Reece’s rise to the TCR Europe stage

Reece Barr has achieved a lot in his relatively short career so far, having progressed through Irish karting to join a fully-fledged European racing category. A multiple karting champion in his native Ireland, with successes at both Cadet and Mini Max level, Barr moved into tin-top racing after deciding it was a better option than pursuing a singleseater career. Having tested both Formula 4 and BRDC British F3 machinery, Barr settled on the Mini Challenge JCW Championship for 2017. He made a single appearance at the end of 2016 to cap a testing programme, and proved a revelation in his maiden season in 2017. He led the championship after taking just four races to secure his maiden victory. Several podium appearances followed and Barr eventually finished as runner-up overall and the runaway Rookie Cup champion. His performances brought him to the attention of triple FIA World Touring Car champion Andy Priaulx, who signed Barr to his APSM Driver Development Programme. Barr is also a member of the British Racing Drivers’ Club Rising Stars programme.