NEWS
eSeries: Fury Simsport
Fury Simsport will be bringing a worldwide feel to the ButtKicker Britcar 24 Hour race. Drivers of the #142 AMG Mercedes GT3, are represented from Europe and North America. Fury have been impressing in this season's IVRA Endurance Championship and will be looking to...
TSR going for glory in the ButtKicker Britcar 24 hours or Silverstone
TSR stands for Team Sellars Racing and whilst they share the name and race number of TSR in the real life Britcar Trophy Championship they are an independant organisation of like minded real world racers chasing the outright win in an Audi R8 GT3. In the real world...
eSeries: Team BoosTED
Team BoosTED are taking part in the ButtKicker Britcar 24hours of Silverstone this weekend in their GT4 class Aston Martin Vantage. BoosTED Motorsports has been going for well over half a decade, and in 2021 the team partnered with Team Virage, a real-life motorsports...
eSports: Sim Dynamics
Sim Dynamics mantra in crossing over from real to virtual worlds is simply “bring the relevance”. This weekend’s Buttkicker Britcar 24hr is no different for their two car entry in this virtual, but no less real, race. Sim Dynamics have been building high quality...
Real World Sponsors Embrace the Virtual Britcar 24 Hours
With a full grid and hundreds of eager drivers about to take part in the ButtKicker Britcar 24 Hours of Silverstone on the iRacing platform over the weekend of the 2nd and 3rd December, a couple of Britcar and the British Endurance Championship's long term sponsors...
Goodyear Contract Renewed
Britcar, promoters of the British Endurance Championship and the Britcar Trophy, two of the UK’s leading racing series, has confirmed that it has extended its partnership with Goodyear Tyres in a multi-year agreement. The Britcar family of championships covers a wide...
Over 40 enter the ButtKicker Britcar 24 hour
With the 2023 edition of the ButtKicker Britcar 24 hours of Silverstone esports race just 2 weeks away the entries are coming in thick and fast with a grid of over 40 cars already entered. The leading GT3 class is the best represented with 25 entries so far. GT4 is...
Countdown to the ButtKicker Britcar 24 Hours
Four weeks away from the ButtKicker Britcar 24 hours at Silverstone being held on the iracing platform in association with Motorsport UK and its time to look at some of the partners in the race. ButtKicker have returned for the 3rd year in a row supporting Britcar's...
Britcar Off-season E-Series Returns
Esports has been a relatively new but exciting and important part of the Britcar portfolio, starting with the first Britcar E-Series taking place during the lockdowns of 2020 and developing into the first running of the Motorsport UK ButtKicker Britcar 24hrs in...
Thanks to our Sponsors for 2023
As we finish the season, we must take a moment to thank our championship sponsors to whom we owe our gratitude for their continuing support: ROWE Motorsport Oils - operators of the most modern factory in the lubricants industry SIM Dynamics - builders of high-end...
ROWE Trophy Race 10 Report – RSVP From Invitees Bransom and Sapra
No issues this time – Bryan Bransom and Jas Sapra took a convincing win in Race 2 in the Invitation entry BMW E46. Pole sitter Marco Anastasi’s Ginetta G56A led away from the rolling start, but making a storming start from the third row was Callum Noble in the Thorney...
ROWE Trophy Race 9 Report – Marco Anastasi Wins for Datum
Marco Anastasi took his Datum Motorsport Ginetta G56A to an easy win in Race 1 after making the right pit stop call. The early part of the race was dominated by Bryan Bransom’s BMW E46, but, with no radio working, failed to capitalise on a short Safety Car period just...
BMW Qualifies in Ginetta Sandwich
Maurizio Sciglio began this session at the top of the times, maintaining his position until the BMW of Bryan Bransom and Jas Sapra rose to the top of the timesheets after improving by two tenths in the middle sector. However in a last ditch effort, pole position was...
ROWE Trophy Race 8 Report – Goldsmith and Steel Show Their Mettle
Lee Goldsmith, driving the Invitation-entry BMW E90 built and prepared by Geoff Steel Racing, broke the Ginetta stronghold in Race 2, but it was a close run thing, with Marco Anastasi’s G56 GTA just half a second adrift at the flag. It was the first time that Simon...
ROWE Trophy Race 7 Report – Simon Clark on Form in the Wet
Simon Clark, in the FormEvo Clark Racing Porsche 997 made the most of the late race tricky conditions to take a popular win, to the acclaim of his many corporate guests. He had always been in the hint though, serving notice of intent on the very first lap, his Class 2...
We Feel Strongly About Sustainability
Sustainability - something we feel strongly about here at Britcar and something we are constantly trying to work towards - is a huge reason as to why it is such a pleasure to have the support of ROWE motor oils for the 2023 season. "Sustainability is hardwired into...
6 Hours of Donington Race Report – X-Bow Bolts to Victory
In challenging conditions, the Track Focused KTM X-Bow of Mark McCollum and Teddy Wilson took the victory in the ROWE Britcar 6 hours enduro, though it was never a done deal until the final half hour of the race. Wet weather prevailed throughout the race; while the...
ROWE Trophy Race 6 Report – Axel Turns In Another Victory
What is it about Axel van Nederveen? Every time he turns up, he wins, and if he doesn’t show up, one of his Datum Motorsport stablemates will keep the top step of the podium warm for him. What’s next – will he work from home and phone-in his performance, or maybe do...
ROWE Trophy Race 5 Report – Datum Déjà vu
Datum Motorsport completed a clean sweep of every overall win so far in Race 2 at Oulton Park, with Maurizio Sciglio and Marco Anastasi once again posting a one-two finish in the teams’ Ginetta G56 GTA machines – they kept those positions from lights to flag, except...
ROWE Trophy Race 4 Report – Datum’s Gamers Play The Field
It was a one-two for Datum Motorsport’s Ginetta G56s in Race 1 at Oulton Park, with Maurizio Sciglio leading Marco Anastasi home by half a minute. Ian Astley, though, starting the SVG Ginetta from the front row alongside pole-sitter Sciglio, split the Sicilian pair in...
ROWE Oils Confirmed as Official Lubricant Partner for Britcar
MediaCo Imports Ltd (MCOIL), are delighted to announce that they have partnered with BRITCAR as their official lubricant partner and title sponsor for the ROWE BRITCAR TROPHY CHAMPIONSHIP with the German lubricant, coolant and fluid brand ROWE MINERALÖLWERK GmbH. The...
Oulton Park up next!
This round sees a slight change to what we all are used t0 - this round will be run on the Saturday 27th of May and will consist of 2 x 50 minute races. As always, our fantastic hospitality team will be on hand to cater for all of your needs and the event will be live...
Donington 6 Hour Race Opens for Entry
Entries for the Britcar 6 hour race open 10:00am Thursday 27th April. A six-hour race for proper GT and endurance spec cars! It's Britcar getting back to what they have always done best, in what could be the first tentative steps to bring back the popular and...
Trophy Race 3 Report – Axel Turns In Another Win
Lone driver Axel van Nederveen, in the Datum Motorsport Ginetta G56 GTA, made it a clean sweep of overall wins for the 2023 season in Sunday’s two-hour race, run in changeable conditions. A two hour race around the twisty Indy circuit was a break from the traditional...
Introducing Sim Dynamics: Britcar 2023
Leading simulator manufacturer, Sim Dynamics will be attending all BEC, Trophy and Prototype Cup race meetings in 2023. With decades of experience in motorsport, particularly through driver development, Sim Dynamics are available to offer guidance on the use and...
6 Hours of Donington is Just the Start
Interest is running high for Britcar's latest foray into true endurance racing, the Britcar 6 Hours on the Donington GP circuit on Saturday 22nd July. Endurance racing is entrenched in Britcar's history, inspired initially by the iconic Nürburgring 24hr spectacular,...
Sim Dynamics – Simulators for Driver Development
Britcar Trophy driver Simon Mason knows a thing or two about motorsport having worked with Aston Martin for nearly 20 years, and with Porsche and Ferrari. The experience he's gained in motorsport and working with these brands is being applied to each simulator created...
Join the Britcar Prototype Cup for Round Two
The Britcar Prototype Cup is inviting all prototypes and sports-racing cars to get involved in the next round at Brands Hatch on 22nd & 23rd April. The Britcar team is looking to increase the grid to 20+ cars with attractive packages now available. Offering a rare...
Scott Mittell and Charles Hall top the Praga Cup standings after Round One
Round One of the inaugural Britcar Prototype Cup saw Praga drivers fill every step of the podium after all three races, while setting the fastest lap times across all categories. Race One saw Formula One test and reserve driver, Rodolfo González, take the grid by...
Trophy Race 2 report: Van Nederveen Banks More Points
Axel Van Nederveen, in the Datum Motorsport Ginetta G56 GTA, made it a win double after being declared the victor in Race 2, following a disqualification for the on-the-road winner. The track was now dry as Will Stacey briefly put the Lotus Elise ahead of pole-sitter...
Trophy Race 1 report: Axel Van Nederveen Opens His Account
Axel Van Nederveen, in the Datum Motorsport Ginetta G56 GTA, played a straight race to take the win, while those ahead of him earlier suffered penalties or excursions. Not to say it was un-deserved , he had always been in the mix from the get-go. The wet and...
Prototype Cup Race 3 Report: Wilson and Stone Reign Triumphant
Teddy Wilson and Ben Stone reigned triumphant in the third race of the Prototype Cup at Silverstone. An impressive and calculated performance from both drivers saw the TGM with Private Leads car take the chequered flag over 11 seconds clear of second place. Starting...
Prototype Cup Race 2 Report: Kelly Lands First Win for Wolverhampton Uni Team
Shane Kelly lead the field to bring University of Wolverhampton Racing its first win of the 2023 season. Kelly won with an eventual margin of 14.9 seconds over second-place Scott Mittell in race two in wet conditions. Following on from Rodolfo González’s inaugural win...
Race Report: Inaugural Prototype Cup win from Rodolfo González
Rodolfo González lead home Charles Hall in the inaugural race of the Prototype Cup. The former Marussia Formula One reserve driver racing for Idola Motorsport braved the elements to win the first race at Silverstone. Following qualifying on Saturday, Charles Hall’s...
Stone and Wilson take the Third Prototypes Win
An impressive showing from Ben Stone and Teddy Wilson as they win the third and final race of the Prototype Cup at Silverstone for TGM With Private Leads. Charles Hall with Scott Mittell for Mittell Cars and Chris Bridle with Will Stowell for Idola Motorsport round...
TSR Golf Lineup Completed with Jones and Ellick
And the second car for TSR Performance is to be piloted by Fyn Jones and Rob Ellick in what is shaping up to be one seriously exciting season!
Jones and Rogers Up For Going One Better
Mark Jones and Anthony Rogers team up to complete the driver line up for TSR Performance. South west based TSR Performance are back for 2023 to compete in the Trophy category. Running 2 VW Golf with Mark Jones and Anthony Rogers running in car 77 and the next line up...
Spires Motorsport Announce Latest on 2023 Plans
Darren Geeraerts, who’s been part of the team for the past 2 seasons, is now pairing up with newcomer Jonathan Christie-Rundle who is returning to racing after some time away to drive the #14 Spires Motorsport Clio Cup car. Anton Spires said “we’re delighted to...
Simon Clark joins the BEC Grid for 2023
Clark Racing are delighted to be embarking on a natural evolution of its partnership with FormEvo, taking the form of title sponsor for the new season, in a new car and new championship. It’s the next chapter and opportunity to grow from an impressive first season...
Turnbull Takes On the G40 Class Again
Alex Turnbull joins the 2023 Britcar grid in a Ginetta G40 with SVG Motorsport. Alex stated “my goals is to do the best I can and hopefully get a class win. I’d also like to say a huge thank you to my sponsors who make this all possible: Telford Automobiles, Carlisle...
Stacey Brings Boston Elise to Trophy
Will Stacey signs up with Rob Boston Racing in the impressive Lotus Elise for 2023! Will said “I'm looking forward to some competitive racing with a strong entry list this year. Rob, and everyone at RBR, have put a lot of work in over winter and I'm looking for some...
Strong and Exciting Driver Line up Revealed by UWR
Shane Kelly will pair with Jessica Hawkins to complete on one of their two-car team for the Britcar Prototype Cup. Shane quoted “So far we have carried the momentum from the end of last season, and testing has been positive. Half of the student team are brand new, and...
Edwards and West Join the Trophy Grid
BTCC driver Jade Edwards has paired up with Mike West to complete a second driver line up for Assetto Racing. Piloting the Ginetta GTA the pair are sure to be ones to watch. Jade stated "I’m really looking forward to joining Mike in the Britcar Championship this...
2-Car Entry for Prototype Cup from Idola
IDOLA have announced a 2 car entry for the Britcar Prototype Cup for 2023. With driver line ups yet to be released, excitement is in the air about what the team will produce for the up coming season! Keep your eyes peeled for further updates.
Assetto Returns for the 2023 Season
Assetto Racing has released their first entry into the Britcar Trophy Championship for 2023. Jim Edwards pairs up with Julian Wantling to create this years driver line up behind the wheel of their Ginetta GTA.
Britcar Welcomes Midlands Catering Company
We are extremely proud to be welcoming Midlands Catering Company to the paddock for this year. Having provided us with such a fantastic service last season at our round at Donington Park, we were keen to have them join us again! Offering a wide variety of foods made...
International Women’s Day
Here at Britcar, we are so lucky to be surrounded by many talented women… racing drivers, engineers, mechanics, hospitality staff, coordinators and much more! We love seeing more and more women joining the paddock and are so proud to have a large number of women...
Mittell Cars join the Britcar Prototype Cup for 2023
Charles Hall and Scott Mittell have released their exciting entry into the championship for this year in what is set to be an exciting line up! Behind the wheel of the Praga R1, the pair are excited for the action ahead.
DW Racing Joints the Prototype Cup Grid for 2023
John Davis is set to pilot this fierce looking Radical SR3 RSX for 2023 - we are extremely excited to have him on the grid with us! John and his team, DW Racing are one of many exciting Prototype Cup announcements we having coming up.
Introducing the Prototype Cup
A large grid of sports-prototypes on a UK circuit would be an amazing prospect, though we at Britcar, along with other like-minded organisations, know only too well, through experience, the substantial challenges in achieving such a goal. Last season Britcar...