Sat 10 March (5.30pm) Preview
Introduction
1500cc Banger National Championship
2L Banger Wild Card WQR
Junior Bangers
Roll of Honour
Admission - advance E ticketsa re highly recommended!
Drivers Booked to Race
Meeting Format
Heat Splits
Mark Paulson Preview
Introduction
After a winter blighted by poor weather, the racing season finally kicks into gear at the Adrian Flux Arena this weekend, with an all-Banger affair. The pits – and track – will be packed, with the postponed 2017 1500cc National Championship topping the bill, and Two-Litre and Junior Bangers also in action.
There are currently 82 1500cc Bangers, 41 2L Bangers and 30 Junior Bangers booked in to race
Please note that this event is close to being fully booked - any driver who would like to race who is not booked in must contact 07939 580652 immediately. Any drivers who turn up not listed may not be allowed to race or will have a £25 fine.
Drivers please note that the pits open at 2pm and your early arrival will be appreciated. Drivers turning up in the last hour could well find themselves missing their first race. Junior Bangers in the White & Yellow Final should ensure they have turned up in time to be scrutineered and ready to be grdded at 5.15pm
1500cc Bangers
Postponed from December, the biggest individual title on offer for the smaller front-wheel-drive cars is up for grabs, their National Championship. It is an event that has now been going – under various guises – for 25 years, making it a prestigious title to win.
Defending the crown is 566 Tony Pallett who will seek to emulate his late father Geoff by becoming a two-time champion, no doubt at the wheel of his trademark Vauxhall machinery.
566 Tony Pallett defends the 1500cc Banger National Title on Saturday
National points champion 830 Lee White will fancy his chances of adding even more shades to his multi-coloured roof, while speed merchant 757 Callum Gill and 2016 World of Shale champion 88 Lyndon Stark will also be in the hunt, depending on where the luck of the draw places them on the grid.
2016 National Points Champion 88 Lyndon Stark has been in great form in the 1500cc Bangers recently
Other likely contenders include 337 Ashley Garrod, brother of three-time champion Terry, 322 Tom Fox, 888 Lloyd Stark and 2012 champion 601 Chris Medler.
Expect a strong challenge for the title from 322 Tom Fox
419 Laura Quadling is the first lady qualifier for a major Banger championship at the track for some years, with 70 Sophie Unwin hoping to join her on the grid via the last-chance qualifier. But let’s not forget, Tracey Goodall won this title back in 2000, its last year before moving to King’s Lynn.
Top lady driver 419 Laura Quadling is the first female driver to qualify for a Banger Championship at King's Lynn for several years
Many drivers who would usually fancy their chances of scooping the title will have to do it the hard way, via the last-chance qualifier. Mad Hatters pairing 390 David Gibson and 399 Jonny Atkin are in that category and could be ones to watch, as will 1500 specialist 315 Nathan Webb and the superfast 921 Jack Aldridge.
Even though he has to go through the last chance do not be surprised to see 1500 Banger specialist 315 Nathan Webb perform well in the National
Much of the rest of the field won’t be too concerned about the championship that’s on the line, they’ll be more interested in just having a good crash.
Expect there to be plenty of crashing, action and big wrecks in the 1500cc Bangers on Saturday!
2L Bangers Wild Card WQR
An impressively large field of two-litre Bangers will be on track for what looks set to be the formula’s best-supported meeting (aside from the annual World Final) for some time. Many leading drivers will double-up in both formulas in action, including 830 Lee White, young gun 178 Kieran Bowman, front-wheel drive specialist 337 Ashley Garrod and the Mad Hatters 399 Jonny Atkin.
178 Kieran Bowman will be one of several drivers having a busy night as they are in action in both the 1500cc and 2L Bangers
Trackstar converts 188 John Reeves and 898 Andy Battle will be certain frontrunners, while 128 Andrew Shipp should also be at the sharp end, quite possibly in machinery that’s a little different from the norm.
188 John "Victor" Reeves will be looking for a good start to the year as a new Trackstar driver
The Gladiators’ 201 Phil Milner will be worth watching, along with 306 Nicky Bell and 405 Shane Tilley, and there is also an appearance from the Bears’ 321 Kieran Fry.
Expect the Gladiator's 201 Phil Milner to be involved in the middle of the action
841 Stuart Carman was a man on a mission in the 2L Bangers last year and is one of a host of locals who will be mixing it with the formula’s big names.
841 Stuart Carman has put ina great display in the 2L Bangers
Junior Bangers
The under-16s will also be present in big numbers. World champion 131 Harley McCarthy will be joined by elder sister 13 Morgan McCarthy, with the pair facing off against Trackstar top dogs 90 Joey Holmes Jr (the national points and English champion) and 328 Ben Nichols. Sheffield visitor 450 Blake Platts is also likely to mix it with those big names.
328 Ben Nicholls is always a big player in the Junior Bangers
Attleborough’s 114 Luke Spinks will be hoping to join the formula’s elite this year, while 77 Lewis Ivatt, 229 Harry Cobb and 715 Josh Prince will aim to push on after plateauing a little last season. 608 Lenny Murkin will also be looking to make up for lost time.
229 Harry Cobb always puts on a great display at King's Lynn
As well as Morgan McCarthy, the young ladies are represented by rising star 188 Codie Reeves, the indefatigable 70 Tiff Unwin and the relatively inexperienced 145 Liz Dicken and 159 Eron Denney.
The very healthy white grade is packed with stars of the future, with the likes of 340 Sam Bennett looking set to make rapid progress though the grades this year, and 591 Jack Giddings also tipped for the top.
Roll of Honour
1500cc Banger National Championship
Year |
Venue |
1st |
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2nd |
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3rd |
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1992 |
Swaffham |
83 |
Dave Durrant |
062 |
Mark Klyn |
405 |
Martin Norman |
1993 |
Swaffham |
50 |
Abraham Smith |
222 |
Clive Reeve |
643 |
Mark Whybra |
1994 |
Swaffham |
119 |
Davey Cox |
270 |
Fred Murkin |
63 |
Rob Klyn |
1995 |
Swaffham |
551 |
Johnnie Cook |
270 |
Fred Murkin |
174 |
Nigel Louth |
1996 |
Swaffham |
567 |
Geoff Pallett |
42 |
Graham Kerry |
635 |
Mark Peacock |
1997 |
Swaffham |
88 |
Alan Read |
410 |
Nigel Whayman |
30 |
Steve Mayes |
1998 |
Swaffham |
30 |
Steve Mayes |
102 |
Darren Marshall |
40 |
Lester Freestone |
1999 |
Swaffham |
541 |
Luke Parfitt |
593 |
Shaun Howell |
7 |
Chris Lowe |
2000 |
Swaffham |
112 |
Tracy Goodhall |
432 |
Nick Cowles |
541 |
Luke Parfitt |
2001 |
King's Lynn |
567 |
Geoff Pallett |
119 |
Davey Cox |
2 |
Martin Brinkworth |
2002 |
King's Lynn |
321 |
Andy Newton |
998 |
Wayne Cottrill Jr |
58 |
Danny Day |
2003 |
King's Lynn |
999 |
Shane Cottrill |
566 |
Tony Pallett |
253 |
Steve Askham |
2004 |
King's Lynn |
999 |
Shane Cottrill |
47 |
Chris Malkin |
128 |
Andrew Lack |
2005 |
King's Lynn |
58 |
Danny Day |
191 |
Shaun McMillan |
253 |
Steve Askham |
2006 |
King's Lynn |
253 |
Steve Askham |
119 |
Davey Cox |
63 |
Rob Klyn |
2007 |
King's Lynn |
37 |
Dave Lewis |
288 |
Ashley Burton |
119 |
Davey Cox |
2008 |
King's Lynn |
119 |
Davey Cox |
|
|
|
|
2009 |
King's Lynn |
385 |
Roy Gedge |
|
|
|
|
2010 |
King's Lynn |
385 |
Roy Gedge |
77 |
Russell Gill |
349 |
Michael Allard |
2011 |
King's Lynn |
328 |
Daniel Lathan |
382 |
Jack Foster Jr |
316 |
Sean Haller |
2012 |
King's Lynn |
601 |
Chris Medler |
328 |
Daniel Lathan |
69 |
Johnny Wilkinson |
2013 |
King's Lynn |
338 |
Terry Garrod |
673 |
Darren Fendley |
328 |
Daniel Lathan |
2014 |
King's Lynn |
338 |
Terry Garrod |
271 |
Ashlun Woods |
391 |
Ben Gibn |
2015 |
King's Lynn |
338 |
Terry Garrod |
10 |
Ben Collins |
319 |
Shaun Clarke |
2016 |
King's Lynn |
566 |
Tony Pallett |
231 |
Alex Smith |
271 |
Ashlun Woods |
2017 |
King's Lynn |
Postponed to early 2018 due to snow |
Admission
On the day admission is as follows;
Adult - £16
OAP - £13
12-15 year old - £6
Kids up to 11 free
Family (2 adults & up to 3 12 - 15 year olds) - £41
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.
Drivers Booked in to Race
1500cc Bangers
National Point & British Champion - Silver & Black & White Checks |
830 |
Lee "Stretch" White |
Saffron Walden |
Sponsored by CW Fabrications |
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|
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Superstar - Red Roof & Flashing Lights |
|
88 |
Lyndon "Fatface" Stark |
Boston |
757 |
Callum "Jack Jnr" Gill |
King's Lynn |
Sponsored by Pure Hocus Pocus & R Haresign Services |
|
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National Champion - Gold Stripe |
|
566 |
Tony "Zippy Jnr" Pallett |
Thetford |
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Star Grade - Red Roof |
|
93 |
Luke Nieuwenburg |
Boston |
175 |
Karl Corsby |
Newmarket |
178 |
Kieran "Slim" Bowman |
Wisbech |
Sponsored by The Tyre Bay - 01553 771630 |
322 |
Nicky Denman |
Boston |
337 |
Ashley "Pretty Boy" Garrod |
Swaffham |
888 |
Lloyd Stark |
Boston |
Sponsored by Alder Fabs & Services |
|
921 |
Jack Aldridge |
Chipping Norton |
|
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A Grade - Blue Roof |
|
69 |
Brad Bartrum |
Wisbech |
77 |
Russell "Jack" Gill |
King's Lynn |
Sponsored by Pure Hocus Pocus |
|
315 |
Nathan "Cobbwebb" Webb |
Rickinghall |
322 |
Tom "Foxy" Fox |
Lakenheath |
390 |
David "Gibbo" Gibson |
Bourne |
Sponsored by BWR Metal Recycling |
|
601 |
Chris "Bling" Medler |
Norwich |
|
|
|
B Grade - Yellow Roof |
|
79 |
Ricky Twell |
King's Lynn |
113 |
Dan "Wrighty" Wright |
Wisbech |
123 |
Kieran "Kezza" Gray |
Norwich |
319 |
Shaun "Super Shaun" Clarke |
Downham Market |
399 |
Jonny Atkin |
Bourne |
517 |
Sid "Cupcake" Cooper |
Cambridge |
551 |
Brett Jackson |
Peterborough |
556 |
Matt Tillow |
Norwich |
Sponsored by David Yarham Salvage, Reliable Rentals & JMC |
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C Grade - White Roof |
|
6 |
Ronnie Bennett |
Boston |
10 |
Chris Wick |
Walsingham |
10 |
Ben Collins |
Norwich |
12 |
Troy Cobbett |
Walsingham |
13 |
Alex Exton |
Bourne |
26 |
Paul "Skiddy" Lovick |
Fakenham |
|
Sponsored by AKS Autos |
|
65 |
Chris Hornbrook |
Desborough |
107 |
Andy Betts |
Wisbech |
110 |
Brett Judge |
Sheffield |
147 |
Mickey Clarke |
Bourne |
171 |
Holly Nash |
King's Lynn |
172 |
Chris Nash |
King's Lynn |
174 |
David Osbourne |
Colchester |
186 |
Chris Loveridge |
King's Lynn |
201 |
Phil "Turkish" Milner |
Rattlesden |
Sponsored by PFP Ford Parts Boxted |
|
203 |
Martin Reeson |
Boston |
217 |
Ashley Brewster |
Sheffied |
232 |
Steven "Poppy" Pope |
Fakenham |
Sponsored by South Creake Cycle Centre |
|
241 |
Beau "Slippery" Southgate |
Stowmarket |
Sponsored by Southside Motocross |
|
248 |
Jamie "Young Gun" Blything |
Norwich |
Sponsored by Newton Cars |
|
248 |
Nick Ashbridge |
Louth |
249 |
Jonathan Ashbridge |
Louth |
271 |
Ashlun Woods |
Dereham |
277 |
Alex Tebbs |
Boston |
284 |
Mark "Baggers" Baggley |
Boston |
286 |
Ben Locke |
Cambridge |
297 |
Paul Chapman |
London |
321 |
Kieran "Chatty Man" Fry |
Bletchingley |
350 |
Nathan "Ziggy" Tupper |
Stowupland |
Sponsored by EBL |
|
352 |
Ben Mynott |
St Neots |
370 |
Craig "Chap" Gray |
Norwich |
375 |
Alex Hensby |
Wisbech |
405 |
Shane "Rudey" Tilley |
Colchester |
416 |
Jon "Nettles" Cullen |
Spalding |
Sponored by Top Score Mowing (TSM) |
|
419 |
Laura "Mossop" Quadling |
Thetford |
Sponsored by Carbrooke Cars & Commercials (Car Sales) |
430 |
Andy Jones |
Cambridge |
440 |
Lennon Phillips |
London |
452 |
Paul "Cori" Sweet |
St Neots |
483 |
Lee Neve |
Bourne |
495 |
Aston Gibbons |
Wisbech |
511 |
Jack Licquorice |
Wisbech |
577 |
Scott Graves |
Boston |
622 |
Stuart Davies |
Swindon |
632 |
Sambo Tomlinson |
Sutton in Ashfield |
633 |
Leeroy Haywood |
Sutton in Ashfield |
Sponsored by J&L Smart Repairs |
|
666 |
Liam Gelsthorpe |
Boston |
678 |
Steve Lillywhite |
Bletchingley |
721 |
Dan "Clarkey" Clarke |
Wisbech |
747 |
Liam Hard |
Lowestoft |
792 |
Steve "Stevie G" Greenhalgh |
Cleethorpes |
799 |
Tim Rees |
King's Lynn |
800 |
Liam Halls |
Stowmarket |
887 |
Liam Stark |
Boston |
Sponsored by Ark Fabrications |
|
902 |
Tony Lowther |
Spalding |
903 |
Leon de Silva |
Peterborough |
910 |
Jack Rookard |
Stowmarket |
Sponsored by Steve Lumley Road Planings |
|
994 |
Craig Keeley |
|
2L Bangers
National Points & British Champion - Silver & Black & White Checks |
830 |
Lee White |
Saffron Walden |
|
|
|
Star Grade - Red Roof |
|
103 |
Jack Deacon |
Canvay Island |
Sponsored by ARA Tyres |
|
178 |
Kieran "Slim" Bowman |
Wisbech |
Sponsored by The Tyre Bay - 01553 771630 |
188 |
John "Victor" Reeves |
Folkestone |
337 |
Ashley "Pretty Boy" Garrod |
Swaffham |
898 |
Andy Battle |
Beccles |
|
|
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A Grade - Blue Roof |
|
136 |
Adrian "Junior" Court |
Kettering |
303 |
Wayne Linsdale |
Cambridge |
|
|
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B Grade - Yellow Roof |
|
319 |
Shaun "Super Shaun" Clarke |
Downham Market |
399 |
Jonny Atkin |
Bourne |
517 |
Sid "Cupcake" Cooper |
Cambridge |
519 |
Lee "Knuckles" Middleton |
Luton |
549 |
Phil Smith |
Colchester |
551 |
Brett Jackson |
Peterborough |
|
|
|
C Grade - White Roof |
|
16 |
Daniel "Popeye" Fisher |
Wisbech |
43 |
Luke Maynard |
Crawley |
108 |
Thomas "Tom Tom" Smith |
Wisbech |
138 |
Jason Smy |
Ipswich |
143 |
Sam Snowden |
Skipton |
170 |
Darren Teal |
Northampton |
179 |
Brad Bowman |
King's Lynn |
201 |
Phil "Turkish" Milner |
Rattlesden |
Sponsored by PFP Ford Parts Boxted |
|
210 |
Callum McKee |
Sheffield |
212 |
Jack "Little Mario" Maryon |
Wisbech |
Sponsored by Crowson Motors - 01945 589777 |
219 |
Robert Betts |
King's Lynn |
227 |
Chris "Hurricane" Horton |
Fakenham |
248 |
Jamie "Young Gun" Blything |
Norwich |
Sponsored by Newton Cars |
|
298 |
Bryoni Gilfoy |
Southampton |
306 |
Nicky Bell |
Colchester |
347 |
Red Nelson |
Keighley |
389 |
Charlie Garrod |
Swaffham |
405 |
Shane "Rudey" Tilley |
Colchester |
431 |
Scott Munson |
Colchester |
444 |
Charlie Jackson |
Maidstone |
461 |
Danny Jenkins |
Sheffield |
616 |
Phil Watkins |
Sheffield |
617 |
Darren Everett |
Skipton |
619 |
Micky Knight |
King's Lynn |
664 |
Aaron "Trellence" Challis |
Brandon |
Sponsored by Brandon Riding Academy |
|
720 |
Kenny-Joe Gabriel |
Bristol |
841 |
Stu Carman |
Wisbech |
Junior Bangers
World Champion - Gold Roof |
|
131 |
Harley McCarthy |
Bedford |
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National Points Champion - Silver Roof |
|
90 |
Joey "Spud" Holmes Jnr |
Birmingham |
Sponsored by A C Race Fabrications |
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Superstar - Red Roof & Flashing Lights |
|
13 |
Morgan McCarthy |
Bedford |
328 |
Ben Nicholls |
Norwich |
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Star Grade - Red Roof |
|
114 |
Luke Spinks |
Attleborough |
Sponsored by Quinto Crane & Plant Hire |
|
132 |
Archie Cullum |
Bloxwich |
450 |
Blake Platts |
Sheffield |
608 |
Lenny "Lenny Boy" Murkin |
Peterborough |
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A Grade - Blue Roof |
|
77 |
Lewis "Little Lewie" Ivatt |
Spalding |
Sponsored by Lunns Haulage |
|
229 |
Harry "Cobby Jnr" Cobbs |
King's Lynn |
715 |
Joshua Prince |
Grantham |
Sponsored by Princes Scrap Metals |
|
993 |
Ryan Nieuwenburg |
Boston |
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B Grade - Yellow Roof |
|
188 |
Codie Reeves |
Folkestone |
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C Grade - White Roof |
|
8 |
Finlay Damon |
Bedford |
45 |
Aiden "Little Meat" Harrold |
Bourne |
70 |
Tiff "Tiny Tiff" Unwin |
Cambridge |
Sponsored by L J Agricultural Engineering & Wisbech Export Company |
101 |
Cieran Harmer |
Peterborough |
Sponsored by Wisbech Breakers & Jobie Cobb Signs |
117 |
Lee Reynolds |
Briston |
145 |
Liz Dicken |
Norwich |
159 |
Eron Denney |
Downham Marker |
Sponsored by Wisbech Export |
|
199 |
Jobie Holland-Gough |
Sheffield |
214 |
Connor Osborn |
Ipswich |
Sponsored by Drive Away Salvage |
|
331 |
Archie Fryatt |
Ipswich |
340 |
Samuel "Rusty" Bennett |
Sudbury |
Sponsored by Admiral Recovery |
|
537 |
Charlie Clarke |
Wisbech |
555 |
Harry Gelsthorpe |
Boston |
591 |
Jack "Little Jack" Giddings |
Peterborough |
603 |
Kieran Clarke |
|
702 |
Ben Kaleta |
Spalding |
833 |
Robbie Dillon |
King's Lynn |
Sponsored by Davey Cox Car Repairs & SAS Vehicle Hire |
Meeting Format
1. Junior Banger White & Yellow Final
2. 1500cc Banger Last Chance
3. Junior Banger Heat 1
4. 2L Banger World Final Wild Card Final
5. 1500cc Banger National Championship
6. Junior Banger Heat 2
7. 1500cc Banger All Comers 1 (Subject to car numbers)
8. 2L Banger All Comers 1
9. 1500cc Banger All Comers 2
10. Junior Banger Final
11. 2L Banger All Comers 2 & Destruction Derby
12. 1500cc Banger All Comers 2 & Destruction Derby