Covering 10 decades of competition across 10 series, from the 1920s in Pre-War Sports Cars to the 2010s in GT3 Legends, the 2026 Motor Racing Legends season will unfold over 10 iconic circuits in four countries, visiting the UK, France, Belgium, and Spain.
Founded in 1984, Motor Racing Legends has become a key player in the world of historic motorsport. In 2024, gentleman driver and entrepreneur Shaun Lynn took over the company with the ambition of elevating it to new heights. The first results are already visible, notably with the successful launch of the GT3 Legends grid. That momentum will continue in 2026, with an increasing number of race meetings taking place outside the UK.
In 2026, MRL will continue to organise its own events: Donington Historic Festival, elevated to new heights in 2025; new weekends at Brands Hatch, marking the circuit’s centenary, and the stunning mountain circuit of Charade in Frace; and the continuance of events at Silverstone and Navarra.
Alongside this, the organisation’s grids will support events around Europe. Notably, GT3 Legends will take its place at the prestigious Crowdstrike 24 Hours of Spa, as GT3 celebrates its 20th anniversary, whilst Pre-War Sports Cars will invite French interest at the Grand Prix de France Historique in May.
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Pre-War Sports Cars: A celebration of the pioneering era, showcasing legendary marques like Alfa Romeo, Bentley, Bugatti, Aston Martin, MG, Morgan, Talbot and others that helped define racing before the outbreak of World War II.
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Royal Automobile Club Woodcote Trophy: Dedicated to post-war sports-racers, the series welcomes icons such as the Jaguar D-type, Ferrari 750 Monza, Aston Martin DB3S and Maserati 300S in thrilling battles of speed and elegance.
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Stirling Moss Trophy: This pre-1961 sports racing grid pits lightweight racers from Lotus and Cooper against heavyweight machines like Lister, offering a dynamic clash of agility and brute power from the golden age.
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HMRN Pre 63 GT: A weekend highlight featuring rare two-seat GT cars that once contested the Tourist Trophy, including the Ferrari 250 SWB, Jaguar E-type, Lotus Elite, Aston Martin, AC Cobra and Austin-Healey models.
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Royal Automobile Club Pall Mall Cup: Each race is a two-hour endurance challenge for pre-‘66 GT and touring and pre-‘61 sports-racing cars from the likes of Lotus, Austin-Healey and AC, often competing against Ford Falcons and Mustangs.
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Generations Trophy: Every team pairs two family members from different generations in a shared pre-1966 MGB, turning this single-make series into an emotional, intergenerational celebration of legacy and passion for racing.
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Pre-’66 Touring Cars: Welcoming the best of a golden era of ‘tin tops’, this series features the nimble U2TC classics like the Alfa GTA, Mini Cooper and Ford Lotus Cortina, alongside the likes of the Fords Mustang and Falcon, and Jaguar MkII.
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European 2-Litre Sportscars: Inspired by the featherweight, high-revving machines of the ‘60s and ‘70s, this series revives the spirit of of the championship that shares its name and welcomes prototypes from the likes of Lola, March and Osella.
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Historic Touring Car Challenge: Featuring touring cars from Groups 1, 2, 5, and A, this series showcases machines from 1966 to 1990, with early legends like the Ford Capri, Rover SD1, and BMW CSL battling later heroes such as the Ford Sierra RS500 and BMW M3 E30.
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GT3 Legends: Focusing on the birth era of GT3 racing from 2006 to 2012, the series features high-performance icons such as the Ferrari 458, BMW Z4 GT3 and Audi R8 LMS in dramatic competition.
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