At 2.97-miles, the Snetterton 300 includes the longest lap of the season. And the weekend saw
extremely hot temperatures for Rounds seven, eight, and nine.

This year’s JCW MINI Challenge racecars have been upgraded and refreshed to align closely with the latest Gen. 3 F56 MINI Hatch, which the official MINI Challenge website claims”…brings a modernised look and enhanced structural performance” for the drivers.

Napa Racing UK duo, Joe Tanner and Cameron Richardson, both finished outside the top ten on Saturday’s un-televised race (Round 7) which was won by EXCLER8 Driver Development Programme driver Josh Porter.

Race Two (Round 8)

Sunday’s first Power Maxed MINI Challenge race (Round 8) was the usual Reversed Grid Race, which saw Cameron Richardson line up 11th on the grid and Joe Tanner in 20th place.

As the 20-minute race got underway, Richardson dropped down a couple of places while Tanner managed to remain in place as the field raced through Riches.

The latter was up into eighteenth by the second lap, after getting by SBR Motorsport’s Anthony Sullivan before Will Crooks (EXCLER8 Motorsport) caught a Kwik Fit banner across his MINI’s nose which overheated the engine.

Lap four saw Tanner overtake Pro Alloys Racing driver Ned Anthony, before getting by Cemil Cipa (EXCLER8 Motorsport) on the run through the Bomb Hole and Coram section.

Up ahead, teammate Richardson defended well from Owen Hillman (Pro Alloys Racing), as Tanner closed in following his eighth-lap pass on Chris MacKenzie (Bitcoin Racing).

With Archie Johnson (Jamsport Racing UK) joining the battle, both him and Hillman got by Richardson after the Napa Racing UK driver had a brief excursion off-track. However, he got a place back to take the chequered flag in thirteenth place.

Joe Tanner finished two places behind his teammate in an exciting race, which Charlie Hand (BPC Motorsport) won.

Race Three (Round 9)

The third and final Power Maxed MINI Challenge 20-minute race (Round 9) of the weekend saw Cameron Richardson line up in 12th place, alongside teammate Joe Tanner in 13th.

The latter got the better getaway as the lights went out, and he leapfrogged Richardson to position the number 11 Napa Racing UK MINI in eleventh place. Meanwhile, Richardson found himself down in fourteenth place before Pro Alloys Racing driver Sam Gornall got by the number 15 further round the opening lap.

Ned Anthony (Pro Alloys Racing) relegated Richardson further back on lap two, before EXCLER8 Motorsport driver Will Crooks also got past. Up ahead meanwhile saw Tanner lose out to Gornall, leaving him to fight for his position with Jamsport Racing UK driver Archie Johnson while looking to challenge previous race winner Charlie Hand (BPC Motorsport) for a top ten finish.

However, Tanner ran out of time/laps and saw the chequered flag in a solid eleventh place. Teammate Richardson continued to fall backwards sadly. Cemil Cipa (EXCLER8 Motorsport) got by on the penultimate lap to see Richardson finish sixteenth. But, Jamsport Racing UK driver Johnson was hit with a penalty, which promoted Richardson to 16th place in a race that was won by Josh Porter (EXCLER8 Driver Development Programme).

As the dust settled on another busy Power Maxed MINI Challenge racing, Joe Tanner occupies 11th place in the JCW Drivers’ Championship table with 278. Cameron Richardson sits right behind his teammate in 12th with 269 points. Tanner also occupies second place with 450 points in the JCW Directors Cup, while Napa Racing UK sits in fifth place with 547 points in the JCW Teams Championship table.

By Chris Palmer

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At 2.97-miles, the Snetterton 300 includes the longest lap of the season. And the weekend saw
extremely hot temperatures for Rounds seven, eight, and nine of the campaign.

Saturday’s Qualifying Session saw Napa Racing UK trio Dan Cammish, Lewis Selby, and Sam Osborne in Group One, while Ash Sutton was placed in Group Two. The championship leader registered a best time of 1:55.664, which was good enough for fourth place in his group despite only having one second of boost available per qualifying lap. Meanwhile in the other group, Dan Cammish finished in third position with a time of 1:55.609. Sam Osborne set a best time of 1:56.101 (7th) and Lewis Selby set a time of 1:56.150 (8th).

Those times translated to fifth place on the Race To Pole grid for Dan Cammish; eighth place for Ash Sutton; 13th for Sam Osborn, and 15th place for Lewis Selby.

RACE TO POLE (8 Laps)

The Race To Pole saw Sam and Lewis both armed with twenty seconds of boost available per lap, while Dan had eight seconds available and Ash just the solitary second. All four Napa Racing UK Ford Focus Titaniums were booted up with the soft tyre compound for this eight-lap race.

Ash got ahead of Dan on the opening lap, before gaining four more positions which saw the number 116 Ford get by the Team Vertu Hyundia i30Ns of Tom Ingram and Tom Chilton to start the second lap in third place. Meanwhile, Dan started lap two in fifth, Sam in twelfth, but Lewis dropped a couple of places to find himself in 17th.

The third lap saw Ash head off track before Murrays with a puncture, which saw him head straight into the pits. That promoted the remaining three Ford Focus Titaniums up a position, but Lewis was hit by Mikey Doble’s Audi A3 Saloon which left the number 15 Ford at the back of the grid.

Dan was embroiled in a battle with the two Hyundias of Ingram and Chilton by the sixth lap, as Lewis was doing something similar further behind to fight for 16th with Nic Hamilton and Mikey Doble. Ash did return to the track, but pulled off into the pits again after a lap. He did return to action again and took the chequered flag in twentieth place.

After eight laps, Dan saw the chequered flag in a solid fourth place, Sam finished in the top ten, and Lewis finished 17th.

RACE 1 (12 Laps)

Sunday saw the drivers having to deal with extremely high temperatures throughout, especially inside their cars. Yet despite that, the day’s racing would witness the unusual event of no Safety Car interruptions whatsoever! That meant that all three races ran smoothly and to the official twelve laps per race.

The day’s racing saw the four Napa Racing UK Fords line up as follows: Dan Cammish started fourth with five laps of boost available; Sam Osborne started tenth with ten laps of boost available; Lewis Selby started 16th with ten laps of boost available, and Ash Sutton started 21st with just one lap of boost available. He chose this opening race to use the less-favoured medium tyre compound, while his three teammates were on the soft tyres.

The number 116 Ford Focus Titanium was the first to improve positions during the opening exchanges of the race, as Ash guided his racer up eight places to start the second lap in 13th! By the end of the second lap, Ash had passed the Audi A3 Saloon of Mikey Doble and set after teammate Sam Osborne. Meanwhile, Dan Cammish was fighting hard with the Toyota Corolla GR Sport of Josh Cook while defending vigorously from the BMW 330i M Sport of Daryl De Leon.

Lap three saw both Sam and Ash get by Adam Morgan, while Lewis Selby was fighting hard with Dexter Patterson (Audi A3 Saloon) for fifteenth place. The number 15 Ford Focus Titanium eventually got up into the points by the seventh lap, while up ahead Dan was putting in a brilliant defensive display to keep De Leon behind while putting Josh Cook under pressure. However, the pace of the former’s BMW 330i M Sport proved to be too much for the number 27 Ford, as he got by on the race down the Bentley Straight.

Back at the other end, Lewis managed to get by both Gordon Shedden (Toyota Corolla GR Sport) and Mikey Doble (Audi A3 Saloon) on the ninth lap to finish the race in thirteenth place. Meanwhile, Sam and Ash took the chequered flag in tenth and eleventh respectively, while Dan Cammish came home in fifth.

However, a mechanical issue which generated overboost during the final three corners of the race meant that Sam’s Ford Focus Titanium was eventually disqualified. That meant that he would start the second race at the back of the grid.

RACE 2 (12 Laps)

Race Two saw trio Ash Sutton, Lewis Selby, and Sam Osborne all have the full quota of ten laps worth of boost available, as they started in 10th, 12th, and 21st respectively. Dan Cammish started in fifth position and, once again only had five laps of boost available to him. He used the soft tyre compound for this race, as did Ash and Lewis, while Sam was on the medium tyres.

At the start, Dan got by Josh Cook on the run through Hamilton and Oggies, while further down Sam got past both Max Buxton (Speedworks Corolla Racing Toyota Corolla GR Sport) and Nic Hamilton (Team Vertu Hyundia i30N). Ash also gained a place, before overtaking Tom Chilton’s Hyundia i30N on the run through Coram and Murrays.

Ash then won a drag race with the Dan Rowbottom on the Senna Straight to edge into 6th place on lap four, while Dan Cammish was swarming all over the rear bumper of Daryl De Leon’s WSR BMW 330i M Sport. He eventually got by on the Bentley Straight on the fifth lap, before Ash got by Ricky Collard and De Leon in a brilliant overtaking move on the Senna Straight to enter Riches in fourth place.

That soon became third and the podium when he pulled off another lovely pass, this time on teammate Cammish, on the run down the Bentley Straight and into the Nelson corner on the next lap, before he despatched Charles Rainford at Riches on lap seven to claim second place.

Meanwhile, Dan Cammish reeled in Rainford while defending from the lively Ricky Collard to take third place on the seventh lap. Further back meanwhile, Chris Smiley dropped Lewis Selby back to 13th while Sam Osborn was fighting with Nic Hamilton further back on the struggling medium tyres.

Tom Ingram locked up his Team Vertu Hyundia i30N’s front tyres at the Wilson hairpin to gift Ash the lead on lap eight, while Dan lost a brief second place to Ricky Collard. Sadly, the number 27 Ford Focus Titanium was out of boost by lap nine, and was coming under pressure from Tom Chilton who eventually got by.

Ash went on to take the chequered flag in first place to claim his fourth win of the season, and his 51st BTCC victory. He also took the fastest lap of the race, as Dan came home in fourth place. Lewis brought his Ford home in 11th, while Sam saw the chequered flag in seventeenth.

RACE 3 (12 Laps)

The final race of the weekend was the usual reverse grid race, which saw previous race winner Ash start in seventh. He was on the soft tyres again and had the one lap of boost at his disposal.

Dan Cammish started fourth with the medium tyre compound and four laps of boost, while Lewis Selby started 11th with the medium tyres and ten laps of boost. Sam Osborn started in seventeenth place. However, his Napa Racing UK Ford Focus Titanium was now fitted with the soft tyres and had the full quota of ten laps worth of boost available as well.

By the third lap, Sam was up into the points (15th) while Lewis sadly went backwards to end up behing Max Buxton in 21st place. At the other end of the grid, Ash had already got past Ricky Collard and Tom Chilton to move into fifth place.

The number 116 Ford Focus Titanium soon got by teammate Dan Cammish, before overtaking Rowbottom’s Plato Racing Mercedes A35 Saloon on the outside of Riches on lap five. But, as teammate Dan tried to follow suit, the number 27 Ford got boxed in by Rowbottom which enabled Charles Rainford to sneak past.

However on lap six, Dan used his boost wisely to blast by both Rainford and Rowbottom to enter Riches in fourth place before losing out to the Team Vertu Hyundia i30N of Tom Chilton on the run down the Bentley Straight!

Sam was having a good dice with Aiden Moffat and Josh Cook, as the trio chased after Aron Taylor-Smith (Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport Toyota Corolla GR Sport) for the last few points-paying positions.

On the seventh lap, Ash relieved Adam Morgan of second place and then had a superb battle with race leader Gordon Shedden. Meanwhile, having run out of boost and with the medium tyres struggling, Dan Cammish began dropping down the field to eventually finish in ninth place.

Sam Osborne saw the chequered flag in thirteenth, while Lewis Selby finished 20th. Ash Sutton meanwhile, had a brilliant tussle with Gordon Shedden and would see the chequered flag in second place.

After nine races completed, Ash Sutton remains in first place in the Drivers Championship with 174 points, while Dan Cammish is fourth with 99 points. Sam Osborn sits in eighteenth with 30 points and Lewis Selby is nineteenth with 14 points. Sam has 117 points and third place in the Jack Sears Trophy table, while Lewis sits in fourth place with 116 points.

Alliance Racing lead the Manufacturer/Constructor table with 291 points, and Napa Racing UK lead the Teams table with 247 points.

Next up on the calendar sees the BTCC travel to Cheshire, where the series tackles the lovely Oulton Park circuit for Rounds 10, 11, and 12.

By Chris Palmer

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The Scottish round of the championship will once again see NAPA Racing UK proudly support the charity, founded by Sir Jackie Stewart OBE to accelerate global research in the search for a cure for dementia. Since beginning its partnership with Race Against Dementia in 2023, NAPA Racing UK has raised more than £80,000 to support the charity’s vital work, a figure the team is determined to grow further during this milestone year, as Race Against Dementia celebrate their 10th anniversary.

NAPA Racing UK is calling on supporters to design a one-off race helmet to be worn during the Knockhill weekend. Entrants are challenged to create a bold, eye-catching design that incorporates three key elements: the Race Against Dementia brand and message, the NAPA brand and colours, and a distinctive Scottish twist. The aim is to produce a helmet that stands out on track while reflecting the significance of Race Against Dementia’s decade of impact.

Six standout designs will be selected, one for each NAPA Racing UK driver competing at Knockhill. In an added twist, winning designs will not be allocated to specific drivers; instead, helmets will be randomly assigned, encouraging entrants to create a concept that would suit any of the team’s drivers. The chosen designs will be professionally produced by Rennat Design, who are based at Knockhill, and worn across both Saturday and Sunday of the Knockhill race weekend, helping to shine a spotlight on the charity partnership.

Knockhill is always a highlight of the racing calendar, and with its proud Scottish setting, it provides the perfect backdrop to celebrate both national pride and a cause founded by one of Scotland’s most iconic sporting figures. By combining motorsport, creativity and charitable impact, NAPA Racing UK hopes this competition will raise further awareness and funds in support of Race Against Dementia’s mission.

This is a unique opportunity for fans to see their artwork racing at full speed in front of thousands of spectators while contributing to a cause that continues to change lives around the world.

You can enter by downloading the helmet template and completing the entry form available via the following link: https://linktr.ee/naparacinguk. Winners will be notified within 24 hours of the closing date (8th June 2026) via email from info@naparacing.co.uk.

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Our BTCC drivers, though still leading the championship, found themselves in a weekend of mixed conditions and mixed results. With the sun shining on Saturday, all four of our drivers finished in the top 15 to score points with Ash Sutton and Dan Cammish taking to the podium in 1st and 3rd.

On the other hand, a cold and gloomy Sunday made for a day of highs and lows, with Ash Sutton continuing a run of podiums in every race of the season. The other three did not have luck on their side as the rain came out, and the track became greasy.

Race 1 — Sutton Hits 50 Wins

Ash Sutton opened the day in perfect style, converting pole into a controlled and clinical victory — his 50th BTCC win, achieved in greasy, rain‑threatened conditions.

• Sutton launched cleanly and managed the early safety‑car interruption after Adam Morgan’s off.
• Ricky Collard briefly snatched the lead, but Sutton immediately countered with a decisive move at Surtees.
• Dan Cammish ran strongly in the sister NAPA Ford, battling inside the top four before a late‑race shuffle.
• Sutton’s pace and composure delivered a flag‑to‑flag‑style win, marking a major milestone for both driver and team.

NAPA Highlights:

• P1 – Ash Sutton
• P4 – Dan Cammish
• P6 – Sam Osborne

Race 2 — Sutton Fights to P2 in the Chaos

Race 2 unfolded in classic Brands Hatch drizzle — unpredictable, slippery, and incident‑filled.

• Sutton led early from pole but was shuffled back as Ricky Collard attacked and Charles Rainford applied pressure.
• Contact between Ingram and Sutton at Clark Curve cost momentum, but Sutton regrouped superbly.
• Árón Taylor‑Smith’s charge from P13 stole the headlines, but Sutton’s measured drive secured P2, keeping NAPA’s points haul strong.

NAPA Highlights:

• P2 – Ash Sutton
• Strong mid‑pack recovery pace from Osborne and Cammish before late‑race incidents.

Race 3 — Sutton Charges to Second

Starting seventh in the reverse‑grid finale, Sutton delivered one of the drives of the day.

• A bold outside move at Paddock Hill immediately launched him into podium contention.
• He then engaged in a fierce but clean battle with Mikey Doble for third, eventually securing P2 behind race‑winner Tom Ingram.
• The result capped a weekend of relentless pace and consistency.

NAPA Highlights:

• P2 – Ash Sutton
• Strong early pace before incidents for Cammish
• Consistent midfield progress for Osborne
• A points finish for Selby

Weekend Summary — NAPA Racing UK

Sutton’s Results

• Race 1: P1
• Race 2: P2
• Race 3: P2

A near‑perfect weekend that strengthens his push toward a potential fifth BTCC title.

Cammish results

• Qualifying Race: p3
• Race 1: P4
• Race 2: P14
• Race 3: P16

Osborne results

• Qualifying Race: p12
• Race 1: P6
• Race 2: dnf
• Race 3: P14

Selby results

• Qualifying Race: p11
• Race 1: P16
• Race 2: DNF
• Race 3: P15

Team Performance

• The Ford Focus Titanium package showed superb balance in both dry and slippery conditions.
• NAPA Racing UK consistently fought at the front, with Sutton leading the charge and Cammish showing podium‑capable pace despite setbacks.
• The team leaves Brands Hatch with one of the strongest points hauls of the season so far.

MINI CHALLENGE JCW

Across the paddock, the MINI Challenge boys had an equally challenging weekend. Joe Tanner had a strong start, taking P4 in Race 1 and carrying that momentum into Race 2. Race 3 saw an unfortunate DNF as the number 11 found himself in the gravel.

Cam Richardson had a consistent weekend, finishing in the teens across all three races and securing himself more championship points. He is looking to take learnings from the weekend and come back stronger at Snetterton (23-24 May).

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The Fightback: Race 1

Saturday’s qualifying race didn’t go to plan, with Ash Sutton finding the gravel early, forcing him to start the season’s first race from the very back of the grid. However, Sutton showcased his trademark aggression and race craft, carving through the field in a frantic Race 1 to secure an improbable 2nd place finish. Teammates Dan Cammish and Sam Osborne also banked solid points. Debutant Lewis Selby also scored a point on his BTCC debut.

Total Dominance: Race 2

Race 2 belonged entirely to the NAPA blue and yellow. Starting from the front row, Sutton and Dan Cammish immediately gapped the field. The duo operated in perfect formation, managing the new turbo deployment regulations to perfection. The result was a commanding NAPA 1-2 finish, with Sutton taking his first win of the season and Cammish securing a vital podium.

Victory number 2: Race 3

Even with the reverse-grid draw, there was no stopping the Ford Focus saloon. Starting from the middle of the pack, Sutton navigated a chaotic opening few laps before picking off the leaders one by one. He took the chequered flag for his second win of the day, marking a near-perfect points haul and a victory in Sutton’s 300th race. A late race penalty demoted Cammish to 10th. Another points scoring finish added to Osborne’s points tally for the weekend.

Ash Sutton, said: “What a day! 24 hours ago, we were sat in the gravel trap so to turn this around is awesome. The car has been on fire, we also got a first one-two of the season for NAPA Racing UK, so it’s just been an incredible day. The Audis have looked good and so have the BMWs but of course the Hyundais will also be there. It’s early days of course. The new format will really take hold at Brands Hatch, which will spice things up, I’m sure.”

Team Performance & Standings

Sam Osborne: Showed flashes of front-running pace, contributing to NAPA Racing UK leading the Teams’ Championship.

Ash Sutton: 2 Wins, 1 Second Place.

Dan Cammish: Consistent top-five pace and a podium in Race 2.

Lewis Selby: A strong debut for the newcomer, keeping the car clean and scoring points in all three rounds.

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Kimbolton Kart Circuit, Hunts Jan 11th, Feb 8th, March 8th

Newly announced Wera Tools – Alliance Racing Academy driver, Felix Tandy, has begun his 2026 season in scintillating form, with not just two podium finishes, but also the high award of HKRC ‘Driver of the Day’ at round 2 of the series – a recognition which is awarded to any of the 217 drivers competing across eight classes over the race weekend.

Round 1

Heat 1  Start     Finish   Heat 2  Start     Finish   Final    Start     Finish

            P5        P20                  P22      P16                  P18      P7

Round 2

Heat 1  Start     Finish   Heat 2  Start     Finish   Final    Start     Finish

            P14      P2                    P15      P2                    P1        P2

Round 3

Heat 1  Start     Finish   Heat 2  Start     Finish   Final    Start     Finish

            P3        P4                    P18      P4                    P3        P3

Champion kart racer Felix has, this year, moved into the competitive world of British Cadet class racing on tracks across the UK. After two years schooling within the sport in the Bambino category, 2026 marks this young driver’s first season in a class provided for 8-12 year old racers.

A steep learning curve was expected, but Bedfordshire born Tandy has provided the established competition some fierce competition already.

Round 1 at Kimbolton proved the experience was necessary, some solid pace netted decent mid pack Heat finishes in the circa 30 kart grids, but progress was made in a wet Final and an excellent top ten finish.

The switch, however, seemed to flick for Felix at Round 2 in February. With random drawn, reverse grid Heats, the #127 kart was able to show front running pace, a cool head, and was rewarded with two second place finishes. This meant as highest points scorer, he would start the all important Final on pole position. A thrilling race saw the top three drivers together for most of the race, Felix pulling off a daring move on the final corner to steal second position, his first podium finish in his new category. On top of this, the club awarded Tandy with their ‘Driver of the Day’ award, listing his “calm and collected performance throughout the day”.

Round 3 carried on his fantastic form, always around the front of the pack throughout the day’s three races. An attempt for the lead around the outside at the first corner on lap 7 saw Tandy briefly out front, but eventually he settled for a hard earn third place finish, and many more valuable championship points.

Round 4 of the series comes up next, on April 12th.

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After a strong 2025 season, that culminated in a hat trick of victories in the final round of the championship at Brands Hatch GP circuit, Joe is hoping to bring that form into his 2026 campaign with the title firmly in his sights.

Talking about his 2026 hopes Joe had this to say –

“I’m super excited to go into my second year as a Wera Alliance Racing Academy driver. We had some amazing  results last year, built up some great relationships with the Wera family and I can’t wait to get going for 2026!”

Alliance Racing Team Principal Pete Osborne had this to say on Joe retuning to the Academy in 2026:

“Its great to have Joe on board for another season in the Wera Alliance Racing Academy racing and for another year in the Porsche Sprint Challenge. He came so close to taking the title in his debut season, last year, with multiple victories throughout the season. We are looking forward to seeing him challenge again this season.”

Team Parker racing boss Stuart Parker is pleased Joe is returning for the 2026 season and had this to say:

“Joe was one of the revelations of the championship last year and only narrowly missed out on the title, so it’s definitely a case of unfinished business. He was on the podium more than any other driver and finished the year in really strong form, so I’m hoping we can pick up where we left off for this season.”

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After a strong debut season that produced a number of class wins, Will is looking to build on that in the Pro class of the championship, aiming to take his first overall win and is looking to challenge for the title.

While last season was always about learning the car it came with a lot of bad luck that Will hopes is behind him as he looks to take his experience into the new season.

Continuing in the Wera Alliance Racing Academy is a key part of Will’s return and he had this to say about it:

“This season will be my fourth season with the Wera Alliance Academy. Every year I have been extremely privileged and honoured to be selected to be a part of it. Each year I have seen the academy grow from strength to strength as I have moved up through the ranks, and the support we receive both on and off track has been heavily responsible for my success.

“The Wera Tools brand is something I am extremely proud to represent.

“The brand is becoming synonymous with success in motorsport, and I am confident that with the support of both Wera Tools and the Alliance Racing Team, I am well positioned to compete at such a high level.”

Alliance Racing Team Principal Pete Osborne had this to say on Will continuing in the Academy for another season:

“We’re delighted to be continuing our support for Will Jenkins into the 2026 season as he continues in the Porsche Carrera Cup GB Championship. Will continues to impress year after year and now he’s stepping up to the Pro category. He had a fantastic season last year and we’re all eager to see him build on that success.

Stuart Parker, Team Principal at Team Parker Racing added:

“We’re really pleased to continue our associated with Will and the Wera Alliance Racing Academy. We’ve been running cars in Wera Tools branding since 2024, which is also the first year we ran Will in Porsche Sprint Challenge, and I’m really pleased with the close working relationship we’ve developed.

“Will showed real promise in his first year of Carrera Cup. He was a consistent points scorer and claimed two wins and several other podium finishes, so I’m looking forward to seeing how he gets on in his second year of racing in the championship.”

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Unfortunately for Senna, he was unable to secure a full-time seat on the 2026 grid. This has given him the opportunity to join the reigning Teams’ Champions for 2026 in a supporting role. His main focus will be working with Sam Osborne as his Driver Coach during pre-season testing and throughout the 2026 race season.

He will also be a valuable asset to the wider Alliance Racing squad, which runs two NAPA Racing MINI Challenge JCW cars and two WERA Alliance Racing MINI Challenge JCW Sport cars. Alongside this commitment, he will also support the WERA Alliance Racing Academy.

Senna Proctor first entered the British Touring Car Championship in 2017 and has since made over 150 starts. At only 27 years of age, there is still plenty more to come from the talented driver.

Pete Osborne
“I’m delighted to welcome Senna into the team. I’ve long admired Senna as a driver and the Proctor family as friends. He’s a proven race winner and a great addition to our current crop of amazing talent.

I’m disappointed for him that he couldn’t secure a full-time seat on this year’s grid. I couldn’t see that talent go to waste, so we snapped him up once his decision was made.

We have a lot going on at Alliance Racing with the NAPA Racing UK team and the WERA Alliance Racing Academy, so although he isn’t on the grid right now, I believe he’s in the best possible position to capitalise on future opportunities.

For our sake, I hope he remains as Sam’s Driver Coach all season, but as we saw last year, circumstances can change. I can’t think of a better driver to step in as a super sub should we need one.”

Senna Proctor
“I’m over the moon to be joining Alliance Racing and the NAPA Racing team to assist with their ambitions as a whole. Although my main focus will be on Sam and supporting him, I’m keen to get involved and help wherever I can across all of the team’s motorsport activities.
I’ll also have the opportunity to drive the car during some of the pre-season testing, so I’m very excited to see how it compares to the other BTCC cars I’ve driven.

I want to become a BTCC Champion one day, and I believe this role will help secure and build towards my future in the championship, as Pete and the team’s long-term goals clearly align with mine.

Thanks to Pete for putting his trust in me — I can’t wait to get started!”

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Making up the four car team are Ellena Reece, Beanie Reece, Lexie Powell and Liona Theobald.

Sisters Ellena and Beanie Reece will be making their debuts in the MINI CHALLENGE this season with older sister Ellena coming from a pre war car racing background and Beanie making the cross over from a successful career on two wheels in Motocross.

Ellena had this to say about joining the academy and her hopes for the season

“Joining the Wera Alliance Racing Academy is a fantastic opportunity and I can’t wait to get behind the wheel of the MINI Cooper this season. My background in historic motorsport has shaped my passion for racing, and I’m looking forward to building experience, improving consistency, and learning as much as possible alongside such a supportive and driven team. I’m hugely grateful for the opportunity and so excited for the year ahead!” 

Beanie is looking forward to testing her skills on four wheels but realises it is going to be a massive learning curve,

”I’m incredibly excited and truly grateful for the opportunity to compete in the MINI CHALLENGE Trophy as part of a four-car women’s team. It means so much to be involved in something new and inspiring through the Wera Alliance Academy. I know it will be a steep learning curve, but I’m ready to embrace the challenge and can’t wait to get started.

This season also marks an exciting new chapter for me as I make the transition from two wheels to four wheels. My goal is to gain as much experience as possible in the car, continually develop my race craft, and improve with every round. I’m determined to learn from every session, build consistency and confidence, and make strong progress throughout the season.”

Lexie Powell is no stranger to motorsport with her father enjoying a successful career in Truck Racing. Last season Lexie was racing in the JSCC and is looking forward to progressing her career in the MINI Challenge. She had this to say about the season ahead and joining the academy:

“Joining the Wera Alliance Racing Academy is a really big deal for me, I am still so new to racing and to have Wera support and believe in me means so much. I hope this is the start of a long and successful journey.” 

“I am excited about the move into MINI CHALLENGE, the cars look and sound amazing and I really think they will suit my driving style. I have a lot to learn but I cannot wait to get started and see what I can achieve this year “ 

Liona Theobald first started racing in 2021 in the Ginetta Juniors Winter Series and then the full season in 2022. Having raced in other Ginetta classes as well as Caterham’s she moved up to the GT4 achieving a number of podiums in that category.

She is looking forward to testing herself in a different racing category and had this to say about joining the Wera Alliance Racing Academy,

“I am absolutely thrilled to join the Wera Alliance Racing Academy for the 2026 season in MINI CHALLENGE Trophy alongside Team Avago. I am very grateful to everyone who is involved in making this possible and I am so excited to start this new journey together! I can’t wait for the racing to begin, to develop as a driver, learn new techniques, enjoy every minute in the car and of course push for those results together. See you on track!”

Alliance Racing Team Principal and Wera Alliance Racing Academy founder Pete Osborne had this to say:

“I’m really excited with this team, I believe this is the first all female team in the MINI Challenge so I’m proud to be a part of that. As with all of the members of the academy we pride our selves on promise, talent and characters. These four young ladies have all of that in abundance. They’ve already enjoyed some testing together they had a great first test and were straight on the pace and all get on so well. Its important to us that we’re surrounded by like minded people and we all have the same goal of representing these great brands while enjoying the experience and that’s exactly what we have in this team. I’m also pleased to team up with Dave at Team Avago for what is a really important first year in the academy for all the girls.”

Ian Walford, Managing Director, Wera Tools UK, said

“Pete Osborne and I are extremely excited about our WeraTools/Alliance Racing Academy plans for this season including what we believe is the first time for an all-female team of drivers competing in a mainly male dominated championship. We welcome Beanie Reece, Ellena Reece, Lexie Powell and Liona Theobald into the Academy for the first time and look forward to their rookie year in the very competitive MINI CHALLENGE Trophy. It is an objective of the Academy to select drivers from a young and starting position in a competitor development programme to help them on the way in their racing careers and this very much includes females. Along with the experience of Team Avago, we will provide support and motivation for them to progress and we look forward to celebrating eventual podiums and championships with them.“

Dave Sutton from Team Avago, who are running the team in the MINI CHALLENGE this season didn’t need asking twice when the call came.

“When I first got the call asking if I would like to run the Girls Wera Alliance Racing Academy Cooper Team there was no hesitation in saying yes! 

We are proud and excited to welcome the girls into our Team. Their dedication, courage, and enthusiasm for racing bring fresh energy and perspective to our environment, and we are committed to supporting their development every step of the way.

We look forward to seeing them grow in confidence, push boundaries, and inspire others, as we continue building an inclusive team where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

We truly believe that everyone should be able to follow their passion so to help give these girls this opportunity, we feel truly blessed and can’t wait to see them succeed.”

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