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STARTRAX
LATEST NEWS UPDATES 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
TIFF
NEEDELL versus THE FASTEST MAN ON THE PLANT [ Allegedly! ]
Channel 5's FIFTH GEAR spent a
very full day [ from 8.am to 6.30.am ] at Manchesters' BELLE VUE
STADIUM filming a piece for the new series which airs from
Monday 11th August.
Frankie Wainman Junior kindly
provided his BriSCA Formula One for former Top Gear presenter
and BTCC driver Tiff Needell to challenge Aces # 1 Speedway
rider [ and World Championship contender, currently lying third
] Jason Crump. The objective, who ould be the fastest around
Kirky Lane over 4 laps!
Those [ like me! ] that know
Jason's form particularly around `the Vue' but World wide would
realise that Tiff would have to find something very special!
The filming included Tiff
driving the FWJ car in four laps against Jason, Tiff also raced
a £200,000 Rallycrosss Car and a quirky off road machine that
actually `freezes the fuel' to gain additional horsepower.
The filming was comprehensive
and Tiff well remembered his outing at Coventry over a decade
ago in the Des Chandler and when we welcomed him to Bolton when
he had a go in the NFR F2.
Confidentiality precludes us
from announcing the outcome [ which in the end of the day was
only for fun ] until the programme has aired.
The new series begins on Monday
11th August which I believe is a run of 8 programmes in this
series - and the may be interested in an in depth look at the
sport for a future series [ we are inviting Tiff to Ipswich ].
We have not as yet been advised of the actual roadcast date
although there is some speculation that it may be Monday 25th
August. If this is accurate those at Belle Vue will be able to
view the excerpt on the stadiums big screens in the lower bar [
alongside Live Elite League Speedway!]
It was an interesting day, and
fascinating meeting Jason Crump who is the ultimate focused
`athlete' and `professional' - a new Jason Crump fan is born! A
few day later I purchased his excellent biography [ a superb
read, well worth buying ] and duly autographed - and a JC
Jacket!
Jason was intrigued in the FWJ
machine and spoke with Frank - two interesting comments, he
wouldn't get in one although he plans racing a Sprint Car in the
Brisbane area when he is back home in the Winter and he would
never be a promoter!
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 available for the end of August - for an initial chat you can e-mail steven@startrax.info or contact Neil at NFR for more info.If you would like to go on the mailing list so an info pack can be sent to you later in the year e-mail steph@startrax.info and these should be forwarded early Autumn. The first date for the formula in 2009 will be March 21st at Belle Vue Manchester.MOODIE HITS THE GOLD TRAIL IN SCOTLAND GMP are delighted to announce that Scotland’s own Gordon Moodie will compete in the forthcoming BriSCA F1 Scottish Championship at the Cowdenbeath Racewall & Knockhill Tri-oval over the weekend of the 14th & 15th of June. BriSCA F2 National Points Champion Moodie has secured a ride in the Mark Gilbank shale car which will be modified to race on the Scottish tar tracks. Moodie told us "If we can get the car to handle around Cowdenbeath & Knockhill we should be in with a chance of getting in the results as we know the tracks well & the best racing line around them". With World Qualifying rounds at both tracks for both formula’s over the two days Moodie will be kept busy "It certainly won’t be easy but I’m looking forward to the challenge of racing both my F2 & the F1 in front of the big crowds at both venues. With World Qualifying points up for grabs the racing will be hard & their should be plenty action to keep the fans happy". Moodie has already proved successful in the BriSCA F1’s on the shale at Belle Vue & Sheffield in Gilbank’s previous shale car which is hired by Startrax promoter Steve Rees for the former World champion to try & qualify for this years BriSCA F1 World Final at Ipswich in September. "Startrax have been good enough to help me by ensuring I have a car to race at their World Qualifiers, if I can get some points at my ‘home’ tracks then hopefully I’ll repay them by getting in one of the World Semi Final grids later in the year" IPSWICH WORLD FINAL Tickets are on sale via the home page, supply of the home straight grandstand tickets are now very limited and the back straight are selling fast as well as general admission tickets. WF tickets will be available to order and collect at Coventry on the 7th and 8th June and it is hoped that we will make it to Scotland to make them available at Cowdenbeath and Knockhill. They will also be available at Ipswich on the 21st June. People wanting to collect in person should if possible pre-order from Startrax by e-mailing steven@startrax.info no later than 10.am Saturday 7th for collection this weekend. On collection, they may be paid for in cash or cheque with Bankers card payable to Startrax Oval Motorsport Ltd. Pre ordering would be gratefully appreciated.The tickets remain available for payment on line via the WF option on the startrax website home page. STOXSCENE Better late than never! A very full and info packed STOXSCENE will be out at the Coventry weekend. If you want to buy on line select the option on the home page, £3.50 including post and packing, orders will be posted Monday 9th. STARTRAX WORLD OF SHALE 2008 Rounds:
Finale: Belle Vue, November 9th Points after round six, Belle Vue, May 26th
SUPER SERIES ‘08 The Autumn Series features a raft of big meetings, The 2008 F1 Grand National Championship, BriSCA F2 Ben Fund Trophy. The coveted F2 Driver of the Year with star prize an RCE chassis and the 2008 6th staging of the BriSCA Formula One WORLD OF SHALE on the 9th. Partnering this are the Super Series `Shoot Outs’ - The top 2 F1 and F2 drivers from each series will compete in a unique four car shoot out which will also feature the Startrax `Wild Card’ awarded to the most deserving driver the promotion deems. Each of these two races [ F1 and F2] will be a nail biting FIVE `Shoot Out’ Laps NO HOLDS BARRED Winner Take All £500. To add interest, the winning F1 driver will take on the winning F2 driver in a MATCH RACE over eight laps for a £250 bonus to be crowned ‘SUPER SERIES CHAMPION of 2008' - More details will follow! KIDZ CLUB Check out the unique Kidz Club page on www.startrax.info. For just £10 kids can join the club, they have their own web page, get a personal VIP membership pass giving them FREE admission to most Startrax events, birthday cards and an end of season Kidz Club Stock Car Party with the big stock car names dropping in at Belle Vue on November 9th.They can also present trophies at meetings, be a mascot at the World Final and much more|! The first exclusive Kidz Club Newsletter is due for issue in June. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS Startrax offer a whole host of packages for that `special day’ young or old - Super ALL inclusive Birthday Parties for Kidz including meet the drivers and much more - or BIG `Kids’ Night out! At £25 a head with VIP treatment, reserved seats and a trophy presentation and souvenier framed photograph of the event, it is an excellent treat for someone. No minimum numbers required. We welcome Jason Donald and his fiancé SANDRA PRESTON whose birthday it is to BELLE VUE on the 26th May, both ar new to Stock Car Racing. ADVANCE TICKET BOOKINGS / GROUP BOOKINGS Whilst admission to all Startrax events may be gained via the turnstiles on the day, growing in popularity is the `Reserved seat’ facility which may be booked `online’ via the home page of www.startrax.info. This has become very popular at BELLE VUE and will be introduced for the Panorama Room at Sheffield from the end of August.Startrax welcome Martin Cox and his group of 20 young people from Brinley Arts Centre to Belle Vue on the 26th. They join big names such as Skipton Building Society and Arriva Buses amongst others who we have welcomed to Belle Vue and Sheffield this year with Special Group Prices. We can cater for ALL group sizes and tailor an event to your requirements. More details e-mail steven@startrax.info or phone 01484 844088SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES. Join big names such as REDLINE RACING, STOXPHOTOS.com, M-Tec, EDS Motorsport, Millers Oils, Stevenage Insurance Brokers and Swinton Car Project with a super night out with Startrax. All budgets can be catered for, why not get involved in the BriSCA F1 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL at IPSWICH in September with super corporate packages or indeed any one of the Autumn Super Eight race sessions. For details or an informal discussion contact steven@startrax.info or phone 01484 844088WORLD FINAL ‘08 The clock is ticking, the home straight grandstand is 90% sold out and a third of the bck straight stand has sold already. Check out the home page World Final info for details of the most anticipated World Final in recent memory when Foxhall Heath Ipswich revurberates to the sound of 100 Formula One Stock Cars in BriSCA’s BIG Night on September 20th. MOODIES GOLDEN GOAL! Sponsored by Startrax and in conjunction with Gilbank Motorsport, Scottish F2 supremo Gordon Moodie made his mark in BriSCA F1at Sheffield on May Day. Gordon tried his hand last year courtesy of Startrax at Belle Vue with impressive race positions. However, on May 5th on the most revered track in BriSCA - Sheffield, Gordon went one step further amassing a huge 39 point haul, which in itself should guarantee a place on the golden Semi grid. Gordons’ quest for F1 World qualification continues on May 26th when the Fife flyer journeys from Kirkcaldy to Manchester for the vital Belle Vue F1 qualifier. E-MAIL INFO For up to the minute news and info, special offers and much
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BRAND
NEW RANGE OF STOCK CAR & BANGER GOODIES
NOW ON SALE AT STARTRAX
In conjunction with one of the biggest trackshop operators in
the UK, Graphics By Dave are working with Startrax developing a
fabulous range of stock car and Banger goodies - New BriSCA and
Startrax stickers, mugs, coasters, jigsaws - cuddly toys, lunch
boxes - all high quality - will be on sale FROM EASTER MONDAY.
The range will be available `on-line' next month as part of the
new online 'Startrax E- Shop' and alongside the `Sweet Shop' at
Belle Vue and Sheffield on the home straight.
GETTING INTO GEAR - The Final Countdown!
35% MORE F2 Stock Cars than last year together with an already
encouraging opening entry of BriSCA F1 Stock Cars including
veterans Frankie Wainman Junior, Paul Harrison and top protege
at the moment Dan Johnson heading the booking list - BELLE VUE
Manchester gets ready to rumble on Easter Monday.
The line up encouragingly include several brand new F1 names
debuting.
The F2 cars have become a major favourite and star attraction on
the Kirkmanshulme Lane race strip, delivering 30+ grids of cars
and awesome non stop action. The Loud and electrifying Ground
shaking F1's
alwasy provide amazing entertainment in their `capital' city
venue for race fans. Small tarck, Big Cars, Big Grids look set
to make the Easter Monday opener a thriller `under lights' at
the impressive Belle Vue Raceway.
Easter Monday March 24th from 5.30.pm
STARTRAX SUPPORT MACMILLAN IN 2008
Startrax are working with
Macmillan in 2008 as our official nominated charity of the year with a
target of raising £15000 for this excellent cause.
WORLD FINAL STICKER
In an exciting initiative designed to encourage younger visitors
to stock car racing, Startrax are launching a new initiative in
2008, The Startrax Kidz Club.
Open for Children aged 4 - 14 Membership is £10 [ for
administration purposes]
Members will gain FREE admission to all Startrax events [ exc
World Final ] You will have your own VIP pass!
Members will receive a birthday card on their birthday
Members can bring mum and dad for just £10 to one meeting of
their choice [ max 2 ]
You will also be invited to present a trophy during the season.
Regular e-info on what's happening in Startrax and exciting
member competitions.
For more details e-mail
steven@startrax.info
£1 MILLION
SHEFFIELD REFURB BEGINS
A & S Leisure, owners of Owlerton Stadium have begun the first
phase of the latest refurbishment.
The front straight Panorama Room Grandstand will shortly be
extended to provide more capacity and a much bigger restaurant
and will extend to the stands on turn four.
Work is also underway on upgrading the Hospitality Boxes
on turns 1 & 2.
In excess of £100k is also to be spent on relaying the Greyhound
circuit.
In total. in excess of £1m is being invested in this phase with
further plans to be announced.
The continual upgrades makes Owlerton one fo the best appointed
stadiums in Europe for Greyhound racing and short circuit
motorsport.
The 2008 Stock Car Racing season gets underway on Sunday 30th
March at 1.30.pm
Swinton
Car Project FORESTRY COMMISSION Sponsorship
The Startrax hosted BriSCA F1 Grand National Championship at
Belle Vue in October has been kindly supported by the Swinton
Car Project and one of it's major backers, The Forestry
Commission.
Headed by Dave Woods the project works hard to secure
and provide facilities for under priviliged kids to become
involved in oval racing and it is currently concentrating at the
moment to raise the overall profile of the project and bring
oval racing and local communities closer together.
Whilst the project has been around for many years - growing
successes within the community have broadened the projects aims.
More info will be released shortly and they will have a new
website up and running.
Startrax and Swinton Motor Project develop
Community initiative
Startrax are delighted to announce a ground breaking long term association with the SWINTON MOTOR PROJECT based in Greater Manchester. Headed by Dave Woods, the project has specific aims by introducing youngsters to oval motor racing at a grass roots level and this has been made possible through a number of charitable benefactors and investment in specific projects within the community. The Swinton Motor Project is enjoying an increasing awareness due to various successes over the last few years of various oval racing initiatives. These projects have already proven hugely successful in providing activities in the Greater Manchester area which have enabled youngsters to become involved in Oval motorsport. After several months of discussion, plans have been agreed for the 2008 season that allows a number of objectives to be fulfilled whilst achieving the main criteria of providing an affordable access to oval racing. The interest of high profile organisations through this project we jointly believe can only enhance oval motor sport and provide potential future development opportunities and profile for the sport as well as offering facilities for the local community. Startrax boss Steve Rees added " Dave has a long background in community activities and has headed this project for a number of years. The ideas that he and I have discussed are long term however will raise the profile of the project, provide an immediate platform for competitors and allows our sport to become a bigger part of the community. Dave has done all the hard work thus far and he himself has exciting plans which we are delighted to dovetail with" More information will be available at the Autosports International Show in January212 Frankie Waiman Testimonial Meeting 18th November 2007 Sheffield
2008
WORLD SERIES
Discussions are advancing with regard the
BriSCA Formula One Stock Car 2008 WORLD FINAL WEEKEND at Ipswich
on Saturday 20th September with the preview party at Skegness on
Friday the 19th September.
STOXSCENE
After the massive success of the first edition of Stoxscene, the second edition is now available for purchase at most tracks, check out the startrax forum to find out where we are selling at. Stoxscene website is being constructed and we hope it will be online soon, we are hoping to offer online subscription form and payment method so you can get your copies sent direct to your door
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