Welcome again to Mendips Raceway for the only way to see out the summer holidays, with a weekend of crashing, smashing, hard hitting action!
Back to the domestic matters following the broo ha ha of the mighty Banger World Series round and more World Qualifying points are up for grabs today. Mostly Mondeos are on the agenda, as the usual superstars are attendance. BRMC’s Big Mac (440) and Boogie (252) fresh from showing all and sundry how its done in this acre, top the line up.
Likewise Lewis Fasey (186) will be looking to have a better end to the meeting after being one of the big victims of a big hit. That will not happen today as nudge and spin are the name of the game in the spirit of earlier banger racing, where hits got harder as the meeting progressed.
He also has the returning big sister Sophie (286) to look after him!
Former junior rod racer Dylan McDermott (36) has a go in the big bangers for the first time with us.
The youngsters are back again for the first time since May. The Bryant Boys lead the way with Archie (511) leading Olly (111) from Austin Latimer (620). Of the 2025 intake, the likes of Zach Stephens (120) are getting to grips and rapidly rising up the grades all looking rather competitive at the front. Gradually getting to grips is the Bodette,
Freya May (748)
The Special Rods are back again, fresh from their last outing on Wednesday and Andrew Bressington (278) leads the way. A resurgent Ben Brice (701) keeps him honest, whilst the star of the season so far Jody Jeanes (133) continues his conversion from Bangerist to rodder. It is either chequers or wreckers for Iain Truman (118) as he continues his wins in the formula – if only he can keep his mum from impromptu trophy girl duties!
BriSCA F2 – The Marion Bennett Trophy
The nation’s biggest open wheeled formula finish off a busy western weekend with ourselves. For the top boys, matters of the Semi Finals and the gossip from those will be mostly on the agenda.
But for many, it’s the track championship up for grabs – there is a fair chance that it will be a Dan. Defending track champion Roots (776) leads Kent (976) by only 2 points. A bad day for either could see the likes of Kasey Jones (186) in the mix also. Last year was close also and ended in brutal action! Reigning World Champion Luke Wrench (1) pays us a last visit before the defence of the Gold roof at Cowdenbeath in just under a fortnight’s time.
The Marion Bennett trophy is also up for grabs too. Today’s big crowd should be a nice warm up for those going north of the border and to our drivers, the very best of luck and bring it home!
The tweety bird three wheelers come to their conclusion of seasons, with a wobbly way to conclude with a roll. The rodder Tom Weeks (100) has lost his grip at the top of the points with Matt Dixon (509) now standing proud and aloft the points. Whilst the points are up for grabs, the rollers will be entertaining. Former trophy girl, Immy Loader (669) makes her return after her practice day shenanigans saw her up before the beak, early in the season. Standby for action today as we have the Figure of 8 with added crossover calamities and concluding with the DD to perish a few plastic pigs.
The nudge and spin small cars come to the fore again, with the likes of Brad Hunt (775) showing that consistency is the fore front. Former track champion Chrissie Jeanes (113) has been making appearances. Full fat Banger World Champion Jake Bond (743) has been going back to his roots getting some wins on board.
You’ve seen them stuck on the B Roads, holding up traffic on the A roads and stuck on the hard shoulders on the motorway, the wonderous wobbleboxes will meet their maker on the Mendips quarter mile today. It is sure to be a fabulous furore of fibreglass fury as once again, the caravans come to crunch. Will Pugs (154) be victorious today?
Win or lose, the roads will be happy!
Next up, the World Weekend is up for grabs. National Bangers competing for the oldest World Title, with plenty of bangers in attendance.
Special Rods, the excellent Saloon Stock Cars and for the first time in years, Rebels. Get your tickets now for that at mendipsraceway.com
Til then,
Cheers n gone
Jonny
11 Evan Cotterall
22 Jimmy McDermott
36 Dylan McDermott
47 Alex Knight
129 Lee Dalton
186 Lewis Fasey
252 Steven Bugler
286 Sophie Fasey
440 Macauley Mills
714 Paul Smaldon
784 Henry Murray
16 Daniel Gunfield
20 Ruby Stephens
23 Dexter Hine
26 Ollie Melville
99 Jenson Harris
107 Henry Chiplen
111 Olly Bryant
120 Zach Stephens
149 Liam Mitchell
168 Alfie Gill
184 Bailey Hogan
187 Lucas Knox
229 Tom Dalton
329 Jasmine Dalton
511 Archie Bryant
620 Austin Latimer
748 Freya May
911 Lottie Eggbeer
916 Benji Higgins
919 Flo Mintram
26 Leah Bennett
43 Andy Howard
44 Sam Howard
60 Tom Bristow
66 Ben Bristow
68 Pete Jennings
77 Dan Morris
118 Iain Truman
175 Kevin Oliver
224 Tom Lewington
254 Nigel Manaton
264 Shane Jennings
278 Andy Bressington
445 Nik Loader
517 Scott Weldon
700 Les Brice
701 Ben Brice
11 Evan Cotterall
47 Alex Knight
112 Mark Wilson
154 Joe Odhams
188 Leo Knox
189 Jamie Knox
210 Ryan Brooks
220 Mike Stephens
237 Jamie Broadhurst
366 Pete Warren
616 Dan Moore
775 Brad Hunt
915 Nathan Higgins
00 Will Teakel
30 Joe Capel
69 Rauol Loader
154 Joe Odhams
210 Ryan Brooks
509 Matt Dixon
669 Immy Loader
728 Micheala Cook
1 Luke Wrench
53 Phil Mann
128 Jake Ralfs
259 Daz Purdy
262 Charlie Cocks
315 Charlie Fisher
464 Matt Linfield
509 Jordan Butcher
542 Steven Gilbert
569 Adam Langridge
605 Richie Andrews
736 Josh Weare
762 Mike Cocks
776 Dan Roots
856 Jamie Cocks
895 Ben Goddard
960 Aidy Whitehead
976 Dan Kent
979 Paul Moss
18 Jason Edgecombe
87 Jack McDade
129 Lee Dalton
154 Joe Odhams
210 Ryan Brooks
258 Riley Brimble
267 Billy McDade
601 Bradon Melksham
616 Dan Moore
775 Brad Hunt
The trophy began as a tribute to my Granny, who, despite attending only one race, stayed connected to my love of racing by sending me newspaper clippings and underlining my favorite driver's wins. While I was a student nurse, we presented the trophy for the first time at a world final meeting with my parents proudly watching.
Over the years, my sons joined in the tradition, helping to present the trophy, and even when I couldn’t attend, Graham kept the races going. Eventually, my grandson joined in as well. Though COVID interrupted the tradition, we're continuing it today, with more grandchildren watching eagerly, hoping their favourite driver wins. This trophy has become a symbol of family, racing, and the cherished memories of my Granny.
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