Sun 20 Jan (12noon) Preview
Introduction
Unlimited Banger
Micro Bangers
Junior Bangers
Roll of Honour
Admission - advance E tickets are highly recommended!
Drivers Booked to Race
Meeting Format
Mark Paulson Preview
Introduction
The Banger racing season begins with a bang at the Adrian Flux Arena, King’s Lynn, with Icebreaker XXVI, the 26th running of the legendary team event on Sunday 20 January (12 noon). The most prestigious team contest for Unlimited Bangers has a star-studded entry, supported by a full field of Junior Bangers and a last minute addition – the excellent Micro Bangers
The arena boasts great viewing all around (plenty of under cover viewing too!), free on site and overflow parking, disabled viewing, licensed bars, ample food outlets and other great facilities. Please note that all bags will be searched on entry and coolboxes, glass and alcohol are not allowed to be bought into the venue.
There are 95 Unlimited Bangers (25 teams), 46 Micro Bangers and 33 Junior Bangers booked in to race. - Please note this meeting is now FULLY BOOKED. We are now taking reserves so if you would like to be added to the reserve list please contact 07939 580652; if you are booked in and can no longer make it, please contact the same number to allow another driver to race. Thank you. Please note if you are not listed below you will not be allowed to race if you turn up without a booking
Any driver who turns up unbooked will not receive any complimentary admissions / start monies which they may be entitled to. If you are not listed below and would like to race please contact: 07939 580652.
Drivers please note your early arrival will be appreciated. Drivers turning up in the last hour could well find themselves missing their first race. Please note you will not be able to save space in the pits and if you want to park with someone please make sure you turn up with them. Only race transporters will be allowed in the pits
Unlimited Bangers
Defending the Icebreaker title is Team Extreme, with two teams entered by the Devon-based James brothers. The ‘A’ squad is last year’s winning outfit, crewed by #362 Johnny James with King’s Lynn local #757 Callum Gill, veteran racer #627 Terry Coke and #622 Garry Webb.
Team Extreme ‘B’ looks just as strong, with #262 Buddy James joined by form driver #99 Scott Gough, a man who often goes well at King’s Lynn in the shape of #209 Tom Waller, and East Anglian star #327 Mick Maskell Jr.
Scott Gough 99 was well involved 9th December - and won the Nutcracker!
Close runners-up last year were the Dover Boys, and they are aiming to go one better, headed by two of the top men around King’s Lynn, #673 Darren Fendley and #898 Andy Battle (who both won the Icebreaker as part of Team Bash in 2015), plus local entertainer #155 Sam Coote and crowd favourite #388 Stevo McGrath, all the way from Ireland.
Double champions Team Black are always in the mix, both for the overall points crown, and the day’s Entertainers’ League. Led by the legendary #617 Jack Overy, they will be ones to watch.
Legend Jack Overy 617 will be hoping to lead a team to glory
Other strong contenders for the overall title are likely to include #22 Dave Vincent’s Team 22 (winners in 2017) and 2016 champions the VS Massive, captained by #160 Shayn Winsor.
The Sowters won't be messing about; if it's on track it's getting a hit!
Entertainers don’t come bigger than Team Sowter/Filmer, who defend a streak of three Entertainers’ League successes – two in the six-a-side War of the Worlds, plus last year’s Icebreaker. Sowters Carl (#288) and Taylor (#388) will be up for some hard-hitting action.
The Essex-based Shunters field two teams on the hunt for Entertainers’ success too, and include popular Wisbech brothers #790 Nathan and #791 Nicky Young in their team as they do each year.
The Shunters are likely to be in the mix!
The same can be said for all-Irish team Last Rites, who always put on a fantastic show when they visit King’s Lynn. Other visitors include Icebreaker favourites the Demons from the West Midlands, the southern-based Outsiders (for whom #274 Tom Grantham and 632 Callum Reed will be ones to watch) and two largely-southern teams entered by TMT. #570 Jordan Cumming, a podium finisher in the Trackstar World Final, could be a key member of the ‘A’ team, which also features Boston’s #88 Lyndon Stark.
Stark’s hometown has always been a hotbed of Banger racers, and is home of the Warlords, who have two teams entered. Father-and-son #230 Dean and #203 Josh Moljourd join returnee #280 Simon Goodale and commentator #974 Alistair Oxby in the ‘A’ team. The ‘B’ team is also packed with entertainers, including hearse and limo specialist #282 Bobby Daniels.
Kieran Bowam 178 took this shot off Ricky Hutton 623 from TMT earlier this year - revenge on the 20th?
Legendary local outfit the Predators (headed by individual Entertainers’ League champion #178 Kieran Bowman) and two teams of Wild Boyz (featuring #43 Nicky Bishop) will also take some stopping.
Micro Bangers
The Micro's were a last minute addition and - whilst their numbers might be limited; the action won't be! They have been brilliant around King's Lynn this year and the usual Micro Bangers contestants are expected to join us - for a just for fun; no points Sunday afternoon action.
Expect big action from the likes of Team Allsorts with James (51) and Jack (511) Licquorice, Team Bilge including 143 Aaron Mann, 664 Aaron Challis and last meetings final winner 666 Kieron Challis and Team Dicko with Micky Clarke (147), Andrew Clarke (647) and Danny Clarke (747) plus other top drivers and entertainers are expected in the line up.
Junior Banger
An off-season outing for the youngsters features an entry headed by double points champion #90 Joey Holmes Jr. Former world champion #131 Harley McCarthy will be looking to get back to winning ways, and will face competition from local starlets #555 Harry Gelsthorpe, #608 Lennie Murkin and #999 Louis Cottrill.
Danny Elbourn 304 and Louie Cottrill 999 have been in the middle of the Junior Banger action this year
As well as McCarthy there are plenty of visitors booked to race, looking to get some track time ahead of the summer season. They include the likes of #08 Finlay Damon, #349 Lewis Saunders, #452 Harry Eyles and #842 Keaton Ivins.
Roll of Honour
Unlimited Icebreaker
Year |
Venue |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
1994 |
Swaffham |
United |
Steam Team |
Valley Services |
1995 |
Swaffham |
Green Team |
Steam Team |
Norwich Mafia |
1996 |
Swaffham |
Steam Team 'A' |
Metal Wreckers |
Steam Team 'B' |
1997 |
Swaffham |
Suicide Squad 'A' |
Green Team |
Steam Team |
1998 |
Swaffham |
Luton Banger Club 'A' |
Fen Tigers |
Steam Team |
1999 |
Swaffham |
Bad Boys |
Steam Team |
Bedford & District |
2000 |
Swaffham |
Team Black |
Steam Team |
Team Blitz! |
2001 |
Swaffham |
Team Blitz! |
Steam Team |
Damage Inc 'A' |
2002 |
King's Lynn |
Team Blitz! |
Steam Team |
Ant Hill Mob 'A' |
2003 |
King's Lynn |
Ant Hill Mob 'B' |
Bears |
Steam Team |
2004 |
King's Lynn |
Steam Team |
Ant Hill Mob |
Hitmen 'B' |
2005 |
King's Lynn |
Steam Team |
Dover Boys |
All Stars |
2006 |
King's Lynn |
All Stars |
Steam Team 'B' |
Steam Team 'A' |
2007 |
King's Lynn |
Team V |
Ant Hill Mob |
Bears |
2008 |
King's Lynn |
Team V 'A' |
All Stars 'A' |
Stinkbridge 'A' |
2009 |
King's Lynn |
Ant Hill Mob |
Steam Team 'B' |
All Stars 'B' |
2010 |
King's Lynn |
Team Extreme 'B' |
Team Extreme 'A' |
Bears 'A' |
2011 |
King's Lynn |
Team 22 |
Damage Inc 'A' |
Team Handsome |
2012 |
King's Lynn |
Team 22 |
Norfolk 'n' Good |
Damage Inc |
2013 |
King's Lynn |
Team Black 'A' |
Norfolk 'n' Good |
Damage Inc |
2014 |
King's Lynn |
17 Eggs |
Team Grey & Black 'A' |
Riff Raff |
2015 |
King's Lynn |
Team Bash |
Team Grey & Black 'A' |
Team Ninja 'A' |
2016 |
King's Lynn |
VS Massive |
Team Bash |
Team 22 |
2017 |
King's Lynn |
Team 22 |
Team Black 'A' |
Damage Inc |
2018 |
King's Lynn |
Team Extreme 'A' |
Dover Boys |
VS Massive |
Admission
Admission - on the day prices
Adult - £17
OAP/ Concession - £14
12 - 15 year old - £7
Kids up to 11 - FREE
Family Ticket (2 adults and up to 3 12 - 15 year olds) - £44
Click here to save money and beat the queues with advance discount tickets - Highly recomended
Drivers Booked in to Race
Unlimited Bangers
Boston Warlords A
203 Josh Moljourd
230 Dean Moljourd
280 Simon Goodale
851 Adam Storr
Boston Warlords B
256 Mark Ginders
282 Bobby Daniels
577 Scott Graves
579 Gary Beccham
Demons
111 Joe Cotton
164 Gary Shaw
353 Sean Mullins
355 Martin Mullins
Dover Boys
155 Sam Coote
388 Stevo McGrath
673 Darren Fendley
898 Andy Battle
Last Rites
7 Alan Leonard
16 Mike Flaherty
19 Danny Flaherty
146 Davey O Connor
Mad Hatters
399 Jonny Atkins
tbc
tbc
tbc
Orange & White
195 Billy Giddings
661 Shaun Smith
662 Dalton Smith
tbc
Predators
178 Kieran Bowman
219 Robert Betts
279 Bradley Bowman
519 Lee Middleton
Shunters A
174 Curtis Rathbone
513 Sean Harvey
514 Charlie Taylor
768 Danny McSweeney
Shunters B
132 Robert James
160 Perry Willings
612 Danie Loades
791 Nicky Young
Team 22
22 Dave Vincent
128 Andy Shipp
321 Andy Newton
597 Andy Ashman
Team Black A
67 Rickie Beasley
103 Jack Deacon
455 Rickie Finney
617 Jack Overy
Team Black B
356 Harry Overy
625 Josh Gooch
760 Joey Reynolds
907 Cameron Bradford
Team Carter
58 Karl Parry
100 Karl Toole
329 Michael Carter
331 Mackenzie Whitehead
Team Extreme A
362 Johnny James
622 Garry Webb
627 Terry Coke
757 Callum Gill
Team Extreme B
99 Scott Gough
209 Tom Waller
262 Buddy James
327 Micky Maskell Jnr
Team Mates
165 Ben Randall
175 Karl Corsby
211 Dennis Vorkink
830 Lee White
Team Sowter / Filmer
288 Carl Sowter
388 Taylor Sowter
732 Ricky Stroud
733 Danny Stroud
The Outsiders
274 Tom Grantham
284 James Head
632 Callum Reed
932 Rhys Reed
TMT A
88 Lyndon Stark
570 Jordan Cumming
599 Matty Butcher
623 Ricky Hutton
TMT B
141 Gary Lee
157 Dom Hall
267 James Steel
405 Alfie Cornish
TMT C
259 Dan Poole
577 Alfie Lee
592 Mark Marchant
tbc
VS Massive
160 Shayn Winsor
318 Tony Citro
328 Dan Lathan
960 Ross Winsor
Wild Boys A
11 Ryan Leeks
43 Nicky Bishop
78 Lee Macey
149 Wayne Bailey
Wild Boys B
73 Dean Cruickshanks
560 Steve Barker
746 Tony Jarvis
812 Lewis Winter
Micro Bangers
UK Champion - Union Jack
566 Tony Pallett
Superstar - Red Roof & Flashing Lights
88 Lyndon Stark
757 Callum Gill
Star Grade - Red Roof
355 Micky Walker
623 Ricky Hutton
A Grade - Blue Roof
248 Jamie Blything
556 Matt Tillow
634 Ben Green
B Grade - Yellow Roof
214 Connor Osbourn
388 Taylor Sowter
C Grade - White Roof
13 Morgen McCarthy
14 Ross Theobold
19 Joe Mullarkey
26 Paul Lovick
41 Louis Fidment
51 James Licquorice
87 Damien Matthews
91 Ben Lawrence
93 Lewis Godfrey
101 Cieran Harmer
121 Aaron Colbert
173 Daniel Gant
193 Jamie Jory
193 Nathan Shepley
248 Nick Ashbridge
293 Harry Cole
308 Kevin Baxter
330 Mackenzie Whitehead
333 Matt Thomas
334 Josh Stewart
359 Danny Smith
384 Liam Neave
412 Callum Lacey
556 Louis Barker
591 Jack Giddings
616 Matt Goodswin
664 Ryan Sutcliffe
666 Nick Ungermann
708 Jamie Nottingham
758 Paul Miller
799 Tim Rees
834 Josh Green
855 Callum Taylor
904 Reece Crane
908 Lewis Judd
998 Mark Paisley
Junior Bangers
National Points Champion - Silver Roof
90 Joey Holmes
Superstar - Red Roof & Flashing Lights
33 Jacob Hampson
Star Grade - Red Roof
7 Josh Mackay
77 Lewis Ivatt
131 Harley McCarthy
555 Harry Gelsthorpe
608 Lennie Murkin
999 Louie Cottrill
A Grade - Blue Roof
5 Jack Maddox
57 Lewis Garrod
229 Harry Cobb
449 Bradley Green
800 Jacob Rushton
B Grade - Yellow Roof
8 Finley Damon
117 Lee Reynolds
188 Codie Reeves
317 Ben Saunders
622 Harvey Webb
854 Aiden Storr
C Grade - White Top
199 Jobie Holland-Gough
215 Crystal Croxon
267 Archie Fryatt
340 Samuel Bennett
349 Lewis Saunders
352 Howe Reade
374 Sam Markham
409 Emily Taylor
644 Reece Davis
701 Riley Marsh
833 Robbie Dillon
822 Shane Masterman
842 Keaton Ivins
902 Kacey Crane
Meeting Format
1. Junior Banger White & Yellows
2. Micro Banger Heat 1
3. Junior Banger Heat 1
4. Unlimited Banger Heat 1
5. Unlimited Banger Heat 2
6. Unlimited Banger Heat 3
7. Junior Banger Heat 2
8. Micro Banger Heat 2
9. Unlimited Banger Heat 4
10. Unlimited Banger Heat 5
11. Junior Banger Final
12. Micro Banger Final & Destruction Derby
13. Unlimited Banger Final & Destruction Derby
Unlimited banger Heat splits:
Heat 1
Boston Warlords A
Demons
Mad Hatters
Shunters B
Team Black B
Team Carter
Team Extreme B
TMT B
Wild Boyz B
Heat 2
Boston Warlords B
Last Rites
Orange & White
Predators
Shunters A
Team Havoc
Team Sowter / Filmer
TMT A
Wild Boyz A
Heat 3
Dover Boys
Team 22
Team Black A
Team Extreme A
Team Mates
The Outsiders
TMT C
VS Massive
Heat 4
Boston Warlords B
Demons
Last Rites
Mad Hatters
Orange & White
Predators
Shunters A
Team Black B
Team Extreme B
Team Havoc
Team Sowter / Filmer
TMT A
Wild Boyz A
Heat 5
Boston Warlords A
Dover Boys
Team 22
Shunters B
Team Black A
Team Carter
Team Extreme A
Team Mates
The Outsiders
TMT B
TMT C
VS Massive
Wild Boyz B