Welcome to Barton Racing 2026
For those new to our small family team let me introduce you to Harry Barton. Ambition? To race at the famous Le Mans 24 Hrs.
‘Ever since watching the film Ford versus Ferrari, I’ve been hooked. That was four years ago, and after making the decision, life has become one roller coaster ride, racing both modern and historic cars not only in the UK, but across Europe, America, and Abu Dhabi. I’m glad to say that for 2026 things have settled into more of a routine.’
Beginning in mid-April Harry is competing in the Dutch based Supercar Challenge, the next natural stepping stone in his career as he will be driving a BMW In the GT3 category, a division that attracts the cream of ambitious drivers sharing Harry’s ambition to be at the world’s premier endurance sportscar race. Also, and when time allows he will be campaigning one or more cars from the Barton Racing historic stable in the European Peter Auto series.
‘Throughout the season, not only is our website updated each month but full use is made of social media. Just chase down Barton Racing. And if you’re at a circuit, please come and say hello. Somebody will always find time to make you welcome.’
Our Story
1966 was a great year for England. As it turns out, it also wasn’t bad year for MG. Harry Barton’s first car was a beautifully restored MGB Roadster, with less than 400 miles on the clock. This was an absolutely stunning car, purchased from ADW Automotive and a chap called Adrian Wilson. The Barton family went on to buy a TR6, Triumph Spitfire and a 1959 MGA from Adrian, forming the basis of Harry’s induction into classic motoring.
Our Latest
Race report – Oulton Park 28th-30th July 2023
Oulton Park Gold Cup 2023 Harry Barton Wins Sir John Whitmore Trophy for Historic Touring Cars. Held over 28-30 July at Oulton Park in Cheshire, England, Barton Racing left the TVR at home and entered Harry in three races (2x20 minutes and 1x50 minutes) driving our...
Race report – Spa 6th-9th June 2023
Spa Summer Classic 2023 Hot. Hot. Hot. Another busy weekend for Barton Racing, and seemingly our third continental meeting in almost as many weeks. And flushed with success (a class win first time out for the BMW 2002) at Zandvoort, the whole team arrived at the...
Race report – Zandvoort 16th-18th June 2023
Historic Grand Prix: Zandvoort, Holland. 16-18 June. A Brave New World and Sunshine All The Way The 4.25 km Grand Prix circuit at Zandvoort, recognised by one and all as the most complex and difficult track in Europe last weekend played host to the sell-out Historic...
Race report – Hockenheim 6th-7th May 2023
Bosch Hockenheim Historic Jim Clark Revival: Hockenheimring Germany. 6/7 May More Class Honours, But Could Have Done Better. We arrived at this fantastic Germany circuit , six hundred miles from base, with two cars, and a team on top form. The skies were blue, food...
Race report – Donington 29th – 30th April 2023
Donington Park England: Saturday 29 April 2023 Motor Racing Legends Historic Festival Double Header. Everything According To Plan. Historic Touring Car Challenge and Tony Dron Trophy for 70s and 80s Touring Cars. A field of thirty-one cars combining everything from...
Race report – Snetterton 22nd – 23rd April 2023
Autosport 3 Hours: Snetterton 23/04/2023 Rain. Rain. And Even More Rain. Following on from their first Masters 90 minute race of 2023 at Donington, Barton Racing arrived at Snetterton with the TVR Griffith, all set for what turned out to be an action packed three...
Race report – Donington 7th – 8th April 2023
Masters Race Weekend: Donington Park. England. April 7/8 2023 Barton Racing Opens 2023 Season In Style After the traditional winter lay-off everybody in the Donington paddock agreed, it was good to be back. The Barton Racing TVR Griffith and BMW TiSA, lovingly...
Season Round Up
Barton Racing 2022 Plenty of Champagne. A Few Hard Knocks. Problems In The Rain At Spa. Success At Silverstone. We Buy Another Car. First Major Championship Secured. Harry Voted Young Driver of the Year By HSCC Carl Barton: ‘We set ourselves very ambitious targets, so...
SITUATION VACANT
After a very successful 2022 Retro Engineering is expanding both its historic motorsport and general restoration business into next year. Thus we are looking for at least one skilled mechanic, plus one apprentice. Well established and highly respected throughout,...
Silverstone England 21-22 October
More Testing. More Rain. More Success Friday was given over to testing in the TVR prior to next day’s three hour endurance race. It was also my first opportunity to meet co-driver Ollie Reuben, son of Nigel, the man who built our 440 bhp beastie. The guys from Retro...
Sponsorship Opportunity
Whilst it’s still very early in Harry’s development, with a very promising first season and a busy schedule ahead, we are already thinking about sponsorship. With comments like;
“I’m tipping Mr. Barton as a future champion.”
Peter Baker. Retro-Speed Social Media
“His rate of progress is outrageous.”
Sam Hancock
“The best of the Touring cars was the BMW 1800Ti of young Harry Barton”
Perhaps we’re not too ahead of ourselves?!
We will certainly be looking for a headline sponsor for next season. It’s also not too late to get involved this season. If you’re interested in getting in early and having an initial exploratory conversation, do please get in touch.
If you’d simply like us to keep you posted on developments, just let us know.
Email us at enquiries@barton-racing.com
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