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Admission Prices
Below are the admission prices for 2010, this year there is a small increase in price, for the first time in 3 years, please note that for other major meetings there may be a change in price, this will be advertised at the time

Fixture List changes
Rookirods no longer feature on 18th July, the date has been moved to 31st October, the 15th August date for the Celebration of Pete Corbetts 26 years of racing, drivers please note that both Mondeo and Cougars are not allowed to be raced.

BUXTON RACEWAY DRIVERS AND STAFF NEWSLETTER – AUGUST 2010

WELCOME
Firstly apologies for the delay in sending this newsletter to you but having the F1 Stock Car World Semi last weekend and preparing for our special event on the 15th, the office has been under a bit of pressure.

POINTS CHARTS AND GRADING LISTS
You will find on the website the points chart and list for the formula/s you have licensed for. As always you need to check your roof colour before you next race and lights fitted if you are a superstar.

REMINDER – IMPORTANT PLEASE READ
In view of events at our meeting on 18th July we need to remind ALL drivers that they are responsible for the behaviour of those that they bring to the track with them. Fighting by anyone in the team and even threatening behaviour, when proven, carries an automatic one year ban from racing for the driver which includes ALL ORCi tracks and others who respect ORCi bans. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED – THIS IS SERIOUS – DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOUR WILL NOT BE TOLERATED AT BUXTON RACEWAY.

ADVANCE NOTICE OF BUXTON RACEWAY OFFICE CLOSURE

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE BUXTON RACEWAY OFFICE WILL CLOSE AT 5.00PM ON THURSDAY 19TH AUGUST AND WILL REOPEN ON FRIDAY 27TH AUGUST.

DRIVERS INTENDING TO RACE WITH US ON MONDAY 30TH AUGUST ARE REQUESTED TO BOOK IN EARLY, AS SHOULD DRIVERS WHO WANT BOOKING IN FOR AWAY MEETINGS DURING THIS PERIOD.

SUNDAY 15th AUGUST – 2 LITRE BANGERS
CELEBRATION OF PETER CORBETTS 26 YEARS OF RACING
Firstly can we ask drivers intending to race at this meeting to book in NOW – we aim to give it a lot of publicity and it would be great to have a good booking list to support our efforts.

Secondly this meeting is a fund raising event for the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance which was instrumental in getting Pete Corbett on his way back to recovery. We have mentioned this twice already and asked for volunteers for a fancy dress fun run on the day, but sadly only a handful of you have asked for sponsor forms. Let’s get into gear and raise some serious money for this very worthy cause.

Similarly we asked for those with a business to place an advert in the programme with a donation to the air ambulance but sadly once again just one person has contacted us.

There have been rumours that this meeting will not attract points. This is totally incorrect. It was quoted in a newsletter earlier this year that it is a points scoring meeting and there is NO change.

BOMBERS
We asked in last months newsletter who would be supporting the Unlimited Bomber meeting on 30th August, in view of low numbers at their previous fixtures. To date we have four bookings and it is clear that we cannot stage them on that basis. Those that have booked have been advised of our decision and they will now be replaced by 1600cc Bombers, as normal. However early bookings are required in view of the office closure, mentioned earlier in this newsletter. In view of it being an addition it will not attract points but prize money will be paid as normal.

A final reminder for any driver wishing to represent Buxton at the Bomber Gold Roof race at Skegness on August 22nd – we need your bookings now!!! If you are going you need to check their construction rules as there are differences.

The question has been asked if you can use Honda single cam multivalve engine cars in the Gold Top Race at Skegness. Their rules do state they can only be used at nominated meetings, but sadly this is not one of them. If you are going to be racing at Skegness we suggest you study their rules carefully on their website as they are different than ours and it is a long way to go if your car is not to their rules. The date is 22nd August, when they also stage the 1300cc Saloon Stock Car Gold Top Race and we hope to be sending some drivers to take part in this as well – Dale Yates (158) has already shown an interest.

BOMBERS – TOMMY THOMPSON MEMORIAL TROPHY
If you had noticed this is missing from the official list it was because the family were considering moving it from Bangers onto Bombers. The family have now confirmed this and it goes ahead on your first heat on Sunday 26th September. The family have confirmed they will be on hand to present the awards and will be adding £100 prize money to this race as follows--- £50 £30 £20. This is in addition to your normal prize money and even at this early stage it is looking to be a cracking meeting for the Bombers.

JUNIOR BOMBERS
Junior Bombers are back with us on 15th August. We are aware that some have been supporting the Tuesday evening meetings at Belle Vue and would remind you that you must book in through us to race there.

We did hear some disappointing news following their event on Tuesday 3rd August that a Junior driver was loaded up having been caught with a can of beer, but we were equally please it was not a Buxton driver. We need to remind ALL drivers that this can carry a one year ban from racing.

LADY BOMBERS
Our ladies are also with us on the 15th. This class has been a bit hit and miss this year. We do like to feature the fairer sex but the support from out there does determine how many dates we allocate and indeed how many races we offer on the day.

SUPER BANGERS
The number of cars racing is very encouraging but there is always room for more. The Supers are with us on 15th when National Qualifying points are available.

1300 SALOON STOCK CARS
This will be your final reminder of the invitation you have to the 1300 Saloon Stock Cars Gold Roof Championship at Skegness on 22nd August at 2.00pm. Dale Yates (158) has already booked his place, but there is room for a further three to go direct into the title race. Please ring the office if interested. We have been well supported by drivers from the East Coast this year and it would be great to return the compliment. Bookings are being placed in the next few days.

It is great to see new drivers joining the ranks and we welcome Ian Whittaker and Andy Dale amongst others.

Buxton is vacant of fixtures this month but we hope some of you will support Skegness and fly the Buxton flag.

FORMULA MINISTOX
Sadly we have to report again our disappointment with the number of competitors. We do not wish to dwell on this here as we have written individually to all drivers showing our concern. At this stage they will not be offered dates for 2011 but we shall try and maintain their racing wherever possible this year. We do however reserve the right to cancel fixtures which do not have support. Next racing is scheduled for 12th September.

HOT RODS
Seems like ages since we have seen the Rods but they bounce back on 30th August. This is an important fixture for them with the Ace Gearbox Championship up for grabs as well as the prestigious Howard Jones Memorial Trophy. We do know many drivers have been racing on Incarace tracks in the interim period, and we wish them every success on their travels.

HOT FORDS
Again quite a while since we have seen the Hot Fords but again they are back with us on the 30th. This is also an important meeting for them being the first British Championship Qualifier.

ROOKIRODS
These lads have waited quite a while with the cancellation of their fixture on 18th July but are back on 15th. We are sure they will all be eager to get back on track.

COMMENTATOR REQUIRED FOR 12th SEPTEMBER
Our usual commentator is not able to be with us on this date. Is there anyone interested in having a go? Please give us a ring in the office.

CAR JUMP – MONDAY 30th AUGUST
Bookings are now FULL for this event. If you are interested in doing this and putting your name on the waiting list in case anyone cancels please let us know.

RACING AT OTHER ORCi TRACKS
We need to remind all drivers, but particularly Bombers and Junior Bombers to read their log books. When you intend to race at any other ORCi track you MUST book in through the Buxton office and NOT direct with the promotion.




 ORCi NATIONAL BANGER PRESS RELEASE
The ORCi Technical Sub Committees met last week to discuss any rules changes for 2011.

These will be published in due course, however, there is an additional rule that will be implemented this year and will apply from 1st July 2010.

This new rule was based on the findings of four cars that were presented for scrutineering at Crasharama and were ‘overbuilt’ to the current specifications.

The ORCi does not wish to see Bangers with chassis strengthening and additional steel strengthening which goes well beyond the scope of the rule book.

The new rule reads as follows :

If a car is presented for PRE-RACE scrutineering and found to be armoured or strengthened and cannot be corrected on the day, the driver will receive an immediate 12 month ORCi ban. Please note, this includes engine or gearbox suspensions mounts that are over the top and also includes distributor and cam belt guards that cannot be corrected on the day and be re-presented for scrutineering.

If the car is subject of POST-RACE scrutineering checks and fails in any of the above noted areas, the driver will receive an immediate 12 month ORCi ban, irrespective of whether the problem could have been corrected on the day.

Please note that there will be no exceptions. This trend of the overbuilding of cars has to be stamped out immediately.

ORCi National Banger Technical Committee

Dated 30th June 2010


 

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