Monday 31st August – Van Bangers
Van Bangers return for their annual outing Bank Holiday Monday – Back to Basic Build (as detailed on the rules on our website) – Transit size down to Astra but if a “car” based van, must be on the original diesel engine. Small Bulkhead water tanks are pernitted.
Alongside the Vans we also have regular Back to Basic Bangers (reminder, no Astra, Focus, Mondeo or derivatives of these are permitted). Completing the bill we have the Juniors, 1600 Prod Rods, Prod A’s, F2 Stox and 1 Litre Stocks competing for their Oxford Championship.
Bookings are open now for all classes, either message me or email info@standlakearena.com confirming:
Name,
Number,
Class
Please allow up to 48 hours for confirmation – all messages and emails will be replied to.
On the day gates open at 8am with the first race at 11.
Admission prices
Adult – £18
Child (10-16) – £12
Under 10’s – Free
Family entry (2+2) – £48
Concession – £12
Racers – £12
We do not offer advance tickets, cash or card are accepted on arrival.
This is one of our bigger meetings and always attracts a bumper Bank Holiday crowd and a great atmosphere. For the benefit of all visitors Gazeobs are only permitted at the rear of the arena, any large vehicles (vans, campers etc) must parl at the rear of the arena and will be asked to park in the overflow from 10am or when rear parking fills – whichever is first.
See you there!
Welcome to Standlake Arena
Our aim is to provide a fair days racing for as many people as possible in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Any car past its prime can have one final fling round the Standlake oval, whether you want to race or crash there is a class here for you.
There are various non-contact classes and then there’s the Bangers, Bangers and more Bangers at every meeting. We average 50 Bangers per meeting, with the emphasis on FUN you can race anything from a Mini to a Roller, just check the fixtures page for cc limits at individual meetings.
We have a large pit area and spectators can park around the track on the raised banking to watch from the comfort of their cars.
23 meetings are held throughout the year, on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays with 11am start times. About 30 races are run at each meeting with an average 150 racers competing at each event. There is usually a good turnout of Bangers with an average of 50 – 60 cars at each meeting. The Junior class is also well attended with around 25 cars at most meetings.
We also held a national record with 266 Banger cars in attendance at our Heavy Metal Classic on 2nd January 2005. The Heavy Metal Classic meetings are now recognised as the biggest Banger meeting the country sees each year.
Visiting banger drivers are welcome at any meeting.
Non Contact
Limited Contact
Full Contact
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All meetings are open for public spectating with free trackside parking (you need to be early at busy meetings!).
Parking is free.
Dogs are welcome, on a lead – but please clear up behind them.
Gates open 8am, first race 11.00am, meetings can finish anytime between 4.30 to 6pm.
PRICES*
Adults – £18
Child (age 10–16) – £12
Concessions – £12
Under 10s – FREE
Family (2 & 2) – £48
Racers – £12
We take cash or card at the gate on arrival
*Prices differ for the following meetings:
Sunday 4th January, Monday 25th May and Sunday 1st November:
Adults £20; Child £15; Concession £15; Under 10 FREE; Family (2+2) £55; Racer £12
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Public Drift Days
Members of the public can bring their own cars for a Drift on the watered track. Everyone has a lot of fun and Drifters get loads of track time for their money. Quite a few Standlake Arena racers are now turning up at these events for an extra buzz.
Anyone with a rear wheel drive car can attend these public days even cars that are on the road, just remember though it's you driving and down to you whether you get round or tangle with the armco barrier.
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