The new scholarship dates for stage 1 - 24th and 25th January.
Jamsport Racing is offering you the opportunity to win a fully-funded season in the 2025 MINI CHALLENGE JCW SPORT Championship behind the wheel of one of our race cars—a prize worth over £100,000!
We are on the hunt for a racing driver who has what it takes to make a name for themselves in the motorsport world. The aspiring driver who wins will receive a full season competing in the MINI CHALLENGE JCW Sport Class with our team.
The first stage of the scholarship is due to take place at Blyton Park in Lincolnshire in the New Year. Competitors will only need to take part in one of the qualification days.
The top competitors from each of the qualification days will be required to attend the next stage, this day will cost the same as the first day.
There will then be a final stage.
Entry Requirements:
- Your must be 16 by the 25th April 2025.
The Competition:
- The day will consist of sim coaching and assessments, fitness tests, general knowledge, media interviews and assessments and of course 1-1 in car sessions with assessment from our driver coaches.
The Prize Includes:
- Full team support for the 2025 season
- Season race entry fees
- BARC membership & championship registration
- Season supply of nominated Goodyear tyres
- Hire of a race car
- Driver tuition
- Re-prep labor between meets
- ARDS test (if required)
- Friday test days before race weekends
What is the JCW Sport Class?
New for 2024, the JCW Sport Class sits between the Cooper and JCW classes as a clear stepping stone between the two. Designed to be easily upgraded to full JCW spec, it is a more cost-effective and approachable option to join the MINI CHALLENGE on the TOCA package. With Goodyear slick tyres, a Damico-tuned 2-litre engine, 6-speed H-pattern gearbox, three-way adjustable Nitron dampers, and Alcon brakes, the JCW Sport Class provides both performance and accessibility.
Are there any test days available before the event? We offer 1-1 Development days which are held at Blyton park, We tailor each day to suit the driver and their capabilities, they consist of half a day on our simulators with 1-1 instructing followed by half a day in car with one of our instructors.
Do I need to have a race licence to take part in the Scholarship? No, There are no specific licence requirements to take part in the Scholarship.
Do I need to have any specific experience to take part? No, Competitors are not required to have any specific experience in any form of racing.
When Do I Need To Sign Up By? Places are on a first come first serve basis and we have limited availability so sign up quickly so you don't miss out!
Do I have to pay for the other stages? Yes you do, you only pay once you get through!