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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.

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!

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.

TCR UK and Milltek Civic Cup to stage August Taster Day

Organisers of the TCR UK Championship and the Milltek Civic Cup have announced its latest Taster Day will take place at Donington Park on Wednesday 20th August.

Utilising the Grand Prix layout of the Leicestershire venue, the event will offer drivers the opportunity to sample a car from each championship and learn more about how to get involved and compete.

Drivers will get two on-track sessions at Donington Park in either the EP3 Civic Cup car or the Hyundai i30 N TCR.

For those expressing an interest in taking part in the event, head to https://www.tcr-uk.co.uk/2025-donington-park-taster-day/ and complete the form.

Those seeking further information can direct their questions to Championship Manager Jack Finlan via jack@maximumgroup.net.

BARC savours Super Saturday at Oulton Park

The battle for supremacy at the top of the TCR UK Championship standings ramped up at Oulton Park this past Saturday (July 5) as the British Automobile Racing Club delivered a blockbuster day of captivating competition in Cheshire.

Organised and run by the Club’s North Western Centre, the one-day meeting proved pivotal for a number of contenders as several different championships wrote the latest chapter in their respective 2025 campaigns.

Adam Shepherd was one driver that left the picturesque venue with a smile on his face after he bolstered his TCR UK title chances by producing a flawless performance behind the wheel of his Cupra Leon VZ TCR.

Shepherd arrived at Oulton Park in sight of the championship summit and he wasted no time in closing the gap to the leaders as he charged to pole position in qualifying, pipping rival Sam Laidlaw to top spot by just 0.060s.

Race one would prove to be a relatively straight-forward contest for Shepherd as he led from lights-to-flag, ultimately taking the chequered flag by more than three seconds ahead of Brad Hutchinson and Callum Newsham.

Newsham would provide a sterner test for Shepherd in race two however as the pair enjoyed a superlative back-and-forth duel for overall honours. In the end though it was Shepherd that did enough to triumph over Newsham while Hutchison completed the podium in third.

Elsewhere, similar levels of dominance were demonstrated by Simon Allaway in the CNC Heads Sports Saloon Car Championship as he also scored the perfect Oulton Park hat-trick of pole position in qualifying, victory in race one and victory in race two.

The Lotus Esprit V8 laid down his marker to the rest of the field in the opening encounter as he swept aside the opposition in a quite dominant manner; taking the chequered flag 14 seconds clear of his nearest challenger, which happened to be Richard Wood in his Nissan RB26.

Allaway faced a much sterner test in race two however as Alex Munro – who did not take the start in the day’s earlier bout – fought valiantly in his Westfield Aero throughout the 20-minute contest to finish just two seconds shy of the eventual double winner.

Over in the Milltek Civic Cup the spoils were shared between two of the lead protagonists; Liam McGill and former TCR UK champion Lewis Kent.

Having been the cream of the crop for much of the season, McGill came out on top of a feisty battle with Alistair Camp in race one to triumph. Kent then came to the fore in race two as he charged from eighth on the grid to narrowly beat Daniel Petters to victory.

Spoils were also shared in the Junior Saloon Car Championship as Wilf Butler and Josh Selvadorai tallied a win apiece while rounding out the BARC action were two races from the Track Action Racing Club, both of which were won by William Di Claudio in his Peugeot 106 GTI.

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

You can also re-watch all the action from Oulton Park by heading to the official BARC YouTube channel HERE.

BARC entertains the masses on full-throttle weekend at Croft

The British Automobile Racing Club took centre stage at Croft Circuit this past weekend (June 14/15) for two action-packed days of full-throttle entertainment, headlined by the TCR UK Championship.

Making the first of two Club visits in three weeks to the North Yorkshire venue, an enthusiastic crowd flocked through the gates to witness an abundance of thrills and spills from a host of different categories.

Topping the bill was the TCR UK Championship and it was a meeting that arguably belonged to title contender Adam Shepherd in his Cupra Leon VZ TCR machine, for both the right and the wrong reasons.

From the moment he hit the track, Shepherd was the driver to beat and he duly romped to pole position in qualifying before then converting his front row start into a flawless lights-to-flag victory in race one.

Shepherd also took the chequered flag first in the reverse grid second race however he would be excluded post-race after being deemed to be at fault for contact with Steve Laidlaw at Tower Bend. His exclusion thus promoted Callum Newsham up to top spot.

Not to be deterred, Shepherd bounced back in style in the final contest of the weekend as he came out on top of a chaotic finale to triumph for a second time and with it, strengthen his challenge for the coveted crown.

Over in the Milltek Civic Cup, which is a touted as a one-make feeder series to TCR UK, Liam McGill and Alistair Camp walked away from Croft with a share of the spoils.

McGill struck first as he translated pole position into a peerless victory in race one however Camp was quick to strike back in race two as he guided his Honda Civic Type R to the chequered flag, albeit just seven tenths of a second ahead of Josh Bromley.

Race one victor McGill had to settle for third as Camp triumphed although it wasn’t long before he was back on the top step of the podium as he dominated proceedings in race three, beating Jake Hewlett and Camp by more than five seconds.

Elsewhere, the P4 Emergency Lighting Caterham Graduates Championship wrote the latest chapter in its 2025 campaign as both the Sigma 135 Class and Sigma 150 Class staged three races apiece.

Despite both grids being stacked with race-winning drivers, both categories saw clean sweeps recorded as David Rooke charged to a hat-trick of race wins in the Sigma 135 ranks while reigning Sigma 150 champion Jamie Ellwood also tallied three wins out of three.

There were more twists and turns in the Junior Saloon Car Championship as Oliver Kerr threw his name into the ring as a title contender as the talented teenager claimed an impressive brace of race wins.

Having scored his first win of the season last time out at Silverstone, Kerr continued his rich vein of form of Croft as he snared pole position in an ultra-competitive qualifying session before being the star of the show in races one and two.

Kerr’s dominance came to an end in a captivating third and final encounter as championship leader Wilf Butler reminded everyone why he remains the driver to beat by charging to a commanding victory, with rivals Josh Selvadorai and Kerr finishing in his wheel tracks.

Rounding out the weekend’s action at the BARC-operated venue were two races from the Track Action Racing Club, which boasted another ultra-competitive grid of eclectic cars that went wheel-to-wheel.

Despite the diverse range of drivers and machines, three names ultimately stood head and shoulders above the rest; Shaun Goverd in his Citroen AX, Paul Roddison in his Skoda Octavia and Shaun Deacon in his Peugeot 106.

Goverd proved to be the cream of the crop as he produced a flawless performance as he first powered his AX to pole position before then getting the better of Roddison and Deacon in both races to triumph twice.

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

You can also watch all of the action back via the BARC’s official YouTube channel, HERE.

BARC wows the crowds at the Home of British Motor Racing

The British Automobile Racing Club enjoyed an action-packed visit to the Home of British Motor Racing, Silverstone, this past weekend (May 17/18) with several championships writing the latest chapter in their respective campaigns.

Headlining the action around the National layout were three captivating contests from the TCR UK Championship, each of which were largely dominated by two drivers – Steve Laidlaw and Callum Newsham.

In qualifying, just 0.042s was all that could separate the duo in the battle for pole position but it was Laidlaw that claimed the bragging rights of clinching top spot. That set him up for a superlative opening bout where he charged to victory ahead of Newsham and Sam Laidlaw.

Race two proved to be slightly more contentious as despite winning on the road, Steve Laidlaw was handed a post-race time penalty which originally gave the victory to Newsham. However, following a successful appeal the result was reversed and that handed the win back to Laidlaw.

Newsham didn’t have to wait too much longer to finally have his moment on the top step of the podium in the weekend’s finale as he streaked clear of the chasing pack to tally a pivotal victory ahead of Steve Laidlaw and Adam Shepherd.

Variety was the spice of life when it came to the Milltek Civic Cup – the official feeder series to the TCR UK Championship – as three different drivers stood on the summit of the world-famous Silverstone rostrum.

Former TCR UK title winner Lewis Kent maintained his strong start to the season by claiming victory in a frantic opener before Dave Marshall narrowly beat Liam McGill to overall honours in race two.

Rounding out the weekend’s action for the popular tin top category around the 1.640-mile Northamptonshire venue was a victory for Alistair Camp, who prevailed ahead of Wesley Swain and the aforementioned Kent.

Over in the Junior Saloon Car Championship, the next generation of racing talent demonstrated just how bright their futures look as they had everyone on the edge of their seats in every one of their four races.

Luca Masarati kicked off proceedings as he triumphed in the race that was originally postponed at Brands Hatch in April before his title rivals Wilf Butler and Oliver Kerr went on to also reign supreme – Butler doing so on two occasions.

William Di Claudio was perfection personified when it came to the Track Action Racing Club as he won twice in his Peugeot 106 GTI, a feat that was also achieved by Jordan Dempsey in the Heroes of FF1600 Series – which was making its first appearance of the year.

Completing the BARC action were three races from the MINI CHALLENGE Clubsport which, like the single-seater FF1600 category, was making its maiden outing for the new season.

Boasting another competitive entry list, Oliver Willmott wasted no time in underlining his status as one to watch as he piloted his MINI Cooper S to victory in all three races.

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

If you want to watch back any of the action from Silverstone, head to the official BARC YouTube channel, HERE.