Nothing to do with Spedeworth V8s but they did generate some
interest
when the pictures first appeared on the site: Do you remember the old 'Bozzy'
pictures that were on the site?
It turns out that it wasn't 'Bozzy'!
Alan Broughton built this car in late 80's after seeing the original Bozzy.
Garry Broughton raced it, with the number 46. It later raced with the number
252..
The car still sits in Alan Broughton's field in a village called Huttotft, near
Skegness,
It is also believed that it had both V6 & V8 power at some stage. Thanks to Alan Broughton Jnr for the info
BOVINGDON, 30th March
World Champion Goodswen off the mark -
Guinchard takes final, just!
Race Winners, Colin Goodswen(72) & Mark Guinchard
(183)
After two wet Wimbledon meetings the
V8 Stock Cars produced some excellent racing
at Bovingdon, on a glorious sunny dry day. Mark Guinchard (183) got off to a
flyer in heat 1
but found himself back with the others due to the yellows being shown. As the
race restarted,
Alan Gray(521) managed to take the lead position from Guinchard. No sooner had
he done
so, the reds came out for another incident on the track and the race was deemed
to be over.
Although leading at the time of the stoppage, Gray was relegated to second as
per the rules
with regards race stoppages.
Heat two was again full of action with the bumpers going in hard throughout the
race. Peter
Gray(125) caused havoc on the pits bend as he lost a core plug, throwing water
onto the track.
Photo above by Rosemary Turner
Gray himself spun and was left stationary in the middle of the track, Pete
Ross(547) hitting
the gray car head on a short while after. Once again the yellows came out in
order to remove
a car in a precarious position. World Champion Colin Goodswen(72) soon made the
lead his
on the restart and stayed there to record his first win of the season.
The Final exceeded all expectations, particularly after what the V8s had
produced in the
heats. Bumpers were going in hard once again and cars were littered around the
track.
Simon Turner(324) spectacularly rolled coming out of a bend and ended up sitting
on top of the fence.
Rollover pics sequence by Rosemary Turner
The yellows came out because of the Turner incident
and a
restart was due. Guinchard was the lead car but the likes of Gray(521)
Scott(98)& Burton(7)
were just behind. As the green flag dropped Gray took the lead but no sooner had
he done
so, retired due to engine problems. Guinchard was away being chased by Scott &
Burton
with five laps to go. Burton eventually passed Scott and set about catching
Guinchard with
only a couple of laps remaining. Like Wimbledon, Burton found himself behind the
leader
going into the final bend. Guinchard, anticipating a big one from Burton, went
in a little too
fast causing him to go wide. Burton, who wasn't really close enough to have
moved
Guinchard initially, now saw a gap appear and went for it, his car moving
alongside the
Guinchard car on the exit of the bend. With one turning left and the other
right, there was
still no knowing who the victor would be. In the run up to the line it was
Guinchard who
just held on to take the chequered flag by a couple of feet from Burton.
All in all, the V8s produced some tremendous racing and once again showed what a
great formula it is. Good to see 'Dirty' Bertie (27) back out on the track,
living up to his
name. Likewise, Dave Bessent(298) in his second V8 meeting & Jimmy Rispin(155)
returning to the V8s.
Their performance also prompted Deane Wood to call an 'instant' drivers
meeting in order to congratulate everybody on their performance and stating that
it was the
best V8 racing he had ever seen.
Race Winners: Heat 1, Mark Guinchard (183) Heat 2, Colin Goodswen (72) Final,
Mark Guinchard (183) Heat 1, 183, 521, 85, 42, 34, 7, 98, 72
Heat 2, 72, 183, 42, 547, 815, 98, 33, 34
Final, 183, 7, 98, 34, 33, 42, 547, 85
White/Yellow Trophy, 183
324 pics from Rosemary Turner
WIMBLEDON, 23rd March Ross takes the London Championship having
survived a last
bend lunge from Burton. Alan Gray won both the heats. Peter Ross (547) took a deserved London
Championship at Wimbledon on March 23rd.
Having finished second in each of the heats, to Alan Gray (521), he drove
superbly in the
final, despite the efforts of David Burton (7). Burton had used the bumper to
good effect on
Ross, and take the lead. Ross however returned the compliment, retaking the
lead. All eyes
were on the pair as they entered the last bend but despite a lunge from Burton,
Ross was
just far enough in front to hold on and take the win. The new London Champion, Pete Ross (547) Unofficial Results
Heat 1- 521, 547, 7, 815, 42, 324
Heat 2- 521, 547, 815, 42, 33, 72 Final- 547, 7, 42, 183, 72, 324 521, Alan Gray - two fine heat wins
A warm welcome to 298, Dave Bessent & 183, Mark Guinchard. 125, Peter Gray's newly sign written car
Wimbledon, 24th February BURTON & SCOTT JNR OFF THE MARK David Burton (7) won heat & Final at the V8s
opening 2008 meeting. Scotty Jnr (99) won the
other heat, driving the Bill Chance (117) car.
Pete Ross (547) played his Joker for the
Mr Excavator Challenge Series and recorded
some good places, including a final 2nd.
Unofficial Results
Race 1: 99, 324, 815, 521, 547, 7
Race 2: 7, 99, 547, 815, 34, 324
Final: 7, 547, 815, 34, 324, 521
Top white/yellow grade award went to Peter Gray (125)
who received a trophy plus £25, courtesy of v8stockcars.org.uk.
MEETING REPORT by Julie Gray The season for the V8 stock cars started in a similar way to the
culmination of the 2007 season with a wet meeting at
Wimbledon for the first round of the Mr Excavator Challenge series, kindly
sponsored by Mr Excavator himself,
Colin Moss, who was also participating in his first V8 stock car race, number
85.
Bryan Scott, 89, was a non starter due to developing mechanical problems just
prior to the start.
A new grading list which was issued at the beginning of February saw a few
changes to the grading order with,
amongst others, Simon Turner, 324 starting in the red grade, Alan Gray, 521
downgraded to Blue and
Dennis Harris taking the coveted silver roof.
Race 1 victor, Peter Scott Jnr was using theBill Chance(117) car.
Race 1 – Colin ‘Mr Excavator’ Moss, 85 took the early lead
followed by Peter Gray, 125; Rob Beale, 2 who was
making a welcome return to racing following a season’s lay off, Alan Gray, 521;
Peter Ross, 547 who was
playing his ‘joker’ for this meeting. Brad Moss, 815; Peter Scott jnr., 99 and
Simon Turner, 324 who was making
a good start from the red grade. The race had to be stopped early on to allow
Peter Blomfield’s car to be removed
from its precarious position on the pit bend where it had come to a stop.
The restart saw 125 lead the pack from 85, 2, 521, 547
and 99 who worked his way through the field to take the
lead and hold his position until the chequered flag dropped. The race ended and
the meeting also ended for
newly crowned World Champion Colin Goodswen, 72 when his engine let go.
Colin Goodswen(72), World & European Champion.
Race 2 – 85 was the early leader from 125, 815, 547, 521 and 99 who passed the
521 car followed by David
Burton, 7. A good race was developing between 547 and 521 while 7 was on a
charge and took up the lead and
held that position to take the chequered flag.
Final
– The lead pack was 85, 125, 521, 547, 815, 324 and 99. Again 547 and 521 were
having a good race
until 815 spun 521. Meanwhile David Burton had been making his way from the back
to the front of the pack and took
up the lead from 547, 815, silver roof Dennis Harris, 34, Simon Turner, 324 who
had a very good meeting from the
red grade and 521. The number 7 car was unstoppable and took the chequered flag
for a well deserved final win.
All change! Peter Scott(98) was using Pete Guymer's car
Peter Gray, 125, was awarded the white/yellow trophy, plus a cash award.
Peter Gray(125)
So
the V8s are up and running in 2008, as is the Mr Excavator 'Big Money' Challenge
Series.
Despite the track conditions they put on a fair show.
What we need now is for the other V8 drivers to attend the next meeting and blow
the
cobwebs off their cars as well.
--- LOW EMISSION ZONE --- The London Low Emission Zone came into force
on the 4th February
SPEDEWORTH BUY INCARACE
- CONFIRMED -
"I am pleased to confirm that Deane Wood has agreed terms with
Philip Bond for
Spedeworth to buy Incarace. The planned completion date is 1st
March 2008.
The intention is that Birmingham Wheels, Hednesford and
Northampton will continue
to run under the Incarace name for the remainder of 2008, and all
current Incarace
licences will be honoured by Spedeworth. The 2008 fixtures may of
course be subject
to some change but we will of course try to keep
the major dates as advertised."
2007 Season 8th April - Wimbledon. A good
turnout of cars provided some fantastic racing on the Plough Lane oval & kept
the large Easter Sunday crowd entertained throughout. If this showing is
anything to go on the V8 stock cars are in for their best season to date.
Wimbledon 8th April
(Unconfirmed Results)
Heat One 633 29 33 98 72 31 323 34
Heat Two 34 16 33 633 98 323 547 409;
London Championship 633 34 98 33 16 29 72 547
Ipswich (21st April) :
Spedeworth V8 Stock Cars on their rolling lap at Ipswich
David Arnold(4) became the new East Anglian Champion last
Saturday(21st April).
2nd was Brad Moss(815), with Peter Scott(98) crossing the line in third place.
*In the current short circuit, it referred
to an ex driver as the late Keith Wells! When Keith was told it had been reported as
above, he requested that everyone send cash,
not flowers!!!
*A trophy for the top points scoring White/Yellow grade
driver is up for grabs at Wimbledon.
*Peter Boulton (325) is the latest
driver to register, making it 41 to date.
*Robert Sellar (ex16) is returning to the UK, either late
this year or early next, and has already asked to be kept informed of available
cars.
*A big thank you to you all for helping make this site a
success in its infancy - 800 hits & over 2,000 page views in less than three
weeks! I will update the site regularly, daily if possible, so please keep
coming back.
* Deane Wood has confirmed that he will race a F1 later in
the year, as reports had suggested on a couple of websites. When asked if he
would be prepared to race a Spedeworth V8, he replied "Yes, anytime".
If anyone has a car that Deane could use for a meeting (or two), please
email RosemaryTurner at
theboss_52@hotmail.com
He also reiterated what was said at the drivers meeting, that he likes the
formula and wishes it to be a success.
This is what the Ipswich Evening Star had
to say about the V8s:
Entertaining evening at Foxhall Stadium
25 April 2007 / 16:00
An excellent
entry produced an entertaining evening at Foxhall Stadium, Ipswich, on a dry but
chilly Saturday evening.
The big, powerful V8 stockcars had the East Anglian Championship as their main
event and, while this particular class has had many false dawns in the past, it
was pleasing to see that last year's gradual increase in numbers continued, with
this the best turnout at Foxhall for a very long time.
As a result, the racing was extremely competitive, although no one could have
forecast the drama that happened during the last two laps of the opening heat.
Barry Amas had led virtually all the way but Dennis Harris was closing in all
the time and finally caught up with just over a lap to go.
He pushed him wide but, in so doing, ended up spinning himself and Amas escaped
to what looked a certain victory. However, he got mixed up with the back marker
on the final bend and, like Harris a few moments earlier, ended his race
stranded on the inner speedway track.
Alan Gray swept past the stricken duo to take a win that was as much of a
surprise to him as it was to those watching.
Gray also won heat two, although it was a little more clear cut this time and,
not unnaturally, suddenly found himself elevated to one of the favourites for
the title. However, he was the first one to pull out of the race, followed
shortly after by the defending champion Peter Ross.
Meanwhile, up at the head of the grid, local lad Brad Moss was the surprise
leader, with Cambridge's Dave Arnold a close second. Arnold passed Moss just
before the end and, amazingly, the pair of them held on to take an unexpected
1-2 just ahead of world champion Peter Scott.
Seems as though
the V8s are impressing the right people!
Spedeworth have asked me to add the following: After a
successful drivers meeting and
racing Saturday night at Ipswich, it has been decided that there will be a
trophy, sponsored by Deane, for the top white/yellow top for each meeting. Deane
said that the racing was the best he has ever seen from the V8s and they put on
a fantastic show.
'The Flying Dustman' Alan Gray(521),
Final Winner at Wimbledon on 6th May
Terry Harris (33), was a close second
Brad Moss (815), overcame his earlier handling
problems to finish 3rd. Brad also won the top
points scoring white/yellow grade trophy.
Not forgetting
David Burton (7), who stormed his way
through
the pack to win both heats
WIMBLEDON, 6th MAY
Official Results
Heat 1 7 - 633 - 117 - 99 -
323 - 33 - 32 - 4
Heat 2 7 - 4 - 633 -72 - 521 - 547 - 42 - 117
Final 521 - 33 - 815 - 72 - 32 - 324 - 42 - 633
Quote of the Day:
"Borrow money from pessimists - they don't expect it back"
* The V8s once again thrilled the large crowd at Wimbledon
(6th May). Heat 1 saw David Burton (7), storm through the field in fine style to
take the win. Once again in heat 2, David Burton stormed through the field
whilst battles were developing elsewhere around the raceway. David Burton was
the favourite for the final, going on his heat win performances, but as per
usual this season, the V8s produced an exceptional display of Stock Car Racing
at its best. At one point there were five cars battling for the lead position,
those being Burton(7),Barry Amas (633), Brad Moss(815), David Arnold(4) & Alan
Gray(521). Bumpers were going in hard and the lead was changing virtually lap by
lap. Then to add to the excitement, David Burton(7) hit the fence on the
start/finish straight very hard. This resulted in a restart which gave Terry
Harris(33) & Peter Scott Jnr(99) the opportunity to get closer to the lead cars.
At the drop of the green flag, both Harris and Scott took full advantage of the
situation. With a lap to go 'The Flying Dustman', Alan Gray(521) had seen off
the other challengers at the front, Harris was second, Amas third, Scott Jnr
fourth and Brad Moss fifth. On the very last bend Scott propelled his car
towards that of Amas, both tangling in the process and allowing Moss to sneak
through and record his second podium final finish in as many meetings. Overall,
it was once again a superb display from the Spedeworth V8 Stock Cars.
*For those interested - F1s have been withdrawn from two
meetings at Lelystad due to noise regulations.
*Best lap times from Wimbledon: Heat 1,
15.34 Peter Scott Jnr(99), Heat 2, 15.42 David Arnold(4), Final, 15.24 Barry
Amas(633)
YARMOUTH 20th May
Meeting Report by Julie Gray
Heat 1
Simon Hogg took up the early lead followed by Barry Amas, Brad Moss and
Dave Arnold. Bill Chance, driving an excellent race began working his way
through the field. Simon Hogg had about a quarter of a lap lead with a close
race taking place between Amas and Chance which resulted in Amas spinning on the
top bend. Further back down the field there was some fast and furious racing
causing quite a bit of damage which resulted in a few retirements from the race.
Meanwhile, Bill Chance began to reel in Simon Hogg and eventually passed him to
take the win. John Turner working his way through from the Superstar grade came
in a well deserved second followed closely by Peter Guymer in third place.
A lot of repairs were going on in the pits between heats 1 and 2, unfortunately
Bryan Scott did not make the line up owing to electrical problems.
Heat 2
A flying Simon Hogg again took the early lead in this race followed in hot
pursuit at the start by Brad Moss, Barry Amas, Dave Arnold, David Burton, Bill
Chance, Peter Scott jnr and Alan Gray which resulted in places being swapped
back and forth as the laps unfolded. A close race was ensuing between 633 and
the No. 7 car who unfortunately spun on the top bend leaving Bill Chance to come
through and take second place with Barry Amas holding on to third place. Simon
Hogg held off all the opposition to take the chequered flag in fine style.
The final
Again Simon Hogg had the start on all of them with 633
and 7 again in hot pursuit. Further down the field a very close 4 car battle was
taking place between 4, 99, 323 and 117 with 323 conquering them all. During the
closing stages of the final some heavy contact between four or five cars
resulted in Peter Ross and Alan Gray going heavily into the fence. Simon went on
to take an excellent, well deserved final win followed home by Barry Amas and
David Burton.
All in all another good night’s racing from the V8 stock cars.
YARMOUTH 20th MAY - Unofficial
Results
Heat 1,
1)117
2)323
3)257
4)99
5)98
6)547
7)261
8)815
Heat 2,
1)261
2)117
3)633
4)257
5)323
6)98
7)815
8)99
Final,
1)261
2)633
3)7
4)323
5)4 6)117
7)99
8)72
261 Simon Hogg, Heat & Final winner at Yarmouth
633 Barry Amas, Final 2nd
7 David Burton - 3rd in Final
Not
Forgetting
117 Bill Chance - Heat 1 Winner
Simon Hogg, 261, Barry Amas, 633 & David Burton, 7
on their lap of honour. Simon Hogg also won the grade award.
Although not a Spedeworth V8,
I thought some of you would like to
see
these pictures of what I think is the old 'BOZZY' Hotstox that was the
1st prize in a raffle in the mid/late eighties! I also think it was powered by a V6?
The car that changed the formula!
Car set up and construction changed after this Peter O'Connor built car hit the
raceways.
Very successfully raced by his father, Terry, it soon became evident that in
order to compete
with it you would need a car of similar design. Over the years since, leaf
springs are virtually
non - existent and the Rover's and Jags have disappeared due to the far
better handling and
traction the new set up offered. As more of this type of car appeared, the
Rover's and Jags
became less competitive as the Chevy's were now getting the grip like never
before.
EASTBOURNE RESULTS (30th May)
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
Race 1
7
99
815
98
42
257
17
323
Race 2
815
117
33
521
257
323
547
324
Final
815
99
117
17
33
7
521
324
Winner of White/Yellow trophy – 89,
Bryan Scott
EASTBOURNE, 30th May -
REPORT
16 Cars racing Report by Julie Gray
Race 1 The V8
stock cars lined up on the grid for their first race at Eastbourne since 2005
with Bryan Scott (89) heading the line up. As the green flag dropped the 89
car led the field into the first lap, but soon to be overtaken by Brad Moss
(815) followed by Barry Amas (633) and David Burton (7) with Peter Scott jnr
(99) in hot pursuit. As the cars settled down and found their way around the
fast Eastbourne raceway, Bill Chance (117) and Barry Amas (633) tangled on the
home straight leaving 815, 99 and 7 to carry on the battle for the first 3
places. Roy Eaton (17), driving his new V8, was going really well as were
Peter Blomfield (42) and Peter Guymer(257). Alan Gray (521) hit the Armco on
the pit straight causing him to retire. Daryl Harris (32) and Peter Ross
(547)had a coming together leading to Daryl’s demise from the race. By now the
No. 7 car had taken on the rest of the field to take up the lead with a good
battle for second place going on between 99 and 815 resulting in 815 hitting
the Armco with 2 laps to go but he managed to carry on and finish in a very
respectable third place. Race 2
Bryan
Scott (89) again led the field away followed in hot pursuit by Brad Moss
(815), Barry Amas (633) and David Burton (7). The 815 car soon took up the
running from Amas (633) and Burton (7). The racing was very close from all the
cars with 99 spinning the No. 7 car leaving the way clear for Bill Chance
(117), Terry Harris (33) and Alan Gray (521) to come through. Roy Eaton (17)
spun on the pit bend and 99 retired with problems. There was little to choose
from the leading pack of 815, 117 and 33 with 521 in hot pursuit followed by
257, 547, 323, 324, 32 and 17. A tremendous finish to the race saw 815 and 117
tangle, resulting in 815 spinning and being caught up with 117. 815 crossed
the line backwards in a photo finish with both of them ending up on the
speedway track followed across the line in third place by Terry Harris (33).
The stewards deemed that 815 had just crossed the line ahead of 117, 33 and
521 hoping they had got first and second but retained their original places of
third and fourth. A fast and furious second heat from the V8s.
Brad Moss (815) crosses the line backwards
The final
Brad Moss soon took up the lead in the final,
followed by Simon Turner (324), with 7, 117, 99 and 33 in close, hot pursuit.
Once the cars had settled into the first couple of laps there was very little
to choose between the leading five of 815, 7, 117, 99 and 33. Meanwhile
further down the field an excellent battle was taking place between 17 and 521
resulting in the very fast 17 nudging 521 to get past and chase the rest of
the pack and overtake 33 towards the end of the final which was still being
led by 815, 99, 117 and 17 as 7 had dropped down the field to 6th
place having gone wide on the pit bend.
A good night of fast,
frantic racing had seen the return of the V8s to a very fast and narrow
Eastbourne Stadium, with Roy Eaton putting in the quickest times of the night.
Very well done to all the drivers and their crews.
Heat & Final win for Brad Moss, Final 2nd 99 & Final 3rd 117
Not Forgetting
David Burton, 7, Heat Winner
1st June
*Deane Wood has asked to pass on his thanks and
appreciation to all the V8 drivers who raced at Eastbourne as yet again we had
another good nights racing. He also said that 16 was a good turnout of cars at
Eastbourne, especially midweek and considering the distance the majority of
people had to travel. The racing once again was excellent. Some very good
action packed racing. Keep it up and thanks, Deane.
*Eastbourne Fastest Lap Times: Heat 1, 15.75 - Heat 2, 15.88 - Final, 15.91
All three were achieved by Roy Eaton (17)13th June
*0.22 seconds separated the first two cars in heat 2 at Eastbourne and less than
a second separated the first three in the final.
*815, Brad Moss has just launched his own personal V8
website. Very good it is too, so make sure you check it out
www.8one5.piczo.com
26th May
*As of 12th June, open practice days will be held at
Yarmouth, every Tuesday from 10.00 - 17.00. Cost will be £20 for Spedeworth
drivers, £25 for any other ORC drivers. Drivers who wish to practice must sign
in and have their license log book with them.
16th May
*
You'll probably need to read this twice! I have been in
communication with Steve Rees, a BriSCA promoter, who is about to launch a new
Stock Car Magazine, called Stoxscene. The editorial policy is to concentrate on
BriSCA F1 & F2 in the North. Within it will be pages dedicated to the National
Stox scene. He has agreed that Spedeworth V8 Stock Cars will be part of these
pages.
* Deane Wood has confirmed that he will race a F1 later in
the year, as reports had suggested on a couple of websites. When asked if he
would be prepared to race a Spedeworth V8, he replied "Yes, anytime".
If anyone has a car that Deane could use for a meeting (or two), please
email RosemaryTurner at
theboss_52@hotmail.com
IPSWICH MEETING REPORT by Julie Gray
PETE GUYMER RETAINS BRITISH Race 1,
The
dusty, dry track conditions at the Foxhall Stadium saw the V8 stock cars line up
for their first race of the evening. A good turn out of 23 cars lined up on the
grid. Jim Reade (352) led as the green flag dropped followed by Steve Ward (22)
and Simon Hogg (261) who was hoping for a repeat of his wins recently at
Yarmouth. Simon Hogg soon came through to take up the running from Pete Keenan
(19) who was overtaken by Andy Dallard (5) with Jim Reade (352), Maurice
Sullivan (35) and Barry Amas (633). The waved yellow flags were brought out on
lap 4 for Dave Arnold (4) and Simon Turner (324) who had been involved in an
altercation with Brad Moss (815) on the scoreboard bend.
With the
drivers
running under caution for a couple of laps the race restarted but soon saw Andy
Dallard(5) airborne, landing on Pete Keenan(19) on the scoreboard
bend.
Meanwhile, Simon Hogg (261) continued to lead followed by Barry Amas (633). Roy
Eaton (17), Bill Chance (117) and Dennis Harris (34) were all making rapid
progress through the field and a good battle was developing between Colin
Goodswen (72), who always looks good around the Foxhall Stadium and Peter Guymer
(257). With 3 laps to go Barry Amas (633) took up the running and looked likely
to be the first car past the post until Dennis Harris (34) charged through on
the last lap to take the chequered flag and a well deserved win.
Race
2,
Drivers
drew grid positions for their place on the line up for the British Championship.
Simon Hogg (261) was in pole position, Row 2 saw Peter Scott Jnr (99) & Colin
Goodswen (72), Pete Blomfield (42) on row 4,
Pete Guymer (257) on row 7, World Champion Peter Scott (98) on row 8 and race 1
winner, Dennis Harris (34) on row 10.
Simon
Hogg (261) led the all in one line up down the start straight and round the
first bend for lap 1 of the 2007 British Championship followed closely by Peter
Scott jnr (99), Colin Goodswen (72) and Maurice Sullivan (35). Peter Guymer
(257) had already started his charge through the field in defence of his title
whilst elsewhere in the race Peter Scott Jnr (99), Colin Goodswen (72), Maurice
Sullivan (35) and Brad Moss (815), who was not having such a successful night’s
racing as he had had at Eastbourne the previous week, were all early spinners
Meanwhile Peter Blomfield (42) took up the running followed by Peter Guymer
(257) who was already up into second place, having started on row 7, followed by
Simon Hogg (261), Terry Harris (33), Peter Scott (98) and David Burton (7), who
retired from the race shortly afterwards having hit the Armco.
David Burton hitting the wall and consequently leaving
the track.
Bumpers were
being used to good effect throughout the race. With 5 laps to go Peter Guymer
(257) took up the running from Peter Blomfield (42) and the immaculate looking
car of Terry Harris (33) followed closely by Roy Eaton(17). The final 3 laps saw
some very close racing between Peter Blomfield (42), Terry Harris (33) and Roy
Eaton (17) with Peter Guymer having pulled away and gained a couple of car
lengths lead.
Race 1 winner, Dennis Harris (34) had worked his way up to sixth place. The
chequered flag went to Peter Guymer (257) who retained his title having driven a
superb race. Peter Blomfield (42) crossed the line in second and Roy Eaton(17)
had just managed to pass Terry Harris (33) on the final lap to cross the line in
3rd place.
Above, British Championship 1, 2, 3.
257, Pete Guymer
42, Pete Blomfield
17, Roy Eaton
Race 3 –
Big Cash £££££ (sponsored by M + R Taxis of Woodbridge, Suffolk)
This was like a 'dash
for the cash' with only blues, reds & superstars starting.
Dennis Harris (34), hoping to repeat his Heat 1 win led the cars
round for the warm up lap and it soon became clear as the race started that he
was on a charge for the big cash prize, kindly donated by M + R Taxis of
Woodbridge. With Dennis Harris (34) leading Bill Chance (117), Terry Harris (33)
and Peter Scott (99) were battling for the second, third and fourth places, with
the British Champion, Peter Guymer (257) following closely, but Dennis Harris
(34) had already built up a good lead. Alan Gray (521) and David Burton (7) were
early spinners but both managed to rejoin the race . A good battle was ensuing
between Peter Guymer (257) and Peter Scott (98) which concluded with Scott
passing Guymer with 5 laps to go. Meanwhile DennIs Harris (34) had a length of
the straight lead over Bill Chance (117) in second place and Terry Harris (33)
in third with Scott (98), Guymer (257) and Scott Jnr (99) crossing the line in 4th,
5th and 6th thus ending an excellent night’s racing from
the V8 stock cars. Winner of grade award – 261, Simon Hogg
Results:
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
Race 1
34
633
117
17
261
33
98
72
257
42
British Championship
257
42
17
33
98
34
117
261
521
547
Heat ‘Big Cash’ 3
34
117
33
98
257
99
72
17
42
261
89, Bryan Scott's mechanic seemed
to be enjoying himself at Wimbledon,
as did Barry Amas's at Eastbourne
YARMOUTH RESULTS, 17th June
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
Race 1
633
323
34
17
117
72
521
352
Race 2
72
34
323
117
633
42
521
89
Final
34
323
72
521
633
117
89
324
Winner of White/Yellow trophy – 89, Bryan Scott
Cars lining up in the Yarmouth pits
Yarmouth,17th June, Meeting Report
by Julie Gray
Race 1
The rain held off for the V8 stock cars as they lined up for their first
race of the evening. Bryan Scott (89) took the lead as the pace car pulled
off only to spin on the Caister Road bend on the second lap which left Jim
Reade (352), Simon Turner (324), Barry Amas (633) and Dennis Harris (34)
to take up the running. Colin Goodswen (72) and Bill Chance (117) were
making steady progress from the back of the field. Lap 3 saw Amas(633)
take the lead followed closely by Harris(34), Turner(323) and Chance(117).
Pete Blomfield (42) and Scott(89) had a coming together on the exit to the
pit bend, helped along by two chasing drivers which caused Blomfield(42)
to spin out in a cloud of smoke onto the infield. Meanwhile a tussle for 4th
and 5th place was going on between Chance(117) and Roy Eaton
(17), in his newly signwritten car. The well deserved winner at the end
of Heat 1 was Barry Amas(633).
Race 1 Winner, Barry Amas
Race 2
Jim Reade (352) led the cars away on the first lap with Simon Turner (324)
taking up the lead on the second lap followed by Amas(633), Harris(34) and
Goodswen(72) who had already made his way through the field to 5th
place. Bill Chance(117) had worked his way up to 6th: Harris(34) was
closing in on Amas(633) and passed him on Lap 6 to take the lead followed
by Goodswen(72), Turner(323), Chance(117),Amas(633) and Roy Eaton(17), who
then spun on the Caister Road bend. With 5 laps remaining the yellow flags
were waved for Simon Turner(324) who had spun and was stuck in a
precarious position on the pit bend. The restart saw Goodswen (72) come
through to take the lead from Harris(34) and John Turner(323) with the
places for 2nd and 3rd changing at least 3 times in
the last 5 laps. An exciting last lap ended with Colin Goodswen(72) taking
a well deserved win, his first for a while. Dennis Harris(34) crossed the
line in 2nd place, a wheel ahead of John Turner.
Race 2 Winner, Colin Goodswen
The final
Following the close finish of the second race all eyes were on Colin
Goodswen(72), John Turner(323) and Dennis Harris(34) to see if a repeat
performance was to be had in the final. Again Jim Reade(352) took up the
early running from Turner(324) and Amas(633) with Chance(117) and
Harris(34) closing in fast. Chance(117) took the lead followed by
Harris(34), Turner(323), Amas(633), Goodswen(72) and Alan Gray (521). The
race was progressing well with plenty of action including Roy Eaton(17)
retiring onto the infield, Simon Turner(324) and Jim Reade(352) coming
together on the pit bend resulting in Reade(352) spinning and sliding
rapidly into the post on the pit gate. Amas(633) then spun on the Caister
Road bend allowing Gray(521) to take up 4th place followed by
Chance(117) and Bryan Scott(89) with Turner(324) close behind who had
managed to rejoin the race. However nothing was going to stop the battle
for the first 3 places which resulted in Harris(34) taking a well deserved
win, from John Turner(323) and Colin Goodswen(72).
An excellent, action packed night of racing from the
V8 stock cars to entertain the crowd at Yarmouth Stadium.
Final Winner, Dennis Harris
3 Shot sequence of Alan Gray(521)
refusing to take his foot off the pedal
324, Simon Turner going for a spin
BOVINGDON, 1st JULY
71, Lee Barnard is the new English Champion
after a faultless drive at Bovingdon.
Second car home was that of 34, Dennis Harris.
42, Pete Blomfield finished third.
Bovingdon 1st
July 2007
ENGLISH CHAMPIONSHIP
Results
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
English Championship
71
34
42
31
323
33
72
257
Race 2
99
71
72
34
117
33
35
323
Race 3
35
34
99
117
72
98
33
323
Winner of
White/Yellow trophy – 324 Simon Turner
MEETING REPORT by JULIE GRAY
Race 1 – The English Championship
Drivers drew grid positions for their place on the line up
for the English Championship. Pete Blomfield(42)
was on pole with John Turner(323)on the outside. Some of the other drivers
starting positions, Lee Barnard(71) was on row 2, Bill Chance(117) on row 3,
Dennis Harris(34) on row 4, Robert Harris(31) and Alan Gray(521) on row 5, Terry
Harris(33) on row 6, Colin Goodswen on row 7, defending Champion Pete Ross(547)
and Peter Scott(98) on row 10, Pete Guymer(257) on row 11 and Roy Eaton(17) on
row 12.
Pete Blomfield(42) led the drivers away for the English
Championship followed closely by John Turner (323), Lee Barnard (71) and Bill
Chance (117). Mark Williams (29) was an early spinner on the pit bend.
Blomfield(42) led
for the first couple of laps until Barnard(71) passed him on the bend but
Blomfield(42) nudged him
wide and momentarily regained the lead, followed closely by Barnard(71), Turner(323), Dennis
Harris(34) and Robert Harris(31), who was returning
for his first meeting since his escapades at Wimbledon earlier in the season.
Alan Gray(521) was an early retirement from the race. Roy Eaton(17) and Peter
Scott jnr(99) had a coming together on the pit bend.
The Scott Jnr, Eaton incident that could continue at Ipswich!
This had no impact on
Barnard(71) who had not only
regained the lead but was building up a commanding lead. An excellent race was
developing between Turner(323) and Harris(34) for 3rd and 4th position.
Harris(34) eventually took the 3rd place from Turner(323) and on the very last corner
of the race he also passed Blomfield(42) to take 2nd place away from the early
leader. Lee Barnard crossed the line to take a very convincing win and the
English Championship.
Race 2
Maurice Sullivan (35) took up the running from Bryan Scott
(89) followed closely by Simon Turner (324) and Barry Barnard (16). Roy Eaton
(17) was again involved with a Scott, this time World Champion Peter Scott(98),
something that resembled the Peter Guinchard(258), Stuart Smith(391)incident at
Oxford many years ago. Eaton(17) eventually stopped pushing Scott(98) and went
past him only to spin out in a cloud of smoke on the pit bend.
Didn't anyone tell Roy Eaton there's now a smoking ban!
323, John Turner decides to give his car a wash!
Peter Guymer (257) in the meantime clipped
the fence. The waved yellow flags came out to remove the 17 car which was parked
in a precarious position on the exit of the pit bend. The restart saw Maurice
Sullivan(35) lead
off followed closely by Scott Jnr(99), Colin Goodswen(72), Barnard(71) and Bill
Chance(117).The restart had caught Pete Ross(547) unawares and in turn Dennis
Harris(34) found himself blocked in with nowhere to go behind the 547 car and
eliminating any chance he had of winning. Sullivan (35) went wide whilst entering the
pit bend allowing Scott Jnr(99) to come through and take the lead followed by
Barnard(71) who had passed Goodswen (72). Harris(34) had made his way back up to
forth place. The race finished with Scott Jnr(99) taking the chequered flag,
followed home by Barnard(71) and Goodswen(72).
Left: Defending champion 547, Pete Ross & 16 Barry Barnard
Right: 521, Alan Gray & 257, Pete Guymer
The end of Barry Barnard's race
Race 3
A good field of cars started race 3 with Maurice Sullivan(35) again taking the lead,
followed by Bryan Scott(89), Simon Turner(324), Pete Ross(547) and Simon Hogg(261). The blue, red and superstar grade drivers were
starting to make their way through the field but Sullivan(35) had built up a
good lead from Harris(34), Chance(117), Scott Jnr(99) and Goodswen(72). Nothing was stopping
Sullivan(35) who was charging
round the raceway with Harris(34) chasing hard and good racing ensuing for the remaining
places. Maurice Sullivan(35), in this race was unstoppable and
led from start to finish.
324, Simon Turner and 875, Ian Moss
New English Champion, 71, Lee Barnard
Heat 1 Winner, 99, Peter Scott Jnr Led from start to finish to take Heat 2 324, Simon Turner, Grade award winner.
Spedeworth to run Fleet in 2008?
Fleet Motor Club have announced on
their website that following the recent tender process for the use of the
Pegasus driver training area (the track currently used by Fleet Motor Club) for
the 2008 season, the tender was won by Spedeworth. They go on to say that it is
yet to be confirmed by the DTE and is subject to planning permission.
RULE AMENDMENT V8SC.6 SHOCK ABSORBERS
A. The use of
expensive, or double adjustable, shock absorbers is not permitted. The maximum
cost of the shock absorbers must be no more than £100.00 INCL. VAT,
and must be freely available and complete, with no items having been added or
substituted.
B.
The foot valve may be modified and the oil changed, but any modifications must
be made with parts from the manufacturer’s shock absorber only.
If you want to know how I got on in
my first race
for 9 years, click here
Heat 2, Big Money Race, Sponsored by
www.v8stockcars.org.uk ,
in association with 'Mr Excavator'.
Result: 34, 72, 31, 257, 98, 7, 17, 33, 323, 32
'Big Money' Race 1, 2, 3
National Championship
David Burton(7) is the new 2007 National Champion
Second across the line was Dennis Harris(34)
Third was Maurice Sullivan(35)
Result: 7, 34, 35, 98, 72, 31, 815, 547, 323, 257
Meeting Report by Julie Gray
Race 1: As the cars lined up in the
pits for their first long awaited race of the day on Saturday, what had been a
warm sunny day suddenly clouded over and as the cars drove out on to the track
developed into a heavy downpour which unfortunately did not give any of the
drivers a chance to make adjustments to their cars for racing in wet weather
conditions.
The race itself, considering the conditions was not as
fast as the V8s have been in recent meetings but the drivers did very well to
keep their cars on the track and entertain the crowd. Peter Scott Jnr(99) was
the race winner, followed home by Pete Ross(547) & Peter Scott Snr(98). Well
done to all the drivers in such conditions. Ironically, after the race the sun
re-appeared and the track dried out in no time at all.
Race 2: Sponsored by
www.v8stockcars.org.uk in
association with 'Mr Excavator'. Grid positions were drawn from a hat with pole
position going to Simon Hogg(261). An early lead was taken by Colin Goodswen(72)
followed by David Burton(7), Alan Gray(521), John Turner(323) & Dennis
Harris(34). Early spinners were Pete Keenan(19) & Ian Moss(875), the rest of the
field avoiding them as they raced past. Gray(521) retired with a puncture having
made his way up to second. This left Goodswen(72) leading, chased by Harris(34),
who had worked his way through the pack. A little further down the field saw a
tussle developing between Peter Guymer(257), David Burton(7) & Robert
Harris(31). With five laps remaining, Dennis Harris made his move and overtook
Goodswen(72) to take up the running. On the last lap, Robert Harris(31) managed
to get past Guymer(257) to take third place. Roy Eaton(17) finished a creditable
sixth place having started from the back of the grid.
National Championship: Cars lined up
in graded order although all cars were bunched up together. A format that I know
certain drivers would applaud if it were applied for all Finals.
As the cars pulled away around the turnstile bend, Pete Keenan(19) & Pete
Blomfield(42) were early spinners but both rejoined the race. A very quick
Maurice 'the dodger' Sullivan(35) took up the lead, followed closely by David
Burton(7). Burton(7) soon took the lead, Brad Moss(815) was up to third, Colin
Goodswen(72), forth and Robert Harris(31) fifth. Pete Keenan(19) unfortunately
spun again and Roy Eaton(17) was unable to avoid him. By this time, Burton(7)
had built up a commanding lead with Dennis Harris(34) now up to second and 'the
dodger' in third, followed by Peter Scott(98). Bryan Scott(89) spun on the back
straight in the closing stages but nothing was going to stop Burton(7) taking
the chequered flag and the title of National Champion.
A very good return to the Ipswich
Spedeweekend for the V8 stock cars. Well done to all the drivers and their crew.
Thank you to all the fans for their support over the two days and a very special
mention to a young 7 year old supporter called Grace from the 521 racing team.
We hope you enjoyed the meeting.
More V8 Stock Car
Photo's from the Spedeweekend, plus others,
are available to buy from
www.OvalRacingPhotos.co.uk
HARRIS MAKES IT
THREE ON THE TROT
Dennis Harris(34) wins the M&R
Taxi's 'Big Money' Final
at Ipswich (21st July), making it three 'Big Money' wins on the trot.
The heats went to Brad Moss(815) and Peter Scott Jnr(99).
Results
IPSWICH 21st July
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
Race 1
99
35
34
815
117
33
31
257
7
17
Race 2
815
34
31
99
17
35
32
547
42
323
‘Big Cash’ Final
34
815
72
99
33
17
35
31
547
42
Winner of White/Yellow trophy – 35,
Maurice Sullivan.
No, it's not a picture from the 70s - It's Maurice
Sullivan(35)
burning rubber at Ipswich in 2007!
Report: Ipswich 21st July 2007
Welcome back to ‘Big Nige’, 525 Nigel Trench who was out for his first
meeting of the season.
Everyone was hoping that the torrential rain from the previous day would not
give us a repeat performance of the opening race of the Spedeweekend.
Luckily, despite a few spots of rain the meeting was a dry one.
Race 1
Big Nige was making a welcome return to racing.
Unfortunately,Pete Keenan's car developed clutch problems on the warm up lap so he
had to retire from the race and the meeting. Maurice Sulllivan(35), who must
have been hoping for a repeat of his results from the Spedeweekend was first
away when the green flag dropped followed by Simon Turner (324), Brad Moss
(815) and Peter Ross (547). Moss(815) and Ross(547) soon passed Turner(324)
with Peter Scott jnr (99), driving Peter Scott snr’s car, following close
behind. A few laps into the race saw the first of the star grade drivers,
the old master Dennis Harris(34) coming through with Terry Harris (33) not
far behind. Alan Gray (521), who had made a promising start, blew his engine
up and retired on to the infield and his meeting was unfortunately over. In
the meantime the good lead that Sullivan(35) had built up was soon
dissipated by the very fast Scott Jnr(99) with 3 laps to go who came through
to take the lead. A fast last lap from Harris(34) resulted in him taking
third place from Moss(815).
Race 2 -
Simon Turner(324) took the lead at the start of Race 2 followed by
Sullivan(35), Moss(815) and Ross(547) with Bill Chance (117) already making
a move towards the front followed closely by Harris(34). Brad Moss(815) took
the lead from Turner(324) on the third lap followed by Sullivan(35),
Chance(117) and Harris(34) who had all passed Turner(324) who was now down
in 5th place with Robert Harris (31), Scott Jnr(99) and Roy Eaton
(17) close behind. The racing was fast with plenty of places being swapped
but it was Moss(815) who came through victorious at the end followed by
Dennis Harris(34) and Robert Harris(31). Bill Chance(117), Peter Guymer
(257) and Trench(525) had all retired to the infield during the race.
Terry Harris(33) arguing with a tyre!
Heat 3 – Big Cash £££££ (sponsored by M + R Taxis, Woodbridge, Suffolk)
Dennis Harris (34), hoping to make it a hatrick of Big Cash wins lined up
for the start of the Big Cash final. Maurice Sullivan(35) again led the cars
away with Turner(324) and Ross(547) following him across the line. Colin
Goodswen (72) was the first of the star grade drivers to make his way
towards the front followed by Harris(34)who again seemed unstoppable.
Maurice Sullivan(35) was holding on to his lead well and at the halfway
point was leading from Harris(34), Moss(815), Goodswen(72), Scott Jnr(99)
and Terry Harris(33). With 5 laps to go Harris(34) came through to take the
lead from Moss(815) and Sullivan(35) with a good tussle going on between
Goodswen(72) and Scott Jnr(99) for 4th and 5th
place. Dennis Harris(34) held on to his lead to take a well deserved win and
the Big Cash final.
The V8s had produced some good, fast
racing.
In the pits at the end of the meeting a
very pleased Dennis said he thought he should show the youngsters how to do
it as there are some who say he is past it, but of course we know
differently.
Pete Keenan(19) & Roy Eaton(17) reduce the track
width.
Remember the Brisbane Stock Rods? Well
here's some more pictures of their cars - the earlier pictures shown were
apparently the first ones built. Haven't they come on!
Similar in weight to ours and they run small
blocks.
They can run on either 13",14" or 15" wheels.
(Pictures by kind permission of James McEwen)
