750 Motor Club is pleased to announce that in conjunction with
Radical Motorsport, Bikesports is set to be re-branded as the 2025 Radical Club Challenge, featuring a dedicated class for SR1 models in Radical Cup UK specification.
Cited as the perfect introductory car for novice and rookie drivers embarking on their motorsport journey,
Radical Motorsport’s SR1 has been a mainstay of the Peterborough-based manufacturer’s lineup since 2012; offering a more cost-effective entry point and ongoing running costs, as well as approachability for novices or seasoned racers making their first steps into sports-racing car competition.
The 750 Motor Club championship has always been a go-to racing home for owners of Radical cars, especially non-current models. Whilst SR1s have always been eligible, the cars were catered for elsewhere by Radical’s own championship and the previous 750MC class structure and regulations meant they were never in a position to compete for awards.
Looking ahead to 2025, a change to the regulations will not only allow the
SR1 models to race in their own dedicated class to accrue SR1 points, but also compete for the overall title against a mixed field comprising all Radical models.
As the most cost effective entry point into Radical circuit racing, the SR1 models go hand-in-hand with the ethos of 750 Motor Club - known as the UK’s Home of Affordable Motorsport – and the move to a 750MC grid will help to open up new opportunities for those keen to take the steps into circuit racing in a Radical.
The SR1 class will be introduced alongside the current class structure, which features a grid mostly comprised of various specifications of SR3, PR6, Clubsport and Prosport models. A mainstay formula in the 750 Motor Club’s comprehensive portfolio of club-level circuit racing series and championships for more than two decades, Bikesports has always been one of UK motorsport’s fastest formulae, with an unrivalled paddock that is approachable for both ‘Arrive & Drive’ team racers as well as self-run competitors.
The 750 Motor Club was founded in 1939 and over the past 85 years various different formulae have been introduced, with the focus still remaining on leading the way in terms of affordable motorsport. Founded in 1997, Radical Motorsport was initially born out of competition in a 750 Motor Club paddock, before the company’s growth has seen close to 3,000 cars produced here in the UK.
Speaking of the partnership, Motorsport Manager at Radical Nicole Van Der Walt said: “We have listened to our customers’ feedback and the 750 Motor Club offers an ideal home for our SR1 customers, as well as owners of previous generations of our Radical sports cars. Alongside the Radical Cup, the new Radical Club Challenge provides an option for those looking for a cost-effective yet still competitive and exciting racing series.”
Championship Coordinator and 750MC Managing Director Giles Groombridge added: “We are pleased to be able to build on our new partnership with Radical Motorsport by offering a truly competitive racing home and active club championship for the SR1s. These more accessible models offer great value both new and used and are already of interest to a number of drivers around our paddock looking for a cost-effective route into sports-racing car competition. Bringing them together with our existing Radical drivers is sure to make for spectacular big grids and an exciting new era for all concerned.”
The current 2024 Radical
Bikesports Championship celebrates its finale on 12
th October at Donington Park, home circuit to both Radical Motorsport and the 750 Motor Club, and a provisional calendar for the new 2025 Radical Club Challenge is expected around November 2024.
Current Radical SR1 owners are invited to join the final round of the 2024 season in a special invitational class, as a taster ahead of the 2025 season.
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Drivers looking to express their interest should contact the 750 Motor Club on 01332 814548 or email giles@750mc.co.uk