GT3 racing takes place on circuits around the world, but it’s all part of one connected, global ecosystem. From regional championships to international races, there are many ways in which GT3 events are linked together.
At the core of the SRO platform is GT World Challenge, with regional championships in America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Each championship operates independently, but all follow the same GT3 regulations and sporting structure.
Beyond individual races and championships, there’s a bigger picture for manufacturers. Brands score points at each round of every GT World Challenge championship, with results accumulated across all regions globally.
GT3’s global connection is also defined by its marquee events. One of the biggest is the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa, the world’s largest GT3-only race. Its level of prestige brings together top teams, drivers, and manufacturers from across the world for a true showcase of GT racing.
Taking things even further is the Intercontinental GT Challenge, which is a championship that spans the globe with iconic endurance races, including the Meguiar's Bathurst 12 Hour in Australia, the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring in Germany, the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa in Belgium, and the Suzuka 1000km in Japan. The season then converges in North America with the Indianapolis 8 Hour, linking directly with GT World Challenge America.
It’s not just the cars and teams that connect GT3 globally, it’s also the drivers. Many competitors race in multiple championships across different continents in the same season. That means rivalries can carry across borders, with familiar names going head-to-head all over the world.
GT3 racing works because everything is connected, combining shared regulations, linked championships, global manufacturer competition, and international driver lineups.
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