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EnerSys (NYSE: ENS), a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications and the manufacturer of ODYSSEY® batteries, is pleased to support Team Oliver Racing as the father and son duo from Hexham prepare to compete in the prestigious British Truck Racing Championship final at Brands Hatch on November 1-2.
Veteran driver, Stuart Oliver, and his son Michael, known on the circuit as Team Oliver Racing, will be joined by team-mate Martin Gibson for the decisive round of the season. The team heads into the finale on strong form, having secured multiple podiums during the penultimate round of the competition at the iconic Le Mans circuit last month.
Team Oliver Racing has entertained fans across the UK throughout the 2025 season, with trophy-winning performances at Donington Park, Thruxton, Pembrey and Snetterton. All eyes are now on the final showdown at Brands Hatch, where the championship will be decided.
Stuart Oliver, a 10-time British Champion and former European Truck Racing Champion, has built a reputation as one of the sport’s top competitors since making his debut in 1998. His son Michael followed in his footsteps, entering his first race in 2016, after years of cheering from the stands. Martin Gibson rejoined the team at the start of this season after a previous spell with the squad between 2018 and 2021.
“Competing in the British Truck Racing Championship is always an incredible experience, but racing alongside my son Michael and our good friend Martin makes it even more special,” said Stuart Oliver. “Truck racing must be in the blood for us Olivers. There’s a huge amount of preparation that goes into every race – from fine-tuning engines to choosing a battery that delivers on power and performance. At speeds of up to 100mph in five-tonne trucks, nothing can be left to chance. We’re fortunate to have fantastic associat like ODYSSEY® Battery, whose support helps us compete at the highest level.”
Truck racing has grown in popularity since the very first British competition took place at Donington Park in 1984. Combining the raw power of modified trucks with the strategy and skill of circuit racing, Team Oliver competes in three powerful trucks – a Volvo® VNL and two MANs – specially adapted and packed with racing technology. The vehicles are fitted with V4-rated ODYSSEY® batteries, designed to withstand extreme conditions including mechanical vibration and high-impact shock.
“It’s incredible to watch Team Oliver Racing in action. Our sponsorship agreement is now in its ninth year and we’re incredibly proud to support the team as they gear up for the season finale. We wish them every success at Brands Hatch,” said Dave McMullen, Senior Director of Global Marketing at EnerSys.
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Notes to Editor
Inclusion of the Volvo vehicle trademark does not constitute an endorsement by Volvo of EnerSys or ODYSSEY® batteries.
About EnerSys
EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications and designs, manufactures, and distributes energy systems solutions and motive power batteries, specialty batteries, battery chargers, power equipment, battery accessories and outdoor equipment enclosure solutions to customers worldwide. The company goes to market through four lines of business: Energy Systems, Motive Power, Specialty and New Ventures. Energy Systems, which combine power conversion, power distribution, energy storage, and enclosures, are used in the telecommunication, broadband and utility industries, uninterruptible power supplies, and numerous applications requiring stored energy solutions. Motive power batteries and chargers are utilized in electric forklift trucks and other industrial electric powered vehicles. Specialty batteries are used in aerospace and defense applications, portable power solutions for soldiers in the field, large over-the-road trucks, premium automotive, medical and security systems applications. New Ventures provides energy storage and management systems for various applications including demand charge reduction, utility back-up power, and dynamic fast charging for electric vehicles. EnerSys also provides aftermarket and customer support services to its customers in over 100 countries through its sales and manufacturing locations around the world. To learn more about EnerSys please visit https://www.enersys.com/en/
About Team Oliver Racing
Team Oliver Racing is a top-level British truck racing team, made up of Stuart Oliver, Michael Oliver and Martin Gibson.
Stuart is a 10-time British Truck Racing Champion and three-time Tata T1 Prima Truck Racing Champion, Stuart is a 10-time British Truck Racing Champion and a three-time Tata T1 Prima Truck Racing Champion, with a decorated career that includes winning the FIA European Truck Racing Championship in 2004 and earning the title of Nürburgring “King of the Ring” in 2010 and 2016.
Michael was named British Truck Racing Championship Rookie of the Year in 2016 and has since secured a number of strong results, including two third place podium finishes at Nogaro in France.
Martin Gibson returned to Team Oliver Racing at the beginning of the 2025 season. He previously raced with the team between 2018 and 2021, achieving impressive results – he finished third overall in the championship standings in 2021.
The team competes in the British Truck Racing Championship and also takes part in selected FIA European Truck Racing events.
