Ginetta North America is proud to announce the launch of the G56 Class, providing a pathway for one-make grassroots racing under the SCCA New England Region (NER) — with a clear ambition to expand across additional SCCA regions nationwide. Open to the Ginetta G56 GTA and G56 GTP (V6), the class represents the most accessible, most exciting way to get behind the wheel of a purpose-built race car.
The Cars: Race-Ready from Day One
The Ginetta G56 GTA is no ordinary entry-level race car. Derived from the same T45 tubular steel chassis that underpins Ginetta’s rich history of GT race car manufacturing — which has produced alumni including Lando Norris, Isack Hadjar, Jamie Chadwick and countless others across global motorsport — the GTA arrives as a complete, race-ready machine.
Power comes from a Ford 3.5L V6 — dry-sumped and race-prepared at Ginetta’s factory in Garforth, UK — mated to a Quaife six-speed paddle-shift sequential gearbox (earlier GTA/GTP models equipped with the 3.7L V6 are also eligible.) A 50/50 weight distribution and double-wishbone suspension at all four corners deliver the kind of balanced, communicative handling that teaches real racecraft. A true driver’s car, the GTA runs without ABS or traction control, minimizing interference between the driver, the machine, and the circuit.
The Series: Premium Racing. Real Value.
The G56 Class is a true one-make series, operating on a strict “race as supplied” philosophy. Every car on the grid runs the same sealed engine, gearbox, and Ginetta-sourced components. With no shortcuts, grey areas, or equipment advantages, driver skill comes to the fore. Series regulations are enforced under the SCCA General Competition Regulations (GCR), ensuring world-class officiating and a process every SCCA member already knows.
The series launches with SCCA New England Region and will compete at all NER race weekends throughout the season. Ginetta North America is actively in conversation with additional SCCA regions to expand the class nationwide, with the goal of establishing a vibrant, growing community of Ginetta racers across the country.
Baer Connard, Ginetta North America: “We believe that every driver who has dreamed of racing a real GT car deserves a clear, affordable path to get there. The G56 Class is that path — true balance of performance cars, real competition, real racing under the SCCA banner. We’re proud to start this journey with the New England Region and look forward to bringing this class to every corner of the country.”
A Proven Global Racing Ladder
The G56 platform sits at the heart of Ginetta’s renowned global motorsport ladder — the same ladder that has developed drivers from club racing all the way to the highest levels of GT competition. The G56 Class serves as the grassroots, one-make foundation of that ladder in North America, offering two distinct pathways:
▪ Aspiring racers and performance drivers can use this series as a proving ground to develop their skills and earn experience before stepping up directly to the Ginetta Challenge (SVRA) and beyond — all in the same car they already know.
▪ Experienced drivers and GT enthusiasts can race a world-class British GT machine at SCCA events close to home. The G56 platform is spectacular to drive, safe, reliable, and competitive on pure driver talent, exactly what serious club racing should be.
Cars are available for purchase directly through Ginetta North America and authorized dealers. The G56 GTA and GTP are delivered race-ready, with full Ginetta factory support available. For drivers who wish to step up to the Ginetta Challenge (sanctioned by SVRA) or SRO GT America programs, this series provides the exact platform and skill set required.
Growing the Grid: An Invitation to All SCCA Regions
Ginetta North America is extending an open invitation to SCCA regions across the United States to recognize and adopt the G56 Class. With a clearly defined, professionally authored rulebook, a factory-backed one-make platform, and a series structure that integrates cleanly into existing SCCA event formats, this is a class built to grow. Region organizers, drivers, and race teams interested in bringing the G56 Class to their events are encouraged to reach out directly.
