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Nuttscorner Oval will once again host Ireland’s biggest Banger Racing
event when drivers from all across the British Isles converge on the Co
Antrim venue for Shamwreck 2010 on Sunday April 25th. Already a host of
England’s top Unlimited cc National Banger exponents have expressed an
interest in travelling to what is sure to be a day of non-stop action.
It will be smashes and crashes galore as the massive field are whittled
down to one champion driver.
The infamous Bears team from England will return to Ulster once again,
with their sights firmly fixed on adding to their hat-trick of Shamwreck
titles. Having taken the spoils in last year’s event when Karly Day
claimed the title, and with Ashley & Justin Riley winning in 2008 and
2007 respectively, they will most certainly be the team to beat on the
day. They are well known throughout Europe as the hard hitters of Banger
racing, and they have destroyed all in their path in previous
Nuttscorner encounters. “Nutty” Nigel Riley and his crew are coming in
large numbers this time to retain the title, with a superb nine of their
red, white and blue cars set to grace the raceway. It is hoped that they
will be joined by many more English and Scottish cars on the journey
over the Irish Sea.
A sizeable contingent will also travel north from the Republic of
Ireland for Shamwreck ‘09, and it is they who are the backbone of the
National Bangers at Nuttscorner Oval. Steven Reynolds would probably lay
claim to being the top Banger driver at Nuttscorner Oval, but to his
cost has become quite a target for the others of late. The Dublin-based
Team Houndog were recently crowned 2010 Irish Team Champions, and the
Gilshenan boys and Joey O’Toole will be out this time to claim the
individual honours. Others to watch will be Mark Hughes, Anto Grenden
and Stevo McGrath to name a few.
Leading the local Ulster charge will be Team Buckle. County Armagh’s
Gary Jackson stole the show at our last Unlimited session with the win
in Nuttshaker ’09, and he will have the biggest supporting cast ever
from Buckle for this one. Davy Patton and Marcus Watt are always in the
thick of it, while young drivers Kieran McIvor and Steven Bolton will
also be ones to watch.
Shamwreck ’09 was hailed by many as one of the meetings of last season,
anywhere in the UK. 2010 should, if anything, be even better.
Nuttscorner Oval – the Home of Irish Banger Racing.
Support action on the day comes from the 2.0 Hot Rods and Lightning
Rods. It promises to be an action packed session of short oval racing.
First race gets underway at 2pm, with the meeting and trophies kindly
sponsored by T-MET metal recycling.
What Are National Bangers?
Probably the most spectacular formula to be seen in action at
Nuttscorner Oval, the National Bangers have wide public appeal to those
who like to see the old MOT failures driven to destruction. A minimum of
preparation is required (although some drivers do spend many hours fine
tuning and painting their vehicles), and contact is actively encouraged
leading to some breathtaking smashes and rollovers as the drivers try to
destroy the opposition. The National Bangers race in different guises
during the year, some events being for unlimited cc machines, some under
2 Litre or 1600cc and a Big Van Banger meeting is held annually.
Certainly not a sport for the faint hearted - most meetings usually
finish with a Destruction Derby where the last vehicle moving declared
the winner!
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