BMW CAR CLUB RACING

There was no little mirth around at 2018’s outset when BMW Car Club Racing was set to be the latest addition to the club calendar. There’s hardly a shortage of BMW championships, said the conventional wisdom. So much for conventional wisdom. The series established by the UK’S only officiallyrecognised BMW Car Club carved out quite a niche, living up to its mission of providing fun and affordable racing that would tempt in those who had previously only done trackdays.

Its grids astonished, starting with 21 at Castle Combe and peaking with 31 at Silverstone in May. There have been plenty of those driving novices among them, yet they have been blending with experienced racers such as Mike Cutt, Kirk Armitage and Rick Kerry. Series coordinator Neil Mcdonald admitted the debut year was “absolutely incredible; it’s exceeded expectations”. And it’s to become a points-paying championship for its second season.