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Whether you're an experienced competitor or considering taking a step up in circuit racing, the MINI CHALLENGE JCW Championship offers an established route into competitive motorsport.
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MINI CHALLENGE JCW
The MINI CHALLENGE JCW is one of the county’s leading single-make categories and it continues to provide close competitive racing as well as a ladder of progression for rising talent that aims to step up into the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship.
About the MINI CHALLENGE JCW
RACE WEEKENDS
RACES
RACE DURATION
Qualifying
Upcoming Events
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Cars for Sale
Looking for an eligible JCW race car? Visit the championship website to view race cars currently advertised for sale and explore opportunities to join the grid.
Key Information
2026 Race Dates:
- Rounds 1, 2 and 3: 18/19th April (Donington)
- Rounds 4, 5 and 6: 9/10th May (Brands Hatch)
- Rounds 7, 8 and 9: 23/24th May (Snetterton)
- Rounds 10 and 11: 6/7th June (Oulton Park)
- Rounds 12, 13 and 14: 8/9th August (Knockhill)
- Rounds 15, 16 and 17: 26/27th September (Silverstone)
- Rounds 18, 19 and 20: 10/11th October (Brands Hatch)
CHAMPIONSHIP REPRESENTATIVE
Rhea Beauchamp
Email: rhea@minichallenge.co.uk
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MINI CHALLENGE JCW
History
The MINI CHALLENGE is a one-make umbrella of championships, that has been running since 2002. The umbrella includes the JCW and Trophy championships. The JCW classes were added to the MINI CHALLENGE group in 2010.
In 2026, the championship has supported the British Touring Car Championshipfor all of their race meetings.
