Sat 22 August (6pm) Preview
Introduction
1300 Stock Car European Championship
Micro Bangers
Lady Bangers
Free Fairground Rides
Roll of Honour
Admission
Drivers Booked to Race
Meeting Format
Mark Paulson Preview
Introduction
Hot on the heels of last Saturday’s Banger World Final at the Adrian Flux Arena, it’s the turn of the 1300cc Stock Cars to have their biggest event of the season at the track this weekend (Saturday, 22 August, 6pm), with the European Championship up for grabs. Also in action are the massively popular Micro Bangers, with a full-contact programme completed by Lady Bangers.
There are currently 89 Micro Bangers, 62 1300 Stock Cars and 22 Lady Bangers booked in to race.
We are currently expecting 89 Micro Bangers, 62 1300 Stock Cars and 22 Lady Bangers to be in action.
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.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS MEETING IS NOW FULLY BOOKED - A RESERVE LIST HAS NOW BEEN STARTED AND YOU CAN BE ADDED TO THIS BY RINGING 07939 580653 - PLEASE DO NOT TURN UP IF YOU ARE NOT BOOKED IN - IF YOU ARE BOOKED IN BUT NO LONGER ABLE TO RACE IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU CANCEL YOUR BOOKING
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MEETING FORMAT HAS ALSO BEEN AMENDED
1300 Stock Car European Championship
The European Championship has attracted a huge entry of the little 1300cc Stock Cars that always provide action-packed races with plenty of hard-hitting bumper-to-bumper action at Saddlebow Road.
1300 Stock Cars have produced lots of action at King's Lynn this year.
Home hopes lie with the likes of World of Shale Champion 340 Wes Freestone and early-season pacesetter 400 Kevin Shinn. 273 Kevin McClagish, 653 Gemma Rainer and 780 Simon Sparrow are the other star graded locals that are seeded to the main race, though none has managed to win a race since May – what better time than this weekend to change that!
Points champion 340 Wes Freestone heads the Trackstar entry
Newcomer 379 Ben Whitehall proved that he doesn’t have to start at the front of the grid to be successful with some decent results last weekend, while 333 Dan Weavers also impressed and could be a good outside bet to spring a surprise.
333 Dan Weavers has impressed recently and could spring a surprise on Saturday
The home seeds are completed by 341 Austen Freestone, 444 Natasha Street, 704 Stuart Henderson and 781 Scott Sparrow. Each will hope to draw a place near the front of the grid – or to steer clear of trouble in the opening stages of the big race – to boost their chances.
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444 Natasha Street will be hoping for a favourable draw
A contingent of Scottish drivers will travel down to compete against the local specialists. Among their number are relatively regular visitor 67 Craig Haxton Jr, 99 Callum Barclay and teenage superstar 122 Zak Gilmour, the current top dog in Scotland. 42 Billy Wilson, 93 Kevin Morrison, 124 Andrew Mathieson, 125 Euan Mathieson and the experienced 63 David Auld all have past experience of the track which could prove vital.
Scotland's 67 Craig Haxton will be hoping to put his experience of the Lynn track to good use
Spedeworth’s leading contenders come in the shape of World Champion 171 Adam O’Dell, 167 Jimmy Morris and (we expect) 713 Ian Beaumont who are all super-quick around the Adrian Flux Arena, with Morris and Beaumont having won the last two meeting finals at the track. Veteran racer 71 Steve O’Dell will also be a major threat.
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71 Steve O Dell is part of a very strong Spedeworth challenge
Among those contesting the last-chance qualifier, watch out for 499 Gavin Payne who has racked up several top-three finishes from the yellow grade since returning to the sport.
Micro Bangers
For the little Bangers that can dish out and survive more hits than you would think possible, it is the last UK Championship qualifying round.
Micro Banger races are jam packed full of action
New Two-Litre Banger World Champion 673 Darren Fendley will be showing off his gold roof, while everyone else will be looking to stop him in his tracks. The entry includes former World Champion 390 David Gibson, and the crack Team Jackpot squad of brothers 337 Ashley, 338 Terry and 339 Jack Garrod, who all love their Micro racing.
339 Jack Garrod is always heavily involved in the action
551 Brett Jackson is – like Gibson and Ashley Garrod – a former Micro UK Champion, but is more likely to be getting involved in the hard-hitting action this weekend, along with likes of the entertaining 155 Sam Coote and Micro-specialist 851 Adam Storr.
Former UK Champion 551 Brett Jackson can also be guaranteed to be involved in the action
There are plenty of other small-car specialists in the field, including 104 Paul Brown Jr, 247 Jon Bailey and a welcome invasion of the Gravediggers team from Lancashire.
A welcome invasion from the Lancashire based Grave Diggers is bound to increase action levels!
Entertainers such as 93 Lewis Godfrey, 381 Sam Harbour, 571 Mark Quinsey, 691 Ryan Bartrum and 713 Ashley Ward will provide the crowd with plenty of thrills, and you can be sure there will be an awful lot of crashing going on amongst the rest of the locals in the big field.
Lady Bangers
The Lady Bangers have their first outing for over a month, with this being their penultimate qualifying round for the prestigious Gold Roof Championship.
17 Kelly Smith will be hoping to stay on all four wheels on Saturday night
Dominating the category so far in 2015 has been the returning 3 Danielle Hewitt who already has seven wins to her name this season. In contrast, her nearest challenger 477 Amy Brown is still seeking her first chequered flag of the year.
Can British Champion 3 Danielle Hewitt continue her dominaction of the formula?
The rest of the ladies will be looking to score as many points as they can to secure themselves a good position on the grid for their Gold Roof race. Defending champion 4 Steph Street will aim to kick-start her season, while twice runner-up 74 Caroline Garner will look to get back to winning ways having missed out last time out.
4 Steph Street will be looking to get back to winning ways
Norwich’s 818 Tiff Collins has been a revelation so far in 2015, putting some National Banger experience to good use, with two wins already to her name as she sits fourth in the points but second in the Gold Roof standings.
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Norwich's 818 Tiff Collins has been a revelation in the Lady Bangers this year currently sitting in fourth place in the National Points and looking for a front row spot in the Gold Roof Fina
Local drivers 79 Stacy Lightfoot and 85 Kate Calver are always threats to the front of the field but sometimes lack consistency. Calver will look to take advantage of her white grade starting slot to secure a big points haul.
Free Fairground Rides for the Kids
There will be a free fairground ride at King's Lynn to help 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 ride is free!
Roll of Honour
1300cc Stock Car European Championship
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Year
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Venue
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1st
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2nd
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3rd
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1994
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Wimbledon
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Jason McNamara
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373
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Neil Dunne
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309
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Mark Chipling
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1995
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Wimbledon
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206
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Peter Martin
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Paul Mitchell
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Gary Goodswen
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1996-2000 not held
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2001
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Ipswich
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721
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Sean Smith
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71
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Steve O'Dell
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10
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Samantha Holland
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2002
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Wimbledon
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57
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George Boult
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3
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Richard Austin
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10
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Samantha Holland
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2003
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Ringwood
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57
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George Boult
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305
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Billy Wood
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371
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Mark Bloss
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2004
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Wimbledon
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116
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Diggy Smith
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392
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Julian Smith
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George Morphey
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2005
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Wimbledon
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41
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Willie Skoyles Jr
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6
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Simon Welton
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511
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Jody Bryant
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2006
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Swaffham
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232
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Daniel Wenn
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106
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Vicky Brand
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6
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Simon Welton
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2007
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Wimbledon
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46
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Paul Aylward
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191
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Aaron Morris
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442
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Simon Berry
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2008
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Ipswich
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232
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Daniel Wenn
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79
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Barry Radcliffe
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371
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Mark Bloss
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2009
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Wimbledon
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6
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Simon Welton
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745
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Daniel Bennett
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232
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Daniel Wenn
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2010
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Northampton
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6
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Simon Welton
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232
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Daniel Wenn
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23
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Lee Pearce
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2011
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Wimbledon
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40
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Steve Marten
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385
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Kevin Thurlow
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515
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Gavin Pike
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2012
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King's Lynn
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473
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Dean Moat
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216
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Dan Booth
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573
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Shane Moat
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2013
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Lochgelly
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VOID - all first four failed post-race scrutineering
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2014
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Yarmouth
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344
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Ross Fisher
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371
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Mark Bloss
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60
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Jack Mayle
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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) - £45
Click here to save money with advance discount tickets
Drivers Booked to Race
1300 Stock Cars
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| World Champion - Gold Roof |
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| 171 |
Adam O Dell |
Bedford |
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| National Points Champion - Silver Roof |
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| 340 |
Wes Freestone |
King's Lynn |
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| Superstar - Red Roof & Flashing Lights |
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| 23 |
Lee Pearce |
Romford |
| 67 |
Craig Haxton |
Scotland |
| 99 |
Callum Barclay |
Scotland |
| 122 |
Zak Gilmour |
Scotland |
| 167 |
Jimmy Morris |
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| 371 |
Mark Bloss |
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| Star Grade - Red Roof |
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| 8 |
Lee Green |
Wisbech |
| 63 |
David Auld |
Scotland |
| 71 |
Steve O Dell |
Bedford |
| 93 |
Kevin Morrison |
Scotland |
| 121 |
Luke Morphey |
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| 124 |
Andrew Mathieson |
Scotland |
| 129 |
Will Morphey |
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| 218 |
Richard "Red Shed" Smith |
Spalding |
| Sponsored by Lyndale Race Engines, Tyrefit Leek, SMS Yaxley, McGill Motorsport & Phoenix Improvements |
| 235 |
Danny Rainer |
Norwich |
| Sponsored by Beccles Car Repairs |
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| 273 |
Kevin "Mad Mouse" McClagish |
Wisbech |
| Sponsored by Wisbech Car Spares |
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| 363 |
Lee McGill |
Scotland |
| 400 |
Kevin "Shinny" Shinn |
Peterborough |
| 653 |
Gemma "Gemma Joe" Rainer |
Norwich |
| Sponsored by Beccles Car Repairs, CW Race Engineering & S E Transit Spares |
| 713 |
Ian Beaumont |
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| 780 |
Simon Sparrow |
Wisbech |
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| A Grade - Blue Roof |
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| 22 |
Ian Cowern |
Boston |
| 42 |
Billy Wilson |
Scotland |
| 125 |
Euan Mathieson |
Scotland |
| 161 |
Billy Smith |
Diss |
| 258 |
Wilf Bridges |
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| 323 |
Sam Rigby |
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| 333 |
Dan Weavers |
Norwich |
| Sponsored by Valley Services |
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| 379 |
Ben Whitehall |
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| 444 |
Natasha "Tash" Street |
Chatteris |
| Sponsored by Chatteris Garage Ltd |
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| 473 |
Dean Moat |
Wisbech |
| 673 |
John Moat |
Wisbech |
| 704 |
Stuart Henderson |
Peterborough |
| 731 |
Barry Wade |
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| 781 |
Scott "Spadge" Sparrow |
Wisbech |
| 794 |
Chris "Chrissy" Brown |
King's Lynn |
| Sponsored by A J Motor Services |
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| B Grade - Yellow Roof |
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| 7 |
Ady Moden |
Wisbech |
| 92 |
Gavin Nicholls |
Norwich |
| Sponsored by Norfolk Salvage, Autotest Ltd |
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| 149 |
Todd Payne |
Norwich |
| 276 |
Stephen "Wally" Walden |
King's Lynn |
| 301 |
Tom Welham |
Ipswich |
| 316 |
Danny McCluskey |
March |
| Sponsored by Victoria Tyres, Littleport |
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| 341 |
Austen Freestone |
King's Lynn |
| 346 |
Antony Warne |
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| 499 |
Gavin Payne |
Norwich |
| 661 |
Fraser Anderson |
Scotland |
| 666 |
Steve "LT" Littlejohn |
Ely |
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| C Grade - White Roof |
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| 11 |
Mathew Brady |
Wisbech |
| 107 |
Garry Brown |
St Neots |
| 352 |
Keith Simmons |
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| 412 |
Jordan "Little Raver" Gay |
Sheffield |
| Sponsored by R Gay Joinery Building Services |
| 422 |
Martin Taylor |
Nottingham |
| 431 |
Damian "Dingo" Thorpe |
Lincoln |
| 503 |
Darren Maltby |
Grantham |
| 517 |
Thomas "Ted the Shed" Leek |
Dereham |
| 719 |
Jody Leedell |
Peterborough |
| 838 |
Ady Wales |
Wisbech |
| Sponsored by Truckweld Ltd |
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| 886 |
Lewis Stark |
Boston |
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Micro Bangers
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| World Champion - Gold Roof |
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| 673 |
Darren Fendley |
King's Lynn |
| Sponsored by IMF Engineering |
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| National Points Champion - Silver Roof |
| 338 |
Terry "Wingnut" Garrod |
Swaffham |
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| Superstar - Red Roof & Flashing Lights |
| 337 |
Ashley "Pretty Boy" Garrod |
Swaffham |
| 390 |
David "Gibbo" Gibson |
Bourne |
| Sponsored by BWR Metal Recycling |
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| Star Grade - Red Roof |
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| 339 |
Jack "Jackpot" Garrod |
Swaffham |
| Sponsored by Narfold Scaffolding |
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| A Grade - Blue Roof |
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| 95 |
Anton Martin |
Mildenhall |
| 128 |
Andrew Shipp |
Bishops Stortford |
| 155 |
Sam "Captain Slow" Coote |
Dersingham |
| Sponsored by Paul Goodburn Motor Technicians - 01485 544144 |
| 599 |
Matt Butcher |
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| 851 |
Adam "Intimidator" Storr |
Lincoln |
| Sponsored by Vinyl Graphix |
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| B Grade - Yellow Roof |
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| 26 |
Daniel Holmes |
Newmarket |
| 104 |
Paul Brown |
Braintree |
| 211 |
Jake Hubbard |
Wisbech |
| 830 |
Lee "Stretch" White |
Saffron Walden |
| 886 |
Lewis Stark |
Boston |
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| C Grade - White Roof |
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| 3 |
Toby Bond |
Diss |
| 9 |
Lloyd Chapman |
Wisbech |
| 14 |
Jim Bonnett |
Wisbech |
| 18 |
Karl "Uptownfunk" Upton |
King's Lynn |
| 43 |
Karl Jones |
Cambridge |
| 45 |
Luke Blower |
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| 51 |
James Licquorice |
Wisbech |
| 55 |
Ricky Ivatt |
Spalding |
| Sponsored by W Lunn Haulage & L&D Private Hire |
| 59 |
Darwyn "The Dinlo" Scandrett |
Wisbech |
| 72 |
Billy Bond |
Diss |
| 78 |
Gavin "Gavlar" Oakes |
King's Lynn |
| Sponsored by Discount Tyres |
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| 93 |
Lewis Godfrey |
Heacham |
| 110 |
Brett Judge |
Sheffield |
| 112 |
Daz Prestage |
Preston |
| 113 |
Sam Richards |
Preston |
| 114 |
Adam Jackson |
Preston |
| 115 |
Ste Yates |
Preston |
| 116 |
Martin Yeates |
Preston |
| 117 |
Terry Bradley |
Preston |
| 123 |
Kieran Gray |
Norwich |
| 125 |
Nathan Lake |
Spalding |
| 133 |
Damien Whall |
Brandon |
| 135 |
Donny Mann |
Brandon |
| 136 |
Joe Ropes |
Brandon |
| 138 |
Nick Mills |
Diss |
| 140 |
Scott Rainer |
Norwich |
| 142 |
Jack Lower |
Newmarket |
| 143 |
Aaron Mann |
Brandon |
| 181 |
Craig "Farmboy Jnr" Allen |
Rotherham |
| 181 |
Bobby "Bobby-Boi" Pooley |
King's Lynn |
| Sponsored by NDS Dismantlers |
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| 186 |
Chris Loveridge |
King's Lynn |
| 198 |
Steve Pyle |
Wisbech |
| 212 |
Martyn Box |
Sheffield |
| 247 |
Jon "Jon-Boi" Bailey |
Bourne |
| Sponsored by BWR Metal Recycling |
| 248 |
Nick Ashbridge |
Alford |
| 249 |
Jonathan Ashbridge |
Alford |
| 256 |
Mark "Marky G" Ginders |
Boston |
| 321 |
Jonny Alcock |
Preston |
| 331 |
Mackenzie Whitehead |
Barnsley |
| 331 |
Arif Jackson |
Peterborough |
| 334 |
Stuart Green |
King's Lynn |
| 380 |
Luke Johnson |
Peterborough |
| 381 |
Sam Harbour |
Peterborough |
| 390 |
Dan Stacey |
Chesthunt |
| 412 |
Jake "Baby Jake" Burgess |
King's Lynn |
| 414 |
Ashley Nunn |
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| 418 |
Simon "Gumbo" Eglen |
King's Lynn |
| Sponsored by EASE Leisure and Landscaping |
| 428 |
Will Makins |
Dereham |
| Sponsored by Kevtra Transport Services Ltd |
| 430 |
Andy Jones |
Cambridge |
| 448 |
Paul Dean |
Chesterfield |
| 450 |
Luke Jackson |
Stevenage |
| 460 |
Luke Tongue |
Sheffield |
| 467 |
Mark Studd |
Preston |
| 495 |
Aston Gibbons |
Wisbech |
| 504 |
James Simpson |
Grantham |
| 513 |
Ste Gallagher |
Preston |
| 547 |
Tony McNeill |
Chesthunt |
| 551 |
Brett Jackson |
Peterborough |
| 571 |
Mark Quinsey |
Norwich |
| Sponsored by Salhouse Breakers - Unit 9 Rice Way, Norwich, NR7 9AP |
| 573 |
Sam Bloomfield |
Norwich |
| 595 |
David Tye |
Rotherham |
| 598 |
Barrie Gray |
Norwich |
| 620 |
Andy Pitts |
Sheffield |
| 622 |
Michael Derry |
Long Sutton |
| 633 |
Leeroy Haywood |
Newark |
| 634 |
Ben Green |
King's Lynn |
| 639 |
Paul Vines |
Holbeach |
| 664 |
Aaron Challis |
Brandon |
| 666 |
Kieron Challis |
Brandon |
| 691 |
Ryan "Ryno" Bartram |
Wisbech |
| 711 |
Clayton Mallett |
Norwich |
| 713 |
Ashley "Crashley" Ward |
Norwich |
| Sponsored by Holbrook Leisure and Wymondham Tyre Services |
| 743 |
Kevan "Captain Ramhead" Barton |
Holbeach |
| 828 |
Kevin Ritchie |
Chesthunt |
| 834 |
Josh Green |
King's Lynn |
| 897 |
Matt "The Duck" Battle |
Leiston |
| 908 |
Lewis Judd |
Peterborough |
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Lady Bangers
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| Gold Roof Champion - Gold Roof |
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| 4 |
Steph Street |
Chatteris |
| Sponsored by Chatteris Garage |
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| British Champion - Black & White Checks |
| 3 |
Danielle Hewitt |
Ely |
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| Superstar - Red Roof & Flashing Lights |
| 74 |
Caroline Garner |
Wisbech |
| Sponsored by Crash Attack Web Site, T W Crowden & Daughter & Fenland Haulage |
| 477 |
Amy "Wino" Brown |
Boston |
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| Star Grade - Red Roof |
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| 79 |
Stacy Lightfoot |
King's Lynn |
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| A Grade - Blue Roof |
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| 95 |
Jade Harbord |
Mildenhall |
| Sponsored by Clover Construction |
| 127 |
Helen Roberts |
Wisbech |
| 511 |
Liz Williams |
Colchester |
| 660 |
Bridgett Woolley |
Spalding |
| 818 |
Tiff Collins |
Norwich |
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| B Grade - Yellow Roof |
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| 257 |
Anna Piggott |
Thetford |
| 298 |
Kelly Staples |
Colchester |
| 514 |
Sherrie "Blondie" Martin |
Peterborough |
| 611 |
Carly Spiers |
Stamford |
| 781 |
Michelle Wallhead |
Wisbech |
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| C Grade - White Roof |
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| 17 |
Kelly Smith |
Wisbech |
| 85 |
"Calamity" Kate Calver |
King's Lynn |
| 396 |
Kirstie Rix |
Great Yarmouth |
| 529 |
Kirstie "Kay" Atter |
King's Lynn |
| 661 |
Suzanne Lambe |
Spalding |
| Sponsored by Lambe Agri |
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| 750 |
Kate Dent |
King's Lynn |
| 762 |
Kerry Thurgill |
Hunstanton |
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Meeting Format
a. 1300 Stock Car Drivers Briefing (on centre at 5.10pm)
b Lady Banger Heat 1 (Pre meeting race at 5.45pm)
1. 1300 Stock Car Last Chance Race
2. Micro Bangers Heat 1
3. Micro Bangers Heat 2
4. 1300 Stock Car European Championship
5. Micro Banger Consolation
6. 1300 Stock Car All Comers 1
7. Lady Banger Heat 1
8. 1300 Stock Car All Comers 2
9. Micro Banger Final
10. 1300 Stock Car All Comers 3
11. Micro Bangers All Comers
12. Lady Bangers Final
13. Micro Banger Destruction Derby