Thrilling action at Angmering raceway

As car after car fell from the sky onto the mangled wrecks on the ground, it fell to Glen 'Gonzo' Beavis to power his car over the ramp and into the wide blue yonder, sailing a good ten feet over the line of cars, before connecting with terra firma with an almighty crash.

The crowd held its breath as the driver appeared to be stunned by the impact, but burst into applause as he climbed (somewhat shakily) from his wrecked car to receive his trophy.

The car crushing was not over; however, as an ex-Spirit fm van was soon hurtling up the ramp. Bets had been on all day as to just how far the huge van would make it, with most settling on one of two cars. In the event, the van almost made it, crashing to earth on the final car and turning it into a metal pancake.

There was more breathtaking action in the final event of the day, the last-car-moving demolition derby. Incredibly, Karl Annents had salvaged what was the left of the ramp jump winning car and with the original driver not feeling quite up to more metal bashing antics on the day, took to the track for another chance for glory.

After taking some severe batterings on the back straight, Annents was indeed the last car moving and to add to the Hollywood style action of the day the as the car exploded in flames just as the chequered flag was waved. Annents climbed unhurt from the car as the crowd roared their approval to a show stopping end to a truly action-packed day of racing.

Elsewhere on the racing card, there were wins in the finals for four, Tom Pedwell in the Junior Prods, 28 Craig Cooper in the Junior Rods, 306 Jack Morgan in the 1600 Front Wheel Drives, 936 Mike Schutt in the Hot Rods and 36 Ant Donavon in the Rear Wheel Drive Saloon Rods.

Nostalgia fans were treated to some excellent racing from the Classic Stock Cars with the storming red MG Magnette of 356, Steven Hillier taking the final win.

There will be another day of full racing action at Angmering on June 14th, with a full range of non-contact and contact formulas taking to the famous banked circuit.

Angmering is located just off the A280, between Worthing and Angmering. The gates open at 8am, with racing commencing at 11.30am. Adult admission is 10 kids, 10-14, 5, with kids under ten free. Senior Citizens, disabled and Students (with valid student cards) can also enjoy a days racing for just 5.

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