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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!

Silverstone spoils celebrated as BARC crowns more champions

Silverstone has played host to many crowning moments down the years and this past weekend (October 4/5) proved to be no different as a number of British Automobile Racing Club championships closed out their campaigns around the Home of British Motor Racing.

On what was a title-deciding two days in Northamptonshire, the Club staged the first of several thrilling crescendo race meetings over the coming weeks – with both Caterham Motorsport and the Classic Touring Car Racing Club taking centre stage at this one.

The moobob Caterham Academy Championship – which is run for those embarking on their first year of racing – delivered one final show-stopping contest as Kyle Townend claimed the race victory and Max Richardson, the overall title.

Over in the Bilstein Caterham Roadsport Championship, Brian Thornton and Scott Helme enjoyed a share of the spoils as they claimed a win apiece however neither of them could stop William Harris from securing an unassailable lead at the head of the standings.

Ben Wheatley has by and large been the toast of the competition in the EDGE Caterham Seven 270R Championship and his season-long efforts were rewarded as he finally wrapped up the title with a race to spare.

While Wheatley reigned supreme over the course of the season, the weekend’s trio of races around the 1.850-mile International layout belonged to Louis Darling and Nick Sampson, with Darling triumphing twice.

Taylor O’Flanagan had already wrapped up the Vertex Caterham Seven 310R Championship and his notable absence from the action opened the door for Charlie Lower and Ryan Wilby to come to the fore and triumph.

Rounding out the list of Caterham Motorsport winners was Matt Armstrong, who cemented his status as the driver to beat in the Dutch Barn Vodka Caterham Seven Championship UK.

Armstrong went into weekend with a small points buffer over his nearest rival Harry Senior and victory in the opening encounter guaranteed him as champion. Not to dwell on missing out on the crown, vice-champion Senior then went on to win the remaining two races.

In the Classic Touring Car Racing Club, tin top fever was on full display and it started with Jonathan Corker and Neil Philpotts taking a hard-fought win apiece in the amalgamated Pre-66 and Pre-83 Touring Car contests.

The Super Tourers, Pre-93 and Pre-03 protagonists joined forces for two breathless bouts however nobody could stop Jason Hughes and his trusty Vauxhall Vectra from reigning supreme ahead of Ian Bower – who clinched two titles.

Elsewhere, James Janicki was a tour de force in his Nissan Skyline GTR R32, sweeping his way to both wins in the Classic & Historic Thunder Saloons and Blue Oval Saloon Series encounters.

Completing the weekend’s action were a trio of races from the MINI CHALLENGE Clubsport with Airtec Motorsport, where Jamie Ringer blasted his way to a commanding hat-trick of race wins.

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

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

Achieving a childhood dream

Getting to the grid of any motor race takes time, dedication, finance and commitment. It’s a bold first step and for many it’s a fulfilment of a dream to race side-by-side on tracks such as Brands Hatch, Thruxton and Silverstone – the culmination of that dream is to perhaps stand on the podium, lift the trophy and spray something nice and fizzy. In the Caterham Academy – the entry level category in the Caterham cars ladder of progression – a whole new cohort took to the track for the first time at Brands Hatch in April.

Nearly six months on – three drivers have managed to wrestle their way to the top and seal a victory in their first ever season racing cars. The British Automobile Racing Club got talking to George Hawkins, Matt Fox and championship leader, Max Richardson on how they have found their first year in cars!

George Hawkins claimed his first race win at BARC HQ – Thruxton earlier this year. The Englishman started with track days and has nudged up plenty of miles over the past 10 years, and in recent times looked more into the competitive racing, with getting his fix in rental karts. The lure of a level playing field, close competition and supportive network pulled him towards the Caterham Academy.

“Caterham really does put the arm around you. We meet drivers from previous years, tour the factory and get everything explained – every step of the way. You meet your fellow drivers, do your ARDS test together which really puts everyone at ease as everyone is in the same boat making the same steps forward… and making the same mistakes too. We did Track Days and a Sprint event which got us ready and reduced the nerves before taking on Brands Hatch for the first time.”

Hawkins broke his victory duck at the fastest venue on the calendar – and the weekend took him by complete surprise!

“I actually didn’t get on with Thruxton before – but now I am a bit of a fan boy! I really enjoyed the strategy of racing there and getting the most out of the tow, when to break – that was quite interesting. It was amazing to get pole and convert that into a win – I really wasn’t expecting it. I hoped for a podium and thought that a podium was on, but to win was just an amazing feeling!”

The second man to take a victory this season was Matt Fox, who did the double at Anglesey. Motorsport is quite new to Matt, in fact before 2022, he hadn’t done any track days or motorsport races before. However, an invitation came through work to join a PalmerSport day and shortly after…the bug bit! Four track days followed in 2023 before ten or so last year. Matt was one of the first to sign-up to the 2025 Academy class.

“The buzz is incredible. On a track day, the thrill you get is maybe a 3/10 but for racing in these – it’s the top end of the scale – it’s night and day and so much fun. The paddock atmosphere is unbelievable as well, we have a WhatsApp group chat and the friendliness is what Catherham sells to you. Yes it’s competitive but it’s really good fun first and foremost! For those that want to, you can take the same car and work your way up to Rodsport, 270R, 310R classes which is incredible to think about. The cars are unbelievable. I put a second seat in and took some friends out at Thruxton and they couldn’t believe the power and grip the car had, especially on the Toyo road tyres. The cars and programme teaches you so much – I think I am lapping six seconds faster compared to a year ago.

“It’s very exciting to be fighting at the front with Max [Richardson] – he’s a class act and I was very happy to edge him twice at Anglesey. It was a great weekend and I would love another before the year is out.”

The man they have all been chasing in 2025 – Max Richardson. Max was car crazy from a very young age and at just 18 months, the word Lamborghini rolled off the tongue – so he was destined to be around cars! At the age of five, he started in go karts, and raced until the age of 13 when school, work, university and life took over. But on one Friday in November 2024, Richardson made a spontaneous decision to book the last place on the grid for the 2025 season.

“I seem to do everything spontaneously – but I don’t regret joining Caterham – I have had a blast! We had a test day at Castle Combe before the start of the season and 28 out of the 30 drivers showed up and it was hilarious. We were all watching each other going, he might be good, she might be quick – he might not be, oh wait scrap that he is set a blinder lap time and everyone was figuring each other out – it was great fun.

“Everyone is so friendly and chatty and willing to help each other out. I lost my jack earlier in the year and had people lend me theirs, I helped someone with tools – we all muck in to share things. Caterham has been really good in walking us through things – no question is a stupid question – there is nothing they can’t answer. Apart from how to find a good lap time! If I had any advice. Do it – you won’t regret it!”

You heard the man! To find out more about the Caterham Academy and how to join the grid in 2026 or 2027 – head to caterhamcars.com/en/models/the-range/academy-race-package

Caterham confirm exciting 2026 race programme

British sports car manufacturer and race series promoter Caterham Cars, have this week confirmed their 2026 calendar for the Academy, Roadsport, 270R, 310R and Seven UK Championships.

Visiting UK classics such as Brands Hatch, Croft, Cadwell Park, Donington, Knockhill, Oulton Park, Silverstone and Snetterton as well as a visit to the Ardennes region in Belgium for an overseas visit to Spa-Francorchamps – 2026 will feature plenty of variety for the five championships – supported by the British Automobile Racing Club.

The year kicks off in April for the Roadsport, 270R, 310R championships. All three will venture into the continent for the Spa away weekend as well as an exciting August which sees the return of the non-championship Three hours of the 300 at Snetterton and the new for 2026 – Super-header at Knockhill which will see races run in both directions.

Also on the billing will be four rounds under the BTCC umbrella with the 310R drivers enjoying a May weekend under the ITV4 camera spotlight while the Seven UK Championship will have three occasions on the biggest stage at Knockhill, Donington and Brands Hatch.

The Academy, the first step on the Caterham ladder, will welcome a completely new class of drivers as well as the eagerly anticipated all-new Academy race car. The new cohort will begin with a day at Curborough for a Sprint event before five events including a double-header at Donington for the first time.

Academy Race Dates

R1 – 9th May – Curborough (Sprint)
R2 – 20th June – Donington Park (Double -Header)
R3 – 1st August – Brands Hatch Indy
R4 – 15th-16th August – Knockhill (Super-Header)
R5 – 12th September – Snetterton
R6 – 3rd October – Silverstone International

Roadsport Race Dates

R1 – 11th-12th April – Cadwell Park
R2 – 2nd-3rd May – Croft
R3 – 29th-31st May – Spa Francorchamps
R4 – 20th June – Donington Park
R5 – 18th July – Oulton Park Fosters
R6 – 15th-16th August – Knockhill (Super-Header)
SE – 29th August – Snetterton (3 Hours of 300 Special Event)
R7 – 12th-13th September – Snetterton 300

270R Race Dates

310R Race Dates

R1 – 11th-12th April – Cadwell Park
R2 – 9th-10th May – Brands Hatch Indy (BTCC Support)
R3 – 29th-31st May – Spa Francorchamps
R4 – 20th June – Donington Park
R5 – 18th July – Oulton Park Fosters
R6 – 15th-16th August – Knockhill (Super-Header)
SE – 29th August – Snetterton (3 Hours of 300 Special Event)
R7 – 12th-13th September – Snetterton 300

Seven UK Race Dates

R1 – 2nd-3rd May – Croft
R2 – 29-31 May – Spa Francorchamps
R3 – 18th July – Oulton Park Fosters
R4 – 8th-9th August – Knochill (BTCC Support)
R5 – 22nd-23rd August – Donington Park (BTCC Support)
R6 – 12th-13th September – Snetterton 300
R7 – 10-11 October- Brands Hatch GP (BTCC Support)

2CV Team Lion reign supreme in 24-hour race at Snetterton

2CV Team Lion underlined their status as one of the most successful Classic 2CV Racing Club outfits to ever grace the track this past weekend (August 22-24) as they claimed a commanding 24-hour race victory at Snetterton.

Regarded as one of the most coveted race meetings on the national motorsport calendar, this year’s edition of the twice around the clock event had it all before it culminated in the trio of Pete Sparrow, David O’Keeffe and Gary Adnitt triumphing.

Boasting an envious record around the Norfolk venue in previous editions of the 24-hour race, the 2CV Team Lion entry laid down an early marker to the rest of the field as they charged to pole position in qualifying.

That front-running form soon translated into the race as they streaked away from the chasing pack as darkness began to fall over the Snetterton 200 layout. Through the night, the P2W Motorsport entry hit the front however Sparrow, O’Keeffe and Adnitt were hot on their heels.

As the sun began to rise in the morning, 2CV Team Lion – who had enjoyed a flawless run of stints overnight – emerged as the pace-setters once more and from there it was about maintaining their advantage to the finish.

Despite suffering an alternator and battery failure with just 30 minutes remaining, 2CV Team Lion were able to hold on and they took the chequered flag one lap ahead of their nearest challengers, Crisis @ Tete Rouge. P2W Motorsport meanwhile completed the podium in third place.

Elsewhere, the leading Citroen C1 outfit was WRC Developments with CB Autoservices whilst Team Apex were comfortable winners among the Mini Grande entrants.

Prior to the Classic 2CV Racing Club going twice around the clock, the moobob Caterham Academy Championship wrote the latest chapter in its 2025 campaign by staging an action-packed 14-lap contest.

As he has done for much of the season, Max Richardson emerged as the driver to beat as he came out on top of an almighty battle with Richard Davies and Kyle Townend to triumph – the top three being separated by less than two seconds at the finish.

The inaugural Caterham Grand Prix – a two-hour race for one or two driver teams with three mandatory pit-stops – proved to be a smash-hit too as 270R, 310R and Roadsport competitors went wheel-to-wheel in captivating fashion.

And such was the competitiveness of the race that the top three spots saw one car from each championship represented.

Harrison Cavers underlined why he is one of the leading lights in the 270R ranks as he charged to victory, more than 15 seconds ahead of the 310R pairing of James Emson and Edward Drake. Completing the podium was Roadsport racer Scott Helme, who was a further ten seconds in arrears.

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

You can also watch every lap back by re-watching the live stream on the British Automobile Racing Club YouTube channel.

How to Watch: Twice around the clock for BARC

Strategy, teamwork, precision and performance – the key ingredients for endurance racing and we have that in spades this weekend. The British Automobile Racing Club long haul weekend and there is lots to talk about. The 2CV 24 Hours is the longest event on the calendar and is one of the most sought after wins in British motorsport.

New for the weekend is the Caterham Grand Prix – a completely new event for the BARC and Caterham. The Grand Prix is a non-championship race and will feature cars from the Roadsport, Seven 270R, or Seven 310R classes.

Three mandatory pit stops and class-specific minimum times will level the playing field – setting up a grandstand finish! You don’t want to miss the moobob Caterham Academy race – with the class of 2025 putting on a show wherever they go this season.

Sit tight, grab the coffee or energy drink – it’s the most demanding event of the summer. Are you ready?

When is the next BARC weekend?
This weekend – 22-24 August

Where are the events being held?

Snetterton
Address: Snetterton Circuit, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2JU

What is racing this weekend?

Out on track this weekend: moobob Caterham Academy race kick starts the weekend, followed by the first-ever two-hour Caterham Grand Prix and then the big one… the 2CV 24 Hours with the Classic 2CV Racing Club.

How can I watch?

A rare sight in UK circuit racing – racing at night. The spirit of endurance, the fight against the elements, each other and the clock. Caterham and 2CV racing is super close and super exciting – you might want to come and experience it for yourself!

Tickets can be purchased here: www.snetterton.co.uk/2025/august/2cv-24hr

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

We have you covered, the Caterham races and 24 Hour 2CV race will streamed LIVE and for free on the BARC Youtube channel – www.youtube.com/@britishautomobileracingclub

Please note coverage will be reduced during the overnight hours – but you will still be able to keep up with the action with live timing and tracking – as you follow your favourite teams.

What time are things happening on track?

Free Practice and Night Qualifying for the 2CVs gets us underway on Friday evening from 18:25 until 21:55. A busy Super Saturday starts at 09:00 with Qualifying for the Caterham Academy, Caterham Grand Prix and 2CV brigade. Racing begins at 11:45 and the 2CV 24 Hours starts at 16:00. Racing continues through the night until 16:00 on Sunday afternoon – where the winners will be crowned.

Do you have any more information?

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

Live Timing: https://www.tsl-timing.com/event/253421
Timetable*: https://www.barc.net/event/barc-race-meeting-snetterton-200-august-22-24/
Live Coverage: www.youtube.com/@britishautomobileracingclub
2CV Information: https://2cvracing.org.uk
Caterham Motorsport Information: https://caterhamcars.com/en/motorsport

* Subject to adjustments prior and during the race meeting

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Caterham Motorsport and MINI CHALLENGE Trophy wow Croft crowds

Close finishes and captivating wheel-to-wheel battles was the narrative of the British Automobile Racing Club’s visit to Croft Circuit this past weekend (June 28/29) – where Caterham Motorsport and the VERTU MINI CHALLENGE Trophy both featured.

Taking centre stage at the North Yorkshire venue for a blockbuster two days of on-track entertainment, a bumper crowd flowed through the gates to enjoy a total of xx races around the 2.100-mile track.

When it came to the VERTU MINI CHALLENGE Trophy, Westbourne Motorsport’s Olivier Algieri stood head and shoulders above the rest to dominate proceedings and with it, strengthen his own championship challenge.

Algieri was a winner last time out at Thruxton and he carried that momentum into the weekend as he reigned supreme in flawless fashion, beginning in qualifying as he swept his way to a double pole.

Race one would see Algieri claim an untroubled victory as he led from lights-to-flag and he soon doubled up as he showcased his overtaking prowess in a frenetic reverse grid contest, where he took control of the lead on the final lap.

The Rookie Cup competitor then completed an unprecedented hat-trick of race wins as he capped off the weekend by clinching yet commanding another victory after starting from pole position.

As expected, there were plenty of thrills and spills when it came to the Caterham Motorsport runners and riders. Max Richardson kicked things off as he charged to a brilliant win in the only moobob Caterham Academy Championship bout of the weekend.

Less than one second covered the top three in the Bilstein Caterham Roadsport Championship however it was Brian Thornton that managed to starve off the race-long attentions of William Harris and Craig Evans.

Over in the EDGE Caterham 270R Championship, spoils were shared between Lyonel Tollemache, Ben Wheatley and Nick Sampson, whilst Taylor O’Flanagan swept his way to all three wins in the Vertex Caterham 310R Championship.

Matthew Armstrong and Henry Heaton then rounded out the list of winners as they both triumphed in the Dutch Barn Vodka Caterham Seven UK Championship, with Armstrong tallying two wins to Heaton’s one.

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

You can also watch all of the action from the weekend back on the official BARC YouTube channel HERE.

BARC makes its mark on first visit of the season to Anglesey

The British Automobile Racing Club made its first visit of the 2025 season to Anglesey Circuit this past weekend (May 31/June 1) and it didn’t disappoint as racers from Caterham Motorsport and the CNC Heads Sports/Saloon Car Championship put on a show.

Organised and run by the Club’s North Western Centre, the two-day event on the coast of North Wales saw a number of contests decided by the smallest of margins as the battle for supremacy well and truly ramped up.

In the moobob Caterham Academy Championship – which is for drivers that are embarking on their maiden year of car racing – nobody could stop Matt Fox from charging to back-to-back victories.

Snaring pole position by just 0.064 seconds, Fox narrowly fended off Max Richardson and Nick Tomadakis to triumph in race one before he stamped his authority to win in a more comfortable fashion in race two, again ahead of Richardson.

The Bilstein Caterham Roadsport Championship is the next step up on the Caterham Motorsport ladder and it produced a stunning opening encounter which culminated in the top three drivers being separated by just a tenth of a second.

Craig Evans, William Harris and Scott Helme were the cream of the crop in race one as they pulled clear of the chasing pack to scrap amongst themselves. In the end it would be Evans that held on to reign supreme; Helme though would have his moment of glory later on as he won race two.

Over in the EDGE Caterham Seven 270R Championship, Ben Wheatley – who has previously cut his teeth in the Caterham Graduates Championship – was perfection personified as he powered his way to a dominant hat-trick of race wins.

The likes of Louis Darling, Henry Speeks, Nick Highton and Paul Oggelsby could only watch on as Wheatley drove off into the distance but they did all manage to fill the remaining podium spots that were available.

Taylor O’Flanagan and Lars Alexander Hoffman continued their duel at the summit of the Vertex Caterham Seven 310R Championship standings, taking home a share of the spoils from the picturesque 2.1-mile International layout.

Both drivers have been the stars of the season so far and they continued their rich vein of form at Anglesey. O’Flanagan emerged victorious following an almighty scrap with Philip Bianchi in race one before Alexander Hoffman was triumphant in race two.

O’Flanagan returned to the top step of the podium in the weekend’s third and final race as he once again went wheel-to-wheel with Bianchi, beating him for a second time and in-turn, bolstering his title chances in the process.

Matthew Armstrong and Harry Senior showed their class in the Dutch Barn Vodka Caterham Seven UK Championship, Caterham’s premier category, as they remained the drivers to beat at the front of the field.

Picking up where they left off when they competed on the British Touring Car Championship support bill at Brands Hatch last month, Armstrong sped his way to the chequered flag in races one and three while Senior was victorious in race two.

Rounding out the weekend’s action were a trio of enthralling races from the CNC Heads Sports/Saloon Car Championship, the North Western Centre’s premier category where variety is well and truly the spice of life.

Boasting a bumper grid, Ben Roberts produced a remarkable drive in race one as he went from the back row of the grid to the top step of the podium in his Locost 7 RR, winning by a sensational 15 seconds by the time the chequered flag was waved.

Roberts was unable to add to his win tally in races two and the however as Simon Allaway came to the fore in his Lotus Esprit V8, beating Bod Buckby and Roberts to top spot in relatively commanding fashion.

To view the full classification of results from Anglesey Circuit, CLICK HERE.

You can also re-watch all the action from the North Wales track via the official BARC YouTube channel HERE.

BARC delivers all-out action at Thruxton Tops Down Weekender

The British Automobile Racing Club kicked off what promises to be another action-packed year of racing around the fastest circuit in the UK, Thruxton, this past weekend (May 3-4) as several championships and series’ headlined the ‘Tops Down Weekender’ at the Hampshire venue.

With sports cars and saloon cars providing wall-to-wall entertainment around the sweeping high-speed track, a bumper trackside crowd flocked through the gates to see some of the BARC’s best compete on home turf.

First-time racers of the moobob Caterham Academy Championship continued their motorsport education as they put everything they’ve learnt into practice with one thrilling single encounter, which was ultimately won by George Hawkins ahead of Max Richardson and Nick Tomadakis.

The Bilstein Caterham Roadsport Championship – which is the next step up from the Academy on the Caterham Motorsport ladder – saw Scott Helme produce a flawless performance as he charged to an impressive brace of race wins.

Over in the EDGE Caterham Seven 270R Championship, some captivating battles resulted in the spoils being shared between Paul Oggelsby and Louis Darling. The weekend’s opener saw Oggelsby beat Nick Sampson to top spot before Darling did the double in the remaining bouts.

Rounding out the Caterham Motorsport action were three races from the Vertex Caterham Seven 310R Championship, where Taylor O’Flanagan and Lars Alexander Hoffman proved to be the cream of the crop.

After snaring pole position in qualifying, O’Flanagan pipped Alexander Hoffman to victory in a frenetic opener before the latter turned the tables to tally a win of his own in race two. The weekend’s finale ultimately went the way of O’Flanagan after he came out on top of a fierce battle with Phillip Bianchi.

The stars of tomorrow made it a weekend to remember in the Junior Saloon Car Championship as the battle for supremacy – which is shaping up to be one of the closest in recent memory – intensified with three of the lead protagonists each scoring a win apiece.

Josh Selvadorai kicked off proceedings with a clinical lights-to-flag victory in race one before Luca Masarati triumphed in race two after pole sitter Wilf Butler was handed a two-place penalty for gaining an unfair advantage.

Butler’s race two disappointment would fuel a redemption drive in the weekend’s third and final contest as he made no mistake from the front row, this time converting pole into a peerless win ahead of Masarati and Selvadorai.

Nathan Williams continued his rich vein of form in the OT Publishing Coupe Cup with Toyo Tires as he charged to a dominant double; in race one he wasted no time in breaking clear of the pack to beat Wayne Rockett and Adam Jones by more than five seconds.

Things were somewhat closer in race two however as Jones provided a looming presence throughout the contest, although Williams ultimately had enough in hand to triumph for a second consecutive race.

Rounding out the Club action at the Tops Down Weekender were a trio of contests from the Track Action Racing Club – one of which had been carried over from Brands Hatch after it was cancelled due to barrier repairs being carried out.

Boasting a variety of budget-conscious tin tops, the Track Action contingent had everyone on the edge of their seats as former Classic Touring Car Racing Club champion and Thruxton Instructor Gary Prebble swept his way to all three wins in his Honda Civic.

If you missed any of the action from Thruxton then you can watch it back on the Club’s official YouTube channel HERE.

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

BARC delivers Easter extravaganza of entertainment at Brands Hatch

The British Automobile Racing Club served up a bank holiday blockbuster at Brands Hatch this past weekend (April 19-20) as the British Truck Racing Championship rumbled into life for the first time this season.

In front of a packed crowd at the world-famous Kent venue, the heavyweight behemoths lifted the curtain on a brand-new campaign with five colossal contests that had everyone perched on the edge of their seats.

Reigning nine-time champion Ryan Smith entered the weekend as the serial favourite and he duly lived up to all expectations as he underlined his credentials by powering his Worldwide Truck Racing Daimler Freightliner to pole position in qualifying.

Smith converted his front-row start into an impressive lights-to-flag victory in race one however he far from had things his own way as he was pushed all the way by fellow former title winners Stuart Oliver and David Jenkins.

While Smith would go on to triumph twice more over the course of the weekend, ten-time champion Oliver also made a welcome return to the top step of the podium as he chalked up a brace of his own.

Further back, fans were treated to plenty of breathtaking moments as the likes of Tom O’Rourke, Martin Gibson, David Smith and John Bowler all found themselves in the thick of the action across both days.

In Division 2, youthful exuberance and wily experience was on full display as debutant Jake Evans and last year’s runner-up Simon Cole enjoyed a share of the spoils. Evans reigned supreme on Saturday by triumphing twice before Cole came to the fore on Sunday, tallying a hat-trick of wins.

The Classic Touring Car Racing Club made its second appearance of the campaign and the first of three trips to Brands Hatch this year. Armed with a bumper grid of iconic saloon cars, a trip down memory lane proved captivating for all involved.

Defending Pre-66 Touring Cars champion Ian Thompson was wheel perfect in his Lotus Cortina as he claimed two wins while Jonathan Corker ruled the roost in his Datsun 510 in the weekend’s two Pre-83 Touring Car contests.

Elsewhere, Piers Grange proved too hot to handle in the amalgamated Pre-93 Touring Car, Pre-03 Touring Car and Blue Oval Saloon Series races, winning both in impressive fashion from behind the wheel of his monstrous Ford Escort.

Rounding out the CTCRC entertainment were two races from the flame-spitting Classic Thunder and Historic Thunder categories. Colin Voyce showcased why he was the driver to beat last year as he followed suit and guided his Ford Escort to a clean sweep of race wins.

Variety was the spice of life when it came to the Milltek Civic Cup – which was back in action after a pulsating curtain-raiser at Donington Park last month – as three different drivers stood on the top step of the rostrum.

Former TCR UK champion Lewis Kent clinched the bragging rights in the opening bout however he was unable to repeat his heroics in race two as Jack Ruddell edged out Jake Hewlett to win. Liam McGill then added his name to the honours list with a commanding race three victory.

The Junior Saloon Car Championship wrote the latest chapter of its 2025 season with a thrilling two races around the 1.2-mile Indy layout. Unfortunately, the series’ third race was abandoned on Sunday due to barrier damage from a previous race.

In the contests that were run, Josh Selvadorai took the chequered flag on the road in race one however a ten-second penalty for exceeding track limits dropped him down the order and in-turn, handed Luca Masarati a maiden victory.

Fuelled by the disappointment of missing out in race one, Selvadorai made no mistake in race two as he came out on top of an almighty battle with Wilf Butler to claim a hard-fought victory.

Rounding out the weekend at Brands Hatch were also races from the moobob Caterham Academy Championship and the Track Action Racing Club.

Home to drivers that are taking their first steps into motorsport, the Caterham Academy delivered its traditional close-quarter racing that culminated in Max Richardson beating Kyle Townend by just a tenth of a second.

In Track Action, TCR UK race winner Adam Shepherd got behind the wheel of a Honda Integra DC5 to win in somewhat commanding fashion. Like the JSCC, the series’ second race was unfortunately abandoned due to barrier damage on Sunday.

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

Every single race is also available to watch at the click of the button on the BARC’s official Youtube channel, HERE.

Caterham contingent sign off 2024 season in style at Donington Park

Donington Park provided the backdrop to a thrilling penultimate event of the season for the British Automobile Racing Club this past weekend (October 19/20) as both Caterham Motorsport and the Caterham Graduates Racing Club closed out their 2024 campaigns in thrilling fashion.

More than 50 drivers bid farewell to their novice stickers as the final round of the Caterham Academy Championship provided plenty of entertainment. In the Green Group, Brian Thornton reigned supreme while White Group champion Paul Ogglesby signed off with yet another win.

Not content with staging one race each, both groups amalgamated together for the Autumn Trophy race later on Sunday however nobody could stop Ogglesby from triumphing as he beat Dean Burden and Alex Coombes to the chequered flag by more than six seconds.

Earlier in the year Bruno van Dyke had been one to watch in the Academy although for the season finale he was invited to step up into the Bilstein Caterham Roadsport Championship – which is the next step up from the Academy on the Caterham Motorsport ladder.

Grabbing the opportunity with both hands, van Dyke was in a league of his own as he romped to an impressive brace of wins. Two top-four finishes for Paul Goldstein proved enough for him to be crowned champion.

With Ben Timmons having secured an unassailable lead in the Mission Motorsport Caterham Seven 270R Championship prior to the finale, the bragging rights of race wins were on the line under the flightpath of East Midlands airport – and the 32-car field didn’t disappoint.

Charlie Lower was perfection personified across races one and two as he cruised to victory however his chances of completing his hat-trick ended on lap four of the finale when he was forced to retire; which opened the door for Ben Wheatley to triumph.

The destiny of the Motul Caterham Seven 310R Championship went down to the wire with Harry Cook capturing the coveted crown ahead of Taylor O’Flanagan after the pair went head-to-head across three captivating contests.

O’Flanagan entered the weekend leading the standings after dropped scores were applied however he could only watch on as Cook charged to all three wins and in-doing so, turned the tables to walk away as the new champion.

Over in the Vertex Caterham Seven UK Championship, less than half a second covered the top two in each of the final three races of the season. William Smith was the first to stand on the top step of the podium before Harry Senior came to the fore in race two.

After missing out in each of the previous two bouts, Samuel Smith finally had his moment out front as he closed proceedings with a hard-fought victory in race three ahead of Matthew Armstrong and Paul Donkin.

Also in attendance at the Leicestershire venue was the SIM Motorsport Caterham Graduates Championship, with its two classes – the Sigma 135s and Sigma 150s – serving up plenty of edge-of-the-seat moments.

Jamie Ellwood capped off a memorable year in which he was crowned Sigma 150 champion by winning the opening encounter of the Sigma 135 Class before Giles Derry pipped Megan Bruce to top spot in a thrilling finale.

Paul Goldstein was crowned champion after a superb charge from the back of the grid in the finale. The title marked the second coveted prize he won over the course of the weekend, having earlier bagged Roadsport honours.

In the Sigma 150 category, Jack Barlow was wheel-perfect as he clinched a dominant double over Will Stillwell.

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