TOCA Race Meeting - Silverstone (Nat)
The end is in sight for the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship and it is all to play for at Silverstone this weekend as Rounds 25, 26 & 27 of the 2026 campaign take centre stage.
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MINI CHALLENGE Trophy
The Cooper Class is the first step on our championship ladder, but often produces the most exciting racing that the MINI CHALLENGE can offer. The Cooper Class has made highly successful appearances on the BTCC calendar for a number of seasons, and will return to entertain fans at another three events on the highest stage in UK motorsport during the year ahead.
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TOCA Race Meeting - Brands Hatch (GP)
The destiny of the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship will be decided around the Grand Prix layout of Brands Hatch this weekend, with the final three races of the 2026 season set to take place.
Trucks and Fireworks - Brands Hatch (Indy)
The British Automobile Racing Club heads to Brands Hatch for not only its final event of the 2026 season but for also a title decider that is guaranteed to deliver fireworks – both on and off the track.
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Key Information
2026 Race Dates:
- Rounds 1, 2 and 3: 4/5th April (Silverstone)
- Rounds 4, 5 and 6: 23/24th May (Snetterton)
- Rounds 7, 8 and 9: 20/21st June (Pembrey)
- Rounds 10, 11 and 12: 25/26th July (Thruxton)
- Rounds 13, 14 and 15: 22/23rd August (Donington Park)
- Rounds 16 and 17: 5/6th September (Croft)
- Rounds 18, 19 and 20: 31st October/1st November (Brands Hatch)
CHAMPIONSHIP REPRESENTATIVE
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MINI CHALLENGE Trophy
History
The MINI CHALLENGE is a one-make series that began in 2002. The umbrella includes the JCW and Trophy championships. The MINI CHALLENGE Trophy, also known as the 'Cooper' class is the only championship to have run since the the inaugual 2002 season.
The championship has supported championships such as the British Touring Car Championship and the British Truck Racing Championship.
