The King’s Lynn 2026 Banger racing season starts with a bang - Icebreaker XXXII, the 32nd running of the legendary team event on Sunday 18 January (12 noon). The prestigious Unlimited Bangers WFS Anglia (www.wfsanglia.co.uk) British Open teams of four championship returns, a star-studded entry once again anticipated, with the Sports biggest names expressing interest in taking part. The Icebreaker looks to bring the biggest, best and hardest hitting teams – you do not want to miss this. There are 81 Unlimited Bangers (23 Teams), 28 Micro Bangers and 24 Junior Bangers Booked in to race.
A very good list of drivers for the 2026 Unlimited Icebreaker team event. Leading the charge is last years entertainer league champions and the previous years points winner the BRCM lads. 252 Steven Bugler has had a very good season once again, and looks set to lead the team into battle for another strong showing. Joining Boogie is the 2025 Unlimited Banger World Of Shale Champion 262 Rob Bugler, if that wasn’t good enough he went onto win the PRI world title at his home track of Bristol Mendips. Roona has been in top form all throughout the campaign and surely has to enter calculations as one of the performers of the 2025 season. It will definitely be a tough ask to top that, but if there is a driver with the capabilities of doing it, then Rob is certainly a driver who would enter that conversation. They will be joined by running mates 440 Big Mac who had a good showing here at the world of shale with a podium position, and then had a good run at the Ringwood UK Open, so he will also come here full of confidence. The fourth and final piece of the puzzle is 333 Charlie Randell, who is another who has had a consistent season, and often has a good run round here. The BRCM lads have taken all the beating over recent seasons in this event and it could well play out like that again this season.
However there are some strong challengers in both the points title and the entertainer league, with The Bears making a return to the Icebreaker scene and coming strong handed with two teams lead of course into battle by the gaffer 521 Ace Ash Riley, and it will be great to see how they get on with a great battle with DWO over the years that looks set to be renewed again come Sunday. Both sides have two teams and it could be highly entertaining to see how it all pans out, but one thing is for sure it should be very entertaining. The Silver Boys come in to this event very strong, with 455 Rikki Finney putting together an incredibly strong outfit that will certainly put in a bold bid to take the honours on Sunday. 459 Blake Platts the Spedeworth World Champion is a driver who is currently on the crest of a wave, and he will be a tough driver to catch around here, it’s also great to see 182 Reece and 281 Lewis Tingle back racing here at King’s Lynn. Former Spedeworth World Champion 388 Stevo McGrath is another talented driver who will look to add plenty of points on the board and a further couple of handy recruits are 06 Tommy Rawsthorne and 132 Jack Wyatt who have both had race wins around here and could easily be game changers for their respective teams.
577 Alfie Lee leads two strong TCB sides into battle with regular running mate 506 Danny Mitchell making a welcome return to King’s Lynn, and with the likes of 623 Tricky Ricky Hutton in his side, they could be a very dangerous side to keep an eye on. The Dover Boys are lead into battle by the man who’s testimonial is here in 2026, 188 Victor John Reeves, he has formed another crash happy side, with 2024 and 2025 entertainer league champion 51 James Licquorice coming into battle once again alongside his long term running mate. Joining the boys are up and coming crasher 372 James Cable who has had a very good season with us here at King’s Lynn, and I’m sure he will go home as a driver many people will be talking about. The last member of the team is 611 Joe Geeves, The Flying Postman as he was once called and now known as Beiber does enjoy a team meeting, and he can do a bit of both for his sides, he’s happy to go for a crash, and is also as happy earning some much needed points for his side, and they could be a good team too watch.
Team 3GB are a good side with the likes of 760 Joey Reynolds in the side you’re always onto a winner, then when you put 180 Sparky Foster and 382 Chubby on the charge you can’t help but think that this side has got a good chance of taking some good honours today. It’s great to see the Vigilanties going into battle lead by 920 Terry Church, and he and 122 Wayne Boland will be putting on a good show, The Jokers are another side who will fall into that category with 276 Adam and 277 Sean Rowell looking to put on another quality display. Will Cole has formed a handy side together as he carries on his hunt for more World Of Shale entertainer points, the likes of 23 Sonny Parsons and 257 Harvey Barrow will have a good crack at it, and it will be great to see the Mill Green Mafia colours back on track at a team meeting. Speaking of come backs to a team meeting, and it’s great to see the return of Damage Inc in their own guise at the Unlimited Icebreaker Team Championship, and with the likes of 247 Bro Lee Clarke and 548 Alex Utting very capable of leading the charge along with 644 Alfie Sime, these lads could certainly get back amongst the title challengers.
Well a highly competitive Unlimited Icebreaker team championship for 2026, who will come out on top?
The Micro Bangers compliment the line up – they were fantastic entertainment at Christmas; 830 Lee White can never be discounted and will be surely up there at the end of the race. 69 Brad Bartram is rapid around King's Lynn and will likely be up there at the end. 30 Brandon and 730 Deane Mayes will be in amongst the action, either taking the win or getting stuck; similarly 93 Lewis Godfrey likes a crash too, as can 372 James Cable and 699 Aaron Nelson.
A late addition in the Juniors rounds out the line up; always superb entertainment and we have just mid-20’s booked in. 08 Taylor Morton won the silver in 2025 and will be looking for a good run out ahead of the new season; it’s always good to see a driver go from strength to strength, and Taylor is a driver who has done just that, however he will have his work cut out for this meeting. It’s great to see so many youngsters work their way through the ranks; keep an eye on 210 Charlie Goose, 339 Jack Garrod Jnr – who had a great day at the Christmas meeting and 730 Leo Mayes who will be certainly be up there or thereabouts at the chequered flag.
All the best and we look forward to seeing you trackside. Matt
A huge thank you to WFS Anglia for their sponsorship of the event. www.wfsanglia.co.uk
Meeting formats are subject to car availability and time constraints, which could result in a change.
The box office will be open for on the day ticket sales; but advance tickets are highly recommended and cheaper than on the day - plus kids 11 and under go free when booked online. Save with advance tickets until 10pm Saturday 17th January and can be purchased online here.
Advance tickets are e-ticket QR Barcodes sent to your email. Tickets can be shown on your device or printed for scanning.
Advance Tickets:
Adults - £20
OAP (65 years and over) - £18
Junior 12-15 yr old - £7
Kids 11 and under free – only available when booked in advance
Family 2 Adults & upto 3 Juniors - £50
On the day tickets, available from 10:15am Sunday 18th at the Box Office, cash and card accepted:
Adults - £22
OAP (65 years and over) - £20
Junior 12-15 yr old - £8
11 and Under - £5
Under 5s free
Family 2 Adults & upto 3 Juniors - £56
The pit gate will open for competitors at 9am, the spectator gate for ticket holders will open at 10am. If purchased advance tickets, please have your e-ticket confirmation ready, either on your phone or printed. The pit gate is for competitors only, there is no pedestrian access at this gate.
We operate a wristband system in and out of the pits. Coming from the track; wristbands can be obtained from the gate in the picture. Drivers need drive straight in and park, then walk back to obtain wristbands for them and their teams at the pit office. The pit entrance gate is for competitors only, there is no pedestrian access at this gate.
The arena has great viewing all around (plenty of under cover viewing too!), FREE on site and overflow parking, disabled viewing, licensed bars, food outlets and other great facilities.
A small amount of food and drink ( equivalent to a meal deal, Sandwich, 500ml bottle of drink & snack) can be brought with you into the stadium; Bottles bigger than 500ml, alcohol, glass and coolboxes are not permitted. No soft cool bags, iceboxes, picnic boxes or picnic trolleys. Thank you.
Parking notice
Following further complaints to the local authorities; we would like to advise Customers to not park on the main road outside the Stadium on race days; this is causing issues with traffic and resulting in a number of issues locally.
There is an onsite car park and with the weather hopefully now improving, the overflow parking field should also be available each meeting. Car parking at King’s Lynn is provided free of charge, please do use this.
We would also to like ask everyone to be considerate of our neighbouring Industrial area and to park respectfully if using that space.
There are 81 Unlimited Bangers (23 Teams), 28 Micro Bangers and 24 Junior Bangers Booked in to race. Limited spaces are available for bookings – drivers interest should apply to Matt on 07856 778313.
Unlimited Banger Icebreaker Teams
BRCM
252 Steven Bugler
262 Rob Bugler
333 Charlie Randell
440 Macauley Mills
Damage Inc A
247 Lee Clarke
570 Jordan Cumming
742 Toby Parfitt3
920 Rhys Medley
Damage Inc B
278 Shaun Brokenshire
325 Josh Hanser
548 Alex Utting
644 Alfie Sime
Dover Boys
51 James Licquorice
188 John Reeves
372 James Cable
611 Joe Geeves
DWO A
21 Dean Tompkins
114 Liam Lake
122 Mark Cooper Jnr
838 Jamie Peters
DWO B
239 Steve Carter
341 Andrew Jones
360 Jack Reynolds
555 Harry Gelsthorpe
Equalisers
454 Dean Lewis
456 Terry Hawes
Tbc
Gladiators
107 Taylor Pratchett
514 Charlie Taylor
517 Rylee Taylor
589 Simon Smith
Hadleigh Hillbillies
109 Connan Soanes
318 Ollie Marshall
333 Sam Risby
334 Josh Stewart
Mill Green Mafia
23 Sonny Parsons
84 Will Cole
257 Harvey Barrow
743 Kavan Barton
Silver Boys A
132 Jack Wyatt
182 Reece Tingle
199 Shaydy Gough
455 Rikki Finney
Silver Boys B
6 Tommy Rawsthorne
92 Lee Edwards
281 Lewis Tingle
374 Sam Markham
Silver Boys C
4 Mikey Croft
299 Tommy Callaghan
388 Stevo McGrath
459 Blake Platts
TCB A
181 Grant Doe
363 Billy Jarvis
506 Danny Mitchell
526 Jack Dieniwicz
TCB B
132 Connor Dando
133 Terry Hill
577 Alfie Lee
623 Ricky Hutton
Team 3GB
180 Mark Foster
382 Jack Foster Jnr
760 Joey Reynolds
Team Spook
404 Luke Brinton
The Bears A
121 Leo Riley
321 Kieron Fry
521 Ash Riley
831 Shane Fry
The Bears B
141 Mark Freeman
217 Matt Smith
288 Carl Sowter
291 Seanie Bell
The Jokers
276 Adam Rowell
277 Sean Rowell
335 Lee White
862 Reece Eglington
The Mafia
804 Ryan-Lee Canvin
Vigilanties
122 Wayne Boland
455 Hayden Hawes
911 Toby Wilson
920 Terry Church
Wild Boyz
205 Max Bull
Micro Bangers
Superstar – Red roof with flashing lights
248 Jamie Blything
830 Lee White
869 Jamie Steele
Star Grade - Red Roof
30 Brandon Mayes
609 Levi Murkin
730 Deane Mayes
A Grade – Blue Roof
69 Brad Bartram
551 Brett Jackson
699 Aaron Nelson
743 Josh Parfitt
B Grade- Yellow Roof
28 Mac Bell
93 Lewis Godfrey
751 Lawrence Wells
C Grade – White Roof
47 Sam Malkin
126 Dylan Sykes
204 Alfie Warren
230 Declan Finn
260 Ricky Hodson
428 Nick Ashbridge
441 Lee Horwood
512 Matt Armstrong
556 Lincoln Douglas
587 Adam Rolfe
711 Lewis Hewitt
742 Dan Cannon
883 Garry Bug
910 Jake Croft
Junior Bangers
Superstar – Red Roof Flashing Lights
8 Taylor Morton
113 Beau Jeanes
41 Archie Horwood
478 Morgan Bailey
730 Leo Mayes
210 Charlie Goose
339 Jack Garrod Jnr
379 Trayden Hardie
290 Bailey Holmes
312 Daisy Reynolds
370 Alfie Riches
389 Aiden Garrod
629 Jenson Tomlinson
716 Nicola Want
850 Wesley Parrin
15 Kiean Mays
26 Alfie Lock
43 Jayden Bishop
227 Reilly Hope
257 Jenson Fish
287 Austen Osbourn
479 Elliott Royal
570 Spencer Venni
799 Dylan Rees