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Speedfest North meeting delivers all-out action at Croft

The British Automobile Racing Club faced contrasting weather conditions at Croft Circuit this past weekend (May 2-3) as the likes of the TCR UK Championship and a trio of Caterham Motorsport categories headlined its Speedfest North meeting.

Marking the first visit the Club has made to its North Yorkshire venue this year, a hearty crowd flocked through the gates to witness an action-packed 17 race programme – with many of them braving the wind and rain on Sunday following a dry Saturday.

After kicking off their 2026 campaign at Brands Hatch last month, all eyes were on the TCR UK Championship to see what would come next – and what was next were two frenetic encounters in somewhat challenging weather conditions.

Callum Newsham proved to be the cream of the crop when it came to qualifying on Saturday afternoon as he paced the opposition by more than half a second to snare pole position; and he carried that front-running form into race one the following day.

Despite not making the best of starts in the wet conditions, the Scotsman quickly regained the lead in his Hyundai Elantra N TCR and once out front he was able to control the pace all the way to the chequered flag to win ahead of Lewis Kent and Max Hart.

Race two – which was also held in heavy rain – then saw talented teenager Max Hall write his name into the series’ history books as he produced a wheel-perfect drive to claim a maiden TCR UK victory for himself and his team, Halls Racing.

There was no shortage of edge-of-the=seat entertainment when it came to Caterham Motorsport as the Bilstein Caterham Roadsport Championship, FanDrive Caterham Seven 270R Championship and Motul Caterham Seven UK Championship all starred.

Richard Davies maintained his flawless start to the new Roadsport Championship as he made it four wins from four races; although he faced stiff opposition as he won race one by sixth tenths of a second and then race two by a mere two tenths.

Over in the FanDrive Caterham Seven 270R Championship, Brian Thornton and Paul Oggelsby picked up where they left off at Cadwell Park as they once again proved to be the benchmark at the front of the field.

Thornton struck first out of the two of them as he held off Oliver White to win a pulsating opener before Oggelsby then came to the fore in races two and three, winning both contests in hard-fought fashion.

Finally, the Motul Caterham Seven Championship UK kicked off its 2026 season in spectacular season with a three action-packed races and the renewal of a rivalry that is guaranteed to once again captivate the masses.

Defending champion Matthew Armstrong and runner-up Harry Senior were the standout performers in the series last year and they picked up where they left off at Croft, although it looks as though multiple Caterham champion Taylor O’Flanagan will also be in the mix.

The trio were the stars of the show across the weekend with Senior making the perfect start to the campaign by scoring back-to-back wins, the second of which was by a remarkable margin of 17 seconds.

On his debut in the manufacturer’s premier class, O’Flanagan also underlined his credentials as he charged to glory in race three, while Armstrong’s title defence began with a number of standout podium drives.

Elsewhere, the Junior Saloon Car Championship continued to gather momentum with three more races playing out for aspiring racers aged 14 to 17.

Max Scharfeggar claimed a long overdue maiden win at Cadwell Park and that triumph proved to be the kicker that he needed as he came flying out the blocks to claim pole position in qualifying and then back-to-back victories.

Scharfeggar’s hopes of a sublime hat-trick were sadly dashed in race three however as championship leader Ollie Smith returned to the top step of the podium, which in-turn allowed him to strengthen his stranglehold in the standings.

As they did at Cadwell Park last month, Lee Bull and Marshall Groves proved to be the leading lights when it came to the Track Action Racing Club, with the pair claiming a deserving win apiece.

Bull was the first to strike as he produced a flawless drive in his Renault Clio to reign supreme in race one, beating fellow Clio competitor Robert Buckland by more than six seconds while Adam Croft completed the podium in third.

Having suffered an unfortunate non-finish in the weekend’s earlier contest, Groves bounced back in style as he swept his way to victory in race two. The Vauxhall Vectra Challenge driver was pushed by Bull all the way, but remained resolute out front to ultimately triumph.

Also adding to the weekend spectacle was a guest appearance from the Scottish MINI Cooper Cup. Boasting a compact yet competitive grid, the one-make series wowed the crowds with two races that were won by Jack Irvine and James Hitchen.

To view the full classification of results from Croft’s Speedfest North meeting, CLICK HERE.

Speedfest at Croft and Craigantlet this weekend

The British Automobile Racing Club has two headline events this weekend with Croft in Yorkshire and Craigantlet in Northern Ireland headlining the weekend action for motorsport lovers.

When is the next BARC weekend?
The next events will be this weekend – 2nd and 3rd May

Where are the events being held?

Croft Circuit
Address: Croft Circuit West Lane Dalton On Tees North Yorkshire DL2 2PL

Craigantlet
Address: Craigantlet Hillclimb, Belmont Road, Belfast, BT4 2NH

What is racing this weekend?
At Croft in Yorkshire – there is something for everyone. TCR UK headline the billing and if you love saloons you are in for a treat as backing them up we have Track Action and the Junior Saloon Car Championship joining the fray. Caterham are bringing the big guns out to play with the monstrous Seven Championship UK kick-starting its season.

Roadsport and 270R will also enjoy the challenging nature of Croft and we are delighted to be joined by the Scottish MINIs once again.

Over on the outskirts of Belfast, the British Hillclimb Championship will rip-up the fearsome Craigantlet hill for a one-day shoot-out!

How can I watch?

At the Venue
Wanting to soak up the on-track action in person? Tickets are available on the day or on the Croft website at just £18 per person for each day with children under the age of 15 going free! Tickets can be purchased from here: www.croftcircuit.co.uk/racing/tcr-caterham#tickets

Entrance we understand for the Craigantlet Hillclimb is free for spectators.

What time are things happening on track?

Track action begins at Croft on Saturday at 09:30 with qualifying heading the order with the first race at 13:05. On Sunday we enjoy a slower start on Sunday and kick-start our racing at 12:05 with TCR UK and race through to early evening.

Over at Craigantlet – the action takes place on Saturday only and will feature practice in the morning and two timed runs in the afternoon. The two run-offs are expected at lunch time and early evening.

Do you have any more information?

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

Live Timing: www.tsl-timing.com/event/261821
Saturday Stream: www.youtube.com/live/vGjtd_WRlXU?si=NodwCYQWsnxBNKhV
Sunday Stream: www.youtube.com/live/YN2Ip3pnrXQ?si=qzlYxstyvwrhhBSB
Information and Timetable*: www.barc.net/event/barc-race-meeting-croft-may-2-3/

* Subject to adjustments prior and during the race meeting

May is here and the racing is coming thick and fast! Let’s get to it!

Croft set for thriller as early season pace-setters emerge

The British Automobile Racing Club heads to Croft Circuit this weekend (May 2-3) with several championships already beginning to take shape following a blockbuster run of action at Brands Hatch and Cadwell Park.

Topping the bill, the TCR UK Championship arrives in North Yorkshire with momentum building after a dramatic opening three rounds to the season that underlined just how competitive the grid is. Three different winners shared the spoils last time out, with Jac Constable striking first in a chaotic opener before Jenson O’Neill-Going made history by becoming the series’ youngest-ever race winner after fending off sustained pressure from Max Hart.

Callum Newsham then rounded out the weekend in style, producing a flawless drive to victory in the finale. With multiple contenders already staking their claim, Croft could prove pivotal in shaping an early title tilt.

Caterham Motorsport’s ever-entertaining categories have once again delivered edge-of-the-seat action, and that looks set to continue. In the Bilstein Caterham Roadsport Championship, Richard Davies proved to be the driver to beat as he claimed a commanding double victory, keeping Kyle Townend at bay on both occasions.

Meanwhile, the Caterham Seven 270R Championship showcased the brand’s trademark close finishes. Brian Thornton emerged as the standout performer with two wins, while Paul Oggelsby edged a frenetic finale ahead of Bruno van Dyke after a weekend that saw margins measured in tenths and hundredths.

In the Junior Saloon Car Championship, Ollie Smith has laid down an early marker as the driver to beat in 2026. The second-year racer extended his winning streak to five races at Cadwell Park, overcoming the challenge of Jake Wardle – who had edged him to pole in qualifying – to claim further victories in races one and two. Although the final contest was curtailed, Max Scharfegger was declared the winner, further highlighting the depth of talent within the category heading into Croft.

Elsewhere, the Track Action Racing Club produced its own standout performer in Marshal Groves, who powered his Vauxhall Vectra to a pair of impressive wins, underlining both his pace and consistency last time out. The Track Action Club always produces great variety amongst its racing ranks and this weekend expect to see iconic sports and saloon cars from the racing past.

With Croft’s straights, tight and technical sections and heavy braking zones set to encourage slipstreaming battles and bold overtakes, all the ingredients are in place for another captivating weekend.

Early-season dominance, breakthrough victories and multiple race winners have already been defining themes across the BARC package – and with spring in the air, the next chapter of the campaign promises to be just as compelling.

BARC enjoys weekend to remember on Cadwell Park return

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BARC begins 2026 season in blockbuster fashion at Donington Park

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BARC in the Park opens the 2026 racing season

The British Automobile Racing Club racing season fires into life this weekend at Donington Park, with a packed two-day programme set to launch the 2026 season in style.

After a long off-season, anticipation is high across the paddock-and the opening meeting delivers a hugely varied line-up that blends modern endurance machinery with some of the UK’s most promising upcoming drivers, close clubman racing and historic tin-top racing.

At the top of the bill on Saturday is the Britcar Endurance Championship, kicking off its campaign with a 90-minute contest featuring an eclectic mix of GT and endurance machinery. Expect everything from brands such as Aston Martin, Ferrari, McLaren and Porsche as well as more production-based entries, all sharing the track in an exciting classic multi-class format.

Joining the Britcar action is a mix of tin-top, hatchback and coupe racing. The Classic Touring Car Racing Club (CTCRC) provides a plethora of classes to the weekend race programme.

With grids split across multiple eras – Pre-66, Pre-83, Pre-93, Pre-03, BOSS and Classic and Historic Thunder – fans can expect packed fields, close racing, and a nostalgic journey through touring car history.

Also in action on the Saturday is the Junior Saloon Car Championship – one to always watch at a season opener, with a grid full of teenage racers taking their first steps into circuit racing. Donington Park’s demanding layout provides a stern early test, and with many drivers arriving from karting, the racing is typically close, energetic, and occasionally unpredictable as they adapt to racing in the Citroen Saxo hot hatches.

Joining the BARC season opener on the Sunday is the MG Owners Club Championship. Offering up a mix of historic MGs from the fifties and sixties through to the new millennium – the tightly matched machinery ensures slipstream battles and photo-finish results are never far away.

These races often hinge on consistency and momentum, particularly around a flowing circuit like Donington, where maintaining speed through the Craner Curves and the Old Hairpin can make all the difference. It’s a category known for producing some of the closest racing of the weekend.

Variety continues with the Track Action Racing Club, which brings a real mixed flavour to the meeting on both days. Featuring a wide mix of cars and driver experience levels, it embodies club racing at its purest – competitive, accessible, and unpredictable. Speaking of accessible, another series growing in popularity is the one-make Coupe Cup which has quickly built a reputation for close, hard-fought racing.

With evenly prepared cars and a growing grid, the focus is firmly on driver ability, and that tends to produce tight qualifying sessions and races where small mistakes can cost multiple positions. It’s a category that continues to grow in stature and should provide plenty of action on the Sunday of the meeting.

With a huge variety of machinery and race formats on offer, the opening weekend promises to set the racing tone for the months ahead. Get to the circuit or get the live stream on! We cannot wait!

Dave Thomas and the enduring charm of the Toyota MR2

At first glance, Dave Thomas’s Toyota MR2 looks like a charming nod to motoring past among the modern machinery of today’s BARC racing paddocks. At nearly 40 years old and producing a modest 200 horsepower, it stands shoulder-to-shoulder with far newer, far more powerful cars.

Yet appearances can be deceptive. Around circuits like Brands Hatch and Silverstone, this little Toyota continues to punch well above its weight – and continues to put a smile firmly on its driver’s face.

For Dave, the MR2 isn’t just a racing car; it’s a deeply personal one. “When I first started racing MR2s, you could buy them very, very cheaply,” he recalls. “There was a wonderful series just for the Mk1s – the MR2 Challenge – and they were superb fun to drive.”

That accessibility was part of the appeal. The cars were affordable, simple, and competitive, making them ideal for newcomers. Dave even bought a pair for his sons to learn their craft. “We were always near the front of the grid, and right in the mix,” he says. “It was wonderful.”

Like many one-make series, however, the MR2 Challenge came with its share of battle scars. “There was quite a lot of body damage,” Dave laughs, “so I tuned it and elevated it to the Nippon Challenge.”

There, the ageing Toyota found itself increasingly outclassed as newer machinery arrived. “It can’t really hold a light to modern Honda Civics,” he admits. “There’s nearly 40 years between them – but I like to get out there give it a run and enjoy racing with newer cars.”

Yet despite that disparity, the MR2 refuses to fade quietly into retirement. Dave’s example, acquired around 2015 after years of bargain-basement MR2 ownership, remains a formidable tool in the right hands.

“Track Action is a great palace to race it – and it would be great if we could get similar cars out. I want to show you don’t need the latest cars to have fun in a fun series,” he explains.

What the MR2 lacks in outright power, it more than makes up for in balance and braking. Dave offers a comparison that never fails to surprise.

“I’ve also got a racing Mk1 Capri, three-litre. This little car does exactly the same lap times around Spa as the Capri. Unbelievable, really. It just shows how good they are on the brakes and the handling.”

That confidence is tested at circuits like Thruxton, where speed and commitment are non-negotiable.

“I was scared stiff,” Dave admits. “It’s such a fast circuit. I foolishly glanced at the speedo going round Church and it was showing 130. If you get that wrong at that speed, the car is history!”

Dave lives in Wortham, with Brands Hatch his nearest circuit, but decades of racing have made Silverstone also a familiar friend. “I’ve been racing there for years and I love it,” he says. “It’s just great fun to drive.”

Ask Dave about favourite circuits and his answer drifts overseas. “Zandvoort or Spa,” he says without hesitation. “I raced this at Zandvoort before Formula 1 went back — before all the bars and cafés got so expensive. It was brilliant.”

These days, Dave sees his racing career entering its final chapters. “I’ve probably got a couple more years,” he says thoughtfully. “Unless I start winning again – then we might extend it!” Unlike the physically demanding Capri, the MR2 allows him to race comfortably. “You get out of the Capri and you’re a ball of sweat. This is lovely. I can race again straight away.”

Now a familiar face in the Track Action series, Dave values the variety and atmosphere it offers. “It’s tough because of the range of cars,” he says, “but it’s a good environment. There’s nowhere else for this car to race so this is just perfect – it’s so friendly.”

Despite being outgunned, the MR2 retains something that no lap-time advantage can replace. “Everybody’s got the Civics,” Dave says with a smile. “But this has maybe a little more charm. I’d rather have this out on track rather than garage. It gets lots of looks and everyone has a story.”

Admin certainly does. My father enjoyed his road going version, driving on the island of Jersey – perfect car for the lanes and Jersey summers. But, sadly only being a two-seater, the car had to make way for a more practical car when I arrived. Sorry Dad!

And that, perhaps, is the real measure of success — a car that still turns heads, still thrills its driver and those who see it on track. The care still dances on the edge, decades after it first rolled off the production line and long that continue for this car and similar pride and joys up and down the country.

Fireworks fly at Brands Hatch as BARC crowns more champions

High drama, thrilling wheel-to-wheel action and the crowning of multiple champions was the narrative of the British Automobile Racing Club’s penultimate event of the season at Brands Hatch this past weekend (November 1/2).

Taking centre stage in front of a sellout crowd at the Kent venue, fireworks were advertised for the Sunday evening however plenty of sparks flew before as six categories closed out their 2025 campaigns on the Indy circuit.

The British Truck Racing Championship was the undoubted headline act of the weekend and the heavyweight behemoths delivered a spectacular finale that culminated in Ryan Smith and Jake Evans savouring title glory.

In Division 1, Smith entered the finale as the driver to beat and he duly lived up to all expectations as he kept his nose clean and did what was required to clinch a historic tenth consecutive title in the series’ premier class.

At the wheel of his Daimler Freightliner, the Mansfield racer finished second to David Jenkins and Nathan Smith in the opening two bouts before he wrapped things up in style with a race to spare by claiming a commanding victory.

Things proved to be far more dramatic over in Division 2. Jake Evans and Callum Eason went into the final meeting tied on points but as the weekend progressed, Eason outscored Evans in each of the first three races to go into the finale with an eight-point buffer.

On lap two, the pair clashed at Clearways which left Evans needing to be recovered from the gravel and Eason forced to enter the pit lane to fit a new rear bumper bar. Both would feature during the restart and take the chequered flag, however the drama didn’t end there.

Officials would later deem that Eason had not completed the required 80% race distance to be classified. That subsequently meant he scored no points and Evans was therefore declared the champion.

Elsewhere, the TCR UK Championship went down to the wire with Adam Shepherd finally clinching the coveted crown. After enduring a number of near misses in recent years, the Cupra Leon VZ TCR driver did enough to secure the bragging rights for 2025.

Shepherd entered the weekend with a commanding lead in the points and he put himself within touching distance of the crown in the weekend’s opening bout as he clinched a crushing lights-to-flag victory.

Needing to just pick up a handful of points in race two, Shepherd did just that as his main rival, Callum Newsham, delivered an incredible drive to go from ninth to first on the opening lap – and then ultimately onto victory.

Just a handful of points was the difference when it came to the destiny of the Junior Saloon Car Championship title. Oliver Kerr and Josh Selvadorai headed to Brands Hatch being separated by the smallest of margins, a theme that would continue right the way until the bitter end.

With double points on offer, Kerr struck first as he beat Selvadorai to victory in race one before then out-scoring him again in race two, this time finishing second to impressive teenage talent Wilf Butler.

Butler would double up and win the finale but it was the battle for second place that had people focused on. Kerr and Selvadorai ran line astern throughout the contest, with Kerr having just enough in hand to finish ahead of him and with it, snare title glory.

Over in the Vertu MINI CHALLENGE Trophy, Alex Keens capped off an impressive campaign to be crowned champion. The Graves Motorsport driver had been the cream of the crop for much of the year and victory in race two at Brands Hatch sealed the deal with a race to spare.

The other two race wins went the way of Westbourne Motorsport’s Rhys Hurd. Arguably the driver to beat over the final two events, Hurd was dominant in races one and three to secure runner-up laurels to Keens.

In the Milltek Civic Cup, Liam McGill kept his cool to bring home the single-marque crown for the first time. McGill and Alistair Camp entered the weekend in contention but victory in the opening bout for McGill put him on the cusp of championship superstardom. Managing to outscore Camp in an action-packed finale, McGill was declared the champion.

Closing out the weekend’s entertainment were two races from the popular Track Action Racing Club, which were won by William Di Claudio in his Peugeot 106 GTI and former Classic Touring Car Racing Club title winner Gary Prebble in his Honda Civic.

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

You can also watch all of the action back via the British Automobile Racing Club YouTube channel HERE.

How to Watch: Fireworks expected on and off track at Brands Hatch

The British Automobile Racing Club has just two rounds remaining on its 2025 calendar – and this weekend is set to be a blockbuster penultimate weekend.

The traditional fireworks weekend at Brands Hatch always goes off with a bang and is the biggest national motorsport weekend of the year with five overall titles and several class titles to be decided, right here, right now.

Headlining the meeting are the Big Rigs – the British Truck Racing Championship. Both Division One and Division Two categories are up for grabs over the final five races of the year.

Those with a love of tin-tops – the lure of Brands Hatch will be too great this weekend as we have not one, but four saloon and hot-hatch series to be decided. TCR UK tops that billing, while the Civic Cup, Vertu MINI Challenge Trophy and Junior Saloon Car Championship all have to be decided before the weekend is out.

Always out in force is the eclectic mix from the Track Action Racing Club – who will have two races across the weekend to determine who will take home the last pieces of silverware in 2025.

When is the next BARC weekend?
This weekend: Saturday 1 November and Sunday 2 November

Where are the events being held?

Brands Hatch
Address: Brands Hatch Circuit, London Road, West Kingsdown, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 6FS

What is racing this weekend?

Get ready for a spectacular fireworks show on Sunday night, but before then there will be fireworks a plenty on track. The Junior Saloon Car Championship, Track Action, Vertu MINI Challenge Trophy, TCR UK, Civic Cup and British Truck Racing Championship will battle across the two-day event.

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

If you can’t make it to the Big weekend at Brands Hatch… fear not… we have you covered!
To follow everything, the BARC YouTube channel will be broadcasting all the racing action live and for free – no matter where you are around the world this weekend. Be sure to subscribe for the latest streams – www.youtube.com/@britishautomobileracingclub

How can I watch in person?

To go trackside at Brands Hatch, be quick as tickets are selling fast; in fact Sunday and weekend tickets have. Only Saturday tickets now remain available, proved from £20 for an adult ticket. Discounts for teens and senior citizens are available and children aged 13 and under go free.

Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.brandshatch.co.uk/2025/november/trucks-and-fireworks

What time are things happening on track at Brands Hatch?

Qualifying heads the order on Saturday with on track action from 09:00 with the first race at 11:35. On Sunday, we begin racing at 10:05 with the last race due to finish at 16:00 before a Show Truck Parade at 16:45 and Fireworks at 17:15.

Do you have any more information?

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

Brands Hatch – Key Links

Live Timing and Commentary: https://www.tsl-timing.com/event/254424

Information*: https://www.barc.net/event/barc-race-meeting-brands-hatch-indy-november-1-2/

Entry List: www.barc.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/HQ24-BH-Trucks-Entry-List-v1.0-PUB-241025.pdf

Live Coverage Saturday: https://www.youtube.com/live/o6kZ2MGL1oc?si=4uBHmdMHoA7g1SHE

Live Coverage Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/live/AergFuKQhSw?si=wWMb-SHAp5j7sKjb

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

Not long to wait for one of the biggest BARC meetings of the year! Hold onto your hats!

BARC North Western Centre concludes campaign in style at Oulton Park

Just two race meetings now remain in 2025 for the British Automobile Racing Club following an action-packed outing at Oulton Park this past Saturday (October 11) that culminated in a further two champions being crowned.

Organised and run by the Club’s North Western Centre, the one-day event was packed with a stellar line-up of championships – all of which had plenty on the line, be it title honours or end of season bragging rights.

The CNC Heads Sports/Saloon Car Championship – which is the flagship category for the BARC North Western Centre – has delivered some exciting wheel-to-wheel moments this year and Saturday proved to be no different around the International layout of the Cheshire track.

Having been the toast of the competition for much of the year, Simon Allaway ensured he ended what has been a stellar campaign with a flurry as he guided his monstrous Lotus Esprit V8 to two final class wins and an overall victory.

Allaway has been at times in a league of his own this year however he did find himself facing stiff competition at Oulton Park from Chris Roberts. The BMW M4 driver managed to overhaul Allaway to win race one, although the latter would bounce back in race two to turn the tables.

Over in the Classic 2CV Racing Club, Nick Crispin’s long wait for championship glory finally came to an end as he produced a flawless performance to fend off the opposition and secure his maiden title in the popular one-make series.

After coming oh-so close to the crown in recent years, Crispin arrived at Oulton Park holding a slender points advantage over four other drivers – all of which held a mathematical chance of walking away as champion too.

If truth be told, the aforementioned quartet of contenders never really stood a chance on Saturday as Crispin was wheel-perfect. Snaring pole position for both races, the P2W Motorsport then charged to a brace of race wins; which in-turn cemented his place in the pages of 2CV history.

Dom Malone and British Touring Car Championship race winner Charles Rainford proved to be a formidable partnership in the Britcar Endurance Championship as they swept their way to victory in commanding fashion.

At the wheel of their AmSpeed Porsche 991 Cup car, Malone and Rainford ruled the roost in the series’ penultimate round of the season – which was 90 minutes in length – and they began by blitzing the opposition to claim pole position in qualifying.

Starting on the front row of the grid, the pair then worked in perfect harmony to finish an entire lap ahead of their nearest challenges, which was the Woodrow Motorsport BMW M3 E46 of Callum Bates.

The Junior Saloon Car Championship is set for a grandstand finish, with the destiny of this year’s title poised to go down to the wire at Brands Hatch next month.

Just one point separated Josh Selvadorai and Wilf Butler heading into the weekend, and a crucial victory for Butler in a frantic opener saw him take control of proceedings, albeit only for a short amount of time.

Race two would see Butler’s hard work from earlier in the day become undone as he suffered a crucial non-finish, all while his main rivals – Oliver Kerr and Selvadorai – finished first and second respectively.

Rounding out the day’s action at Oulton Park were two races from the Track Action Racing Club, the first of which was won by Adam Croft in his Peugeot 205 GTi before Dan Robinson came to the fore in his Honda Civic in race two.

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

You can also watch back each contest by heading to the British Automobile Racing Club’s official YouTube channel.

How to Watch: BARC showdown season rolls into Oulton Park

The British Automobile Racing Club is entering into the final phases of the season – just three events remain and this week we see the last event of the year at Oulton Park for the BARC. The-one day meeting has everything you could wish for – with a stellar line-up of national racing series.

Leading the charge to Oulton Park is the Britcar Endurance Championship who have a meaty 90 minute endurance race to help shape-up the championship order – in what will be their penultimate round of 2025.

Likewise the same goes for the Junior Saloon Car Championship and Track Action who will also shape the standings before a finale at Brands Hatch with two short, sharp sprint races apiece.

Two series will however leave Oulton Park with champions crowned, with both the whopping 42- car strong CNC Heads Saloon & Sports Car Championship and closely-fought Classic 2CV Racing Club Championship order being decided by Saturday night.

When is the next BARC weekend?
This weekend: Saturday 11 October only

Where are the events being held?

Oulton Park
Address: Little Budworth, Tarporley CW6 9BW

What is racing this weekend?

Get ready for the fight in the park between the Britcar Endurance Championship, Classic 2CV Racing Club Championship, CNC Heads Saloon & Sports Car Championship, Junior Saloon Car Championship and Track Action.

How can I watch in person?

To go trackside at Oulton Park, tickets start from £23 for an adult ticket for the Saturday ticket. Please remember this is just a one day meeting. Discounts for teens and senior citizens, as children aged 13 and under go free.
Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.oultonpark.co.uk/2025/october/autos-de-france

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

If you can’t make it to Cheshire this weekend… fear not… we have you covered!
To follow everything from Oulton Park, the BARC YouTube channel will be broadcasting all the racing action live and for free – no matter where you are around the world this weekend. Be sure to subscribe for the latest streams – www.youtube.com/@britishautomobileracingclub

What time are things happening on track at Oulton Park?

Qualifying and Practice heads the order on Saturday with on track action from 08:45 with the first race at 11:25. The last race will start at approximately 17:20.

Do you have any more information?

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

Oulton Park – Key Links
Live Timing and Commentary: https://www.tsl-timing.com/event/254163
Information*: https://www.barc.net/event/barc-race-meeting-oulton-park-international-october-11/
Programme: www.barc.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Oulton-Park-Oct-Programme-FINAL.pdf
Live Coverage: https://www.youtube.com/live/Md9xtARVcIU?si=dcObvqOQrrcJNSfy
* Timetable – Subject to adjustments prior and during the race meeting

Soak it up! I don’t think we have had such a mix of racing like this before…

BARC enjoys fun in the sun at Convoy in the Park

Big crowds, scorching temperatures and breathtaking wheel-to-wheel action played its part in ensuring the British Automobile Racing Club delivered a sublime weekend of entertainment at this year’s Convoy in the Park.

Regarded as one of the biggest events on the national motorsport calendar, the two-day spectacle saw a number of different championships take centre stage on-track while countless attractions – including show trucks and live music – starred around the venue.

Headlining the on-track entertainment were five colossal contests from the British Tuck Racing Championship, with the super-sized series reaching the midpoint of the 2025 season with its typical dose of thrill and spills.

The battle for supremacy in Division 1 remains as fierce as ever with four different drivers standing on the top step of the podium in Leicestershire. Michael Oliver was the first to strike as he claimed a commanding lights-to-flag victory in race one, having secured pole position in qualifying.

David Jenkins then became the ninth different winner of the season in race two before David Smith and reigning champion Ryan Smith each made their mark, claiming a win apiece. The weekend finished in the same way that it had began, with Oliver cruising to a superb win in a frenetic finale.

Over in Division 2, Jake Evans bounced back from engine troubles at Thruxton to reignite his championship challenge. The MAN TGX driver won four out of five races and could well have made it a clean sweep had it not been for Sami Ojanen tallying his first win of the season.

That wasn’t to be the only truck racing that took place though during the weekend as the coveted International Truck Prix made a welcome return to the schedule for a third successive year.

Boasting an entry list that was packed with high-profile names such as Isle of Man TT legend John McGuinness MBE, spoils were ultimately shared between former BTRC competitors Mark Taylor, Jamie Anderson and Simon Reid.

Elsewhere, the Britcar Endurance Championship wrote the latest chapter of its season with an astonishing 90-minute race that was decided on the very last lap of the race – between team-mates no less.

AmSpeed and their Porsche 991 Cup cars proved to be the class of the field throughout the 65 lap contest with the pairing of Ash Muldoon and James Kellett going head-to-head with their stablemates Dom Malone and Adam Smalley.

With almost the entire field being lapped by the two cars, Muldoon and Kellett ultimately managed to hold off Malone and Smalley to triumph by a little over two seconds at the chequered flag. Completing the podium was the Raceworks Motorsport duo of Chris Bingham and Michael Lyons.

The Junior Saloon Car Championship is poised for a spectacular title run-in over the coming months as Josh Selvadorai enjoyed a near-perfect weekend under the flightpath of East Midlands airport.

Arriving at Donington Park with ground to make up on points leader Wilf Butler, Selvadorai delivered a mesmerising performance behind the wheel to win races one and two. The talented teenager came oh-so close to making it a hat-trick too, however Oliver Kerr managed to hang on.

Simon Allaway’s monstrous Lotus Esprit V8 was the talk of the town as the CNC Heads Sports/Saloon Car Championship arrived at Donington Park and it remained a topic of conversation throughout the meeting as Allaway dominated proceedings.

Allaway swept aside the opposition to snare pole position in qualifying and he then drove off into the distance to win both races by more than 20 seconds – underlining the superiority of his machine.

Over in the Track Action Racing Club, Paul Roddison continued his fine run of form to win twice in his Skoda Octavia whilst Ben Wilkinson narrowly pipped Nathan Williams to victory in the solitary OT Publishing Coupe Cup with Toyo Tires contest.

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.