GRIDLIFE Touring Cup (GLTC)
Single-Class Sprint Racing
GRIDLIFE Touring Cup (GLTC) is a wheel-to-wheel sprint racing series that focuses on single-class sprint racing. The mantra of the series is “race for the racing, not for the result” while allowing drivers and teams to build the car they want to build in an open “time attack” style ruleset. GLTC is a power to weight class, where all cars are built to 12.5 lbs/HP, then add or remove weight percentage modifiers for aero, drivetrain, and other modifications. This allows for an enormous variety of builds to compete in a fast-paced, spectator focused racing event at GRIDLIFE’s Festival Tour Weekends. Races are 12-15 minutes, run four times a weekend, and livestreamed to GRIDLIFE Live. The series focuses on ensuring clean, fair racing throughout the grid.
Typical Event Format
FRIDAY
-Practice (20 Minutes)
-Qualifying (20 Minutes)
-Race 1 (12-15 Minutes, Gridded by Qualifying)
saturday
-Race 2 (12-15 Minutes, Gridded by Fastest Lap from Race 1)
-Race 3 (12-15 Minutes, Gridded by Race 2 Finish Order)
-Race 4 (12-15 Minutes, Gridded by Race 3 Finish Order*)
*With random invert of top 1/3 of field
Examples of GRIDLIFE Touring Cup Builds
HONDA S2000
Constructed by Andy Smedegard and Team ASM and driven by Tom O’Gorman as a mid-weight, rear-wheel drive build.
chevrolet corvette
Built and driven by Jeremy Swenson as a heavier, front engine, rear-wheel drive build.
honda civic si (eg)
Constructed and driven by Eric Kutil as a lightweight front-wheel drive build.
acura tsx
Driven by James Houghton, this unique Unit2 build is an example of a front-wheel drive car built to maximize straight line speed.
porsche cayman
Constructed by The Winning Formula and driven by Aaron Leichty as an example of a heavier mid-engine, rear-wheel drive formula.
mazda mx-5 miata
Built by The Winning Formula and driven by Rob Manouchehri - an example of a typical lightweight rear-wheel drive entry in GLTC.
scion fr-s / brz / gt86
Chase Bays has created a detailed guide to building a GLTC racecar with the well-balanced Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ platform.
Watch the Chase Bays series “Building Perfect 86/BRZ Chassis!
Join or Spectate GRIDLIFE Touring Cup
How to Watch
How to Join
Obtain a vehicle that is rules compliant and has all necessary safety features (See GLTC Rules)
Drivers with current competition licenses (SCCA, NASA, IMSA, SRO, etc) are welcome to sign up for GRIDLIFE Touring Cup races
Attend your first wheel-to-wheel event under supervision and coaching from peers and staff* (Contact reneeisrad@grid.life)
Only drivers with significant and advanced level driving experience are permitted to compete in this high-paced and competitive environment
2024 GRIDLIFE Touring Cup Partners
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