Spa-Francorchamps circuit for Total 24 Hours of Spa, after having had a triumphant race debut in the British GT Championship earlier this month. At the second race in the development program of the MP4-12C GT3, 10 skilled racing drivers will be helming three cars in the 12C GT3’s first ever 24 hour race. CRS Racing Team Principal Andrew Kirkaldy and McLaren Automotive Chief Test driver Chris Goodwin are both included in the McLaren GT driver lineup for the Total 24 Hours of Spa.
They are executives of the new McLaren GT company, which is headed by McLaren Group CEO Martin Whitmarsh and also includes McLaren Racing Head of Vehicle Engineering Mark Williams. For the 2011 race season, McLaren GT aims to develop the 12C GT3, with 20 cars expected to be delivered to privateer teams for GT3 series racing in 2012.
According to Chris Goodwin, he is “very happy” with the performance of the 12C GT3 in its debut race at Spa. At the first try, Goodwin got an excellent pole position and the 12C GT3 was reliable, quick, and could be easily driven. He said that he is “delighted” with the quality of drivers that will take the 12C GT3 to its first 24 hour race. He expects that this level of endurance racing is a “crucial test” for the car. He also said that they expect to receive some “intelligent, objective feedback” on the 12C GT3 driving experience to aid in the car’s development.
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