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Title races heat up on TOCA support bill at Croft

Championships protagonists battled each other and the elements at Croft this past weekend (September 5-6) on the TOCA support package, which has in-turn set up a thrilling final two race meetings of the 2026 season.

Joining the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship at the North Yorkshire venue, a bumper crowd was suitably entertained as the likes of the Wera Tools F4 British Championship certified by FIA and Porsche Carwow Carrera Cup Great Britain took centre stage.

Dries Van Langendonck underlined his title credentials in British F4 as the Rodin Motorsport driver swept aside the opposition to clinch two pole positions, two race wins and two fastest laps around the 2.13-mile circuit.

Having been forced to watch the previous round from the sidelines following a ban, the McLaren Development Driver made an instant impact on his return as he claimed lights-to-flag victories in races one and three – the latter being the 350th championship race for the single-seater series.

Virtuosi Racing’s George Proudford-Nalder also triumphed over the course of the weekend as he mastered the wet conditions in race two to hold off the charging Hitech machine of Scott Kin Lindblom.

Callum Voisin edged closer to wrapping up the Porsche Carwow Carrera Cup Great Britain title while his title rival Will Jenkins endured a weekend to forget as he picked up just four points from two races.

Voisin charged to pole position in qualifying and then converted his front-row start into a commanding, yet measured, victory ahead of his Rosland Gold by Century Motorsport tam-mate, Isaac Phelps.

The Porsche GB Junior then banked more vital points in race two as he shadowed Graves Motorsport’s Sid Smith to the chequered flag in race two. The victory for Smith was his first of the season.

Over in the Porsche Carwow Sprint Challenge Great Britain, Joe Marshall continues to lead the way in the standings however Joshua Rogers ensured that the title fight remains firmly alive heading into Silverstone later this month.

Team Parker Racing’s Marshall was a deserving winner in the weekend’s opening encounter, although he could do nothing to stop his team-mate Rogers from going on to reign supreme in the subsequent two contests.

Rounding out the weekend’s action were two races from the Mairon Motorsport MINI CHALLENGE Trophy, which was making its final appearance of the season on the BTCC support bill.

Reigning champion Alex Keens was able to maintain his advantage over Matt Luff at the top of the championship leaderboard however it was Pro-AM Racing’s Richard Jepp that really starred as he claimed back-to-back wins.

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

The penultimate rounds of the TOCA package take place at the Home of British Motor Racing, Silverstone, on September 26-27.

Porsche reveals new GT3-based 911 Challenge race car

Porsche has launched a new entry-level race car, the 911 Challenge, that will hit the track in the Porsche Carwow Sprint Challenge Great Britain next season.

Revealed in the TOCA paddock at Croft this weekend (September 5-6), the car – which is based on the road-going Porsche 911 GT3 – has been conceptualised as a more accessible way to go racing in various sports car racing series globally.

Since the British Touring Car Championship support category was launched in 2020, the Sprint Challenge has been exclusively for Porsche Caymans – initially for the 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport and then most recently the RS Clubsport.

The 911 Challenge will be powered by a four-litre six-cylinder Boxer engine like its Cayman predecessor, but will utilise a seven-speed standard PDK gearbox and will feature driver aids such as ABS and traction control.

“The 911 Challenge brings the driving experience of the road-legal 911 GT3 into customer motorsport more directly than ever before,” said Michael Dreiser, Porsche Motorsport Head of Sales.

“Drivers can get to grips with it without a long learning curve and can complete their first kilometres on the race track in a familiar vehicle design.

“We are following a principle here that dates back to the 1960s: our customers receive a race-ready car complete with motorsport safety technology, data acquisition, spare parts support and technical documentation.”

The introduction of the 911 Challenge means that both factory-backed Porsche championships will feature new cars in 2027, with the latest iteration of the 911 Cup car being adopted for the Carrera Cup Great Britain.

Drivers and teams that are interested in competing with the new car in the Sprint Challenge Great Britain will be able to begin placing order on September 25th.

TOCA support championships deliver blockbuster action at Knockhill

Edge-of-the-seat entertainment was delivered in spades at Knockhill this past weekend (August 8-9) courtesy of the Porsche Carwow Sprint Challenge Great Britain, Power Maxed MINI CHALLENGE JCW and Motul Caterham Seven Championship UK.

Making the annual trip north of the border along with the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship, a capacity crowd poured through the gates of the 1.27-mile circuit to be treated to some thrilling racing.

Having not raced since May, the Porsche Carwow Sprint Challenge Great Britain made a welcome return to the track and it saw a new face come to the fore as Team Parker Racing’s Joshua Rogers won all three races.

Prior to heading to Scotland, Joe Marshall had been the driver to beat, with the talented race boasting a winning streak that stretched back to the end of last term. In what was somewhat of a surprise to many, that came to an abrupt end at the Fife track.

Australian native Rogers hit the ground running to snare pole position and was then perfection personified in the races as he charged to victory in all three bouts. Behind him, Marshall and Matthew Kyle-Henney followed him home on each occasion in second and third.

The Power Maxed MINI CHALLENGE saw three new winners triumph in the JCW Class. Harry Hictkon was the first to notch a maiden win as he claimed a dominant lights-to-flag victory in challenging conditions on Saturday afternoon.

Race two on Sunday then saw Jamsport Racing’s Archie Johnson become the latest driver to enter the coveted winners’ circle after he inherited the win following a post-race penalty for on the road winner Harry Campey.

Pro Alloys Racing’s Alex Solley was the last to savour the taste of victory as he triumphed in race three. Hickton had controlled proceedings during the contest but a five-second time penalty for a false start relegated him to third as the chequered flag fell, in-turn promoting Solley up to first.

The Motul Caterham Seven Championship UK made a popular return to the BTCC support bill at Knockhill and it proved to be a weekend to remember for reigning champion Matt Armstrong as he maintained his pursuit of clinching back-to-back crowns.

Arriving at Knockhill knowing he needed to make inroads into leader Taylor O’Flanagan, Armstrong underlined his credentials as the current title holder by charging to victory in all three races.

The weekend also saw countless appearances from the Scottish Legends Championship, which yielded victories for the likes of Ryan McLeish, Michael Weddell, Ross Marshall, Ben Mason, Angus Scrivener and Matthew Pape.

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

The Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship and associated TOCA support categories continue their campaigns in less than two weeks’ time, as they return to Donington Park to tackle the Grand Prix layout on August 22-23.

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!

Marshall storms to Donington hat-trick

Joe Marshall delivering a commanding performance to claim a clean sweep of victories in the RS Pro category.

The Team Parker Racing driver picked up where he left off in 2025, securing three wins from three races, while Australian debutant Joshua Rogers impressed with a hat-trick of podium finishes on his first real-world outing.

RS Pro: Marshall unbeatable at the front

Marshall’s weekend began with a sensational drive in Race One, charging from third to snatch victory late on.

Race One Podium (RS Pro):

Joe Marshall
Samuel Harvey
Joshua Rogers

Race Two saw drama off-track influence the result, with penalties for track limits promoting Marshall to his second win of the weekend.

Race Two Podium (RS Pro):

Joe Marshall
Joshua Rogers
Oliver Cottam

In the final race, a shortened encounter following a red flag still saw Marshall maintain his dominance to complete a perfect hat-trick.

Race Three Podium (RS Pro):

Joe Marshall
Oliver Cottam
Joshua Rogers

RS Am: Somerfield and Burden share honours

The RS Am category produced plenty of action across the weekend, with multiple drivers featuring at the front.

After post-race amendments to the opening result, Reece Somerfield was awarded victory in Race One.

Race One Podium (RS Am – revised):

Reece Somerfield
Aimee Watts
Daniel Lewis

Sunday’s races belonged to Dean Burden, who secured back-to-back victories to take an early championship lead.

Race Two Podium (RS Am):

Dean Burden
Daniel Lewis
Reece Somerfield

Race Three Podium (RS Am):

Dean Burden
Daniel Lewis
Reece Somerfield

Clubsport: Fairbrother perfect on debut

In the Clubsport category, Gabe Fairbrother emerged as the standout performer, taking three wins from three races in a dominant debut weekend.

Race One Podium (Clubsport):

Gabe Fairbrother
Gracie Mitchell
Giancarlo Romano

Race Two Podium (Clubsport):

Gabe Fairbrother
Gracie Mitchell
Giancarlo Romano

Race Three Podium (Clubsport):

Gabe Fairbrother
Gracie Mitchell
Mark McKenzie

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.

Porsche Great Britain announce Carwow as motorsport title partner

Carwow, one of the UK’s leading online destinations for car changing, has been announced as the the official title partner of Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain and Porsche Sprint Challenge Great Britain for 2026.

As the new title partner, the Carwow logo will feature prominently in both championships operated by Porsche Cars Great Britain.

Furthermore, the championships will be known as the Porsche Carwow Carrera Cup Great Britain and the Porsche Carwow Sprint Challenge Great Britain.

Andy McGregor, Porsche Cars Great Britain Managing Director, said: “This collaboration marks an exciting new chapter, as we unite the rich heritage of Porsche Motorsport with Carwow’s modern approach to car changing.

“We look forward to inspiring and engaging our shared audience, as we explore the synergies between us throughout the exciting racing season ahead.”

James MacNaughton, Porsche Cars Great Britain Motorsport Manager, added: “We are delighted to welcome Carwow as title partner of Porsche Carrera Cup GB and Sprint Challenge GB, as we look forward to an important year of celebrations.

“Our championships continue to go from strength to strength, forming a crucial part of the Porsche Motorsport Pyramid, and providing a springboard for ambitious drivers to realise their racing dreams.”

Ben Carter, Carwow Chief Customer Marketing and Media Officer at Carwow, concluded: “We’ve been working with Porsche for many years across our editorial titles, and this partnership is a natural fit.

“The Carrera Cup and Sprint Challenge deliver some of the most exciting racing in the UK and we can’t wait to see the championships come to life across the 2026 season.”

Porsche Cars Great Britain begins its 2026 motorsport season at Donington Park in Leicestershire on the weekend of April 18-19, where the Porsche Carwow Carrera Cup Great Britain and Porsche Carwow Sprint Challenge Great Britain will race on the BTCC support bill.

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.

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