MV Commercial
Truck Racing
Racing at the heart of our DNA
From title sponsor of the 2019 BTRA Championship to podium finishes with MV Racing - MV Commercial lives and breathes truck racing. Our Managing Director Tom O'Rourke competes behind the wheel of our International Navistar.
Tom O'Rourke
Tom O'Rourke, Managing Director of MV Commercial and owner of Fruehauf, doesn't just run one of the UK's largest commercial vehicle companies - he races them. As team leader of MV Racing, Tom competes in the British Truck Racing Championship driving an International Navistar decorated in white and crimson red with the Scottish Saltire.
"MV Commercial has always been passionate about racing, whether it is bike, car or truck."
Tom's passion for commercial vehicles extends from the boardroom to the racetrack, demonstrating the same commitment to excellence that drives MV Commercial's success in the industry.
MV Racing
British Truck Racing Championship
2025 Season Results
Tom O'Rourke and MV Racing have had an exciting 2025 season with victories and podium finishes across the UK.
Thruxton
5-6 July 2025
Tom claimed his first win of the 2025 season in a thrilling showdown. In a move that brought the crowd to their feet, he muscled past reigning champion Ryan Smith at Church Corner, holding off relentless pressure to cross the line first.
Brands Hatch
19-20 April 2025
An incredible season opener despite an overnight engine transplant after failure during Friday testing. Tom battled for 14 minutes against Martin Gibson and Ryan Smith, edging his Navistar forward to win by just 0.365 seconds.
Thruxton 2024
First Trophy of Season
Tom secured pole position and clinched his first trophy of the 2024 season with a hard-fought 3rd place finish after 16 minutes of fierce battling in the new Navistar.
Snetterton 2020
September 2020
A thrilling first place on the last event of Saturday's racing. Tom came home with two podium finishes over the weekend at Snetterton Race Track.
Pembrey
Tom's Favourite Circuit
Tom cruised home to a podium finish at Pembrey, described as his preferred circuit. The Welsh venue has consistently been a strong track for MV Racing.
2025 Championship
Division 1
Tom O'Rourke has been among the top five drivers throughout the 2025 season, competing alongside Ryan Smith, Stuart Oliver, David Smith, and John Bowler.
Championship Standings
2025 British Truck Racing Championship standings - updated from BTRC.co
DIVISION ONE
DIVISION TWO
Our Racing Heritage
Racing Debut
MV Commercial enters the world of British Truck Racing
Title Sponsor
MV Commercial becomes title sponsor of the entire BTRA Championship
First Victories
Tom O'Rourke takes his first race wins at Snetterton with multiple podiums
Top Contender
Victory at Thruxton, Brands Hatch podium, and competing for the championship
MV Commercial Motorsport Heritage
Tom O'Rourke - BTRC
Ollie O'Donovan
Eugene McManus
Aiden Moffat
2025 BTRC Calendar
Follow MV Racing across 7 spectacular events at iconic UK and European circuits.
Brands Hatch
Indy Circuit
MV Racing: Podium - 0.365s Victory
Pembrey
Circuit of Wales
Thruxton
Thruxton Circuit
MV Racing: RACE WIN - First 2025 Victory
Donington Park
National Circuit
Snetterton
300 Circuit
Le Mans
Bugatti Circuit, France
Brands Hatch
Indy Circuit - Season Finale
Sustainability in Racing
For the second consecutive year, all BTRC trucks use Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), reducing greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 90% versus conventional diesel.
The Same Passion Drives Our Business
The commitment to excellence that MV Racing brings to the track is the same passion that drives MV Commercial. Whether you need to buy, rent, or finance commercial vehicles, we deliver winning solutions.