Can you take dogs to banger racing?

As the name suggests its actually a dog racing stadium but on Sundays a banger racing is held at the stadium which is converted into a race track. There is plenty of car parking available at the stadium if you are driving yourself. Overall it was a good night out and I highly recommend it.

Has anyone died banger racing?

They’re very concerned about safety, but everything – or almost everything – is allowed during the race. No one has ever died, but a lot of people end up with displaced vertebrae, collapsed lungs and broken limbs.

What are the rules for banger racing?

Banger Race Rules.

• No full chassis vehicles or all wheel vehicles.
• All interior linings, glass, trim, body moulds ect must be.
• removed.
• Towbars may be left on but tongues have to be removed with.
• no dangerous protrusions.
• Plastic bumpers must be removed.
• Original tank may be used as long as it is in front of the rear.
• axle.

Do you need a Licence for banger racing?

You must have a valid MOT, Insurance (including continental cover) and your driving license at the start of the rally.

Is banger racing expensive?

Banger racing is cheap, fun, dangerous, and very accessible.

Can you make money banger racing?

There is a maximum of £2000 for this Start / Prize Money for each event and once it has been allocated it has gone so book in early! Start money will be paid on a sliding scale depending on how far drivers live away from the Norfolk Arena.

What age can you do banger racing?

Racing is for drivers aged between 11 and 16 and has grown and flourished since the formula was started. Rules are strictly limited contact with “follow ins” and hitting of stationary cars being strictly prohibited.

Where can I find a banger racing track?

Looking for a Banger Racing Venue then look no further Here is our Banger Racing Track Descriptions & links to their official sites to help find the venues. Many of these tracks also offer Stock Car Racing, Hot Rods, Ministox, Brisca F1, Brisca F2

Where is the camper van at banger racing?

We are crouched under the boot lid of a camper van in the pits at Smeatharpe Stadium just north of Honiton trying to avoid the torrential rain as he tells me about the premature end to his evening’s racing. But this isn’t just any sort of racing – this is stock car and banger racing.

What do the cars look like at banger racing?

Hundreds have turned out despite the dreadful weather to watch drivers scream around an oval circuit, frequently smashing into walls – and each other. Many of the cars look straight off the set of Mad Max, with enormous bumpers, garish paint schemes and dented bodywork.

When did stock car and banger racing start?

In fact, legend has it that stock car and banger racing took off in the early 1960s after a race promoter noticed that watching crowds became more excited at crashes than the actual racing.