This season association with McLaren Auckland, the Giltrap Motorsport are launching a new Junior Scholarship with the successful applicant securing a season in a McLaren 570 GT4 in the 2023/24 GT New Zealand Championship.
The Scholarship is open to applications from young drivers aged 16-25 who have shown excellence in local Motorsport and believe they have what it takes to have a career in this sport.
The GMJS hopefuls will advance through a series of assessments before the finalists are put through their paces in the McLaren GT4 racecar ahead of the GT New Zealand Championship season opening at Taupo Motorsport Park on 17-19 November.
Giltrap Motorsport Team Manager Owen Evans could not be better qualified for the role, having managed championship-winning teams for more than two decades, along with guiding both his son’s Mitch and Simon towards World Championships.
The New Zealand land speed record holder says, “The combination of a world-class racecar and a professionally run team means the scholarship winner will experience an international level environment, with everything from set-up to data and even media training delivered by industry leaders. It really is the dream seat.”
Race-proven equipment from SP Tools will assist the team in preparing the McLaren 570GT4 during the 15-race season. SP Tools have committed to a long-term partnership with the program as part of their ongoing commitment to supporting New Zealand Motorsport.
SP Tools join SMEG as foundation partners of the Giltrap Motorsport Junior Scholarship, SMEG continuing a decade-long relationship with Giltrap Group-backed race teams.
The 570GT4 will feature a combination of McLaren and New Zealand colours, and will be unveiled, along with the scholarship winner at the at the official opening of Giltrap Motorsports HQ, Garage 66, on 19th October.
The choice of car is especially fitting in McLaren’s 60th year and Giltrap Group’s 10th year as a McLaren dealer. It also celebrates Sir Colins Giltrap’s lifelong passion for Motorsport and his personal determination to help Kiwis fly.
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