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‘Dream’ racing package up for grabs

Giltrap Group seeks applications from drivers to be part of its team to battle for GT NZ title.
Posted on 13 August, 2024
‘Dream’ racing package up for grabs

The Giltrap Group is inviting applications for a special scholarship that will put a young New Zealand driver behind the wheel of the all-new McLaren Artura GT4 in the 2024/25 GT NZ Championship.

In 2023, Brock Gilchrist was the first winner of the “dream seat” and after winning on debut went on to claim the GT4 Championship in a McLaren 570GT4, pictured. This season he’s racing in the Australian Porsche Michelin Sprint Challenge. 

“It’s an amazing opportunity to drive a proper race car for a professional team, says Gilchrist. “I learned so much, and without it, I would not be winning now.”

The Giltrap Motorsport Junior Scholarship is not just about winning races but also focuses on learning and growing as a driver with training given in data, media management and sponsorship.

The recipient of the scholarship will be supported by a professional race team, who will be assisted by rookie race engineers, as part of Giltrap Group’s goal of “creating winners on and off the track”.

The 2024/25 calendar for the GT NZ Championship has not been confirmed yet.

Applications for the scholarship close on August 31. For more details or to apply, click here.