Mon 7 May (1pm) Preview

 

Introduction

2L Bangers Bandit Memorial

Micro Bangers

Junior Banger World Final

Reliant Robins

Free Funfair Ride

Admission - advance E ticketsa re highly recommended!

Drivers Booked to Race

Meeting Format

 

Mark Paulson Preview

 

Introduction

Bank holiday Monday comes with a bang at the Adrian Flux Arena, King’s Lynn (7 May, 1pm), with an afternoon of full-contact racing action providing fun for all the family. The headline event is the annual ‘Bandit’ Memorial for two-litre Bangers, remembering Michael ‘Bandit’ Bailey, with further National Banger action coming from the Micro Bangers. The under-16s in Junior Bangers have their biggest event of the year, the World Championship. Completing the bill are the hilarious three-wheeled Reliant Robins.

 

There are currently 76 Micro Bangers, 38 2L Bangers, 38 Junior Bangers and 12 Reliant Robins booked in to race

Please note that any driver who turns up unbooked will not receive any complimentary admissions that they may be entitled to and may also not be allowed to race if the event is still fully booked.

PLEASE NOTE THAT JUNIOR BANGERS ARE FULLY BOOKED AND ANY DRIVER TURNING UP NOT BOOKED IN WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RACE.

Drivers please note that the pits open at  10am and your early arrival will be appreciated. Drivers turning up in the last hour could well find themselves missing their first race. 

 

Two-Litre Bangers

As Michael ‘Bandit’ Bailey was a very popular member of legendary local team the Predators, many of their drivers will be in action at this special meeting. Leading the line is 178 Kieran Bowman, who so nearly claimed the title last year, only to miss out on countback in a red-and-chequered finish.

178 Kieran Bowman will be looking to get a good result in the Michael Bailey Memorial after coming close last year

Family commitments mean that many of the Predators’ drivers race less often than they’d like nowadays, but Bowman will be well supported this weekend by his younger brother Bradley (#279), plus the likes of 219 Robert Betts, 479 Joel Allen and 519 Lee Middleton. Although better known for their crashing, each of the squad would love to be the first Predator to win the memorial race since 176 Ady Gibbs in 2014.

The man who denied Bowman last year is 51 James Licquorice, who also won the title two years earlier and will be aiming to become the first driver to lift the title three times. His running-mate 212 Jack Maryon should also be in the thick of the action.

Other big names in the field include the man with more titles than he has room for on his roof, 830 Lee White, Swaffham superstar and two-litre specialist 337 Ashley Garrod, and a duo calling Trackstar home for the first time in 2018, 188 John Reeves and 898 Andy Battle.

67 Rickie Beasley will be out to cause some destruction, while the likes of 100 Callum White and the Gladiators’ entry – including 201 Phil Milner and 306 Nicky Milner – should also provide maximum entertainment.

  

Micro Bangers

The popular little Bangers always amaze with how much damage they can inflict and take. The cheapness and ease with which they can be prepared for racing guarantees plenty of crashing action.

Several drivers will be doubling-up in both categories, including White and Bowman. They will be joined by previous national champion 566 Tony Pallett, who always goes well in Micros, and plenty more Micro specialists out to enjoy themselves and have a good crash.

The large entry is packed with such drivers. Regular entertainers include 69 Brad Bartrum, 143 Aaron Mann, 551 Brett Jackson and running-mates 352 Ben Mynott and 452 Paul Sweet.

69 Brad Bartrum will be hoping to avoid acrobatics like this

Then there is the hard-hitting 247 Jon Bailey, 511 Jack Licquorice and 342 Ryley Freestone who is coming out for a play – he won’t be going for wins, that’s for sure!

Expect 247 Jon Bailey to be in the middle of the action

 

From further afield, a large contingent make the journey down from Yorkshire to race at the country’s premier shale venue, including 110 Brett Judge and Junior Banger graduate 619 Brad Tomlinson, who won the youngsters’ British Championship at King’s Lynn last year.

 

Junior Bangers

With a World Championship up for grabs, we’re in for a treat in the Junior Bangers. The leading drivers will all descend on West Norfolk to determine who is the best of them all.

Defending the title is pint-sized 131 Harley McCarthy. The youngster was something of a surprise winner at Northampton last year but has already proved it was no fluke by consistently being among the formula’s frontrunners.

McCarthy is a regular racer at King’s Lynn but he is not a home-based driver. The home promotion’s hopes rest primarily with the two drivers who fought tooth and nail over last year’s national points championship. It was 90 Joey Holmes Jr who prevailed, and he also took the English Championship. Hoping to turn the tables and gain some revenge will be 328 Ben Nichols.

Trackstar National Points Champion 90 Joey Holmes Jnr will be a strong contender for the Junior Banger World Final

Plenty more home drivers will also fancy their chances, including the super-fast 999 Louie Cottrill and several drivers who can show a rapid turn of pace when the mood takes them, including 114 Luke Spinks, 229 Harry Cobb, 340 Sam Bennett, 608 Lennie Murkin and 993 Ryan Nieuwenburg. The experienced 854 Aiden Storr could also be a wild card, along with fellow Lincolnshire drivers 77 Lewis Ivatt and 715 Josh Prince likewise.

Leading the line for Spedworth are last year’s runner-up, 156 Levi Ougton, McCarthy’s big sister Morgen (#13) and experienced racer 823 Jamie Murrell.

Sheffield-based driver 450 Blake Platts represents Incarace, but will look to make the most of his shale experience, while 556 Louis Barker has plenty of experience – and success – on the shale too.

The Startrax drivers should also be shale specialists, but their line-up isn’t packed with experience as many of the northern shale regulars are dual-licensed and representing another promotion this weekend.

Whoever comes out on top on Monday will have earned it, and can proudly display the gold roof for the next year.

 

Reliant Robins

The little three-wheeled ‘Plastic Pigs’ never fail to disappoint with their antics. Some drivers will spend as much time rolling on to their roofs as racing on all three wheels, shedding bodywork all the way as they go.

Reliant Robin Racing is always a hugely entertaining spectacle

The entry list includes some of the formula’s biggest names in their first chance to race at King’s Lynn this year. Leading the way is national points champion 385 Roy Gedge, while 553 Daniel Douglas also has a glittering CV.

The vastly experienced 490 Lee Barnard and 576 Colin Aldred like nothing better than to entertain the crowd and will be certainly worth watching.

Further jokers in the pack include 551 Jame O’Hanlon and 554 Chalky Douglas.

 

Funfair Rides

All the fun of the fair will be at King's Lynn on Saturday. The good news for mum and dad is that the ride will b e free for the kids to go on as often as they like!

 

 

 

Admission

On the day admission is as follows;

Adult - £17

OAP - £14

12-15 year old - £7

Kids up to 11 free

Family (2 adults & upto 3 x  12 - 15 year olds) - £44

Click here to save money and beat the queues with advance discount tickets - Highly recomended

 

Please note that all bags will be searched on entry and coolboxes, glass and alcohol are not allowed to be bought into the venue.

 

Roll of Honour

Two-Litre anger Bandit Memorial

Year	Venue	1st		2nd		3rd
2004	King's Lynn	229	Ritchie Holmes	128	Andy Lack	379	Peter Graham
2005	King's Lynn	94	Jamie Wyatt	479	Daniel Allen	81	Ashley Bell
2006	King's Lynn	112	Tracy Goodhall	801	Jack Foster Sr	119	Davey Cox
2007	King's Lynn	730	Deane Mayes	312	Tom Reynolds	999	Shane Cottrill
2008	King's Lynn	898	Andy Battle	349	Michael Allard	107	Michael Seex
2009	King's Lynn	338	Terry Garrod	128	Mark Atkins	527	Michael Norman
2010	King's Lynn	779	Luke Allen	38	Tom Chilton	176	Ady Gibbs
2011	King's Lynn	579	Andy Ashman	391	Ben Gibson	119	Davey Cox
2012	King's Lynn	227	James Saunders	427	Dave Johnson	22	Dave Vincent
2013	King's Lynn	119	Davey Cox	427	Dave Johnson	129	Jono Brook
2014	King's Lynn	176	Ady Gibbs	47	Daniel Allen	89	Joe Barratt
2015	King's Lynn	51	James Licquorice	390	David Gibson	170	Darren Teal
2016	King's Lynn	390	David Gibson	322	Tom Fox	599	Matty Butcher
2017	King's Lynn	51	James Licquorice	178	Kieran Bowman	514	Charlie Taylor

 

Drivers Booked in to Race

2L Bangers

National Points & British Champion - Silver & Black & White Checks
830	Lee White	Saffron Walden
Sponsored by CW Fabrications
Star Grade - Red Roof
67	Ricky Beasley	Oxon
188	John "Victor" Reeves	Folkestone
370	John Cobbold	London
898	Andy Battle	Beccles
A Grade - Blue Roof
11	Ryan "Leeksy" Leeks	Wisbech
103	Jack Deacon	Canvey Island
Sponsored by ARA Tyres
128	Andrew "Shippy" Shipp	Ugley
Sponsored by ARA Tyres
178	Kieran "Slim" Bowman	Wisbech
Sponsored by The Tyre Bay - 01553 771630
337	Ashley "Pretty Boy" Garrod	Swaffham
383	Shane Harvey	Dover
B Grade - Yellow Roof
79	Ricky "Twelly" Twell	King's Lynn
Sponsored by Goldstar Metal Traders & Tyre Bay
549	Phil Smith	Colchester
551	Brett Jackson	Peterborough
Sponsored by Jacksons Transport
C Grade - White Roof
51	James Licquorice	Wisbech
Sponsored by Crowsons Motors - 01945 589777
78	Lee "Mad Mace" Macey	Sittingbourne
87	Damien "Damo" Matthews	Bury St Edmunds
Sponsored by This & That Crane Hire
100	Callum White	Peterborough
Sponsored by Wisbech Breakers - 01945 580380 & Jobie Cobb Signs
138	Jason Smy	Ipswich
170	Darren Teal	Northampton
187	Dom Hall
201	Phil "Turkish" Milner	Rattlesden
Sponsored by PFP Ford Parts - Boxted
212	Jack "Little Mario" Maryon	Wisbech
Sponsored by Crowsons Motors - 01945 589777
219	Robert Betts	King's Lynn
279	Bradley "Bradderz" Bowman	King's Lynn
Sponsored by The Tyre Bay - 01553 771630
306	Nicky Bell	Colchester
431	Scott Munson	Colchester
479	Joel Allen	King's Lynn
508	Harry Bradbury	Rochford
517	Sid "Cupcake" Cooper	Cambridge
519	Lee "Knuckles" Middleton	Luton
541	Kieran Francis	Colchester
603	Jon Cooper	King's Lynn
619	Micky Knight	Rotherham
630	Ben Woodbridge	Ipswich
785	Dom "Diminoc" Ambrose	Cambridge
800	Leigh Neary	Colchester
841	Stu Carman	Wisbech

 

 

Micro Bangers

National Points & British Champion - Silver & Black & White Checks
830	Lee White	Saffron Walden
Sponsored by CW Fabrications
Superstar - Red Roof & Flashing Lights
175	Karl Corsby	Newmarket
Sponsored by Premier Tyres
Star Grade - Red Roof
37	Dave Lewis	Lakenheath
93	Luke Nieuwenburg	Boston
566	Tony "Zippy Jnr" Pallett	Thetford
A Grade - Blue Roof
93	Marshall Waldron	King's Lynn
178	Kieran "Slim" Bowman	Wisbech
Sponsored by The Tyre Bay - 01553 771630
330	Karl Jones	Cambridge
352	Ben Mynott	St Neots
548	Alex Utting	Norwich
B Grade - Yellow Roof
36	Ricky Lewis	Brandon
69	Brad "Brado" Bartrum	Wisbech
Sponsored by Snap on Tools
143	Aaron Mann	Brandon
452	Paul "Cori" Sweet	St Neots
551	Brett Jackson	Peterborough
Sponsored by Jackson's Transport
C Grade - White Roof
3	Mitchell Finnie	Sheffield
4	Micky Croft	Sheffield
28	Mac Bell
54	Nathan Moore	Chatteris
71	James "Twigie" Unwin	Cambridge
Sposnored by Wisbech Export Company & LJ Agricultural Engineering
87	Damien "Damo" Matthews	Bury St Edmunds
Sponsored by This & That Crane Hire
98	Kevin "Connie" Constance	Bradenham
110	Brett "The Judge" Judge	Sheffield
Sponsored by J&L Smart Repairs
121	Aaron Colbert	Peterborough
138	Jason Smy	Ipswich
147	Micky Clarke	Bourne
173	Daniel Gant	Haverhill
Sponsored by Haverhill Scrap Metal Services
186	Chris "Chrissy" Loveridge	King's Lynn
187	Dom Hall
187	Jack Goodey	King's Lynn
227	James Hope	Peterborough
247	Jon "Jon Boi"  Bailey	Bourne
Sponsored by BWR Metal Recycling, Beal UK Ltd & The Hurdler Stamford
248	Jamie "Young Gun" Blything	Norwich
Sponsored by Newton Cars
248	Nick Ashbridge	Louth
249	Jonathon Ashbridge	Louth
256	Mark "Marky G" Ginders	Boston
291	Mick Turner	Essex
296	Jack Dean	Bourne
298	Toby Dean	Bourne
309	Ray Bonnett	Wisbech
312	Jake "Baby Jake" Burgess	King's Lynn
Sponsored by S&R Motors, The Car Disposal Company & BI Upcycling
313	Scott Elden	Norwich
330	Gary Stanney	Boston
339	Olly Scott	Brandon
342	Ryley Freestone	King's Lynn
347	Callum Pollard	Bourne
350	Liam Webster	Watton
430	Andy Jones	Cambridge
460	Luke Tongue	Sheffield
Sposnored by J&L Smart Repairs
461	"Big Hitter" Danny Jenkins	Sheffield
Sponsored by J&L Smart Repairs
495	Aston "Tyrone" Gibbons	Wisbech
511	Jack Licquorice	Wisbech
512	Sean Cooper	Cambridge
512	Matt "Fat Boi" Armstrong	Harlow
542	Matt Walker	Chelmsford
556	Matt Tillow	Norwich
Sponsored by David Yarham Salvage, Reliable Rentals & JMC
579	Gary "Mr Clumsy" Beecham	Boston
582	Andrew "Nitro" Horry	Boston
609	Nathan Tomlinson	Sheffield
619	Bradley Tomlinson	Sheffield
624	Cameron Hubbard	Attleborough
634	Ben "Marty" Green	Terrington St John
Sponsored by GGS Ltd - HGV Driver Hire
652	Martyn Cosgrave	Northampton
661	Shaun "Smiffy" Smith	Peterborough
662	Dalton "Dalts" Smith	Peterborough
664	Ryan Sutcliffe	Peterborough
Sponsored by Wisbech Export
666	Kieran Challis	Brandon
734	Wayne Howat	King's Lynn
747	Daniel Clarke	Bourne
758	Paul Miller
776	Ady Groome	Sutton Bridge
807	Jack Chapman
834	Josh Green	Terrington St John
Sponsored by GGS Ltd and HGV Driver Hire
842	James Porter Chapman	Wisbech
843	John Cook	King's Lynn
974	Alistair "The Ox" Oxby	Leicester

 

 

Junior Bangers

World Finalists

Trackstar

Defending Champion

131 Harley McCarthy

Incarace

129 Tyler Sayer

132 Archie Cullum

450 Blake Platts

556 Louis Barker

601 Devon Usher

842 Keaton Ivins

Spedeworth

8 Finlay Damon

13 Morgen McCarthy

156 Levi Oughton

452 Harry Eyles

710 Josh Dodge

823 Jamie Murrell

Startrax

02 Bladen Baker

4 Bobbi Weston

14 Will Walmsley Jnr

33 Jake Hampson

46 Levi Moulding

244 A J Weston

 

Support race bookings

45 Aiden Harrold

70 Tiffany Unwin

101 Cieran Harmer

117 Lee Reynolds

555 Harry Gelsthorpe

Reliant Robins

National Points Champion - Silver Roof
385	Roy Gedge	Wisbech
Superstar  - Red Roof & Flashing Lights
66	Steve Willis	Tilbury
553	Daniel Douglas	London
Star Grade - Red Roof
9	Dale Russell	Enfield
A Grade - Blue Roof
490	Lee "Barney" Barnard	Dereham
551	Jamie "Jay Jom Bob" O Hanlon	East Tilbury
576	Colin "Porky" Aldred	Dereham
B Grade - Yellow Roof
3	Scott Russell	Enfield
554	Chalky Douglas	London
C Grade - Red Roof
247	Jack Wright	Rainham
291	Stiff Haddon	Northampton
552	Jordan Street	Essex

 

Meeting Format

1.       Micro Banger White & Yellows 1 

2.       Micro Banger White & Yellows 2

3.       Reliant Robin Heat 1

4.       Junior Banger World Final

5.       2L Banger Michael “Bandit” Bailey Memorial Final

6.       Micro Banger Heat 3

7.       Reliant Robin Heat 2

8.       Junior Banger Heat 2

9.       2L Banger All Comers 1

10.   Micro Banger Heat 4

11.   Reliant Robin Final

12.   Junior Banger All Comers 2

13.   2L Banger All Comers 2 into Destruction Derby

14.   Micro Banger Final into Destruction Derby 

 

Micro Banger Heat Splits

The first 30 Whites  / Yellows on track will contest the first heat – the remainder will contest the second heat.

 

Driver listings for heats three and four are below

 

Heat 3

Superstar:         175   830

Red:                 37   93 (LN)   566

Blue:                 93 (MW)   178   330 (KJ)   352   548 

Yellow:              36   143   548  

White:               3   28   54   87   110   138   173   187 (JG)   227   248 (JB)   249   291   298   312   330 (GS)     342   350   460   495   512 (MA)   542   579   609   624   652   662   666   747   776   834   843

 

 

Heat 4

Superstar:         175   830

Red:                 37   93 (LN)   566

Blue:                 93 (MW)   178   330 (KJ)   352   548 

Yellow:              69   452   551

White:               4   71   98   121   147   186   187(DH)   247   248 (NA)   256   296   309   313   339  347   430   461   511   512 (SC)   556   582   619   634   661   664   734   758   807   842   974