Race Report | Pembrey | June 2026

Team Oliver Racing enjoyed a competitive and action-packed weekend at Pembrey Circuit, showing strong pace, resilience, and determination across all five races.

The weekend got off to a promising start in qualifying, with Michael delivering an impressive lap to secure P2, while Stuart lined up in P6, a solid foundation for the races ahead.

Race One at Pembrey saw Stuart start from row three and Michael from row four, the latter carrying a five-place grid penalty from Thruxton. Both drivers made excellent starts and immediately began working their way through the field. However, an early red flag halted the race due to a stranded truck.

With a full restart and the original grid reinstated, it was all to play for once again. Both drivers pushed hard, with Stuart driving strongly to secure P4 and Michael close behind in P5, a great start to the race weekend.

In Race Two at Pembrey, it was a mixed outcome for the team. Starting from the front row, Michael suffered a difficult launch and ran wide at turn one, dropping down the order. Despite a determined recovery drive, a trip onto the grass left him with a mud-covered windscreen and damage, ultimately forcing an early retirement.

Stuart, meanwhile, was right in the thick of the front-running battle. Showing great composure under pressure, he brought the truck home in P3, securing a well-earned podium finish for the team.

Race Three at Pembrey, the first reverse grid of the weekend, saw Michael line up on row two and Stuart on row three. A tightly contested start led to close racing, but unfortunately an early incident involving Michael brought out the red flag and ended his race prematurely. Thankfully, he was unharmed. Following the restart, Stuart delivered a superb drive, battling hard to secure P2 and another podium finish for Team Oliver Racing.

In Race Four at Pembrey, another reverse grid placed Stuart on row three, with Michael starting from the back. Both drivers made strong progress through the field, but a spin onto the grass hindered Stuart’s charge. Despite the setback, both drivers showed great determination to fight back, with Stuart finishing P6 and Michael P8 after a strong recovery drive.

The final contest, Race Five at Pembrey, saw Stuart line up on row four while Michael once again started from the back following a grid penalty. Both drivers delivered excellent performances in an ultra-competitive field, charging through the pack with skill and determination. Stuart secured P6, with Michael finishing just behind after an impressive drive through the field.

Overall, it was a weekend of strong pace, hard-fought battles, and well-earned podiums for Team Oliver Racing. Despite setbacks and challenges, the team demonstrated resilience and consistency throughout.

A huge thank you goes to all of our sponsors for their continued support, to our dedicated team for their hard work both on and off the track, and to our families and fans who back us every step of the way.

We now look ahead to the next round at Snetterton, ready to come back stronger and keep pushing forward.