Sat 20 August (5.30pm) Preview

 

Introduction

2L Banger World Final

2L Stock Cars

Junior Bangers

Funfair Ride

Admission

Drivers Booked to Race

Meeting Format

Mark Paulson Preview

 

Introduction

One of the highlights of the Banger Racing calendar comes to the Adrian Flux Arena on Saturday (20 August, 5:30pm), as the 2016 Shale World Banger Championship is staged for Two-Litre Bangers. Also in action are the unmissable Two-Litre Saloon Stock Cars and Junior Bangers.

Any 2L or Junior Banger Driver who is either looking to race but not yet booked in or listed below and no longer able to race should ensure they contact the office asap on 01553 771111 / 07939 580652. Any Saloon driver should contact the SSCA secretary on 01472 813969. 

There are currently 83 2L Bangers, 35 2L Stock Cars and 26 Junior Bangers booked in for action. 

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.

 

Two-Litre Bangers

The premier title for limited cc Bangers on shale will be defended by hometown driver 673 Darren Fendley who has spent the season so far displaying his gold roof at tracks across the country and will be aiming to become the first driver ever to successfully retain the championship in its near-30-year history.

Other leading contenders from the home promotion include brothers 337 Ashley and 338 Terry Garrod, plus 322 Tom Fox, and the man who topped the qualifying points, 830 Lee White.

 

830 Lee White was the top points scoring TSR Driver in the 2L Banger World Series

Former champions and team-mates 390 David Gibson and 399 Jonny Atkin will be looking to take their second titles, while 601 Chris Medler will be aiming to add this one to the 1500cc National title he claimed a few years ago.

 

Can 390 David Gibson repeat his success of 2014?

The remaining Trackstar contenders may not be among the favourites, but with a drawn grid, no one can be ruled out. Veteran 701 Kevin Cooper is a two-litre specialist nowadays, while 11 Ryan Leeks and 128 Andrew Shipp are more than capable of taking the win should the race come to them. They may also have the advantage of going under the radar in a race which traditional sees warring among the big teams.

 

Can 128 Shippy go under the radar in an event which traditionally sees warring between the big teams

Of the visiting seeds, Spedeworth’s 331 Jason Jackson will start among the favourites having come close on a number of occasions, but could well fall foul of those wanting to stop him. 247 Lee Clarke is another who has the credentials to win but may struggle to avoid trouble, while the same could be said for brothers 382 Jack Foster Jr and 82 Tom Foster, both former tarmac World Champions.

 

Can 247 Lee Clarke finally get the chequered flag in an event he has come close in recent years

With their shale experience, the RDC seeds may be the most likely visitors to take the gold roof elsewhere. 328 Daniel Lathan won this title back in 2013 while 326 Shane Lynn and 327 Mick Maskell Jr will also be in contention.

Further visitors come from all across the country, including the north and south of England and Scotland, making this one of the most cosmopolitan line-ups you will see in the sport.

 

Two-Litre Saloon Stock Cars

The Heavy Metal Brigade never fail to serve up wall-to-wall action, with big fields always keeping things lively on track.

 

2L Stock Car races are always full of action.

Local men 641 Willie Skoyles Jr and 428 Lee Sampson, European and National Champions respectively, will be among the frontrunners, while World Champion 6 Simon Welton, English Champion 217 Sid Madgwick and ORC Champion 499 David Aldous complete a superb line-up of the formula’s champions.

 

499 David Aldous is part on an impressive array of champions on show

The last two finals at the track have gone to 349 Michael Allard, who holds a narrow advantage in the track points over Aldous, and 570 Simon Venni, with both men in top form ahead of this, the final meeting before the grid for September’s World Final is set. 

 

Can 349 Michael Allard continue his recent god form at the track?

Two men who started the season late but have been more than making up for that in recent weeks are 998 Wayne Cottrill Jr and 733 Kyle Picton. Both have been absolutely flying with Picton in particular arguably the revelation of the season.

Barnes brothers 26 Tommy, 131 Timmy and 126 Harry have kicked up a gear in recent meetings and are in fine form. With their all-action style, they will be ones to watch.

Scotsman 600 Barry Russell, the most competitive driver from north of the border on shale, makes another welcome visit, where he will be looking to get stuck in among the locals.

 

Junior Bangers

A very healthy field of youngsters should provide some competitive racing, with the entry topped by the sport’s superstars, World Champion 364 Bradley Lee and National Points Champion 997 Wayne Cottrill III. Cottrill will be joined by the latest on the Wisbech production line, 999 Louie Cottrill, who is very much at the opposite end of his Junior Banger career.

 

997 Wane Cottrill will be joined by brother 999 Louie Cottrill

Final winner last time out, 608 Lennie Murkin will look to continue that kind of form, while 229 Harry Cobb, 308 Adam Richardson and long-distance traveller 340 Will Brazier should be among the pace-setters.

 

Expect 608 Lennie Murkin - who won the final last time out - to be amongst the pace setters.

Ministox regular 146 Ben Nichols should add further interest, particularly from his White grade start – if he gets to grip with car and track early on, he could be tough to beat from there.

Fairground Ride

All of the fun of the fair will be at the Adrian Flux Arena this Saturday with the return of the Crazy Fun House. The good news for mum and dad is that it the ride is free for kids to go on and they can go on them often as they like!!!

The Crazy Fun House will be at Lynn on Saturday for the kids to have fun in between the action

 

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 & 2 12 - 15 year olds) - £42

Click here to save money with advance discount tickets

 

Drivers Booked in to Race

 Click here for latest 2L Stock Car list

 

2L Bangers

World Champion - Gold Roof
673	Darren Fendley	King's Lynn
Supreme Champion - Red, White & Blue
542	Craig Oliver	Colchester
National Champion - Gold Cross
338	Terry "Wingnut" Garrod	Swaffham
Sponsored by Narford Scaffolding
Superstar - Red Roof & Flashing Lights
247	Lee Clarke	Bungay
322	Tom "Foxy" Fox	Brandon
Sponsored by AS Car Spares 01638 751327
337	Ashley "Pretty Boy" Garrod	Swaffham
Sponsored by Narford Scaffolding
382	Jack Foster Jnr	Mansfield
830	Lee "Stretch" White	Saffron Walden
898	Andy Battle	Leiston
Star Grade - Red Roof
45	Anthony Crowshaw	Reading
67	Rickie Beasley
82	Tom Foster	Mansfield
88	Lyndon "Fatface" Stark	Boston
89	Joe Barratt	Wisbech
107	Michael Seex	Essex
138	Ant Timmins	Derby
180	Mark Foster	Mansfield
196	Joey Palmer	Purfleet
292	Sam Betteridge	Leicester
326	Shane Lynn	Diss
327	Micky Maskell Jnr	Diss
328	Danny Lathan	Diss
390	David "Gibbo" Gibson	Bourne
Sponsored by B W R Metal Recycling
399	Jonny Atkin	Bourne
Sponsored by B W R Metal Recycling & M Yould Plumbing
549	Phil Smith	Colchester
557	John Small	London
599	Matt Butcher	Cambridge
601	Chris "Bling" Meddler	Norwich
Sponsored by Hevingham Sawmills
623	Ricky Hutton	Essex
688	Steve Collins	Essex
A Grade - Blue Roof
27	Terry King	Brandon
143	Paul Russell	Ipswich
226	Brian youngson	Scotland
285	Sean "Rusty" Dyer	Ely
Sponsored by Wisbech Breakers
309	Michael Lane	Norwich
319	"Super Shaun" Clarke	King's Lynn
Sponsored by Lynwere Engineering Ltd
352	Ben Mynott	Cambridge
Sponsored by A Mynott Garden Contractor, B Mynott Welding Services, R Scott Plastering, CR Automotive & Recovery & R Atkins Painting
701	Kevin Cooper	King's Lynn
B Grade - Yellow Roof
11	Ryan "Leeksy" Leeks	Wisbech
Sponsored by Ireland Trailers
87	Damien Matthews	Norwich
Sponsored by This & That Crane Hire & RA & MJ Feligeh Fabrications
128	Andrew "Shippy" Shipp	Ugley
Sponsored by  MARFAB Welding & CS Transport
141	Gary Lee	Essex
155	Sam "Captain Slow" Coote	Dersingham
Sponsored by Paul Goodburn Motor Technician - 01485 544144
312	Brad White	Doncaster
349	Lewis "Noddy" Price	Colchester
Sponsored by pfp
403	Marcus Sprawling	Colchester
423	Danny Oliver	Colchester
479	Joel "Jooble" Allen	King's Lynn
779	Luke "Munch"  Allen	King's Lynn
Sponsored by Shaun Hodgson Engineering & The Tyre Bay
887	Robert Browning	London
C Grade - White Top
8	James "Little Tex"  Jackson	Long Sutton
9	Bruno Norman	Swaffham
10	Ben Collins	Norwich
16	Dan "Popeye" Fisher	Wisbech
Sponsored by RSA We buy any car
16	Jamie Cox	Sheffield
19	Joe Mullarkey	Mildenhall
111	Kevin Webb	Colchester
118	Kieran Woods	King's Lynn
125	Nathan Lake	Sutton Bridge
142	Jack Lower	Sudbury
175	Karl Corsby	Newmarket
Sponsored by Premier Tyres
178	Kieran "Pretty Boy" Bowman	King's Lynn
Sponsored by Station Taxis King's Lynn - 777788 & The Tyre Bay 01553 771630
183	Karl Thorpe	King's Lynn
185	Dave "Hunter" Bonnett	Wisbech
206	Phil Milner	Colchester
233	James Carter	Norwich
306	Nicky Bell	Colchester
317	Nick "Mr Thug" Wakeham	Wisbech
317	Callum Jacobs	Norwich
404	Luke "Spook" Brinton	Wisbech
Sponsored by Pure Hocus Pocus
428	Ben Airey	Ipswich
513	Sean "Shaggy" Harvey	Colchester
514	Charlie "Baby" Taylor	Colchester
551	Brett Jackson	Peterborough
595	Jamie Ling	Norwich
604	Ross Cooper	King's Lynn
Sponsored by West Norfolk Construction Ltd
677	Matthew Bradshaw	Boston
Sponsored by E S Forklifts
699	Dave Fisher	Wisbech
720	Kenny Gabriel Jnr	Bristol
726	Nathan Cooper	North Walsham
817	Kurt Jacobs	Northampton
841	Stu Carmen	Wisbech
938	Adam Tuck	Swaffham

 

Drivers seeded into World Final

Defending World Champion

673 Darren Fendley – King’s Lynn

 

Trackstar Seeds

8 James “Little Tex” Jackson

11 Ryan “Leeksy” Leeks

87 Damien Matthews

128 Andrew “Shippy” Shipp

322 Tom “Foxy” Fox

337 Ashley “Pretty Boy” Garrod

338 Terry “Wingnut” Garrod

349 Lewis “Noddy” Price

352 Ben Mynott

390 David Gibson

399 Jonny Atkin

404 Luke “Spook” Brinton

479 Joel “Jooble Allan

551 Brett Jackson

601 Chris Meddler

701 Kevin Cooper

726 Nathan Cooper

830 Lee “Stretch” White

938 Adam Tuck

 

Autospeed Seeds

45 Anthony Crowshaw

403 Marcus Sprawling

 

CAMSO

557 John Small

 

CRIMOND
226 Brian Youngson

 

GMP

196 Joey Palmer

 

Incarace Seeds

138 Anthony Timmins

247 Lee Clarke

292 Sam Betteridge

 

PRI Seeds

688 Steve Collins

 

RDC Seeds

326 Shane Lynn

327 Micky Maskell Jnr

328 Dan Lathan

898 Andy Battle

 

Skegness

82 Tom Foster

 

Spedeworth Seeds

89 Joe Barratt

107 Michael Seex

887 Rob Jackson

 

Startrax Seeds

180 Mark Foster

382 Jack Foster

 

Visitor Wild Card

206 Phil Milner

599 Matt Butcher

 

 Junior Bangers

National Points Champion - Silver Roof
997	Wayne Cottrill	Wisbech
Sponsored by WMS Recruitment Ltd
British Champion - Black & White Checks
405	Alfie Cornish	London
Superstar - Red Roof & Flashing Lights
16	Jamie Hopkins	Leicester
Star Grade - Red Roof
340	Will Brazier	Godalming
Sponsored by Humpty Signs - West Works
993	Ryan Nieuwenburg	Boston
A Grade - Blue Roof
229	Harry Cobb	King's Lynn
308	Adam Richardson	Bourne
487	Owen Ketteringham	Sutton Bridge
Sponsored by Sandall Road Car Sales
801	Mason Foster	Worksop
B Grade - Yellow Roof
41	Lee Barnes	Wisbech
608	Lennie Murkin	Wisbech
C Grade - White Roof
46	Jon Cullen	Spalding
Sponsored by Topscore Mowing
47	Chloe McNeill	Leicester
70	Tiffany Unwin	Cambridge
Sponsored by A S Car Spares
81	Jay Jay Paul Smith	Wisbech
Sponsored by Alpha Technologies
106	Oliver Betts	Wisbech
114	Luke Spinks	Attleborough
Sponsored by Anglia Roadways
214	Connor Osbourne	Colchester
246	Jake Wilson	Newark
328	Ben Nicholls	Norwich
335	Lee White	Norwich
607	Dylan Ashman	Wisbech
752	Jamie Cunningham	Wisbech
783	Leah Roberts	Norwich
854	Aiden Storr	Lincoln
999	Louie Cottrill	Wisbech

 

Meeting Format

1.       2L Stock Car White & Yellows

2.       2L Banger Last Chance Race

3.       2L Stock Car Heat 1

4.       2L Banger World Final

5.       2L Stock Car Heat 2

6.       Junior Banger Heat 1

7.       2L Banger All Comers 1

8.       2L Stock Car Final

9.       Junior Banger Heat 2

10.   2L Banger All Comers 2

11.   2L Stock Car All Comers (Subject to time)

12.   Junior Banger Final

13.   2L Banger Destruction Derby