Sat 16 May (6pm) Preview

 

 

Introduction

Unlimited Bangers

2L Bangers

Bandit Memorial Roll of Honour

1300 Stock Cars

Free Fairground Ride for the Kids

Admission

Drivers Booked to Race

Meeting Format

Mark Paulson Preview 

 

Introduction

One of the highlights of the local Banger Racing calendar takes place at the Adrian Flux Arena on Saturday night (6pm) with the 12^th staging of the Bandit Memorial, in memory of Michael Bailey, for both Unlimited Bangers and Two-Litre Bangers. Providing the supporting cast are the always-entertaining 1300cc Stock Cars.

 

There are currently 74 Unlimited Bangers, 27 2L Bangers, 32 1300 Stock Cars and 5 Micra Stox booked in to race.

We are currently expecting 74 Unlimited Bangers, 27 2L Bangers and 32 1300 Stock Cars and 5 Micra Stox.

Please note that any drivers racing in a formula that is due to receive start money and is not booked in will not receive Start Money. Any other formula will not receive their points or complimentary admissions. Any driver who is booked in who does not race or cancel their booking will have to pay a fine before they are allowed to race again. Bookings and cancelations can be made by E Mailing trackstar@norfolkarena.co.uk or by phoning 01553 771111 or phoning / texting 07939 580652.

 

Unlimited Bangers

An excellent entry of big rear-wheel driver Bangers features many a star name. Topping the list is World of Shale Champion 148 Ian ‘Shorty’ Redden, the most stylish of drivers, who was twice a winner when the Unlimiteds were last in action at Easter and won this event back in 2011.

 

148 Ian "Shorty" Redden returns to the scene of his World of Shale triumph

Former WoS Champion 247 Lee Clarke is likely to prove rapid, but it was his team-mate 821 Ryan Preston who stole the honours in the East Anglian Championship last time out.

Also likely to be challenging at the sharp end are Supreme Champion 22 Dave Vincent and evergreen shale expert 160 Shayn Winsor, whose son 960 Ross Winsor is making rapid strides on the loose in rear-wheel drive machinery.

 

960 Ross Winsor has been making rapid strides in the Unlimited Bangers

Silver roof holders 338 Terry Garrod and 898 Andy Battle, together with former points champion 673 Darren Fendley, will be gunning for glory, with Garrod targeting his first win in Unlimited machinery, and hoping to be joined in the category by brother 339 Jack Garrod for the first time.

Superstar driver 382 Jack Foster Jr and brother 82 Tom Foster come fresh from playing a big part in their Grey & Black team winning the East Anglian team title at Mildenhall last weekend.

World Champion 390 David Gibson will be in the mix, but whether that is challenging at the front of races, or providing the entertainment further back is anyone’s guess. His Mad Hatters team-mates 399 Jonny Atkin and 611 Joe Geeves will also be in action.

 

390 David Gibson is always involved in the middle of the action

Michael ‘Bandit’ Bailey’s former Predators team is headed by 779 Luke Allen who will be out to put on a show in his honour.

Certain to keep things lively having travelled all the way from Sussex are renowned entertainers 321 Kieran Fry, 388 Taylor Sowter, 883 Jack Filmer and 884 Tom Filmer. Fry’s Bears team-mates 41 Paul Pentecost, 133 Karly Day (the defending champion), 266 Callum Hall and 726 Kalin Dawe will also be getting stuck in.

 

388 Taylor and the rest of Team Sowter have been a great addition to the Unlimited Banger scene at King's Lynn this year

Wild Boyz 149 Wayne Bailey, 98 Matt Harrison and 469 Michael Scally travel south to have a big crash, as do former Stinkbridge men 211 Jordan Hall and 212 Jak Hall, while the Essex-based Shunters outfit featuring 513 Sean Harvey, 514 Charlie Taylor and 768 Danny McSweeney will certainly not go home with straight motors.

Don't expect 513 Sean Harvey and the rest of the Shunters to take home a straight motor on Saturday! 

Add in the likes of the Mad Mob’s 790 Nathan Young and Aftermath duo 32 Alan Wombwell and 132 Robert James, and it looks set to be a belter.

 

Two-Litre Bangers

World Champion 390 David Gibson, plus 128 Andrew Shipp, 338 Terry Garrod (who is a former winner of the title), 399 Jonny Atkin, 830 Lee White and 673 Darren Fendley are among those on double duty in the Bangers so top marks to them.

128 Andrew Shipp is one of several drivers making a magnificent effort to race both the Unlimited and 2L Bangers on Saturday

Brothers 337 Ashley Garrod – who is more of a front-wheel drive specialist – and 339 Jack Garrod are also in action and likely to be among the frontrunners, as they have already proved on several occasions in 2015.

Predators interest in headed by 479 Joel Allen, while sometime Predator 209 Tom Waller may also be among those carrying the famous red and blue colours. 

Veteran 701 Kevin Cooper and 830 Lee White could be among the favourites for race wins.

830 Lee White will be amongst the favorites for the chequered flag

 

Bandit Memorial Roll of Honour

Unlimited Bangers

Year	Venue	1st		2nd		3rd
2004	King's Lynn	920	James Medley	99	Richard Ahern	536	Annette Nicholls
2005	King's Lynn	917	John Millen	348	Sonny Sherwood	384	John Golden
2006	King's Lynn	536	Annette Nicholls	348	Sonny Sherwood	40	Lester Freestone
2007	King's Lynn	119	Davey Cox	877	Adam Perrin	536	Annette Nicholls
2008	King's Lynn	33	Wayne Burnham	119	Davey Cox	384	John Golden
2009	King's Lynn	85	James Ellis	791	Nicky Young	119	Davey Cox
2010	King's Lynn	141	Dan Steele	169	Jason Thompson	128	Mark Atkins
2011	King's Lynn	148	Ian Redden	160	Shayn Winsor	79	Ricky Twell
2012	King's Lynn	370	Mark French	321	Andy Newton	97	Dave Allen
2013	King's Lynn	572	Paul Scully	128	Mark Atkins	266	Al Roskell
2014	King's Lynn	133	Karly Day	326	Paul Picton	79	Ricky Twell

 

Two-Litre Bangers

Year	Venue	1st		2nd		3rd
2004	King's Lynn	229	Ritchie Holmes	128	Andy Lack	379	Peter Graham
2005	King's Lynn	94	Jamie Wyatt	479	Daniel Allen	81	Ashley Bell
2006	King's Lynn	112	Tracy Goodhall	801	Jack Foster Sr	119	Davey Cox
2007	King's Lynn	730	Deane Mayes	312	Tom Reynolds	999	Shane Cottrill
2008	King's Lynn	898	Andy Battle	349	Michael Allard	107	Michael Seex
2009	King's Lynn	338	Terry Garrod	128	Mark Atkins	527	Michael Norman
2010	King's Lynn	779	Luke Allen	38	Tom Chilton	176	Ady Gibbs
2011	King's Lynn	579	Andy Ashman	391	Ben Gibson	119	Davey Cox
2012	King's Lynn	227	James Saunders	427	Dave Johnson	22	Dave Vincent
2013	King's Lynn	119	Davey Cox	427	Dave Johnson	129	Jono Brook
2014	King's Lynn	176	Ady Gibbs	47	Daniel Allen	89	Joe Barratt

 

1300cc Stock Cars

Hometown racer 340 Wes Freestone leads the entry of the little stock cars, as World of Shale Champion and National Points Champion. He is still, however, chasing his first win on home shale in 2015.

 

340 Wes Freestone leads the 2015 points but is still chasing his first 2015 win at the Adrian Flux Arena - will he end that wait on Saturday?

Much of the winning to date has been done by 400 Kevin Shinn who will be racing from the blue grade for the first time this weekend. Similarly, 22 Ian Cowern steps up to the yellow grade after some impressive displays.

First time red graders 444 Natasha Street and 780 Simon Sparrow could find it hard going from the back of the grid but it will be interesting to see how the pair fare from there, alongside 08 Lee Green, who can be unbeatable on his day.

 

444 Natasha Street will be racing from the star grade for the first time on Saturday night

653 Gemma Rainer has been runner-up in two finals already this season. Surely that first main event is now just around the corner.

With new recruits – such as 422 Martin Taylor – constantly joining the formula, and big fields of cars making it hard work for those starting near the back of the grid, the winners could come from anywhere.

 

Free Fairground Rides for the Kids

A kids ride will be back at the Adrian Flux Arena for the kids to ensure that they have plenty to do before the meeting and between races. The good news for mum and dad is that going on the rides is all free!

  

 Admission

On the day admission is as follows;

Adult - £15

OAP - £12

12-15 year old - £6

Kids up to 11 free

Family (2 adults & 2 12 - 15 year olds) - £39

Don't forget as well that you can save money and beat the queues with discount advance tickets available here

 

Drivers Booked to Race

Unlimited Bangers

World of Shale Champion - Twin Gold Stripes
148	Ian "Shorty"  Redden	Kettering
Sponsored by Corby Car Spares
National Points Champion - Silver Roof
338	Terry "Wingnut" Garrod	Swaffham
RDC Points Champion - Silver Roof
898	Andy Battle
Superstar - Red Roof & Flashing Lights
247	Lee clarke	Norwich
382	Jack Foster	Worksop
Star Grade - Red Roof
22	Dave Vincent	Brandon
136	Adrian "Junior" Court	Kettering
160	Shayn Winsor	Wymondham
209	Tom Waller	Shoeburyness
328	Dan Lathan	Diss
673	Darren Fendley	King's Lynn
Sponsoed by IMF Metal Recycling
960	Ross "Rossco" Winsor	Wymondham
Sponsored by Valley Services
A Grade - Blue Roof
77	Russell Gill	King's Lynn
82	Tom Foster	Worksop
88	Lyndon "Fat Face" Stark	Boston
Sponsored by Starky's Transport & Recovery
128	Andrew Shipp	Bishops Stortford
129	Jono Brooks	Hinckley
321	Kieran Fry	Surrey
399	Jonny Atkins	Bourne
421	Nigel Riley	Brighton
521	Ash Riley	Brighton
601	Chris "Bling" Meddler	Norwich
Sponsored by Hevingham Sawmills
757	Callum Gill	King's Lynn
811	Pistol Pete Winter	Hull
Sponsored by Wincolmlee Tyres Hull
821	Ryan Preston	Norwich
B Grade - Yellow Roof
79	Ricky Twell	King's Lynn
Sponsored by Goldstar Metal Traders & Tyre Bay
95	Rob Taylor	Wisbech
149	Wayne Bailey	Retford
Sponsored by Retford Dismantlers
222	Matty High	Lowestoft
Sponsored by Waveney Tyres & Exhausts Lowestoft
271	Ashlun Woods	Fakenham
326	Shane Lynn	Diss
334	Stephen Court	Kettering
388	Taylor Sowter	Surrey
433	Ben Smith	Norwich
439	Danny Sutton	Great Yarmouth
513	Sean "Shaggy" Harvey	Colchester
597	Andy Ashman	Halstead
Sponsored by Dunmow Metal Recycling
779	Luke "Munch" Allen	King's Lynn
790	Nathan "Nafe" Young	Wisbech
791	Nicky "Spud" Young	Wisbech
Sponsored by B H Porters Scrap Metals & Frankie & Bennies Restaurants
830	Lee "Stretch" White	Saffron Walden
884	Tom Filmer	Surrey
C Grace - White Roof
8	James "Little Tex" Jackson	Long Sutton
10	Ben Collins	Norwich
11	Ryan Leeks	Wisbech
Sponsored by Ireland Trailers
32	Alan Wombwell	Cambridge
41	Paul Pentecost	Surrey
115	David Hope	Bishop Auckland
119	Kieran McGee	Bishop Auckland
132	Robert James	Cambridge
133	Karly Day	High Wycombe
137	Jay Chilton	King's Lynn
142	Robert Simpson	Barnoldswick
171	Andy "Mr Nutz" Frost	King's Lynn
176	Ady "Gibbo" Gibbs	King's Lynn
180	Mark Foster	Worksop
196	Ben Harrison	Leicester
197	Joe Bowers	Wisbech
211	Jordan Hall	Barnoldswick
212	Jak Hall	Barnoldswick
230	Dean "Mr Mean" Moljourd	Boston
266	Callum "Oddjob" Hall	Leicester
313	John "Cully" Cullingford	Norwich
372	Barry Overland	Wisbech
377	Zak Street	Halstead
428	Will Makins	Dereham
Sponsored by Kevtra Transport Services
469	Michael Scally	Doncaster
514	Charlie "Baby" Taylor	Colchester
579	Gary "Mr Clumsy" Beecham	Boston
611	Joe Geeves	Stamford
Sponsored by BWR Metal Recycling
660	Paul Lambe	Spalding
726	Kalin "The Chimp" Dawe	High Wycombe
743	Kevan "Captain Ramhead" Barton	Spalding
768	Danny McSweeney	Colchester

 

2L Bangers

World Champion - Gold Roof
390	David "Gibbo" Gibson	Bourne
Sponsored by BWR Metal Recycling
National Points Champion - Silver Roof
338	Terry "Wingnut" Garrod	Swaffham
Superstar - Red Roof & Flashing Lights
337	Ashley "Pretty Boy" Garrod	Swaffham
Star Grade - Red Roof
209	Tom Waller	Shoeburyness
673	Darren Fendley	King's Lynn
Sponsored by IMF Engineering
A Grade - Blue Roof
128	Andrew Ship	Bishops Stortford
261	Dom Davies	Stockport
339	Jack "Jackpot" Garrod	Swaffham
Sponsored by Narford Scaffolding
399	Jonny Atkins	Bourne
B Grade - Yellow Roof
701	Kevin Cooper	King's Lynn
830	Lee "Stretch" White	Saffron Walden
C Grade - White Roof
7	Jack Redden	Kettering
16	Dan Fisher	Wisbech
51	James Licquorice	Wisbech
89	Joe Barratt	Wisbech
108	Tom Smith	Wisbech
128	James Bagshaw	Nottingham
170	Darren Teal	Northampton
171	Andy "Mr Nutz" Frost	King's Lynn
174	Callum Henderson	Cambridge
390	Dan Stacey	Middlesex
392	Sam Baines	Bourne
479	Joel Allen	King's Lynn
677	Matt Bradshaw	Boston
803	Lee Surgeoner	Great Yarmouth
823	James Jewel

 

1300 Stock Cars

 

National Points Champions - Silver Roof
340	Wes Freestone	King's Lynn
Star Grade - Red Roof
8	Lee "Greeny" Green	Wisbech
333	Dan Weavers	Norwich
Sponsored by Valley Services
409	Carl "Carlos"  Pears	Colne
444	Natasha Street	Chatteris
Sponsored by Chatteris Garage Ltd
780	Simon Sparrow	Wisbech
A Grade - Blue Roof
7	Ady Moden	Wisbech
9	"Big Balls" Buster Ketteringham	Wisbech
Sponsored by BK Fabrications
273	Kevin "Mad Mouse" McClagish	Wisbech
Sponsored by Wisbech Car Spares
400	Kevin "Shinny" Shinn	Peterborough
653	Gemma "Gemma Joe" Rainer	Norwich
Sponsored by Beccles Car Repairs, CW Race Engineering & S E Transit Spares
673	John "Old Smiler" Moat	Wisbech
781	Scott "Spadge" Sparrow	Wisbech
B Grade - Yellow Roof
22	Ian Cowern	Boston
92	Gavin Nicholls	Norwich
Sponsored by Norfolk Salvage, Autotest Ltd
140	Thomas House	Nuneaton
276	Stephen "Wally" Walden	King's Lynn
341	Austen Freestone	King's Lynn
377	Dean Whitwell	Spalding
794	Chris Brown	King's Lynn
Sponsored by A J Motor Spares
838	Ady Wales	Wisbech
Sponsored by Truckweld Ltd
C Grade - White Roof
35	Nathan "Ziggy" Tupper	Stowupland
Sponsored by Carrern Bodyworks, Bury St Edmunds
114	Cliff Wallace	Bourne
241	Beau Southgate	Stowupland
Sponosred by Southside MotoCross
307	Nathan "Mr Chunk" Day	Thetford
308	Alec Hannay	Great Dunmow
Sponsored by B H Carpentry & Roundwheel Racewear
316	Dan McCluskey	Ely
Sponsored by Victoria Tyres, Littleport
390	Karl "Chaoz" Morris	Wisbech
Sponsored by Fenview Motors& B&J Fabrication
422	Martin Taylor	Nottingham
431	Damian "Dingo" Thorpe	Lincoln
610	Steven Roberts	Northampton
666	Steve "LT" Littlejohn	Wisbech
870	Mark Spicer	Wisbech

 

Micra Stox

160 Jacques West

236 Robert Bruce

421 Jim Cogger

477 Tyler Scott

550 David Sinclair

 

 Meeting Format

   a MicroStox Heat 1(Pre meeting race at 5.30pm)
   b 1300 Stock Car White & Yellow Final (Pre meeting race at 5.40pm)
   1 Unlimited Bangers Heat 1
   2. 2L Banger Bandit Memorial
   3. MicroStox Heat 2
   4. Unlimited Bangers Heat 2
   5. 1300 Stock Cars Heat 1
   6. 2L Banger All Comers 1
   7. Unlimited Bangers Heat 3
   8. 1300 Stock Car Heat 2
   9. MicroStox Final
   10. 2L Banger All Comers 2
   11. Unlimited Banger Michael “Bandit” Bailey Memorial
   12. 1300 Stock Car Final
   13. 2L Banger Destruction Derby
   14. Unlimited Banger Destruction Derby

 

Unlimited Banger Heat Splits

Heat splits are below;

 

Heat 1

S/S:         22   338   898  

Red:        136   328   960

Blue:       77   128   129   321   399   421   601   811

Yellow:   149   222   271   326   388   439   597   779   790   884

White:     10   11   32   41   119   142   171   176   196   211   212   230   372   428   469   514   579   611   660   743

 

Heat 2

S/S:         148   338   247   382

Red:        136   160   209   673

Blue:       77   82   88   399   421   521   757   821

Yellow:   79   95   271   326   334   433   513   597   779   791   830   884

White:     8   10   32   115   132   133   137   142   180   197   211   230   266   313   377   469   514   611   726   743   768

 

Heat 3

S/S:         22   148   247   382   898

Red:        160   209   328   673   960

Blue:       82   88   128   129   321   521   601   757   811   821

Yellow:   79   95   149   222   334   388   433   439   513   790   791   830

White:     8   11   41   115   119   132   133   137   171   176   180   196   197   212   266   313   372   377   428   579   660   726   768

 

Final and Destruction Derby: Open to all available cars.