At FAW Motorsport, motorsport isn't just something we talk about, it's something we live and breathe. While many of our customers know us for our race support, driver development and vehicle preparation services, race weekends are where all the hard work comes together.
October 3rd 2026 - FAW Motorsport Team Manager Jared Coulson led the team at Silverstone as rising motorsport talent Henry Swanson joined forces with four-time British Touring Car Champion Colin Turkington in the Britcar Endurance Championship.
Competing in the Voly / Race Car Experiences Volkswagen Golf TCR, Henry and Colin faced a challenging weekend from the outset. Qualifying in difficult damp conditions, the pair secured 19th overall and fourth in class before heading into a fiercely competitive endurance race.
What followed was a determined and impressive drive from both drivers. Henry made an excellent start, gaining several positions and taking the fight to higher-powered GT machinery around the famous Silverstone circuit. The Golf climbed as high as third in class and remained firmly in contention throughout the opening stages.
However, endurance racing often tests teams as much as drivers, and a fuel pressure issue began to affect the car during the race. Despite the problem becoming progressively worse, the team worked tirelessly to keep the car running and maintain competitive lap times.
With Jared overseeing the operation as Team Manager, the focus shifted from chasing outright results to ensuring the car reached the chequered flag.
Rather than retiring the car, the decision was made to manage the issue and nurse the Volkswagen Golf through the final stages of the race. It was a calculated approach that demonstrated both the professionalism of the team and the determination of the drivers.
The result was a hard-fought fourth place in class and 16th overall, a remarkable achievement considering the technical challenges faced throughout the event.
For Henry Swanson, sharing a car with one of the UK's most successful touring car drivers was a career highlight.
Speaking after the race, Henry described the opportunity to compete alongside Colin Turkington as a "huge honour", praising the BTCC legend and expressing his hope to work with him again in the future.
At just 20 years old, Henry continues to impress with his pace, maturity and racecraft, and the Silverstone performance further demonstrated his potential on a national stage.
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Race weekends like this perfectly showcase what FAW Motorsport is all about. From vehicle preparation and race engineering to driver support and team management, every member of the team plays a crucial role in achieving results.
Whether you're an aspiring racing driver, a seasoned competitor, or looking for professional support for your own race car, FAW Motorsport has the experience, knowledge and passion to help you get the most from your motorsport journey.
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