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2007 MAJOR TITLE WINNERS
Stuart
Smith takes the 2007 World Championship in style
Congratulations to Stuart Smith Junior (390) who was crowned the
2007 Formula 1 World Stock Car Champion
following a dramatic race at The Norfolk Arena, Kings Lynn on
Saturday night.
It was arguably one of the greatest finals ever staged and was
enjoyed by a capacity crowd.
It crowned a great night and a fantastic weekend’s racing
overall.
Frankie Wainman Junior (515) took second spot despite landing
Stuart’s car a massive hit on the last bend of the final lap.
Outgoing champion and Stuart’s brother, Andy (391) gained a very
creditable third place after fighting his way back in to the
race following an earlier collision with a stranded car.
Special mention must also go to Frankie Wainman Senior (212) who
gained a late entry on to the grid for the big race after
qualification from the Consolation Semi Final held earlier in
the meeting.
The race was a real battle of attrition and it was fitting that
Frank qualified for his last World Final before retirement at
the end of this season.
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Photographs supplied by Colin Casserley
http://www.stoxphotos.com/ |
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2007 National
Series Champion 515 Frankie Wainman
The 2007
National Series came to a dramatic conclusion at Kings Lynn
on 11th November.
The meeting saw the battle go right to the wire with just
two points separating Wainman and Smith after the meeting
Final. Further pressure was placed on the Wainman camp as
Final victor Andy Smith elected to take a handicapped start
with the lure of quadruple points.
With different scenarios in finishing orders, Smith had to
finish in the placings however when the chequered flag
dropped and the transponders were checked, Andy came in
11th.
After a torrid year for the Yorkshire Ace, the edge of seat
competition ended Wainmans' troubled season on a high!
BriSCA congratulates Frankie Wainman Junior, 2007 National
Series Champion, runner up Andrew Smith 391 and third Stuart
Smith #1
All three drivers are to be congratulated for producing one
of the best competitions in modern times and their
contribution to BriSCA Stock Car Racing and their excellent
sportsmanship throughout and at the conclusion of the
competition.
BriSCA Stock Car Racing, as a sport, has gained from the
2007 National Series Competition.
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ANDREW SMITH TAKES THE BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP AT SKEGNESS STADIUM
ON SATURDAY 13TH OCTOBER |
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Photographs supplied by
Colin Casserley
http://www.stoxphotos.com/ |
Andy
Smith (391) added the British Championship to the Scottish title he won
back in June on Saturday night at Skegness Stadium.
Andy
was in excellent form in the qualifying heats and secured himself poll
position of the grid for the Final.
Despite
leading from the first lap Andy had defending champion Frankie Wainman
Junior (515) for company together with, Dan Johnson (4).
A
caution midway through the race allowed the chasing pack to close up and
fans waited to see who would get away on the resultant re-start. Andy
was quickest to the drop of the green flag whilst Dan made his move on
Frankie however, despite the big hit he failed to dislodge the 515 car
from second spot and this allowed Andy to build up enough of a lead to
ensure he took the title for the first time since 2002
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Frankie Waiman farewell Testimonial Meeting 18th November 2007 Sheffield
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3 Generations of Wainmans |
Frankie taking his walk of
honour to the applause of the Drivers and Fans |
Frankie
`Bows out'
Frankie Wainman Senior celebrated a 37 career at Sheffield
on the 18th November,
Despite horrendous weather conditions nearly 4000 people
braved the elements to be part of what was a magnificent
emotional send off to a driver who the sport has taken to
it's heart.
The debut of 16 year old Daniel Wainman meant that Sunday
saw three generations of the racing family on track at the
same time.
Close on 60 F1 drivers supported the event including several
from Mainland Europe.
Drivers and fans did not let the dreadful conditions spoil
the party and during a tear jerking afternoon and evening
many presentations and goodwill messages were made to Frank.
BriSCA would like to thank Frank Wainman for a distinguished
37 year racing career
and his constructive input and participation in the sports
ongoing development and hopes he remains a major part of the
sport for years to come!
NEXT EVENT COMING UP
BriSCA/ BSCDA and the Management Board have tamed up to
organise a unique end of season F1 spectacular to be held at
Birmingham Wheels Raceway on Saturday 1st December a
5.30.pm.
The more support everyone gives this event, the more the
sport gains for future development.
All proceeds from the event go into a new and exciting fund
to be used exclusively to develop the sport in the future in
innovative ways.
Already the majority of the sports top stars have pledged
their support and more details will follow.
Join us on Saturday December 1st at Birmingham Wheels for
saturday night thuner and a final Winter farewell to BriSCA
F1 Stock Car Racing - and all for a great cause. |
Photographs supplied by
Colin Casserley
http://www.stoxphotos.com/ |
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