Get Ready for the 2026 BARC Open Wheel Invitational!

 Get Ready for the 2026 BARC Open Wheel Invitational!

Calling all open-wheel racing fans! The British Automobile Racing Club - Ontario Centre (BARC-OC) is gearing up for one of the most exciting weekends on the CASC-OR calendar: the 2026 Open Wheel Invitational.

From July 24th through July 26th, 2026, the world-renowned Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) Grand Prix Track will be the stage for a pure celebration of open-wheel machinery. Whether you're a driver looking for maximum track time or a fan wanting to see a diverse grid of cars, this is the weekend you can't miss.

Event Overview

This weekend is dedicated entirely to open-wheel racing, featuring six distinct run groups that bring together the best of both modern and vintage competition.

• Dates: July 24 (Optional Test Day), July 25 – 26 (Race Weekend).
• Location: Canadian Tire Motorsport Park - GP Track.
• Organized by: British Automobile Racing Club - Ontario Centre (BARC-OC).
• Major Sponsors: Presented by Burlington's Best GOOD Cars Only and Nickel Brook Brewing Co..

Weekend Schedule & Format

The event is designed to maximize track time for all competitors, offering approximately 115 minutes of scheduled action over the Saturday and Sunday.

• Friday, July 24: Optional Test Day at CTMP, offering 2.5 hours of track time to get dialed in. Scrutineering also begins this afternoon at 3:00 PM.
• Saturday & Sunday (July 25-26): Each run group will have:
  • One 20-minute Practice session.
  • One 20-minute Qualifying session.
  • Three 25-minute races.
• Saturday Evening: Don't miss the Monoposto Style Drivers Reception and Paddock Crawl for all drivers and crew after the racing concludes.

Eligible Classes

We are expecting a packed paddock with a wide variety of cars:

• Toyo Tire F1600.
• Formula 1200 / Challenge Cup / Formula Vee.
• Formula Ford (Historic, Club, and Modern).
• Formula Libre (Faster cars like F4, Formula Atlantic, and Indy Lights).
• Formula 70 & Formula 90 (Vintage grids for cars built between 1973 and 2005).

Registration Information

Drivers, make sure to get your entries in early to avoid the late fee!

• Registration Site: Head over to MotorsportReg to sign up.
• Early Bird Deadline: Entries must be received by July 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM to avoid a $120 late fee.
• Waivers: All participants and crew must complete their electronic waivers via Speedwaiver.

For more details, visit the official CASC-OR event page or the BARC-OC website.

See you at the track!

Will you be joining us as a driver or a spectator for this open-wheel showcase?