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Speedfest East meeting brings summer season to a close

Summer is coming to an end…the nights are drawing in. The ‘ber’ months are here – but we still have so much more to come on the racing front in 2026.

Snetterton in mid-September is always an exciting affair, and this year is no different. Fifteen… yes, 15 different British Automobile Racing Club classes will be in action in Norfolk this weekend.

When is the next BARC weekend?

The next events take place this weekend – 12/13 September.

Where are the events being held?

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

What is racing this weekend?

Snetterton

Are you ready? It’s a big meeting! Five of the six Caterham classes are in action, with championship showdowns for the 270R and 310R championships – while it is the final ever event for this generation of Roadsport cars – so Snetterton will mark a very special chapter for Caterham.

The Caterham Seven Championship UK enters into its penultimate round – as does the MG Owners Club Racing Championship and the Junior Saloon Car Championship.

The Classic Touring Car Racing Club brings out the tin-top history, with Pre’66, Pre’83, Pre’93, Pre’03, BOSS, Thunder and Historic Thunder all ready and waiting to be unleashed onto the 300 layout at Snetterton.

How can I watch?

At Home

All races across the two days will be broadcast LIVE and for free on the BARC YouTube channel. Make sure you subscribe to the channel and save and bookmark those live stream links here and below.

www.youtube.com/@britishautomobileracingclub

At the Track

Tickets can be purchased online or on the gate. Discounts are available if purchased online, with day tickets from £17, while weekend passes are just £26. Discounts are available for Teens and Senior Citizens, with children under 13 going free.

www.snetterton.co.uk/2026/september/classic-touring-car-weekend

What time is the action on track?

At Snetterton, the packed timetable gets underway on Saturday at 09:00 with a morning of qualifying, before the first race begins at 13:35. On Sunday, racing starts at 09:25 after one qualifying session and continues through to the early evening.

Do you have any more information?

We’ve got a few handy links to help you make the most of your weekend.

Live Timing: https://www.tsl-timing.com/event/263721
Timetable and Information:* https://www.barc.net/event/barc-race-meeting-snetterton-300-september-12-13/
Saturday LIVE Stream Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/3FbSq0gbs08?si=aP1jCOptaW-FLwR0
Sunday LIVE Stream Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/BbmtbqiQz1w?si=Y33FW9HtiFzTI-SI

*Subject to adjustments before and during the race meeting.

The weather is looking good, and we are starting to get to the last ten events of the season. Welcome to the end game! First up, Snetterton.

Classic Touring Car Racing Club stars at Touring Car Rewind: South

The Classic Touring Car Racing Club transported tin top fans through the decades this past weekend (August 1-2) as Brands Hatch staged its eagerly-anticipated Touring Car Rewind: South race meeting.

In what was a retro-filled celebration of all things touring cars, fans in attendance were treated to everything from full-throttle racing and demonstrations to static displays and family fun entertainment at the Kent venue.

Headlining the action were two action-packed contests from the Super Tourers, which included cars that defined the 1990s of the British Touring Car Championship – touted by many as being the greatest era in the series’ history.

Two captivating contests would see spoils shared between two Vectra drivers, Jason Hughes and Robert Whelan. Hughes would do so in race one as he guided the ex-Jason Plato Tripe Eight Race Engineering Vauxhall from the turn of the millennium to a sublime victory.

After finishing hot on the heels of Hughes, Whelan then came to the fore in race two as he hustled his Opel Vectra to the top step of the podium, only after getting the better of Colin Sowter and Hughes.

Elsewhere, Piers Grange was the cream of the crop in the Pre-66 Touring Cars as he charged to a dominant double in his Ford Falcon, while William Davison did the same in the amalgamated Pre-83, Pre-93, Pre-03 and Pre-13 encounters.

Rounding out the list of Classic Touring Car Racing Club winners was Joe Collier, who swept aside the opposition in his BMW M3 to win twice in the Classic/Historic Thunder and Blue Oval Saloon Series bouts.

The Caffeine & Machine Caterham Academy Championship continued its exhilarating campaign with a single 20-minute race which was won by early pace-setter William Mulholland. He pipped Morton Stratten and Benjamin Prince-Stone to the flag by just over a second in the end.

Spoils were shared in the Junior Saloon Car Championship as three different drivers stood on the top step of the podium over the course of the weekend.

Max Scharfeggar was the first to strike as he got the better of points leader Ollie Smith to triumph in race one, however Smith replied instantly with a win of his own in race two; a result that edged him ever-closer to the overall title.

Leon Holly then became the latest new face to enter the winners’ circle as he reigned supreme in what was a race of attrition. The talented teenager delivered a calm and collected performance to beat Hasnain Khan and Scharfeggar to top spot in race three.

Over in the Adrian Flux Insurance MG Owners Club Championship, Matthew Harvey showcased his talents on the Indy circuit as he powered his MG ZR to back-to-back wins ahead of the likes of Chris Lawson, Scott Bugnar, Jack Woodcock and Lee Pearce.

The British Automobile Racing Club action didn’t stop there either as also on the billing was the Track Action Racing Club, which saw Marshall Groves and Rod Birley score a win apiece.

Also racing over the course of Saturday and Sunday was the likes of the CMMC Intermarque Silhouette Series and Superkart Super Series by the BSRC.

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

Rolling back the Years at Brands Hatch

One of the favourite events for many on the calendar – the Touring Car Rewind at Brands Hatch. The summer weekend out for the Classic Touring Car Racing Club with all its classes out for racing action – including the Super Touring Category who we last saw at a very wet Oulton Park in May.

Joining the CTCRC will be a whole host of other series including Caterham Academy, Junior Saloon Car Championship, Track Action and the MG Owners Club Championship.

When is the next BARC weekend?
The next events will be this weekend – 1/2 August

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?
CTCRC Super Tourers, Junior Saloon Car Championship, Track Action Racing Club, CTCRC Pre 83 / Pre 93 / Pre 03 / Pre 13, CTCRC Pre 66, Caterham Academy, CTCRC BOSS / Thunder and MGOC Championship

Guest appearances come from the British Superkarts Racing Club and the CMMC Intermarque brigade this weekend.

How can I watch?

At Home
BARC LIVE coverage is back on our YouTube channel this weekend with all races LIVE right here – www.youtube.com/@britishautomobileracingclub

At the Track
Wanting to soak up the on-track action in person? Tickets are available on the day or on the Brands Hatch website from £27 for a day ticket or £45 for a weekend pass. Teen and Senior Citizen discounts are available with those aged 12 and under going free. Tickets can be purchased from here: www.brandshatch.co.uk/2026/august/touring-car-rewind-south

What time are things happening on track?

Track action begins at 09:00 on Saturday and 10:00 on Sunday at Brands. Practice and Qualifying gets us underway on Saturday morning with the first rae at 13:30, while on Sunday after a short Qualifying period for the the MG Owners Club we go into racing from 10:25 all the way through to 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.

Brands Hatch
Live Timing: www.tsl-timing.com/event/263121
Information and Timetable*: www.barc.net/event/touring-car-rewind-south-brands-hatch-indy-august-1-2/
Watch Link Saturday: www.youtube.com/live/uLoQzEl_r9U?si=970p6uBbZmj5uDla
Watch Link Sunday: www.youtube.com/live/WCNu-iALJxI?si=eEl2tTafBC0Vn2zC

* Subject to adjustments prior and during the race meeting

Looking at the entry list – it is scary to think some of these Super Tourers are over 30 years old! It’s ancient history for the Junior Saloon Car Championship. Doesn’t make us feel old one bit!

Classic Touring Car Racing Club delights on TOCA support package

The Classic Touring Car Racing Club enjoyed a spectacular guest appearance on the support bill of the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship this past weekend (June 6-7), delighting tens of thousands of fans with some retro wheel-to-wheel moments.

Following on from the Pre-66 Touring Cars wowing the crowds alongside the UK’s premier motorsport series a few years ago, it was the turn of the Pre-83 Touring Cars this time and they didn’t disappoint with three captivating contests.

James Everard – who was sharing driving duties with Jonathan Corker in last year’s championship-winning Datsun 510 – kicked off proceedings by romping to victory in race one ahead of Jerry Bailey in his Rover SD1 and Tom Harvey in his Ford Escort Mk1.

Mark Osborne, who had finished fourth in the opening encounter, then came to the fore in the proceeding two races as he hustled his immaculate Triumph Dolomite Sprint to back-to-back victories.

Corker and MINI CHALLENGE competition Harry Hickton joined Osborne on the podium in race two before Neil Philpotts and Nic Grindrod added to their silverware collections by finishing second and third respectively in race three.

Team Parker Racing’s Joe Marshall continued his sensational run of the form in the Porsche Carwow Sprint Challenge Great Britain as he extended his current winning streak to a remarkable nine races.

Winning the final three contests of the 2025 campaign at Brands Hatch, Marshall swept his way to a hat-trick of wins at the Donington Park curtain-raiser back in April and duly followed it up with three more in Cheshire.

Those triumphs have now made Marshall the most successive driver in the Porsche Sprint Challenge Great Britain history. Joining him on the podium across the weekend was Joshua Rogers, Ethan Hammerton and Matthew Kyle-Henney.

Over in the Power Maxed MINI CHALLENGE, Sam Gornall bounced back from a challenging few events to win twice, igniting his championship challenge in the process.

Josh Porter was the driver to beat in qualifying as he snared pole position however Gornall came alive in both contests to win in emphatic fashion. There were also podiums for reigning champion Tom Ovenden, Joe Tanner and Charlie Hand.

Closing out the weekend were six races from the Scottish Legends Championship. Stephen Treherne and Matthew Pape were the big winners on Saturday before Pape and Angus Scrivener then shared the spoils on Sunday.

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

Party in the Park and Hanging Out on the Hill

The British Automobile Racing Club is looking forward to a real festival atmosphere this weekend (6–7 June), with the latest round of the TOCA package taking place at Oulton Park and the British Hillclimb Championship heading to the iconic Shelsley Walsh.

When is the next BARC weekend?
The next events will take place this weekend, 6–7 June.

Where are the events being held?
Oulton Park
Address: Oulton Park Circuit, Little Budworth, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 9BW

Shelsley Walsh
Address: Shelsley Walsh, Worcester, WR6 6RP

What’s racing?
At Shelsley Walsh, everything from road cars to top single-seaters will be competing in the British Hillclimb Championship. Meanwhile, at Oulton Park, the British Touring Car Championship will be supported by the Porsche Sprint Challenge GB, MINI Challenge JCW, Group 1 Touring Cars and Scottish Legends.

How can I watch?

At the venue
Tickets for Shelsley Walsh are available on the gate for both Saturday and Sunday: £17 for Saturday, £22 for Sunday and £35 for the weekend. The timed Top 12 Run-Offs will take place on Sunday. Tickets can also be purchased here:
www.shelsleywalsh.com/events-1/best-of-british-2026

At Oulton Park, tickets are £49 online for a weekend adult pass, while prices will be slightly higher on the gate. Senior citizens and teenagers receive discounted entry, while under-13s go free. Ticket information can be found here:
www.oultonpark.co.uk/2026/june/kwik-fit-british-touring-car-championship

At home
ITV4 and ITVX will be the home of all the TOCA action on Sunday, while the BTCC Race to Pole can be watched on the BTCC YouTube channel on Saturday.

Unfortunately, the hillclimbing action will not be streamed live this weekend.

What time is everything happening on track?
At Oulton Park, proceedings get underway with qualifying on Saturday morning from 09:00, before the BTCC Race to Pole begins at 15:05. On Sunday, it’s a slightly later start, with the first race scheduled for 12:25 and action continuing into the early evening.

At Shelsley Walsh, runs are expected to start at 08:30, with action on both days continuing through to the early evening.

Do you have any more information?
We have a few other handy links that might help you make the most of your weekend.

Oulton Park
Live Timing and Commentary: www.tsl-timing.com/event/262303
Information and Timetable*: www.barc.net/event/toca-race-meeting-oulton-park-island-june-6-7/
Sunday Watch Link: www.itv.com/btcc

Shelsley Walsh
Information: www.shelsleywalsh.com/events-1/best-of-british-2026
* Subject to adjustments prior to and during the race meeting.

Circuit racing and hillclimbing are a great combination – the best of British. Now we just need to sort out the weather!

Classic Touring Car Racing Club serves up retro magic at Oulton Park

The Classic Touring Car Racing Club enjoyed a day to remember at Oulton Park this past Saturday (May 16) as the popular tin top category headlined the first-ever Touring Car Rewind: North meeting.

In what is a new addition to the national motorsport calendar for this season, the one-day spectacle was all about celebrating old-school touring fever; with action including a bumper day of racing, demonstrations, displays and much more.

Fondly remembered by fans for being one of the great periods of the British Touring Car Championship, the Super Touring machines of the 1990s were rumbling once more with the likes of the Volvo 850 Estate and Williams Renault Laguna wowing the crowds.

When it came to the racing, the Pre-66 Touring Cars took fans on a spirited trip down memory lane and it was reigning two-time champion James Ibbotson that emerged as the driver to beat, winning twice in his Hillman Imp Super.

Since winning the title for the second time last year, Ibbotson has not featured on the grid, however he marked his first appearance of the current campaign in style with a dominant double ahead of former champions Ian Thompson and Billy Kenneally.

Nic Grindrod showed similar levels of peerless performance over in the Pre-83 Touring Cars. At the wheel of his Ford Escort, Grindrod got the better of Tom Harvey and Neil Philpotts in a frenetic opener, before then beat reigning champion Jonathan Corker and Nick Williamson in race two.

Fans watching the amalgamated Super Tourer / Pre-93 / Pre-03 and Pre-13 contest could have been forgiven for thinking they’d been transported back to the start of the millennium, owing to the fact that Jason Plato’s old Vauxhall Vectra was setting the pace.

In the hands of former BTCC racer Jason Hughes, the Triple Eight Engineering machine streaked clear as the likes of Vauxhall Cavalier ace Tony Absolom, Ford Mondeo driver AJ Owen and multiple CTCRC champion Ian Bower all gave chase.

Rounding out the CTCRC attractions were two races from the Blue Oval Saloon Series and those in Classic and Historic Thunder. Like others that have gone before him, Joe Collier proved to be the cream of the crop as he too scooped a brace of race wins in his BMW M3.

Also on the billing was the Adrian Flux Insurance MG Owners Club Championship, which wrote the latest chapter of its 2026 season in typically thrilling fashion.

Scott Bugner won a race of attrition in the day’s opening contest as he hustled his MG ZR to the chequered flag less than a second ahead of Jack Woodcock, with James Cole a further few tenths of a second back in arrears.

Race two then saw Lee Bull come to the fore to triumph however the encounter will arguably be remembered for the guest appearance of 1992 BTCC champion turned now ITV4 commentator, Tim Harvey.

Making his debut in the series, Harvey starred as he applied race-long pressure to Bull however despite his best efforts, the experienced racer couldn’t find a way past and ultimately had to settle for runner-up laurels.

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

Touring Car Rewind now heads to Brands Hatch for its South edition, with the Classic Touring Car Racing Club set to deliver more unmissable moments in early August.

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 enjoys weekend to remember on Cadwell Park return

The British Automobile Racing Club made a welcome return to Cadwell Park this past weekend (April 11-12) with several high-profile championships taking centre stage for the two-day ‘War of the Wolds’ meeting.

Having not visited the Lincolnshire venue for a couple of years, competitors and spectators were rightfully excited to take on the infamous twists and turns that have led to it to become affectionately nicknamed the ‘Mini Nürburgring’.

As expected, one of the headline attractions from the weekend proved to be Caterham Motorsport, where three of their ultra-competitive categories lifted the curtain on their respective 2026 campaigns.

More than 20 drivers went wheel-to-wheel for outright honours in the Bilstein Caterham Roadsport Championship however nobody was able to stop the commanding Richard Davies, who claimed back-to-back wins ahead of Kyle Townend.

Close finishes are part and parcel of Caterham racing and that was demonstrated in the FanDrive Caterham Seven 270R Championship, where the top two in qualifying were separated by a remarkable 0.041s.

Despite starting on pole position for race one, Oliver White was unable to stop the charging Brian Thornton from triumphing – the two split by half a second at the chequered flag. Thornton would double up in race two before Paul Oggelsby then pipped Bruno van Dyke to win a frenetic finale.

Over in the Vertex Caterham 310R Championship, William Harris enjoyed a sublime start to the new season as he reigned supreme in style. Despite losing out to pole position to his brother Charles, William went on to tally a hat-trick of wins around the 2.186-mile layout.

After starring at Donington Park last month, the Classic Touring Car Racing Club was back in action with an abundance of tin top entertainment that wowed the crowds – both those watching trackside and online via YouTube.

Adam Cunnington and Ian Thompson proved to be the cream of the crop in the Pre-66 Touring Cars. The Lotus Cortina drivers could barely be separated across two pulsating encounters however it was Cunnington that emerged with the bragging rights as he claimed a pair of wins.

Spoils were shared in the amalgamated Pre-83, Pre-93 and Pre-03 Touring Car contests, which welcomed a diverse grid of cars. Multiple title winner Ian Bower dominated race one in his BMW M3 however a non-finish for him in race two opened the door for Kam Tunio to triumph.

Rounding out the Classic Touring Car Racing Club action were two races from the combined Blue Oval Saloon Series and Classic/Historic Thunder. There, Mike Cutt was in a league of his own as he romped to victory in his stunning BMW E36 M3 ahead of the aforementioned Bower.

Ollie Smith’s scintillating start to the Junior Saloon Car Championship season continued at Cadwell Park as he extended his winning streak to five races. Beginning the year as a title favourite, last year’s lead rookie had taken a clean sweep of wins at the season-opener.

Keen to build on that around Cadwell Park, the talented teenager was forced to play second fiddle to Jake Wardle in qualifying after losing out on snaring pole position by just a tenth of a second. He wouldn’t be denied in the races however.

Getting the better of Wardle in races one and two, the second-year racer charged to his fourth and fifth wins of the season. Unfortunately, proceedings came to a premature end in the final bout in the shape of two red flags, although Max Scharfegger was ultimately declared the winner.

As it did at Donington Park for its 2026 curtain-raiser, the Adrian Flux Insurance MG Owners Club Championship boasted another stellar line-up however it was Lee Pearce in his MG ZR that took on a starring role as he claimed both wins.

Elsewhere, Marshal Groves hustled his Vauxhall Vectra Challenge to a pair of wins in the Track Action Racing Club while the Scottish MINI Cooper Cup rounded out the action with Jack Irvine and Chad Little enjoying a share of the spoils.

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

Bringing the War to the Wolds!

Our third meeting of the year sees us return to an old friend – Cadwell Park in Lincolnshire. The War in the Wolds event at Cadwell brings us back to the picturesque circuit after nearly two years away.

Racing this weekend – we have a bit of everything to keep you entertained across the weekend.

Caterham gets its season underway with the Roadsport, 270R and 310R classes waiting to be unleashed for the first time while the Classic Touring Car Racing Club, Track Action, MG Owners Club and Junior Saloon Car Championship are back for a second bite at the championship cherry. 

When is the next BARC weekend?
This weekend: Saturday 11th April and Sunday 12th April

Where are the events being held?
Cadwell Park
Address: Cadwell Park Circuit, Louth, Lincolnshire LN11 9SE

What is racing this weekend?
Caterham Roadsport, 270R and 310R classes
Classic Touring Car Racing Club Pre’66, Pre ‘83, Pre ‘93, Pre ‘03, BOSS and Thunder Saloons
Track Action
MG Owners Racing Club
Junior Saloon Car Championship

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

If you can’t make it to Cadwell Park… we have you sorted! 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 Cadwell Park, tickets start from £17 online for an adult ticket for Saturday and £19 on the gate. £26 for a weekend ticket online or £38 at the gate, with discounts for teens and senior citizens available and children aged 13 and under go free.

Tickets can be purchased here: www.cadwellpark.co.uk/2026/april/retro-touring-cars

What time are things happening on track at Cadwell?

Practice heads the order on Saturday from 09:00 with the first race at 14:00.
On Sunday we start with MG Owners Club Qualifying at 09:05 before we go straight into racing at 09:30 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: https://www.tsl-timing.com/event/261521  

Information*: /www.barc.net/event/barc-race-meeting-cadwell-park-april-11-12/ 

Entry List: www.barc.alphatiming.co.uk/entrylist/17026 

Live Coverage Saturday: www.youtube.com/live/4HpuUvyL1K8?si=AgTXKfBulby47B_D 

Live Coverage Sunday: www.youtube.com/live/fSbLO02_qeo?si=no0vzU_ewy5C59np  

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

Who will be king of the Mountain this weekend? 

BARC set for thrilling return to Cadwell Park this weekend

Fans are in for a treat this weekend (11-12 April) as the British Automobile Racing Club descends on the spectacular Cadwell Park for two days of flat-out, edge-of-the-seat entertainment in Lincolnshire.

Often dubbed the ‘Mini Nürburgring’, the undulating venue is a favourite among spectators thanks to its natural amphitheatre layout – and with exciting grids and a bumper timetable on offer, there will be no shortage of action wherever you watch from.
One of the headline attractions comes from Caterham Motorsport who get their season underway this weekend.

Some of the closest racing in UK motorsport is always guaranteed and this weekend it’s the turn of Roadsport, 270R and 310R classes. Expect wheel-to-wheel battles throughout the field, with a mix of new recruits, seasoned competitors and those stepping up on the Caterham ladder.

The Junior Saloon Car Championship is another must-watch for fans, as the next generation of racing talent continues to make its mark with their second event of the year. These teenage racers are renowned for their fearless approach, and with several drivers already establishing themselves as ones to watch this season including, Ollie Smith, Max Scharfegger and Martin Wright. Expect plenty of overtakes and slip-streaming across the weekend.

Tin-top enthusiasts will be drawn to the Classic Touring Car Racing Club, where a stunning array of historic machinery will do battle. From nimble saloons in the Pre ’66 class to powerful Thunder racers, the diverse grids offer something for everyone – the racing is just as competitive as it is nostalgic.

Elsewhere, the MG Owners Club Championship brings an eclectic mix of machinery and close competition, while the Track Action Racing Club adds further variety to the programme with a grid that always delivers great racing and unpredictability.

Making the trip south, the ever-entertaining Scottish Mini Cooper Cup is also set to be a fan favourite. Known for its tightly packed racing and slipstreaming battles we welcome them as part of the BARC package this weekend.

With iconic sections such as the Mountain, Hall Bends and the Gooseneck set to challenge drivers across the weekend, spectators can expect dramatic moments, seat-of-the-pants overtakes and non-stop action from start to finish.

Whether you’re trackside for both days or just dropping in on the Live Stream, Cadwell Park is the place to be for pure, unfiltered club racing at its very best this weekend.

BARC begins 2026 season in blockbuster fashion at Donington Park

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wilson ready to unleash unique Mercedes in Classic Thunder Charge

With Mercedes currently setting the benchmark at the pinnacle of global motorsport in Formula 1 and returning to the British Touring Car Championship grid with Plato Racing, the three-pointed star is once again a force across multiple arenas in worldwide and national motorsport.

Now, that presence is extending into the Classic Touring Car Racing Club, as Andy Wilson prepares to campaign a striking and rare Mercedes C63 in the fiercely competitive Classic Thunder class.

We caught a rare glimpse of the 600bhp brute at a test event outing at Silverstone last year, Wilson’s new machine represents something genuinely different within the paddock — and comes from an unconventional background.

“I wanted another car,” Wilson explains. “But I wanted something I could race in Classic Thunder. I’ve raced in Classic Thunder since 2003 with a Mini… I’ve done it longer than anybody. I like the cars, I like the people.”

Having spent over two decades in motorsport, Wilson’s journey began in 2002, inspired by his father’s racing exploits in the 1970s.

“My dad raced in the ’70s, and it just captivated me. I always wanted to race cars. In 2002, I had enough money, so I bought a Mini… I raced Minis for four or five years, Northern Sports and Saloons is where I started.”

Since then, his garage has seen a wide variety of machinery, most notably his long-serving Holden Monaro – a car he describes as fitting “like a glove.” However, with development work ongoing on that car, the opportunity arose to bring something new – and very special – to the grid.

That opportunity came in the form of an ultra-rare Mercedes C63, originally built for Euro V8 competition.

“They made six of these… six saloons and one coupe. This is the only one in the country,” Wilson says. “I’ve always known about these, and they don’t come up very often.”

The car’s pedigree is equally impressive, with links to high-level international competition and even former Formula 1 drivers. “A lot of ex-F1 drivers drove these… Johnny Herbert drove this. It’s a proper race car – built really well. AMG had a hand in building them, and the prep work on the shell is world-class.”

Despite its credentials, Wilson’s first outing in the car – arriving only at the final event of last season after delays bringing it over from the Netherlands – was very much a learning experience.

“It’s completely different to the Monaro in the way it drives… I’m used to the Monaro. This was a bit of an eye-opener,” he admits. “I only did a couple of laps, but I’m quite happy with that.”

Mechanical gremlins limited running, but early signs were encouraging.

“I lost the brakes after two or three laps… we lost one of the ducts off the front, and the bias was set wrong. But I’m pretty sure it can be on the podium and hope to be near there this weekend.”

Under the bonnet lies serious performance potential. The V8-powered machine is expected to produce around 600 horsepower, housed in a lightweight, purpose-built chassis.

“It’s about 600 horsepower, weighs about 1,250 kilos, sequential gearbox, three-way adjustable suspension… it’s built as a racing car.”
Yet, for Wilson, the appeal goes beyond outright performance. The Mercedes represents individuality – something that stands out in a field often dominated by more familiar machinery.

“That’s what really appealed to me… the fact that it’s so different. You get a load of M3s, but you never see this. I like going against the grain, doing something a bit different.”

The challenge now lies in adapting to the car’s characteristics, which contrast sharply with his Monaro.

“The Monaro’s set up to understeer… this is all back end. The rear’s moving constantly, it wants to oversteer a lot — which is not my kind of driving. So I’ve had to adapt.”

“We’ve gone through it over the winter… getting used to its style, you will see it at certain events including Donington this weekend.”

As Mercedes continues its resurgence across top-tier motorsport, Wilson’s unique addition ensures the brand will also be one to watch in the Classic Touring Car Racing Club — where heritage, horsepower, and individuality combine in spectacular fashion.

And if early indications are anything to go by, this rare C63 won’t just be making up the numbers – it could soon be fighting right at the front.