Classic Hot Rod Racing @ Bovingdon

Janesy B · 30 Jun 2008 at 18:49

Went down to Bovingdon to catch the Classic Hot Rod Racing, my dad did this back in the 70's and it was interesting to see how small oval racing was back then.

All the cars were ford anglias and escorts with tuned crossflow or pinto lumps, except for a mini. The cars are very basic and are stripped down and roll caged out but it does make for some good racing.

Anyway, here's some pics...

Janesy B · 30 Jun 2008 at 18:50

and some more...

Janesy B · 30 Jun 2008 at 18:50

Janesy B · 30 Jun 2008 at 18:51

and the last lot...

JRS · 30 Jun 2008 at 18:57

Janesy_B said:

Is it just the angle of that shot, or is there an awful lot of toe in that rear-end?

Eh, what the hell. Some nice tin there. Thanks for sharing

Janesy B · 30 Jun 2008 at 18:59

it may be just the angle, they do have some quite odd setups due to the fact that you are only turning right all the time and Bovingdon is a very tight track for Hot Rods, Bovingdon is more of an old banger track which Spedeworth took over.

Clarkey · 30 Jun 2008 at 21:08

those cars look like uber fun, I want a go!

Batf1nk · 30 Jun 2008 at 21:12

These pictures kinda make me sad.

I agree that they should be used/raced as was intended. But i dont like the whole 'function over form' thing they have going.

Janesy B · 30 Jun 2008 at 21:17

These cars are pretty much end of life when they reach this point. To be honest it's a much better send off than banger racing and these cars are loved, allbeit in a different way. They are the way the are for health and safety.

Housey · 30 Jun 2008 at 21:27

Fantastic!

I used to go to Hednesford in the 70's with my dad and watch these and it was the first form of motorsport I went to.

Janesy B · 30 Jun 2008 at 21:28

My dad raced in the '75 season, he was only a white top but did well given his tiny budget.

Housey · 30 Jun 2008 at 21:32

Janesy B said:
My dad raced in the '75 season, he was only a white top but did well given his tiny budget.

One of my best mates (Jase) dad was 3 time (I think) champion in the 70's, Tom Laffey, I am sure your dad will know him

fergie666 · 30 Jun 2008 at 22:13

Great pics, thanks for sharing

I take it these races are "non contact" ?

Got any vids ? would love to hear those engines.

Janesy B · 30 Jun 2008 at 22:19

The racing is non contact but scrapes are inevitable.

Here are a couple of vids. You can definately tell the roar from a crossflow from a farty pinto

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPNYfKFVjp0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuJo1J6dIm4