Where are all the G50s?

[andy97]

There were lots of them racing a few years ago in the G50 cup, Britcar and British GT but it seems that many have disappeared. Are they sitting in garages for some reason, have they been converted to G55 (is that possible) or what? I always thought that they seemed to be good value race cars and there must have been a reasonable number built.

[Gingernuts]

I have two sat in the garage know, one my old mans and one mine, both for club racing in 2014.

[andy97]

which series?

[Gingernuts]

Scottish sports and saloons and the GT Cup

[andy97]

G50 will be eligible for this if anyone is interested:

http://www.classicsportscarclub.co.uk/?q=node/50

[andy97]

And so will G40. Forgot to say that.

[Gingernuts]

Considering the donnington race to warm up for britcar later in the year. Anyone else doing it?

[andy97]

Gingernuts said:

Considering the donnington race to warm up for britcar later in the year. Anyone else doing it?

You will be very welcome. No other G50s entered that I know of yet but it's not a bad grid for a mid season taster for a potential new series. Remember, it's List 1b tyres.

I am hoping that a few G40s and 50s join in for next year, because they will be very competitive.

[Gingernuts]

No found out Im offshore for donnington which is a pian, and wont make cadwell either which appears will have 3 50's running at the end of this month for northern saloons.


Any one know what they are all up to after that?

[andy97]

CSCC is running another "New Millenium" series race at Snetterton on 20th October if you want to try that.

[vanderBosh]

Hello Everyone,

Does anybody know of G50 which could be hired out for this month's Britcar round at Silverstone?

It's for a new team, fully insured, experienced drivers etc.

Main backers are vehicle livery specialists, with decades of experience in the highest echelons of car and yacht racing, so the car would need to be wrapped.

Please get in touch.

Many thanks.

[andy97]

andy97 said:

Gingernuts said:

Considering the donnington race to warm up for britcar later in the year. Anyone else doing it?

You will be very welcome. No other G50s entered that I know of yet but it's not a bad grid for a mid season taster for a potential new series. Remember, it's List 1b tyres.

I am hoping that a few G40s and 50s join in for next year, because they will be very competitive.

There were 15 cars on the grid for the first ever race of this potential new series on Saturday which we were pretty pleased with for a first event. The cars ranged from a couple of TVRs and BMWs through Clio Cup cars to Ford Pumas. The driving standards were excellent and all really enjoyed it. We have had enquiries from a couple of Ginetta owners for the 18 Oct race at Snetterton and I know that the TVR guys would love to take on a few Ginettas!

[MattSmith]

andy97 said:

There were 15 cars on the grid for the first ever race of this potential new series on Saturday which we were pretty pleased with for a first event. The cars ranged from a couple of TVRs and BMWs through Clio Cup cars to Ford Pumas. The driving standards were excellent and all really enjoyed it. We have had enquiries from a couple of Ginetta owners for the 18 Oct race at Snetterton and I know that the TVR guys would love to take on a few Ginettas!

Andy we could be out for Snetterton

[IanUAE]

Gingernuts said:

Scottish sports and saloons and the GT Cup

Are you racing against Graham Davidson? He is racing with us in the Dubai 24hr race in January.

[Gingernuts]

Not so much racing against as watching dissapear.

One of our g50's is now for sale in the classifieds if anyone is interested!

[andy97]

MattSmith said:

andy97 said:

There were 15 cars on the grid for the first ever race of this potential new series on Saturday which we were pretty pleased with for a first event. The cars ranged from a couple of TVRs and BMWs through Clio Cup cars to Ford Pumas. The driving standards were excellent and all really enjoyed it. We have had enquiries from a couple of Ginetta owners for the 18 Oct race at Snetterton and I know that the TVR guys would love to take on a few Ginettas!

Andy we could be out for Snetterton

it will be good to see you out with us again. Spread the word amongst the rest of the Ginetta clan

[MG CHRIS]

Think there is 2 g50 running in the welsh sports and saloon car series up the front too.

[andy97]

G50s are now eligible for AMOC GT4 Challenge, I assume asking as to homologated spec. 1 hour races I think and some are British GT supports.

[996_C2]

andy97 said:

There were lots of them racing a few years ago in the G50 cup, Britcar and British GT but it seems that many have disappeared. Are they sitting in garages for some reason, have they been converted to G55 (is that possible) or what? I always thought that they seemed to be good value race cars and there must have been a reasonable number built.

As an ex-ginetta employee, I can confirm that yes it is possible (or at least was) to get a G50 factory converted into a G55.