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ThunderPix Mike

Name & Number Mike Parry #328

Formula(s) Rookie Bangers

Team (if applicable) Impact Sqaud

Hometown Gloucester

Occupation Engineering student/part-time scrapyard breaker boy

Favourite Track Mendips & Standlake

Date of first meeting you raced at July 2010 at Trent

First car you raced 1600 Cortina

How did you get into the sport? Dad went to New Brighton nr Liverpool as a kid, and starting taking me to Mendips as soon as I was born!

Road car Reliant Robin! But I'm hoping to get a Cortina too

Best moment / career high point Got 6th in the final at my debut!

Goals for next few years Race some more rusty old bilge, get a nice Cortina estate one the road

Would like to thank Chris for towing the bangers, family for all their support and help, LSUMC for the trailer/tools/yard space, Mendips boys for their support

ThunderPix Chris

Name & Number Chris Parry #309

Formula(s) Rookie Bangers

Team (if applicable) Impact Sqaud

Hometown Gloucester

Occupation Hospital Pharmacist

Favourite Track Mendips & Smeatharpe

Date of first meeting you raced at April 2011 at Trent

First car you raced Made my debut in Mike's used Cortina

How did you get into the sport? Dad used to go to New Brighton when he was younger and has been taking me to Mendips since I was in nappies.

Road car Mk2 Granada Estate 2.8 GL

Best moment / career high point Getting the Cortina sideways on dirt - a whole heap of fun

Goals for next few years Race more frequently, have as much fun as possible and never take it too seriously

Would like to thank Mike for all the time, effort and expertise he puts into building and repairing the cars. And everyone else who has supported us in any way :)

Rhea Chant

Name & Number Rhea Chant #44

Formula(s) Mini Rods

Hometown Paulton

Favourite Track Mendips Raceway And Standlake

Date of first meeting you raced at May 4th 2009

First car you raced Mini

How did you get into the sport? Parents raced

Goals for next few years To be placed higher then 5th

Would like to thank My dad for everything and tony, without them i wouldnt be racing today

Jack Chapman

Name & Number Jack Chapman #42

Formula(s) Minis

Team (if applicable) Reservoir Dogs

Hometown Bristol

Favourite Track Mendips

Date of first meeting you raced at 2004

How did you get into the sport? My dad has been racing for a long time and I have been watching

Best moment / career high point 3rd place in final

Which formula would you most like to progress to? Bangers

Would like to thank My dad and mum for helping me along with this and starting me off

Anything else I can't wait until I'm 16 so I can do bangers :D
(Profiles for drivers under 16 are only added with parental consent)

Terry Chapman

Name & Number Terry Chapman #42

Formula(s) Bangers, Robins, Special Rods

Team (if applicable) Reservoir Dogs

Hometown Bristol

Occupation Transport manager

Favourite Track Mendips

Date of first meeting you raced at About 12 years ago at Mendips

First car you raced 1600 Capri

How did you get into the sport? Dad and my uncle raced when I was a kid

Best Car you've raced Jag XJ, Granada, Robin

Worst Car you've raced Metros

Best moment / career high point Finishing a race!

Goals for next few years Top Secret!

Would like to thank All of the good guys at Mendips! (not many left)

Scott Clarke

Name & Number Scott Clarke #197

Formula(s) Bangers

Team (if applicable) Wacky Racers

Hometown Welton/Midsomer Norton

Occupation Welder/fabricator

Favourite Track Mendips

Date of first meeting you raced at September 2004

First car you raced Rusty Mk5 Cortina

How did you get into the sport? Through the wacky racers

Best Car you've raced Cortina

Worst Car you've raced Metro

Best moment / career high point Finishing a race

Goals for next few years Watch instead

Would like to thank The wacky racers and 363 Trummer

Kenny Dalton

Name & Number Kenny Dalton #458

Formula(s) Bangers

Team (if applicable) All Blacks

Hometown Bristol

Favourite Track Mendips

Date of first meeting you raced at 1993

First car you raced Vauxhall Chevette

How did you get into the sport? Been banger racing since I was born

Best Car you've raced Granny

Worst Car you've raced Robin

Best moment / career high point Every race is a high point for me

Goals for next few years Race more tracks

Would like to thank All involved with Mendips Raceway

Martin Dalton

Name & Number Martin John Dalton #58

Formula(s) Bangers, Robins, Sierras

Team (if applicable) The All Blacks (Mendips Based)

Hometown Bristol

Favourite Track Mendips, Hednesford, Mildenhall

Date of first meeting you raced at 1986 at Mendips

First car you raced Alfa Romeo lol

How did you get into the sport? Brother used to take me with him and got well into it

Best Car you've raced One of the best cars I raced in the early days was a 280 Datsun Estate. My fav cars at the mo are Bluebirds, Primeras, Granadas depending what track or what meeting I am doing...

Worst Car you've raced One of the worst cars I have raced must be the Alfa Romeo

Best moment / career high point One of the best moments was winning the Suffolk Open at Mildenhall on Sat 12th, also winning the track points 2 years running, driver of the year 2 years running, and getting 4th at smeartharpe world final 2006, also winning pre 68 unders final 2006,also getting 4th at champion of champions 2006, pretty consistent with my 4ths, l also do very well in the robins but haven't got a grip on it this season with engine troubles at beginning of this year

Goals for next few years One of the things I would like to do is win a world final, then maybe I could retire on a high lol

Would like to thank l wouldn't of enjoyed the racing if my family and friends hadn't supported me the way they all have, travelling all over the country to watch,and a big thanks to Vick for putting up with it all, and of course a big thanks to Pat and Graham Bunter for all their support

Craig Griffin

Name & Number Craig Griffin #441

Formula(s) Bangers

Team (if applicable) Impact Squad

Hometown Bristol

Favourite Track Mendips Raceway

Date of first meeting you raced at 2003

First car you raced Mini Rod lol

How did you get into the sport? Ever since I was born from when my dad and family used to do it

Best Car you've raced Nissan Sunny

Worst Car you've raced Mk5 Cortina

Best moment / career high point Doing my first ever banger meet at Mendips 1800 WQ

Goals for next few years Crash :)

Would like to thank Dad, brother and all the other ppl that has helped me especially the misses lol and of course Thunderpix for there stunning photos

Anything else Cant wait till my next meeting :)

Steve Griffin

Name & Number Steve Griffin #44

Formula(s) Bangers

Team (if applicable) Impact Squad

Hometown Bristol

Occupation Ground worker

Favourite Track Mendips

Date of first meeting you raced at September 2003

First car you raced Sierra

How did you get into the sport? My dad used to race years ago (Roy Griffin) then when I turned 10 he gave me the choice of Motocross or Mini racing I chose to do the Mini's finished 7th in my 1st heat then rolled it in the final:) Done it for 3 years gave up got back into racing in a Sierra special rod when I was 18 raced for 3 seasons doing the odd banger meet then in 2006 I think decided bangers were the way to go and not looked back ever since although I would like to one day maybe have a go in a hot rod????

Best Car you've raced Mk1 Granada (Thunderbolt 2007)

Worst Car you've raced Mk5 Cortina (British Beef 2008)

Best moment / career high point Winning the West of England championship (Mendips)

Goals for next few years Just keep on racing for as long as I can

Would like to thank There are a lot of people who have helped me out loads they know who they are and I appreciate everything they've done

Conor Jefferies

Name & Number Conor Jefferies #6

Formula(s) Mini Rods

Hometown Bristol

Favourite Track Mendips Raceway

Date of first meeting you raced at 4th april 2010

First car you raced Mini

How did you get into the sport? My dad

Goals for next few years To become as good as I can

Would like to thank My dad and any other people that helped me get into to racing.

Philip Mann

Name & Number Philip Mann #53

Formula(s) BriSCA F2

Hometown Bolton, Lancashire (Not Bristol as most people think!)

Occupation Primary School Teacher

Favourite Track Mendips, love going on the dip on the back straight.

Date of first meeting you raced at March 1998 - Skegness

Best moment / career high point Winning a few heats. Enjoyed winning a heat at Northampton the night before the world final, the lap of honour in front of a huge crowd is something else. 2nd in the rookies at Mendips. Reaching blue grade.

Goals for next few years To gain a red roof.

Would like to thank My family - as it says on my car, mum provides all the food and drink and dad does everything. Also Trudy who puts up with me messing with the car every night! Without them I wouldn't be racing.

Alan Machin

Name & Number Alan Machin #55

Formula(s) Bangers

Team (if applicable) All Blacks

Hometown Bristol

Date of first meeting you raced at August 2010

Favourite Track Mendips Raceway

First car you raced Civic

How did you get into the sport? My mate got me into it

Best Car you've raced Civic

Best moment / career high point Finishing a race

Goals for next few years Win a few maybe

Would like to thank Everyone that has helped me out

Arnie Quinn

Name & Number Arnie Quinn #242

Formula(s) Mini Rods

Team (if applicable) Impact Squad

Hometown Bristol

Date of first meeting you raced at 2010 !

Favourite Track Mendips Raceway

First car you raced Mini

How did you get into the sport? My dad (Garry Quinn)and uncle (Martin Quinn) used to race and my brothers (Dean Quinn) and (John Quinn) race now as members of the Impact Squad.

Best moment / career high point Hitting the fence lol !

Goals for next few years To go in to another formula and maybe win a race lol :L

Would like to thank My brothers Dean Quinn and John Quinn and my dad for paying for my mini and also my dad for driving the lorry every time :)

Anything else IMPACT SQUAD HEDNESFORD CHAMPS 2010 !!!

Dean Quinn

Name & Number Dean Quinn #27

Formula(s) Bangers

Team (if applicable) Impact Squad

Hometown Bristol

Occupation Ground Worker

Favourite Track Mendips

First car you raced Nissan Bluebird

How did you get into the sport? My Dad (Gary Quinn) and my Uncle (Martin Quinn) used to race and I've wanted to do it ever since.

Best Car you've raced Ford Granada Mk3 Hearse (Matches and Dispatches 2010) placed 3rd in final :P

Worst Car you've raced Nissan Bluebird

Goals for next few years To come place higher than 3rd and to have some heavy crashes :)

Would like to thank I would like to thank Steve Griffin and John Quinn, well Impact Squad in general. They're all very helpful towards me and my brother as were quite new to bangers. :D

John Quinn

Name & Number John Quinn #242

Formula(s) Bangers

Team (if applicable) Impact Squad

Hometown Bristol

Occupation Ground Worker

Favourite Track Mendips

First car you raced Ford Mondeo

How did you get into the sport? My Dad (Gary Quinn) and my Uncle (Martin Quinn) used to race and I've wanted to do it ever since.

Best Car you've raced Ford Mondeo

Worst Car you've raced Volvo 240 Estate

Goals for next few years To get somewhere in a few races and have some good crashes

Would like to thank Steve Griffin and Dean Quinn for all the help they have given me

Barry Richards

Name & Number Barry Richards #87

Formula(s) Bangers, Special Rods, National Saloon Stocks and now Robins

Team (if applicable) Not my scene

Hometown Weston super Mare

Occupation Engineering Manager

Favourite Track Mendips and Mildnehall

Date of first meeting you raced at March 1982

First car you raced Austin Cambridge

How did you get into the sport? My uncle raced, Keith Richards

Best Car you've raced Saloon Stock

Worst Car you've raced Fiat 127

Best moment / career high point There are lots a long time ago but more recent ones are: Winning special Rods points two years in a row and organising and racing in the Millennium Stadium in 2009 with the Robins

Goals for next few years Have another year of fun and away trips racing with family and friends

Would like to thank All my family and friends for there support, especially my wife Dawn

Anything Else Looking forward to the next generation of "Richards Racing" in the form of my son, Callum in his Mini Rod

Joe Rowe

Name & Number Joe Rowe #122

Formula(s) Special Rods

Hometown Trowbridge

Occupation Student

Favourite Track Mendips

Date of first meeting you raced at July 2007 at Mendips

First car you raced Mini

How did you get into the sport? Family n Friends

Best Car you've raced Sierra

Worst Car you've raced Mini

Best moment / career high point Winning specials final

Goals for next few years Get quicker and up points, get a job and start bangers. Also race more tracks

Would like to thank My dad for everything, without him i wouldnt be racing

Anything Else Thanks to thunderpix for takin some good photos

Andy Russell

Name & Number Andy Russell #14

Formula(s) Junior rods

Hometown Weston-S-Mare

Favourite Track Mendips

Date of first meeting you raced at 5/4/10

First car you raced Mini

How did you get into the sport? Dad and Mum

Best Car you've raced Mini (its the only car i've raced)

Best moment / career high point Two 2nd places in one meeting

Goals for next few years Roll a robin plenty of times, to scare family and girlfriend :)

Would like to thank Mum and Dad for all the help and towing the car up there every time.

Anything Else I can't wait until Robins :D:D

Bobby Stilgoe

Name & Number Bobby Stilgoe #386

Formula(s) Bangers

Team (if applicable) Team Madness

Hometown Weston

Favourite Track Ringwood, Mendips

Goals for next few years More Smashing

Would like to thank The boys

Neil Stilgoe

Name & Number Neil Stilgoe #305

Formula(s) Bangers, Robin Reliant

Hometown Weston

Favourite Track Ringwood, Mendips

First car you raced Mk2 Astra

How did you get into the sport? Brother #386

Best Car you've raced Almera

Worst Car you've raced Mondeo

Goals for next few years To win at Mendips

Would like to thank The marshalls and my team

Jack Stuckey

Name & Number Jack Stuckey #22

Formula(s) Special rods

Hometown Portishead

Favourite Track Mendips

Date of first meeting you raced at 24th march 2008

First car you raced Mini Clubman

How did you get into the sport? My uncle (Ross Stuckey) races so he got me into it

Best Car you've raced Ford sierra

Worst Car you've raced Mini

Best moment / career high point Winning the final in the special rods

Goals for next few years Get a red roof :)

Would like to thank I would like to thank Ross :) If it wasnt for him I wouldnt be racing. So, thanx Ross :)

Wayne Thomson

Name & Number Wayne Thomson #144

Formula(s) Bangers

Team (if applicable) Cheddar Headers

Hometown Cheddar

Occupation Tarmacer

Favourite Track Mendips

First car you raced Mk2 Granada

How did you get into the sport? My dad races

Best Car you've raced Mondeo

Best moment / career high point Every moment I race

Goals for next few years Race more tracks

Would like to thank Everyone that helps me out

Ben Tovey

Name & Number Ben Tovey #15

Formula(s) Bangers

Team (if applicable) Me!

Hometown Chew Valley

Occupation Mechanic

Favourite Track Mildenhall

Date of first meeting you raced at Minis at Mendips then bangers, in Metro

First car you raced Metro 1.0

How did you get into the sport? Went racing with cousin who did F2 when I was like 5 then kept coming

Best Car you've raced Mondeo Mk2

Worst Car you've raced Mondeo Mk1 at Standlake

Best moment / career high point All DD's and on oppo, love head-ons

Goals for next few years Big hit when neck's better

Would like to thank Sam Trim and all the boys in the shed they know who they are!!

Anything else I think that all banger drivers should do more hitting and less racing or it ends up like Mendips Special rods nudge and spin lol!!

Brad Worthington

Name & Number Brad Worthington #21

Formula(s) Reliant Robins

Hometown Cheddar

Occupation College

Favourite Track Mendips and Smeatharpe

Date of first meeting you raced at April 2009

First car you raced Reliant Robin

How did you get into the sport? My family have raced for years so its my turn!

Best moment / career high point Figure of 8 up mendips

Goals for next few years Hopefully get a higher place

Would like to thank John Coombes, Barry Richards, Mark Bowskil

Anything else I love robins so much fun!

Name & Number	Mike Parry #328
Formula(s)	Rookie Bangers
Team (if applicable)	Impact Sqaud
Hometown	Gloucester
Occupation	Engineering student/part-time scrapyard breaker boy
Favourite Track	Mendips & Standlake
Date of first meeting you raced at	July 2010 at Trent
First car you raced	1600 Cortina
How did you get into the sport?	Dad went to New Brighton nr Liverpool as a kid, and starting taking me to Mendips as soon as I was born!
Road car	Reliant Robin! But I'm hoping to get a Cortina too
Best moment / career high point	Got 6th in the final at my debut!
Goals for next few years	Race some more rusty old bilge, get a nice Cortina estate one the road
Would like to thank	Chris for towing the bangers, family for all their support and help, LSUMC for the trailer/tools/yard space, Mendips boys for their support

Name & Number	Chris Parry #309
Formula(s)	Rookie Bangers
Team (if applicable)	Impact Sqaud
Hometown	Gloucester
Occupation	Hospital Pharmacist
Favourite Track	Mendips & Smeatharpe
Date of first meeting you raced at	April 2011 at Trent
First car you raced	Made my debut in Mike's used Cortina
How did you get into the sport?	Dad used to go to New Brighton when he was younger and has been taking me to Mendips since I was in nappies.
Road car	Mk2 Granada Estate 2.8 GL
Best moment / career high point	Getting the Cortina sideways on dirt - a whole heap of fun
Goals for next few years	Race more frequently, have as much fun as possible and never take it too seriously
Would like to thank	Mike for all the time, effort and expertise he puts into building and repairing the cars. And everyone else who has supported us in any way :)

	Name & Number	Rhea Chant #44
	Formula(s)	Mini Rods
	Hometown	Paulton
	Favourite Track	Mendips Raceway And Standlake
	Date of first meeting you raced at	May 4th 2009
	First car you raced	Mini
	How did you get into the sport?	Parents raced
	Goals for next few years	To be placed higher then 5th
	Would like to thank	My dad for everything and tony, without them i wouldnt be racing today

Name & Number	Jack Chapman #42
Formula(s)	Minis
Team (if applicable)	Reservoir Dogs
Hometown	Bristol
Favourite Track	Mendips
Date of first meeting you raced at	2004
How did you get into the sport?	My dad has been racing for a long time and I have been watching
Best moment / career high point	3rd place in final
Which formula would you most like to progress to?	Bangers
Would like to thank	My dad and mum for helping me along with this and starting me off
Anything else	I can't wait until I'm 16 so I can do bangers :D

	Name & Number	Terry Chapman #42
	Formula(s)	Bangers, Robins, Special Rods
	Team (if applicable)	Reservoir Dogs
	Hometown	Bristol
	Occupation	Transport manager
	Favourite Track	Mendips
	Date of first meeting you raced at	About 12 years ago at Mendips
	First car you raced	1600 Capri
	How did you get into the sport?	Dad and my uncle raced when I was a kid
	Best Car you've raced	Jag XJ, Granada, Robin
	Worst Car you've raced	Metros
	Best moment / career high point	Finishing a race!
	Goals for next few years	Top Secret!
	Would like to thank	All of the good guys at Mendips! (not many left)

Name & Number	Scott Clarke #197
Formula(s)	Bangers
Team (if applicable)	Wacky Racers
Hometown	Welton/Midsomer Norton
Occupation	Welder/fabricator
Favourite Track	Mendips
Date of first meeting you raced at	September 2004
First car you raced	Rusty Mk5 Cortina
How did you get into the sport?	Through the wacky racers
Best Car you've raced	Cortina
Worst Car you've raced	Metro
Best moment / career high point	Finishing a race
Goals for next few years	Watch instead
Would like to thank	The wacky racers and 363 Trummer

	Name & Number	Kenny Dalton #458
	Formula(s)	Bangers
	Team (if applicable)	All Blacks
	Hometown	Bristol
	Favourite Track	Mendips
	Date of first meeting you raced at	1993
	First car you raced	Vauxhall Chevette
	How did you get into the sport?	Been banger racing since I was born
	Best Car you've raced	Granny
	Worst Car you've raced	Robin
	Best moment / career high point	Every race is a high point for me
	Goals for next few years	Race more tracks
	Would like to thank	All involved with Mendips Raceway

Name & Number	Martin John Dalton #58
Formula(s)	Bangers, Robins, Sierras
Team (if applicable)	The All Blacks (Mendips Based)
Hometown	Bristol
Favourite Track	Mendips, Hednesford, Mildenhall
Date of first meeting you raced at	1986 at Mendips
First car you raced	Alfa Romeo lol
How did you get into the sport?	Brother used to take me with him and got well into it
Best Car you've raced	One of the best cars I raced in the early days was a 280 Datsun Estate. My fav cars at the mo are Bluebirds, Primeras, Granadas depending what track or what meeting I am doing...
Worst Car you've raced	One of the worst cars I have raced must be the Alfa Romeo
Best moment / career high point	One of the best moments was winning the Suffolk Open at Mildenhall on Sat 12th, also winning the track points 2 years running, driver of the year 2 years running, and getting 4th at smeartharpe world final 2006, also winning pre 68 unders final 2006,also getting 4th at champion of champions 2006, pretty consistent with my 4ths, l also do very well in the robins but haven't got a grip on it this season with engine troubles at beginning of this year
Goals for next few years	One of the things I would like to do is win a world final, then maybe I could retire on a high lol
Would like to thank	l wouldn't of enjoyed the racing if my family and friends hadn't supported me the way they all have, travelling all over the country to watch,and a big thanks to Vick for putting up with it all, and of course a big thanks to Pat and Graham Bunter for all their support

	Name & Number	Craig Griffin #441
	Formula(s)	Bangers
	Team (if applicable)	Impact Squad
	Hometown	Bristol
	Favourite Track	Mendips Raceway
	Date of first meeting you raced at	2003
	First car you raced	Mini Rod lol
	How did you get into the sport?	Ever since I was born from when my dad and family used to do it
	Best Car you've raced	Nissan Sunny
	Worst Car you've raced	Mk5 Cortina
	Best moment / career high point	Doing my first ever banger meet at Mendips 1800 WQ
	Goals for next few years	Crash :)
	Would like to thank	Dad, brother and all the other ppl that has helped me especially the misses lol and of course Thunderpix for there stunning photos
	Anything else	Cant wait till my next meeting :)

	Name & Number	Steve Griffin #44
	Formula(s)	Bangers
	Team (if applicable)	Impact Squad
	Hometown	Bristol
	Occupation	Ground worker
	Favourite Track	Mendips
	Date of first meeting you raced at	September 2003
	First car you raced	Sierra
	How did you get into the sport?	My dad used to race years ago (Roy Griffin) then when I turned 10 he gave me the choice of Motocross or Mini racing I chose to do the Mini's finished 7th in my 1st heat then rolled it in the final:) Done it for 3 years gave up got back into racing in a Sierra special rod when I was 18 raced for 3 seasons doing the odd banger meet then in 2006 I think decided bangers were the way to go and not looked back ever since although I would like to one day maybe have a go in a hot rod????
	Best Car you've raced	Mk1 Granada (Thunderbolt 2007)
	Worst Car you've raced	Mk5 Cortina (British Beef 2008)
	Best moment / career high point	Winning the West of England championship (Mendips)
	Goals for next few years	Just keep on racing for as long as I can
	Would like to thank	There are a lot of people who have helped me out loads they know who they are and I appreciate everything they've done

Name & Number	Conor Jefferies #6
Formula(s)	Mini Rods
Hometown	Bristol
Favourite Track	Mendips Raceway
Date of first meeting you raced at	4th april 2010
First car you raced	Mini
How did you get into the sport?	My dad
Goals for next few years	To become as good as I can
Would like to thank	My dad and any other people that helped me get into to racing.

	Name & Number	Philip Mann #53
	Formula(s)	BriSCA F2
	Hometown	Bolton, Lancashire (Not Bristol as most people think!)
	Occupation	Primary School Teacher
	Favourite Track	Mendips, love going on the dip on the back straight.
	Date of first meeting you raced at	March 1998 - Skegness
	Best moment / career high point	Winning a few heats. Enjoyed winning a heat at Northampton the night before the world final, the lap of honour in front of a huge crowd is something else. 2nd in the rookies at Mendips. Reaching blue grade.
	Goals for next few years	To gain a red roof.
	Would like to thank	My family - as it says on my car, mum provides all the food and drink and dad does everything. Also Trudy who puts up with me messing with the car every night! Without them I wouldn't be racing.

Name & Number	Alan Machin #55
Formula(s)	Bangers
Team (if applicable)	All Blacks
Hometown	Bristol
Date of first meeting you raced at	August 2010
Favourite Track	Mendips Raceway
First car you raced	Civic
How did you get into the sport?	My mate got me into it
Best Car you've raced	Civic
Best moment / career high point	Finishing a race
Goals for next few years	Win a few maybe
Would like to thank	Everyone that has helped me out

Name & Number	Arnie Quinn #242
Formula(s)	Mini Rods
Team (if applicable)	Impact Squad
Hometown	Bristol
Date of first meeting you raced at	2010 !
Favourite Track	Mendips Raceway
First car you raced	Mini
How did you get into the sport?	My dad (Garry Quinn)and uncle (Martin Quinn) used to race and my brothers (Dean Quinn) and (John Quinn) race now as members of the Impact Squad.
Best moment / career high point	Hitting the fence lol !
Goals for next few years	To go in to another formula and maybe win a race lol :L
Would like to thank	My brothers Dean Quinn and John Quinn and my dad for paying for my mini and also my dad for driving the lorry every time :)
Anything else	IMPACT SQUAD HEDNESFORD CHAMPS 2010 !!!

	Name & Number	Dean Quinn #27
	Formula(s)	Bangers
	Team (if applicable)	Impact Squad
	Hometown	Bristol
	Occupation	Ground Worker
	Favourite Track	Mendips
	First car you raced	Nissan Bluebird
	How did you get into the sport?	My Dad (Gary Quinn) and my Uncle (Martin Quinn) used to race and I've wanted to do it ever since.
	Best Car you've raced	Ford Granada Mk3 Hearse (Matches and Dispatches 2010) placed 3rd in final :P
	Worst Car you've raced	Nissan Bluebird
	Goals for next few years	To come place higher than 3rd and to have some heavy crashes :)
	Would like to thank	I would like to thank Steve Griffin and John Quinn, well Impact Squad in general. They're all very helpful towards me and my brother as were quite new to bangers. :D

Name & Number	John Quinn #242
Formula(s)	Bangers
Team (if applicable)	Impact Squad
Hometown	Bristol
Occupation	Ground Worker
Favourite Track	Mendips
First car you raced	Ford Mondeo
How did you get into the sport?	My Dad (Gary Quinn) and my Uncle (Martin Quinn) used to race and I've wanted to do it ever since.
Best Car you've raced	Ford Mondeo
Worst Car you've raced	Volvo 240 Estate
Goals for next few years	To get somewhere in a few races and have some good crashes
Would like to thank	Steve Griffin and Dean Quinn for all the help they have given me

	Name & Number	Barry Richards #87
	Formula(s)	Bangers, Special Rods, National Saloon Stocks and now Robins
	Team (if applicable)	Not my scene
	Hometown	Weston super Mare
	Occupation	Engineering Manager
	Favourite Track	Mendips and Mildnehall
	Date of first meeting you raced at	March 1982
	First car you raced	Austin Cambridge
	How did you get into the sport?	My uncle raced, Keith Richards
	Best Car you've raced	Saloon Stock
	Worst Car you've raced	Fiat 127
	Best moment / career high point	There are lots a long time ago but more recent ones are: Winning special Rods points two years in a row and organising and racing in the Millennium Stadium in 2009 with the Robins
	Goals for next few years	Have another year of fun and away trips racing with family and friends
	Would like to thank	All my family and friends for there support, especially my wife Dawn
	Anything Else	Looking forward to the next generation of "Richards Racing" in the form of my son, Callum in his Mini Rod

Name & Number	Joe Rowe #122
Formula(s)	Special Rods
Hometown	Trowbridge
Occupation	Student
Favourite Track	Mendips
Date of first meeting you raced at	July 2007 at Mendips
First car you raced	Mini
How did you get into the sport?	Family n Friends
Best Car you've raced	Sierra
Worst Car you've raced	Mini
Best moment / career high point	Winning specials final
Goals for next few years	Get quicker and up points, get a job and start bangers. Also race more tracks
Would like to thank	My dad for everything, without him i wouldnt be racing
Anything Else	Thanks to thunderpix for takin some good photos

Name & Number	Andy Russell #14
Formula(s)	Junior rods
Hometown	Weston-S-Mare
Favourite Track	Mendips
Date of first meeting you raced at	5/4/10
First car you raced	Mini
How did you get into the sport?	Dad and Mum
Best Car you've raced	Mini (its the only car i've raced)
Best moment / career high point	Two 2nd places in one meeting
Goals for next few years	Roll a robin plenty of times, to scare family and girlfriend :)
Would like to thank	Mum and Dad for all the help and towing the car up there every time.
Anything Else	I can't wait until Robins :D:D

	Name & Number	Bobby Stilgoe #386
	Formula(s)	Bangers
	Team (if applicable)	Team Madness
	Hometown	Weston
	Favourite Track	Ringwood, Mendips
	Goals for next few years	More Smashing
	Would like to thank	The boys

Name & Number	Neil Stilgoe #305
Formula(s)	Bangers, Robin Reliant
Hometown	Weston
Favourite Track	Ringwood, Mendips
First car you raced	Mk2 Astra
How did you get into the sport?	Brother #386
Best Car you've raced	Almera
Worst Car you've raced	Mondeo
Goals for next few years	To win at Mendips
Would like to thank	The marshalls and my team

	Name & Number	Jack Stuckey #22
	Formula(s)	Special rods
	Hometown	Portishead
	Favourite Track	Mendips
	Date of first meeting you raced at	24th march 2008
	First car you raced	Mini Clubman
	How did you get into the sport?	My uncle (Ross Stuckey) races so he got me into it
	Best Car you've raced	Ford sierra
	Worst Car you've raced	Mini
	Best moment / career high point	Winning the final in the special rods
	Goals for next few years	Get a red roof :)
	Would like to thank	I would like to thank Ross :) If it wasnt for him I wouldnt be racing. So, thanx Ross :)

Name & Number	Wayne Thomson #144
Formula(s)	Bangers
Team (if applicable)	Cheddar Headers
Hometown	Cheddar
Occupation	Tarmacer
Favourite Track	Mendips
First car you raced	Mk2 Granada
How did you get into the sport?	My dad races
Best Car you've raced	Mondeo
Best moment / career high point	Every moment I race
Goals for next few years	Race more tracks
Would like to thank	Everyone that helps me out

Name & Number	Ben Tovey #15
Formula(s)	Bangers
Team (if applicable)	Me!
Hometown	Chew Valley
Occupation	Mechanic
Favourite Track	Mildenhall
Date of first meeting you raced at	Minis at Mendips then bangers, in Metro
First car you raced	Metro 1.0
How did you get into the sport?	Went racing with cousin who did F2 when I was like 5 then kept coming
Best Car you've raced	Mondeo Mk2
Worst Car you've raced	Mondeo Mk1 at Standlake
Best moment / career high point	All DD's and on oppo, love head-ons
Goals for next few years	Big hit when neck's better
Would like to thank	Sam Trim and all the boys in the shed they know who they are!!
Anything else	I think that all banger drivers should do more hitting and less racing or it ends up like Mendips Special rods nudge and spin lol!!

	Name & Number	Brad Worthington #21
	Formula(s)	Reliant Robins
	Hometown	Cheddar
	Occupation	College
	Favourite Track	Mendips and Smeatharpe
	Date of first meeting you raced at	April 2009
	First car you raced	Reliant Robin
	How did you get into the sport?	My family have raced for years so its my turn!
	Best moment / career high point	Figure of 8 up mendips
	Goals for next few years	Hopefully get a higher place
	Would like to thank	John Coombes, Barry Richards, Mark Bowskil
	Anything else	I love robins so much fun!