Smeatharpe Stadium - between Honiton and Taunton EX14 4SP
Monday 06 May 13:00
Day two of the Mayday weekend will see the action move to Smeatharpe, where a bumper entry of Saloon Stock Cars will converge after the English Championship fixture at St Day. The Stock Rods are set to race at Smeatharpe for the first time since Easter, and strong numbers of Bangers will contest the Team Championship. The line-up is completed by the BriSCA Micro F2s.
All drivers must pre-book in advance.
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10:30 Gates open
11:30 Practice
12:30 Drivers' briefings
12:50 Grand Parade
13:00 Racing begins
Southern Motorsport
Southern Motorsport, who are suppliers of overalls, gloves, balaclavas, neck supports, goggles, etc and other driver racewear, will be in attendance.
They also stock other items which contribute to keeping race cars mobile and on track ready to carry on racing.
Saloon Stock Cars
Sponsored by Devon Truck Show 2024
The best car count of the season so far Saloon Stock Cars in the westcountry is expected, with many drivers racing day two of a weekend in the region, after the English Championship at St Day on Sunday 5 May.
277 Jack Grandon, 720 Archie Brown and 33 Pete Hollett have each accounted for a final win at Smeatharpe so far this season.
Scottish ace 618 Stuart Shevill Jnr again plans to make the long trek south, as the reigning National Champion seeks to maintain his ever-present attendance record at Smeatharpe in 2024.
Continuing the Champions theme, silver top 349 Michael Allard and British and ORC Champion 171 Adam O'Dell are each set to be present.
There is a first visit of the season planned by 422 Martin Taylor.
Westcountry based driver 7 Pat Lines aims to make his first appearance of the new season.
Boosted by a first ever Saloon Stock Car victory on 21 April, young gun 382 Corey Hunt will be looking to continue his first season progress.
Click here for the full entry list on the Saloon Stock Car website.
Stock Rods
Sponsored by Crocodile Products
The non-contact Stock Rods will return to Smeatharpe for the first time since Easter Monday, racing under the new grades which came into force in mid-April.
After a brace of heat wins at St Day on 14 April, 275 Jeremy Hatch has returned to the blue grade.
A first appearance of the season is planned by 913 Ashley Bates.
Another driver aiming to make his first appearance of 2024 is 73 Terry Gallagher, whose track time has so far been limited by an arm injury sustained away from racing.
78 Jason Legg |
287 Mark Hatch |
63 John Hemming |
73 Terry Gallagher |
79 Brian Edmond |
84 Paul Faralewski |
131 Stephen Cock |
220 Richard Short |
235 Paul Harris |
946 Dave Taylor |
982 Sophie Daughtrey |
9 Chris Drake |
231 Simon Bassett |
258 James Griggs |
275 Jeremy Hatch |
286 Martin Walker Jnr |
311 Liam Shipway |
314 Jason Barraclough |
476 Vic Wadling |
522 Chris Mikulla |
913 Ashley Bates |
933 Darren Waters |
32 James Horwell |
204 Georgie Polley |
285 Martin Walker |
914 Callum Faulconbridge |
909 Justin Washer |
944 Callum Hosie |
Bangers
Team Championship - Teams of 3
The following teams met the early booking deadline, and have therefore secured a 10 point bonus even before racing begins.
Team Crash - 10 points
Racing in red and black, comeback racer 96 Craig Cornelius joins brothers 24 Matt Taylor and 816 Josh Taylor.
Team BS - 10 points
Rebels - 10 points
Racing in white and black, this Cornish trio will feature 196 Phil Chapman and the father and son pairing of 451 Nigel Belfield and 551 Jack Belfield.
TPG - 10 points
Racing in pink and green, 235 Sam Galliford will join the father and daughter pairing of 81 Gary Emery and 881 Caitlin Emery.
Farm Boys - 10 points
Racing in red, white and green, 556 Pete Hollis, 989 Dean Arm and 919 Oscar Berry will add a very local flavour to proceedings.
TJT - 10 points
Racing in blue and black, 662 Jared Roe and 756 Troy Hooper will be joined by current Cornish Champion 230 Tom Shilling.
Duck Boys - 10 points
Racing in all black, this mix 'n' match team of 130 Chris Durrant, 493 Mark Powell and 166 Connor Charlton will be looking to spring a surprise.
Code Red
Racing in red, 198 Owen Nichol is joined by 112 Rich James in a strong line-up headed by Devon Champion 31 Liam Shipway.
Slip N Sliders
Racing in grey. 67 Harry Pritchard will be joined by 177 Ryan Miles and 549 Dan Levy in a splendid 'let's get together' style team.
BriSCA Micro F2 Stock Cars
The infant racers (7 to 11 year olds) get their first racing opportunity at Smeatharpe since the circuit's opening meeting at the start of March.
Raceday Programme
In the Raceday Programme, there will be a pictorial recall of when each of the formulas on duty were last racing at Smeatharpe.
Admission Prices: General Admission £18; Junior Concession (10-15 year old) £7; Senior Concession (over 65) £14; Family (2 General + up to 3 Juniors) £48
SAVINGS CAN BE MADE ON TICKETS WHICH ARE PRE-BOOKED AND PREPAID IN ADVANCE. THIS OPTION IS AVAILABLE UP TO 48 HOURS BEFORE RACE DAY.
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