Last Updated: News 09/10/08

The format for the Novice of the Year, is that the ‘genuine’ novice (a driver who started his first BriSCA F2 season with a white grade) who scores the most national points, will be the winner of the 'Lyndale Engines' Novice of the Year title.

Current Standings (as at 26 September 2008)

445 - 305pts, 127 - 286pts, 836 - 207pts, 149 - 194pts, 411 - 183pts, 630 – 64pts, 383 - 61pts, 992 - 56pts, 116 - 38pts, 615 - 31pts, 512 - 23pts, 80 – 19pts, 236 - 11pts, 927 – 11pts, 498 - 9pts, 607 - 7pts, 185 - 6pts, 333 – 6pts, 477 – 6pts, 528 – 5pts, 544 - 5pts, 604 - 4pts, 705 - 4pts, 122 - 3pts, 256 - 3pts, 358 - 3pts, 263 - 2pts, 781 - 2pts, 899 - 2pts, 108 - 1pt, 227 - 1pt, 290 - 1pt, 365 - 1pt, 475 – 1pt, 488 - 1pt, 621 – 1pt, 874 - 1pt

The winner will be presented with the Novice of the Year trophy, and the Norman Butcher Trophy, at the NEC in January 2009.

All Dates are Provisional
World Championship - Buxton 12/13 September
World Semi Finals - Taunton 23 August
British - Arena Essex 27 September
European - Northampton 18/19 July
UK Open - Skegness 11/12 July
Irish Open - Nutts Corner 4 June
F2 Challenge - Ballymena 5 June
World of Shale - Belle Vue 25 October
Benevolent Fund - Taunton 2 August
F2 Nationals - Cowdenbeath 6 June

A reminder that all 2008 White and Yellow Series Finals will carry additional sponsorship from Yokohama tyres, in the form of tyres to the first three across the line.

2009 Autosport Show NEC

BriSCA F2 will again be present at the 2009 Autosport Show at the NEC, Birmingham. Both with cars on display in the Oval Racing Hall and with 12 of the best drivers from Europe racing in the Live Action Arena. 6 drivers have already confirmed they will take race in the Live Action Arena. The Full list of drivers should be available before the end of the season.

For more details about the show please click here

BriSCA F2 Goes to Wales

As part of a promotion by Millers Oils the car of 189 Paul Butcher was on display at the entrance of a trade show at Abergavenny on the 4th September orginised by Motorcare Motor Factors Ltd.

For More info on Millers Oils click Here.

For More info on Motorcare Motor Factors click Here.

2008 WORLD OF SHALE FINAL.

KING’S LYNN – 27 September 2008.

Reserves (in order)

554 Stuart Finnikin (40), 19 Martin Ford (39), 968 Micky Brennan (35), 589 Colin Eardley (32), 615 Josh Coleman (31; 14), 260 Anthony Winters (31; 11, 10, 7), 392 Mark Short (31; 11, 10, 5), 103 Carl Issitt (30), 284 Jody Griffin (29), 926 Neil Turner (28; 27), 376 Daz Seneschall (58; 19)

Figures in brackets are total points scored.  Where two or more drivers have equal points, highest individual round score(s) are shown.

GRADE AWARD WINNERS

Red - 559 Bert Finnikin
Blue - 788 Stephen Mallinson
Yellow - 68 Dave Brennan
White - 543 Greg Godley

There is an addition to the official printed BriSCA F2 fixture list, which is Buxton on 7 September.

This date was erroneously left out of the printed version of the fixture list.

Innovate Cowdenbeath Limited, owners of GMP (Scotland) Ltd have confirmed that contrary to speculation, they are committed to continuing with promoting Stockcar Racing at Cowdenbeath Racewall for the foreseeable future whilst the search for a suitable relocation site continues.

Their aim is to have a new purpose built facility operational within 24 months. Several sites are being reviewed at present with a move to a central Scotland location a possibility.

GMP would also like to add that we have been in negotiation with Knockhill and are pleased to announce that we will be running our summer series at Knockhill in 2009, the number of formulas to be run is still to be finalised but we can say at this time that F2's & F1's will be on the programme, further information on other formula will follow as soon as we have concluded negotiations with Knockhill.

Short oval circuit racing found itself with a notable presence at the Devon Car Show on Sunday 27 July.

On display at the event at Exeter Racecourse, was the BriSCA Formula Two Stock Car of Jamie Beere which was recently refurbished ahead of a first racing appearance of the season in late June, the Vauxhall Nova Stock Rod of Barry Trickey that was first raced in May, and the Autospeed Pace Car - a modified Mondeo ST24.

4FS Marketing oversaw the arrangements, and Paul Brown of 4FS reported a successful day's publicity, saying, "I had spoken with Autospeed many months ago, about having a stand at the show, in an effort to publicise short oval racing to new people. The Show was busy, and there was a lot of activity, particularly with the F2. During the course of the day, well over 100 kids took a turn to sit in the car. That is just the sort of thing which will continue to get families interested."

BriSCA F2 is proud to announce Teng Tools as major Partners of the following events for 2008.

BriSCA F2 World Championship - Mendips Raceway, Bristol - 14th September
The winner of the World Championship will receive over £1000 worth of Teng Tools products.

BriSCA F2 'Young Guns' - Smeatharpe Stadium, Taunton - 16th & 17th August
£500 product support from Teng Tools.

With over 20 years' experience and customers in more than 30 countries, Teng Tools has become the preferred choice for major industrial users; top names in motor racing; and mechanics and engineers who are looking for excellent service, value for money and optimal quality.

To see the full Teng Tools range please visit www.iqsupplies.co.uk.

The 2008 sponsorship is the forerunner to a major Partnership between Teng Tools and BriSCA F2, the full details of which will be revealed at the 2009 Autosport Show NEC, Birmingham.

HEALTH & SAFETY UPDATE

The budget that is necessary to rewrite the HSE Code of Practice, revise and rewrite all of the Risk Assessment, and mandatory paperwork, and the policy on noise pollution over the next three seasons and beyond, is onsiderable, and will be funded by promoters, Insurance brokers, the ORC's Insurance Company and by driver contributions by way of the levy.

This work is vital to keep the sport in operation, and the request for the £1 levy is considered the fairest way to collect a contribution from the drivers, and it will be all drivers who race on tracks governed by the ORCI.

BriSCA F2 reminds all drivers that they must contact the Secretary before competing at any of the mainland Europe venues, to ensure insurance arrangement are made.

Paul Brown will spearhead the role, by expanding the already successful BriSCA F2 Partnership scheme, and by improving the general marketing of the sport, with considerable focus centred on arranging major sponsorship packages.

The aims of the project are:
- to significantly enhance the standing of BriSCA F2 Stock Cars in the public eye in general and the motorsport world in particular
- greatly increase the sponsorship and financial backing for the sport
- obtain sponsors for all Championship events

Brown, has many years of experience in short oval racing, both as a photographer of some repute, and most notably as racing administrator for GMP Scotland. His involvement in the sport has covered many aspects of short oval racing – raceday administration, press and publicity, photography work, and leading the drive for better exposure at the NEC. He has also been the driving force behind the successful BriSCA F2 Partnership scheme, which allows businesses to become official merchandisers/traders for the formula.

Coupled with this fresh initiative, Brown has also been given the go ahead to pursue similar marketing and sponsorship opportunities on behalf of the Oval Racing Council (ORCi).

At the World Final at Arena Essex on Sunday 2 September, Brisca F2 Chairman Gordon McDougall announced that after extensive testing and negotiations, the contract to supply tyres to Brisca F2 for the next three years had been awarded to Yokohama.

The tyre, which will be legal for use from 1 January 2008 is the Yokohama 185/70-13 A021-R K12131 at a price of £36 59p + VAT each. This price will be maintaiedn throughout the three years, subject to rises in RPI.

Drivers may continue to use the existing Avon 7.3x13 tyres for the foreseeable future, and Brisca F2 will monitor the run out period.

Yokohama and George Polley Motorsport will support the formula with a considerable sponsorship package which will be administered by Brisca F2 , and in return, drivers will be encouraged to carry Yokohama decals on their cars.

Brisca wish to make it clearly understood that one of the major factors in concluding this deal was the fact that this tyre does not respond to tyre softener, and Brisca F2 will be eliminating tyre softener from the formula.

BriSCA F2 and the Oval Racing Council have been able to announce a new deal with AMB Electronic Timing of the Netherlands to supply transponders for the remainder of the season.

The new price will be £195.

Major BOC Discounts For Drivers
Following a deal between the Oval Racing Council and BOC Industrial, BriSCA F2 drivers will also be able to take up the major discounts on offer:

Nearest outlets can be found online at BOC Industrial by clicking on “where to find us”.