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AUSTRALIAN GT OWNERSHIP CHANGE CONFIRMED

Trofeo Motorsport confirmed as new owners of Australian GT - Photo: InSyde Media

By Bruce Williams

Trofeo Motorsport confirmed as new owners of Australian GT - Photo: InSyde Media

Trofeo Motorsport confirmed as new owners of Australian GT – Photo: InSyde Media

As reported by Auto Action back in June, it has been confirmed that Jim Manolios’ Trofeo Motorsport have purchased the management rights of Australian GT from Tony Quinn.

The deal which was confirmed on the categories website will see the official importer of the Pirelli control tyre take over management of the series with key personnel, including category manager Ken Collier, expected to continue in their roles as part of the new structure.

“Australian GT has entered a new era as Trofeo Motorsport becomes the rights holder to the CAMS Australian GT Championship, CAMS Australian Endurance Championship, and CAMS Australian GT Trophy Series.” read a statement released by the category.

“Trofeo Motorsport has been a supplier and competitor in Australian GT for a number of years, and is excited to become more deeply involved with Australian GT.

“A number of new initiatives will be developed throughout the remainder of the 2018 season and planning for an exciting 2019 schedule is already well underway.

“Trofeo Motorsport wishes to acknowledge the contribution former rights holder Tony Quinn has made to Australian GT, and looks forward to a bright and competitive future for the category.

“Immediate focus however is on the upcoming Red Rooster Sydney SuperNight, which will see the CAMS Australian GT Championship host its penultimate round on August 3 to 4.

“Australian GT then heads to Winton for the CAMS Australian GT Trophy Series finale in September with Hampton Downs hosting the final round of the CAMS Australian Endurance and Australian GT Championships in October.”

Additional confirmation of the new deal is expected to be released by Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) next week.

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