Sun 6 December (1pm) Preview

 

 

Introduction

Unlimited Bangers

1500cc Bangers

Junior Bangers

Admission

Drivers Booked to Race

Meeting Format

Mark Paulson Preview

 

 

Introduction

After a five-week sojourn, action returns to the Adrian Flux Arena, King’s Lynn, with a packed afternoon of Banger Racing on Sunday (6 December, 1pm) for the annual Nutcracker event, featuring a big turnout of Unlimited Bangers, 1500cc Bangers and Junior Bangers.

 

There are currently 51 Unlimited Bangers, 76 1500cc Bangers, & 24 Junior Bangers booked in.

 

Please note that any driver turning up who is not booked in to race will not receive any start money or complimentary admissions if they are entitled to them.

Any driver who is booked in to race and who does not race and fails to 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 / texting 07939 580652. 

 

Unlimited Bangers

The man to beat in Unlimited Bangers is three-time World of Shale Champion 160 Shayn Winsor who secured that record third title back in September. But there are plenty more superstars in a line-up containing all of Norfolk’s finest, including former WoS Champion 247 Lee ‘Bro’ Clarke who is as good as anyone on the Saddlebow Road shale, both in terms of dishing out hits and scorching to race wins.

247 Lee "Bro" Clarke is as good as anyone on the Saddlebow Road shale 

Supreme Champion 22 Dave Vincent is always among the frontrunners, while World Champion 673 Darren Fendley and National Points Champion 338 Terry Garrod are likely to have the chase for this year’s silver roof in the forefront of their minds. Fendley currently holds a healthy advantage over 337 Ashley Garrod, with Terry just behind.

 

 

Defending points champion 338 Terry Garrod will be looking for a good points haul

 

For 390 David Gibson and his Mad Hatters team-mate 392 Sam Baines, the focus will be firmly on the Entertainers League, as Baino closes in on his first major individual title.

A big entry of Gypsy Crew runners, including the likes of 273 Kevin McClagish, 372 Barry Overland and 753 Billy Cunningham will surely go out with all guns blazing as they continue the feud for local bragging rights with the Predators. 79 Ricky Twell and 479 Joel Allen, among others, will give the latter outfit plenty of firepower.

 

The war between the Gypsy Crew and the Predators looks set to continue this Sunday

Also sure to be in entertaining mode are the four-strong Team Sowter/Filmer effort who once again make the trek from near Gatwick Airport to have some fun on the Adrian Flux Arena shale. 288 Carl and 388 Taylor Sowter, plus 883 Jack and 884 Tom Filmer will be ones to watch. 

Further entertainers come in the form of 222 Matty High, 604 Ross Cooper and brothers 790 Nathan and 791 Nicky Young, while it’s great to see another smattering of Bears and Gladiators in the entry. Judging by the action served up by the big cars on Halloween Carnival Night, they should provide plenty of big crashes, thrills and spills.

 

1500cc Bangers

The National Championship has a rich history dating back to its former guise as the Bangerstox World Championship, held at Swaffham through the 1990s, and therefore carries the prize of a gold cross to adorn the victor’s roof for the next year. Former champions 338 Terry Garrod, 328 Daniel Lathan, 601 Chris Medler and 37 Dave Lewis will all be in the hunt for honours once again, as will the likes of 566 Tony Pallett and 322 Thomas Fox, who we’ll be delighted to see a lot more of at the Adrian Flux Arena in 2016.

Medler and Garrod are two of several drivers racing in both National Banger classes, including all of those involved in the chase for National Points and Entertainers League glory. The effort involved should not be underestimated so we wish them all the best of luck on track.

The first race of the day for the 1500s will be a last-chance qualifier for the National Championship. Among the big field taking part in that, it is pleasing to see a number of recent graduates from Junior Bangers and indeed Lady Bangers, as well as other newcomers. 123 Kieran Gray has already impressed in his debut senior season. He is joined by fellow recent graduates 61 Ross Klyn, 71 James Unwin, 203 Josh Moldjourd and 212 Jack Maryon. 247 Jon Bailey, 757 Callum Gill and 952 Brandon Baker have been building their experience for a year or two now but it is still not so long ago that they were racing in the Juniors. From Lady Bangers come 70 Sophie Unwin, 514 Sherrie Martin and 611 Carly Spiers.

Last time out in the 1500 Bangers, 271 Ashlun Woods proved the man to beat. He will aim to continue that kind of form on Sunday afternoon.

 

Junior Bangers

Bookings for the Juniors are always a little bit slow coming in but we’re expecting a healthy turnout at least in the mid-teens. Their National Points crown has been long since wrapped up by English Champion 997 Wayne Cottrill, but the beauty of the formula is the constant conveyor belt of talent it produces to replace those graduating to senior formulas.

Amongst the most experienced runners now are 93 Luke Nieuwenburg and 660 Daniel Lambe, while 308 Adam Richardson has developed into one of the most consistent frontrunners, having only debuted in the formula just over 12 months ago.

Last time out, wins went to 608 Lenny Murkin and 61 John Klyn in the heats before 487 Owen Ketteringham scored his first ever win in the final. But keep an eye out for the likes of 186 Brett Gedney and 854 Aidan Storr, plus first-time visitor 840 Jake Waddingham, who may well try to upset the applecart.

 

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

Click here to save money with advance discount tickets

 

Drivers Booked in to Race

 

Unlimited Bangers

World of Shale Champion - Twin Gold Stripes
160	Shayn Winsor	Wymondham
World Champion - Gold Roof
673	Darren Fendley	King's Lynn
Sponsored by IMF Engineering
National Points Champion - Silver Roof
338	Terry "Wingnut" Garrod	Swaffham
Supreme Champion
22	Dave Vincent	Brandon
Superstar - Red Roof & Flashing Lights
247	Lee "Bro" Clarke	Bungay
337	Ashley "Pretty Boy" Garrod	Swaffham
Star Grade - Red Roof
88	Alan "Speedy" Read	Thetford
339	Jack "Jackpot" Garrod	Swaffham
Sponsored by Narford Scaffolding
390	David "Gibbo" Gibson	Bourne
Sponsored by BWR Metal Recycling
399	Jonny Atkin	Bourne
Sponsored by BWR Metal Recycling
601	Chris "Bling" Meddler	Norwich
Sponsored by Hevingham Sawmills
821	Ryan "Dangerous" Preston	Norwich
888	Shaun Stark	Boston
A Grade - Blue Roof
85	James Ellis	Ely
88	Lyndon "Fat Face" Stark	Boston
Sponsored by Starkey's Transport & Recovery
259	Ryan Millhouse	Derby
349	Lewis "Noddy" Price	Colchester
757	Callum "Jack Jnr" Gill	King's Lynn
Sponsored by Pure Hocus Pocus
830	Lee "Stretch" White	Saffron Walden
960	Ross "Rossco" Winsor	Wymondham
Sponsored by Valley Services
B Grade - Yellow Roof
79	Ricky Twell	King's Lynn
288	Carl Sowter	Horley
333	Danny Webb	London
352	Ben Mynott	St Neots
388	Taylor Sowter	Horley
392	Sam "Baino" Baines	Bourne
Sponsored by BWR Metal Recycling
883	Jack Filmer	Horley
884	Tom Filmer	Horley
C Grade - White Roof
10	Ben Collins	Norwich
11	Ryan Leeks	Wisbech
Sponsored by Ireland Trailers
28	Neil Osbourne	Brighton
52	Steven Dean	Scunthorpe
82	Dave Norris	Wisbech
178	Kieran Bowman	King's Lynn
197	Joe Bowers	Wisbech
219	Robert "Mr Burns" Betts	King's Lynn
222	Matt High	Lowestoft
Sponsored by Waveney Tyres & Exhausts Lowestoft
266	Callum "Oddjob" Hall	Leicester
280	Simon "Slick" Goodale	Spalding
370	Craig Gray	Norwich
411	Daniel "Chucky" Pegg	Wisbech
Sponsored by Wisbech Car Spares - 01945 410595
428	Will Makins	Dereham
Sponsored by Kevtra Transport Services Ltd
448	Paul Dean	Chesterfield
479	Joel Allan	King's lynn
532	Chris Walsh	Colchester
548	Jamie Avery	Colchester
604	Ross Cooper	King's lynn
Sponsored by West Norfolk Construction Ltd
660	Paul Lambe	Spalding
Sponsored by Lambe Agri
790	Nathan "Nafe" Young	Wisbech
791	Nicky "Spud" Young	Wisbech
Sponsored by B H Porters Scrap Metals & Frankie & Bennies Restaurant
840	Dan Waddingham	Worksop

 

1500cc Bangers

World Champion - Gold Roof
673	Darren Fendley	King's Lynn
Sponored by IMF Engineering
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
37	David Lewis	Lakenheath
322	Thomas Fox	Brandon
328	Dan Lathan	Diss
339	Jack "Jackpot" Garrod	Swaffham
Sponsored by Narford Scaffolding
390	David "Gibbo" Gibson	Bourne
Sponsored by BWR Metal Recycling
399	Jonny Atkin	Bourne
Sponsored by BWR Metal Recycling
549	Phil Smith	Colchester
566	Tony "Zippy" Pallett	Thetford
601	Chris "Bling" Meddler	Norwich
Sponsored by Hevingham Sawmills
821	Ryan "Dangerous" Preston	Norwich
A Grade - Blue Roof
88	Lyndon "Fat Face" Stark	Boston
Sponsored by Starky's Transport & Recovery
95	Anton Martin	Mildenhall
141	Gary Lee	Sittingbourne
155	Sam "Captain Slow" Coote	Dersingham
Sponsored by Paul Goodburn Motor Technician - 01485 544144
319	Shaun "Super Shaun" Clarke	Fakenham
695	Mark "Micey" Mason	Bourne
757	Callum "Jack Jnr" Gill	King's Lynn
Sponsored by Pure Hocus Pocus
830	Lee "Stretch" White	Saffron Walden
888	Lloyd Stark	Boston
B Grade - Yellow Roof
77	Russell "Jack" Gill	King's Lynn
Sponsored by Pure Hocus Pocus
223	Daniel Bear	Fakanham
352	Ben Mynott	St Neots
392	Sam "Baino" Baines	Bourne
Sponsored by BWR Metal Recycling
878	Luke Rowland	Boston
887	Liam Stark	Boston
C Grade - White Roof
10	Ben Collins	Norwich
13	Karl Harding	Norwich
51	Gavin Wing	Grantham
70	Sophie "Miss Grumpy" Unwin	Cambridge
71	James "Twiggie" Unwin	Cambridge
Sponsored by AS Car Spares Red Lodge
78	Gavin "Gavlar" Oakes	King's Lynn
Sponsored by Discount Tyres
123	Kieran Gray	Norwich
164	Gary Shaw	Wolverhampton
Sponsored by G&M Banger Bits
183	Karl Thorpe	King's Lynn
186	Chris Loveridge	King's Lynn
203	Josh Moljourd	Boston
212	Jack "Little Mario" Maryon	Wisbech
Sponsored by Crowson Motors
232	Steven "Poppy" Pope	Fakenham
Sponsored by South Creake Cycle Centre
247	Jon "Jon-Boi" Bailey	Stamford
Sponsored by BWR Metal Recycling
248	Chad Warrington	Scunthorpe
271	Ashlun Woods	Fakenham
282	Rhys Waters	Sittingbourne
316	James Cushion	Northampton
317	Nick Wakeham	Wisbech
345	Richard Lown	Norwich
350	Nathan Tupper	Stowmarket
355	Martin Mullins	Wolverhampton
Sponsored by G&M Banger Bits
412	Jake "Baby Jake" Burgess	King's Lynn
Sponsored by Freestone Engineering
418	Simon "Gumbo" Eglen	King's Lynn
Sponsored by EASE Leisure & Landscaping
425	Wayne Ball	Norwich
428	Will Makins	Dereham
Sponsored by Kevtra Transport Services Ltd
502	Tyler Bloomfield	Norwich
514	Sherrie "Blondie" Martin	Peterborough
561	Andy Meehan	Grantham
564	Shane Coupland	Grantham
571	Mark Quinsey	Norwich
Sponsored by Salhouse Breakers - Unit 9 Rice Way, Norwich, NR7 9AP
573	Sam Bloomfield	Norwich
611	Carly Spiers	Stamford
624	Tommy Crawford	Holbeach
626	Zane Gittins	Spalding
630	Georges Bordaen	Peterborough
633	Leeroy Haywood	Worksop
666	Liam Gelsthorpe	Boston
725	Scott Walker	Barrow
730	Brandon Mayes	Diss
743	Kevan "Captain Ramhead" Barton	Holbeach
780	Carl Gibson	Wisbech
800	Leigh Neary
897	Matt "The Duck" Battle	Leiston
903	Leon deSilva	Peterborough
911	Shaun Coupland	Grantham
912	David Huddlestone	Ramsay
952	Brandon Baker	Lincoln

 

Junior Bangers

Star Grade - Red Roof
10	Leeson Briggs Price
14	Jo Persico
93	Luke Nieuwenburg	Boston
308	Adam Richardson	Bourne
993	Ryan Nieuwenburg	Boston
A Grade - Blue Roof
148	Jamie Blything	Norwich
186	Brett Gedney	Wisbech
204	Travis Dring
340	Will Brazier
B Grade - Yellow Rood
61	John Klyn
660	Daniel Lambe	Spalding
854	Aiden Storr	Lincoln
C Grade - White Roof
13	Morgan McCarthy	Northampton
41	Lee Barnes	Wisbech
70	Tiff Unwin	Cambridge
77	Lewis Ivatt	Spalding
83	John Gillman	Ramsgate
130	Kyle Warren	Diss
214	Connor Osbourne	Colchester
246	Jake Wilson
487	Owen Ketteringham	Wisbech
607	Dylan Ashman	Wisbech
608	Lenny Murkin	Wisbech
840	Jake Waddingham	Worksop

 

 Meeting Format

 

a)      Junior Banger White & Yellows (Pre meeting race at 12.45pm)

1)      1500cc Banger Last Chance Race

2)      Unlimited Banger White & Yellows

3)      Junior Banger Heat 1

4)      1500cc Banger National Championship

5)      Unlimited Banger Nutcracker Final

6)      1500cc Banger All Comers 1

7)      Unlimited Bangers All Comers 1

8)      Junior Banger Heat 2

9)      1500cc Banger All Comers 2

10)   Unlimited Banger All Comers 2

11)   Junior Bangers Final

12)   1500cc Banger Destruction Derby

13)   Unlimited Banger Destruction Derby