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BARC begins 2026 season in blockbuster fashion at Donington Park

The British Automobile Racing Club commenced its 2026 season in thrilling fashion at Donington Park this past weekend (March 21-22) as no less than 12 different championships lifted the curtain on their respective campaigns.

Following months of anticipation and excitement, the Club basked in the spring sunshine at the Leicestershire venue, packing in a total of 16 races across both days around the infamous Grand Prix circuit.

Headlining the action was a blockbuster 90-minute contest from the Britcar Endurance Championship; which boasted a bumper entry list made up of returning winners, credible contenders and as always, several new faces.

The opening day of the season ultimately proved to be a tale of two halves with the TrueMix Racing entry of Tom Walpole and Marc Kemp emerging as the drivers to beat during qualifying on Saturday morning.

After lighting up the timesheets in practice, the KTM X Bow GT-X duo laid down a true statement of intent as they paced the rest of the field to snare pole position, finishing almost two seconds ahead of SG Racing’s Mark Cunningham and Peter Cunningham.

Converting their front row start into an early lead as the lights went out, the TrueMix Racing squad had looked on course to put distance between themselves and their rivals in the opening exchanges however a small mistake towards the end of lap one saw them spin out of both first place and the race entirely.

Their unfortunate demise opened the door for Toro Verde GT driver Dean Burden to take control of proceedings, and he did so in emphatic fashion as he hustled his Porsche Cayman GT4 RS to the chequered flag more than a minute ahead of anyone else.

As they did in qualifying, the Cunningham’s claimed runners-up laurels in their Porsche 991.2 Cup car whilst the final spot on the podium was taken by Team BRIT’s Bobby Trundley, Aaron Morgan and their McLaren 570S GT4.

The Classic Touring Car Racing Club has become renowned for producing edge-of-the-seat entertainment down the years and that trend continued as its variety of tin top categories broke cover under the flight path of East Midlands airport.

Rolling back the years to a bygone era were the Pre-66 Touring Cars and they wowed the crowds with two action-packed contests that culminated in Piers Grange and Simon Gusterson – who were inseparable on-track throughout – tallying a win apiece.

Jonathan Corker enjoyed the perfect start to his Pre-83 Touring Cars title defence as he guided his Datsun 510 to a sublime double. Donning the mantel of defending champion, Corker was perfection personified as he charged to a pair of commanding race wins.

Closing out the Classic Touring Car Racing Club action were two races that amalgamated the Pre-93, Pre-03, Blue Oval Saloon Series and Thunder classes onto one grid. BMWs ruled the roost as Jasper Sapra and Dave Farrow each made their way to the top step of the podium.

Ollie Smith laid down his marker as serious contender for the coveted Junior Saloon Car Championship title this year after producing a wheel-perfect display over the course of the weekend.

Having lifted the Rookie Cup last season, Smith entered the new campaign as one to watch and he duly lived up to all expectations as he swept his way to a hat-trick of pole positions. The talented youngster then underlined his credentials by converting them into three flawless wins.

Behind Smith, Leon Holly twice finished in second place whilst there were also podiums for fellow sophomore racers Matthew Swatton, Martin Wright and Max Scharfeggar.

Over in the Adrian Flux Insurance MG Owners Club Championship, small margins proved to be the deciding factor in who walked away savouring the spoils of victory following two sublime races.

Jake McDermid opened his account for the season in a pulsating opener as he narrowly beat Robb Addison and Scott Bugner before Addison then turned the tables to prevail in race two after an almighty battle with McDermid.

Elsewhere, a potential star was born in the OT Coupe Cup with Toyo Tires as Nathan James Boyle announced himself in emphatic fashion. The youngster wasted no time in charging to pole in qualifying before claiming back-to-back wins ahead of Matthew Watson and Hazeem Zaki.

Completing the weekend’s on-track entertainment at Donington Park were two races from the Track Action Racing Club, where variety was the spice of life. Adam Croft and his Volkswagen Scirocco proved to be the class of the field as they bagged a brace of race wins.

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

You can also re-watch all the action from the BARC’s opening race meeting of the 2026 season by visiting the Club’s official YouTube channel HERE.

2026 Britcar Endurance Championship Grid Taking Shape

As preparations and excitement build for the 2026 season, the grid for the BARC-supported Britcar Endurance Championship is developing into one of the most diverse and competitive line-ups seen in recent years.

Since mid-December, a steady stream of driver and team announcements has underlined the championship’s continuing appeal, bringing together proven race winners, emerging young talent and an increasingly broad range of machinery across the GT, GT4 and Trophy categories. Here’s a recap as we arrive into the first round.

Experience Meets New Blood

The winter announcement period opened with a blend of established Britcar names and exciting new entrants. Among the first to confirm was rookie Neville Voss, who will embark on on a campaign alongside Ali Topley in a Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo with 24-Racing by Team BRIT – adding both fresh talent and the unmistakable GT presence of the Prancing Horse to the grid in selected rounds this season.

At the opposite end of the experience scale, Datum Motorsport announced the return of Maurizio Sciglio and Marco Anastasi – a pairing long associated with consistency and front-running pace in Britcar competition. Their presence once again underlines the championship’s competitive appeal, with the Scottish-domiciled Italians targeting further silverware in 2026.

Porsche representation will also be strong in 2026, with SG Racing confident of mounting a title challenge in their 991 Cup car with Mark and Peter Cunnigham at the wheel, while Full Throttle Motorsport will have a 992 variant at their disposal this year. Torro Verde add to the Porsche presence with two fresh GT4 Cayman models.

Continuity is further reinforced by the return of reigning Trophy class champion Chris Murphy, who remains with Woodrow Motorsport in BMW M3 machinery. His reappearance immediately sets a benchmark for the Trophy field.

Team BRIT return with a two-car effort in 2026 and, after missing out on the title by the narrowest of margins, the disability-led racing programme is determined to fight at the front once again. Bobby Trundley steps up into the McLaren GT4 car alongside Aaron Morgan, while Asha Silva – Trundley’s 2025 team-mate – partners Noah Cosby in the BMW M4.

Strength and Variety in the GT Field

BMW continues to be the most numerically represented manufacturer so far, with M3, M2 and M4 GT4 Evo entries spread across multiple teams. UBIQ Brookspeed’s BMW M4 GT4 Evo pairing of Andrew Dawber and Nathan Wright adds significant strength to the GT4 ranks, while further BMW-powered entries run by Ian Lawson and Geoff Steel Racing – including Julian McBride, Pete Moulsdale, Steve Kent and Toad Motorsport-backed William Lynch – underline the brand’s ongoing popularity within the paddock.

At the same time, McLaren representation is growing in 2026. Richard and Michael Wheeler will contest a full season in a McLaren 570S GT4 following their late-season debut in 2025, while Simon Clark’s move into McLaren machinery brings additional experience and pedigree to the expanding McLaren contingent.

Manufacturer diversity is further boosted by Martin Addison’s step into the GT category with an Aston Martin Vantage, reinforcing the championship’s reputation for welcoming a wide range of competitive GT platforms.

Speaking of diversity – the Austrian brand KTM known mostly for its two-wheel products will be represented on the grid with Robert Taylor bringing the unique KTM XBOW GT4 EVO SPX to the Briticar fold this year. There will be two KTM cars on the grid with Tom Walpole and Marc Kemp harnessing a unique Reiter GT4 version as well. Look out too for the gorgeous Ligier JS2R making its Briticar debut, in the hands of Ashley Woodman this weekend.

Going for Trophy Honours

The Trophy class once again demonstrates Britcar’s strength as a proving ground for both family pairings and emerging drivers.
Ginetta remains the car of choice in the Trophy field, with multiple G56 GTA and G55 entries already confirmed. Michael Knibbs and Aidan Hills team up in a G55, while Elliot and Ian Wilson continue their father-and-son partnership in the G56 after a promising rookie season. Project 29:7 Racing also commits to a full campaign with similar machinery.

Youth development remains a key theme, highlighted by Archie Buttle and Freddie Ingram stepping into full-season programmes following selective outings in 2025. Alongside them, experienced Trophy regulars Dennis Storey and Alan McCullough (No Pressure Racing, BMW 130), as well as the returning JLC Group Motorsport SEAT León Supercopa of brothers Chris and Jamie Hayes, combine ambition with hard-earned endurance know-how as they look to challenge at the front of their respective classes. Race Car Experiences will also bring the distinctive Peugeot 308 Racing Cup back to the grid, with Henry Swanson leading their charge.

The grid already reflects Britcar’s defining strength: a healthy mix of returning champions, ambitious rookies and long-standing partnerships, all contributing to depth and unpredictability across the field. With further announcements still expected, the foundations are firmly in place for a compelling 2026 Britcar Endurance Championship season which gets underway at Donington Park on the 21st March.

New for 2026! BARC: Beyond the Chequered Flag

There are so many fascinating stories up and down the British Automobile Racing Club paddock — so many that we just don’t get to hear about or celebrate. Personal milestones rather than race wins; personal ambition and enjoyment perhaps over a title campaign.

New for 2026 will be the Beyond the Chequered Flag series, which will follow five drivers from different BARC disciplines — from single-seaters and sports cars to saloon cars and hillclimbing.

Throughout the season, the BARC team will check in with our five drivers, sharing their pre-season news, build-up preparations and race-weekend journeys across our social media channels, website, BARC LIVE streams, newsletters and, of course, our magazine Apex.

Let’s introduce our drivers… Ladies first…

Daniella Sutton — British F4

Heading into single-seaters for the first time is 17-year-old Daniella Sutton, who will make the big jump from Fiestas into the Wera Tools F4 British Championship certified by FIA. Britain’s premier single-seater series will see a full-capacity grid in 2026, and Daniella will be driving one of the Chris Dittmann Racing machines.

The F4 rookie already has many accolades, including the Total Karting Zero UK North Championship title, the BRSCC Junior Scholarship Championship in 2024, as well as the British Women’s Racing Drivers Club Gold Star and BRDC Rising Star honours.

Despite living with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Daniella’s influence extends far beyond the racetrack. As a proud representative of the Juvenile Arthritis Research charity, she uses her platform to inspire others to overcome adversity, demonstrating that determination and resilience can help conquer even the toughest challenges when the season starts in April.

 


Credit: SnappyRacers.com

 

Sam Parker — Caterham

Sam Parker is a well-known face in the BARC paddocks, having been involved in the Caterham pathway for a number of years as well as on screen — presenting the live coverage for the past two seasons.

Sam started her lightweight sportscar journey, like many others, in the Caterham Academy class before stepping up into the Roadsport series in 2025. Her pace developed with each round, and at the season finale at Silverstone last October she took her first ever podium after an intense front-of-the-field scrap.

For 2026, Parker will take two steps forward as she prepares to harness the 310R version of the British machine — putting everything she has learned over the past two seasons into practice for the more powerful iteration in April.

 

 

Project 29:7 Racing — Britcar Endurance Championship

In the exciting Britcar Endurance Championship, BARC will be keeping tabs on one of the young, upcoming teams on the grid — Project 29:7 Racing. Led by Alex Miller and Paul O’Neill, the Northamptonshire-based outfit is set to field a two-driver line-up in its Ginetta G56 GTA. Balancing driver feedback, the stresses of first-time competition and running a race team will hopefully be offset by some season highlights and maybe even some class silverware. You never know!

The new team will field Carl Garnett and Alex Miller as their driver pairing in the eagerly anticipated multi-car Britcar series, which gets underway at Donington on 21 March.

 

 

Richard Andrews and Cathy James — British Hillclimb Championship

Perhaps the biggest championship in terms of driver registrations is the British Hillclimb Championship. The series travels the length and breadth of the British Isles and sees run-offs won or lost by just hundredths of a second. From standard road cars to single-seater hillclimb thoroughbreds, there is a class for almost everything.

This year we will be following Richard Andrews and partner Cathy James who will be using a Porsche Cayman GT4 RS to tackle most of the mainland hills. A record holder at BARC’s very own Harewood, Richard will be looking to lower his personal bests while also putting the spotlight on this point-to-point motorsport discipline.

 

 

Ralphie-Joe Branscombe – Junior Saloon Car Championship

Our final driver brings great excitement… embarking on his first steps into car racing – Ralphie-Joe Branscombe.
Announced moments before APEX went to print – former British Kart Champion in the Honda Cadet class – Ralphie-Joe Branscombe will be the final driver the BARC follow in 2026.

The Junior Saloon Car Championship Scholarship selection process took place at Pembrey at the end of February, with the day consisting of competitors taking part in everything from driving assessments and media interviews to pit-stop challenges and fitness tests; all while an esteemed judging panel whittled down the contenders. As the competition entered its final stages, Branscombe established himself as one of the leading lights and was subsequently declared the winner of a fully-funded season with Orex Competition in the competitive hatchback category for young drivers.

Follow their journey’s this season across our social media platforms, on barc.net and in APEX magazine. Good luck to everyone!

BARC in the Park opens the 2026 racing season

The British Automobile Racing Club racing season fires into life this weekend at Donington Park, with a packed two-day programme set to launch the 2026 season in style.

After a long off-season, anticipation is high across the paddock-and the opening meeting delivers a hugely varied line-up that blends modern endurance machinery with some of the UK’s most promising upcoming drivers, close clubman racing and historic tin-top racing.

At the top of the bill on Saturday is the Britcar Endurance Championship, kicking off its campaign with a 90-minute contest featuring an eclectic mix of GT and endurance machinery. Expect everything from brands such as Aston Martin, Ferrari, McLaren and Porsche as well as more production-based entries, all sharing the track in an exciting classic multi-class format.

Joining the Britcar action is a mix of tin-top, hatchback and coupe racing. The Classic Touring Car Racing Club (CTCRC) provides a plethora of classes to the weekend race programme.

With grids split across multiple eras – Pre-66, Pre-83, Pre-93, Pre-03, BOSS and Classic and Historic Thunder – fans can expect packed fields, close racing, and a nostalgic journey through touring car history.

Also in action on the Saturday is the Junior Saloon Car Championship – one to always watch at a season opener, with a grid full of teenage racers taking their first steps into circuit racing. Donington Park’s demanding layout provides a stern early test, and with many drivers arriving from karting, the racing is typically close, energetic, and occasionally unpredictable as they adapt to racing in the Citroen Saxo hot hatches.

Joining the BARC season opener on the Sunday is the MG Owners Club Championship. Offering up a mix of historic MGs from the fifties and sixties through to the new millennium – the tightly matched machinery ensures slipstream battles and photo-finish results are never far away.

These races often hinge on consistency and momentum, particularly around a flowing circuit like Donington, where maintaining speed through the Craner Curves and the Old Hairpin can make all the difference. It’s a category known for producing some of the closest racing of the weekend.

Variety continues with the Track Action Racing Club, which brings a real mixed flavour to the meeting on both days. Featuring a wide mix of cars and driver experience levels, it embodies club racing at its purest – competitive, accessible, and unpredictable. Speaking of accessible, another series growing in popularity is the one-make Coupe Cup which has quickly built a reputation for close, hard-fought racing.

With evenly prepared cars and a growing grid, the focus is firmly on driver ability, and that tends to produce tight qualifying sessions and races where small mistakes can cost multiple positions. It’s a category that continues to grow in stature and should provide plenty of action on the Sunday of the meeting.

With a huge variety of machinery and race formats on offer, the opening weekend promises to set the racing tone for the months ahead. Get to the circuit or get the live stream on! We cannot wait!

BARC closes out 2025 season in spectacular style at Brands Hatch

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where are the events being held?

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

What is racing this weekend?

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

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

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

How can I watch in person?

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

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

What time are things happening on track at Brands Hatch?

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

Do you have any more information?

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

Brands Hatch – Key Links

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

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

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

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

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

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

Britcar expands eligible car list for 2026 season

The British Automobile Racing Club supported Britcar Endurance Championship has seen an exciting year of competition, and with one round still to run next month – the title is still up for grabs. And the most exciting part. The title can be won by cars from multiple categories.

After a hugely successful 2025, with entries averaging around 30 cars for each round, the Britcar Management team have received speculative enquiries throughout the year and along with a review into the exciting class structure have proposed a few changes heading into the 2026 season.

Chief amongst those will be adding younger cars into the Challenge class, thus allowing cars like the Porsche 992 Cup, Lamborghini Super Trofeo and Ferrari 296 Challenge – pitting them against the existing class front runners including the Porsche 991 Cup and Ferrari 488 Challenge.

In a statement from Britcar Endurance Management, “Cars across this class will be balanced initially using similar mechanical balancing as found in other championships, then we will use our successful pitstop duration balancing process to give all competitors in the class an equal shot at success.

“Across the grid there will be a consolidation of the classes to merge the more lightly supported classes with the stronger ones. This will reduce the overall number of classes but will give everyone a bigger pool of competition to battle with on track. Cars will initially have a mechanical balance to bring them into the window of the other cars in their class, with performance fine tuning via the mandatory pitstop lengths.”

Also for 2026, it has been confirmed that all cars in the Britcar Endurance Championship will be running on the Goodyear Slick and Wet Racing tyres.
We look forward to 2026, but until then there is a championship to decide. The final round of the 2025 season will take place at Brands Hatch – with the final round going into the darkness, with the championship decided on the 8th November.

For more information on the Britcar Championship and 2026 season, contact either Championship Managing Director Claire Hedley claire@britcar-endurance.com or Technical Manager David Hornsey via david@britcar-endurance.com.

For more information about the championship head to www.britcar-endurance.com

BARC North Western Centre concludes campaign in style at Oulton Park

Just two race meetings now remain in 2025 for the British Automobile Racing Club following an action-packed outing at Oulton Park this past Saturday (October 11) that culminated in a further two champions being crowned.

Organised and run by the Club’s North Western Centre, the one-day event was packed with a stellar line-up of championships – all of which had plenty on the line, be it title honours or end of season bragging rights.

The CNC Heads Sports/Saloon Car Championship – which is the flagship category for the BARC North Western Centre – has delivered some exciting wheel-to-wheel moments this year and Saturday proved to be no different around the International layout of the Cheshire track.

Having been the toast of the competition for much of the year, Simon Allaway ensured he ended what has been a stellar campaign with a flurry as he guided his monstrous Lotus Esprit V8 to two final class wins and an overall victory.

Allaway has been at times in a league of his own this year however he did find himself facing stiff competition at Oulton Park from Chris Roberts. The BMW M4 driver managed to overhaul Allaway to win race one, although the latter would bounce back in race two to turn the tables.

Over in the Classic 2CV Racing Club, Nick Crispin’s long wait for championship glory finally came to an end as he produced a flawless performance to fend off the opposition and secure his maiden title in the popular one-make series.

After coming oh-so close to the crown in recent years, Crispin arrived at Oulton Park holding a slender points advantage over four other drivers – all of which held a mathematical chance of walking away as champion too.

If truth be told, the aforementioned quartet of contenders never really stood a chance on Saturday as Crispin was wheel-perfect. Snaring pole position for both races, the P2W Motorsport then charged to a brace of race wins; which in-turn cemented his place in the pages of 2CV history.

Dom Malone and British Touring Car Championship race winner Charles Rainford proved to be a formidable partnership in the Britcar Endurance Championship as they swept their way to victory in commanding fashion.

At the wheel of their AmSpeed Porsche 991 Cup car, Malone and Rainford ruled the roost in the series’ penultimate round of the season – which was 90 minutes in length – and they began by blitzing the opposition to claim pole position in qualifying.

Starting on the front row of the grid, the pair then worked in perfect harmony to finish an entire lap ahead of their nearest challenges, which was the Woodrow Motorsport BMW M3 E46 of Callum Bates.

The Junior Saloon Car Championship is set for a grandstand finish, with the destiny of this year’s title poised to go down to the wire at Brands Hatch next month.

Just one point separated Josh Selvadorai and Wilf Butler heading into the weekend, and a crucial victory for Butler in a frantic opener saw him take control of proceedings, albeit only for a short amount of time.

Race two would see Butler’s hard work from earlier in the day become undone as he suffered a crucial non-finish, all while his main rivals – Oliver Kerr and Selvadorai – finished first and second respectively.

Rounding out the day’s action at Oulton Park were two races from the Track Action Racing Club, the first of which was won by Adam Croft in his Peugeot 205 GTi before Dan Robinson came to the fore in his Honda Civic in race two.

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

You can also watch back each contest by heading to the British Automobile Racing Club’s official YouTube channel.

Britcar Endurance Championship to race at Spa-Francorchamps in 2026

The Britcar Endurance Championship will head to the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium next year after announcing its calendar for the 2026 season.

As the popular multi-class endurance category heads towards a thrilling crescendo this season, preparations are already underway to ensure the series continues on its upward trajectory.

Donington Park’s Grand Prix circuit will play host to the opening round of 2026 campaign with a 90-minute contest before the championship heads to Oulton Park in late April.

The end of May sees the home of the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix, Spa-Francorchamps, welcome Britcar as they feature on the same bill as the Dutch Supercar Challenge staging two one-hour races.

Returning to British soil, Snetterton hosts the first of two races meetings in mid-July whilst the Donington Park National circuit, Silverstone International layout and Brands Hatch Indy also features.

2026 Britcar Endurance Championship Calendar

March 21 – Donington Park (Grand Prix) – 1x 90 mins
April 25 – Oulton Park – 1x 90 mins
May 29-31 – Spa-Francorchamps – 2x 60 mins
July 11 – Snetterton – 1x 90 mins
August 8 – Donington Park (National) – 1x 90 mins
August 29 – Snetterton – 2x 45 mins
October 3 – Silverstone (International) – 1x 90 mins
October 31 – Brands Hatch Indy – 2x 45 mins

Big BARC weekender delights fans at Snetterton

One of the biggest British Automobile Racing Club meetings of the year had everyone on the edge of their seats this past weekend (September 20/21) as a number of high-profile championships took centre stage at Snetterton.

With the end of the 2025 campaign drawing closer into sight, every point proved to be crucial around the Norfolk venue as a whole host of leading contenders positioned themselves for what promises to be a captivating title run-in.

Heavyweight thrills and spills were dished up by the British Truck Racing Championship where a total of eight different drivers charged to race-winning glory across Division 1 and Division 2.

The series’ premier class saw reigning nine-time champion Ryan Smith enjoy a flawless Saturday as he snared pole position and two race wins; and he would back that up with a trio of podiums on Sunday as John Bowler, David Jenkins and Michael Oliver also triumphed.

In Division 2, the pendulum in the title race swung back and forth with points leader Bradley Harvey firstly enduring engine issues. His travails opened the door for Jake Evans and Simon Cole to win – as did Sami Ojanen and for the first-time ever, Callum Eason.

The TCR UK Championship saw a shake up in the race for its coveted crown as the tin top series staged two races in contrasting conditions. When all was said and done, Adam Shepherd walked away as the man in the box seat ahead of the series finale in November.

Shepherd arrived at Snetterton trailing Callum Newsham by six points in the standings however he flipped things on his head as he firstly set a sublime lap in qualifying to net pole position before then going on to triumph in race one.

The Capture Motorsport driver was in a league of his own as he romped to victory ahead of the charging Newsham in his new Hyundai Elantra N TCR and series debutant Maximus Hall, who was competing for the first time in a Lynk & Co.

While race one was held in overcast conditions, the weekend’s second contest saw the heavens open and it was a case of who could keep it on the track. George Jaxon emerged as the driver for the job as he splashed his way to a maiden TCR UK win over Brad Hutchinson and Hall.

Adding to the Snetterton spectacle over the course of the weekend was the latest instalment of the Britcar Endurance Championship, which also saw its competitors have to battle treacherous conditions.

The Amspeed duo of Dom Malone and Adam Smalley proved to be the class of the field though in their Porsche 991.1 Cup car as they lapped the entire grid on their way to victory. Team BRIT’s Noah Cosby and Aaron Morgan were second, with the Brookspeed duo of Andrew Dawber and Nathan Wright completing the podium places.

Elsewhere, there was nothing to separate Wilf Butler and Josh Selvadorai in the Junior Saloon Car Championship as they bolstered their title chances with a win apiece whilst Oli Willmott and Andy Langley shared the spoils in the MINI CHALLENGE Clubsport with Airtec Motorsport.

Liam McGill was perfection personified in the Milltek Civic Cup as he cruised to a dominant double before the Caterham Graduates Racing Club ended its association with the BARC with a quartet of races that were won by James Hapgood, Thomas Gunter and Henry Heaton.

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

Every race from the weekend is also available to watch via the BARC YouTube channel HERE.

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 fun in the sun at Convoy in the Park

Big crowds, scorching temperatures and breathtaking wheel-to-wheel action played its part in ensuring the British Automobile Racing Club delivered a sublime weekend of entertainment at this year’s Convoy in the Park.

Regarded as one of the biggest events on the national motorsport calendar, the two-day spectacle saw a number of different championships take centre stage on-track while countless attractions – including show trucks and live music – starred around the venue.

Headlining the on-track entertainment were five colossal contests from the British Tuck Racing Championship, with the super-sized series reaching the midpoint of the 2025 season with its typical dose of thrill and spills.

The battle for supremacy in Division 1 remains as fierce as ever with four different drivers standing on the top step of the podium in Leicestershire. Michael Oliver was the first to strike as he claimed a commanding lights-to-flag victory in race one, having secured pole position in qualifying.

David Jenkins then became the ninth different winner of the season in race two before David Smith and reigning champion Ryan Smith each made their mark, claiming a win apiece. The weekend finished in the same way that it had began, with Oliver cruising to a superb win in a frenetic finale.

Over in Division 2, Jake Evans bounced back from engine troubles at Thruxton to reignite his championship challenge. The MAN TGX driver won four out of five races and could well have made it a clean sweep had it not been for Sami Ojanen tallying his first win of the season.

That wasn’t to be the only truck racing that took place though during the weekend as the coveted International Truck Prix made a welcome return to the schedule for a third successive year.

Boasting an entry list that was packed with high-profile names such as Isle of Man TT legend John McGuinness MBE, spoils were ultimately shared between former BTRC competitors Mark Taylor, Jamie Anderson and Simon Reid.

Elsewhere, the Britcar Endurance Championship wrote the latest chapter of its season with an astonishing 90-minute race that was decided on the very last lap of the race – between team-mates no less.

AmSpeed and their Porsche 991 Cup cars proved to be the class of the field throughout the 65 lap contest with the pairing of Ash Muldoon and James Kellett going head-to-head with their stablemates Dom Malone and Adam Smalley.

With almost the entire field being lapped by the two cars, Muldoon and Kellett ultimately managed to hold off Malone and Smalley to triumph by a little over two seconds at the chequered flag. Completing the podium was the Raceworks Motorsport duo of Chris Bingham and Michael Lyons.

The Junior Saloon Car Championship is poised for a spectacular title run-in over the coming months as Josh Selvadorai enjoyed a near-perfect weekend under the flightpath of East Midlands airport.

Arriving at Donington Park with ground to make up on points leader Wilf Butler, Selvadorai delivered a mesmerising performance behind the wheel to win races one and two. The talented teenager came oh-so close to making it a hat-trick too, however Oliver Kerr managed to hang on.

Simon Allaway’s monstrous Lotus Esprit V8 was the talk of the town as the CNC Heads Sports/Saloon Car Championship arrived at Donington Park and it remained a topic of conversation throughout the meeting as Allaway dominated proceedings.

Allaway swept aside the opposition to snare pole position in qualifying and he then drove off into the distance to win both races by more than 20 seconds – underlining the superiority of his machine.

Over in the Track Action Racing Club, Paul Roddison continued his fine run of form to win twice in his Skoda Octavia whilst Ben Wilkinson narrowly pipped Nathan Williams to victory in the solitary OT Publishing Coupe Cup with Toyo Tires contest.

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

Every lap from the two-day event is also available to watch on demand via the British Automobile Racing Club YouTube channel HERE.