MINI CHALLENGE JCW – Welcome to the BARC

Ovenden storms to perfect start as MINI CHALLENGE JCW kicks off at Donington Park

Defending champion Tom Ovenden delivered a statement of intent from the outset, securing a commanding hat-trick of victories to leave the East Midlands at the summit of the early championship standings.

Race One

Ovenden wasted no time in laying down a marker, producing a controlled drive to claim the opening win of the season.

Podium:

Tom Ovenden
Sam Gornall
Nathan Edwards

Race Two

Race two proved a more combative affair, but Ovenden once again emerged on top to make it two wins from two starts.

Podium:

Tom Ovenden
Max Edmundson
Charlie Hand

Race Three

The final race of the weekend saw Ovenden complete a perfect sweep with a lights-to-flag victory, underlining his status as the driver to beat in 2026.

Podium:

Tom Ovenden
Sam Gornall
Nathan Edwards

JCW Sport delivers close competition

Alongside the headline JCW class, the JCW Sport category produced its own share of competitive action across the weekend, showcasing the depth of talent within the MINI CHALLENGE paddock.

Alfie Garford was in dominant form, winning all three races of the weekend at the wheel of his Wera Alliance Racing Academy-run car. Mackenzie would end up just 1.4s behind in second spot as he repeated his results from the earlier two races, with Murray Richardson once again taking third.

Terrific TOCA supports shine at Donington Park

Donington Park provided the setting for an action-packed bill of TOCA support championships to begin their campaigns this past weekend (April 18-19), with each and every one of them delivering unmissable entertainment.

Tom Ovenden enjoyed the perfect start to his defence of the Power Maxed MINI CHALLENGE JCW as he claimed every point that was on offer.

Returning to defend the crown he won in the one-make series last year, Ovenden stamped his authority on the series in emphatic fashion by firstly claiming pole position in qualifying.

That was to be only the beginning for the EXCELR8 Motorsport driver however as he then swept aside the opposition to clinch three race wins, and accompanied them with a hat-trick of fastest laps as well.

Sam Gornall, Nathan Edwards, Max Edmundson and Charlie Hand emerged as the closest challengers to Ovenden, with each of them standing on the podium at least once over the course of the weekend.

A record 31-car grid lined up for the opening three rounds of the Wera Tools F4 British Championship certified by FIA, where three different drivers having stood on the top step of the podium.

Title favourite and McLaren Development Driver Dries Van Langendonck claimed a commanding lights-to-flag victory in race one before his Rodin Motorsport team-mate Ethan Lennon then came to the fore to win a truncated second contest.

Van Langendonck returned to the head of the field in the weekend’s finale however he was adjudged to have caused a collision with Theo Palmer and was handed a time penalty, which in-turn promoted Joseph Smith to top spot.

Over in the Porsche Carwow Carrera Cup Great Britain, Junior GB driver Callum Voisin made the perfect start to the season as he hustled his Century Motorsport machine to victory in a fast and furious opener.

Marking his debut in style, Voisin was the class of the field in race one however he was unable to repeat the feat in the partially reversed grid bout, which was won for the first time by the experienced Ollie Jackson.

The Porsche Carwow Sprint Challenge Great Britain also wowed the crowds under the flight path of East Midlands airport, with three races and one driver standing head and shoulders above the rest.

After narrowly missing out on the coveted crown last year, Joe Marshall is back for a second season and the Team Parker Racing driver made the perfect start to his title challenge as he snared victory in all three races.

Rounding out the support race action on the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship bill was a guest appearance from the Legends Cars Championship, which was starting its Elite Cup.

Six breathtaking races culminated in wins falling the way of Aaron Cooke, Tyler Read and Andy Bird.

To view the full classification of results from all championships on the Donington Park bill, CLICK HERE.

BTCC headlines British battles this weekend

The TOCA package led by the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship, organised and officiated by the British Automobile Racing Club is ready for the season opener this weekend at Donington Park (18-19 April).

Supporting the BTCC will be packed grids on a busy timetable across Saturday and Sunday. MINI Challenge JCW, Porsche Carwow Carrera Cup Great Britain, Wera Tools F4 British Championship, certified by FIA, Porsche Carwow Sprint Challenge Great Britain all kick-start their seasons under the spotlight of the ITV cameras this weekend.

The BARC will also have a presence in the south downs with the Goodwood Members’ Meeting taking place at the Sussex Goodwood circuit.

When is the next BARC weekend?
The next events will be this weekend – 18th/19th April

Where are the events being held?
Donington Park National
Address: Donington Park, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2BN

Goodwood Members’ Meeting
Address: Goodwood Motor Circuit, Chichester PO18 0PH

What is racing this weekend?
Donington Park – Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship, MINI Challenge JCW, Porsche Carwow Carrera Cup Great Britain, Wera Tools F4 British Championship, certified by FIA, Porsche Carwow Sprint Challenge Great Britain.

Over at Goodwood there is a whole host of machinery in action. From Formula 1, Touring Cars, Sports Cars and Bikes.

How can I watch?

At Home
The TOCA Donington Park race weekend package will be broadcast live and for free on ITV4 and ITVX on Saturday and Sunday in the UK.

This weekend’s race day action will feature on the home of the BTCC, ITV4, from 10:45 on Sunday (19 April), while the ITV YouTube page will host the Qualifying Race and Qualifying on Saturday (18 April) from 13:50.

As in 2025, each race day of the season – including all support series’ races – will be streamed LIVE around the globe on the BTCC YouTube channel, with the exception of the UK and North America, which have existing broadcast arrangements.

The BTCC will be aired LIVE in North America (US and Canada), continuing the multi-year agreement with the RACER Network, streaming live and on demand as part of a long-term agreement with the championship.

The Goodwood Member’s Meeting will be streamed throughout the weekend over on the Goodwood Road and Racing YouTube channel.

At the Track
Wanting to soak up the on-track action in person? Tickets are available on the day or on the Donington website from £23 for a Saturday ticket or £36 for a Sunday ticket – with weekend options available from £49.
Tickets can be purchased from here: https://www.donington-park.co.uk/2026/april/kwik-fit-british-touring-car-championship

Over at Goodwood – the event is sold out for 2026 and race goers are advised to sign-up GRRC Fellowship for ticket updates.

What time are things happening on track?

Track action begins at 09:05 on Saturday and 09:10 on Sunday at Donington Park, with BTCC races at 11:30, 14:40 and 17:30 on Sunday. Don’t forget the Saturday Qualifying Race – that will be at 15:05 on Saturday.

At Goodwood there is a packed timetable with track action from 09:15 on Saturday and 09:00 on Sunday.

Do you have any more information?

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

Donington
Live Timing and Commentary: https://www.tsl-timing.com/event/261603
Timetable*: www.barc.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/HQ51-Timetable-v5.pdf
Watch Link: www.itv.com/btcc

Goodwood
Entry List: www.youtube.com/@GoodwoodRR
Timetable*: www.goodwood.com/motorsport/members-meeting/plan-your-day/timetable/
Watch Link: www.itv.com/btcc

* Subject to adjustments prior and during the race meeting

The TOCA titans are back in business this weekend and always provide great racing in every category.

TOCA package ready for blockbuster 2026 season

The TOCA weekends are back and the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship and its ultra-competitive support package are set to deliver another thrilling year of action in 2026, with packed grids, exciting new names and returning stars across every category.

BTCC: Big stars, new cars and fresh storylines

Britain’s premier motorsport series, supported by the British Automobile Racing Club returns with renewed intensity as the 2026 campaign promises a blend of established front-runners and exciting new talent.

A host of driver changes, technical developments and highly anticipated debuts set the stage for what is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable seasons in recent years.

With the championship continuing to showcase some of the best tin-top racing in the world, fans can expect the usual wheel-to-wheel action across the UK’s most iconic circuits as the battle for supremacy unfolds. Will Ash Sutton drive to five? Will Tom Ingram net a hat-trick? How will the new Plato Racing team fare? Will the Phoenix rise from the flames over at the Power Maxed camp with their new Audis?

So many stories just waiting to unfold. The talking stops and the driving begins.

British F4: Record-breaking grid signals bright future

The Wera Tools, F4 British Championship, certified by FIA continues to go from strength to strength, with a record 31-car grid confirmed for the 2026 season.

As the first step on the single-seater ladder for many young drivers, the championship remains a crucial proving ground for emerging talent graduating from karting. Running alongside the BTCC package, it delivers fast-paced, closely fought racing while helping shape the stars of tomorrow.

The expanded grid highlights the growing interest in the series and reinforces its status as one of the UK’s leading development categories. All eight teams one a race last year with 15 different drivers standing on the top step. We can’t wait to see what happens in 2026!

Porsche Carrera Cup GB: Sprint Challenge adds new dimension

The Porsche Carwow Carrera Cup Great Britain returns with its trademark blend of precision engineering and high-level competition, once again forming a key part of the TOCA support package.

Featuring identical Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars, the championship places the spotlight firmly on driver skill, producing some of the closest GT racing in the country.

For 2026, the addition of the Sprint Challenge GB further strengthens Porsche’s presence on the grid, creating an expanded pathway within the brand’s motorsport pyramid and adding even more depth to race weekends.

MINI CHALLENGE: Tin-top thrills continue

Rounding out the package, the ever-popular Mini Challenge UK delivers its signature close-quarters racing with packed grids across multiple classes.

A long-standing fixture of the BTCC support bill, the championship provides a competitive and accessible route into touring car racing, with many drivers using it as a stepping stone to higher categories.

Its mix of experienced racers and rising stars ensures unpredictable, action-packed contests at every round.

A must-watch season ahead

With the headline British Touring Car Championship supported by a diverse and high-quality roster of categories, the 2026 season is set to deliver full-throttle entertainment from start to finish.

From future single-seater stars in British F4 to elite GT competition in Carrera Cup and door-to-door battles in the MINI CHALLENGE, the TOCA package once again underlines its reputation as one of the strongest national motorsport line-ups in the world.

MINI CHALLENGE confirms taster day at Snetterton

Organisers of the Vertu MINI CHALLENGE have confirmed that the championship will once again run a post-season taster day for those drivers that are interested in joining the grid in 2026.

Taking place at Snetterton on Monday 1st December, the event will see a number of MINI CHALLENGE approved teams in a variety of cars that span the JCW, JCW Sport and Cooper classes.

MINI CHALLENGE officials will be in attendance throughout the day at the Norfolk venue to provide additional information on the series, and to answer any questions or queries that potential drivers may have.

Driver will need to have either a Motorsport UK Senior ARDS race licence or a road licence in order to take part on the day. Anyone who takes part in the taster day and then goes on to compete in 2026 will have the cost of their taster day credited against their entry fee.

“The taster day was a new idea last year and it was one that proved to be hugely successful,” Championship Co-ordinator Rhea Beauchamp said.

“We saw a number of drivers sign up to compete in the championship on the back of sampling a car during the taster day, so if anyone is interesting in joining our grids in 2026, this is a fantastic opportunity to see more about what the MINI CHALLENGE is all about.”

Interested parties can register here: https://www.minichallenge.co.uk/snetterton-taster-day-payment/

Titles decided on TOCA support package at Brands Hatch

Champions weren’t just crowned in the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship at Brands Hatch this past weekend (October 4/5) as titles were also decided across the four support championships that make up the TOCA support bill.

On what was an action-packed finale around the famous Grand Prix circuit, the capacity crowd in attendance were treated to a feast of wheel-to-wheel thrills as the battle for supremacy across each of the one-make categories reached an exciting climax.

Hitech TGR’s Fionn McLaughlin capped off a scintillating season to be crowned champion at the first time of asking and in-doing so, bagged himself an invaluable 12 FIA Super Licence Points – which he will take with him into FIA Formula 3 next year.

The Red Bull Junior driver entered the final meeting of the season with a commanding 61.5-point lead, and a podium in a captivating curtain-raiser at the Kent venue was enough for him to clinch the highly-coveted crown.

In what has been a ground-breaking campaign, McLaughlin’s path to title glory has been nothing short of sublime, with the Irishman tallying a total of two pole positions, five race wins, an additional eight podiums and seven fastest laps on his way to championship superstardom.

Jimmy Piszcyk helped guide Rodin Motorsport to a second successive Teams’ Cup as he won twice around the 2.43-mile circuit whilst Chris Dittmann Racing’s Tommy Harfield also ended the year on the top step of the podium.

Over in the Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain, just two points separated the top two in the standings however it was Rosland Gold by Century Motorsport’s Andrew Rackstraw that emerged victorious to secure title honours.

The South African driver entered the weekend holding a small advantage in the points over Will Martin and knowing that he just needed to shadow his chief title rival at best to ensure he walked away with the main prize.

Eden Motorsport’s Martin certainly pushed Rackstraw all the way by tallying a brace of podiums although two top-fives proved to be enough for the latter to follow in the footsteps of his team-mate George Gamble and end the year as champion.

Things were just as close in the Porsche Sprint Challenge Great Britain too with Tom Bradshaw holding off a late charge from Joe Marshall to become champion.

Marshall proved to be irresistible around the flowing Grand Prix layout, winning all three races, however that sadly wasn’t to be enough as Bradshaw tallied just enough points to bring home the coveted crown.

Rounding out the list of champions was EXCELR8 Motorsport’s Tom Ovenden, who clinched the Vertu MINI CHALLENGE JCW title.

Arriving at Brands Hatch with one hand on the title, Ovenden – who is a previous winner of the MINI CHALLENGE Trophy – held his nerve on a weekend that saw Le Mans 24-Hour winner Nick Tandy win twice to claim the biggest prize on offer.

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

Silverstone tees up grandstand finish to brilliant BTCC season

The 2025 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship will go down to the wire in less than two weeks’ time at Brands Hatch with Tom Ingram and Ash Sutton going head-to-head for the biggest prize in UK motorsport.

Holding a 33-point lead over his long-time adversary, Ingram will go into the finale in the box seat having been one of three drivers to triumph during the penultimate event of the season at Silverstone this past weekend (September 20/21).

In what was a feel-good visit to the Home of British Motor Racing, the battle for supremacy began in a wet-dry qualifying session on Saturday which culminated in West Surrey Racing’s Daryl DeLeon becoming the first Filipino driver to snare a BTCC pole position.

DeLeon would sadly be unable to convert his front row start in Sunday’s opening contest as Daniel Lloyd delivered a masterful performance to claim his first win in more than 1000 days and the first win ever for Restart Racing.

Dispatching former champions Gordon Shedden and Jake Hill in quick succession, Lloyd held his own out front and never looked like faltering. In the end the race would finish behind the safety car following a fire for Nicolas Hamilton’s Cupra, giving Lloyd the win ahead of Hill and Shedden.

Having battled his way into the top ten in race one following a lacklustre qualifying, all eyes were rightly on Ingram for race two and the Team VERTU lived up to all expectations as he cruised to his sixth win of the campaign.

Bolting on the soft tyre to his Hyundai i30 N, the 2022 title winner was up to third place at the end of the opening lap and then moments later, he was clear of the entire field. Despite having to contend with a late safety car, Ingram cruised to victory ahead of Sutton and Hill.

Arguably the biggest cheer of the weekend was saved for the reverse grid finale as NAPA Racing UK’s Sam Osborne produced a flawless driver to clinch a memorable maiden victory.

Starting from pole position virtue of the reverse grid draw, the Ford Focus ST driver had to contend with race-long pressure from Josh Cook in the Toyota however Osborne was wheel-perfect as he charged to the chequered flag ahead of Cook and Sutton.

Heading to the legendary Brands Hatch circuit, Ingram holds a 33-point advantage however with 67 points still up for grabs, nothing is guaranteed. The battle for third place has also closed up between Hill, Dan Cammish and Dan Rowbottom.

Alliance Racing/Ford hold a two-point lead in the Manufacturers’/Constructors’ order over EXCELR8 Motorsport/Hyundai, whilst the same two outfits under their NAPA Racing UK and Team VERTU names are separated by three points in the Teams’ table.

Lloyd, Mikey Doble and Chris Smiley are blanketed by just a handful of points in the Independent Drivers’ Championship while Restart Racing have already secured an unassailable lead in the Independent Teams’ Championship.

In the battle for Jack Sears Trophy supremacy, just eight points is the difference between BMW stablemates DeLeon and Charles Rainford.

Elsewhere on the TOCA support bill, Fionn McLaughlin edged closer to the Wera Tools F4 Championship certified by FIA title as he extended his lead in the standings to 61.5 points over James Piszcyk and Martin Molnar.

The Hitech TGR driver was perfection personified to win race one of the weekend however the Red Bull Junior ace could do nothing to stop Ethan Jeff-Hall and Tommy Harfield claiming a win apiece in races two and three.

Tom Ovenden remains on course to lift the VERTU MINI CHALLENGE JCW crown after title rival Jamie Osborne was forced to sit out Silverstone on medical grounds. Max Edmundson enjoyed his strongest outing to-date as he claimed two wins while Nathan Edwards was also a winner.

Elsewhere, Matthew Kyle-Henney and Samuel Harvey shared the spoils in the Porsche Sprint Challenge Great Britain while Andrew Rackstraw and Sebastian Hopkins claimed a win apiece in the Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain.

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

Jake Hill and Tom Ingram fly high as BTCC stars in Scotland

The Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship set pulses racing in Scotland this past weekend (August 16/17) as Jake Hill and Tom Ingram scorched their way to the top step of the podium at Knockhill.

Making the annual pilgrimage north of the border for the seventh meeting of the season, the UK’s premier motorsport series delivered a stunning three races in Fife which resulted in two title winners enjoying a share of the spoils.

West Surrey Racing proved to be the cream of the crop during Saturday’s qualifying session as they claimed a remarkable 1-2-3 finish, with Charles Rainford beating Daryl DeLeon and reigning champion Hill to pole position.

After missing the previous round at Croft on medical grounds, Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport’s Hill enjoyed the perfect return to tin top action as he claimed a commanding victory in the first of Sunday’s three races.

Both Rainford and DeLeon enjoyed moments out front however it was Hill that stamped his authority on proceedings as he dispatched both drivers in quick succession and then cruised to a second win of the season.

Pole sitter Rainford was able to maintain his pace up front to clinch second place whilst Team VERTU’s Ingram – who had opted to run the medium tyres – passed team-mate Senna Proctor on the run to the chequered flag.

That pre-planned position switch set up Ingram to claim a sublime victory in race two. Utilising the faster soft tyre, while the BMW pairing of Hill and Rainford were on the medium compound, Ingram charged into the lead in the opening laps and then cleared off into the distance.

As the Hyundai i30 N racer romped to a fourth victory of the year, the NAPA Racing UK duo of Dan Cammish and Ash Sutton battled their way up the order to move into second and third respectively.

While Ingram ticked down the laps out front, Sutton spent the final nine laps chipping away at the gap to Cammish. Then, just as Proctor did for Ingram in race one, the Yorkshireman moved over on the run to the finish line to allow Sutton to claim the extra points for second place.

The BTCC then brought the curtain down in Scotland with another captivating contest and just as he had done at the start of the day, Hill ended it standing on the top step of the podium – this being the seventh time in his career he had done so around Knockhill.

Hill started from the front row alongside DeLeon and by the second lap he had slipped down the inside of his team-mate upon entry into Duffus Dip. That would be the last anyone saw of the rear-wheel-drive ace then as he cruised to victory.

Behind him, Cammish elevated himself up to second place and then once again played the team game to allow Sutton – who had come out on top of an almighty duel with Ingram – to finish ahead of him on the run to the line.

However, due to the yellow flags being waved for the stricken BMW of DeLeon, officials reversed the positions post-race after it was deemed that Sutton took the position from Cammish under yellow flag conditions.

That position swap means that Ingram heads back down south with a 17-point lead at the top of the BTCC Drivers’ Championship. Elsewhere, Alliance Racing/Ford and NAPA Racing UK lead the BTCC Manufacturers/Constructors Championship and BTCC Teams’ Championship respectively.

Three wins from three races for Chris Smiley means he and Restart Racing are out front in the Independents Championship whilst DeLeon holds a slender one-point lead over Rainford in the Jack Sears Trophy.

Adding to the Knockhill spectacle over the course of the weekend were a number of full-throttle races on the TOCA support bill.

Fionn McLaughlin, Adam Al Azhari and Rowan Campbell-Pilling each claimed a win apiece in the Wera Tools F4 British Championship certified by FIA while Will Martin and Sebastian Hopkins were victorious in the Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain.

Over in the Porsche Sprint Challenge Great Britain, Jacob Tofts and Tom Bradshaw were the big winners whilst Nathan Edwards, Josh Porter and Max Edmundson reigned supreme in the VERTU MINI CHALLENGE JCW.

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

How to Watch: BTCC Rollercoaster ride comes to Knockhill

The annual visit to Scotland is here – the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship heads to Knockhill for the short sharp – white knuckle ride of a lap. The picturesque and undulating layout is a favourite for drivers and the passionate Scottish fans – who travel in their droves to see Britain’s premier racing series and supports in action.

All eyes will be on the front duo of Ash Sutton and Tom Ingram who are fighting tooth and nail for the title this season. Sutton is looking for his record breaking fifth crown while Ingram is hoping to double up on his 2022 title success. Other drivers will be hoping to claw back some points in Scotland to keep them in with a chance of the title come Brands Hatch with hard chargers Dan Rowbottom and Dan Cammish leading the pack.

The passionate crowd will be cheering for their home heroes too, with Aiden Moffat, Dexter Patterson and Gordeon Shedden set to receive the biggest support come race day. Triple BTCC champion Shedden has four victories on home soil and would dearly love to add another to his tally for Toyota Gazoo Racing UK this weekend – while Moffat and Patterson will be eyeing their first win in Scotland.

Motorsport eyes from around the world will be on the Power Maxed Racing squad this weekend. The West Midlands based firm received the heart-breaking news that their facility was engulfed with flames last Saturday – with the race transporters the only thing remaining from the unstoppable blaze. Thanks to the incredible support of the BTCC community, the team along with drivers Mikey Dobale and Nick Halstead are set to role out in Cupra Leons provided by other teams. No matter which team fans support – everyone will be willing the PMR team to success at Knockhill after everything they have been through.

When is the next BARC weekend?
This weekend – 16-17 August

Where are the events being held?

Knockhill Circuit
Address: Saline, Dunfermline KY12 9TF

What is racing this weekend?

Out on track this weekend: Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship, Wera Tools F4 British Championship, the VERTU MINI CHALLENGE and the Porsche Sprint Challenge Great Britain

How can I watch?

Wanting to soak up the on-track action in person at Knockhill? Tickets are available on the day or on the Knockhill website from £31 for a Saturday ticket or £42 for a Sunday ticket – with weekend options available from £60. Children under 12 go free with discounts for teens and Seniors.

Tickets can be purchased here: www.knockhill.com/events/british-touring-car-championship

BTCC battle resumes in spectacular fashion at Croft

The Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship resumed at Croft Circuit this past weekend (August 2/3) and it proved to be an event that will live long in the memory as Tom Ingram, Ash Sutton and Dan Rowbottom all triumphed.

Returning to action following its annual summer break, the UK’s premier motorsport series took centre stage in front of a capacity crowd in North Yorkshire – where the battle for title supremacy swung one way and then the other.

Saturday’s track action at the British Automobile Racing Club venue was dominated by Team VERTU’s Ingram as he topped the times in both practice sessions and then snared pole position in qualifying, smashing the existing lap record in the process.

Ingram led from start-to-finish in race one as he kept home heroes Dan Cammish and Senna Proctor at arm’s length throughout. Crucially, four-time champion Sutton encountered problems which resulted in him not scoring – handing Ingram the lead in the standings.

Race two saw NAPA Racing UK’s Rowbottom clinch his third win of the season as he made use of being the highest-placed soft tyre car on the starting grid. The Ford Focus ST driver went from fourth to first in a matter of laps and from that point on he didn’t look back.

Tom Chilton followed Rowbottom in the opening exchanges but was unable to mount a challenge. Instead, he settled for second place while the West Surrey Racing BMW of Daryl Deleon completed the podium in third.

Further back, many eyes were fixed on Sutton as he worked his way from the back of the field to finish fifth; crucially out-scoring Ingram by a handful of points.

One of the most captivating races in recent memory then closed out proceedings at Croft and the end result saw Sutton standing tall ahead of Ingram; with the pair having fought their way to the front to finish first and second.

Pole sitter Aiden Moffat defended valiantly in the opening exchanges however things soon kicked off, starting with Moffat’s team-mate Charles Rainford making contact with Cammish at the Complex which sent him skating into the side of Deleon and Chris Smiley.

Following a lengthy safety car period, the action resumed with Ingram and Sutton going side-by-side for second at the chicane. Ingram came out on top and then went after Moffat – however the Scotsman’s defence was resolute.

The defining – scarcely believable moment – at the front came later on that lap as Sutton went from third to first at the hairpin. Diving underneath the scrapping Moffat and Ingram, the NAPA Racing UK driver survived contact from Gordon Shedden and to come out in the lead and from there he went on to reign supreme.

Ingram would ultimately cross the line in second while Yorkshireman Proctor delivered one of the standout performances of the day as he went from the rear of the field to third. Remarkably the Hyundai driver made up 12 positions on the opening two laps alone.

Leaving Croft, Ingram holds an eight-point advantage over Sutton in the BTCC Drivers’ Championship whilst Rowbottom is a further 70 points in arrears back in third place.

It wasn’t just the BTCC that starred at Croft either as adding to the excitement were a host of races from the VERTU MINI CHALLENGE JCW, Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain and the Legends Cars Elite Cup.

Tom Ovenden and Nathan Edwards claimed a win apiece in the VERTU MINI CHALLENGE JCW while Will Martin and defending champion George Gamble did the same in the Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain.

In the Legends Cars Elite Cup, Tyler Read was provisionally crowned champion as he blasted his way to four wins from six races. Will Gibson and American ace Trevor Krouse picked up the remaining victories that were on offer.

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

BTCC closes out first half of the season in style at Oulton Park

The Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship signed off the first half of the 2025 season in typical action-packed style at Oulton Park this past weekend (June 21/22) with four-time champion Ash Sutton sitting atop the standings going into the summer break.

Taking centre stage in Cheshire for the fifth meeting of the campaign, a huge crowd descended on the scenic Cheshire venue to witness three captivating contests from the UK’s premier motorsport series.

Scorching temperatures were combined with on and off rain showers however that didn’t deter the racing as NAPA Racing UK’s Sutton managed to extend his lead at the top of the Drivers’ Championship to 11 points.

Team VERTU’s Tom Ingram dominated qualifying on Saturday as he obliterated his own lap record to snare pole position, and he duly converted that into a commanding lights-to-flag victory in a frenetic opening encounter.

Sutton had been on course for a podium finish in race one but a strategic call to drop to fourth – thus giving him free choice on what tyres to run for race two – saw Dan Cammish and Chris Smiley ultimately complete the podium.

Lining up on the second row but on the faster soft tyre, Sutton maximised his decision as he surged into the lead by lap two and then cruised to the chequered flag to clinch his fourth win of the season ahead of Adam Morgan and Tom Chilton.

Gordon Shedden then became the tenth different winner from 15 races as he delivered a masterful defensive drive to claim a maiden win of the season for both himself and Speedworks Motorsport.

On a damp track, the three-time title winner started from pole position and was wheel-perfect throughout the 18-lap contest as he fended off challenges from the likes of Sutton, Dan Rowbottom, Jake Hill and Josh Cook to triumph for the first time since returning to the BTCC.

Sutton and Ingram remain the top two in the standings while Cammish leads the chasing pack, albeit someway off. Elsewhere, Alliance / Ford top the Manufacturers’ whilst NAPA Racing UK remain on course to defend their Teams’ Championship crown.

Over in the Independents’, Chris Smiley and Restart Racing maintained their advantage at the top of their respective leaderboards, with BMW’s Daryl Deleon stretching out his lead in the coveted Jack Sears Trophy battle.

If the action on-track wasn’t enough, the Oulton Park weekend also saw an emotional send-off for broadcasting legend Steve Rider, who brought the curtain down on an incredible career spanning nearly 50 years.

Having been the face of the BTCC across four decades, Rider’s phenomenal career was celebrated throughout the event as everyone involved in the BTCC honoured Steve for his unwavering support, service, professionalism and brilliance.

Thrills and spills also played out on the TOCA support package as well with the Wera Tools F4 British Championship certified by FIA dazzling those in attendance with a trio of enthralling single-seater races.

Hitech TGR’s Fionn McLaughlin reigned supreme in the opening bout however he could do nothing to stop his team-mate Thomas Bearman and Rodin Motorsport’s James Pizscyk from sharing the remaining spoils that were on offer.

The Porsche Sprint Challenge Great Britain also served up three blockbuster races that in-turn shook up the battle for supremacy in the championship standings.

Joe Marshall delivered a masterful drive in the weekend’s opening race however it was then over to the flawless Tom Bradshaw as he charged to a dominant double and with it, claimed the lead in the standings in the process.

Rounding out the weekend’s action were two full-throttle races from the VERTU MINI CHALLENGE JCW. Max Edmundson reigned supreme to secure his maiden win in the series in race one before Lewis Selby fended off his team-mate Jamie Osborne to triumph in race two

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

Dan Cammish, Dan Rowbottom and Mikey Doble share Snetterton spoils

Dan Cammish, Dan Rowbottom and Mikey Doble triumphed at Snetterton this past weekend (May 24/25) to make it eight different winners from the opening nine races of the 2025 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship season.

Taking centre stage in Norfolk for the third event of what is already one of the most competitive campaigns in recent memory, the trio of Cammish, Rowbottom and Doble reigned supreme in style – much to the delight of the huge trackside crowd.

NAPA Racing UK’s Cammish proved to be the man to beat in qualifying on Saturday as he snared a second pole position of the season after setting the fastest ever lap around the Snetterton 300 layout.

Blasting away from the front row, Cammish duly delivered in race one as he didn’t put a wheel wrong on his way to tallying a first win of the season. Behind him, Tom Ingram and Ash Sutton had everyone on the edge of their seats as they scrapped for second and third.

Race two saw Rowbottom come to the fore in his NAPA Racing UK Ford Focus ST as he made the most of being the highest placed car on soft tyres to take a long overdue victory in the UK’s premier motorsport series.

The multiple race winner wasted no time in hitting the front however he soon faced an onslaught of pressure from several Hyundais. Soaking up everything they could throw at him, Rowbottom hung on to take finish ahead of Adam Morgan and Tom Chilton.

Without doubt the most popular win of the day came in the reverse grid finale as Mikey Doble clinched a memorable maiden win. Starting from pole position, the Motor Parts Direct with Power Maxed Racing driver was wheel-perfect throughout to take the chequered flag.

Four-time champion Sutton had closed onto the back of Doble late on but unable to find a way past he settled for second while Josh Cook claimed a first podium of the season in his One Motorsport Honda Civic Type R.

Not only was it a first-ever win for Doble but it was also the first time an Independent entry has won a race outright in the BTCC in 1001 days. The victory was also the first since 2019 for the Vauxhall Astra squad.

Leaving Snetterton, Sutton holds a 15-point advantage at the top of the BTCC Drivers’ Championship while EXCELR8 / Team VERTU head the way in both the Manufacturer / Constructors and Teams’ Championship’s.

In addition to his maiden win, Doble leads the Independent Drivers’ Championship whilst Restart Racing top the Independent Teams’ category. Daryl Deleon and Charles Rainford remain the benchmark in the Jack Sears Trophy.

Elsewhere, fans also had a bumper bill of support race action to soak up and in the Vertu MINI CHALLENGE JCW those in attendance witnessed another near-perfect showing from Jamie Osborne.

Hot on the heels of winning all three races at the season-opener, the NAPA Racing UK driver was back in the winners circle again as he claim two wins and a third place finish. Stopping him from completing another clean sweep was Tom Ovenden who triumphed in race one.

The Wera Tools F4 British Championship certified by FIA has a new points leader after Red Bull Junior Fionn McLaughlin claimed a double podium and a first-ever win to move to the summit of the standings.

The Hitech TGR had looked on course to winning the opening encounter before damage sustained on a bollard broke his front wing and forced him into the pits. That opened the door for Adam Al Azhari to triumph before August Raber was victorious in race two.

Rounding out the weekend’s action were two full-throttles race from the Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain, which was celebrating milestone weekend with race one being the series’ 400th contest.

Arguably written in the stars, Porsche GB Junior James Wallis – who was running the number 400 for one weekend only – produced a virtuoso performance to claim his maiden victory in the one-make category.

Fan favourite Max Coates then guided his Duckhams Yuasa Racing by Graves Motorsport machine to the top step of the podium in race two after holding off the JTR duo of Ollie Jackson and Josh Stanton.

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