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A fair few - you'd got to two full heats first, before you got to 3. The actual numbers vary according to the size of the track and the whims of the officials on the day, but the race formats (in order of number of cars) are: All-in (2 heats, all cars go in all races) Two-thirds (3 heats, each car goes in 2 of them - hence there's two-thirds of the total cars in each heat) Two Heats (2 heats, each car goes in one of them, plus a Consolation) Three Heats (same as Two Heats but with Three Heats) This is for 'normal' meetings. Special meetings, like certain championships, have their own format.

Booking list updated this morning - no changes on the F1 front, still 37 cars.

Why do you think that?

The poster has been updated with the times of practice and the first race.

Info from Spedeworth: Gates open 11am Practise 12.30pm First race 5pm.

Press release from Startrax: Holiday Monday at Manchester's Belle Vue on paper looks the best of the season! The Big Boys are back in town with an entry close on 40 of the awesome BriSCA F1 Stock Cars, one of the Vue's biggest entries. We are into the serious stages of the 2017 National Points Championship with Round 2 of the series as the journey unwinds to the finale in November. The entry list is a who's who of the BriSCA F1 world and one the best quality entries for some time. Monday's combination sees the electrifying BriSCA F2 Stock Cars in attendance - Again big number with well over 40 booked including supremo Gordon Moodie and some top class masters of shale to beat. And, as it's a Bank Holiday, something completely different and new to the Vue, Big Van Bangers for their own World title and with entries in double figures these are certain to entertain around the Vue's tight but fast shale oval! Three great race divisions from the Power & Glory of F1 Stock Cars, the sheer buzz of sideways full on, full contact action with BriSCA F2 and the downright 'wacky' with the Van Banger Warriors! It's all happening at Belle Vue Stadium Manchester M18 7BA This Monday - Admission simply all pay at the gate, credit and debit card facilities - Disabled friendly [ sorry no dogs other than guide dogs due to local licensing laws ]

Booking list as of 11.45am today 1 Frankie Wainman Jnr13 Kelvyn Hassell16 Mat Newson48 Shaun Webster55 Craig Finnikin70 Aaron Leach73 Rob Cowley93 Sam Makim101 Tristan Jackson164 John Fortune172 Michael Randell175 Karl Hawkins183 Steve Whittle197 Ryan Harrison212 Danny Wainman217 Lee Fairhurst219 Jacklyn Ellis249 Jonathon Gibson259 Paul Hines287 Sean Willis308 Steve Malkin Jnr325 Richard Davies339 Ant Lee341 Ian Clayton385 Sam Render390 Stuart Smith422 Ben Riley445 Nigel Green460 Chris Cooke462 Scott Davids464 Luke Davidson468 Danny Colliver478 Shane Geary483 Wayne Marshall501 George Elwell512 Michael Steward543 Drew Lammas

Official booking list as of this morning. 1 Frankie Wainman4 Dan Johnson16 Mat Newson34 Mal Brown45 Nigel Harrhy55 Craig Finnikin76 Aaron Cozens 93 Sam Makim 94 John Dowson127 Austin Moore137 Sam Jacklin169 Billy Johnson 197 Ryan Harrison198 Nigel Whalley212 Danny Wainman215 Geoff Nickolls216 Jack France217 Lee Fairhurst238 Richard Bryan249 Jonathon Gibson263 Chris Worrall268 Richard Woods276 Mark Poole293 Eliot Smith313 Karl Roberts348 John Wright364 Robert Plant380 Chris Alderson390 Stuart Smith422 Ben Riley424 Michael Heywood445 Nigel Green462 Scott Davids463 James Morris464 Luke Davidson483 Wayne Marshall502 Richard Wilson

I'm going to guess that Sam Makim is related to Martin Makim, who owns/drives the Jim Esau heritage car. Ian Clayton is the son of 143 Colin Clayton. He's had a car for a while but think he had some problems.

JJ is not racing all weekend. He is otherwise engaged.

It's still nearly a week away, but the official booking list at the moment looks like this :- 1 Frankie Wainman4 Dan Johnson16 Mat Newson34 Mal Brown45 Nigel Harrhy55 Craig Finnikin127 Austin Moore137 Sam Jacklin169 Billy Johnson 197 Ryan Harrison198 Nigel Whalley212 Danny Wainman215 Geoff Nickolls216 Jack France217 Lee Fairhurst238 Richard Bryan249 Jonathon Gibson263 Chris Worrall268 Richard Woods276 Mark Poole293 Eliot Smith313 Karl Roberts348 John Wright364 Robert Plant380 Chris Alderson390 Stuart Smith422 Ben Riley424 Michael Heywood445 Nigel Green464 Luke Davidson483 Wayne Marshall502 Richard Wilson

Those are my own words, not Spedeworth's or anyone else's. I was hedging my bets!

I've been informed that the details of the World Final meeting are still being finalised, and should be released later in the week. So watch this space!

No other information, official or otherwise, is available at the moment.

Unoffical information from our friends in Holland is that the programme of events will be 12:30pm - 1.00pm practice for WF finalists2.00pm - 2:30pm practice for all other F1 drivers2:30pm - 3:15pm Entertainment3:30pm - 4:00pm Time trials for overseas drivers4:00pm - 5:00pm entertainment5:00pm Heat 1 / Last Chance Qualifier5:30pm Heat 2 6:00pm Parade and interviews of World Finalists7:00pm World Final7:30pm Consolation 17:50pm Consolation 28:40pm Grand Final9:10pm Grand National

The 2017 Championship Of The World Final Advance ticket prices: General Admission £35 Over 65's £30 Children (5-14)yrs £18 Grandstand Seating (including admission) £48 Order advance tickets by phoning 01252 322920 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) or visiting the online shop On the day ticket prices: General Admission £45 Over 65s £40 Children (5-14)yrs £28 Grandstand Seating (including admission) £58 All other details TBA

Round 2 of the National Points Championship Shoot Out plus F2s and Big Van Bangers This holiday Monday we have a 'monster' spectacular at the iconic Belle Vue Stadium which blasts off at 3.30.pm with the main event! The Gladiators of Motorsport are back in town! As seen on BBC1 the ultimate in UK motorsport are back in town - Loud, proud, neanderthal fire breathing BriSCA Formula One Stock Car Racing! The heavyweights of racing, these robust cars are driven by drivers with nerves of steel, 600 brakehorsepower of awesome American horsepower Muscle, cars with 'huge' bumpers back and front where not only are they allowed, it's all about the contact! Big Cars, lots of them, a short oval, the action comes thick and fast with often spectacular consequences! And the great battle for supremacy starts here with the 2017 National Series Championship round 2 at stake and vital points in the coveted race for the Silver roof! Gates open 2.00pm Adults £18 Concession £16 Child 12 -15 £7 Accompanied Children under 12 ABSOLUTELY FREE OF CHARGE Family 2 adults + up to 3 children 12-15 £43 Proof of ID may be required Advance tickets may be ordered prior to 26th AUGUST saving £2 per adult or concession ticket - Otherwise simply pay at the gate on the day!

Round 1 of the National Points Championship Shoot Out plus F2s and Ministox General Admission £18 65 years & Over) : £16 Children (5-14yrs) : £7 Programme: £2

The BSCDA have released this statement. Mick Sworder was able to get out of his car on his own and is being looked by medical staff. An update will given tomorrow

Almost 5 years ago to the day, here's our Nige at Stoke on August 11th 2012. Hopefully he won't be waiting for any tractors today.

There was a feature on Stoke detailing the history and the recent improvements on F1stockcars.com

Andy Smith's preview of the Stoke Semi Final

Have a careful look at that photo and see if you can spot the differences from the track as it is today.