MINI challenge TROPHY
The MINI CHALLENGE began in 2002 and has run as a support package to the British Touring Car Championship since 2020
The MINI CHALLENGE Trophy often provides the perfect place to begin a motorsport career. The entry level Cooper Class uses a 130bhp 1.6 litre normally aspirate engine, six-speed manual gearbox and Goodyear slick and wet tyres, limited to two new tyres per race meeting.
The championship will consist of 7 dates throughout the season, three of those will make appearances on the BTCC TOCA package.
A further two events will be as the British Truck Racing Championship. All rounds will either be shown on ITV4 or streamed via social media platform.
CAM RICHARDSON #15
At one of the teams trackdays in 2022, Cam got the chance to drive one of the NAPA touring cars for a lap around Silverstone and exposed his natural talent behind the wheel. After only having previous experience in karting and sim racing, 21 year-old Cam Richardson has been given the opportunity to enter his first year in professional car racing with NAPA Racing UK in the MINI CHALLENGE Trophy for 2023.
With Renault Clio Cup Champion and current NAPA Racing Truck driver, Paul Rivett by his side as his driver coach, Cam is geared up to kick-start his racing career on the right track.
The team are looking forward to watch Cam develop over the season with a good chance in competing for the Rookie Class win.
CALLUM EASON #26
19 year-old Callum Eason will accelerate straight into the 2023 MINI CHALLENGE Trophy Championship, making his debut in the 130bhp 1.6-litre MINI Cooper.
As a child, Eason grew up in a motorsport’s family, as his parents, Wayne and Joanne, participated in numerous championships throughout the years.
Eason is no stranger to circuit racing after making his debut in the 2022 Focus Cup Championship. After making incredible progress throughout the season, Callum scored 6 consecutive podium finishes, while also winning the award for making the most overtakes throughout the year. As a result, Callum went on to become the 2022 Rookie Champion.
