Win a Funded Race Season in the 2026 BRSCC Fiesta Junior Championship
The BRSCC Fiesta Junior Scholarship gives aspiring young drivers an incredible opportunity to take their first major step into UK circuit racing. With one of the most valuable and comprehensive prize packages in junior motorsport, it’s a unique platform to develop your skills, gain real race experience, and open the door to future success
The Prize
The BRSCC Fiesta Junior Championship Scholarship prize package — worth over £60,000 — includes:
| Car & Race Access |
| Use of a fully-prepared Mk7 Zetec-S Fiesta Junior race car for the full 2026 season |
| All race entry fees, BRSCC racing membership, and championship registration |
| Goodyear race tyres, race fuel, and vehicle consumables throughout the season |
| Professional Support |
| Full professional race team support at every round |
| Driver mentoring from BTCC star Josh Cook |
| Driver Development |
| ARDS training and test to gain your Junior Racing Licence |
| Access to SIM Motorsport’s simulator training programme |
| Pre-event test programme with professional coaching |
| Kit & Credentials |
| A branded P1 race suit and Stilo helmet, supplied by Nicky Grist Motorsport |
A Head Start for Every Entrant.
To help open the door to racing, every scholarship entrant will receive a support package from the BRSCC worth over £1,500 — covering their first race entry, championship registration, and BRSCC racing membership. This can be used to take part in a 2026 Fiesta Junior Championship race meeting, regardless of how far you progress in the scholarship. It’s a valuable opportunity to experience the championship environment first-hand.
Who Can Enter
To secure your place on the 2026 BRSCC Fiesta Junior Scholarship programme, you must meet the following criteria:
| Date of Birth:
You must be born between 01 January 2009 and 08 March 2012 Driving Experience: You should have a basic understanding of how to operate a manual (H-pattern) gearbox — including gear changes, braking, and steering Previous Competition: You must not have previously competed in any car circuit racing event regulated by the FIA, Motorsport UK, or any other ASN Availability: You must be available, with a parent or guardian, to attend your chosen Qualifying Day at Blyton Park, and — if selected — the Top 12 Final on Saturday 2nd November *If you’re unsure whether you qualify, please get in touch — we’re happy to help. |
What to Expect at the Scholarship
Each Qualifying Day is designed to be a positive and encouraging experience. While performance is assessed, the emphasis is on recognising potential — particularly in those who take on feedback, show development, and present themselves well throughout the day.
| Driving Assessments
Participants will take part in a series of on-track driving assessments, guided by professional instructors. Throughout the day, our team will be looking at how each driver develops — including how well they respond to feedback, follow instruction, and work positively with others. It’s not about turning up fully polished or simply being the fastest. We’re focused on attitude, progression, and how each driver adapts as the scholarship unfolds. Off-Track Assessments A successful racing driver also needs to present themselves well off the track. That’s why we include a few additional elements designed to build confidence and help us get to know each participant beyond their driving. Each candidate will be asked to deliver a short 90-second spoken presentation on a topic of their choice. This could be motorsport-related or something completely different — the subject is entirely up to them. The aim is to see how they communicate and present themselves. Candidates (Top 12) will also take part in a simulated podium-style interview with Richard John Neil, one of the UK’s most respected motorsport presenters. This exercise is designed to mirror the kind of media interaction drivers often experience during a race weekend. Fitness Evaluation To ensure everyone is ready for the physical demands of racing, we include a simple, light fitness evaluation as part of the day. No special kit is needed. The assessment is brief and low-pressure, designed only to check that each candidate has the basic level of fitness needed to handle a junior race car safely. If anyone has concerns about this part of the programme, we encourage them (or their parent/guardian) to speak with the scholarship team ahead of the event — we’re happy to make reasonable adjustments where needed. |
Progression and Final Selection
At the end of each Qualifying Day, six drivers will be selected to progress to the Top 12 Scholarship Shoot-Out Final on Saturday 2nd November.
On the final day, all twelve drivers will complete additional assessments before six finalists are chosen to compete in the afternoon Shoot-Out. From that final group, one talented individual will be crowned the 2026 BRSCC Fiesta Junior Scholarship Champion.
Even if you don’t win, you’ll have the opportunity to meet and speak with professional race teams running cars in the Fiesta Junior Championship — making this a valuable experience for any young driver serious about joining the grid.
What to Bring
- The event takes place mostly outdoors — please dress appropriately for the weather
- Race suits/overalls are not required, but arms and legs must be fully covered when in the race car
- Thin-soled, lightweight footwear is recommended for better pedal control (avoid thick-soled trainers)
- You’re welcome to bring your own helmet, as long as it’s compatible with our Stilo communications system via a Stilo adapter. If not, a suitable helmet will be provided on the day
Have Questions?
If you have any questions about eligibility, the format of the day, or what to expect, we’re happy to help.
Contact: Paul McErlean – 0754 048 7005
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