BMCRC Brands Hatch: Adam Jamison Claims Thunderbike Sport Title

A Championship Decider at Brands Hatch

As my first assignment for motorsport photography, I leapt at the opportunity to follow my colleague turned friend, Adam Jamison, as he raced his motorbike at Brands Hatch. With support of the Piston Click team and their PistonClick Circuit Guides, I hoped the photos would tell the story of the weekend’s action.

Adam Jamison has been racing motorcycles on and off since he was 21 years old. Now, at 59, he proves there is still plenty of life in the old dog. In addition to racing, he also instructs budding racers with BMCRC.

Coming into the final weekend of the BMCRC Thunderbike Sport 2026 at Brands Hatch, Adam led the championship. Having previously won in 2022, he was no stranger to this position, but after losing the previous season’s title on the final lap, everything was on the line.

Adam dominated from round one at Brands Hatch, winning three out of four races and placing second in the other. His consistency was key, with 20 podiums before the final round and a lowest finish of sixth (excluding two DNFs). Logan Stone was his main championship rival, while James Fearn’s late-season form posed a potential challenge. All three raced Yamaha R6s, so preparation, skill, and daring decided the outcomes.

Saturday: Qualifying and Race One

Adam qualified in third with a time of 51.333s. He said;

“P3 is good enough. I am focused on the results I need to manage the situation, so getting P1 is not a priority.”

In race one, he got off to a great start and led his class by the end of lap one, holding it until lap four. Encountering a back marker on lap five allowed his rivals to pass, dropping him to fourth, but he recovered to second. James Fearn won, maintaining his strong form. Crucially, Adam finished ahead of Logan Stone, increasing his championship advantage.

Race Two: Adam Jamison Seals the Title

Logan Stone gave his all to keep the championship alive, but Adam only needed to finish fourth to secure the title. James Fearn claimed another dominant win, with Kevin Wholey in second after a battle with Stone. Adam finished fourth, sealing the championship on Saturday. He was welcomed back to the paddock with bubbly, starting the celebrations.

A Thunderbike Champion’s Thanks

Adam said, “I was humbled by my season-long support from sponsors and friends. Cambridge Motorcycles, Hazel Tree Estates Ltd., Vesrah Racing Brake Pads, 3DDC, SportsBikeShop.co.uk, Swedish Car Connection, and Continental Motorcycle Tyres. They have all helped me get to the grid and ensure I have a competitive package. I’m also grateful for friends in the paddock: Russo Racing, Shaun Wallace Racing, Big Rory from Andalucía, and all my competitors. Logan and James really pushed me this year, and we’ve collectively raised the bar for a competitive class.”

Sunday: Racing Without Pressure

With the title secured, AJ raced more freely on Sunday, now sporting the number 1 on his bike. He added two more podiums, while James Fearn won both races. AJ concluded the season with 23 podiums, including seven wins.

He continued his celebrations into Sunday evening with cake, burgers, and beer. Back to reality, he had to fix his van’s exhaust mount before heading home—a job he quipped Marc Marquez would never have to do.

Beyond Thunderbike Sport: The Supporting Classes

BMCRC weekends feature many classes, including 1-litre sports bikes, classic 2-strokes, and sidecars. The sidecars were particularly thrilling to photograph, with the #91 duo Williams/Smith winning both their races and shooting exhaust flames into Druids.

The Yamaha Past Masters class brought retro charm, with buzzing 2-stroke engines racing around the circuit.

BMCRC Brands Hatch 2026: A Photographer’s Perspective

Brands Hatch is a superb venue for spectating, with its bowl-like terrain offering views of most of the action from the main grandstand. The ascents and descents provide dynamic photography angles. A special thanks goes to the volunteer marshals handling numerous incidents across the weekend.

The Photography Gear

I used my Fujifilm X-T3 with XF70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR and XF33mm F1.4 R LM WR lenses. It’s been my travel companion for five years. While Fuji autofocus is reputedly subpar for motorsports, I am well-practised with it.

I also tried my Olympus OM-10 with a Tokina 80-200mm F4.5 on Portra 160 film. The lens, a hand-me-down from my mum, was worn and tricky to focus, but the process of shooting film was rewarding and produced some pleasing results.

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Thanks to George Growcott for this BMCRC Brands Hatch 2026 report.