2WD 2026 Championship - Summary
Format: Best 4 of 6 rounds to count
Rounds completed: 3
Leader: Ben Smith (389 pts)
Top 3 separated by: 3 points - incredibly tight.
Top 10 Overview
1. Ben Smith — 389 (129, 131, 129)
2. Josh Holdsworth — 388 (131, 127, 130)
3. Tommy Hall — 386 (128, 129, 129)
4. Daniel Pole — 382
5. Lee Martin — 370
6. Charlie Saunders — 369
7. Jamie Hall — 366
8. Archie Bowman — 358
9. Luke Holdsworth — 356
10. Harley Eldridge — 347
The Title Fight
• Ben Smith leads by a single point, but all three of his scores are elite-level A-final numbers.
• Josh Holdsworth is the only driver to hit 131 twice, showing the highest peak performance so
far.
• Tommy Hall is the most consistent of the top three — all three scores within one point.
This is shaping up to be a three-way showdown once drops come into play.
Drivers on the Rise
• Charlie Saunders (6th) — improving every round; 120 → 126 → 123.
• Jamie Hall (7th) — strong upward trend with 116 → 124 → 126.
• Hudson Knight (11th) — consistent mid-teens scoring, well-placed for a late-season surge.
BRCA Off-Road 2026 Nationals – Compiled by: Tony Evdoka ChairmanNotable Single-Round Performances
• Jonathan Skidmore — 126 & 125 from only two rounds. If he completes the series, he
becomes a top-10 threat instantly.
• Thomas Phipps — 125 & 121 from two rounds.
• Matt Drewett — 122 & 118 from two rounds.
These drivers are “sleeping giants” in the standings due to missing rounds.
Drivers Hurt by One Bad Round
These drivers have two strong scores but one low one dragging them down (which will disappear once
drops apply):
• Ewan Mulcahy — 111, 94, 51
• David Scott — 96, 101, 54
• Matthew Dodd — 100, 89, 59
• Mark Jones — 108, 110, 117 (actually improving)
Expect major reshuffling once Round 4 hits.
Projected Championship - Based on Current Form
• The top 3 are almost guaranteed to stay in the fight — margins are tiny.
• Positions 4–10 are extremely volatile; a single 125+ score could move a driver up 3–5 places.
• Drivers with only two rounds completed (Skidmore, Phipps, Drewett, Richardson, etc.) could
jump dramatically once they post a third and fourth counting score.
BRCA Narrative
The 2WD Summer 2026 Championship is shaping up to be one of the closest in recent years. After
three rounds, just three points separate the leading trio of Ben Smith, Josh Holdsworth, and Tommy
Hall, each delivering A-final-level consistency.
With only four rounds required to count, the championship table is far from settled. Several
high-calibre drivers, including Jonathan Skidmore, Thomas Phipps, and Matt Drewett have
posted national-level scores despite missing rounds, meaning the standings are likely to tighten further
as the season progresses.
Rising performances from Charlie Saunders, Jamie Hall, and Hudson Knight add further depth to
an already competitive field. With three rounds still to run, every point will matter, and the battle for
the 2026 2WD title promises a dramatic finish.
Round 4 at Southport on the 20th and 21st of June
BRCA Off-Road 2026 Nationals – Compiled by: Tony Evdoka Chairman4WD 2026 Championship - Summary
Format: Best 4 of 6 rounds to count
Rounds completed: 3
Status: Championship still wide open, but early form is clear.
Championship Lead Battle
Ben Smith – 390 pts
The early benchmark.
• Two 131-point maximums already (Rounds 1 & 3).
• Looks the most consistent and fastest so far.
• Holds a 4-point lead at this stage.
Lee Martin – 386 pts
The multiple-time champion is right in the hunt.
• Scores of 129, 130, 127 show trademark consistency.
• Only 4 points off the lead, meaning one strong round swings it.
Tommy Hall – 384 pts
The younger Hall brother is absolutely in the title fight.
• 126, 130, 128 – all top-tier scores.
• Just 6 points behind the leader.
Daniel Pole – 380 pts
A superb start to the season.
• 127, 124, 129 – always in the mix.
• Only 10 points off the top.
Josh Holdsworth – 377 pts
Quietly dangerous.
• 128, 123, 126 – all solid counting scores.
• Still very much in the title conversation.
The Top 5 Are Split by Just 13 Points
With three rounds still to run, the championship is incredibly tight. Any of the top five could
realistically lead after Round 4.
BRCA Off-Road 2026 Nationals – Compiled by: Tony Evdoka ChairmanHall Brothers Both in the Top 10
• Tommy Hall – 3rd (384)
• Jamie Hall – 7th (370) Both showing strong form, with Tommy in the title fight.
The Holdsworth Brothers Also Strong
• Josh – 5th (377)
• Luke – 8th (369) Both consistently inside the top 10.
Big Movers & Notables
• Charlie Saunders (12th, 347) – huge Round 2 score (125) keeps him in the mix.
• Jonathan Skidmore (38th, 250) – only raced two rounds but scored 125 twice, meaning he’ll
rocket up the table once he completes four rounds.
• Oliver Nattress (43rd, 236) – two 118-point rounds; another who will surge once he
completes more events.
• Lee Martin vs Ben Smith looks like the headline rivalry developing.
Mid-Pack Highlights
The midfield is extremely tight, with drivers separated by only a handful of points:
• Positions 10–20 are covered by just 49 points.
• Several drivers (e.g., Eldridge, Saunders, Tumilty, Knight) are one big round away from
jumping into the top 10.
Drivers With Big Potential Upside
These drivers have very high single-round scores but fewer rounds completed, meaning they could
explode up the table:
• Jonathan Skidmore – 125, 125
• Oliver Nattress – 118, 118
• Lee Hopkins – 122, 113
• Matthew Thompson – 116, 115
• Tommy Dale – 113, 107
Once they have four counting rounds, expect major movement.
BRCA Off-Road 2026 Nationals – Compiled by: Tony Evdoka ChairmanChampionship Outlook
With only three rounds completed and best 4 of 6 to count:
• The top 5 are in a fierce fight separated by just 13 points.
• Several high-scoring drivers with missing rounds could disrupt the order dramatically.
• Ben Smith currently looks the strongest, but Lee Martin and Tommy Hall are close enough
that one big round changes everything.
This championship is far from decided and is shaping up to be one of the closest in years.
Round 4 at Southport on the 20th and 21st of June
BRCA Off-Road 2026 Nationals – Compiled by: Tony Evdoka Chairman
