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BARC kicks off 2025 season in style at Donington Park

The British Automobile Racing Club lifted the curtain on its 2025 season in sensational style this past weekend (March 22-23) as a number of championships battled changeable conditions at Donington Park.

TCR UK Championship

It was the dawn of a new era for TCR UK as the championship competed under the BARC banner for the very first time – and it saw two of its most experienced drivers take centre stage as they laid down their markers as credible title contenders.

Adam Shepherd and Callum Newsham entered the new campaign as ones to watch and they duly lived up to all expectations, with Shepherd striking first as he hustled his Cupra to pole position in qualifying.

Shepherd converted his front-row start into a dominant lights-to-flag victory in the opener. Despite having to deal with early pressure from the chasing pack – which was led by the Laidlaw duo – and a safety car interruption, the Capture Motorsport driver was wheel-perfect on his way to top spot.

Race two would see Shepherd double his tally for the weekend as he came through the field on a drying track to win the reverse grid encounter. On a damp track, the grid was split between wet and dry tyres, providing an intriguing spectacle.

Steve Laidlaw rolled the dice to stay on wets and led much of the race however all eyes were on the slick-shod Shepherd and Newsham as they charged forward. Shepherd would ultimately close down a gap of 12 seconds to snatch the win on the penultimate lap ahead of the aforementioned duo.

Newsham was able to end Shepherd’s run of success with a dominant victory in the final race of the weekend – which took several attempts to run. Making a demon start, the Scotsman was never headed as he beat Finn Leslie and Shepherd to the chequered flag.

Milltek Sport Civic Cup

Alongside TCR UK, the Milltek Sport Civic Cup also made its BARC debut under the flightpath of East Midlands airport with two highly entertaining races setting the stall out for what promises to be a season to remember.

Home to the pocket-rocket Honda Civic, the one-make series is billed as a feeder category for TCR UK and has seen a number of promising drivers rise up the ranks in recent years.

At Donington Park, Alistair Camp and former TCR UK champion Lewis Kent underlined their credentials as the leading lights to look out for as they claimed a win apiece around the 1.979-mile National circuit.

Camp snatched pole position by the slender margin on 0.052s in qualifying and duly converted it into victory in race one, pulling clear of Kent and Liam McGill to open his account for the campaign.

Race two proved to be a much closer affair with just six tenths of a second covering the top-three at the finish. This time it was Kent that came out on top as he edged out Harvey Caton and Camp to triumph.

Classic Touring Car Racing Club

Variety was the spice of life when it came to the Classic Touring Car Racing Club as bumper grids of vintage tin top machines went wheel-to-wheel; putting those in attendance and watching online on the edge of their seats.

The Everard Pre-66 Touring Cars rolled back the years with two enthralling encounters, both of which were won by Michael Cullen. The Ford Lotus Cortina driver comfortably beat Oliver Law in race one but had a tougher time of things in race two as he faced competition from Piers Grange.

Cullen came oh-so close to extending his winning streak to the amalgamated Shell Oils Group 1 Touring Cars, Trackhub.uk Pre-93 Touring Cars, Burty Pre-03 Touring Cars and Super Tourers Series contests.

Swapping his Ford Lotus Cortina for a BMW E30 M3, Cullen finished half a second away from Ian Bower in race one while William Davison completed the podium. Nobody would ultimately come close to Bower in race two as he scarpered out front to win by more than 14 seconds.

Bower was a winner in one of the two PRG Trailers Classic Thunder and Rikki Cann Aston Martin Specialist Historic Thunder Saloons races too, with last year’s inaugural champion Colin Voyce claiming the spoils in race two.

Rounding out the Classic Touring Car Racing Club entertainment were two races from the Burton Power Blue Oval Saloon Series. A haven for Fast Fords, the weekend arguably belonged to Andy Robinson as he clinched a clean sweep in his Ford Falcon.

Junior Saloon Car Championship

The Junior Saloon Car Championship lifted the curtain on a brand-new season with three breathtaking contests delivering three different race winners.

Home to the next generation of racing talent, the budget-conscious series has been a staple of the junior racing pyramid for more than a decade and this year’s edition looks to be as competitive as ever.

With a grid made up of second and third-year racers, as well as promising rookies, the single-make category had everyone enthralled and it was Josh Selvadorai that struck first as he bagged pole position in qualifying.

His moment in victory lane would have to wait though as Wilf Butler scored bragging rights in the opening contest as he triumphed ahead of fellow returnees Luca Masarati and Lewis Stannard.

Selvadorai was imperious in race two though as he pulled out a gap of more than seven seconds to beat Butler, with Masarati a few seconds further adrift in third place.

The weekend’s third and final bout went the way of Stannard as he pulled off a sublime number of overtakes to go from fifth to first. Following him to the chequered flag was Masarati and Oliver Kerr.

P4 Emergency Lighting Caterham Graduates Championship

Some of the biggest and smallest winning margins of the weekend came in the ultra-competitive P4 Emergency Lighting Caterham Graduates Championship – which staged two races for its Sigma 135 Class and two for its Sigma 150 Class.

In the Sigma 135s, nobody was stopping Adam Kene as he stamped his authority on the early championship battle with two exemplary performances.

His first victory saw him triumph by almost 16 seconds ahead of Tom McEwing and Stephen Merritt while win number two saw the same three drivers finish on the podium, although this time the gap was capped at six seconds.

Over in the Sigma 150s, Will Stilwell trounced the opposition to win by more than ten seconds in race one. Things however were much closer when it came to race two.

Paul Goldstein – a double Caterham champion last year – emerged victorious from a captivating contest that saw him eventual beat Max Haynes to the chequered flag by just 0.006s. Stephen Clark was a further four tenths back in third.

Adrian Flux Insurance MG Owners Club Championship

The McDermid family had plenty to celebrate on Sunday night as they reigned supreme in the opening rounds of the Adrian Flux Insurance MG Owners Club Championship.

Entering the year as the defending champion, Steve McDermid was wheel-perfect in his MG ZR – which had the number one adorning his window – as he claimed a brace of race wins ahead of his son, Jake McDermid.

There was very little to separate the McDermid duo however behind, Lee Sullivan could only manage to be the best of the rest as he netted a brace of third-place finishes.

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

You can also re-watch all the action via the British Automobile Racing Club YouTube channel, HERE.

Event Information: BARC Season-Opener at Donington Park

Spring is almost upon us, heralding the start of a new motorsport season. Excitement and anticipation fills the air with a packed 2025 British Automobile Racing Club calendar of events getting underway this weekend (22/23 March) with six different championships kicking-off the season.

Donington Park hosts the inaugural timetable, with the two–mile National layout in use for the action this weekend. With so much going on this season – we thought it would be useful to bring together all the important information, so you know what is happening on the BARC calendar this weekend.

When is the next race meeting?
The next event will be held on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd March

Where is it being held?
Donington Park – National Circuit
Address: Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2BN

What is racing this weekend?
TCR UK, Milltek Civic Cup, Adrian Flux MG Owners Club Championship, Classic Touring Car Racing Club classes, Junior Saloon Car Championship and P4 Emergency Lighting Caterham Graduates Championship.

How can I watch?
All of the BARC race weekends will be broadcast live and for free on our YouTube Channel [Link YouTube channel text]. The uninterrupted coverage will feature all the on track drama with commentary, analysis and features throughout the day with over 10 hours across the day with coverage starting just ahead of the first race on Saturday.

For those who want to soak up the on-track action in person – tickets are available on the day from ÂŁ22 or from the Donington Park website from ÂŁ19 with gates opening at 07:30 each day.

What time are things happening on track?

Track action begins just after 09:00 on both days. On Saturday qualifying heads the order in the morning and just after 13:00, we go green with the first race – the opening round of the TCR UK championship with an afternoon of track action to follow. A packed, full day of racing is billed for Sunday with short, sharp races until 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.
Live Timing and Commentary: https://bit.ly/3XMYRzv
Timetable*: https://bit.ly/41YzMUF
Event Information: https://bit.ly/4iKMPP8

* Subject to adjustments prior and during the race meeting

Enjoy the racing. It’s good to be back!

Paul O’Neill predicts stellar year for TCR UK

A new British Automobile Racing Club season is just around the corner with a jam-packed line-up of race and hillclimb meetings up and down the country. This weekend, the 22/23 March heralds the start of 2025 for the BARC.

Old championship favourites and new series are joining the BARC ranks with TCR UK the newest of them all, as the exciting touring car formula is welcomed into the BARC family. Ahead of its new campaign we sat down with fan favourite saloon car ace and colourful TCR UK presenter Paul O’Neill to get the lowdown on our new arrival and what we can expect over the course of the championship campaign.

Thanks for joining us Paul – let’s start with your involvement in TCR UK – how did that start?

“Oh I have to wind the clock back. Time flies, doesn’t it? I’ve been involved with the promoter Maximum Motorsport, working with Stewart Lines and his team for a while on things like the VW Cup or the VAG Trophy years ago. My first involvement with TCR
was probably back in, I think, 2021. TCR was part of the Touring Car Trophy in 2021. And then it became TCR UK in 2022 and have been with them ever since. I must be doing something right!”

The BARC and TCR UK are working together for the first time – will it be a good fit?

“I’ll be honest, it’s probably the most excited I’ve been for a long time. BARC and TCR UK working together is perfect and they will learn a great deal from each other. They [BARC] know exactly how to run championships, they know how these kind of championships
work, and I’m sure they’ll give advice to the promoter and vice versa, they’ll
fit hand in hand.

“It’s the biggest news I think for TCR UK for a long time. TCR UK is becoming a strong part of the British motorsport scene and I think to have that affiliation with BARC is a
fantastic thing. And obviously, some lucky people are going to get to drive a
BTCC car at the end of the year – another BARC series as well – and I think it’s really becoming a home for touring car racing now with the TCR UK addition.”

Why is the formula so good? It certainly delivers on track

“I think because the manufacturers build the cars. Because the manufacturer builds them and there’s off-the-shelf parts, the cars are ready to roll and brilliant for a customer to drive and there is a great amount of choice.

“In the grand scheme of motorsport, they’re not expensive for the car you get in my opinion compared to some racing cars, and I think that the big thing for me is the BoP- the balance of performance is critical in keeping it fair. Raising the ride height, lowering the ride height, taking away a bit of weight, putting some weight in, just all the different things that they do with the BoP, I just think is great to keep it as equal as possible and every year it just seems to show at the end of the season it creates some fantastic racing and the best always rise to the top.

“At the end of the day, it’s a front-wheel drive championship, tin-tops, close racing and the BoP – that’s why people keep coming back for more!”

Now, you have driven many things in your time and you have had the chance to drive a few TCR cars – tell us what it’s like?

“I’m dead fortunate. To be honest, when I get told how much they are and how much they are to run, racing is not cheap, but they are bang for buck – probably the most impressive tin-top car I’ve driven. They’re a front-wheel-drive car and it reminds me of when I did the British Touring Car Championship, they remind me of the Honda Integra that I drove in 2010, under BTC regulations. Simple cars, not massive amounts to them and easy to drive. But there is something a little bit about them – there’s a little bit of S2000 regulation feel within the car as well, where it’s more towards a road car, some of the suspension parts and stuff like that. So, they feel like a bit of a hybrid between two regulations of tin tops that I’ve driven, which is fantastic.

“But the one thing I will say about them is, for the amateur racing driver they’re actually really easy to pick-up – they’re not terrifying to drive. I’ve driven most generations of TCR cars, and they’ve got so many different characteristics. The Hyundai, the VW Golf, the Audi, they’re just all different. Honestly, they are all different, and that’s what makes it an excellent type of car to drive. And you just have to pick wisely and pick a car that suits your style.”

2025 – a new season – what can we expect?

“There is a lot of excitement in the TCR UK camp. The battles at the front were great last year, but I think we will have more depth this season. Looking at the start of the year, there’s some good numbers and I know for a fact there’s some names still to come on the entry list.

“We start at Donington – a great place to start the season and I think there’s a few names in there that have got some scores to settle from last year that maybe should have won the championship, which will add a little spice.

“I think the racing will be closer than ever. There’s some new cars on the grid
that started developing late last year, so they’re going to be up the front. I think there’s just going to be some real interesting battles – with firm fair racing, where nobody wants to relinquish their spot on the race track and the racing will be fierce at times and elbows out – but they will shake hands after the dust settles.”

Who should we be looking out for? Who could spring a surprise?

“I think Alistair Camp has always been someone I follow and I love to watch race in a car. He’s pretty naturally talented. I think Alistair Camp is going to dovetail the series with the Milltek Civic Cup – so I think he’s somebody to look for. I don’t know if he can
win the championship, but I think he’ll win races – definitely.

“I think someone else to look out for is Finn Leslie. He is stepping up from a Fiesta junior series and I think he’ll be strong. He’s with a good team with Power Maxed Racing and will be one who wants to get stuck in early.

Going to put you on the spot here now – do you have any early tips for a champion?

“Oh wow, ok – I think Callum Newsham, Brad Hutchison and maybe Steve and Sam Laidlaw – but I think it’s going to come down to Newsham and Hutchison. Definitely Hutchison. He is raw from last year from not winning the title, but also so is Callum Newsham because he could have won it too. So, that’s why I’m really looking forward to it because I know how much it means to them and their families.”

It’s a busy calendar once again for TCR UK – where are you looking forward to going to?

“That’s a good question! I think it’s a really good calendar, first of all. Donington to start things off will be awesome, but the one place that I love going to is Croft – it just produces great racing for front-wheel drive cars in general.

“If you haven’t been to Croft for a while, go to it – it’s looking fantastic. I am really impressed with the work being carried out. They’ve kept the warm and welcoming feeling you get from Croft, and the fantastic track is the same – but now with the facilities it is one of best circuits in the UK.

“If people reading this want to get to a round and looking for a great racing weekend, go and watch the TCR UK championship there at Croft – it will be mega – you wont be disappointed!”

The 2025 British Automobile Racing Club season begins at Donington Park on the 22/23 March with the opening three rounds of the TCR UK series taking place across the weekend. TCR UK will be joined by the Milltek Civic Cup, Adrian Flux MG Owners Club Championship, Classic Touring Car Racing Club classes, Junior Saloon Car Championship and P4 Emergency Lighting Caterham Graduates Championship.

All the action will be broadcast LIVE on the BARC YouTube channel – with free and uninterrupted coverage across the two days.

TCR UK and Civic Cup join the home of Touring Cars in 2025

TCR UK Touring Car Championship and Milltek Civic Cup will run under the British Automobile Racing Club banner in 2025, with the prestigious Touring Car series and popular Civic Cup joining other celebrated tin-top racing classes this season on the action-packed BARC racing calendar.

Sitting alongside the likes of the Kwik Fit British Touring Championship, Vertu Mini Challenge JCW, Super Tourer Series and Junior Saloon Car Championship – TCR UK and Milltek Civic Cup swell the saloon car offering and competition opportunities from the British Automobile Racing Club.

TCR, the exciting global door-to-door racing format launched in 2014, provides a platform for cars built to a homologated specification to compete on a level playing field with carefully calculated balance of performance (BoP). The 1.75 to 2-litre machines also run on a controlled Goodyear tyre in the UK series and controlled fuel through Carless Racing Fuels and Vital Equipment – this also helps to ensure competitive, fair and close racing all season long.

The Milltek Civic Cup – the home to the pocket-rocket Honda Civic is another welcome addition to the touring car schedule. The series is one of the most closely fought championships in the UK, with the Japanese hot-hatch providing entertaining racing for competitors and spectators alike, with many drivers feeding into the Civics from the popular BARC Junior Saloon Car Championship.

Both series will get underway on the opening race weekend for BARC on the 22/23 March at Donington Park on the National layout before a return visit a fortnight later for TCR UK to tackle the Grand Prix variation – supporting the British GT championship, while the Civics will take on an additional battle at Brands Hatch.
After the Donington double for TCR and Kent commitment for the Civic Cup, the calendar is followed by trips to Silverstone, Croft and Oulton Park before the summer recess for both categories.

Then they both enter the business end of the season – sharing the billing with the British Truck Racing Championship at Snetterton 300 in September before the season finale and teaming up with the trucks once again at Brands Hatch for a potential title decider on the Indy layout before a Firework finale takes to the skies.

Adding to the competition incentive, TCR UK champion, Gen 1 Cup Champion and Goodyear Diamond Award winner from the TCR championship will all be invited to test one of the front-running Kwik Fit British Touring Cars – thanks to Maximum Motorsport and Goodyear.

TCR UK and Civic Cup promoter Stewart Lines said: 

“We are delighted to be part of the British Automobile Racing Club for the 2025 season. The team at BARC showed a huge enthusiasm for the growth of TCR UK with their platform and we are planning to move forward and deliver a really strong product for the UK market.

“A lot of work has been done behind the scenes, during the winter, to raise the profile of TCR UK. At the same time, we have recognised the difficult economic climate and introduced measures to cut costs to allow drivers and teams to go racing. We look forward to providing another season of exciting touring car racing to brand new audiences across the country.

“The Milltek Civic Cup is also ready for another thrilling season as we prepare for grids of over 30 drivers and cars taking part. We are welcoming a new wave of drivers and teams from all areas of club racing to the championship, whilst also witnessing a strong returning field. We’re excited to witness what could be the most open season in the Milltek Civic Cup for some time.”

BARC Chief Executive, Ben Taylor is looking forward to the two new arrivals this year: “The TCR UK series and Milltek Civic Cup are fantastic additions to the BARC family, as we continue to build our status as the home of touring car racing in the UK.

“We have a reputation for delivering quality race meetings for our customers, and TCR UK and Civic Cup competitors will benefit from our high standard of organisation and professionalism. We are working with Stewart and the team to encourage some of those TCR cars back out with us and we’re looking forward to seeing how the series develops this year.

The 2025 season for the British Automobile Racing Club gets underway at Donington Park on the 22/23 March, with TCR UK series and Milltek Civic Cup joining the opening event of the year.

Touring car fans will be able to watch all the action from the BARC race weekends LIVE on our YouTube channel – with a comprehensive day of racing coverage planned. www.youtube.com/@britishautomobileracingclub 


2025 TCR UK Touring Car Championship Calendar
Rounds 1-3 – 22nd/23rd March – Donington (National)
Rounds 4-6 – 5th/6th April – Donington (Grand Prix)
Rounds 7-9 – 17th/18th May – Silverstone (National)
Rounds 10-12 – 14th/15th June – Croft
Rounds 13-14 – 5th July – Oulton Park (Island)
Rounds 15-17 – 13th/14th September – Snetterton (300)
Rounds 18-20 – 1st/2nd November – Brands Hatch (Indy)

2025 Milltek Civic Cup Calendar
Round 1 – 22nd/23rd March – Donington (National)
Round 2 – 19th/20th April – Brands Hatch (Indy)
Round 3 – 17th/18th May – Silverstone (National)
Round 4 – 14th/15th June – Croft
Round 5 – 5th/6th July – Oulton Park (Island)
Round 6 – 13th/14th September – Snetterton (300)
Round 7 – 1st/2nd November – Brands Hatch (Indy)

For more information on the TCR UK Championship – head to www.tcr-uk.co.uk while those interested in the Milltek Civic Cup can find all the latest information at www.civic-cup.co.uk

TCR UK introduces one-off weekend incentive

The TCR UK Championship has introduced further cost-cutting measures ahead of the 2025 season, with the latest being a one-off race weekend incentive.

Following on from the changes that were implemented last month, this latest addition will see prospective entrants to pay a flat fee of ÂŁ1,000, which guarantees a one-off entry in any of the seven race weekends this year.

Anyone who owns a homologated TCR car, one of over 70 TCR cars currently within the UK, can therefore become a part of the tin top series.

Stewart Lines, TCR UK Championship Promoter, said: “In the current difficult financial climate, we’ve already introduced measures that help reduce costs for those looking to compete in a full season of TCR UK. We also recognise that there are competitors out there who want to take part as a one-off entry in the championship as well.

“A flat fee of £1,000 secures a one-off entry for the race weekend of your choice. Added to the cost cutting measures already in place, this is the best way to find out what it’s like to be part of the paddock and atmosphere during a TCR UK weekend.”

Donington Park provides the setting for the 2025 TCR UK Championship curtain-raiser on March 22-23.

Prize BTCC test confirmed for TCR UK champions

Organisers of the TCR UK Championship have confirmed that its 2025 champions will be rewarded with a prize test in a British Touring Car Championship car at the end of the season.

In association with Maximum Motorsport and Goodyear; the TCR UK Drivers’ champion, Gen 1 Cup title winner and Goodyear Diamond Award winner will all get the opportunity to drive a current-spec BTCC car later in the year.

The new prize is one of a number of implementations that have been made to the tin top series since it joined the British Automobile Racing Club’s portfolio.

Mickey Butler, Goodyear Tyres Manager, said: “Drivers put in a lot of hard work during a race season, so it’s good to see that the three champions from TCR UK this year will be rewarded with the opportunity to step up to the next level and test drive a current BTCC spec car.

“Goodyear are proud to be the official Tyre Partner to TCR UK and to be involved in this amazing prize.”

“I’m incredibly grateful for the support that Micky Butler and Goodyear have provided to TCR UK since they came on board back in 2019,” added Stewart Lines, TCR UK Championship Manager.

“Their ongoing commitment to the championship is a clear sign of their belief in the TCR concept and its growing stature within UK Motorsport. The BTCC prize test means that Goodyear will be supporting this years TCR champions as they learn about current spec NGTC cars.

“Goodyear are a very loyal and supportive championship partner, and we look forward to working together with them ahead of the start of the 2025 season.”

The 2025 TCR UK Championship season commences at Donington Park on March 22-23.

TCR UK announces competitor cost-cutting measures

Organisers of the TCR UK Championship have announced a number of cost-cutting measures ahead of the 2025 season, which is scheduled to get underway at Donington Park on March 22-23.

In light of the current economic climate in the United Kingdom, the tin top championship has taken immediate action to assist competing teams and drivers.

Full Season Entry Cost
The 2025 full season entry fee has been capped at ÂŁ5,000, providing a clear reduction from the previous 2024 and 2023 campaign costs.

Calendar Update
Following feedback from teams and drivers, the proposed overseas event at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium on May 17-18 has been postponed.

While there was support for an international race meeting in future seasons, Silverstone now returns to the schedule on the same weekend as Spa would have been.

New Tyre Regulations
In-keeping with the cost reduction theme, the tyre regulations for 2025 have also been updated. Where there are race weekends with two races involved, four new tyres will only be required. Where there are race weekends with three races involved, six new tyres will only be required.

Testing Ban
Championship organisers have also removed the previously instated testing ban. Organisers recognise the increasing costs of providing an exclusive test day on a Friday before each of the seven TCR UK events.

Compared to test sessions already available for a lower cost at all of our venues, this provides a more affordable solution.

Stewart Lines, TCR UK Championship Promoter, said: “As we close in on the start of the 2025 TCR UK season, it’s clear that the current financial climate in the UK is causing many headaches for those who want to go racing.

“With this in mind, we’ve announced a number of cost-cutting measures to ease the pain for current and new customers. Not only is TCR UK the first step into Touring Car Racing in the United Kingdom, but it’s also designed to be an affordable step as well, allowing for those who wish to progress up the ladder to go racing, regardless of age or talent.

“We welcome all those who have signed up for 2025 so far and look forward to welcoming more customers on board ahead of the new season.”

Maximum Motorsport launches Donington Park pre-season test day

Maximum Motorsport has announced an Open Pre-Season Test Day, which will take place at Donington Park on Tuesday 18th February.

Using the National layout at the Leicestershire venue, this pre-season test day is Unsilenced, offering the opportunity to various levels of drivers from within UK Motorsport to test out their vehicle of choice.

For the cost of ÂŁ450.00 + VAT, there will be three sessions across the day, which apply to the following car types.

Session One: Junior Driver Session – Minimum of 6 x 20 minute sessions
This session is open to any drivers taking part in the following championships for 2025:

• The Junior Saloon Car Championship
• The Ginetta Junior Championship
• The BRSCC Fiesta Junior Championship
• TOCA Junior Championship

Session Two: Club Racing level Session – Minimum of 6 x 20 minute sessions
This session is open to any drivers taking part in Club level championships in 2025, including:

• The Milltek Civic Cup
• The Track Action Day Racing Club
• The Audi TT Championship
• The Fiesta ST240 Championship

Session Three: Touring Cars and Sportscars Session – Minimum of 6 x 20 minute sessions
This session is open to any drivers who are competing in the following types of car for 2025:

• TCR Touring Car
• GT4 Sportscar
• Any car running to BTCC NGTC specification

For further information about this Open Pre-Season Test day at Donington Park, please contact Championship Manager Jack Finlan using the following details:

Telephone: +44 7502 019409
Email: jack@maximumgroup.net

TCR UK champion to get prize TCR Europe entry for 2026

The winner of the TCR UK Championship for 2025 will receive a free, full-season entry in the 2026 TCR Europe season as part of their title-winning prize.

In what is a landmark announcement for the tin top series, the introduction of the new prize means that the 2025 Champion will be able to compete for the full season in one of TCR’s largest regional series, extending the ethos that TCR itself is built on.

This new incentive is designed to help drivers when it comes to the connection between the National and Regional levels of the TCR ladder.

“It’s great to make this announcement, awarding the 2025 TCR UK Champion a free full-season entry in TCR Europe. Progression has always been a key part of TCR, and this offers a fantastic chance for next year’s champion,” said Series Promoter Stewart Lines.

“This new incentive means that the championship-winning driver can then make the next step up the TCR ladder to one of the longest-running regional TCR series and take on the best touring car teams and drivers Europe has to offer.”

The 2025 TCR UK Championship campaign kicks off at Donington Park on March 22-23.

TCR UK to race at Spa-Francorchamps next year

The TCR UK Championship has announced a change to its 2025 calendar, with an overseas trip to Spa-Francorchamps replacing a visit to Silverstone.

A visit to the Home of British Motor Racing had been scheduled to take place on May 17-18 however the championship will now head to Belgium that same weekend for what will be the third event of the season.

The revised calendar means that next year’s competitors will join forces with the TCR Europe Touring Car Series to race on the classic Ardennes circuit.

“We’ve released the updated 2025 TCR UK Calendar today, providing our competitors with the chance to race on the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit,” said Stewart Lines, TCR UK Championship Promoter.

“Joining TCR Europe will offer the experience of racing with a Regional TCR Series and providing plenty of TCR action across the weekend.”

TCR UK to host Donington Park taster day

The TCR UK Championship has released details regarding its upcoming Taster Day, which is scheduled to take place at Donington Park on Friday 22nd November.

Following the news that the tin top series will join the British Automobile Racing Club next year, preparations are already afoot for the 2025 season.

The taster vent will provide  interested parties the opportunity to test drive a TCR car, specifically an Audi RS3 LMS TCR Gen 2, at the Leicestershire venue.

Drivers who are already experienced in piloting TCR cars will be on hand during the event to provide guidance and knowledge of the car.

Championship officials will also be on hand during the day to provide further information about the 2025 season and to answer any queries that customers may have.

“I’m excited to offer this chance to anyone who is interested in moving up to TCR UK for 2025. This is the best way to find out how good a TCR car is at one of the best circuits in the UK,” said Stewart Lines, TCR UK Championship Promoter.

“TCR is the ideal platform for those looking to make the step up to touring car racing, and this event will provide more knowledge and insight for those looking to take the next step up in their motorsport careers.”

Anyone interested in the Taster Day can register their interest by clicking HERE.

To find out more about the TCR UK Touring Car Championship, visit https://www.tcr-uk.co.uk/.

TCR UK Championship joins BARC roster for 2025

The TCR UK Touring Car Championship will run under the British Automobile Racing Club banner in 2025; with its calendar for next year also revealed.

The calendar for the hugely popular tin top category includes two meetings alongside the huge crowds of the British Truck Racing Championship, as well as a return to the support bill of the British GT Championship.

Next season begins with back-to-back events at Donington Park, the first of which takes place on National circuit in March before then switching to the Grand Prix layout a few weeks later in early April alongside the British GT contingent.

The Home of British Motor Racing, Silverstone, follows in May before a trip to North Yorkshire and Croft Circuit marks the halfway point in the season.

Oulton Park in Cheshire occupies the customary July date, providing a one-day spectacular for the championship before its annual summer break.

The action resumes in September when the series joins the British Truck Racing Championship for the first time in its history. This will be the first of two weekends together starting with Snetterton, using the 300 layout.

The 2025 TCR UK season reaches its climax at Brands Hatch on the first weekend of November, using the Indy circuit. Fans will be treated to a glorious end to the season as they also enjoy the British Truck Racing Championship’s Firework Finale over the same weekend.

Stewart Lines, Championship Promoter, said: “We are delighted to announce that we have joined forces with BARC for the 2025 season. The team at BARC showed a huge enthusiasm for the growth of TCR UK and with their platform, we are planning to move forward and deliver a really strong product for the UK market.”

Ben Taylor, BARC Chief Executive, added: “We are delighted to welcome TCR UK to the BARC family and look forward to working with Stewart and the team to grow the championship further.

“BARC has a well-deserved reputation for delivering premium race meetings for our customers and I am sure that the TCR UK grid will appreciate a new level of professionalism and enjoy better value for money for their series.”

2025 TCR UK Touring Car Championship Calendar

22/23 March – Donington Park National
5/6 April – Donington Park GP
17/18 May – Silverstone National
14/15 June – Croft
5 July – Oulton Park
13/14 September – Snetterton 300
1/2 November – Brands Hatch Indy

To find out more about the TCR UK Touring Car Championship, visit https://www.tcr-uk.co.uk/