Nankang Tyres for BRSCC Production Cup Series Class

Once again, Nankang tyres have been chosen as mandatory fitment for an exciting new UK based circuit racing series. Nankang’s track focussed products are hugely popular in UK motorsport, and it’s always great to see new race series using their tyres.

The British Racing and sports Car Club recently announced the launch of a brand-new single make race category based on the sporty Citroen DS3 1.6VTi.

The project has been developed in conjunction with Nankang tyre supplier SW Motorsports, and the race cars have been designed to be affordable, easy to build, reliable, and offering equal performance. By way of a controlled engine map, air intake and exhaust system, the 1600cc 16v engines will output a lively 135bhp, making them a great choice for new racers.

Performance, handling and safety will be managed by all cars having to use a tightly controlled mandatory build kit, this containing everything needed to turn a Citroen DS3 donor car into an exciting race ready DS3 Cup machine.

The comprehensive build kit includes an SW Motorsports bolt-in roll cage, 17 inch 2Forge alloy wheels, 225/45R17 Nankang NS-2R tyres, GAZ Suspension coilover kit with top camber mounts, FIA race seat, safety harness, fire safety system, stainless exhaust, induction kit, suspension poly-bush kit, door cards, footplates, switch panels, fire system, cut-off switches, steering wheel & boss kit, ECU Map and numerous other key parts.

At the time of this news release, the complete DS3 Cup Build Kit from SW Motorsports is available for just £6,999 (including VAT), and with donor cars being readily available for less than £1500, a self-prepared race car could be on the grid for less than £8,500.

In 2025, DS3 Cup cars will race as a class within the BRSCC Production Cup Series, with the aim to develop a stand-alone DS3 Cup grid in 2026.

Source: Tyretradenews