Due to restrictions currently being imposed on Bangers / National Bangers at Hednesford by Cannock Chase Council, we have had to take the decision to cancel the National Bangers from the programme for this Monday 27th August. The meeting will go ahead with the other formulas - the National Hot Rods, MASCARs and Ministox.

Cannock Chase Council is requiring that we do not permit drivers to get out of their cars during a Banger race. We are resisting this on the basis that it is considered that in some circumstances it is safer for a driver to exit if he/she feels unsafe, and in the interests of driver safety we do not want to make drivers feel compelled to stay in their cars when it may be in their interest to get out. We believe that decision must always rest with the driver who is best placed to assess the situation.

As we are committed to driver safety and do not feel that we can comply with the current requirements of Cannock Chase Council without putting our drivers at increased risk, we have taken the decision to cancel Banger racing at Hednesford Hills Raceway until further notice. We are hopeful of being able to reach a suitable compromise in due course and there is ongoing dialogue between parties.

The National Banger Pre-68 meeting scheduled for 30th September will not be cancelled, but may need to be moved. The worst case scenario is that we would have to move this to Northampton on the same date, but again we are hopeful that we will reach a suitable compromise with Cannock Chase Council and will be able to recommence Banger racing at Hednesford Hills very soon.

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience.