--- title: "Red Bull Global Rallycross Kills Supercar Series, Announces ‘Gold Class’" description: "The unique GRC series appears to be going through a tidal wave of changes as it fights to stay alive." date: "2018-03-01" modified: "2018-03-01" authors: - name: "Jerry Perez" job_title: "Deputy Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jerry-perez" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/accelerator/18888/red-bull-global-rallycross-kills-supercar-series-announces-gold-class" categories: - "News" tags: - "racing" - "Racing News" - "Red Bull Global Rallycross" - "Supercar" --- # Red Bull Global Rallycross Kills Supercar Series, Announces ‘Gold Class’ ![]() *\www.thedrive.com\* The Red Bull Global Rallycross racing series confirmed the launch of a new category dubbed the "Gold Class," which will debut alongside the recently announced [Polaris GRC]() class at the first race of the [2018 season](). More importantly, the Gold Class will replace the Supercar category, which was the series' headlining event since its inception. The Gold Class racecars are touted to be the evolution of the GRC Lites from previous seasons and will feature aggressive bodywork and strategic performance updates designed to tighten up the field. That sure sounds like an elaborate way to describe a spec series, which is what everyone (including me) can interpret from the relatively vague announcement. https://twitter.com/\_/status/968487555334311941 “We are giving the sport of rallycross back to the drivers with the Gold class,” says Colin Dyne, CEO Red Bull Global Rallycross. “By creating a more closely matched generation of top-tier rallycross vehicles, the Gold class will provide a platform where [our drivers]() can highlight their driving skills and create even more dynamic racing for the fans.” While creating a series that focuses on skill and not the size of the team's budget is important, it doesn't take away from the fact that Red Bull GRC is playing down the severity of killing the Supercar class—the only manufacturer-backed, production-car-oriented, rally racing category with major TV coverage in the U.S. And while the series has announced recent partnerships with Total Lubricants and [Continental Tire as official suppliers](), it's yet to make public any backing or involvement with major automakers. Previously, Red Bull GRC saw the involvement of Honda, Ford, Subaru, Volkswagen, Chevy, and Hyundai. ## Author Jerry is responsible for upholding The Drive's ethos as an audience-first, enthusiast-driven car blog that serves up industry-leading news, reviews, culture, and motorsport coverage. Overseeing a staff of writers and editors from his home base in Indianapolis, he helps curate the site's daily rundown, as well as its medium- and long-term content strategies. Jerry joined The Drive in 2018 as a writer and worked as news editor and managing editor before becoming the deputy in 2023. As a lifelong car enthusiast and racing fan, Jerry believes that all cars are cool, but the people behind the machines are even cooler. This belief often gives The Drive a slightly different focus from most other car sites, where we explore the humanity behind the machines. When he's not obsessing over the day's biggest stories or hanging out at a race track, Jerry can be found behind the wheel of a car, most likely sharing a laugh with his teenage son or daughter. ### Author social links [Instagram]()