The single-make Ginetta G50 Cup is a true introduction to real GT racing. Using identical 300bhp Ginetta G50 cars, the G50 Cup provides high-speed action at a fraction of the cost of comparative race series.

The Championship supports the British Touring Car Championship placing it on the biggest stage possible in the UK. Large crowds provide an electric atmosphere and live TV coverage on ITV4 with a highlights programme is part and parcel of the media support.

Governed by rules and regulations including sealed engines, gearboxes and differentials, major component cannot be modified on the car. This prevents expensive research and development; ensuring all cars are identical to provide close, thrilling racing between evenly-matched drivers.

Over a typical weekend, there are 2 free practice sessions prior to qualifying and 3 races. A 20-minute qualifying session determines grid positions for the weekend’s three 20-minute races. A driver’s fastest lap in this time is taken into account for race one’s grid and the results of this race determine the starting positions for race two. Race three incorporates a reversed grid for the top 10 drivers, which provides plenty of overtaking action.

DRIVERS:

Julien Draper

DOB: February 7th 1985
Nationality: British
Home: West London

Julien is a talented and passionate racer, having developed a love for cars and speed at a young age. He first stepped into a go-kart at six years old and has never looked back. His dream is to get to Le Mans and to have a successful career in GT sports car racing.

For 2010 Julien has signed with Barwell Motorsport to contest the Ginetta G50 Cup once again with the aim of top results.

For 2009 Julien took a big step forwards in his career by entering the Ginetta G50 Cup in only his fourth season of racing, with the support of Colards Motorsport, in which he finished a respectable 10th overall in his debut season.

In 2008 he competed in the Caterham Roadsport A Challenge, finishing 9th overall (one of two drivers who finished in the top ten without professional team support).

He also competed at the Silverstone Classic, winning his class in the Aston Martin Race, and at the Goodwood Revival in the Royal Automobile Club TT Celebration race

In 2007 he competed in half the season of the Caterham Roadsport A Challenge, in which he achieved the Motorsport News Driver of the Meeting award at Brands Hatch.

In 2006 he competed in the EVO Caterham Academy Group 2 with two wins, a second and a fourth, in the four races of the season.