Author: Chris Ashby-Brown

BARC: Beyond the Chequered Flag

There are so many fascinating stories up and down the British Automobile Racing Club paddock — so many that we just don’t get to hear about or celebrate. Personal milestones rather than race wins; personal ambition and enjoyment perhaps over a title campaign.

New for 2026 will be the Beyond the Chequered Flag series, which will follow five drivers from different BARC disciplines — from single-seaters and sports cars to saloon cars and hillclimbing.

Throughout the season, the BARC team will check in with our five drivers, sharing their pre-season news, build-up preparations and race-weekend journeys across our social media channels, website, BARC LIVE streams, newsletters and, of course, our magazine Apex.

Let’s introduce our ‘famous five’ for 2026. Ladies first…

Daniella Sutton — British F4

Heading into single-seaters for the first time is 17-year-old Daniella Sutton, who will make the big jump from Fiestas into the Wera Tools F4 British Championship certified by FIA. Britain’s premier single-seater series will see a full-capacity grid in 2026, and Daniella will be driving one of the Chris Dittmann Racing machines.

The F4 rookie already has many accolades, including the Total Karting Zero UK North Championship title, the BRSCC Junior Scholarship Championship in 2024, as well as the British Women’s Racing Drivers Club Gold Star and BRDC Rising Star honours.

Despite living with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Daniella’s influence extends far beyond the racetrack. As a proud representative of the Juvenile Arthritis Research charity, she uses her platform to inspire others to overcome adversity, demonstrating that determination and resilience can help conquer even the toughest challenges when the season starts in April.

 


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Sam Parker — Caterham

Sam Parker is a well-known face in the BARC paddocks, having been involved in the Caterham pathway for a number of years as well as on screen — presenting the live coverage for the past two seasons.

Sam started her lightweight sportscar journey, like many others, in the Caterham Academy class before stepping up into the Roadsport series in 2025. Her pace developed with each round, and at the season finale at Silverstone last October she took her first ever podium after an intense front-of-the-field scrap.

For 2026, Parker will take two steps forward as she prepares to harness the 310R version of the British machine — putting everything she has learned over the past two seasons into practice for the more powerful iteration in April.

 

 

Project 29:7 Racing — Britcar Endurance Championship

In the exciting Britcar Endurance Championship, BARC will be keeping tabs on one of the young, upcoming teams on the grid — Project 29:7 Racing. Led by Alex Miller and Paul O’Neill, the Northamptonshire-based outfit is set to field a two-driver line-up in its Ginetta G56 GTA. Balancing driver feedback, the stresses of first-time competition and running a race team will hopefully be offset by some season highlights and maybe even some class silverware. You never know!

The new team will field Carl Garnett and Alex Miller as their driver pairing in the eagerly anticipated multi-car Britcar series, which gets underway at Donington on 21 March.

 

 

Richard Andrews and Cathy James — British Hillclimb Championship

Perhaps the biggest championship in terms of driver registrations is the British Hillclimb Championship. The series travels the length and breadth of the British Isles and sees run-offs won or lost by just hundredths of a second. From standard road cars to single-seater hillclimb thoroughbreds, there is a class for almost everything.

This year we will be following Richard Andrews and partner Cathy James who will be using a Porsche Cayman GT4 RS to tackle most of the mainland hills. A record holder at BARC’s very own Harewood, Richard will be looking to lower his personal bests while also putting the spotlight on this point-to-point motorsport discipline.

 

 

Ralphie-Joe Branscombe – Junior Saloon Car Championship

Our final driver brings great excitement… embarking on his first steps into car racing – Ralphie-Joe Branscombe.
Announced moments before APEX went to print – former British Kart Champion in the Honda Cadet class – Ralphie-Joe Branscombe will be the final driver the BARC follow in 2026.

The Junior Saloon Car Championship Scholarship selection process took place at Pembrey at the end of February, with the day consisting of competitors taking part in everything from driving assessments and media interviews to pit-stop challenges and fitness tests; all while an esteemed judging panel whittled down the contenders. As the competition entered its final stages, Branscombe established himself as one of the leading lights and was subsequently declared the winner of a fully-funded season with Orex Competition in the competitive hatchback category for young drivers.

Follow their journey’s this season across our social media platforms, on barc.net and in APEX magazine. Good luck to everyone!

BARC in the Park opens the 2026 racing season

The British Automobile Racing Club racing season fires into life this weekend at Donington Park, with a packed two-day programme set to launch the 2026 season in style.

After a long off-season, anticipation is high across the paddock-and the opening meeting delivers a hugely varied line-up that blends modern endurance machinery with some of the UK’s most promising upcoming drivers, close clubman racing and historic tin-top racing.

At the top of the bill on Saturday is the Britcar Endurance Championship, kicking off its campaign with a 90-minute contest featuring an eclectic mix of GT and endurance machinery. Expect everything from brands such as Aston Martin, Ferrari, McLaren and Porsche as well as more production-based entries, all sharing the track in an exciting classic multi-class format.

Joining the Britcar action is a mix of tin-top, hatchback and coupe racing. The Classic Touring Car Racing Club (CTCRC) provides a plethora of classes to the weekend race programme.

With grids split across multiple eras – Pre-66, Pre-83, Pre-93, Pre-03, BOSS and Classic and Historic Thunder – fans can expect packed fields, close racing, and a nostalgic journey through touring car history.

Also in action on the Saturday is the Junior Saloon Car Championship – one to always watch at a season opener, with a grid full of teenage racers taking their first steps into circuit racing. Donington Park’s demanding layout provides a stern early test, and with many drivers arriving from karting, the racing is typically close, energetic, and occasionally unpredictable as they adapt to racing in the Citroen Saxo hot hatches.

Joining the BARC season opener on the Sunday is the MG Owners Club Championship. Offering up a mix of historic MGs from the fifties and sixties through to the new millennium – the tightly matched machinery ensures slipstream battles and photo-finish results are never far away.

These races often hinge on consistency and momentum, particularly around a flowing circuit like Donington, where maintaining speed through the Craner Curves and the Old Hairpin can make all the difference. It’s a category known for producing some of the closest racing of the weekend.

Variety continues with the Track Action Racing Club, which brings a real mixed flavour to the meeting on both days. Featuring a wide mix of cars and driver experience levels, it embodies club racing at its purest – competitive, accessible, and unpredictable. Speaking of accessible, another series growing in popularity is the one-make Coupe Cup which has quickly built a reputation for close, hard-fought racing.

With evenly prepared cars and a growing grid, the focus is firmly on driver ability, and that tends to produce tight qualifying sessions and races where small mistakes can cost multiple positions. It’s a category that continues to grow in stature and should provide plenty of action on the Sunday of the meeting.

With a huge variety of machinery and race formats on offer, the opening weekend promises to set the racing tone for the months ahead. Get to the circuit or get the live stream on! We cannot wait!

Lights, Camera, Action! BARC to broadcast more events than ever before in 2026

The British Automobile Racing Club will be back on the big screen again this year, building on its long-standing association with leading sports production company 247.TV.

This season will once again see a number of race meetings – no less than 19 in fact – be broadcast live across the globe for free on the Club’s official YouTube channel.

The Club’s ever-growing appeal was there for all to see last year as events amassed almost 700,000 views.

Continuing to showcase some of the best edge-of-the-seat racing that the UK national motorsport scene has to offer, the 2026 promises to be bigger and better than ever.

Just some of the categories that will headline the coverage include the British Truck Racing Championship, TCR UK Championship, Classic Touring Car Racing Club, Caterham Motorsport, and Britcar Endurance Championship.

BARC 2026 Live Stream Schedule

March 21/22 – Donington Park (Grand Prix)
April 4/5 – Brands Hatch (Indy)
April 11/12 – Cadwell Park
April 25 – Oulton Park (International)
May 2/3 – Croft
May 16 – Oulton Park (International)
May 16/17 – Thruxton
June 20 – Donington Park (National)
June 20/21 – Pembrey
July 4/5 – Thruxton
July 11/12 – Snetterton 300
July 18 – Oulton Park (Island)
August 1/2 – Brands Hatch (Indy)
August 8/9 – Donington Park (National)
August 29 – Snetterton 300
September 12 – Snetterton 300
October 3 – Oulton Park (Island)
October 3/4 – Silverstone (International)
October 31/November 1 – Brands Hatch (Indy)

Mercedes-AMG F1 Team reaffirm commitment to British F4

The Wera Tools F4 British Championship certified by FIA will continue its growing relationship with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team this season by providing a prize simulator experience for the series’ 2026 champion.

Underlining its status as being the first rung on the ladder to Formula 1, the UK’s premier single-seater category has strengthened its ties with one of the biggest motorsport organisations in the world for a fourth successive season.

Following the conclusion of the 2026 campaign, British F4’s overall title winner will spend a half-day at the home of the eight-time Formula 1 World Constructors’ Champions at their state-of-the-art campus in Brackley.

There, the winner will undertake a full session in the Mercedes-AMG F1 simulator, where they will follow a similar programme to that of the team’s drivers, George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli.

Working closely with the team’s engineers, the winner will methodically work through a bespoke simulator programme as well as coaching and feedback throughout the session. They will then complete the day with a post-session debrief.

Bradley Lord, Team Representative, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, said: “We’re delighted to once again be offering a simulator experience for the British F4 champion. Few get the chance to run in our simulator in Brackley, so it’s an exciting prize. Hopefully it will serve as a valuable learning opportunity for the next steps in their career and we’re looking forward to seeing which young driver will claim the prize this year.”

Eve Lake-Grange, British F4 Championship Manager, said: “On behalf of the Championship I would like to say a heartfelt thank you to the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team for once again offering up this incredible prize to our champion.

“British F4 is proud to provide that first step on the road to Formula 1 and experiences like this are vital in enabling our drivers to continue their development and prepare them for the future steps in their racing career.

“We’ve seen how beneficial this prize was with previous champions such as Louis Sharp and Deagen Fairclough and I’ve no doubt it will be the same for whoever triumphs in 2026. To have an association with one of Formula 1’s most successful teams is nothing short of a privilege.”

The 2026 Wera Tools F4 British Championship certified by FIA season begins at Donington Park on 18-19 April.

BWRDC IntoSpeed initiative set to return to Gurston Down and Harewood

The British Automobile Racing Club will once again champion the British Women Racing Drivers’ Club’s (BWRDC) IntoSpeed initiative this year, as it returns to Gurston Down Speed Hillclimb and Harewood Speed Hillclimb.

As part of the BWRDC’s aim to promote and support women in all forms of motorsport, the IntoSpeed programme is designed to introduce women to competition by providing taster days, expert driver tuition and even the opportunity to compete at events.

With a focus fixed on the discipline of hillclimb, IntoSpeed will stage a taster day at Harewood Speed Hillclimb on Thursday 26th March, before then heading to Gurston Down Speed Hillclimb on Tuesday 7th April.

No experience is needed for the aforementioned events and they are open to woman of all ages from 18 upwards. Both events will focus on having fun whilst learning the basics associated with motorsport such as timing, safety and being comfortable in a car.

Helen Allen, Chair of the BWRDC, said: “With the support of Motorsport UK we are proud to have created this programme to take women through the sport from the very early stages to their first competition.

“We are thrilled to continue this for 2026 and look forward to introducing more women to the Hillclimbing discipline. Whether it’s taking part in our women- only groups/taster days, with expert driver tuition from experienced instructors, through to competing at events, we’ll guide you.”

Limited spaces remain available; to book a place at Harewood Speed Hillclimb visit https://www.harewoodhill.com/bwrdc-driving-academy.

Those interested in attending the Taster Day at Gurston Down should email gurstondrivingschool@outlook.com to request a booking form.

BARC announced as Founding Partner of Motorsport Expo

The British Automobile Racing Club is delighted to announce that it has joined Motorsport Expo as a Founding Partner.

Launched recently, Motorsport Expo is a brand-new motorsport exhibition and live experience that will take place at Excel London from the 26-28 February 2027.

The three-day spectacle is designed to connect the people behind the sport — from teams, engineers and suppliers to championships, clubs, organisers, sponsors and media — while also giving enthusiasts a fresh, immersive way to experience the sport beyond the circuit.

As a Founding Partner, the BARC has been helping to steer the event behind the scenes and is the first of several strategic partnerships that will be announced over the coming months.

Ben Taylor, BARC Chief Executive, said: “The BARC is excited to be involved in helping grow this event to become a regular fixture on the motorsport schedule for years to come.

“Through the Full Send events at Thruxton we have built up a fantastic relationship with Simon and we have been more than happy to help connect him to various people within the industry as this event concept has developed.

“Motorsport Expo is designed to connect the industry and we’re looking forward to being in attendance next year.”

To find out more information about Motorsport Expo, visit https://carshowco.com/motorsport/.

First batch of eligible cars revealed for Rewind Tour Britain

Motor Racing Legends and the British Automobile Racing Club have announced the first list of eligible cars for Rewind Tour Britain, which will take place on May 27-30, 2027.

Following on from its groundbreaking launch at the start of the year, the event – which will see the field commute between writhing tarmac rally stages and fast, flowing circuit races via some of the best routes the country has to offer – is set to be the most diverse of anywhere in the world.

Six classes, split by car age and a further invitational class, will make up the entry. Rally and race cars will share classes, inviting thrilling competition between different styles of car across different styles of test.

Below is an explanation of each class, with a sample car to highlight the varied options for entrants:

Bentley 3/4 ½ Litre
Class 1: Pre-1941 road registered sports cars

The Bentley Boys epitomised the camaraderie and daring of pre-war motor racing and their machinery continues to epitomise it today. There are plenty of Bentleys eligible for Class 1, but the 3/4 ½ Litre has the shorter chassis of the 3 Litre, and the engine of the 4 ½ Litre. All the power, but a little more nimble. Perfect for stage or circuit.

Equivalent to MRL’s Pre-War Sports Cars, this will be a popular class with entrants and spectators alike. Some of the most famed marques in history began here, with Aston Martin, Bugatti, Bentley and Morgan all regular competitors.

Jaguar D-Type
Class 2: Pre-1963 road registered sports, touring and GT cars

Is it impossible to imagine the sleek, sultry Jaguar D-Type attacking a tarmac rally stage? Perhaps, but as a star of 1950s sportscar racing it was a regular on the Mille Miglia which was, of course, a road rally. It would be a dramatic choice for enjoying Britain’s fine driving roads, too.

Class 2 welcomes GT and touring cars, equivalent to MRL’s HMRN Pre ’63 GT, as well as road-registered sports cars from the 1950s. The likes of the Austin-Healey 3000 and Saab 96 competed for rally wins in the early 1960s, and they’ll face racing pedigree from Ferrari, Lotus or Jaguar.

Austin Mini Cooper S
Class 3: Pre-1966 road registered touring and GT cars

The Mini Cooper S was brought to the forefront of the imagination of the public, particularly in Britain, with its success in rallying, particularly on the winding roads of Monte Carlo. Though we can expect to avoid ice and snow in late May, the little hatchback has fast pedigree on circuit and stage and could be a real giant killer.

Welcoming entries roughly equivalent to MRL’s Royal Automobile Club Pall Mall Cup, Pre-’66 GT Sprint and HRDC Top Hat, Class 3 welcomes everything from Jaguar E-Type to Lotus Cortina via Ford Galaxy and TVR Griffith.

Citroën SM
Class 4: Pre-1971 road registered touring and GT cars

The fantastically styled Citroën SM is renowned for its luxury, sleek design and cruising ability. It is less known for being a successful rally car, but it was just that, famously winning the Rallye du Maroc in 1971 on rough dessert terrain. Not only that, it was a fierce competitor on the Avon Tour of Britain in period. Could it be a class contender in 2027?

The 1960s produced a batch of iconic rally and touring cars, and they’ll likely form the backbone of Class 4. The Ford Escort Mexico, Alpine A110, Lancia Fulvia and Porsche 911 fought for race and rally wins all over the world in period.

Lancia Stratos
Class 5: Pre-1981 road registered touring and GT cars

Few cars have a greater reputation than the fearsome, sonorous Stratos. It arrived, looking like a spaceship, in 1973 and became the dominant force in rallying through the period. Only Ford’s Escort could regularly hold a candle to the mighty Italian with its Ferrari Dino V6, and it doesn’t take much imagination to see it as a strong force on Rewind Tour Britain.

1970s cars will dominate Class 5, and they’re a spectacular bunch. There are some truly iconic British cars in the running. Vauxhall’s Firenza and Triumph’s TR8 will evoke memories, whilst Brits will claim the Ford Capri and Escort as their own.

Rover Vitesse
Class 6: Pre-1986 road registered touring and GT cars

The Rover Vitesse, an evolution of the SD1, was a star of stage and circuit. In 1985, TWR-fettled and Bastos-backed, it opened the European Touring Car Championship with a 1-2-3 finish at Monza. That same year, the incomparable Tony Pond won the British Rally Championship in the Group A class. The SD1 is 50 in 2026, but in the right hands remains a fantastic competition car.

The early 1980s saw the beginning of the Group A era. The likes of the BMW 635 CSi, Volvo 240 Turbo, Alfa Romeo GTV6 and Jaguar XJS were fighting door-to-door.

Invitational Cars

A wide variety of cars will be considered on an invitational basis. Particular examples under this banner are the Group B supercars, which will run on a demo basis only, as well as the Group A BMW E30 M3.

The eligibility list is not comprehensive, and those who wish to enter but currently don’t see their car on the list should contact eligibility@motorracinglegends.com. The full draft list can be found here.

Thruxton Circuit reveals sublime 2026 race meeting calendar

Thruxton Circuit is set to wow the crowds in 2026 with a spectacular calendar of motorsport events that includes action on two, four and even six wheels.

Running from mid May to late September, six blockbuster race meetings – boasting everything from some of the UK’s major championships to leading national clubs – will take centre stage at the high-speed Hampshire venue this year.

Kicking off the unmissable entertainment at the home of the British Automobile Racing Club on May 16-17 is the popular visit of the British Truck Racing Championship, which will bring with it a festival that celebrates all things trucking.

Five colossal contests from the titans of truck racing will headline proceedings while a bumper support bill, a massive show truck display and a host of fantastic family-friendly activities will add to the spectacle.

The circuit will then step back in time in early July as the annual Thruxton Retro meeting goes ‘Back to the 80s’ this year. Iconic music from the decade of decadence will entertain the masses around the track while on it, retro racing will deliver high-octane thrills.

Thruxton’s full-throttle summer then continues as both the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship and British Superbike Championship descend on the fastest circuit in the country across July and August.

Following its earlier than usual in-season break, the BTCC blasts back into life on July 25/26 with three action-packed races headlining proceedings. Speeds of almost 200mph will then be clocked less than a month later on August 14-16 as the BSB rolls into town.

Closing out the year at Thruxton will be visits from the NG Road Racing Club and then the 750 Motor Club.

2026 Calendar Highlights

May 16/17 – British Truck Racing Championship (Convoy Thruxton)
July 3/4/5 – Thruxton Retro
July 25/26 – Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship
August 14/15/16 – British Superbike Championship
August 22/23 – NG Road Racing Club
September 26 – 750 Motor Club

For the complete line-up of all events, as well as ticket information, visit https://thruxtonracing.co.uk/events?category=race-meetings.

In addition to race meetings, Thruxton will also stage a number of Driving Experience Days and Car Culture events in 2026. Find out more information here: https://thruxtonracing.co.uk/events.

Pembrey Circuit releases superb 2026 racing calendar

Pembrey Circuit is set to deliver a brilliant year of motorsport in South Wales in 2026 after locking in its race meeting schedule for the forthcoming campaign.

Welcoming some of the very best machines on two, four and six wheels, the Home of Welsh Motor Racing has something for everyone over the coming months and it starts with two local rallies.

The Llandeilo Motor Club and Port Talbot Motor Club will headline proceedings in March with their own individual rally events before the Classic Racing Motorcycle Club and British Mini Bike Championship showcase their two-wheeled skills in May.

Over the course of the summer months the 750 Motor Club, British Historic Racing Club and NG Road Racing Club will all feature; however arguably the biggest event will be the annual visit of the British Truck Racing Championship.

Headlining Convoy Cymru in June, the titans of truck racing will deliver an abundance of heavyweight thrills on-track while live music, show trucks and more will entertain the masses right the way around the venue.

As the year continues, Pembrey will see the likes of the Fairfield Merlin Stages Rally and Drift League GB take place, all before some sideways shenanigans from the Motorsport UK British Rallycross Championship 5 Nations Trophy in late September.

2026 Calendar Highlights

March 1 – Llandeilo Motor Club Rally
March 22 – Port Talbot Motor Club Rally
May 2/3 – Classic Racing Motorcycle Club
May 16/17 – British Mini Bike Championship
May 22-24 – 750 Motor Club
May 30/31 – BARC Wales Summer Sprint
June 13/14 – British Historic Racing Club
June 20/21 – Convoy Cymru (British Truck Racing Championship
June 27/28 – NG Road Racing Club
July 19 – Fairfield Merlin Stages Rally
July 24/25 – Plop C90 Honda Enduro
August 15/16 – Drift League GB
September 5/6 – BARC Wales Sprint Championship
September 26/27 – Motorsport UK British Rallycross Championship 5 Nations Trophy
October 17/18 – Supermoto

For the complete line-up of all events, as well as ticket information, visit https://pembreycircuit.co.uk/events?category=race-meetings.

In addition to race meetings, Pembrey will also stage a number of Driving Experience Days and Car Culture events in 2026. Find out more information here: https://pembreycircuit.co.uk/events.

Harewood Speed Hillclimb unveils packed events schedule

Harewood Speed Hillclimb is preparing for yet another action-packed year following confirmation of its 2026 events schedule.

Organised and operated by the Club’s Yorkshire Centre, the famous venue is poised to welcome an abundance of talented drivers over the course of the coming months, with each of them looking to beat each other as well as the stopwatch.

Late March sees Harewood stage its annual Practice Day before the opening event – the Spring Championship Hillclimb – formally kicks off proceedings on April 12.

The British Hillclimb Championship makes the first of two visits to Harewood’s hallowed tarmac in May before another round of the Spring Championship Hillclimb and the Jim Thomson Hillclimb headline the month of June.

As the venue moves into July, red-hot entertainment will come in the shape of the British Hillclimb Championship’s second visit before the Yorkshire Speed Hillclimb, Montague Burton Hillclimb and Classic & Vintage Hillclimb make up the schedule for August.

Harewood’s full-throttle season is completed in late September with the Greenwood Cup Hillclimb and Mike Wilson Hillclimb.

2026 Calendar Highlights

March 22 – Practice Day
April 12 – Spring Championship Hillclimb
May 9 – Harewood Open Hillclimb
May 10 – British Hillclimb Championship
June 6 – Summer Championship Hillclimb
June 7 – Jim Thomson Hillclimb
July 4/5 – British Hillclimb Championship
August 1 – Yorkshire Speed Hillclimb
August 2 – Montague Burton Hillclimb
August 22 – Classic & Vintage Hillclimb
September 26 – Greenwood Cup Hillclimb
September 27 – Mike Wilson Hillclimb

For the complete line-up of all events, as well as ticket information, visit https://www.harewoodhill.com/.

Gurston Down poised for full-throttle year of events

Gurston Down Speed Hillclimb is gearing up for a blockbuster year of hillclimb action in 2026 after locking in its schedule of events.

After surpassing the 400-race meeting barrier last year, the Wiltshire venue – which is operated by the Club’s South West Centre – is set to hit new heights this season as it prepares to welcome fans through its gates.

Proceedings will begin on April 19 as Gurston Down stages its traditional test day before the opening weekend of May marks the beginning of both the Turbo Dynamics Gurston Down Hillclimb Championship and Online Cleaning Technologies Gurston Down Top Ten Challenge.

One of the undoubted highlights of the year will come in late May as the British Hillclimb Championship presented by Nova Motorsport and its leading lights descend on the Salisbury countryside for two days of full-throttle action.

A second helping of the Turbo Dynamics Gurston Down Hillclimb Championship and Online Cleaning Technologies Gurston Down Top Ten Challenge will follow a few weeks later before the privately run Gurston Ascent Day

The 2026 season concludes with two more rounds of the Turbo Dynamics Gurston Down Hillclimb Championship and Online Cleaning Technologies Gurston Down Top Ten Challenge across the month of August.

2026 Calendar Highlights

April 19 – Gurston Down Test Day
May 2/3 – Turbo Dynamics Gurston Down Hillclimb Championship
May 23/24 – British Hillclimb Championship
June 13/14 – Turbo Dynamics Gurston Down Hillclimb Championship
July 26 – The ‘Gurston Ascent’ Day
August 1/2 – Turbo Dynamics Gurston Down Hillclimb Championship
August 29/30 – Turbo Dynamics Gurston Down Hillclimb Championship

For the complete line-up of all events, as well as ticket information, visit https://gurstondown.org/event-calendar/.

Croft locks in the perfect ten for 2026 season

Croft Circuit is revved up for an action-packed year of motorsport after confirming no less than ten race meetings will take place at the North Yorkshire venue throughout 2026.

Boasting a varied schedule that includes everything from the UK’s premier motorsport series to a number of popular grassroots clubs, Croft is set to once again be a haven for unmissable wheel-to-wheel racing over the course of the coming months.

The 750 Motor Club kicks off the action on April 11/12 before the British Automobile Racing Club makes its annual jaunt to the North East in early May with both the TCR UK Championship and Caterham Motorsport in tow.

Following the success of its inaugural running last year, the Classic to Modern Car Show will return on May 9 with top-class motorsport and eclectic displays guaranteeing fun for all the family.

Two-wheel entertainment comes in the shape of the No Limits Motorcycle Club at the end of May before Ginetta stages its annual Festival Weekend – which will include all three of the Yorkshire manufacturer’s championships – a month later.

Both the British Racing & Sports Car Club and Darlington & District Motor Club will serve up summer showcases before the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship rolls into town in early September.

Staged slightly later in the season than previous years, the BTCC promises to be the biggest event of 2026 at Croft and with the title battle set to be at a critical junction, the three races at Croft could be pivotal in deciding who walks away as champion.

In the wake of the BTCC, Croft closes its season with a second bite of the 750 Motor Club cherry before the much-loved, bi-annual Christmas Stages Rally takes place in late November.

2026 Calendar Highlights

April 11/12 – 750 Motor Club
May 2/3 – BARC Race Meeting (TCR UK & Caterham Motorsport)
May 9 – Classic To Modern Motor Show
May 30/31 – No Limits Motorcycle Club
June 27/28 – Ginetta Festival
July 11/12 – British Racing & Sports Car Club
August 22/23 – Darlington & District Motor Club
September 5/6 – Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship
September 19/20 – 750 Motor Club
November 29 – Christmas Stages Rally

For the complete line-up of all events, as well as ticket information, visit https://croftcircuit.co.uk/croft-events?category=race-meetings.

In addition to race meetings, Croft will also stage a number of Driving Experience Days and Car Culture events in 2026. Find out more information here: https://croftcircuit.co.uk/croft-events.