Welcome to a wonderful Whitsun Bank Holiday, here at the mighty Mendips, where another weekend of close quarters action is taking place on our raceway….
A third trip out for Europe's biggest open wheeled formula and if the past two meetings are anything to go by, we should be in for a cracker.
Josh Weare (736) was the undoubted star of the show last time out, taking a very rare Final and Grand National double. Dan Kent (976) continued his excellent form – a second in the final following his third in the opener. All eyes on him for the win today???? A career best highlight for the ever-improving Matt Stone (510) who took second in the final in one of the drives of the day last time out. We welcome the regular visitor of Jamie Jones (915) and Rebecca Smith (931) - their travels are well applauded, despite many drivers within a closer proximity to us who choose to unreasonably forsake.
Jordan Butcher (509) took round one of the Mighty Whites series, Other commitments prevent Jordan from being here, so someone else can take full advantage as Round 2 takes place today with the gracious support of Mike Cocks (762) and Adrian Watts (222). We thank them for their support!
Another banger meeting and with points available for qualification for the big ones available. A field of 17 cars takes part under 'Old School racing' rules, of which the field features World Champion Jake Bon 743, Points leader 262 Rob Bugler and father and son Harvey duo 86 Jason and
87 Liam. A very nicefully presented car is expected from local superstar 154 Joe Odhams.
The kids are alright and excellent showings so far this season. A drop from superstar to red was a key benefit for the steady progression for Austin Latimer (620) who won 2 races last time out. Of the newbies, Benji Higgins (916) took a faultless heat win and will be one to catch.
But it is the Bryant bros, Olly (111) and Archie (511) who have been the ones to watch, however in their over eagerness to get to the front, it has been the steward watching closely! A day of non indiscretion we hope awaits
Another spot of non contact closed quarters action heads to the track as the Specials are back in town. Last time out, it was a day to be a Tom, as Lewington (224) took another win and Bristow taking 2 heats and the final. Andy King (51) marked his return to the raceways with some impressive showings and rounded the day off with a win in the GN.
Whilst the stars struggle to catch those further forward in the grid, its likely as the grades develop that a few more star grade drivers will rise to the top.
Nudge and spin on the smaller bangers race their way to glory with numerous obstacles made with and without their own haste. Last time, former West of England champs were victorious. Chris Neville (109) took the final, and the welcome return of Chrissie Jeanes (113), free from youngster duties for a somewhat rare outing. The next generation will be in attendance with aplomb with Liam Harvey (87), Tom Gumbleton (198) and Ryan Brooks (210) and there's a welcome appearance for Beth Stevenson
(61) who'll be hoping that a vehicle she drives keeps driving!
It's Crazy Day for the plastic pigs, to be honest most days are at best slightly unhinged for the titillation traders. Today's events are often dreamt up in a bunker somewhere in South Somerset. Previous events seen the drivers ride the wrong way round, slalom like Franz Klammer, and go around the track joined at the hip with a fellow contestant. What madness decends is down to those crazy folk.
Tom Weeks (100) is going for the race wins – he is yet to roll this season! Meanwhile, the Rent A Robins (00) and (728) seem to be providing the rolls - and the headaches for the team behind the robins!
It's our Midsummer Banger meet with plenty of banger action. Keep an eye on the socials and mendipsraceway.com for the latest.
Til' then Cheers n gone
Jonny
8 Jimi Marshall
53 Phil Mann
121 Vinnie Neath - Rogers
131 Dean Rogers
184 Aaron Vaight
186 Kasey Jones
194 Luke Johnson
222 Adrian Watts
235 Alfie Brimble
259 Daz Purdy
285 Caiden Morrison
464 Matt Linfield
468 Sam Weston
510 Matt Stone
533 Johnny Egg
542 Steve Gilbert
605 Richie Andrews
667 Tommy Farrell
736 Josh Weare
776 Dan Roots
856 Jamie Cocks
895 Ben Goddard
915 Jamie Jones
931 Rebecca Smith
976 Dan Kent
979 Paul Moss
992 Harley Burns
22 Ash Ridges
47 Alex Knight
73 Sam Wilkinson
76 Matt Hodgkins
86 Jason Harvey
87 Liam Harvey
129 Lee Dalton
154 Joe Odhams
186 Lewis Fasey
210 Ryan Brooks
220 Troy Cooper
252 Steven Bugler
262 Rob Bugler
270 Shaun Baker
440 Macauley Mills
743 Jake Bond
956 Jamie Turner
961 Brad Deeprose
7 Carter Bowen
16 Daniel Gunfield
20 Ruby Stephens
23 Dexter Hine
26 Ollie Melville
77 Marley Bowen
99 Jenson Harris
107 Henry Chiplen
111 Olly Bryant
114 Freddie Hudson
120 Zach Stephens
149 Liam Mitchell
184 Bailey Hogan
187 Lucas Knox
229 Tom Dalton
329 Jazmin Dalton
511 Archie Bryant
620 Austin Latimer
748 Freya May
911 Lottie Eggbeer
916 Benji Higgins
919 Flo Mintram
26 Leah Bennett
29 Stuart Simpson
43 Andy Howard
44 Sam Howard
46 Angie Harris
51 Andy King
60 Tom Bristow
68 Pete Jennings
118 Iain Truman
133 Jody Jeanes
175 Kevin Oliver
224 Tom Lewington
254 Nigel Manaton
264 Shane Jennings
278 Andrew Bressington
303 Jason Oliver (West of England Champion)
445 Nik Loader
517 Scott Weldon
700 Les Brice (Points Champion)
701 Ben Brice
11 Paul Alford
49 Ash Harvey
61 Beth Stevenson
70 Jamie Thomas
86 Jason Harvey
87 Liam Harvey
105 Louis Tomkins
109 Chris Neville
113 Chrissy Jeanes
149 Ieuan Preston
154 Joe Odhams
198 Thomas Gumbleton
209 Russ Neville
210 Ryan Brooks
351 Paul Broome
366 Pete Warren
424 Dean Shepherd
601 Brandon Melksham
644 Wayne Thomson
734 Bradley James
751 Nathan Newick
775 Bradley Hunt
915 Nathan Higgins
00 Hire Car
10 Harvey Coles
14 Macca Loader
30 Joe Capel
69 Rauol Loader
87 Jack McDade
100 Thomas Weeks
114 Keira Williams
220 Mike Stephens
258 Riley Brimble
509 Matt Dixon
518 Matt Capel
728 Frank Little
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