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

Built as a motorsport-first platform, the event is being created to serve as a new annual meeting point for the UK’s motorsport industry, active competitors and the wider community.

The three-day spectacle will be designed to connect the people behind the sport — from teams, engineers and suppliers to championships, clubs, organisers, sponsors and media — while also giving enthusiasts a fresh, immersive way to experience the sport beyond the circuit.Founded by Simon Bennie, the Managing Director of CarShowCo, the show will combine an expansive exhibition floor with live content, interviews, demonstrations and experiences aimed at celebrating the breadth of UK motorsport and its world-leading ecosystem.

At the centre of the event be a 3,000-seat Live Action & Experience Arena, delivering high-energy sessions and “live moments” across all three days. The arena will be supported by feature content and activations designed to keep the show moving.

In addition, the Motorsport Expo will be complemented by a co-location with Car Culture UK (running 27–28 February 2027), a separate event celebrating modern car culture, modified builds and the aftermarket scene.

Having been a part of the founding group that will help steer the event, the British Automobile Racing Club will have a presence at the inaugural show in just over a years’ time.

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

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

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

“The UK is at the heart of a multi-billion-pound motorsport industry… there is clear demand… for a dedicated motorsport show that champions the network of businesses, clubs, teams and drivers that make the UK such a strong player across every sector”, added Bennie.

For further information and ticket news, visit www.motorsport-expo.com to register.

 

 

The British Automobile Racing Club and its Council is delighted to announce that it has bestowed 2025 Formula 1 World Champion Lando Norris with its highest honour, a BARC Gold Medal.

Awarded by the Council of the BARC for outstanding achievement in motor racing by British subjects, the prestigious prize is only distributed when the Club considers it to be merited.

Dating back to 1955, previous winners of the coveted accolade include Stirling Moss, James Hunt, Nigel Mansell, Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton.

Norris is now the latest name to be added to that roll of honour after claiming a maiden FIA Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship title with the McLaren F1 Team last year.

Having enjoyed karting success from a young age, the 26-year-old soon began to make waves when he made the step up to car racing in 2014, where he claimed multiple wins in the Ginetta Junior Championship.

The following year, the Bristol-born racer stepped up to MSA Formula (now known as British F4) and swept aside the opposition in commanding fashion, claiming a total of eight victories on his way to the Drivers’ title.

At the time, both the Ginetta Junior Championship and MSA Formula featured across race meetings that were organised by the BARC.

Norris’ rise through the ranks continued to make headlines in the subsequent years with success in the likes of Eurocup Formula Renault, the Toyota Racing Series and FIA Formula 3. In 2019, he finally secured a full-time seat in Formula 1 with McLaren.

Aligned with the Woking team ever since, Norris claimed a maiden win in 2024 before going on to finish second in the standings. That in turn set him up for a meteoric 2025 campaign which culminated in him beating Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri to the World Drivers’ Championship.

Becoming the 11th British driver to lift the Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship, Norris’ awe-inspiring rise to superstardom made him a fitting recipient for the highest accolade that the Club can present.

In January, the BARC headed to the McLaren Technology Centre – home of the Formula 1 World Constructors’ Champions – to catch up with Norris and award him with the coveted BARC Gold Medal.

“To receive the BARC Gold Medal is a true honour so thank you – I really appreciate it,” said Norris. “Being called a Formula 1 World Champion has just about sunk in and it is still the best thing to hear as it cements the fact that we achieved that dream last year.

“I started racing in karting for pure fun but when we made that jump up to Ginetta Juniors and Formula 4 we set that goal that Formula 1 was where we as a family wanted to reach. Every step though always felt like we were still so far away.

“We did it though, and then we managed to win a race, a few more races and the championship. I have to say a big thank you for all the support, especially from the marshals that I see all around the world. Many of them come up to me and say they were there back when it all started.

“To have support from anyone is amazing but it is extra special when it comes from the people that help make the sport what it is; I always try do my best for McLaren and my country. Now it’s time to see if we can do it all over again this year.”

The British Automobile Racing Club’s Annual Awards Evening didn’t just see prizes handed out to those that achieved championship glory in 2025 as there were also a number of other special accolades that were bestowed up some hugely deserving, and unsuspecting, winners as well.

Leading the list of prestigious recipients was two-time CNC Heads Sports/Saloon Car Championship title winner Simon Allaway who claimed The President’s Cup; which is awarded to the most successful BARC member competing under international level.

More than a decade on from his maiden triumph in the BARC North Western Centre’s flagship category, Allaway reigned supreme in dominant fashion as he hustled his stunning Lotus Esprit V8 to a total of 11 race wins.

“This was a total yet very pleasant surprise,” said Allaway on the night. “To have had such a fantastic season was one thing but to now be awarded a prize as coveted as this sort of underlines what we were able to achieve.

“We managed to keep on winning, sometimes being on the right side of luck, but you have to be in it to win it. It was a great season, this has been a great evening and hopefully I can be back here again next year.”

Jonathan Moore’s charge to the Porsche Sprint Challenge Great Britain Clubsport Pro title didn’t go unnoticed either as he was honoured with The Peter Collins Trophy, which is awarded to the most promising junior driver competing in a BARC championship.

After coming oh-so close to clinching the Junior Saloon Car Championship crown in 2024, the talented teenager embarked on new pastures last year and made an instant impact as he claimed 14 wins on his way to championship superstardom.

Moore said: “It is a real privilege to have won this. Seeing my name alongside the likes of drivers that have gone on to race in Formula 1, Formula E, IndyCar and the World Endurance Championship is pretty special.

“I’m so thankful to the BARC for this honour, it’s very humbling. It’s also validation of the hard work that we put in because more often than not you don’t get the chance to take stock and reflect on what has been achieved. Thank you to everyone for this.”

Moore wasn’t the only Porsche Sprint Challenge Great Britain competitor to be honoured either as Hannah Chapman – who triumphed in the Clubsport Amateur Category – was the winner of the Densley Trophy, which is handed out to the leading female.

“This was so unexpected,” admitted Chapman. “If I’m honest I missed the original email inviting me to this but I’m so glad to be here and to collect The Densley Trophy – especially as last season was a real rollercoaster.

“We managed to get a deal together at the very last minute and was on the back foot going into round one. We didn’t have any expectations but we made a flying start, had to battle some budget issues but managed to get the job done in the end. This is a nice way to round it all off.”

There was raptures of applause for the hugely deserving BARC Marshal of the Year, Jake Southcombe, and for Chris Davenport, who was once agin the winner of the Sir Clive Bossom Trophy after completing the most volunteering days in 2025.

“I’m excited and somewhat lost for words,” said Southcombe. “Being named the BARC Marshal of the Year was a real shock. I’ve been going to events from a young age and I’m a third generation marshal, so to be voted for this accolade is really special.”

Davenport added: “Winning the Sir Clive Bossom Trophy once is quite something but to have now won it three times is amazing. I didn’t count how many days I did this year but I couldn’t have done it without the support of my wife, who essentially kicked me out the house 36 times.”

Rounding out the list of special award winners was Madison Maskell whose name was engraved on The Peter Harris Trainee Marshal of the Year Trophy.

The British Automobile Racing Club’s Annual Awards Evening delivered a star-studded night of celebrations on Saturday 7th February, as some of the biggest names in British motorsport came together to look back on what proved to be a successful 2025 season.

Staged at the prestigious Belfry Hotel & Resort in Warwickshire for the first time, the glittering evening saw more than 200 guests attend to celebrate the achievements of last year’s champions, officials and volunteers.

Hosted by the sublime Alan Hyde, guests not only had the opportunity to look back on the year that was but they also heard from BARC Chairman Tony Scott Andrews, BARC Chief Executive Ben Taylor and Motorsport UK Chief Executive Hugh Chambers.

Championship silverware was dished out too with the likes of Tom Ingram, Ian Bower, Ryan Smith, Adam Smalley, Dominic Malone and Alex Keens being just some of the deserving title winners that were in attendance.

One of the biggest accolades to be handed out over the course of the evening was the coveted BARC Gold Medal, which is awarded by the Club’s Council for outstanding achievement in motor racing by British subjects.

Following his monumental charge to a maiden FIA Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship last year, McLaren ace Lando Norris – who grew up competing at BARC race meetings – was merited with the Club’s highest honour.

Alongside Norris’ triumph, a number of other secret accolades were also presented to some unsuspecting winners throughout the night as well.

Chris Davenport scooped The Sir Clive Bossom Trophy – which is for conducting the most volunteering days in 2025 – for a record third time whilst Jake Southcombe was announced as the BARC Marshal of the Year.

Madison Maskell was bestowed with the Peter Harris Trophy for being the leading trainee marshal of the year and Dan Smith was the recipient of the Goodwood Marshals Trophy, a returning award designed to celebrate those marshals at Goodwood events.

Jonathan Moore was a deserving winner of The Peter Collins Trophy, which is awarded to the most promising newcomer competing in a BARC championship, whilst his fellow Porsche Sprint Challenge Great Britain competitors Hannah Chapman clinched The Densley Trophy.

Two-time CNC Heads Sports/Saloon Car Championship title winner Simon Allaway was the final secret award recipient as he was handed The President’s Cup after a flawless season which included 11 victories.

In addition to the prize-giving, more than £1000 was raised during the annual raffle for the BARC Marshal and Rescue Fund, with prizes including a signed Lando Norris McLaren hat, tickets to events and more.

Ben Taylor, BARC Chief Executive, said: “It was once again another fantastic evening of celebrations and this year’s event has seen our biggest turnout of champions, which is absolutely brilliant.

“More than 200 people joined us to commemorate the achievements of last season and I think what was great to see that it wasn’t just drivers. We had marshals, officials, council members and venue representatives all in attendance.

“The 2025 season was super busy for the BARC and of course came with its own challenges. We had some headwinds to overcome such as the economic climate and some personnel changes but everyone worked hard to ensure it was a success.

“At the end of the day we are a club and a club is a collection of like-minded people that want to do the same thing. Events like this are a celebration of what it means to be a part of the BARC and the perfect opportunity to give ourselves a pat on the back before starting all again.”

Full list of Award Winners

BARC Gold Medal: Lando Norris

The President’s Cup: Simon Allaway

The Densley Trophy: Hannah Champion

The Peter Collins Trophy: Jonathan Moore

The Sir Clive Bossom Trophy: Chris Davenport

BARC Marshal of the Year: Jake Southcombe

The Goodwood Marshals Trophy: Dan Smith

The Peter Harris Trophy: Madison Maskell

2CV Classic Racing Championship: Nick Crispin

Caterham Graduates Championship – Sigma 135: Tom McEwing

Caterham Graduates Championship – Sigma 150: Paul Goldstein

BARC Speed Championship: Neal Bateman

OT Coupe Cup with Toyo Tires: Nathan Williams

CNC Heads Sports/Saloon Car Championship: Simon Allaway

Adrian Flux Insurance MG Owners Club Championship: Jim Baynam

MINI CHALLENGE Clubsport with Airtec Motorsport: Oli Wilmott

Junior Saloon Car Championship: Oliver Kerr

Milltek Civic Cup: Liam McGill

Caterham Academy Championship: Max Richardson

Caterham Roadsport Championship: William Harris

Caterham Seven 270R Championship: Ben Wheatley

Caterham 310R Championship: Taylor O’Flanagan

Caterham Seven Championship UK: Matt Armstrong

Classic Touring Car Racing Club – Pre-66 Touring Cars: James Ibbotson

Classic Touring Car Racing Club – Pre-83 Touring Cars: Jonathan Corker

Classic Touring Car Racing Club – Pre-93 Touring Cars: Ian Bower

Classic Touring Car Racing Club – Pre-03 Touring Cars: Dave Cave

Classic Touring Car Racing Club – Blue Oval Saloon Series: Tim Mizen

Classic Touring Car Racing Club – Classic Thunder: Ian Bower

Classic Touring Car Racing Club – Historic Thunder: Rikki Cann

Classic Touring Car Racing Club – Super Tourer Series: Roger Stanford

TCR UK Championship: Adam Shepherd

Britcar Endurance Championship: Dominic Malone & Adam Smalley

Vertu MINI CHALLENGE Trophy: Alex Keens

Vertu MINI CHALLENGE JCW Sport: Archie Johnson

Vertu MINI CHALLENGE JCW: Tom Ovenden

Porsche Sprint Challenge Great Britain – Clubsport Pro: Jonathan Moore

Porsche Sprint Challenge Great Britain: Tom Bradshaw

Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain: Andrew Rackstraw

British Hillclimb Championship: Matthew Ryder

British Truck Racing Championship – Division 2: Jake Evans

British Truck Racing Championship – Division 1: Ryan Smith

Wera Tools F4 British Championship certified by FIA: Fionn McLaughlin

Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship: Tom Ingram

Behind every successful race meeting is a dedicated team of officials working seamlessly to keep the event running smoothly. One of the most vital roles within that team is the Race Secretary. A position that places you right at the centre of the action, communication and decision-making on a race weekend.

As the British Automobile Racing Club continues to deliver exciting motorsport across the race season, we are looking to recruit new officials to join our team and the Race Secretary role is one of the most rewarding ways to get involved.

 

What Does a Race Secretary Do?

The Race Secretary is arguably the crucial link between all aspects of Race Control, the officials, competitors and the Motorsport UK Steward. Depending on the size of the meeting, up to two Race Secretaries may be appointed, with one acting as Senior Secretary of the Meeting. Importantly, the role is very much a team effort, responsibilities are shared and handled collaboratively to ensure nothing is missed.

Rather than working in isolation with rigidly defined tasks, Race Secretaries operate as a unit, adapting to the demands of the meeting and responding to what is needed at any given moment. This flexible approach is essential in the fast-paced environment of a race weekend.

From the moment you arrive at the circuit, the role is hands-on. There are key people to meet, documents to manage and systems to prepare, all before the first car even turns a wheel. Quite often, the overall success of the event depends on the foundations laid during these early hours, making the Race Secretary’s preparation and organisation absolutely critical.

 

A Role at the Centre of Communication

Race meetings are dynamic, high-pressure environments and clear communication is essential. The Race Secretary ensures a healthy cross-flow of information between all parties, keeping everyone fully informed and up to date as situations develop.

While the workload can be intense at times, it is also incredibly satisfying. You are trusted with responsibility, relied upon by officials and competitors alike and play a key role in ensuring that events run fairly, efficiently and safely.

 

Why Do People Love Being a Race Secretary?

Current Race Secretary Julie Hill perfectly captures what makes the role so special:

“Being a race secretary offers you the chance to do something you truly love and indulge your passion for motor racing. Being the primary contact for all officials allows you to experience the variety of the role, the fast-paced environment and the satisfaction of contributing towards the success of any race events you attend.”

Julie highlights several aspects that make the role so rewarding:

• Connection to the sport – You are fully immersed in motorsport, not just watching it from the sidelines.
• Variety and dynamism – No two meetings are the same and every day brings new challenges.
• Sense of accomplishment – Knowing your work has helped deliver a successful event.
• Interaction with people – Working closely with officials, competitors and stewards as part of a larger team.

The role suits individuals who enjoy being organised, calm under pressure and adaptable. Strong administrative skills are important, but so is the ability to respond to the unique demands of each race meeting.

 

Why Get Involved?

Becoming a Race Secretary with BARC is more than volunteering. It’s about becoming part of a passionate community that keeps British motorsport thriving. You’ll gain valuable experience, build lasting friendships and enjoy a front-row seat of the race action, all while making a real difference behind the scenes.

Whether you’re already involved in motorsport or looking for a new and exciting way to get closer to the sport you love, this role offers challenge, responsibility and genuine enjoyment in equal measure.

 

Register Your Interest

If you’re ready to play a vital role at race meetings this season and beyond, we’d love to hear from you.
Register your interest today by completing this form – https://www.barc.net/newvolunteer/

The British Automobile Racing Club headquarters at Thruxton Circuit will be closed during the following dates over the Christmas and New Year periods.

From: Tuesday 23rd December 2025 at 17:00

To: Monday 5th January 2026 at 09:00

We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible trackside throughout 2026; be it if you are officiating, marshalling, spectating or competing!

From everyone at the BARC and all of our venues around the country; we wish you a safe, Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!

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!

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

The British Automobile Racing Club are entering into the final phases of the season. With October here – that can only mean one thing…finale time!

The Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship will be decided at Brands Hatch while ten other BARC series will also crown a champion. Throughout the TOCA support package in Kent and the Caterham International event at Silverstone. Strap yourself in and get ready for the first title fight weekend of the year.

When is the next BARC weekend?
This weekend: 4-5 October

Where are the events being held?

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

Silverstone Circuit
Address: Silverstone Circuit, Towcester NN12 8TN

What is racing this weekend?

Out on track this weekend at Brands Hatch: Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship, Wera Tools F4 British Championship, Porsche Sprint Challenge Great Britain, Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain and VERTU MINI Challenge JCW

At Silverstone we have: moobob Caterham Academy Championship, EDGE Caterham 270R Championship, Vertex Caterham 310R Championship, Bilstein Caterham Roadsport Championship and Dutch Barn Vodka Caterham Seven Championship UK from the Caterhams and MINI Challenge Clubsport with Airtec Motorsport will decide their points table by Sunday evening.

It is also the penultimate round for the Everard Pre-66 Touring Cars, Shell Oils Group 1 Pre-83 Touring Cars, Trackhub.UK Pre-93 Touring Cars, Burty Pre-03 Touring Cars, Burton Blue Oval Saloon Series and PRG Trailers Classic and Historic Thunder Touring Cars as well as Super Tourers!

Phew!

How can I watch in person?

To go ringside at Brands Hatch, tickets start from £22 for an adult ticket for Saturday and £35 for a Sunday pass. Weekend tickets are from £48 in advance with discounts for teens and senior citizens, as children aged 13 and under go free.
Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.brandshatch.co.uk/2025/october/kwik-fit-british-touring-car-championship

Wanting to soak up the on-track action at Silverstone?
Tickets are available on the day or on the Silverstone website from £17 for single day ticket or £30 for a weekend ticket. Children under 16 go free.

Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.silverstone.co.uk/events/barc-caterham-international

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

The TOCA Brands Hatch 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 at 11:00.

International audiences will be able to watch the action on the BTCC YouTube channel – www.youtube.com/@OfficialBTCC – with races live on the RACER network in the US and Canada

To follow everything from Silverstone, the BARC YouTube channel has you covered – no matter where you are around the world this weekend. Be sure to subscribe for the latest streams – www.youtube.com/@britishautomobileracingclub

What time are things happening on track at Brands Hatch?

Free Practice and Qualifying head the order on Saturday with on track action from 09:00 with the first race at 13:15. On Sunday we begin at 10:00 with the first race – with racing through to early evening.

What time are things happening on track at Silverstone?

Qualifying gets us underway on Saturday with cars taking to the track at 09:00, with lights out for the first race at 14:15. On Sunday, it’s wall to wall racing from 09:00 until early evening.

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!

Brands Hatch
Live Timing and Commentary: https://www.tsl-timing.com/event/254003
Information*: https://www.barc.net/event/toca-race-meeting-brands-hatch-gp-october-4-5/
Live Coverage: https://www.itv.com/btcc

Silverstone
Live Timing and Commentary: https://www.tsl-timing.com/event/254021
Information*: https://www.barc.net/event/barc-race-meeting-silverstone-international-october-4-5/
Live Coverage: https://www.youtube.com/@britishautomobileracingclub

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

It’s going to get busy! TOCA package on the TV, BARC LIVE from Silverstone on the tablet or mobile and soak it all in. Are you ready?

There is not just one, but over ten British Automobile Racing Club titles that can be decided at both Brands Hatch and Silverstone this weekend.

Over in Kent, the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship tops the billing with the showdown between Tom Ingram and Ash Sutton set to keep spectators on the edge of their seat. Brands Hatch GP race goers will also see the final stages of the Wera Tools F4 British Championship, Porsche Carrera Cup GB, Porsche Sprint Challenge GB and Vertu MINI Challenge JCW be played out.

Meanwhile in in Northampton, the MINI Challenge Clubsport with Airtec Motorsport series comes to a head as does the fleet of Caterham classes all ready to jostle for those vital championship points. Supporting them will be a plethora of Classic Touring car classes – who will enter into their penultimate round. We will catch up with them in November, in the meantime here’s who to look out for.

Brands Hatch

BTCC
The big one – the rivalry of the modern BTCC era. Ingram v Sutton. Ash Sutton is gunning for a record breaking fifth title in his Ford Focus, while Hyundai i30 hotshot Tom Ingram is looking to double up his title tally.

Ingram holds the advantage by 33 points. That sounds like a lot, but for 20 points for a win and one DNF – that could swing momentum very quickly. With three races – anything can happen!

In the Independents – its game on! Daniel Lloyd, Mikey Doble, and Chris Smiley will go head-to-head-to-head at Brands Hatch with just 13 points separating them all.

British F4
Could we be witnessing a future F1 driver carve his name into the history books alongside the likes of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri? Red Bull backed driver Fionn McLaughlin has one hand on the trophy after a scintillating debut season so far which has already seen him wrap up the Rookie Cup.

Now the eyes of the Irishman are on the outright crown. In his way are Jimmy Piszcyk and Martin Molnár. Both will need a monumental weekend behind the wheel to overhaul the 61.5 point deficit – but anything is possible! Will McLaughlin hold under the pressure?

Porsche Carrera Cup GB
In the glorious sounding Porsche Carrera Cup GB ranks, it’s close at ever turn. In the Pro series, Andrew Rackstraw holds the reins but will be looking over his shoulder at Will Martin who is just ten points behind. In the Pro-Am division, Oliver White will lock-horns with former BTCC peddlers Max Coates and Ollie Jackson – with all having a mathematical chance, while Jonathan Beeson and Sebastian Hopkins are all but sure of the Amateur and Rookie titles.

Porsche Sprint Challenge GB
In the Sprint Championship – it’s a close run affair with Tom Bradshaw, Jacob Tofts and Joe Marshall all in the hunt for the Professional Category crown, while Oliver Meadows is in the driving seat in the Amateur category with Matthew Kyle-Henney and Reece Somerfield due to breathe down his neck at Brands.

Vertu MINI Challenge JCW
The popular single-make MINI championship is a favourite on the TOCA package and these rapid tin-tops will entertain and fight for supremacy until the very end. Former rallycross man Tom Ovenden has switched superbly to circuit racing and has a strong 70 point grip over NAPA Racing duo Jamie Osbourne and Lewis Selby, and 82 points over Max Edmundson. With over 150 points on offer however – all four have a chance of taking the top prize on Sunday afternoon.

Silverstone

Caterham Seven Championship UK
After a brilliant season in the top-flight Caterham class – Matt Armstrong comes to the Silverstone Showdown with a 37 point buffer over Harry Senior and Harry Cook, who has a mathematical chance of netting the title too – but he will have to rely upon those in front to falter to pull in the disadvantage.

Vertex Caterham Seven 310R Championship

It will be close in the 310R division between Taylor O’Flanagan and Lars Hoffmann – the pair have been the class acts of the season. However, with dropped scores Phillip Bianchi and Charlie Lower are also ones to watch at Silverstone this weekend.

Edge Caterham Seven 270R Championship

It appears to be a two-horse race for glory as the season long sparring match between Ben Wheatley and Louis Darling comes to a crescendo. The scales of success are just tilting in the favour of Wheatley as the middle rung on the Caterham ladder will be the last title to be decided on Sunday evening.

Blistein Caterham Roadsport Championship

The race for first place is wide open in the Roadsport series, with seven drivers still within a possible hunt for the number one spot. William Harris comes to Silverstone with the target on his back but between him and his brother Charles in seventh, the top seven are bookended by 52 points, with Brian Thornton, Scott Helme, Craig Evans, Alastair Morton and Daniel Crawley will all be ready for the tussle. This could well be the championship to watch this weekend!

Moobob Caterham Academy Championship

Max Richardson has the wind in his sails coming to Silverstone, with the Englishman having won the last round at Snetterton. Winning his first car racing title would be the icing on the cake in his first season of circuit racing – but out to stop him will be the constant friendly thorn in his side Matt Fox – who is also a race winner in 2025 and could go well this weekend. Look out too for Richard Davies and Kyle Townend who will be out for a late season surprise as they look to mix up the championship fight.

MINI Challenge Clubsport with Airtec Motorsport

Last, but by no means least – the Clubman MINI Challenge brigade. After an action-packed season, everything comes down to this weekend. Expect flat-out racing, close battles, and plenty of drama as the grid fights for glory at one of the most iconic circuits in the world.
Oli Willmott is in the driving seat in the S56 class with the likes of Freddy Hewitt and Steve Webb nipping at his heels. In the S53 category Andy Langley is in control, as is Dan Truman in the Cooper class.

You follow all the action from Silverstone live on our YouTube channel – www.youtube.com/@britishautomobileracingclub and all the racing drama from Brands Hatch on ITV4 this weekend. You don’t want to miss it!

The British Automobile Racing Club can confirm that it will run a total of eight marshal training days prior to the start of the 2026 motorsport season.

Thruxton, Croft, Pembrey and Harewood will host the aforementioned training days across the months of January, February and March next year.

Every event organised and run by the BARC needs marshals and all marshals, whatever they are doing, are contributing to the success and smooth running of the meeting.

With training provided to cover a wide range of topics such as fire safety to pit lane operation and teamwork; marshal training covers a wide variety of key attributes in preparing those that are heading trackside for the forthcoming season.

2026 BARC MARSHAL TRAINING DATES

Saturday 17th January: Thruxton – Novice/Registered Marshals (less than 5 days attended)

Sunday 18th January: Thruxton – Speed Training (All grades)

Sunday 1st February: Pembrey (All grades)

Saturday 14th February: Croft – Novice/Registered and Grade 1 Marshals

Sunday 15th February: Croft – Grade 2 & Grade 3 Marshals and Off-Track (All grades)

Saturday 21st February: Thruxton – Registered (more than 5 days) and Grade 1 Marshals

Sunday 22nd February: Thruxton – Grade 2 & Grade 3 Marshals and Off-Track (All grades)

Sunday 8th March: Harewood – Speed Training (All grades)

Click HERE for the booking forms for each event. If you would like to be added to the mailing list for future training days, please contact us on the details below.

Any queries, contact the Competitions Department on competitions@barc.net or call on 01264 882210.