Race 1 quickly swung in Barron’s favour after Knight lost second gear off the line, dropping him down the order. Fraser McNeill and Ryan Jenkinson capitalised immediately, although Jenkinson’s race unravelled after an off-track moment at Charlies left him laps down.

Out front, Barron was in complete control, leading from lights to flag to secure another victory ahead of Dave Buky, while McNeill claimed a hard-earned first podium finish of the season. Knight recovered to fourth but was left ruing the troublesome gearbox.

Race 2, however, belonged entirely to Tommy Knight.

With the reverse-grid draw putting James Alford on pole, Knight wasted no time charging into the lead and immediately building an advantage while Alford’s damaged EG Civic held up the chasing pack. By the time Barron fought his way into second, Knight was long gone.

The Knight Racing driver stormed to victory by over seven seconds to finally break Barron’s winning streak, with McNeill backing up his earlier podium with another strong third place finish ahead of Buky.

👉 Key takeaway: Barron remains the benchmark — but Knight has firmly entered the title fight.

CLASS B — Wright dominates early before dramatic DNF

Phil Wright continued the impressive start for the new Honda S2000R package by claiming Class B pole position and controlling Race 1 from the front.

The reigning frontrunner never looked troubled, taking another convincing win ahead of Lewis Barker and Sammy Mileham as the S2000R continued to prove itself immediately competitive.

But Race 2 produced the biggest shock of the weekend.

After climbing through the field once again, Wright’s S2000R suddenly stopped on the back straight, ending his perfect start to the season with a dramatic retirement.

That opened the door for Luke Sedzikowski, who delivered an entertaining drive in the Tegiwa-backed S2000R to secure his first-Class B victory of the season ahead of Sammy Mileham and Lewis Barker.

👉 Key takeaway: Wright still looks like the man to beat — but Cadwell proved the Class B fight is wide open.

Next Stop: Donington Park

The Racing Hondas Championship now heads to Donington Park for the next rounds of the 2026 season, with momentum building rapidly across both classes.

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A well-known name from BTCC and International Endurance racing, Kaye has been a stalwart competitor in Honda machinery across multiple championships. His successful career spans one-make racing and includes long spells in the BTCC, where he established himself as a consistent runner in the Super Touring era and onwards later becoming Production Class Champion in the Honda Civic Type R EP3.

James will pilot the striking Takata-liveried S2000R as part of a programme that will see him appear at selected events throughout the season.

Speaking ahead of his return, James said:
“I’ve been following the S2000R package since last year and they look very good. After seeing the S2000R’s race strong in the pack at Silverstone a couple of weeks ago, I jumped at the chance to get behind the wheel. I think the last time I raced at Cadwell Park was in the late 1980’s so I am looking forward to it very much.”

Racing Hondas Co-ordinator Paul McErlean added:
“It’s great to have someone of James’ experience and touring car pedigree joining the championship. His background with Honda machinery makes him a really strong fit for the S2000R programme.

We’re looking forward to seeing him out on track at Cadwell and how he adapts to the rear-wheel-drive S2000R in a competitive environment.”

We’re excited to welcome James to the Racing Hondas paddock and look forward to seeing him back on track.

Luke Sedzikowski piloted the Advan liveried car, Phil Wright took the wheel of the bold yellow machine and Guy Martin brought the iconic Takata Dome colours to life on track.

Race 1 Results
It was a strong start to the weekend, with Phil Wright securing an impressive Class B victory. Guy Martin brought the Takata S2000R home in 6th place in class, while Luke Sedzikowski unfortunately recorded a DNF in the Advan car when a ball joint came loose while running in a strong position.

Race 2 Results
Phil Wright continued his dominant form, taking another Class B win. Luke Sedzikowski bounced back with a solid 4th place finish after starting way-back, while Guy Martin crossed the line in 9th in Class B.

Luke Sedzikowski reflected positively on the weekend:
“It was great to be out for the first race of the S2000R Cup. The cars performed great. Running within the Racing Hondas Class B was so much fun. The cars are very similar on performance with the Civic, meaning both my races I raced lights to flag with other cars in the pack. I can’t wait for Cadwell Park now to see how they perform on a technical circuit as the car feels so comfortable to drive fast, its corner exits of which there are plenty at Cadwell, should see the car performing strong once more.”

Phil Wright also shared his thoughts after a successful weekend:
“Friday testing was a bit all over the place with the change of weather mid-day. We never really felt like we found a setup that worked, but the times were fast. Compared to our test at Snetterton, the car felt really tail happy which makes  it exciting to drive. Once I got my head around it I started driving it instead of chasing setup changes.

Race day was mega – warmer and less windy. We put better tyres on and it transformed the car. It turned in mint and when it did oversteer it was controllable, which gave me a lot of confidence.

S2000 vs Civic was my biggest concern and the races really showed how close they are in pace, but also how different they are in certain parts of the circuit. I could brake later, they could carry more speed to the apex, but I could get on the throttle sooner – and we’d both exit at the same speed.

Overall, some of the most enjoyable racing I’ve had and the car filled me with confidence, we will continue to understand how to get the best from the car to ensure we can compete at the  sharp end against well-proven Civic’s.”

With two class wins and strong pace across the board, it’s clear the S2000Rs have arrived ready to compete and are on-par with the performance of the EP3’s in Class B, demonstrating that the specification choices in the build sheet are necessary and suitable ingredients for a cracking rear-wheel drive club-race car. All three cars ran faultlessly with no issues with the only minor loose ball joint from Luke’s car to report which was quickly remedied.

Currently 3 cars are on the grid with 2 others in build to join shortly with more planned to join as the season progresses.

Racing Hondas can confirm that Guy Martin will join the opening championship round on the 5th April in an S2000R following a successful test at Oulton Park last week.

The car’s striking green and white Takata livery takes its inspiration from the iconic Honda NSX Dome racing team colours of yesteryear. The car will be run this season by Tegiwa alongside their own 90’s‑tipped Advan‑liveried machine with Luke Sedzikowski at the wheel.

The test was arranged to give Guy his first opportunity to experience the S2000R package in full, and after completing more than 40 laps across both cars on the day, Guy has now confirmed that he will race at the opening round at Silverstone on Sunday 5th April with options to return later this season.

Guy used the Oulton Park test to build an early feel for the platform and gain a clear understanding of its character on circuit, with the day proving a decisive step towards confirming his entry.

Reflecting on the test, Guy said:

“It’s a cracking bit of kit. For me, it was all new, so the day was about getting my eye in and seeing what the car was like.  

I was really pleased with it. It’s one of those cars where I just need to build confidence, but I love Hondas and I really enjoyed it. It’s got huge amounts of grip, and after the test I feel really excited to race it in the pack at Silverstone.”

The Oulton Park outing was designed not only to introduce Guy to the S2000R, but also to support the continued development of the package. New brake components from Probite and revised chassis settings were both evaluated as part of ongoing work to further enhance the car beyond the 2025 test‑car specification and into an even more lively 2026 race spec.

Racing Hondas Co‑ordinator Paul McErlean said:

“Welcoming someone of Guy’s calibre and profile to experience the S2000R was a fantastic opportunity for the championship, and we are delighted that the test has now led to him confirming he will join us for Silverstone.  He got a genuine feel for the S2000R and it quickly became clear that the package made a strong impression. His decision to race the car for the opening round at Silverstone underlines the level of interest already building around this exciting new class.”

Following on from Silverstone the car will be driven by Honda BTCC legend, James Kaye who makes a return to the Racing Hondas Championship this season.

Built around the Honda S2000 and developed as a competitive and accessible rear‑wheel‑drive race package, the S2000R marks an important step in the continued evolution of the Racing Hondas grid. The car will run in Class B for the 2026 season in an increased‑power configuration, now producing 195bhp per tonne.

The S2000 Cup forms part of the Racing Hondas Championship, which continues to deliver close, competitive Honda‑only racing within the Time Attack event roster, taking place at major petrol‑head car shows such as Tunerfest, Modified Live, Go Japan and JDM JAM.

You can find out  more about the S2000R Cup car HERE

Ends

Thackeray’s win in Race 1, followed by second place behind Motion Motorsport team-mate Cunningham in Race 2, moves him closer to both the Class B and overall championships with just four races remaining (CLICK HERE for latest points).

He now heads Cunningham – his nearest challenger in the two tables – by 24 points and if he extends that to 37 in Knockhill’s penultimate rounds later this month then both crowns could potentially be his.

Thackeray maintained his perfect qualifying record with a sixth consecutive class pole which he duly turned into his ninth win of the season in Race 1.

Cunningham took second after finding a way past 4Tag Racing’s Spencer Fortag who was third, but any chance of challenging Thackeray for the win was ended by a crash for Duncan Holloway’s Onna Motorsport EP3 which brought an early end to the race.

As at Oulton Park last time out, Race 2 was another lively affair. Sammy Mileham (above) led from reversed-grid pole and defended valiantly before Cunningham grabbed the lead with a bold move at Paddock Hill Bend.

Thackeray then muscled past into second at Druids, with Fortag following through for another third.

Mileham – minus his rear bumper after contact with Thackeray – took fourth in a desperately close finish (his car was almost neck and neck with Fortag’s as they flashed across the line). Behind, Reg Plate King’s Luke Krassismenou secured his best finish yet in fifth.

Elsewhere, Ben Sharpe Racing’s Sam Linssner (fourth in Race 1) would surely have been a podium contender had he not required a pit stop for a new wheel and tyre – damaged in an early exchange with eventual winner Cunningham.

In Class C, Rowling (above) delivered on rival Callum Houchen’s pre-Brands prediction, taking both wins to make it 10 from 12 this season.

Houchen, however, found significant gains in Race 2 to finish just two seconds adrift of Rowling. A tighter battle between their different cars potentially lies ahead in Knockhill’s penultimate rounds later this month.

Loui Hounsell says he has “nothing to lose” as he hunts a prized top three finish in Class B in the Racing Hondas Championship’s season finale at Snetterton.

The 20-year-old will go into the event on 20 October lying fifth in the Class B standings – 26 points off current third-placed Nick Charlier with a maximum 37 on offer (Charlier will be ineligible to score in the event).

A top three will earn him a paid-for registration into 2025’s championship and there’s even a chance he could catch Dave Buky (currently 32 points up the road in P2).

“Being the outsider I’ve got nothing to lose whereas the others have. My only tactic is to just go for it,” says Jeakins Race Preparation driver Hounsell.

“My team-mate Alfie Jeakins has already got the Class B title done. I helped him a bit at Brands Hatch so I hope he can return the favour on track at Snetterton but it will be difficult with Buky and Tommy Knight (currently P4) as they are team-mates, too.”

Hounsell, who mixes two jobs away from racing (caravan technician and also supercar driving instructor!), has achieved six podium results in Class B from the 14 rounds so far but not yet a win.

“Cadwell Park was gutting. I qualified on class pole and was leading race 1 comfortably when my car retired three corners before the finish.

“The same problem meant I couldn’t take up pole position for race 2 either.

“But slowly we’ve been developing the car and in the last two events, at Donington Park and Brands Hatch, I’d say we took some good steps forward.

“It’s given me confidence for the Snetterton 200 circuit which I’ve driven before and like. And, if it rains, we’re now also on the Yokohama tyres which we tried at Brands and I know work better in the wet.

“It’d be great to finish the season with a win or two preferably and they’d give me the best chance of that P3 in class.”

Hounsell has praise for the Racing Hondas Championship from what he’s witnessed in 2024.

“It’s a very cool thing to be a part of with the big crowds and the fun activity for the public off the track too – there’s nothing else like that really for the club competitor in the UK.

“The 15-minute warm-up on race day morning is also a valuable thing to have for the driver as it helps you dial in your car that more.”

The Racing Hondas season finale on Sunday 20 October is part of organiser Club Time Attack’s huge Modified Live show which is set to attract thousands of modified cars and public to the Snetterton circuit. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets.