In 2012, Barry married fellow racer and BTCC Grid Girl Jo Polley, although the pair announced their separation in September 2014.

However, it wasn't until Rob Speak retired from Formula 2 that Goldin could step up to become the sport's number one driver.

In 2013, Goldin became the ninth confirmed Formula 2 stock car driver to win 100 meeting finals over the course of his career, followed by a second European title.

In 2014 he won the UK Championship at Skegness in July and a month later he added the World of Shale title to his tally at Coventry.

However disaster struck when a back-marking car he was following blew its engine and Barry crashed heavily on the resultant oil slick.