Smeatharpe Stadium - between Honiton and Taunton EX14 4SP
Monday 04 July 19:00
The annual World Championship qualifying round for BriSCA F2 Stock Cars at Smeatharpe is always one of the highlights each summer, with an impressive entry of drivers expected, and on the occasion of the first F2 meeting at Smeatharpe since the sad passing of legendary star Bill Batten, many drivers will be presenting gold bumpers on their cars as a mark of respect. The Stock Rods are set to appear at Smeatharpe for the first time since early May in their last date at the circuit before the English Championship on 23 July. The line-up is concluded by the Old Skool Unlimited cc Bangers.
All drivers must pre-book in advance. Drivers - to book online for this event, click here to visit Digi Tickets.
2.30pm Gates open
3.00pm Paid Practice
5.00pm Paid Practice ends
5.30pm Open Practice (max of one run per driver)
6.30pm Practice ends
6.45pm Grand Parade
7.00pm Racing begins
Neil Truran Motorsport
The westcountry's approved agent for Yokohama tyres, Neil Truran Motorsport, will be in attendance at this event.
Neil Truran Motorsport are now in their 22nd year of providing their service and backing to short oval motor racing in the south west.
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.
BriSCA F2 Stock Cars
World Championship qualifying round
Sponsored by A1 Windows & Doors
Click here for the A1 Windows & Doors Trophy Roll of Honour
The first phase of this year's BriSCA F2 Stock Car World Championship is nearing its conclusion, with the penultimate qualifying round. The final round, as is traditional, will be staged at Skegness Raceway, on Thursday 14 July.
Former double World Champion 968 Micky Brennan heads the entry. Having been sidelined with a thumb injury sustained at the start of the season, Brennan is planning his return to the nation's circuits in July, and in a late attempt to kickstart his World title aspirations, he will make his first visit to Smeatharpe since June 2021.
There is a first visit to Smeatharpe this year planned by popular north west based racer 533 John Whittaker.
Similarly, 251 Craig Driscoll is set to head to the far south west for the first time in 2022.
383 Mark Allen aims to make a track debut.
Stalwart racer 821 Gary Walker plans to make a rare visit to Smeatharpe, as he continues his quest to attend numerous World qualifying rounds this season.
Cornish youngster 988 Charlie Lobb has fallen to blue on the list of new grades for July, and it was from blue that he scored two final wins at Smeatharpe during a highly successful Easter period.
Click here for the current standings on the BriSCA F2 World Championship points chart.
| 259 Daz Purdy |
303 Kurt Selway |
| 383 Mark Allen |
509 Jordan Butcher |
| 510 Matt Stone |
525 Charlie Knight |
| 762 Mike Cocks |
821 Gary Walker |
| 970 Archie Farrell |
| 91 Harrison Bryant |
115 Ben Farebrother |
| 194 Luke Johnson |
390 Jessica Smith |
| 475 Leah Sealy |
528 Shane Hector |
| 533 John Whittaker |
605 Richie Andrews |
| 728 Jack Bunter |
777 John Vickery |
| 828 Julian Coombes |
895 Ben Goddard |
| 35 Charlie Fisher |
180 Courtney Witts |
| 251 Craig Driscoll |
464 Matt Linfield |
| 578 Mark Gibbs |
736 Josh Weare |
| 890 Paul Rice |
903 Ben Spence |
| 988 Charlie Lobb |
| 127 Matt Stoneman |
352 Dave Sansom |
| 542 Steven Gilbert |
606 Andrew Palmer |
| 667 Tommy Farrell |
783 James Rygor |
| 915 Jamie Jones |
| 184 Aaron Vaight |
968 Micky Brennan |
Stock Rods
Sponsored by Festival On The Hills
The non-contact Stock Rods will race at Smeatharpe for the final time before 944 Callum Hosie defends the English Championship there on 23 July.
The meeting marks the end of the current grading period.
Former English Champion 437 Lewis Trickey aims to make his first appearance of the season.
| 299 Katy Dawe |
982 Sophie Daughtrey |
| 231 Simon Bassett |
275 Jeremy Hatch |
| 285 Martin Walker |
286 Martin Walker Jnr |
| 762 Charlie Edwards |
841 Dave Hosking |
| 862 Darryl Cock |
955 Frankie Radmore |
| 999 John Glover |
| 32 James Horwell |
101 Dave Horwell |
| 415 Sean Gillett |
555 Greg Radmore |
| 728 Kris Woods |
916 Luke Thomas |
| 9 Chris Drake |
14 Ross Montgomery |
| 77 Tom Larcombe |
151 Simon Vincent |
| 220 Richard Short |
351 Rhys Langdown |
| 437 Lewis Trickey |
913 Ashley Bates |
| 909 Justin Washer |
944 Callum Hosie |
Old Skool Unlimited cc Bangers
The Lorry Breaker Series Round 4
Three meetings in to their new-for-2022 competition, The Lorry Breaker Series has continually attracted 20-plus car counts of the big Bangers.
362 Johnny James has moved to the top of the Supreme Championship points standings following the most recent round at St Day on 19 June.
| 59 Mike Hamley |
86 Leon Fasey |
| 114 Nick Courtier |
125 John Stokes |
| 185 Richard Coaker |
186 Lewis Fasey |
| 225 Richy Edmonds |
246 Ryan Sparks |
| 252 Lib James |
282 Steve Hunt |
| 290 Jay Tomkins |
362 Johnny James |
| 382 Danny Hunt |
383 Andre McLellan |
| 582 Corey Hunt |
775 Brad Hunt |
| 954 Jamie Beere |
Raceday Programme
In the Five Years Ago section of the Raceday Programme, the attention will focus on 20 June 2017, when BriSCA F2 World Championship points were at stake. Although 522 Chris Mikulla won the feature race, can you recall what happened to visiting star 527 James Riggall in the Grand National?
Admission Prices: General Admission £18; Concession (5-15 year old) £5; Concession (over 65) £14; Family (2 General + up to 4 Children) £45
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.
Spectators - click here to visit Digi Tickets for discounted advance tickets.