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BTCC confirms team licence holders for 2026 season

Organisers of the British Touring Car Championship – TOCA – have today (December 4) released the list of TOCA BTCC Licences that have been allocated to teams for the 2026 season.

Following the recent entry approval date for all TOCA BTCC Licences (TBLs), the grid of the UK’s premier motorsport series will boast nine different teams and a total of 26 cars next year.

One of the biggest additions to the grid is that of Plato Racing, the brand-new outfit that is being spearheaded by former double champion Jason Plato.

Despite yet announcing the identity of their cars and drivers, the team has already confirmed a tie-up with RML and has recruited key personnel including Paul Ridgeway and Malcolm Swetnam.

Of the existing teams on the grid, reigning champions EXCLER8 Motorsport will once again field four cars, as will Alliance Racing. Speedworks Motorsport – who have entered into a new partnership with MB Motorsport – also retain four entries.

Multiple title winners West Surrey Racing and Power Maxed Racing, who are building new cars, will both operate with three licences each.

The rest of the field – including Restart Racing, Un-Limited Motorsport and One Motorsport (who elected to sit out the second half of last season) – all hold two licences apiece.

Teams will announce full details regarding their respective entries (drivers, team names and sponsors) over the coming weeks and months, prior to the release of the finalised entry list for the forthcoming season in April.

Alan Gow, BTCC Chief Executive, said: “The continued strength of the entry is testament to the ongoing success of the BTCC.

“Much of our tried and tested format will remain of course, but with some new cars, teams and drivers, as well as the introduction of the Qualifying Race on Saturdays, there’s a lot to be excited about for the season ahead.”

2026 TOCA BTCC Licence Holders

Alliance Racing – 4
EXCELR8 Motorsport – 4
Speedworks Motorsport – 4
West Surrey Racing – 3
Plato Racing – 2
Power Maxed Racing – 3
Restart Racing – 2
One Motorsport – 2
Un-Limited Motorsport – 2

The 2026 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship season commences on April 18-19 around the Donington Park National circuit.

Are you ready for 2026? BARC membership renewal now open!

Planning a championship campaign? Coming out of retirement or taking to the grid for the first time? The British Automobile Racing Club (BARC) has now opened its membership renewal window and is also looking forward to welcoming returning and new members for another exciting season ahead.

Competitors

The BARC is here to support its members and its affiliated championships and series – providing a place for all members to enjoy all aspects of motorsport in the British Isles. Whether you’re a racing driver taking the first steps in the sport, a seasoned campaigner, a regional competitor or someone who appreciates the thrill of spectating, then there’s a membership option that’s perfect for you.

Marshals, Officials and Volunteers

Alternatively, if you want to get closer to the action and become an official or marshal, the BARC is here to provide all the training you will need. Our marshals and volunteers form the backbone of race meetings all year round, with over 350 personnel involved at our major events. What’s more, our training ensures confident and safe progression through each of the disciplines, marshals and officials wish to explore.

What does your membership include?

– Racing Members can compete in over thirty Motorsport UK-registered championships and series, along with hillclimbing and other BARC centre organised events

– Marshals training and grading system together with a unique stamp scheme to offset membership and regalia costs

– Our quarterly BARC magazine Apex is packed full of features and news from the BARC community – this is sent directly to your door, and is sent free to all members

– There is a members discount scheme with the RAC and AA rescue and breakdown services

– Trade discounts and special insurance schemes as part of an extensive member benefit system

– An exciting range of club and circuit-branded clothing and accessories can be purchased – exclusively of members

– Discounted admission to events at Thruxton Circuit, including free admission to the Paddock areas and member’s grandstand for BARC members

– Discount driving experiences at the Thruxton Motorsport Centre

– Preferential rates for special events, including the BARC annual awards dinner.

To renew or join the growing BARC community – please visit the BARC Shop to get yourself ready for the 2026 season!

Star-studded entry confirmed for Jack Frost Stages Rally at Croft

This weekend’s Jack Frost Stages Rally, which takes place at Croft Circuit on Sunday 7th December 2025, has attracted a high-quality and capacity entry with plenty of local interest.

The last time the Darlington & District Motor Club event ran was back in 2020 when Kevin Procter from nearby Scruton took victory in his Ford Fiesta S2000 and whilst he has been a multiple winner on the corresponding Northallerton Automobile Club Christmas and Winter Stages Rallies over the past two decades at Croft, that 2020 success on the Jack Frost remains his only one to date on this event.

Procter is back again this year as the number one seed to try to add to that success behind the wheel of the venerable Ford Fiesta S200T which he is sharing with Northallerton co-driver Ian Windress but perhaps favourite for the win is another car out of the Procter Motorsport stable, that of Kevin’s nephew, Joe Cunningham.

Cunningham, from Leeming Bar, along with Bedale co-driver Josh Beer, won the Swift Signs & Shirts Winter Stages Rally at Croft last year in their Ford Fiesta WRC and arrive at this year’s event in a rich vein of form having taken the victory at the Neil Howard Stages Rally at Oulton Park earlier this month.

However, there is a strong challenge coming from a number of the country’s leading asphalt rally regulars and indeed stars of the world stage, headed by former British and European Rallycross champion Patrick O’Donovan. The London-based Irishman will be behind the wheel of his factory-specification Hyundai i20 R5 and is seeded at number three, just ahead of Scotsman Alan Carmichael who could well be the man to beat in his Skoda R5.

Away at number five and chasing his son two cars in front will be motorsport legend Ollie O’Donovan in the second of the team’s Hyundai i20 R5s. Ollie is no stranger to Croft having clinched the British Rallycross title there a number of years ago and he’ll be guided by Scotland’s Ashleigh Morris after she jumps over from the driver’s seat of her Ford Fiesta on Saturday’s Grizedale Stages.

After a couple of years out of the sport, County Durham’s Ian Bainbridge makes a welcome return behind the wheel of a VW Polo R5 which he shares with Staindrop co-driver St John Dykes whilst former bike racer and Circuit Rally Championship regular Kiaran Hankin will be out in his Citroen C3.

County Durham crew Chris Thompson and Pete Gibson are seeded at eight in their Ford Fiesta R2 prepared by Northallerton-based experts Motoscope whilst the immaculate and unusual Porsche GT3 of Yorkshire’s Craig Pennington/Wayne Priest is at number nine.

The top ten is completed by Scottish youngsters Joe McKeand and Charlotte McDowall in their Subaru Impreza but there is a strong contingent of other local drivers throughout the field aiming for success over the eight stages throughout the day.

In the two-wheel drive class, local drivers who are expected to go well include Northallerton’s Dave Bellerby (2.0 Ford Escort Mk2), Steve Sawley from Spennymoor in his 2.4-litre version whilst Mickleton’s Alistair Hutchinson is a potential class winner, with daughter Emma on the maps, in their Renault Clio Maxi. Another father and daughter team include Bishop Auckland pair Mark and Hannah Thompson in their Peugeot 206 whilst Northallerton sisters Paige and Drew Bellerby will share their recently acquired Mitsubishi Evo 9.

Richmond brothers Luke and Tom Constantine will be in action in their 1600cc Opel Adam R2 and will be battling against their cousins James and Oliver Constantine in their 1600cc Suzuki Swift Sport. County Durham’s Ed Todd and Andy Brown will fancy their chances in their Darrian T9 whilst BSB racer Storm Stacey is hoping for a late entry in his factory-supported and ultra rapid Ford Fiesta R2.

Also amongst the 80-car entry are ten crews contesting the Formula 1000 Junior class for 14-17-year-olds, including recently crowned English champion William Paterson, whilst Scottish counterpart Ollie Forrester makes his debut in the senior class in a Citroen C2.

The first of eight stages totalling 45 miles starts at 09.00 with action all day, including the final couple of stages in the dark, with central servicing in between all stages. Gates open at 8am with adult admission in advance online or on the gate costing £14 and children aged 15 and under admitted free. Free parking on extensive hard standing is available until the car park is full with commentary and catering available in the Hangar 50 café which will be open throughout the day serving hot food and drinks.

Further information is available from www.darlingtondmc.com or via Croft Circuit on 01325 721815 or www.croftcircuit.co.uk. You can also keep up to date with the latest ticket alerts by following Croft Circuit on Facebook, X, and Instagram.

Darlington & District Motor Club would like to extend their sincere thanks to Mr Dave Todd of EPF Graphics for supplying the door cards and numbers along with Bill Addison Plant Hire and Premier Traffic Management Ltd for the supply of road and marker cones.

Top Ten

1. Kevin Procter/ Ian Windress – Ford Fiesta S2000T
2. Joe Cunningham/Joshua Beer – Ford Fiesta WRC
3. Patrick O’Donovan/TBA – Hyundai i20 R5
4. Alan Carmichael/Kerryl Jackson – Skoda RS Rally 2
5. Ollie O’Donovan/Ashleigh Morris – Hyundai i20 R5
6. Ian Bainbridge St John Dykes – VW Polo R5
7. Kiaran Hankin/Ben Butterworth – Citroen C3 Rally 2
8. Chris Thompson/Pete Gibson – Ford Fiesta R2
9. Craig Pennington/Wayne Priest – Porsche GT3
10. Joe McKeand/Charlotte McDowall – Subaru Impreza

CHAMPIONS! Check out our 2025 title winners

The British Automobile Racing Club delivered yet another momentous year of motorsport in 2025 and with the dust having now settled, we’re delighted to be able to reveal who reigned supreme across our wealth of championships:

2CV Championship – Nick Crispin
BARC Connaught Speed Championship – Neil Bateman
Britcar Endurance Championship – Dom Malone, Adam Smalley & Charles Rainford
British Truck Racing Championship: Division 1 – Ryan Smith
British Truck Racing Championship: Division 2 – Jake Evans
moobob Caterham Academy Championship – Max Richardson
Bilstein Caterham Roadsport Championship – William Harris
EDGE Caterham Seven 270R Championship – Ben Wheatley
Vertex Caterham Seven 310R Championship – Taylor O’Flanagan
Dutch Barn Vodka Caterham Seven Championship UK – Matt Armstrong
Classic Touring Car Racing Club – Everard Pre-66 Touring Cars – James Ibbotson
Classic Touring Car Racing Club – Shell Oils Pre-83 Touring Cars – Jonathan Corker
Classic Touring Car Racing Club – TrackHub.uk Pre-93 Touring Cars – Ian Bower
Classic Touring Car Racing Club – Burty Pre-03 Touring Cars – David Cave
Classic Touring Car Racing Club – Burton Power Blue Oval Saloon Series – Tim Mizen
Classic Touring Car Racing Club – Classic Thunder & Historic Thunder – Ian Bower
CNC Heads Sports/Saloon Car Championship – Simon Allaway
Junior Saloon Car Championship – Oliver Kerr
Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship – Tom Ingram
Adrian Flux Insurance MG Owners Club Championship – Jim Baynam
Milltek Civic Cup – Liam McGill
Motorsport UK British Hillclimb Championship – Matthew Ryder
P4 Emergency Lighting Caterham Graduates Championship: Sigma 135 -Tom McEwing
P4 Emergency Lighting Caterham Graduates Championship: Sigma 150 – Paul Goldstein
Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain – Andrew Rackstraw
Porsche Sprint Challenge Great Britain – Tom Bradshaw
TCR UK Championship – Adam Shepherd
VERTU MINI CHALLENGE JCW – Tom Ovenden
VERTU MINI CHALLENGE JCW Sport – Archie Johnson
VERTU MINI CHALLENGE Trophy – Alex Keens
Wera Tools F4 British Championship certified by FIA – Fionn McLaughlin

BTCC confirms Qualifying Race regulations for 2026

The British Touring Car Championship has today (November 24) ratified the full regulations surrounding the recently announced Qualifying Race, which is set to be introduced from the 2026 season.

Set to take place on the Saturday afternoon of each event, the final classification of the Qualifying Race will determine the grid positions for Sunday’s opening contest.

A general overview of the Saturday format is outlined as follows:

– One 40-minute Free Practice session to take place at approximately 10:30
– One Official Qualifying Session set to take place at approximately 14:00, split into
– Two Qualifying Groups of 15 minutes each
– The group that includes the fastest set lap time overall will set the odd numbers of the grid for the Qualifying Race and the other group will take the even numbers
– There will be a ten minute gap between the end of the Official Qualifying Session and pit lane opening for the Qualifying Race
– Qualifying Race Distance to be approximately 15 minutes in duration (set in advance to the nearest lap count at each particular circuit)
– No Option Tyres permitted to be used in the Qualifying Race – only that event’s standard dry/slick tyre and/or wet tyre may be used
– Throughout the Official Qualifying Session and Race, each car will have the permitted TOCA Turbo Boost (TTB) available as per Championship order
– Half points from a Championship Round to be awarded as per the finishing order of the Qualifying Race (rounded up to the nearest whole point where applicable): 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-4-3-3-2-2-1-1
– No Manufacturers’/Constructors’, Teams’, Independent Drivers’, Independent Teams’ or Jack Sears Trophy points will be scored in the Qualifying Race
– No extra point will be awarded for leading the Qualifying Race or Fastest Lap
– No extra point will be awarded for securing Pole Position for Race 1

The entirety of Qualifying, including the Qualifying Race, will be streamed LIVE in the UK and across the globe via the ITV YouTube channel.

Sunday will maintain the three full rounds of racing, all-day-live and free on ITV4 as has been the case for many years.

Further minor regulations surrounding Qualifying – tyre availability, parc ferme rules etc – were also ratified and will be made available in the full 2026 Rules and Regulations document.

Callum Voisin named Porsche Carrera Cup GB Junior for 2026-2027

Callum Voisin has been announced as the 2026-2027 RAFA Racing Club Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain Junior driver, clinching £85,000 towards his budget for each of the next two seasons as well as a wealth of support and opportunities from the German marque.

Regarded as one of the most coveted prizes in UK motorsport, Voisin was declared the winner at the prestigious 2025 Porsche Night of Motorsport Awards, which took place in Birmingham this past weekend.

More than a dozen candidates were interviewed by series organisers earlier this year for the Junior role before the competition was whittled down to a final four; with Daryl DeLeon, Samuel Harvey and Joep Breedveld joining Voisin on the shortlist.

Each of the four contenders faced a range of driving, fitness and media assessments at the Home of British Motor Racing, Silverstone, earlier this month – all with the aiming of following in the footsteps of former Junior winners Adam Smalley, Dan Harper and most recently, James Wallis.

Voisin – who has competed in the likes of FIA Formula 3 and GB3 in recent years – emerged as the standout candidate across all disciplines to ultimately triumph and he is now set to embark on two consecutive campaigns in one of the leading categories on the British Touring Car Championship undercard.

James MacNaughton, Porsche GB Motorsport Manager, said: “Porsche remains committed to finding and nurturing the best racing talent, and the Junior Programme is a very important tool in helping us to achieve that goal.

“Our initiative is one of motorsport’s most important opportunities, and over the years it has proven its significance, fostering the careers of several noteworthy individuals who have gone on to factory drives at an international level.

The Junior programme always receives a high number of applications, and this year was no different, so creating a shortlist of four drivers to take part in the Junior Shootout was not an easy task.

“Each of the finalists is incredibly skilled and determined, and the competition could not have been stronger. The hopefuls each gave it their best shot, making this our toughest judgement yet. Callum emerged as a very deserving recipient and we are confident he will flourish.

“Callum will explore his potential to grow and progress, both on and off the track, as he seeks to echo the success of previous Juniors. We always hope to play a part in finding the next Porsche Motorsport global superstar, and Callum has all the hallmarks of a future champion.”

Goodwood announces 2026 Festival of Speed theme

The Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard is poised to rekindle many of motorsport’s most famous rivalries from down the years after announcing its theme for 2026: ‘The Rivals – Epic Racing Duels’.

Set to bring legendary battles back to life – be it on two or four wheels, a race track or rally course – the West Sussex venue is gearing up to celebrate the teams, drivers and riders that have shaped the history of motorsport.

Two particular rivalries will be form the crux of the celebrations on July 9-12, and they will be featured heavily both on the famous Goodwood Hill and across the legendary Estate.  

The story of James Hunt and Niki Lauda’s monumental battle for the 1976 Formula 1 World Championship has transcended motorsport, and the Festival of Speed will mark the 50th Anniversary of that sensational year.

Also sharing the limelight is the saga between Ford and Ferrari that culminated at the 1966 Le Mans 24 Hours. More information on exactly what shape these celebrations will take will be revealed in due course. 

The Duke of Richmond CBE DL said: “Over the years, Goodwood has seen some fierce competition, whether in the early days of the Circuit when the all-time greats were battling it out, or in more recent years on the hillclimb.”

“Even the IndyCar drivers who joined us at this year’s Revival brought their very own rivalry which played out in the Royal Automobile Club TT Celebration.  

“In 2026, the Festival of Speed will capture the drama and intensity of some of motorsport’s greatest contests as we celebrate ‘The Rivals – Epic Racing Duels’, bringing to life the immense determination and talent of the titans of racing history.” 

How to Watch: RAC Rally comes to Pembrey

Something a little different is happening this week at one of the British Automobile Club venues. The Roger Albert Clark Rally or RAC Rally for short will stop off at Pembrey in south west Wales tomorrow as Britain’s biggest rally gets ready to arrive in Wales.

Rallying in Britain always used to see a spectator friendly stage at a circuit, stately home or any accessible venue for that matter. The organisers of the RAC are rekindling that magic and introducing the spectator stages in 2025, with Pembrey – the home of Welsh motorsport now welcoming the biggest rally in the country.

When does the rally run?
The mega marathon rally begins with a Ceremonial Start in Camarthan town centre this evening (Wednesday) before stage action begins on Thursday morning through to Monday evening.

The rally will take in two runs through Pembrey on Thursday afternoon. The two stages have been named Dai Roberts Pembrey in honour of Welsh co-driver Dai Roberts who sadly lost his life in a rallying accident in the British championship earlier this year.

Where are the events being held?

Pembrey Circuit
Address: Pembrey Circuit Llanelli Carmarthenshire SA16 0HZ

What will I see at Pembrey?

Icons of rallying from the sixties through to the early eighties. From the Ford Escort, Vauxhall Chevette, Talbot Sunbeam, Porsche 911, Triumph TR7 and even a Lancia Stratos. Over 180 cars will take to the start of the rally!

How can I watch in person?

To go stage side and into the Service Park at Pembrey, tickets start from £20 for an adult with children under 15 going free. Tickets are limited – best book now!

Tickets can be purchased here: https://pembreycircuit.co.uk/racing/rac-rally

If I can’t get to Pembrey or I am outside of the UK?

If you can’t make it to the Welsh circuit or the rally as a whole – there will be live coverage through the four-day event on Facebook or YouTube.

RAC Rally Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RogerAlbertClark
Special Stage YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SpecialStage

We will also bring you some of the best bits from the visit to Pembrey on the BARC and Pembrey social channels. Stay tuned.

What time are things happening at Pembrey?

Cars will travel out of the forests and arrive at Pembrey at roughly 11:50 before tackling two blasts around the circuit. This gets underway at 12:46 and should end by 16:30.

Please be aware access and egress to the venue – priority will be given to competing cars and spectators should please be patient and respectful when arriving and departing the venue.

Do you have any more information?

We have a few other handy links that might be useful to help you follow the rally

RAC – Key Links

Pembrey Information*: https://pembreycircuit.co.uk/racing/rac-rally#tickets

Thursday Timetable: https://files.freethought.website/freethought27/file/thursdayv3.2.pdf

Entry List: https://files.freethought.website/freethought27/file/entrylist1211.pdf

Rally Information: https://racrmc.org/roger-albert-clark-rally/index

Time to pop on the bobble hat and grab a flask and wind the clock back with the RAC Rally.

MG Owners Club ready to march into 46th season

The MG Owners’ Club Race Championship is gearing up for its 2026 season. One of the longest running championships to be affiliated with the British Automobile Racing Club – the single-marque series enters into its 46th year on track with an exciting calendar.

This season, championship promoter Jim Baynam drove to both class and overall honours in his decorated MGB. With Jim stepping back from a full campaign in 2026, this leaves the door wide open for a new champion to make their mark.

The championship is open to all Morris Garages (MG) machines – with a home for many of the cult British classics. From the MGA, B and C models, Midgets, Maestros, Metros, ZF and ZR – there is a class for them all. And with the way the points scoring works, all cars have a shot at the overall laurels too.

In 2026, the championship starts on the opening BARC weekend of the season once again in March at Donington Park, before a return to Cadwell Park. Other classic circuits include Brands Hatch, Oulton Park and Snetterton with the finale once again at the home of British motorsport.

Headlining the summer season for the MG Owners’ Club Race Championship is the Thruxton Retro meeting which in 2025 had 42 cars enter the event – the biggest single grid the club has had in 45 years.

2026 MG Owners’ Club Race Championship Calendar

21/22nd March – Donington Park
11/12th April – Cadwell Park
16th May – Oulton Park
4/5th July – Thruxton Retro
1/2nd August – Brands Hatch
12/13th September – Snetterton
3/4th October – Silverstone

For more information on the MG Owners Club Race Championship – head to www.mgocchampionship.co.uk or contact championship promoter Jim Baynam on raceteam@mgownersclub.co.uk

TOCA and Goodyear extend long-standing partnership

The British Touring Car Championship has announced the renewal of its long-standing partnership with Goodyear, with this extended agreement running through to the end of 2031.

Goodyear has been the official tyre partner of the UK’s premier motorsport series since 2003 and has also held title sponsor rights for most of that period.

This new takes the relationship to a near 30-year collaboration – making it one of the longest-standing and most iconic partnerships in motorsport.

“We are delighted to extend our collaboration with TOCA to support the BTCC, a championship that continues to grow and engage an ever-expanding fan base,” said Mathias Kipp, director, Racing, Goodyear EMEA.

“This almost three-decades-long partnership is ready to write new chapters. Goodyear is committed to supporting the series’ development through the performance our tyres and by creating new opportunities for fans, who remain at the heart of our strategy.”

“I am extremely proud of the partnership between Goodyear and the BTCC,” added Alan Gow, BTCC Chief Executive.

“We are delighted that one of the longest-standing, most loyal and successful collaborations will be heading to a near 30-year milestone, and long may it continue after that.

“This partnership will continue to innovate and deliver, both on-track and off-track, to the huge benefit of drivers, teams and fans alike.”

BARC closes out 2025 season in spectacular style at Brands Hatch

The British Automobile Racing Club brought the curtain down on its 2025 season in thrilling fashion at Brands Hatch this past Saturday (November 8) as the final few title winners were crowned on the Indy circuit.

Concluding a campaign that first began back at Donington Park in late March, the Club took centre stage at Brands Hatch for the final time this year with scores to be settled in both the Britcar Endurance Championship and OT Coupe Cup with Toyo Tires.

When it came to the Britcar Endurance Championship, no less than eight different teams entered the series finale – which would conclude under the cloak of darkness – in contention to lift the overall Drivers’ Championship.

With contenders being spread out across a variety of classes, the abacus was well and truly out as the day progressed, especially as the standings leaderboard changed on an almost lap-by-lap basis across the two scheduled bouts.

Team BRIT’s Asha Silva and Bobby Trundley entered the weekend as the pairing to beat however a non-finish in the opening contest left them with work to do if they were to walk away with the coveted crown.

Therefore step forward AmSpeed, Dom Malone and Adam Smalley. Having starred on multiple occasions in their Porsche 991 Cup car throughout the season, the rapid duo made sure they no stone unturned in their pursuit of glory at Brands Hatch.

Victory in race one gave Malone and Smalley’s chances a much-needed shot in the arm before they then reigned supreme in race two. With results in other classes going their way it meant that Malone and Smalley ultimately walked away with the biggest prize of all: the 2025 title.

As they have done all season, Nathan Williams and Adam Jones proved to be the toast of the competition when it came to the OT Coupe Cup with Toyo Tires; however it was Williams that ended the year with the ultimate bragging rights.

Having shared all but one race win over the course of the campaign, Williams and Jones arrived at Brands Hatch with the chance to secure the honour of being the ‘Driver of the Year’ in the popular one-make category.

Williams would have the honour of achieving that feat as he charged to victory in a thrilling opener, albeit having to soak up an abundance of pressure from Jones – who won race two – along the way. It capped off a dream debut season in car racing for the talented youngster.

Despite having finished their main season at Silverstone in October, the Caterham Academy Championship ended up making a guest appearance with two non-points scoring rounds around the 1.207-mile track.

Marking the final time that this iteration of Caterham Academy car would compete on British soil, the open-wheel machine was given a fitting send-off as George Hawkins and James French claimed a win apiece.

Closing out the action at the final meeting of the year were two races from the Classic Touring Car Racing Club, which was staging its annual ‘All Comers’ contests.

Boasting a bumper grid of iconic tin tops, Steve Walden emerged as the driver to beat as he guided his BMW E36 M3 from the back of the grid to win race one, before then going from ninth to first in race two.

To view the full classification of results from all sessions, CLICK HERE.

You can also re-watch all the action from Brands Hatch via the Club’s official YouTube channel HERE.

How to Watch: The final countdown…Britcar finale is here!

The moment has arrived. The final event on the 2025 British Automobile Racing Club calendar has arrived and what a weekend we have lined-up to finish the year!

Headlining the meeting is the BARC’s premier endurance racing title – the Britcar Endurance Championship. We are going down to the wire. The championship is set to be decided on the final round and the final race of the season – and the best part is, it’s under the cloak of darkness as the final race of the season races into the night.

As well as the Briticar grid, there is a host of competitive grids ready to round out the year on a high. Those with a love of tin-tops – the Classic Touring Car Racing Club have an all comers race with everything from Pre ’66, Pre ‘83, Super Touring and modern classics all racing in one packed grid.

The OT Coupe Cup with Toyo Tires has a winner to declare. The top driver will be fought out between Nathan Williams and Adam Jones but a whole host of other drivers will want to put the spotlight on them for the last time this season in the single-make, hotly contested class.

The moobob Caterham Academy cohort of 2025 will have the chance to let their hair down in an end of season final race at Brands Hatch. With the standings already locked in – this will have real end of term vibes about it, for not only the drivers, but this will be the final Caterham Academy race for the current car in the UK.

When is the next BARC weekend?
This weekend: Saturday 8 November ONLY

Where are the events being held?

Brands Hatch
Address: Brands Hatch Circuit, London Road, West Kingsdown, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 6FS

What is racing this weekend?

Get ready to hold onto your hats for the Britcar Endurance Championship, Coupe Cup, Caterham Academy and Classic Touring Car Racing Club all-comers curtain call.

If I can’t get trackside or I am outside of the UK?

If you can’t make it to the final weekend of the year at Brands Hatch… fear not… we have you covered! To follow everything, the BARC YouTube channel will be broadcasting all the racing action live and for free – no matter where you are around the world on Saturday. Be sure to subscribe for the latest streams – www.youtube.com/@britishautomobileracingclub

How can I watch in person?

To go trackside at Brands Hatch, tickets start from £16 for an adult ticket for the Saturday online and £19 on the gate. Discounts for teens and senior citizens are available and children aged 13 and under go free.

Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.brandshatch.co.uk/2025/november/barc-into-the-night

What time are things happening on track at Brands Hatch?

Free Practice heads the order on Saturday with on track action from 09:00 with the first race at 11:15. The two 45-minute Britcar Endurance races will take place at 13:35 and 17:00.

Do you have any more information?

We have a few other handy links that might be useful to help you enjoy your final event of the year.

Brands Hatch – Key Links

Live Timing and Commentary: https://www.tsl-timing.com/event/254563

Information*: https://www.barc.net/event/barc-race-meeting-brands-hatch-indy-november-8/

Entry List: www.barc.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/HQ25-BH-Entry-List-v2.pdf

Live Coverage Saturday: https://www.youtube.com/live/fTHKrPmy6Eo?si=103u_0PPkMFwAz2_

* Timetable – Subject to adjustments prior and during the race meeting

We’re not crying – you are… the final race weekend of 2025 is here. One last ride. Let’s go!