At the 2024 Dirt Nationals Championship, two rising female stars inspired the UK extreme off-road racing community with their grit and determination. Now, in a landmark never-seen-before show of support, established teams are backing them with high-performance loan cars for the 2025 season.
Key Highlights:
- Holly Evans #522:
- Clinched a 2024 overall championship class win in dramatic fashion.
- Survived a roll in the finals – prioritizing her co-driver’s safety and leaving him behind.
- Declared, “I wasn’t going to allow the roll to cost me the win.”
- Will race the legendary 600hp loan car “NOG” from Team Hybrid, previously driven by Duncan Smith.
- Chelsea Hopkins #33:
- Transitioning from co-driver to driver after a season of invaluable learning in Cars 47, 95, and 97 with her team Escape Goat Racing and fellow racers NRG Motorsport.
- Backed by Beecroft’s Tyres Racing with an Alive Tuning TD5 performance machine for 2025, marking her bold leap into the driver’s seat.
This innovative sponsorship is more than just financial support – it’s a resounding vote of confidence. By entrusting a vehicle with a storied legacy to Holly and an untested build to Chelsea, the teams are championing an era where passion, resilience, and raw talent are the true measures of success.
Rob Butler, Dirt Nationals Director says;
“Holly and Chelsea are absolutely killing it both on and off the track with their podium finishes and super professional social media content. Their dedication and passion for this new era of British Off-Road motorsport is amazing and inspiring to see for us as event organizers.
Our core team has been competing throughout Europe and the USA for many years and having seen these girls grow up trackside as fans of the sport, and working hard to take the leap into their own cars has been amazing to see, we will absolutely be continuing to support them and promote them as they become top-level Off-Road racing drivers in their own right.”
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The 2025 Dirt Nationals Championship Dates
ROUND 1 – MAY 2ND-4TH – ‘STRAIGHT RHYTHM‘ – HERSTMONCEUX, EAST SUSSEX BN27 1 PL.
**Round 1 – ‘STRAIGHT RHYTHM’** Kick off the season with this exhilarating new format! After completing mandatory season tech inspection teams will have the chance to test and tune their vehicles before diving into head-to-head racing on a specially designed circuit. Get ready for some thrilling motorsport action!
ROUND 2 – JUNE 20TH-22ND – ‘HELL & BACK’ – KIRTON OFF-ROAD CENTRE, GAINSTHORPE ROAD, WEST KIRTON IN LINDSEY, DN21 4JL
**Round 2 – ‘HELL & BACK’** As the name suggests, this round will push teams to their limits at one of the UK’s most challenging venues. Expect everything from high-speed racing to navigating brutal terrains during this extreme endurance race weekend.
ROUND 3 – JULY 25TH-27TH – ‘AROCKALYPSE‘ – COWM LIESURE, HIGH BARN LANE, WHITWORTH, ROCHDALE, OL128XG – ENDURANCE
**Round 3 – ‘BEDROCK’ ** Set in the UK’s largest and most renowned world endurance championship quarry, this round promises to be the toughest off-road race ever seen in the UK. We’re committed to raising the bar in off-road motorsports, where only the bravest and most hardcore teams will prevail.
Round 4 – September 12th-14th – ‘ASSAULT & BINEGAR‘ – BINEGAR QUARRY, RADSTOCK, BA3 4UX – SHORT COURSE
**Round 4 – ‘ASSAULT & BINEGAR’** We’re wrapping up the season with an action-packed rock racing arena blowout! The race course will undergo a complete remodel for the national finals, ensuring that this event is the most competitive and thrilling short course race in UK history. Competitors will showcase the toughness of their machines and their racing prowess in this grand finale!
About Dirt Nationals:
The Dirt Nationals Championship is the pinnacle of extreme off-road racing in the UK. Celebrated for its high-octane, adrenaline-fueled events, the championship challenges competitors on purpose-built, rugged tracks that test the limits of both man and machine. It’s more than just a race – it’s a festival of grit, innovation, and camaraderie that unites a diverse community of teams, drivers, and fans. With a strong commitment to inclusivity and fostering emerging talent, Dirt Nationals continues to redefine the sport of extreme off-road racing within the UK.
About Off Road Racing:
Think Rally meets Enduro. Top-level racers take part in races such as The Baja 1000, The Dakar Rally, Rallye Breslau, Extreme E, Extreme H, and King of the Hammers. Off-road racing is a high-adrenaline motorsport where drivers tackle rugged, unpaved terrain, navigating natural and man-made obstacles at high speeds. Blending precision, endurance, and innovation, the sport challenges both man and machine, celebrating resilience and a pioneering spirit on every twist and turn.
