JCW Class
JCW CLASS
The JCW CLASS sits at the top of the Vertu MINI CHALLENGE, offering a specification that is closer to the BTCC cars it shares
a stage with than any other single-make championship in the UK – but at a fraction of the cost.
Goodyear slick tyres, a Damico tuned 2-litre engine, Quaife sequential gearbox, three-way adjustable Nitron dampers and Alcon brakes ensure the JCW Class provides the perfect stepping stone to touring car racing while representing the ‘Best of British’.
The 2025 JCW Class is arguably the nearest thing to a Touring Car you can buy, but at a fraction of the budget:
• Based on Gen 3 F56 MINI Hatch
• Reconditioned engine and ancillaries as new engines are not available due to original car specification changing
• Championship controlled Damico engine calibration
• Shell lightening programme
• Welded in cage with side impact strategy
• 2.0-litre turbo, 240-265BHP depending on application and fuel
• Bespoke specialist components motorsport ECU
• Forge intercooler, radiator & induction
• Scorpion stainless exhaust system
• Owen Developments spec turbo
• Engine oil cooler & rad cowl
• Quaife sequential gearbox
• TTV Lightweight flywheel
• TTV Motorsport clutch kit
• Quaife plated limited slip differential
• OBP pedal box with Alcon master cylinders
• OBP braided brake hoses
• Powerful Alcon brakes with floating rotors
• Mintex brake pads
• 3 way adjustable Nitron dampers
• Adjustable rear control arms
• Powerflex Black Series bushes
• Bespoke touring car inspired aero kit
• GRP dash
• Spring options
• Uprated PAS ECU
• 17 inch Team Dynamics rims
• 235/17 slick and wet Goodyear tyres
• Cosworth full colour dash
• Weight c1180kg with driver
Pricing
Complete JCW Built from used Donor car supplied by the customer – £54,950.00 + VAT (Finance available)
Budgets will be kept down through limits on use of tyres, control parts and repair services for key components including GRP parts.
Example Parts Pricing
Tyres – ~£300.00
Pads – ~£210.00
Front Bumper Complete – ~£800.00
All prices plus VAT at the prevailing rate.
JCW LATEST News
MINI CHALLENGE CONFIRMS SNETTERTON TASTER DAY AHEAD OF 2026 CAMPAIGN
Organisers of the Vertu MINI CHALLENGE can today confirm that the championship will once again run a post-season taster day for drivers who are interested in joining the grid in 2026.
NICK TANDY DOUBLES UP IN JCW SEASON FINALE
Nick Tandy capped an impressive guest outing in the Vertu MINI CHALLENGE with a second win of the weekend in the Brands Hatch season finale.
NICK TANDY SCORES RACE TWO WIN AS TOM OVENDEN CROWNED
Nick Tandy scored victory in a shortened second Vertu MINI CHALLENGE race of the weekend at Brands Hatch as Tom Ovenden took an unassailable lead in the championship standings.
TOCA MINI CARNIVAL SUPPORTING BTCC HIGHLIGHTS 2026 SCHEDULE
A British Touring Car Championship support meeting including all three classes of the Vertu MINI CHALLENGE is the highlight of a 13-date calendar that can today be confirmed for the 2026 season.
NATHAN EDWARDS BATTLES TO VICTORY AS JCW TITLE FIGHT TAKES A TWIST
Nathan Edwards scored a lights-to-flag win in the opening JCW race of the Vertu MINI CHALLENGE finale as team-mate Tom Ovenden moved closer to the 2025 title.
NATHAN EDWARDS, ARCHIE JOHNSON HEAD BRANDS HATCH QUALIFYING
Nathan Edwards and Archie Johnson topped the times in qualifying for the final rounds of the Vertu MINI CHALLENGE season at Brands Hatch.
ENTRY FORM
JCW CLASS SEASON ENTRY:
Full Season Entry including Test Day Entries: £17,950 + VAT
EARLYBIRD DISCOUNT:
Register and pay first stage payment by 29/11/24, with full entry paid by 01/02/25 to receive a £2,000 discount making the entry fee: £15,950 + VAT.
All prices plus VAT at the prevailing rate.
Brochure
JCW CARS FOR SALE
JCW Regulations
JCW Calendar
Donington Park
Castle Donington Derby, DE74 2BN





