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.

Phil’s car follows suit with the other S2000R builds this season, featuring a JDM-inspired livery. It’s been finished in the iconic Pennzoil design – famously seen on the Nissan Pennzoil Nismo GT-R ‘99.

After competing in Class A last season, Phil now faces a new challenge with rear-wheel drive for the first time.

“I’m a little bit uncertain on the speed of the car in Class B and the speed of me in a RWD car,” he said. “However, I feel a lot less pressure this year than normal as it’s a learning year in RWD, as I’ve never raced a RWD car.”

With a fresh setup and a focus on learning, 2026 will be a season of development for Phil as he adapts to the S2000R.

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

The Time Attack Organisation (TAORG) is pleased to announce a new partnership with FUCHS Lubricants, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of oils and lubricants.

The agreement will see the FUCHS brand represented across all TAORG-run championships and national events, including the Time Attack Championship, Racing Hondas Championship, Drift Pro, and TAORG’s seven major car shows: Tunerfest, Go Japan, Modified Live, and JDM JAM.

Andy Barnes, TAORG Managing Director said:

“I am delighted to welcome FUCHS Lubricants into our organisation as our official partner. I know FUCHS products are widely used by many of the racing teams in our paddock as their oil of choice, making this a highly relevant and natural partnership for us.

This collaboration will help strengthen the connection between what our fans, car club members, and show attendees see performing on track and the products they can confidently choose for their own vehicles. I have personally used Fuchs oils for over 25 years, which makes this partnership both professionally and personally very fitting.”

Russ Kenyon, FUCHS UK Head of Automotive, commented:

“We are extremely excited to be partnering with such a complete and competitive organisation, offering FUCHS a great platform to showcase its comprehensive automotive lubricants range, to a very passionate audience.

The Racing Hondas and Time Attack Championships have great appeal, and I’m excited to get immersed in the increasingly popular car shows.

Here’s to a great season!”

Notes:

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A new theme of iconic liveries for the 2026 season is taking shape and the latest car off the blocks is this Takata NSX Dome livery-inspired S2000R.

Currently shrouded in mystery as to it’s yet-to-be-named driver, it is one of two cars which will be campaigned by Tegiwa.com racing team outfit this season.

It is expected to take to the track to be tested on 3rd March by the team.

The Time Attack Organisation is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Schofield to its motorsport team.

Andrew will support race weekend operations and competitor engagement across both the Time Attack Championship and Racing Hondas Championship, working alongside Head of Motorsport Paul McErlean to help ensure the smooth and professional delivery of on-track activities throughout the year.

Bringing nearly three decades of hands-on motorsport experience, Andrew has worked across scholarship programmes, championship operations and driver development roles. His background includes running the Vauxhall Vectra Scholarship programme, involvement in the Michelin Renault Clio Scholarship, managing hospitality and sponsor programmes at TOCA events, and instructing at leading race and rally schools including Palmersport. He has also delivered performance driving programmes internationally in Norway and Sweden and supported drivers preparing for Nürburgring permit competition in VLN.

Since 2013, Andrew has worked with the British Racing & Sports Car Club (BRSCC), coordinating multiple championships. He remains an active race licence holder, most recently competing in the C1 24 Hour Endurance race in May 2025.

Paul McErlean commented:

“I’ve worked alongside Andrew for many years and have always valued his professionalism and competitor-first approach. His operational experience and understanding of how championships function trackside make him a strong addition to our team.

As we continue to develop both Time Attack and Racing Hondas, having Andrew involved in our race weekend structure will help ensure we continue to deliver a consistent and high-quality experience for competitors and teams.”

Andrew Schofield added:

“I’m delighted to be joining the Time Attack Organisation and working with Paul and the existing team. The championships have a strong identity and loyal competitor base, and I’m looking forward to supporting their continued growth and meeting competitors throughout the season.”

Andrew will begin his trackside role at the opening Racing Hondas round of the 2026 season at Silverstone on 5 April.

Taking is cue from 1990’s iconic Honda liveries, its Yokohama Advan design is certainly striking.

You can find all the details of thier build on thier  blog which is a great 5 minute read, see HERE

It is expected that Tegiwa boss and chief race car pedeller Luke Sedzikowski will pilot the machine with a firm view on podium finishes this season.

They also detail it in this great little video

The Time Attack Organisation – which operates Club Time Attack, the Time Attack Championship, the Racing Hondas Championship, and a portfolio of high-profile car show events – is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul McErlean as its new Head of Motorsport.

Paul joins the senior management team at a time of continued progression for the organisation, as it builds on a long-standing legacy of delivering some of the UK’s most exciting and immersive motorsport events. Paul will oversee all racing activities and lead the motorsport operations into their next chapter.

Paul arrives following the recent news of his departure from the British Racing & Sports Car Club (BRSCC), where he held the position of Chief Operating Officer, overseeing more than 25 race weekends and 20+ championships annually. His extensive experience and deep understanding of the motorsport industry make him a strong addition to the organisation as it continues to evolve and grow its racing portfolio.

Andy Barnes, Chairman of Club Time Attack, commented:

“On behalf of everyone involved in our club and business, I extend a very warm welcome to Paul as he joins the Time Attack family. His industry knowledge, experience and proven track record of delivering successful programmes are well known.

I have tasked him with the overall responsibility for the management, coordination and development of our championships, with the support and resources needed to enhance our offering to drivers, teams, customers and fans. His appointment strengthens our operation and helps ensure we continue to grow our on-track activities.

I’d like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank Carl McKellar and Lee Anne Harper for their commitment, professionalism and contribution to our championships and organisation, and to acknowledge the part they have played in the organisation’s journey.”

Paul McErlean added:

“I’m excited to be joining the Time Attack Organisation and to be working with a team that has such a strong track record of delivering standout motorsport events. My role will be to help build on the strong foundations in place, strengthening and supporting the organisation’s motorsport offering as the championships continue to grow.”

Paul joins the organisation on 9 February 2026, just ahead of the new racing season, and will work closely alongside Tom Davis, Head of Events, to deliver exceptional, interactive motorsport events across the year.

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