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Press release from Startrax Gates open 2.pm – Racing starts 3.30.pm Admission – Simply ALL pay at the turnstiles from 2.pm Credit/debit card welcome ADULT £18 Senior Citizen £16 Child 12 – 15 £ 7 Accompanied Children under 12 absolutely FREE! Race Day magazine £2 CAR PARKING – stadium £2 however Startrax offer FREE car parking on Showcase Cinema directly opposite the stadium – please you must use Hyde Road main entrance for access Sorry we do not allow dogs due to local licensing laws Whats On: THE GLADIATORS – The Loud & Proud BriSCA F1 Stock Cars – as seen on BBC 1 THE WARRIORS – BriSCA F2 Stock Car Racing THE AWESOME NINJA FIGHTERS – National Ministox THE ANARCHISTS! – Banger Racing + the downright Zany CARAVAN DEMOLITION DERBY Let Startrax entertain all the family, suitable for young one to Grandma and Grandad for the Greatest Show on Earth, Stock Car & Banger Racing! Belle Vue Greyhound Stadium, built in 1926 and one of the longest serving welcomes families back for a Bank Holiday sensation of CRASH!BANG!WALLOP! and the wackiest race of all, the Caravan Demolition Derby! The stadium offers great facilities with a huge Raceview all weather, glass fronted and seated Grandstand, plus covered accommodation and fast food, licensed bars and even a traditional sweet shop! You can view in comfort at no extra charge or get close up trackside and literally feel the ground shake! The colour,spectacle and action has to be seen to be believed – bring your camera phones! You will talking for days – and a picture tells a thousand words and you can win a prize by sharing your experience on LOVE STARTRAX What we nickname the GLADIATORS are the UK’s most powerful brutes of short circuit motor sport, 600 bhp fire breathing American ‘muscle’ and torque Chevvy engines –LOUD & PROUD – Big cars – big wings – huge power with big bumpers back and front designed to be used to move the competition aside – and ex World Champion Nigel Green makes a return visit just to get things right after last months visit – And he has some great Northern competition from Northern champions Frankie and Danny Wainman, Southports Will Hunter, top BriSCA and USA Outlaw Sprint car ace Tom Harris – the hottest wheels in the city amongst others including the Tesselaar brothers from Holland with Jelle well placed to cause upset at Kirky Lane from past victories. But then we have the BriSCA F2 Warriors, the smaller brothers of BriSCA F1 – pinto powered and Europes’ biggest short oval race division. Big grids of superfast cars in full contact sideways action and too many top exponents of true grit racing on the grid but perhaps the biggest boots and personality of all from Cambridgeshire is Dave Polley [ 38 ] who always has a point to prove! And then we have might Ninja Warriors, the pilots of the National Ministox – robustly and carefully constructed 1000cc Ministox, highly armoured with a Spaceframe chassis built for full contact action, piloted by kids, girls and boys – aged 11 to 16 years of age at which they retire and many move into the aformentioned racing disciplines as stars of the future. These whizz kids come from all parts of the UK far and wide but ‘top of the class’ World Champion is Chorley boy Jack Witts. The Kids race outside the UK also, Isle of Man to Holland during their season! TO add some anarchy, we have the Banger boys, MOT rejects, end of life cars out for one last gasp before they depart in style to that great scrap yard in the Sky, BANGER RACING! Local boy Paul Manning from ‘up’ the road from the stadium is one of the stalwarts of the game. Simple rule – win, no one remembers second, and even a good crash comes before a win and a trophy to most! Last but certainly not least is the downright Wacky,Zany and insane Caravan Demolition Derby – The old tortoise shells are towed at speed by cars with the hilarious consequences are they are crashed, rolled and literally destroyed before your very eyes! This is a one off spectacular not to be missed! A GREAT REVENGE when you have been stuck behind one on narrow country lanes for miles or blow over on Motorways delaying your travel – Retribution, a few more flattened and as seen on Top Gear! Don’t miss this great family spectacular! Competitor entry lists as at Tuesday – further updates later in week BriSCA F1 – Entry list as at Monday 29th April 25 Bradley Harrison45 Nigel Harrhy84 Tom Harris93 Sam Makim136 Rob Jacklin175 Karl Hawkins183 Steve Whittle211 Phoebe Wainman212 Danny Wainman216 Jack France220 William Hunter268 Richard Woods275 Terry Hawkins345 Jake Harrhy348 John Wright409 Luke Maw423 Gary Jackson424 Michael Heywood445 Nigel Green463 James Morris495 Richard Howarth496 Neil Holdcroft515 Frankie Wainman JnrH410 Jelle TesselaarH880 Niels TesselaarBriSCA F2 Stock Cars12 Daniel Ford26 Gary Ford27 Chris Hart38 Dave Polley44 Ben Howard53 Phillip Mann55 Courtney Finnikin57 Scott Bodily59 Lee Dimmick130 Emma Louise Ford132 Dan Birkin142 Jonathan Hadfield170 Daniel GarnerH186 Riccardo Smidt186 Alex Daniels202 Will Knight210 Tristan Claydon212 Jak Hall226 Billy Webster282 Ant Riley298 Jake Walker344 Like Woodhull363 Jack Sherratt324 Jordan Thackra377 Daz Shaw524 Michael Wallbank533 Jonny Whittaker728 Carl Pilkington735 Mick Haworth755 Stuart Simpson770 Jay Lamb788 Stephen Mallinson942 Gareth Hamer962 Peter Davidson977 Dave Massey995 Michael LundNATIONAL MINISTOX ENTRIES1 Jack Witts8 Harry Taylor24 Harley Thackra27 Luke Syrett-Barsby28 Josh Wilson29 Gracie Squire64 Sam Critchley67 Henry Robson77 Tom Earl84 Ryan Taylor93 Ian Lewis120 Finn Hunter-Johnson171 Thomas Dunne186 Kasey Jones211 Tom Birchenough239 Lewis Smith277 Thomas Rogers281 George Davis285 Briannie Davis287 Amelia Wilkinson290 Charley Tomblin291 Liam Waterfall293 Elexie Bartram299 Harley Burns311 Jake Bointon361 Lucy Shaw381 Tyrone Evans391 Rebecca Smith392 Lewis Evans443 Ellie Dickerson475 Leah Sealy925 Jake WilsonCARAVANS7 Keith Greenwood19 Joe Frankland68 Iain Bishop123 Paul Manning132 Connor Dando204 Travis Dring1600cc Bangers07 Dave Ramsay7 Keith Greenwood19 Joe Frankland21 David Watson68 Iain Bishop123 Paul Manning132 Connor Dando198 Tommy Davies204 Travis Dring292 Paul Davies708 Carlo Borrescio711 Charles Harrison919 Liam CooleyProvisional Race formatMinistoxF2 Heat 1F1 Heat 1MinistoxF2 Heat 2F1 Heat 2BangersMinistoxF2 Heat 3F1 Heat 3BangersF2 FinalF1 FinalMinistox FinalBangers FinalF1 GNCARAVAN RACE

Current booking list 25 Bradley Harrison 45 Nigel Harrhy 84 Tom Harris 93 Sam Makim 136 Rob Jacklin 175 Karl Hawkins 183 Steve Whittle 211 Pheobe Wainman 212 Danny Wainman 216 Jack France 220 Will Hunter 268 Richard Woods 275 Terry Hawkins 345 Jake Harrhy 348 John Wright 409 Luke Maw 423 Gary Jackson 424 Michael Heywood 445 Nigel Green 463 James Morris 495 Richard Howarth 515 Frankie Wainman Jnr H410 Jelle Tesselaar H880 Niels Tesselaar

F1 plus F2, Minstox, Bangers Pay on the gates from 2.pm Credit & debit card accepted Adult £18 Senior Citizens £16 Child 10-15 £7 Accompanied Children Under 10 FREE OF CHARGE Family ticket 2 Adults + up to 3 children £40 Race day magazine £2 Stadium car park £2 FREE parking also on Showcase Cinema - please use HYDE ROAD ENTRANCE Racing starts at 3.30.pm Sorry no furry friends due to licensing restrictions

Great stuff, thanks everyone.

Pit gate opens 12.30pm Trackside parking/spectator entrance from 12.30pm First race 4.30pm F1s from 5.15pm

Here's another one on the booking list..... 53 John Lund.

STOKE SATURDAY 20th April 2019 The BriSCA F1 'BILL BRIDGETT MEMORIAL TROPHY' The days Schedule! PIT GATE OPENS 12.30.pm for competitors Spectator Gate / Trackside Parking from 12.30.pm Racing starts with a Pre meeting White & Yellow race [ the first of 5 ] at 4.30.pm For F1 fans travelling - you have longer to get there Races 3 is Ministox Heat 1, Races 4 & 5 F2 Heats 1 & 2, Ministox Heat 2 followed by 2 heats of BriSCA F1 - we have planned to allow people to travel bearing in mind our 9.30.pm curfew! 15 races in total, 5 F1,5 F2,5 Ministox Please consider our residents and park sensibly - There remains plenty of parking / side streets / industrial estate etc - PLEASE USE THE CAR PARK - there is additional space on last year! ADMISSION ADULTS £18 SENIORS £16 CHILD 12 - 15 £7 Accompanied Under 12's FREE LIMITED EDITION 36 PAGE RACEDAY MAGAZINE £2 THE COMPETITORS: UPDATED BriSCA Updated BriSCA F1 ENTRY LIST STOKE 20th April WCQ # NOW 40! updated 3.30.pm 18/4 NAME HOME TOWN 1 4 Dan Johnson Worksop 2 20 Liam Gilbank Rotherham 3 21 Mark Gilbank Rotherham 4 22 Will Yarrow Desborough 5 37 Chris Cowley Nuneaton 6 45 Nigel Harrhy Hampton-in-Arden, Solihull 7 55 Craig Finnikin Leek 8 84 Tom Harris Winderton, Banbury 9 93 Sam Makim Preston 10 101 Tristan Jackson Chester 11 124 Kyle Gray Cranford 12 136 Rob Jacklin Denton 13 169 Billy Johnson Loughborough 14 175 Karl Hawkins Towcester 15 183 Steve Whittle Winsford 16 192 Luke Dennis Narborough 17 211 Phoebe Wainman Silsden, Keighley 18 212 Danny Wainman Silsden, Keighley 19 216 Jack France Liversedge 20 220 William Hunter Preston 21 254 Scott Wright Nuneaton 22 259 Paul Hines Hinckley 23 268 Richard Woods Newark 24 276 Mark Poole Stoke on Trent 25 278 Paul Hopkins Lincoln 26 326 Mark Sargent Spalding 27 335 Mark Woodhull Sileby 28 345 Jake Harrhy Hampton in Arden 29 348 John Wright Chesterfield 30 364 Robert Plant Milnrow 31 415 Russell Cooper Swaston 32 423 Gary Jackson Chester 33 445 Nigel Green Sutton in the Elms 34 463 James Morris Warrington 35 495 Richard Howarth Lumbutts 36 515 Frankie Wainman Silsden, Keighley 37 526 Finlay Sargent Spalding 38 541 Willie Skoyles Junior King's Lynn 39 555 Frankie Wainman Jnr Jnr Silsden, Keighley and 40 - added 16 Matt Newson Norwich! Updated Stoke List BriSCA F2 - 48 updated 3.30.pm 18/4 12 Danny Ford 24 Jon Palmer 26 Gary Ford 55 Courtney Finnikin 57 Scott Boddily 66 John Hindley 70 Brian Shadbolt 72 Ryan Jones 111 Lewis Geach 130 Emma Ford 132 Dan Birkin 141 Ryan Hadfield 142 Jonathan Hadfield 182 Jack White 183 Charlie Guinchard 186 Alex Daniels H186 Riccardo Schmidt 209 Kevin Cope 210 Tristan Claydon 212 Jak Hall 219 Chris Mitchell 226 Billy Webster 235 Bradley Blyth 252 Sam Claxton 277 Billy Banwell 282 Anthony Riley 286 Ross Tyler 298 Jake Walker 305 Colin Gregg 324 Jordan Thackra 344 Ben Woodhull 377 Daz Shaw 560 Luke Wrench 606 Andrew Palmer 608 Keith Minshull 613 Ian Serpell 664 Martin Walker 722 John Broach 735 Mick Haworth 755 Stuart Simpson 768 Jack Thompson 788 Stephen Mallinson 770 Jay Lamb 905 Rob Mitchell 941Jamie Lane 968 Mickey Brennan 977 Dave Massey 995 Michael Lund

The track is looking good. 30 tonnes of Scottish shale have been laid.

The booking list now stands at 34 cars. 2 Paul Harrison 5 Charlie Sworder 24 Mark Adkins 25 Bradley Harrison 37 Chris Cowley 48 Shaun Webster 70 Aaron Leach 84 Tom Harris 124 Kyle Gray 126 Harry Steward 172 Mickey Randell 196 Murray Jones 211 Phoebe Wainman 233 Karl Whiteman 259 Paul Hines 278 Paul Hopkins 287 Sean Willis 300 Paul Carter 303 Michael Whiteman 325 Richard Davies 326 Mark Sargent 345 Jake Harrhy 358 Mark Hargreaves 366 Dave Dorans 372 Colin Goodswen 401 Mark Wareham 422 Ben Riley 445 Nigel Green 456 Nathan Roberts 464 Luke Davidson 484 Craig Utley 515 Frankie Wainman Jnr 518 Stuart Shevill Jnr 526 Finn Sargent

A couple more added to the booking list. 25 Bradley Harrison 34 Mal Brown 45 Nigel Harrhy 84 Tom Harris 93 Sam Makim 101 Tristan Jackson 124 Kyle Gray 136 Rob Jacklin 175 Karl Hawkins 183 Steve Whittle 211 Phoebe Wainman 212 Danny Wainman 216 Jack France 220 Will Hunter 268 Richard Woods 276 Mark Poole 326 Mark Sargent 342 Chris Smith 345 Jake Harrhy 364 Rob Plant 423 Gary Jackson 424 Michael Heywood 445 Nigel Green 463 James Morris 495 Richard Howarth 496 Neil Holcroft 515 Frankie Wainman Jnr 526 Finn Sargent 555 Frankie Wainman Jnr JnrSchedule F1 Whites & YellowsF2 Heat 1F1 Heat 1F2 Heat 21600cc BangersF1 Heat 2F2 Heat 3F1 Heat 31600cc BangersF2 FinalF1 FinalF2 GN1600cc BangersF1 GNROLLOVER COMPETITION

Booking list this morning 4 Dan Johnson 20 Liam Gilbank 21 Mark Gilbank 22 Will Yarrow 37 Chris Cowley 45 Nigel Harrhy 55 Craig Finnikin 84 Tom Harris 93 Sam Makim 101 Tristan Jackson 124 Kyle Gray 136 Rob Jacklin 169 Billy Johnson 175 Karl Hawkins 183 Steve Whittle 192 Luke Dennis 211 Phoebe Wainman 212 Danny Wainman 216 Jack France 220 Will Hunter 254 Scott Wright 259 Paul Hines 268 Richard Woods 276 Mark Poole 278 Paul Hopkins 325 Richard Davies 326 Mark Sargent 335 Mark Woodhull 345 Jake Harrhy 348 John Wright 364 Rob Plant 415 Russell Cooper 423 Gary Jackson 445 Nigel Green 463 James Morris 495 Richard Howarth 515 Frankie Wainman Jnr 526 Finn Sargent 541 Willie Skoyles 555 Frankie Wainman Jnr Jnr

On this day in 1955, this photo appeared as part of an article in Picture Post, which was a photo-journalistic magazine. This is Tanya Crouch, pictured racing the day before at the Neath Abbey track near Swansea. Note the ruins of the abbey in the background... and the car still has a windscreen and what looks like a tax disc!

Due to higher than expected entries of F1 (37), F2 (47 plus reserve list), and Ministox (31), the V8s have been moved to another date later in the year. Revised programme National MinistoxF2 Heat 1F2 Heat 2National MinistoxF1 Heat 1F1 Heat 2National MinistoxF2 ConsolationF1 ConsolationNational MinistoxF2 FinalF1 FinalNational MinistoxF2 GNF1 GN

Stock car racing in the UK is 65 years old today!

A week to go, and already these drivers have booked in. 25 Bradley Harrison 34 Mal Brown 45 Nigel Harrhy 84 Tom Harris 93 Sam Makim 101 Tristan Jackson 124 Kyle Gray 136 Rob Jacklin 183 Steve Whittle 211 Phoebe Wainman 212 Danny Wainman 216 Jack France 220 William Hunter 268 Richard Woods 276 Mark Poole 326 Mark Sargent 345 Jake Harrhy 364 Robert Plant 423 Gary Jackson 424 Michael Heywood 445 Nigel Green 463 James Morris 495 Richard Howarth 496 Neil Holcroft 515 Frankie Wainman Jnr 526 Finlay Sargent 555 Frankie Wainman Jnr Jnr

Current booking list, as of lunch time today. 4 Dan Johnson 20 Liam Gilbank 21 Mark Gilbank 22 Will Yarrow 45 Nigel Harrhy 55 Craig Finnikin 84 Tom Harris 93 Sam Makim 101 Tristan Jackson 124 Kyle Gray 136 Rob Jacklin 169 Billy Johnson 183 Steve Whittle 192 Luke Dennis 211 Phoebe Wainman 212 Danny Wainman 216 Jack France 220 William Hunter 254 Scott Wright 259 Paul Hines 268 Richard Woods 276 Mark Poole 278 Paul Hopkins 326 Mark Sargent 335 Mark Woodhull 345 Jake Harrhy 348 John Wright 364 Robert Plant 415 Russell Cooper 423 Gary Jackson 445 Nigel Green 463 James Morris 495 Richard Howarth 515 Frankie Wainman Jnr 526 Finlay Sargent 541 Willie Skoyles 555 Frankie Wainman Jnr Jnr

Round 5 of the 2019 BriSCA F1 series comes to the Potteries and vital World qualifying points has certainly galvanised the big boys during the 2 opening rounds. A driver entry list will appear mid week - but expect the big guns in action! Saturday features yet another big grid for the BriSCA F2 Stock Cars, fresh from Sheffields' combatative qualifier last week - With over 40 cars booked, this is expected to once again live up to a typical Stoke - the last meeting on 30th March was equally well subscribed - It certainly is proving a renaissance year for this much loved race division. National Ministox make their Stoke season debut and with around 30 cars - a huge entry for the Potteries, again, some great action is predicted from the stars of the future. Lastly we have the V8 Hot Stox, beginning to find their feet in 2019 and the first of their Championships on offer, the SUPREME! It all promises for a great evenings full on classic Stoke Stock Car action! Provisional Programme of Events: Race 1 - National Ministox Race 2 - V8 Stock Cars Race 3 - BriSCA F2 Heat 1 Race 4 - BriSCA F2 Heat 2 Race 5 - BriSCA F1 Heat 1 Race 6 - BriSCA F1 Heat 2 Race 7 - National Ministox Race 8 - V8 Stock Cars Race 9 - BriSCA F2 Consolation Race 10 - BriSCA F1 Consolation Race 11 - National Ministox Race 12 - V8 Stock Cars Supremer Race 12a - BriSCA F2 Final Race 14 - BriSCA F1 Final Race 15 - National Ministox Race 16 - BriSCA F2 GN Race 17 - BriSCA F1 GN There are currently 46 F2s, 30 Ministox, and 18 V8 HotStox booked. The F1 list will be released later in the week. Admission Prices: Adults £18 Senior Citizen £16 Child 12 - 15 £7 Accompanied Children under 12 FREE Family 2 Adults + 3 children 12 - 15 £40 Race day Magazine £2 Limited Trackside Parking spaces available £5 car / £10 larger vehicle

F1 plus F2, Bangers, and Ramp Rollover. First race 3.30pm

F1 World Qualifying Round plus F2, V8 HotStox, and Ministox. Start time 4.30pm

Gates Open: 2pm Pit Gate open 12.30pm Paid Practice for all cars racing on Good Friday 1pm to 4.30pm £20 per driver. Free Practice 4.45pm to 5.30pm Its all pay at the Gate no Advance Tickets admission prices are: Adults £18. Seniors £16. Juniors £8 Kids 12 and under go Free Please note, only drivers and mechanics are allowed admittance through the pitgate, all spectators must pay through the turnstiles. Please note Motorhomes or camping is not allowed overnight on Skegness Raceway car park at any time, and can only be in designated areas on some dates (i.e. Saturday only of a Speedweekend) Booking list as of Monday morning. 2 Paul Harrison5 Charlie Sworder25 Bradley Harrison37 Chris Cowley48 Shaun Webster70 Aaron Leach84 Tom Harris124 Kyle Gray126 Harry Steward172 Mickey Randell196 Murray Jones211 Phoebe Wainman233 Karl Whiteman259 Paul Hines278 Paul Hopkins287 Sean Willis300 Paul Carter303 Michael Whiteman326 Mark Sargent358 Mark Hargreaves366 Dave Dorans372 Colin Goodswen445 Nigel Green464 Luke Davidson478 Shane Geary484 Craig Utley515 Frankie Wainman Jnr518 Stuart Shevill Jnr526 Finn Sargent555 Frankie Wainman Jnr Jnr

The now traditional Good Friday meeting at Skegness. Friday 19th April 6.00pm (note early start time than last year) Good Friday race meeting at Skegness Stadium, with a 6-00pm start time. On the bill are Brisca F1 & F2 and National Mini Stox & special feature National Hot Rods. Joining our commentary team for Good Friday is David Addison from ITV4 and the British Touring Cars. The return of the National Hot Rods to Skegness Raceway, it is 8 years (2011) since Whistling Jack Smith was played over the pa here at Skeggy for the rolling lap music. We welcome the formula back to the track that the drivers really love to race at, often four abreast as they race at tremendous speed around this superb circuit. What could be better than seeing these specialised & highly tuned cars, the fastest formula on the ovals under the lights here at Skeggy. Around 30 cars are expected with World Champion Billy Wood and recently crowded European Champion Jason Kew. The Brisca F1 Stock Cars return for another full season of racing, considered by some to be the pinnacle of contact racing, purpose built, open wheeled single seaters built for contact. Big Cars, big noise, big trills & spills. This meeting is also the first tarmac meeting of the season with many new cars on track. Also back again for their regular Good Friday slot are the Brisca F2 stock cars. Early booking include from Scotland World & National Points Champion Gordon Moodie and Dennis Middler. Southwest Superstar Matt Stoneman and localish Andrew Palmer who plans on doing the Good Friday Double. First time out in 2019 at Skeggy for the National Mini Stox, dont be fooled by the age of these drivers, ( 11yrs to 16yrs) plenty of action & bumper work. Lots of new faces in the Mini Stox & trophies supplied by Stockcar Journal. Skegness Raceway boast fantastic facilities. Our new superbly appointed heated Panorama Raceview Bar is open for business, and all the family are welcome to come in and watch the racing from here, the view of the track is tremendous. With Easter here, we can never tell what the weather will be, if necessary the heating will be on & you can watch the racing from behind the large glass windows and not miss any of the action. Wheel chair access is available. Plenty of room in the bar for lots of people to watch the racing in comfort. We also have a large undercover Grandstand if you prefer to watch from outside, all around the arena is raised terracing so plenty of unhindered viewing. Lots of catering units and bars ready to serve you plus a couple of trackshops for all your sweets, drinks and mementos. Large free carpark adjacent to the stadium Disabled parking is next to the turnstile. Trackside parking is no longer available Note. Large quantities of food and drink are not allowed to be brought in to the Stadium arena. You may enter the Stadium with a small amount of food and non- alcoholic beverage suitable for one persons consumption ie. Sandwich, packet of crisps and bottle of soft drink. We will not allow cooler boxes, holdalls, shopping bags, backpacks etc. filled with refreshments. Nor will we allow trays, packs crates etc. of soft drinks. STRICTLY NO ALCOHOL or GLASS. Alcohol will be confiscated If you have specific dietary requirements for health reasons, please bring a confirmation letter with you from your GP. We are trying to be fair, so please dont abuse it !!! We race in all weather conditions, and have a large covered grandstand, for viewing from with plenty of room for standing under. We also have Bars, catering, toilets, disabled toilets and baby changing facilities. Well behaved dogs on leads are allowed to be brought into the venue. No tents, shelters, gazebos, marquees, pop up tents or similar are allowed inside the Stadium Arena.

Drivers Gate opens - 9.40am Turnstiles - 11.00am Racing starts - 12.30pm If you have advanced tickets please bring the PayPal receipt to collect your tickets from the turnstile block

Mick Sworder just booked in.

71 hours and counting to the season opener at SHEFFIELD! A final reminder for those who would like to upgrade their experience for the Restaurant / Carvery, around 30 spaces remain as we speak, therefore to avoid disappointment on the day you are strongly advised to reserve your space asap by contacting the stadium direct on 0114 234 3074