China GT Championship

What China GT Championship does

China GT Championship (中国超级跑车锦标赛) is a national-level GT automobile racing series in China, founded in 2016 and operated exclusively by Beijing Zhongshi Jiazi Cultural Development Co., Ltd. (北京中视甲子文化发展有限公司) out of Beijing Goldenport Motor Park. The championship is approved by China's General Administration of Sport and the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAMF), and is registered with the FIA, enabling it to host international-standard GT racing in compliance with global GT3, GTC, and GT4 regulations. Each season it runs approximately six rounds at premier Chinese circuits — Shanghai International Circuit, Zhuhai International Circuit, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao Shougang GT Circuit, Wuhan, Zhengzhou International Circuit, Pingtan, and Macau — with timing handled via Mylaps X2 systems and competitive fairness enforced through a Balance of Performance (BOP) framework adjusting weight, restrictors, and boost pressure by car.

The series serves four primary stakeholder groups: professional GT racing teams and drivers (TORO Racing, Absolute Racing, Phantom Pro Racing, KINGS Racing, D2 Racing, Craft-Bamboo Racing), gentleman/semi-professional driver entrants competing in GTC and GT4, automotive manufacturers using the platform for customer-racing visibility (Ferrari, Audi, Mercedes-AMG, Porsche, McLaren, Lamborghini, Toyota), and racing circuits/local governments that co-host events for tourism and regional promotion. Revenue is generated through team entry fees, spectator ticket sales distributed via the Damai platform (¥398–¥1,680 price band), sponsorship and partnerships (Michelin as exclusive tire supplier, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, Audi China, Harmony Auto, Beachhead 比奇漢), and media rights via live streaming on racetv.com.cn and broadcast partners including CIBN汽车, 央视影音, and 虎扑. The go-to-market motion is event-driven: the championship monetizes each race weekend through a combination of on-site attendance, broadcast distribution, and partner activation.

China GT occupies a structurally protected position as the only FIA-registered national GT championship sanctioned by Chinese sporting authorities, with accumulated operational and brand equity since 2016 and a multi-class format that creates a progression pathway from amateur entry in GT4 through to factory-supported GT3 competition. The series has also pursued modest international reach via the 2019 China GT Asia GT Festival at Sepang, Malaysia. No external venture or private-equity funding, acquisitions, or parent-company control structures are disclosed in the available data.

Name

China GT Championship

Legal name

北京中视甲子文化发展有限公司

Website

https://chinagt.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

China GT Championship is China's only FIA-registered national-level GT racing series, operating GT3, GTC, and GT4 competition at six circuits per season. It serves professional teams, gentleman drivers, automotive OEMs, and spectator audiences via tickets, sponsorship, and broadcast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Motorsport Racing Championship

NAICS

Racetracks (711212)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948)

akta.pro primary industry

Motorsports Series & Championships (Sanctioned Racing Calendars) (MPAKAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motorsports Leagues & Series (MPAKAAAH), Motorsports Events (F1, NASCAR, Rally, Moto) (MPAGAMAD)

Keywords

• Motorsport racing series
• GT car championships
• Race event organization
• Automobile racing events
• Motorsport championship

Headquarters

HQ city

Beijing

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Team Entry Fees: Racing teams pay entry fees to participate in the championship across GT3, GTC, and GT4 categories.
2. Ticket Sales: Spectator tickets sold through official channels including Damai ticket platform, with prices ranging from ¥398 to ¥1680 for premium events.
3. Sponsorship and Partnerships: Sponsorship revenue from tire suppliers (Michelin), automotive brands (Toyota, Audi, Ferrari, etc.), and official partners (Beachhead比奇漢).
4. Media Rights and Broadcasting: Live streaming partnerships and media content distribution through racetv.com.cn and social media platforms.
5. Venue and Event Partnerships: Collaboration with racing circuits like Zhengzhou International Circuit, providing venue partnerships and local government collaborations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

China GT Championship is a national-level GT car racing championship that organizes, promotes, and operates multi-class (GT3, GTC, GT4) motorsport race events across major circuits in China. The company sells team entry fees to participating racing teams, ticket sales to spectators, sponsorship packages to automotive brands and partners, and media/broadcast rights to coverage outlets.

Product overview

China GT Championship (中国超级跑车锦标赛) is a national-level GT racing championship organized by Beijing Zhongshi Jiazi Cultural Development Co., Ltd. The championship operates a unified platform with three racing classes (GT3, GTC, GT4) featuring international GT racing standards. The series provides comprehensive racing event services including race operations, timing/scoring, team driver management, media coverage, and BOP technical management. The championship serves as China's premier GT racing platform, attracting racing teams and drivers from across Asia to compete in high-level GT racing events at major Chinese racing circuits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• China GT Championship (中国超级跑车锦标赛) The flagship national-level GT racing championship featuring GT3, GTC, and GT4 class categories, operating approximately six rounds per season across major Chinese circuits. Designed for professional racing teams, gentleman drivers, and automotive manufacturers seeking a premier GT competition platform in China.
• GT3 Class (GT3组) The flagship GT racing class featuring high-performance supercars from manufacturers including Ferrari, McLaren, Porsche, Audi, Mercedes-AMG, Lamborghini, and Aston Martin. Intended for professional drivers and factory-supported teams at the top tier of the championship.
• GTC Class (GTC组) Grand Touring Cup class featuring manufacturer Cup cars and single-make series vehicles, providing competition at a slightly lower performance level than GT3 for both professional and gentleman drivers.
• GT4 Class (GT4组)

Quantifiable outcome

• Zhengzhou opening event 2023: 5 GT teams, 6 automotive brands participated
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Beijing Zhongshi Jiazi Cultural Development Co., Ltd. (北京中视甲子文化发展有限公司)coreOthersSole promoter and organizer of China GT Championship. Manages all aspects of championship operations, event coordination, and business development.
• TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (GR)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerTOYOTA SUPRA served as official safety car and medical car partner for GT4 category in 2021 season. Provides promotional support and brand activation at race events.
• Michelin (米其林)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial designated tire supplier for China GT. Provides high-performance racing tires (Pilot Sport GT S9M) and technical support at all race events. Multi-year partnership supporting championship operations.
• Beachhead比奇漢minorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner supporting China GT events. Beachhead is a professional sports equipment brand established in Shenzhen in 1995, providing sponsorship and promotional support.
• Harmony Auto (和谐汽车)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor with Harmony Racing team representing the brand. Harmony Auto is based in Zhengzhou, supporting the championship as home team sponsor.
• Audi China (奥迪中国)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAudi provides factory support for customer racing teams using Audi R8 LMS GT3 and participates through multiple racing teams including FAW VW Audi Racing Team.
• Landsail MotorsportcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMultiple race winners in GTC category, operating Audi R8 LMS Cup cars. Represents tire brand Landsail in racing competition.
• Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational governing body that has registered China GT Championship, providing international legitimacy and compliance with GT3/GTC/GT4 regulations.
• China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAMF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChina's national motorsport federation that approved and included China GT in annual national sports competition plan and motorsport calendar.
• Zhengzhou International Circuit (郑州国际赛车场)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew circuit in central China designed by Michael McDonough from Mtrack. Hosted China GT's 2023 opening round at the new FIA-certified facility.
• Sepang International CircuitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMalaysia's premier racing circuit hosted 2019 China GT Asia GT Festival rounds, expanding championship reach internationally.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Audi Sport customer racing: Audi's factory customer-racing program supporting R8 LMS GT3/GT4 entries across global GT championships including China GT. Comparably relevant as both a key China GT sponsor and a broader incumbent shaping the GT racing ecosystem China GT depends on.

Direct peers

• IMSA: North America's premier sports car championship sanctioning body running multi-class GT and prototype racing. Comparable as a national-level GT/sports car championship operator with FIA alignment and deep manufacturer participation.
• Asian Le Mans Series: Endurance sports car championship sanctioned by the ACO operating across Asia with GT classes. Comparable as an Asia-based FIA-affiliated multi-class sports car championship serving manufacturers, professional teams, and gentleman drivers.
• SRO Motorsports Group: SRO operates GT3/GT4-based championships globally (GT World Challenge, Intercontinental GT Challenge). Most directly comparable as a multi-class GT championship organizer with manufacturer customer-racing involvement and a similar commercial model.
• Super GT (GTA / GT Association): Japan's flagship GT championship (GT500/GT300), the largest GT series in Asia. Closest regional GT peer in terms of scale, manufacturer engagement, and multi-class format serving professional and gentleman drivers.
• ADAC GT Masters: Germany's national GT championship with GT3 and GT4 classes, BOP, gentleman-driver eligibility, and strong OEM involvement—structurally analogous to China GT as a multi-class national GT series.
• British GT Championship: National UK GT championship featuring GT3 and GT4 classes with a BOP system, professional/amateur driver pairings, and manufacturer-supported teams—closest structural analogue to China GT outside Asia.

Regional players

• CEC China Endurance Championship: Domestic Chinese endurance sports car championship using GT and touring car classes. Direct domestic competitor for teams, manufacturer activation, and Chinese circuit dates within the same China-based motorsport ecosystem.
• CTCC China Touring Car Championship: China's premier touring car championship with national-level sports authority backing. Comparable as a Chinese national motorsport championship competing for similar sponsorship pools, media coverage, and fan attention.

Emerging players

• Ferrari Challenge: Ferrari's single-make customer racing championship operating in Asia-Pacific markets. Adjacent to China GT through the same GT customer-racing ecosystem and shared team/driver pool, though narrower in format (single-make).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/ChinaGTChampionship
• Facebookfacebook.com/ChinaGTChampionship
• Xx.com/OfficialChinaGT
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/china-gt-championship

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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