MINI CHALLENGE News
MAX COATES OPENS 2022 ACCOUNT IN BRANDS FINALE
Max Coates grabbed his first win of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season in a dramatic final race of the weekend at Brands Hatch, which featured two safety car periods and a red flag.
JACK MITCHELL DOUBLES UP AT BRANDS HATCH
Jack Mitchell made it two wins from two in a dramatic second race of the weekend for the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE at Brands Hatch.
JACK MITCHELL CONVERTS POLE INTO VICTORY IN BRANDS OPENER
Jack Mitchell converted pole position into victory in the opening Quaife MINI CHALLENGE race of the weekend at Brands Hatch to become the third new winner of the 2022 season.
JACK MITCHELL HEADS RECORD-BREAKING BRANDS HATCH QUALIFYING SESSION
Jack Mitchell will start the opening Quaife MINI CHALLENGE race of the weekend at Brands Hatch from pole position after topping the times in a record breaking session around the short Indy circuit.
BRANDS BATTLE NEXT FOR EXPANDED JCW FIELD
After an action-packed start to the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season at Donington Park, the series heads for Brands Hatch this weekend with a packed field of 30 cars making the trip to Kent ready to do battle around the short Indy circuit.
CHARLIE MANN VOWS TO BATTLE BACK FROM TRICKY START
Charlie Mann has vowed to fight back from a tricky start to his Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy programme despite salvaging three top tens from the weekend at Pembrey.
LEE PEARCE PLEASED TO GRAB EARLY DIRECTORS CUP ADVANTAGE
Lee Pearce declared him pleased with his performance in the opening rounds of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy after grabbing the early Directors Cup advantage at Pembrey.
NELSON KING PRAISES GRAVES SQUAD AFTER FINE START
Nelson King was full of praise for his Graves Motorsport team on the back of a stunning start to his Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy campaign at Pembrey.
LOUIE CAPOZZOLI ‘LOOKING AT THE BIGGER PICTURE’
Louie Capozzoli says he is ‘looking at the bigger picture’ after kicking off his Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy season with a podium finish at Pembrey.
NELSON KING WRAPS UP PEMBREY TRIPLE
Nelson King completed a stunning start to his Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy campaign with victory in the final race of the weekend at Pembrey, giving the Graves Motorsport driver three wins from three at the Welsh circuit.
POSITIVE START FOR JACK BYRNE
Irish rookie Jack Byrne enjoyed a positive start to life in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy after taking home top rookie honours in the opening two races.
ALEX SOLLEY PLEASED TO BE BACK ON THE PODIUM
Alex Solley admitted he was delighted to return to the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy podium after a third place finish in race two at Pembrey.
DOMINANT DOUBLE FOR NELSON KING
Nelson King made it two wins from two in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy season opener at Pembrey with a dominant lights-to-flag win in the second race of the weekend.
NELSON KING OPENS MINI CHALLENGE WIN ACCOUNT
Nelson King added his name to the list of winners in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy with a battling drive in the opening race of the 2022 season at Pembrey.
MATT HAMMOND GRABS POLE FOR PEMBREY OPENER
Matt Hammond will start the opening race of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy season from the front of the field after topping the times in qualifying at Pembrey.
NEW GROUND FOR COOPER CLASS AT PEMBREY
The Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy breaks new ground this weekend as the series heads for the Welsh circuit of Pembrey for the opening three races of the campaign.
MATT HAMMOND TARGETS MINI CHALLENGE TROPHY TITLE AFTER CONFIRMING EXCELR8 RETURN
Former Cooper Class Champion Matt Hammond will seek to secure a second Quaife MINI CHALLENGE title after confirming his place on the grid for the 2022 campaign.
NATHAN EDWARDS CONFIDENT OF FORWARD STEPS IN 2022
Nathan Edwards says he is confident that he can take steps forward up the order when he returns to the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy for a second full season in 2022.
BAZ WARD TO JOIN MINI CHALLENGE GRID AT BRANDS HATCH
Baz Ward will become the latest addition to the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE line-up after confirming plans to join the JCW field from the second meeting of the campaign at Brands Hatch.
RONAN PEARSON GRABS RACE THREE HONOURS AT DONINGTON
Ronan Pearson produced a fine drive in the final race of the weekend at Donington Park to grab his maiden victory in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE.
SAM WELLER DOUBLES UP AT DONINGTON
Having grabbed a maiden race win in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE on Saturday, Sam Weller didn’t have to wait long for win number two after the Hybrid Tune raced doubled up in the second race of the weekend.
SAM WELLER OPENS MINI CHALLENGE ACCOUNT IN DONINGTON PARK OPENER
Having gone close multiple times last season, Sam Weller successfully made it onto the top step of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE podium with victory in the opening race of the new season at Donington Park.
LEWIS BROWN GRABS POLE AT DONINGTON PARK
Lewis Brown will start the opening race of the new Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season from pole position after heading the times in qualifying at Donington Park.
BUMPER JCW FIELD DESCENDS ON DONINGTON PARK
Donington Park proved to be one of the most dramatic meetings of the 2021 Quaife MINI CHALLENGE as the battle for the championship title moved towards its conclusion, and the East Midlands circuit is where the fight for honours kicks off again in 2022.
MAX COATES AIMS TO FIGHT FROM THE FRONT
Max Coates says he is hoping to fight from the front when the new Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season bursts into life at Donington Park.
JAMES GRIFFITH HOPING FOR ‘SNEAKY TOP TEN’
James Griffith says he is hoping to pick up a ‘sneaky top ten’ in what is set to be his first full season in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE this season.
COOPER CHAMP DOM WHEATLEY EXCITED TO STEP UP
Reigning Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy Dominic Wheatley admits he is excited at the prospect of competing in the JCW class for the first time ahead of the opening rounds of the new campaign at Donington Park.
HYBRID TUNE AIMS HIGH WITH EXPANDED JCW PROGRAMME
The Hybrid Tune team will seek to build on a successful debut in the JCW class after confirming an expanded programme for the 2022 Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season.
DAN ZELOS TO DEFEND MINI CHALLENGE TITLE
Dan Zelos will seek to become the first driver to successfully defend the JCW title after confirming he will return to the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE for the 2022 season.
CLARK WELLS SETS TOP TEN TARGET FOR 2022
Clark Wells says he would be delighted if he can break into the top ten when he returns to the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy for the 2022 season.
BILLY HARDY EXCITED AHEAD OF JCW RETURN
Billy Hardy admits he is excited about the prospect of returning to the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE grid this season after a frustrating 2021 campaign that saw him watching on from the sidelines.
MIKE PAUL ‘DRAWN IN’ FOR ANOTHER TROPHY SEASON
Mike Paul admits that the lure of competing in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy for another season was too strong after confirming his place on the grid for the 2022 campaign.
LYDIA WALMSLEY TARGETS FURTHER PROGRESS AS FAMILY SQUAD RETURNS
Lydia Walmsley has her sights set on progressing up the pecking order after confirming her plans to return to the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE for a second season in 2022.
FITZGERALD BROTHERS RETURN FOR TROPHY CAMPAIGN
Brendan and Michael Fitzgerald will hope to make an impression in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy in 2022 after the Irish brothers re-signed with LDR Performance Tuning for another season.
JACK DAVIDSON READY TO LEAD LUX TITLE CHALLENGE
Jack Davidson says he is feeling confident about his chances of fighting for the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE title in 2022 after being named as the leader of LUX Motorsport’s multi-car assault.
PAUL MANNING READY TO GO GREEN WITH MINI CHALLENGE PROGRAMME
Paul Manning will look to raise awareness for a new initiative designed to help race teams offset their carbon emissions after confirming his slot on the 2022 Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy grid.
LEWIS BROWN CONFIRMS 2022 JCW TITLE BID
Lewis Brown has his sights firmly fixed on challenging for the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE title after revealing his plans for the 2022 season.
ROSS MARSHALL JOINS GRAVES MOTORSPORT
Ross Marshall will make his circuit racing return with Graves Motorsport after inking a deal to compete in the 2022 MINI CHALLENGE JCW class.
ALEX SOLLEY CONFIRMS 2022 PROGRAMME WITH GRAVES
Alex Solley will return to the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy for a second season in 2022 after signing up to join Graves Motorsport’s multi-car line-up.
TYLER LIDSEY TARGETS PODIUMS IN GRADUATE CAMPAIGN
Tyler Lidsey says he is hopeful of pushing for podium finishes in his second season in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy after confirming his return for the 2022 campaign.
KARTING GRADUATE OLIVER MEADOWS TO DEBUT WITH GRAVES
Oliver Meadows will make the move into car racing for the first time in 2022 after agreeing a deal to join Graves Motorsport’s Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy line-up.
LOUIE CAPOZZOLI MAKES AREEVE SWITCH FOR 2022 TITLE BID
Teenage racer Louie Capozzoli will aim to go one better in the 2022 Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy after officially confirming his plans for the new season.
BRADLEY GRAVETT REMAINS WITH GRAVES FOR SECOND JCW CAMPAIGN
Bradley Gravett will continue to race for Graves Motorsport in the 2022 Quaife MINI CHALLENGE after extending his deal with the team into a third season.
CHARLIE MANN GEARS UP FOR TROPHY TITLE CHALLENGE
Charlie Mann has his sights firmly fixed on a championship challenge after confirming that he will return to the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy for a third year in 2022.
IRISH CHAMPION JACK BYRNE MAKES MINI CHALLENGE MOVE
Teenager racer Jack Byrne will take on an exciting new challenge for the 2022 season after confirming plans to join the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy grid.
TROPHY CHAMPION DOMINIC WHEATLEY MAKES JCW SWITCH WITH GRAVES
Reigning Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy champion Dominic Wheatley will make the step up to the premier JCW class for the 2022 season after becoming the latest driver to sign a deal with Graves Motorsport.
ALEX DENNING CONFIRMS 2022 JCW PROGRAMME
On the back of a one-off outing in the series last season, Alex Denning has confirmed that he will make a full-time move into the JCW class of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE for the 2022 season with Graves Motorsport.
HARRY NUNN GRADUATES TO JCW CLASS WITH GRAVES MOTORSPORT
Harry Nunn, the 2020 Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy champion, will make the step up the headline JCW class this season after agreeing a deal to join forces with Graves Motorsport.
ETHAN HAMMERTON CONTINUES WITH EXCELR8 FOR MINI CHALLENGE RETURN
Young star Ethan Hammerton will make a return to the MINI CHALLENGE for the 2022 season after re-signing with EXCELR8 motorsport for a second year.
GRAVES MOTORSPORT RETAINS ALFIE GLENIE AND NELSON KING
Alfie Glenie and Nelson King will continue to be Graves Motorsport team-mates for the 2022 season after the pair signed up to remain in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy for the upcoming campaign.
NICKY TAYLOR AND BEN JENKINS MAKE GRAVES MOVE FOR MINI CHALLENGE TROPHY
Nicky Taylor and Ben Jenkins have been named as the first two drivers that will compete in the 2022 Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy with the Graves Motorsport team.
JOSHUA JACKSON MAKES FULL TIME MINI CHALLENGE MOVE
Joshua Jackson will make a full time switch into the JCW class of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE in 2022 on the back of a successful one-off outing in the series last year.
JONNY SARGEANT TARGETS FORWARD PROGRESS IN GRADUATE CAMPAIGN
Jonny Sargeant will hope to take steps up the pecking order in 2022 after confirming plans to return to the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy for a second season.
LEE PEARCE TARGETS TROPHIES WITH 2022 MINI CHALLENGE TROPHY PROGRAMME
Lee Pearce has his sights set on challenging for regular silverware in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy after becoming the latest driver to confirm his place on a bumper grid for the 2022 season.
JASON LOCKWOOD SETS TOP THREE TARGET FOR THIRD JCW CAMPAIGN
Jason Lockwood has his sights firmly fixed on a top three championship finish after confirming his return to the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE JCW grid for the 2022 campaign.
LAUREN TAYLA JOINS MORGAN WROOT IN EXPANDED MAD4MINI LINE-UP
Mad4Mini Motorsport will expand to run a two-car programme in the 2022 Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy after bringing in series rookie Lauren Tayla to partner team regular Morgan Wroot.
SOPHIE WRIGHT JOINS MULTIPLE MINI CHALLENGE TROPHY CHAMPIONS AREEVE MOTORSPORT
Teenager Sophie Wright will become the latest racing rookie to launch her on-track career in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy after agreeing a deal to join multiple champions AReeve Motorsport.
TOM OVENDEN RE-SIGNS WITH EXCELR8 FOR MINI CHALLENGE TROPHY TITLE BID
Rising star Tom Ovenden will return to the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy for the 2022 season after re-signing with leading outfit EXCELR8 Motorsport.
JOE WIGGIN RETURNS WITH PANTERA GROUP PERFORMANCETEK
Joe Wiggin will look to challenge for top honours in the 2022 Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy after confirming his place on the grid with defending champions PerformanceTek Racing.
TEENAGE RACER GERGŐ RÁCZ JOINS MINI CHALLENGE JCW GRID
Hungarian racer Gergő (Geri) Rácz will become one of the youngest drivers in the history of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE in 2022 after agreeing a deal to join EXCELR8 Motorsport.
LUCA MARINONI OSBORNE INKS EXCELR8 DEAL FOR MINI CHALLENGE DEBUT
Teenage racer Luca Marinoni Osborne will make his MINI CHALLENGE Trophy debut in 2022 after inking a deal to join forces with series front-runners EXCELR8 Motorsport.
FACTS & FIGURES: THE 2021 MINI CHALLENGE
The fight to secure top honours in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE would go right to the wire in 2021, with the battle between team-mates Dan Zelos and Max Bird only being decided when the final chequered flag of the season flew at Brands Hatch.
SILVERSTONE RETURNS TO JCW SCHEDULE AS ENTRIES OPEN
Silverstone will return to the MINI CHALLENGE JCW calendar for the 2022 season, with entries having opened for the all-action British Touring Car Championship support series.
ENTRIES OPEN FOR EXPANDED MINI CHALLENGE TROPHY SEASON
The calendar for the 2022 MINI CHALLENGE Trophy has been officially confirmed, with entries now open for drivers looking to secure a place on one of the most competitive grids in British Motorsport.
MINI CHALLENGE LAUNCHES ESERIES SEASON THREE
Following two successful seasons of MINI CHALLENGE UK eSeries racing, the championship is pleased to announce season three will run in partnership with Virtual Reality Racing Club (VRRC) over the winter of 2021/22. Whilst great prizes and live streaming remain at the fore, season three welcomes two new prizes, the RJN trophy for the commentator’s favourite driver finishing the season outside the top 5 places and a driver of the round prize for each event of the season.
RONAN PEARSON SWITCHES TO EXCELR8 IN BTCC DRIVER DEVELOPMENT ROLE
Ronan Pearson will embark on the most exciting year of his racing career to date in 2022 after agreeing a deal to join forces with EXCELR8 Motorsport for his third year in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE.
JACK DAVIDSON EAGER TO RETURN
Jack Davidson says he is eager to return to the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE again in 2022 after a breakthrough campaign in the JCW class saw him end the year fourth in the standings.
DAN ZELOS: ‘THIS IS THE MOMENT I’VE WORKED FOR’
Dan Zelos admitted that success in the 2021 Quaife MINI CHALLENGE was the realisation of a dream after the EXCELR8 Motorsport driver wrapped up the title at Brands Hatch.
STEPHEN JAMES PROUD OF DIRECTORS CUP CROWN
Stephen James admitted he was proud to secure the Directors Cup title after seeing off the challenge of Jim Loukes in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE finale at Brands Hatch.
MAX COATES WINS FINALE AS DAN ZELOS CROWNED 2021 CHAMPION
Max Coates secured victory in a dramatic final race of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season, which ended with Dan Zelos beating Max Bird to the championship title.
LEWIS BROWN DOUBLES UP AS TITLE GOES TO THE WIRE
Lewis Brown continued his domination of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE finale at Brands Hatch with a second win of the weekend, with the fight for the title between team-mates Max Bird and Dan Zelos going down to the wire.
LEWIS BROWN STORMS TO BRANDS HATCH OPENER AS TITLE FIGHT TIGHTENS UP
Lewis Brown completed a perfect Saturday at Brands Hatch with a third win of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season, although it wasn’t enough to keep him in contention for the title going into the final two races of the campaign.
LEWIS BROWN GRABS POLE FOR SEASON FINALE
Lewis Brown will kick off race one of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE title decider from pole position after topping the times in qualifying around the Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit.
ALL TO PLAY FOR AS JCW BATTLES HEAD FOR BRANDS HATCH
Sam Weller may have provisionally secured the Rookie Cup crown at Donington Park but there is plenty still to play for as the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE heads for Brands Hatch for the season finale – not least a six-way fight to secure the overall title.
JACK DAVIDSON ADMITS: ‘IT COULDN’T HAVE GONE MUCH BETTER!’
Jack Davidson admitted that things had gone better than expected after he enjoyed his best weekend to date in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE at Donington Park.
BOBBY THOMPSON ENJOYS ‘FUN’ DONINGTON DEBUT
Former British Touring Car Championship racer Bobby Thompson insisted that his Quaife MINI CHALLENGE debut had been a fun experience despite a far from straightforward weekend on track on Donington Park.
DELIGHT AND DESPAIR FOR TITLE RIVALS AT DONINGTON
Title rivals Dan Zelos and Max Bird will head into the final rounds of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season split by just four points after a weekend of contrasting fortunes at Donington Park.
SAM WELLER PLEASED TO WRAP UP ROOKIE CROWN
Sam Weller admitted he was pleased to provisionally secure the Rookie Cup crown with a weekend of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE still to run.
JACK DAVIDSON DOUBLES UP IN DONINGTON FINALE
Jack Davidson produced another storming run through the field to secure victory in the final Quaife MINI CHALLENGE race of the weekend at Donington Park.
MAX BIRD SECURES CRUCIAL WIN IN SECOND DONINGTON ENCOUNTER
Max Bird secured a crucial third win of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season in race two at Donington Park to close in on team-mate Dan Zelos in the championship standings.
JACK DAVIDSON BATTLES TO VICTORY IN DONINGTON OPENER
Jack Davidson secured his second victory of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE after a dramatic opening race of the weekend at Donington Park.
MAX COATES GRABS POLE AT DONINGTON PARK
Max Coates grabbed his first pole position of the 2021 Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season after an early lap at Donington Park proved to be enough to earn him top spot in qualifying for the penultimate round of the year.
DONINGTON NEXT STOP AS JCW BATTLE HOTS UP
Two meetings and six races is all that remains in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season and things are hotting up towards the sharp end of the grid as the series returns to Donington Park this weekend.
BOBBY THOMPSON JOINS MINI CHALLENGE GRID AT DONINGTON PARK
Former British Touring Car Championship racer Bobby Thompson will join the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE grid for the final two meetings of the season after joining forces with the returning JamSport team.
FACTS & FIGURES: THE 2021 MINI CHALLENGE TROPHY
It’s little more than a week since the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy title battle was decided in dramatic fashion at Silverstone, with PerformanceTek Racing’s Dominic Wheatley emerging from the 2021 season as the championship winner.
MANN MOTORSPORT EYES GROWTH AFTER SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGN
Charlie Mann says he is hopeful that his Mann Motorsport team can grow in the coming seasons on the back of a strong campaign in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy.
LOUIE CAPOZZOLI VOWS TO COME BACK FIGHTING
Louie Capozzoli has vowed to come back fighting next season after going close to the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy crown in his debut campaign.
DOMINIC WHEATLEY: ‘THIS TITLE IS WORTH 100 RACE WINS!’
Dominic Wheatley admitted that his Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy title was ‘worth 100 race wins combined’ after he wrapped up the 2021 crown during a dramatic season finale at Silverstone.
TOM OVENDEN TAKES DRAMATIC FINALE AS DOMINIC WHEATLEY CROWNED CHAMPION
Tom Ovenden secured a dramatic maiden win as the 2021 Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy season drew to a close at Silverstone, but Dominic Wheatley was the man with most reason to cheer as he wrapped up the championship title.
CHARLIE MANN TAKES FIRST WIN AS FOUR-WAY FIGHT GOES TO THE FINALE
Charlie Mann secured his maiden win in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy in the penultimate race of the campaign at Silverstone, with four drivers now going into the final race of the year with a chance of taking the title.
LOUIE CAPOZZOLI TAKES SILVERSTONE OPENER AS TITLE FIGHT TAKES A TWIST
Louie Capozzoli secured victory in what could prove to be a pivotal race in deciding who secures the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy title at Silverstone.
FIRST BLOOD TO DOMINIC WHEATLEY WITH SILVERSTONE POLE
Dominic Wheatley claimed the early advantage in the race to secure the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy title after topping the times in qualifying for the season finale at Silverstone.
HUGE COOPER GRID GETS SET FOR SILVERSTONE SHOWDOWN
The Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy season is set to draw to a close on a high this weekend, in terms of both drama and sheer numbers as the largest field of the year descends on Silverstone for the final three races.
FOURTH WIN ‘EXTRA-SATISFYING’ FOR DAN ZELOS
Dan Zelos admitted that a fourth win of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season had been ‘extra-satisfying’ at Croft, although a points penalty would ultimately see him lose some of his buffer in the championship standings.
JACK DAVIDSON GAINS GROUND DESPITE PENALTY
Jack Davidson has moved up into the top three in the race to secure the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE title despite mixed fortunes on track as the series headed for Croft for the fifth meeting of the year.
MAX COATES HAPPY TO CAP HOME WEEKEND WITH PODIUM
Max Coates said he was pleased to pick up a third podium finish of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season on what would be a big weekend for the Graves Motorsport driver at Croft.
ISAAC SMITH DELIGHTED BY ‘HUGE’ CROFT VICTORY
Isaac Smith admitted he was delighted by a ‘huge’ first victory for the JW Bird Motorsport team in the latest rounds of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE at Croft.
MAX BIRD VOWS TO FIGHT HARD AFTER CLOSING GAP
Max Bird has vowed to fight hard in the final two rounds of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season as he bids to overhaul team-mate Dan Zelos in the points, after the gap between the pair came down at Croft.
ISAAC SMITH CARRIES JW BIRD TO CROFT SUCCESS
Isaac Smith made the most of an impressive start to the second race at Croft to secure his first victory of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season.
DAN ZELOS EXTENDS ADVANTAGE WITH RACE ONE WIN
Dan Zelos has extended his lead at the head of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE standings after an opportunistic move saw him take a fourth win of the 2021 season at Croft.
JACK DAVIDSON SCORES FIRST POLE AT CROFT
Having taken a first win of the season last time out at Knockhill, Jack Davidson carried his good form into qualifying at Croft to secure a first pole position in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE.
NEW GROUND FOR JCW TITLE BATTLE AT CROFT
The Quaife MINI CHALLENGE will break new ground this weekend when the series heads for Croft for the fifth meeting of the 2021 season.
OLIVER BARKER TARGETING STRONG RETURN AT CROFT
Oliver Barker says he is keen to try and end his Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season ‘on a high’ as he prepares to return to action this weekend at Croft.
HOW THRUXTON SET UP A FASCINATING COOPER FINALE
As the JCW field prepares to head for Croft next weekend for the first time, the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy runners will have an extra week to prepare for the big finale at Silverstone, where the titanic battle to decide who will be crowned 2021 champion will draw to a close.
LEE PEARCE TAKES THRUXTON FINALE AS TITLE FIGHT TIGHTENS UP
Lee Pearce secured his second win of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy season after a shortened final race of the weekend at Thruxton.
LOUIE CAPOZZOLI DOUBLES UP AT THRUXTON
Louie Capozzoli made it two wins from two at Thruxton with a second victory from the penultimate weekend of racing in the 2021 Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy.
LOUIE CAPOZZOLI SECURES MAIDEN WIN IN DRAMATIC THRUXTON OPENER
Louie Capozzoli put the memory of his dramatic roll earlier in the season firmly in the past with victory on his return to Thruxton as the penultimate weekend of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy season kicked off.
CHARLIE MANN STORMS TO THRUXTON POLE
Charlie Mann produced a fine lap in qualifying at Thruxton to secure pole position for the penultimate meeting of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy season.
ONE POINT IN IT AS TROPHY RETURNS TO THRUXTON
Just six races remain in the 2021 Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy season as the series rejoins the British Touring Car Championship package this weekend at Thruxton, with just one point splitting the leading two drivers in the race for the championship title.
BTC RACING HOPES TO BUILD ON MAIDEN MINI PODIUM
Series newcomer BTC Racing will look to build on its best weekend of the season to date after securing a first podium finish in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE at Knockhill.
HOME BACKING BOOSTS JACK DAVIDSON
Jack Davidson admitted that the support of the home fans had given him an extra boost on track after recording his first win of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season at Knockhill.
DAN ZELOS DELIGHTED BY ‘BEST WEEKEND SO FAR’
Dan Zelos revealed he was delighted by his “best weekend in MINIs” after hitting the front in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE at Knockhill.
JASON LOCKWOOD ‘OVER THE MOON’ WITH KNOCKHILL WEEKEND
Jason Lockwood insisted he was ‘over the moon’ with his Knockhill weekend as the EXCELR8 Motorsport driver enjoyed his best outing of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season in Scotland.
MARK DICKSON HOPES FOR RETURN AFTER BRUISING DEBUT
Mark Dickson says he hopes to be able to return to the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE in future after a bruising debut in the series at Knockhill.
HANNAH CHAPMAN PLEASED WITH HOME PERFORMANCE
Hannah Chapman insisted she was pleased with a strong home showing after picking up her best result of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season at Knockhill.
JACK DAVIDSON OPENS 2021 ACCOUNT IN KNOCKHILL FINALE
Jack Davidson produced a fine drive in the final race of the weekend at Knockhill to secure his first victory of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season.
DAN ZELOS CONTINUES PERFECT WEEKEND WITH RACE TWO WIN
Dan Zelos continued a perfect weekend at Knockhill as he made it two wins from two with another victory in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE.
DAN ZELOS CONTROLS KNOCKHILL OPENER TO HIT THE FRONT
Dan Zelos saw off the early challenge of local driver Joe Tanner to secure his second victory of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season in the opening race of the weekend at Knockhill.
DAN ZELOS SNARES POLE IN TRUNCATED KNOCKHILL QUALIFYING
Max Bird’s run of pole positions in the 2021 Quaife MINI CHALLENGE is at an end after team-mate Dan Zelos topped the times in qualifying for the fourth meeting of the season at Knockhill.
MINI CHALLENGE EXTENDS TOCA SUPPORT DEAL WITH NEW FIVE YEAR AGREEMENT
The Quaife MINI CHALLENGE will continue to be part of the biggest race weekends in British motorsport for the next five years after agreeing an extended deal to remain on the support package for the British Touring Car Championship.
SCOTTISH SOJOURN NEXT FOR PACKED JCW FIELD
Things are getting tight in the battle for the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE title as the JCW field heads for Knockhill this weekend for the fourth meeting of the year.
MORGAN WROOT ENJOYS RACE TWO RECOVERY
Morgan Wroot enjoyed a strong weekend on track at Croft that saw him go close to a second podium of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy season.
ESERIES WINNER DAVE MARSHALL ENJOYS CIRCUIT DEBUT
Having secured victory in the MINI CHALLENGE eSeries over the winter, Dave Marshall admitted he was delighted to have made his real world debut after securing two solid finishes in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy meeting at Croft.
CHARLIE MANN HOPES TO BOUNCE BACK AT THRUXTON
Charlie Mann insists he will look to bounce back when the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy heads for Thruxton after a tough weekend on track at Croft.
HARRY NUNN HAPPY WITH DOUBLE PODIUM
Harry Nunn declared himself pleased with a double podium finish at Croft that keeps alive his hopes of defending the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy title.
NICKY TAYLOR FULL OF EMOTION FOLLOWING BREAKTHROUGH SUCCESS
Nicky Taylor revealed he had tears in his eyes after the EXCELR8 driver secured a breakthrough victory in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy at Croft.
JOE WIGGIN PRAISES TEAM AFTER SECOND VICTORY
Joe Wiggin was full of praise for the PerformanceTek Racing team after securing his second win the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy at Croft.
DOMINIC WHEATLEY PLEASED WITH STRONG HOME SHOWING
Dominic Wheatley admitted he was pleased with a strong weekend on home soil at Croft after moving to the top of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy standings.
NICKY TAYLOR OPENS MINI CHALLENGE ACCOUNT
Nicky Taylor produced a battling drive in tricky conditions on track to secure his maiden victory in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy in the second race of the weekend at Croft.
JOE WIGGINS INHERITS VICTORY IN CROFT OPENER
Joe Wiggin secured his second win in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy after on the road victor Louis Capozzoli was handed a post-race penalty following the opening encounter of the weekend at Croft.
MATT HAMMOND RETURNS TO ACTION AFTER OULTON PARK INCIDENT
Championship leader Matt Hammond will get the chance to defend his lead in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy standings after winning his race to make the grid for this weekend’s meeting at Croft.
LEWIS SAUNDERS EDGES MAIDEN POLE AT CROFT
Fresh from a first win in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy at Oulton Park, Lewis Saunders picked up his maiden pole position after heading the times in qualifying for the latest rounds of the season at Croft.
DAN ZELOS KEEPS THE PRESSURE ON DESPITE MISSED OPPORTUNITY
Dan Zelos was left to wonder what might have at Oulton Park, despite outscoring main title rival Max Bird in the latest rounds of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE.
REECE PAGE SET FOR FURTHER TROPHY OUTINGS
Reece Page says he is eager for further outings in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy after making his debut in the series at Oulton Park.
LEWIS BROWN ADMITS TO MIXED EMOTIONS OVER OULTON PARK
Lewis Brown admitted that his Oulton Park weekend had been one of ‘ups and downs’ after the LDR Performance Tuning driver missed out on a return to the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE podium.
MINI CHALLENGE’S ELDER STATESMAN CELEBRATES TEN SEASONS
Whilst much of the focus in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy this season has been on the battle for the championship title, here has already been cause for celebration for the elder statesman in the paddock, with Adrian Norman bringing up a landmark ten seasons as part of the grid.
CROFT DOUBLE HEADER UP NEXT FOR COOPER BATTLE
With four rounds in the book, the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy heads for Croft this weekend for the latest instalment in what is becoming an enthralling battle for the championship crown.
MAX COATES VOWS TO KEEP PUSHING TO CLOSE THE GAP
Max Coates insists that he will keep pushing hard to close the gap to Max Bird and Dan Zelos in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE standings after another solid weekend on track at Oulton Park.
MAX BIRD EXTENDS ADVANTAGE WITH SECOND WIN
Max Bird said was pleased to extend his advantage in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE standings at Oulton Park, despite admitting his race two result ‘wasn’t ideal’.
JIM LOUKES TO SIT OUT KNOCKHILL AFTER OULTON PARK INCIDENT
Jim Loukes and the OX4 Racing team will sit out the next round of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season following the dramatic incident that saw him retire from the second race of the weekend at Oulton Park.
OLIVER BARKER TAKES MAIDEN WIN IN DRAMATIC SECOND RACE
Oliver Barker wrapped up his first win in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE after a dramatic second race of the weekend at Oulton Park.
JAMES MACINTYRE LEFT WITH MIXED EMOTIONS AFTER RACE ONE RECOVERY
James MacIntyre admitted he had been left with mixed emotions despite a fine recovery drive through the field in opening Quaife MINI CHALLENGE race at Oulton Park.
OLIVER BARKER CELEBRATES FIRST SILVERWARE
Oliver Barker declared himself pleased with his first silverware of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season after securing top rookie honours in the opening race of the weekend at Oulton Park.
LYDIA WALMSLEY HAPPY WITH PROGRESS AFTER BEST YET
Lydia Walmsley insisted she was pleased with the progress she is making in the JCW class of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE after scoring her best result to date in the opening race at Oulton Park.
MAX BIRD HEADS EXCELR8 PODIUM LOCK-OUT IN OULTON PARK OPENER
Max Bird converted pole position into his second win of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season to head a lock-out of the podium places in the opening race of the weekend at Oulton Park.
MAX BIRD MAINTAINS 100 PER CENT RECORD IN OULTON PARK QUALIFYING
Max Bird maintained his 100 per cent pole record this season after topping the times in qualifying for the third round of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE at Oulton Park.
JCW TITLE BATTLE RETURNS TO OULTON PARK
It’s all to play for in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE as the series heads for Oulton Park this weekend for the third meeting of the campaign, with less than ten points separating the leading three drivers after the first six races of the year.
LEWIS SAUNDERS PROVISIONALLY DECLARED RACE TWO WINNER AT OULTON PARK
Lewis Saunders has been provisionally declared as the winner of the second Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy race at Oulton Park, which was halted early after an incident for championship leader Matt Hammond.
MATT HAMMOND EXTENDS ADVANTAGE WITH FOURTH WIN
Matt Hammond enjoyed another lights-to-flag run in the opening race of the weekend at Oulton Park as he secured a fourth win of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy season.
MATT HAMMOND ADDS TO POLE TALLY AT OULTON PARK
Points leader Matt Hammond maintained his impressive qualifying record in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy after securing his third pole in four meetings at Oulton Park.
MINI CHALLENGE TROPHY HEADS NORTH AS BATTLE RESUMES
The Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy season resumes at Oulton Park this weekend after an early season break, with the largest entry of the year making the trip to Cheshire for round four.
JACK DAVIDSON OPENS PODIUM ACCOUNT FROM THE BACK
Jack Davidson recovered in style from issues in qualifying at Brands Hatch to collect his first silverware of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season.
MAX COATES HAPPY TO BATTLE BACK INTO CONTENTION
Max Coates put the misery of Snetterton firmly behind with a high-scoring weekend at Brands Hatch to kick-start his Quaife MINI CHALLENGE title challenge.
DAN ZELOS UP FOR THE FIGHT AFTER BRANDS SUCCESS
Dan Zelos has warned his rivals he is “up for the fight” after ending his Quaife MINI CHALLENGE win drought at Brands Hatch.
DOUBLE PODIUM DELIGHTS JAMES MACINTYRE
James McIntyre said he was delighted with his one of his best weekends in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE after a double podium finish at Brands Hatch.
MAX BIRD PLEASED WITH RACE THREE RECOVERY
Max Bird declared himself pleased with the way in which he recovered from the disappointment of race two at Brands Hatch to retain his advantage in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE standings.
DAN ZELOS ENDS VICTORY DROUGHT IN BRANDS HATCH FINALE
Dan Zelos returned to the top step of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE podium in fine style with victory in the final race of the weekend at Brands Hatch.
MAX COATES INHERITS MAIDEN WIN FOR GRAVES MOTORSPORT
Max Coates secured a maiden win in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE for the Graves Motorsport team after a dramatic end to the second race of the weekend at Brands Hatch.
MAX BIRD HITS THE FRONT WITH PERFECT SATURDAY
Max Bird enjoyed the perfect Saturday at Brands Hatch after taking his first win of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season – securing the championship lead in the process.
MAX BIRD GOES TWO FROM TWO IN BRANDS HATCH QUALIFYING
EXCELR8 driver Max Bird made it two pole positions from two at Brands Hatch after topping the times in qualifying for the second meeting of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season.
RACING ROOKIE JONNY SARGEANT HAPPY WITH PROGRESS
As the first step on the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE ladder, the Cooper class is the ideal proving ground for people making the step into car racing for the first time, with Jonny Sargeant being one such driver in the field for the 2021 season.
JACK MITCHELL REJOINS EXCELR8 AT BRANDS HATCH
British GT Championship winner Jack Mitchell will make a return to the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE this weekend after agreeing a deal to rejoin championship winning outfit EXCELR8.
JCW FIELD GETS SET FOR BRANDS HATCH BATTLE
When the Cooper class cars headed for Brands Hatch earlier this month, the two races around the short Indy layout were packed with action – so even more drama can be expected this weekend when the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE heads for the shortest circuit on the calendar for round two.
JIM LOUKES CELEBRATES PODIUM ON JCW RETURN
Jim Loukes said he was delighted with an overall podium finish as he celebrated his return to the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE in style at Snetterton.
LEWIS BROWN LAYS DOWN AN EARLY MARKER
Lewis Brown said it was important to lay down a marker after securing the early advantage in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE at Snetterton.
RONAN PEARSON PLAYS THE LONG GAME FOR PODIUM FINISH
Ronan Pearson said his confidence is ‘sky high’ after he recovered from issues in qualifying to secure a podium finish from the opening meeting of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season.
CALLUM NEWSHAM LAMENTS SNETTERTON BAD LUCK
Callum Newsham was left to wonder what might have been after a tough start to his Quaife MINI CHALLENGE weekend at Snetterton.
RICKY PAGE DELIGHTED WITH STRONG HOME SHOWING
Privateer racer Ricky Page was pleased to return to form in the most recent rounds of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy after picking up his second podium finish of the year at Brands Hatch.
CHARLIE MANN CONFIDENT THAT SILVERWARE IS CLOSE
Charlie Mann says he feels that ‘silverware isn’t far away’ after maintaining his strong recent form in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy at Brands Hatch.
JASON LOCKWOOD CONFIDENT OF FIGHTING BACK
Jason Lockwood says he is confident of fighting back from the points lost after an unfortunate retirement in the opening round of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season.
SAM WELLER NOT GETTING CARRIED AWAY DESPITE STRONG START
Sam Weller insists he won’t get carried away with his results at Snetterton despite a strong start to the new Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season.
LYDIA WALMSLEY REFLECTS ON JCW DEBUT AFTER ‘MASSIVE STEP UP’
Lydia Walmsley revealed she had ‘learned a lot’ from her first weekend at the wheel of a JCW class car after kicking off her Quaife MINI CHALLENGE programme at Snetterton.
MAX COATES EAGER TO MOVE ON FROM CHALLENGING WEEKEND
Max Coates says he is looking forward to his Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season getting underway at Brands Hatch after a weekend to forget at Snetterton.
DAN ZELOS LOOKS TO THE POSITIVES FROM SEASON OPENER
Dan Zelos admitted that it had been a ‘frustrating but positive’ weekend at Snetterton after he got his Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season underway on home soil.
BRAD HUTCHISON BATTLES TO RACE THREE HONOURS
Brad Hutchison ensured that his Snetterton weekend ended on a high with a maiden victory in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE in the final race.
LEWIS BROWN DOUBLES UP AT SNETTERTON
Lewis Brown made it two wins from two at Snetterton to strengthen his early advantage at the head of the QUAIFE MINI CHALLENGE standings.
LEWIS BROWN BATTLES TO VICTORY IN SNETTERTON OPENER
Lewis Brown made the perfect start to his bid to secure the 2021 Quaife MINI CHALLENGE title with a battling drive to victory in the opening race of the campaign at Snetterton.
MAX BIRD TAKES FIRST POLE OF THE YEAR AT SNETTERTON
Max Bird produced a storming lap in qualifying at Snetterton to secure the first pole position of the 2021 Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season.
BUMPER JCW FIELD GETS SET FOR SNETTERTON OPENER
After a longer off-season than expected, the 2021 Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season will finally kick off this weekend with the opening round of the new campaign taking place at Snetterton.
FRESH TEAM, FRESH START FOR JOE WIGGIN
A change of teams ahead of Brands Hatch proved to be the right call for Joe Wiggin after he secured his first win in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy during the third weekend of the campaign.
DOMINIC WHEATLEY ENDURES TRYING WEEKEND AT BRANDS HATCH
Dominic Wheatley has vowed to fight back when the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy season resumes at Oulton Park in July after losing ground in the points at Brands Hatch.
MORGAN WROOT STARTS FIGHTBACK WITH TOP THREE SHOWING
Morgan Wroot was left pleased with a first visit to the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy podium this season after his strongest weekend of the year so far at Brands Hatch.
LOUIE CAPOZZOLI PLEASED TO OPEN PODIUM ACCOUNT
Louie Capozzoli admitted he was delighted to score his first podium finish of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy season at Brands Hatch.
JOE WIGGIN TAKES MAIDEN WIN IN ACTION-PACKED BRANDS FINALE
Joe Wiggin secured his maiden win in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy in a chaotic second race of the weekend at Brands Hatch, which featured drama for the championship leader.
BRENDAN FITZGERALD AMONGST THREE CARS RULED OUT OF RACE TWO
Brendan Fitzgerald will miss the second Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy race of the weekend after getting caught up in the incident that halted race one.
MATT HAMMOND EXTENDS ADVANTAGE IN RED-FLAGGED OPENER
Matt Hammond has extended his lead at the head of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy standings after wrapping up his third win of the season in the opening race of the weekend at Brands Hatch.
THRUXTON TRIO REBOUND WITH SOLID QUALIFYING SHOWING AT BRANDS HATCH
The three drivers caught up in the multi-car incident that affected the second meeting of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy season enjoyed strong returns to action in qualifying for round three of the year at Brands Hatch.
MATT HAMMOND EDGES POLE AT BRANDS HATCH
Points leader Matt Hammond secured his second pole position of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy season after leading the pack in qualifying for the third meeting of the campaign at Brands Hatch.
BATTLE OF BRANDS NEXT FOR MINI CHALLENGE TROPHY
After two action-packed meetings for the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy, the series makes its return to Brands Hatch this weekend for the third round of what is shaping up to be a fascinating championship battle.
LEWIS GALER REJOINS EXCELR8 IN NEW BTCC ACADEMY DRIVER ROLE
Teenage racer Lewis Galer will make a return to the EXCELR8 Motorsport line-up for the 2021 Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season after signing a deal to become the team’s new BTCC Academy Driver.
RICKY PAGE HOPES TO BOUNCE BACK AT BRANDS
Ricky Page says he hopes to be back at the sharp end when the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy heads for Brands Hatch after a tough weekend on track at Thruxton.
MIKE PAUL PRAISES LDR FOR IMPRESSIVE THRUXTON REPAIR
Mike Paul was full of praise for his LDR Performance Tuning team after an impressive overnight rebuild allowed him to take part in all three Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy races at Thruxton.
CONSISTENCY KEEPS DOMINIC WHEATLEY AT THE SHARP END
Dominic Wheatley maintained his consistent start to the new Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy season with three podium finishes from round two of the campaign at Thruxton.
LEWIS SAUNDERS ADDS TO SILVERWARE ON EVENTFUL WEEKEND
Series rookie Lewis Saunders picked up his second podium finish in as many meetings in another action packed weekend of racing in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy at Thruxton.
ALEX SOLLEY ENJOYS UNEXPECTED THRUXTON SUCCESS
Alex Solley admitted he was delighted to enjoy an unexpected weekend of success at Thruxton after securing his first pole, and first win, in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy.
MORGAN WROOT BATTLES BACK FOR TOP TEN
Morgan Wroot produced one of the drives of the day at Thruxton to salvage a top ten finish from what looked set to be a weekend to forget in the latest rounds of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy season.
CHARLIE MANN MAKES UP GROUND WITH STRONG WEEKEND
Charlie Mann enjoyed a strong weekend on track as the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy headed to Thruxton for round two, with the Mann Motorsport picking up his best results of the campaign to date.
MATT HAMMOND HAPPY TO RETAIN LEAD
Matt Hammond insisted it was mission accomplished at Thruxton after the EXCELR8 Motorsport driver retained his advantage at the head of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy standings.
CALLUM NEWSHAM CONFIRMED FOR HIS FOURTH SEASON IN THE MINI CHALLENGE JCW
Callum Newsham will be hoping to build on two podium finishes last year after confirming his return to the MINI CHALLENGE JCW grid for 2021, with his focus firmly on fighting for the championship crown.
ALEX SOLLEY OPENS WIN ACCOUNT IN THRUXTON FINALE
Having scored a maiden pole position a day earlier, Alex Solley opened his win account in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy after another dramatic race rounded out the weekend at Thruxton.
HARRY NUNN BREAKS THE TOW TO OPEN 2021 ACCOUNT
Defending champion Harry Nunn succeeded where his rivals had failed earlier in the day after breaking the tow at Thruxton to secure his first win of the Quaife MINI Challenge Trophy season.
MATT HAMMOND SECURES HOME WIN AFTER SLIPSTREAMING SPECTACLE
Points leader Matt Hammond secured his second win of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy season after emerging on top of a titanic battle for honours in the opening race at Thruxton.
ALEX SOLLEY STORMS TO POLE AT THRUXTON
Alex Solley produced an astonishing lap in qualifying at Thruxton to snare pole position for the second meeting of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy season.
MINI CHALLENGE TROPHY SET FOR THRUXTON THRILLS
The Thruxton round of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy proved to be one of the most action-packed of the 2020 season, and it looks very much like the same will be true again when the series returns to the Hampshire circuit this weekend for the second round of 2021.
OLIVER BARKER JOINS EXCELR8 FOR MINI CHALLENGE ASSAULT
Oliver Barker will make the step into the MINI CHALLENGE JCW class on a full-time basis for the 2021 season after agreeing a deal to join EXCELR8 Motorsport’s multi-car line-up.
MATT HAMMOND ‘EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS’ WITH EARLY LEAD
Matt Hammond admitted he had ‘exceeded expectations’ after securing the early lead in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy standings during the opening meeting of the year at Snetterton.
LOUIE CAPOZZOLI PLEASED WITH PACE DESPITE TOUGH OPENER
Louie Capozzoli was left pleased with his speed, if not with his results, after finding himself embroiled in the heart of the action during two dramatic Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy races at Snetterton.
LEE PEARCE ENJOYS BATTLING HARD IN SNETTERTON OPENER
Lee Pearce insisted he had enjoyed the race long battle for victory in the second Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy encounter of the 2021 season opener at Snetterton.
ETHAN HAMMERTON SWITCHES TO EXCELR8 FOR MINI CHALLENGE RETURN
Young star Ethan Hammerton will make a return to the MINI CHALLENGE for the 2021 season after joining forces with EXCELR8 Motorsport for his second year in the series.
SOLID POINTS FOR DEFENDING CHAMPION HARRY NUNN
Defending champion Harry Nunn picked up a solid haul of points from the opening two races of the new Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy season – only missing on victory in race two by the smallest of margins.
DOMINIC WHEATLEY PLEASED WITH STRONG SNETTERTON SCORE
Dominic Wheatley declared himself pleased after kicking off his Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy challenge with a podium finish in the Snetterton season opener.
SHANEL DREWE LOOKS TO RAISE THE ROOF WITH COOPER PROGRAMME
Shanel Drewe will hope for a successful season both on and off track after making her debut in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy at Snetterton.
LEE PEARCE WRAPS UP DRAMATIC RACE TWO WIN AT SNETTERTON
Lee Pearce came out on top of a drag race to the line to take his first win of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy season in the second race of the weekend at Snetterton.
MORGAN WROOT REFLECTS ON UNFORTUNATE DNF
Morgan Wroot admitted that his retirement from the opening race of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy season had been unfortunate as the Mad4Mini team races to repair the car for race two at Snetterton.
MATT HAMMOND CONVERTS POLE INTO LIGHTS-TO-FLAG SUCCESS
Matt Hammond enjoyed the perfect start to his Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy campaign with a lights-to-flag victory in an action-packed opening race of the season at Snetterton.
MATT HAMMOND STORMS TO POLE FOR SNETTERTON OPENER
Former champion Matt Hammond enjoyed the perfect start to his Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy return with an impressive run to pole position for the season opener at Snetterton.
PACKED FIELD HEADS FOR SNETTERTON AS MINI CHALLENGE TROPHY BURSTS INTO LIFE
It might seem like the dust has barely settled on the 2020 season after the late finish to the campaign at Donington Park back in December, but battle resumes in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy this weekend at Snetterton as a bumper field of cars heads for Snetterton for the first two races of the year.
LEWIS SAUNDERS TO MAKE COOPER BOW AT SNETTERTON
Double Junior Saloon Car Championship title winner Lewis Saunders will embark on a new challenge in his racing career in 2021 after signing up to join the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy grid.
MORGAN WROOT TO LEAD MAD4MINI FOR THIRD SEASON
Morgan Wroot has his sights firmly on podium finishes when he returns to the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy for a third year with the Mad4Mini team.
LEONARDO PANAYIOTOU RETURNS TO MINI CHALLENGE COOPER CLASS
Leonardo Panayiotou will return to the MINI CHALLENGE Cooper class in 2021 looking to build on an encouraging debut season having re-signed with EXCELR8 Motorsport.
HARRY NUNN TO DEFEND COOPER TITLE WITH AREEVE MOTORSPORT
Fresh from a stunning debut season in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy, teenage racer Harry Nunn will return with AReeve Motorsport in 2021 as he bids to defend the title he secured last year.
CHARLIE MANN CONFIRMS COOPER RETURN WITH PRIVATEER PROGRAMME
Charlie Mann has confirmed his return to the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy for a second season in 2021, with a privately run programme under the Mann Motorsport banner.
ALEX JAY HOPES TO HIT TOP GEAR IN SECOND COOPER CAMPAIGN
Alex Jay will hope to build on an encouraging debut season in the MINI CHALLENGE Cooper Class when his second year in the category kicks off at Snetterton.
MINI CHALLENGE COOPER FRONT-RUNNER JOSH PORTER EXTENDS EXCELR8 STAY
Second generation MINI CHALLENGE racer Josh Porter will remain with EXCELR8 Motorsport for a third season as he chases title glory in the Cooper Class in 2021.
MULTIPLE WINNER RICK PAGE TO MAKE SURPRISE COOPER RETURN
Multiple Cooper class race winner Rick Page will make a surprise return to the MINI CHAL-LENGE when the 2021 season kicks off at Snetterton, with the former series runner-up having lodged a last minute entry for the season opener.
RACING ROOKIE JOINS EXCELR8 FOR MINI CHALLENGE DEBUT
Jonny Sargeant will take the first steps on his racing career in 2021 after signing up with series frontrunners EXCELR8 Motorsport for the upcoming MINI CHALLENGE season.
GRAVES MOTORSPORT GRADUATE TO JCW CLASS WITH GRAVETT AND COATES
Graves Motorsport can today announce that they are entering the MINI CHALLENGE JCW championship for the first time with Bradley Gravett, son of 1990 BTCC Champion Robb and MINI CHALLENGE race winner Max Coates.
FORMER CHAMPION MATT HAMMOND TO MAKE MINI CHALLENGE RETURN
Former MINI CHALLENGE title winner Matt Hammond will make a return to competitive action in 2021 after signing up with EXCELR8 Motorsport; the team that helped him to secure his championship title in 2017.
LEWIS BROWN SECURES TERRACLEAN, MINTEX BACKING FOR JCW TITLE BID
Series front-runner Lewis Brown will hope to make the most of new backing from TerraClean and Mintex to fight for the title after confirming his place on the MINI CHALLENGE JCW grid for the 2021 season.
BEN JENKINS TARGETING FORWARD PROGRESS ON MINI CHALLENGE RETURN
Youngster Ben Jenkins will hope to make the most of the lessons learned during his rookie season when he makes a return to the MINI CHALLENGE Cooper Class grid for the 2021 campaign.
LYDIA WALMSLEY READIES FOR JCW CHALLENGE IN 2021
On the back of a successful three-year stint in the MINI CHALLENGE Cooper class, teenage racer Lydia Walmsley has her sights set on top rookie honours when she graduates to the JCW category for the first time in 2021.
RALLYCROSS CHAMPION TOM OVENDEN JOINS EXCELR8 FOR CIRCUIT RACING DEBUT
Multiple Junior Rallycross champion Tom Ovenden will make the move into circuit racing for the first time in 2021 after signing up with EXCELR8 Motorsport for the upcoming MINI CHALLENGE season.
NICKY TAYLOR RETURNS TO MINI CHALLENGE COOPER CLASS
Norfolk-based racer Nicky Taylor will remain with leading team EXCELR8 Motorsport after confirming his return to the MINI CHALLENGE Cooper Class grid for the 2021 season.
MAX BIRD TARGETS JCW TITLE WITH EXCELR8 MOTORSPORT SWITCH
The EXCELR8 Motorsport team has strengthened its bid to secure a second successive MINI CHALLENGE JCW title after attracting series front-runner Max Bird into the fold for the 2021 season.
JASON LOCKWOOD RE-SIGNS WITH EXCELR8 MOTORSPORT FOR 2021
Teenage racer Jason Lockwood will seek to build on an impressive rookie season when he returns to the MINI CHALLENGE in 2021, having agreed a deal to remain with EXCELR8 Motorsport.
ZELOS CHASING MINI CHALLENGE CROWN AS HE RETURNS TO SERIES WITH EXCELR8
After clinching the MINI CHALLENGE Rookie Cup laurels in 2019 and Graduate Cup honours last year, talented young Norfolk ace Dan Zelos has his sights solidly set on the main prize in 2021 as he returns to the British Touring Car Championship support series with defending champions EXCELR8 Motorsport.
MINI ESERIES SIGNS OFF WITH FANTASTIC FINALE
The Virtual Reality Racing Club organised MINI CHALLENGE UK Official eSeries ended it’s second season last weekend at the iconic Brands Hatch GP. With the winners of each part of the championship sewn up the racing was as good as ever with battles right down the order for commentators Richard John Neil and series director Antony Williams to discuss.
HARRISON’S ROAD FROM HUMBLED BEGINNINGS TO MINI RECORD BREAKER
For those new to the MINI CHALLENGE last year, Nathan Harrison would demonstrate himself as a fresh-faced young star, dominating the top class of single-make Touring Cars. Though for Harrison himself, 2020 was a culmination of a 6-year long journey that saw him rise from inexperienced rookie to one of the country’s most promising prodigies.
MINI ESERIES CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT THE HOME OF BRITISH MOTORSPORT
As the MINI CHALLENGE UK Official eSeries started to reach its climax, the Silverstone International Circuit played host, a layout not commonly used in real world MINI CHALLENGE racing. Alex Toth-Jones joined Richard John Neil in the virtual commentary box.
CAPACITY COOPER GRID SIGNED UP AHEAD OF BUMPER 2021 SEASON
During a sleepy winter for the United Kingdom, the feet have been tapping, of drivers eager to step back into their beloved race cars. As the country starts to plan its roadmap out of lockdown, the 2021 MINI CHALLENGE grid has already filled up, with 36 entries for the Cooper Class.
BRENNAN TAKES FIRST MINI ESERIES WIN AMIDST EPIC BATTLES AT SILVERSTONE
Silverstone played host to its first MINI CHALLENGE eSeries event in 2021 on the national configuration of the Northamptonshire circuit. MINI Cooper racer Lydia Walmsley joined Richard John Neil in the commentary box.
HYBRID TUNE AND MINI CHALLENGE SIGN MULTI-YEAR COLLABORATION
The MINI CHALLENGE is proud to reveal a brand-new series partner for the 2021 season. Joining the upper echelons of British Motorsport, Hybrid Tune Ltd has a history of success within the series as it transitions to its new role providing engine calibration and scrutineering support.
FORGE REUNITED WITH MINI CHALLENGE FOR 2021 CAMPAIGN
The MINI CHALLENGE is proud to announce that Forge Motorsport will once again return as a valuable and integrated business partner for the 2021 season.
EPPS AND MCINTYRE SHARE THE WINS AT SNETTERTON
The MINI CHALLENGE eSeries took the virtual trip to it’s longest track of the season, Snetterton 300. MINI CHALLENGE UK’s 2019 Champion James ‘Jiggy’ Gornall joined Richard John Neil in the commentary box.
OULTON PARK PROVIDES THRILLS AND SPILLS IN MINI ESERIES
Round three of the MINI CHALLENGE eSeries came from Oulton Park, the undulating Cheshire venue providing the action for the 27 drivers. Championship director Antony Williams joined Richard John Neil in the commentary box.
MINI CHALLENGE AND NITRON CONFIRM CONTINUATION OF PARTNERSHIP
The MINI CHALLENGE is delighted to confirm that Nitron Shocks will return as series partner to the UK’s premier MINI racing series and a leading one-make championship for young and experienced racers alike.
MARSHALL AND MCINTYRE SPLIT THE WINS AS EPPS RETAINS CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD
The second event in the MINI CHALLENGE UK Official eSeries calendar took to the popular Derbyshire venue of Donington Park. Dave Marshall took his first pole position of the season edging Max Edmundson and Mike Epps by just half a tenth of a second with Rob Butler and Jordan Brennan rounding out the top 5 for the RIGS eSports Racing Team.
EPPS TAKES THE LEAD AS MINI CHALLENGE ESERIES SEASON TWO GETS THE GREEN LIGHT
More than 6,000 people tuned in to watch the first round of the second season in the MINI CHALLENGE eSeries, and they were given a real treat. With two races in store, the second a reverse grid top 12 it was action a plenty as the season got underway, virtually.
HARRY NUNN AND ROB AUSTIN CROWNED MINI CHALLENGE CHAMPIONS AT DONINGTON
Rob Austin and Rookie Harry Nunn took the Cooper S and Cooper title respectively at the end of a dramatic season in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy
AUSTIN AND HILLERY WIN OPENING DONINGTON RACE
Rob Austin took the race win and fastest lap in the opening Donington Park race, as James Hillery controlled the Cooper field to set up an exciting finale.
BUTCHER-LORD TAKES POLE AS POOLE LEADS JUMBLED COOPER GRID
The final qualifying of the year for the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy saw Daniel Butcher-Lord take pole position to close the title gap to six points, as Martin Poole led the Coopers.
WINTER FINALE FOR COOPER AND COOPER S AT DONINGTON
For the final time in 2020, the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE takes to the track at one the UK’s premier motorsport venues; Donington Park. The Leicestershire venue will be the home for the final rounds of the Cooper Class and Cooper S Class, with the championship still on the line for both series.
HARRISON CROWNED CHAMPION AS BROWN ENDS SEASON ON HIGH
EXCELR8 Motorsport driver Nathan Harrison took the JCW Class championship in the final race at Brands Hatch. Lewis Brown meanwhile would take the overall win.
BIRD FLIES TO RACE ONE WIN AT BRANDS HATCH
Max Bird used his pace in the opening half to break away, holding off Nathan Harrison and Dan Zelos for his third win of the year in the JCW Class.
COATES CLAIMS IMPORTANT POLE AHEAD OF SEASON FINALE
Max Coates led the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE JCW Class for the final qualifying of the year ahead of Elite Motorsport teammate Max Bird at a wet Brands Hatch.
TITLE ON THE LINE IN KENT COUNTRYSIDE
The Quaife MINI CHALLENGE JCW Class returns for the final round of a hectic 2020 season. From a delayed season start in August, the series prepares for its finale barely four months later.
DEBUT WIN FOR SMITH IN DRAMATIC SECOND SNETTERTON RACE
The second JCW race of the Snetterton weekend saw Rookie Isaac Smith take his maiden win ahead of Max Coates and Tom Rawlings in a race with two safety cars.
HAPPY HARRISON COMPLETES PERFECT OPENING RACE AT SNETTERTON
Continuing his perfect run of form, Nathan Harrison led from lights to flag for his third win of the season to extend his championship lead. Behind, local driver Dan Zelos finished second ahead of Lewis Brown.
HARRISON HEADS INTO POINTS LEAD WITH DOMINANT QUALIFYING
Nathan Harrison would not be challenged during qualifying, carrying over his pace from Friday. Rookie driver Jason Lockwood would join his for his first front row start, as Ant Whorton-Eales could not qualify within the top ten.
STACKED MINI GRID TO LIGHT UP NORFOLK COUNTRYSIDE
A packed grid of MINI’s are back in action for the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE JCW Class. The premier division of MINI’s are back on the TOCA package after their Silverstone spectacular. With just two rounds remaining, it couldn’t be tighter at the top, with Ant Whorton-Eales leading Nathan Harrison by a single point on dropped scores.
LANGLEY LEADS LIGHTS-TO-FLAG VICTORY FOR COOPERS IN CROFT
Andrew Langley took victory in the second MINI CHALLENGE Cooper Class race at Croft, as Martin Poole led home Harry Nunn to round out the podium.
HARRY NUNN SHINES AT DAMP CROFT ENCOUNTER
It was Harry Nunn who won the opening MINI CHALLENGE Cooper Class race at Croft. Racing in front of the TOCA package, Porter and Wheatley rounded out the top three.
ALEX NEVILL BEATS NUNN IN COOL CROFT QUALIFYING
Alex Nevill led the way in the 30 min Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Cooper qualifying, swapping personal bests with Harry Nunn as Wheatley completed the top 3 at Croft.
TITLE BATTLE HOTS UP FOR COOPERS AT CROFT
A breakneck season is fast approaching its closing stages for the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Cooper Class as they prepare for their penultimate round of the season. A last chance to see them supporting the British Touring Car Championship this year.
EXCELR8 WELCOME NATHAN EDWARDS TO MINI CHALLENGE COOPER CLASS
Nathan Edwards has become the latest star to join the prestigious EXCELR8 Motorsport team in the MINI CHALLENGE Cooper Class. The young driver from Tunbridge Wells has been gradually gaining experience on the British scene and has more than earned the move that will be a stepping stone on his path to the top of the National racing scene.
PODIUM OF FIRSTS AS RAWLINGS ENDS SILVERSTONE ON A HIGH
Tom Rawlings took his first MINI CHALLENGE JCW victory at Silverstone ahead of Callum Newsham and Ronan Pearson who each made their first visit to the podium.
AW-E LEADS HOME TRAIN FOR IMMACULATE JCW VICTORY
Holding off a group of 13 cars, Ant Whorton-Eales took a stunning victory at Silverstone in the second race of the TOCA support weekend,
DOUBLE DANKAN MINI VICTORY AS O’BRIEN TAKES COOPER POINTS LEAD
James Hillery took the flag in the second Cooper race as his team owner Dan Butcher-Lord proved victorious in the Cooper S class at Snetterton.
HARRISON HOLDS OF ZELOS FOR STUNNING SILVERSTONE VICTORY
Nathan Harrison started on pole, maintaining his lead throughout as he withstood the pressure from new JCW points leader Dan Zelos and Ant Whorton-Eales.
WHEATLEY LEADS COOPERS AT SODDEN SNETT AS BUTCHER-LORD WINS COOPER S
Dominic Wheatley takes first blood at a damp Snetterton, beating Lydia Walmsley and Josh Porter in the opening race. While in Cooper S, Dan Butcher-Lord took the flag.
AUSTIN AND WHEATLEY EACH LEAD BY 2 SECONDS AFTER OVERCAST QUALIFYING
The Quaife MINI CHALLENGE at Snetterton threw up two dominant qualifying displays from the Cooper and Cooper S’s, with Rob Austin and Dominic Wheatley leading each respectively.
HARRISON LEADS THE WAY IN SILVERSTONE QUALIFYING
Nathan Harrison and Dan Zelos will occupy the front row for the first round of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE JCW Class at Silverstone, with the top 24 split by one second.
COOPERS COMBINE FOR SNETTERTON SPECTACULAR
The Quaife MINI CHALLENGE makes a special appearance at the home of motorsport in East Anglia, Snetterton. For the first time this season the Cooper and Cooper S classes will be combined into a single race.
NEB BURSAC SIGNS WITH EXCELR8 MOTORSPORT FOR JCW CLASS OF THE MINI CHALLENGE
The EXCELR8 Motorsport team is proud to announce the signing of Neb Bursac for the remainder of the 2020 MINI CHALLEGE JCW season and in 2021.
THE BRITISH BRAND RETURNING TO THE HOME OF BRITISH MOTORSPORT
The MINI CHALLENGE is back with its Premier JCW class at the home of UK Motorsport, Silverstone. As we enter the second half of this enthralling season, it could barely be closer at the top with nine drivers having secured a podium and ten still within a realistic chance of clinching the title.
LANGLEY BRINGS COOPER TROPHY BACK TO NORFOLK FROM HAMPSHIRE
In a dramatic conclusion to the MINI CHALLENGE Cooper Class, Andrew Langley secured victory in a side-by-side run to the line from Ben Kasperczak and Josh Porter.
ACTION REIGNS AT HIGH SPEED THRUXTON THRILLER
Leonardo Panayiotou took victory ahead of Alex Jay in a race of two halves for the MINI CHALLENGE Cooper Class. Long time race leader Archie O’Brien would round out the podium.
BEN KASPERCZAK VICTORIOUS IN DRAMATIC THRUXTON ENCOUNTER
A dramatic opening race saw Ben Kasperczak take victory ahead of Graduate winner Archie O’Brien as a safety car and red flag shook up the championship battle.
KASPERCZAK TAKES STUNNING POLE AS CHAMPIONSHIP LEADERS STRUGGLE
Ben Kasperczak took pole position in the MINI CHALLENGE Cooper Class ahead of Dominic Wheatley, as five of the top six in the standings failed to qualify inside the top ten.
CATCHING UP WITH: LYDIA WALMSLEY
CATCHING UP WITH: LYDIA WALMSLEYWe sat down with Cooper driver, Lydia Walmsley to find out about the past, present and future as she reaches her third season in the MINI CHALLENGE. How is 2020 working out for you so far? I think 2020 has been very strange for all of...
HIGH SPEED TRIPLE HEADER WELCOME CLASSIC COOPERS
One of the UK’s most prestigious single-make championships returns to the schedule as the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Cooper Class revs up for their second round of the year at the UK’s fastest race circuit.
AUSTIN POWERS TO SECOND BRANDS VICTORY IN COOPER S
An untouchable Rob Austin took victory in the second Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Cooper S race, ahead of Sami Bowler and Steve Webb, picking up personal best results.
PERFECT PERFORMANCE FOR ROB AUSTIN, HOLDING OFF BUTCHER-LORD
It would be Rob Austin who took victory in the opening MINI CHALLENGE Cooper S race from Brands Hatch, after a race-long battle with Daniel Butcher-Lord
AUSTIN TAKES FIRST BLOOD IN COOPER S QUALIFYING AT BRANDS HATCH
The Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy Cooper S Series saw Rob Austin take pole for the opening race, ahead of last years champion Daniel Butcher-Lord.
COOPER S LAUNCHES INTO NEW SEASON AT BRANDS HATCH
The Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy Cooper S Series gets under way this weekend at Brands Hatch for their second season under the current branding.
STU LANE TO RETURN TO MINI CHALLENGE WITH AREEVE MOTORSPORT
After over a year away from racing, Stu Lane today has announced his return to the MINI CHALLENGE, this time completing in the highly popular MINI CHALLENGE Trophy Cooper Class. Stu has previously raced in the Cooper S and Open class and has had good success but a switch to the Cooper class was a last-minute decision following a spare seat becoming available with AReeve Motorsport.
RESURGENT BROWN SECURES DOMINANT KNOCKHILL WIN
LDR Performance Tuning’s Lewis Brown took his first win of the campaign in a dramatic final race at Knockhill. Rookie Isaac Smith and Graduate Dan Zelos rounded out the podium.
MAX BIRD DOUBLES UP AS LOCAL HERO DAVIDSON COLLECTS PODIUM
Max Bird was the star of Knockhill on Saturday, as he recorded back to back victories in the Ochil Hills to put himself in the JCW championship driving seat.
BIRD BREAKS AWAY TO BECOME FOURTH WINNER IN FOUR JCW RACES
After missing the first round, it would be Joe Tanner who took pole position at his local Knockhill circuit, during a JCW session in which the top four were split by less than 0.05 seconds.
LOCAL STAR JOE TANNER TAKES POLE ON JCW DEBUT
After missing the first round, it would be Joe Tanner who took pole position at his local Knockhill circuit, during a JCW session in which the top four were split by less than 0.05 seconds.
EXTRA-LARGE MINI GRID GREETS KNOCKHILL
The JCW’s are back for the UK’s most northernly TOCA meeting. Nestled in the shadow of the Ochil Hills, this weekend represents a first visit north of the border for the MINI CHALLENGE UK.
ROOKIES RULE THE ROOST AT WET OULTON PARK ENCOUNTER
A rookie 1-2-3 ended a slippery second race at Oulton Park. It would be Ben Kasperczak who took the honours ahead of Harry Nunn and points leader Leonardo Panayiotou.
WHEATLEY WINS SIDE-BY-SIDE BATTLE IN OPENING OULTON ENCOUNTER
It would be Dominic Wheatley who narrowly beat Lydia Walmsley during an intense opening Cooper race of the season, with polesitter Panayiotou coming home third.
PANAYIOTOU LEADS ROOKIE 1-2-3 IN LAST GASP COOPER QUALIFYING
The Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Cooper class displayed a dramatic return to action during Oulton Park qualifying as Leonardo Panayiotou took a mixed weather pole position.
NEW SEASON, NEW CHALLENGES, BIGGER STAGE
The Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Cooper class is back for 2020. This time supporting the UK’s premier national motor racing package, the British Touring Car Championship, at one of MSV’s most beloved tracks, Oulton Park.
DAVE MARSHALL WINS INAUGURAL ESERIES
The final MINI CHALLENGE UK Official eSeries event of the year held on the 11th July didn’t disappoint in terms of action, but who would win the £20,000 prize pool was as big a draw.
COATES CONCLUDES HISTORIC DONINGTON WEEKEND FROM ROOKIE SENSATION REID
Series newcomer and TOCA veteran Max Coates rounded out the MINI CHALLENGE JCW’s first TOCA weekend with victory in front of the ITV cameras. The Elite Motorsport driver who had started sixth, worked his way to the front, holding off a respectable challenge from rookie Kyle Reid and points leader Ant Whorton-Eales.
HARRISON SAILS TO FIRST JCW WIN OF THE YEAR
Nathan Harrison hit back after his race one disappointment to secure a race win at Donington Park. Dan Zelos and Lewis Brown completed the MINI CHALLENGE JCW podium. Race one winner Ant Whorton-Eales would fall back after damage in a race where incredibly all drivers finished.
ANT MAKES BIG IMPACT IN FIRST JCW RACE AT DONINGTON
The Quaife MINI CHALLENGE return in all it’s glory at Donington Park, as former champion Ant Whorton-Eales lead home a front-running four of Nathan Harrison, Lewis Brown and Graduate class winner Dan Zelos, for the opening race win of the season. He heads into Sunday with 56 points and the title lead.
WHORTON-EALES EDGES HARRISON IN TIGHT JCW QUALIFYING
The Quaife MINI CHALLENGE kicked off with a glimpse of what might be to come in the title battle as 2018 champion Ant Whorton-Eales secured pole position upon his return, ahead of former rival Nathan Harrison. His time of 1:14.340 was a tenth faster than anyone during the series first TOCA support qualifying session.
MINI CHALLENGE GEARS UP FOR TOCA DEBUT WITH JCW
The Quaife MINI CHALLENGE is back and better than ever, as the JCW class prepares for its eleventh season of competition. For the first time, MINI’s will now be a regular edition on the TOCA package, supporting the UK’s premier racing series, the British Touring Car Championship.
NEW NAMES SHINE AS MARSHALL EXTENDS ESERIES LEAD
A new name topped the Qualifying results at Croft Circuit in the MINI CHALLENGE UK Official eSeries. Rob Butler, driver coach to Ryan Dignan in the real world series, was the man to break the record and become the first driver to claim the honours as a ‘real world’ class driver.
MARSHALL SCORES HATTRICK AT SNETTERTON
Dave Marshall was the man heading the timesheets as the MINI CHALLENGE UK Official eSeries headed to Snetterton. Keen to increase his championship points lead the sim racer from County Durham took pole in both sessions and won the first three races.
BATTLES GALORE IN MINI ESERIES AT SILVERSTONE INTERNATIONAL
The MINI CHALLENGE UK Official eSeries second event at Northamptonshire’s Silverstone International circuit saw both Dave Marshall and Jack McIntyre split the majority of poles and races wins. Other drivers to star included Luke Kidsley, Alex Toth-Jones, Tobin Leigh, Isaac Smith and Josh Hislop.
RYAN FAULCONBRIDGE RACING JOINS THE MINI CHALLENGE WITH EUROCELL
Ryan Faulconbridge Racing (RFR) will race into the 2020 MINI CHALLENGE with a new title partner and striking livery on his John Cooper Works MINI, after Ryan confirmed a major sponsorship deal with the UK’s market leading UPVC manufacturer, distributor and recycler, Eurocell.
MINI CHALLENGE UK 2020 COOPER AND JCW TROPHY CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENT
Today, the MINI CHALLENGE Cooper and JCW Trophy calendar has been announced, featuring six rounds with three weekends alongside the TOCA package and the remainder with MSVR.
JACK MCINTYRE STRIKES BACK AT SILVERSTONE ESERIES ROUND AS NEW FACES STAR
As the MINI CHALLENGE UK Official eSeries entered it’s first of two events at the home of British Motorsport, Silverstone, it was Jack McIntyre who dethroned Dave Marshall of his 100% Qualifying record in the series so far. The margin a slender 0.002s.
MINI CHALLENGE UK 2020 JCW CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENT
Following the postponement of the 2020 TOCA Race Meeting calendar due to the Covid-19 pandemic, MINI CHALLENGE UK have undertaken extensive consultation with key stakeholders, especially entrants, regarding their preferences for the replacement calendar.
MARSHALL, HISLOP AND MCINTYRE SHARE THE WINS AT BRANDS HATCH INDY MINI CHALLENGE UK
Dave Marshall was the dominant figure again in the MINI CHALLENGE UK Official eSeries but a number of top sim and real-world drivers were hot on his heals. As the action revs up for Silverstone this weekend, we take a look back on last weekend’s action-packed event.
MARSHALL LEADS THE WAY IN FIRST MINI CHALLENGE UK ESERIES ROUND
In total more than 13,000 people have watched the inaugural MINI CHALLENGE UK Official eSeries which started at Donington Park last weekend. A hotly contested event saw Dave Marshall lead the standings after the opening round.
FULL GRID FOR INAUGURAL MINI CHALLENGE UK OFFICIAL ESERIES
The MINI CHALLENGE UK Official eSeries will launch with a full capacity grid of 35 drivers on the 23rd May at the virtual version of Donington Park.
MINI CHALLENGE UK OFFICIAL ESERIES ANNOUNCE £20,000 IN PRIZES AND MSL MOTORSPORT CONSULTANCY PARTNERSHIP
The MINI CHALLENGE UK Official eSeries has today announced a prize pool for its inaugural Spring / Summer season in excess of £20,000 as well as MSL Motorsport Consultancy as it’s main prize sponsor. MSL Motorsport Consultancy have sponsored the top prize of a Virtual Reality Racing Club VRRC Sim Race Pro Simulator valued at £9,995. Prizes are as follows (Available to UK mainland only):
MINI CHALLENGE LAUNCHES OFFICIAL ESERIES WITH VRRC
The MINI CHALLENGE is to launch an Official eSeries in association with Virtual Reality Racing Club (VRRC). Using the same specification Gen 3 F56 MINI JCW race car used in the UK’s premier touring car support class, the eSeries will follow the same calendar as the proposed 2020 season and will start in May
COATES GEARS UP FOR THE CHALLENGE AHEAD
Max Coates headed to Croft Circuit last week to take the opportunity of a track day at his local circuit to unveil his 2020 livery to the media and sponsors alike.
ETHAN HAMMERTON JOINS JCW GRID WITH TEAM HARD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH JAMSPORT RACING
Ethan Hammerton announces that he is delighted to be re-joining Team HARD in partnership with JamSport Racing in the MINI CHALLENGE JCW, which replaces the Clio Cup in supporting the British Touring Car Championship for 2020.
KEIR MCCONOMY JOINS AREEVE MOTORSPORT FOR THIRD SEASON
Keir McConomy from Lichfield Staffordshire will be re-joining the MINI CHALLENGE Cooper S class for his second season having progress really well in 2019 taking his maiden podium at Oulton Park.
NATHAN HARRISON RETURNS FOR TITLE TILT
Three-time MINI CHALLENGE JCW vice-champion Nathan Harrison will make a spectacular return to the premier feeder series for the British Touring Car Championship. He will re-join the EXCELR8 Motorsport team as he looks to secure the MINI JCW crown.
FAIRCLOUGH RETURNS TO MINI CHALLENGE TO TAKE ON THE JCW CHAMPIONSHIP
Fairclough made a spectacular arrival onto the scene in 2018 where he picked up five wins and numerous podiums on his way to the title in what was only his first year of racing. After sitting out last season, the Pembrokeshire-based driver originally from the midlands will make the leap up to the top class of MINI’s racing on the infamous TOCA package.
IRISH RACER BRENDAN FITZGERALD JOINS THE 2020 COOPER GRID WITH LDR MOTORSPORT.
IRISH RACER BRENDAN FITZGERALD JOINS THE 2020 COOPER GRID WITH LDR MOTORSPORTBrendan Fitzgerald from Dublin, Ireland has a great deal of racing experience. Having raced in Fiesta Zetecs from 2015 to 2017, he moved onto race in Fiesta ST's from 2017 to 2019. In this...
CALLUM NEWSHAM RETURNS TO JCWS FOR THIRD SEASON
20 year old Callum Newsham returns to the MINI CHALLENGE JCW Championship for a third season this year.
The Father and Son team have a lot of racing experience between them. Dave retired from the British Touring Car Championship to focus on his son’s racing career and now in their third year in the MINI CHALLENGE, the pair hope for some excellent results.
LYDIA WALMSLEY RETURNS TO COOPERS FOR 2020
LYDIA WALMSLEY RETURNS TO COOPERS FOR 2020 Lydia Walmsley is to return to the MINI CHALLENGE Cooper class in 2020 for her third season in the championship. This will be Lydia’s fourth full season of racing cars having started in the Junior Saloon car championship at...
COOPER PRO CHAMPION ROBBIE DALGLEISH JOINS THE JCW WITH LAWRENCE DAVEY RACING
2019 was a spectacular year for Robbie Dalgleish, as the 25-year-old won the MINI CHALLENGE Cooper Pro series as well as the Sunoco 240 Challenge, earning him a drive at the Rolex 24 at Daytona. As he steps into the new decade, Dalgleish is making the leap up to the MINI CHALLENGE JCW.
MAX BIRD JOINS ELITE FOR MINI CHALLENGE IN 2020
Max Bird will be returning to the Mini Challenge JCW championship in 2020 and joining the multi- championship winning Elite Motorsport where he will partner with Max Coates and Lewis Galer as part of as strong driver line up for Elite’s maiden championship year.
JOSH STANTON RETURNS TO EXCELR8 MOTORSPORT
JOSH STANTON RETURNS TO EXCELR8 MOTORSPORT21-year-old Josh Stanton will return to the MINI CHALLENGE JCW for a sophomore year after re-signing with EXCELR8 Motorsport for the 2020 season. A regular points scorer in 2019, the Cotswolds racer will have higher...
JASON LOCKWOOD TO MAKE MINI CHALLENGE JCW DEBUT WITH EXCELR8
Karting star Jason Lockwood will be making the step up to the MINI CHALLENGE JCW this year with the EXCELR8 Motorsport team. Lockwood, a race winner in the British Super 1 National karting series, will be hoping to hit the ground running this March.
ALEX NEVILL RETURNS TO THE COOPERS FOR 2020
ALEX NEVILL RETURNS TO THE COOPERS FOR 2020Graves Motorsport is delighted to announce that Alex Nevill will be joining us in 2020, Alex will be competing in the extremely competitive Mini Challenge Cooper Championship. Alex won the 2018 Cooper Am class before...
COATES JOINS THE MINI ELITE
Coates joins the MINI EliteNorth Yorkshire based racing driver Max Coates is set to join multi-championship winning team, Elite Motorsport, for both their maiden seasons in the MINI CHALLENGE. Coates has retained the support of Primex Plastics, RPC bpi PLASgran, JiC...
ARCHIE O’BRIEN RETURNS TO THE COOPER CLASS FOR 2020 WITH AREEVE MOTORSPORT
Archie raced with AReeve Motorsport in 2019 and scored multiple podiums and wins. The 16 year old from Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk said …
TEENAGE CHAMPION MAKES MINI JCW MOVE FOR 2020
Reigning Ford Fiesta champion Isaac Smith has set his sights on the MINI CHALLENGE JCW title for 2020, after confirming his graduation to the series with EXCELR8 Motorsport.
CATCHING UP WITH: RONAN PEARSON
CATCHING UP WITH: RONAN PEARSON On a bitterly cold December day at Knockhill, a young rising star of Scottish Motorsport continued preparations for the 2020 season. Ronan Pearson will step into the limelight in 2020, entering the JCW MINI CHALLENGE. After triumphing...
JUNIOR RACING STAR PANAYIOTOU JOINS 2020 COOPER GRID
Leonardo Panayiotou is targeting a top-three finish in the 2020 MINI CHALLENGE Cooper Championship after confirming his graduation to senior car racing for 2020.
MINI CHALLENGE MAKES THE MOVE TO GOODYEAR TYRES FOR 2020
The MINI CHALLENGE JCW field will further strengthen its links to the British Touring Car Championship by following its switch to Goodyear tyres for the 2020 season.
2020 ENTRIES OPEN FOR THE COOPER, COOPER S AND JCW MINI CHALLENGE TROPHY
2020 season entries open today for the Cooper, Cooper S and the all-new JCW MINI CHALLENGE Trophy class with two Cooper rounds on the BTCC TOCA package.
WILLIAM NICOL’S RACING DRIVER, REID MAKES JCW MOVE FOR 2020 WITH EXCELR8
Rapid Scotsman Kyle Reid will step up to the MINI CHALLENGE JCW field for the 2020 season after agreeing a deal to join EXCELR8 Motorsport. Reid, 30, is no stranger to the MINI CHALLENGE, having dominated…
CHALLENGE CHAMPIONS IMPRESS IN PRIZE DUNLOP BTCC TESTS
MINI CHALLENGE champions both past and present impressed during their prize British Touring Car Championship tests at Snetterton, which were arranged courtesy of series tyre supplier, Dunlop.
ANT WHORTON-EALES RETURNS WITH JAMSPORT FOR 2020
Ant Whorton-Eales will make a return to the MINI Challenge for the 2020 season. The 25-year-old from Lichfield in Staffordshire will return to full-time competition next season as part of JamSport’s multi-car..
COOPER PRO DRIVER, ALEX NEVILL FEATURED IN PERFORMANCE MINI
Alex Nevill is featured in this month’s Performance MINI magazine from when the series visited Croft circuit and the weekend didn’t all go to plan for the Cooper pro class driver,
NEWNHAM CONFIRMED FOR FULL JCW ATTACK IN 2020
18-year old karting graduate William Newnham will contest his first full MINI CHALLENGE JCW campaign next season, after extending his deal with EXCELR8 Motorsport.
MINI CHALLENGE JCW NEARING SELL-OUT 2020 FIELD
The MINI CHALLENGE JCW championship is speeding towards a sell-out grid for 2020, after organisers confirmed that only a handful of the capacity 34 full-season entries remain open.
COOPER CLASSES RACE REPORTS FROM SNETTERTON 300
We headed to Snetterton for the final rounds of the season for the Cooper, Cooper Pro and Cooper S classes. It all came down to the last races to find out who the 2019 class winners were!
HARRISON DOES THE DOUBLE, BUT GORNALL TAKES JCW TITLE
No MINI CHALLENGE season in history has featured a finale quite like it. Nathan Harrison claimed his second race win of the weekend to give himself the best possible chance, but fell just short of James Gornall’s tally…
HARRISON HALVES THE GAP WITH HUGE SNETTERTON JCW WIN
Nathan Harrison arrived at Snetterton needing a big weekend to boost his championship bid, and got the perfect start with a big victory in the opening race to further close the gap to points leader James Gornall.
HARRISON SNEAKS AHEAD IN VITAL SNETTERTON QUALIFYING
Nathan Harrison scored a vital JCW pole at Snetterton, giving his title ambitions a shot in the arm by edging out championship leader James Gornall to secure top spot for the season finale.
TRIPLE THREAT JCW TITLE BATTLE ROLLS INTO SNETTERTON
This final round of this year’s MINI CHALLENGE JCW championship at Snetterton this weekend will be one of the tightest in the history of the series, with three drivers going all-out in an attempt to secure the crown.
PORTER BOOKS PLACE ON 2020 MINI CHALLENGE COOPER GRID
Teenage tin-top ace Josh Porter has confirmed his place on the MINI CHALLENGE Cooper Class grid for 2020, following an impressive maiden year of car racing this term.
CREDO TAKES UP THE CHALLENGE FOR 2020
The MINI CHALLENGE will continue its partnership with Credo Asset Finance into the 2020 season, as it makes a historic switch to the British Touring Car Championship support bill for the first time.
COOPER CLASSES HEAD TO SNETTERTON FOR SEASON FINALS
The Cooper classes return to Snetterton next weekend for the final races in the 2019 MINI CHALLENGE. The last 2 races in each class and still the classes are undecided. Exciting times.
BTCC TEST UP FOR GRABS FOR FASTEST MINI RACERS
The fastest MINI CHALLENGE racers will again be rewarded with a fully funded British Touring Car Championship test, courtesy of Dunlop and Motorbase Performance.
RACE REPORTS FROM THE COOPER CLASSES AT DONINGTON PARK
We returned once again to Donington Park, this time with the Cooper classes for their penultimate round of the 2019 season. It’s all getting very close as we approach the end of the season.
COOPER CLASSES HEAD TO DONINGTON PARK AS THE SEASON END APPROACHES.
As the Cooper drivers head to Donington for their Penultimate round of the season, the battle for the class winners is getting even closer.
SWR ANNOUNCES 2020 MINI CHALLENGE JCW ENTRY
Race-winning single-seater and touring car team Sean Walkinshaw Racing – SWR – will make its debut in the MINI CHALLENGE next season, fielding a two-car team in the JCW category.
ZELOS WINS AMID DRAMA FOR TITLE CHASER HARRISON IN DONINGTON FINALE
Dan Zelos grabbed his second win from four races as he came out on top of a chaotic second Donington Park outing, as Nathan Harrison suffered a dose of bad luck…
GORNALL MAKES IT FIVE WITH FIRST DONINGTON JCW VICTORY
James Gornall took his win tally to five for the season after surviving race-long pressure to take a narrow victory in the first outing of the penultimate weekend of the campaign at Donington Park.
GORNALL GRABS POLE AFTER QUICK FIX AT DONINGTON
James Gornall celebrated his third MINI CHALLENGE JCW pole position of the season, despite having to overcome a mechanical issue that limited him to just half of the session.
BROWN AIMING HIGH ACROSS FINAL JCW RACES OF 2019
Lewis Brown is determined to end his second MINI CHALLENGE JCW campaign on a high, and has his eyes set on a personal best result at our second visit to Donington Park this weekend.
COOPER CLASSES ROUND 5 AT CADWELL PARK SHOWED GREAT RACING
The Cooper classes visited Cadwell park this weekend for their fifth round of the season. The weekend saw some great racing battles and the tight circuit didn’t disappoint.
COOPER CLASSES RACE HEAD TO CADWELL PARK FOR ROUND 5 OF THE SEASON
The Cooper classes head to Cadwell park this weekend. It’s now getting close in the points standings to make predictions to who might win each class.
COOPER CLASSES RACE REPORT FROM CROFT CIRCUIT
The Cooper classes headed north for what was for most, this was their first time at Croft. An amazing circuit located just outside Darlington. The sun was shining too for the whole weekend.
THE COOPER CLASSES HEAD TO CROFT CIRCUIT FOR THEIR FORTH ROUND OF THE SEASON
We head to Croft circuit as we approach the halfway point of the 2019 MINI CHALLENGE we can predict who is in it to win it. The last outing was at Brands Hatch.
GORNALL LUCKS INTO WIN NUMBER FOUR AT BRANDS HATCH
James Gornall became the first four-time winner of this year’s JCW championship after being handed a surprise lead when the top two both hit trouble late in the second outing at the Brands Hatch Grand Prix Circuit.
ZELOS GRABS BREAKTHROUGH JCW WIN AT BRANDS HATCH
Dan Zelos celebrated his maiden MINI CHALLENGE JCW race victory in the first outing around the Brands Hatch Grand Prix Circuit, even if he had to rely on a dose of good fortune to help him get the result over the line.
ZELOS PIPS CHAMPIONSHIP LEADERS TO BRANDS HATCH POLE
Dan Zelos secured his third MINI CHALLENGE JCW pole position of the season after coming out on top of a tight session around the Brands Hatch Grand Prix Circuit this morning.
ZELOS AIMING FOR BRANDS HATCH BREAKTHROUGH
Dan Zelos is certain that his maiden MINI CHALLENGE JCW race win isn’t far away, and heads into this weekend’s two races around the Brands Hatch Grand Prix Circuit aiming to make the breakthrough.
COOPER S RACE REPORTS FROM THE 2019 BRANDS HATCH MINI FESTIVAL
Read what happened over the weekend of the 2019 Brands Hatch MINI festival for the Cooper S classes as they competed in three races during the event.
COOPER & COOPER PRO RACE REPORTS FROM BRANDS HATCH MINI FESTIVAL
Catch up on the race reports from the three races of the Cooper and Cooper Pro classes at the 2019 Brands Hatch MINI festival
PALMER GRABS FINAL FESTIVAL WIN AS HARRISON EXTENDS POINTS LEAD
After two battling performances across the Brands Hatch MINI Festival weekend already, Ben Palmer finally hit top spot in the finale…
HARRISON BATTLES BACK IN RACE TWO AT BRANDS HATCH
After losing out to James Gornall in Saturday’s opening MINI CHALLENGE JCW event, Nathan Harrison fought back to take a controlled victory in the second race of the Brands Hatch MINI Festival…
GORNALL MAKES IT THREE TO RETAKE JCW CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD
James Gornall celebrated his third victory of this year’s MINI CHALLENGE JCW campaign after withstanding immense pressure during an epic opening race of the Brands Hatch MINI Festival weekend.
ZELOS TAKES TOP SPOT AT BRANDS HATCH MINI FESTIVAL
Dan Zelos secured his second MINI CHALLENGE JCW pole position of the season after a well-timed tyre switch during an unpredictable qualifying session at Brands Hatch on Saturday morning.
COOPER CLASSES PREPARE FOR THE BRANDS HATCH MINI FESTIVAL
This year is a special year for the MINI, with the 60th year Birthday celebrations being held all over the country at various times of the year.
HARRISON BACK ON FORM AHEAD OF BIGGEST JCW WEEKEND.
New MINI CHALLENGE JCW points leader Nathan Harrison says some vital car tweaks have revitalised his title challenge just in time for the most crucial event of the season at Brands Hatch this weekend.
MINI CHALLENGE FEATURED IN PERFORMANCE MINI
MINI CHALLENGE features in this month’s Performance MINI magazine as the Cooper Classes return for 2019, and this issue we’ve got reports from the opening rounds at Snetterton
CATCHING UP WITH: RICHARD NEWMAN
As we reach mid-season in the 2019 JCW Championship, we catch up with rising tin-top star Richard Newman, as he rapidly gains a reputation as a hard-charger in this year’s JCW season.
NEW LEADER HARRISON DOES THE DOUBLE AT DONINGTON
Nathan Harrison snatched the MINI CHALLENGE JCW points lead courtesy of a dominant double victory over the Donington Park weekend, completed with a thrilling drive through the pack in race two.
HARRISON STAYS COOL FOR VICTORY IN DONINGTON OPENER
Nathan Harrison demonstrated a cool head under pressure to secure his first MINI CHALLENGE JCW win of the season after holding off race-long pressure from championship leader James Gornall.
HARRISON BATTLES TO DONINGTON PARK JCW POLE
Nathan Harrison secured his first MINI CHALLENGE JCW pole position of the season in a tight Saturday session at Donington Park, during which he edged out championship leader James Gornall to the top spot.
‘WILDCARD’ PALMER KEEN TO KEEP MOMENTUM AT DONINGTON
Tin-top champion Ben Palmer hopes that his double victory during the last MINI CHALLENGE JCW round at Silverstone will act as a warning shot to his title rivals ahead of the upcoming races at Donington
OULTON PARK COOPER CLASSES RACE REPORT
An early start after overnight rain. The track was dry and 28 cars were ready to pedal to the metal. With the S class, Pro and Cooper Class cars all racing together, just like the “Old Days”.
COOPER CLASS ROUND 2 AT OULTON PARK
After the great fun at Snetterton, the MINI CHALLENGE settles down for the season knowing who to look out for. In the Pro class, Toby Goodman showed a great turn of speed as did Martin Poole and Robbie Dalgleish.
DOUBLE FOR PALMER, TROUBLE FOR GORNALL
Ben Palmer completed a dream weekend at Silverstone by taking a second victory in the final race of the weekend, as the championship chase was blown wide open by a first retirement of the year…
PALMER BAGS MAIDEN WIN IN THRILLING SILVERSTONE RACE
Ben Palmer became the fourth different winner of this year’s MINI CHALLENGE JCW season when he emerged ahead of a thrilling three-car fight during the opening race at Silverstone.
GORNALL ON TOP IN JCW QUALIFYING AT SILVERSTONE
James Gornall continued his flying start to this year’s MINI CHALLENGE JCW season by grabbing his second pole position of the year in a tight session at Silverstone GP Circuit.
DAVIDSON KEEN TO IMPRESS AS JCWS HEAD TO SILVERSTONE
Scottish teenager Jack Davidson is hoping to build a name for himself across the remainder of this year’s JCW campaign, and he’ll certainly do that if he can maintain his strong start to the season…
DAVIDSON ON TOP IN TRICKY SECOND SNETTERTON RACE
Scotsman Jack Davidson celebrated his first MINI CHALLENGE JCW Championship victory in a tough final outing at Snetterton, made tricky by light rain falling towards the end.
GORNALL EXTENDS HIS LEAD WITH VICTORY AT SNETTERTON
James Gornall secured his second MINI CHALLENGE JCW victory of the season in the first outing at Snetterton to extend his strong start to the campaign and further edge clear in the points.
POINTS LEADER GORNALL GRABS SNETTERTON POLE
MINI CHALLENGE JCW Championship leader James Gornall continued his strong start to the season by snatching an impressive pole position for round two at Snetterton.
COOPER SNETTERTON WEEKEND RACE REPORTS
Read the race reports from the first round of the Cooper, Cooper Pro and Cooper S Classes as they headed to Snetterton in what would be an action-packed weekend of racing.
JCW SNETTERTON PREVIEW
Early points leader James Gornall says he’s figured out the “five or six” different drivers he’s expecting to be going head-to-head with in the battle for this year’s MINI CHALLENGE JCW championship,
COOPER, PRO & S SNETTERTON PREVIEW
Uniquely this year’s 2019 MINI CHALLENGE sees the start of the Cooper, Pro and S class championships at Snetterton on the 300 circuit and finishes the year on the same circuit.
MAYBIN MAKES BREAKTHROUGH AT OULTON
Jac Maybin proved his championship potential with a stunning display of overtaking to score his first MINI CHALLENGE JCW victory in the second outing at Oulton Park.
GORNALL GRABS MAIDEN VICTORY IN JCW OPENER
James Gornall claimed his maiden MINI CHALLENGE JCW victory in the season opener at Oulton Park after emerging on top of a thrilling three-car battle for the lead in the closing stages.
NEWCOMER ZELOS SNATCHES OULTON PARK POLE
Dan Zelos made an instant impact on his full MINI CHALLENGE JCW debut, scorching to pole position under the sweltering sun during the first day of the season at Oulton Park.
CAPACITY GRID EXPECTED FOR EASTER MINI CHALLENGE JCW OPENER
The MINI CHALLENGE JCW Championship has attracted a bumper entry for the 2019 season, with registrations surpassing 30 ahead of the first round of the campaign.
NATHAN HARRISON RETURNS TO THE JCW CHAMPIONSHIP SET ON THE TITLE
Tin-top star Nathan Harrison is hoping it will be third time lucky this year as he returns to the MINI CHALLENGE JCW Championship with his eyes firmly set on the title.
TIN-TOP ACE KENAN DOLE TO SWITCH TO JCW CHAMPIONSHIP WITH TEAM JAMSPORT
Tin-top ace Kenan Dole will switch to the MINI CHALLENGE JCW Championship this year with reigning champion team JamSport.
ZELOS ‘UP FOR THE FIGHT’ AS HE MAKES SWITCH TO MINI CHALLENGE
Dan Zelos will make the full-time move to the MINI CHALLENGE in 2019, as the talented young Norfolk racer continues to inch ever-closer to a coveted seat in BTCC.
RICHARD NEWMAN GRADUATES FROM COOPER TO JCW FOR 2019
Cooper Pro Class star and double karting champion Richard Newman will step up to the MINI CHALLENGE JCW Championship this year after joining EXCELR8 Motorsport’s multi-car line-up.
REIGNING COOPER S CHAMPION WILL FAIRCLOUGH STEPS UP TO JCWs WITH MINI UK VIP
Will Fairclough doesn’t believe his lack of racing experience will be any sort of barrier to success this year as he steps up to the JCWs with the MINI UK VIP Team.
BIRD TAKES UP THE MINI CHALLENGE FOR 2019
Following on from 2 successful years in the Ginetta GT5 Challenge, Max Bird, an 18 year old college student from Chichester will be racing in the MINI CHALLENGE JCW class for 2019.
CATCHING UP WITH: TOBY GOODMAN
We caught up with Toby Goodman, following his first season in his Mini Cooper Pro Class.
LUKE READE RETURNS FOR THIRD SEASON IN JCW WITH EXCELR8 MOTORSPORT
Luke Reade is hoping that added consistency and an upswing in luck can help his efforts toward this year’s MINI CHALLENGE JCW Championship…
TOBY GOODMAN RETURNS TO COOPER PRO FOR 2019 WITH SIGHTS ON THE TITLE
Toby Goodman has set his sights on landing this year’s MINI CHALLENGE Cooper Pro title after confirming his return to the category with EXCELR8 Motorsport.
JOSH STANTON PLANS TO USE HIS MAIDEN SEASON IN THE JCWs TOWARDS THE 2020 TITLE
Karting graduate Josh Stanton plans to use his maiden season in the MINI CHALLENGE JCW Championship this year as building blocks toward a title challenge in 2020.
RORY CUFF RETURNS TO JCW CHAMPIONSHIP WITH MINI UK FOR 2019
Rory Cuff is aiming high in this year’s MINI CHALLENGE JCW Championship after confirming his return to the series this season.
MINI CHALLENGE OFFERS BIG DISCOUNTS AHEAD OF 2020 BTCC SWITCH
A raft of financial incentives have been announced for MINI CHALLENGE competitors in the wake of huge interest in the championship…
BEN PALMER JOINS MINI CHALLENGE WITH TEAM-HARD
Double Renault Clio Cup champion Ben Palmer will join the MINI CHALLENGE JCW Championship full-time for 2019 to spearhead an attack from touring car squad Team HARD.
MINI CHALLENGE JOINS THE BRITISH TOURING CAR CHAMPIONSHIP FOR 2020
The MINI CHALLENGE will form an integral part of Britain’s biggest race weekends when it joins the British Touring Car Championship support bill full-time from 2020…
CALLUM NEWSHAM RETURNS FOR SECOND SEASON IN JCW CHAMPIONSHIP
Callum Newsham, son of British Touring Car Championship regular Dave Newsham is returning to the MINI CHALLENGE for a second year.
JOSH PORTER JOINS COOPER CLASS FOR 2019 WITH EXCELR8 MOTORSPORT
A second generation of the Porter family will take on the MINI CHALLENGE when teenager Josh Porter joins the Cooper Am Championship grid for 2019.
JACOB ANDREWS STEPS UP TO JCW CHAMPIONSHIP FOR 2019 WITH EXCELR8 MOTORSPORT
Australian racer Jacob Andrews will return to the UK for a second season of competition when he graduates to the MINI CHALLENGE JCW Championship for 2019.
CATCHING UP WITH: SAMI BOWLER
Meet Sami, renown for her very charming character in the paddock contrasting against her ferocious raw ability on track has instantly cemented Sami as a huge hit amongst fans and fellow competitors.
FORMER BRITISH GT CHAMPION, JAMES GORNALL WILL BE JOINING THE JCW CHAMPIONSHIP
Gornall has been racing cars since 2003 and has enjoyed much success in everything he’s raced but the MINI CHALLENGE is his first move to front wheel drive racing.
CALUM KING RETURNS TO JCW WITH JAMSPORT, CONFIDENT FOR A GREAT SEASON AHEAD
Calum King will again return to the JCW Championship in 2019 with 2018 season winning team, Jamsport, confident for some great results.
CATCHING UP WITH: ROBBIE DALGLEISH
Robbie Dalgleish has had an impressive first season in the Cooper Pro Class. He’s finished every race this year with the worst position being 4th and remained consistent throughout the year…
MATT WILSON WILL MAKE THE SWITCH ACROSS TO JCW CHAMPIONSHIP FOR 2019
Volkswagen Racing Cup frontrunner Matt Wilson will make the switch across to the MINI CHALLENGE JCW Championship for 2019 with new team JWB Motorsport.
ROB AUSTIN RETURNS TO COOPER S WITH AREEVE MOTORSPORT FOR 2019
Rob Austin to rejoin AReeve Motorsport for the 2019 Mini Challenge Cooper S Championship.
MINI CHALLENGE FEATURED IN PERFORMANCE MINI
MINI CHALLENGE is featured January’s issue of Performance MINI magazine. This months issue covers the JCWs at Donington and Coopers at Rockingham.
RISING TIN-TOP STAR JAC MAYBIN IS TARGETING THE 2019 JCW TITLE
Maybin, 17, has re-signed with the EXCELR8 Motorsport team to again handle a 265bhp JCW for the full 2019 campaign.
CATCHING UP WITH: WILL FAIRCLOUGH
When Will Fairclough began his racing career in 2018 in the MINI CHALLENGE he couldn’t have possibly expected the results and success that would transpire over the course of the season.
CATCHING UP WITH: JONO DAVIS
We look back at an up and down season for Jono Davis, beginning with an engine failure at Donington but ending with five wins in a row by the end of the season with a bonus of two guest rounds in the JCW Class.
MINI CHALLENGE FEATURED IN COOPER WORLD
MINI CHALLENGE is featured November’s issue of Cooper World magazine. This months issue covers the JCWs at Donington and Coopers at Rockingham.
LEWIS GALER TO JOIN THE JCW CHAMPIONSHIP FOR FIRST SEASON IN CAR RACING
Promising teenager Lewis Galer is the first driver to sign up for the 2019 MINI CHALLENGE JCW Championship, for what will be his maiden season of car racing.
CATCHING UP WITH: GARY PAPWORTH
Gary Papworth had a great season in the Cooper Am class this year, being consistently in the top three cars at each round and scoring valuable points to come third in the Class overall.
JCW CHAMPIONSHIP STARS TAKE PART IN PRIZE BTCC TEST DAY
JCW Championship stars Ant Whorton-Eales and Nathan Harrison shone on their prize test outings at the wheel of a Motorbase Performance British Touring Car.
MINI CHALLENGE FEATURED IN COOPER WORLD
Read this month’s Cooper World magazine which features the action from Brands Hatch MINI Festival with the JCWs and Coopers.
ROCKINGHAM COOPER S WEEKEND REPORT
Read about the weekend’s racing by the Cooper S class and who would take the Class win for the season as we visited Rockingham for the last time.
ROCKINGHAM COOPER AM/PRO WEEKEND REPORT
The final round of the MINI CHALLENGE Cooper Am and Pro classes and we determine the class winners from Rockingham.
COOPER PRO CLASS CHAMPION, KYLE REID ALSO WINS SUNOCO 240 CHALLENGE
Kyle Reid will race at Daytona International Speedway after winning prestigious the Sunoco 240 Challenge.
MINI CHALLENGE FEATURED IN PERFORMANCE MINI
Featured in Performance MINI, read the race reports from Oulton Park and Brands Hatch for the Cooper Classes and the JCW class.
ROCKINGHAM COOPER PREVIEW
The final deciding round of the MINI CHALLENGE Cooper classes is around the corner and it’s also the last time we ever race at Rockingham Motor Speedway.
DONINGTON JCW RACE 2 REPORT
Nathan Harrison brought new champion Ant Whorton-Eales’ winning run to a finish by fighting to victory in the final race of the season at Donington Park…
DONINGTON JCW RACE 1 REPORT
Ant Whorton-Eales secured this year’s MINI CHALLENGE JCW Championship title with another dominant drive in the first race of the weekend at Donington Park…
DONINGTON JCW QUALIFYING REPORT
JCW debutant Ben Palmer shocked the series regulars by scoring pole position during a tricky final qualifying session of the season at Donington Park.
DONINGTON JCW PREVIEW
Ant Whorton-Eales has pledged not to back off in his quest to seal the JCW Championship title, despite his rivals admitting they need a miracle to deny him…
CADWELL PARK COOPER S RACE REPORTS
Early Saturday morning, after 6 sessions of testing on Friday, meant all were raring to go. Some had a bit of damage and had their cars and engines patched up.
CADWELL PARK COOPER PRO/AM RACE REPORTS
The Excelr8 guys had been hard at all night fixing up a number of cars that were damaged in testing. 6 half hour sessions certainly excited some more than others.
CADWELL PARK COOPER PREVIEW
With just 5 races to go in this year’s MINI CHALLENGE, it could all be decided this weekend at the East Coast’s answer to the Nűrbugring.
MINI CHALLENGE FEATURED IN COOPER WORLD
Featured in Cooper World this month, read the race reports from the Oulton Park MINI Festival including all classes of the MINI CHALLENGE.
BRANDS HATCH MINI FEST WEEKEND TV COVERAGE TIMES
Find out about when the MINI CHALLENGE coverage from Brands Hatch for the seventh round of the JCW championship will be aired on Channel 4 and Motors TV.
BRANDS HATCH MINI FEST COOPER S WEEKEND REPORT
Read how the Cooper S class got on at the Brands Hatch MINI Festival. Some exciting racing over the weekend with changable weather and a few car troubles along the way.
BRANDS HATCH MINI FEST COOPER PRO/AM REPORT
Catch up on the races of the Cooper Am/Pro classes at Brands MINI Festival. Three action-packed races with some exciting racing.
BRANDS HATCH MINI FEST JCW RACE 3 REPORT
Ant Whorton-Eales completed a perfect hat-trick of JCW victories during the Brands Hatch MINI Fest, but the race for the title will go down to the final event of the year.
BRANDS HATCH MINI FEST JCW RACE 2 REPORT
Ant Whorton-Eales is on the verge of securing this year’s MINI CHALLENGE JCW Championship title after scoring his second victory of the Brands Hatch…
BRANDS HATCH MINI FEST JCW RACE 1 REPORT
Jordan Collard was deemed to have overshot his grid spot when the field formed up after the green flag lap, an error that was brought to light some hours after the race…
BRANDS HATCH MINI FEST JCW QUALIFYING REPORT
Jordan Collard returned to form in qualifying for the Brands Hatch MINI Festival, snatching pole in an extremely tight session.
BRANDS HATCH MINI FEST PREVIEW
Lewis Brown wants to continue his forward momentum at Brands Hatch in the hope that it can pave the way for a tilt at the MINI CHALLENGE JCW title next season.
BRANDS HATCH DTM WEEKEND TV COVERAGE TIMES
Find out about when the MINI CHALLENGE coverage from Brands Hatch for the sixth round of the JCW championship will be aired on Channel 4 and Motors TV.
BRANDS HATCH DTM JCW RACE 2 REPORT
With just five races remaining, Ant Whorton-Eales tightened his grip on this year’s MINI CHALLENGE JCW Championship trophy after doubling up in front…
BRANDS HATCH DTM JCW RACE 1 REPORT
Ant Whorton-Eales extended his advantage at the head of the MINI CHALLENGE JCW Championship after taking a controlled victory in the first race of the DTM weekend…
BRANDS HATCH DTM JCW QUALIFYING REPORT
David Robinson celebrated his maiden MINI CHALLENGE JCW pole position after dominating a tricky qualifying session on the Saturday that the DTM returned…
BRANDS HATCH JCW PREVIEW
Multiple car racing champion David Robinson is hoping that his current run good form can elevate him into the top four in the MINI CHALLENGE JCW points this weekend
MINI CHALLENGE FEATURED IN PERFORMANCE MINI
Featured in Performance MINI, read the race reports from Snetterton and Silverstone for the Cooper Classes and the JCW class.
OULTON PARK TV COVERAGE TIMES
Find out about when the MINI CHALLENGE coverage from Oulton for the fifth round of the JCW championship will be aired on Channel 4 and Motors TV.
ANT WHORTON-EALES WILL MAKE ONE-OFF RETURN TO BTCC
Whorton-Eales will rejoin the AmD Tuning.com team to handle one of its MG6 machines for this weekend’s round in Norfolk…
OULTON PARK COOPER S RACE REPORTS
No surprises, with Will Fairclough having both of his quickest laps being the top 2 quickest. Rob Austin, trying like mad to put in a good time managed P2 on his last lap.
OULTON PARK COOPER PRO/AM RACE REPORTS
The sun was shining and 16 MINI Coopers were all set to go. Back from a break with Eurotech/Wix was Martin Poole. Determined to show Kyle Reid he is no walk over.
OULTON PARK JCW RACE 2 REPORT
Despite leading the championship from the first round, it had been a long wait for a victory for Ant Whorton-Eales before the second JCW race at Oulton Park.
OULTON PARK JCW RACE 1 REPORT
Rob Smith celebrated his second successive MINI CHALLENGE JCW victory after successfully converting his pole position into a narrow victory in race one at Oulton…
OULTON PARK JCW QUALIFYING REPORT
Rob Smith left it late to snatch pole position in a challenging qualifying session at Oulton Park, which kick-started the annual northern edition of the MINI Festival.
OUTLON PARK COOPER PREVIEW
The time is almost upon the MINI Challenge, for the eagerly anticipated pilgrimage to the Oulton Park MINI festival, one of the highlights of their racing calendar.
OULTON PARK JCW PREVIEW
Rising star Jordan Collard is confident that this weekend’s second visit to Oulton Park will help to “separate the men from the boys” in the fight for the JCW title.
MINI CHALLENGE FEATURED IN COOPER WORLD
Featured in Cooper World Magazine, read the race reports from Snetterton from both the JCW and Cooper rounds during the two weekends in May.
SILVERSTONE COOPER S REPORT
Jono Davis was flying with his rebuilt gearbox and clutch. A great pole lap of 1:07.257, Rob Austin was in P2 with Alan Lee in P3. Andy Montgomery stayed in touch…
SILVERSTONE COOPER AM/PRO REPORT
A nice bright start on the National circuit. A short circuit passed the National pits into Copse, sharp right turn at Maggotts, flat out down the Wellington Straight…
SILVERSTONE TV COVERAGE TIMES
Find out about when the MINI CHALLENGE coverage from Silverstone for the fourth round of the JCW championship will be aired on Channel 4 and Motors TV.
SILVERSTONE COOPER PREVIEW
A very strong grid at Snetterton last time out saw some very close racing. Kyle Reid in the Pro class continued his dominance in the class with 3 wins out of 3 races…
SILVERSTONE JCW RACE TWO REPORT
Rob Smith claimed his first victory of the season in the second outing at Silverstone, holding off Ant Whorton-Eales in what was essentially a single-lap shootout.
SILVERSTONE JCW RACE ONE REPORT
Jordan Collard battled to his maiden MINI CHALLENGE JCW victory in a thrilling first race at Silverstone, but had to fight off a four-car train to secure the laurels.
SILVERSTONE JCW QUALIFYING REPORT
Jordan Collard continued his quest to be labelled this year’s king of qualifying by storming to another pole position at Silverstone this afternoon.
DAVE NEWSHAM JOINS JCWS AT SILVERSTONE
Dave Newsham will make his JCW debut at Silverstone this weekend, marking his first competitive outing since leaving the British Touring Car Championship.
SILVERSTONE JCW PREVIEW
Car racing rookie Jac Maybin feels his maiden MINI CHALLENGE JCW victory isn’t far away after his stunning performance during the last round at Snetterton.
SNETTERTON TV COVERAGE TIMES
Find out about when the MINI CHALLENGE coverage from Snetterton for the third round of the JCW championship will be aired on Channel 4 and Motors TV.
SNETTERTON JCW RACE 2 REPORT
David Robinson claimed his maiden MINI CHALLENGE victory by edging out Jac Maybin in an absolute thriller of a second race at Snetterton.
SNETTERTON JCW RACE 1 REPORT
Having enjoyed a perfect start to the season so far, Ant Whorton-Eales suffered the disappointment of retirement in the first outing at Snetterton
SNETTERTON JCW QUALIFYING REPORT
Jordan Collard was on record time as he secured his second pole position of the season with a blistering lap at Snetterton.
SNETTERTON JCW PREVIEW
Luke Reade believes that he can stay firmly in the fight for this year’s JCW Championship if he can continue his run of early season consistency.
SAM WELLER STEPS UP TO JCW CLASS
Cooper Class star Sam Weller will make the step up to the MINI CHALLENGE JCW Championship in time for the next round at Snetterton.
SNETTERTON COOPER S REPORT
With lots of testing carried out by some of the teams and drivers on the preceding Thursday and Friday, expectations were high. Stu Lane was continuing his run…
SNETTERTON COOPER AM/PRO REPORT
20 cars all fired up ready for qualifying. Although the circuit is 3 miles long drivers need to get clean air or a tow from the car in front to put in a good time….
SNETTERTON COOPER CLASSES PREVIEW
The second round of the Cooper Am, Pro and S Classes is approaching and we’re in store for some more action-packed racing as we head to Snetterton.
ROCKINGHAM TV COVERAGE TIMES
Find out about when the MINI CHALLENGE coverage from Rockingham for the second round of the JCW championship will be aired on Channel 4 and Motors TV.
WHORTON-EALES HITS THE HAT-TRICK
Ant Whorton-Eales couldn’t have hoped for a better start to this year’s JCW Championship, having racked up his third win on the bounce in second race at Rockingham.
ANT MAKES IT TWO FROM TWO
Ant Whorton-Eales fired an ominous warning shot about his intentions for this year’s MINI CHALLENGE JCW Championship title by taking a dominant victory….
ANT WHORTON-EALES SECURED HIS FIRST JCW POLE
Ant Whorton-Eales secured his first MINI CHALLENGE JCW pole position of the season in a tricky session at Rockingham on Saturday.
LOUIS DOYLE JOINS JCW AFTER SWITCH FROM CLIO JUNIORS.
Teenager Louis Doyle is planning a two-year stint in the JCW Championship this year after confirming his switch from the Renault Clio Junior Series.
FORMER BRITISH GT CHAMPION JOINS THE GRID THIS WEEKEND
Former British GT champion James Gornall will joins the MINI CHALLENGE JCW grid at Rockingham as he evaluates a full-time switch into the category.
ROCKINGHAM PREVIEW
Nathan Harrison is hoping to put a troubled first round at Oulton Park behind him this weekend by picking up where he left off at Rockingham in 2016.
CATCHING UP WITH: TOBY GOODMAN
We interviewed Toby Goodman, who is new to the MINI CHALLENGE this season. We sat down with him at the first round at Donington to find out about his background and thoughts on the season ahead.
CATCHING UP WITH: ELSPETH RODGERS
We sat down with Elspeth Rodgers as she begins her first season in the MINI CHALLENGE to find out more about her and her thoughts on the season ahead.
DONINGTON PARK COOPER CLASS RACE REPORT
Find out about all the action at the first weekend for the Cooper Am/Pro & Cooper S classes as they headed to Donington Park.
TEAM DYNAMICS RETURN TO THE MINI JCW CHALLENGE
GS Yuasa Battery Sales UK Ltd are pleased to announce that their GS battery brand will sponsor Henry and Will Neal in the JCW Championship.
CHARLIE COOPER JOINS COOPER PRO CHAMPIONSHIP
The third generation of the legendary Cooper tuning family will make his racing debut as Charlie Cooper confirms to join the Cooper Pro Championship.
DONINGTON PARK PREVIEW
Read the web preview about the Cooper Am, Cooper Pro and Cooper S Classes as they head to Donington for the first round of the Cooper championships.
OULTON PARK TV COVERAGE TIMES
Find out about when the MINI CHALLENGE coverage from Outlon park for the first round of the JCW championship will be aired on Channel 4 and Motors TV.
OULTON PARK RACE ONE REPORT [UPDATED]
A post-race penalty to Nathan Harrison handed debutant Ant Whorton-Eales victory in the opening round of the MINI CHALLENGE JCW Championship at Oulton Park.
OULTON PARK QUALIFYING REPORT
MINI CHALLENGE newcomer Jordan Collard will start Monday’s first JCW race at Oulton Park from pole position after taking a stunning maiden pole position.
OULTON PARK PREVIEW
Rob Smith has designs on fighting for this year’s MINI CHALLENGE JCW Championship, and hopes to bag a strong start to the season at Oulton Park this Easter weekend.
JCW CHAMPION TO RECEIVE SEASON IN SUPER TAIKYU SERIES
This year’s JCW champion will be rewarded with a fully funded season in the Japanese Super Taikyu series worth in excess of £100,000.
CREDO MOTORSPORT FINANCE PARTNER WITH MINI CHALLENGE FOR 2018
MINI CHALLENGE are delighted to announce a new partnership with Credo Motorsport Finance this season.
JCW RACE WINNER ROB SMITH BACK FOR TITLE BID IN 2018
Multiple MINI Challenge JCW race winner Rob Smith has officially confirmed his return to the hugely popular one-make championship for the 2018 season with just one goal in mind – winning the title.
CHARLIE BUTLER-HENDERSON TARGETS SECOND MINI CHALLENGE JCW TITLE
Charlie Butler-Henderson is targeting a second Mini Challenge JCW title this year after confirming his return to the championship.
ANT WHORTON-EALES RETURNS TO THE MINI CHALLENGE
Former Cooper Class champion Ant Whorton-Eales will make a return to the MINI CHALLENGE this season, and has his eyes firmly set on a maiden JCW crown.
LEWIS BROWN MAKES DEBUT IN JCW CHAMPIONSHIP THIS YEAR
Sportscar racing champion Lewis Brown will make his debut in this year’s MINI CHALLENGE JCW Championship after joining the AReeve Motorsport team. Brown joins the CHALLENGE having won last season’s Ginetta GT5…
JONO DAVIS RETURNS TO COOPER S WITH EXCELR8 MOTORSPORT
Jono Davis is targeting the MINI CHALLENGE COOPER S Class crown this year, in what will be his second full season in the category. Davis, 22, will join Excelr8 Motorsport to run an R53-spec Cooper S….
LUKE READE WILL RETURN TO THE MINI CHALLENGE JCW CHAMPIONSHIP THIS SEASON
Luke Reade will return to the MINI CHALLENGE JCW Championship this season, as he hunts for his breakthrough podium finish in the series.
SCORPION EXTEND THEIR PARTNERSHIP WITH MINI CHALLENGE FOR 2018
MINI CHALLENGE are delighted to announce an extension to our partnership with Scorpion as joint Championship lead partners.
STU LANE RETURNS TO COOPER S FOR 2018 WITH AREEVE MOTORSPORT
Stu Lane returns to the MINI CHALLENGE this season in the Cooper S class with AReeve Motorsport. Last year Lane competed in one round at Silverstone…
MINI CHALLENGE FEATURED IN APRIL ’18 MODERN MINI MAGAZINE
This month’s Modern Mini magazine features a 2018 preview of MINI CHALLENGE. The magazine is out now and available in most stores.
SCOTTISH MINI COOPER CUP STAR JOE TANNER WILL SWITCH JCW WITH JAMSPORT RACING
Scottish MINI Cooper Cup star Joe Tanner will switch to the MINI CHALLENGE JCW Championship this year as part of a new programme from JamSport Racing.
MINI CHALLENGE TO SUPPORT DTM RETURN TO BRANDS HATCH
The MINI CHALLENGE JCW Championship will support the DTM’s return to Brands Hatch this year after confirming a change to the provisional calendar. The 265bhp JCWs will now compete in two races to support…
JORDAN COLLARD TO JOIN JCW FOR 2018
Jordan Collard will be joining the MINI CHALLENGE for 2018 and will be competing for the MINI Challenge Rookie cup which caters to up and coming drivers who are new to the series.
RISING TIN-TOP STAR NATHAN HARRISON WILL RETURN TO JCW
Rising tin-top star Nathan Harrison will return to the MINI CHALLENGE JCW Championship this season, and he’s in search of the title that he narrowly missed in 2016. Harrison, 21, has signed with Excelr8 Motorsport…
CATCHING UP WITH: CALUM KING
Scotsman Callum King will switch to Eurotech Racing for his third season in the MINI CHALLENGE JCW Class this year. King has gradually gained in pace across his first two JCW campaigns, and last year scored finishes inside the top 10 despite a difficult season with mechanical issues and being forced to skip rounds due to unforeseen circumstan
CATCHING UP WITH: ANDY MONTGOMERY
Andy – an IT Project Manager from Yorkshire – is continuing into his second season in the MINI CHALLENGE Cooper S class with the Mad4MINI Motorsport team this year. Last season was successful, finishing third in class with his R53 MINI.
MULTIPLE RACING CHAMPION DAVID ROBINSON JOINS JCW
Multiple racing champion David Robinson will aim to add this year’s MINI CHALLENGE JCW honours to his career haul after signing with Excelr8 Motorsport. Robinson, 29, will tackle the full JCW season with Excelr8…
TAELOR SHAND JOINS MINI CHALLENGE IN THE JCW CLASS
Taelor Shand joins Excelr8 Motorsport for her first full season racing in the MINI CHALLENGE in the JCW class. Taelor is no stranger to racing in Mini’s however, Taelor’s first experience of circuit racing was in 2015…
ETHAN PITT TO RETURN TO COOPER CLASS FOR 2018
Car racing rookie Ethan Pitt will return to the MINI CHALLENGE Cooper Championship for his first full season of racing this year. Pitt will campaign with experienced squad Sussex Road and Race.
CALLUM NEWSHAM, SON OF BTCC REGULAR DAVE NEWSHAM JOINS JCW FOR 2018
The MINI CHALLENGE will further strengthen its link to the BTCC when Callum Newsham joins JCW this year, being run by his father – BTCC regular Dave Newsham.
16-YEAR OLD JAC MAYBIN TO COMPETE IN JCW.
Jac will compete in the premier class within the MINI CHALLENGE Series boasting grids of over 30 drivers. With identical 2 litre turbo 265bhp JCW cars the MINI CHALLENGE…
CATCHING UP WITH: GEORGE SUTTON
George Sutton is returning to MINI CHALLENGE in 2018 after a successful first season in the JCW Class, finishing 8th in the championship amongst some very experienced and talented drivers.
CATCHING UP WITH: ANDY GODFREY
We caught up with Cooper Am driver, Andy Godfrey as he gives us his thoughts on the 2017 season and the MINI CHALLENGE.
FORMER CLIO CUP DRIVER, OLLIE PIDGLEY JOINS JCW CLASS FOR 2018
Former Renault Clio Cup driver Ollie Pidgley will switch to the MINI CHALLENGE JCW Championship next season after agreeing a deal with Excelr8 Motorsport.
JCW 2017 SEASON REVIEW
We look back at the 2017 season to see how Brett Smith won the 2017 JCW Championship. Smith’s season began strongly, if not sensationally. A podium at Oulton Park was followed by a disappointing weekend at Rockingham.
2018 SEASON PROVISIONAL CALENDAR RELEASED
Next year’s MINI CHALLENGE championships will be fought over 35 races across 15 weekends as the calendars for both the top-flight JCW category and hotly contested Cooper & Open series have been revealed.
DUNLOP PROVIDE MINI CHALLENGE WINNERS BTCC TEST
MINI CHALLENGE drivers, Matt Hammond (Cooper Pro Class Champion) and Reece Barr (JCW Class Vice-Champion) joined Team Shredded Wheat Racing with Duo at Snetterton…
KARTING CHAMPION TOBY GOODMAN TO JOIN COOPER PROS
Karting champion Toby Goodman will join the MINI CHALLENGE Cooper Pro Series for his first season of car racing next year after signing with top team Excelr8 Motorsport.
SNETTERTON COOPER CLASS REPORT
A very early start to decide the outcome of the Pro and Am classes of the MINI CHALLENGE. Expectations were high and the pressure was on to bring home enough points to claim the class wins in both classes.
SNETTERTON OPEN CLASS REPORT
10 cars lined up for qualifying. Great to have Jono Davis back with his super-fast R53 (not a typo it is an R53). Neal Clark joined us with his Norfolk cars R53 too, So plenty of whining! (Supercharger noise).
JCW RACE 2 REPORT FROM DONINGTON
Brett Smith capped his year in perfect fashion by securing a dominant double at Donington, scorching up the order on the reversed grid. Smith drew number four from the hat so began the final race…
JCW RACE 1 REPORT FROM DONINGTON
Brett Smith overcame his starting fears to take a controlled victory in the penultimate race of the season. Having already secured the JCW crown during the last outing at Oulton Park…
JCW DONINGTON QUALIFYING REPORT
New MINI CHALLENGE JCW champion Brett Smith again showed his class in qualifying at Donington Park to secure pole position for the penultimate race of the season on Sunday.
JCWs HEAD TO DONINGTON FOR SEASON FINAL
Reece Barr insists he’s feeling no pressure ahead of a tense Rookie Cup showdown at Donington Park this weekend, while his biggest rival Max Bladon is determined to try and hunt him down in the points.
DONINGTON PARK OPEN RACE REPORT
With just qualifying to do on Saturday the drivers and crews were busy polishing and making sure cars were up to their best. Some had been testing on the Thursday and Friday. Chloe Hewitt was having problems…
DONINGTON PARK COOPER RACE REPORT
A nice early start with qualifying and 1 race on Saturday and 1 race on Sunday Morning. Bryony King and Ethan Pitt were guest drivers this weekend, hopefully entering next year’s MINI CHALLENGE.
MODERN MINI FEATURES BRANDS HATCH MINI FESTIVAL
This month’s Modern Mini magazine covers the Mini Festival which took place on the 8 – 9th July and featured all classes of the MINI CHALLENGE. To find out more, pick up a copy of this Months Modern Mini.
JCW DRIVER SARAH MOORE FEATURES IN MODERN MINI
This Month’s Modern MINI Magazine reported on the JCW driver, Sarah Moore as she tried out racing in the JCW class. Sarah has competed in one round this season and hopes to come back for a full season in 2018.
OULTON PARK COOPER CLASS REPORT
The circuit configuration used for the MINI Festival was the Fosters Circuit. A first time for many. No fast left turn from Cascades entry into Lakeside but an adverse camber right hand turn into Fosters…
OULTON PARK OPEN CLASS REPORT
A small turnout but a quality field of just 7 cars. Up to 12 laps of the Fosters circuit were possible on the wet track. Ben Dimmack was his usual quick straight away, but it took 10 laps to put in the pole time.
OULTON PARK JCW QUALIFYING REPORT
Having endured four nightmare races prior to the MINI CHALLENGE’s return to Oulton Park, Max Bladon gave the perfect signal that he’s ready to return to form by snatching JCW pole in a tricky qualifying session.
OULTON PARK JCW RACE 1 REPORT
Henry Neal broke his JCW duck in emphatic style in the first race at Oulton Park, but the outing ended under difficult circumstances after a multi-car accident at the Knickerbrook corner in difficult conditions.
OULTON PARK JCW RACE 2 REPORT
George Sutton made it two new winners from two rather frustrating races at Oulton Park, as the rookies came to the fore in the final race of the weekend. Sutton led home fellow Rookie Cup challengers Reece Barr and Max…
OULTON PARK PREVIEW, WITH MAX BLADON
Max Bladon says he needs to turn back the clock this Saturday at Oulton Park, and attack the penultimate round of the season in the same way he did during the opening weekend of the year.
Catching up with: Stuart Gibbs
Catching up with Stuart Gibbs, Stuart starting racing in the MINI CHALLENGE in 2017 with a JCW prepared and run by ExcelR8. Stuart is just 47 years old and lives in Weston Super Mare and has been married twice. Stuart served in the Army for 14 years and has been...
JCW RACE 2 REPORT BRANDS HATCH GP
Brett Smith took another big stride toward sealing this year’s MINI CHALLENGE JCW Championship crown, by claiming his fourth victory of the season after a tight final battle at Brands Hatch.
JCW RACE 1 REPORT BRANDS HATCH GP
Rob Smith is fast becoming a Brands Hatch specialist after securing another victory at the Kent venue in a truncated first outing at the Kent venue’s Grand Prix Circuit. Rob led from lights-to-flag to secure a second victory…
BRANDS HATCH JCW QUALIFYING REPORT
Rob Smith snatched a dramatic last-gasp pole position at Brands Hatch after making late progress in a tricky, drenched qualifying session. After a gloriously sunny morning at the Kent venue, the storm clouds arrived…
Barr aims for Rookie championship as we head to Brands Hatch
Reece Barr is aiming to make his mark in this year’s JCW Rookie Championship with a strong performance on the Brands Hatch Grand Prix Circuit this weekend. The JCW’s head to Kent to start the final third of the campaign.
MARK BLUNDELL POSSIBLE RETURN TO MINI CHALLENGE JCW
Mark Blundell may be set for a return to the MINI CHALLENGE JCW Championship in the future after an impressive, if unlucky, debut during the Brands Hatch MINI Festival.
BRANDS HATCH OPEN RACE REPORT
A Nice early start for the 9 open class cars for R53 and R56 “S” or JCWs. 15 minutes around the short Indy circuit. Ben Dimmack (R56) was fast straight out of the blocks and clinched P1 on the 3rd lap. Rob Austin (R56) tried…
BRANDS HATCH COOPER AM/PRO RACE REPORT
With a nice covering of cloud and good temperatures, the 18 Cooper Pro/ Am cars were all eager and pent up ready to “put the pedal to the metal” In the Pro class of 11 cars, favourites to go well was Sam Weller…
BRANDS HATCH JCW RACE 3 REPORT
After his race two upturn, David Grady went two better in the finale, with a scorching start helping him to a stunning victory to cap off MSVR’s annual MINI Festival. Grady started fourth on the reversed grid…
BRANDS HATCH JCW RACE 2 REPORT
Charlie Butler-Henderson landed his second JCW victory of the season in a tempestuous second race at Brands, but only after a post-race penalty for championship leader Brett Smith.
BRANDS HATCH JCW RACE 1 REPORT
Rob Smith withheld intense pressure to secure his first MINI CHALLENGE JCW Championship victory since 2015 in the first race at Brands Hatch. The MINI UK VIP driver produced a superb defensive display…
BRANDS HATCH JCW QUALIFYING REPORT
Rob Smith scored his second pole of the season in a truncated MINI CHALLENGE JCW Championship qualifying at Brands Hatch. The MINI UK VIP driver beat namesake Brett Smith…
Under the microscope: MINI CHALLENGE Girls
Under the microscope: MINI CHALLENGE Girls To celebrate Women is Sports week, I thought we would take a look at the Girls who form an integral part of the MINI CHALLENGE. What was originally thought to be a few actually turned out to be many! Jessica Hawkins Jessica’s...
MODERN MINI REPORTS ON SILVERSTONE ROUNDS
Modern MINI Magazine reported on both the JCW and Cooper/Open rounds from 3rd – 4th June and the 10th -11th June. You can find out more by picking up the latest copy of MODERNMINI Magazine or view the article here.
WAKEFIELD TARGETS PODIUM FINISHES AT BRANDS MINI FESTIVAL
Mark Wakefield has targeted a clean sweep of podium finishes at this weekend’s Brands Hatch MINI Festival as he continues his march up the CHALLENGE points table. The Excelr8 driver is currently third in the points…
BLUNDELL TO COMPETE IN MINI CHALLENGE JCW AT BRANDS HATCH
Ex-Formula 1 driver Mark Blundell will compete in the next round of the MINI CHALLENGE JCW Championship at Brands Hatch on July 8/9. Blundell has signed up to handle the MINI UK-backed guest car in the three races.
JCW CHAMPIONSHIP LEADER GRADUATES TO BTCC
JCW Championship leader Brett Smith insists that his surprise graduation into this year’s British Touring Car Championship won’t affect his chances of landing this year’s MINI CHALLENGE title.
ROCKINGHAM COOPER REPORT
Nearly midday but overcast for the 17 Cooper Class cars. 10 in the Pro Class, led by Jessica Hawkins and 7 in the Am class led by Stuart Mclaren. A lot of the drivers were struggling to get to know the Rockingham circuit.
ROCKINGHAM OPEN REPORT
Nice bright early start for the Open Class, a quick run around the Motor Speedway International circuit to heat the tyres up and away they all go. Only 8 cars but not a lot to choose between any of them.
Under the Microscope: George Sutton Racing
George Sutton Racing Under the Microscope What an impact George has had in the opening rounds of the 2017 MINI CHALLENGE. George is currently in 10th place after the 4 opening rounds. With 15th and 9th places at Oulton Park, a DNF and 16th at Rockingham (starting at...
SILVERSTONE JCW RACE 2 REPORT
Max Bladon secured his second victory of the season in a truncated second race at Silverstone. Much of which took place under the safety car.
SILVERSTONE JCW RACE 1 REPORT
SILVERSTONE JCW RACE 1 REPORT Brett Smith extended his points lead in the MINI CHALLENGE JCW Championship in an emotionally charged first race at Silverstone, winning the day after his father Jeff was hospitalised after a serious accident in the British Touring Car...
SILVERSTONE QUALIFYING REPORT
SILVERSTONE JCW QUALIFYING REPORT Brett Smith continued his current hot streak by claiming pole for the first race at Silverstone after a nip and tuck battle with his namesake Rob Smith. The two Smiths were the class of the field and between them secured an all-Smith...
SILVERSTONE JCW PREVIEW
Rob Smith is hoping that consistency and a change in fortune can help him return to the top step of the MINI CHALLENGE podium at Silverstone this weekend, the site of his first CHALLENGE victory back in 2014. Smith looked odds-on to record his first race win for two...
SILVERSTONE COOPER REPORT
Qualifying: Weather: Bright/Dry Duration: 15 minutes The Silverstone National Circuit, the one the BTCC use, suits the MINIs well. 3 blasts and a technical bit around Brooklands and Luffield. With 15 minutes, 19 cars and a potential 12 laps, it was all...
SILVERSTONE OPEN CLASS REPORT
Qualifying: Weather: Bright/Dry Duration: 15 minutes The R53 and R56, 10 cars in all, to race around the National Circuit. A few cars were missing due to Exams and other commitments. A great shame as this is a very competitive class. Andrew Tsang was...
SNETTERTON RACE 3 REPORT
Brett Smith became the first double winner of the MINI CHALLENGE season by taking a dominant victory in the third outing at Snetterton, as yet more of his championship rivals suffered setbacks in Norfolk. Brett completed his double to assume the championship lead...
SNETTERTON RACE 2 REPORT
Brett Smith kept the unprecedented run of different race winners going by becoming the sixth different driver to top the podium in the opening six races this year – and his chances of landing this year’s title received a boost as leader Reece Barr suffered heartbreak...
SNETTERTON RACE 1 REPORT
Jeff Smith secured his first MINI CHALLENGE victory of the season to make it five different winners from the first five races after a thrilling first outing at Snetterton. The British Touring Car Championship regular soaked up intense pressure from championship leader...
JCW QUALIFYING SNETTERTON
Rob Smith snatched his first pole position of the season in a bizarre qualifying session at Snetterton, after which two of the championship challengers will start on the back row. While the cars headed to the collecting area in bright sunshine, rain was on the...
SNETTERTON JCW PREVIEW
Brett Smith is hopeful that his impressive race pace so far this season can begin to manifest itself as on-track results at Snetterton this weekend. Eurotech Racing driver Smith has been one of the stars of the campaign so far, regularly showing front-running pace...
MINI CHALLENGE FEATURES IN MODERN MINI
MINI CHALLENGE features in the latest issue of Modern MINI. This issue covers all of the classes in the championships and looks at how some of the drivers got into the series.
Catching up with: Jono Davis
Catching up with: Jono Davis Age: 21 From: Market Deeping, Peterborough. Jono starting racing in the MINI CHALLENGE in 2016 with an R53 prepared by AReeve Motorsport. Doing a full season to get a taster of racing MINIs, and producing some good results....
SNETTERTON OPEN REPORT
Qualifying: Weather: Changeable Duration: 15 minutes This class is a bit special, it allows all comers, R53s, R56s. Be they an ex-MINI CHALLENGE car, a track day car, or a Cooper S JCW of 2005 vintage. 180bhp per tonne is the rule. Yes, power output was checked and...
SNETTERTON COOPER AM/PRO REPORT
Qualifying: Weather: Bright/Dry Duration: 15 minutes Jessica Hawkins showed 17 others that she was the one to beat. A blistering performance, improving each time she went past the pits. There were a lot of new names and new cars all out for the opening...
Under the Microscope: OX4 Racing
OX4 Racing Under the Microscope OX4 Racing are one of the “smaller” teams in the MINI CHALLENGE paddock. But why OX4? Well that’s the post code of the MINI Plant in Oxford where the MINI is built and where all the team work during the week. Of course, they all have a...
SNETTERTON PREVIEW
The long awaited opening rounds of the MINI CHALLENGE Open class and Cooper classes is being held this weekend as part of the MINI Festival at Snetterton. New for this year is the split of the former Cooper Class cars into 2 classes. The Cooper Pro Class running a 135...
CAR MAGAZINE REVIEWS MINI CHALLENGE
CAR Magazine reviews MINI CHALLENGE CAR Magazine's James Taylor joined us for the first round at Oulton Park this April to try out racing in our guest JCW with the MINI UK JCW Team. Read James' review here as he guides you through his race weekend. Having raced...
ROCKINGHAM RACE 2 REPORT
Round: 4 Laps: 14 Weather: Cloudy, dry Reece Barr made it four different winners from as many races this year after scoring an emphatic maiden JCW victory in race two at Rockingham. Barr, a former double Irish karting champion, showed maturity and...
ROCKINGHAM RACE 1 REPORT
Round: 3 Laps: 6 Weather: Sunny, dry Max Bladon learned from his starting errors at Oulton Park to take his maiden JCW victory in a fragmented first race at Rockingham. Bladon didn’t just have to get off the line once to notch his first win in the...
ROCKINGHAM QUALIFYING REPORT
Reece Barr set the pace in the second qualifying session of the season, setting the fastest time on Saturday to sit on provisional pole in what was only his third ever qualifying session in a car, having joined the MINI CHALLENGE from karting. Barr knew a good lap was...
CBH HEADS TO ROCKINGHAM WITH 3 POINT LEAD
Former MINI CHALLENGE champion Charlie Butler-Henderson believes circuit unfamiliarity can mix up the pecking order at Rockingham this weekend. The premier JCW category heads to the Corby speedbowl for the second round of the season this weekend, with Butler-Henderson...
Under the Microscope: MINI UK VIP Team
The MINI UK VIP Team under the Microscope The MINI UK VIP team run 4 cars in the MINI CHALLENGE UK race series including MINI UKs guest drivers. They have the responsibility of ensuring that the drivers and cars that they run are the best in class. An superb example...
Catching up with: Calum King
Catching up with: Calum King Age: 25 From: Aberdeen The King family have become MINI CHALLENGE regulars across the last two seasons, running with the ES Motorsport team. Youngest member, Calum, joined the championship from Scottish club racing, and...
OULTON PARK RACE 2 REPORT
MINI CHALLENGE, Oulton Park Rounds 1-2 RACE REPORT Round: Two Laps: 8 Weather: Cloudy Charlie Butler-Henderson scored victory in race two of the MINI CHALLENGE JCW opening weekend of the season at Oulton Park to once again stake his claim for a championship...
OULTON PARK RACE 1 REPORT
MINI CHALLENGE, Oulton Park Rounds 1-2 RACE REPORT Round: One Laps: 7 Weather: Cloudy Mark Wakefield secured his first victory in the MINI CHALLENGE’S JCW class with an assured drive in a shortened opening race of the season at Oulton Park. Wakefield, on...
OULTON PARK QUALIFYING REPORT
Max Bladon took no time in shaking off the winter cobwebs to continue his fine run of form to take pole position for the MINI CHALLENGE – JCW opening race of the season at Oulton Park. Last season’s Cooper Class champion was fresh from racing an Aston Martin Vantage...
JEFF TO QUALIFY TWO CHAMPIONSHIPS ON ONE DAY
Jeff Smith will pull double duty this weekend, by competing in both the British Touring Car Championship and MINI CHALLENGE at two different circuits on the same day. Smith plans to take part in both the second BTCC round at Donington Park and the CHALLENGE JCW opener...
DOUBLE UK LEGENDS CHAMPION DEAN BRACE JOINS JCW
Double UK Legends champion Dean Brace will join the MINI CHALLENGE JCW Championship this season with Lawrence Davey Racing. Brace has a hugely successful background in Legends racing, having won the overall titles in both 2013 and 2014 – his 2014 achievement also...
FULL GRID AT OULTON PARK THIS EASTER
This year’s MINI CHALLENGE JCW Championship will roar into life with a capacity grid for its first races this Easter Bank Holiday at Oulton Park on April 17. With just over a week to go until the lights go out on another season, the CHALLENGE’s premier JCW category...