CMR 2026 CHAMPIONSHIP
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brands hatch mini festival
Minis. Minis. More Minis… must be the Festival!
Brands Hatch Mini Festival gave us a brilliant weekend of racing, birthday celebrations and time with the wider Mini community.
We welcomed two new guest drivers, met loads of people in the paddock and celebrated CMR turning one.
Sunday’s racing was certainly eventful, with plenty of close battles and action right through the pack.
Both races are now on our YouTube channel, and you can see photos and race results by clicking the button below.
Next Event –
Trac Môn, anglesey
12-13 September
Anglesey is next – and it’s a big one!
Set right on the North Wales coast, Anglesey is fast, flowing and seriously scenic, with elevation changes, blind crests and corners that reward commitment.
It’s also our final race weekend of the 2026 season. A fitting finish with a triple header at this incredible circuit.
The event will be livestreamed – details updated nearer the time.
follow the 2026 season
Explore every round of the 2026 Classic Mini Racing Championship with event information, tickets, race results and everything you need to know throughout the season.
Our championship opener! Fast, flowing and rewarding to get right, Oulton Park produced a fantastic start to the season, with an epic battle between Kelvin Fletcher and Neven Kirkpatrick setting the tone for the racing to come.
A brilliant Bank Holiday weekend! Packed grids, plenty of close racing and a popular lunchtime grid walk made Castle Combe another fantastic weekend both on and off the circuit.
Our first triple-header of the season. Three races, novices on pole, five different podium finishers and our competition winners enjoying a full CMR experience, including a track walk and race control tour -another memorable CMR weekend!
Another brilliant CMR weekend! Close racing, plenty of overtaking and a paddock full of familiar faces and newcomers made Donington Park another memorable event, both on and off the circuit.
The Brands Hatch Mini Festival gave us a packed weekend on and off track, with close qualifying, two eventful races and plenty of time with the wider Mini community as we celebrated CMR’s first birthday.
One of the most spectacular settings in British motorsport. With incredible coastal views and a circuit that’s as enjoyable to drive as it is to watch, Anglesey hosts the final round of CMR’s inaugural championship season.
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championship standings after round 4
| Position | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neven Kirkpatrick | 128 |
| 2 | Steve Rideout | 96 |
| 3 | David Kirkpatrick | 91 |
| 4 | Will Burnham | 89 |
| 5 | Dave Rees | 70 |
| 6 | Dave Burns | 60 |
| 7 | Chris Didcott | 59 |
| 8 | James Bryan | 54 |
| 9 | Tristan Beard | 52 |
| 10 | Ben Seyfried | 49 |
| 11 | Nick Townend | 36 |
| 12 | Graham Sheppard | 21 |
| 13 | Kev Taylor | 17 |
| 14 | Ahmed Shahrabani | 9 |
Click here to view the full championship table
ready to get involved?
Every driver in this championship started somewhere. Whether you’re racing already or just thinking about getting involved, we’d love to welcome you to the CMR paddock.
Watch our interview from Brands Hatch Mini Festival to find out more about the championship.
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