Tag: Caterham Seven Championship UK

Speedfest North meeting delivers all-out action at Croft

The British Automobile Racing Club faced contrasting weather conditions at Croft Circuit this past weekend (May 2-3) as the likes of the TCR UK Championship and a trio of Caterham Motorsport categories headlined its Speedfest North meeting.

Marking the first visit the Club has made to its North Yorkshire venue this year, a hearty crowd flocked through the gates to witness an action-packed 17 race programme – with many of them braving the wind and rain on Sunday following a dry Saturday.

After kicking off their 2026 campaign at Brands Hatch last month, all eyes were on the TCR UK Championship to see what would come next – and what was next were two frenetic encounters in somewhat challenging weather conditions.

Callum Newsham proved to be the cream of the crop when it came to qualifying on Saturday afternoon as he paced the opposition by more than half a second to snare pole position; and he carried that front-running form into race one the following day.

Despite not making the best of starts in the wet conditions, the Scotsman quickly regained the lead in his Hyundai Elantra N TCR and once out front he was able to control the pace all the way to the chequered flag to win ahead of Lewis Kent and Max Hart.

Race two – which was also held in heavy rain – then saw talented teenager Max Hall write his name into the series’ history books as he produced a wheel-perfect drive to claim a maiden TCR UK victory for himself and his team, Halls Racing.

There was no shortage of edge-of-the=seat entertainment when it came to Caterham Motorsport as the Bilstein Caterham Roadsport Championship, FanDrive Caterham Seven 270R Championship and Motul Caterham Seven UK Championship all starred.

Richard Davies maintained his flawless start to the new Roadsport Championship as he made it four wins from four races; although he faced stiff opposition as he won race one by sixth tenths of a second and then race two by a mere two tenths.

Over in the FanDrive Caterham Seven 270R Championship, Brian Thornton and Paul Oggelsby picked up where they left off at Cadwell Park as they once again proved to be the benchmark at the front of the field.

Thornton struck first out of the two of them as he held off Oliver White to win a pulsating opener before Oggelsby then came to the fore in races two and three, winning both contests in hard-fought fashion.

Finally, the Motul Caterham Seven Championship UK kicked off its 2026 season in spectacular season with a three action-packed races and the renewal of a rivalry that is guaranteed to once again captivate the masses.

Defending champion Matthew Armstrong and runner-up Harry Senior were the standout performers in the series last year and they picked up where they left off at Croft, although it looks as though multiple Caterham champion Taylor O’Flanagan will also be in the mix.

The trio were the stars of the show across the weekend with Senior making the perfect start to the campaign by scoring back-to-back wins, the second of which was by a remarkable margin of 17 seconds.

On his debut in the manufacturer’s premier class, O’Flanagan also underlined his credentials as he charged to glory in race three, while Armstrong’s title defence began with a number of standout podium drives.

Elsewhere, the Junior Saloon Car Championship continued to gather momentum with three more races playing out for aspiring racers aged 14 to 17.

Max Scharfeggar claimed a long overdue maiden win at Cadwell Park and that triumph proved to be the kicker that he needed as he came flying out the blocks to claim pole position in qualifying and then back-to-back victories.

Scharfeggar’s hopes of a sublime hat-trick were sadly dashed in race three however as championship leader Ollie Smith returned to the top step of the podium, which in-turn allowed him to strengthen his stranglehold in the standings.

As they did at Cadwell Park last month, Lee Bull and Marshall Groves proved to be the leading lights when it came to the Track Action Racing Club, with the pair claiming a deserving win apiece.

Bull was the first to strike as he produced a flawless drive in his Renault Clio to reign supreme in race one, beating fellow Clio competitor Robert Buckland by more than six seconds while Adam Croft completed the podium in third.

Having suffered an unfortunate non-finish in the weekend’s earlier contest, Groves bounced back in style as he swept his way to victory in race two. The Vauxhall Vectra Challenge driver was pushed by Bull all the way, but remained resolute out front to ultimately triumph.

Also adding to the weekend spectacle was a guest appearance from the Scottish MINI Cooper Cup. Boasting a compact yet competitive grid, the one-make series wowed the crowds with two races that were won by Jack Irvine and James Hitchen.

To view the full classification of results from Croft’s Speedfest North meeting, CLICK HERE.

Speedfest at Croft and Craigantlet this weekend

The British Automobile Racing Club has two headline events this weekend with Croft in Yorkshire and Craigantlet in Northern Ireland headlining the weekend action for motorsport lovers.

When is the next BARC weekend?
The next events will be this weekend – 2nd and 3rd May

Where are the events being held?

Croft Circuit
Address: Croft Circuit West Lane Dalton On Tees North Yorkshire DL2 2PL

Craigantlet
Address: Craigantlet Hillclimb, Belmont Road, Belfast, BT4 2NH

What is racing this weekend?
At Croft in Yorkshire – there is something for everyone. TCR UK headline the billing and if you love saloons you are in for a treat as backing them up we have Track Action and the Junior Saloon Car Championship joining the fray. Caterham are bringing the big guns out to play with the monstrous Seven Championship UK kick-starting its season.

Roadsport and 270R will also enjoy the challenging nature of Croft and we are delighted to be joined by the Scottish MINIs once again.

Over on the outskirts of Belfast, the British Hillclimb Championship will rip-up the fearsome Craigantlet hill for a one-day shoot-out!

How can I watch?

At the Venue
Wanting to soak up the on-track action in person? Tickets are available on the day or on the Croft website at just £18 per person for each day with children under the age of 15 going free! Tickets can be purchased from here: www.croftcircuit.co.uk/racing/tcr-caterham#tickets

Entrance we understand for the Craigantlet Hillclimb is free for spectators.

What time are things happening on track?

Track action begins at Croft on Saturday at 09:30 with qualifying heading the order with the first race at 13:05. On Sunday we enjoy a slower start on Sunday and kick-start our racing at 12:05 with TCR UK and race through to early evening.

Over at Craigantlet – the action takes place on Saturday only and will feature practice in the morning and two timed runs in the afternoon. The two run-offs are expected at lunch time and early evening.

Do you have any more information?

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

Live Timing: www.tsl-timing.com/event/261821
Saturday Stream: www.youtube.com/live/vGjtd_WRlXU?si=NodwCYQWsnxBNKhV
Sunday Stream: www.youtube.com/live/YN2Ip3pnrXQ?si=qzlYxstyvwrhhBSB
Information and Timetable*: www.barc.net/event/barc-race-meeting-croft-may-2-3/

* Subject to adjustments prior and during the race meeting

May is here and the racing is coming thick and fast! Let’s get to it!

Croft set for thriller as early season pace-setters emerge

The British Automobile Racing Club heads to Croft Circuit this weekend (May 2-3) with several championships already beginning to take shape following a blockbuster run of action at Brands Hatch and Cadwell Park.

Topping the bill, the TCR UK Championship arrives in North Yorkshire with momentum building after a dramatic opening three rounds to the season that underlined just how competitive the grid is. Three different winners shared the spoils last time out, with Jac Constable striking first in a chaotic opener before Jenson O’Neill-Going made history by becoming the series’ youngest-ever race winner after fending off sustained pressure from Max Hart.

Callum Newsham then rounded out the weekend in style, producing a flawless drive to victory in the finale. With multiple contenders already staking their claim, Croft could prove pivotal in shaping an early title tilt.

Caterham Motorsport’s ever-entertaining categories have once again delivered edge-of-the-seat action, and that looks set to continue. In the Bilstein Caterham Roadsport Championship, Richard Davies proved to be the driver to beat as he claimed a commanding double victory, keeping Kyle Townend at bay on both occasions.

Meanwhile, the Caterham Seven 270R Championship showcased the brand’s trademark close finishes. Brian Thornton emerged as the standout performer with two wins, while Paul Oggelsby edged a frenetic finale ahead of Bruno van Dyke after a weekend that saw margins measured in tenths and hundredths.

In the Junior Saloon Car Championship, Ollie Smith has laid down an early marker as the driver to beat in 2026. The second-year racer extended his winning streak to five races at Cadwell Park, overcoming the challenge of Jake Wardle – who had edged him to pole in qualifying – to claim further victories in races one and two. Although the final contest was curtailed, Max Scharfegger was declared the winner, further highlighting the depth of talent within the category heading into Croft.

Elsewhere, the Track Action Racing Club produced its own standout performer in Marshal Groves, who powered his Vauxhall Vectra to a pair of impressive wins, underlining both his pace and consistency last time out. The Track Action Club always produces great variety amongst its racing ranks and this weekend expect to see iconic sports and saloon cars from the racing past.

With Croft’s straights, tight and technical sections and heavy braking zones set to encourage slipstreaming battles and bold overtakes, all the ingredients are in place for another captivating weekend.

Early-season dominance, breakthrough victories and multiple race winners have already been defining themes across the BARC package – and with spring in the air, the next chapter of the campaign promises to be just as compelling.

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.

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

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

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)

Caterham quartet deliver full-throttle entertainment at Oulton Park

Caterham Motorsport enjoyed a ‘Super Saturday’ at Oulton Park this past weekend (September 6) as the British Automobile Racing Club’s North West Centre staged a blockbuster one-day meeting at the Cheshire venue.

As the 2025 campaign winds its way towards a thrilling crescendo, four of the manufacturer’s five championships took centre stage around the 2.692-mile International layout – entertaining both those watching trackside and online.

Fine margins often separate the leading contenders and that proved to be the case when it came to the Bilstein Caterham Roadsport Championship as Brian Thornton enjoyed a perfect outing.

Blitzing the opposition in qualifying to snare pole position, Thornton converted his front row start into a narrow victory in race one as he pipped Alistair Morton to the top step of the podium by just 0.139 seconds.

Things would be even closer between the pair in race two as Thornton once again got the better of Morton – this time however the gap was 0.109 seconds. William Harris finished hot on the heels of both drivers however he could only walk away with a brace of third-place drives.

Louis Darling was perfection personified in the EDGE Caterham Seven 270R Championship as he commanded proceedings in flawless style, claiming three wins out of three.

Darling missed out on the opportunity to clinch pole position in qualifying due to a track limits infringement however that didn’t deter him as he surged to victory in race one before then going on to reign supreme in races two and three.

While Darling starred at the front of the field, the quartet of Django Jones, Ben Wheatley, Nick Highton and Paul Oggelsby all made their mark too as they shared the remaining spots on the rostrum across the day’s three encounters.

Over in the Vertex Caterham Seven 310R Championship, Charlie Lower and Taylor O’Flanagan claimed a win apiece to set up what promises to be a tantalising title showdown over the coming weeks.

Lower has been a threat throughout the campaign and finally delivered the goods as he headed O’Flanagan and Lars Alexander Hoffman by less than three tenths of a second in a frenetic opener.

O’Flanagan – who has arguably been the class of the field this year – then tallied his latest victory of the season in race two as he charged to the chequered flag ahead of Hoffman and Philip Bianchi. The day’s final contest was sadly postponed due to an on-track incident.

Rounding out the action at Oulton Park were three races from Caterham’s premier one-make series, the Dutch Barn Vodka Caterham Seven UK Championship.

This season has seen a captivating title battle play out and it came as no surprise that the main protagonists were once again the drivers to beat, with Matthew Armstrong twice winning before rival Harry Senior snapped the latter’s streak with a victory of his own.

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

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

How to Watch: Colossal Caterham meeting billed this weekend

One day – one manufacturer. A whole day of wheel-to-wheel Caterham racing is in store this weekend at Oulton Park. There will be wall to wall racing you do not want to miss!

Also in action after a short break – the British Hillclimb championship is back as it enters its final three events.

When is the next BARC weekend?
This weekend – 6/7 September

Where are the events being held?

Oulton Park
Address: Little Budworth, Tarporley CW6 9BW

Prescott
Address: The Bugatti Trust, Cheltenham GL52 9RE

What is racing this weekend?

Out on track this weekend at Oulton Park: Bilstein Caterham Roadsport Championship, EDGE Caterham Seven 270R Championship, Vertex Caterham 310R Championship, Dutch Barn Vodka Caterham Seven ChampionshipUK.

At Prescott – the British Hillclimb Championship returns

How can I watch?

Get yourself up to Oulton Park for a brilliant day of racing on the banks. There are so many great vantage points around the circuit. Watch a race from each one!

Tickets can be purchased here for Oulton Park: https://www.oultonpark.co.uk/2025/september/caterham-race-day

For Prescott – head to – https://www.prescotthillclimb.co.uk/event-details/british-and-midland-hill-climb-championships-the-september-meeting-3

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

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

Please note coverage will only start of the first race and not qualifying.

For the British Hillclimb action – you can watch wall to wall coverage right here:

Saturday : https://www.youtube.com/live/cz6O7T2-UnM
Sunday : https://www.youtube.com/live/WK7RJWHOWes

What time are things happening on track?

At Oulton Park Qualifying begins at 08:30 on Saturday with the first race at 10:55 with racing going on until early evening. This is a one-day meeting.

Over at Prescott – practice runs will begin at 08:30 on both days with timed runs on Sunday afternoon.

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!

Oulton Park
Live Timing: https://www.tsl-timing.com/event/253627
Timetable*: https://www.barc.net/event/barc-race-meeting-oulton-park-international-september-6/
Caterham Motorsport Information: https://caterhamcars.com/en/motorsport

British Hillclimb Championship
Live Coverage: www.hillclimb.tv
Championship Information: www.britishhillclimb.co.uk/

* Subject to adjustments prior and during the race meeting

September is here. And we are ready to speed right into it! Let’s go!

Dutch delight as BARC delivers weekend to remember at Zandvoort

The British Automobile Racing Club kicked off the second half of the 2025 season in style this past weekend (July 26/27) as a number of championships made their mark at Zandvoort in the Netherlands.

Making a second visit in as many years to the home of the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix, a number of single-make categories not only took centre stage but also delivered a blockbuster show – with plenty of thrilling wheel-to-wheel moments putting fans on the edge of their seats.

Spoils were shared in the Wera Tools F4 British Championship certified by FIA however it was Fionn McLaughlin that ultimately ended up as the big winner as he managed to extend his advantage at the top of the standings.

The Hitech TGR driver’s chief title rival Martin Molnár was victorious in a frenetic opener however McLaughlin went on to crucially outscore the Virtuosi Racing driver in the remaining two, somewhat chaotic, contests.

Fortec Motorsport’s Ary Bansal became the tenth different winner of the season as he reigned supreme in race two before Red Bull Junior McLaughlin came to the fore in a frenetic finale, winning for the third time this year whilst Molnár failed to finish.

Caterham Motorsport had a significant presence at the Dutch track and it proved to be a family affair in the Bilstein Caterham Roadsport Championship as Charlie Harris and William Harris each claimed a hard-fought win apiece.

Over in the Edge Caterham Seven 270R Championship, Louis Darling staked his claim as a force to be reckoned with as he marched towards a brace of race wins. Darling had to play second fiddle to Ben Wheatley in race one but after that he wasn’t to be stopped in races two and three.

Remarkably, Darling’s first win in race two came after a breathtaking run to the chequered flag which resulted in him pipping Nick Sampson to top spot by just 0.003 seconds.

Taylor O’Flanagan underlined why he remains the driver to beat in the Vertex Caterham Seven 310R Championship as he produced a flawless performance to snare pole position in qualifying and then go on to win all three races.

Rounding out the Caterham Motorsport action were a trio of races from the Dutch Barn Vodka Caterham Seven Championship UK – all of which were staggeringly decided by less than a tenth of a second.

Race one saw Matthew Armstrong get the better of Aaron Head by 0.030 seconds before Harry Senior came out on top of a back-and-forth battle with Harry Cook to win race two by 0.041 seconds. Armstrong then beat Senior to first place by 0.092 seconds in race three.

Also in action over the course of the weekend was the P4 Emergency Lighting Caterham Graduates Championship. Amalgamating the Sigma 135 and Sigma 150 classes together, those watching at the track and online were able to savour a bumper 39-car grid battle it out for supremacy.

James Emson and Max Haynes emerged as the class of the field as they both took a win apiece, doing so in some fashion too as they both broke clear of the chasing pack and scrapped amongst themselves for outright honours.

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

Watch all of the action back on the official BARC YouTube channel HERE.

Going Dutch – BARC heads overseas for second half of 2025

After a short summer break, the circuit racing calendar for the British Automobile Racing Club kick-starts this weekend for the second half of the 2025 calendar. Restarting the racing action will be a trip to the Netherlands for an overseas holiday weekend at the coastal Zandvoort Circuit.

British F4 head from one Grand Prix circuit in the form of Silverstone to another in Zandvoort. The upcoming experience will help prepare the young-guns as they climb the single-seater ladder. The Dutch round will also provide a learning opportunity for the Caterham Motorsport classes and the Caterham Graduates Racing Championship to experience the thrill of competition on European soil.

When is the next BARC weekend?
This weekend – 26-27 July

Where are the events being held?

Zandvoort Circuit
Address: Burgemeester van Alphenstraat 108, 2041 JA Zandvoort, Netherlands

What is racing this weekend?

Out on track this weekend are the Wera Tools F4 British Championship, Vertex Caterham Seven 310R, Dutch Barn Vodka Caterham Seven Championship, EDGE Caterham Seven 270R Championship, Blistein Caterham Roadsport Championship and P4 Emergency Lighting Caterham Graduates Racing Championship

How can I watch from the UK?

We have you covered. Both days from the Dutch adventure will be live streamed so you won’t miss a second of the racing action across all the classes. Make sure you subscribe to the BARC YouTube Channel – www.youtube.com/@britishautomobileracingclub

What time are things happening on track?

Qualifying begins on track at 09:00 local time on Saturday with racing beginning at 12:55. On Sunday we get off to an early start with racing beginning at 09:00 local time and running throughout the day.

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://livetiming.getraceresults.com/zandvoort#screen-results
Timetable*: https://www.barc.net/event/barc-race-meeting-zandvoort-july-26-27/
Live Stream: www.youtube.com/@britishautomobileracingclub

* Subject to adjustments prior and during the race meeting

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.

WSR enjoys record-breaking BTCC day at Brands Hatch

WSR and BMW enjoyed a record-breaking weekend in the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship at Brands Hatch as they scored a trio of wins to become the most successful team in BTCC history.

After enduring a lack lustre curtain raiser at Donington Park last month, the Surrey-based squad bounced back in style at its home track as reigning champion Jake Hill triumphed in race one before Daryl Deleon and Charles Rainford both claimed a maiden victory apiece.

Milestones began to tumble on Saturday as Hill obliterated the qualifying lap record by more than a second to clinch pole position and set up what would ultimately be a race day to remember in front of a bumper crowd.

The Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport driver converted pole position into a relatively straight-forward victory in the opening encounter as he led every lap, while his rookie stablemate Rainford kept him honest behind.

That victory would be the 133rd in the BTCC for WSR and ensured that they were now clear at the top of the all-time leaderboard. Behind Hill and Rainford, 2022 champion Tom Ingram continued his fine start to the season with a third place finish.

Race two delivered more captivating action as Deleon scored his first-ever win. Hill fended off a number of challengers early doors but following two safety car periods, there was no stopping the teenager as he utilised the faster soft tyre to hit the front and streak clear of the opposition.

Hill’s resilient defence allowed Deleon to build up a substantial advantage over the rest of the field and by the time Adam Morgan and Ash Sutton moved into second and third respectively, they could do nothing to catch the BMW ace.

Not to be outdone, Rainford then completed a historic day for WSR as he claimed a commanding victory in just his sixth BTCC race. Charging past Hill and pole sitter Dan Rowbottom in the early exchanges, Rainford was wheel-perfect until the end to claim a sensational win.

Many fans were perched on the edge of their seats as Hill and Ingram – who had surged from 11th on the grid – became embroiled in a fascinating back-and-forth battle for second place. Hill in the held firm in the end to clinch the position.

Leaving Brands Hatch, Sutton remains in the lead of the Drivers’ Championship ahead of Ingram and Hill whilst EXCLER8 Motorsport/Hyundai remain in control of the Manufacturers/Constructors Championship.

Team VERTU lead the Teams’ Championship while Chris Smiley and Restart Racing head the early going in the Independents’ category. In the Jack Sears Trophy, Deleon has hit the front virtue of his near flawless weekend.

Of course, it wasn’t just the BTCC that starred at Brands Hatch as a number of championships that make up the TOCA support bill also made their mark around the 1.208-mile Indy circuit.

Toby Trice continued his fine start to the season in the Porsche Sprint Challenge Great Britain as he guided his Clean Racing machine to a brace of race wins.

Trice had to play second fiddle to Tom Bradshaw in the weekend’s opening contest but come Sunday he was unstoppable as he charged to a pair of lights-to-flag victories, strengthening his advantage at the top of the Drivers’ Championship in the process.

The Vertu MINI CHALLENGE Trophy made its first appearance of the season on the BTCC support programme and as expected it didn’t disappoint with a trio of hard-fought races leaving fans wanting more.

Title contender Joshua Wilby narrowly beat Ronnie Smith and Gabe Fairbrother to top spot in race one before Alex Keens was declared the victor of race two after on-the-road winner Rhys Hurd was handed a post-race ten second time penalty.

Hurd’s Westbourne Motorsport wasted no time in putting that disappointment behind them though as Olivier Algieri claimed his first win of the season in style, beating Fairbrother and Wilby to the chequered flag in a frenetic finale.

Rounding out the weekend’s action was a one-off guest appearance from the Dutch Barn Caterham Seven Championship UK and as predicted – the racing couldn’t have been any closer around the short, sharp layout.

Matthew Armstrong kicked off proceedings with a measured drive to win race one however he could do nothing to stop Harry Senior from reigning supreme in the weekend’s remaining two bouts as he triumphed twice.

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