The Equipe MG Cup field put on a great show at Brands Hatch last month and the strong field should do the same on Saturday. Last year Cal Moore claimed two podiums at Cadwell in his ZR170 as did Ashley Woodward, double class winner at Brands Hatch, in his ZS180, so both should be at the sharp end in each race. 
 
There is ample opposition, Peter Bramble was pacy at Brands Hatch in his slick-shod MGB Roadster, and while Woodward claimed class C last season, Simon Lowery and Peter Burchill are also both out in ZS180s and will chase class honours, The battles in the all the classes will be as entertaining as ever, with Mark Wright’s rapid MGF Cup being rested and he joins in class A as a potential front runner, while class B put on a great show last time out and his rivals will be keen to deny Moore another class win. We well come 2 new drivers and cars at this meeting.

Cadwell Park is much loved by many motorsport fans. Its twisty and undulating nature, winding through open park and woodland, has marked it as one of the best circuits in the country. Entries are open and don’t forget 2 x 20 minute practice sessions are free, so its don’t miss out as it is open to all Equipe Classic Racing members. When its gone its gone………. 495 for upto 100 minutes track time….

*Taster race in Equipe MG Cup in MGZR160 for £1250+Vat*

You can try out the series before committing. Drive the MGZR160 Class A car for £1,250+VAT, all-inclusive (Entry, tyres, fuel and support). The series offers premier circuits, full hospitality for drivers, enforced regulations, high driving standards, and a positive paddock atmosphere.

For further information or to join, please contact info@equipeclassicracing.com and experience the Equipe Classic Racing weekends firsthand.

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The Equipe MG Cup field had the first race of the weekend and they didn’t disappoint with a close lead battle in the early laps and action all the way down the field. Rhys Higginbotham had his ZR190 on pole but it was Dan Ludlow who led across the line at the end of lap one, Higginbotham right with him.

The lead pair eased away and stayed close, Higginbotham looking inside at Paddock Hill Bend going into lap six but having to settle for second, while Ludlow was on the grass at Clearways later in the lap, Higginbotham going ahead. The front two finished in that order with James Blake coming through from sixth early on to claim third in an exciting race that pleasingly featured several drivers making their competition debuts.

“It’s my first race in a ZR190 and we weren’t expecting much but the car was spot on,” said Higginbotham. “We just came here and did the best we can and it paid off.”

Sunday’s race saw Higginbotham and Ludlow trading paces for the lead on the opening lap, Higginbotham leading until pulling off on his sixth lap. This put Ludlow ahead from the rapid MGB of Peter Bramble, but again Blake was on a charge in his ZR190, into third by seven which became second when Ludlow spun at Surtees.

Blake closed on Bramble, who went wide at Paddock allowing Blake past down the inside into Druids and into a lead he held until the end. The recovering Ludlow got past Bramble at Paddock right at the end for second, while a fine drive from Archie Styant saw him claim fourth and Class B.

Ludlow & Higginbotham

Styant, Blake, Woodward, Lowery

Bramble

Pictures courtesy of Peter French, 20 cars on the grids made for some good sport with all classes well presented, Rover 216GTi, Rover 220Turbo, MG Montego Estate, MGB, MGF Cup, MGZR160, MGZR170, MGZR190, MGZS180 in 5 classes.

The first rounds on the MG Cup ae over, what a weekend and great racing was had by all in brilliant sunshine. Race report and pictures to follow.

Race 1 Saturday

1^st Place Rhys Higginbotham Class D MGZR190

2^nd Place Dan Ludlow Class I MGZR190

3^rd Place James Blake Class I MGZR190

Class D

2 in class Peter Bramble MGB Roadster

Class C

1^st in class Ashley Woodward MGZS180

2^nd in class Simon Lowery MGZS180

3^rd in class Neil Boswell ROVER 220 TURBO

Class B

1^st in class Archie Styant MGZR170

2^nd in class Stuart Emmet MGZR170

3^rd in class Terry Loxton MG MONTEGO ESTATE

Class A

1^st in class George Streather MGZR160

2^nd in class Freddie Ugo ROVER 216GTi

3^rd in class Andy Butcher MGZR120

Invitation

1^st in class Dan Ludlow MGZR190

2^nd in class James Blake MGZR190

3^rd in class Dean Brownlow MGZR170

Race 2 Sunday

1^st Place James Blake Class I MGZR190

2^nd Place Dan Ludlow Class I MGZR190

3^rd Place Peter Bramble Class D MGB Roadster

Class C

1^st in class Ashley Woodward MGZS180

2^nd in class Neil Boswell ROVER 220 TURBO

3^rd in class Simon Lowery MGZS180

Class B

1^st in class Archie Styant MGZR170

2^nd in class Stuart Emmet MGZR170

3^rd in class Terry Loxton MG MONTEGO ESTATE

Class A

1^st in class George Streather MGZR160

2^nd in class Freddie Ugo ROVER 216GTi

3^rd in class Andy Butcher MGZR120

Invitation

1^st in class James Blake MGZR190    

2^nd in class Dan Ludlow MGZR190

3^rd in class Dean Brownlow MGZR170

The season commences this weekend at Brands Hatch Indy circuit with an impressive double header event. We are pleased to introduce seven new drivers to the 2025 grid, highlighting our commitment to fostering new talent in motorsport. This year marks the 37th anniversary of our series, firmly establishing us within the Equipe Family.

We have a diverse array of 20 cars participating in the season opener, ranging from MGB models to MGZR120/160/170/190, MGZS180’s and including single-make race cars such as Rover 216Gti, Rover Coupe Turbos, and MGF Cup cars, complemented by an elegant Montego. As the year progresses, we anticipate the grids expanding, with 43 racers registered to participate throughout the season.

Our series prides itself on offering premier circuits, full hospitality for drivers and one guest, enforced regulations, high driving standards, and an exceptional paddock atmosphere.

For further information or to join us, please contact joinus@mgcup.com

Join the seven competitors in Class A with an MGF VVC or TF160. The series features clear regulations, monitored driving standards, and an engaging paddock, at UK premier circuits. Contact us at Joinus@mgcup.com

Race an MGF/TF? Join Class A in the MG Cup for up to 160 hp on Toyo control tires. Compete with 6 other cars. For more info, email joinus@mgcup.com.

Anthony Geogre join us in Dunlop Rover Sport Rover 220 Turbo, we look forward to seeing the car out with us. We have a class for original spec cars to race in, and more modified car are welcome in our invitation class to discuss spec of car joinus@mgcup.com