Sat 29 September (5.00pm) Preview
Introduction
Micro Bangers
1500cc Bangers
Junior Bangers
Lady Unlmited Bangers
Admission - advance E ticketsa re highly recommended!
Drivers Booked to Race
Meeting Format
Mark Paulson Preview
Introduction
A night of Bangers, Bangers, Bangers and more Bangers is on offer at the Adrian Flux Arena, King’s Lynn, on Saturday (29 September, 5:00pm) – enough to satisfy the most die-hard of crash-happy fans. The UK Championship for Micro Bangers tops the bill, with further National Banger action coming from the 1500s. Junior Bangers and the annual session of Unlimited Lady Bangers complete the programme.
There are currently 88 Micro Bangers, 38 1500cc Bangers, 25 Junior Bangers and 21 Lady Unlimited Bangers booked in to race
Please note; this meeting is now fully booked; If you are booked in and no longer able to race please let us know so we can give your booking to someone else.
Any driver who turns up unbooked will NOT BE ABLE TO RACE. If you are not listed below and would like to race please text 07939 580652 to be added to the reserve list.
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. Please note you will not be able to save space in the pits and if you want to park with someone please make sure you turn up with them. Only race transporters will be allowed in the pits.
Micro Bangers
The UK title is defended by 165 Ben Randell. The Great Yarmouth man is yet to win at the track so far this year – there’s no better time to change that. Randell currently looks set to be the only former winner on the grid, so there may well be a new man who earns the right to wear the Union Jack on their car’s roof.
Ben Randell (165) is defending champion in the big race
Veteran racer 37 Dave Lewis has been runner-up in the big race for the past two years, so would like to go one better, while keeping it in the family, 36 Ricky Lewis is also a strong contender in Micros.
Heading the UK Championship qualifying points was 248 Jamie Blything from national points leader 830 Lee White, who will certainly be among the favourites. Other contenders include 143 Aaron Mann (third last year) and Vauxhall specialist 566 Tony Pallett.
Lee White (830) in the thick of the action at a Micro meeting earlier this year
The Mad Hatters’ 247 Jon Bailey should get stuck into brothers 51 James and 511 Jack Licquorice, and 212 Jack Maryon, and with all four being qualifiers for the big race, that is likely to spice up proceedings.
Expect the hits to go in with The Mad Hatters and Team Allsorts
Saloon Stock Car driver 331 Mackenzie Whitehead and former Junior Banger star 13 Morgen McCarthy have also made the grid and could be ones to watch.
There is a huge entry of cars for the last-chance qualifier which could make it one of the races of the night, a clash between those who want to qualify and those who are there just for a good crash – of which there are certain to be very many.
You don't know where to look in the Mirco Bangers!
Micro Bangers UK Championship
| Year |
Venue |
1st |
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2nd |
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3rd |
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| 2003 |
King's Lynn |
369 |
Scott Taylor |
58 |
Danny Day |
877 |
Adam Perrin |
| 2004 |
King's Lynn |
361 |
Chris Walden |
581 |
Simon Fixter |
90 |
Simon Chapman |
| 2005 |
King's Lynn |
581 |
Simon Fixter |
128 |
Andy Lack |
791 |
Nicky Young |
| 2006 |
King's Lynn |
361 |
Chris Walden |
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| 2007 |
King's Lynn |
337 |
Ashley Garrod |
238 |
Graham Garrod |
253 |
Steve Askham |
| 2008-2011 not held |
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| 2012 |
King's Lynn |
391 |
Ben Gibson |
791 |
Nicky Young |
119 |
Davey Cox |
| 2013 |
King's Lynn |
551 |
Brett Jackson |
781 |
Scott Sparrow |
113 |
Stuart Beevis |
| 2014 |
King's Lynn |
390 |
David Gibson |
830 |
Lee White |
886 |
Lewis Stark |
| 2015 |
King's Lynn |
337 |
Ashley Garrod |
338 |
Terry Garrod |
390 |
David Gibson |
| 2016 |
King's Lynn |
322 |
Tom Fox |
37 |
Dave Lewis |
99 |
Ricky Garrod |
| 2017 |
King's Lynn |
165 |
Ben Randell |
37 |
Dave Lewis |
143 |
Aaron Mann |
1500cc Bangers
In what is the last qualifying round for the prestigious 1500cc National Championship, several drivers will be doubling-up in the medium-sized Bangers too. They include runaway points leader 830 Lee White and his Entertainers’ League counterpart 178 Kieran Bowman who, while regularly representing the Predators almost singlehandedly, never fails to entertain the crowd.
Kieran Bowman (178) is always in amongst the action
248 Jamie Blything, 452 Paul Sweet and 566 Tony Pallett will also be racing two cars on the night, with Pallett joined in the 1500s by fellow Vauxhall man 116 Nat Cohn.
Sure to get stuck in are Mad Hatters’ pairing 390 David and 399 Jonny Atkin, along with 147 Mickey Clarke.
The Mad Hatters are always getting stuck in
1500cc specialists 232 Steven Pope and 271 Ashlun Woods will look to entertain the crowds, while 174 Dave Osbourn and 747 Danny Clarke are two more who know how to put it around.
Joining Blything, there is a strong entry from the Lown family, numbering Russ (847), Shaun (848) and Mick (849).
Junior Bangers
In the Juniors’ first outing at the track since the beginning of August, there is a return for world champion 328 Ben Nichols, who now has a lot of ground to make up on 90 Joey Holmes Jr in the points. Holmes, the reigning points champion, will also be in action, along with English champion 450 Blake Platts.
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Joey Holmes (90) and Blake Platts (450) will be worth watching
Former world champion 131 Harley McCarthy and 608 Lennie Murkin should also be among the frontrunners.
Which of racer or crasher 854 Aiden Storr turns up will be interesting to see, while rising star 999 Louie Cottrill is likely to be one to watch.
Aiden Storr (854) and Louie Cottrill (999) will be front runners
Having dropped to white grade, 188 Codie Reeves – whose mother and father are also racing – could be dangerous from the front of the grid, while 352 Howe Reade, son of National Banger racer Polly, continues his fledgling career.
Lady Unlmited Bangers
The annual rear-wheel-drive session for the ladies this year is their only scheduled meeting on track. The strong entry is comprised of former Lady Banger regulars, some who always made the effort to race on RWD night and some up-and-comers. We often see some impressive machinery on this night, so we look forward to seeing what the ladies will bring.
The formula’s superstars 477 Amy Brown and 730 Marie Mayes could be the pacesetters, though each may suffer from a lack of recent action at the track, something which can’t be levelled at 419 Laura Quadling who is now a National Banger regular.
Other experienced Lady Banger campaigners include 95 Jade Harbord and 818 Tiff Collins, and each will enjoy getting a slide on, along with 502 Becca Bitson. There is also a return for 10 Charlotte Ward, while 188 Stacey Reeves also has plenty of racing experience.
Recent Junior Banger graduates 13 Morgen McCarthy and 145 Liz Dicken will make their Unlimited Lady Banger debuts at the track, while 401 Jane and 885 Ellie Filmer make their annual appearance.
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.
There is no Funfair rides at this meeting
Drivers Booked in to Race
Micro Bangers
National Points Champion - Silver Roof
830 Lee White
Superstar - Red Roof & Flashing Lights
88 Lyndon Stark
337 Ashley Garrod
673 Darren Fendley
757 Callum Gill
Star Grade - Red Roof
119 Davey Cox
175 Karl Corsby
452 Paul Sweet
566 Tony Pallett
A Grade - Blue Roof
36 Ricky Lewis
37 Dave Lewis
123 Kieran Gray
155 Sam Coote
247 Jon Bailey
248 Jamie Blything
321 Marcus Skeels
352 Ben Mynott
Defending UK Champion - Union Jack
165 Ben Randall
B Grade - Yellow Roof
65 Chris Hornbrook
69 Brad Bartram
99 Ricky Garrod
135 Donny Mann
178 Kieran Bowman
212 Jack Maryon
548 Alex Utting
556 Matt Tillow
619 Brad Tomlinson
634 Ben Green
C Grade - White Roof
13 Morgen McCarthy
15 Declan Thomson
18 Glenn Brookes
51 James Licquorice
60 Kyle Stevenson
71 James Unwin
75 Laura Bulldeath
98 Kevin Constance
100 Cane Harrison
115 Joe Bull
121 Aaron Colbert
143 Aaron Mann
159 Billy Giddings
164 Gary Shaw
175 Ashley Steward
181 Craig Allen
199 Kris Clifford
199 Darrenn Mouser
200 Richard Cornall
217 Ashley Brewster
234 Alan Jackson
248 Jonathan Ashbridge
249 Nick Ashbridge
256 Mark Ginders
297 Aiden Harrold
298 Toby Dean
308 Dave Martin
313 Scott Elden
318 Oliver Marshall
326 Ryan Moran
329 Michael Carter
330 Jackson Whitehead
330 Gary Stanney
331 Mackenzie Whitehead
339 Olly Scott
353 Sean Mullins
364 Dave Allen
375 Alex Hensby
412 Callum Lacey
459 Steve de Oliveira
461 Danny Jenkins
511 Jack Licquorice
551 Jamie O Hanlan
560 Andrew Milner
579 Gary Beecham
582 Andrew Horry
609 Nathan Tomlinson
624 Cameron Hubbard
661 Shaun Smith
662 Dalton Smith
666 Kieran Challis
669 Cal Curtis
734 Wayne Howat
761 Nathan Rees
834 Josh Green
842 James Porter Chapman
908 Lewis Judd
949 Tony Fidoe
974 Alistair Oxby
1500cc Bangers
National Points Champion - Silver Roof
830 Lee White
Superstar - Red Roof & Flashing Lights
88 Lyndon Stark
Star Grade - Red Roof
175 Karl Corsby
452 Paul Sweet
566 Tony Pallett
898 Andy Battle
A Grade - Blue Roof
116 Nat Cohn
315 Nathan Webb
379 Ben Whitehall
B Grade - Yellow Roof
69 Brad Bartram
178 Kieran Bowman
271 Ashlun Woods
350 Nathan Tupper
390 David Gibson
399 Jonny Atkin
556 Matt Tillow
666 Nick Ungermann
799 Tim Rees
847 Russ Lown
848 Shaun Lown
849 Mick Lown
C Grade - White Roof
10 Chris Wick
12 Troy Cobbett
13 Morgen McCarthy
13 Alex Exton
16 Dan Fisher
26 Paul Lovick
101 Dave Chapman
121 Aaron Colbert
147 Mickey Clarke
174 Dave Osbourne
232 Steven Pope
416 Jon Cullen
456 Terry Hawes
591 Jack Giddings
652 Louis Brook
747 Danny Clarke
800 Liam Halls
910 Jack Rookard
Junior Bangers
National Points Champion - Silver Roof
90 Joey Holmes
European Champion - Red & Yellow Checks
328 Ben Nicholls
Superstar - Red Roof & Flashing Lights
77 Lewis Ivatt
Star Grade - Red Roof
304 Danny Elbourn
450 Blake Platts
608 Lennie Murkin
A Grade - Blue Roof
229 Harry Cobb
854 Aiden Storr
999 Louie Cottrill
B Grade - Yellow Roof
8 Finlay Damon
131 Harley McCarthy
555 Harry Gelsthorpe
622 Harvey Webb
715 Joshua Prince
C Grade - White Roof
54 Thomas Needs
68 Maisie Armstrong
117 Lee Reynolds
188 Codie Reeves
199 Jobie Holland Gough
258 Owen Hunt
352 Howe Reade
667 Callum Self
670 Max Eaton
822 Shane Masterman
Lady Bangers
3 Danielle Ellis
10 Charlotte Ward
13 Morgen McCarthy
70 Sarah Lacey
88 Alice Sullivan
95 Jade Harbord
100 Emma Mullins
145 Liz Dicken
188 Stacey Reeves
209 Kerry Maskell
219 Jemma White
266 Becki Wright
327 Dee Maskell
401 Jane Filmer
419 Laura Quadling
477 Amy Brown
543 Tracie Ward
622 Diane Flinders
730 Marie Mayes
818 Tiff Collins
885 Ellie Filmer
Format & Heat Splits
- Junior Banger Heat 1
- Micro Banger Last Chance Race
- Lady Banger Heat 1
- 1500cc Banger Heat 1
- Micro Banger UK Championship
- Junior Banger Heat 2
- Micro Banger All Comers 1
- Lady Banger Heat 2
- 1500cc Banger Heat 2
- Micro Banger All Comers 2
- Junior Banger Final
- Lady Banger Final
- 1500cc Banger Final into Destruction Derby
- Micro Banger All Comers 3 into Destruction Derby