HEAVY METAL CLASSIC - 2009

4th January

RESULTS FROM HMC 2009

UNDER 1800cc - 145 cars 
Heat 1 (34 cars) Classics - 39 Steve Moore, 924 Wayne Barrett, 260 Keith Reynolds, 2 Jon Bricknell, 114 Martin Lake, 311 Danny Smithson
Heat 2 (27) - Mondeos - 264 Mark Welland, 21 David Haynes, 296 Terry Barber, 362 Liam Friel, 74 Jason Kew, 474 Matty Threlkeld
Heat 3 (27) - 331 Jason Jackson, 51 Dan Crosbie, 815 Ian Castle, 395 Joe Donworth, 730 Dean Mayes, 247 Lee Clarke
Heat 4 (27) - 516 Carl Gould, 514 Marty Eighteen, 399 Phil Cullen, 397 Andy Cullen, 239 Steve Carter, 303 Nic Saintey
Heat 5 (22) - 80 Matt Nutley,  49 Rob Bevan, 83 Andy Beavan, 197 Peter Dodge, 146 Dan Wigman, 801 Jack Foster
Heat 6 (33) Classics - 710 Ben Wilkes, 311 Danny Smithson, 523 John Swanborough, 322 James Newland, 114 Martin Lake, 2 Jon Bricknell
Heat 7 (29) - 331 Jason Jackson, 741 Luke Parfitt, 46 Keith Painter, 264 Mark Welland, 296 Terry Barber, 54 Alan Cartwright
Heat 8 (28) - 807 Chris Murfin, 18 Richard Webb, 247 Lee Clarke, 80 Matt Nutley, 808 Jason Buckland, 180 Mark Foster
Heat 9 (28) - 730 Dean Mayes, 58 Martin Dalton, 264 Mark Welland, 197 Peter Dodge, 399 Phil Cullen, 397 Andy Cullen
Final (38) - 58 Martin Dalton, 54 Alan Cartwright, 331 Jason Jackson, 741 Luke Parfitt
Allcomers 1 (20+) - 741 Luke Parfitt, 247 Lee Clarke, 264 Mark Welland
Allcomers 2 (20+) - 46 Keith Painter, 58 Martin Dalton, 710 Ben Wilkins
Demolition Derby (22) - 46 Keith Painter from 190 Steve Bailey

OVER 1800cc - 80 cars
Heat 1 (28 cars) - 348 Sonny Sherwood, 218 Rob Speak, 54 Alan Cartwright, 190 Steve Bailey, 169 Len Brinkley, 29 Nick Frost-Jones
Heat 2 (28) - 99 Richie Ahern, 264 Mark Welland, 58 Martin Dalton, 915 Justin Webb, 303 Jason Oliver, 169 Jason Thompson
Heat 3 (28) - 617 Jack Overy, 436 Robert Cole, 2 Luke Dawson, 146 Dan Wigman, 785 James Taylor, 474 Matty Threlkeld
Heat 4 (30) - 99 Richie Ahern, 218 Rob Speak, 111 Peter Street, 273 Stuart Emery, 528 Alan Hunt, 264 Mark Welland
Heat 5 (?) - 1 Mark Barker, 67 Rickie Beasley, 146 Dan Wigman, 785 James Taylor, 301 Mark Sandever, 2 Jon Bricknell
Final (22) - 218 Rob Speak, 617 Jack Overy, 99 Richie Ahern, 67 Rickie Beasley
Allcomers (?) - 617 Jack Overy, 99 Richie Ahern, 210 Paul Barnes
Demolition Derby (?) - 888 Donny Lane from 341 Andrew Jones

AWARDS: (All awards decided after the heats)
Rarest Under - 368 Mark Annets A60 Estate, 987 Wayne Bessant A60, 298 Steve Henty A60
Rarest Over - 260 Keith Reynolds Mk2 Jag, 802 Lee Holland Lincoln Limo, 733 Gary Coles Mk2 Granada Limo
Smart Cars Unders - 128 Daniel Allen, 710 James Herbert, 188 Steve Beasant
Smart Cars Over - 210 Paul Barnes, 781 Shaun O'Donnell, 82 Nathan Grant
Most Wrecked Under - 155 Robert Phillips, Over - 747 Liam Martin
Entertainer - Under - 190 Steve  Bailey, Over - 169 Jason Thompson
Furthest travelled - 13 Pieter Leistra - Holland

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HMC 2009 - 4th January - NOW FULLY BOOKED

Now 253 cars booked in - 94 Unlimiteds, 159 Unders.
Weather is looking favourable albeit rather cold so I've now booked in everyone who has contacted me.
If I need to use the field next door for extra pits I can as long as it stays dry.

Take us as you find us lads, don't expect any creature comforts or stadium facilities and you'll be OK.
Don't park trackside unless you are stopping until the end, cos you wont get out.
Don't moan about the queues to buy a Grot Burger or cup of incipid tea - Bring your own food and drink, we don't have carrier bag Police at Standlake.
Don't complain about stinking toilets, they are all OK at the start of the day.
Don't come if you are worried about getting a bit of mud on your shoes, afterall you're only coming to an old gravel pit in the middle of winter.
Don't complain how cold it is - it's the middle of winter and the forecast says it's not getting above Zero all day - wrap up well.

If after that you are still coming you will see:
An epic Banger meeting with over 200 enthusiastic die hard Banger racers.
20+ action packed races with the racers deciding whether to race or crash, makes no difference to me as long as they enjoy their day.

See ya Sunday, drive safely and keep the racing to the track not the roads.

Enjoy ---- Keith ----

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Please, please - will any booked in racers who will not be able to race for whatever reason Contact Keith or 01993 200964 as soon as possible, your place can then be given to someone else.
I know some racers will be disappointed, sorry but known racers had all of November to book in and new racers weren't accepted until December. Everyone has had the same opportunity to book in either at the Track, by phone or Email.
Simple now - If your Name and Number is not on the list below you won't be racing.
Don't bring a Banger if your not booked in - we simply don't have the room and you won't be allowed in the Arena and will be directed into the field outside.
Finally a big thank you to everyone that has booked in and attends on the 4th. I would like to get round everyone on the day but I'm sure you appreciate it's just not possible. Take this as a personal thanks.
Have a great day everyone.
Enjoy Your Racing ---- Keith ---- 

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The countdown is now underway to one of the biggest meetings of 2009 
Two classes of Bangers split at 1800cc - Banger only meeting with around 20 races. No Rod classes.
See it at Standlake Arena on Sunday 4th January 2009 - 12 Noon start time.
£2000 prize money - well split between smart cars, racers, wreckers, winners & losers.
Everyone pays £10 through the gate, accompanied children 16 and under free.
Racers pay £10 on the day through the gate, nothing else to pay at scrutineering.
Racers - Keep your cars going and you all get at least 2 heats, allcomers race & DD + Final if you qualify.

Car eligibility - No Pickups, No large 4x4's / Station wagon type vehicles (even if they are 2 wheel drive). Car derived Yanks allowed. Car derived 4 x 4's allowed (Sierra etc). All large Chassis vehicles have to race in the Overs.  If you have something different and are unsure about the eligibility phone Keith on 01993 200964, better to check than be refused on the day.

PRIZE MONEY -
Heats / Allcomers x 18          1^st £20        2^nd £10         3^rd £10   
Finals x 2                              1^st £200      2^nd £100       3^rd £50      4^th £20
Dem Derbys x 2                    1^st £100       2^nd £50
Best Paint Jobs x 2               1^st £20        2^nd £10         3^rd £10
Rarest Over                         1^st £20        2^nd £10         3^rd £10
Rarest Under                       1^st £20         2^nd £10         3^rd £10
Best wrecked Over    £20
Best wrecked Under  £20
Entertainer Overs    £20
Entertainer Unders  £20

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RACE DAY - All competitors please read:
Please appreciate this meeting is like no other meeting at Standlake, for that reason it is essential that all racers including our locals fully cooperate with us from the moment you enter the Arena.
Please arrive in good time, don't leave it until the last minute, gates will be open at 8.30 am.
On entering the pits please park where the marshals direct you.
The top pits are for Under 1800cc Bangers only, also no BIG lorries are allowed in the top pits.
All Unlimited Bangers and BIG lorries must use the bottom pits (the first ones you drive into).
Small cars in the top pits and big cars in the bottom pits will be rigidly enforced to ensure the smooth running of the meeting. It is far easier to get the smaller wrecks back up to the top pits than it would be the bigger cars.
Everyone must park where you are told and park as tightly as possible to the car next to you.
Places in the pits can not be saved for your mates - If you want to park with your mate then you must rendezvous before you arrive at the track and then arrive together.
All scrutineering will take place on the track from 9am to 11.30am, please get scrutineered as soon as possible and please drive dead slow through the pits.
All racers will be given two tickets when scrutineered, don't loose them as you need to hand them over when you go out for your two heats. If you don't have your ticket to hand over you won't be allowed on the track.
The top 30 or so point scorers from the heats will qualify for the Final. 1st,2nd & 3rd places in the heats will almost certainly qualify you, 4th, 5th & 6th places may qualify you but depending on numbers there is no guarantee. For the Final cars will be lined up two abreast and pole will be decided with an Incarace style draw.
1st, 2nd & 3rd places in all races (except DD's) will receive a trophy plus a cash voucher. Prize money can be collected in race control after 4pm. Final winners will also receive a voucher for a Dvd of the days racing from Westcountry Videos.
Now the nasty bit - you will be loaded up if you turn round and race the wrong way, jack stationary cars, attack anyone on the centre of the track or attack anyone by coming off the centre or if you continue to race/hit after the Red lights/flags.    As long as you go the right way round and stay on the track your OK.

Finally have a great day everyone and remember all our meetings through the season have plenty of action. Check our dates on the back of your race day programmes or Here and pay us another visit ---- Everyone's welcome ----

---- Keith ----

You all know I'm not a lover of lists as I hate no shows and the possibility of misleading anyone.
However, the list has been compiled so here it is. All bookings have been taken in good faith so please don't hold me responsible if certain cars or racers don't show.
Yes there are bound to be some no shows, it will however be a great meeting with loads of cars.
Thanks to all racers who have booked in, thanks to the 18 who have let me know of their cancellation (you have been replaced).
Anyone on the lists who can't honour their booking please let Keith know. Also let me know of any changes or mistakes on the lists.
Have a great day everyone, fingers crossed on the weather. ---- Keith ----

List Updated 3rd January

253 cars / racers booked in, made up as follows:

Unlimited cc - 94 cars - Strike through = cancelled

Added to list:

Under 1800cc - 159 cars - Strike through = cancelled

Added to list

Cancellations: