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FULL THROTTLE CHRISTMAS
Equipe MG Cup would like to thank all our drivers, past and present, along with the mechanics, teammates, tea‑makers, and families who keep our series running at full throttle. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Rest, recharge, and get ready we’ll see you on the grid in 2026. With 25 drivers already confirmed, we’re set for a fantastic season as we celebrate our 38th year of racing. Joinus@mgcup.com
CALLING ALL ROVERSPORT CARS
Are you the proud owner of a classic Rover racing car? We invite you to join us on the grid, competing under the original regulations that honour the heritage and spirit of legendary models. Our line-up features icons such as the 216 GTi, MGF Cup, 220 Turbo Tomcat, Rover Metro GTi Challenge Cars, Maestros, and even the famed 6R4s. Notably, the 6R4s shared the track with MGB, MG Midgets, MGC, and MGB V8s during our inaugural year, underscoring the diversity and tradition of our races.
Our events unite a remarkable variety of cars from Roversport’s most celebrated years, complemented by modern MG Sport & Racing vehicles. Every entry is committed to maintaining fair competition and upholding high driving standards throughout the series.
Competition Classes
• Class A: Road-going (Toyo R888R tyres)
• Class B: Modified (Toyo R888R tyres)
• Class C: Race (Toyo R888R tyres)
• Class D: Race (Slick tyres)
We also extend an invitation to cars that may not strictly adhere to our technical rules but embody the Equipe MG Cup spirit. These entries are warmly welcomed to join the excitement and camaraderie of our racing community.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING NEXT SEASON?
2026 MG Cup Event Schedule
- April 4th – Silverstone International: 20-minute qualifying session and two 20-minute races
- May 2nd – Silverstone Grand Prix: 20-minute qualifying and a 40-minute pit stop race (rolling start, one or two drivers)
- June 6th & 7th – Snetterton 300: Two 20-minute qualifying sessions and two 20-minute races
- July 4th – Donington Park National: 20-minute qualifying session and two 20-minute races
- August 1st – Cadwell Park: 20-minute qualifying session and two 20-minute races
- September 5th & 6th – Brands Hatch Indy: Two 20-minute qualifying sessions and two 20-minute races
- October 3rd – Supersprint 2026: The award-winning race format, not to be missed
All events include full hospitality; each driver receives two lunch tickets, with complimentary tea, coffee, and soft drinks available throughout the day. Experience club racing as it should be, the Equipe way.
For details, email joinus@mgcup.com
20 REGISTERED DRIVERS, WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR 2026?
What are your objectives for the upcoming year? Our varied grid provides a highly competitive, regulated with high driving standards.
- Class A: Road vehicles with minor modifications, equipped with Toyo R888R tyres
- Class B: Modified vehicles on Toyo R888R tyres
- Class C: Race cars fitted with Toyo R888R tyres
- Class D: Race cars using slick tyres
- Invitation: Vehicles outside of standard regulations, but embodying the spirit of the Equipe MG Cup
2026 MG Cup Events
- April 4th – Silverstone International: 20-minute qualifying session and two 20-minute races
- May 2nd – Silverstone Grand Prix: 20-minute qualifying and a 40-minute pit stop race (rolling start, one or two drivers)
- June 6th & 7th – Snetterton 300: Two 20-minute qualifying sessions and two 20-minute races
- July 4th – Donington Park National: 20-minute qualifying session and two 20-minute races
- August 1st – Cadwell Park: 20-minute qualifying session and two 20-minute races
- September 5th & 6th – Brands Hatch Indy: Two 20-minute qualifying sessions and two 20-minute races
- October 3rd – Supersprint 2026: The award-winning race format, not to be missed
All events include full hospitality; each driver receives two lunch tickets, with complimentary tea, coffee, and soft drinks available throughout the day. Experience club racing as it should be, the Equipe way.
Joius@mgcup.com
RACE A MGZR190? JOIN THE 4 ALREADY REGISTERED FOR 2026.
What are your plans for next year? Our diverse grid offers competitive, regulated, and clean racing.
• Class A: Road cars with minor changes, using Toyo R888R
• Class B: Modified cars on Toyo R888R
• Class C: Race cars on Toyo R888R
• Class D: Race cars on Slicks
• Invitation: Cars outside regulations but sharing the Equipe MG Cup spirit
For details, email joinus@mgcup.com
REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN
2026 Driver Registration is now open and we are looking forward to another fantastic year of racing.
With more drivers registering, race numbers are always in high demand. If you register before 31st December 2025, we will guarantee your existing race number for the 2026 season.
You can register now here: https://equipeclassicracing.co.uk
RACING WITH RESPECT – WHAT DOES THIS MEAN
This the cornerstone of racing, as it should be, that’s why people chose to race with us….
1 – Race with Respect – Upholding the Spirit of Motorsport
At Equipe Classic Racing, we pride ourselves not only on preserving the rich heritage of historic motorsport, but also on upholding the values that ensure its future is inclusive, safe, and welcoming for all.
In line with Motorsport UK’s Respect Code, we ask every member of the Equipe community – drivers, teams, family and supporters alike – to embrace a high standard of conduct both on and off the circuit.
The Respect Code isn’t simply a guideline – it’s a commitment to maintaining the integrity, enjoyment, and fairness of our sport. By taking part in any of our events, you are confirming your support of the following core values:
- Respect
- Integrity
- Fair Play
- Self-Control
- Good Manners
We call on all our members to:
Create a warm, respectful, and safe paddock atmosphere where everyone feels valued and protected
Act with fairness and integrity – every decision and every action counts.
Treat all individuals with courtesy and equality, irrespective of background, identity, or belief
Acknowledge that we each represent the sport – whether on track or in the pitlane, we set the tone for those around us and we are representing both Equipe Classic Racing and the Historic Racing community.
This is not just about racing. It’s about preserving the spirit of competition with grace and dignity within the paddock. Whether you are behind the wheel or behind the scenes, we each have a responsibility to call out unsporting behaviour and ensure our sport remains a place of passion and pride.
2 – Equipe Paddock Behaviour
We expect the following to be observed at all times:
Please do not behave in an aggressive manor to fellow competitors, teams or family (or any member of the Equipe team). If you have a point to make or feel you are being misunderstood, please discuss the issues in a calm way.
If you have any contact with another car on track, regardless of who you think is at fault, please find the competitor in the paddock and discuss. Please be mindful that emotion and adrenaline will be running high following the race.
3 – Equipe Red and Yellow Cards
We have a penalty system in place. If there is any contact on the circuit, we expect to talk to the parties involved. If we and the clerks believe the incident could have been avoided, one or both will be given a Red or Yellow Card.
- A Yellow card is a warning that we will be monitoring your driving and paddock behaviour.
- A Red card is immediate exclusion from Equipe membership.
- These penalties are between us and the driver, are not published and will not be disclosed.
Let’s keep the paddock a place where respect is as much a part of the race as the roar of the engines.
That’s the Equipe way.
SHORTLISTED EQUIPE SUPER SPRINT FOR AWARD
Equipe Classic Racing are proud to announce that they have been shortlisted for the Equpe Super Sprint at at the 2025 International Historic Motorsport Awards.
As members of the Equipe family, we were delighted to participate in this year’s event, which featured impressive racing and an outstanding level of competition. Our grid spans several decades, and with our core vehicles reaching 25 years of age next year, we look forward to embracing classic racing and welcoming older cars into the series. This season saw the return of Midgets, MGA, and MGB models. Looking ahead, we anticipate the addition of MG Maestro, Rover 216 GTi, 220 Turbo, and Metro models to our lineup.
If you are seeking a club committed to high driving standards, stringent adherence to regulations, and fair competition, we invite you to join us.
The Equipe MG Cup offers a fresh perspective on club racing.
EQUIPE CALENDAR COMFIRMED 2026
We are really excited to confirm the 2026 calendar together with the new National Historic Championship, feature races and new events at the UK’s premium circuits. It’s going to be the biggest Equipe season so far -we look forward to fantastic grids, close racing and a warm, inclusive paddock atmosphere.
With 9 meetings next year between April and October there will be plenty of opportunity for you to race with like-minded people in grids packed with fantastic, well-prepared period race cars.
See full event calendar dates below. To see individual series dates visit – https://equipeclassicracing.com
2026 Highlights include:
Silverstone International Season Opener – Run out of the Wing, this will also be the first Championship round as well as our key grids to kick the season off with some close and exciting racing.
British Sports Car weekend at Donington – Featuring a whole day of single marque racing together with our Equipe grids on this superb track, join us for an epic weekend.
National Historic Championship – 7 rounds across the season will give a tremendous battle of classes culminating in the first National Historic Champion – this could be you.
Equipe 6 Hour at the Silverstone GP Circuit – The UK’s only Historic long-distance race moves to Silverstone GP next year. This monumental race will now be at one of the world’s most iconic tracks and looks like becoming a classic event not to be missed.
Brands GP – This fantastic and ever popular circuit hosts not only the final Championship round but also our Libre grid giving access to a wide range of cars including GTS, Pre ’63 and 50s
Equipe Sports Racing Cars – this recently added grid looks set for a stunning 2026 season featuring unique races for these exciting cars – full update coming soon.
More details of these exciting events to come.
SUPERSPRINT ROUNDS OFF EQUIPE SEASON
| The 2025 Equipe Classic Racing season closed with our now traditional Super Sprint meeting on the Silverstone National circuit. An action-packed day of three qualifying sessions, nine rounds of heats and then three super close finals for the bumper field. With a wide range of cars in action there were final wins for Barry Dye, Neil Fisher and Steve Dance, with some great racing in each of the ten-lap races and we can only hope that everyone involved had as much fun as we did on what is a very different race day.  All nine heats were entertaining with some great battles up and down the order, Steve Dance staying undefeated in all three of his with his Ford Capri RS3100, twice chased home by Rob Cull’s super quick Ford Escort RS1800. Bill Rawles won heat two after a great battle with Peter Burchill and Mike Jordan, while a stunning first lap that had him passing 20-cars saw Charles Angrave win heat three in his Lotus MkIV from the back of the grid. There were also heat wins in the second round for the Morgan of Martin Pratt and John Pearson’s Ford Escort, while Rick Willmott won heat eight in his AC Cobra and Barry Dye took the ninth and final heat with his Ginetta. That set the scene – and the grids – for the three finals that closed a great day of racing.  Dye had his Ginetta G4R on pole for the Yellow final, and duly led the field away, Darren’s Smith MGB second at the end of the opening lap with the similar MGB of James Topliss right with him. Dye had the pace on the field and opened a gap, as behind it became a three-way battle for second as Brett Dillon closed in with his Austin Healey Sprite. Mike Henney was on the move in his Turner Sports and by mid-race was part of the fight for the podium positions, moving into fourth on lap six. Dye stayed clear to claim the first final win of the day, Smith claiming second from Dillon with the Porsche 911 of Steve Winter fourth. “This the first time I’ve raced this car the first time I have won a race,” said Dye. “The car has a great race history back to the 1960s and it’s a lovely car to drive, low weight, good power and just handles brilliantly. I was not sure about the Super Sprint previously but having done it I think it is brilliant!”  From second on the grid in the Green final Harvey Blake-Jones made a great start in his Marcos 1800GT and took the early lead, poleman Neil Fisher second at the end of lap one in his Mustang GT350R with the Austin Healey 3000 of Bill Rawles and Peter Burchill’s MG ZS180 in close company. A lap later it was Fisher in the lead, Harvey-Jones with a slight advantage over Rawles who was under pressure from Burchill, the pair joined by the flying Mini Cooper S of Mike Jordan. The Rawles, Burchill and Jordan battle was a continuation of the ones they had been enjoying all day in the heats, Rawles finally claiming some breathing space in the latter part of the race to pull away from Burchill to take third. At the front Fisher lapped consistently to take the win, Blake-Jones, rewarded for a good day of racing with second place. “I made a mess of the start but got back past them,” said Fisher. “I opened a gap and brought the car home, but the Mustang is just so much fun to take round here. I haven’t raced all year, this is my only outing in the car but this format gives you loads of time on track, no complaints at all, brilliant fun and I’ll be back for more.”  The Red final rounded out the day with the fastest cars from the heats. A storming start from John Caudwell saw him take the lead from the second row of the grid, only to go wide at Becketts and lose out to the Capri of Dance. Nigel Rueben had his TVR Griffith into second by lap two and in the early part of the race could match the pace of the Capri but not close the gap, Caudwell running third. Nick Mountford was fourth in his TVR Griffith but under pressure from the Morgan Plus 8 of Andrew Wenman, Rob Cull closing in with his Escort but suffering a gearbox rapidly losing gears. The trio running together for much of the race. Dance was able to pull away and open a gap in the second half the race, Rueben still pushing hard in second and with a handy advantage over the rest. Dance took the win to stay unbeaten all day, Reuben second with Caudwell next up in his AC Cobra. Mountford led the fight for fourth heading into the final lap but lost ground, Wenman coming through to take that slot from Cull, by this stage using only 3rd gear…, Mountford sixth across the line but a class win for this newly built orange Griff. “I had the advantage of slick tyres, you just have to wait for them to come in and you can push,” said Dance. “It’s been a really good day, loved every minute and this format makes a real change, you have to push hard in the short races, fair credit to everyone at Equipe Classic Racing, they’ve done a great job!”    The Equipe Sports Prototypes field had two races, the first stopped on lap one after a first corner incident from which most cars were able to make the restart. James Abbott was on pole in his Revolution 500 EVO and took the lead, Max Windheuser second in his red Normal M20FC with Matt Chamberlain third in the CTR 01.  The light rain that had been threatening early in the race got heavier by the mid-point and the laps times slowed, Abbott still leading and Chamberlain closing in on WIndheuser. Abbott took the win after 13-laps of racing, Chamberlain second as Windheuser lost time on lap nine allowing Gordan Duncan through to claim third in his Radical PR6 to round off the podium and be first Radical home. “It got interesting when the rain came down,” said Abbott, “We were in slicks in the wet and it just got more and more slippery so it was a case of not making any mistakes and keeping it all in one piece.” It was dry for the afternoon race with Abbott leading them away for the rolling start with Richard Chamberlain, having taken over the CTR 01 from son Matt, in second. Best start was from Clint Newman in the Praga R1, who came through third having started at the very back of the grid and driving a great opening lap.  As Abbott once more opened a gap at the front, Newman closed on the experienced Chamberlain, WIndheuser close behind. A move at Becketts didn’t pay off for Newman and he lost ground, Windheuser now right with Chamberlain as Abbott continued to pull away at the front. Windheuser has his Normal into second on lap 12 and then started to pull away from Chamberlian, as Abbott stayed clear to make it two wins out of two on the day. Windheuser took second with Chamberlain rounding out the podium Newman claiming fourth ahead of Duncan. “The Revolution felt on rails,” said Abbott. “It works really well round here and gives you a bit of a work out, it is hard on your neck, I was doing 110mph at the apex of Copse, but the car could just do this all day.”That was a truly fitting end to our on-track activity for 2025. We now focus on our annual Equipe Dinner Dance on Saturday 8th November at Whittlebury Park near Silverstone. This will be the third year at this venue and we are looking forward to an evening when we can look back on a great season with a rare chance to let our hair down without the additional stress of qualifying and races. You can book tickets for you and your guests at https://equipeclassicracing.co.uk/events/2025-equipe-classic-racing-dinner-dance We’ll see you there.Warm regards … |
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