Sat 19 May (5.30pm) Preview
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Introduction
F1 Stock Cars
1300 Stock Cars
V8 Stock Cars
Free Funfair Ride
Admission - advance E ticketsa re highly recommended!
Drivers Booked to Race
Meeting Format & F1 Heat Splits
Mark Paulson Preview
Introduction
Just three weeks after their last visit, the Kings of the Ovals – BriSCA Formula One stock cars – return to King’s Lynn this weekend (Saturday 19 May, 5:30pm) to serve up some more spellbinding action. It is a big night too for the 1300cc Stock Cars, with their biggest meeting of the season at King’s Lynn, the European Championship. Completing the bill is a popular return for V8 Hotstox.
There are currently 46 F1 Stock Cars, 55 1300 Stock Cars and 29 V8 Stock Cars booked in to race
Please note that any driver who turns up unbooked will not receive any complimentary admissions that they may be entitled to and may also not be allowed to race if the event is still fully booked.
Drivers should book in to race through their association.
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.
BriSCA Formula One
The two meetings so far in 2018 at King’s Lynn have provided terrific action, and there’s every reason to expect more of the same this weekend, with over 40 cars taking to the track in a six-race programme.
There has been plenty of action at this year's King's Lynn F1 Stock Car events
Final winner last time out, 515 Frankie Wainman Jr is the most successful driver of all time on the Saddlebow Road shale. The grading points leader will be gunning for his 17th main event success at the track. FWJ will be joined, as ever, by brother Danny (212) and children Phoebe (211) and Frankie Jr Jr (555), who will all be chomping at the bit, with Phoebe racing under a blue roof at King’s Lynn for the first time.
Will 515 Frankie Wainman Jnr - who is the most successful driver to have raced at Saddlebow Road - be taking another feature final on Saturday?
There are other significant grade changes this month, including for the man who won the opening final of the year here, local fans’ favourite 326 Mark Sargent who is in the form of his life and has reached the red grade for the first time. Joining him in that feat are the ever-popular 45 Nigel Harrhy and 192 Luke Dennis who, as a shale-only racer, has done particularly well to pile on the points.
Shale only F1 racer 192 Luke Dennis has done exceptionally well to reach star grade for the first time
Norfolk’s finest, 16 Mat Newson will be looking to make the most of home track advantage. He’s yet to win a final this year but after a few near-misses it will surely be only a matter of time – what better time than this weekend
After a spell on the sidelines, it is great to see 84 Tom ‘Hitman’ Harris back on track. King’s Lynn was the scene of his world title triumph in 2013, so it is a track with fond memories for the international racer. Whether he’s able to hit top-form immediately on his return to the loose remains to be seen, but he will certainly make good use of the bumper and will be one to watch.
After a spell on the sidelines "The Hitman" - 84 Tom Harris returns to the scene of his 2013 World triumph
Others who should be in strong contention for race wins include two men who go very well at the Adrian Flux Arena, Leicestershire duo 259 Paul Hines and 335 Mark Woodhull, while 127 Austin Moore deserved more than he had to show for his efforts three weeks ago, and 166 Bobby Griffin has also been going very well on the loose this year.
127 Austin Moore and 166 Bobby Griffin both went well at our last meeting
As always, we a delighted to welcome a contingent of Dutchmen who are certain to get stuck in and entertain the crowd. H40 Mark and H410 Jelle Tesselaar, as well as H295 William Zwerver, are all very capable drivers, while H447 Patrick Tersteeg has previously been crowned World of Shale champion in BriSCA F2 on these shores and will be looking to continue building his experience in the big F1 machinery.
H295 WIllem Zwerver is one of several overseas Mainland European drivers making the welcome trip over to be in action at King's Lynn on Saturday
1300cc Stock Cars
There is a massive entry of cars for the European Championship, headed by the Spedeworth trio who hold the formula’s three biggest titles. 23 Lee Pearce defends the European crown, 713 Ian Beaumont is the world champion, while 129 Will Morphey lifted the last major title to be held at King’s Lynn, the British Championship.
World Champion 713 Ian Beaumont leads a strong Spedeworth challenge for the 1300 Stock Car European
The locals will have their work cut out to keep those three from stealing the silverware on offer this weekend, but the three-time World of Shale champion 216 Dan Booth could be just the man to do it. National points champion 450 Luke Jackson will also hope that his new-for-2018 car can carry him to a first major title from a one-off race.
Three times World of Shale Champion 216 Dan Booth will be a strong contender
Another local with plenty of pedigree is 473 Dean Moat who won the unified European title on its first staging at King’s Lynn, six years ago. He hasn’t consistently performed at that kind of level since the adoption of more modern cars into the standard regulations shortly afterwards, and will have to make the grid via the last-chance race, but a final win at the end of last year showed that he can still do it.
Other locals who will fancy their chances include 2016 world champion 333 Dan Weavers, who is still looking to recapture that kind of form, and consistently strong duo 400 Kevin Shinn and 422 Martin Taylor (who, as a Yorkshireman, isn’t exactly local, but he is a regular and represents the home promotion in the main event).
400 Kevin Shinn is another who will have hopes of taking the title
The Scottish representation looks very strong in the form of 42 Billy Wilson, 67 Craig Haxton and 124 Andrew Mathieson, who have all been relatively regular visitors, but may still struggle to find the ultimate pace against the shale regulars. 388 Paul Ford, runner-up in last year’s world championship, can count on his BriSCA F1 and BriSCA F2 experience at the track, but again must only be an outside threat.
Scotland's 388 Paul Ford will be looking to put his BriSCA F1 & F2 experience to good use as he looks to win the 1300 European
Spedeworth’s challenge is bolstered by Morphey’s younger brother Charlie (92) and their father George (29) who has been known to forego his own chances to help his sons in the big races.
Others who could be a threat if they get through the last-chance race include 317 Lauren Overy, returning from a spell on the sidelines, and 149 Todd Payne. But with such a large entry of lower graded drivers, even making the grid is going to be a hard task for many.
If 317 Lauren Overy can qualify on the night and keep on all four wheels she will mount a serious threat
V8 Hotstox
The Rover V8-engined cars made two appearances at King’s Lynn last year and proved very popular. Their British Championship race in July in particular was a magnificent contest, in which 409 Luke Maw eventually prevailed.
409 Luke Maw won an exciting British Championship in the V8 Stock Cars last year
Maw, who is also the European champions, is set to be a frontrunner once again, along with world champion 1 Adam Joyce and speedy brothers 298 Tom and 498 Olly Spencer.
Others to look out for include multiple former champion 131 Kevin Stuchbury, shale specialist 575 Darren Cottrill, and 485 Steve and 490 Craig Thompson, who have started the season strongly. 222 Guy Jolly will enjoy a fairly short drive to a meeting for once, and should also be at the sharp end.
Further intrigue is provided by top Ministox graduate 8 Catherine Harris and one of her predecessors 154 Sophie Maynard, while 173 Ashley and 174 Richard Pursey have made the switch from BriSCA F2.
Funfair Rides
All the fun of the fair will be at King's Lynn on Saturday with the famous Helter Skelter making an appearance. The good news for mum and dad is that the ride will be free for the kids to go on as often as they like!
Admission
On the day admission is as follows;
Adult - £18
OAP - £16
12-15 year old - £7
Kids up to 11 free
Family (2 adults & 2 12 - 15 year olds) - £46
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
F1 Stock Cars
British Champion – Black & White Checks
515 Frankie Wainman Jnr - Keighley
Superstar – Red Roof & Flashing Lights
16 Matt Newson - Norwich
84 Tom Harris - Altrincham
Star Grade – Red Roof
25 Bradley Harrison – Rotherham
45 Nigel Harrhy - Sollihull
192 Luke Dennis - Rugby
212 Daniel Wainman – Keighley
217 Lee Fairhurst - Bolton
220 William Hunter - Preston
259 Paul Hines - Hinckley
326 Mark Sargent – Spalding
H410 Jelle Tesselaar - Holland
H447 Patrick Tersteeg - Holland
555 Frankie Wainman Jnr Jnr - Keighley
A Grade – Blue Roof
11 Neil Scriven – Circenster
12 Michael Scriven – Lechlade
22 Will Yarrow – Desborough
H40 Mark Tesselaar - Holland
127 Austin Moore – Blackburn
166 Bobby Griffin – Retford
169 Billy Johnson – Loughborough
211 Phoebe Wainman – Keighley
H295 Willam Zwerver - Holland
335 Mark Woodhull - Loughborough
463 James Morris - Warrington
B Grade – Yellow Roof
13 Kelvin Hassell - Lower Picker
18 Ritchie Ahern - Romford
104 Paul Spooner – Newton Aycliffe
215 Geoff Nicholls - Melton Mowbray
216 Jack France – Liversedge
224 Mark Gray - Thrapston
244 Mick Rogers – Kidderminster
268 Richard Woods - Newark
313 Karl Roberts - Rochdale
348 John Wright – Chesterfield
Sponsored by JKE ltd (Electrical and Security Contractors) 01246 853535, Alpha 1 Construction 01332880283 & Auto Inspire 01246 555995
415 Russell Cooper – Cambridge
446 Joe Booth - Huddersfield
C Grade – White Roof
24 Mark Adkins - Mirfield
57 William Fenwick – Hartlepool
76 Aaron Cozens – Huntingdon
93 Sam Makin - Preston
232 Bryn Tootell - Rochdale
280 Colin Nairn – Leicester
307 Tim Warwick – Bedford
381 Andrew Woodley - Buckley
483 Wayne Marshall – Chesterfield
1300 Stock Cars
World Champion - Gold Roof
713 Ian Beaumont - Romford
National Points Champion - Silver Roof
450 Luke Jackson - Kimpton
European Champion - Red & Yellow Checks
23 Lee Pearce - Bromley
British Champion - Black & White Checks
129 Will Morphey - Peasenhall
World of Shale Champion & Superstar - Twin Gold Stripes & Flashing Lights
216 Dan Booth - Spalding
Sponsored by F2 Couriers & W Lunn Haulage
Scottish Champion - St Andews Cross
42 Billy Wilson - Lochgelly
Sponsored by F2 Couriers & W Lunn Haulage
Superstar - Red Roof & Flashing Lights
67 Craig Haxton - Leven
124 Andrew Mathieson - Lochgelly
Star Grade - Red Roof
29 George Morphey - Peasenhall
92 Charlie Morpey - Peasenhall
183 Ryan Jordan - Aldershot
388 Paul Ford - St Boswells
400 Kevin "Shinny" Shinn - Peterborough
422 Martin Taylor - Sheffield
A Grade - Blue Roof
51 Tommy Aylward - Spalding
81 Bradley Quincee - Ipswich
287 Dean "The Boy" Quincee - Earls Barton
317 Lauren Overy - Ely
Sponsored by C J Overy Transport & Crane Hire
390 Karl "Chaos" Morris - Wisbech
Sponsored by Fenview Motors & D Smith Fabrications
415 Jamie Blackman - Alton
535 Conner Sheldrake - Ipswich
555 Charlie "Chalk" Ellis - Roughton
Sponsored by Ellis Autos
681 Dan Moore - Grantham
Sponsored by RES Tractors & Prince's Scrap Metals
711 Clark Wells - Sible
730 Brandon "Bubba" Mayes - Diss
Sponsored by N&R Autos
769 Ben Englestone - Norwich
B Grade - Yellow Roof
9 Buster Ketteringham - Wisbech
55 Ricky "Tricky" Ivatt - Spalding
Sponsored by L&D Private Hire & Fencab Engineering
142 Jack Lower - Sudbury
149 Todd Payne - Worstead
Sponsored by Trunch Garage & C R Solomon
191 Luke "Mr Chow" Leedell - Peterborough
Sponsored by Wayne Tech Fabrications
228 Megan Pethwick - Norwich
241 Beau "Slippery" Southgate - Stowupland
Sponsored by Southside MotoCross
246 Derek Russell - Bracknell
275 Matthew Roberts - Wisbech
421 Chris Taylor - Sheffield
Sponsored by Charlotte Motors Salvage & A&R Motor Services
473 Dean Moat - Wisbech
C Grade - White Roof
31 Callum Anderson - Kent
42 Carl "Fat Boy Slim" Morgan - Mildenhall
56 Darron Williams - Haverhill
65 Stuart Williams - Cardiff
70 Sophie "Miss Grumpy" Unwin - Cambridge
Sponsored by Wisbech Export Company
90 Dalton Leedell - Peterborough
102 Ian "Bullbag" Noble - Cambridge
104 Paul Brown Jnr - Braintree
111 Joshua Wells - Sible
125 Charlie "Tudd" Deane - Peterborough
162 Mark "Newsy" Newman - Southampton
185 Dave "Hunter" Bonnet - Wisbech
194 Jordan "Blissy" Bliss - Wisbech
Sponsored by D J Utilities
367 Tom Keep - Ipswich
690 Jack "Del Boy" Wilkins - Sudbury
Sponsored by J W Auto Repairs, Alex Smith Chiropractic & Lincoln's Cash for Cars
762 Dan Newman - Southampton
852 Craig Hefferman
858 James "Norman" Bruce - Spalding
Sponsored by Car Collection Services & Phoenix Improvements
880 Anthony Kerr - Wisbech
Sponsored by Wisbech Breakers & Spencer Lee Autos
V8 Stock Cars
1 Adam Joyce
8 Catherine Harris
17 George Riley
69 Matt Barnard
117 Rob Scriven
131 Kevin Stuchbury
154 Sophie Maynard
173 Ashley Pursey
174 Richard Pursey
187 Craig Smith
222 Guy Jolly
266 Barry Wright
288 Jon Brown
298 Tom Spencer
328 Michael Boswell
345 Jake Harrhy
365 Marcus Brooks
366 Dave Dorans
402 James Billows
409 Luke Maw
420 Jamie Huckfield
426 Ollie Redgate
485 Steve Thompson
490 Craig Thompson
491 Paul Prest
498 Olly Spencer
525 Amy Jagger
552 Declan Gwin
575 Darren Cottrill
Format
a) 1300 Stock Car White Top Race (Pre meeting race at 5.15pm)
1. F1 Stock Car White & Yellows
2. 1300 Stock Car Last Chance Race
3. F1 Stock Car Heat 1
4. F1 Stock Car Heat 2
5. 1300 Stock Car European Championship
6. V8 Stock Cars Heat 1
7. F1 Stock Car Consolation
8. 1300 Stock Car All Comers 1
9. V8 Stock Car Heat 2
10. F1 Stock Car Mo Jones Trophy
11. 1300 Stock Car All Comers 2
12. V8 Stock Car Final
13. F1 Stock Car Grand National
F1 Stock Car Heat Splits
Heat 1
Superstar: 16
Red: 25 45 192 259 H447 555
Blue: H40 127 169 211 H295 463
Yellow: 13 18 215 216 268 415
White: 24 57 93 232 381
Heat 2
Superstar: 84 515
Red: 212 217 220 326 H410
Blue: 11 12 22 166 335
Yellow: 104 224 244 278 348 446
White: 76 80 280 307 483