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Tom Ingram extends BTCC points lead at Donington Park

The Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship is set for a blockbuster final six races of the season after Tom Ingram extended his advantage to 32 points over Ash Sutton at the top of the standings around Donington Park.

Ingram arrived at the East Midlands circuit with a 17-point advantage over the four-time champion but a sublime race day on the Grand Prix layout of the East Midlands venue for the Team VERTU driver enabled him to stretch his lead even further.

Saturday’s track action belonged to Ingram’s Hyundai team-mate Tom Chilton as the veteran racer claimed his first BTCC pole position since 2011, and he duly converted that into a comfortable victory in the opener.

Chilton and Ingram pulled away from the chasing pack in the early exchanges and with the benefit of breathing space, they swapped positions so that Ingram could lead a lap and take a point – before the duo settled back into their original positions by mid-distance.

As Chilton and Ingram charged to a Team VERTU 1-2, the NAPA Racing UK trio of Dan Rowbottom, Sutton and Dan Cammish fought their way forward to finish third, fourth and fifth respectively.

Cammish then took centre stage in race two as he celebrated his 200th BTCC race in style by claiming a second win of the season. The Ford Focus ST utilised the faster medium tyre and when Sutton and Chilton hit strife following a safety car restart, the Yorkshireman dispatched Ingram and then romped to victory.

It wasn’t without drama however as a flash downpour in the closing laps sent Cammish and a number of others skating into the McLeans gravel trap. Thankfully the #27 was able to rejoin in the lead and take the win ahead of Adam Morgan and Gordon Shedden.

The weekend’s third and final contest then saw Ingram take his fifth victory of the year as he reigned supreme after wowing the crowds with a captivating wheel-to-wheel battle with title rival Sutton.

Despite starting from the third row, Ingram wasted no time in charging forward and he was soon hot on the heels of pole sitter Sutton, who was running the less favourable hard compound Goodyear tyre.

Swapping paint over a number of laps, Ingram finally broke the resolute defence of Sutton and once out front he swept his way to the chequered flag while Sutton and team-mate Rowbottom occupied the remaining podium places.

Leaving Donington Park, Ingram now sits 32 points ahead of Sutton while Cammish’s win enabled him to consolidate third place in the Drivers’ Championship.

Alliance Racing/Ford hold a slender one-point lead in the Manufacturers’/Constructors’ table, whilst rivals Team VERTU top the Teams’ order. Mikey Doble and Restart Racing are the Independent pace-setters, with Daryl DeLeon heading the Jack Sears Trophy standings.

Elsewhere, history was made on the TOCA support bill as Rodin Motorsport’s Dries van Langendonck became the youngest-ever driver to win a race in the Wera Tools F4 British Championship certified by FIA.

Celebrating his 15th birthday on Saturday, the McLaren Development Driver marked his debut by charging to pole position in qualifying and then followed it up by claiming a sensational maiden win in the weekend’s finale.

Before van Langendonck charged to the top of the podium, Tommy Harfield claimed his and Chris Dittmann Racing’s first British F4 in race one. James Piszcyk then boosted his championship chances with a commanding fourth win of the season in race two.

Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain title contenders Will Martin and Andrew Rackstraw couldn’t be split over the course of the weekend with each driver claiming a win apiece. With four races left to run, Martin holds an eight-point lead over the Century Motorsport racer.

Rounding out the weekend were a trio of races from the VERTU MINI CHALLENGE Trophy, two of which were won by Westbourne Motorsport’s Olivier Algieri. The Wera Alliance Racing Academy machine of Murray Richardson scooped outright honours in the remaining contest.

To view the full classification of results from Donington Park, CLICK HERE.

Junior Saloon Car Championship Scholarship locked in for February 2026

The Junior Saloon Car Championship has also announced that its 2026 Scholarship will take place at Pembrey Circuit on Saturday 21st February.

Up for grabs at the Welsh venue will be a life-changing prize for one aspiring teenager in the shape of a fully-funded season in the series, worth more than ÂŁ30,000.

Over the course of the Scholarship day, prospective drivers will face the media, partake in a fitness test and then showcase their attributes behind the wheel on-track. A judging panel made up of championship’s organisers and partners will then whittle down the competition before selecting a winner.

Previous winners of the competition include British F4 champion and BRDC Young Driver Of The Year Deagan Fairclough, former JSCC champion Scott McIntyre and last year’s winner, Martin Wright.

To find out more information on the JSCC Scholarship, visit https://juniorsalooncarchampionship.co.uk/

Mini enters into a new era for Goodwood

When the words ‘Goodwood’ and ‘Mini’ are uttered in the same sentence it can surely mean only one thing; the St. Mary’s Trophy historic touring car races at Goodwood Revival. A brace of 1960s Cooper S racers nipping angrily at the heels of the giant V8 muscle from across the pond. Only this year it will be different, very different.

For 2025 the St. Marys Trophy reverts to its biennial pre-1960 touring car grid, where the humble Mini hasn’t been allowed due to its predominantly 1960s period competition success – until now. Having made the decision to include Minis in the race, Goodwood turned to a trio of trusted faces in the historic racing community to produce the right car for the occasion.

Austin Cars Ltd is a recently formed company which has chosen the classic Mini as the showpiece for its engineering and competition thinking and which will field two classic Minis on the illustrious pre-1960 Goodwood grid.

“It’s not really a new idea,” says Mark Burnett, Managing Director of Austin Cars Ltd. “Over at Burlen we’ve been producing a small range of classic car parts under the Austin name for years and in 2020 we set up Austin Pedal Cars, which is such a lovely natural path into the world of historic motoring for young people.

“The next step was always going to be the production of something for the grown-ups, something basic but fun, soul-stirring and memory inducing, no frills motoring, simply because we can. The Austin Cars cup of tea has been brewing for quite a while!”

Owens Fabrication in Wales were asked to produce the bodyshells and roll cages, paying meticulous attention to the detail of the 1959 model. They were then tasked with assembly of the cars to race specification, but without losing the production car feel.

Swiftune Engineering were chosen to build, test and supply the full race specification engines for the plucky racers.

“Swiftune and Owens are not only long-term friends of Austin Cars but they also happen to produce the fastest, most reliable classic Mini race cars and A-Series race engines in the world,” says Burnett. “There was no other option in our quest for perfection. We also went the extra mile with many uniquely designed and engineered touches, produced in-house at Austin.”

The cars have been built to accurately reflect the early production Minis from 1959. Subtle differences have been made to the bodyshell and trim, steels wheels have been added, and the ride height has been raised to replicate the body roll of the earliest racing Minis. Both race cars will feature less powerful versions of the famous A-Series engine than their later production cousins, fed by a single SU carburettor, and with the ‘wand’ gear lever of the original 850cc Mini.

Presented in Farina Grey, an original 1959 Austin colour, the two team cars will line up on the St. Marys Trophy grid for the first time ever at the 2025 Goodwood Revival.

“Minis are such a popular sight at Goodwood, and I am very excited to see them racing in the 1950s version of the St Mary’s Trophy,” says Will Kinsman, Goodwood’s Editorial and Content Director. “Our brief to Austin, Swiftune and Owens was to produce cars that look like “your Mum’s Mini, which you’ve borrowed for the day, painted a number on the side, and taken racing without telling her!”, and they have achieved it brilliantly. The attention to detail that has gone into creating cars that are distinctly different from the Cooper S-spec cars that we normally see racing is a credit to all concerned.”

No strangers to classic Mini racing, the cars will be driven in the famous race by Mark Burnett himself, as well as Nick Swift of Swiftune, but they will also be joined by some big names from the racing world. Co-drivers are required because the race is made up of two parts, on both the Saturday and Sunday of the weekend. Performing this privilege will be Karun Chandhok, former F1 driver and Darren Turner, endurance racing champion. The race results are then formed by the aggregate result of the drivers’ finishing times, with the nail-biting finale rounding off the weekend’s racing on Sunday evening.

“It’s a real pleasure to present our 1959 Austin Minis to the spectators and the world at Goodwood, and such a privilege to be asked to join the grid for the first time ever,” says Burnett. “What a way to showcase Austin Cars and who knows, perhaps their debut provides a hint of our plans for the future.”

How to Watch: Donington Park and Anglesley to dictate championship fights?

The British Automobile Racing club supported Club Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship returns to Donington this weekend – this time using the extra Grand Prix loop – providing another thrilling overtaking spot for the tin top titans. We look forward to another three tantalising tussles in Britain’s premier racing series and support series as well this weekend.

For those heading to Anglesey, the OT Publishing Coupe Cup with Toyo Tires, CNC Heads Sports/Saloon Car Championship and P4 Emergency Lighting Caterham Graduates Championship head the BARC billing in north Wales.

When is the next BARC weekend?
This weekend – 30-31 August

Where are the events being held?
Donington Circuit
Address: Donington Park, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2RP

Anglesey Circuit
Address: Anglesey Circuit, Ty Croes, Anglesey, Wales, LL63 5TF

What is racing this weekend?

Out on track this weekend at Donington: Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship, Wera Tools F4 British Championship, the VERTU MINI CHALLENGE Trophy and the Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain

Out on track this weekend at Anglesey: P4 Emergency Lighting Caterham Graduates Championship, OT Publishing Coupe Cup with Toyo Tires, CNC Heads Sports/Saloon Car Championship and joining the BARC championships will be BSRC Superkarts 125, Division 1 and F250 Mono.

How can I watch in person?

Wanting to soak up the on-track action in person at Donington or Anglesey?

Tickets are available on the day or on the Donington website from ÂŁ22 for a Saturday ticket or ÂŁ35 for a Sunday ticket – with weekend options available from ÂŁ48. Children under 13 go free with discounts for teens and Seniors.

Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.donington-park.co.uk/2025/august/kwik-fit-british-touring-car-championship

For Anglesey – tickets start from ÂŁ12 for a day ticket and ÂŁ15 for the two days and can be purchased right here – https://angleseycircuit.ticketco.events/uk/en/e/2025-08-30-barc

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

The TOCA Donington race weekend package will be broadcast live and for free on ITV4 and ITVX on Saturday and Sunday in the UK.

Qualifying will be available to all on ITVX on Saturday while race day will move to ITV4 in the UK. The uninterrupted coverage will feature all the on track drama with commentary, analysis and features throughout Sunday with coverage starting just ahead of the first BTCC race at 10:45.

International audiences will be able to watch the action on the BTCC YouTube channel with races live on the RACER network in the US and Canada.

Unfortunately the BARC meeting at Anglesey will not be streamed this weekend.

What time are things happening on track at Donington?

Free Practice and Qualifying head the order on Saturday with on track action from 09:30 with the first race at 14:10. On Sunday we begin at 09:15 with the first race – with racing through to late afternoon.

What time are things happening on track at Anglesey?

Free Practice and Qualifying head the order on Saturday with on track action from 10:00 with the first race at 14:30. On Sunday we begin at 09:30 with the first race – with racing through to late afternoon.

Do you have any more information?

We have a few other handy links that might be useful to help you enjoy your weekend. Wherever you are!

Donington Park
Live Timing and Commentary: https://www.tsl-timing.com/event/253503
Timetable*: https://www.barc.net/event/toca-race-meeting-donington-park-gp-august-30-31/
Live Coverage: https://www.itv.com/btcc

Anglesey
Live Timing: https://www.tsl-timing.com/event/253527
Timetable*: https://www.barc.net/event/barc-race-meeting-anglesey-august-30-31/

* Subject to adjustments prior and during the race meeting

Enjoy the final race weekend of August!

Anglesey awaits CNC Heads Sports/Saloon Car Championship

Points leader Simon Allaway heads a 33-car entry at Anglesey this weekend (August 30/31) as the CNC Heads Sports/Saloon Championship heads into its penultimate event of the season.

Unbeaten in all but one round this season, Allaway’s Lotus Esprit V8 has a seven-point advantage over Paul Rotheroe’s Citroen Xsara VTS, with Carl Bennett’s BMW M3 a further five points in arrears, with all three having played their double points jokers.

Class A is the best supported in North Wales, with Ric Wood posing the biggest threat, entered in one of his Ford Capri GAA’s. Ric’s brother Julian is back out again too, with the Kia Optima that he made his CNC Heads debut in a few years back. Garry Wardle is currently second in the class and fourth overall in the Championship, looking for an overall podium in his Audi A3 TCR.

Third in Class is Ryan Nelson, despite missing the latest rounds at Donington Park in his Ginetta G56 GTA. Philip White will hopefully have solved the problems that plagued his BMW 325 at Donington Park, similarly Zack Booth’s Renault Megane R26 which is yet to show its promise. Jason Hennefer’s Fiesta ST180 currently lies fourth in Class and joins Duncan Aukland’s returning Proton Putra and debutant Chris Harrison’s Escort RSR to compete the class.

It’s fairly close at the top of Class B with Bod Buckby’s Caterham leading the way, with a reduced margin of five points after missing Donington too. Jamie Cryer’s Ginetta G20 is his nearest challenger, but fourth in the table Alek Modro and brother Connor could be a threat for the class and the overall podium in their Westfield’s.

Having been close to the overall title himself last year Paul Masters returned to the championship at Donington Park earlier this month, for the first time since the Oulton Park opener. His Caterham should be at the front too, in probably the most competitive class.

Elsewhere, 2023 Champion Ian Bamber was back for the first time since winning his title at Donington Park. His big winged Ginetta G20 had issues however, so will hopefully be on song this weekend. Mark Primett finally got his Banks Lotus Europa working there too, after problem after problem this season. Simon Hutt’s BMW Z4 Silhouette is entered too, provided he has replaced his blown engine.
Bennett’s BMW should consolidate his Class D lead with second placed Chris Roberts absent. Anthony Sullivan‘s Mini JCW was absent from Donington Park, but will be expected to take a class podium, while defending champion Steven Parker and his Ford Fiesta ST can never be discounted.

Jon Madoc-Jones’s BMW 330 had engine issues last time out, which should be solved, while David Jones’ Ford Focus, Simon Graveley’s VW Golf Gti and Andy Tate’s Renault Clio Gen 4 are in the mix too.

Rotheroe has four challengers in Class E. Louie Dobson’s Fiesta ST150 is currently second in Class but will have Nick Haynes’ similar car joining him this weekend. Cavan Taylor’s Renault Clio joins them again, along with Stuart Wright’s Ford Focus and the Bartlett Clio, shared by Georgina and William.

Class F leader Rob Wakelin is fourth in the championship, but his Honda Civic will be on reduced points as only Helen Allen’s Fiesta Zetec S joins him.

Qualifying at Anglesey is scheduled to take place at 11:39 on Saturday morning with race one at 15:00 later that afternoon. Race two is on Sunday morning at 11:37 with the finale at 14:46.

Inaugural Caterham Grand Prix hailed a success

Every now and then a bright idea is formed – a brainchild if you will. How that plan works out in reality is another question altogether. Last weekend at the British Automobile Racing Club meeting at Snetterton, an idea really did turn into reality as Caterham lined-up 26 cars from their usual Roadsport, 270R and 310R roster and put them all together to scrap amongst themselves
 but there was a twist.

Saturday morning at 11:45 local time – the lights went out on the inaugural two-hour Caterham Grand Prix. The race was on, but how did we get to that point? Simon Lambert, Chief Motorsport Officer & Head of Customer Engagement at Caterham Cars – tells us about that penny dropping moment.

“The idea actually came from listening to the qualifying session on the radio for the British Grand Prix last year when I was driving to a friend’s house. They were having a conversation about how long Grand Prixs are – because they are funny length – they are neither sprint nor endurance. I automatically thought how that would work for Caterham. I thought – why not have a Caterham Grand Prix – and my thoughts went racing and it all went from there.”

Usually the Roadsport, 270R and 310R versions of the British sports car are all kept at arms length from each other but last week – they would all fight amongst themselves for the very first time. But the 310R car is a lot quicker than a Roadsport category car you might ask? Well Simon had an answer for that


“We knew we would have to have multiple classes – and then there was the headache of how do you deal with that. The idea of mandatory pit stops came up and different pitstop lengths for the classes. We haven’t been to the 200 layout at Snetterton for years, and that made it difficult to work out how long each class pitstop lengths should be. We only had testing on Friday and Qualifying on Saturday morning to go off and make a decision. We got the spreadsheets out quickly to see how many more seconds to handicap the faster cars with minimum pit stop times and from there we just had to see how it played out on the road.”

The grid lined-up ready for the rolling start on Saturday and featured a mix of two-driver teams and ‘hero’ athletes that were ready to brave it alone and wrestle the rear-wheel-drive rockets from start to finish. As it was a non championship round – everyone could let their hair down, enjoy some seat time and close racing. But as it was a Grand Prix
 there had to be a prize to fight for. As well as podium glory the winning driver or team would receive an extra special something from Caterham. The race was on!

“With it being a Grand Prix we wanted to put up a nice prize for charity. We were at Snetterton for the Academy class anyway so we had the ability in the schedule to add this race on and give it a try. We offered a ÂŁ1,000 prize for the charity of choice for the winner. Everyone enjoys racing – but championships add a bit of pressure – this was just fun. Whoever won everyone was going to be happy for, as a charity was going to benefit.”

Charlie Lower and Henry Senior claimed the inaugural pole, but once the green flag was waved – it was a journey into the unknown. The drivers went wheel-to-wheel in captivating fashion through the two-hour race. Harrison Cavers underlined why he is one of the leading lights in the 270R ranks as he charged to victory, more than 15 seconds ahead of the 310R pairing of James Emson and Edward Drake. Completing the podium was Roadsport racer Scott Helme, who was only ten seconds back in arrears.

Such was the competitiveness of the race that the top three spots saw one car from each championship represented.

“I would have loved it to have been even closer, but yes it showed we weren’t too far off getting everyone fairly equal. A safety car would have helped in the mid part of the race – but to get all three classes on the podium was perfect.”

When the chequered flag dropped, it ended the months of planning and preparation from Simon and the Caterham team – but did it deliver what they hoped?

“It went really well – I am over the moon. It’s been a learning curve for us all including me to organise this event. Everyone had a fantastic time and I have already been asked – when can we do it again, some asking about going even longer
 which I take as a good sign! By the initial feedback everyone had a great race.

For more information on future Caterham events and how to get involved yourself – head to www.caterhamcars.com/en/motorsport

2CV Team Lion reign supreme in 24-hour race at Snetterton

2CV Team Lion underlined their status as one of the most successful Classic 2CV Racing Club outfits to ever grace the track this past weekend (August 22-24) as they claimed a commanding 24-hour race victory at Snetterton.

Regarded as one of the most coveted race meetings on the national motorsport calendar, this year’s edition of the twice around the clock event had it all before it culminated in the trio of Pete Sparrow, David O’Keeffe and Gary Adnitt triumphing.

Boasting an envious record around the Norfolk venue in previous editions of the 24-hour race, the 2CV Team Lion entry laid down an early marker to the rest of the field as they charged to pole position in qualifying.

That front-running form soon translated into the race as they streaked away from the chasing pack as darkness began to fall over the Snetterton 200 layout. Through the night, the P2W Motorsport entry hit the front however Sparrow, O’Keeffe and Adnitt were hot on their heels.

As the sun began to rise in the morning, 2CV Team Lion – who had enjoyed a flawless run of stints overnight – emerged as the pace-setters once more and from there it was about maintaining their advantage to the finish.

Despite suffering an alternator and battery failure with just 30 minutes remaining, 2CV Team Lion were able to hold on and they took the chequered flag one lap ahead of their nearest challengers, Crisis @ Tete Rouge. P2W Motorsport meanwhile completed the podium in third place.

Elsewhere, the leading Citroen C1 outfit was WRC Developments with CB Autoservices whilst Team Apex were comfortable winners among the Mini Grande entrants.

Prior to the Classic 2CV Racing Club going twice around the clock, the moobob Caterham Academy Championship wrote the latest chapter in its 2025 campaign by staging an action-packed 14-lap contest.

As he has done for much of the season, Max Richardson emerged as the driver to beat as he came out on top of an almighty battle with Richard Davies and Kyle Townend to triumph – the top three being separated by less than two seconds at the finish.

The inaugural Caterham Grand Prix – a two-hour race for one or two driver teams with three mandatory pit-stops – proved to be a smash-hit too as 270R, 310R and Roadsport competitors went wheel-to-wheel in captivating fashion.

And such was the competitiveness of the race that the top three spots saw one car from each championship represented.

Harrison Cavers underlined why he is one of the leading lights in the 270R ranks as he charged to victory, more than 15 seconds ahead of the 310R pairing of James Emson and Edward Drake. Completing the podium was Roadsport racer Scott Helme, who was a further ten seconds in arrears.

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

You can also watch every lap back by re-watching the live stream on the British Automobile Racing Club YouTube channel.

Going the extra mile – the MGB with over 550 events to its name
and counting!

Getting to the end of a season is a monumental effort – but imagine doing that for 50 years! Well, one MGB in the British Automobile Racing Club paddock has been strutting its stuff for half a century and has clocked up over 40,000 competition miles.

We caught up with its owner Jim Baynam who knows the full story of this famous old car. In what is his 45th year in the MGOC Championship he is currently the joint leader of the 2025 championship, with the outcome to be decided over the final two meetings of the season at Castle Combe and Silverstone.

“In my younger days I always liked MGB’s and in 1976 I bought an MGC as my everyday road car before moving on to an MBGTGV8. I always enjoyed watching motorsport – I lived in London at the time and had a friend who campaigned a Lola single-seater, and I used to go along and help. At a Thruxton meeting in late 1980 I saw there was a race for MGBs which piqued my interest and I had to go and have a look. There were a number of standard production cars and I thought – “I could do that with my MG.”

Baynam – filled with enthusiasm, was about to start his own motor racing journey. He didn’t know quite how to get started but, just like London buses – two opportunities arrived at once. What were the chances!

“In March 1981 I was all set to have a roll cage fitted in my MGBGTV8 and go racing with that car and had an appointment to have a roll cage fitted. A couple of days before it was due to be fitted I picked up a copy of Autosport and flicked to the classifieds as you used to do, and saw an MGB race car for sale. It had recently completed the Willhire 24 hour race and was now up for sale. I recognised the contact phone number as a Hounslow number which was close to where I lived in Richmond. I rang up and they said “why not pop over now and have a look at it.” It was ready to race and I loved it. Over a beer in the local pub, the deal was quickly done and the next morning I rang up to cancel the roll cage appointment as I was now the owner of a ready to race MGB with the registration number KAE 155E.”

The MGB that Jim purchased in March 1981 is the same car he campaigns in race meetings to this very day. It was converted from a road car into a racer in 1976 and has been raced every year since – making this its 50th year as a competition car.

“I did sell KAE at the end of the 1981 season and it continued to be raced while I raced a Midget for a few years. The Midget gave me valuable experience but I always rather regretted selling the MGB and when the opportunity came to buy it back I just had to do it and I have owned and raced every year since then.

“The car has raced every year since 1976 and has done over 550 events making it one of the most campaigned MGBs in the world. It has done over 40,000 racing miles and been entered in races at Zolder, Mondello Park, Spa, Nurburgring and almost every circuit in the UK from Lydden to Aintree and everywhere in between.”

It has a remarkable history, and has taken Jim to five MG Owner’s Club Championships. But why does Jim himself strap himself in every year?

“I still love the buzz of a race paddock. The thrill of racing never dies and is key to it all. But the people you meet and friendships made over the years are fundamentally important to Club racers like me. I have known some of the guys for over 30 years and always look forward to seeing them at race meetings. I have many great memories of my time racing MGs – one of the highlights came at the recent Thruxton Retro meeting in June this year. Being on a capacity grid of 42 MGs was very special.”

So the big question
 how long does Jim intend to continue racing? Are there any plans to hang up his helmet? Is this goodbye or just au revoir for now Jim?

“I have raced every year since 1981 and have been the championship organiser since 1987. Advancing years makes wearing the organisers hat and a crash helmet on the same day all rather tiring so 2025 will be my last full year of racing. I’m currently leading the championship and it would be nice to bow out of full time racing with another championship win but irrespective of whether that happens or not it will still have been a very satisfying and successful season. Who was it that said “ there’s no fool like an old fool!” I will still enter selected races in 2026 – but will pick and choose which ones and spread them out in between my organising duties. I will be racing for as long as I can. You can’t get rid of me that easily!”

Jim and the rest of the MG Owners’ Club Race Championship will be racing at the Bank Holiday Monday meeting at Castle Combe prior to the final showdown at Silverstone on the 28th September. For more information on the MG Owners Club Race Championship – head to www.mgocchampionship.co.uk or contact Jim on raceteam@mgownersclub.co.uk

How to Watch: Twice around the clock for BARC

Strategy, teamwork, precision and performance – the key ingredients for endurance racing and we have that in spades this weekend. The British Automobile Racing Club long haul weekend and there is lots to talk about. The 2CV 24 Hours is the longest event on the calendar and is one of the most sought after wins in British motorsport.

New for the weekend is the Caterham Grand Prix – a completely new event for the BARC and Caterham. The Grand Prix is a non-championship race and will feature cars from the Roadsport, Seven 270R, or Seven 310R classes.

Three mandatory pit stops and class-specific minimum times will level the playing field – setting up a grandstand finish! You don’t want to miss the moobob Caterham Academy race – with the class of 2025 putting on a show wherever they go this season.

Sit tight, grab the coffee or energy drink – it’s the most demanding event of the summer. Are you ready?

When is the next BARC weekend?
This weekend – 22-24 August

Where are the events being held?

Snetterton
Address: Snetterton Circuit, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2JU

What is racing this weekend?

Out on track this weekend: moobob Caterham Academy race kick starts the weekend, followed by the first-ever two-hour Caterham Grand Prix and then the big one
 the 2CV 24 Hours with the Classic 2CV Racing Club.

How can I watch?

A rare sight in UK circuit racing – racing at night. The spirit of endurance, the fight against the elements, each other and the clock. Caterham and 2CV racing is super close and super exciting – you might want to come and experience it for yourself!

Tickets can be purchased here: www.snetterton.co.uk/2025/august/2cv-24hr

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

We have you covered, the Caterham races and 24 Hour 2CV race will streamed LIVE and for free on the BARC Youtube channel – www.youtube.com/@britishautomobileracingclub

Please note coverage will be reduced during the overnight hours – but you will still be able to keep up with the action with live timing and tracking – as you follow your favourite teams.

What time are things happening on track?

Free Practice and Night Qualifying for the 2CVs gets us underway on Friday evening from 18:25 until 21:55. A busy Super Saturday starts at 09:00 with Qualifying for the Caterham Academy, Caterham Grand Prix and 2CV brigade. Racing begins at 11:45 and the 2CV 24 Hours starts at 16:00. Racing continues through the night until 16:00 on Sunday afternoon – where the winners will be crowned.

Do you have any more information?

We have a few other handy links that might be useful to help you enjoy your weekend. Wherever you are!

Live Timing: https://www.tsl-timing.com/event/253421
Timetable*: https://www.barc.net/event/barc-race-meeting-snetterton-200-august-22-24/
Live Coverage: www.youtube.com/@britishautomobileracingclub
2CV Information: https://2cvracing.org.uk
Caterham Motorsport Information: https://caterhamcars.com/en/motorsport

* Subject to adjustments prior and during the race meeting

Are you fueled-up for a full-on weekend of racing?

24 Hours of Deux Chevaux

The big one! When people think of 24 hour events they might think, Le Mans, Daytona, Group C, Hypercars and the like. One of the highlights in the British Automobile Racing Club calendar – the Classic 2CV Racing Club – 2CV 24 Hour. Yes you heard that right!

One of the most demanding and complex race weekends of the year – is also one of excitement, and has a real charm and character about it – the spirit of endurance and mystique of racing into the night. This weekend – 22nd-24th August the BARC and Classic 2CV Racing Club will descend upon Snetterton in Norfolk for the 35th running of this endurance racing classic
 or should we say ‘classique’.

The Classic 2CV Racing Club first held races in 1989 with the first meeting at Mallory Park, and a year later the mad, crazy idea for a 24 hour race was hatched at Mondello Park in Ireland for the 2CV or tin snail as it is affectionately known. It has been held at Mondelo, Anglesey and most recently Snetterton. We caught up with Andrew Bull from the organising team to find out a little bit more about what we can expect this weekend.

“It’s the pinnacle of our calender,” enthused Bull. We have around 20 2CVs ready to take to the start and we will also be joined by guest series from the Citroen C1 and Mini Coopers to swell the grid as well.

“We like to make it a special weekend as well as a real cost effective one. To do the 24 Hour weekend is £3,500 split between the drivers and you get a lot of track time for that. As well as the race, we have Free Practice, Qualifying, Night Qualifying and a Warm-Up to get drivers used to cars and teams, work on set-up and get used to the Snetterton 200 layout.”

Regarding multiple drivers – that’s something we don’t see in the usual BARC calendar – How does it all work if you have multiple drivers in one car?

“Drivers share the driving, depending on the experience. Quicker drivers or more confident drivers go at the start as there is a lot of close racing, while younger ones might do the night stints as their eyesight is better! Each driver can only do two hours in the car and one hour off in a three hour period. Drivers can do a maximum of 14 hours, with no minimum seat time. If a car goes off or has a mechanical failure it can be recovered, but the team will receive an additional three laps, plus the time they lose recovering and fixing things. With one hour to go we take that safety net away, making things very tense for the teams.

“We have 3-4 drivers per car and importantly the car scores the points – so if two championship rivals were in the same car – the race result would give them both the same amount of points. However if you personally set the fastest lap or pole position – those points only go to the driver and that could make the difference come the end of the year.

Something Bull is chasing this year is his first outright title. Andrew has been involved since 1998 – running or preparing cars – but it has only been the last three or four years or so he has got behind the wheel himself. Having won the rookie championship in 2022 – the Crisis @ Tete Rouge driver would love a successful trip to Norfolk when the clock strikes zero on Sunday afternoon.

As well as the tantalising dynamic of the team work and driver stints – what other little things we should be looking out for at Snetterton?

“We have a Pole Position award which is quite special for us. The Graham Harper Trophy is in honour of Graham who was heavily involved in the 2CV racing scene and the trophy is made up with parts from his cars.The winner from the previous year has to fill it up with a gin and tonic of their choice and we do a presentation on the circuit as the award is handed over for the next team to enjoy the trophy and the drink as well!

“We also have a Spirit of the Meeting, Class Awards and UK 2CV Top Six awards and we award them on the podium at Snetterton.

“We also really involve the marshals too. The racing is really close which keeps things interesting for them as well as us. As well as goodie bags, we also buddy all of them up into racing teams so they get to go in team photos, added to WhatsApp channels and all sorts – we want them to feel a part of the meeting as without them it couldn’t happen. In fact our event is like a training ground for marshals as many have done the event to get a signature on their licence to say they have done a 24 hour meeting – enabling them to go on and do Le Mans in France for example.

It’s not just marshals that go onto great things – some famous names have driven in the series on the way up including F1 star George Russell, Triple W Series Champion Jamie Chadwick, Sports car driver Ben Barnicoat as well as famous names such as Mike Lindup from music group Level 42 and BTCC series director Alan Gow, who have all raced in the series in previous years.

It has a real electric atmospheric feel about the place, with everyone welcome to enjoy the event. We don’t get too many night time events in the UK. The paddock is very accessible with the public able to explore the garages and talk to team members and drivers. Although
you might not want to do that when they are changing an engine for example. Although you would only have to wait 10-15 minutes from the car coming in to leaving again! It really is special from start to finish.

If you want to experience some closely fought twice around the clock action? Look no further than the 2CV race on Saturday and Sunday. For more information on the race head to the Classic 2CV Racing Club – www.2cvracing.org.uk/about-the-2cv-24-hour-race/.

Dates announced for 83rd Goodwood Members’ Meeting

Goodwood has announced that the 83rd Members’ Meeting presented by Audrain Motorsport will take place on April 18-19 next year.

The 2026 date continues the trend of the Members’ Meeting being the first big event of the year at West Sussex venue, with the Festival of Speed and Revival following in the preceding months.

Tickets for Goodwood Road & Racing Club Fellowship Members are scheduled to go on sale on August 28.

For more information about the 83rd Members’ Meeting, head to https://www.goodwood.com/motorsport/members-meeting/tickets-and-packages.

Jake Hill and Tom Ingram fly high as BTCC stars in Scotland

The Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship set pulses racing in Scotland this past weekend (August 16/17) as Jake Hill and Tom Ingram scorched their way to the top step of the podium at Knockhill.

Making the annual pilgrimage north of the border for the seventh meeting of the season, the UK’s premier motorsport series delivered a stunning three races in Fife which resulted in two title winners enjoying a share of the spoils.

West Surrey Racing proved to be the cream of the crop during Saturday’s qualifying session as they claimed a remarkable 1-2-3 finish, with Charles Rainford beating Daryl DeLeon and reigning champion Hill to pole position.

After missing the previous round at Croft on medical grounds, Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport’s Hill enjoyed the perfect return to tin top action as he claimed a commanding victory in the first of Sunday’s three races.

Both Rainford and DeLeon enjoyed moments out front however it was Hill that stamped his authority on proceedings as he dispatched both drivers in quick succession and then cruised to a second win of the season.

Pole sitter Rainford was able to maintain his pace up front to clinch second place whilst Team VERTU’s Ingram – who had opted to run the medium tyres – passed team-mate Senna Proctor on the run to the chequered flag.

That pre-planned position switch set up Ingram to claim a sublime victory in race two. Utilising the faster soft tyre, while the BMW pairing of Hill and Rainford were on the medium compound, Ingram charged into the lead in the opening laps and then cleared off into the distance.

As the Hyundai i30 N racer romped to a fourth victory of the year, the NAPA Racing UK duo of Dan Cammish and Ash Sutton battled their way up the order to move into second and third respectively.

While Ingram ticked down the laps out front, Sutton spent the final nine laps chipping away at the gap to Cammish. Then, just as Proctor did for Ingram in race one, the Yorkshireman moved over on the run to the finish line to allow Sutton to claim the extra points for second place.

The BTCC then brought the curtain down in Scotland with another captivating contest and just as he had done at the start of the day, Hill ended it standing on the top step of the podium – this being the seventh time in his career he had done so around Knockhill.

Hill started from the front row alongside DeLeon and by the second lap he had slipped down the inside of his team-mate upon entry into Duffus Dip. That would be the last anyone saw of the rear-wheel-drive ace then as he cruised to victory.

Behind him, Cammish elevated himself up to second place and then once again played the team game to allow Sutton – who had come out on top of an almighty duel with Ingram – to finish ahead of him on the run to the line.

However, due to the yellow flags being waved for the stricken BMW of DeLeon, officials reversed the positions post-race after it was deemed that Sutton took the position from Cammish under yellow flag conditions.

That position swap means that Ingram heads back down south with a 17-point lead at the top of the BTCC Drivers’ Championship. Elsewhere, Alliance Racing/Ford and NAPA Racing UK lead the BTCC Manufacturers/Constructors Championship and BTCC Teams’ Championship respectively.

Three wins from three races for Chris Smiley means he and Restart Racing are out front in the Independents Championship whilst DeLeon holds a slender one-point lead over Rainford in the Jack Sears Trophy.

Adding to the Knockhill spectacle over the course of the weekend were a number of full-throttle races on the TOCA support bill.

Fionn McLaughlin, Adam Al Azhari and Rowan Campbell-Pilling each claimed a win apiece in the Wera Tools F4 British Championship certified by FIA while Will Martin and Sebastian Hopkins were victorious in the Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain.

Over in the Porsche Sprint Challenge Great Britain, Jacob Tofts and Tom Bradshaw were the big winners whilst Nathan Edwards, Josh Porter and Max Edmundson reigned supreme in the VERTU MINI CHALLENGE JCW.

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