BARC’ing Mad Podcast: Episode 8 – September 22nd 2023

Episode 8 of the British Automobile Racing Club’s new-for-2023 podcast, BARC’ing Mad, is now live and available to listen to.

In partnership with BP Fleet Solutions UK, the fortnightly podcast – which is hosted by Alan Hyde and Ian Waterhouse – is packed with full-throttle news, reviews and captivating interviews.

For the first time this series, Episode 8 sees Alan and Ian venture to Silverstone to sit down with some of the leading protagonists from the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship – Ash Sutton, Andrew Watson and Mikey Doble.

BARC’ing Mad is available to listen to across all popular podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

You can also watch each episode via the Club’s official YouTube channel.

BARC’ing Mad Podcast: Episode 7 – September 8th 2023

Episode 7 of the British Automobile Racing Club’s new-for-2023 podcast, BARC’ing Mad, is now live and available to listen to.

In partnership with BP Fleet Solutions UK, the fortnightly podcast – which is hosted by Alan Hyde and Ian Waterhouse – is packed with full-throttle news, reviews and captivating interviews.

The series’ seventh episode sees Motorsport News Editor Matt James return to discuss the biggest topics from motorsport in the UK and around the world before the top two in the ROKiT F4 British Championship – Louis Sharp and Will Macintyre – preview their fledgling careers and the prospect of a thrilling title showdown next month.

BARC’ing Mad is available to listen to across all popular podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

You can also watch each episode via the Club’s official YouTube channel.

Date and venue confirmed for BARC Championship Awards Evening

The British Automobile Racing Club is delighted to announce that its annual Championship Awards Evening will take place on Saturday 3rd February 2024 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon.

On what is always one of the biggest prize-giving nights of the year, race suits and overalls will be swapped for black ties and ball gowns as the great and good of UK motorsport come together for what should be an unforgettable evening.

Celebrating a momentous 2023 season, the star-studded evening will include a three-course dinner alongside the customary trophy presentations and live entertainment.

Tickets for the Club’s ‘Big Night Out’ will be on sale shortly, with more information set to follow in due course. 

BARC partners with The Lifestyle Card

The British Automobile Racing Club has partnered with The Lifestyle Card to offer members access to 5,000+ discounts, locally, nationally & online.

We are gifting all BARC members a FREE Lifestyle membership as a “thank you” from the British Automobile Racing Club. The Lifestyle Card is a multi-award-winning loyalty card with discounts covering all aspects of your lifestyle.

Once you’re on the Lifestyle Card website, you simply need to click ‘Claim Your Membership’, proceed to checkout and complete your ‘Billing Details’ (no bank details required); it will state £0.00 at checkout. There’s no need to download an app, save the website as a bookmark to any mobile device for quick and easy on-the-go access.

It’s effortless to access offers and discounts. Show your digital card to the participating businesses to receive your discount. Once logged into your account, you can view hidden promo codes and links for online deals and offers.

The Lifestyle Card provides members instant access to over 5,000 discounts across all aspects of their lifestyle. With thousands of deals covering local, independent, national, and online businesses, plenty of opportunities exist to save money.

The BARC Lifestyle card not only offers members the ability to access great savings, it promotes & supports businesses of all sizes and encourages people to put money back into their local community.

So, to save money on shopping, days out and experiences, trades, pet services, professional services, gyms, eating out, health & wellbeing, golf, hair & beauty, theme parks & attractions and luxury brands, sign up for your FREE BARC lifestyle card HERE!

BARC’ing Mad Podcast: Episode 6 – August 25th 2023

Episode 6 of the British Automobile Racing Club’s new-for-2023 podcast, BARC’ing Mad, is now live and available to listen to.

In partnership with BP Fleet Solutions UK, the fortnightly podcast – which is hosted by Alan Hyde and Ian Waterhouse – is packed with full-throttle news, reviews and captivating interviews.

The series’ sixth episode sees the hosts discuss the latest news and results from around the BARC with Event Manager David Wheadon before then speaking to two-time British Touring Car Champion John Cleland in an interview that is simply not to be missed.

BARC’ing Mad is available to listen to across all popular podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

You can also watch each episode via the Club’s official YouTube channel.

BARC TV: What’s On This Weekend – August 26/27

The British Automobile Racing Club is revved up for another action-packed two days of on-track thrills this weekend (August 26/27) with events taking place at Donington Park and Snetterton – and they’re both available to watch live online.

Below is all the information you’ll need to know to keep up-to-date with all the action that is being broadcast:

DONINGTON PARK 

The Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship heads into the business of the season with three more blockbuster races, this time on the legendary GP layout of Donington Park – which hasn’t featured on the calendar since 2002.

Complimenting the UK’s premier motorsport series will be a bumper supporting cast which includes the ROKiT F4 British Championship certified by FIA, Porsche Carrera Cup GB, Porsche Sprint Challenge GB and Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE JCW.

Saturday 26th August // 15:30 – WATCH HERE

Sunday 27th August // 11:15 – WATCH HERE

SNETTERTON

At Snetterton, the Classic 2CV Racing Club brings the curtain down on its 2023 season with its showpiece event; the Citroen 2CV 24-Hour Race. 

Saturday 26th August // 15:00 – WATCH HERE

To find out more information about this weekend’s race meetings, CLICK HERE.

BARC’ing Mad Podcast: Episode 5 – August 11th 2023

Episode 5 of the British Automobile Racing Club’s new-for-2023 podcast, BARC’ing Mad, is now live and available to listen to.

In partnership with BP Fleet Solutions UK, the fortnightly podcast – which is hosted by Alan Hyde and Ian Waterhouse – is packed with full-throttle news, reviews and unmissable interviews.

The series’ fourth episode sees the hosts discuss the latest news and results from around the BARC with Event Manager David Wheadon before then speaking to Rennat Design’s Joe Tanner, who has become the go-to person for helmet painting and design by some of motorsport’s leading lights.

BARC’ing Mad is available to listen to across all popular podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

BARC TV: What’s On This Weekend – August 12/13

It’s poised to be another full-throttle couple of days for the British Automobile Racing Club this weekend (august 12/13) with events taking place at Knockhill and Donington Park – and they’re both available to watch live online.

Below is all the information you’ll need to know to keep up-to-date with all the action that is being broadcast live:

KNOCKHILL

The battle for supremacy in the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship is set to ramp up this weekend as the UK’s premier motorsport series travels north of the border to Knockhill.

Three headline BTCC races will be complimented by a bumper support bill which includes the Legends Cars Elite Cup with JLM, ROKiT F4 British Championship, Porsche Carrera Cup GB and Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE JCW.

Saturday 12th August // 15:00 – WATCH HERE

Sunday 13th August // 11:15 – 18:15 – WATCH HERE

DONINGTON PARK

At Donington Park, the British Truck Racing Championship hits the halfway point in the season at headlines Convoy in the Park; one of the biggest truck festivals that is held in the UK every year.

Staging five colossal contests, the BTRC will be joined by the International Truck Prix, Pickup Truck Racing Championship, Kumho BMW Championship, CNC Heads Sports/Saloon Car Championship and Lancaster Insurance MGOC Championship.

Saturday 12th August // 12:20 – WATCH HERE

Sunday 13th August // 09:50 – WATCH HERE

To find out more information about this weekend’s race meetings, CLICK HERE.

BARC’ing Mad Podcast: Episode 4 – July 28th 2023

Episode 4 of the British Automobile Racing Club’s new-for-2023 podcast, BARC’ing Mad, is now live and available to listen to.

In partnership with BP Fleet Solutions UK, the fortnightly podcast – which is hosted by Alan Hyde and Ian Waterhouse – is packed with full-throttle news, reviews and unmissable interviews.

The series’ fourth episode sees the hosts discuss the latest news and results from around the BARC with Event Manager David Wheadon before speaking to British Touring Car Championship fan favourite Jade Edwards ahead of the series’ annual visit to Croft this coming weekend (July 29/30).

Also joining Alan and Ian on the podcast is legendary former Ferrari and Williams Formula 1 engineer Rob Smedley, who discusses his journey through the motorsport ranks, the current landscape of Formula 1 and much more.

BARC’ing Mad is available to listen to across all popular podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

BARC TV: What’s On This Weekend – July 29/30

The British Automobile Racing Club is poised for an action-packed two days of on-track entertainment this weekend (July 29/30) as both Croft Circuit and Thruxton Circuit play host to race meetings – and they’ll both be available to watch online.

Below is all the information you’ll need to know to keep up-to-date with all the action that is being broadcast live:

CROFT CIRCUIT

The Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship returns from its annual summer break with what promises to be a full-throttle visit to Croft Circuit in North Yorkshire.

Kick-starting the second half of the season, the battle for supremacy in the fight to be crowned champion is set to intensify and every point will be crucial across the weekend’s three blockbuster encounters.

As always, the BTCC will be joined at Croft by a bumper support package which includes the Legends Cars Elite Cup, ROKiT British F4 and MINI CHALLENGE Trophy.

Saturday 29th July // 15:15 – WATCH HERE

Sunday 30th July // 11:30 – 18:15 (ITV4) – WATCH HERE

THRUXTON CIRCUIT

At the fastest circuit in the UK, the Thruxton Summer Festival is guaranteed to get pulses racing as the likes of Caterham Cars, the Junior Saloon Car Championship and Track Attack

Saturday 29th July // 13:15 – WATCH HERE

Sunday 30th July // 11:00 – WATCH HERE

To find out more information about this weekend’s race meetings, CLICK HERE.

BARC’ing Mad Podcast: Episode 3 – July 14th 2023

Episode 3 of the British Automobile Racing Club’s new-for-2023 podcast, BARC’ing Mad, is now live and available to listen to.

In partnership with BP Fleet Solutions UK, the fortnightly podcast – which is hosted by Alan Hyde and Ian Waterhouse – is packed with full-throttle news, reviews and unmissable interviews.

The series’ third episode sees the hosts discuss the latest news and results from around the Club with David Wheadon before delving into some of the biggest topics in world motorsport with Motorsport News Editor Matt James.

They’re also joined by BARC President, the Duke of Richmond & Gordon, to talk about all things Goodwood ahead of this year’s milestone-filled Festival of Speed; gaining insight into behind the scenes stories and standout moments.

BARC’ing Mad is available to listen to across all popular podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

BARC Annual General Meeting Notice: July 2023

NOTICE

The Annual General meeting of the British Automobile Racing Club will be held in the Committee Room of the Royal Automobile Club, 89, Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5HS 0n 26th July, 2023 at 7.00pm.

The Agenda for the meeting is as follows.

1.  Welcome

2.  Receive the Report of the Council

3.  To consider and if thought fit to pass the following resolutions.

a)  Special Resolution:

THAT the draft set out below be adopted as Article 30.1 of the Company’s Articles of Association in substitution for and to the exclusion of the existing Article 30.1:

30.1  No business shall be transacted at any general meeting unless a quorum is present.

Save as herein otherwise provided ten members present in person or by proxy shall be a quorum.

b)  Ordinary Resolutions:-

   1)     To receive and agree the accounts of the Club for the year ended 31st. December, 2022

   2)      To re-appoint Moore (South) LLP as auditors and to fix their remuneration.

   3)      To elect His Grace The Duke of Richmond and Gordon as President

   4)      To elect Mr John Holroyd and Mr Dennis Carter as Vice Presidents

   5)      To elect as Honorary Treasurer Mr Peter Chubb

   6)      To elect as Honorary Legal Advisor Mr Tony Scott Andrews

In accordance with the provisions of Article 10.8, there being no other nominations for membership of the Council, the retiring members of Council are deemed to have been duly elected and no vote shall be taken.

Please note that:

A Member is entitled to appoint another person as his or her proxy who may carry out, such members right to attend the meeting, to speak and to vote.

The form of proxy notice is available at the Company’s registered office upon request and upon completion must be delivered to the Registered office by post or e-mail not less than 48 hours (excluding any part of a day which is not a working day) prior to the start of the Annual General Meeting.

At the conclusion of the AGM, time permitting, there will be an opportunity for members to raise questions on matters of interest to them should they so wish.