Sat 10 March (5.30pm) Preview

Introduction

1500cc Banger National Championship

2L Banger Wild Card WQR

Junior Bangers

Roll of Honour

Admission - advance E ticketsa re highly recommended!

Drivers Booked to Race

Meeting Format

Heat Splits

 

Mark Paulson Preview

 

Introduction

After a winter blighted by poor weather, the racing season finally kicks into gear at the Adrian Flux Arena this weekend, with an all-Banger affair. The pits – and track – will be packed, with the postponed 2017 1500cc National Championship topping the bill, and Two-Litre and Junior Bangers also in action.

 

There are currently 82 1500cc Bangers, 41 2L Bangers and 30 Junior Bangers booked in to race

Please note that this event is close to being fully booked - any driver who would like to race who is not booked in must contact 07939 580652 immediately. Any drivers who turn up not listed may not be allowed to race or will have a £25 fine.

Drivers please note that the pits open at 2pm and your early arrival will be appreciated. Drivers turning up in the last hour could well find themselves missing their first race. Junior Bangers in the White & Yellow Final should ensure they have turned up in time to be scrutineered and ready to be grdded at 5.15pm 

 

1500cc Bangers

Postponed from December, the biggest individual title on offer for the smaller front-wheel-drive cars is up for grabs, their National Championship. It is an event that has now been going – under various guises – for 25 years, making it a prestigious title to win.

Defending the crown is 566 Tony Pallett who will seek to emulate his late father Geoff by becoming a two-time champion, no doubt at the wheel of his trademark Vauxhall machinery.

 

566 Tony Pallett defends the 1500cc Banger National Title on Saturday

National points champion 830 Lee White will fancy his chances of adding even more shades to his multi-coloured roof, while speed merchant 757 Callum Gill and 2016 World of Shale champion 88 Lyndon Stark will also be in the hunt, depending on where the luck of the draw places them on the grid.

 

2016 National Points Champion 88 Lyndon Stark has been in great form in the 1500cc Bangers recently

 

Other likely contenders include 337 Ashley Garrod, brother of three-time champion Terry, 322 Tom Fox, 888 Lloyd Stark and 2012 champion 601 Chris Medler.

Expect a strong challenge for the title from 322 Tom Fox

 

419 Laura Quadling is the first lady qualifier for a major Banger championship at the track for some years, with 70 Sophie Unwin hoping to join her on the grid via the last-chance qualifier. But let’s not forget, Tracey Goodall won this title back in 2000, its last year before moving to King’s Lynn.

Top lady driver 419 Laura Quadling is the first female driver to qualify for a Banger Championship at King's Lynn for several years

 

Many drivers who would usually fancy their chances of scooping the title will have to do it the hard way, via the last-chance qualifier. Mad Hatters pairing 390 David Gibson and 399 Jonny Atkin are in that category and could be ones to watch, as will 1500 specialist 315 Nathan Webb and the superfast 921 Jack Aldridge.

Even though he has to go through the last chance do not be surprised to see 1500 Banger specialist 315 Nathan Webb perform well in the National

Much of the rest of the field won’t be too concerned about the championship that’s on the line, they’ll be more interested in just having a good crash. 

 

 

Expect there to be plenty of crashing, action and big wrecks in the 1500cc Bangers on Saturday!

 

2L Bangers Wild Card WQR

An impressively large field of two-litre Bangers will be on track for what looks set to be the formula’s best-supported meeting (aside from the annual World Final) for some time. Many leading drivers will double-up in both formulas in action, including 830 Lee White, young gun 178 Kieran Bowman, front-wheel drive specialist 337 Ashley Garrod and the Mad Hatters 399 Jonny Atkin.

178 Kieran Bowman will be one of several drivers having a busy night as they are in action in both the 1500cc and 2L Bangers

Trackstar converts 188 John Reeves and 898 Andy Battle will be certain frontrunners, while 128 Andrew Shipp should also be at the sharp end, quite possibly in machinery that’s a little different from the norm.

188 John "Victor" Reeves will be looking for a good start to the year as a new Trackstar driver

 

The Gladiators’ 201 Phil Milner will be worth watching, along with 306 Nicky Bell and 405 Shane Tilley, and there is also an appearance from the Bears’ 321 Kieran Fry.

Expect the Gladiator's 201 Phil Milner to be involved in the middle of the action

 

841 Stuart Carman was a man on a mission in the 2L Bangers last year and is one of a host of locals who will be mixing it with the formula’s big names.

841 Stuart Carman has put ina  great display in the 2L Bangers   

 

Junior Bangers

The under-16s will also be present in big numbers. World champion 131 Harley McCarthy will be joined by elder sister 13 Morgan McCarthy, with the pair facing off against Trackstar top dogs 90 Joey Holmes Jr (the national points and English champion) and 328 Ben Nichols. Sheffield visitor 450 Blake Platts is also likely to mix it with those big names.

328 Ben Nicholls is always a big player in the Junior Bangers

 

Attleborough’s 114 Luke Spinks will be hoping to join the formula’s elite this year, while 77 Lewis Ivatt, 229 Harry Cobb and 715 Josh Prince will aim to push on after plateauing a little last season. 608 Lenny Murkin will also be looking to make up for lost time.

229 Harry Cobb always puts on a great display at King's Lynn

 

As well as Morgan McCarthy, the young ladies are represented by rising star 188 Codie Reeves, the indefatigable 70 Tiff Unwin and the relatively inexperienced 145 Liz Dicken and 159 Eron Denney. 

The very healthy white grade is packed with stars of the future, with the likes of 340 Sam Bennett looking set to make rapid progress though the grades this year, and 591 Jack Giddings also tipped for the top.

 

Roll of Honour

1500cc Banger National Championship

 

Year	Venue	1st		2nd		3rd
1992	Swaffham	83	Dave Durrant	062	Mark Klyn	405	Martin Norman
1993	Swaffham	50	Abraham Smith	222	Clive Reeve	643	Mark Whybra
1994	Swaffham	119	Davey Cox	270	Fred Murkin	63	Rob Klyn
1995	Swaffham	551	Johnnie Cook	270	Fred Murkin	174	Nigel Louth
1996	Swaffham	567	Geoff Pallett	42	Graham Kerry	635	Mark Peacock
1997	Swaffham	88	Alan Read	410	Nigel Whayman	30	Steve Mayes
1998	Swaffham	30	Steve Mayes	102	Darren Marshall	40	Lester Freestone
1999	Swaffham	541	Luke Parfitt	593	Shaun Howell	7	Chris Lowe
2000	Swaffham	112	Tracy Goodhall	432	Nick Cowles	541	Luke Parfitt
2001	King's Lynn	567	Geoff Pallett	119	Davey Cox	2	Martin Brinkworth
2002	King's Lynn	321	Andy Newton	998	Wayne Cottrill Jr	58	Danny Day
2003	King's Lynn	999	Shane Cottrill	566	Tony Pallett	253	Steve Askham
2004	King's Lynn	999	Shane Cottrill	47	Chris Malkin	128	Andrew Lack
2005	King's Lynn	58	Danny Day	191	Shaun McMillan	253	Steve Askham
2006	King's Lynn	253	Steve Askham	119	Davey Cox	63	Rob Klyn
2007	King's Lynn	37	Dave Lewis	288	Ashley Burton	119	Davey Cox
2008	King's Lynn	119	Davey Cox
2009	King's Lynn	385	Roy Gedge
2010	King's Lynn	385	Roy Gedge	77	Russell Gill	349	Michael Allard
2011	King's Lynn	328	Daniel Lathan	382	Jack Foster Jr	316	Sean Haller
2012	King's Lynn	601	Chris Medler	328	Daniel Lathan	69	Johnny Wilkinson
2013	King's Lynn	338	Terry Garrod	673	Darren Fendley	328	Daniel Lathan
2014	King's Lynn	338	Terry Garrod	271	Ashlun Woods	391	Ben Gibn
2015	King's Lynn	338	Terry Garrod	10	Ben Collins	319	Shaun Clarke
2016	King's Lynn	566	Tony Pallett	231	Alex Smith	271	Ashlun Woods
2017	King's Lynn	Postponed to early 2018 due to snow

 

Admission

On the day admission is as follows;

Adult - £16

OAP - £13

12-15 year old - £6

Kids up to 11 free

Family (2 adults & up to 3 12 - 15 year olds) - £41

Click here to save money and beat the queues with advance discount tickets - Highly recomended

 

Please note that all bags will be searched on entry and coolboxes, glass and alcohol are not allowed to be bought into the venue.

 

Drivers Booked in to Race

1500cc Bangers

National Point & British Champion - Silver & Black & White Checks
830	Lee "Stretch" White	Saffron Walden
Sponsored by CW Fabrications
Superstar - Red Roof & Flashing Lights
88	Lyndon "Fatface" Stark	Boston
757	Callum "Jack Jnr" Gill	King's Lynn
Sponsored by Pure Hocus Pocus & R Haresign Services
National Champion - Gold Stripe
566	Tony "Zippy Jnr" Pallett	Thetford
Star Grade - Red Roof
93	Luke Nieuwenburg	Boston
175	Karl Corsby	Newmarket
178	Kieran "Slim" Bowman	Wisbech
Sponsored by The Tyre Bay - 01553 771630
322	Nicky Denman	Boston
337	Ashley "Pretty Boy" Garrod	Swaffham
888	Lloyd Stark	Boston
Sponsored by Alder Fabs & Services
921	Jack Aldridge	Chipping Norton
A Grade - Blue Roof
69	Brad Bartrum	Wisbech
77	Russell "Jack" Gill	King's Lynn
Sponsored by Pure Hocus Pocus
315	Nathan "Cobbwebb" Webb	Rickinghall
322	Tom "Foxy" Fox	Lakenheath
390	David "Gibbo" Gibson	Bourne
Sponsored by BWR Metal Recycling
601	Chris "Bling" Medler	Norwich
B Grade - Yellow Roof
79	Ricky Twell	King's Lynn
113	Dan "Wrighty" Wright	Wisbech
123	Kieran "Kezza" Gray	Norwich
319	Shaun "Super Shaun" Clarke	Downham Market
399	Jonny Atkin	Bourne
517	Sid "Cupcake" Cooper	Cambridge
551	Brett Jackson	Peterborough
556	Matt Tillow	Norwich
Sponsored by David Yarham Salvage, Reliable Rentals & JMC
C Grade - White Roof
6	Ronnie Bennett	Boston
10	Chris Wick	Walsingham
10	Ben Collins	Norwich
12	Troy Cobbett	Walsingham
13	Alex Exton	Bourne
26	Paul "Skiddy" Lovick	Fakenham
	Sponsored by AKS Autos
65	Chris Hornbrook	Desborough
107	Andy Betts	Wisbech
110	Brett Judge	Sheffield
147	Mickey Clarke	Bourne
171	Holly Nash	King's Lynn
172	Chris Nash	King's Lynn
174	David Osbourne	Colchester
186	Chris Loveridge	King's Lynn
201	Phil "Turkish" Milner	Rattlesden
Sponsored by PFP Ford Parts Boxted
203	Martin Reeson	Boston
217	Ashley Brewster	Sheffied
232	Steven "Poppy" Pope	Fakenham
Sponsored by South Creake Cycle Centre
241	Beau "Slippery" Southgate	Stowmarket
Sponsored by Southside Motocross
248	Jamie "Young Gun" Blything	Norwich
Sponsored by Newton Cars
248	Nick Ashbridge	Louth
249	Jonathan Ashbridge	Louth
271	Ashlun Woods	Dereham
277	Alex Tebbs	Boston
284	Mark "Baggers" Baggley	Boston
286	Ben Locke	Cambridge
297	Paul Chapman	London
321	Kieran "Chatty Man" Fry	Bletchingley
350	Nathan "Ziggy" Tupper	Stowupland
Sponsored by EBL
352	Ben Mynott	St Neots
370	Craig "Chap" Gray	Norwich
375	Alex Hensby	Wisbech
405	Shane "Rudey" Tilley	Colchester
416	Jon "Nettles" Cullen	Spalding
Sponored by Top Score Mowing (TSM)
419	Laura "Mossop" Quadling	Thetford
Sponsored by Carbrooke Cars & Commercials (Car Sales)
430	Andy Jones	Cambridge
440	Lennon Phillips	London
452	Paul "Cori" Sweet	St Neots
483	Lee Neve	Bourne
495	Aston Gibbons	Wisbech
511	Jack Licquorice	Wisbech
577	Scott Graves	Boston
622	Stuart Davies	Swindon
632	Sambo Tomlinson	Sutton in Ashfield
633	Leeroy Haywood	Sutton in Ashfield
Sponsored by J&L Smart Repairs
666	Liam Gelsthorpe	Boston
678	Steve Lillywhite	Bletchingley
721	Dan "Clarkey" Clarke	Wisbech
747	Liam Hard	Lowestoft
792	Steve "Stevie G" Greenhalgh	Cleethorpes
799	Tim Rees	King's Lynn
800	Liam Halls	Stowmarket
887	Liam Stark	Boston
Sponsored by Ark Fabrications
902	Tony Lowther	Spalding
903	Leon de Silva	Peterborough
910	Jack Rookard	Stowmarket
Sponsored by Steve Lumley Road Planings
994	Craig Keeley

 

 

2L Bangers

National Points & British Champion - Silver & Black & White Checks
830	Lee White	Saffron Walden
Star Grade - Red Roof
103	Jack Deacon	Canvay Island
Sponsored by ARA Tyres
178	Kieran "Slim" Bowman	Wisbech
Sponsored by The Tyre Bay - 01553 771630
188	John "Victor" Reeves	Folkestone
337	Ashley "Pretty Boy" Garrod	Swaffham
898	Andy Battle	Beccles
A Grade - Blue Roof
136	Adrian "Junior" Court	Kettering
303	Wayne Linsdale	Cambridge
B Grade - Yellow Roof
319	Shaun "Super Shaun" Clarke	Downham Market
399	Jonny Atkin	Bourne
517	Sid "Cupcake" Cooper	Cambridge
519	Lee "Knuckles" Middleton	Luton
549	Phil Smith	Colchester
551	Brett Jackson	Peterborough
C Grade - White Roof
16	Daniel "Popeye" Fisher	Wisbech
43	Luke Maynard	Crawley
108	Thomas "Tom Tom" Smith	Wisbech
138	Jason Smy	Ipswich
143	Sam Snowden	Skipton
170	Darren Teal	Northampton
179	Brad Bowman	King's Lynn
201	Phil "Turkish" Milner	Rattlesden
Sponsored by PFP Ford Parts Boxted
210	Callum McKee	Sheffield
212	Jack "Little Mario" Maryon	Wisbech
Sponsored by Crowson Motors - 01945 589777
219	Robert Betts	King's Lynn
227	Chris "Hurricane" Horton	Fakenham
248	Jamie "Young Gun" Blything	Norwich
Sponsored by Newton Cars
298	Bryoni Gilfoy	Southampton
306	Nicky Bell	Colchester
347	Red Nelson	Keighley
389	Charlie Garrod	Swaffham
405	Shane "Rudey" Tilley	Colchester
431	Scott Munson	Colchester
444	Charlie Jackson	Maidstone
461	Danny Jenkins	Sheffield
616	Phil Watkins	Sheffield
617	Darren Everett	Skipton
619	Micky Knight	King's Lynn
664	Aaron "Trellence" Challis	Brandon
Sponsored by Brandon Riding Academy
720	Kenny-Joe Gabriel	Bristol
841	Stu Carman	Wisbech

 

Junior Bangers

World Champion - Gold Roof
131	Harley McCarthy	Bedford
National Points Champion - Silver Roof
90	Joey "Spud" Holmes Jnr	Birmingham
Sponsored by A C Race Fabrications
Superstar - Red Roof & Flashing Lights
13	Morgan McCarthy	Bedford
328	Ben Nicholls	Norwich
Star Grade - Red Roof
114	Luke Spinks	Attleborough
Sponsored by Quinto Crane & Plant Hire
132	Archie Cullum	Bloxwich
450	Blake Platts	Sheffield
608	Lenny "Lenny Boy" Murkin	Peterborough
A Grade - Blue Roof
77	Lewis "Little Lewie" Ivatt	Spalding
Sponsored by Lunns Haulage
229	Harry "Cobby Jnr" Cobbs	King's Lynn
715	Joshua Prince	Grantham
Sponsored by Princes Scrap Metals
993	Ryan Nieuwenburg	Boston
B Grade - Yellow Roof
188	Codie Reeves	Folkestone
C Grade - White Roof
8	Finlay Damon	Bedford
45	Aiden "Little Meat" Harrold	Bourne
70	Tiff "Tiny Tiff" Unwin	Cambridge
Sponsored by L J Agricultural Engineering & Wisbech Export Company
101	Cieran Harmer	Peterborough
Sponsored by Wisbech Breakers & Jobie Cobb Signs
117	Lee Reynolds	Briston
145	Liz Dicken	Norwich
159	Eron Denney	Downham Marker
Sponsored by Wisbech Export
199	Jobie Holland-Gough	Sheffield
214	Connor Osborn	Ipswich
Sponsored by Drive Away Salvage
331	Archie Fryatt	Ipswich
340	Samuel "Rusty" Bennett	Sudbury
Sponsored by Admiral Recovery
537	Charlie Clarke	Wisbech
555	Harry Gelsthorpe	Boston
591	Jack "Little Jack" Giddings	Peterborough
603	Kieran Clarke
702	Ben Kaleta	Spalding
833	Robbie Dillon	King's Lynn
Sponsored by Davey Cox Car Repairs & SAS Vehicle Hire

 

 Meeting Format

1.      Junior Banger White & Yellow Final

2.      1500cc Banger Last Chance

3.      Junior Banger Heat 1

4.      2L Banger World Final Wild Card Final

5.      1500cc Banger National Championship

6.      Junior Banger Heat 2

7.      1500cc Banger All Comers 1 (Subject to car numbers)

8.      2L Banger All Comers 1

9.   1500cc Banger All Comers 2

10.   Junior Banger Final

11.   2L Banger All Comers 2 & Destruction Derby

12.   1500cc Banger All Comers 2 & Destruction Derby