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BARC championships make a splash at Convoy Thruxton

The British Automobile Racing Club made a splash on him turf this past weekend (May 16-17) as the all-action British Truck Racing Championship rumbled into Hampshire to headline Convoy Thruxton.

Marking the first race meeting of the season at the fastest circuit in the country, thousands of fans poured through the gates to witness a feast of thrilling on-track moments, as well as enjoy plenty of eye-catching off-track attractions too.

Despite the challenging weather conditions, the spirits of those in attendance were far from dampened with many being able to soak up entertainment from the likes of show trucks, wrestling, a funfair and much more.

Topping the bill on the circuit was the big rigs of the BTRC, which delivered five captivating contests. When all was said and done, no less than four different drivers triumphed in Division 1, while two more starred in Division 2.

Division 1 – the series’ premier class – saw ten-time champion Stuart Oliver enjoy a fine start to proceedings as he took a commanding win in race one, before fellow former title winner David Jenkins came to the fore to deliver a wet weather masterclass in race two.

After enduring a difficult opening event, 333 Motorsport’s Steven Powell reminded everyone what is he is capable of as he charged to victory in race three. Then, as the heavens opened once more, Jenkins hit the front to once again tally another win.

Having had to spend much of the weekend filling the other steps on the podium, reigning ten-time champion Ryan Smith finally chalked up a victory of his own in the weekend’s finale, despite coming under race-long pressure from Craig Reid.

Over in Division 2, the battle for title supremacy ramped up as Callum Eason ignited his season in style. The WDE Motorsport driver won four of the five races, only being beaten by reigning champion and rival Jake Evans in the other contest.

After a few years away, the Pickup Truck Racing Championship made a triumphant return to Thruxton and the weekend was largely dominated by Aaron Thompson, who snared pole position in qualifying and then followed it up with two race wins.

Thompson had hoped to compete a unique hat-trick in race three but heavy rain and a misted up windscreen hampered his chances. Instead, 2024 champion Dale Gent charged from sixth to first on lap one of the finale, before then going on to reign supreme.

While Thompson and Gent left with the big points, arguably one of the biggest cheers of the weekend came for Dan Fisher, who claimed an emotional maiden podium finish in the weekend’s final bout.

There was no shortage of entertainment over in the Civic Cup as a bumper field of Type Rs were unleashed around the sweeping curves and unforgiving kerbs of Thruxton. The weekend was something of a homage to the past and present of the one-make series too.

Josh Files made a welcome return to the grid and he made an instant impact as he charged to victory in race one. It was then the turn of the championship’s current leading light, Matt Wilkins, to come to the fore to win race two.

Another returning figure, former champion Max Edmundson, then signed off proceedings with a virtuoso performance in heavy rain, as he streaked clear of the opposition to win by more than 11 seconds.

One of the closest finishes pop the weekend came in the OT Coupe Cup with Toyo Tires, as Harvey Cursley got the better of Matthew Watson in race two to claim victory by a staggering 0.029 seconds.

Cursley had finished second to Stephen Slawson in a action-packed opening bout and was determined not to repeat the feat in race two. A tense back-and-forth battle had ensued between the pair however in ever-worsening track conditions, Cursley managed to come out on top.

In the popular MINI CHALLENGE Clubsport, a bumper field jostled for honours across three races however it was last year’s serial winner Oli Willmott that was a cut above the rest as he won twice; while Andy Langley also got in on the act to emerge victorious too.

Closing out what proved to be a weekend that will live long in the memory was a double win for TVR Tuscan driver Michael Saunders in the Bertie’s V8s & Outlaws and three for Ross Makar, who made history by winning the very first three races of the all-new Audi Cup.

To view the full classification of results from Convoy Thruxton, CLICK HERE.

Two big hitters heading to the circuits this weekend

The British Automobile Racing Club is once again in two places and once, with two big events this weekend (16/17 May).

Over at Thruxton it is the second round of the British Truck Racing Championship and a whole host of other series including the Civic Cup, Coupe Cup, MINI Challenge Clubsport, Pickup Truck Racing Championship and for the first time this year the Audi Cup.

Also up north at Oulton Park we are helping to bring together Touring Car Rewind: North – with a plethora of classes from the Classic Touring Car Racing Club and MG Owners Club in action in Cheshire.

When is the next BARC weekend?
The next events will be this weekend – 16th May – Oulton Park and 16th/17th May – Thruxton

Where are the events being held?

Thruxton
Address: Thruxton Circuit, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 8PW

Oulton Park
Address: Oulton Park Circuit, Little Budworth, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 9BW

How can I watch?

At the Venue
Tickets are selling fast for the Thruxton meeting. Tickets can be purchased on the website – thruxtonracing.co.uk/racing/british-trucks and start at £25 per day for an adult – £7 for a teen and under 12 going free. Weekend and Grandstand ticket options are also available. Tickets are also available on the gate.

At Oulton Park tickets are £30 on the gate with Senior Citizens and Teens enjoying a discounted entry – oultonpark.co.uk/2026/may/touring-car-rewind-north

At Home
Both events will have live coverage, so you won’t miss a thing. The BARC YouTube channel will be covering the action from Oulton Park on Saturday, as well as the action from Thruxton across the weekend on www.youtube.com/@britishautomobileracingclub

What time are things happening on track?

At Thruxton we get underway with Practice for the Trucks at 09:00 – with the first race at 13:25 following a morning of Qualifying. On Sunday we are wall to wall racing from 10:15 to 17:35!

At Oulton Park, this is a one day meeting and starts with Practice at 08:00 with the first race scheduled for 12:25. Racing goes on throughout the day until the final race finishes at 18:10.

Do you have any more information?

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

Thruxton
Live Timing and Commentary: https://www.tsl-timing.com/event/262021
Information and Timetable*: https://www.barc.net/event/barc-race-meeting-thruxton-may-16-17/
Saturday Watch Link: www.youtube.com/live/hlCfi9TzGWI?si=d7ZOF18D8jrcmoM-
Sunday Watch Link: www.youtube.com/live/RnfM7Cfz34E?si=7cSfUcfw55ngMHPM

Oulton Park
Live Timing and Commentary: https://www.tsl-timing.com/event/262027
Information and Timetable*: https://www.barc.net/event/touring-car-rewind-north-oulton-park-international-may-16/
Saturday Watch Link: www.youtube.com/live/hMuKu2f4c58?si=LMql1mN6680AJ8k4

* Subject to adjustments prior and during the race meeting

Touring Cars for Trucks is a tough decision – but one thing for certain – it’s going to be an entertaining weekend!

BARC delivers Easter extravaganza at Brands Hatch

The British Automobile Racing Club enjoyed a super-sized bank holiday weekend at Brands Hatch as the British Truck Racing Championship and TCR UK Championship took centre stage for the first time in 2026.

In front of a packed crowd at the Kent venue, the BARC delivered an Easter extravaganza of on-track entertainment as a number of categories hit the tarmac to kick-start their respective campaigns.

Topping the bill were five colossal contests from the British Truck Racing Championship. With each mighty machine weighing in at more than five tonnes and producing in excess of 1,200bhp, the UK’s biggest motor racing series certainly wowed the crowds.

Division 1 – the championship’s premier class – saw four different drivers open their accounts for the season around the Indy layout. Craig Reid was the first to strike as he snared pole position in qualifying before then converting it into a lights-to-flag victory in race one.

Reigning champion Ryan Smith then hit the front in race two as he claimed a commanding win before Stuart Oliver, the man he is tied with on ten career titles, recorded back-to-back triumphs in his Volvo VNL.

Arguably the biggest cheer of the weekend came in the fifth and final contest as one of the series’ most experienced drivers, Richard Collett, rolled back the years by soaking up a torrent of pressure to clinch a famous win.

Division 2 proved to be equally as competitive over the course of the weekend however one driver stood head and shoulders above the rest, reigning champion Jake Evans. The MAN racer scored four wins from five races, with John Powell being the only driver to beat him.

The TCR UK Championship provided a snapshot of how open the coming season could be as three different drivers ended up standing on the top step of the podium.

Jac Constable was the first to strike in the touring car series as he emerged victorious from a remarkable race that saw a number of the leading contenders all fail to finish due to damage and/or mechanical issues.

History was then made in the weekend’s second bout as Jenson O’Neill-Going became the youngest ever TCR UK race winner. The talented teenager had to work for it too as he soaked up a torrent of pressure from the experienced Max Hart, who hounded him all the way to the finish.

Last year’s runner-up Callum Newsham closed out proceedings as he bounced back from a non-score in race one to triumph. The Scotsman was flawless in a frantic finale, hitting the front early before then pulling clear as the laps ticked by.

The weekend marked the start of a new era for the Pickup Truck Racing Championship too as the popular series raced under the Truck Sport UK banner for the very first time.

While some things were different for the series, one thing that hadn’t changed was how thrilling the racing was, with three drivers walking away with a win apiece.

Aaron Thompson was the first to strike as he produced a sublime dive down the inside of Dale Gent at Paddock Hill Bend to win race one before Allen Cooper charged to glory in race two, fending off a charging Mark Willis late on.

Reigning champion Ryan Hadfield closed out the action as he managed to break clear of an almighty scrap for the remaining podium places to clinch a comfortable lights-to-flag victory.

More than 30 cars lined up for the start of the Civic Cup season and as expected, the tin top series delivered masses of entertainment.

Wesley Swain had the honour of taking victory in a hard-fought opening contest before Junior Saloon Car Championship graduate Wilf Butler showcased his talents by triumphing in just his second start in the category.

Jake Hewlett then closed out proceedings as he managed to break clear from the pack to win ahead of Dave Marshall, Matt Wilkins and one of the star performers from last year, Alistair Camp.

Elsewhere, Oli Willmott proved to be the cream of the crop when it came to the MINI CHALLENGE Clubsport with Airtec Motorsport as he picked up from where he left off last year as he guided his MINI Cooper S to three wins from three races around the Indy circuit.

There were further celebrations in the CMMC Super Saloon Series / Production Saloon Series too as Rod Birley chalked up his 300th and 301st career wins at Brands Hatch.

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

BARC races into Spring Trucks vs TCR

Our second meeting of the year is one of the biggest. It’s time for Spring Trucks vs TCR at the Brands Hatch Indy circuit.

We have five bouts for the British Truck Racing Championship across the mammoth weekend, as well as exciting season openers from the TCR UK Championship, Civic Cup, MINI Challenge Clubsport and returning to the BARC roster – the crowd favourite Pickup Truck Racing Championship!

When is the next BARC weekend?

This weekend: Saturday 4 April and Sunday 5th April

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?

We have a jam-packed schedule for you this weekend with something for every taste. Five Truck races and three TCR UK races headline the jam-packed billing. There will also be three races a piece for the Civic Cup, Pickup Racing Championship and MINI Challenge Clubsport grid, while the supporting Super Saloons will have two races to enjoy at the Kent venue on Sunday.

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

If you can’t make it to Brands Hatch… fear not… we have you covered! You can follow everything from home or on the move. 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 or Sunday.

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 £19 online for an adult ticket for Saturday and £22 on the gate. £39 for a weekend ticket online or £44 at the gate, with discounts for teens and senior citizens available and children aged 13 and under go free.

Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.brandshatch.co.uk/2026/april/british-truck-racing-championship

What time are things happening on track at Donington?
Practice heads the order on Saturday with on track action from 09:00 with the first race at 11:40.
On Sunday we go straight into racing at 10:05 and run all the way through to early evening stopping for a short lunch break in the middle.

Do you have any more information?

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

Brands Hatch – Key Links

Live Timing and Commentary: www.tsl-timing.com/event/261421
Information*: www.barc.net/event/barc-race-meeting-brands-hatch-indy-april-4-5/
Entry List: www.barc.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/HQ02-BH-Trucks-Entry-List-v2.0-Pub-010426.pdf
Live Coverage Saturday: www.youtube.com/live/wTykFnnrzGA?si=fzMY0VtKl0X-rp-b
Live Coverage Sunday: www.youtube.com/live/ux9gR4VhCsE?si=G9W2ShEyIqp2_Tw3
* Timetable – Subject to adjustments prior and during the race meeting

We are ready to unleash the beasts from winter hibernation!

BARC hatches a packed schedule for Easter spectacular at Brands Hatch

The 2026 British Automobile Racing Club season continues this weekend as the BARC descends on Brands Hatch for a blockbuster two-day meeting on the Indy circuit.

Taking place across the 4-5 April, the event marks the club’s first visit of the year to the iconic Kent venue – and with a packed timetable featuring championship openers, returning favourites and monstrous acts, all signs point towards an Easter weekend to remember.

Heavyweight Headliners

Topping the bill will be the British Truck Racing Championship, which begins its 2026 campaign in spectacular fashion.

With machines producing more than 1,000bhp and weighing in excess of five tonnes, the series delivers a unique brand of wheel-to-wheel action that has become a staple of the UK motorsport scene. Fans will be treated to five races across the weekend, ensuring plenty of opportunities to witness the big rigs in full flight.

Packed programme all weekend

Alongside the Trucks is a behemoth of a timetable – there will be no shortage of entertainment from lights out to chequered flag come Sunday evening.

The TCR UK Championship kicks off its season too, bringing ultra-competitive touring car action to the Indy layout. Meanwhile, the ever-popular MINI CHALLENGE Clubsport also gets underway, promising close, high-energy racing in the one-make formula.

The Civic Cup boasts the biggest grid of the weekend with over 30 Civics all set to buzz around the short, sharp Indy layout.

Elsewhere, fans can look forward to the return of the Pickup Truck Racing Championship to the BARC package, adding even more variety to the weekend.

Rounding out the programme are the CMMC Super Saloons and Production Saloons who join the BARC timetable this Easter, ensuring a diverse mix of machinery that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of club racing in the UK.

A fan-favourite fixture

Traditionally one of the most well-attended events on the BARC calendar, the Brands Hatch Indy weekend has become synonymous with big grids, close racing and an electric atmosphere.

Set within the natural amphitheatre of the Indy circuit, spectators are able to take in almost the entire lap from a single vantage point – making it one of the best viewing experiences in British motorsport. Even better, you will be able to walk with giants on Sunday afternoon as BARC throws open the grid walk to all race goers to get a chance of seeing these machines up close.

From heavyweight trucks to nimble touring cars and everything in between, the stage is set for a full-throttle Easter weekend in Kent.
If the opening events of the season are anything to go by, fans can expect more of the same: close competition, diverse grids and non-stop track action as the BARC season continues to gather pace.

British Truck Racing Championship confirms capacity entry list for 2026 season

The British Truck Racing Championship has confirmed that experienced champions, credible race winners and proven contenders will go wheel-to-wheel for title honours this year, following the official announcement of the 2026 entry list.

Announcing a capacity grid for a second successive campaign, the UK’s premier super-sized series has arguably never been in better shape and that statement is reinforced by the depth in talent that make up this year’s sublime line-up.

Last year saw records tumble as the title races in both Division 1 and Division 2 went down to the wire; and the expectation is for more of the same this time around as the ‘Class of 2026’ look to stake their claim.

Ryan Smith made it a decade of dominance in the series’ premier class last year and the Worldwide Truck Racing driver is back for more in 2026 as he looks to make history by clinching the title for a record 11th time.

Smith’s superlative championship-winning campaign last year saw him draw level with Stuart Oliver on ten titles and now the race is on to see who can become the first driver to lift the coveted prize on 11 different occasions.

Oliver is likely to be one of the biggest threats to Smith’s title defence over the course of the season however not to be discounted from the conversation ether is his Team Oliver Racing team-mate and son, Michael Oliver.

Another former champion that will be worth keeping an eye on is David Jenkins. The MAN driver remained in the mix right the way throughout last season and he’ll be eager to return to the top of the tree once more.

Elsewhere, 333 Motorsport’s Steven Powell and Neil Yates – both podium finishers in 2025 – are back again, so too is Scotsman Tom O’Rourke, who will be hoping to add to the popular victory that he scored in his International Navistar at Thruxton.

Other returning names include John Bowler, Richard Collett, and Nathan Smith, the latter of who is replacing his father David on a full-time basis. He provided a glimpse of his ability at Brands Hatch last November as he charged to a sensational win on his debut.

Completing the Division 1 grid are two returning faces to the championship, brothers Simon Reid and Craig Reid. The Reid Trucksport duo last competed in the series in 2023 and after two years of cutting their teeth on the European stage, they’re back to challenge the established order.

Division 2 delivered action-packed moments at almost every turn last year and the category is poised to serve up even more in 2026.

Jake Evans came out on top of a thrilling head-to-head battle with Callum Eason to ultimately walk away as the champion and the young racer will return this season to defend his crown.

As he will be all too aware, the level of competition in Division 2 is set to be as fierce as ever and Evans will undoubtedly come under pressure in his pursuit of going back-to-back.

Leading the charge for the reigning champion is last year’s runner-up Eason. The WDE Motorsport driver came of age in his debut campaign and with a years’ worth of experience under his belt, he’ll be eager to go one better this time around.

Finnish ace Sami Ojanen tallied multiple wins in his rookie season and he too is another driver that will be one to watch as he looks to secure championship honours for the first time.

Another driver that will no doubt be in the title picture is Simon Cole. Without question one of the most experienced drivers on the Division 2 grid, the Kent racer enjoyed a strong start to the 2025 season before mechanical issues brought his challenge to a close.

Lining up alongside his son Archie Handy, the Cole Trucksport duo will no doubt catch the eye of those watching – especially as the team will be taking the covers off to reveal a striking new look in the cmning months.

Cole and Handy won’t be the only ‘Dad and Lad’ pairing in Division 2 either as Weaver Motorsport will field Bradley Harvey – a double winner at Thruxton last year – and his father, debutant Warren Harvey.

Former champion John Powell will also make a triumphant return to the class this year. After lifting the coveted crown in 2024, Powell graduated to Division 1 with a new truck last year however he was unable to show his full potential – something he will be keen to achieve this time.

There are now less than 75 days to go until the Easter extravaganza curtain-raiser at Brands Hatch.

Tickets for all seven race meetings are available to purchase via each circuit website, with many venues providing discounted prices for a limited time only.

Further announcements regarding official championship partners and 2026 truck liveries are due to be made over the coming weeks and months.

Fireworks fly at Brands Hatch as BARC crowns more champions

High drama, thrilling wheel-to-wheel action and the crowning of multiple champions was the narrative of the British Automobile Racing Club’s penultimate event of the season at Brands Hatch this past weekend (November 1/2).

Taking centre stage in front of a sellout crowd at the Kent venue, fireworks were advertised for the Sunday evening however plenty of sparks flew before as six categories closed out their 2025 campaigns on the Indy circuit.

The British Truck Racing Championship was the undoubted headline act of the weekend and the heavyweight behemoths delivered a spectacular finale that culminated in Ryan Smith and Jake Evans savouring title glory.

In Division 1, Smith entered the finale as the driver to beat and he duly lived up to all expectations as he kept his nose clean and did what was required to clinch a historic tenth consecutive title in the series’ premier class.

At the wheel of his Daimler Freightliner, the Mansfield racer finished second to David Jenkins and Nathan Smith in the opening two bouts before he wrapped things up in style with a race to spare by claiming a commanding victory.

Things proved to be far more dramatic over in Division 2. Jake Evans and Callum Eason went into the final meeting tied on points but as the weekend progressed, Eason outscored Evans in each of the first three races to go into the finale with an eight-point buffer.

On lap two, the pair clashed at Clearways which left Evans needing to be recovered from the gravel and Eason forced to enter the pit lane to fit a new rear bumper bar. Both would feature during the restart and take the chequered flag, however the drama didn’t end there.

Officials would later deem that Eason had not completed the required 80% race distance to be classified. That subsequently meant he scored no points and Evans was therefore declared the champion.

Elsewhere, the TCR UK Championship went down to the wire with Adam Shepherd finally clinching the coveted crown. After enduring a number of near misses in recent years, the Cupra Leon VZ TCR driver did enough to secure the bragging rights for 2025.

Shepherd entered the weekend with a commanding lead in the points and he put himself within touching distance of the crown in the weekend’s opening bout as he clinched a crushing lights-to-flag victory.

Needing to just pick up a handful of points in race two, Shepherd did just that as his main rival, Callum Newsham, delivered an incredible drive to go from ninth to first on the opening lap – and then ultimately onto victory.

Just a handful of points was the difference when it came to the destiny of the Junior Saloon Car Championship title. Oliver Kerr and Josh Selvadorai headed to Brands Hatch being separated by the smallest of margins, a theme that would continue right the way until the bitter end.

With double points on offer, Kerr struck first as he beat Selvadorai to victory in race one before then out-scoring him again in race two, this time finishing second to impressive teenage talent Wilf Butler.

Butler would double up and win the finale but it was the battle for second place that had people focused on. Kerr and Selvadorai ran line astern throughout the contest, with Kerr having just enough in hand to finish ahead of him and with it, snare title glory.

Over in the Vertu MINI CHALLENGE Trophy, Alex Keens capped off an impressive campaign to be crowned champion. The Graves Motorsport driver had been the cream of the crop for much of the year and victory in race two at Brands Hatch sealed the deal with a race to spare.

The other two race wins went the way of Westbourne Motorsport’s Rhys Hurd. Arguably the driver to beat over the final two events, Hurd was dominant in races one and three to secure runner-up laurels to Keens.

In the Milltek Civic Cup, Liam McGill kept his cool to bring home the single-marque crown for the first time. McGill and Alistair Camp entered the weekend in contention but victory in the opening bout for McGill put him on the cusp of championship superstardom. Managing to outscore Camp in an action-packed finale, McGill was declared the champion.

Closing out the weekend’s entertainment were two races from the popular Track Action Racing Club, which were won by William Di Claudio in his Peugeot 106 GTI and former Classic Touring Car Racing Club title winner Gary Prebble in his Honda Civic.

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

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

How to Watch: Fireworks expected on and off track at Brands Hatch

The British Automobile Racing Club has just two rounds remaining on its 2025 calendar – and this weekend is set to be a blockbuster penultimate weekend.

The traditional fireworks weekend at Brands Hatch always goes off with a bang and is the biggest national motorsport weekend of the year with five overall titles and several class titles to be decided, right here, right now.

Headlining the meeting are the Big Rigs – the British Truck Racing Championship. Both Division One and Division Two categories are up for grabs over the final five races of the year.

Those with a love of tin-tops – the lure of Brands Hatch will be too great this weekend as we have not one, but four saloon and hot-hatch series to be decided. TCR UK tops that billing, while the Civic Cup, Vertu MINI Challenge Trophy and Junior Saloon Car Championship all have to be decided before the weekend is out.

Always out in force is the eclectic mix from the Track Action Racing Club – who will have two races across the weekend to determine who will take home the last pieces of silverware in 2025.

When is the next BARC weekend?
This weekend: Saturday 1 November and Sunday 2 November

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 for a spectacular fireworks show on Sunday night, but before then there will be fireworks a plenty on track. The Junior Saloon Car Championship, Track Action, Vertu MINI Challenge Trophy, TCR UK, Civic Cup and British Truck Racing Championship will battle across the two-day event.

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

If you can’t make it to the Big weekend 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 this weekend. Be sure to subscribe for the latest streams – www.youtube.com/@britishautomobileracingclub

How can I watch in person?

To go trackside at Brands Hatch, be quick as tickets are selling fast; in fact Sunday and weekend tickets have. Only Saturday tickets now remain available, proved from £20 for an adult ticket. 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/trucks-and-fireworks

What time are things happening on track at Brands Hatch?

Qualifying heads the order on Saturday with on track action from 09:00 with the first race at 11:35. On Sunday, we begin racing at 10:05 with the last race due to finish at 16:00 before a Show Truck Parade at 16:45 and Fireworks at 17:15.

Do you have any more information?

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

Brands Hatch – Key Links

Live Timing and Commentary: https://www.tsl-timing.com/event/254424

Information*: https://www.barc.net/event/barc-race-meeting-brands-hatch-indy-november-1-2/

Entry List: www.barc.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/HQ24-BH-Trucks-Entry-List-v1.0-PUB-241025.pdf

Live Coverage Saturday: https://www.youtube.com/live/o6kZ2MGL1oc?si=4uBHmdMHoA7g1SHE

Live Coverage Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/live/AergFuKQhSw?si=wWMb-SHAp5j7sKjb

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

Not long to wait for one of the biggest BARC meetings of the year! Hold onto your hats!

British Truck Racing Championship shakes up calendar for 2026 season

The British Truck Racing Championship is delighted to today (October 10) announce its full calendar for the 2026 season.

Ahead of next month’s season finale, the UK’s biggest motor racing series has locked down its dates for next year, sticking to the tried and tested format of seven events and a total of 34 races.

While the circuits that the championship will visit remain the same as previous years, the order in which they will run has been shaken up by organisers Truck Sport and the British Automobile Racing Club.

Brands Hatch will provide the setting for the annual curtain-raiser in early April before the heavyweight behemoths then set course to the fastest circuit in the country, Thruxton, in mid-May.

The annual visit to Pembrey in South Wales moves to a slot in late June whilst the action at Snetterton takes place two months earlier than usual, moving from its traditional September spot to July.

Donington Park retains its customary headline position in August before the penultimate meeting of the season sees the championship hit the road to France to race at Le Mans in late September.

As has been the case for a number of years, the super-sized series will then close out its season back at Brands Hatch, where a capacity crowd is expected to see fireworks will fly both on and off the track.

Steve Thomas, Truck Sport Director, said: “We’re delighted to be able to share our calendar for the 2026 British Truck Racing Championship season, which sees a slight twist on what is a tried and tested formula.

“Continuing with the brilliant mix of circuits that have made up our calendar in recent years but along with the British Automobile Racing Club, we’ve been able to shake things up in terms of the order and ensuring we race once a month.

“We’ve seen first-hand that the BTRC is as competitive – both on and of the track – as it ever has been and I’ve no doubt that next season will see us continue to hit new, ground-breaking heights.”

2026 British Truck Racing Championship Calendar

April 4-5 // Brands Hatch Indy // Rounds 1-5
May 16-17 // Thruxton // Rounds 6-10
June 20-21 // Pembrey // Rounds 11-15
July 11-12 // Snetterton 300 // Rounds 16-20
August 8-9 // Donington Park // Rounds 21-25
September 26-27 // Le Mans // Rounds 26-29
October 31-November 1 // Brands Hatch Indy // Rounds 30-34

Pickup Trucks return to BARC to join with British Truck Racing Championship

The British Automobile Racing Club is delighted to announce that the Pickup Truck Championship will return to the BARC in 2026 and be managed and promoted by the TruckSport organisation that runs the British Truck Racing Championship.

Set up in 1997 by SHP, the company of Sonny and Barbara Howard, the Pickups have been racing with BARC for almost 30 years. In that time, the championship has become hugely popular with both fans and drivers and has been a mainstay of the truck racing package for many years. This new arrangement will see the series not only return to the BTRC programme after a one-year hiatus, but also join the TruckSport stable.

TruckSport has been responsible for the management and promotion of the British Truck Racing Championship since 2020. In that time, they have helped to grow the sport, raise standards, increase the audience and attract commercial partners to be part of one of the most exciting packages in British motorsport.

The Pickups will enjoy a 7-round championship in 2026, supporting all six of the UK rounds of the BTRC, delivering some of the biggest spectator audiences in UK motorsport, as well as being live streamed around the world. They will also make their regular annual appearance at the American Speedfest event at Brands Hatch in June.

Ben Taylor, BARC Chief Executive: “I would like to pay tribute to Sonny and Barbara, as well as all the team at SHP, who have given so much to this amazing championship over the years. Very few people realise just how much work it takes to run a championship and the success of Pickups has been entirely down to their commitment and dedication. I believe that this new structure enables us to preserve their legacy and continue their excellent work.”

Stuart Oliver, Director TruckSport: “We are very excited to bring Pickups into our operation and continue Sonny and Barbara’s great work. Over the past five years we have taken the BTRC to new levels, improved the spectacle and brought new partners to the sport. We believe that there is a natural synergy between the big trucks and the Pickups and I sure the audiences both live and online are going to love the complete package.”

Sonny Howard, Director SHP: “Barbara and I believe that handing over the Pickup Truck Racing Championship to TruckSport will give Pickup Racing an exciting long-term future. We would like to thank the BARC and the TruckSport management team for their hard work securing its legacy and carrying on what was conceived and has been built on over the years, ensuring its growth, longevity and success.”

Further details, including a full 2026 calendar, will be released in due course.

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.

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.