At Arena Essex Raceway, the following formula race on a regular basis. Below is a brief description of each formula, but we can't describe the emotions, noises and smells that accompany every race. So come along next weekend and enjoy the spectacle of short circuit racing.

To see more examples of each formula, you can review the library photos.

Bangers These cars are probably the cheapest form of motorsport available and are prepared with the minimum amount of welding permitted and fitted with a roll bar for driver safety
SuperBangers A limited contact class of Banger racing with emphasis on racing rather than wrecking. Extra welding for strength, locked differentials and modified suspension set them apart from national bangers.
Outlaw Hot Rods A very fast Hot-Rod class run on 10" slick tyres built to National Hot-Rod construction rules.
Group A Hot-Rods A very competitive non-contact class using small family saloon cars and fitted with a full roll cage. Engines are tuned 1330cc or basic 1600cc crossflow. A control tyre is also used.
Lightning Rods A non-contact class featuring cars of around 2000cc and rear wheel drive. The main car being used at the moment is the Ford Sierra. A full roll cage must be fitted and all cars run on a controlled tyre.
Stock Cars Fully ironed out full contact saloon cars of various makes, an integral roll cage and cheap tyres make this formula exciting to watch or race.
Ministox An excellent formula for youngsters aged 10 to 16 years old to discover the thrill of racing for themselves. Strict safety rules are laid down by the Oval Racing Council. Arena-Essex run this class non-contact.
BRISCA F2 Stock Cars A truly national class of open wheeled contact stock car racing.
Grand Prix Midgets Purpose built single seater racers.

Photos (except Grand Prix Midgets) courtesy of Matthew Bull Photography - suppliers photographs of Hot Rod, Stock Car and Banger racing for both the press and the public.

Grand Prix Midgets photos courtesy of UK Oval Racing