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On sale on the night....

I wasn't sure about doing a preview for this meeting, as it's ticket only and there's none left. When was the last time an F1 meeting was a sell out? There's a dozen F1s booked at the moment. 83 Darren Clark147 Edward Collins150 Mick Sworder172 Michael Randell186 Todd Jones301 Mark Allen307 Tim Warwick361 Steve Reedman372 Colin Goodswen388 Paul Ford415 Russell Cooper468 Danny ColliverMaximum respect to Paul Ford, travelling all the way from Scotland!

The last ever season of racing at Wimbledon continues as we present another meeting of the 2016/17 Winter racing season in the warmth and comfort of London’s famous Wimbledon Stadium as Spedeworth / Incarace are proud to bring to you a ‘Barnstormer of a Meeting’, a triple Formula Feast of full contact oval motorsport. Spedeworth / Incarace Motorsports presents this coming Sunday 5th March a much talked about meeting featuring the one – off return of the Mighty Brisca F1 Stock Cars, the National Saloon Stock Cars and the Superstox in a meeting that’s been talked about by Race Fans on Social Media for months, to the point we simply had to make this an all – ticket meeting which has sold out in advance! We have had some superb racing already here at Wimbledon Stadium over the past few weeks and this billing should bring more of the same! We kick off with the Brisca F1 Stock Cars, last seen here a good few years back when they used to visit us once and sometimes twice a year where at times, they produced some incredible action and even more amazing noise in the Stadium. Heading up the bookings is Mick Sworder, who is no stranger to Plough Lane as is also Todd Jones and Colin Goodswen. Tonight the F1’s race here one last time and we have a Sponsorship Trio of A & S Aggregates, Dormer Grab Hire and Simpson Race Exhausts who have all joined forces to back the Formula tonight and we thank Andy Steward, Roger Dormer and Matt Simpson for their generosity this evening. First race 5.30pm

It's more than just a season review - there's loads of brand new, never seen before, excellent material in it as well. Plus a load of old tripe that I wrote.

Statement from Startrax: There WAS one formula too many but when F2's were cancelled from Mildenhall, being a bit soft we agreed to take them! I did not have the heart to take another formula off. We aimed for a 5.pm finish and only just missed it due to a problematic post on turn 3 - apologies - We have now taken the fence out for a full service and on the 9th and 10th January we are doing a full track relay. Once the fence is serviced and re installed we are planning to install by Easter a run or armco on both turns at the vulnerable points to slicken things up even more and avoid damage in the key areas. This has been very successful where installed on the front straight into turn 1. We have improvements going on each year as we can afford, the new swing gates this year have been both a significant investment whilst at the same time being fantastic in improving turnaround times. Thanks for your support and Happy New Year Steve Rees.

Also an All-Comers, race 15, subject to cars. The race format is in the programme, which is the same one as the Stoke banger meeting last month.

The mechanics listed are Steve Swain, Thomas Stevenson, Kev Dodds, Matthew Butler, and Nic Reynolds. Presumably it's Thomas Stevenson's mechanic, not Thomas himself. Or possibly it's his dad/son and has the same name?

The latest. 1 Frankie Wainman Jnr75 Thomas Stevenson175 Karl Hawkins212 Danny Wainman231 Daniel van SpijkerKarl Moseley276 Mark Poole293 Eliot Smith307 Tim Warwick313 Karl Roberts326 Mark Sargent332 Izaac Beaumont363 Dan Clifford474 Steve Booth495 Richard Howarth546 Jay Hewitt555 Frankie Wainman Jnr JnrH10 Jelle TesselaarH54 Sierd de VriesPlus a similar number of F2s and around 30 bangers.

313 Karl Roberts now booked in.

There's currently five mechanics on the list.

127 has cancelled, and FWJ has been restricted to only one booking. 1 Frankie Wainman Jnr28 Thomas Boyer75 Thomas Stevenson175 Karl Hawkins212 Danny Wainman231 Daniel van Spijker276 Mark Poole293 Eliot Smith303 Karl Moseley307 Tim Warwick326 Mark Sargent332 Izaac Beaumont363 Dan Clifford474 Steve Booth495 Richard Howarth546 Jay Hewitt555 Frankie Wainman Jnr JnrH10 Jelle TesselaarH54 Sierd de VriesThree Dutchmen for a Christmas meeting must be some sort of record? There's also a Dutch lad booked in for the Ministox - H525 Nigel de Kock.

Number TBA, his licence is currently being processed. It says 303 cos I've assumed that it's the same Karl Mosley that raced as 303 a few years ago. He's actually down as 249 but that's Joff Gibson; think he's racing Joff's car. Sorry, I should have made that clear. Joff himself is racing in the Micro Bangers. Is everyone following this? Booked in twice for a double portion of mince pies.

Booking list as of this morning. Great to see two Dutch drivers making the trip. 1 Frankie Wainman Jnr28 Thomas Boyer75 Thomas Stevenson127 Austin Moore175 Karl Hawkins212 Danny Wainman231 Daniel van Spijker276 Mark Poole293 Eliot Smith303 Karl Moseley307 Tim Warwick326 Mark Sargent332 Izaac Beaumont363 Dan Clifford474 Steve Booth495 Richard Howarth515 Frankie Wainman546 Jay Hewitt555 Frankie Wainman Jnr JnrH54 Sierd de Vries

Some info for drivers (from the BSCDA website) :- Start money will be £100 per car + a box of mince pies which we hope you will appreciate is fair to all! There will be 2 Heats, Final, and All Comers, with £100 for each heat win. FINAL: 1st £300, 2nd £150, 3rd £50 Subject to interest, there will be a last race for MECHANICS - but you must pre-book with Sophie for this. There will be a £15 fee which will go into the Trust Fund, this must be paid in advance to reserve your space.

Press release from Startrax: Let Startrax entertain you this Christmas period with a great 'live' action 'crash-bang-wallop stock car racing show for all the family! Our one off Winter adrenalin junkies Seasonal treat It may well be pantomime season however the Startrax 'Christmas Cracker' delivers unbelievable thrills and high octane short oval motor sport excitement at the superbly appointed Belle Vue Greyhound Stadium on Tuesday 27th December at 1.pm. The smell, colour and adrenalin charged excitement of Stock Car and Banger Racing brings all the ingredients together - too many cars on one small tracks, just watch the metal bending, bumper bashing action unfold before your very eyes! From the sheer Horsepower of V8 American Horsepower with the BriSCA F1 Stock Cars to the unbelievable 'last man running' pure theatre of metal bending 'Junkyard Jalopies' in Banger Racing, we provide an afternoon feast of Action! We have over 100 competitors And - it can all be viewed from the luxurious all weather and heated Glass fronted Grandstands which offer panoramic race view seated viewing together with licensed bars, fast foods and even a Fish and Chip Shop! Bring the kids, Grandma, grandad, camera phones, visit the pits, get up close with the drivers and cars - all part of the experience and we guarantee and afternoon never to be forgotten! And don't forget the crazy,absolutely Caravan orgy of destruction finale! Admission is simply all pay at the turnstiles which open at 11.45.am and racing starts at 1.pm - The stadium offers on site car parking and Startrax also provide huge overflow parking, free of charge, directly opposite the stadium on Showcase Cinema Car Park.

F1 plus F2, V8, Ministox, and Micro Bangers, plus a Caravan Race. Gates 11.45am Adults £18 Concession £16 Child 12-15 £7 Accompanied Under 12's free! Or call the office and save £2 per ticket if booked by 22nd December. Simply pay by debit or credit card by calling 01253 713754

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The official booking list, as of this morning. 1 Frankie Wainman Jnr4 Dan Johnson11 Neil Scriven25 Bradley Harrison43 Adam Bamford62 John Christie70 Aaron Leach71 Keiran Leach83 Darren Clark126 Harry Steward127 Austin Moore135 James Bailey145 Joe Gladden147 Eddie Collins150 Mick Sworder175 Karl Hawkins180 Courtney Witts191 Joshua Smith207 Ben Hurdman211 Phoebe Wainman212 Danny Wainman213 Matt Rogers216 Jack France217 Lee Fairhurst219 Jacklyn Ellis220 Will Hunter231 Daniel van Spijker239 Geoff Coleman268 Richard Woods283 Alex Wass284 Samuel Wass285 Richard Earl290 Jay Tomkins306 Ian Noden316 Billy-Tom O'Connor321 Ed Neachell325 Richard Davies346 Ashley England351 John Frost378 Simon Lownds385 Sam Render387 Hannah Chappell388 Paul Ford389 Tom Dayman404 Danny Mitchell408 Ant Whorton-Eales410 Martyn Box419 Neil Cope448 Jason Eaton451 Martin Spiers455 Matt Armstrong462 Scott Davids478 Shane Geary480 Fraser Nairn495 Richard Howarth501 George Elwell512 Michael Steward536 Ben Barnicoat540 Jamie Nelson543 Drew Lammas545 Neil Hooper546 Jay Hewitt547 Lewis Geach551 Pete Bartrum555 Frankie Wainman Jnr Jnr556 Stuart Moulds Under 25s Championship entry, in age order. See Lee's post for the grid and prize schedule. 180 Courtney Witts284 Samuel Wass147 Eddie Collins555 Frankie Wainman Jnr Jnr387 Hannah Chappel126 Harry Steward127 Austin Moore536 Ben Barnicoat25 Bradley Harrison346 Ashley England556 Stuart Moulds283 Alex Wass211 Phoebe Wainman175 Karl Hawkins135 James Bailey385 Sam Render28 Thomas Boyer408 Ant Whorton-Eales220 Will Hunter191 Joshua Smith216 Jack France451 Martin Spiers70 Aaron Leach268 Richard Woods219 Jacklyn Ellis546 Jay Hewitt212 Danny Wainman501 George Elwell512 Michael Steward217 Lee Fairhurst378 Simon Lownds4 Dan Johnson

Statement from BriSCA regarding the meeting format. It is disappointing to read one or two comments and would respectfully like to make a couple of comments. Whilst we respect the sentiment behind the observations, the format for this event was planned some time ago and enormous effort overall has been invested into the meeting 'for the good of the sport' with an expectation of perhaps late 40's BriSCA F1's. A reasoned expectation with last years event attracting 46 cars. The format has been agreed with the BSCDA and has followed a similar pattern since inception with the last F1 race being the Gala Night Final always designed as the feature highlight. This has always been the case. We are delighted at the surge in bookings in the last 5 days - you will recall we published an 'early' list several days ago which was '40' - We have not turned anyone down for a booking. Adults admission prices are exactly the same as 2015 and have not been increased in line with other Championships to £22. There are some excellent races this evening, all with big grids of cars, one must also be mindful of a strict curfew limit for the venue and with increased grids the greater possibility of some stoppages, Thanks to all race teams, the numbers are excellent, you have note drivers in some cases are 'swopping' cars. Over 60 F1 drivers is excellent notwithstanding BriSCA F2 bookings are marginally ahead of 2015 together with an impressive entry of V8 Stock Cars. Even the weather Gods appear to be smiling with an uplift in temperatures and the rain due to fade away at lunch time giving, hopefully a pleasant late afternoon and evening. We very much hope you enjoy the event and understand the explanation.

Running order F2 Stock Cars Last Chance QualifierV8 Hot Stox Heat 1F1 Stock Cars Dave Leonard U25 ChampionshipF2 Stock Cars Shoot Out ChampionshpF1 Stock Cars Heat 1V8 Hot Stox Heat 2F2 Stock Cars ConsolationF1 Stock Cars Heat 2V8 Hot Stox Heat 3F2 Stock Cars FinalF1 Stock Cars ConsolationV8 Hot Stox Dave Atkinson Memorial FinalF2 Stock Cars Wild Card RaceF1 Stock Cars Gala Night Final

Car numbers for the support formula are also impressive - 53 BriSCA F2s and 39 V8s. Statement from BriSCA :- For those who are worried about parking, particularly on Landour Street and area we can confirm that we have security patrolling those areas to hopefully alleviate any problems in the past from time to time.

A few changes, but we're still on 62 drivers booked in. 1 Frankie Wainman Jnr 4 Dan Johnson 11 Neil Scriven 25 Bradley Harrison 43 Adam Bamford 62 John Christie 71 Keiran Leach 83 Darren Clark 109 Kevin Cope 126 Harry Steward 127 Austin Moore 135 James Bailey 145 Joe Gladden 150 Mick Sworder 175 Karl Hawkins 180 Courtney Witts 211 Phoebe Wainman 212 Danny Wainman 213 Matt Rogers 216 Jack France 217 Lee Fairhurst 220 Will Hunter 229 Derek Brown 231 Daniel van Spijker 239 Geoff Coleman 268 Richard Woods 283 Alex Wass 284 Samuel Wass 285 Richard Earl 290 Jay Tomkins 306 Ian Noden 316 Billy-Tom O'Connor 321 Ed Neachell 325 Richard Davies 351 John Frost 378 Simon Lownds 385 Sam Render 387 Hannah Chappell 388 Paul Ford 389 Tom Dayman 404 Danny Mitchell 408 Ant Whorton-Eales 410 Martyn Box 419 Neil Cope 448 Jason Eaton 451 Martin Spiers 455 Matt Armstrong 462 Scott Davids 478 Shane Geary 480 Fraser Nairn 495 Richard Howarth 501 George Elwell 512 Michael Steward 536 Ben Barnicoat 540 Jamie Nelson 543 Drew Lammas 545 Neil Hooper 546 Jay Hewitt 547 Lewis Geach 551 Pete Bartrum 555 Frankie Wainman Jnr Jnr 556 Stuart MouldsGates open 1pm Paid Practise 1.30pm - 4pm First race 5pm Admission £20 65 years & Over £18 Children (5-14yrs) £8 Programme £2

Latest addition - 404 Danny Mitchell.

Some of them aren't... But they were aged 25 or under on 1st January, which is the criteria for being eligible.

28 Tom Boyer has withdrawn due to engine problems. F2 star Drew Lammas will now be driving the Murray Jones car, so that's 196 off the list and 543 on it.