American Reacts to English Banger Racing

[@grimeybanger]

I raced bangers for a couple of years and yes it gets pretty sore. As long as everyone can get up and go to work the next day, it's all good. Great to see you reacting to this.

[@rmcguire7033]

Our Good Ol' Host needs to Learn.....Derby is properly pronounced Darby, sorry for being picky. Beard, I live your stuff!

[@markmarkie1950]

Legend. I've been watching since the 70s , hope to rent a rookie banger soon but I've only got the bottle to do it once, will YT my experience. I've only had 3 lessons in the early 90s (full bike licence) so it should be interesting?! Do you know if I will be aloud RWD as a rookie? Cecil rent a banger hasn't got back to me yet ? ( only txt him yesterday as it goes ....)

[@grimeybanger]

@@markmarkie1950 you'll be able to race whatever you like, but if it's a rent-a-banger it'll probably be something fwd and easy to build/fix. Back2Basic bangers are the new entry level banger as rookies don't really exist now. Good luck with getting on track!

[@markmarkie1950]

@@grimeybanger thank you very much for your time Have fun Stay safe ....

[@liamp.g7376]

Yes as a family who has done this for years, love who ever sent this in

[@jodu626]

Ditto

[@allisonhemmings9290]

Nothing better than eating a huge hotdog while watching banger racing at night in the open air

[@jayboy3478]

Were there ever any deaths?

[@liamp.g7376]

@@jayboy3478 years ago but safety has increased but a marginal amount

[@jayboy3478]

@@liamp.g7376 I always thought it was kind of brutal how some drivers would smash into an already pretty crushed car, like no regards for that persons safety, I hope the stuwards step in and say enough is enough

[@daryl9434]

This brings back some childhood memories. Growing up in the 80's and 90's, I had a neighbour who always seemed to working all the hours night and day on various old bangers for these races. Perhaps not always the most popular with everyone on the street because of this. lol

[@FosterVideos]

Appreciate you reacting to my video, hope you enjoyed it!

[@rockinbillyboy]

This is the actual race, before the demolition derby!...lol

[@nickbenke3306]

I went to see Banger Racing once, the sound levels were off the charts!! They fit really strong cages in the cars to protect the drivers, fatalities are very rare! The guys must be having so much fun!

[@XoticCamel_]

We use to go to the Banger races... Sneaking ya mates in boot of ya car when not enough to pay entrance fee 😂 oh happy days 👌🏻

[@michaelwhite6498]

There are a few grades of banger racing that define what you are allowed to do regards crashing. From simple just spinning some one out (rookie bangers) to what you are watching which is National Bangers where anything go's, even going opposite way for head on tickles, but only on bends. Destruction derby is last race of the programme and some of those you think may be wrecks can come out again for that. If it still moves the boys will race it.

[@martinarscott3524]

Went to a banger race many years back, 2 rival clubs got particularly vicious, it was nuts. One guy ended up on his roof, they stopped the race, turned his car over, and he just carried on racing with his head leaning over 45 degrees to cater for the caved in roof lol

[@alanmumford8806]

I used to do this at a track called Cross-in-Hand in the UK back in the 70's. You were allowed 1 gallon of fuel, you could move the radiator somewhere 'safer'. Had to have 4-point harness, crash helmet and no glass except rear view mirror. Doors had to be secured shut. That was it. Didn't even need to be old enough for a driving licence! I dare say it's all been health 'n' safety-ed now... Yes, it can be brutal!

[@tobicain7816]

man this brings back so many memories from childhood. going to brands hatch to watch the carnage or see the hot rods go at it. ruddy beautiful stuff . dangerous sport though.the amount of concussions the drivers got that went untreated is unfathomable, my dad was out of the game for a good 15 years before he discovered he had some pretty bad scarring on his brain from his time racing.

[@richardaston6361]

It does hurt for the next few days but there's nothing like the buzz you get from it.

[@jimdoyle8757]

The sound of the metal smashing together the fumes the burning smells just sends your senses through the roof i used to watch my mate race at Wimbledon and his favourite banger was a hearse hard to get hold of but strong old motors

[@elih9700]

My dad used to take me down to Wimbledon Banger racing (SW London) in the late 70's, loved it. Having said that there was that time a car caught fire and I cried because I feared the worse, I was about 6.

[@_selfyy_8496]

wimbledon was a great track shame it closed

[@elih9700]

@@_selfyy_8496 Yep.

[@AllanLibert-Simons]

I believe Foxhall stadium in the uk has the fastest track as it's the largest. Great Yarmouth is another good one as it's a figure of 8 track. Bangers there is awesome. Nothing beats the smell of oil and burning rubber lol.

[@expatpiskie]

Dad was taking me Banger & Stock Car Racing at Cornish Raceways in the 60s before I could even walk. I still love it, sadly I no longer live near a track but if there's a meet on in Devon/Cornwall when I visit dad we still go. Dad's mate is an ex-stock car racer who then went on to build stocks and bangers for other people. Back when dad could only afford fairly old cars many of them ended their days on the track.

[@PaulHappy-rf8tg]

What about kings Lynn

[@richardhudson2955]

Used to go and watch Banger cars at Long Eaton Stadium in the 70's 80's.

[@jondrizzle4554]

Yep same here great memories of the f1s there too.....what a shame it closed was the only good thing in long Eaton !!!

[@jaysonreynolds6340]

Been watching this for a few years, takes a huge set of nads to do this, much respect to them

[@elbecko7969]

I know other people won't feel the same way, but I do find seeing these old Cortinas, Granadas, SD1s, Volvos and Jaguars getting smashed up quite upsetting

[@markgrygielewicz8047]

I have the same feelings, my friend and I watched a World of Sport banger racing from around '79 or '81, and worked out how much the cars would be worth restored, about 1.2 million quid worth of cars scrapped. Break your heart, but, they were all rust buckets at the time.

[@elbecko7969]

@@markgrygielewicz8047 It is horrible to see, but I suppose the world has to move on in a way

[@gutz323]

No offence, but you don't know what you are talking about. 99% of these cars are fucked and nobody wants them, they are too far gone and the good parts are kept and sold cheaply to people so they can keep their old classics on the road. All these shells are behind repair and for a classic car enthusiast it would be far cheaper to buy a solid shell than repair the ones that get raced, these cars are not wanted. The shells they use to race are the type of shell left in some silly old man's front garden that will rot away because they don't have the time or money to restore them (and they are not economically viable to repair). The guys racing them are not stupid and a lot of them have mint versions of the cars they are racing on the road, and they are car enthusiasts themselves who find it sacrilege to race a good car. For a start, some of these cars could be worth money if they was a good example, these ones are not. What would you rather? A car sitting in someone's driveway or garage for years for the owner to die and the persons family sweep the rust off the floor and send it to the crusher? or take it apart and send all the good parts to keep others of the era on the road then race whats left and then send it to the crusher? I kind of know what I am talking about, I don't get involved much these days but I raced myself for five years and was involved hands on for over ten.

[@markgrygielewicz8047]

@@gutz323 Thank you for your reply, but I mentioned "Break your heart, but, they were all rust buckets at the time.", so I've taken into consideration that the cars were at the end of their lifespan.

[@gutz323]

@@markgrygielewicz8047 I was talking to the other fella, sorry mate.

[@TheFancyTramp]

Ahhh this takes me back a day or two! We used to go and spectate at our local track in the late 80's. I still have the scar above my eye from a piece of debris that was launched through the chicken wire barrier lol Fun times for sure

[@HASHRATT]

Always loved banger racing,glad this was suggested! 👍

[@AshManzarek]

Haha love it I've sat and watched these for days on end

[@necessaryevil3428]

Did this in Lutterworth, Leicestershire back in the 90's..... brilliant destructive fun 😊

[@derrickknight4985]

Love this years ago over in Essex and where I lived in Crayford. Brilliant times. The smell and the noise is still with me. Would love to have a go at this again. More fun when you do the figure 8 especially when you turn round and go head on. My Dads old Zephyr 4 mk3 was a black beast.

[@stewartthorne1972]

they are racing the crashes are secondary until the last race which is there Destruction derby

[@lloveAphmau]

Socialise your health care and you can have fun like this 😂

[@happisakshappiplace.6588]

I used to go to watch banger racing with my Dad in the late 80's down in a place called Delabole in Cornwall. Awesome fun. Sometimes for added fun the racers would chain two cars together then use the figure of 8 track. The amount of cars that would get tangled together where opposing pairs would get tangled in each others chains. It was crazy stuff.

[@Jmixup]

Used to love going to see the racing down behind the dog track! They used to hold stunt events too (jumping over various things)! Love this channel, always nice vibes

[@CycolacFan]

The cars are very well built, as you say everything is removed from the interior, they reinforce the doors and put a large bulkhead in behind the driver which is why the cars only crush half the cabin space. Relatively few serious injuries since the drivers wear a lot of protective gear and they’re often pretty big lads with healthy appetites anyway so lots of natural padding. Only rule for racing usually is not to crash directly into the driver’s door. Cars usually do up to about 40mph. Marshalls with flags check the drivers after every hit any sign of injury - or no thumbs up from the driver - and the race is stopped.

[@lextex3280]

Haven't seen banger racing for years.. Used to go and watch it with my mates when I was younger..

[@christopherflynn4094]

If you liked this id love you to react to Brisca F1 stock cars. Its no holds barred, full contact racing with fully armoured cars and the big crashes are far more brutal than in bangers.

[@TheEclecticBeard]

just bookmarked a page full of those videos.

[@christopherflynn4094]

@@TheEclecticBeard that's proper action right there. Alternative look at saloon stock cars too. Another UK racing formula with brutal crashes. I've seen a car leave the track and end up in the crowd once

[@neilgayleard3842]

You should add lawnmower racing to your list.

[@stuinNorway]

@@christopherflynn4094 I second the saloon stocks, especially the 2L ones at Cowdenbeath Racewall.

[@chrissmith3215]

@@christopherflynn4094 that was at Kings Lynn. The video of it is on here some where. BriSCA F1 stock cars are awesome. But I love watch the 2 litre 'loonies'

[@danafcmiller86]

This is the only racing forget f1 nascar anything like that THIS IS A WAY OF LIFE AND FOR LIFE

[@2sik_UK]

Rally is king

[@SimbianMinistry]

2:02 : As a kid I lived near the (now gone) Aycliffe stadium... and they did indeed have their own junk yard. As well as the 'Stock-Car' racing, they did often have destruction derbys - Racing happened most Sundays if the weather wasn't too bad. I remember walking home picking pieces of grit and tyre rubber out of my hair and clothes - LOL And on Nov 5th they also held a free giant public firework display for the whole town, unded by the local authorities.

[@dalskyline]

Thats just down the road to me i used to love going to watch FIRECRACKER at arena essex just a shame its closed down now, check out FIRECRACKER though

[@tigerg6338]

Got to love the fact, EB has reacted to the hobbies to pass time in east anglia ;) also do caravan DD and tag team where cars chained together and our favourite is definitely reliant Robin bangers lol, cool video, thumbs up

[@socks85s18]

my dad used to race at Essex arena in the late 80's early 90's. still remember his car number brings back good memories.

[@f3aok]

Used to watch this at Arlington Stadium Eastbourne when i was younger.👍

[@rmdave1965]

Hilarious as it is ! Even funnier when they are towing caravans!! See if you can find any of those video's. I think these guys have to have a racing licence to compete,you just don't turn up,plus the driver is surrounded by a roll cage!

[@_selfyy_8496]

you can race with a day licence which costs around £25 or get a year licence for around £70

[@jamieashman1446]

someone send him, Snooker Peter Ebdon just standing there for 5 minutes looking at a shot, then show him Ronnie o'sullivan 147, 5 mins odd.

[@elih9700]

I'll quote Ebo, come on! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKGXfJSoabGlo5o

[@lewisb85]

Difference between American demo derby and UK banger racing is that in banger racing they actually attempt to turn laps and it's an actual race although a lot of meetings have the DD contest at the end with what cars are running, then it's last car running.

[@emtwinmummy]

I live a few miles from the Ipswich Speedway track I love hearing the bangers. We go every year for fireworks and destruction Derby so much fun.

[@Merlin-gu9nz]

This gets even worse when you realise that the petrol tank and water tank are moved into the inside of the car near the driver

[@83koolshen]

Waterstank still next to the engine thats not next to the driver

[@jarneyfs1]

By 2:45 the shock had turned to a widening grin of secret enjoyment and desire - like a hidden StarBar or box of Ferrero Rocher.

[@OriginalHandprint]

Happy memories working as a ‘race marshal’ in the 80’s. I was forever dodging cars in the centre! I was 16 🥺

[@chrissmith3215]

In banger racing when you pick up a car in front and ride it all the way to the fence is called 'a follow-in'. When you see them go in one after another into a wrecked car this is called a 'stack up'. I once saw a driver at Sheffield crash, pull his phone out and wave the on coming cars into his whilst he filmed it on his phone!

[@stuinNorway]

Big difference to US style Demolition Derby is that this is technically a race, and the first to finish a set number of laps wins. The final event of the day will usually be the demolition derby, with lst car running winning. The cars are also not just junkers that are stripped, the safety rules today are actually pretty strict. Apart from the basic strip-down, the fuel tank is removed and a converted fire extuinguisher will be mounted, with spill-proof connection to prevent a fuel leak. The driver's have multi layer fire suits, race helmets, neck braces, the whole works. They also inspect cars before a meeting to ensure the side protection on drivers door (thick steel plate) is there, andthe safety cage around the driver is suitable. Full 5 point racing harness mounted to safety cage, although the seat has to remain original and use original mountings. Add in that this video features no less than 4 classes of banger racing. 1300cc, 1600cc, 2 litre and unlimited (the races with the limos and hearses etc) Been to Arena Essex a few times, but grew up going to Cowdenbeath Racewall monthly, it was a tighter, but faster track. Bangers are hard hitting, but drivers can take a harder knock in the Saloon Stock format, as they really drive a roll cage with a 2L engine, full contact, they bounce off the concrete wall and keep on running. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXXTdZ-Do9Z-ldE

[@darrellpowell6042]

Where I live the nearest Banger racing is in King's Lynn. And there is Santa Pod drag racing. That's really good to check out Santa Pod Raceway.

[@_selfyy_8496]

kings lynn is my local track too one of the best in the country

[@dirtbikerman1000]

Alan my mate When you said these cars probably don't run very well Actually all these guys are very competitive mechanics. My friends raced these and their dad did too They were tuned as much as possible mate

[@chrisjones3901]

The best British Bangor racing is the local ones that just take place on a farmers field.such a good day out

[@PurpleDracos]

I remember going over to Crayford from time to time as a kid to watch the bangers or speedway.

[@RESET1776]

God bless these guys for doing what they do! But, as someone that's done a ton of motorsports demo derby, circle track, drag, rock buggy, even flew trucks in arena truck racing. Bottom line, IMO what we saw here was truly INSANE!

[@stephenberry7876]

I used to love going up the banger racing. My dad used to drive in the 70s , but had to give up when I came along.

[@markkempster7367]

So nice to see an american taking an interest in British culture/food/traditions etc etc rather than banging on about stereotypes like bad teeth. Been following you for a while. Love the channel. Keep it up dude :)

[@samgeller1967]

The last car moving is the winner, great fun

[@denzzlinga]

5:18 the drivers place is reinforced with heavy steel beams and plates to ensure it stays intact even during the hardest hits and everything else arround it gets crumbeled up.

[@montyzumazoom1337]

There’s a track about 15 miles from where I live. I used to take my young kits to it regularly-they loved it! My cousin used to race bangers as well.

[@martintanner1316]

My dad was a Marshall for this back on the early 80s and i used to ride in the back of the recovery vehicles that sat in the centre of the track best seat in the house. I think i was 6 years old at the time.

[@Matt19matt19]

Used to love going watching banger racing as a kid. It was fun and cheap to go and watch. Was so sad when it closed.

[@andrewdking]

I had to listen to the noise of them all through the 80/90s in my back garden in Bovingdon. Bovingdon Raceway was up the local ex RAF/USAF airbase, now The Mount Prison and Film Studio overflow for Leavesden (Harry Potter World). I'd still love it to be an airbase or airdrome

[@garyfranks4935]

My dad used to race bangers in the 80's until a burst radiator scalded him then he just did the mechanic side of it. As a kid we used to sit on the hood of the car on the parade lap

[@timmystwin]

There's a reason the 40k orks are so British. (Also, bonus points - that dirt bit in the middle is for Speedway, they do that there too. 0-60 in 2 seconds straight in to a corner on a bike with no brakes. Fun times.)

[@paulsmith2516]

We actually have Destruction Derbies over here too, this is actually a bit different. Believe it or not, this IS an actual RACE lol. There are a set number of laps, and there will be a winner 😆 There are usually 2 or 3 heats and THEN a final, so you can imagine what the cars who make the final look like 😆😆😆

[@MrVolvobloke]

If you live in the UK and follow banger racing, then you understand some of the rivalry that goes on during a race meeting. You get to see scores settled and who is out to get who ! I can't speak for the US demo derby racing as I've not seen that much of it, but here there are well know drivers who to the fans are just as well known as nascar drivers are to their fans. Those who follow banger racing will know which drivers will be the entertainers who love a good crash, who's going to stay out of trouble for the win and those who are famous for their beautifully presented and painted cars. They will know which teams 'war' with which other teams and so on. Seen as a collection of random crashes this video while still entertaining does loose quite a lot of context, but fun none the less.

[@threepot5874]

They all claimed whiplash!☺

[@stingray4real]

Bring back memories of watching banger racing (Demolition Derby) 0n TV World of Sports.

[@dungonman4910]

they sometime will do it with campervans theres also dirtbike races here as well

[@hamoostaffat]

The caravan events are bloody good fun too

[@_selfyy_8496]

if you ever get the chance to come over here and watch bangers in person do it! such a great atmosphere

[@HappyRareGrooveMan]

Its The Keystone Cops chasing Mr Magoo 😂

[@breakage5]

Hey mate - found your channel about a month ago and been watching since. Loved to see you trying and enjoying english staples like Marmite and albeit surprised, glad your family did too. I'm from Manchester UK and for a friday evening/night "tea" (we say tea instead of dinner) we eat fish, chips, mushy peas and curry sauce. Would love to see if at some point you think you can make and try something like this. I know you've enjoyed trying some english..."delicacies". Love the channel man, stay safe

[@michaelglynn2638]

Thanks Mr EB. Always good👍

[@vaudevillian7]

Used to love going to this as a kid. Next time I’m in Indiana I want to go and watch figure 8 racing at the Speedrome

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Dude you love your english sports

[@josephedwards4932]

I never saw a demolition derby on a track. The demolition derby I remember were always in the center of a field with everyone bunched up, mostly driving in reverse to protect their engines for as long as possible. Of course this was fifty-five years ago.

[@petermallia558]

Our crazy British version of "Bumper" Cars or Dodg'ems. 🤪👍🏻 You also have Demolition Derbies in the US too. We call a smashed up but still in working order (drivable), car an "Old Banger" because an old car backfires with a banger so an Old Banger.

[@Renegade666]

yeah UK banger racing can be pretty brutal. I remember as a kid i used to go watch it with my dad, id always pick a car at the start of the night and hope it wins :)

[@jeanlongsden1696]

you should do a reaction to this EXTREME Motorhome Racing | Top Gear - KZbin

[@stewthorne]

if you notice the colour patterns on the cars means teams it is racing then at the end of the day they do have a last race is a destruction derby / most of these drivers will be at work tomorrow

[@marcuscoquer5958]

Used to do this with unprepped cars in our field. Being drunk was our protection... Destruction Derby is the last race of the day. Basically anything that can still move under its own power after the days heats lines up and runs until it can't drive anymore. The only reinforcement allowed is a beefy H frame across the car behind the driver and a door plate, just to protect the driver. The scrutineering is very strict and have seen all of the tricks. Apart from a reinforced water tank instead of a radiator pretty much nothing can be done to protect the mechanicals at all. I think the American DD cars are reinforced more to protect the mechanicals.

[@Thishandleisavailabl.e]

I love how you’re putting all different parts of English culture out there like not many others are! Two questions... have you ever been to England? If so where and if not where would you go?

[@TheEclecticBeard]

Have not but plan to next year and want to see as much as possible

[@gutz323]

@@TheEclecticBeard cool! But when you do, don't just go to London. There are lots of other great places, I have never been to America but everyone I know who has, has only been to Florida and visited Disney land or gone to Las Vegas (apart from my uncle who travelled and won skeet shooting tournaments in Texas back in the 80's) and I bet there is more to the US of A than them 2 places.

[@iansmith4988]

Great choice I grew up watching the Hammers over Arena Essex.

[@Cobalt-Jester]

I have only ever been in 1 car accident. Not my fault, a guy in a van reversed out onto the road. I was only going about 20MPH when I hit him. I was fine, a bit shaken, but no injuries. So I thought. The next day I was in agony. Every part of me was stiff. I could barely lift my head off the pillow. So these guys... Wow. I feel their pain.

[@craigfalconer1205]

From what I remember on an old Top Gear show you paid a fee of £250-£500 and entered your car in to a Banger race of course I could be remembering it wrong.

[@sanderhooijer8543]

As someone whi drives some of those races i can confirm that neck amd shoulder muscles are the usual suspects if hurting the day after. But after a day or 2 you'll be completely fine again.

[@Jedi_Scowen]

The difference between American Destruction Derby and British Banger Racing is Banger Racing is first off a race usually over 12-15 laps, not last car moving wins. Sometimes but not always the day of Banger Racing will end with a Destruction Derby that is won by the last car moving. This video appears to have both in it. When you see cars avoiding or at least attempting to avoid impacts then that is a race to the finish line.

[@seancoultard9531]

One of my old cars competed in this rust in pieces

[@dirtbikerman1000]

Most of those cars are Ford grenadas Probably the closest British car to the size of an American car. Notice how the volvo got hit and stayed the same shape lol In our local smaller banger racing circuits, volvos were banned

[@dcarbs2979]

I had a Grosvenor (mk2 limousine version) - used it as a daily driver town car. Only 18ft long - a lot smaller than some 50's Buicks!

[@nexpro6985]

Reminds me of the North Circular on Black Friday.

[@paulmcateer1595]

Nothing says, "We enjoy universal healthcare" Quite like Banger Racing! 🤣

[@meatfeast335]

NHS is shit

[@smcp5044]

Another good video, hope you are feeling better

[@Roger.Whittingtonuk9441]

with respect as an ex banger racer your demolition cars are nothing like these we do not have any armoring on the cars just a driver cage and harness and one plate on the drivers door small fuel tanks and its done at 3x the speed of your derby's if you think these were hard hits look up a video called banger racings hardest hits brutal love the whiskers dude awesome lol respect

[@mikehunt8823]

Is it true radiators were banned? How big a water tank would you need instead?

[@Roger.Whittingtonuk9441]

@@mikehunt8823 back in my day we still used rads but put them in the back bare in mind i aint raced since the 90s some did use tanks back then most were 3-4 gallon respect bud

[@mikehunt8823]

@@Roger.Whittingtonuk9441 not much banger racing left unfortunately, I like speedway too, I'm near rye house they still have the dirt track, they let you drive anything on it good fun

[@Roger.Whittingtonuk9441]

@@mikehunt8823 hi bud yea im in the mid lands now but when i was a lot younger my home track was standlake and dirt track was faringdon many yrs ago lol i dont go now but still watch a bit on here when i get the time still got boxs of trophy's in the loft i progressed to circuit and drag racing after my oval days but cant afford that sort of fun any more sadly respect

[@mikehunt8823]

@@Roger.Whittingtonuk9441 I love it too, talking about it on here made me ring up some mates to get the bikes out, last time we went was November before the latest lockdown, the track has been levelled for housing! I'm devastated, fuck this lockdown all that history gone, devastated. RIP rye house speedway

[@lucifersjurisdiction3636]

5:21 the guy who was driving that blue limo, after taking that hit he said he’d never race one again after that.

[@andrewbraverman4511]

It's an absolute miracle none of these drivers have been killed in this sport.

[@robinhooduk8255]

react to the atherstone football game, google it. trust me youll like it.

[@cuhurun]

Robin... he already has, back during January.

[@marcusalford1750]

My uncle used to do banger racing.I went to see him in action years back and it was very loud and one of the cars caught on fire likely the driver got out before the flames got our of control,ah goodtimes👍

[@PaulHappy-rf8tg]

The last time I went to kings Lynn a 2ltr mondeo was facing my way the throttle got stuck and the engine blew up and I don’t know what went flying towards me luckily the fence was there otherwise I wouldn’t be here today

[@marcusalford1750]

@@PaulHappy-rf8tg Wow ! what a stroke of luck,I'm glad your here to tell the tale thanks for sharing your story 👍

[@PaulHappy-rf8tg]

@@marcusalford1750 thank you mate

[@marcusalford1750]

@@PaulHappy-rf8tg Your'e welcome 😊

[@tipstertricks]

Please react to Ken Dodd,Paul Daniels chop cup routine and Tommy Cooper at some point they are hilarious and British legends in showbiz

[@andrewlaw]

Not quite the same as US racing. The initial races are exactly that, a race to win with lots of contact involved. The last race of the night is the Destruction Derby where anything they can get running is taken out one last time before it's crushed. If you notice a lot of cars have the same colour scheme, racing in teams is quite common.

[@TheEclecticBeard]

Did not know that. Thanks for the extra bit of info.

[@colinhutchinson1664]

We did exactly the same thing back in the 90s.....Only thing was that it was on our council estate playing fields..... I'm quite sure a few of the 15 and 16yr olds didn't have a full license and insurance either.😎

[@colin4685]

I didnt even know we had this! Must take a trip down from scotland to see one of these

[@trooperthatsall5250]

As a someone whom use to paint SUPERSONICS cars for him before he frequented the "Essex Area" if you can call it that - more like a dirt hole that was constantly with puddles, regardless how hot it was. There were a couple of classes he used to drive in - armoured and the races with caravans. I use to put small insults on the rear of the cars for the "geezers", normally along the lines of "your wife's being this dirty". I can tell you some tales from around the late 80's - mid 90's about these blokes. Deep down they do a lot of charity races for disadvantage kids, real salts of the earths every last one of them. ~Trooper

[@101steel4]

Used to go to Wimbledon stadium back in the day! Speedway too! Great memories

[@stewartthorne1972]

a couple of basic Rules 1 dont hit the drivers door 2 dont follow the car into the wall but you see these rules broken