Mildenhall Stadium Saturday July 18 6.30pm
RDC's Another Wild Night
National Bangers BBA British Championship
and Reliant Robins World Final
One meeting...Two Championships...Another Wild Night!

Page updated July 17: Latest entries for National Banger BBA British Championship and last chance qualifier entry 

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Meeting Introduction

National Bangers BBA British Championship (updated July 17)

Reliant Robins World Final  

General Meeting Information

MEETING INTRODUCTION

We are now counting down the days and weeks to one of the biggest and most prestigious nights of the season at RDC Promotions and at Mildenhall Stadium

Once again two of the biggest races of the season, the National Banger BBA British Championship and Reliant Robin Championship of the World will be held on the same programme and this will happen at Mildenhall Stadium on July 18 starting at 6.30pm. 

Two Championships-Another Wild Night!

Last year's meeting was another action packed affair with two exciting and memorable championship races. In the National Bangers we saw one of the most memorable and exciting finishes to a banger race ever seen at Mildenhall Stadium with 370 John Cobbold escaping a last bend pile-up to claim his second British title...in revserse. 

And similar success could be found in the Reliant Robins where 553 Daniel Douglas claimed his second World title in one of the most competitive and fiercely contested World Finals to date

Once again many of the top of the drivers in each formula are expected in action on July 18 for what promises to be another action packed and competitive evening of racing. 

This page has been built and designed to bring you all the information you need on this huge event and includes the list of qualifiers for both championship races, and in the case of the Reliant Robin World Final the starting grid, plus details of others who have booked the meeting.

It also carries quick access to the history of both championships with links to reports of previous events and the rolls of honour.

And we also have general meeting information which you may find helpful, especially if you are a first time visitor to Mildenhall Stadium. 

Either use the quick links below to go straight to National Bangers, Reliant Robins or Meeting information or scroll down to read the entire page. 

NATIONAL BANGERS 2015 BBA BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

British Championship Qualifiers (updated July 17) 

British Championship finalists preview

British Championship Roll of Honour

British Championship previous reports 1999-2013

Last Chance Qualifiers (updated July 17)  

British Championship Qualifiers (updated July 17)

2 Georgie Lee (PRI)
4 Sam Nice (RDC-fourth reserve)
27 Terry King (RDC)
27 Danny McMullan (Startrax)
37 Dave Lewis (RDC-second reserve)
82 Tom Foster (Skegness)
116 Nat Cohn (RDC-wildcard entry)
122 Marc Cooper (Ringwood)
123 Rob Smith (Grimley)
188 John Reeves (RDC)
204 Charlie King (RDC)
247 Lee Clarke (Spedeworth)
257 Timmy Aldridge (Incarace)
275 Joe Morgan (Startrax)
303 Wayne Linsdell (RDC)
309 Michael Lane (Spedeworth)
313 Craig Osborne (RDC-first reserve)
322 Thomas Fox (RDC)
327 Mick Maskall Jnr (RDC)
328 Dan Lathan (RDC-wildcard entry)
337 Ashley Garrod (TSR)
338 Terry Garrod (TSR)
370 John Cobbold (RDC-defending champion)
374 Chris Collins (GMP)
390 David Gibson (TSR)
391 Adam Bligden (Standlake)
411 Matt Franklin (third reserve)
517 Sid Cooper (RDC)
527 Michael Norman (RDC)
552 Karl Douglas (PRI)
570 Jordan Cumming (RDC) Click here for an interview with Dino Jnr
592 Mark Marchant (RDC) Click here for an interview with Mad Mark
623 Ricky Hutton (RDC-sixth reserve)
673 Darren Fendley (TSR)
717 Jack Tuffen (Buxton)
807 Chris Murfin (Buxton)
898 Andy Battle (RDC)

British Championship Driver Interviews

Click here for an interview with National Banger RDC National Points leader Dino Jnr 570 Jordan Cumming ahead of the BBA British Championship at Mildenhall on July 18

Click here for an interview with Mad Mark 592 Mark Marchant who represents RDC in the National Banger BBA British Championship at Mildenhall on July 18

British Championship finalists preview  

It’s a third consecutive trip to the British Championship grid for PRI young gun 2 Georgie Lee but the question remains will this year finally see him crack the top 10 as many predicted from the moment he made his debut in the race. Continues to enjoy excellent form at present on home soil where he heads the Arena Essex points race but has largely struggled to bring that form to shale despite a strong flurry in 2013 where he won two British qualifying round finals at Mildenhall but since then he has endured a major draught in form. However you would strongly suspect that a driver as talented as this won’t stay in that position for long and once again he starts as one to watch. 

It’s a welcome return to the British Championship grid for one of the unsung stars of the RDC National Banger scene with 4 Sam Nice earning his second start in the championship after making his debut in 2012, via a second place finish in his last chance race. Had to wait to have his place confirmed as he didn’t quite make the top 12 at RDC but gets in as a reserve driver and is certainly deserving of the place after a couple of excellent DD displays at the second and final qualifying rounds at Mildenhall. Another of the RDC contingent who is likely to benefit from a more ively race as might lack the pace needed if it’s a straight speed race but either way will be gunning for the top 10.

It’s been an unusual road to a British Final debut for Telbert 27 Terry King who was a welcome returnee to RDC in 2015. After a superb start to the qualifying series in March he struggled to maintain that form over the remaining Mildenhall rounds and it was largely thanks to a fine showing in the DD at the last qualifier that he managed to secure his starting place. However that decision ruled him out of the following day’s Hot Shots Championship and still a change in holiday plans was required to ensure he could take his place on the grid. Arguably not a favourite on paper forr the title itself but a serious contender for the top 10 at least and one of many who may benefit from a lively race. 

It’s a welcome return to the British Championship grid for rising Northern star Turbo 27 Danny McMullan especially as he was very much a late addition to last year’s race meaning we were unable to mention him here. Enjoyed a lively British Final debut in 2014 but failed to make the top 10 and it remains to be seen if he will even be too worried about addressing that particular fact this year as his reputation has been more based on his action levels than anything else. Having said that coming from Startrax means he brings with him more than sufficient shale experience which will put him in good stead here and he is certainly one to keep an eye on, regardless of his intentions when the green flag falls.

The return to top form of 37 Dave Lewis has been one of the feel good stories of the last couple of season and after enjoying a much more regular racing schedule at RDC in 2014, this season has seen the former Unlimited Suffolk Champion really remind everyone of what he is capable off as he has led the Mildenhall points race for the first half of the year. However this form has not come at the British qualifiers and for the second year in a row he has had to rely on a wildcard place to get onto the grid. This will be his ninth appearance in the race, having debuted in 1998 and he already has five top 10s to his credit including a third in 2002, a lively race could be the ticket to improving on that in 2015. 

The next driver on our preview to make his British Championship debut is leading young gun in the sport Big T 82 Tom Foster who has the remarkable feat of making his debut as a World Champion having won the 2litre event at Hednesford on May. No stranger to big races or success in them he finished an excellent second in the superb Supreme Championship race at Mildenhall in March and will start this one as just a big a favourite as ever. Some new rivalries have come up in his racing in recent times but it remains to be seen if any of them are an issue here as the reality is it could be more down to the actions of others what his final fortunes are, rather than that of his own ability. 

It’s been quite an interesting season for No Luck Nat 116 Nat Cohn whose enjoying one of his busiest and best seasons to date at RDC and at time of writing is in the top 10 in both the RDC and Mildenhall points. However this form was not reflected in the British qualifying series where he struggled at all the Mildenhall rounds and instead was set to have to try his luck in the last chance races until a strange turn of events saw an avenue to the starting grid open via the wildcard places. This will be his fourth appearance in the race but only the second time as a seeded entry and he is still looking for his maiden top 10 finish which he is more than capable of producing, as long as he doesn’t don his crashing head once again. 

Hopefully most are aware now that this season will see something new with some non ORCi promotions featured on the grid and one of the first to be extended an invitation was Trojan International and Ringwood Raceway whose National Banger scene has certainly been on the up in recent months and that is in a way highlighted by their entry, promising young gun 122 Marc Cooper. He started the season as a hot tip to pursue the Spedeworth World qualifying points but has since elected to do a wider variety of meetings which has in turn brought out his best and that will be most welcome here whether he be chasing the title or in crash mode, whatever his mindset he is one to keep an eye on. 

For the first time in the history of the British Championship, invitations were sent to a limited number of non ORCi venues in a bid to include some of the sports stars who otherwise would not have an opportunity to compete in this event and Grimley Raceway were among those to enthusiastically accept and the addition of the Traveller 123 Rob Smith is a reflection of the benefits of this policy as this long serving racer is a fine addition to the grid. This will be his debut in the British but not his Mildenhall debut and he will likely call on his limited shale experience here although the truth is he might be more likely to be found on the action front than anywhere else, either way, he’ll look to make the most of this. 

This will be the 10th appearance in the British Championship in the last 11 years for reigning RDC and Dover points champion Victor 188 John Reeves and his ninth consecutive appearance and he topped the qualifying chart at RDC despite missing the final round although a lot of points came with some strong DD showings including rated displays at the second and fourth rounds. Despite his frequent outings the former Supreme Champion only has two top 10s to his credit, finishing fifth in 2011 and going one better the year after which suggests an all or nothing form in this race and it’s likely to be that again. Another who may benefit from a more action packed race which he tends to thrive in. 

One of the big additions to RDC in 2015 was that of long serving and highly underrated star Charlie Boy 204 Charlie King and while he’s not been able to visit as much as he would have liked in 2015 he has more than impressed when he has and qualified for the first time for this via the RDC qualifying rounds despite only being able to make two rounds, a feat all the more impressive when the first was his track debut at Dover. This will be this third time in the British having debuted in 2010 and he finished 10th two years later. More than capable of improving on that this year as well as being one of many not to cross, yet another whose form is likely to increase the lively the race becomes. 

One of the brightest aspects of last year’s championship was the fairly late addition of the Barrow Boys and both of those drivers are set to return to the grid this year starting with Rusty 275 Joe Morgan who has truly been one of the breakout stars of the sport in 2015 thus far. His remarkable upturn in form could well be traced back to last year’s British Championship where he finished third in the aftermath of the incredible finish to the event. It was perhaps especially surprising to see Rusty on the podium as up to that point he was considered more of a crasher but that result made his racing talents clear for all to see and representing Startrax this time rather than GMP reminds us of his enhanced shale form which will be most handy

Without question one of RDC’s most underrated performers in the last decade 303 Wayne Linsdell has made it to the British Championship grid for the third time in as many years to mark his fifth appearance in the race having debuted via a last chance qualifier victory in 2006 and the first of his most recent appearances also came via success in the last chance race but qualification here via the RDC rounds is a very just reward for one of our many hard working drivers who is well overdue a podium finish, his best result coming last year with an eighth. Like so many others, one who will likely see his chances increase the livelier the race is and will perhaps not benefit from any kind of race stoppages. 

This will be the fourth appearance in the last five years for reigning Mildenhall Track Champion and recently crowned Hot Shots Champion 313 Craig Osborne and his third showing in the race in as many years. Has cut back somewhat on his racing commitments in 2015, not so much in the amount of meetings he does but his lack of DD appearances in 2015 has been noticeable and he has, perhaps wisely, been getting a little more from his cars this year which made qualifying a little tougher and he made it through as first reserve. But nonetheless his presence on the grid will leave him as a contender again and he is more than capable on improving on his seventh place finish from 2013. 

Having failed to make it to the final last year, it’s a welcome return to the grid for RDC young gun Foxy 322 Thomas Fox who made his debut in his maiden season in National Bangers in 2012 and followed that up with 1 10th in 2013 and he is likely to be looking to improve on that this season and it is more than within his capabilities as this year’s race falls at a time where he is enjoying top form once again. Boosted by an excellent Winter Series run where he topped the White and Yellow Grade chart in the series he has retained a very strong position in the Mildenhall and RDC standings which included a fine display in the British qualifying points. A strong start to the race is likely to be key to his fortunes. 

Yet another of RDC’s young talents, Little Legs 327 Mick Maskall Jnr’s form in the British Championship is remarkably similar to the aforementioned Foxy as this is also his third appearance in the race and he enjoyed a maiden top 10 last time, finishing 10th last year. The only difference is this will be his third consecutive appearance in the race underlining how he is fast becoming part of the new generation of this championship and he is yet another more than capable of improving on his current best result and making it into the trophy positions for the first time, that is of course unless he gets distracted and forms a part of the action in the race, something we’ve often seen from him in the past. 

It’s been a very interesting season for former Mildenhall and RDC points, Supreme and TSR World Champion 328 Dan Lathan whose switch to Saloon Stockcars was meant to represent a cut back on National Bangers but recent form has seen him not only secure a wildcard place in the British Championship but move to the summit of the Mildenhall points in 2014. This will be his third appearance in the race having debuted in 2012 and he is still looking for a maiden top 10 after coming so close to the title in 2013 when a puncture ended his form. Suspension ruled him out of last year’s event when he likely would have been a leading contender and he’ll be eager to address his demons here. 

In recent years the TSR entry for this championship has become stronger and stronger and this year’s quartet is no different and they are very capable of rekindling the success the promotion had here with four consecutive wins between 2008 and 2011 with all four starting as leading contenders. Up first is Pretty Boy 337 Ash Garrod who is truly enjoying a break out season. The standard of dedication by this family in 2015 has been absolutely second to none and with it has brought solid results with Ash currently holding a narrow lead in the TSR points title race. Still looking for his maiden first big win and it could easily come here, his biggest obstacle being any potential distractions from his rivals. 

Having made his British Championship debut in 2009, Wingnut 338 Terry Garrod makes his fifth appearance in the race in 2015 and his third in as many years but is still looking for his first top 10 result which is surely something of a surprise as many would expect the reigning and two time TSR points and 1500cc National Champion to be a leading contender for the podium. Has all the tools needed to be a serious challenger for another TSR champion, especially as he comes to the race while maintaining his amazing level of form on home soil where he is just behind brother Ash in the points race but like his brother his biggest difficulty could be any on track rivals who may take his focus away from the title. 

Unfortunately a number of other commitments means we’ve not seen too much of reigning and two time British Champion 370 John Cobbold who never seems to have the greatest of on track luck during his reign as champion. Nonetheless he heads into this race, his sixth British Championship in seven years, as another leading contender, especially after he proved that his absence this season has not hurt his form in the slightest with an excellent podium finish in the Martin Seex Memorial which underlined that he should not be taken lightly in his quest for a third British title to match the records set by 119 Davey Cox and 348 Sonny Sherwood, just a pinch of good fortune could be all he needs. 

The second of the Barrow Boy regulars expected on the grid is Chipmonk 374 Chris Collins who also made his debut in the championship last season and once again represents GMP in this year’s event. Last year the addition of the Barrow Boys for many meant an expected increase in action in the championship but in truth that wasn’t quite the case with both drivers saving their more explosive antics for later in the night which was especially the case for Chipmonk who was heavily involved in the action in the second half of the evening. It’s almost guaranteed that this time will be involved in the crashing scene at one stage of the night or another but if it’s in the big race remains to be seen. 

The latest TSR entry is yet another quality one who would very much expect to be involved in the race one way or another with reigning 2Litre TSR World Champion Gibbo 390 David Gibson. It may come as a surprise that last year’s appearance was actually his first in the championship but it will be less of a surprise to learn that he was well involved and played an instrumental rule in the final result, more with a case of who didn’t win that who did. It remains to be seen his intentions here as there are not so many of his regulars rivals present which could leave his path clear for a dedicated stab at challenging for another major title but should any hopes of that go out in smoke, expect fireworks. 

Another driver to take advantage of the invitations extended to some non ORCi raceways for this year’s event is Little Spikey 391 Adam Bligden who is another to make his British Championship debut as a result and he might also be one to not overlook here. There are several reasons for this, firstly is his firm at Standlake at the moment who he represents and he comes to us as a leading racer at the Oxford venue in both the National and Street Banger points standings and given the common feeling of how hard it is to negotiate Standlake that could put him in good standing here and he is also a regular in FWD type machinery which tends to be his preferred car of choice. Definitely not one to overlook this year. 

Arguably the biggest surprise of this year’s qualifying series was the emergence of second generation racer 411 Matt Franklin who entered the final qualifying round as one of many poised to qualify for the big race for the first time and while he failed to make the top 12 he did do sufficient to get on the reserve list and that was enough to get him into the race. It’s somewhat surprising to report his father Barry, a leading name at RDC for many years, never qualified for this so the young gun is likely to take extra delight in being the first of the family on the grid where his intentions will be interesting to monitor as we’ve seen several lively exchanges from him this season, could we see more of the same here? 

A pattern is starting to form with regard to Sidders 517 Sid Cooper’s British Championship appearances as this will be his third time in the big race in the last five years, every qualification year followed by a year of watching the event from the side lines and so if the pattern means he won’t be on the grid in 2016 he’ll be eager to make the most of this year. Another of RDC’s hard working yet underrated performers he has a British top 10 to his name with a decent eighth place finish in 2013, the first time he qualified prior to the night having made his 2011 debut via the last chance races. More than capable of improving on that eighth but like many of the RDC entries likely to benefit from a more destructive type of race. 

Continuing our theme of underrated RDC stars and we have former Hot Shots Champion 527 Michael Norman who returns to the grid for the second time after making his debut in 2013 where he went without a top 10 finish and that is likely to be his immediate target for this year’s race and he is one of very many who is more than capable of achieving that. Having said that he should not be discounted from doing much better than just cracking the top 10 but like so many of the RDC contenders he is likely to be hoping for a lively race where wits and survival skills are more important than simple speed and if the race proves to be a straight race for the flag he could struggle a little. 

It’s a little hard to believe that this will be the British Championship debut for long serving racer Blacknuts 552 Karl Douglas although having said that there is no question that his best form has come in more recent years and perhaps this is why we are starting to see more and more of him in races like this. Competed in the Supreme Championship in March but that went without success and he’ll be eager to not endure a repeat of that here and while he may enjoy the unlimited style of the sport more there is no denying his best results have come in this kind of format which is underlined by a podium finish in the 2014 PRI World Final and a pair of 2Litre Shakedown titles. 

Another of the most interesting developments to the RDC scene in 2015 has been the return of young gun Dino Jnr 570 Jordan Cumming whose return to RDC has not only seen him book his second appearance in the British Championship but he has also moved to the top of the RDC Points Championship. There is no denying the significance of this race, which his father won the first time it was staged at Mildenhall in 1993 and he will be most determined to at least crack the top 10 having failed to do in his debut in 2012. Yet another leading contender whose chances are likely to be just as strong no matter what the race proves to be, his form in wreck ups being as good as any while a second in the BBA English showed his race form. 

It’s almost a surprise that having raced with RDC for well over a decade the is actually the first time we’ve seen Mad Mark 592 Mark Marchant as an RDC registered driver and it has clearly brought out some excellent form in him. Made his British Championship debut last year and it’s worth noting that he did so via the RDC qualifiers and the wildcard places that were upo for grabs and repeated that form this year where he is looking to make the results for the first time but a heat win at the final round is a timely reminder that he is capable of much more than just a top 10. That is providing he keeps his racing head on which he has claimed he intends to do, the current Dover Championship leader should not be overlooked here. 

Without question one of the biggest breakthrough drivers of the season at RDC has been Tricky 623 Ricky Hutton who is enjoying his best season to date and that has only been enhanced further by securing a maiden start in the British Championship as one of the RDC reserve drivers and he will be eager to make the most of that. Has caught the attention of many mostly with his crashing displays which included some superb performances at the unlimited Kent Championship at Dover and was in electric form at the unlimited van meeting at Mildenhall in July but he has also shown greatly improving racing talents as well which suggests he could challenge for the top 10 here if that is his intentions. 

The final TSR seed is another serious challenger with 2010 champion 673 Darren Fendley. 2015 has seen Darren register with both TSR and RDC and the move appears to have brought him back to his very best as he is riding high in both promotions’ points charts and enjoyed a unique final and DD double at the Mildenhall pre 70. This will be his fifth appearance in the last six years after injury prevented him from defending the title in 2011 but it marks the first time since 2012 that he’s been a seeded entry having had to qualify on the night the last two years and once again this year the British qualifiers were not kind to him and he made it through via the TSR points but regardless of that he starts as a serious threat to a second title.

2014 saw long and hard working RDC star 898 Andy Battle finally get a first significant reward for his efforts in the sport, winning the RDC RWD points race to earn a silver roof which he will carry here for his fourth British Championship appearance where he starts as another leading contender. Made his debut back in 2007 where he finished 10th and that remains his best, and only, results in the race to date but surely he is capable of better results than that and he will be looking to prove that here. A front runner in the currently closely contested Mildenhall Track Championship is prove if needed of what he is capable of here and surely his luck is well overdue for a big result in this one. 

British Championship Roll of Honour

British Championship previous reports 1999-2014

Using our report library on the website we can bring you these quick links to reports on previous British Championship finals at Mildenhall back to 1999

2014 championship on June 28 2014

2013 championship on July 13 2013

2012 championship on June 30 2012

2011 Championship on August 13 2011

2010 Championship on August 14 2010

2009 Championship on August 8 2009 and Click here for a video from the event

2008 championship on July 26 2008

2007 championship on July 28 2007

2006 Championship on July 29 2006

2005 Championship on July 30 2005

2004 Championship on July 24 2004

2003 Championship on July 26 2003

2002 Championship on September 21 2002

2001 Championship on August 25 2001

2000 Championship on August 26 2000

1999 Championship on September 11 1999

Last Chance Qualifiers 

There is still one last chance for drivers to book a place in the National Banger British Championship but it will not be be easy as it can only be achieved by success in one of the last chance qualifiers at the start of the programme on July 18.

Drivers wishing to book in should call RDC on 01268 412299 (ideally between 9am and 12noon Monday to Friday or 07850 683953 or e mail wastedmc@btopenworld.com

Here is the initial entry list for the last chance races (list updated July 17)

Last chance qualifier
2 Shaun Swinborne
9 Ben Cox
32 Alan Wombwell
37 Carl Smith
44 Mark Jackson
51 James Licquorice
54 Martin Lawton
57 Dom Hall
64 Barry Lee
77 Shane Street
95 Anton Martin
100 Callum White
105 Billy Standing
107 Michael Seex
108 Kieran Jefcote
119 Davey Cox
132 Robert James
141 Gary Lee
142 Jack Lower
162 Rob Wheatley
166 Mark Fletcher
174 Dave Osborne
181 Craig Allen
183 Karl Thorpe
206 Phil Milner
210 Steve Hayward
220 Tom Pavitt
237 Gary Nash
250 Chris Moore
306 Nicky Bell
323 Steve Leeper
326 Shane Lynn
339 Jack Garrod
349 Lewis Price
399 Jon Atkins  
431 Scott Munson
448 Paul Dean
459 Todd Archer
511 Jack Licquorice
545 Karl Hough
548 Jamie Avery
549 Phil Smith
559 Alan Archer
599 Matt Butcher
620 Guy Whitehead
690 Jack Wilkins
726 Nathan Cooper
764 Steve Hendley
817 Kurt Jacobs
841 Stu Carmen
899 Jordan Westlake
913 Brett Osborne

RELIANT ROBINS 2015 CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE WORLD

World Championship Starting Grid (updated July 1) 

World Championship finalists preview (updated July 1)  

World Championship Roll of Honour

World Championship previous reports 2000-2010

World Championship Starting Grid

Listed below are the final World Championship qualifying points standings and these points will be used to determine the starting grid for the World Final. 

July 1. Following our recent news regarding the Reliant Robins World Final which also takes place at RDC’s Another Wild Night at Mildenhall Stadium on Saturday, July 18 we have a small announcement regarding the qualifiers for the race.

As previously detailed 383 Shane Harvey had confirmed he would not be taking his place on the grid and coupled with 355 Mick Walker giving us the same information the first two reserves were added to the starting grid. However at the weekend Harvey requested if he could be reinstated on the grid. Explaining that a lack of a race car was the reason for his initial cancellation and that a fellow driver had offered to assist him if he could still take part. Given the circumstance and in reflection that Harvey gave maximum notice that he felt he would be unable to compete to give a reserve the most time possible to prepare, rather than use the time to try and source a race car and in turn potentially give a reserve driver much less time to prepare, we have reinstated Harvey on the grid and will also honour our commitment to the reserve driver who was set to replace him. 

However we would now need two of the RDC seeded drivers to withdraw from the race before we would add any more reserve drivers.

66 Steve Willis 204pts
385 Roy Gedge 151
96 Ian Robins 138
16 Ray Layton 114
275 Phil Rowbottom 114
85 James Ellis 101
143 Sam Beagley 88
265 Brian Willis 80
664 Ryan Sutcliffe 66
185 Ben Oliver 59
272 Martin Vella 58
357 Jamie Radcock 54
352 Stu Brooks 44
9 Dale Russell 43
250 Wayne Atkinson 43
576 Colin Aldred 42
122 Lee Waddington 39
3 Danielle Hewitt 39
383 Shane Harvey 39
354 Darren Bewers 30
196 Stu Palmer 24

Overseas entries (overseas entries will draw at random for their grid position but are not eligible for the front row of the grid)
56 Ian Bolton
406 John Gillis

Reserves (in order)
215 Michael Croxon 23
195 Peter Nelson 23
26 Cilff Hutchings 23
399 Rob Steward 17
247 Ryan Clarke 9
3 Scott Russell 6
276 Adam Rowell 6

World Championship finalists preview

The second championship feature of RDC’s Another Wild Night is the 21st running of the Reliant Robin World Championship which has quite the act to follow after last year’s remarkable race.

The 2014 World Championship was arguably the most competitive we have ever seen and one of the most exciting Reliant Robin races ever witnessed at Mildenhall with a tremendous early race battle developing between top qualifiers 66 Steve Willis, 85 James Ellis, 702 Allan Cooper, 553 Daniel Douglas, defending champion 16 Ray Layton and 275 Phil Rowbottom. This nail biting battle was broken up when both 66 Pork Pie and Cooper were rolled out of contention and the race for the title boiled down to a shootout between Ellis and Douglas with the former holding control into the final stages and looking poised to finally capture the one which keeps slipping away from him only to suffer a puncture in the final stages which allowed Douglas to come through and add his name to the record books with his second World title victory. 

Unfortunately for Douglas he will not be a part of this year’s grid ruling him out of both a chance to defend his crown and making history by becoming the first three time winner of the event. Douglas’ exile from the RDC Reliant Robin scene stems bag to the hugely controversial British Championship in September which was a far from ideal start to the 2015 World Qualifying campaign but it is most pleasing to report that the formula has rallied superbly from this difficulties and this year’s World Final comes at a time where the three wheeled division is enjoying remarkably good health and that points to another hugely competitive World Final. 

The only thing which is for certain is that a new World Champion will be crowned in 2015 but who that might be is almost impossible to predict with a decent case being made for the chances of all the qualifiers. And on top of that we have the added spice of two international entries with 406 John Gillis and 56 Ian Bolton making welcome returns to the World Final grid. They will draw for their grid positions (but are not eligible for the front row of the grid) and neither should be overlooked, the former getting a pair of top 10s in the races after the World Final when he last visited in 2013 while Bolton featured in the top 10 of the main event when he first appeared in 2011. 

As already mentioned Douglas will not have the opportunity to challenge for a third World title in 2015 but that’s not say history might still be made as one again we have two drivers on the grid gunning for their hat trick of World Championships, 2010 and 2008 Champion Pork Pie and 2005 and 2002 champ 143 Sam Bagley. The former has again enjoyed an excellent qualifying campaign, comfortably topping the points chart to secure pole position here and he is also the most recent Reliant Robin race winner at Mildenhall heading into the final after winning the final at the last qualifier on May 23 having also won the opening heat earlier that night. These were his only wins at Mildenhall in the last 12 months so maybe his best form has come at the right time. Meanwhile 143 Screamer finished seventh in the qualifying standings, his best finish in several years and having stated before that he prefers to not start at the front maybe his luck will improve with a better grid position as he had to settle for ninth last year. His sole win of the 2015 campaign was a final victory in the tricky conditions in January but top six finishes in the March and May finals at Mildenhall prove he can get the job done in all conditions. 

Set to join Pork Pie on the front row is Gedge who is another of the pre meeting favourites who has also had his bets qualifying series to date although it’s possible he might relish some wet conditions as that’s where his best results have come from, including a hat trick at the horrendously wet November round but regardless of the weather he’ll be a contender and looking to improve on last year’s sixth place finish.

Depending on the fortune of our overseas entries, the second row of the grid is set to feature a pair of drivers both looking for their second World titles with 2006 champion 96 Ian Robins and 2013 winner 16 Ray Layton. They have had opposing form at Mildenhall in the last 12 months, Layton’s sole significant result coming with a third in last year’s World Final and without his point at the Dover Raceway staged rounds he would be much further down the grid. Robins meanwhile is one of several to enjoy his bets qualifying round in some time which including victory in the final at the Halloween meeting and should he make through the opening laps on track he is another to watch for. 

Completing the top six in the final qualifying standings were two drivers who are well overdue their first major Reliant title with the aforementioned Ellis and Rowbottom who were both among the front runners last year. Ellis’ absence from a couple of Mildenhall qualifiers including the last round means he starts a little further back than previous years but that could actually work to his advantage while it’s been over a year since Rowbottom last won at Mildenhall but a second in the British and a fifth in the final last time out and handy reminders of his capable form. 

Beyond Screamer, completing the top 10 are 265 Brian Willis, 664 Ryan Sutcliffe and 185 Ben Oliver and certainly in the case of the former and the latter this represents their best qualifying form to date and they are among the dark horses for this year’s race and may well consider a top 10 finish a significant achievement but should not be unconsidered for the podium. 
664 Gump is another who may have liked to have qualified a little better but suffered a couple of poor rounds early in the series to hinder his progress but a second in the final in May hints that maybe his best form has returned at the right time. 

More often than not the winner of the World Final comes from the first half of the grid but given the unpredictability of the formula nothing can even be taken for granted and there are many capable runners from the second half of the grid who have more than sufficient talent to make an impression as this one unfolds. 

Just missing out on the top 10 this year were 272 Martin Vella and 357 Jamie Badcock and they are likely to lively customers as is often the case with 250 Wayne Atkinson but heat winner last time out 9 Dale Russell, former British Champion 576 Colin Aldred, 352 Stu Brooks, 122 Lee Waddington, lady racer 3 Danielle Hewitt,, 383 Shane Harvey and confirmed reserves 354 Darren Bewers and 196 Stu Palmer will be looking to move forward once this one gets underway. 

World Championship Roll of Honour

World Championship previous reports 2000-2014

Using our report library on the website we can bring you these quick links to reports on previous World Championship finals at Mildenhall back to 2000

2014 championship on June 28 2014

2013 championship on July 13 2013

2012 championship on June 30 2012

2011 Championship on August 13 2011

2010 Championship on August 14 2010

2009 Championship on August 8 2009

2008 championship on July 26 2008

2007 championship on July 28 2007

2006 Championship on July 29 2006

2005 Championship on July 31 2005

2004 Championship on July 25 2004

2003 Championship on July 27 2004

2002 Championship on July 21 2002

2001 Championship on July 29 2000

2000 Championship on July 23 2000

MEETING INFORMATION

Meeting format

Admission prices

Directions

Greyhound Racing

Overnight Camping

Contact Details

Meeting Format
(meeting format is subject to change)
Race one: National Bangers Last Chance Qualifier (winner to British Championship)
Race two: National Bangers Last Chance Qualifier (winner to British Championship)
Race three: Reliant Robins World Championship (qualifiers only)
Race four: National Bangers BBA British Championship (qualifiers only)
Race five: National Bangers Allcomers One
Race six: Reliant Robins Grand Prix (all cars)
Race seven: National Bangers Allcomers Two 
Race eight: Reliant Robins Allcomers
Race nine: National Bangers Accumulator qualifier into Destruction Derby (all cars)

Admission Prices
Adults £15
OAPs £9
Children £6
Family ticket £36 (two adults and up to four concessions)
Admission prices include car parking and special souvineer programme

Directions
From the Barton Mills roundabout on the A11, turn towards Mildenhall on the A1101, follow the road to a small roundabout and then follow the sign for West Row. This road is 2.5 miles long and you pass RAF Mildenhall on your right, at the end of the road turn left towards West Row and then first right which is signposted Mildenhall Stadium. The stadium is a mile down the road on your left and the car park is the first entrance by the big tyre. For the pit area, go past the stadium and take the road down the side of the stadium.

The A11 can be accessed from the M11 at Junction 9 or use Junction 14 onto the new A14 (formerly A45) and follow the signs for Norwich A11. The A14 is also accessible from M6, M1 and Harwich.

The post code for the stadium is IP28 8QU

For more detailed directions click here

Greyhound Racing

Anyone planning to travel to Mildenhall Stadium the night before Another Wild Night may be interested in joining us at the stadium on the Friday night (July 17) where there will be a greyhound meeting. 

RDC have a fantastic deal with the stadium where drivers can get a reduced admission for themselves and their guests to the dog meeting.

By producing an ORC log book (or a Saloon Stockcar or BriSCA F2 Stockcar log book) drivers can get admission to the greyhound meeting for themselves and all their guests for just £2 a head which includes a race card. Normal admission for the greyhound meetings is £5. 

The greyhound meeting will be a great way to kick off the weekend and these meetings at Mildenhall are always an excellent night out for the whole family. The Fenman bar will be open as will the fish and chip shop and the restaurant is open although tables must be booked, for more information call RDC on 01268 412299. 

Overnight camping

Overnight camping is available at Mildenhall Stadium both on the Friday and Saturday night for no additional cost to racers, however we do ask that drivers intending to stay the night before or the night of July 18 to inform RDC by phone or e mail. 

Alternatively if you are looking for overnight accommodation in the local area please contact RDC and we will be able to assist in some contact details for local Bed and Breakfasts and hotels. 

Anyone looking to stay overnight at the weekend ahead or after this meeting is reminded there is greyhound racing at the stadium on Friday, July 17 (at 7.30pm) and National League Speedway racing on Sunday, July 19 (3.30pm) between the Mildenhall Fen Tigers and Rye House Rockets. 

Contact Details

If there is any information you have been unable to find about this event on this page then please contact RDC either by calling 01268 412299 or 07850 683953 or e mail wastedmc@btopenworld.com

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