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Saturday 5th April 5pm meeting preview

All action Saturday! Another fantastic evening of non stop action takes place with four formulas on the line up. It is another great session; 1300cc Stock Cars in action- the formula produces some tremendous racing with fantastic turnouts of cars; fence rattling, metal clashing incoming. National Banger action comes in the shape of the 1600cc Bangers who will be contesting a qualifying round for the National Championship -this formula are always a crowd favourite at King's Lynn, with a second round of National Bangers coming from the Small in size, but big on action Micro Bangers. Whilst the youngsters are represented in the Junior Bangers - you won't believe these young drivers are aged between 11-15 with the competitive and skilful racing they produce – these kids don’t hold back! There are 47 1300cc Stock Cars, 37 1600cc Bangers, 31 Micro Bangers and 35 Junior Bangers booked to race.

 

National Banger 1600 + Micros Driver Handout

1300cc Stock Car Driver Handout

Junior Banger Driver and Guardian Handout

 

Preview by Matt Black

Let’s get ready to rumble and once again should be a great evening’s entertainment.  It is incredible to be able to once again announce a fully booked meeting which should provide for a very good domestic meeting once again.  With every formula producing 30 plus cars it should make for a great night of action.  The 1300’s have been in brilliant form so far in 2025, and their numbers continue to grow constantly and their racing just gets better and better.  This year all roads lead to the European Championship which is here as part of an incredible weekend in August joining the Saloon Stock Car World Championship.  Qualifying will take place on the Saturday night with the main race on the Sunday, and like all previous 1300 stock car championships here, it looks set to be utter carnage with places on the grid hotly contested.  Back to tonight and there will be plenty to go at with nearly 50 of them out there for what should be a totally chaotic final.  Jacob Bromley (303) will lead the charge displaying the Silver roof as he sets to defend his points crown. Jimmy Morris (167) will look to take the fight to him; the 167 machine is always there or thereabouts on track and a new car for 2025 converting across to the Corse brigade, could that help push that little more into the forefront. Dean Moat (473) can also mix it at the top end and he will be one to watch out for, as can Dad, John (673). The mid-grid features an ultra competitive array of drivers; all of the blue grade are capable of winning, likewise the case for the yellow grade, so there’s potential winners throughout the blues, plus over 30 white and yellow graders to battle through up front it really is hard to separate some top pics to watch out; such is the competitiveness of the class

Micro Bangers feature for the first time in 2025, the last time we saw them was at Christmas for their teams of 3 meeting, and if that is anything to go by then we should be in for a cracker.  It’s great to have three Scottish drivers in action tonight, with 55 Tam Melrose being a driver who is as quick as they come and he will be one too watch.  Highly talented around his locals of Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly, he’s a driver who has racked up many a race win around those tracks, and tonight will be no different I’m sure.  It will be great to have him and running mate 452 Cairns here for a visit, and I’m sure both will be well geared up to go well and make a challenge for the chequered flag.  The third Scotsman will be 427 James Mellin who loves to get stuck in to the action, he was one of the standout performers at the Bilge meeting last year, and I’m expecting him to be heavily involved this time around as well.  We can’t thank them enough for their efforts to make the trip down with us. Another driver making the trip to be with us is the exciting 284 Liam Challender, a driver who has been on the list to see here for some time.  He made his debut at The Draft last year and it was a great effort from the young man.  I’m expecting a good show from him tonight, he certainly has the ability to pull of the entertaining moments of the night, so we shall see how Liam goes.  The UK Micro Champion 869 Jamie Steele and the 25 and Under Great British Champion 331 MacKenzie Whitehead are both in action, and will certainly be the front runners when it comes to grabbing some top points.  Jamie has turned into one of the quickest micro drivers around at the moment, and I’d expect that to be no different for 2025 as he attempts to set out to defend his Micro UK Championship.

It's a double header of national banger action with the 1600cc national bangers joining us for the second time in two weeks, and yet again we have some great numbers in them.  Over forty 1600’s are in action, with plenty of entertaining drivers amongst them all.  Former 1600cc national champions 551 Brett Jackson and 566 Tony Pallett lead the line along with current 1600cc National Champion 608 Lenny Murkin, those three I’m sure will look to score some good points as the evening goes on. On the action front 644 Alfie Sime is one who is very much on the charge in the entertainers league, only 623 Ricky Hutton is ahead of Alfie, and with Rick not here this weekend he could stamp his mark on the entertainers league.  Alfie is a driver who really can score heavily with some very good displays, and he will be one too watch as the season goes on.  Another pair to keep an eye on are the Giddings boys 195 Billy and 951 Jack, both have been quality in the early part of this season with some devastating displays, and I’d expect similar tonight.  The 1600s really have given us some top action so far this season, and they have a little break of a few weeks after this, and they do tend to normally turn it on at a domestic meeting, so keep an eye on this formula.

The last of the four formulas are the Junior Bangers, and once again we have a great number of Juniors in action, around 35 Juniors take to the stage, and If truth be told we could have easily had 50-60 Juniors.  They have been quality too watch this season, with good numbers at every meeting.  The likes of 609 Levi Murkin who won the points last year will look to stamp his authority on the formula before he bows out later in the season ready for his national banger debut.  Taylor Morton is another driver improving at the rate of knots along with 478 Morgan Bailey, both have hit red grades now and will look to hold those positions as the season develops.  The racing was busy last time out with plenty of action on track, so we will certainly see how that goes for sure.  Plenty of new young talent in that meeting, and it will be interesting to see how they progress with a meeting or two under their belts.

All in all this will be a quality domestic meeting with plenty going on and plenty of races, where else would you rather be this Saturday than here at King’s Lynn.

We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible Saturday

All The Best

Matt

 Meeting Format

1. Junior Banger Heat 1/ White Top Whirlwind

2. 1300 Stock Car Heat 1/ 2024 W+Y Finale

3. Micro Banger Heat 1

4. Junior Banger Heat 2

5. 1300 Stock Car Heat 2

6. 1600cc Banger Heat 1

7. Junior Banger Heat 3

8. Micro Banger Heat 2

9. 1300 Stock Car Heat 3

10. 1600cc Banger Heat 2

11. Junior Banger Final

12. 1300 Stock Car Final

13. Micro Banger Final and DD

14. 1600cc Banger Final and DD

 Additional Information and Prices

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 10am Saturday 5th April 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 - £18

OAP (65 years and over) - £16

Junior 12-15 yr old - £7

Kids 11 and under free – only available when booked in advance

Family 2 Adults & upto 3 Juniors - £45

 

On the day tickets, available from 3:15pm Saturday 5th at the Box Office, cash and card accepted:

Adults - £20

OAP (65 years and over) - £18

Junior 12-15 yr old - £8

11 and Under - £5

Under 5s free

Family 2 Adults & upto 3 Juniors - £52

 

The pit gate will open for competitors at 2pm, the gates for ticket holders will open at 3pm. 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.

The arena has great viewing all around (plenty of under cover viewing too!), disabled viewing, licensed bars, food outlets and other great facilities. A small amount of food and drink can be brought with you into the stadium; Bottles bigger than 500ml, alcohol, glass and coolboxes are not permitted. 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.

 Booking List

There are 47 1300cc Stock Cars, 37 1600cc Bangers, 31 Micro Bangers and 35 Junior Bangers booked to race

1300 Stock Cars

National Points Champion – Silver Roof

303 Jacob Bromley

 

European Champion – Red and yellow chequered Roof

167 Jimmy Morris

 

Superstar – Red roof flashing lights

673 John Moat

 

Star Grade – Red roof

473 Dean Moat

 

A Grade – Blue roof

13 Sonny Wright

22 Thomas Allsopp

55 Ricky Ivatt

77 Sam Owen

105 Charlie Terry Brand

142 Jack Lower

144 Jordan Godfrey

199 Danny Davies

256 Aiden Durkin

460 Garry Lusher

 

B Grade – Yellow roof

30 Terence Clark

85 Nathan Thurlow

127 Simon England

191 Luke Leedell

197 Richard Brown

244 Ed Selby

319 Conner Shinn

382 Joe Bamford

404 Harry Wickens

671 Leo Moore

690 Jack Wilkins

 

C Grade – White roof

28 Thomas Grief

29 Matthew Hearmon

33 Olly Heading

53 James Allsopp

102 Roger Crofts

133 Jake Brown

145 Billy Gladden

162 Mark Newman

165 Justin Wade

185 Polly Reade

209 Barty Ketteringham

328 Ben Nicholls

401 Riley Shinn

412 Jordan Gay

517 Ben Sanders

724 Trevor Burcham

727 Joshua Beattie

818 Matthew Brown

887 Scott Lake

904 Reece Crane

916 Alex Rugg

999 Louie Cottrill

 

1600cc Bangers

Superstar

69 Brad Bartram

608 Lenny Murkin

 

Star Grade – Red Roof

117 Lee Reynolds

312 Brad White

337 Ashley Garrod

479 Joel Allen

 

A Grade – Blue Roof

9 Ben Cox

19 Reggie Turnbull

221 Jordan Storr

248 Jamie Blything

311 Garry Lown

349 Daniel Copland

551 Brett Jackson

566 Tony Pallet

624 Cameron Hubbard

644 Alfie Sime

 

B Grade – Yellow Roof

43 Nicky Bishop

428 Nick Ashbridge

512 Kieron Rowe

678 Alex Ward

 

C Grade – White Roof

8 Kev Mills

10 Warren Lown

39 Ryan Knibbs

47 Mitchell Garrod

195 Billy Giddings

196 Eddie Farrow

245 Stephan Lown

252 Kieran Wietryzck

260 Ricky Hodson

267 Tom Wright

313 David Wood

334 Josh Stewart

423 Luke Battern

666 Dale Cook

817 Rhys Mills

951 Jack Giddings

961 Harry Brooks

 

Micro Bangers

Superstar

331 Mackenzie Whitehead

673 Darren Fendley

830 Lee White

869 Jamie Steele

 

Star Grade – Red Roof

920 Rhys Medley

 

A Grade – Blue Roof

28 Mac Bell

644 Alfie Sime

 

B Grade – Yellow Roof

155 Sam Coote

188 John Reeves

212 Jack Maryon

350 Tommy Parrin

609 Nathan Tomlinson

 

C Grade – White Roof

47 Sam Malkin

51 James Licquorice

55 Tam Melrose

81 Jay Jay Smith

93 Lewis Godfrey

167 Dylan Ling

190 Ben Germany

224 Liam Challender

260 Ricky Hodson

303 David Vamplew

335 Lee White

410 Jake Robertson

427 James Mellin

699 Aaron Nelson

751 Laurence Wells

785 Dom Ambrose

793 Megan Papworth

799 Owen Dack

996 Jack Wright

 

Junior Bangers

Superstar – Red Roof flashing lights

13 Beau Jeanes

609 Levi Murkin

 

Star Grade – Red Roof

8 Taylor Morton

478 Morgan Bailey

517 Rylee Taylor

556 Lincoln Douglas

 

A Grade – Blue Roof

41 Archie Horwood

85 Jade Ellis

270 Shane Murkin

329 Jayden Carter

442 Stanley Crittenden

 

B Grade – Yellow Roof

70 Manson Arnold

272 Riley Crowson

312 Daisy Reynolds

432 Lucas James

475 Archie Speirs

515 Regan Flatters

629 Jenson Tomlinson

730 Leo Mayes

 

C Grade – White Roof

15 Kiean Mays

18 Leyton Law

53 Charlie Barber

55 Tommy Melrose

57 Swaley Douglas

210 Charlie Goose

214 Archie Rawlins

233 Bobby Aldridge

257 Jenson Fish

296 Tommy Jennings

299 Alfie Locker

317 Alfie Hudson

370 Alfie Riches

716 Nicola Want

850 Wesley Parrin

916 Nick Bedford

 

 

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