Quantcast

  1. Welcome to Bantam Talk

    Why not register for an account?

    Not only can you then get fully involved in the community but you also get fewer ads

  2. Premium Membership now Available


    Please see this thread for more details

    Dismiss Notice
Welcome to Bantam Talk Premium Membership now Available

Stock Car racing at Odsal

Discussion in 'General Sport' started by Wolfysmith, Jun 9, 2021.

Most Liked Posts
Page 1 of 2
  1. Wolfysmith

    Wolfysmith Impact Sub

    Joined:
    Jan 2, 2019
    Messages:
    721
    Likes Received:
    1,606
    Hi
    Just a quick message to anyone who might be planning on going to this Saturday's Stock Car meeting at Odsal; due to COVID restrictions this is an all-ticket event restricted to a 4,000 maximum.
    Tickets are on sale via the promoter (Startrax) website: https://shop.startrax.info/tickets
    The first meeting back was certainly action packed
     
    Stop hovering to collapse... Click to collapse... Hover to expand... Click to expand...
    #1 Wolfysmith, Jun 9, 2021
    Last edited: Jun 9, 2021
  2. Ulysses S Grant

    Ulysses S Grant Squad Player
    P.L.22/23 Entrant P.L.23/24 Entrant

    Joined:
    Apr 12, 2018
    Messages:
    11,333
    Likes Received:
    14,688
    It certainly was
     
    Stop hovering to collapse... Click to collapse... Hover to expand... Click to expand...
    #2 Ulysses S Grant, Jun 9, 2021
    Wolfysmith likes this.
  3. Wolfysmith

    Wolfysmith Impact Sub

    Joined:
    Jan 2, 2019
    Messages:
    721
    Likes Received:
    1,606
    Tell me about it. There's one very bent 502 shale car to fix:sob:
     
    Stop hovering to collapse... Click to collapse... Hover to expand... Click to expand...
    #3 Wolfysmith, Jun 10, 2021
  4. trevor

    trevor Squad Player
    P.L.22/23 Entrant Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2018
    Messages:
    5,847
    Likes Received:
    7,658
    Great stuff, Like the way the novices start at the front and then gradually line up to the top guys at the back
     
    #4 trevor, Jun 12, 2021
    Wolfysmith likes this.
  5. bailiff bridge bantam

    bailiff bridge bantam Impact Sub
    P.L.22/23 Entrant Euro 2020

    Joined:
    Apr 13, 2018
    Messages:
    23,464
    Likes Received:
    33,220
    @Wolfysmith@Wolfysmith
    Just got this photo from my 37 year old nephew who I told you about when I took him to his first meeting 30 odd years ago and he burst in to tears the first time the cars set off.He’s now taking his kids.
    I couldn’t go but weirdly on my way home tonight I saw number 37 stock car on a trailer down by the Wyke lion pub.
    upload_2021-6-12_22-2-36.jpeg
     
    #5 bailiff bridge bantam, Jun 12, 2021
    Bronco and Wolfysmith like this.
  6. Wolfysmith

    Wolfysmith Impact Sub

    Joined:
    Jan 2, 2019
    Messages:
    721
    Likes Received:
    1,606
    @bailiff bridge bantam@bailiff bridge bantam last nights meeting was a lot slicker. Started at 6pm and was wrapped up for 8.45pm. So I'm guessing the 37 team had chance to have a cheeky pint o wrap the evening up;)
    Not as much damage as last time out but the track was much better and the organisation better. The promotion team put on a great show for the fans. I hope your nephew and his kids enjoyed it?
     
    Stop hovering to collapse... Click to collapse... Hover to expand... Click to expand...
    #6 Wolfysmith, Jun 13, 2021
  7. bailiff bridge bantam

    bailiff bridge bantam Impact Sub
    P.L.22/23 Entrant Euro 2020

    Joined:
    Apr 13, 2018
    Messages:
    23,464
    Likes Received:
    33,220
    Spoke to him this morning and he said both him and his kids loved it .Brought back so many memories from all the times I took him.
     
    #7 bailiff bridge bantam, Jun 13, 2021
    Wolfysmith likes this.
  8. Wolfysmith

    Wolfysmith Impact Sub

    Joined:
    Jan 2, 2019
    Messages:
    721
    Likes Received:
    1,606
    Tonight's meeting up at Odsal features 60 F1 stock cars for a World Championship qualifier.
    There's a similar number of F2s also booked in. They're racing for the English Open Championship.
    E-Tickets are still available online at https://shop.startrax.info/saturday-17th-july-2021
     
    Stop hovering to collapse... Click to collapse... Hover to expand... Click to expand...
    #8 Wolfysmith, Jul 17, 2021
    Last edited: Jul 17, 2021
  9. bailiff bridge bantam

    bailiff bridge bantam Impact Sub
    P.L.22/23 Entrant Euro 2020

    Joined:
    Apr 13, 2018
    Messages:
    23,464
    Likes Received:
    33,220
    Morning @Wolfysmith@Wolfysmith
    After a few meetings where I haven’t been able to go tonight’s tickets are all booked for me and my 9 year old for his first ever meeting.
    Really looking forward to it.
    Going with my 37 year old nephew as well who I took all those years ago so will be a bit strange with my 9 year old hopefully starting his enjoyment of the sport.
    Hot weather all day which definitely makes Odsal a more enjoyable place to watch the racing
     
    #9 bailiff bridge bantam, Jul 17, 2021
    Wolfysmith likes this.
  10. Wolfysmith

    Wolfysmith Impact Sub

    Joined:
    Jan 2, 2019
    Messages:
    721
    Likes Received:
    1,606
    Great stuff. I hope you enjoy it. Should be a good one. I'm helping out on car number 3 (Chris Fort). I'll be wearing a grey 502 t-shirt so be sure to say hello if you see me. I'll get some 502 stickers for the your 9 year old
    It's a shame you can't come into the pits. Otherwise your young un could sit in the car.
     
    Stop hovering to collapse... Click to collapse... Hover to expand... Click to expand...
    #10 Wolfysmith, Jul 17, 2021
    bailiff bridge bantam likes this.
  11. bailiff bridge bantam

    bailiff bridge bantam Impact Sub
    P.L.22/23 Entrant Euro 2020

    Joined:
    Apr 13, 2018
    Messages:
    23,464
    Likes Received:
    33,220
    My nephew took this photo at the last meeting.
    Said we will be stood in roughly same place tonight
    upload_2021-7-17_12-7-47.jpeg
     
    #11 bailiff bridge bantam, Jul 17, 2021
  12. bailiff bridge bantam

    bailiff bridge bantam Impact Sub
    P.L.22/23 Entrant Euro 2020

    Joined:
    Apr 13, 2018
    Messages:
    23,464
    Likes Received:
    33,220
    That was short and sweet @Wolfysmith@Wolfysmith
    Formation lap then back to pits.
    Was it something you did?
    Major issues?
     
    #12 bailiff bridge bantam, Jul 17, 2021
  13. bailiff bridge bantam

    bailiff bridge bantam Impact Sub
    P.L.22/23 Entrant Euro 2020

    Joined:
    Apr 13, 2018
    Messages:
    23,464
    Likes Received:
    33,220
    #13 bailiff bridge bantam, Jul 17, 2021
  14. bailiff bridge bantam

    bailiff bridge bantam Impact Sub
    P.L.22/23 Entrant Euro 2020

    Joined:
    Apr 13, 2018
    Messages:
    23,464
    Likes Received:
    33,220
    Presume your night couldn’t get much better.You get a share of the winners cheque @Wolfysmith@Wolfysmith?

    Dodgy start
    Excellent finish.You must be delighted?
    Thought the 34 car was on the lead lap.
     
    #14 bailiff bridge bantam, Jul 17, 2021
  15. Wolfysmith

    Wolfysmith Impact Sub

    Joined:
    Jan 2, 2019
    Messages:
    721
    Likes Received:
    1,606
    Nightmare start to the day. Hub went on back axle when loading the car on the truck. We fixed it when we got to the track. Only for the brake cable to go when he went out for heat1. Fixed in time for heat 3. No brakes but that didn't seem to matter! And then he bagged the final. I always knew Mal Brown 34 was a lap down.
    Sheffield today. Hoping for the same again.
    As for the cheque. No chance. How do make a small fortune in stock car racing? Start with a bigger one!
     
    Stop hovering to collapse... Click to collapse... Hover to expand... Click to expand...
    #15 Wolfysmith, Jul 18, 2021
    bailiff bridge bantam and Interested Bystander like this.
  16. bailiff bridge bantam

    bailiff bridge bantam Impact Sub
    P.L.22/23 Entrant Euro 2020

    Joined:
    Apr 13, 2018
    Messages:
    23,464
    Likes Received:
    33,220
    Really pleased you got the car sorted.
    It was nice to have a bit more of a reason to follow a car.Normally just look out for the big names.
    Was definitely a bit more interest knowing that a fellow city fan was helping with the car.
    Actually made me a bit more nervous when the car was leading in his heat and the final knowing that someone I “ knew” was involved in the car.
    Really enjoyed it last night and almost feel part of the final winning team.
    A bit tenuous maybe but me and my lad have now got a new car to follow.
    Might be blue top by the next time we see him?

    Do the colours change mid season or is it a yearly thing.

    Really impressed with the white 87 car as well.
    His speed and lines were very impressive all night.
     
    #16 bailiff bridge bantam, Jul 18, 2021
    Wolfysmith likes this.
  17. Dratsab taf

    Dratsab taf Squad Player

    Joined:
    Apr 18, 2018
    Messages:
    1,546
    Likes Received:
    2,652
    Certainly seemed a longer one last night. I set off to city at 2pm and people were queuing at the gates or car park then sat in the garden at around 10pm and cars still thundering round.

    What sort of numbers are they getting attendance wise, seemed to be a fair few last night when I had a peak at the terracing.

    Not really my bag, I'd love for the speedway to be back personally, but I can't see a hope in hell of that happening, will give the SCs a look at some point given its on the doorstep
     
    #17 Dratsab taf, Jul 18, 2021
    Wolfysmith likes this.
  18. Wolfysmith

    Wolfysmith Impact Sub

    Joined:
    Jan 2, 2019
    Messages:
    721
    Likes Received:
    1,606
    @bailiff bridge bantam@bailiff bridge bantam another final bagged today at Sheffield!
    Chris will get moved up to blue top now. The gradings of drivers is done during the season so if you do a few more meetings you'll see a few drivers roof colours change.
    The car Chris was driving is owned by my mate 502 Ricky Wilson. Rick's a big City fan too so another reason to cheer him on as well as 'Forty'. Also the lad who had the spectacular rollover in the F2s is also a mate who I went to school with.
    @Dratsab taf@Dratsab taf - yes it was a longer meeting than last time. Simple reason; more cars and more big crashes, which take time to sort out. Make sure to come along to the next meeting. Attendances at Odaal are currently capped at 4000 with zonal areas. It'll be much better when the restrictions are lifted and people don't have to pre-book tickets. I thought the crowd was a little down but the hot weather may have had something to do with that.
     
    Stop hovering to collapse... Click to collapse... Hover to expand... Click to expand...
    #18 Wolfysmith, Jul 18, 2021
    Dratsab taf and bailiff bridge bantam like this.
  19. bantam65

    bantam65 Important Player
    P.L.22/23 Entrant P.L.23/24 Entrant Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2018
    Messages:
    8,908
    Likes Received:
    10,920
    Do you know when the next meet is please?
     
    #19 bantam65, Jul 18, 2021
    Wolfysmith likes this.
  20. Wolfysmith

    Wolfysmith Impact Sub

    Joined:
    Jan 2, 2019
    Messages:
    721
    Likes Received:
    1,606
    The next stock car meeting is Saturday 28 August. And then on Saturday September 11 it's the F1 World Championship Final. The biggest event in the Stock Car calendar.
    But before all that there's a banger meeting on the 31st of this month. Featuring van bangers and 1600cc bangers
     
    Stop hovering to collapse... Click to collapse... Hover to expand... Click to expand...
    #20 Wolfysmith, Jul 18, 2021
    bantam65 likes this.
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Page 1 of 2

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...
    Dismiss Notice