Support on the day came from:
Nankang Tyre BMW Compact Cup
Super Classic Pre ’99 Formula Ford Championship
Modified Ford Series, sponsored by MotorV8 Media
That meant a full timetable of competitive club and national level motorsport, with strong grids and plenty for spectators to watch around the full Oulton Park layout.
The circuit itself is a 4.3 km track with 17 turns, and it already carries Fun Cup history. Team 49 – 2Rent currently hold the lap record here with a time of 1:58.880, set by driver Harry Mailer. It is the same venue that hosted the final race of the previous season, where a teenage trio took victory and underlined how open and accessible this championship really is.
Round 1 ran as a 4 hour endurance race, split into six 40 minute stints. As usual in Fun Cup, the key to a strong result was a combination of:
Fast but consistent lap times
Clean driver changes
Smart pit stop strategy
Minimal mechanical issues
Top 5 finishers – Fun Cup Round 1, Oulton Park
MJ Tec – Car 249 – 70 points
Team Olympian – GRD – Car 1 – 68 points
UVio / Hofmann’s Motorsport – Car 225 – 66 points
Greenheath – Car 14 – 64 points
GCI Racing – Car 111 – 62 points
The tight points spread shows how competitive the grid is. A couple of slow stops or a safety car at the wrong time can be the difference between a podium and a mid-pack finish.
After Oulton Park, the Fun Cup Endurance Championship UK continues at circuits around the country, offering drivers and teams a true tour of British motorsport venues.
Typical rounds include:
Croft Circuit
Anglesey Circuit
Snetterton Circuit
Donington Park
Brands Hatch
Each track offers a different challenge. Fast flowing layouts, tight technical sections, coastal circuits and classic parkland venues all feature, which is one of the reasons Fun Cup continues to attract a loyal mix of drivers and teams.
(For up to date dates and race formats, always refer to the official Fun Cup calendar.)
Gala Performance is proud to support the Fun Cup Endurance Championship, helping to raise the visual standard and functionality of paddock and hospitality areas across the grid.
Gala Performance products used in the Fun Cup paddock include:
Swisstrax modular flooring – for clean, safe and professional paddock and garage surfaces
Branded floor mats and tablecloths – to boost team and sponsor branding in garages and hospitality
Custom Pop Up Pit Perch – providing teams with a dedicated race control hub in the pit lane
The Fun Cup Endurance Championship stands out among UK club and national series because it blends equal machinery with long race formats and a low drama paddock atmosphere.
Key features include:
Identical VW Beetle inspired silhouette cars
Sealed engines, gearboxes and key components to control performance
Races typically lasting between 3 and 6 hours
Qualifying grids often decided by random ballot rather than outright lap time
Focus on team strategy, consistency and clean driving
This structure keeps costs sensible for an endurance series and encourages teams to focus on:
Driver development
Teamwork
Racecraft
Long term planning
rather than outspending the opposition on car development.
One of the big appeals of Fun Cup UK is how accessible it is compared with many other forms of endurance racing.
Typical participation options include:
Arrive and drive race packages from around £3,500 + VAT per race
Full season drives with professional teams from around £23,510 + VAT
Taster sessions and test days for drivers who want to try the cars before committing
Arrive and drive options are particularly popular for:
Track day regulars moving into racing
Business owners who want a turnkey race experience
Drivers stepping up from karting or sprint racing into endurance
Fun Cup does a lot to reward both new and experienced drivers.
Highlights include:
A £10,000 prize offered to any team of brand new drivers who win their debut race
A dedicated Masters Championship for line ups that include drivers aged 55 or above
A welcoming paddock where mixed experience teams are common
This mix of incentives and recognition encourages new talent, keeps experienced drivers involved and helps maintain strong grids across the season.
If you want to race rather than just watch, Fun Cup offers several ways to get on the grid.
Typical options include:
Full season race support – from around £23,510 + VAT for a professionally run seat across the championship
Single race arrive and drive packages – from around £3,500 + VAT in a prepared Fun Cup car
A standard race weekend package often includes:
Dedicated test time
Qualifying
A 4 to 6 hour endurance race
Access to pit garages where available
Hospitality for drivers and guests
Live streaming coverage for extra exposure
For testing and race seat enquiries, teams are usually directed to:
Kris – 07729 334180 or kris@funcup.co.uk
Gala Performance did not enter motorsport by accident. The brand’s involvement started with a sponsorship deal with United Autosports in the FIA World Endurance Championship, driven by the directors’ long term passion for racing.
Directors Mark Thompson, Andrew Scott and Nathan Lord have since:
Raced in the Citroën C1 Challenge, including the inaugural 24 Hours of Silverstone
Supported grassroots and club level championships with paddock equipment
Developed specialist motorsport products such as the Pop Up Pit Perch and custom race awnings
To learn more about Fun Cup and the partnership with Gala Performance:
Fun Cup UK official site – https://funcup.co.uk/
Fun Cup UK Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/Funcupuk/
Get on track info – https://funcup.co.uk/get-on-track/
BRSCC Fun Cup page – https://brscc.co.uk/formulae/funcup-endurance-championship/
Gala Performance x Fun Cup partnership article – https://www.galaperformance.co.uk/blog/gala-performance-partners-with-the-fun-cup-championship-for-2024-season
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