National Banger Rules 2026 - Scunthorpe

1800 Bangers, Micro Bangers & Van Bangers

Type of car

Front wheel drive up to 1800cc

Must be NON-turbo petrol or NON turbo diesel.

Cars NOT permitted to race are –

Mondeo, Cougar, Vectra, SUV, 4×4 and people carriers EXCLUDING Zafira which may now be used.

If you have a query about a car then please email stockcars@scunthorpe-speedway.co.uk

Rear wheel drive up to 1800cc

If you have a rear wheel drive car you’d like to race then please email us at stockcars@scunthorpe-speedway.co.uk (Failure to do so will result in your booking being invalid).

The promotion will make a decision as to whether it is allowed to race.

Factors taken into consideration (but not limited to) are weight, size, and strength. Up to 1800cc only.

Cars that would be unsuitable for racing due to age/corrosion or style, may be allowed to race with the promoters permission for welding repairs to make it track worthy.

It is permitted to change all wheel drive cars to rear wheel drive using car derived parts only.

Some engine swaps allowed but please ask the promotion first at stockcars@scunthorpe-speedway.co.uk

The decision of the scrutineer is final on all vehicles. If you have any doubts about whether your car meets the eligibility requirements, it is highly advisable to contact the organisers before bringing the car to the event, as vehicles may be turned away on the day if they do not meet the specifications.

If something is not specifically mentioned in the rules, it must not be done. Any modifications or changes that are not explicitly allowed in the rules are considered prohibited. This ensures that all vehicles stay within the spirit of the class and adhere to the same standards.

Drivers must always remain in their cars if they find themselves unable to continue due to the car stopping, even if they are on the infield. Drivers are required to stay in their vehicle, with all safety gear (such as helmets and harnesses) still attached, until the race has come to a complete end. This is crucial for ensuring safety during and after the race.

Driver Conduct:

All drivers are expected to always adhere to the rules and regulations of the event. This includes following all flag signals, race instructions, and ensuring that safety protocols are respected. Drivers must demonstrate good sportsmanship both on and off the track.

Drivers are also responsible for the conduct of their family and friends attending the event. Everyone must behave responsibly and show respect for others, including staff and fellow competitors. Any lack of respect towards officials, staff, or fellow racers will not be tolerated and may result in a ban from the event, with the duration determined by the promotion.

At the heart of our events is a shared goal of enjoyment for all. We want every driver and spectator to have a fun and safe experience, whether you’re racing on the track or cheering from the sidelines. Let’s keep the atmosphere positive, competitive, and most importantly, enjoyable for everyone involved.

What you’ll need

Helmets

The minimum acceptable standards are:

• FIA Standards: FIA8860-2004, FIA8860-2010
• Snell Standards: Snell SA2005, Snell SA2010, Snell SA2015
• SFI Foundation Standards: SFI Foundation 31.1A, SFI Foundation 31.2A
• European Standard: E2205 (only in fiberglass, carbon, or tri-composite form; (polycarbonate helmets are not permitted)

It is essential that the helmet fits the driver correctly and is equipped with shatterproof goggles or a visor. While tinted visors are not advisable, they are permitted.

Adhering to these helmet standards is crucial for driver safety during National Banger races.

Overalls:

• Flame-Resistant Overalls: Drivers must wear fire-resistant overalls that meet a certain standard, typically an FIA 8856-2000 or BS EN 11612:2008 These standards ensure the overalls are made from materials that offer protection against flames and heat.
• Covering All Body Parts: The overalls must cover the entire body from neck to wrists and ankles. No skin should be exposed during the race, so long sleeves, long trousers, and a full-body suit are essential.
• No Holes or Tears: The overalls must be in good condition, without any tears or holes, which could compromise their protective capabilities.

Gloves:

• Fire-Resistant Gloves: Like the overalls, gloves must also be flame-resistant and meet similar standards (FIA 8856-2000 or equivalent). These gloves help protect the hands in the event of a fire or collision.
• No Loose or Damaged Gloves: The gloves should fit securely, and any gloves showing significant wear, holes, or damage are not permitted.

Footwear:

• Protective Footwear: Drivers must wear sturdy, protective footwear. Racing boots are the most commonly used and should ideally meet FIA 8856-2000 standards for fire resistance.
• Full Coverage: The footwear must cover the ankle and provide adequate protection. Shoes that expose the ankle or that do not have protective padding are not allowed.
• Non-slip and Secure: The boots must provide a secure fit and offer good grip for the driver, especially when handling the vehicle in potentially hazardous conditions.
• NO TRAINERS

Additional Requirements:

• Helmet and HANS (Head and Neck Support) Device: While the helmet must meet the required standards (as mentioned previously), many racers also wear a HANS device or similar neck support system, which helps protect the head and neck during collisions.
• No Jewellery or Loose Items: Jewellery, watches, or any loose items should be removed to prevent injury or damage during the race.

These safety requirements are in place to minimize the risk of injury and to protect drivers in the dangerous and unpredictable environment of banger racing. It’s always essential to check with the specific event or league for any updates or additional requirements to ensure compliance.

Racing Goggles/Visor Requirements:

1. Eye Protection: Drivers must wear goggles or a full-face helmet visor to protect their eyes from debris, dust, and impacts, especially during collisions where glass and other materials may shatter.
2. Shatterproof: Goggles and visors must be shatterproof to avoid any eye injuries in the event of an accident or impact. Standard, non-shatterproof eyewear is not permitted as it could break and cause harm.
3. Secure Fit: Goggles or visors should fit securely and comfortably, ensuring clear visibility throughout the race without any risk of them becoming loose or obstructing the driver’s view.
   • Visors vs. Goggles: Visor: Many drivers opt for a full-face helmet with a clear, shatterproof visor. This is often the preferred choice because it offers better overall protection for the face and eyes.
   • Goggles: If a driver uses goggles instead of a full-face helmet, they should be fitted securely and be made from durable, impact-resistant material.
   • Tinted Visors: Tinted visors are generally allowed, but the tint should not significantly impair the driver’s vision, especially in low-light conditions. Drivers are advised to ensure they maintain clear visibility in all conditions.

In short, goggles or visors are essential for protecting a driver’s eyes and face from debris and other hazards during a race. They must be shatterproof, securely fitted, and provide clear vision throughout the race.

Preparation

Remove all interior, dash, glass, lights, airbags & charges, side skirts, plastic bumpers and spoilers.

Standard road car seat, the use of a racing seat is not permitted.

Remove tow bar in its entirety (not just the ball).

Original fuel tank to be removed.

Tape or seat belting on bumpers is NOT PERMITTED.

If chassis is shortened a 100x3mm flat steel plate is to be used (in place of the standard bumper) not extending more than 150mm down the side of the chassis. This is to be bolted with (m12) bolts (2 per side) through (not down) the chassis (no welding permitted) with washers no bigger than 50x50x3mm.

Wings can be cut folded and bolted 2 bolts (m12) per wing. Mot welding only using same gauge of steel as original panel.

Cars found to be armoured or strengthened will not be permitted to race unless rectified and drivers could face disciplinary action.

If the Officials of the event or the Promotion feels that the car is over built for strength this will result in an immediate ban.

Cage

You must fit a single “hoop” roll bar in support of the door pillars, securely bolted to the roof and floor with a minimum size M12 bolt and suitable washers. Recommended that the roll cage uprights to be above head height before adjustment.

It is compulsory to have two bolts in the uprights.

You must have a minimum of four bolts in the top and four in the bottom, with a maximum of eight in the bottom on each side and equal in number on both base plates.

The maximum size of the base plate is 15” (385mm) x 11” (280mm) and base plates cannot be connected to each other over the tunnel.

The plate may go up the side of the sill or straight up the rear panel up to a maximum of 4” (102mm) high. This must be the same length and width as the base plate/floor plate of the cage. A maximum of two bolts are permitted through the side. Roll cages may be adjustable (height/width), however the use of screw adjusters i.e. acrow style, are not permitted. Holes for adjustment must be at least 25mm apart, and two bolts per side must be used. The roll cage must be fitted upright or dog-legged but not leaning back or forward. It is compulsory to pad with foam – roll cages by the driver’s head, B pillar and steering column.

The hoop must be one piece, or two uprights and one top bar of a welded construction. This top bar should be as shown at the top of the uprights.

A second cross bar is compulsory, a third is optional; these must be welded or bolted to the uprights.

THE ROLL BAR MUST NOT HAVE ANY REAR SUPPORTS but may have extensions no

further forward than the B post (this applies to both sides of the car). If used, this bolted through the B post.

You may bolt the roll bar through both sides of the car.

The minimum size steel for the roll bar is 2” (50mm) x 2” (50mm) RHS or tube equivalent, up to a maximum size of 4” (100mm) x 4” (100mm) ) RHS or tube equivalent. A minimum wall thickness of 3mm is required.

Crossbars must have a 5″ (125mm) square end plate fitted. This must be a minimum of 6mm thick.

You must tie the seat at shoulder level to the roll cage or B pillar. This must be done through the seat frame and not the headrest; you may fit the 2nd cross bar in support of the seat just below the window aperture or weld a frame on the cage to support the seat at the top.

Door Bar

The driver’s door may be welded but must have no additional strengthening (this includes gussets) other than steel RHS, which is allowed in the lower window aperture from A to B of the drivers and rear driver’s door, not extending further than the rear of the H frame. Please note that this is not allowed on the passenger side.

A FLAT (no channel or angle) steel plate MUST be bolted over the driver’s door to the following dimensions: • Height – minimum 10″ (255mm) to a maximum of 15″ (380mm)

Thickness – minimum 3/8” (9mm) – ¾” (20mm) • This must be fitted with a minimum of 3” (75mm) and a maximum of 6″ (150mm) past the A & B pillars.

At least one M16 bolt must go through each pillar A and B.

This must be securely bolted with a minimum of four bolts.

It is not permitted to cut slots in the driver’s doorplate. Holes for bolts only.

The bolt size must be at least M16 studding or bolt. M12 is acceptable on all other bolts. For 2 door and pillar-less cars (no B Pillar), the door plate MUST be bolted through the roll cage.

There must be a minimum of 6 bolts in the driver’s door plate.

Door plates must extend past the rear roll cage upright.

Door plates cannot be joined to the water tank in any way. All other doors must be secured by bolting, chains or seat belt webbing.

The maximum number of bolts permitted is four per door.

Where plates are used to secure doors (other than the driver’s door), the plates must be a maximum of 12” x 12” (300mm x 300mm) – you may use ONE additional bolt per plate to secure through the A or B Pillar, this must be a minimum size ¼” (6mm).

Floor plate

A steel plate fitted to the driver’s floor pan is compulsory.

Floor plates may extend no further back than the front of the seat squab and must remain in the drivers footwell only and must be made of minimum 3mm steel.

It must be no thicker than 6mm and must be bolted in only.

Floor plates may extend up the side of the transmission tunnel to 150mm maximum, to the same height as the door sill, and up the bulkhead to within 200mm (8”) of the top of the bulkhead, but the plate can only be bolted through the floor.

A piece of steel (box section/channel/plate) may be used under the seat to link the roll cage to the rear of the floor plate. This must not exceed 100mm in width, 50mm in height and must be fitted with a minimum of 2 m16 bolts through the cage and 2 m16 bolts through the floor plate.

Bonnet/Boot

The driver must present their car for pre-meeting safety checks with the bonnet and bolts, but they must NOT be fixed to the car.

Triangular corner plates or straps may be used to secure the rear of the bonnet. They must be attached to the car by bolting or tack welding to a maximum of 1” (25mm) weld with a 1” (25mm) gap in between.

Plates or straps must be placed no further than 20” (500mm) WELDING MUST NOT

REACH THE ‘A’ PILLAR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE.

All corner plates may be a maximum of 4mm thick.

Bonnets must be bolted down using a maximum of four bolts, two bolts in either side of the bonnet. Maximum height of bolt above the washer is 1½” (37.5mm). • Bonnets must not be moved forward or overlapped.

Front bonnet bolts may go through either the slam panel, inner wings or the chassis or you may weld/bolt a piece of 2” x 2” (50mm x 50mm) metal SHS OR 3” x 3” (75mm x 75mm) metal angle to a maximum length of 3” (75mm) for the bonnet bolt to pass through and the be no higher than the top of the chassis.

Crush tubes may be used under the bonnet only and not in the boot area, which must be a maximum of 2” (50mm) outside diameter steel tube, with a maximum 5mm wall thickness. If bolted, a secondary plate on the opposite side is not permitted.

Front crush tubes must not be bolted or on sliders and they must fall out when the bonnet bolts are removed.

The front crush tubes must either sit on top of the wing or on top of the chassis and not through them.

Rear crush tubes can be secured by either bolting or welding.

Maximum size of bolt or studding is 1″ (25mm), including shouldering. Cam wheels must not be used as bonnet washers.

Maximum size of the washer is 7″ (175mm) x 5″ (125mm).

Maximum length of chain if used is 24″ (60cm). • Boot lid or rear door on estate cars may be bolted.

If using bolts, a maximum of four, one in each corner, a maximum size of 3/8″ (9mm) maybe used, or if using chain up to 24″ (60cm) in length is permitted. •

If you cannot get to one side and have to weld a plate, this plate must be no bigger than 6” X 3” and can only be welded to either the boot or the rear quarter panel.

Wings

Front wings may be folded, and two additional bolts may be added to secure the wing.

A maximum of two additional bolts are allowed on rear wings/wheel arches.

Cars manufactured without metal inner wings MUST not be fitted with fabricated panels. Cars with inner wings cannot be replaced with thicker or additional material.

General

If the complete dashboard has been removed, then you may be required to make an additional brace to secure the steering column, however this is mandatory if the standard support is removed i.e. cross bar on a Mondeo.

No screen bars allowed.

You are not permitted to strengthen the gearbox tunnel.

Expanding foam or any other material must not be used to fill chassis or door sills etc.

Sunroof must be bolted or welded. If covered, the minimum thickness of flat steel plate is 1/8” (3mm), and the maximum size is 4” (100mm) larger than the sunroof opening. Cars without a sunroof may also be fitted with a roof plate – this must be no further than back than the roll cage and must not extend beyond the edges of the roof. This plate must be a maximum of 3mm thick and must be securely bolted or welded.

Any repair welding can only be made with the same gauge metal as the original part of the body or chassis being repaired (maximum of 3” (75mm) square). This can only be secured by tack welding – welding 1” (25mm) with a 1” (25mm) gap before the next weld. One plate can be used to secure the inner wing to the chassis rail. – THIS IS ONLY ON NEW CAR BUILDS.

It is not permitted to panel in headlight and window apertures.

It is not permitted to panel in the inside of doors and or the rear parcel shelf and these must be left as original. Drivers name visors must be at the top of the windscreen only and must not be welded in place. THIS INCLUDES CHAMPIONSHIP MEETINGS.

Pulling eyes may be attached to the front and rear of vehicles to help straighten them (not strengthen them). A maximum of 6 per vehicle can be used and must be 150mm square maximum size of square plate only.

Suspension

You may strengthen the Track Control Arm (the steering adjustment arm on the steering rack) by welding or sleeving.

You may strengthen the standard original top and bottom arm, but this must remain standard in dimension.

Re-positioning of the ball joint is not allowed.

Suspension legs may be welded to the hub.

Front and rear sub frames may be secured by bolting or tack welding to the width of the mounting only.

Fuel System

The original petrol tank must be removed and replaced with a maximum size 2–3-gallon safety tank fitted inside the car on or under the roll bar. Before fitting, the tank should be carefully checked to see that it cannot leak when inverted or on its side and the outlet must be from the top of the tank. The vent pipe from the top of the tank must be terminated below the floor level of the car.

All fuel lines must be in good condition and securely clamped.

With carburettor fuelled cars, a manual shut-off tap must be fitted within reach of the driver when strapped in the car, but with fuel injected cars, the fuel flow must be controlled by the battery isolator switch. Immersed fuel pumps are permitted.

All fuel tanks must be of steel construction and have a metal screw top and must be fitted ONTO the H frame and NOT on the H Frame Floor plates, i.e. NOT on the car floor itself. A one-way valve must be fitted to the breather pipe.

Electrical System

Batteries must be bolted or clamped in position and completely covered with rot-proof material to prevent acid leakage. Ratchet straps may be used as a secondary fixing only. Batteries must be fitted on or under the roll bar. If batteries are secured in a box the maximum dimensions are 18″ x 12″, 460mm x 300mm.

Alternators, if fitted, cannot be wired to charge.

All wiring must be fully insulated.

Electrical starters must be fitted and in working order.

Ignition and starting must be activated through an insulated switch, not by connecting bare wires together. A battery cut off switch MUST be mounted on the roll cage on the near side of the car; the switch must be wired to the earth side of the battery.

Engines that are fitted with ignition system relying on a flywheel sensor (or similar), must not be modified to use a gear driven distributor.

Ignition boxes on any fuel injection engine converted to carburettor are free, aftermarket products mapped to suit or modified original boxes modified are allowed.

Cooling System

Only rectangular or L shaped tanks are permitted, with no braces. An L-shaped tank may extend towards the turret on Passenger side of the engine only.

An L-shaped tank may extend towards the turret on one side of the engine only.

Flat type water tanks laid on top of the engine are NOT allowed.

Any modifications must be within the original bonnet outline.

U Shaped tanks are NOT allowed.

Tanks must not extend beyond the front of the engine block.

The front of the engine is classed as the block not the pulleys or water pumps etc. These tanks must only be secured by four fixings and may not be welded into the car or connected to any door or floor plates in any way, the tank must NOT be bolted to or through any part of the chassis. Bonnet bolts may go through the water tank but if you choose this option they must not be connected to the chassis in any way & only through the inner wing. • Only two outlets are allowed from the water tank.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WATER TANKS ARE FOR COOLING PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR STRENGTHENING, AND ALL PARTS MUST CARRY WATER.

The water pump may be removed and blanked off.

Electric water pumps are allowed.

No cutting of bulkheads allowed.

Tanks must be non-pressurised.

An overflow pipe, minimum size ½” (13mm), must go under the floor of the car and terminate at the back axle.

Water outlets may be modified but not used for armouring. 

ENGINES, GEARBOX & PROPSHAFTS.

You may replace the standard engine with any engine, provided it is of the same or smaller cc.

On transplanted engines the position of the mounts on the engine are free, but the rule on chassis or cross member mounts is as above. The purpose is to hold the engine and not strengthen the car. All parts must be behind the front face of the engine block. Engine cradles/mountings must be made of material no thicker than 10mm. Plate or angle along the chassis and be no longer than 250mm, bolted through the chassis with a maximum of 2 bolts per side, with washers of 100mm square maximum. Mounts on the engine must not be any further back that the front face of the bellhousing, no higher than the top of the block, and no further forward than the front face of the block. Cradles/mounts may be bolted through the subframe or the chassis but not both. Aluminium engine cross members may be replaced with a copy made from steel.

The external parts of the engine must remain standard.

Additional gearbox mounts are only allowed on rear-wheel-drive cars.

Flywheels may be modified.

Prop shafts may be made and modified to use sliding components.

Drive shafts may be modified using sliding components.

No turbos or superchargers.

No dry sump systems.

Bulkheads must remain original and not be cut or modified to fit an engine. You may cut a hole in the bulkhead to accommodate the wiring and fuel pipe.

Any Ford Pinto, Duratec ‘i4’ or Zetec engine and gearbox may be used in any RWD car as long as this is no larger than the original engine cc.

Gearbox mountings on rear wheel drive cars must be original, and can be modified to be solid, or may have secondary fixing of a ratchet strap, or M16 studding made into a u-bolt with a flat plate as a washer maximum size 50mm wide by 6mm thick, and 300mm long. No additional metal is allowed on the chassis to mount the gearbox, but it is permitted to bolt a plate size 150mm x 250mm x 6mm maximum to the top of the transmission tunnel to facilitate the use of a ratchet strap. 

ENGINE / CAM GUARD.

This can only be bolted to the engine. It cannot be butted or connected or bolted to any of the engine mounting bolts or cradle bolts or water tank and must be made of flat plate.

The purpose of this is to protect the front of the engine, the distributor and crank sensors.

This is on RWD cars only. Anything deemed excessive will have to be removed or altered.

Exhaust and Exhaust Manifolds

Exhaust manifolds must remain standard to the range of engine being used.

Tubular manifolds must be standard and genuine manufacturers items for the range of the engine being used and not an optional/aftermarket extra. In some cases these may have to be modified by heating and bending for engine transplants only, i.e. not for gain.

If the original exhaust system has to be replaced, there must be at least one silencer to each exhaust pipe and they must be securely fixed after the manifold. No Cherry Bombs or ‘straight-through’ systems allowed.

The original mount must be supplemented with at least one additional fixing to secure the system to the car.

No car will be allowed to race without an exhaust system. Drivers must be aware that if your car appears to be too noisy by a scrutineer or the Steward then you may not be permitted to race or may be black flagged.

Carburettor/Inlet Manifold

Fuel injection systems may be modified to carburettor using a manufactured or adapted inlet manifold and must run with one standard downdraft Weber type carburettor to a maximum size or equivalent 38 DGAV e.g. Pierburg, Solex, Weber. No multiple carburettor setups on four-cylinder engines. Six cylinder and above engines may run twin SU carburettors but not two twin choke carburettors.

Carburettors may be replaced with the equivalent size Weber conversion as per specification below. Adapter plates may be fitted by bolting or welding (max size carburettor allowed is 38DGAS as fitted to the 3.0 Litre V6 or 2.8 carburettor).

Vehicles fitted with fuel injection can be used providing they are fitted using the standard banger fuel system and the fuel pump is replaced with a standard high-pressure pump, or submersible pump. Suitable high-pressure fuel lines must be used between the fuel pump and the injection system.

Cold starting devices may be removed.

Jets may be changed.

Replacement Spindles with standard screws may be fitted, no polishing or reproofing allowed, no modifying or enlargement of any fuel galleries allowed.

Floats must not be modified or weighted, and needle valve must remain standard size, enrichment or power valve must be fitted and working.

Solex or Pierburg carburettor may be replaced with the equivalent size Weber conversion as above.

All carburettors must have a visual secondary fixing on the fuel inlet pipe. Air filters may be removed or replaced by competition type.

Suspension, Brakes & Axles

The use of professionally made competition quick release steering wheels is permitted, and any steering columns may be used but when replacing original columns, incorporate a slider mechanism.

Suspension components must remain standard, except where specific strengthening is allowed (see suspension further up)

Spring assistor rubbers are allowed.

Springs may be changed, but only one spring per corner is allowed.

Springs may be heated or cut for lowering purposes.

A secondary fixing is required on coil springs that may fall out, wire, chain, or both should be used.

Shock absorbers must be standard type as fitted originally. No interchanging of suspension parts allowed.

Bump stops may be removed.

Camber must not be altered from standard; race damage must be proven, and this will not be tolerated on new cars. The Scrutineers decision is FINAL.

The tack welding of anti-roll bar brackets is allowed. On the Mercedes the front spring mount you may weld or bolt a support but must not be any longer than the standard spring platform. All suspension rubber mounted tops may be secured (no welding permitted) with a larger washer than original.

Front suspension can only be altered with car derived parts.

Back axles can be interchanged with car or light commercial axles, but the car’s ride height must remain the same.

Front axles can be changed with car derived parts, but mountings must be no larger than standard.

Brakes must be effective.

Aluminium rear hubs maybe modified.

Differentials

Differentials are free and may even be welded and locked.

Axle casings must not be welded or reinforced.

Wheels

Any standard steel or alloy wheel that fits without modification within the body of the car may be used.

Cut and shut or banded wheels are not permitted.

All wheel nuts must be fitted and secure.

Tyres

You may use any conventional road tyres up to 205/50. • All tyres should have a minimum durometer reading of 60, whenever tested.

All identification markings to remain on tyres.

Any tyre with buffed markings will not be accepted and will be subject to disciplinary action.

Tyre gaiters are permitted.

Mud tyres ARE ALLOWED but rally tyres or any other type of racing tyre is NOT ALLOWED.

Seats

The driver’s seat must be secured and supported to the roll cage at shoulder level by bolting or tying.

The 2nd roll cage cross brace may be used to support the seat, but it must be set below the bottom of the window aperture, or you may construct and weld a frame on to the cage to support the seat.

The driver’s seat must be a standard production seat, not a racing seat.

Numbers

You must fit a fin plate to the roof of your car, minimum size 18” x 12” (460mm x 300mm) and a maximum size of 20” x 15” (510mm x 380mm).

Your number must be either white on a black background or black on a white background, no other colours allowed, any other writing allowed must not interfere with the numbers, which must be minimum size 9” (230mm) high x 1½” (40mm) wide. If your number is not to the above specification, you may not be lap scored. 18. ROOF GRADES If applicable to the Promotion you race for, your grade colour must be painted on the whole roof of your car.

Final Preparation

Rusty cars will not be allowed out onto the circuit.

Rude or provocative slogans are not allowed; please remember this is a family sport. In addition to the car construction rules, all cars presented at scrutineering must be considered safe and not unsightly.

New under sealing of the underside of the car is strictly forbidden.

Rules of Engagement.

Drivers are responsible for not only their actions but also their pit crews and any spectators with them.

Any abuse towards officials will NOT be tolerated and the promotions word is final. All flag signals must be obeyed immediately.

NO DRINK NO DRUGS

Smoking is not permitted in the cars whilst on track or in the holding lane.

Security / track staff reserve the right to do an ‘on the spot’ test. Any driver that refuses a test will face an automatic 12-month ban minimum.

Full national banger rules, no hits between the wheels on the driver’s side, turning around on turns 2&4 only. This does not allow a driver to drive the wrong way down the straights. This must be outside in and not inside out.

All heats, consolations and finals must be in one direction only.

It is the driver’s responsibility to check with the head scrutineer exactly what rules apply at any particular meeting.

Drivers must not attack any car on the infield/safety area, or attack from the infield/safety area. An infield hit is defined when the whole car being hit is on the infield, i.e. if one wheel is still on the track, then hitting this car would be a legal hit. Again, the Stewards decision is final on this.

Any serious breaches of the infield safety area rule will carry an automatic 3-month ban.

Drivers must not attack any cars after the red flag or if the stationary yellow is displayed above a car. Drivers must not attack an empty or overturned car.

Any damaging collision on the driver’s side between the centre of the front wheel and centre of the rear wheel will result in a penalty.

The T-boning of cars which are against or close to the barrier with excessive force is not allowed. It is also not permitted to T-bone a car which is close enough to the barrier to mean that significant impact with the barrier is inevitable after the hit. Even where cars are not against or near the barrier, the Steward may still consider a hard T-bone anywhere on the circuit to be excessive and may take the appropriate action to discipline the driver.

The penalty for a T-boning offence as detailed above will be 3 months.

Dangerous and/or irresponsible driving as deemed by the Steward will incur a minimum of three months ban.

Length of the straight T-bones are considered dangerous and/or irresponsible driving. Attacking a car which has been stationary for what the Steward determines to be a significant length of time (usually 2 laps)

Attacking a car which is clearly already crippled. Please note that repeat offences will carry additional penalties where the current ban will be double the previous ban. This means that a 2nd offence of a 3 month ban as noted above will be 6 months and then a further offence would double again to 12 months.

Using the infield or safety area in any way to gain an advantage is also an offence and can be punished as so by the Steward.

Drivers are not allowed to exit their cars whilst the race circuit is live i.e. under “green” racing conditions. This includes both drivers on the race track whose cars have become immobilised and those who retire to the infield who must also remain in their cars with both their safety harness and helmet on. The only exception to this is where a car needs to be vacated in emergency conditions – i.e. fire etc.

If a driver is in a car and feels there is a problem which officials may not be aware of which potentially makes staying there unsafe, they should indicate this to an official with the “thumbs down” signal who will then ask race control to suspend the race.

If a waved yellow caution or red flag race stoppage is instigated, drivers who are already on the centre must remain strapped in and with helmets on.

Drivers who are in immobilised cars on other parts of the circuit may exit their cars whilst the race is suspended but must go into a designated area which is considered by the promotion to be the safest place to be whilst the race is live, which may well be off the track completely.

It is an offence to put or attempt to put an overturned car back onto its wheels during a race, drivers are not allowed to re-enter a car once they have left it.

Repairs are not allowed on the circuit, and car must not be pushed or handled in any way during a race.

A driver will be always held responsible for his or her mechanics or helpers. Drivers will be bound by the decision of the officials in all matters (these two items are a condition of booking).

It is an offence for two drivers to share a car at the same meeting; you may only race one car at a meeting unless the promotion allows it as an option for special events, and with specific permission.

All cars, trim, glass and wheels must be removed from the stadium directly after the meeting. In all events the racing must be on track indicated, drivers who try to gain advantage by corner cutting will be penalised or disqualified. Also, drivers who continue to drive on and off the safety area will be disqualified and may face a ban.

Drivers must comply with any reasonable instruction given by an official of the meeting, failure to do so will result in a penalty or disqualification.

Mechanics are not allowed onto the circuit or to repair any competing car.

Mechanics are allowed onto the track by invitation of the Clerk of the Course or the Racing Manager only to take part in parades or lap of honour for trophy winners.

Demolition Derby Events.

In any race where the objective is to impede or stop the opposition to secure victory, the following rules apply:

• Direction of Attack: Attacking from the opposing direction is allowed, provided that the attack originates from the outside of the track (commonly referred to as the “fence side”).
• Strategic Waiting and Targeting: Drivers are permitted to wait for an opponent’s car before initiating an attack.
• You may target any part of the opponent’s vehicle except the designated driver’s area.
• The driver’s area is strictly defined as the section of the vehicle between: ▪ The centre of the front wheel and
• The centre of the rear wheel on the driver’s side.
• This area must remain free from intentional impacts to prioritize driver safety.
• The special rules outlined above will only apply when the event promoter explicitly declares their use. This will happen if there is enough interest and time to complete.

1. Driver’s Area Definition:
2. Demolition Derby Rules Application:

Micro (under 1300cc) National Bangers

Engine Restrictions:

• Vauxhall Corsa C: The maximum engine size permitted is 1200cc. Engines with a 1400cc capacity are not allowed.
  • Prohibited Models: The following models are not permitted in Micro Banger events: Nissan Micra K12
  • Vauxhall Corsa D

• Other Vehicle Models: For all other car models, the maximum engine size is 1300cc.
• Engine Swaps: Engine swaps are strictly prohibited.

Throttle Adjustments:

• Fly-by-wire throttle systems may be replaced with earlier cable-operated throttles, provided they are from the same make and model.
• Larger throttle bodies are not permitted under any circumstances.

Engine Mounts:

• Strengthening: Original engine mounts may be strengthened but must remain in their original position.
  • Fabricated Mounts: Fabricated mounts may replace original mounts under the following conditions: They must be bolted to the chassis using a maximum of 3 bolts.
  • The maximum size of the mount on the chassis is 8 1/2 inches.
  • The mount must not extend more than 50mm past the engine face for a bolt.
  • Original bolt holes can be used, but drilling new holes is allowed.
  • A sump guard for exposed sumps.
  • An oil filter guard for forward-facing oil filters.
  • A knock sensor guard for forward-facing knock sensors.
  • These guards must: ▪ Be bolted only to the front of the engine or the engine mount.
  • Not be attached under the engine or to any gearbox fixings.
  • Have a maximum thickness of 6mm and must be solely for protecting the engine to keep it operational.
• Additional Guards: Engine mounts may include guards to protect specific components:
• Astra/Corsa Models: Engines cannot be attached to the subframes on Astra or Corsa vehicles.

Gearbox Mounts:

• Gearbox mounts may either be strengthened or replaced with fabricated mounts under the following conditions: The maximum size of the mount on the chassis is 6 inches.
• It must not extend past the engine face (the point where the manifold bolts to the engine).
• Fiesta/KA Exception: For Ford Fiesta and Ford KA models: The gearbox mounting must not exceed the main chassis leg.
• It may only be bolted to the lower bolts in the chassis for the gearbox mount.
• No part of the mount may protrude more than 10mm forward of the gearbox.

Chassis Restrictions:

• No additional metal is allowed on the chassis for mounting the engine.
• Engine mounts must not protect other components, such as water outlets or distributors.

Approved Vehicles:

• Only cars listed in the approved vehicle list are permitted.
• For cars not included on the list, drivers must contact the promoter to obtain approval for vehicles they believe meet the necessary specifications.