Head to head
Brian James Race Shuttle 3 vs Brian James Race Sport
The Brian James Race Sport is rated 400kg heavier gross and carries 240kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Sport is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Sport carries 240kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | Brian James Race Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg / 3000kg | 3000kg |
| Payload | 1690kg / 2070kg | up to 1930kg |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Unladen weight | - | from 1070kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide |
Sources: Brian James Race Shuttle 3, Brian James Race Sport. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Shuttle 3 if...
Serves motorsport competitors and classic car owners who want their car fully enclosed for weather and security on longer tows. The two gross weight options let a buyer match the trailer to a lighter classic or a heavier modern performance car.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- A47 Barwell Trailers Sales Hire Service Ltd - Leicester, Barwell
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the Race Sport if...
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 240kg more
A step up from the basic A Transporter range for racers and dealers who tie cars down often and want a punched deck for extra restraint options. It sits below the Race Transporter range on price while still covering most single-car trailering needs.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 and the Brian James Race Sport?
The Brian James Race Sport is rated 400kg heavier gross and carries 240kg more. The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is a an enclosed clamshell car transporter in two gross weight options, fixed or tilt-bed; the Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Brian James Race Sport?
The Brian James Race Sport, by 240kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Brian James Race Sport on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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