GRIDLIFE Launches New Race Series GLGT GRIDLIFE Grand Touring
New race series builds on the success of GRIDLIFE Touring Cup with similar event structure and ruleset.
Indianapolis, IN (16 Dec. 2024) – The fastest growing paddock in motorsports will continue to expand in 2025 as GRIDLIFE has announced the launch of the all new GRIDLIFE Grand Touring (GLGT) race series starting with the 2025 racing season.
The expanded weekend format introduces GRIDLIFE's newest racing class, GRIDLIFE Grand Touring (GLGT) featuring a 9:1 power to weight ratio, to give a place for retired professional race cars with performance to go up against the many V8 swapped garage builds. The series will run alongside established fan favorites GRIDLIFE Touring Cup (GLTC), GRIDLIFE RushSR Series, Track Battle Time Attack, and GRIDLIFE Drift.
Built on the same competition structure of the highly popular GRIDLIFE TC (GLTC) category, GLGT event weekends will feature practice, qualifying, and then four 20-minute races every event. The intense wheel-to-wheel competition makes for both outstanding viewing for fans as well as a tremendous experience for the racers.
The format has proven highly successful for GLTC, which averaged a remarkable 44 entries over the course of 10 race weekends in 2024.
“Ultimately, GRIDLIFE GT is a faster version of GLTC, with horsepower-to-weight that is closer to 9:1 vs 12.5:1 for GLTC,” said GRIDLIFE Co-Founder and Director of Motorsports Adam Jabaay. “It is wheel-to-wheel competition, with the same focus on clean driving and having fun that has been central to GLTC from the start. The event structure will also be the same format as GLTC, so it will not only be straightforward for our fans and drivers, but also compelling to racers who have not been to GRIDLIFE before, and that is super exciting for all of us.”
Utilizing a ruleset that includes a Table of Competition Balance based on weight, power, tire size and various aerodynamic factors, each GLGT event will feature a mini weekend championship that determines the Event Winner, runner-up and 3rd-place finisher.
When it comes to developing a competitive balance among a wide range of types of cars, GRIDLIFE will look to take lessons learned with GLTC and apply those to GLGT.
“We've gone from being pretty good on parity, to being really, really close on raw lap time—last year in some of our biggest events, the top 15 were separated in qualifying by less than three tenths,” said Jabaay. “Which is pretty crazy, and it feels like the ‘best of the best’ in the amateur world. And we’ve been working a lot to be able to do that with GLGT as well. We know there is some learning to do, but feel like we are starting with a very good formula and are really looking forward to seeing what kind of cars we have come join us.”
Announced as part of the annual GRIDLIFE State of the GRID at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show in Indianapolis, GRIDLIFE Grand Touring will kickoff at this year's Midwest Festival June 6th-8th and will compete at all remaining 2025 rounds.
Beyond the track, GRIDLIFE remains dedicated to blending car culture with live entertainment, showcasing vehicles from the ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s in its Concours, hosting the GRIDLIFE Arcade and delivering show-stopping performances on its music stages.
About GRIDLIFE
GRIDLIFE is a motorsports and automotive lifestyle brand that has created a community of enthusiasts and participants across the United States. With a focus on inclusivity, accessibility, and a shared passion for cars and motorsports, GRIDLIFE hosts events that include live music, structured racing and open track time, bringing together a diverse community of people who share a love for all things automotive.