As an avid, racing fan, it is easy to become desensitized to modern GT racing. Over the course of the last 10 years GT3 has become over saturated to say the least. It is a shame that both GT3 and GT4 have taken the place of street tuner and touring car classes. However, that is the world we live in, and if that is what it takes to get manufacturers to stay involved in motorsport then, so be it.

I believe we are in the middle of a sports car Renaissance from top to bottom. It’s already happening in prototypes, and I believe the consolidation of the WEC and IMSA to one, GT3 class is going to lead to some of the most diverse grids we’ve ever seen paired with incredible racing.

The presence of Ford and Chevrolet cannot be overlooked, but it is important to not take for granted the many manufactures who have been competing within these formulas for quite some time. Porsche, as usual being the prime example with how their customer motorsport program is structured. We also get incredible efforts from former touring car giants such as BMW, Mercedes and Audi, many of which I do not believe we’d have seen on racing grids if not for the modern GT class structure.

Therefore, I think it is important that we recognize how diverse and fan friendly GT racing actually is, despite the over saturation. It was not long ago, that we witnessed hardly any participation from the top endurance, racing classes, only to be saved by the well subscribed to GT3 presence.

And now, going into 2024 all of that is improving rapidly with the two major American manufacturers adding to the melting pot.

So, while it may be a chore to watch a modern DTM or World Challenge sprint race, it is important that we value the GT product as a whole. I am old enough to realize that I have taken certain eras of motorsport for granted in the past, and I want to be careful to not do that again.

Driving tune this week is another from the Who. Old Top Gear vibes. Will make any drive in any car feel like a film shoot.