It was no big deal and a job I’d done on plenty of engines in the past. We are devastated to … By the end of the year the stock car had been sold to the Abraham Brothers, as I was planning on a relocation to live in the Netherlands . On June 21 my new girlfriend Pat accompanied me to the races for the first time, when we visited the Leicester Stadium for a regular night of BriSCA F1’s . Some have been demolished, others continue to hold meetings for other formulae including BriSCA Formula 2 Stock Cars, Superstox and bangers:[6]. To cut a long story short, her name was Pat, we got along very well and within the space of about four weeks , we were seriously dating. British Stock-Car Racing from 1950's to 1970's. Stan is in Northamptonshire, Bob and Ian are now living in Middlesex , West London, while Stu still remains in Southampton. His car rolled over several times and went over the safety fence into the spectator area. All the NACO divisions were there, although there were only a few F1 Stock Cars present. I later found out from a mechanic at my local Ford dealership why the original engine ‘let go’ . This maneuver may be used for the purposes of settling a score (in the case of a racing feud) with another driver or to prevent another competitor from completing an important race. I visited all my regular tracks until the end of the year which included Coventry, Leicester, Brafield and Long Eaton as well as a late season excursion to Skegness on the east coast. Push: In this maneuver, a driver may contact the rear bumper of the car ahead with the front bumper of their own car, forcing the driver in front to overshoot a corner and "go wide" allowing overtaking. Once, the BriSCA F1 season did get underway I made many long distance trips to the North of England attending such places as Bradford, BelleVue, Long Eaton, Hartlepool and Sheffield. Those who do not qualify from the heats can race in the consolation race and the first six qualify for the final. STORIES in the T&A have been known to lead to fierce debate and difference of opinion on the letters pages and the comments section of our website. He had offered to return the favor the following weekend. All venues that stage BriSCA F1 racing must be licensed by BriSCA. Compiled by a team led by BriSCA's Guy Parker and Nigel Anderson, this heavy large-format paperbound glossy volume of 330 pages ---- definitely for the kitchen/dining table, too hefty for bedtime reading --- is made of comprehensive tables with every name and date and number and organization in the sixty years thus far of Senior/F1 competition. West Midlands Police have launched an investigation after tributes poured in for a man killed at a Birmingham stock car meeting. ... for all A day of hard calls slowly sinking up to the attacks in the infield water splash there. Like I said , I’d done plenty of piston-ring jobs in the past and had never had the need to replace the con-rod bolts. The World Championship is an annual competition and the premier stock car championship. In her youth, she used to travel with one of the Spedeworth Superstox teams that raced locally at Ringwood. In later years I became involved in ( what is believed to be) the first ever ‘Euro Style’ Rally Cross in the USA which took place at the Glad Rag Speedway near Saratoga Springs NY in 2006 . Other notable multiple winners include 391 Stuart Smith (thirteen), 53 John Lund (six), 38 Fred Mitchell (three), 391 Andy Smith (three) and 212 Frankie Wainman (three).[4]. Rather than the points accumulated over the entire season counting towards the winner, the National Series was competed for over 35 designated meetings. Normally aspirated These included Pete Mayhew (94) from Barking , Essex , Stan Cole (432) from Flitton, Beds , Stu Ralls (379) from Southampton, Hants, Bob Hall (380) and Ian Hall (381) from Billericay Essex. Rules and regulations relating to car specifications, race procedures, track requirements and all other aspects of the sport are updated annually by the BriSCA Management Board. They took it in turns to drive , Dave was issued with (93) and Paul had (393). We could not have chosen a better night for her to get her first taste of up-country BriSCA F1 racing. Special events (such as the world final) are held over 25 laps. It was a bleak and sad ending to this trip, which meant a return to England earlier than expected. The number of competitors at a meeting will usually aim to be around 60. I was still truck driving for a living on the same Cross Paperware contract in Dunstable for Field Transport. If one driver wins more than one title, roof colours will be a combination of whatever titles have been won. The World Final is usually held in September. Races are carefully monitored by track marshals placed at intervals around the track and the individual known as the 'Starter', positioned on a rostrum at the start/finish line who issues instructions to competing drivers via a system of flags. For those readers around the world not familiar with ‘Hot Rods’, let me explain . I went along to the Wimbledon Stadium to get my first look at the new Formula 80 stock cars that Spedeworth had introduced to replace the FISCA/SCOTA F1’s . Renamed 'Formula 80' the cars are still running today under the name 'Spedeworth V8 Stock Cars'. Close combat: The racing was entertaining all afternoon at Hednesford. Pete had an ex John Cayzer (495) car, Stan’s was an ex Bryan Warner (90) while Stu, Bob and Ian used loaned cars from Ray Scriven (110) . On February 10 , I set off on another of my trips across the English Channel to the Baarlo AutoSpeedway in the Netherlands. There were far too many different formula’s in UK oval racing and this just confused the general public even more. BriSCA F1 Kings Lynn April 27th 2013 Mick Sworder's "Wall of Death" A modern BriSCA F1 configuration is front-engined, rear-wheel drive, and open-wheeled, with the driver located centrally. Chet Miller was the oldest Formula One driver ever to die in an F1 car, aged 50. Photos. Cars are custom-built and race on oval tracks of either shale or tarmac of approximately a quarter-mile in length. The ring of metals posts are in, the ropes have been tightened, but the race is still on to reach the finishing line in time for the first event - BriSCA F1 Stock Cars on Saturday, April 3. The grand national is an all season competition with the points collected resulting in a one off race at the end of the season for the ‘grand national champion’. The UK drivers are joined by stock car drivers from the Netherlands, and by invited drivers in the nearest equivalent motorsport formulas from other countries often including Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the USA. Power is most typically delivered through a 'Doug Nash' style gearbox with two forward gears (one for racing) and reverse, and use a heavily modified Ford Transit rear axle with a locked differential. [2], In stock car terminology, the roof colour will also be known as the 'top'; for example, cars with a white roof will be known as a 'white top' whereas a star driver will be termed a 'red top.'. The cars were standard makes with wheel arches removed and with bumpers and roll bars added. (The Fiat X19 had similar styling to the Pontiac Fierro) . The 1980 BriSCA F1 World Final was held at the Coventry Stadium on Sept 6 and where Stuart Smith (391) of Rochdale, Lancs won his second title. It’s a beautiful part of the world , as well as being a famous wine making area.  I recall , us staying overnight at a small wine keller, and sampling plenty of what they had on offer, with a group of Belgian guys that we befriended. BriSCA has raced continuously since 1954 and held over 5,500 meetings across the United Kingdom. Red flag/red light: Immediate stop to racing conditions. There was very little parking available at the Hotel and I woke up too late in the morning to feed the meter. The grid for the World Final is composed of drivers from the UK who are chosen through a series of qualifying rounds and two World Championship semi-finals. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. The youngest was Ricardo Rodríguez, aged 20. The winner of the Baarlo Final was Friedhelm Welters (8) in a 455 cu in Buick powered UK style car. Drivers tend to carry their racing number throughout their careers. The National Points Championship is a season-long competition. He’d been busy building a new car with an Austin Allegro body. Towards the end of 1980,  Pat and I become engaged, my plans to move to the Netherlands were forgotten, and with the winter months ahead, we had our wedding planned for March 1981. Of course this made the traveling costs cheaper for me. Alan Young was not related to me , but he lived nearby in Bedfordshire , and was a former ‘red top’ BriSCA F2 driver. On the Friday night of July 18 we set off from Dunstable heading for the port of Dover. This is a relatively unusual technique partly because of the risk to the attacker of being blocked by the car they have spun but also because it is considered unsporting due to the competitor being spun losing a number of race positions. Rather than making a run for it back to the UK with out paying , I figured I ought to pay up, after all I was hoping to move to the vicinity. Brisca 1960s Pictures. Below Left: Belle Vue action. Once in Calais we rented a red Talbot Horizon to continue with our vacation. The tracks are surrounded by either an Armco barrier or post and cable fences to keep the cars on the track. It was another of my friends , Danny Clarke (203) from Kettering, Northants who got the big win. On my drives through Dunstable I would often see a good looking blonde behind the wheel of a green Fiat X19 two seater. It was a small temporary circuit for grass-racers located just outside of Bletchley in the new city , a short distance from my home in Totternhoe. After walking across the fields to a nearby farm house I asked to use their phone ( we had no cel phones in those days) to get help. The winner is granted the honour of racing with a silver roof for the following season. In 1956 the drivers' association was formed. One of my old buddies from the days when I was an engineering apprenticeship ,  had changed careers and he was now a local police officer. Three-time world champion Ayrton Senna suffered a fatal crash at Imola in 1994. The season runs from March through to November, with occasional meetings at Christmas. When ever we saw each other we’d always smile and wave . I missed this one, but did attend the F3 Stock Car World Final at Crayford in Kent on Aug 22. Excellent work done by the Marshals, paramedics in attendance and all the team from Spedeworth. Drivers may employ long distance lunges or use of extra force, to gain places or to displace the car leading the race in order to take a win. Watching the racing may be confusing for the uninitiated but it is generally useful at the start of a race to keep tabs on the low grade drivers ('white tops'), since they are prone to making mistakes, as well as the star drivers ('red tops') who start at the back of the grid. The cars are very strong and are of an open wheel design, but are made with the contact element in mind, with front and rear bumpers and sturdy roll cages. Thanks - Jon and Dave. BriSCA (British Stock Car Association) F1 Stock Cars are governed by the BriSCA Management Board, comprising three members of the association of promoters (BriSCA) and three members of the BSCDA (British Stock Car Drivers Association) together with an independent secretary. It was around this time that I became know as ‘Rick’ for the first time. By now word had got around my circle, that I did the ‘Baarlo’ trips quite often and it wasn’t difficult to fill my car with friends, who wanted to sample the Dutch style of racing. There is now a housing estate on the former site in Blackbird Road. I have witnessed them in action many times over the years from 1965 on wards but they’ve never really grabbed my attention the way that open wheeled stock cars have. For example, in addition to the race control flags, the Starter will generally indicate to drivers in the first five race positions by simply holding out the relevant number of fingers (i.e. Unfortunately, this two day event ended prematurely when our friend, Pete Doran (428) , one of the UK driver’s competing got involved in a serious accident. He was always one of the best NACO drivers but this was the first time I’d seen him get a big win. Action will not be confined to the lead cars, however - spectators should watch out for drivers who are frequently exchanging places further down the field as these are likely to result in one of the drivers deciding that the best course of action is to dispose of their opponent, usually into the fence. High quality Brisca F2 gifts and merchandise. The very same day, I paid up at the relevant office and my conscience was clear. This was just a quick ‘whistle stop’ tour and we all stayed at Rieks place in nearby Heerlen. Sealink , the ferry operators did a special 60 hour return fare which worked out well for most of my trips. "Last bender": This is a form of push which normally happens on the final bend of the last remaining lap and is one of the key elements of contact stock car racing and generates a lot of emotion and encouragement from the crowd. Brisca F1 Clip 1992. Once again I went by my preferred crossing of Dover to Ostende in Belgium where it was only about a three hour drive to the track , via Gent, Antwerp and Eindhoven. Stock car racer Stu Smith – one of Rochdale's greatest sportsmen – has died aged 64. I was 26 years old and still single ! Inspired designs on t-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. I979 had been quite an eventful year, I raced my BriSCA F1 a few times at Brafield ,  the Silver Jubilee meeting at Harringay, as well making three trips across the English Channel to watch racing in the Netherlands and Germany. She later become my wife and we were married for sixteen years. Championship winners are designated specific roof colours: gold for the world champion, silver for the national points champion, black and white checks for the British champion, and red and yellow checks for the European champion. Cast iron block. BRISCA F1 STOX at KINGS LYNN from a dry meeting to a very wet meeting but some great racing from the f1 boys and Girls +112. Many drivers use two separate cars; one set up primarily for use on shale or dirt ovals, while the other car will be set up for tarmac or asphalt ovals. Although I’d stuck another engine in the Capri, I still had little faith in it, so Pat and I joined Colin and his girlfriend Kim in their Toyota Corolla for the trip. I then had my Ford Capri to get back on the road, so  bought another engine from a wreckers yard, and installed it. A European Rally Cross involves real wheel to wheel racing, usually with four cars in four lap races. The World Championship is an annual competition and the premier championship for BriSCA Formula 2 Stock Cars. I could never see the point of Hot Stox or F80’s and they didn’t impress me much. We had just past the exit for the Lydden Hill Circuit on the M2 when there was a big bang and the Capri came to a halt. The first eight from the heats qualify for the final. [1] In 1957, thanks to the efforts of Peter Arnold, a national numbering system was introduced, BriSCA, the association of promoters was formed and the Stock Car Racing Board of Control created. This was another one of the quick 60 hour ferry returns, via Dover to Ostende. The latter trio, were known around the raceways as ‘Halls & Ralls’. The host tracks, all of which are based in the UK, are chosen by the designated promoter. The National Series was created in 2002. The winter of 79/80 turned out to be one of the shortest closed season’s of all time for me. Follow in: An illegal move which may result in disciplinary action, a 'follow in' involves a driver using such excessive force to push the car ahead that both parties overshoot the bend and run into the safety fence or barrier. We visited the tourist resort of Valkenburg , NL , before heading for the Gannita Circuit, at Gendt. Because of this, I chose to miss the Sheffield Daily Mirror Grand Prix round that was scheduled for Monday May 19. I’m pretty sure that when position’s became available, they were offered to locals, in preference to someone like myself , who wasn’t even living in the area. Originally, the cars were slightly modified saloon cars, hence the term stock as opposed to race cars. In later years, Pete and his family moved to the USA to Hamburg, New Jersey ( close to the Orange County Fair Speedway NY ) but has since returned to live in Cheshire (UK). The most successful driver in world final races is John Lund, who has won eight. Inspired designs on t-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. The aim was to officially relaunch stock car racing at the famous bowl on April 3 - for The BriSCA F1 Stock Cars event. They raced for promoter Spedeworth in cars exactly the same as BriSCA F1. The name given to them of ‘Hot Rods’  was an unfortunate choice as most people think of a Hot Rod as a customized street machine. From 2011, satellite television channel Premier Sports began broadcasting selected meetings. Each driver races in two heats, with a compilation of points deciding who races in the final. The 1980 BriSCA F1 World Final was held at the Coventry Stadium on Sept 6 and where Stuart Smith (391) of Rochdale, Lancs won his second title. The tracks are surrounded by either an Armco barrier or post and cable fences to keep the cars on the track. The World Final is usually held in September. Luckily I had taken out AA (Automobile Association) Five Star Travel Insurance which covered eventualities like this. The Beech Ridge connection was a new affiliation with BriSCA which would continue for the next couple of years. We borrowed my Mum and Dads caravan to tow behind my Capri. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. The Daily Mirror Grand Series that was set up in 1979 to honor the sports Silver Jubilee was running again in 1980. During these opening laps, drivers will jostle for position as they establish who has the best pace on the track. Cars can reach speeds of 80–90 mph around a quarter-mile oval, so most cars use large roof mounted aerofoils, similar to those found on American sprint cars, to create downforce on the corners and provide some extra cornering grip. Traditionally, races are run on oval tracks measuring approximately 0.25 to 2.66 miles (0.4 to 4.3 kilometers). In 2010, the number of competing drivers was increased to twelve. From 2012, the National Series Shootout was rebranded the National Points Championship Shootout. The winner was Trevor Hopkins (2 ) in a 1840cc Ford Fiesta. There were three representatives from the Netherlands, Rien Rutjens (15 ), Lambert Keulen (104) and Peter Kempen (42) plus three from the USA in loaned cars . There are restrictions on movement down the grades based on limited meetings raced at, and the previous highest grade reached. The most common engines used, due to their reliability and availability, are based on the American Chevrolet V8 engine in both small block (350 ci) 5.7 litre and big block (454 ci) 7.4 litre varieties, producing upwards of 740 bhp with approx 640 ft-lbs of torque but some cars are known to have been equipped with engines of 9 litre capacity (540 ci). There was also an agreement that BriSCA would only use drivers of the drivers' association. Unfortunately, Leicester was to become another race track that was lost to the developer. Any overtaking may be penalised. He died in July 2015, nine months after sustaining severe head injuries during the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix. Star drivers will generally make their way through the field using a combination of speed, guile and contact while some of the lower grade drivers may 'break away' at the front. Yellow flag (static): Usually indicated by marshals to warn drivers of a hazard on the track such as a stationary car. BriSCA F1 is the pinnacle of oval racing in the UK. Paramedic hit by Stock car. It had a 425 Buick engine covered by long bonnet and a Mercedes radiator grille. The 1980s saw BriSCA F1 Stock Cars on national television, featured on ITV's World of Sport. Hot Rods were the headline division that day. Another visitor to Coventry was race fan Rieks Delicaat who had befriended my buddy Colin and I, on our previous Baarlo trip in May. The first season-long championship started in 1956. While we were there we had the opportunity to take a look at the Heerlen Speedway, a track that I never got to visit for racing. The following tracks no longer host BriSCA F1. A crowd of us traveled down on Bill West’s coach transporter to help him out. Wings are not compulsory, and the benefit is not proven. So in 1980 there were three events labeled as ‘World Finals’ for basically the similar type of stock car. Pete luckily escaped injury, but sadly there was a fatality in the crowd . Nerf: In this maneuver, a driver may contact the side (nerf) rails of the car ahead with the front bumper of their own car which may cause the driver in front to be unable to maintain the optimum racing line around the corner. one finger to the leader, four fingers being shown to the 4th placed driver etc) and this is the easiest way of keeping track of who is still in contention for a possible race win. Racing can be simulated either off-line (against computer controlled cars) or on-line, with some organised racing leagues existing that mimic the real life racing fixture list and drivers in the leagues may opt to use replicas of real life cars or personalised 'skins' created using popular graphical editing tools. It uses real car liveries, drivers and UK ovals and a championship racing format. In 1980, F1SCA decided to introduce a five-litre limit, and make the cars slightly smaller. The Abraham brothers were also out on the track with the Ford Thunderbird powered car I sold to them in late 1979.
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