Aston-Martin GT4 Challenge series debuts

The inaugural Aston Martin GT4 Challenge of North America series will take place at Watkins Glen International, Watkins Glen, N.Y. this week, May 16-18 for Round One of seven, currently slated for 2014.

The debut of North America's newest single manufacturer race series kicks off this weekend with a slate of 11 drivers on the 3.4-mile legendary road course:

Car #02, Kenneth Greenberg, Hollywood, Fla.

Car #07, Eliseo Salazar, Santiago, Chile (shown above in a previous outing)

Car #09, David Block, Cleveland, Ohio/Derek DeBoer, Central Point, Ore.

Car #7, Max Riddle, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Car #13, Joel Segal, Montreal, QB, Canada

Car #15, Robert Nimkoff, Danbury, Conn.

Car # 42, Simon Arscott, Plymouth, England/Bradley Ellis, London, England

Car #77, Dan Aweida, Boulder, Colo.

Car #88, Greg Milczik, Canon City, Colo.

One Vantage GT4 still remains for the inaugural event. Anyone seeking the need for speed along with the thrill and excitement of Watkins Glen should contact Director of Business Development, Jason Myers at jason@trg-amr.com, 760-405-7293 or 707-935-3999. Cars are also available for the remainder of the season on a race-by-race or season basis.

"This is fantastic," said TRG-AMR CEO Kevin Buckler. "Having a solid field of drivers from across North America for our inaugural race is exactly what we hoped for. We have had more and more inquiries over the last few weeks and will be continuing to add cars throughout the season. This first event is going to be tremendous and we are all very excited."

TRG