Guy Martin confirms Racing Hondas debut outing at Silverstone following successful S2000R test
12th March 2026
Racing Hondas can confirm that Guy Martin will join the opening championship round on the 5th April in an S2000R following a successful test at Oulton Park last week.
The car’s striking green and white Takata livery takes its inspiration from the iconic Honda NSX Dome racing team colours of yesteryear. The car will be run this season by Tegiwa alongside their own 90’s‑tipped Advan‑liveried machine with Luke Sedzikowski at the wheel.
The test was arranged to give Guy his first opportunity to experience the S2000R package in full, and after completing more than 40 laps across both cars on the day, Guy has now confirmed that he will race at the opening round at Silverstone on Sunday 5th April with options to return later this season.
Guy used the Oulton Park test to build an early feel for the platform and gain a clear understanding of its character on circuit, with the day proving a decisive step towards confirming his entry.
Reflecting on the test, Guy said:
“It’s a cracking bit of kit. For me, it was all new, so the day was about getting my eye in and seeing what the car was like.
I was really pleased with it. It’s one of those cars where I just need to build confidence, but I love Hondas and I really enjoyed it. It’s got huge amounts of grip, and after the test I feel really excited to race it in the pack at Silverstone.”
The Oulton Park outing was designed not only to introduce Guy to the S2000R, but also to support the continued development of the package. New brake components from Probite and revised chassis settings were both evaluated as part of ongoing work to further enhance the car beyond the 2025 test‑car specification and into an even more lively 2026 race spec.
Racing Hondas Co‑ordinator Paul McErlean said:
“Welcoming someone of Guy’s calibre and profile to experience the S2000R was a fantastic opportunity for the championship, and we are delighted that the test has now led to him confirming he will join us for Silverstone. He got a genuine feel for the S2000R and it quickly became clear that the package made a strong impression. His decision to race the car for the opening round at Silverstone underlines the level of interest already building around this exciting new class.”
Following on from Silverstone the car will be driven by Honda BTCC legend, James Kaye who makes a return to the Racing Hondas Championship this season.
Built around the Honda S2000 and developed as a competitive and accessible rear‑wheel‑drive race package, the S2000R marks an important step in the continued evolution of the Racing Hondas grid. The car will run in Class B for the 2026 season in an increased‑power configuration, now producing 195bhp per tonne.
The S2000 Cup forms part of the Racing Hondas Championship, which continues to deliver close, competitive Honda‑only racing within the Time Attack event roster, taking place at major petrol‑head car shows such as Tunerfest, Modified Live, Go Japan and JDM JAM.
You can find out more about the S2000R Cup car HERE
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