McLaren launches the American McLaren Trophy racing series in 2025, with the Artura Trophy and 570S Trophy race cars ready to go. The series evens the rules of the mechanical game, with the driver’s ability being the main variable in determining who will land. on the podium. The series will feature a 10-race program at U. S. tracks. It can be raced through amateur racers in the “AM” elegance or through a pair of amateur and professional racers in the “Pro-AM” elegance.
The Artura Trophy race car will be based on the McLaren Artura road supercar, which will provide 577 horsepower and an improved frame for downforce and cornering speeds. 570S Trophy cars from the McLaren Trophy Europe series, which debuted in 2023, can also compete in the series. Both cars will run on Pirelli race tyres and will be supported by McLaren Customer Racing, with spare parts and technical support available at each and every round of the championship.
McLaren claims that the functionality of the Artura Trophy will be comparable to that of a GT3 race car, and a brief lap in a car around the Las Vegas Motor Speedway gives us confidence in McLaren’s claims. As the supercar brand’s first high-volume hybrid model, the road-legal Artura sets a benchmark in acceleration and handling, thanks in large part to its exceptionally light weight. Seeing this generation penetrate the world of motorsport is an encouraging sign of its potential for long-term functionality.
The 10-race series will run over five weekends, with 2 races and 4 track hours included for each event. In the Pro-AM series, the amateur rider will set the qualifying times and for a maximum of five minutes of the race. with a mandatory pit stop and driver repositioning as part of the program. For the AM series, fans can form teams or race alone. The official FIA driver classification will be used to determine a driver’s category.
McLaren is also promoting the amenities of its McLaren Race Center to AM and Pro-AM drivers and guests. The automaker says it is encouraged by the McLaren F1 racing team, offering “state-of-the-art services” with “world-class catering. ” every race weekend. Additional headline points for McLaren Trophy Series drivers and enthusiasts will be provided in the coming months.