The British Automobile Racing Club (BARC) is excited to announce a new partnership with bp Fleet Solutions UK. This collaboration brings many benefits to BARC members, including the opportunity to apply for a free bp PLUS Fuel & Charge card.

BARC members will be able to use the card at 3400 bp stations with access to discounted fuel rates at 1200 forecourts across the UK. This presents a significant advantage for those that rely heavily on fuel for their racing endeavours. Using the bp PLUS Fuel & Charge card, BARC members will enjoy cost savings on fuel purchased at bp stations [subject to the applicable promotion terms], including on Ultimate grade fuels.

This is the first of a range of new benefits that will benefit the BARC membership in 2023,with significant savings for both personal and professional motoring activities. Members of the club will now be able to sign up for a bp PLUS Fuel & Charge card.

Applying as a sole trader, self-employed or individual? You can sign up here

When applying as a sole trader or individual, remember to enter your own detail as contact, and ultimate beneficial owner, as you are your own business.*

If you require any help in setting up your bp Fuel & Charge card, you can request a call back from one of their advisors here

Paul Graham-Fielding, Group Head of Marketing & Communications, said: “After analysing the results from our membership survey that was conducted in Q1, it became clear that not only can we help our community to go racing, but that there was a need to provide additional value to support their activities.”

“The new BARC/bp Fleet Solutions UK partnership couldn’t have been formed without engaging the help of a long-standing friend of the British Automobile Racing Club, Will Fewkes, Director of Fewkes Sport Management.

Will Fewkes, Fewkes Sport Management Director, added: “I am thrilled to see this partnership between the BARC and bp Fleet Solutions UK come to fruition using FSM and our invaluable partner relationships with multinational organisations. The BARC has been at the forefront of British motorsport for many years and we will continue to support the club, its members and add value to both where possible.

“The partnership between BARC and bp Fleet Solutions UK goes beyond conventional fuelling solutions to futureproof the benefit to its members. Those that use the BP PLUS Fuel and ‘charge’ card can now embrace the transition to electric power more easily, thanks to the added convenience offered by the card.”

Adrian Brabazon, Head of UK Fleet Solutions, concluded: “We’re thrilled to be working with the BARC to support their member base. We hope that our fleet solutions will help their members and teams reduce costs and accelerate their low carbon journey.”

The collaboration between BARC and bp Fleet Solutions UK marks a significant milestone in providing valuable benefits to racing drivers, teams and associated businesses. 

*bp and BARC are not providing financial advice.