This page will contain historic news articles from the 2005 season.
Also back copies of the newsletters.
| News from the Office |
News Posted |
WEBSITE
You can check out all the latest points and grading charts when they are
uploaded at the latest on Tuesday evenings at -
www.arena-essex-raceway.co.uk |
31/10/05 |
SUPERBANGERS
The Mk2 & Mk3 cars will be allowed next season along with the 2.9 engine.
The front bumber for the Mk3 should be made of 100 x 50 x 1.50 mm C channel
(lorry side rails).
If in doubt phone Steve Davis 01474355332 |
31/10/05 |
SATURDAY PRACTICE
Saturday practice finishes on the 29th Oct. but will re-open ONE month
earlier on 4th February. |
31/10/05 |
ELECTRONIC LAP SCORING
After a successful season of running F2 Stock Cars and 2Litre Saloons on
electronic lap scoring equipment it has been decided at the ORC that
Lightning Rods, Stock Rods & Ministox will now go on transponders for the
2006 season, the down side to this for you the driver is the one-off cost of
buying the transponders. The ORC are negotiating with AMB, the suppliers,
and hopefully agree a decent price, we think it will be somewhere between
£160 - £200 this will be unfortunately ( I think ) on top of your licence
fee which has not changed at £60 ( £45 for Ministox ). Once you have
purchased your transponder it can be transferred to another formula or sold
on, a £25 admin fee will be payable to change details on the database. All
ORC tracks have purchased and installed all the necessary equipment at a
cost of around £5000 and it works very well. After every meeting the data is
downloaded onto www.mylaps.com where you can log on and check lap charts lap
speed etc etc. As a result of this we are not renewing Minis or Lightning
Rod licences until we get the cost of the transponders. |
31/10/05 |
DINNER & DANCE
The dinner & dance last year was very successful and sold out with this year
looking the same, if you have not got your tickets yet and want to go please
purchase your tickets NOW to avoid disappointment. |
31/10/05 |
CAMSO INDOOR BANGERS
The 4th & 5th February sees Camso running an indoor racing event at the
Maasrticht exhibition centre in Holland, it will be a big 220 metre oval
featuring all sorts of oval racing including Bangers - prices are £14 via
www.europeancarevent.com or £17 on the day, we are hoping to get 2 drivers
in. |
31/10/05 |
2006 ADMISSION PRICES
Due to continual rising overheads, entry to our events in 2006 will rise to
£12 & £6. Season tickets are available for the 2006 season, Phone the office
for prices. Big discounts available for early buyers. |
31/10/05 |
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SILENCERS
You MUST have a working silencer that complies with the
rule books.
Bangers & Super Bangers please note -
CHERRY BOMBS MAY be used but they must be EFFECTIVE.
Over loud cars WILL be black flagged |
27/09/05 |
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TYRE DUMPING
Anyone caught dumping tyres WILL be heavily fined and
banned from racing, you have been warned - DON’T DO IT!!!!!!!!! |
27/09/05 |
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WEBSITE
You can check out all the latest points and grading
charts when they are uploaded at the latest on Tuesday evenings at -
www.arena-essex-raceway.co.uk |
27/09/05 |
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PRI PENALTIES
M. 536 Ryan Cunningham - Licence cancelled for
continuous deliberate contact.
S. 699 James Radcliff - 1 meeting ban for attacking on
safety area. |
27/09/05 |
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RULES AND
INFRINGEMENTS
Following the all major
championships, the winner and placed cars are extensively checked for rule
infringements (this is standard practice for all formulas at Arena Essex).
Depending upon the formula, items such as suspension, carburetors, manifold
and restrictor plates are all checked, engines are sealed and marked for
future checks, and we WILL know if they have been tampered with.
For any formula at any meeting, if somebody believes a car is in any way
illegal, they are perfectly entitled to put up £50 to have something checked
by the scrutineers.
Not only do all registered drivers have a copy of the rules and regulations,
we now publish full copies of these on the website so that drivers and fans
alike can have access to them.
Indeed, we pride ourselves at Arena Essex on the quality of car preparation,
and the thoroughness of scrutineering that precedes each race, (and
post-race scrutineering as mentioned earlier).
These rules and regulations have been developed over the last thirty years
to ensure competitive and safe racing for all and we will continue to
maintain the very high standards that makes PRI the leading promoter in the
UK. |
27/09/05 |
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MINISTOX
At Arena Essex, we have
65 licensed drivers and regularly attract 45 - 50 cars every meeting. The
racing is close and competitive to provide maximum enjoyment to drivers and
crowds alike.
This formula continues to grow in popularity, providing an opportunity to
take to the track at an early age, and the crowd are rewarded with examples
of some excellent driving that leave many people envious. |
27/09/05 |
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COMPLAINTS
We cannot satisfy all of the people all of the time!
If anybody has a comment or complaint about the activities at Arena Essex,
please let us know.
We will try to answer such letters, but can only do so if you provide your
name and reply address. |
27/09/05 |
SILENCERS
You MUST have a working silencer that complies with the rule books.
Bangers & Super Bangers please note -
CHERRY BOMBS MAY be used but they must be EFFECTIVE. Over loud cars WILL be
black flagged |
1/08/05 |
WEBSITE
You can check out all the latest points and grading charts when they are
uploaded at the latest on Tuesday evenings at -
www.arena-essex-raceway.co.uk
Website links - the Arena-Essex website
www.arena-essex-raceway.co.uk allows drivers to post a link back to
their own website - and it’s FREE. If you run a business and don’t yet have
a website, check out www.cyanpink.co.uk
who will prepare a simple website for your business from as little as £60
pa. everything included or
www.pinkcyan.co.uk, authors of the Arena Essex website if you need
something more complex. |
1/08/05 |
PRI PENALTIES
SB 62 John Alder - Rest of season ban for attacking on the safety area
endangering the safety of a fellow competitor and an official
A 44 Lee Hall - 1 meeting ban for doing donuts and making obscene hand
gestures
M 536 Ryan Cunningham - 2 meeting ban for on track retaliation and
deliberate contact.
M.565 Bradley Turner - 1 meeting ban for continuous avoidable contact.
M.542 Craig Oliver - Stewards written warning for the amount of black flags
received this season.
L.203 Colin Murray - 2 meeting ban for avoidable contact, deliberate contact
and
retaliation after the red flag.
L.218 Darren Cardy - 2 meeting ban for avoidable contact, deliberate contact
and retaliation after the red flag.
A.136 Steve Gooch - Stewards warning
M. 542 Craig Oliver - Suspended until PRI Committee meeting for having a
restrictor plate that was found to be tampered with. |
1/08/05 |
LYDDEN HILL
Both the Ministox and the SuperBangers have been invited to Race at Lydden
Hill on the 10th September |
1/08/05 |
OUTLAW HOT-RODS
The Outlaws have been invited to Ringwood on the 20th August. Please phone
this office to book in |
1/08/05 |
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SILENCERS
You MUST have a working silencer that complies with the
rule books.
Bangers & Super Bangers please note -
CHERRY BOMBS MAY be used but they must be EFFECTIVE.
Over loud cars WILL be black flagged |
29/06/05 |
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WEBSITE
You can check out all the latest points and grading
charts when they are uploaded at the latest on Tuesday evenings at -
www.arena-essex-raceway.co.uk
Website links
the Arena-Essex website
www.arena-essex-raceway.co.uk allows drivers to post a link back to
their own website - and it’s FREE.
If you run a business and don’t yet have a website,
check out
www.cyanpink.co.uk who will prepare a simple website for your business
from as little as £60 pa. everything included or
www.pinkcyan.co.uk, authors of the Arena Essex website if you need
something more complex. |
29/06/05 |
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TYRE DUMPING
Anyone caught
dumping tyres WILL be heavily fined and banned from racing, you have been
warned DON’T DO IT !!!!!!!!!! |
29/06/05 |
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1300 STOCK
CARS
No tyres with the words Mud & Snow and or Rally are
allowed. A one tyre rule is to be tested in the near future. |
29/06/05 |
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PRI PENALTIES
All the following drivers have been penalised for mis-use
of the safety area and dangerous driving. The penalties vary according to
the seriousness of the offence.
B. 169 Lenny Brinkley - 2 months
B. 331 Jason Jackson - 2 meetings
B. 270 Kelvin Wyatt - 2 meetings
B. 456 Nathan Roberts - 1 month
B. 137 Lee Turner - 1 month
B. 273 Matt Wright - 1 month
B. 347 Ralph Thompson - 1 month
TSR 617 Jack Overy - Rest of season |
29/06/05 |
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SUPERBANGERS
There have been discussions on using the Mk3 Granada
shell for next season, the only problem being replacing the front bumper
with something that does not resemble a tank!!! Discussions are ongoing and
we will try to keep you informed of any progress. |
29/06/05 |
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SILENCERS
You MUST have a working silencer that complies with the
rule books
Bangers & Superbangers please note -
NO CHERRY BOMBS
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30/05/05 |
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WEBSITE
You can check out all the latest points and grading
charts when they are uploaded at the latest on Tuesday evenings at -
www.arena-essex-raceway.co.uk |
30/05/05 |
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TYRE DUMPING
Anyone caught dumping tyres WILL be heavily fined and
banned from racing, you have been warned DON’T DO IT |
30/05/05 |
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LIGHTNING RODS
The 6 seeded drivers for this seasons World Final
meeting are as follows 187, 225, 240, 239, 288, 224 plus 161 as 2004
Champion |
30/05/05 |
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MINISTOX
After a couple of accidents this season when the
drivers concerned have bitten their tongues it has been suggested they
should wear a gum shield, now although this is not compulsory we do believe
it is a good idea, a lot of schools these days ( the ones who still allow
sports to be played ) already insist on gum shields for sports such as rugby
and they are not expensive or difficult to obtain, we recommend you try it |
30/05/05 |
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BANGER WORLD
FINAL
A change to the support races has taken place with the
Super Bangers now in support with the 1300 Stock Car Supreme Championship
swopping with the Super Bangers on Sunday 25th October |
30/05/05 |
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PRI PENALTIES
A47 Dan Moulton - 2 Meeting Ban - Continuous avoidable
contact and deliberate contact and ignoring black flag
L 152 Jumbo Kingsmill - 1 Meeting Ban & 1 Meeting
suspended ban - deliberate contact |
30/05/05 |
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SILENCERS
After a series
of noise complaints from local residents the rules regarding silencers WILL
be strictly enforced especially in the National Bangers which seem to have
got very noisy just lately, please ensure you have the appropriate silencers
fitted or you may well be black flagged off the track.
We will be monitoring the situation with a noise meter,
so be warned. |
27/04/05 |
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WEBSITE
You can check out all the latest points and grading
charts when they are uploaded at the latest on Tuesday evenings at -
www.arena-essex-raceway.co.uk |
27/04/05 |
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TYRE DUMPING
Anyone caught dumping tyres WILL be heavily fined and
banned from racing, you have been warned DON’T DO IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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27/04/05 |
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MINISTOX NEWS
We have been informed by RDC Promotions that the
meeting at Mildenhall on the 7th May is for RDC DRIVERS
ONLY Anyone who had the booking has now been cancelled,
they apologise for this but it cannot be helped. The meeting in July is open
to ALL drivers
Ministox are being allowed to race at Mallory Park this
year and if you fancy having a go on the huge half mile oval then entry
forms are now available in the office
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27/04/05 |
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MALLORY PARK
Entry forms are now available for all drivers who wish
to race at Mallory Park on 15th May
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27/04/05 |
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LIGHTNING RODS
The British Championship in Northern Ireland has been
changed to 29th & 30th July
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27/04/05 |
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PRI PENALTIES
B.527 Danny Gardiner - One Month Ban -
Attacking Off the Safety Area
B. 165 Darren Wilson - One Month Ban
Continuously Ignoring Black Flag
B. 207 John Randall - One Month Ban
Continuously Ignoring Black Flag
B. 271 Dean Goodearl - Three Year Ban -
Violent Incident in Pit Area
B. 30 Tommy McGurk - One Year Ban
Violent Incident in Pit Area
M. 595 Danny Colliver - PRI Licence Revoked. Already
serving ORC ban for incident at Wimbledon Stadium |
27/04/05 |
SILENCERS
After a series of noise complaints from local residents the rules regarding
silencers WILL be strictly enforced especially in the National Bangers which
seem to have got very noisy just lately, please ensure you have the
appropriate silencers fitted or you may well be black flagged off the track.
We will be monitoring the situation with a noise meter, so be warned. |
29/03/04 |
WEBSITE
New Website up and running check it out for up to date points charts etc.
You will also be able to book in via website soon. Driver profiles will also
be available. Thanks to Ant Ireland B549 who has finally decided to retire
from racing, but will still be involved by managing the site for us.
www.arena-essex-raceway.co.uk |
29/03/04 |
FOR SALE
See small ads for racing related items on the For
Sale page |
29/03/04 |
TYRE DUMPING
Anyone caught dumping tyres WILL be heavily fined and banned from racing,
you have been warned DON’T DO IT !!!!!!!!!! |
29/03/04 |
PENALTIES
B245 Colin Burnham - 1 Month Ban - Dangerous Driving
B271 Dean Goodearl & B30 Tommy McGurk - Violent incident in pits - Both
Suspended until Committee meeting.
S696 & 699 Barry & James Radcliff - 3 Month Ban for team racing, retaliation
& ignoring PRI rules & regulations. |
29/03/04 |
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LOOPS
EMBROIDERY
Custom Embroidery Service - Polo’s, Caps, Fleeces & Shirts etc.
Email: rrfab@dsl.pipex.com 07849
887595 or 01708 865170
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29/03/04 |
SALSA
Tuesday evenings at 7:00pm on 5th & 19th April & 3rd,
17th & 31st May in the Raceway Tavern at Arena Essex.
Adults £4.00 - Child £3.00; Membership £1 per person
Telephone 01708 867728 - Paula or Debbie |
29/03/04 |
BAD BOYS TOYS
110cc dirt bikes in stock (like x-sport)Orders Taken
01375 386212 or 07850 375181 - Alan Carrington
Email: badboystoys3@msn.com |
29/03/04 |
SILENCERS
After a series of noise complaints from local residents the rules regarding
silencers WILL be strictly enforced especially in the National Bangers which
seem to have got very noisy just lately, please ensure you have the
appropriate silencers fitted or you may well be black flagged off the track.
We will be monitoring the situation with a noise meter, so be warned. |
4/3/04 |
MINISTOX
The new ORC Ministox restrictor plates are included in this newsletter and
must be fitted before you start racing this season, you must throw away the
old restrictor plates and anybody turning up with an old plate still fitted
will NOT be allowed to race. The new plates must be fitted correctly with
the ORC 05 inscription facing upwards so it can be easily seen by the
Scrutineers. The plates must not be tampered with in anyway shape or form,
anyone found using a plate that has been tampered with will receive an
automatic 3 month ban. The price of the new plates are included in your
licence fee and the cost of buying extra plates will be £5 per plate. |
4/3/04 |
LYDDEN HILL
Lydden Hill will be running another meeting this year and the date is set
for Saturday 10th September and the Group A Hot-Rods and SuperBangers are
invited to take part in this meeting, further news later. |
4/3/04 |
OUTLAWS
There are seven dates available for the Outlaws at the Rolling Thunder shows
and they are as follows ; 19th March, 9th April, 14th May, 11th June, 9th
July, 23rd July and the 8th October is the Outlaw Hot-Rod World Cup. No
other dates are available. |
4/3/04 |
WEBSITE
A new website is being prepared as we speak which should drag us into the
21st century and hopefully keep everyone up to date on what is happening at
Arena, we admit that we have been lacking in that area for sometime now and
realise that things had to be done to rectify the matter. |
4/3/04 |
PRACTICE
Saturday practice will start a bit earlier this year with TWO sessions
scheduled for February these are the 12th & 19th Feb, there will be NO
practice on Saturday 26th due to a prior Ovalsport fixture but practice will
resume on the 5th March. Midweek practice is still available but must be
booked in advance. |
12/2/04 |
THURSDAY NIGHTS
The Tavern bar will re-open on Thursday 10th February, Tony will be there to
do licences but will NOT be there on the 17th & 24th due to a well deserved
holiday !!!!! but will be back up the Tavern on the 3rd March, although Tony
won't be there on those dates the Tavern will still be open. |
9/2/04 |
