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As the number of laps remaining counts down, excitement will build as to whether any breakaway cars can be caught and whether they are prepared to vigorously defend their positions against the higher graded drivers, especially if this culminates in an opportunity for a 'last bender.. e one finger to the leader, four fingers being shown to the 4th placed driver etc) and this is the easiest way of keeping track of who is still in contention for a possible race win.. The winner is granted the honour of racing with a silver roof for the following season.. Any overtaking may be penalised Yellow flag (static): Usually indicated by marshals to warn drivers of a hazard on the track such as a stationary car.. 5Races9TracksAdministration[edit]BriSCA (British Stock Car Association) F1 Stock Cars are governed by the BriSCA Management Board, comprising three members of the association of promoters (BriSCA) and three members of the BSCDA (British Stock Car Drivers Association) together with an independent secretary.. In 1980, F1SCA decided to introduce a five-litre limit, and make the cars slightly smaller.. For example, in addition to the race control flags, the Starter will generally indicate to drivers in the first five race positions by simply holding out the relevant number of fingers (i.. All drivers wishing to race at a BriSCA F1 meeting have to be registered in advance by the BSCDA.. Over the nine-month season the film makers enjoyed unprecedented behind the scenes access.. In 1956 the drivers' association was formed [1] In 1957, thanks to the efforts of Peter Arnold, a national numbering system was introduced, BriSCA, the association of promoters was formed and the Stock Car Racing Board of Control created.. Championship winners are designated specific roof colours: gold for the world champion, silver for the national points champion, black and white checks for the British champion, and red and yellow checks for the European champion.. DrivingItalia NET Forums Download Classic Hot Rods 2 00 Sim Stox Bonkers File Size:295MB Battlefield Vietnam Game Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire GameCorelDraw Graphics Suite X3 Free Download.. Watching the racing may be confusing for the uninitiated but it is generally useful at the start of a race to keep tabs on the low grade drivers ('white tops'), since they are prone to making mistakes, as well as the star drivers ('red tops') who start at the back of the grid.. They were disappointed at the lack of F1 meetings being held in the south of the country.. The UK drivers are joined by stock car drivers from the Netherlands, and by invited drivers in the nearest equivalent motorsport formulas from other countries often including Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the USA.. [2]In stock car terminology, the roof colour will also be known as the 'top'; for example, cars with a white roof will be known as a 'white top' whereas a star driver will be termed a 'red top.. The cars use 'American Racer' control tyres on the outside rear The cars are also restricted in what dampers can be used, to control costs.. Power is most typically delivered through a 'Doug Nash' style gearbox with two forward gears (one for racing) and reverse, and use a heavily modified Ford Transit rear axle with a locked differential.. Power is most typically delivered through a 'Doug Nash' style gearbox with two forward gears (one for racing) and reverse, and use a heavily modified Ford Transit rear axle with a locked differential.. World Championship[edit]The World Championship is an annual competition and the premier stock car championship.. Originally, the cars were slightly modified saloon cars, hence the term stock as opposed to race cars.. For example, in addition to the race control flags, the Starter will generally indicate to drivers in the first five race positions by simply holding out the relevant number of fingers (i.. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia{{bottomLinkPreText}}{{bottomLinkText}}Sim Stox Winter Series 1300 Saloon Stock Car Final - Duration.. The grid for the World Final is composed of drivers from the UK who are chosen through a series of qualifying rounds and two World Championship semi-finals.. The grand national is an all season competition with the points collected resulting in a one off race at the end of the season for the ‘grand national champion’Use of contact[edit]Stock car racing in the UK is often confused with banger racing where cars deliberately crash into each other.. Tracks[edit]The active UK tracks where BriSCA F1 stock cars race are:[5]Buxton RacewayFoxhall Stadium, IpswichBelle Vue Stadium, ManchesterOwlerton Stadium, Sheffieldand outside the UK:Raceway Venray NetherlandsAlthough not part of the official BriSCA calendar, BriSCA F1 drivers also occasionally compete at Emmen, Texel, St Maarten, Blauwhuis and Lelystad in the Netherlands and Warneton in Belgium.. Defunct tracks[edit]The following tracks no longer host BriSCA F1 Some have been demolished, others continue to hold meetings for other formulae including BriSCA Formula 2 Stock Cars, Superstox and bangers:[6]Aldershot: Tongham StadiumBarnsleyBirmingham (Perry Barr)BlackburnBoltonBostonBristol, Mendips RacewayBristol, KnowleCarntyne Stadium, GlasgowCleethorpesCentral Park, CowdenbeathDoncasterDublin, Republic of IrelandEastbourneEdinburgh (Meadowbank Stadium)HartlepoolLong EatonNeath AbbeyNelson Seedhill Football GroundNewtongrange (Scotland)NorwichOdsal Stadium, BradfordPlymouthPrestatynPurfleetRayleighRingwoodRyehouseScunthorpe, Ashby Ville StadiumScunthorpe: Eddie Wright StadiumScunthorpe: Quibell Park.. Wings are not compulsory, and the benefit is not proven Cars must weigh between 1,350 and 1,500 kg and due to always racing anticlockwise, the cars are limited to having a maximum of 52% of the weight on the left hand side of the car when viewed from the rear.. However, stock cars employ more subtle forms of contact where, typically, just enough force is employed to move the car in front wide to facilitate overtaking.. 'Drivers are always referred to by their racing number and name, for example ‘53’ John Lund.. 'Spectators should keep one eye on the 'Starter' as they will be issuing position information to drivers as well as race instructions as they pass by.. A modern BriSCA F1 configuration is front-engined, rear-wheel drive, and open-wheeled, with the driver located centrally.. Drivers tend to carry their racing number throughout their careers If they win the world championship they can choose to race as number '1' until the next world championship.. ISBN978-1-5272-2370-7 External links[edit]. If one driver wins more than one title, roof colours will be a combination of whatever titles have been won.. The cars are constructed on race engineered steel ladder chassis with robust roll-over-safety cages and aluminium sheet body panelling, There is no limit in engine capacity or number of cylinders but engines must be naturally aspirated (no fuel injection, no supercharging or turbo charging permitted) and the engine blocks must be cast iron.. Other notable multiple winners include 391 Stuart Smith (thirteen), 53 John Lund (six), 38 Fred Mitchell (three), 391 Andy Smith (three) and 212 Frankie Wainman (three).. Union Jack: Displayed when half of the race distance has been completed Lap boards: The number of laps remaining is displayed to drivers so they may understand when to employ a 'last bender' (or when to defend against one).. Racing is full contact, which means drivers are allowed to push, punt and spin fellow competitors out of the way, although these maneuvers are often subtle as opposed to simply crashing into each other.. It is most typical that the last five or three laps are indicated to competitors.. The winner is granted the honour of racing with a gold roof and wing until the next World Final and may choose to race under number 1.. 7 litre and big block (454 ci) 7 4 litre varieties, producing upwards of 740 bhp with approx 640 ft/lbs of torque but some cars are known to have been equipped with engines of 9 litre capacity (540 ci).. During the late 1990s, when Frankie Wainman Junior dominated, there was criticism that the National Points Championship was predictable and favoured drivers who had the money to race at as many meetings as possible.. 'Last bender': This is a form of push which normally happens on the final bend of the last remaining lap and is one of the key elements of contact stock car racing and generates a lot of emotion and encouragement from the crowd.. Cars are custom-built and race on oval tracks of either shale or tarmac of approximately a quarter-mile in length.. Originally, the cars were slightly modified saloon cars, hence the term stock as opposed to race cars.. There was also an agreement that BriSCA would only use drivers of the drivers' association.. In 2009, the National Series was amended This time, the top ten points-scoring drivers over the first two-thirds of the season were entered in the National Series Shootout, beginning with no points except for a small number of meeting attendance points.. This is the most common form of overtaking employed and is most effective on corner entry.. Action will not be confined to the lead cars, however - spectators should watch out for drivers who are frequently exchanging places further down the field as these are likely to result in one of the drivers deciding that the best course of action is to dispose of their opponent, usually into the fence.. The drivers raced over ten designated shootout rounds, with the points scored in them deciding the winner of the National Series.. Nerf: In this maneuver, a driver may contact the side (nerf) rails of the car ahead with the front bumper of their own car which may cause the driver in front to be unable to maintain the optimum racing line around the corner.. They were disappointed at the lack of F1 meetings being held in the south of the country.. Cars are weighed at each meeting to make sure they conform to this rule Many drivers use two separate cars; one set up primarily for use on shale or dirt ovals, while the other car will be set up for tarmac or asphalt ovals.. Cars can reach speeds of 80–90 mph around a quarter-mile oval, so most cars use large roof mounted aerofoils, similar to those found on American sprint cars, to create downforce on the corners and provide some extra cornering grip.. The cars were standard makes with wheel arches removed and with bumpers and roll bars added.. However, stock cars employ more subtle forms of contact where, typically, just enough force is employed to move the car in front wide to facilitate overtaking.. 'Last bender': This is a form of push which normally happens on the final bend of the last remaining lap and is one of the key elements of contact stock car racing and generates a lot of emotion and encouragement from the crowd.. Follow in: An illegal move which may result in disciplinary action, a 'follow in' involves a driver using such excessive force to push the car ahead that both parties overshoot the bend and run into the safety fence or barrier.. References[edit]^'About' BSCDA Retrieved 2 August 2016 ^'Driver gradings' F1stockcars.. The National Series was created in 2002 Rather than the points accumulated over the entire season counting towards the winner, the National Series was competed for over 35 designated meetings.. We will have the first ever rFactor Legends racing league Oval, Racing, RC, Mardave, V12.. RFactor Central The world's largest site for rFactor racing simulation PC game by ISI.. The UK drivers are joined by stock car drivers from the Netherlands, and by invited drivers in the nearest equivalent motorsport formulas from other countries often including Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the USA.. While NASCAR in the US also races specially-built race cars, they retain the appearance of a road car, unlike the BriSCA F1 which now bears no resemblance to a road car.. Race signals[edit]Races are carefully monitored by track marshals placed at intervals around the track and the individual known as the 'Starter', positioned on a rostrum at the start/finish line who issues instructions to competing drivers via a system of flags and, in some cases, traffic light signals.. Wings are not compulsory, and the benefit is not proven Cars must weigh between 1,350 and 1,500 kg and due to always racing anticlockwise, the cars are limited to having a maximum of 52% of the weight on the left hand side of the car when viewed from the rear.. The drivers raced over ten designated shootout rounds, with the points scored in them deciding the winner of the National Series.. Most of the cars were American models with V8 engines, with some larger European cars.. Chequered flag: Shown to the race winner to indicate that they have completed the race distance first.. Rules and regulations relating to car specifications, race procedures, track requirements and all other aspects of the sport are updated annually by the BriSCA Management Board.. The cars are very strong and are of an open wheel design, but are made with the contact element in mind, with front and rear bumpers and sturdy roll cages.. Heats usually consist of 16 laps, with meeting finals lasting 20 laps Special events (such as the world final) are held over 25 laps.. Grading of drivers[edit]Each driver is graded according to past results, their roof or wing painted accordingly.. During these opening laps, drivers will jostle for position as they establish who has the best pace on the track.. SouthamptonSt AustellStainesLoomer Road Stadium, Stoke-on-TrentStoke (Sun Street, Hanley)SwaffhamSwindonTamworthWeymouthWhite City, Glasgow (Scotland)Wisbech (SCOTA only)WoolwichBig tracks:Baarlo (Netherlands)Knockhill Racing Circuit (Scotland)Media[edit]The 1980s saw BriSCA F1 Stock Cars on national television, featured on ITV's World of Sport.. As the number of laps remaining counts down, excitement will build as to whether any breakaway cars can be caught and whether they are prepared to vigorously defend their positions against the higher graded drivers, especially if this culminates in an opportunity for a 'last bender.. World Championship[edit]The World Championship is an annual competition and the premier stock car championship.. They raced for promoter Spedeworth in cars exactly the same as BriSCA F1 In 1978 it was renamed F1SCA (Formula One Stock Car Association).. All venues that stage BriSCA F1 racing must be licensed by BriSCA History[edit]BriSCA F1 Stock Car racing can trace its roots to the first stock car race in United Kingdom, which was held at New Cross Stadium in London on Good Friday, 16 April 1954, promoted by a Northampton-born Australian showman called Digger Pugh.. Cover photo is available under {{::mainImage info license name || 'Unknown'}} license.. This is the most common form of overtaking employed and is most effective on corner entry.. Drivers who fail to progress from the semi-finals may race again in a consolation semi-final to choose two more entrants, and the reigning world champion is entitled to start at the rear of the grid if they have not already qualified.. This technique has become more common in recent years and is typically employed mid corner.. From the initial explosion in 1954 things started to settle down, tracks opened and closed but racing rules were introduced and the cars became more refined, while star drivers started to emerge.. During the late 1990s, when Frankie Wainman Junior dominated, there was criticism that the National Points Championship was predictable and favoured drivers who had the money to race at as many meetings as possible.. From 2011, satellite television channel Premier Sports began broadcasting selected meetings.. The most successful driver in National Points Championships and National Series is 515 Frankie Wainman Junior, who has won fourteen.. Follow in: An illegal move which may result in disciplinary action, a 'follow in' involves a driver using such excessive force to push the car ahead that both parties overshoot the bend and run into the safety fence or barrier.. Tracks[edit]The active UK tracks where BriSCA F1 stock cars race are:[5]. In 2010, the number of competing drivers was increased to twelve From 2012, the National Series Shootout was rebranded the National Points Championship Shootout.. Action will not be confined to the lead cars, however - spectators should watch out for drivers who are frequently exchanging places further down the field as these are likely to result in one of the drivers deciding that the best course of action is to dispose of their opponent, usually into the fence.. All drivers wishing to race at a BriSCA F1 meeting have to be registered in advance by the BSCDA.. The new craze spread rapidly around the country and was dubbed the 'seven day wonder'.. In 2009, the National Series was amended This time, the top ten points-scoring drivers over the first two-thirds of the season were entered in the National Series Shootout, beginning with no points except for a small number of meeting attendance points.. The grand national is an all season competition with the points collected resulting in a one off race at the end of the season for the ‘grand national champion’Use of contact[edit]Stock car racing in the UK is often confused with banger racing where cars deliberately crash into each other.. There are restrictions on movement down the grades based on limited meetings raced at, and the previous highest grade reached.. Accurately modelled stock car tracks that are either current or defunct may be downloaded for the modifications allowing for contemporary or nostalgic racing.. 'Spectators should keep one eye on the 'Starter' as they will be issuing position information to drivers as well as race instructions as they pass by.. If one driver wins more than one title, roof colours will be a combination of whatever titles have been won.. Cars[edit]The BriSCA Formula 1 Stock Car of Chris ClareDuring the 1960s, the cars developed from stock road cars into specially built cars with fabricated chassis and race-tuned V8 engines.. Red roofs with amber flashing lights are known as 'superstar' grade; then red (star), blue ('A' grade), yellow ('B' grade) and white ('C' grade).. Nerf: In this maneuver, a driver may contact the side (nerf) rails of the car ahead with the front bumper of their own car which may cause the driver in front to be unable to maintain the optimum racing line around the corner.. My Time Chequered Flag Publishing ISBN978-0-9569460-3-4 Reeves, Scott (2011) Gold Top.. The World Final is usually held in September The host tracks, all of which are based in the UK, are chosen by the designated promoter.. Every month during the season, the list is recompiled based on points scored at that month's meetings, and drivers move up and down according to their latest position.. There are restrictions on movement down the grades based on limited meetings raced at, and the previous highest grade reached.. Championship races are usually gridded in qualifying order, with the highest qualifiers starting at the front of the grid.. Novice drivers for their first three meetings are allowed to start at the back of the grid and show a black saltire on the rear cab panel, so that other drivers know to avoid deliberate contact with the new driver.. Otherwise, it is useful to watch where cars have bunched together and fight for places or cars tipping as they may roll over - a common sight at stock car meetings.. Anderson, Nigel (2015) The Official history of F1 Stock Car Racing - 60th Season final Fact Book.. It was a great success with two further meetings taking place at New Cross before the next meeting took place at Odsal Stadium, Bradford, on 26 May 1954.. 1300 Saloon Stockcars - Nutts Corner Raceway - Grand Sim-Stox Saloon Stockcar Action.. Watching the racing may be confusing for the uninitiated but it is generally useful at the start of a race to keep tabs on the low grade drivers ('white tops'), since they are prone to making mistakes, as well as the star drivers ('red tops') who start at the back of the grid.. Renamed 'Formula 80' the cars are still running today under the name 'Spedeworth V8 Stock Cars'.. PC simulation[edit]Simulation of BriSCA F1 stock car (and other oval formulas) racing can be played on a PC via specially created 'mods', which exist for both the Nascar Heat and rFactor motor racing simulation game engines.. Novice drivers for their first three meetings are allowed to start at the back of the grid and show a black saltire on the rear cab panel, so that other drivers know to avoid deliberate contact with the new driver.. Red roofs with amber flashing lights are known as 'superstar' grade; then red (star), blue ('A' grade), yellow ('B' grade) and white ('C' grade).. Union Jack: Displayed when half of the race distance has been completed Lap boards: The number of laps remaining is displayed to drivers so they may understand when to employ a 'last bender' (or when to defend against one).. The cars use 'American Racer' control tyres on the outside rear The cars are also restricted in what dampers can be used, to control costs.. Push: In this maneuver, a driver may contact the rear bumper of the car ahead with the front bumper of their own car, forcing the driver in front to overshoot a corner and 'go wide' allowing overtaking.. Championship races are usually gridded in qualifying order, with the highest qualifiers starting at the front of the grid.. It is most typical that the last five or three laps are indicated to competitors.. The most common engines used, due to their reliability and availability, are based on the American Chevrolet V8 engine in both small block (350 ci) 5.. rFactor requires a relatively recent PC specification Racing can be simulated either off-line (against computer controlled cars) or on-line, with some organised racing leagues existing that mimic the real life racing fixture list and drivers in the leagues may opt to use replicas of real life cars or personalised 'skins' created using popular graphical editing tools.. Cars can reach speeds of 80–90 mph around a quarter-mile oval, so most cars use large roof mounted aerofoils, similar to those found on American sprint cars, to create downforce on the corners and provide some extra cornering grip.. This technique has become more common in recent years and is typically employed mid corner.. Other notable multiple winners include 391 Stuart Smith (thirteen), 53 John Lund (six), 38 Fred Mitchell (three), 391 Andy Smith (three) and 212 Frankie Wainman (three).. The first season-long championship started in 1956 Drivers' scores at every stock car meeting were recorded to create the championship table.. 7 litre and big block (454 ci) 7 4 litre varieties, producing upwards of 740 bhp with approx 640 ft/lbs of torque but some cars are known to have been equipped with engines of 9 litre capacity (540 ci).. Red flag: Racing conditions end immediately All cars must become stationary when safe to do so.. The winner is granted the honour of racing with a silver roof for the following season.. From the initial explosion in 1954 things started to settle down, tracks opened and closed but racing rules were introduced and the cars became more refined, while star drivers started to emerge.. During 2009, the BBC filmed an F1 Stock Car season almost in its entirety to produce a six-part television documentary titled Gears and Tears which featured the bitter battle between the two dominant clans in the sport, the Yorkshire-based Wainmans and the Lancashire-based Smiths.. Black flag: Used to indicate to a driver that they are disqualified from the race, usually due to damage to their car.. Cover photo is available under {{::mainImage info license name || 'Unknown'}} license.. com Retrieved 2 August 2016 ^'Rolls of Honour' BriSCA Retrieved 18 September 2019.. 'Drivers are always referred to by their racing number and name, for example ‘53’ John Lund.. Credit: (see original file) BriSCA F1 Stock CarsCategorySingle seatersActive since2016Country/regionUnited KingdomThe NetherlandsEngineUnlimited capacityCarburettor onlyNormally aspiratedCast iron blockTyresAmerican RacerWorld champion 1 Tom HarrisNational points champion 1 Tom HarrisBritish champion 1 Tom HarrisEuropean champion 55 Craig FinnikinBriSCA Formula 1 Stock Cars is a class of single seaterstock car racing from the UK.. The number of competitors at a meeting will usually aim to be around 60 The meetings usually consist of three heats (20 cars in each), a consolation race, a final and a grand national.. [2]In stock car terminology, the roof colour will also be known as the 'top'; for example, cars with a white roof will be known as a 'white top' whereas a star driver will be termed a 'red top.. The season-long National Points Championship survived, but its importance was downgraded, and the privilege of racing with a silver roof for the following season was transferred from it to the National Series.. Randon, Neil (2001) The Sound and the Fury Randon, Neil (2018) Shock and Roar Factor UK.. The number of competitors at a meeting will usually aim to be around 60 The meetings usually consist of three heats (20 cars in each), a consolation race, a final and a grand national.. This is a relatively unusual technique partly because of the risk to the attacker of being blocked by the car they have spun but also because it is considered unsporting due to the competitor being spun losing a number of race positions.. BriSCA F1 is the pinnacle of oval racing in the UK The season runs from March through to November, with occasional meetings at Christmas.. Drivers may employ long distance lunges or use of extra force, to gain places or to displace the car leading the race in order to take a win.. Rules and regulations relating to car specifications, race procedures, track requirements and all other aspects of the sport are updated annually by the BriSCA Management Board.. In 1975, about 30 southern based drivers broke away from BriSCA and formed their own association called SCOTA (Stock Car Oval Track Association).. All venues that stage BriSCA F1 racing must be licensed by BriSCA History[edit]BriSCA F1 Stock Car racing can trace its roots to the first stock car race in United Kingdom, which was held at New Cross Stadium in London on Good Friday, 16 April 1954, promoted by a Northampton-born Australian showman called Digger Pugh.. Green flag: Racing conditions commence or resume Yellow flag (waved): Racing conditions are suspended; drivers should slow down and maintain their race positions.. If the number of cars racing is lower, around 40 cars, they can split the cars into a two-thirds format.. The season-long National Points Championship survived, but its importance was downgraded, and the privilege of racing with a silver roof for the following season was transferred from it to the National Series.. [3]National Points Championship[edit]The National Points Championship is a season-long competition.. Chequered Flag Publishing ISBN978-0-9932152-1-6 Barber, Keith (2005) BriSCA Formula One - The First 50 years 1954 - 2004.. In 1980, F1SCA decided to introduce a five-litre limit, and make the cars slightly smaller.. The cars are very strong and are of an open wheel design, but are made with the contact element in mind, with front and rear bumpers and sturdy roll cages.. This maneuver may be used for the purposes of settling a score (in the case of a racing feud) with another driver or to prevent another competitor from completing an important race.. The grid for the World Final is composed of drivers from the UK who are chosen through a series of qualifying rounds and two World Championship semi-finals.. The National Series was created in 2002 Rather than the points accumulated over the entire season counting towards the winner, the National Series was competed for over 35 designated meetings.. 5Races9TracksAdministration[edit]BriSCA (British Stock Car Association) F1 Stock Cars are governed by the BriSCA Management Board, comprising three members of the association of promoters (BriSCA) and three members of the BSCDA (British Stock Car Drivers Association) together with an independent secretary.. The race line up is unique in that best drivers start at the rear of the field The lowest, 'C' graded, drivers start each race at the front, then 'B', 'A' and 'star', while the 'superstars' start each race from the rear of the field.. Most of the cars were American models with V8 engines, with some larger European cars.. BriSCA has raced continuously since 1954 and held over 5,500 meetings across the United Kingdom.. This maneuver may be used for the purposes of settling a score (in the case of a racing feud) with another driver or to prevent another competitor from completing an important race.. Black flag: Used to indicate to a driver that they are disqualified from the race, usually due to damage to their car.. BriSCA F1 Stock CarsCategorySingle seatersActive since2016Country/regionUnited KingdomThe NetherlandsEngineUnlimited capacityCarburettor onlyNormally aspiratedCast iron blockTyresAmerican RacerWorld champion 1 Tom HarrisNational points champion 1 Tom HarrisBritish champion 1 Tom HarrisEuropean champion 55 Craig FinnikinMar 28, 2017 Welcome to the 1300 Saloon Stackcars which will be.. Red flag: Racing conditions end immediately All cars must become stationary when safe to do so.. The most successful driver in world final races is John Lund, who has won eight Other notable multiple winners include 391 Stuart Smith (six), 391 Andy Smith (five), 33 Peter Falding (four), 103 Johnny Brise, 252 Dave Chisholm and 515 Frankie Wainman Junior (three).. The final usually consists of 30 cars, and the grand national race is open to all, with the winner of the final, if racing, given a one-lap handicap.. [4]Spectating[edit]Cars, drivers and their pit crews can be accessed, approached and watched while they prepare or repair cars between races, with drivers generally being happy to allow children to sit on or in their cars for photographs as well as to discuss how their racing is progressing.. Adobe Creative Suite 6 Master arts BriSCA Formula 1 Stock Cars is a class of single seaterstock car racing from the UK.. Drivers tend to carry their racing number throughout their careers If they win the world championship they can choose to race as number '1' until the next world championship.. This is a relatively unusual technique partly because of the risk to the attacker of being blocked by the car they have spun but also because it is considered unsporting due to the competitor being spun losing a number of race positions.. In 1956 the drivers' association was formed [1] In 1957, thanks to the efforts of Peter Arnold, a national numbering system was introduced, BriSCA, the association of promoters was formed and the Stock Car Racing Board of Control created.. Spin: An attacking driver may position their car such that they contact the rear of the car in front from the side causing the car ahead to lose traction and spin.. The final usually consists of 30 cars, and the grand national race is open to all, with the winner of the final, if racing, given a one-lap handicap.. BriSCA F1 is the pinnacle of oval racing in the UK The season runs from March through to November, with occasional meetings at Christmas.. Otherwise, it is useful to watch where cars have bunched together and fight for places or cars tipping as they may roll over - a common sight at stock car meetings.. Every month during the season, the list is recompiled based on points scored at that month's meetings, and drivers move up and down according to their latest position.. The tracks are surrounded by either an Armco barrier or post and cable fences to keep the cars on the track.. There was also an agreement that BriSCA would only use drivers of the drivers' association.. Cars[edit]The BriSCA Formula 1 Stock Car of Chris ClareDuring the 1960s, the cars developed from stock road cars into specially built cars with fabricated chassis and race-tuned V8 engines.. Any overtaking may be penalised Yellow flag (static): Usually indicated by marshals to warn drivers of a hazard on the track such as a stationary car.. The most successful driver in world final races is John Lund, who has won eight Other notable multiple winners include 391 Stuart Smith (six), 391 Andy Smith (five), 33 Peter Falding (four), 103 Johnny Brise, 252 Dave Chisholm and 515 Frankie Wainman Junior (three).. Green flag: Racing conditions commence or resume Yellow flag (waved): Racing conditions are suspended; drivers should slow down and maintain their race positions.. ^*Anderson, Nigel; Parker, Guy (2014) 60th Season Final Fact Book Further reading[edit]Harrison, Paul (2012).. RFactor Server; Latest Results F2 Saloon Stox Hot Rods and Bangers feature along with the odd F1 outing at the tight and tricky up.. e one finger to the leader, four fingers being shown to the 4th placed driver etc) and this is the easiest way of keeping track of who is still in contention for a possible race win.. BriSCA has raced continuously since 1954 and held over 5,500 meetings across the United Kingdom.. It was a great success with two further meetings taking place at New Cross before the next meeting took place at Odsal Stadium, Bradford, on 26 May 1954.. In 1975, about 30 southern based drivers broke away from BriSCA and formed their own association called SCOTA (Stock Car Oval Track Association).. Drivers who fail to progress from the semi-finals may race again in a consolation semi-final to choose two more entrants, and the reigning world champion is entitled to start at the rear of the grid if they have not already qualified.. Championship winners are designated specific roof colours: gold for the world champion, silver for the national points champion, black and white checks for the British champion, and red and yellow checks for the European champion.. Races[edit]BriSCA F1 Stock Car races are normally held on short, approximately quarter-mile, oval tracks, either tarmac or shale.. In 2010, the number of competing drivers was increased to twelve From 2012, the National Series Shootout was rebranded the National Points Championship Shootout.. However, a few drivers with limited budgets may optimise just one car for both surface types, changing various components for each different track and surface.. This page is based on a Wikipedia article written by contributors (read/edit) Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.. Each driver races in two heats, with a compilation of points deciding who races in the final.. If the number of cars racing is lower, around 40 cars, they can split the cars into a two-thirds format.. The most common engines used, due to their reliability and availability, are based on the American Chevrolet V8 engine in both small block (350 ci) 5.. The cars are unlimited horsepower with drivers using any engine they choose, with Chevrolet based small or big block V8 engines being the most popular.. Heats usually consist of 16 laps, with meeting finals lasting 20 laps Special events (such as the world final) are held over 25 laps.. They raced for promoter Spedeworth in cars exactly the same as BriSCA F1 In 1978 it was renamed F1SCA (Formula One Stock Car Association).. Star drivers will generally make their way through the field using a combination of speed, guile and contact while some of the lower grade drivers may 'break away' at the front.. Drivers may employ long distance lunges or use of extra force, to gain places or to displace the car leading the race in order to take a win.. A modern BriSCA F1 configuration is front-engined, rear-wheel drive, and open-wheeled, with the driver located centrally.. The cars are constructed on race engineered steel ladder chassis with robust roll-over-safety cages and aluminium sheet body panelling, There is no limit in engine capacity or number of cylinders but engines must be naturally aspirated (no fuel injection, no supercharging or turbo charging permitted) and the engine blocks must be cast iron.. Renamed 'Formula 80' the cars are still running today under the name 'Spedeworth V8 Stock Cars'.. Star drivers will generally make their way through the field using a combination of speed, guile and contact while some of the lower grade drivers may 'break away' at the front.. Cars are weighed at each meeting to make sure they conform to this rule Many drivers use two separate cars; one set up primarily for use on shale or dirt ovals, while the other car will be set up for tarmac or asphalt ovals.. While NASCAR in the US also races specially-built race cars, they retain the appearance of a road car, unlike the BriSCA F1 which now bears no resemblance to a road car.. The tracks are surrounded by either an Armco barrier or post and cable fences to keep the cars on the track.. Grading of drivers[edit]Each driver is graded according to past results, their roof or wing painted accordingly.. Races[edit]BriSCA F1 Stock Car races are normally held on short, approximately quarter-mile, oval tracks, either tarmac or shale.. [4]Spectating[edit]Cars, drivers and their pit crews can be accessed, approached and watched while they prepare or repair cars between races, with drivers generally being happy to allow children to sit on or in their cars for photographs as well as to discuss how their racing is progressing.. Chequered flag: Shown to the race winner to indicate that they have completed the race distance first.. The most successful driver in National Points Championships and National Series is 515 Frankie Wainman Junior, who has won fourteen.. The race line up is unique in that best drivers start at the rear of the field The lowest, 'C' graded, drivers start each race at the front, then 'B', 'A' and 'star', while the 'superstars' start each race from the rear of the field.. The first eight from the heats qualify for the final Those who do not qualify from the heats can race in the consolation race and the first six qualify for the final.. The cars were standard makes with wheel arches removed and with bumpers and roll bars added.. The first eight from the heats qualify for the final Those who do not qualify from the heats can race in the consolation race and the first six qualify for the final.. However, a few drivers with limited budgets may optimise just one car for both surface types, changing various components for each different track and surface.. The winner is granted the honour of racing with a gold roof and wing until the next World Final and may choose to race under number 1.. The cars are unlimited horsepower with drivers using any engine they choose, with Chevrolet based small or big block V8 engines being the most popular.. Push: In this maneuver, a driver may contact the rear bumper of the car ahead with the front bumper of their own car, forcing the driver in front to overshoot a corner and 'go wide' allowing overtaking.. ^'Rolls of Honour' BriSCA Retrieved 18 September 2019 ^'Fixture List' BSCDA Retrieved 17 September 2019.. 0 license; additional terms may apply Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.. Since September 2017, FreeSports (Freeview, FreeSat) have broadcast BriSCA F1 meetings with no payment to view required.. Each driver races in two heats, with a compilation of points deciding who races in the final.. [3]National Points Championship[edit]The National Points Championship is a season-long competition.. The first season-long championship started in 1956 Drivers' scores at every stock car meeting were recorded to create the championship table.. Cars are custom-built and race on oval tracks of either shale or tarmac of approximately a quarter-mile in length.. Racing is full contact, which means drivers are allowed to push, punt and spin fellow competitors out of the way, although these maneuvers are often subtle as opposed to simply crashing into each other.. During these opening laps, drivers will jostle for position as they establish who has the best pace on the track.. Chequered Flag Publishing ISBN978-0-9569460-0-3 Reeves, Scott (2015) Kings of the Oval.. Oval Track Legend Car Simulator on your PC Keep checking www sim-stox co uk for their release.. Race signals[edit]Races are carefully monitored by track marshals placed at intervals around the track and the individual known as the 'Starter', positioned on a rostrum at the start/finish line who issues instructions to competing drivers via a system of flags and, in some cases, traffic light signals.. The World Final is usually held in September The host tracks, all of which are based in the UK, are chosen by the designated promoter.. The new craze spread rapidly around the country and was dubbed the 'seven day wonder'.. Spin: An attacking driver may position their car such that they contact the rear of the car in front from the side causing the car ahead to lose traction and spin.
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