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Jonathan Moore - The Peter Collins Trophy - 2025 BARC Champions

Ben Taylor - BARC Chief Executive - 2025 BARC Champions

Chris Davenport The Sir Clive Bossom Trophy - 2025 BARC Champions

Simon Allaway - The President's Cup - 2025 BARC Champions

Jake Southcoome - BARC Marshal of the year - 2025 BARC Champions

Hannah Chapman - The Densley Trophy - 2025 BARC Champions

Jonathan Corker - Classic Touring Car Club - Pre-83 Touring Cars - 2025 BARC Champion

Paul Goldstein - Caterham Graduates Championship - Sigma 150 - 2025 BARC Champion 

Nick Crispin - 2CV Classic Racing Championship - 2025 BARC Champion

Nathan Williams - OT Coupe Cup with Toyo Tires - 2025 BARC Champion

Tom Ingram - Kwik Fit British Touring Cr Championship - 2025 BARC Champion

William Harris - Caterham Roadsport Championship - 2025 BARC Champion

Tom Ovenden - Vertu MINI Challenge JCW - 2025 BARC Champion

Tim Mizen - Classic Touring Car Racing Club - Blue Oval Saloon Series - 2025 BARC Champions

Stewart Lines – TCR Championship Promoter - 2025 BARC Champions

Simon Allaway - CNC Heads Sports/Saloon Car Championship - 2025 BARC Championship

Ryan Smith - British Truck Racing Championship - Division 1 - 2025 BARC Champion

Rikki Cann - Classic Touring Car Racing Club: Historic Thunder - 2025 BARC Champion

Matt Armstrong - Caterham Seven Championship UK - 2025 BARC Champion

Jonathan Moore - Porsche Sprint Challenge Great Britain Clubsport Pro - 2025 BARC Champion

James Classic Touring Car Racing Club: Pre-66 Touring Cars - 2025 BARC Champion

Ian Bower - Classic Touring Car Racing Club: Pre-93 Touring Cars - 2025 BARC Champion

Dominic Malone & Adam Smalley - Britcar Endurance Championship - 2025 BARC Champions

Dave Cave - Classic Touring Car Racing Club: Pre-93 Touring Cars - 2025 BARC Champion

Clare Hedley - Britcar Endurance Championship  - 2025 BARC Night of Champions

Alex Keens - Vertu MINI Challenge - 2025 BARC Champion

Adam Shepherd - TCR UK Champion - 2025 BARC Champion

Oliver Kerr - Junior Saloon Car Championship - 2025 BARC Champion

Welsh Motorsport & Supercar Festival - Sunday 21st Septemberhttps://pembreycircuit.co.uk/event/welsh-motorsport-supercar-festivalPembrey Circuit will host the second running of the Welsh Motorsport & Supercar Festival on Sunday 21 September – when unique, unusual and rare supercars, together with a huge collection of cars and motorcycles from the world of motorsport, gather at the home of Welsh motorsport.The second running of the Welsh Motorsport & Supercar Festival will see the entire Pembrey Circuit venue opened up like never before – with supercar and hypercar zones, super rare cars, classic car collections, rally cars, race teams, MOTO GP motorbikes, a trade village, food stalls, live music, autojumble, and much more, all located in the paddock and throughout the venue.The Welsh Motorsport & Supercar Festival will feature displays from the many world-class automotive companies located in and around Wales, as well as vehicles from the UK and abroad, making it a truly international celebration of supercar and motorsport engineering.We are excited to announce that Triple FIA World Champion and rally legend, Petter Solberg, will be joining us for the Welsh Motorsport & Supercar Festival this year.Fans can look forward to seeing Petter in action on track, taking part in live autograph sessions, signing memorabilia, and interacting with supporters throughout the day, including a Q&A session on the Ralio Stage.The legendary Pembrey Circuit will be in action throughout the day with demonstration runs in an eclectic mix of vehicles.Here’s what you can look forward to:Formula 1 Demo – Witness jaw-dropping Formula 1 cars in action! This is your chance to see the raw power and speed of real F1 machines, up close and personal. They bring the noise!Racing Cars Demo – Classic and modern racing cars will hit the track for thrilling demonstrations. Whether it’s the sleek lines or the roar of the engines, you’ll be captivated by these machines.Racing Motorcycle Demo – Feel the roar of MotoGP and Moto2 bikes as they attack the circuit, showcasing their power and agility.Rallycross & Rally Cars Demo – Hold on, as rally cars tear up the track, showcasing the incredible skill and control needed for this high-speed, on and off-road discipline.This is just the beginning of an unforgettable day of motorsport at Pembrey! Don’t miss the chance to be part of it.

The Bennetts British Superbike Championship returns to Thruxton Circuit for an unmissable three days of action-packed bike racing.The adrenaline-pumping two-wheeled heroes of the BSB will take centre stage for what will undoubtedly be a pulsating 2025 campaign.Clocking speeds of up to 200mph mere millimetres from the ground and each other, the action really has to be seen to be believed. It looks fast on TV but with your own eyes, it's incredible.In addition to the BSB, a bumper bill of support race action will also play out over the course of the weekend.https://thruxtonracing.co.uk/racing/bsb#tickets

Thruxton Retro 20th - 22nd June 2025https://thruxtonracing.co.uk/racing/thruxton-retroA weekend filled with iconic music, family friendly entertainment, racing action, car and motorbike clubs, legendary machines, soap box racing, fun fair, circus skills and more, all at the fastest race circuit in the UK.The theme of the inaugural Thruxton Retro is ‘Superfunk’ – a nostalgic nod to the 70s era of great music and questionable fashion. The site will be full of attractions, displays, great food and drink, and on-site camping for those looking to stay over and join the summer solstice party.View ticket choices: https://thruxtonracing.co.uk/racing/thruxton-retro#tickets

You can expect an exhilarating day of high-speed racing and entertainment. The BTCC is the UK's premier touring car championship, featuring some of the best drivers and teams in the country. Thruxton, known for its fast and flowing circuit, provides an excellent backdrop for the high-octane racing action.Visitors will witness thrilling wheel-to-wheel racing and a lively atmosphere that is sure to keep everyone on the edge of their seats. In addition to the racing, there are also plenty of off-traco family-friendly entertainment, food and drink options, merchandise stalls, and other activities to enjoy throughout the day.Support RacesDont miss the action from a range of support races including: British F4, The MINI CHALLENGE Trophy, Porsche Carrera Cup GB.Free ParkingAll parking around the outside of the circuit is free of charge for cars and bikes.Big Screen TV'sBig screens will be located around the main spectator areas so that you don't miss a second of the racing action.Buy Tickets Here

Harry Hickton  Vertu MINI CHALLENGE Trophy - 2024 Champion - BARC Championship Awards Evening 1st February 2025

Simon Morris BARC Marshal of the Year - BARC Championship Awards Evening 1st February 2025

Abbi Pulling - The Peter Collins Trophy - BARC Championship Awards Evening 1st February 2025

Ben Taylor  BARC Chief Executive - BARC Championship Awards Evening 1st February 2025

Claire Hedley - Britcar Managing Director - BARC Championship Awards Evening 

Pembrey Circuit will host the inaugural Welsh Motorsport & Supercar Festival on Sunday 22nd September 2024, exactly 31 years to the day since the late Brazilian F1 racing driver Ayrton Senna set the fastest lap around the home of Welsh motorsport.It was widely reported at the time that Senna broke the Pembrey lap record in 1988, less known however is that the team returned five years later to test a ‘stretched’ McLaren MP4/8B powered by a Lamborghini V12 engine. On this day Senna recorded an incredible time of 40.60 secs which remains the fastest lap around the Pembrey Circuit today. Pembrey will open its doors providing access like never before to Supercar zones with historic F1 car displays, classic & historic car collections, modern and historic rally cars, rallycross cars, motorcycles and a glittering array of motorsport celebrities in attendance, all located in the inner paddock and throughout the venue in specially curated and easily accessible areas.The cars and ‘bikes won’t only be on static display as demonstration runs will take place throughout the day around the main circuit, along with tractor pulling demonstrations on the newly constructed area, to celebrate Pembrey Circuit’s rich motorsport history that dates back over 50 years.There will also be opportunities for fans to enjoy a lap around the famous circuit in a variety of supercars all in aid of the Morgan’s Army charity.A tremendous response has been received from clubs, organisations and individuals who will display at the Welsh Motorsport & Supercar Festival including the Ferrari Owners Club, Super Car Club, Club 360, TR7 Owners Club, Gilbern Owners Club, Ducati, Alpine, Castrol MEM Rally Team, Nicky Grist Motorsport, Scott Williams Motorsport, Darrian, JPR Classics, Viking Motorsport and the Howden Wheel Change Challenge – to name but a very few. All day entertainment will include live music and driver/celebrity interviews on the central Ralio Stage (Ralio also celebrating an anniversary at the festival marking 20 years), a funfair and junior electric moto x racing. There will be a variety of trade stands and plenty to eat and drink in The F1 Bar and the food village.TICKETS: https://pembreycircuit.co.uk/event/welsh-motorsport-supercar-festival

The Vertu MINI CHALLENGE Trophy will return to Croft circuit in September as the headline act in an all-new event celebrating one of the most loved automobiles in the UK.Taking place across the weekend of 7/8 September, the Croft MINI Festival will host Rounds 13, 14 & 15 of the season for the Cooper category cars, which have competed at Croft as part of the BTCC support package in recent seasons.With the headline JCW class rejoining the BTCC package for the trip to North Yorkshire this year, the Coopers will hit the track for three action-packed races across the weekend with a packed field of identical R50-spec cars set to do battle on track.Alongside the Cooper field, the MINI CHALLENGE Clubsport with Airtec Motorsport series - launched last season as a club-level series for MINI racers - will visit Croft for the first time, whilst the popular Scottish MINI Cooper Cup will head south for its only event of the campaign on English soil and the ever exciting Mighty MINIs will complete the line up!Sunday will feature a range of off-track activities including a pitlane walkabout and autograph session, kids learner driving sessions, kids activities and gourmet street food.https://croftcircuit.co.uk/racing/barc-minihttps://croftcircuit.co.uk/racing/barc-mini#tickets

Dick Bennetts - WSR founder and Team Principal - TOCA Junior Launch 13th August 2024

Covers officially come off TOCA Junior Championship at exclusive launch eventThe Mairon Freight UK TOCA Junior Championship officially launched this evening (13 August) with the covers coming off the car that will power young drivers in the brand-new series from 2025 – the Chevron B1417.As part of an exclusive event at the Mercure Daventry Court Hotel, the rear-wheel-drive machine took centre stage in front of almost 125 invited guests including those prospective teams and drivers, championship partners, suppliers and media. Attendees not only had the opportunity to get a first-look at the car, but they were also provided with further insight into the series as it prepares to take its place on the support bill of the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) next year. Hosted by Alan Hyde, guests first heard from BTCC Chief Executive Alan Gow before Tommy Watson, the Chief Executive of title sponsors Mairon Freight UK, took to the microphone. Championship Director Dave Beecroft and Operations Director Vickie MacClinton then took to the stage before formerly revealing the car. The event was the culmination of almost two years hard work and marked the birthplace of a category that is set to develop and prove talent between the ages of 14 to 17 for many years to come. Putting safety first The Chevron B1417 has been designed and built from the ground up as an entry-level machine that has safety at the core of its ethos, allowing young drivers to make the transition from karting to cars as seamlessly as possible. Built to the highest FIA standards and regulations, the car’s chassis boasts a number of industry-leading features, one of which is the Roll Over Protection System that has been designed in accordance with the latest FIA Homologation Regulations for Safety Cages including utilising a 16mm main hoop.Side-impact panelling has also been built into the chassis while the driver’s door is filled with energy-absorbing materials; both of which increase the structural integrity of the car and dissipate the force of impacts. Significant safety features continue inside the cockpit with every car being fitted with a Corbeau ARS-6 (AS.090.21) seat homologated to FIA 8862-2009 standard. The seat is used in conjunction with a six-point harness and FIA 8863-2013 Racing Net; a vital component that protects drivers by preventing debris from entering the cockpit and safeguarding them in a collision.Inspired by the BTCC, the Chevron chassis also boasts front and rear removable subframes for easy maintenance and repairability, while aerodynamics come in the shape of a front splitter and adjustable rear wing.Other key features include adjustable front and rear anti-roll bars and sealed two-way suspension dampers with controlled springing. Adjustable functionality has also been built into the steering position and the brake, throttle and clutch pedals. Weighing approximately 850kg, the car is powered by a custom built four-cylinder naturally aspirated 1898cc engine. Serving as a stepping-stone to professional motorsport, championship competitors will have the benefit of utilising that power through a five-speed manual gearbox and a limited slip differential, both of which will be sealed.The series will use Goodyear Direzza Race tyres, with restrictions being placed on the number of tyres that are allocated at each event to ensure parity and to also contain costs. Chevron name returns to the trackAt the heart of the TOCA Junior Championship is the triumphant return of Chevron Cars to the modern racing scene.Founded by the late Derek Bennett in 1965, the British manufacturer was once a motorsport powerhouse as it went from humble beginnings in Bolton to enjoying worldwide success across the likes of Formula 2, Formula 3, Formula 5000, Formula Atlantic and Sports

Covers officially come off TOCA Junior Championship at exclusive launch eventThe Mairon Freight UK TOCA Junior Championship officially launched this evening (13 August) with the covers coming off the car that will power young drivers in the brand-new series from 2025 – the Chevron B1417.As part of an exclusive event at the Mercure Daventry Court Hotel, the rear-wheel-drive machine took centre stage in front of almost 125 invited guests including those prospective teams and drivers, championship partners, suppliers and media. Attendees not only had the opportunity to get a first-look at the car, but they were also provided with further insight into the series as it prepares to take its place on the support bill of the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) next year. Hosted by Alan Hyde, guests first heard from BTCC Chief Executive Alan Gow before Tommy Watson, the Chief Executive of title sponsors Mairon Freight UK, took to the microphone. Championship Director Dave Beecroft and Operations Director Vickie MacClinton then took to the stage before formerly revealing the car. The event was the culmination of almost two years hard work and marked the birthplace of a category that is set to develop and prove talent between the ages of 14 to 17 for many years to come. Putting safety first The Chevron B1417 has been designed and built from the ground up as an entry-level machine that has safety at the core of its ethos, allowing young drivers to make the transition from karting to cars as seamlessly as possible. Built to the highest FIA standards and regulations, the car’s chassis boasts a number of industry-leading features, one of which is the Roll Over Protection System that has been designed in accordance with the latest FIA Homologation Regulations for Safety Cages including utilising a 16mm main hoop.Side-impact panelling has also been built into the chassis while the driver’s door is filled with energy-absorbing materials; both of which increase the structural integrity of the car and dissipate the force of impacts. Significant safety features continue inside the cockpit with every car being fitted with a Corbeau ARS-6 (AS.090.21) seat homologated to FIA 8862-2009 standard. The seat is used in conjunction with a six-point harness and FIA 8863-2013 Racing Net; a vital component that protects drivers by preventing debris from entering the cockpit and safeguarding them in a collision.Inspired by the BTCC, the Chevron chassis also boasts front and rear removable subframes for easy maintenance and repairability, while aerodynamics come in the shape of a front splitter and adjustable rear wing.Other key features include adjustable front and rear anti-roll bars and sealed two-way suspension dampers with controlled springing. Adjustable functionality has also been built into the steering position and the brake, throttle and clutch pedals. Weighing approximately 850kg, the car is powered by a custom built four-cylinder naturally aspirated 1898cc engine. Serving as a stepping-stone to professional motorsport, championship competitors will have the benefit of utilising that power through a five-speed manual gearbox and a limited slip differential, both of which will be sealed.The series will use Goodyear Direzza Race tyres, with restrictions being placed on the number of tyres that are allocated at each event to ensure parity and to also contain costs. Chevron name returns to the trackAt the heart of the TOCA Junior Championship is the triumphant return of Chevron Cars to the modern racing scene.Founded by the late Derek Bennett in 1965, the British manufacturer was once a motorsport powerhouse as it went from humble beginnings in Bolton to enjoying worldwide success across the likes of Formula 2, Formula 3, Formula 5000, Formula Atlantic and Sports

Covers officially come off TOCA Junior Championship at exclusive launch eventThe Mairon Freight UK TOCA Junior Championship officially launched this evening (13 August) with the covers coming off the car that will power young drivers in the brand-new series from 2025 – the Chevron B1417.As part of an exclusive event at the Mercure Daventry Court Hotel, the rear-wheel-drive machine took centre stage in front of almost 125 invited guests including those prospective teams and drivers, championship partners, suppliers and media. Attendees not only had the opportunity to get a first-look at the car, but they were also provided with further insight into the series as it prepares to take its place on the support bill of the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) next year. Hosted by Alan Hyde, guests first heard from BTCC Chief Executive Alan Gow before Tommy Watson, the Chief Executive of title sponsors Mairon Freight UK, took to the microphone. Championship Director Dave Beecroft and Operations Director Vickie MacClinton then took to the stage before formerly revealing the car. The event was the culmination of almost two years hard work and marked the birthplace of a category that is set to develop and prove talent between the ages of 14 to 17 for many years to come. Putting safety first The Chevron B1417 has been designed and built from the ground up as an entry-level machine that has safety at the core of its ethos, allowing young drivers to make the transition from karting to cars as seamlessly as possible. Built to the highest FIA standards and regulations, the car’s chassis boasts a number of industry-leading features, one of which is the Roll Over Protection System that has been designed in accordance with the latest FIA Homologation Regulations for Safety Cages including utilising a 16mm main hoop.Side-impact panelling has also been built into the chassis while the driver’s door is filled with energy-absorbing materials; both of which increase the structural integrity of the car and dissipate the force of impacts. Significant safety features continue inside the cockpit with every car being fitted with a Corbeau ARS-6 (AS.090.21) seat homologated to FIA 8862-2009 standard. The seat is used in conjunction with a six-point harness and FIA 8863-2013 Racing Net; a vital component that protects drivers by preventing debris from entering the cockpit and safeguarding them in a collision.Inspired by the BTCC, the Chevron chassis also boasts front and rear removable subframes for easy maintenance and repairability, while aerodynamics come in the shape of a front splitter and adjustable rear wing.Other key features include adjustable front and rear anti-roll bars and sealed two-way suspension dampers with controlled springing. Adjustable functionality has also been built into the steering position and the brake, throttle and clutch pedals. Weighing approximately 850kg, the car is powered by a custom built four-cylinder naturally aspirated 1898cc engine. Serving as a stepping-stone to professional motorsport, championship competitors will have the benefit of utilising that power through a five-speed manual gearbox and a limited slip differential, both of which will be sealed.The series will use Goodyear Direzza Race tyres, with restrictions being placed on the number of tyres that are allocated at each event to ensure parity and to also contain costs. Chevron name returns to the trackAt the heart of the TOCA Junior Championship is the triumphant return of Chevron Cars to the modern racing scene.Founded by the late Derek Bennett in 1965, the British manufacturer was once a motorsport powerhouse as it went from humble beginnings in Bolton to enjoying worldwide success across the likes of Formula 2, Formula 3, Formula 5000, Formula Atlantic and Sports Ca