Gran Tourism Marathon

Several partners have already entrusted the organizers

ASSOCIATED PARTNERS

Perrelet, One of the oldest watchmaker founded in 1777 and inventor of the automatic watch, Perrelet becomes the official timekeeper of the Gran Tourism Marathon. This originally Swiss brand finds in this event the same perfect alchemy between tradition and innovation, which are the key elements of its present revival. Perrelet, specialised in the energy supply of a movement, readapts the patent Double Rotor into a Turbine fitted with 12 blades made of titanium, that the competitors of the Gran Tourism Marathon will discover during the event.

Samsung, the well-known Korean make, becomes the official supplier of the Gran Tourism Marathon in terms of computer and office equipment. Samsung will provide to the organization team a range of computers, from the new N140 ultra-mobiles to the very performing professional models, such as the new R719, the lightest in this category with its 17.3” screen. Projector, printers, copiers, will complete the equipment of the organization so they will have a real itinerant office.

Profil+, with 370 agencies in all the regions of France, Profil+ is now number 1 for tyre distribution (public, transport, industry, agriculture and civil engineering professionals). With over 3 million tyres sold in 2008, Profil+ is reinforcing its position near the clients with the development of quick car servicing: oil change, brake, suspension and air conditioning checks, …
Profil+ will carry out the technical assistance for the competitors during the Gran Tourism Marathon. Every evening, a special assistance point will be installed and mechanics will be at the disposal of the competitors to perform checks
and possible repairs.

KoridorArt. This Serbian company is involved in cultural, sports and economic upmarket projects, representing a link between the European nations, reinforcing their cooperation and promoting the communication between these countries.
In an original way, Koridor Art is linking art, sport and economy in order that these activities can reach common goals in an efficient way and coordinated interaction.
Koridor Art is supported by a network of public personalities and experts in various fields, to ensure a qualitative organization and develop its activities in consultancy and lobbying.
Koridor Art is the publisher of a multilingual magazine promoting pan-European corridors and a special issue will be dedicated to the 1st Marathon rally for GT cars.
Koridor Art is happy to join the Gran Tourism Marathon as a partner and organizer of the passage of the event through Serbia.

MEDIA PARTNERS

Motors TV, This high-speed TV channel is offering the widest range of programmes dedicated to international motorsports, with exclusive events and over 70 championships broadcasted in 59 countries and 17 million subscribing households by satellite, cable or ADSL

Sport Auto, is the n°1 magazine specialised in exceptional cars with a circulation of 70,000/month (OJD). Sport Auto is a monthly magazine created in 1962 by Gérard Crombac and Jean Lucas. It is historically the first magazine dedicated to motorsports in France. This top-of-the-range publication is aimed at fans of sports and exception cars, while giving a global vision of the market. Sport Auto is sharing with its readers the most exceptional sides of automobile in terms of performance, design, innovation or competition.

V12GT is a website designated to exceptional vintage and modern cars’ enthusiasts. This was initiated by an editorial Franco Belgian team of well-informed amateurs and professional journalists describing a specific world: exceptional cars, sports and luxury.
 V12GT is updated every day, bringing to not only enthusiasts the emotion and pleasure through sections such as news, reports on motor shows, road tests, or specific reports on this specific world (professions, collections …). The photo and video gallery is also regularly updated.  
V12GT being aimed at connoisseurs, other topics are raised such as finance and legal related to prestige car, but also watchmakers, gastronomy, luxury or grand tourism.

TECHNICAL PARTNERS

Protech, this company has specialised for over 20 years in top-of-the-range aesthetic car maintenance. Conscious of the technical challenge represented by the Gran Tourism Marathon, ProTech has decided to guarantee to the competitors an easy and performing aesthetic maintenance of their cars. Among other products, they will use Laser Wash, a waterless washing solution, to clean, brighten and smoothen the cars, wherever they are. This represents an eco-technological gesture which will save 80,000 litres of water along the 5800 km of the route!

ADW-Interactif is a communication agency specialised in the new media and mobility: creation of websites, mobile sites, referencing, video web, buzz campaigns, … Partner of Silver for several years, ADW-Interactif will allow you to follow the Gran Tourism Marathon on the web before and during the event.

E-Track Systems E-Track Systems develops, builds and markets a range of tracking and communication systems by satellite, using the Iridium satellite-based network, the only one to offer a worldwide coverage, on earth, sea, or in the air. The devices of the E-Track Systems allow a permanent tracking of any mobile object in the world and they have been used for several years on famous rally-raids. They will be installed on all the vehicles of the Gran Tourism Marathon in order to guarantee an optimal safety, to control the compulsory passage points and to calculate the average speed.

La Plage Parisienne, located along the Seine, between the Pont Mirabeau and the banks of the Ile aux Cygnes, just a few steps from the Eiffel Tower, the restaurant La Plage Parisienne offers a bright and airy decor and a particularly demanded terrace
when the sun shines. La Plage Parisienne will host the presentation of the 2010 Gran Tourism Marathon and will be the setting of the administrative and technical checks on Wednesday 23 June 2010, followed by a gala dinner.
Port de Javel Haut – 75015 Paris - Tél : +33 1 40 59 41 00