Brands Hatch hosted the third running of Brands Britannia on 25 May 2026, once again under the banner of the Classic Sports Car Club. Bathed in warm sunshine throughout the day, the Kent circuit provided the perfect backdrop for a packed schedule of classic and modern racing machinery, with strong crowds lining the banks to enjoy the action in near-perfect conditions.
Opening the day’s racing was the Midland Classic Restorations Ecurie Classic K and Mike Hawthorn Jaguar Trophy, a grid packed with iconic 1960s machinery including Ford Galaxies, Triumph TR4s and Lotus Elans. The 40-minute pit-stop race quickly became one of the highlights of the meeting, with close battles unfolding throughout the field as the sun beat down across the Grand Prix circuit.
At the front, the leading trio of Lotus Elans delivered a thrilling contest that lasted from lights to flag. Whight and Fenn eventually emerged victorious after an intense battle, narrowly defeating Hughes and Kay, while Snee and Shepherd completed the podium. Less than two seconds separated the top three at the chequered flag following one of the closest finishes of the weekend.
One of the standout races of the meeting came in the Alpha Lexis Law Firm Jaguar Championship. The thunderous field of Jaguars entertained spectators with close racing and spectacular sounding machinery, but it was Colin Philpott who came away with victory in his flame-spitting Jaguar XJS 4000. Philpott was pushed all the way by Leuan Spooner, with the pair battling through traffic during the closing laps in a dramatic fight for the win. James Ramm rounded out the podium, finishing just over fifteen seconds behind the leading duo.
The remainder of the programme showcased the variety that has become synonymous with Brands Britannia, featuring grids from R-Works Special Saloons and Modsports, Gold Arts Magnificent Sevens, Adams and Page Swinging 60s, Advantage Motorsport Future Classics and SuperPro Modern Classics, alongside Lackford Engineering’s Midget and Sprite Challenge. The mix of historic racers and more contemporary machinery ensured there was constant action around the circuit across the entire day.
The final race of the afternoon ended dramatically when a three-car collision at Paddock Hill Bend resulted in a red flag stoppage. An extensive oil spill across the famous downhill corner forced officials to bring proceedings to an early conclusion, ending the race prematurely after what had otherwise been a clean and fiercely competitive day of racing.
Despite the late interruption, Brands Hatch once again delivered a memorable edition of Brands Britannia. Combined with the warm weather, vibrant atmosphere and packed grids, the event provided another successful showcase of club motorsport and a fitting third appearance for the meeting at the Kent venue.
