Aston Martin Vantage to run PWC in 2013

At a press conference today at the Performance Racing Industry Show (PRI), The Racer’s Group (TRG) and Aston Martin Racing announced plans to launch a multi-faceted, factory-supported North American Racing Program in 2013. TRG will run a customer supported Aston Martin Vantage GT3 program in the Pirelli World Challenge’s GT class starting next season.

The new, multi-level partnership – TRG-Aston Martin Racing North America, LLC – commenced with TRG-AMR North America’s acquisition of 10 brand new race cars to compete in varying North American sports car series.

“Aston Martin Racing, as a factory-supported entity, has truly arrived in North America,” said Kevin Buckler, who will head the new organization as its CEO. “This program is massive and far-reaching. What we have crafted with Aston Martin Racing is the ability for TRG-AMR North America to compete in all the major race series with multiple teams.”

“This is a tremendous announcement and we are excited to have another premier marque in Aston Martin and a top-notch racing team in TRG joining Pirelli World Challenge in 2013,” said Scott Bove, President and CEO, WC Vision. “The competition in the GT class next season is going to be fierce.”

“I know Kevin and his team at TRG have been working 16 hour days for weeks now to get this huge program pulled together and we look forward to welcoming them into the Pirelli World Challenge paddock for 2013,” said Geoff Carter, Technical Director, Pirelli World Challenge. “It’s going to be fun watching the Aston Martin battle it out with the likes of Cadillac, Porsche, Volvo, Nissan, Audi, Corvette, Mercedes Benz, and Ferrari next season.”



California-based The Racer's Group (TRG) has a legacy of motorsport success that dates back to the 1990s with extraordinary wins and championships that include the Rolex 24 At Daytona (four times, once overall), the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Petit Le Mans, four championships and more than 50 major racing victories.