MINI CHALLENGE News

Will Orton insisted that this rookie year in the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE had been the favourite season of his career to date after the Hybrid Tune driver wrapped up second in the standings at Brands Hatch.

Dan Zelos declared himself proud of his second title in the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE after wrapping up the crown in the opening race of the weekend at Brands Hatch.

Sam Weller brought his time as Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE champion to an end with victory in the final race of the 2023 season at Brand Hatch.

Sam Smith made it two wins from two at Brands Hatch as Hybrid Tune locked out the podium in the second Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE race of the weekend at Brands Hatch.

Sam Smith made a return to the top step of the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE with victory in the opening race of the weekend at Brands Hatch as Dan Zelos secured an unassailable lead in the championship standings.

Sam Smith became the man to end the Dan Zelos pole run after topping the times in the final Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE qualifying session of the season at Brands Hatch.

The fight for the 2023 Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE title draws to a close this weekend at Brands Hatch with Dan Zelos looking to secure a historic second championship crown.

Max Hall will make his debut in the JCW class of the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE this weekend at Brands Hatch after inking a deal with EXCELR8 Motorsport.

Former champion Nathan Harrison will make his return to the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE this weekend at Brands Hatch after signing a late deal to rejoin EXCELR8 Motorsport.

Dan Zelos made it two wins from three in the final Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE race of the weekend at Silverstone to further strengthen his championship lead with one round left to go.

Dan Zelos secured win number nine of the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE season in race two at Silverstone to extend his lead at the top of the standings.

Will Orton battled his way to the head of the pack to snare his fifth win of the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE season in the opening race of the weekend at Silverstone.

Dan Zelos maintained his 100 per cent pole record in the 2023 Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE after snaring top spot in qualifying for the penultimate meeting of the campaign at Silverstone.

A week after three action-packed races for the Cooper category at the same circuit, it’s the turn of the JCW field to hit the track at Silverstone as the Home of British Motorsport plays host to the penultimate meeting of the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE season.

Dan Zelos overturned the penalty of the reverse grid draw to battle his way to a second win of the weekend as the curtain came down on the latest meeting for the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE at Knockhill.

Dan Zelos moved clear as the driver with the most wins in the current JCW car with victory in the second Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE race of the weekend at Knockhill.

Will Orton returned to the top step of the podium for the first time since Brands Hatch with victory in the opening Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE race of the weekend at Knockhill.

Dan Zelos maintained his impressive record of qualifying on pole for every round of the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE with the fastest time in challenging conditions at Knockhill.

The headline act in the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE returns to action this weekend as the JCW category makes its annual trip to Knockhill, with Dan Zelos looking to maintain his advantage at the head of the championship standings.

The Laser Tools Racing name will feature in the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE through the remainder of the 2023 season as a result of a new partnership with series front-runner Nelson King and the Graves Motorsport team.

Jamie Tonks will make his debut in the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE later this season after agreeing a deal to join forces with EXCELR8.

Norfolk-based race team Mannpower Motorsport has announced plans to expand its involvement in the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE to include an entry into the headline JCW category next season.

Jamie Osborne added his name to the list of winners in the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE with victory in the second race of the weekend at Oulton Park.

Dan Zelos made it six wins for the season with victory in the opening Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE race of the weekend at Oulton Park.

Dan Zelos remains unbeaten in qualifying for the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE this season after topping the times for the fourth successive weekend at Oulton Park.

After the Coopers joined the BTCC package for the first time this season at Thruxton two weeks ago, the fight for the JCWs title takes centre stage again this weekend as the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE heads for Oulton Park.

Dominic Wheatley was able to celebrate a second podium of the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE season at Snetterton – and it wouldn’t be the only on-track action for the Graves Motorsport man…

Nelson King made the most of being drawn on pole for the final race of the weekend at Snetterton to snare his first win in the headline class of the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE.

Dan Zelos made it two wins from two with another lights-to-flag victory in the second Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE race of the weekend at Snetterton as main title rival Will Orton saw his impressive podium run come to an end.

Dan Zelos made it four wins from seven in the 2023 Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE with victory in the opening race of the weekend at Snetterton.

Dan Zelos produced another storming run in qualifying at Snetterton to maintain his run of pole positions in the 2023 Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE.

A week after the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE Trophy enjoyed three action-packed races at Snetterton, the headline JCW class heads for the longest circuit on the calendar for the third round of the campaign.

Lydia Walmsley will bid to bounce back from a tough end to her weekend at Brands Hatch when the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE arrives at Snetterton this weekend.

Brothers Daniel and Jamie Petters will hope to make forward progress on home soil this weekend when the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE heads to Snetterton for the third round of the campaign.

The reigning Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE champion will return to the series this weekend at Snetterton after Sam Weller confirmed that he will contest his home event.

Will Orton admits that he has exceeded his early expectations in the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE after extending his lead in the championship standings at Brands Hatch.

Will Orton overcame the hurdle of making the worst possible draw for the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE reverse grid race with a fine drive through the field in the Brands Hatch finale.

Will Orton benefitted from a late puncture for Dan Zelos to secure his second win of the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE season in race two of the weekend at Brands Hatch.

Dan Zelos converted pole position into victory in the opening race of the weekend at Brands Hatch to pick up his third win of the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE season.

Dan Zelos rebounded well from his dramatic exit from the final Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE race of the weekend at Donington Park with a second straight pole position at Brands Hatch.

Two weeks after a dramatic start to the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE season at Donington Park, the series heads for Brands Hatch this weekend with one of the new names to the championship holding the early advantage at the top of the points.

Dan Zelos insists he will be ‘fighting fit’ for the next rounds of the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE at Brands Hatch after the former champion was caught in the dramatic incident that brought racing at Donington Park to an early end.

The following statement is issued on behalf of the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE and Hybrid Tune

Will Orton ended his first weekend in the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE with victory in the final race at Donington Park, which would come to an early end following an incident involving team-mate Sam Smith.

Dan Zelos made it two wins from two in the 2023 Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE with victory in a wet second race of the weekend at Donington Park.

Dan Zelos survived a last lap scare at Donington Park to secure victory in the opening Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE race of the season.

Former champion Dan Zelos emerged as the man to beat in the first Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE qualifying session of the season as he topped the times at Donington Park.

After the Cooper class season kicked off at Brands Hatch earlier this month, the JCW field springs into action this weekend as the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE heads for Donington Park for the opening meeting of the campaign.

EXCELR8 has announced the signing of JCW rookie Josh Porter as its final driver for the new Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE season.

Will Orton will make his debut in the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE this season after signing a deal with defending champions Hybrid Tune.

Oliver Meadows will make his debut in the JCW class of the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE this season after confirming a switch to EXCELR8 for the 2023 campaign.

Dominic Wheatley will return to the JCW class of the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE for a second season after extending his time with Graves Motorsport.

Former champion Dan Zelos says he is looking to go ‘back to basics’ in 2023 after confirming his return to the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE JCW class for a fifth season.

Steven Lake will make his debut in the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE this season after signing up to join the JCW grid with EXCELR8.

JamSport has confirmed that it will return to the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE this season after announcing an entry into the JCW class with Marlo Cordell.

Baz Ward will return to the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE for a full season in 2023 after inking a deal with EXCELR8.

Jordan Kerridge will make his debut in the headline JCW class of the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE this season after signing up with EXCELR8 for the 2023 campaign.

Following a dominant run to the Cooper class title last season, Nelson King will make the step up to the headline class of the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE in 2023 after extending his deal with Graves Motorsport.

EXCELR8 Motorsport has named teenage racer Thomas Jack Lee as the latest member of its JCW line-up for the 2023 MINI CHALLENGE season.

QUAIFE MINI CHALLENGE front-runner Alex Denning has ended his year on a high after being named the winner of the Motorsport Ireland Young Driver of the Year award.

Lee Pearce fended off the challenge of newly crowned champion Nelson King to secure victory in the final race of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy season at Brands Hatch.

Sam Weller has been named as the top driver from the British Touring Car Championship support package in the annual top ten list put together by Autosport magazine.

Jason Lockwood admits he was proud of his performance on track in what proved to be his final season in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE, despite missing out on a top three championship finish.

Sam Weller insists that consistency was the main factor in him successfully winning the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE title in his Graduate campaign.

Jack Mitchell says he ‘got his confidence back’ following a solid campaign on track in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE this season.

Alex Denning says is he proud of his record after an impressive first full season in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE saw him go close to the championship title.

Guest entry Sam Smith enjoyed a dream end to his two round stint in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE with victory in the final race of the season at Brands Hatch.

Alex Denning made it two wins from two for the third straight meeting in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE with a straight-forward lights to flag success in race two at Brands Hatch.

Alex Denning converted pole into a sixth win of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season in race one at Brands Hatch, but fourth place for Sam Weller was good enough to give him an unassailable advantage in the championship standings.

Alex Denning grabbed his second pole of the season at Brands Hatch to maintain his slender hopes of securing the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE title.

A season long fight to secure top honours in the QUAIFE MINI CHALLENGE draws to a close this weekend, with five drivers still harbouring hopes of winning the title as the series makes a second visit of the year to Brands Hatch.

Ronan Pearson insists he has nothing to lose heading into the final rounds of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE this weekend at Brands Hatch.

Sam Weller insists that his approach will remain the same as it has all season as he heads into the final meeting of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE campaign this weekend at Brands Hatch.

Sam Weller extended his lead in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE standings with victory in the final race of the weekend at Silverstone.

Alex Denning made it two wins from two at Silverstone with victory in the second Quaife MINI CHALLENGE race of the weekend.

Alex Denning made it four wins for the season after a post-race penalty prevented Sam Weller from converting pole into victory in the first Quaife MINI CHALLENGE race of the weekend at Silverstone.

Points leader Sam Weller extended his advantage at the head of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE standings after topping the times in qualifying at Silverstone.

The QUAIFE MINI CHALLENGE returns to Silverstone this weekend after a year away, with Sam Weller bidding to maintain his advantage at the head of the standings.

Harry Nunn will move to EXCELR8 Motorsport for the final two rounds of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season.

Dominic Wheatley says he is pleased with the progress made during his debut season in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE having now broken into the top ten for the first time.

EXCELR8 Motorsport has announced the signing of Bradley Gravett in a move that will see him switch from Graves Motorsport as part of an expanded Quaife MINI CHALLENGE programme.

Jack Mitchell returned to the top step of the of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE podium for the first time since Brands Hatch with a relatively straight-forward victory in the final of the weekend at Snetterton.

Alex Denning made it three successive wins in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE after holding off a charging Jason Lockwood in one of the closest finishes in series history.

Alex Denning made it two successive wins in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE with a lights-to-flag victory in the opening race of the weekend at Snetterton.

Alex Denning became the fifth driver in five rounds to secure pole in the 2022 Quaife MINI CHALLENGE after topping the times in qualifying at Snetterton.

Knockhill marked the half way stage in the 2022 Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season, with the race for the title now heading for Snetterton for the fifth round of the campaign.

Lydia Walmsley insists she is feeling no extra pressure as he gets set for her home round of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE this weekend at Snetterton.

EXCELR8 Motorsport has confirmed that Liam Lambert will join an expanded seven-car line-up for the latest rounds of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE this weekend at Snetterton.

Hannah Chapman says she isn’t ready to give up on her dream of fighting towards the sharp end of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE despite a huge accident at Knockhill leaving question marks over the remainder of her season.

Ronan Pearson says he feels his double win in the latest rounds of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE at Knockhill has reignited his bid for the championship title.

Alex Denning insists that his first win in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE ‘means the world’ after the Graves Motorsport driver opened his account at Knockhill.

Sam Weller admitted he was surprised to extend his lead in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE when the series returned to action at Knockhill.

Alex Denning benefitted from heartbreak for Graves Motorsport team-mate Max Coates to secure his maiden win in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE in the third and final race of the weekend at Knockhill.

Ronan Pearson completed a near perfect day at Knockhill with a second lights to flag victory allowing him to make up ground in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE standings.

Ronan Pearson converted pole position into a second victory of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season with a lights-to-flag run in the opening race of the weekend.

Ronan Pearson made the most of local knowledge to grab pole position for the latest rounds of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season at Knockhill.

After a break in the action following round three at Oulton Park, the fight for the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE title resumes this weekend as the JCW field heads north of the border to Knockhill for the latest three races of the campaign.

Robbie Dalgleish says he hopes to return to front-running form when the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE heads for Scotland at the end of the month.

Geri Rácz says he hopes to build on a breakthrough result in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE when his debut season in the series resumes later this month at Knockhill.

Jason Lockwood became the latest driver to taste victory champagne in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE with victory in the second race of the weekend at Oulton Park.

Sam Weller made the most of his pole position to secure a third win of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season with victory in race one at Oulton Park.

Sam Weller produced a storming lap in qualifying at Oulton Park to become the third driver in as many rounds to secure pole in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE.

After a weekend off at Thruxton, the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE’s JCW category rejoins the BTCC support package at Oulton Park for the only double header meeting of the season.

Lydia Walmsley insists she is ‘enjoying the challenge’ of her second season in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE after switching back to her family-run team over the winter.

Max Coates says he hopes to add to his previous success at Oulton Park when the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE returns to the Cheshire circuit this weekend for the third round of the season.

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 made it two wins from two in a dramatic second race of the weekend for the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE at Brands Hatch.

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 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.

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.

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 produced a fine drive in the final race of the weekend at Donington Park to grab his maiden victory in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE.

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.

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 will start the opening race of the new Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season from pole position after heading the times in qualifying at 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 says he is hoping to fight from the front when the new Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season bursts into life at Donington Park.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 will make his circuit racing return with Graves Motorsport after inking a deal to compete in the 2022 MINI CHALLENGE JCW class.

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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 admitted that things had gone better than expected after he enjoyed his best weekend to date in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE at Donington Park.

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.

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 admitted he was pleased to provisionally secure the Rookie Cup crown with a weekend of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE still to run.

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 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 secured his second victory of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE after a dramatic opening race of the weekend 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.

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.

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.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 revealed he was delighted by his “best weekend in MINIs” after hitting the front in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE at Knockhill.

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 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 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 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 continued a perfect weekend at Knockhill as he made it two wins from two with another victory in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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 wrapped up his first win in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE after a dramatic second race of the weekend at Oulton Park.

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 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 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 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 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.

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.

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 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 has warned his rivals he is “up for the fight” after ending his Quaife MINI CHALLENGE win drought at Brands Hatch.

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 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 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 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 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.

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.

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.

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 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 said it was important to lay down a marker after securing the early advantage in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE at Snetterton.

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 was left to wonder what might have been after a tough start to his Quaife MINI CHALLENGE weekend at Snetterton.

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 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 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 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 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 ensured that his Snetterton weekend ended on a high with a maiden victory in the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE in the final race.

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 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 produced a storming lap in qualifying at Snetterton to secure the first pole position of the 2021 Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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,

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.