Emerging Australian talent Jayden Kelly will step up into the GT3 sphere after it was announced he will feature with Greystone GT for the final three rounds of the International GT Open season, alongside Josh Rattican.
Competing in the McLaren Trophy Europe Championship this year, Kelly has wasted little time in making an impression during his first GT racing season.
After an impressive rookie season, Kelly collected three wins, four podiums and multiple pole positions to lead the new Pro category with two rounds to go.
Kelly heralds in an exciting new chance to step up into GT3 machinery and continue his development, while building on his strong association with the highly reputable Greystone GT outfit.
Kelly will drive a McLaren 720S GT3 EVO and tackle three rounds of the International GT Open, beginning with his debut appearance at the Red Bull Ring on 7 September, before heading to Barcelona later that month and then to the season finale at Monza in October.
Kelly expressed his excitement in getting behind the wheel of the McLaren 720S GT3 EVO for his first GT3 race weekend in Austria.
“This has been something we have been working towards as part of our plan, and I am really excited about the step up,” he said.
“I am extremely grateful to the team at Greystone GT for the opportunity, and we will be looking to carry the momentum forward from our brilliant McLaren Trophy Europe campaign.
“A huge thanks to everyone who made this possible. I can’t wait to get started.”
Greystone GT Team Owner Mark McLoughlin said Kelly and Rattican will be a formidable partnership in future races.
“We’re thrilled to bring them together for the final three rounds of the International GT Open,” McLoughlin echoed.
“Their combination is a perfect complement to our existing Pro programme, and we’re looking forward to seeing what this line-up can achieve in the final stretch of the season.”
Rattican is the current (2024) GT4 European Series Silver champion and part of the McLaren Factory programme as a McLaren Graduate Driver.
