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A recent newcomer to the UK motorsport scene, these small buggy-style machines are highly competitive and extremely cost effective. The championship is growing, and there’ s plenty of opportunity to get involved.

What is it?

Cross Car is rallycross distilled to its purest form. This 13-round series runs alongside the British Rallycross Championship calendar and includes gravel-to-tarmac transitions and joker laps, with a blend of precision and allout attacking driving required to succeed.

The cars are FIA-homologated from specialist manufacturers, equipped with motorcycle engines and designed to be exceptionally light and manoeuvrable. The races are short, intense and action-packed. Traffic management and strategic timing often combine to be as decisive as outright pace.

Ones to watch

The reigning champion is Max Weatherley, who won five events from nine to take the title in 2025. Will Ovenden and David Kane ended last season on improving form, with the latter winning the two final events. Ben Bartlett was also another regular front-runner.

When and where is it happening?

The championship starts at Blyton Park on 22nd March and runs until the double-header finale at Lydden Hill in November, complete with its now traditional fireworks night bonanza. There will be double headers at Lydden Hill, Mondello Park and Pembrey through the season, as well as an overseas adventure to Valkenswaard in the Netherlands in August.

Get involved

A natural step for drivers progressing from karting or grassroots club events, Cross Car is a perfect place to hone key driving skills. The machinery is equalised and relatively low cost, the paddock is welcoming and there is also a junior championship for young drivers.

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