Wacky Races Mon 6 April (1pm) Preview

 

Introduction

2L Bangers

4x4 SUV Bangers

Reliant Robins

Junior Bangers

Free Fairground Rides and Face Painting for the Kids

Admission

Drivers Booked to Race

Meeting Format

Mark Paulson Preview 

 

Introduction

Part two of an action packed Easter weekend of Stock Car and Banger Racing at the Adrian Flux Arena is on Easter Monday afternoon (1pm) when the Wacky Races come to town. Two-Litre Bangers contest the annual Commentators Cup, with a caravan race laid on for good measure. Also on the programme is a large field of big 4x4 SUV Bangers, the crazy antics of Reliant Robins and the stars of the future in Junior Bangers

There are currently 37 2L Bangers, 22 4x4 SUV Bangers, 28 Junior Bangers, 13 Reliant Robins and 6 Caravans booked in to race (Caravans fully booked)

We are currently expecting 37 2L Bangers, 22 4x4 SUV Bangers, 28 Junior Bangers, 13 Reliant Robins and 6 Caravans 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.

 

 

Two-Litre Bangers

The Commentators Cup, sponsored by resident man-on-the-mic Alistair Oxby has been running for over 10 years now. With extra prize money on offer and the cup presented to the day’s top points scorer, it has proved popular with drivers and fans alike.

Defending champion 307 Jon-Joe Cunningham is one of a number of drivers putting in a huge effort over the weekend, as he not only plans to race on Saturday night, but then again with two more cars on Monday – in both the 2L Bangers and SUVs.

The same can be said for National Points Champion 338 Terry Garrod who will be joined on Monday afternoon by brothers 337 Ashley and 339 Jack.

Banger Points Champion 338 Terry Garrod wll have a busy day as he races both 2L Bangers and 4x4 SUV Bangers

The Aftermath team are always big supporters of the local 2L Banger scene and can be relied upon to provide plenty of action. They include 285 Sean Dyer, 400 Callum White, 515 Gareth Flatters, 551 Brett Jackson and top entertainer 604 Ross Cooper among their number.

The other red and yellow team, the Mad Hatters, feature World Champion 390 David Gibson and 399 Jonny Atkin, while wearing red and blue are the nationally renowned Predators outfit, including 125 Nathan Lake, 404 Luke Brinton, 479 Joel Allen and 519 Lee Middleton.

The field is packed out by 2L Banger specialists and other crash-happy locals such as 182 Ashley Watkinson and 183 Karl Thorpe.

The day’s racing will finish off with a caravan race which should provide absolute carnage on the raceway – it’s not to be missed.

 

Caravan Racing is always destructive

 

4x4 SUV Bangers

We look set for a record field of 4x4s which certainly provide something different from the norm. Be they Land Rovers, Range Rovers or Japanese motors – probably mainly the latter – these big cars can dish out some big hits and take plenty of punishment.

The 4x4 SUV Bangers produce lots of action and excitement

The trio of Garrod brothers all intend bringing a 4x4 to have fun in as well as the 2L Bangers, with 390 David Gibson and 307 Jon-Joe Cunningham doing likewise. 128 Andrew and 170 Chris Shipp are two more who will each be bringing a pair of cars on the day.

 

338 Terry Garrod and 256 Mark Ginders in action

Gibson will be joined in this class by running mate 392 Sam Baines, something of a destruction expert, who is sure to be one to watch. 428 Will Makins and 713 Ashley Ward also like their crashing and so should keep things lively.

Former Gold Roof winner 7 Chris Lowe tends to stick to the novelty formulas these days and will relish his time on track among the big machines.

Material and paintwork expert 791 Nicky Young should provide something pretty which he won’t be afraid to wreck, while Bear 133 Karly Day will be out to have fun too.

 

Reliant Robins

The three-wheelers contest the latest round of their World of Shale qualifying series, with spectacular crashes, barrel rolling cars and splintered bodywork flailing around being just some of the crazy action these little cars will serve up.

 

The Reliant Robins always produce plenty of spectacular incidents

Top dog in the formula at King’s Lynn at present is 385 Roy Gedge but he will have his hands full containing the World Champion 553 Daniel Douglas who makes a rare appearance at the track.

576 Colin Aldred is a former national points champion and just loves to have fun in the three-wheelers, while 490 Lee Barnard and 247 Ryan Clarke will be out to entertain.

 

Junior Bangers

The under-16s may take their racing a little more seriously than the other formulas in action on Monday, but that doesn’t mean the racing they serve up will be any less exciting. After a tarmac session at Ipswich last weekend, the locals return to the more familiar shale surface, with 93 Luke Nieuwenburg and 997 Wayne Cottrill likely to start as favourites for race wins.

 

997 Wayne Cottrill was the Junior Banger Final winner three weeks ago.

Cottrill claimed the final at the formula’s season opener three weeks ago, while W&Y grade series champion 72 Breeze Atkin was also a winner that day.

 Experienced duo 69 Brad Bartrum and 78 Kieran Bowman should be competing at the sharp end. Of the less experienced racers, 71 James Unwin showed very strong form last time out, and could be one to watch from the front of the grid.

71 James Unwin showed strong form last time out

 

Free Fairground Rides for the Kids

There will be a selection of fairground rides and face painting for the kids to ensure that the kids have plenty to do before the meeting and between races. The good news for mum and dad is that going on the rides and the face painting is all free!

  

 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

Don't forget as well that you can save money and beat the queues with discount advance tickets available here

 

Drivers Booked to Race

 

2L Bangers

World Champion - Gold Roof
390	David "Gibbo" Gibson	Bourne
Sponsored by BWR Metal Recycling
National Points Champion - Silver Roof
338	Terry "Wingnut" Garrod	Swaffham
star grade - red roof
128	Andrew Shipp	Bishops Stortford
312	Tom Reynolds	Heachem
337	Ashley "Pretty Boy" Garrod	Swaffham
515	Gareth Flatters	Peterborough
673	Darren Fendley	King's Lynn
A Grade - Blue Roof
307	Jon Joe Cunningham	Wisbech
399	Jonny Atkin	Bourne
912	Kieran Greenway	Essex
B Grade - Yellow Roof
8	James Jackson	Long Sutton
26	Daniel Holmes	Newmarket
100	Callum White	Peterborough
285	Sean Dyer	Ely
339	Jack Garrod	Swaffham
519	Lee Middleton	Luton
551	Brett Jackson	Peterborough
601	Chris "Bling" Meddler	Norwich
Sponsored by Hevingham Sawmills
C Grade - White Roof
10	Ben Collins	Norwich
51	James Licquorice	Wisbech
125	Nathan Lake	Spalding
162	Rob Wheatley	Ely
170	Darren Teal	Northampton
176	Ady Gibbs	King's Lynn
182	Ashley Watkinson	King's Lynn
183	Karl Thorpe	King's Lynn
185	Dave Bonnett	Wisbech
197	Joe Bowers	Wisbech
375	Jamie Childerhouse	King's Lynn
404	Luke Brinton	Wisbech
479	Joel Allen	King's Lynn
511	Jack Licquorice	Wisbech
604	Ross Cooper	King's Lynn
Sponsored by West Norfolk Construction Ltd
677	Matt Bradshaw	Boston
715	Mick Prince	Grantham
726	Nathan Cooper	Norwich
870	Mark Spicer	Wisbech

 

4x4 SUV Bangers

World Champion - Gold Roof
390	David "Gibbo" Gibson	Bourne
Sponsored by BWR Metal Recycling
National Points Champion - Silver Roof
338	Terry "Wingnut" Garrod	Swaffham
Star Grade - Red Roof
128	Andrew Shipp	Bishops Stortford
337	Ashley Garrod	Swaffham
888	Shaun Stark	Boston
A Grade - Blue Roof
88	Lyndon "Fat Face" Stark	Boston
133	Karly Day	High Wycombe
256	Mark "Marky G" Ginders	Boston
307	Jon Joe Cunningham	Wisbech
B Grade - Yellow Roof
7	Chris Lowe	Boston
339	Jack Garrod	Swaffham
392	Sam "Baino" Baines	Bourne
791	Nicky "Spud" Young	Wisbech
Sponsored by B H Porters Scrap Metals & Frankie & Bennies Restaurant
C Grade - White Roof
170	Chris Shipp	Bishops Stortford
385	Paul Evans	Ely
386	Sam Evans	Ely
428	Will Makins	Dereham
Sponsored by Kevtra Transport Services Ltd
660	Paul Lambe	Spalding
Sponsored by Lambe Agri
724	Trevor Burcham
739	Paul Claxton
782	Jamie Roberts	Wisbech
897	Matt "The Duck"  Battle	Leiston

 

Reliant Robins

World of Shale Champion - Twin Gold Stripes
385	Roy Gedge	Wisbech
National Points Champion - Silver Roof
85	James Ellis	Ely
Superstar - Red Roof & Flashing Lights
553	Daniel Douglas	London
576	Colin Aldred	Dereham
Star Grade - Red Roof
664	Ryan Sutcliffe	Peterborough
A Grade - Blue Roof
490	Lee Barnard	Dereham
B Grade - Yellow Roof
185	Ben Oliver	Ely
247	Ryan Clarke	Dersingham
C Grade - White Roof
157	James Brazil	Wisbech
270	Ashley Flegg	Wisbech
466	Mark Bayliss	Norwich
563	Rob Youngman	Dereham
886	Adrian French

 

Junior Bangers

Superstar - Red Roof & Flashing Lights
93	Luke Nievwenburg	Boston
Sponosred by Vandyman Removals & Starkys Recovery
Star Grade - Red Roof
834	Ben Green	King's Lynn
997	Wayne Cottrill Jnr	Wisbech
Sponosred by WMS Recruitment
A Grade - Blue Roof
69	Brad Bartram	Wisbech
78	Kieran Bowman	King's Lynn
B Grade - Yellow Roof
123	Kieran Gray	Norwich
214	Connor Osbourne	Colchester
246	James Butts	Biggleswade
308	Adam Richardson	Bourne
660	Daniel Lambe	Holbeach
Sponsored by Lambe Agri
C Grade - White Roof
18	Thomas Johnson	Boston
41	Lee Barnes	Wisbech
61	John Klyn	Wisbech
68	Jack Benfield	Scopwick
70	Tiffany Unwin	Cambridge
71	James Unwin	Cambridge
107	Andy Betts	Wisbech
130	Kyle Warren
148	Jamie Blything Jnr
186	Brett Gedney	Wisbech
299	Thomas Callaghan
417	Jacob Beasley	Wisbech
487	Owen Ketteringham	Wisbech
607	Dylan Ashman
608	Lennie Murkin	Wisbech
681	Callum Benfield	Scopwick
715	Joshua Prince	Grantham
854	Aiden Storr	Lincoln

 

 

Caravan Race

333	Jake Smith
155	Sam "Captain Slow" Coote
Sponsored by Paul Goodburn Motor Technician – 01485 544144
171	Andy Frost
182	Ashley Watkinson
428	Will Makins
Sponsored by Kevtra Transport Services Ltd
830	Lee White

 

 Meeting Format

a. Junior Banger White Top Race (Pre meeting race at 12.45pm)

  1. 4X4 SUV Banger White & Yellows
  2. Junior Banger Heat 1
  3. 2L Banger Heat 1
  4. Reliant Robin Heat 1
  5. 4x4 SUV Banger Heat 1
  6. Junior Banger Heat 2
  7. 2L Banger Heat 2
  8. Reliant Robin Heat 2
  9. 4x4 SUV Banger Heat 2
  10. Junior Banger Final
  11. 2L Banger Final
  12. Reliant Robin Final
  13. 4x4 SUV Banger Final
  14. 2L Banger Destruction Derby
  15. 4x4 Banger Destruction Derby
  16. Caravan Race