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Laidlow Brothers Dominate Barber Motorsports Park Race

Jack and Sam Laidlow secured a victory in Alabama after lapping every other competitor on the field.

Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Motorsports

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Jack and Sam Laidlow secured a dominant victory at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham after lapping the field during a wet race. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Jack and Sam Laidlow claimed a dominant win at the Barber Motorsports Park event in Birmingham. The pair secured the victory by lapping every other competitor during the wet race.

Why it matters

The victory highlights the brothers' recovery and success following a difficult season, supported by a new American sponsor that provided the bike used in the competition.

The team improved their lap record by 10 seconds during practice sessions. During the race, they lapped every other competitor on the circuit.

The players

Jack Laidlow

Jack Laidlow is a professional sidecar racer who successfully returned to the track after recovering from a broken ankle.

Sam Laidlow

Sam Laidlow is a competitive sidecar racer and the teammate of Jack Laidlow.

The details

Despite challenging track conditions caused by Hurricane Isaias, the team secured the win after traveling from Florida to collect their shipped bike. This Alabama victory follows an earlier 2026 season setback when Jack suffered a broken ankle during a crash in Assen.

Timeline

  1. April 2026: Jack suffered a broken ankle in a high-speed crash.

  2. October 4, 2026: The pair won the Jock Taylor Memorial meeting.

  3. October 8, 2026: Racing began at Barber Motorsports Park.

  4. October 16, 17, 2026: Scheduled racing at Daytona.

Season Trajectory

This dominant performance at Barber Motorsports Park sets a strong pace for the team ahead of their upcoming races. It signals a successful transition to American circuits as they prepare to compete at Daytona.

The team successfully outperformed all other competitors, resulting in a clean sweep of the field by lapping every opponent. Local spectators at Barber Motorsports Park witnessed the team's record-breaking pace during practice, which set the standard for the event.

The takeaway

The Laidlow brothers demonstrate that technical support and resilience can overcome mid-season injuries and challenging weather conditions. Their success at Barber Motorsports Park suggests a high probability of continued performance as they move toward the Daytona event.

What happens next

The pair is scheduled to compete in races at Daytona on October 16 and October 17, 2026.

Further reading

For more updates on professional racing circuits, visit the Motorsports section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by News & Star.

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