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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.

Pickup Trucks return to BARC to join with British Truck Racing Championship

The British Automobile Racing Club is delighted to announce that the Pickup Truck Championship will return to the BARC in 2026 and be managed and promoted by the TruckSport organisation that runs the British Truck Racing Championship.

Set up in 1997 by SHP, the company of Sonny and Barbara Howard, the Pickups have been racing with BARC for almost 30 years. In that time, the championship has become hugely popular with both fans and drivers and has been a mainstay of the truck racing package for many years. This new arrangement will see the series not only return to the BTRC programme after a one-year hiatus, but also join the TruckSport stable.

TruckSport has been responsible for the management and promotion of the British Truck Racing Championship since 2020. In that time, they have helped to grow the sport, raise standards, increase the audience and attract commercial partners to be part of one of the most exciting packages in British motorsport.

The Pickups will enjoy a 7-round championship in 2026, supporting all six of the UK rounds of the BTRC, delivering some of the biggest spectator audiences in UK motorsport, as well as being live streamed around the world. They will also make their regular annual appearance at the American Speedfest event at Brands Hatch in June.

Ben Taylor, BARC Chief Executive: “I would like to pay tribute to Sonny and Barbara, as well as all the team at SHP, who have given so much to this amazing championship over the years. Very few people realise just how much work it takes to run a championship and the success of Pickups has been entirely down to their commitment and dedication. I believe that this new structure enables us to preserve their legacy and continue their excellent work.”

Stuart Oliver, Director TruckSport: “We are very excited to bring Pickups into our operation and continue Sonny and Barbara’s great work. Over the past five years we have taken the BTRC to new levels, improved the spectacle and brought new partners to the sport. We believe that there is a natural synergy between the big trucks and the Pickups and I sure the audiences both live and online are going to love the complete package.”

Sonny Howard, Director SHP: “Barbara and I believe that handing over the Pickup Truck Racing Championship to TruckSport will give Pickup Racing an exciting long-term future. We would like to thank the BARC and the TruckSport management team for their hard work securing its legacy and carrying on what was conceived and has been built on over the years, ensuring its growth, longevity and success.”

Further details, including a full 2026 calendar, will be released in due course.

BARC closes out 2024 season with blockbuster Brands Hatch title-decider

The British Automobile Racing Club brought the curtain down on its 2024 season in spectacular style at Brands Hatch this past weekend (November 2/3) as the final batch of champions were crowned in front of a sell-out crowd.

Concluding what has been a year to remember for the Club’s championships, series, centres and venues; two days of blockbuster racing provided the backdrop to a fitting finale around the Indy layout.

Headlining the action was the British Truck Racing Championship, where Ryan Smith continues to re-write the history books in his Daimler Freightliner as he claimed a remarkable ninth consecutive Division 1 title.

Arriving at the Kent venue with one hand on the coveted crown, Smith was wheel-perfect as he blitzed the opposition to claim pole position in qualifying and then swept his way to all five race wins that were up for grabs.

Behind him, former title winner David Jenkins edged out Steven Powell to clinch second overall whilst Michael Oliver and Stuart Oliver also stood on the podium over the course of what was a frenetic weekend.

In Division 2, John Powell made his dreams a reality as he finally savoured championship glory after edging out Simon Cole to top spot. The pair were virtually inseparable throughout the meeting however a non-finish for Cole in the finale allowed Powell to reign supreme.

At the front of Division 2, the spoils of victory went to former champions Adam Bint and Paul Rivett – with the latter closing out his reign as defending champion with four superlative victories in his NAPA Racing UK MAN.

The battle for supremacy in the Vertu MINI CHALLENGE Trophy went down to the wire with Westbourne Motorsport’s Harry Hickton ultimately doing enough to beat his team-mate Sam Gornall to the title by just two points.

Hickton went into the final meeting of the season sitting second in standings, 31 points adrift of the top of the table. Bagging pole position in qualifying, Hickton then outscored Gornall to close the gap in race one while James Black triumphed up ahead.

The Hampshire racer then claimed a critical fifth win of the season in race two to take the lead in the points before shadowing Gornall all the way to the chequered flag in the finale, which in-turn ensured he clinched the Drivers’ Championship.

Remarkably, the difference between the top two in the Junior Saloon Car Championship was even closer than in the MINI CHALLENGE Trophy, with the bonus point for setting the fastest lap in the final race being the deciding factor.

Concluding its 10th Anniversary season with six drivers in contention, it boiled down to a straight shootout between Harry Smith and Jonathan Moore – and as always the one-make series had everyone on the edge of their seats as the pair scrapped for the right to call themselves champion.

James Sherrington scored victory in race one but with Moore finishing ahead of Smith it set up a tantalising title showdown. In a final contest that was truncated with red flags, Moore finished first on the road however confirmation of a champion remains to be decided virtue of how many laps were completed.

The Pickup Truck Racing Championship was another category that crowned a new champion as Dale Gent finally climbed to the top of the mountain after just coming up short during the past few years.

Going into the weekend at the top of the standings, Gent held his nerve to score the points that he required while Ryan Hadfield and Matt Simpson enjoyed a share of the spoils at the front of the field.

Rounding out the weekend’s track action was the Mini 7 Racing Club’s O-Plate Winter Shootout. Aaron Smith and Rupert Deeth were undoubtedly the cream of the crop as they dominated all three races, with Smith narrowly beating Deeth on each occasion.

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

BARC TV: What’s On This Weekend – November 2/3

The British Automobile Racing Club brings the curtain down on its 2024 season at Brands Hatch with a title decider that is guaranteed to provide fireworks – both on and off the track.

Headlining the action will be five colossal contests from the British Truck Racing Championship as the destiny of the Division 1 and Division 2 crowns are settled in what promises to be a heavyweight showdown.

They aren’t the only titles to be decided either as champions will be crowned in the Junior Saloon Car Championship, Pickup Truck Racing Championship, Vertu MINI CHALLENGE Trophy and Mini 7 Racing Club Winter O-Plate Shootout.

Make sure you don’t miss any of the on-track entertainment by using the key timings and links below:

Saturday 2nd November | 12:05 | WATCH HERE
Sunday 3rd November | 09:45 | WATCH HERE

To find out more information on this weekend’s race meeting at Brands Hatch, including the official entry lists and timetable, CLICK HERE.

Don’t miss any of the action from a BARC LIVE event by subscribing to our YouTube channel HERE.

Snetterton serves up BARC spectacular as title fights ramp up

Champions were crowned and title battles intensified at Snetterton this past weekend (September 14/15) as the British Automobile Racing Club took centre stage in Norfolk for what proved to be a dramatic two days of track action.

Recent campaigns have seen the annual late-summer visit to the 2.99-mile circuit dish up its fair share of thrills and spills, and this year proved to be no different as no less than six BARC categories wowed the crowds.

The British Endurance Championship in association with Motorsport UK closed out its season with a two-hour race that was comfortably won by the PB Racing with JMH duo of Peter Erceg and Marcus Clutton.

Having been the benchmark team from the get-go in the long distance series, the Audi GT3 pairing capped off a remarkable season by clinching pole position, race victory and the fastest lap around the challenging course.

The cherry on top for Erceg and Clutton was that their victory at the finale was enough for them to secure the overall title for the first time, having gone close to capturing the coveted crown last year.

While there was one clear overall winner in the British Endurance Championship, the Britcar Trophy Championship crowned joint title winners following what was a thrilling crescendo on Sunday afternoon.

Two all-action 50 minute races saw Bryan Bransom and Maurizio Sciglio enjoy a share of the spoils however all eyes were on the teams of Rob Ellick and Mark Jones and also Maurice Henry and Hadley Simpson.

With each pairing tallying a podium in their respective classes, the numbers were crunched post-race and it was declared a tie, making them both 2024 Britcar Trophy champions.

Over in the British Truck Racing Championship there was both agony and ecstasy for a number of title contenders as the battle for supremacy reached fever pitch across Division 1 and Division 2.

Team Oliver Racing enjoyed arguably their best outing of the season to-date as both Michael Oliver and ten-time title winner Stuart Oliver stood on the top step of the podium; Michael – the younger of the two – doing so on two occasions.

In Division 2, defending champion Paul Rivett also suffered mechanical woes as his engine expired in the closing stages of race one which forced him to withdraw from the remainder of the race meeting.

Rivett’s absence opened the door for John Powell and Simon Cole to extend their advantage over the NAPA Racing UK driver, with Powell claiming a clean sweep of race wins while Cole shadowed him home by securing runners-up laurels in all five contests.

Matt Simpson and Dale Gent renewed their fight for outright honours in the Pickup Truck Racing Championship; with the pair leaving Norfolk with a share of the spoils after some hard-fought battles.

Former British Touring Car Championship race winner Simpson made a long-overdue return to the top step of the podium in the opening encounter and had looked to repeat the feat in race two before being hit by a track limits penalty, dropping him to second behind Gent.

With the scores at one apiece heading into the final race of the weekend, Simpson and Gent streaked clear of the chasing pack and served up a captivating wheel-to-wheel fight for those in attendance. In the end, Simpson would prevail by a little over one second.

Daniel Munro continued his rich vein of form in the OT Coupe Cup with Toyo Tires as he powered his way to a dominant double. Ahead of the series’ finale at Castle Combe next month, Munro stamped his authority on the rest of the field with a superlative display.

Mark Ridout pipped Munro to pole position in qualifying by three tenths of a second however it wasn’t long before the tables turned, with Munro blasting into the lead and then onto victory in a breathless opening contest.

Starting in top spot for race two, Munro then fended off the race-long advances of Ridout from lights-to-flag, while last year’s overall winner Luca Staccini Anzanello kept a watching brief back in third.

Closing out the weekend’s track action were three races from the Adrian Flux Insurance MG Owners Club Championship, one of which was being re-run from Cadwell Park earlier in the season.

Multiple champion Steve McDermid was unsurprisingly the driver to beat as he claimed a clean sweep of wins, with races one and two seeing his son Jake McDermid join him on the podium to make it a historic father-son top two.

The Cadwell Park re-run meanwhile saw Andy Preece emerge as McDermid’s nearest challenger in second while Josh Addison completed the podium.

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

BARC TV: What’s On This Weekend – September 14/15

Snetterton is poised to host the ‘Best of British’ this weekend (September 14/15) as the British Automobile Racing Club speeds into Norfolk with both the British Truck Racing Championship and British Endurance Championship topping the bill.

On what promises to be a thrilling two days of wheel-to-wheel entertainment around the 2.99-mile circuit, every point will be crucial in the battle among the titans of truck racing while both the British Endurance Championship and Britcar Trophy are set to close out their respective campaigns.

Also in action over the course of the weekend will be the Pickup Truck Racing Championship, Adrian Flux MG Owners Club Championship and OT Coupe Cup with Toyo Tires.

Make sure you don’t miss any of the on-track entertainment by using the key timings and links below:

Saturday 14th September | 11:20 | WATCH HERE
Sunday 15th September | 09:40 | WATCH HERE

To find out more information on this weekend’s race meeting at Snetterton, including the official entry lists and timetable, CLICK HERE.

Don’t miss any future BARC LIVE events by subscribing to our YouTube channel HERE.

BARC takes centre stage at Donington Park for captivating Convoy

Donington Park provided the backdrop to a spectacular two days of on-track entertainment this past weekend (August 10/11) as the British Automobile Racing Club took centre stage in Leicestershire for the 2024 edition of Convoy in the Park.

Billed as one of the biggest race meetings on the UK motorsport calendar, no less than five championships – and one additional guest category – served up captivating thrills and spills to thousands of fans that had flocked trackside.

Headlining the action around the 1.64-mile National layout were five blockbusters contests from the British Truck Racing Championship, where twists and turns played out in both Division 1 and Division 2.

Ryan Smith remains on course to clinch what would be a record-breaking ninth consecutive title in Division 1 after he bounced back from a frustrating qualifying session to add three more wins to his tally for the season.

The Daimler Freightliner driver twice charged from the back of the grid to claim runners-up laurels behind David Jenkins on Saturday however come Sunday there was no stopping him as he powered his way to a memorable hat-trick.

Over in Division 2, defending champion Paul Rivett continued his fightback in the points by claiming three impressive wins. There were also visits to the top step of the podium for John Powell and the returning Adam Bintn in his Volvo White Aerodyne.

That wasn’t to be the only truck racing that took place though during the weekend as the International Truck Prix made a welcome return to the schedule following its popular debut last year.

Boasting an entry list that was packed with high-profile names, the weekend’s four races belonged to Jamie Anderson as he didn’t put a wheel wrong in Neil Yates’ MAN to claim all four race wins.

Over in the British Endurance Championship in association with Motorsport UK, perfection was the only word that could describe Peter Erceg and Marcus Clutton as they claimed yet another race win in their Audi GT3.

Maintaining their 100% winning record in the series, the PB Racing by JMH duo edged out the Lamborghini GT3 pairing of John Seale and Jamie Stanley to snare pole position, and they then repeated the feat in that afternoon’s two-hour race; triumphing by a little over a lap.

Further back was the Team Tasman Porsche 991.2 Cup entry of David Harrison and Nathan Luckey who claimed third overall; finishing just ahead of Xentek Motorsport’s Bal Sidhu and Josh Steed who were crowned GT4 champions.

The Britcar Trophy Championship complimented the long-distance racing with a pair of 50-minute races that threw up two different sets of winners.

In race one, Jasver Sapra and Bryan Bransom proved too much for the opposition in their BMW E46 M3 to win comfortably win before Lee Goldsmith utilised his rear-wheel-drive BMW to rocket up the order and onto the top step of the rostrum.

Standing on the highest peak of the podium became a familiar feeling for Matt Simpson who got his title challenge back on-track with a pair of wins in the Pickup Truck Racing Championship.

The former BTCC race winner was at times in a league of his own as he blitzed the opposition to triumph in races one and two however he was denied the chance of completing his hat-trick by Dale Gent, who tallied a win of his own in the finale.

Steve McDermid bounced back from a high-speed crash at Thruxton by returning to winning ways in the Adrian Flux MG Owners Club Championship. The MG ZR driver reigned supreme in race one however he could only muster second in race two as Howard Hunt came to the fore.

Concluding the weekend’s track action at Donington Park were three races from the MINI CHALLENGE Clubsport with Airtec Motorsport, where the spoils were shared between the series’ top two drivers – Stephen Berry and Ross Alexander.

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

Every lap from the two-day event is also available to watch on demand via the British Automobile Racing Club YouTube channel HERE.

BARC TV: What’s On This Weekend – August 10/11

The British Automobile Racing Club returns to this big screen this weekend for what is arguably one of the biggest events on the national motorsport calendar; Convoy in the Park at Donington Park.

On what promises to be a festival of all things motor racing and trucking, the two-day event at the Leicestershire venue is guaranteed to have everyone on the edge of their seats – and all of it will be LIVE online.

Taking centre stage in front of the cameras will be races from the British Truck Racing Championship, International Truck Prix, British Endurance Championship, Britcar Trophy and the Pickup Truck Racing Championship, plus much more.

Make sure you don’t miss any of the on-track entertainment by using the key timings and links below:

Saturday 10th August | 12:45 | WATCH LIVE
Sunday 11th August | 10:15 | WATCH LIVE

Also taking place during the weekend are the latest rounds of the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship. Heading north of the border to Knockhill, the UK’s premier motorsport series will air qualifying online on Saturday afternoon before then broadcasting race day LIVE on ITV4 on Sunday.

To find out more information on this weekend’s race meetings at Donington Park and Knockhill., including the official entry lists and timetable, CLICK HERE.

Don’t miss any future BARC LIVE events by subscribing to our YouTube channel HERE.

BARC battles the elements to deliver Thruxton thriller

The British Automobile Racing Club served up two days of blockbuster entertainment on home turf this past weekend (July 6/7) as a number of championships battled the elements around the fastest circuit in the country, Thruxton.

Welcoming a bumper crowd for the 2024 edition of Convoy on the Plain, the high-speed Hampshire venue played host to a feast of exciting wheel-to-wheel battles across two full-throttle days – with the British Truck Racing Championship topping the bill.

Returning to action after an almost two-month hiatus, the titans of truck racing had everyone on the edge of their seats as they produced five blockbuster contests around the flowing 2.356-mile layout.

In Division 1, reigning eight-time champion Ryan Smith was untouchable out front as he bolstered his quest for a ninth consecutive title by delivering a five-star performance in his Daimler Freightliner.

Smith converted pole position in races one and two into comfortable lights-to-flag victories before he then showcased his overtaking prowess in the remaining three reverse grid contests, coming from the back of the grid to complete a clean sweep of race wins.

Division 2 saw John Powell and the returning Paul Rivett renew their rivalry as they enjoyed a share of the spoils that were on offer. Powell struck first with victory across the first three races before Rivett – who was returning from injury – tallied a double of his own.

The Junior Saloon Car Championship made a welcome return to Thruxton and the next generation of UK racers didn’t disappoint either as they delivered a trio of captivating races that were packed with action.

Harry Smith scored his fifth win of the season in the weekend’s opening bout, although this only came after on-the-road winner Jonathan Moore was given a one-place penalty after the chequered flag had fallen.

Neither Smith or Moore would be able to do anything about Josh Selvadorai in the remaining two bouts, with Selvadorai underlining his credentials as one to watch in the title battle by scoring back-to-back wins.

Matt Simpson’s absence from the Pickup Truck Racing Championship opened the door for the chasing pack to close in, and that’s exactly what they did as three different drivers stood on the top step of the podium.

Dale Gent held off a number of drivers to claim a hard-fought victory in race one before the experienced Mark Willis battled his way to the front to clinch a commanding victory in race two. Ryan Hadfield then capped off proceedings with a superlative victory in the weekend’s finale.

Ross Alexander was perfection personified in the MINI CHALLENGE Clubsport with Airtec Motorsport series as he powered his way to a hat-trick of wins – the second time this season he has achieved the feat.

Alexander entered the meeting as one of the favourites to triumph and he duly lived up to all expectations as he got the better of Stephen Berry and Freddy Hewitt in his Mini Cooper S on each occasion.

The Adrian Flux Insurance MG Owners Club Championship saw high-drama as Steve McDermid and Fergus Campbell clashed exiting Noble Corner in race one which resulted in substantial damage that ruled them out of both contests.

With two of the favourites to fight for victory watching on from the sidelines, Jonathan Candler stepped up to triumph in race one before Robb Addison then edged out Maninder Golhar to emerge victorious in race two.

Over in the OT Publishing Coupe Cup with Toyo Tires, slip-streaming was at a premium as the tin top category delivered incredible racing which often saw three or more cars going side-by-side on the run up Woodham Hill.

Daniel Munro and Mark Ridout proved to be the stars of the show as they each claimed a win apiece. Munro held off Ridout for his crowning glory in race one before the latter struck back in devastating fashion in race two, winning by more than ten seconds.

Rounding out the weekend were two races from the ever-entertaining Track Action contingent, with victories going the way of Paul Roddison and Charlotte Birch – the pair being the cream of the crop throughout.

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

BARC TV: What’s On This Weekend – July 6/7

The British Automobile Racing Club takes centre stage with on home turf this weekend (July 6/7) as the British Truck Racing Championship headlines Convoy on the Plain at Thruxton Circuit.

On what promises to be a full-throttle feast of entertainment around the fastest circuit in the country, five colossal contests from the titans of truck racing are guaranteed to have everyone on the edge of their seats.

Making up the all-action support bill is the likes of the Junior Saloon Car Championship, Pickup Truck Racing Championship, MGOC Championship, Hyundai Coupe Cup and Track Action.

Make sure you don’t miss any of the on-track entertainment by using the key timings and links below:

To find out more information on this weekend’s race meetings at Thruxton, including the official entry lists and timetable, CLICK HERE.

Don’t miss any future BARC LIVE events by subscribing to our YouTube channel HERE.