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Goodwood Revival: Your guide to the races

The Goodwood Revival meeting is one of the British Automobile Racing Club blue riband race weekends. Three days of flat-out motor racing as it was Pre 1966 on the historic and pristine Goodwood Motor Racing Circuit.

With so many races for so many iconic cars, we thought we would do a run down of what they all mean. Are you ready?

Saloons

St. Mary’s Trophy

What is it?
Two 25-minute races for production-based saloon cars of a type that raced between 1950-1959. One race for owners and another for celebrity drivers with the two results combined.

What Type of Cars
This year it is the turn of the 1950s saloons with little Austin A35 and A40 models going up against the Jaguar Mk1 and Mk7 and everything in between. Look out too for a brace of 1959-spec Mini Coopers on the fifties grid for the first time.

When are they racing?
Friday lunchtime and evening for official practice and Saturday early afternoon and Sunday evening for the races.

Single Seaters

Goodwood Trophy

What is it?
A 20-minute race for Grand Prix and Voiturette cars of a type that raced between 1930 and 1951.The precursor to F1.

What Type of Cars
This is the oldest grid at the meeting, but that doesn’t mean the racing is any less special. Expect to see the likes of the Maserati 4CLT, Talbot-Lago T26C, ERAs right up to the evocative BRM V16.

When are they racing?
Friday mid morning official practice and Saturday early morning race.

Chichester Cup

What is it?
A 20-minute race for front-engined Formula Junior cars.

What Type of Cars
The modest little single-seaters they may be, but no less significant. The likes of Jim Clark and John Surtees made their single-seater debuts in these sorts of cars.

When are they racing?
Friday mid afternoon official practice and Sunday early morning race.

Richmond & Gordon Trophies

What is it?
A 25-minute race for 1.5-litre Grand Prix cars of a type that raced between 1961 and 1965.

What Type of Cars
The heavier Maserati 250Fs and Ferrari 246s and the like make up one half of the grid as they do battle against the revolutionary Coopers, BRMs and Lotuses.

When are they racing?
Friday mid afternoon official practice and Sunday evening race.

Glover Trophy

What is it?
A 25-minute race for 2.5-litre Grand Prix cars of a type that raced between 1952 and 1960.

What Type of Cars
Perhaps the most prestigious single-seater race of the meeting. Cars from Lotus, BRM, Cooper and Ferrari, will be continuing the story left off from the heroic era of F1. A great, great spectacle.

When are they racing?
Friday late afternoon official practice and Sunday mid afternoon race.

Sports Cars

Freddie March Memorial Trophy

What is it?
A 60-minute, two-driver race for cars in the spirit of the Goodwood Nine Hour races of 1952-1955.

What Type of Cars
1950s sportscars, including the Aston Martin DB3S and the Jaguar C-type.

When are they racing?
Friday morning official practice and Friday evening race.

Madgwick Cup

What is it?
A 25-minute race for sports racing cars of under 3.0-litres of a type that raced between 1960-1966.

What Type of Cars
Small lightweight – purpose built sportscars including the Lotus 23, Elva Mk7 and Brabham BT5.

When are they racing?
Friday lunchtime official practice and Saturday lunchtime race.

Sussex Trophy

What is it?
A 25-minute race for World Championship sports cars and production sports-racing cars of a type raced between 1955 and 1960.

What Type of Cars
Lotus 15s and Lister Knobblys mixing it with Jaguar D-Types and Lola Mk1s, there’ll be no shortage of exquisite bodywork and engineering on show.

When are they racing?
Friday evening official practice and Sunday mid morning race.

Stirling Moss Memorial Trophy

What is it?
A 45-minute, two-driver race for closed-cockpit GT cars of a type that raced before 1963.

What Type of Cars
Sir Stirling Moss won the RAC Tourist Trophy in 1960 and ’61 in a Ferrari 250 GTO, and he is remembered at the Revival with a race that brings together the kinds of cars that featured in those events. Ferrari 250 GTs, AC Cobras, Jaguar E-types and Aston Martin DB4GTs a plenty.

When are they racing?
Friday mid afternoon official practice and Saturday evening race.

Whitsun Trophy

What is it?
A 25-minute race for sports-racing prototypes of a type that raced between 1960 and 1966.

What Type of Cars
Home to the big bangers. The fastest and loudest race of the Revival. V8 engines galore with Ford GT40s, Lola T70 Spyders and McLaren M1As all diving into turn one

When are they racing?
Friday early afternoon official practice and Saturday mid afternoon race.

Fordwater Trophy

What is it?
A 25-minute race for production sports and GT cars of a type that raced from 1964-1966.

What Type of Cars
The race will feature a grid of cars from 1964-’66, including Lotus Elan 26Rs, Shelby Mustang GT350s and Alfa Romeo TZ1s for what will be one of the more eclectic grids of the weekend.

When are they racing?
Friday late morning official practice and Saturday mid afternoon race.

RAC TT Celebration

What is it?
A 60-minute, two-driver race for closed-cockpit GT and selected prototype cars in the spirit of the RAC TT races.

What Type of Cars
Things are rarely too serious at the Goodwood Revival, but the atmosphere does gather a hint of tension as focus turns to the RAC TT Celebration on Sunday afternoon. AC Cobras to sleek Jaguar E-type ‘lightweights’, TVR Griffiths, Porsche 904s and so much more – it’s one of the most expensive and rarest grids in the world!

When are they racing?
Saturday mid morning official practice and Sunday mid afternoon race.

Also making an appearance


Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy

What is it?
Two 25-minute, two-rider races for 500cc Grand Prix motorcycles of a type that raced between 1948 and 1966.

What Type of Bikes
Split into two parts, riders will each share the saddles of Matchless G50s Norton Manx 30Ms and more. With a Le Mans start and pitstops for rider changes, there will be plenty of opportunity for drama before the combined winners are announced on Sunday.

When are they racing?
Friday mid morning official practice and Saturday mid morning and Sunday lunchtime races.

Settrington Cup

What is it?
A two part race for junior drivers aged between 4 and 11 in pedal cars! It’s very cute!

What Type of Cars
Racers of tomorrow pedal and power their way down the start, finish straight after a Le Mans style start. A chicane then sorts out the order before the winner is crowned. The car of choice is an Austin J40 pedal car.

When are they racing?
Saturday mid morning and Sunday mid morning races.

Snetterton a happy hunting ground for home hero Ryan Bensley

The next round of the TCR UK series is upon us – we head to Snetterton, a place Ryan Bensley will be hoping brings some eastern promise. The driver from Kings Lynn revels on his home circuit whether it be the 200 or 300 layout used this weekend. He made his BTCC debut earlier this year as a last minute replacement for Michael Crees, while just a fortnight ago as part of the WRC Developments squad won the C1 24 Hour race at Snetterton. Racing against the clock – Bensley hopes to line-up in a TCR car this weekend. We check in with the Norfolk-based driver as we build-up to a massive BARC weekend at his home track.

TCR UK is where you now reside, but can we wind the clock back – you have a pretty cool childhood claim to fame, right?

“I started when I was eight years old in karting – I actually raced against Lewis Hamilton. All the meetings he talks about, I was at the same meetings. I am 40 now and have been racing for a long time. We have just taken different paths,” grins the tin-top racer. “I went through the karting ranks and in my early twenties did Stock Hatch and won that championship in 2008 which seems like like a long time ago.I had a few years out between 2011-2016 – I did a little bit of C1 racing with Josh Cook and came back into the Civic Cup which is a really, really tough series – that was really hard.The next natural progression seemed to be the TCR championship. I always wanted to race a touring car style car – never been interested in single-seaters and when a chance came I had to look at it seriously.”

It all happened only last year with the big Chinese Lynk & Co saloon becoming available. Not a car we see on the UK roads but a formidable race car used on the World stage (WTCR).

“The car became available, the previous team I was with bought one and said do you want to buy this car from Viktor Anderson who had it for sale. I bought it from Viktor – long story short brought it to Motion. We spent a lot of money on the car as it was an older car to bring it up to spec and they have brought it back to a brand new, fresh car almost.”

“We took it to Silverstone at the back end of last year and were fifth and had pace to be third, which surprised us. We have struggled a little bit this year because of the BOP, so we are playing to the strengths of our car which is on the brakes and traction. We are always going to struggle against the Gen 3 cars.”

Was there any reason for the Lynk & Co choice? We love unique cars and their stories


“I chose it because it was available. I actually didn’t know much about the car and did some digging and saw Cyan Racing had done well with them on the world stage – so thought it is a good car, but it is currently under developed in the UK so its tricky to bring it up to speed – especially as it is the only one, there is no data to share. We have tested at Snetteron and feel happy with the car – it would be great at Thruxton with the aero but sadly we aren’t going there this year.”

What is it like to drive – for those of us that haven’t driven a TCR car?

“They are quite forgiving to drive at 95% – even when they start to slide it’s nice and progressive – compared to a Civic Cup car which moves around a lot and is always on the edge. It’s getting that extra 5% where the car transforms and can either be on a knife edge or if in that operating window – it is so nice to drive. It is a big steep leaning curve as there is so much to adjust from a technical side. They are designed to do everything well and from a drivers perspective they are so nice to drive compared to anything else I have driven. Those last few tenths are always the hardest to find!”

And you have some good people in your camp. We saw Josh Cook and Jade Edwards with you at Silverstone. Is that a one off or a longer term thing?

“Jade does some coaching and Josh is here to pick up some tips, and I can’t shake him off,” laughs Ryan. “I have known Josh for a long time since the Stock Hatch days and when I came back to racing – his career progression was great to see and to have someone like that around is really helpful.”

We last saw you at Silverstone. What’s next for you?

“We are doing a few rounds this year. I missed Croft and Oulton Park, but hope to be on the grid for my home race at Snetterton – it’s my local as I am only 40 minutes away. I am hoping to do a full year in 2026, but it all comes down to budget and how we get on with the car.”

We have to ask you. Not only do you have a unique car, you have quite a unique race suit. For those who haven’t seen it – can you tell us about it?

“Well it’s a proper suit for a race suit. My day job is a mortgage broker – I have a brokerage firm – ironically I don’t wear a suit at work – just a shirt, but having seen some NASCAR drivers wear these kind of designs, I just thought I had to do one myself. I thought it would be something different and is a quirky thing. Some people love it, some people think I am mad, I forget I have it on sometimes as people give me funny looks and second takes. I just like something different I suppose.”

The TCR UK championship battles its way into Snetterton for the gigantic meeting of the summer – as the tin-top series joins up with the powerful Britcar Endurance teams and the monstrous British Truck Racing Championship. You don’t want to miss a thing!

Caterham quartet deliver full-throttle entertainment at Oulton Park

Caterham Motorsport enjoyed a ‘Super Saturday’ at Oulton Park this past weekend (September 6) as the British Automobile Racing Club’s North West Centre staged a blockbuster one-day meeting at the Cheshire venue.

As the 2025 campaign winds its way towards a thrilling crescendo, four of the manufacturer’s five championships took centre stage around the 2.692-mile International layout – entertaining both those watching trackside and online.

Fine margins often separate the leading contenders and that proved to be the case when it came to the Bilstein Caterham Roadsport Championship as Brian Thornton enjoyed a perfect outing.

Blitzing the opposition in qualifying to snare pole position, Thornton converted his front row start into a narrow victory in race one as he pipped Alistair Morton to the top step of the podium by just 0.139 seconds.

Things would be even closer between the pair in race two as Thornton once again got the better of Morton – this time however the gap was 0.109 seconds. William Harris finished hot on the heels of both drivers however he could only walk away with a brace of third-place drives.

Louis Darling was perfection personified in the EDGE Caterham Seven 270R Championship as he commanded proceedings in flawless style, claiming three wins out of three.

Darling missed out on the opportunity to clinch pole position in qualifying due to a track limits infringement however that didn’t deter him as he surged to victory in race one before then going on to reign supreme in races two and three.

While Darling starred at the front of the field, the quartet of Django Jones, Ben Wheatley, Nick Highton and Paul Oggelsby all made their mark too as they shared the remaining spots on the rostrum across the day’s three encounters.

Over in the Vertex Caterham Seven 310R Championship, Charlie Lower and Taylor O’Flanagan claimed a win apiece to set up what promises to be a tantalising title showdown over the coming weeks.

Lower has been a threat throughout the campaign and finally delivered the goods as he headed O’Flanagan and Lars Alexander Hoffman by less than three tenths of a second in a frenetic opener.

O’Flanagan – who has arguably been the class of the field this year – then tallied his latest victory of the season in race two as he charged to the chequered flag ahead of Hoffman and Philip Bianchi. The day’s final contest was sadly postponed due to an on-track incident.

Rounding out the action at Oulton Park were three races from Caterham’s premier one-make series, the Dutch Barn Vodka Caterham Seven UK Championship.

This season has seen a captivating title battle play out and it came as no surprise that the main protagonists were once again the drivers to beat, with Matthew Armstrong twice winning before rival Harry Senior snapped the latter’s streak with a victory of his own.

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

You can also watch all of the action back via the British Automobile Racing Club YouTube channel HERE.

How to Watch: Colossal Caterham meeting billed this weekend

One day – one manufacturer. A whole day of wheel-to-wheel Caterham racing is in store this weekend at Oulton Park. There will be wall to wall racing you do not want to miss!

Also in action after a short break – the British Hillclimb championship is back as it enters its final three events.

When is the next BARC weekend?
This weekend – 6/7 September

Where are the events being held?

Oulton Park
Address: Little Budworth, Tarporley CW6 9BW

Prescott
Address: The Bugatti Trust, Cheltenham GL52 9RE

What is racing this weekend?

Out on track this weekend at Oulton Park: Bilstein Caterham Roadsport Championship, EDGE Caterham Seven 270R Championship, Vertex Caterham 310R Championship, Dutch Barn Vodka Caterham Seven ChampionshipUK.

At Prescott – the British Hillclimb Championship returns

How can I watch?

Get yourself up to Oulton Park for a brilliant day of racing on the banks. There are so many great vantage points around the circuit. Watch a race from each one!

Tickets can be purchased here for Oulton Park: https://www.oultonpark.co.uk/2025/september/caterham-race-day

For Prescott – head to – https://www.prescotthillclimb.co.uk/event-details/british-and-midland-hill-climb-championships-the-september-meeting-3

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

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

Please note coverage will only start of the first race and not qualifying.

For the British Hillclimb action – you can watch wall to wall coverage right here:

Saturday : https://www.youtube.com/live/cz6O7T2-UnM
Sunday : https://www.youtube.com/live/WK7RJWHOWes

What time are things happening on track?

At Oulton Park Qualifying begins at 08:30 on Saturday with the first race at 10:55 with racing going on until early evening. This is a one-day meeting.

Over at Prescott – practice runs will begin at 08:30 on both days with timed runs on Sunday 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!

Oulton Park
Live Timing: https://www.tsl-timing.com/event/253627
Timetable*: https://www.barc.net/event/barc-race-meeting-oulton-park-international-september-6/
Caterham Motorsport Information: https://caterhamcars.com/en/motorsport

British Hillclimb Championship
Live Coverage: www.hillclimb.tv
Championship Information: www.britishhillclimb.co.uk/

* Subject to adjustments prior and during the race meeting

September is here. And we are ready to speed right into it! Let’s go!

The perfect balance with Sam Parker

Balancing everything on a race weekend can be hectic – so much to remember with car prep, maximising a qualifying run, fuel strategy, racing lines, learning a new circuit – there is a lot to do for most people. Some love the extra challenges. Caterham Drift Instructor and Roadsport driver Sam Parker is one of those who will say yes to almost anything put her way!

“My journey with Caterham, it winds back to quite a long time ago actually – it’s been 22 years since I first started to work for Caterham. I started as a promotion girl and ended up working on the Caterham stand at a car show in 2003 – then they asked me to look after hospitality and guests on experience days they ran. I really enjoyed it and got on well with the team, I then became one of their drift instructors before too long and that’s something I love doing to this day.”

It didn’t stop there for Sam, with the demand of online coverage and the live streaming presence growing on the BARC channels a vacancy opened for a presenter and Caterham knew where to go knocking.

“Four years ago I was asked if I wanted to do some presenting for the live stream shows – which I had never done before. I guess I was a familiar face in the paddock and someone approachable and someone who knew the competitors and about the cars. I love doing it. Things just kept snowballing as not long ago they wanted to add to my weekend. Caterham asked me whether I would race in the Caterham Academy – I couldn’t turn that down either! What an awesome opportunity. But I was having such a great time presenting, I didn’t want to give that up, as I loved it too much – so I thought, I am just going to have to manage both parts. It gets interesting, not going to lie!”

But how does she do it? It’s hard to keep up with a busy BARC weekend at the best of times, let alone race and then jump out the car having to know what’s coming next or who finished where. How does she keep up with everything?

“Because I am so familiar with it all now I like to think it comes quite easy but it is a lot to balance. I started in 2022 with the presenting, and got to know all the familiar faces as people have stayed around the paddock for a good number of years and move up the ladder so I got to know who’s, who – where people are in the championship and I do refresh myself before a race weekend. It’s good to know in your back pocket who’s leading, what’s the difference in points, especially now in the latter part of the season. Being at Snetterton last weekend we had the Academy – I try and get involved in the Academy as much as possible as well – as I am a mentor for them as I did it not long ago. If they need any advice or contacts to help make their first steps in motorsport a little easier I want to help. I can’t sit still, I like to be busy!”

So let’s play out a scenario
 how do you find racing and then jumping in front of the camera within seconds?

“When I finish my race, after the chequered flag on the cool down lap, I am looking ahead depending on what circuit we are at so I know when I come into Parc Ferme or into the Pit Lane I switch into presenter mode and completely forget about my race, even if I have had a bad one! You just have to. If I don’t finish, and touch wood that doesn’t happen as I have finished every race so far, there is another presenter from BARC there just in case but I am already thinking on that last lap about what to say and who to go and speak to. I suppose that’s my prep time.”

What do you love about the role so much? Most people want to shy away from the camera?

“I love interviewing my lot [Roadsport drivers] as I know them so well. I race against them – know all the backstories. They even turn it around and ask how my race went! You never know what you are going to get and there is so much to talk about after a race as well – it’s good to hear it raw and straight away from your competitors. It’s such a great atmosphere, the buzz of doing both is really special. It’s a challenge, but I am exhausted by Monday morning!”

The Caterham ladder are back in action this weekend for a one day, action-packed meeting at Oulton Park. Join Sam and the rest of the team for full coverage from the Cheshire venue.

Britcar Endurance Championship buoyant by 2025 changes

The 2025 Britcar Endurance Championship has seen a new lease of life – packed grids and exciting battles in every class.

With Snetterton coming up, Ian Waterhouse spoke to Britcar Endurance Championship Technical Director David Hornsey on BARC TV to find out how the season is unfolding.

We are into the closing stages of the 2025 season – a revitalised season with big changes – how has it gone from your point of view?

“Last year was a tough year for everyone in motorsport, and we saw some small grids, and last year we had our championships split over two days and two separate grids,” he said

“We had the bigger – faster GT cars on the Saturday and the smaller, less powered cars on the Sunday. We looked at what the most popular classes were and we looked at our overheads and track time was the most expensive. We thought if we could trim that down to one championship – what would hopefully help and be better for us.

“We ended up taking away the GT3 cars at the top as it was always a struggle to capture the numbers and we dropped the slowest class off the bottom and so we then had a nice mixture in the middle of all the cars and classes that were really competitive and it has been proved this year it was a great move – keeping it to a one day meeting, and we have seen grids of over 30 regularly at each round – it’s how Britcar used to be.”

The move has been a popular one for competitors and fans trackside and people tuning into the BARC live stream – it is growing in appeal and viewership. Are the team happy with the progress?

“It was the first round at Silverstone when cars set out onto the grid – it was quite emotional seeing that many cars from where we have come from in previous years and seeing the turnaround and positive feeling from everyone in the paddock is fantastic,” continued Hornsey.

“Yes everyone wants to win – but it’s that level of championship where everyone gets on with each other and it’s good fun!”

The next round of the Briticar Endurance Championship is at Snetterton on the 13th September with rounds at Oulton Park and Brands Hatch to follow. For more information – head to https://www.britcar-endurance.com/.

BARC enjoys coastal cracker of a weekend at Anglesey

Anglesey Circuit provided the setting for the British Automobile Racing Club’s North West Centre this past weekend (August 30/31) with the picturesque coastal track playing host to two days of spectacular action.

With the 2025 season now heading towards yet another a thrilling crescendo, the gloves came off in the P4 Emergency Lighting Caterham Graduates Championship, CNC Heads Sports/Saloon Car Championship and the OT Publishing Coupe Cup.

Tom McEwing will undoubtedly look back on his weekend in North Wales with fond memories as he produced a superlative performance in the Sigma 135 Class of the P4 Emergency Lighting Caterham Graduates Championship.

The talented driver underlined his credentials by blitzing the opposition is qualifying to snare pole position by almost two seconds. He then backed that pace up by charging to a hat-trick of race wins around the coastal circuit.

Luke Weightman had played second fiddle to McEwing for a majority of the weekend but he had his moment to shine in the fourth and final bout as he triumphed ahead of James Hapgood and Henry Morris.

Over in the Sigma 150 Class of the P4 Emergency Lighting Caterham Graduates Championship, Henry Heaton tallied an impressive victory in race one before multiple Caterham champion Paul Goldstein did the double.

Simon Allaway and his Lotus Esprit V8 were in imperious form once again in the CNC Heads Sports/Saloon Car Championship, the flagship category for the Club’s North West Centre.

Allaway has been a tour-de-force in the multi-class category since the very beginning and he further stamped his authority with two more classy wins. He did however miss out on clinching a hat-trick as he retired from race one, opening the door for Garry Wardle to triumph.

Meanwhile, spoils were shared in the OT Publishing Coupe Cup as Nathan Williams and Adam Jones surged to a win apiece – the pair having been the perennial pace-setters for much of the season already.

Concluding the weekend’s action were a number of races from The Super Series by the British Superkart Racing Club, with the likes of Lee Harpham, Scott Allen and Liam Morley all starring.

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

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.