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Edmundson stars in Minis as the BTCC supports entertain at Brands Hatch

Ovenden scored a hat-trick at Donington Park opener but faced a tougher task in Kent after qualifying woes, while Voisin again impressed in Carrera Cup

Autosport

Touring Car Rewind festivals to take place at Oulton Park and Brands Hatch in 2026

Two retro-themed touring car events will take place at Oulton Park and Brands Hatch next year

Autosport

How the Mini unlike any other got heads turning

Of the 107 Minis that raced at the Mini Festival at Brands Hatch earlier this month, there was one in particular that stood out from the crowd and really inspired. Unlike the variety of ‘saloon’ versions, Nick Paddy’s Mini Van was something completely different.

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BTCC Snetterton: Hill and Thompson top free practice

As the dismal British spring climate brought rain sweeping in from the North Sea across East Anglia, Thompson quite literally made a splash on his BTCC return – and his debut in a rear-wheel-drive tin-top – by topping the second session in his West Surrey Racing BMW 330e M Sport.But…

Autosport

Sutton: BTCC's 2024 rules tweaks like having success ballast back

Sutton tops the standings after the first two race weekends, despite not claiming any victories in his Alliance Racing-run NAPA Ford Focus ST.Last year he claimed a record-equalling fourth BTCC title and also tied the season-record wins tally of 12, initially set by Alain Menu in 1997.Not only has the…

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Thompson in BMW for the rest of 2024 BTCC season

The 27-year-old, who won the Jack Sears Trophy in 2022 and was an overall podium finisher last year – both seasons in a Team Hard Cupra – drove WSR’s fourth BMW in the official pre-season test at Brands Hatch in April.

Autosport

Clarke closes on Cullen in battle to top Autosport National Driver Rankings

Clarke was the driver to beat for much of the Clubmans Sports Prototype campaign but a tricky final round at Brands Hatch in September hampered his bid to head Autosport's winners' table.

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Valentino Rossi takes first podium in GT World Challenge Europe at Brands Hatch

BMW factory driver Rossi finished runner-up in the second of the two GTWCE Sprint Cup races at the British venue aboard the WRT BMW M4 GT3 he shared with Maxime Martin.

Motorsport

Friday favourite: The Kent happy hunting ground that demands drivers' respect

Martin Donnelly's 100% International Formula 3000 record at Brands Hatch is one reason for him picking the famous Grand Prix circuit as his favourite track. But the Ulsterman also relishes its fast and challenging corners, which rewards thinking drivers just as much as bravery

Autosport

The fantastic five that marched to BTCC supports glory

There was no disputing who the standout drivers were among the British Touring Car Championship's support series this year as each was won convincingly by a dominant champion. Here are the stories of how they ran rings around their opposition

Autosport

Esterson worthy winner as Formula Ford Festival ends in farce

Leading every lap of his heat and semi-final put Max Esterson on a path to win the 2022 Formula Ford Festival - 12 months after he came agonisingly close. But forecasted heavy rain shortened the final at Brands Hatch and left competitors angry with the organisers

Autosport

Sykes concludes subdued BSB season as WSBK return nears

Tom Sykes wrapped up a disappointing British Superbike campaign last weekend at Brands Hatch amid intensifying talk of a return to World Superbike for 2023.

Motorsport

BTCC support series titles decided after Brands Hatch finale

The British Touring Car Championship wasn't the only title to be decided at Brands Hatch last weekend, as the TOCA supports crowned their champions, while the Ginetta series raced at the same meeting for the final time before joining British GT in 2023

Autosport

Turkington blames hybrid for Brands Hatch BTCC qualifying woe

Four-time British Touring Car champion and 2022 title contender Colin Turkington blames his qualifying performance for the final round at Brands Hatch on a failure of his hybrid system.

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Dunne secures British F4 title in bizarre style

Alex Dunne has provisionally clinched this year's British Formula 4 title in bizarre style, without entering the Brands Hatch finale, after Oliver Gray's qualifying performance dropped him out of contention.

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The unnecessary race against time that almost blighted a top national series

OPINION: After an almost seven-week wait, the results from British GT's Spa round were finally confirmed on the eve of its latest round at Brands Hatch. The last-minute UK National Court decision was welcomed for staving off a potentially awkward situation, but could and should have been avoided

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Harrison launches up to second in Autosport National Driver Rankings

Samuel Harrison could be turning into the new Cam Jackson. The teenaged historic single-seater ace has shot up 25 positions on the Autosport National Driver Rankings this week to second place after no fewer than four wins at the Brands Hatch Grand Prix Circuit last weekend.

Autosport

Fenwick flies up to fifth in Autosport National Driver Rankings

Mazda MX-5 ace Fraser Fenwick has stormed into the top five of Autosport's National Driver Rankings after taking an impressive hat-trick at Brands Hatch last weekend.

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Hayward hares up to second in Autosport National Driver Rankings

Clubmans Sports Prototype racer Michelle Hayward has stormed into second place in the Autosport National Driver Rankings after taking three more class wins at Brands Hatch last weekend.

Daily Record

It's a Brands day out for Scots racers at Kent circuit

British Touring Car Championship ace Rory Butcher was in the mix at Brands Hatch last weekend as fellow Scottish competitors enjoyed success in various events both at home and overseas.

Autosport

Hybrid rules tweaked for BTCC Brands Indy round

The British Touring Car Championship’s hybrid-deployment rules have been tweaked for this weekend’s second round at Brands Hatch.

Motorsport

Rossi eager to start GTWCE Sprint season at "very difficult" Brands GP

Bike racing legend Valentino Rossi is relishing the chance to race on the Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit for the first time in this weekend’s GT World Challenge Europe round.

Autosport

Rossi eager to start GTWCE Sprint campaign at "very difficult" Brands GP

Bike racing legend Valentino Rossi is relishing the chance to race on the Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit for the first time in this weekend’s GT World Challenge Europe round.

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