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13 DAYS AND COUNTING!
The 2008 BriSCA F1 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND in association
with ZURICH INSURANCE, MANSON & PARTNERS, HOOSIER TYRES & EDCO
CREATIONS
The final countdown towards one of the most eagerly anticipated
BriSCA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP titles has begun!
It all gets underway at Skegness on the 19th SEPTEMBER at
6.45.pm when World Qualification begins for the Overseas
hopefuls, here in strength for this fascinating Grand Final.
Promoters Startrax are confident full grids of BriSCA F1's and
F2's for the Friday night Skegness sizzler and will release
final details and entry lists on Monday 15th September. Whilst
not yet confirmed, F2 race ace Chris Bradbury is hoping to be
competing F1 Friday as well as Saturday.
The big day at Ipswich's Foxhall Heath Raceway on Saturday 20th
gets underway from 5.pm with a non stop programme of
entertainment and tense excitement that features non stop big
grids of BriSCA F1. Bookings received already indicate an
interesting line up with no less than 15 Dutch stars in the
programme. Booking lists will be released Monday 15th September.
Whilst final arrangements have to confirmed, it looks likely
that Chris Bradbury, Timmy Farrell and Mick Sworder will be part
of the F1 programme in support races at Foxhall Heath.
The World Final grid is one of the most competitive and
enthralling in years - it will provide potentially one of the
most wide open races in years as a combination of 25 laps at
8000 rpm around one the Nations fastest ovals will have to be
balanced with tyre set up and not overheating the rubber - a
dark art that may favour those down the grid - expect a race
full of surprises!
Over 30 cars including at least two Mainland Europe entrants
make the grid for the prestigious and hugely sponsored UNDER
25's CHAMPIONSHIP of Great Britain - and to end the event on a
high note we climax with the WORLD SERIES FINALE for 36 cars and
the HARRY SMITH MEMORIAL TROPHY!
Over 3000 advance tickets have been sold although the organisers
stress that nearly 6000 tickets WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE DAY FOR
PURCHASE AT THE TURNSTILES although they may be ordered online
until the 15th September - Race fans are reminded that the
ADVANCE TICKET DISCOUNT ENDS MIDNIGHT MONDAY 8th SEPTEMBER.
FURTHER RELEASES WILL BE MADE DAILY!
Contact
steven@startrax.info Check
www.startrax.info
THE
2008 BRISCA F1 WORLD FINAL LINE UP
The 2008 BriSCA FORMULA ONE STOCK CAR RACING CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE WORLD
FOXHALL HEATH STADIUM, IPSWICH SATURDAY 20TH
SEPTEMBER at 6.45.pm
25 Laps - 25 ronden
Insuring a Great World Final in association with
ZURICH and Manson & Partners
RESERVES [ FROM
Sheffield Consolation Semi Final ] 335 Mark
Woodhull, 13 Andy Ford, 198 Nigel Whalley, 322 James
Neachell
Overseas driver grid positions will be announced
this evening following qualification time trials at
Skegness Stadium last night.
B.V.S.R DRIVER LIST FOR THE WORLD FINAL WEEKEND Friday 19 September 2008 – Skegness
Saturday 20 September 2008 – IpswichThe qualified drivers from SMC Venray are:
The qualified drivers from ACON are
The rest of the following drivers have been booked in by me for the supporting events :
Sunday 21 September 2008 – NorthamptonThe qualified drivers from SMC Venray are:
The qualified drivers from ACON are
The rest of the following drivers have been booked in by me for the supporting events :
THE
WORLD COMES TO SKEGNESS
It all starts here! FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19th Practice from 5.30.pm
-Time trials from 6.45.pm Racing from 7.30.pm - Don't miss out!
The World Final `HARD STUFF' WEEKEND gets underway at the iconic
Skeg-Vegas funcoast Raceway at Ingoldmells. The acclaimed
Skegness Raceway welcomes many first time competitors who will
put throught the paces as they make their way into Saturdays
World Championship.
From as far field as New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and
the Netherlands for many the fast, competitive Skegness race
strip will be a first time experience. Brief pre event practice
will allow drivers to dial in cars to make the best attempt at
the shoot out `one chance' Time trials which may have a
significant bearing on whether the World title leaves these
shores!
A full 10 race programme of BriSCA action follows with full
format F1 and F2 meetings - combined with the adrenaline rush of
Skegness and the carnival atmosphere of World Final '08 - This
is an event that should not be missed!
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Limited track side parking is available - Spectator gates open
at 6.pm!
SKEGNESS 19th SEPTEMBER 2008
LATEST DRIVER & SPECTATOR INFORMATION
Full format BriSCA F1 and F2 EVENT
DRIVERS ARE REQUESTED TO BOOK IN ASAP F1'S VIA GUY/ STEPH F2's
- 60 F2's being accepted
We are aware a number of our Dutch friends are arriving on the
morning ferry, there is car parking on the sea front to enjoy
Skegness during the day.
COMPETITOR [PIT GATE] WILL OPEN 4.30.pm
PRACTICE WILL COMMENCE at 5.30.pm for the Overseas visitors
until around 6.45.pm after which will be the QUALIFICATION TIME
TRIALS
7.30.pm Heat 1 BriSCA F2
Heat 1 BriSCA Formula 1 - Whites and Yellows [ subject to final
booking list ]
Heat 2 BriSCA F2
Heat 2 BriSCA F1
F2 CONSOLATION
F1 CONSOLATION
F2 GRAND FINAL
F1 GRAND FINAL
F2 GRAND NATIONAL
F1 GRAND NATIONAL
There will be a late Bar for you all to kick the weekend off in
style!
SKEGNESS STADIUM follow tourist signposts
Adults £15
Child £6
Under 5's FREE
FAMILY 2+2 £36
Programmes £1
HOOSIER
Startrax are proud to announce the #1 tyre manufacturer for BriSCA Formula One, HOOSIER, extending their support to the 2008 BriSCA Formula One Championship of the World at Foxhall Heath Stadium Ipswich on the 20th September.
INSURING A GREAT WORLD! Manson Insurance Brokers and Zurich Insurance are proud to be sponsoring the BriSCA F1 Stock Car Racing World Championship in Ipswich on Saturday 20th September. Manson Insurance Brokers is one of the UK’s leading providers of Motorsport insurance, providing cover for many circuits and sporting events. Through their bespoke insurance arrangements for Associations and Motorsport Governing Bodies, Mansons can offer a wide range of insurance solutions including blanket liability schemes and insurance options for individual members. BriSCA World Final promoter Steve Rees commented ‘We are delighted to welcome two top brands from the Insurance industry to support the premier event in Europe for short circuit motorsport. Mansons and Zurich are currently providing a bespoke service to short circuit oval racing with a high level of technical commitment and service and their sponsorship of Stock Car Racing’s biggest event in the calendar underlines the developing relationship.’
CHRISTMAS ON
`VUE'
It's been 21 years since Manchesters' BELLE VUE heard the roar
of BriSCA Stock Car Racing at Christmas - It will be repeated on
SUNDAY DECEMBER 28th at 1.30.pm as the ingredients are put
together for a very `special' Gala Event to commemorate the
occasion.
We cannot as yet announce the full line up of formulae however
BriSCA F1 HERITAGE CARS and F2 HERITAGE CARS - and good numbers
are on the cards for the `1's have been confirmed. We hope to
have quite a few guests from the past to celebrate this
Christmas Cracker of an event.
The debut of Super Bangers at Belle Vue are also confirmed.
Further details will be announced in October.
WORLD
FINAL GREETINGS
Something completely different! Make your 2008 World Final extra
special and a living memory by having your birthday, driver
greeting or personal message within the meeting programme!
Why not wish your driver your own personal `goodluck' message in
the 2008 WORLD FINAL so he or she knows your support !
For just £10.00 You can have your own small advert, up to 50
words and name check to say `you were there' or `sorry not there
but thinking of you' or birthday greetings - A simple, fun and
cost effective way of celebrating WORLD FINAL day with a lasting
momento.
E-mail your `message' to
steven@startrax.info and
contact telephone number
INSURING A GREAT
NIGHT! We also have Advertising
availability starting at a modest £250.00
WORLD
FINAL - IPSWICH TICKET UPDATE
The`title' sponsor will be announced within the next few days of
this years BriSCA Formula One World Championship once the press
releases have been approved - a global company who we are
delighted to be partnering this event.
More race sponsors are welcome who will enjoy sumptuous
hospitality which includes a 40' Hospitality unit being brought
in for the day.
There are 37 `100 Club' Corporate Tickets remaining on General
sale for those wanting a `special' day out.
As previously stated, Front Straight Grandstand seats are
completely sold out and currently just over 200 out of the 1000
Back Straight remain.
There are plenty of Main enclosure tickets remaining although
they are selling fast.
If you want one - act fast as seats are expected to be fully
sold out after the Warneton weekend which is the next
opportunity to buy them at the tracks. They will be on sale at
WARNETON, SKEGNESS Semi Final and BELLE VUE, SHEFFIELD and
COVENTRY after which advance ticket prices close. They are of
course available `on line'
Guy Parker is taking F1 bookings for the Skegness / Ipswich
events, [ you can still book in through the Startrax office -
bookings are already coming in, drivers booking for both events
get an extra £20.00 and we are working on plans for Skeggy
currently.
A very positive planning meeting took place with BSCDA committee
members tuesday night at Belle Vue which was very constructive -
and Jackie and I thank them for their support and time and
effort.
A second and final `update' bulletin will be produced and
available `on line' or from Coventry at the end of the month,
all the latest info is on
www.startrax.info - home page
WF info.
F2's SKEGNESS 19th SEPTEMBER
Startrax Driver of the Year points will be
awarded at this meeting.
A strict 60 cars are being accepted for the
meeting and bookings should be made as usual via Steph. Those
with a guaranteed regular booking at Skegness will be welcome -
just please confirm with Skegness if you cannot attend.
PROVISIONAL FORMAT SKEGNESS 19th SEPTEMBER 2008
Gates open for transporters 4.45.pm
Overseas Practice 5.45.pm [ approx ] - 6.30.pm
Turnstiles open 5.45.pm
OVERSEAS WF QUALIFYING TIME TRIALS 6.45.pm - 7.20.pm [
APPROX ]
7.30.pm Race 1 BriSCA F2 Heat 1
Race 2 BriSCA F1 Heat 1
Race 3 BriSCA F2 Heat 2
Race 4 BriSCA F1 Heat 2
Race 5 BriSCA F2 Consolation
Race 6 BriSCA F1 Consolation
Race 7 BriSCA F2 Grand Final
Race 8 BriSCA F1 Grand Final
Race 9 BriSCA F2 Grand National
Race 10 BriSCA F1 Grand National
There will be a late Bar and entertainment following the event.
SPONSORSHIP & CORPORATE PACKAGES
There remains a few opportunities for Race sponsorship from as
little as £250.00 which includes entry tickets and a package
tailored for your budget. Please contact the office direct, Guy
or Paul.
BELLE VUE December 28th
The first ever 2008 `WINTERNATIONALS' are confirmed for Belle
Vue Stadium on SUNDAY DECEMBER 28th at 1.30.pm.
The event is to be TV advertised and whilst the programme has to
be concluded [ applications for at least one formula has to be
confirmed ]
already scheduled are the first visit of SUPER BANGERS plus 2
Litre Bangers and a Caravan Race / Firework finale.
THE NEXT `BIG ONE' Belle Vue on the 25th August features a monster event and the start of our `Big Four' Autumn Series. BriSCA F1, F2, HERITAGE CARS and 2 Litre Bangers [ Heritage from 5.pm. FASTTRACK RESERVED TICKETS NOW ON SALE R.I.P JOHN WALKER BRISCA F1 70
It is with
sadness that we advise that BriSCA Formula One driver John
Walker sadly passed away on Tuesday 5th August after a brief
illness.
John, having made a switch several years
ago from a successful career in Karting was a regular and
committed racer reaching blue grade.
Despite his brief career in the sport,
John was extremely enthusiastic and worked hard for a period to
try and open a track in the grounds of the family home in
Lancaster.
John was supported in his racing by the
Ray Witts team and all who came into contact with John know him
as a polite, friendly and professional individual and he will be
sadly missed.
We extend our deepest sympathies at this
tragic time to the family and friends. Details of the funeral
will be posted when available.
WORLD FINAL - NEWS BULLETIN!
Getting closer , one of the most eagerly anticipated World Final weekends in modern day BriSCA F1 Stock Car Racing World Championship history and the first ever staging of the event at the impressive Foxhall Heath Raceway, Ipswich, Suffolk.The date, Saturday 20th September with the Big Race first up at 6.45.pm prompt. The promoters urge an early arrival to be part of the unique `big build up’ show that get’s into gear from 5.pm suggesting you don’t want to miss a minute of it! International personalities, an awesome £10,000 Fireworks Spectacular [ as seen at Tina Turner concert ! ] a watch in awe as over £2000 of fireworks are lit A MINUTE combined with spell binding music and lasers! Up to 100 BriSCA F1's from around the World invited, seven amazing races! World Final 2008, have you got your tickets yet ? Advance ticket prices are cheaper than on the day PLUS you get admission up to 60 minutes earlier than `on the day’ arrivals. This is one `Big Show’ - Extreme Motorsport, noise, colour and vibrant spectacle and one of the most imaginative and atmosphere generating presentations that is only amplified by the amphitheatre setting that Foxhall Heath Raceway uniquely provides. The stadium will have it’s own unique Dutch Zone for our overseas visitors and race fans are encouraged to bring along banners and union jacks to take part in some of the night’s entertainment and there will be prizes for the best banners! WF 2008 is designed to give you `goosebumps’! This very much is your World Final, designed to be one that will be remembered for many years and will be very much supported by our friends from SMC Venray. News will be regularly updated on www.startrax.info IT ALL STARTS FRIDAY! Friday the 19th September is when it all starts at the awesome Skegness Stadium, Sun, seaside and sensational action is all part of the World Final `Warm Up’ Show! Gates open at 5.45.pm and racing get’s underway with the Overseas drivers time trials at 6.45.pm to determine their grid positions at Foxhall Heath Raceway Saturday! A late afternoon set up practice session before the drivers have to go `live’ in awesome speed trials. The wide, sweeping contours of Foxhall, home of the National Hot Rod World Final certainly puts the fast moving Dutch race aces in one of the best positions in many years to make a real assault on the World title meaning the Friday night session is a must! Racing starts proper at 7.30.pm with a full programme of BriSCA F1 and sixty F2 Stock Cars and much much more including late bar! This is more than just a `warm up for the weekend’ - it promises much more with top names already confirming attendance. More news will be released in August just demonstrating why you really should have the ultimate BriSCA F1 weekend break! Advance money saver tickets are available, check out www.startrax.info 100 BriSCA F1 STOCK CARS INVITED Selected invitations will shortly go out to ALL registered drivers across the UK and Mainland Europe with the target of a ground shaking 100 BriSCA Formula One Stock Cars to deliver the `Greatest Show on Earth!’ A quality entry from the Netherlands is expected together with two New Zealand entrants and Australian Champ Greg Churchill, all who fly in for a `warm’ up from early September. Already, mid twenties UK entries have been confirmed for the prestigious Under 25's Championship of Europe, one of the big races of a great night. Startrax in conjunction with BSCDA secretary Barry Tempest will be selecting the entry which is sure to be a who’s who of European Formula One action with the addition of Gordon Moodie and Mick Sworder together with possibly one other show stopping name in oval racing ! SAVE MONEY - GET YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE! Whilst it is anticipated tickets will be available `on the day’ advance purchase of World Championship tickets is strongly advised - plus you save money compared to on the day prices - and get earlier admission to the raceway! The vast Foxhall Heath Raceway offers unrivalled terraced viewing where you can look down on the fast, banked tarmac raceway providing a unique atmosphere and the ear splitting noise of thrashing V8's and big grids of cars makes this a unique occasion. Stadium capacity is around 9500 with additional high level temporary seating being installed along the back straight. However, interest is high, already the front straight grandstand is completely sold out, and the back straight Grandstand is selling fast! There are big savings on two day Skegness / Ipswich tickets and enquiries for group events should contact Startrax direct on 01484 844088 / steven@startrax.info TICKET PRICES Remember you get admission to the Raceway up to 60 minutes before the gates open to non ticket holders! FRONT STRAIGHT GRANDSTAND - Sorry All SOLD OUT BACK STRAIGHT GRANDSTAND £30 All Classes - £33 On the Day [ if available advance tickets selling fast ! ] The Main enclosure area is the concrete terraced area around the raceway which in all parts offers unrivalled viewing of the action. Main Enclosure Standing ADULT £25 [ On the Day £28] Main Enclosure Standing Concession £16 [On the Day £18 ] Main Enclosure Standing Child £12 [On the Day £14 ] Ticket’s available online from www.startrax.info or tel 01484 844088 and, on sale at selected meetings.‘100' CLUB ELITE CORPORATE TICKETS - LIMITED NUMBERS Why not indulge yourself ! £50 per person, min group of four, sample the proceedings `close up’ , track presentations, VIP parking and hospitality, be `on the grid’ and part of the atmosphere up to 6.30.pm - Numbers STRICTLY LIMITED THE BIG DAY PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE CAR PARK / PIT AREA OPENS APPROX NOON Approx 3 - 4.30.pm Fund Raising for Mc Millan Cancer Relief Provisional Main Events Programme 4 - 4.30.pm Pit Area WF scrutineering - Cars are scrutineered in grid order in the pits and lined up on track in Grid order - ALL CARS IN Grid Position on track by 5.pm 5.pm Peter Yorke opens the Show Peter Yorke, Bev Greenhalf & Graham Woodward + Dutch compere intros 5.15.pm to 5.45.pm International Singer Siobahn Phillips entertains Peter Yorke introduces 5.50.pm - 6.20.pm Introduction of the 2008 WORLD FINALISTS & Teams + driver Mascots The drivers will then have a parade lap / interviews around the track on a vintage open top bus Welcome to our sponsors - interviews 6.20.pm Community Singing - Siobahn Phillips 6.30.pm Ladies & Gentlemen & Competitors 15 Minutes to Race Start time - Grid interviews - drivers strapped in their cars - 6.30.pm Grid Cleared - followed at 6.35.pm by the Dutch & UK National Anthems and Flags of the competing Nations 6.43.pm Gentlemen, Start your engines This will be performed by a member of the public drawn at 6.pm from a lucky programme. VIP Guests, Sponsors will be allowed on track amongst the grid between 5.45.pm and 6.35.pm 6.45.pm 3 Rolling Laps, Lap One slow waved lap with the drivers passing the WC Trophy held by 2 members of staff , Lap Two `warm-up’ lap , lap three `fast rolling lap’ 7.00.pm - 7.25.pm ‘Victory Lane’ 1st - 3rd Cars, stage presentation with smoke machines, pyro etc - Victory Lane will be assembled on the Speedway Track 7.10.pm Drivers on Stage - National Anthem - Presentation of trophies 7.20.pm the 1 -3 + Top overseas driver will `walk’ around the track being introduced to the crowd and getting the ovation - with the comperes - eventually followed by the `teams’ on the 1-3 cars. 7.30.pm Cars on track for Heat 1 RACE FORMAT 6.45.pm BriSCA Formula One Stock Car Racing CHAMPIONSHIP of the WORLD 2008 BriSCA World Series Competition 7.30.pm Heat 1 7.55.pm Heat 2 Group C - Under 25's Championship of Great Britain 8.20.pm Heat 3 8.40.pm Heat 4 9.10.pm Heat 5 9.25.pm £10,000 Fireworks & Laser Spectacular 9.40.pm WORLD SERIES GRAND FINAL Open to top 40 available Points scorers SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Join some big name sponsors shortly to be announced for the biggest event on the stock car racing calendar in Europe - And the event will be shown later on Sky TV. Corporate, Sponsorship and advertising Packages are available from as little as £250.00 - CONTACT steve@startrax.info / tel 01484 844088 or contact Guy Parker.AND WHEN IT’S OVER! Startrax are working on a late Bar in the stadium, however arrangements have been made for fans to party well into the night with overnight camping arrangements at the nearby ORWELL TRUCK STOP which is offering an all night bar and late night band and entertainment - just minutes from the stadium alongside the A14. Sorry there is no overnight camping available at Foxhall. A full list of local accommodation appears on the Startrax website including those suitable for racers with transporters. MEMORIES A 32 page A4 Colour Souvenir programme will be available from the 19th September at just £5. DVD’s of the event will be available pre-ordered at just £15 each, or when on general sale £19.99. BIGGER NEWS TO COME Startrax will shortly announce the Headline sponsor of this years World title event, one of the biggest commercial global `brands’ in it’s industry and early August several more exciting announcements are expected OVERSEAS COMPETITORS INFO Peter Bengston 58P Peter, an Agricultural Contractor, is
married to Katrina, has three children, and lives in the small Manawatu town of
Eketahuna. He is 32 years of age and started racing in 1992. A hardened Teams Racer, Racing for the Palmerston North Panthers for the last five years and on four occasions winning to coveted Palmerston North Teams Champs. Other than Teams racing honours, Peter has also placed 2nd in the Battle of the Stocks and in 2006/07 won the Global Challenge in Palmerston North. Always destined to do something much bigger on an individual front Peter driving his Nissan powered Gordge chassis won the NZ Welding School World 240’s in Rotorua in January earning him his spot in this years World Final.
Kyle Fraser NZ1 Kyle is 30 years old and has been racing for nine years. He is married to Philippa, and has three boys Josh 11, Jayden 5 and Flynn 2. Like Peter, Kyle is a hardened Teams
racer, racing for the very successful Bay Park Busters and winning the
Palmerston North Teams Champs in 2003 and 2004, which is along with winning his
1NZ at Wanganui this year are his most memorable experiences.
In the 2007/08 season Kyle decided to give Teams racing a break for a season and concentrated on his Individual racing with great success. Also with a Nissan powered Gordge chassis, not only did he win the NZ Champs he placed 2nd in the North Island Championship and won a starting spot in next year’s World 240’s final by winning the 2nd tier championship. Kyle would like to thank all of the people that have supposed him and his family to get to the World Final and hopes that he can do them proud.
2008 BriSCA F1 Stock Car Racing GOLD CUP Startrax are delighted to confirm that the GOLD CUP for BriSCA Formula One and Formula Two Stock Cars WILL go ahead, as scheduled, on the 17/18th August at the WARNETON CIRCUIT in Belgium. BriSCA Dutch liason officer Bev Greenhalf confirmed the news on Friday 11th July after notification from BVDC Chairman Henri Witterbol on behalf of SMC Venray. Within hours, five UK F1 drivers had already indicated their entry to the event. The Dutch season has been in some disarray in 2008 following the enforced closure of the Venray circuit and considerable opposition to alternative plans tabled by Mr Maassen, SMC promoter for different potential sites in the Limburg region including trying for a temporary reprieve, supported locally, to the highest Dutch legal authorities. Indeed, it is understood that negotiations were still continuing for the weekend to take place at an entirely different venue just days before the eventual Warneton announcement. Maassen was also hoping to get his new German venue Meppen ready although it is more likely to be opening in September. For obvious reasons, the situation has through necessity been very fluid during the very challenging and intensive last few weeks and SMC Venray acknowledge the frustrations of UK fans and drivers in the lack of information and the lateness of the final decision. They do however very much look forward to welcoming race fans to the event after such a traumatic effort in making sure that the continuity of the event was preserved. WARNETON was host venue for the recent finale of the Four Nations Championship in July and situated in Belgium and in close proximity to Calais, likely to prove popular for UK fans and drivers. SMC have been working with the Warneton promotion since F1's first debuted at the superbly appointed track which features high banking. Drivers interested in competing this event should book in with Bev Greenhalf on 0121 476 5612. It is understood both days racing, entirely organised by SMC Venray, will get underway at 12 Noon although a full itinerary and further details will be published later. SMC Venray are very much welcome ‘ participating’ guests in the 2008 BriSCA World Championship and Dutch race fans will be pleased to know that 2008 World Final Tickets should be on sale at the weekend although that is mainly likely to be General admission tickets - Front Straight Grandstand tickets are already almost a complete sell out with very few remaining - and approximately 60% of back straight seating has already been snapped up. KIDZ CLUB Membership applications has been extended until August in case any of more want to take advantage of thr amazing deals and great fun. Planned for the beginning of September is a visit to the WAINMAN camp in Silsden - exclusive to Kids Club members. See the Kids Club Page for more details. TSR 2 Litre WORLD at KINGS LYNN AUGUST Startrax have two seeded entries into the Big Race on Sunday 17th August at Kings Lynn. Interested drivers who wish to be considered should e-mail/contact us asap. Health and Safety Update from the ORC As announced earlier this year the ORC is undertaking a complete review of the Health & Safety of Drivers, Staff and Spectators at our race events. This review will take place over the next three years and is designed to increase the awareness of all of us to the importance of making our sport as safe as possible for all who are involved in it. We all accept that Motor Racing is dangerous but this doesn't mean that we shouldn't ensure that the risks are kept to a minimum so that we can all enjoy ourselves in what is, after all, our hobby. Increasingly, the authorities are taking an interest in out sport and we must demonstrate to them that we take safety seriously and are the best people to ensure that Health & Safety matters are an ongoing concern to us all. At the beginning of this season the ORC appointed two highly regarded professional consultants to assist them with Health and Safety matters. Their brief was to deal with the whole spectrum of H&S throughout our sport. They are focusing, in the first instance, on the re writing of the Code of Practice for Short Circuit Oval Racing which is a document which was first published in 1994. Also they are producing a new Noise Testing procedure for all formulas which is being trialled with Brisca F1 Stock Cars. The Code of Practice is almost complete and will be going to print next month and will be circulated shortly after that. The Noise testing procedure is well underway and we have already seen the Acoustic Engineers at race meetings and also they have visited various drivers workshops. It is hoped that a static noise testing procedure will be in place by the end of this year and we will then see the development of an Environmental Noise Impact Criteria for Oval Racing. We are in the initial stages of developing a series of training programmes for our Staff and Officials which will take place over the winter months. These will range from basic Fire and Safety Training right up to IOSH and NEBOSH qualifications. Starting next month an online accident reporting facility will be available for all promoters to report all accidents and near misses at each of their race meetings. All Brisca and ORC promoters have agreed to take part in this and these will be analysed on a regular basis by the Health & Safety Consultants and any trends can be identified and action taken to improve the safety of Drivers, Staff and Spectators. Our Noise Consultants will also be reviewing another Code of Practice which was produced over a decade ago. This was entitled 'Code of Practice for the Control of Noise from Oval Racing' and is in need of an update because of changes in legislation. Add to the above a great deal of work being carried out in producing new ORC Sport Wide Guidelines and you will see that there is much to be done. As you can imagine all the above is costing a great deal of money and this is being provided by us all - Promoters, Drivers (through the £1 Levy) and our Insurers. It will mean that everyone within our sport and those outside know that we take Safety seriously as well as having consideration for those that are affected by it. Philip Bond Space now available for the 32 Page A4 BriSCA Formula 1 CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE WORLD Grand Final Programme, 20th September 2008 at Foxhall Heath Ipswich.
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IPSWICH WORLD FINAL - LATEST NEWS With the clock ticking away towards WORLD FINAL 2008 at Foxhall Stadium Ipswich, planning is coming together for what is hoped will be a classic World Final in terms of presentation, atmosphere and attendance. The presentation is going to be something very special! Tickets Sales to date have been excellent with many tickets sold to Spedeworth / Ipswich regulars who believe the event will be a sell out! Hope they are right! 100 BriSCA F1 Stock Cars are being accepted, initially by invitation. 25 Mainland Europe drivers are being invited plus NZ and Australia leaving around 70 bookings for UK drivers. Guaranteed bookings are the World Finalists, followed by Under 25 Championship of Europe eligible drivers and then the remainder of invitees will be drivers who regularly support Sheffield, Belle Vue and Startrax two events at Wimbledon. Providing he qualifies, F2 champion Gordon Moodie will be competing at Ipswich and agreement has been reached for current BriSCA F2 WORLD CHAMPION Mick Sworder to appear in the BriSCA F1 support races. Another top F2 has expressed interest in racing in the support programme if a car can be found. Hotel / Accommodation information will appear before the end of the month, however we can confirm that overnight camping and transporter parking will be available at the nearby ORWELL Truck Stop which is planning to entertain fans with a Late Night Live Band and bar! WORLD FINAL DAY - the Car Parks on the Heath will open at 12.30.pm, Gates for stadium admission will open at 2.30.pm. Programmes [ A4 ] will be available from Friday evening at Skegness priced £5 Sponsorship including corporate, heat and programme adverts are available, e-mail steven@startrax.info for details GRANDSTAND SEATS - FRONT STRAIGHT GRANDSTAND Now in VERY LIMITED SUPPLY - BACK STRAIGHT GRANDSTAND SELLING FAST. Note DOUBLE HEADER TICKETS INCLUDING THE FRIDAY EVENING AT SKEGNESS ARE ON SALE. Tickets are available ON LINE via the website, by cheque [ see details on website ] and will be ON GENERAL SALE at IPSWICH and HEDNESFORD 21st / 22nd June BUXTON 29th June and Coventry early July. Please try and pre-order tickets for collection stating which meeting you wish to collect. YOU ARE HOWEVER ADVISED TO ACT QUICKLY WITH REGARD SEATING TICKETS. FRONT STRAIGHT TICKETS are in limited supply, around fifty more have become available as a Dutch group have switched to the back straight stand but there are less than fifty FRONT straight seats now remaining.
ACCOMODATION AT FOXHALL HEATH FOR 2008
BriSCA F1 WORLD FINAL
Holiday Inn
Ipswich 0870 400 9045
Hoilday Inn
Express Ipswich 01473 222 279
Courtyard
Marriott Ipswich 01473 272 244 [ 5 mins
drive from stadium ]
Travel Inn
A14 Claydon 08702 383 311
Claydon
Country 01473 830 382 Sorry, no transporters
Lattice
Lodge 01473 712 474, sorry, no transporters
Carlton
Hotel 01473 254 955 as above
Bridge
Guest House 01473 801 760 as above
Chequers
Hotel 01473 603 835
Bently
Tower Hotel 01473 212 142
County
Hotel Copdock 01473 209 988 [ accepts
transporters]
High View
House Ipswich 01473 601 620
Gables Park
Road Ipswich 01473 254 252
Lighthouse
Felixstowe 01394 283 668 no transporters
Novotel
Ipswich 01473 232 400 no transporters
Portman
Hotel Ipswich 01473 218 869 no transporters
ORWELL
CROSSING LORRY PARK Ipswich 01473 684 241 -
As there is no overnight camping permitted
at Foxhall - this is recommended for those
camping / stopping overnight. A Late Night
Band and Bat is being provided.
Swallow
Belstead Ipswich 01473 684 241 OK for
transporters
Travel Inn
- Ipswich [Ransomes Euro Park ] 0870 850
6352
TOURIST
INFORMATION CENTRE 01473 258 070
EXICITING NEWS
JUST FOR KIDZ CLUB MEMBERS!
Startrax have arranged
an exclusive open day just for
STARTRAX KIDZ CLUB members and a chance to meet the
Wainman team, look at the cars close up and see
behind the scenes of one of the biggest stock car
racing outfits. You can visit the FWJ/DW
headquarters in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside.
We believe this will be a unique afternoon out and
there will be plenty to see and you will be able to
meet the team first hand!
The date will shortly confirmed for later in the
Summer on a Sunday afternoon - Don't forget, it's
EXCLUSIVE ONLY
Startrax KIDZ CLUB members!
If your not a member, then get mum and dad to get
you onboard! Membership forms are available `online'
to download or you can pick one up from the sweet
stall at Coventry this weekend!
JUNIOR STOX Startrax in conjunction with NFR are to launch a brand new stock car racing formula in 2009 aptly names ‘JUNIOR STOX’ which will be for 10 - 16 year olds. This project has in fairness been under discussion for several years however both parties have decided now to fully commit to a full launch in 2009. The cars will be scaled down `Stock Cars’ built to include all the latest available safety equipment including Head and neck restraints. This will be a single source formula like the highly successful Rebel operation in that ALL cars will be supplied via NFR/Startrax with various spec options, however all cars will be identical, engines sealed and various after market components part listed to ensure that the formula is cost effective and safe. The formula will be run under ORCi guidelines with regard Safety and spec but will be operated by Startrax and NFR with very strict control, rules and regulations. The cars will have a 12 -14 date fixture list in 2009, initially exclusive to Startrax venues and will race at every Sheffield and Belle Vue in ‘09 pre-meeting with 2/3 races. It is planned to debut prototypes at SHEFFIELD on 31st August and Belle Vue in October and November 9th. A full specification including price and rules and regulations will be availab |