CLASS A — McNeill seizes opportunity after dramatic finale

Qualifying produced another closely fought battle at the front, with Fraser McNeill edging championship leader Bob Barron to pole position by just 0.172 seconds. Tommy Knight secured third, while guest driver Michael Barron impressed with fourth on the grid after a superb lap.

Race 1 delivered another classic contest between the leading Class A contenders. Although McNeill led the field away, Barron wasted little time taking the lead around the outside at Cascades before completing the move into Shell and controlling the race from the front.

Behind the leaders, Michael Barron produced an outstanding drive on his guest appearance, holding third place under immense pressure from Dave Buky, Tommy Knight and Ryan Jenkinson for much of the race. His podium hopes ended heartbreakingly with a last-lap excursion at Shell, promoting Buky onto the podium behind Barron and McNeill.

Race 2 produced the biggest twist of the season so far.

After the reverse-grid draw placed Ryan Jenkinson and James Alford on the front row, McNeill charged into second by Cascades before the championship battle exploded moments later. Bob Barron retired on the exit of Shell, bringing out the Safety Car, while Tommy Knight’s challenge also ended prematurely with mechanical problems.

At the restart, Jenkinson and McNeill broke clear before another retirement for Alford promoted Dave Buky into third. The decisive moment came on the final lap, where McNeill found a way past Jenkinson at Old Hall after slight contact between the pair, securing his second victory of the season. Jenkinson recovered brilliantly to hold onto second ahead of Buky.

👉 Key takeaway: McNeill took full advantage of a dramatic Race 2 to breathe fresh life into the Class A title fight.

CLASS B — Boston remains untouchable

While Class A delivered the drama, Rob Boston once again underlined his pace in Class B.

The S2000R driver secured another class pole before battling Lewis Barker throughout Race 1, the pair trading paint as they fought for the class victory. Luke Sedzikowski added another podium finish, while the absence of Phil Wright and Sammy Mileham left valuable opportunities for the chasing championship contenders.

Race 2 saw Boston and Barker once again work their way through the field from the back of the reversed grid, carving past the opposition to secure another Class B one-two finish. Behind them, Spencer Fortag produced one of his strongest performances of the season to secure a well-earned third place and his first podium champagne celebration.

Boston’s latest double victory means the guest driver remains unbeaten on track since joining the championship, while Barker continues to establish himself as one of the leading registered contenders in Class B.

👉 Key takeaway: Boston’s winning streak continues, but Barker is building an impressive run of consistent performances among the championship regulars.

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Next Stop: Snetterton

The Racing Hondas Championship now heads to Snetterton for Rounds 11 & 12 on 2 August, where the championship battle continues to build towards an exciting second half of the season.

After nearly 80 years as part of St John Ambulance, The Isle of Sheppey Band ( the last remaining band of its kind in the UK ) has become an independent organisation. This has allowed the band to expand its reach and impact across the island, providing inclusive access to music for children, young people and adults alike. With a strong emphasis on community and intergenerational learning, the band offers a welcoming environment where individuals of all backgrounds can develop musical skills and confidence.

As part of this partnership, the Isle of Sheppey Band will perform at two major Time Attack Organisation events in 2026:

• Brands Hatch Tunerfest South – 14 June (Event 4)
• Brands Hatch Go Japan – 31 August (Event 7)

These performances will place the band in front of thousands of attendees, offering a unique opportunity to showcase their talent while representing the Isle of Sheppey on a national stage.

The Isle of Sheppey Band is local to Club Time Attack’s HQ in Sheerness, Kent and was chosen by its staff as a local cause.

Richard Broster from the Isle of Sheppey Band said: “We’re incredibly proud to be performing at Brands Hatch. It’s an iconic venue, and to be part of such a high-energy event is a fantastic opportunity for the band. Moments like this show just how far we’ve come, and we’re excited to represent the Isle of Sheppey on such an occasion.”  

Alongside this, Club Time Attack will also raise funds for Mission Motorsport, a UK-based charity dedicated to supporting the recovery and rehabilitation of wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans. Operating under its powerful motto, “Race, Retrain, Recover,” the charity uses motorsport as a pathway to rebuild confidence, develop new skills and create opportunities for sustainable careers within the automotive industry.

Laura Westrope from Mission Motorsport said: “We’re incredibly proud to be named as a Time Attack supported charity. Motorsport sits at the heart of what we do and partnerships like this give us the chance to reach more people, share our work, and ultimately support more members of the Armed Forces Community as they rebuild their lives beyond service.”

Throughout the 2026 season, a range of fundraising initiatives will contribute to supporting both charities. These include:

• Late payment entry fee penalties, as outlined within championship regulations
• Driver tyre raffles, with tyres generously supplied by Yokohama Tyres
• An end-of-season Club Time Attack raffle
• A headline raffle prize of a full-season driver entry into a Club Time Attack Championship
• Additional fundraising activities introduced across the season

Andy Barnes, Chairman of Club Time Attack, said:
“I am delighted to confirm our Club support for two great charities this season, splitting our support between something local and nationwide. We are in a position to help others via these very simple initiatives through our racing season and I  thank everyone in advance for contributing and playing their part to raise money as best they can. I hope we can hand over significant sums once again ‘’

Club Time Attack is proud to support the Isle of Sheppey Band and Mission Motorsport and looks forward to another successful, safe and enjoyable season.

Created and funded by Tegiwa, the Scholarship has been designed to identify and develop aspiring racing drivers from all backgrounds, providing a funded route onto the 2027 Racing Hondas Championship grid.

Open to drivers of all experience levels, the Scholarship is aimed at anyone with the ambition to go racing, whether they come from track days, sim racing, grassroots motorsport or have never competed before.

The Scholarship will take place at Blyton Park in October 2026, with entrants participating in a professional assessment programme delivered by experienced motorsport professionals, instructors and current professional racing drivers. The programme will include driving assessments, media and presentation exercises, fitness evaluation and driver development assessments designed to identify potential both on and off the circuit.

Following two Qualifying Days on 13th and 14th October, the top twelve candidates will progress to the Scholarship Final on 15th October, where they will complete further assessments in current Racing Hondas Championship race cars.

The Scholarship winner will receive a funded arrive-and-drive package for the 2027 Racing Hondas Championship season, including use of a fully-prepared race car, race entry fees, tyres, fuel, consumables, racewear, membership and registration fees, driver support and ARDS test if required.

In addition to the main prize, further awards will be available for the runner-up and third-place finisher, while all other participants will receive a pre-paid entry into a 2027 Racing Hondas Championship event together with a Tegiwa Sponsorship Account.

Entries are now open.

To learn more about the Tegiwa Scholarship, view the full prize package and secure your place, visit the Scholarship page today.

The Invitation Class has been developed to provide greater flexibility for drivers whose cars may not currently fit within the existing Racing Hondas regulations, while creating a route for more Honda race cars to compete at some of the UK’s best circuits in front of tens of thousands of spectators attending major automotive events throughout the season.

Available from the next round at Oulton Park on 4 July, as part of Tunerfest North, the Invitation Class has been introduced to help the championship better understand the level of interest from the wider Honda racing community while supporting the ongoing development of the series.

The initiative follows discussions with registered competitors, all of whom have supported the introduction of the Invitation Class as part of the championship’s future growth plans.

Paul McErlean, Head of Motorsport, said:

“I’m delighted that we’ve been able to introduce the Invitation Class and I’d like to thank our registered competitors for their support in making it happen.

One of the challenges when developing any championship is separating genuine interest from guesswork. The Invitation Class gives us an opportunity to better understand what additional Honda race cars are out there, what drivers are looking for and how that can help shape the future direction of Racing Hondas.

At its heart, the concept is very simple. If you have a Honda race car, we want to have a conversation about how we can get you on the grid. The information and experience we gain through the Invitation Class will help inform future championship development and support the work already underway on our 2027 proposals.”

Racing Hondas is built around close, competitive racing and a welcoming paddock atmosphere, with competitors performing in front of large live audiences at major automotive events including Modified Live, Tunerfest, JDM JAM, GO Japan and the Obsession Car Show.

Drivers interested in joining the Invitation Class, whether for a single event or the remainder of the 2026 season, are encouraged to contact paul@timeattack.co.uk to discuss their car and participation in the championship.

The next opportunity to join the grid is at Oulton Park on 4 July 2026 as part of Tunerfest North.

With just 0.148 seconds covering the top three in qualifying, the stage was set for some of the closest racing of the season. A late red flag interrupted the session, but it was Buky who emerged on top, edging Bob Barron and McNeill in a tightly contested fight for pole position.

CLASS A — McNeill breaks through before Buky strikes back

After consistently knocking on the door throughout the opening rounds, Fraser McNeill finally converted his pace into victory in Race 1.

A spectacular three-wide move into Druids on lap four helped propel the Kilted KSwaps driver into the lead, setting up a fierce battle with Buky and championship leader Barron. Despite repeated late attacks from Buky at Clearways, McNeill held his nerve to secure victory by less than eight tenths of a second, with Barron completing a podium covered by just 1.4 seconds.

Race 2 saw Buky hit back immediately.

A strong launch off the line allowed the Kinetic Motorsport driver to grab the lead into Turn 1, while Barron’s slower getaway left him playing catch-up. Once in front, Buky controlled the race superbly, eventually taking the chequered flag 1.5 seconds clear of Barron to secure his first victory of the season.

James Alford completed the podium after another impressive performance, while McNeill’s hopes of a second victory ended with a late technical issue that forced him to retire from the race.

👉 Key takeaway: Class A is no longer a one-man show, with McNeill and Buky both proving they have the pace to challenge Barron.

CLASS B — Boston remains unbeaten despite relentless pressure

Rob Boston continued his remarkable start to life in Racing Hondas, extending his unbeaten run with another double victory in Class B.

The S2000R driver topped qualifying and carried that pace into Race 1, where he spent much of the race battling with James Alford’s Class A Civic while controlling the fight for class honours behind. A brave move around the inside at Paddock Hill Bend highlighted another commanding performance.

Behind him, Lewis Barker crossed the line ahead of Sammy Mileham, but a five-second track limits penalty dropped Barker behind Philip Wright in the final classification.

Race 2 proved even more dramatic.

Starting sixth in class, Boston fought his way through the field and hunted down long-time class leader Sammy Mileham, eventually making the decisive move before Cooper Straight with only a handful of laps remaining.

Mileham secured another strong second-place finish, while Spencer Fortag delivered one of his best drives of the season to claim third despite carrying front splitter damage for much of the race.

The closing stages were attritional, with multiple retirements and non-starters reducing the field, but Boston once again emerged on top to maintain his perfect record.

👉 Key takeaway: Boston remained the man to beat at Brands Hatch, while Mileham continued his consistent run at the front of the Class B field.

Next Stop: Oulton Park

The Racing Hondas Championship now heads to Oulton Park for Rounds 9 & 10 on 4 July as part of Tunerfest North, with both Class A and Class B battles continuing to intensify as the 2026 season reaches its halfway point.

CLASS A — Barron stays untouchable as Knight fights through

Barron arrived at Donington Park with the championship lead and immediately stamped his authority on the weekend, topping practice before producing a stunning late qualifying lap to secure pole position by almost nine tenths of a second.

Behind him, Dave Buky and Fraser McNeill pushed hard but could not match the pace of the Kilted KSwaps Civic, while Sam Goward impressed with fourth on his return in the retro EF Civic. Tommy Knight, meanwhile, battled VTEC issues throughout qualifying and could manage only fifth.

Race 1 quickly became another Barron masterclass.

Untroubled out front, Barron controlled the race from lights to flag while the real action unfolded behind. Goward faded early with issues at the Old Hairpin, allowing Knight to carve through the order and launch an intense battle with McNeill for second.

After several failed attempts, Knight finally made the move stick with a bold last-lap dive to steal second place, with McNeill forced to settle for third ahead of Buky.

Race 2 followed a familiar pattern despite the reverse grid.

Barron needed only a single lap to surge from fourth into the lead and, even after a brief safety car interruption to recover Spencer Fortag’s stranded FN2 Civic, the reigning frontrunner never looked under pressure.

Behind him, Buky delivered one of his strongest drives yet to hold onto second, while McNeill resisted relentless pressure from Knight to secure another podium finish in a superb four-way Class A scrap covered by less than five seconds at the flag.

👉 Key takeaway: Barron remains the clear benchmark — but the chasing pack is getting closer.

CLASS B — S2000Rs and EP3s go wheel-to-wheel in Donington thriller

Class B delivered arguably the best racing of the entire weekend, with the new S2000R package facing fierce opposition from the established EP3 Civics.

Qualifying saw Rob Boston edge Sammy Mileham to pole position, while points leader Phil Wright endured a difficult weekend after struggling for pace throughout practice.

Race 1 developed into a spectacular multi-car battle between Boston, Wright, Mileham and the recovering Sam Heading. Mileham ultimately emerged on top after surviving relentless pressure from the S2000Rs, while Wright dropped from contention late on following a final-lap issue.

Race 2 somehow became even closer.

With Wright absent after failing to start, five drivers fought nose-to-tail throughout the race as Boston battled a smoking-engine issue through the right-handers while trying to hold off Mileham, Danny Weston, Lewis Barker and Heading.

Boston eventually hung on for victory, narrowly beating Mileham in a drag race to the line, while Weston snatched the final podium position late on despite Barker appearing set to secure it.

👉 Key takeaway: Class B is rapidly becoming the championship’s most unpredictable fight.

Next Stop: Brands Hatch

The Racing Hondas Championship now heads to Brands Hatch for Rounds 7 & 8 on 14 June as part of Tunerfest, with both Class A and Class B battles continuing to intensify heading into the second half of the season.

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.

Class A – Barron dominates with double win

Bob Barron (#27 Civic EG) was untouchable across the weekend, converting pole into a lights-to-flag win in Race 1 before storming from fourth to victory in Race 2.

In Race 1, Barron controlled the pace from the front, setting the fastest lap (1:03.074) and winning by 2.4 seconds.

Behind him, David Buky secured a career-best second after soaking up sustained pressure from Tommy Knight, with just 2.9 seconds covering the top three.

Race 2 followed a similar script. Despite the reverse grid, Barron charged through to the lead on lap one and never looked back, completing a dominant double.

Buky backed up his strong form with another P2, while Ryan Jenkinson delivered the drive of the race – climbing from the midfield to secure a first podium for his Integra DC2.

Key takeaway: Barron leaves Silverstone as the early benchmark in Class A.

Class B – Wright delivers historic S2000 debut wins

Phil Wright (#63 S2000R) made history with a perfect debut weekend for the new rear-wheel-drive Honda, taking two wins from two and setting both lap records.

In Race 1, Wright led from pole and controlled the race throughout, finishing 3.6 seconds clear.

The battle behind was intense, with Sammy Mileham securing second and Lewis Barker inheriting third after a late retirement for Luke Sedzikowski following contact and suspension failure.

Race 2 saw a proper fight. Barker led early before Wright made the decisive move on lap 11 to take control and secure the double.

Mileham completed a consistent weekend with another podium, while Sedzikowski recovered to fourth in a dramatic photo finish – just 0.057 seconds ahead of Danny Weston.

Key takeaway: The S2000R arrives with immediate pace and Wright looks like the man to beat.

Next Stop: Cadwell Park

The championship heads next to Cadwell Park Circuit for Rounds 3 and 4 at Modified Live on Bank Holiday Monday, May 4th.