13/07/2026
Heat, Dust and Determination Define Round 5 of the British Sidecar and Quad Championships at Culham
Round 5 of the British Sidecar and Quad Championships delivered a weekend of intense racing at Culham, with competitors battling not only each other but also challenging conditions. Extreme temperatures and heavy dust made for a demanding event, testing riders’ endurance, concentration and machine reliability throughout the weekend.
The hot, dry weather left the circuit heavily rutted and technical, with deep sand and reduced visibility creating additional challenges across both championship classes.
Sidecars: Wilkinson and Millard Dominate
Championship leaders Brett Wilkinson and Joe Millard ( #1) continued their impressive form, securing victory in both races to take a commanding overall win in Round 5 of the British Sidecar Championship.
A notable addition to the grid was Grand Prix rider Dan Foden ( #10), who made his first British Championship appearance of the season alongside passenger Ryan Henderson. Foden used the event as an opportunity to test his recovery after recent thumb surgery and showed encouraging pace, taking the holeshot in Race 1.
As the weekend progressed, the demanding circuit became increasingly cut up, with deep sand and holes creating a physically punishing challenge for the sidecar crews.
Race 1 was interrupted by a red flag after Kieran and Connor Sadler ( #505) were involved in a heavy crash just 17 minutes into the race. Both riders were assessed by the medical team before being transported to a nearby hospital for precautionary checks. Thankfully, both are reported to be okay.
Meanwhile, championship contenders Ant Milliar and Jon Hunt ( #12) encountered misfortune in Race 2 when a stuck throttle issue hampered their performance. The mechanical problem restricted their challenge and resulted in a fourth-place overall finish, allowing Tony Grahame and Jak Watson ( #131) to reduce the points gap in the championship standings.
Sidecar British Championship – Round 5 Podium
Brett Wilkinson / Joe Millard ( #1)
Tony Grahame / Jak Watson ( #131)
George Kinge / Liam Hodges ( #24)
Sidecar National Experts – Round 5 Podium
Ant Milliar / Jon Hunt ( #12)
Harvey Etheridge-Luxford / Scott Grahame ( #113)
Louis Murch / Freddie Keane ( #110)
Quads: Walker Takes Clean Sweep
Sunday's quad racing proved equally demanding as the track continued to deteriorate, becoming deeper and bumpier with every race.
Qualifying saw Dafydd Davies ( #15) set the fastest time, ahead of Tom Day ( #139) and reigning champion Harry Walker ( #1).
Veteran racer Carl Bunce ( #585) reminded everyone of his experience and racecraft by claiming all three holeshots in the British Championship races. Despite racing against competitors half his age, Bunce was a constant factor at the front throughout the day.
The event also marked a welcome return to competition for Paul Winrow ( #73), who delivered a strong and consistent performance across the weekend.
At the sharp end of the field, however, it was Harry Walker who proved unstoppable. The reigning champion completed a perfect weekend with three race victories, though he was pushed all the way by Bunce, Davies and Day in a series of hard-fought battles around the Culham circuit.
Quad British Championship – Round 5 Podium
Harry Walker ( #1)
Dafydd Davies ( #15)
Carl Bunce ( #585)
Quad National Expert Winner
Paul Winrow ( #73)
Quad Under-21 Winner
Louie Holt
Despite the relentless heat and difficult track conditions, Round 5 delivered outstanding racing across both classes, showcasing the skill, determination and resilience of the British Sidecar and Quad Championship competitors. The championship battles remain finely poised as the series heads into the next round.
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