The Gen 1 Cup gains a new entry for the 2026 TCR UK Touring Car Championship as Luke Allen joins the field, ready to make his debut at Brands Hatch this weekend.
Luke will be driving a Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR under the banner of Uncle Luke’s Sign & Sticker Shop, his family-run team.
Competing in club-level racing in the UK since 2012, Luke is well-versed in competing in various types of tin-top championships, as he has built up his experience racing around the UK.
Working his way up within the MSVR ranks during the early years of his career, Allen moved across to compete in the Classic Touring Car Racing Championship, where in 2017, he took his Honda Civic to the Pre-03 title.
In recent years, Luke’s focus has been running the Snetterton Saloons Series, where he is Promoter, Organiser and Driver all in one. After taking 2025 out due to work commitments, the Volkswagen driver has decided to take the next step in his motorsport career and enter TCR UK.
As the clock counts down to the season opener this weekend at Brands Hatch, where the Indy circuit will play host to the first three rounds of the year, Luke is preparing to get back in the Golf and get some seat time in during the official testing sessions.
“I’m delighted to be on the TCR UK grid for 2026, where I’ll make my Touring Car debut at Brands Hatch during the Easter weekend. I’ve been keeping a close eye on the championship in recent seasons, and it’s great to see how well it’s grown and become an important part of the UK Motorsport Arena,” said Luke.
“Having been involved with the running of a UK Motorsport championship, I’m already well aware of the hard work, time and effort that goes into them, and I’m very impressed with how the TCR product has grown in the UK. I’m looking forward to going racing and enjoying my racing, as I look to spring a surprise or two during the 2026 season.”
Championship Manager Jack Finlan is very happy to see Luke join the championship as preparations for the first event of the new season ramp up.
“I’m delighted to see Luke announce his entry for 2026 and to have him join the TCR UK grid ahead of the new season. It’s very difficult for drivers to make their way up the ladder in the UK with the clear goal of becoming a Touring Car driver, and I know that Luke has worked very hard within his motorsport career to achieve this goal,” said Jack.
“The Gen 1 Cup is another way of providing the opportunity to drivers who want to take that next step in their career and sample a TCR car, which is competitive and offers the first real chance of driving a Touring Car. As the weekend approaches, we’re set for a very exciting start to the 2026 season, and I welcome Luke to the grid as we get ready to go racing at Brands Hatch.”
To learn more about the TCR UK Touring Car Championship, visit https://www.tcr-uk.co.uk/ for more information on how to get involved.
For more information about the 2026 TCR UK Touring Car Championship, visit https://www.tcr-uk.co.uk/2026-calendar/.
