British Truck Racing Championship unveils capacity 2026 entry lists

British Truck Racing Championship unveils capacity 2026 entry lists

22 January 2026

22 January 2026

A capacity grid of 20 drivers will contest this year’s British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC), with four heavyweight events from the five-tonne, 1000bhp behemoths to look forward to at MSV venues across the year.

Reigning 10-time champion Ryan Smith will bid for a record-breaking 11th title with his Worldwide Truck Racing squad, but as ever will face a stern test from Team Oliver Racing’s fellow 10-time winner Stuart Oliver.

David Jenkins, another former champion, is gunning for more while Oliver’s son Michael Oliver is edging closer to title contention with each passing year.

A total of 12 top class Division One contenders have been confirmed, with brothers Simon and Craig Reid returning to the series after two years of racing in the European championship.

Meanwhile in Division Two, Jake Evans will defend his crown, while last year’s runner-up Callum Eason is hoping to go one better in 2026.

The line-up includes Finnish contender Sami Ojanen, plus lad and dad parings Simon Cole and Archie Handy, and Warren and Bradley Harvey.

The full list of entrants for the new season is below, with each driver’s racing machine set to be unveiled in the coming weeks.

Truck racing at MSV venues remain some of the biggest family events of the year, with superb on track action with multiple headline races from the BTRC, frenzied support action from sports and saloon cars, mixed with massive off track display areas and family fun areas.

The season starts on the Brands Hatch Indy Circuit on 4/5 April, before summer blasts at Snetterton (11/12 July) and Donington Park (8/9 August) before the return to the Brands Hatch Indy layout for traditional Trucks and Fireworks season finale on 31 October/1 November.

Tickets are still available at earlybird rates for each event by clicking the above links. Further savings are available for teenagers aged 13-15 and free entry for children under-13.

2026 British Truck Racing Championship, confirmed entry list:

Division 1:
Ryan Smith
Stuart Oliver
Michael Oliver
David Jenkins
Steven Powell
Neil Yates
Tom O’Rourke
John Bowler
Richard Collett
Nathan Smith
Simon Reid
Craig Reid

Division 2:
Jake Evans
Callum Eason
Sami Ojanen
Simon Cole
Archie Handy
Bradley Harvey
Warren Harvey
John Powell

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