The UK Legends Cars Championship has confirmed 10 entries for the upcoming 2026 season, including reigning champion Tyler Read.
Read, who has sported a striking Lightning McQueen-inspired livery since his debut season in 2023, will be aiming to defend both the Legends Cars Championship and the Elite Cup titles after topping both standings last year.
Also confirmed is 20-year-old Oli Schlup, a proven race winner and front-runner. After finishing third overall last season, he will be among those looking to challenge for the title in 2026.
His father, Mike Schlup, is another confirmed entry as he embarks on his 12th season in the series.
Other drivers confirmed for the grid include Nick Price, Matt Knight, Aaron Cooke, Nathan Anthony, Ben Mahoney, David Bonser and Nathan Williams.
The championship has also announced its provisional calendar for the season:
- Rounds 1 & 2 – 4/5 April – Silverstone Circuit (National Circuit)
- Rounds 3 & 4 – 18/19 April – Donington Park (National Circuit – BTCC – Elite Cup)
- Rounds 5 & 6 – 2/3 May – Brands Hatch (Grand Prix Circuit – Elite Cup)
- Rounds 7 & 8 – 6/7 June – Brands Hatch (Indy Circuit – American Speedfest)
- Rounds 9 & 10 – 25/26 July – Snetterton Circuit (300 Circuit – USA Snetterton 300 – Elite Cup)
- Round 11 – 22 August – Oulton Park (International – US Autoshow)
- Rounds 12 & 13 – 26/27 September – Donington Park (Grand Prix Circuit)
With further entries still to be announced, the grid is shaping up strongly for the 2026 season, as drivers look to dethrone Read and claim the crown.
