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MINI CHALLENGE JCW

THE MINI CHALLENGE – A NEW DECADE, A NEW ERA

THE MINI CHALLENGE IS THE CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE NEW MINI IN THE UK, ENJOYING GREAT GRIDS, COLOURFUL CARS AND CLOSE RACING.

Over the years the MINI CHALLENGE has built a reputation for affordability, fairness and fun, and benefits from being the only Championship to enjoy the support of MINI UK.

2021 will be the season where we expect the full marketing potential of the BTCC Support package to be fulfilled following the restricted 2020 season.

This year will see the JCW class continue as the natural stepping-stone for drivers with their sights set on the BTCC enjoying 7 race meetings on the TOCA package

The multi-class structure enables drivers with varying degrees of experience and budget to be part of the MINI CHALLENGE, whilst providing a natural route for progression.

JCW 2022 CALENDAR

DONINGTON PARK NATIONAL

ROUNDS 1,2,3
23-24 APRIL

BRANDS HATCH INDY

ROUNDS 4,5,6
14-15 MAY

OULTON PARK

ROUNDS 7,8
11-12 JUNE

KNOCKHILL

ROUNDS 9,10,11
30-31 JULY

SNETTERTON 300

ROUNDS 12,13,14
13-14 AUGUST

SILVERSTONE NATIONAL

ROUNDS 15,16,17
24-25 SEPTEMBER

BRANDS HATCH GP

ROUNDS 18,19,20
08-09 OCTOBER

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Driver Testimonials

Read some reviews from our MINI CHALLENGE Drivers

“One week on and I’m still over the moon. That final race will stay with me for a long time. As such, I just once again wanted to say a huge thank you to you all for your hard work and commitment to Dan’s racing this year. I know you all put in a lot of effort and a huge amount of hours into getting him the result he so deserved. The teamwork this year has been fantastic and I think the dynamic has been the best to date. I think the relationship Andy and Connor have with Dan has paid a huge part in achieving the results this year for both him and the team. Huge thanks, and I look forward to celebrating this with you all and the team at the awards evening.”

Andy Zelos

Dad of Dan Zelos 2021 JCW Champion

“I’ve been racing for EXCELR8 for a few years now and for the 2020 season there was no reason for me to look at any other teams as I’ve been on this journey with the team and it feels like one big family. All of the guys and girls at EXCELR8 have been great to me other the years and they always give it 100% at everything they do and the results speak for themselves. No matter what track, they always give me that super fast race car to get the results. So I can only thank them for what they do behind closed doors and at the race weekends. For me they have been the best to race for over my racing career and hopefully I can continue this journey with EXCELR8 in the 2021 BTCC championship..”

Nathan Harrison

MINI CHALLENGE 2020 JCW Champion

After an incident in the first race of the weekend we were packing up ready to go home but, without hesitation – the EXCELR8 crew loaded the car into the trailer, returned to the workshop and worked overnight to replace the whole front end of the car.

At 4.30am we received a text to say that it was all done and ready to go!

On Sunday morning the car was back in the awning looking as as good as new and we managed to race to a podium finish in Race 2 with a new lap record!

The level of service and dedication, of the team is second to none.

They really are “the best in the business”

Tim Porter

Dad of Josh Porter

EXCELR8 Motorsport is a gem. They took Toby under their wing and basically poured in all the skills needed to run at the front in an extremely competitive series. We had support on logistics, financing, data, tyre preparation, testing, racecraft, mental prep, setup – lots and lots of setup, licencing and most importantly, sponsorship support .

All in all they are alongside you every step of the way if you need them to be, or not, depending on what you need. The team has strength in depth and a comprehensive stepping stone of series and experience that can take you from a raw novice all the way to 24hr racing, TCR or BTCC, if you can.

There are plenty of teams that take your money, or your sponsors money, and give precious little in return other than the core race support and I can tell you for a fact that EXCELR8 is not like that. Anthony and Justina run a friendly, quality team with high standards of preparation and a strong sporting ethos; whether you are just starting out on your racing journey at the back of the grid or going for wins at the front everybody gets 100% support and their is no hierarchy or favouritism.

But make no mistake – If Excelr8 are on the grid, they are not there to make up the numbers, they are there to Win.

Howard Goodman

Toby Goodman’s Father

As a rookie to car racing EXCELR8 made my son feel at ease immediately. They are dedicated to what they do & nothing is ever a problem. Its a great , driven, family atmosphere the moment you walk in the awning. They deliver professionalism and results!

Alan Maybin

Jac Maybin’s Father

‘EXCELR8 Motorsport are an amazing team to be a part of. Their professionalism and drive to succeed is second to none all the while putting your best interests at the forefront of their priorities. Not only have they helped me to excel as a driver but also as a person with in the Motorsport community and it feels like the sky is the limit with my racing career as a part of their team!’

Richard Newman

MINI CHALLENGE JCW Driver

“Justina has set up a very competitive & professional race team. The results speak for themselves, winning this year’s multiple championships. Albeit my very short stint with the team towards the end of 2020, I was made to feel at home. I would happily race with EXCELR8 again.”

Neb Bursac

MINI CHALLENGE JCW Driver