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2024 Charity Event
Added by kevin_mcqueen on Friday 18th October
Our 2024 charity day takes place on Saturday 9th November.
We will have 2 seater experiences available on the day at a price of £30 per experience, paid upon arrival. We have a number of CC Rods, 2.0 Hot Rods and Stock Rods available at the moment.
The ladies race is open to any female driver that has not held a full senior ORCi licence in the previous 24 months. The mechanics race is open to anyone age 16+ that has not held a full senior ORCi licence within the last 24 months. Anyone wishing to do this is required to raise a minimum of £100.
There will also be an adults Ministox race. This is open to anyone age 18+. Participants must raise a minimum of £100.
Charities benefiting will include Forth1 Cash 4 Kids, Camerons Journey, SANDS and SAMH
Points Champions
Added by kevin_mcqueen on Wednesday 17th July
With a few of our National Points Championships coming to a close in recent times, with World Championships either recently been held, or fast approaching, we would like to extend our congratulations to the drivers that have earned the right to wear the silver roof for the next season.
Superstox - 446 Dean Johnston, winning the title for the third successive season
Stock Rods - 25 Siobhan Martin, winning the title for the sixth successive season, and for the ninth time in total!
Ninja Karts - 7 Rory Wilson, winning the title for the first time in his first full season in the formula!
2.0 Hot Rods - 82 Keith Brown, winning the title for the first time, adding to his current Scottish Championship in the process!
1300 Stock Cars - 668, Fraser Clark winning the title for the first time under HRP.
All drivers will be presented with their trophies and shield at the annual presentation night on the 23rd November. Tickets for this are on sale now!
Furthermore, we would like to congratulate Gordon Alexander 71 on winning the 2023-24 National Hot Rod Scottish Series!
Upcoming Events
Added by kevin_mcqueen on Friday 12th July
As we get ready to resume the 2024 season with the second half of the season starting on the 20th July, we have a whole lot of racing to look forward to in the coming weeks and months.
Saturday 20th July will see the Junior Productions race for their Scottish Championship, whilst the Superstox race for their John Gibson Memorial Trophy. Driver bookings are now open for this event.
Saturday 27th July will see the Ninja Karts race for their 2024 Scottish Championship. Driver bookings are open for this event.
Our first speed weekend of the second half of the season takes place across the 3rd and 4th August, with the Unlimited Bangers and Rookie Bangers racing for their respective Scottish Championships. The Unlimited Bangers will also have a Wildcard Entry into the 2025 BBA World Cup up for grabs too at this event. The Unlimiteds feature on Saturday 3rd August, and the Rookie Bangers (Spedeworth Spec) on Sunday 4th August. Junior Bangers feature across the two days, whilst the U Pull It 1300 Stock Cars race for their Craig McNicol Memorial event on Sunday 4th August. Driver bookings are now open for both days for this event.
Saturday 10th August will see the Ministox race for a tyre courtesy of WMH Developments, and will also see the final outing of the season here at Lochgelly for the Classic Hot Rod formula.
Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th August will see one of the biggest weekends of the season take place, as the 1300 Stock Car U Pull It Championship of the World takes place alongside the Spedeworth TV Stock Rods European Championship. Two of the sports best formula taking to the track across the weekend providing scintillating racing from start to finish, plus the first ever staging of the 1300 Stock Cars Inter-Nations cup!
Saturday 24th August will see the 2.0 Bangers feature for their sole outing of 2024 at Lochgelly Raceway - a variant that has been asked for by the drivers, and to add extra incentive, the meeting is billed as the UK Supreme Championship.
Drivers can book in now for all of the above events.
Bookings can be made through our booking form on the website, or by dropping us an email, message or WhatsApp message to 07584837445.
We cannot wait to welcome you all back to Lochgelly Raceway for many of these great upcoming events!
Rule Clarifications
Added by kevin_mcqueen on Monday 10th June
Superstox Rule Clarifications as 10th June 2024It has been brought to the attention some of the rules in the current 2024 Superstox Rule Book are not clear. This document will clarify some of the rules. We will also be asking for licenced drivers feedback on the rules before October to be taken into consideration for the 2025 rule book.
The only parts of the suspension which may be aluminium are as follows:-
• Rockers
• Drop arm
• Sliders (suspension arm sliders)
• Steering rack extension arms
• Steering rack holding mounts
• Rose joints
Any other part of the suspension is not permitted to be aluminium.
Suspension spacers may be mild steel or aluminium.
Spedeworth Zetec Engine Clarification as 10th June 2024It has come to our attention that some drivers are using a gasket in the inlet manifold.
These cannot be used.
The inlet manifold must be sealed with the O-Rings that are supplied or if required instant gasket sealant can be used.
No other methods can be used.
2.0 Hot Rod Rule Clarifications as 10th June 2024It has been brought to the attention some of the rules in the current 2024 2.0 Hot Rod Rule Book are not clear. This document will clarify some of the rules. We will also be asking for licenced drivers feedback on the rules before October to be taken into consideration for the 2025 rule book.
The only parts of the suspension which may be aluminium are as follows:-
• Rockers
• Drop arm
• Sliders (suspension arm sliders)
• Steering rack extension arms
• Steering rack holding mounts
Any other part of the suspension is not permitted to be aluminium.
June Speed Weekend
Added by kevin_mcqueen on Wednesday 8th May
The 2024 June Speed Weekend is fast approaching here at Lochgelly Raceway, with not 1, but 2 major championships up for grabs over the weekend - plus the annual trip north for the American Cup Car Racing formulas, as they battle it out for their Scottish Championships.
The Superstox contest their A1 Containers R Us British Championship on the Saturday night, with each drivers participating in 2 qualifying heats to determine their starting position for the A1 Containers R Us British Championship, whilst the 2.0 Hot Rods race for their own British Championship on the Sunday afternoon - following a set of qualifying heats on the Saturday night.
This is an open event for any active drivers, although, drivers have to book through their home promotions. Drivers are now requested to contact us to notify us of their intention to participate across the weekend - for all formula in action. Drivers can use the booking form on the website, or by sending us a message or WhatsApp to 07584837445. Any visiting drivers should book through their home promotions.
Paid practice is also available on the Friday afternoon - 12-4pm, at a cost of £50 per driver - open to all formula participating across the weekend. Drivers are asked to send us a message to advise of their attendance for this as well. There will be a snack bar open in the main car park from around 11.30am until approx 3pm for anyone attending practice.
Overnight camping is permitted on site, free of charge.
Spectators are welcome to stay on site, although, anyone wishing to stay trackside will have to display a weekend pass and pay for the weekend admission tickets on the Saturday. Anyone not displaying a pass will be asked to leave before gates are opened on the Sunday morning.
Race teams are able to arrive on site until 8pm Thursday, and until 9pm on the Friday. Thereafter, and teams will have to wait outside the complex until gates are opened in the morning.
Admission Costs -
Adults: £20 each day [Cash Only]
Concessions: £17 each day [Cash Only]
10-15yrs: £12 each day [Cash Only]
Under 10s GO FREE with paying adult
Trackside parking available subject to availability at £7 per car per day. [Cash Only]
2 day trackside parking passes are available for those camping only. These must be displayed on your dash throughout the weekend..
News Archive
Office closure -
Added 16th April 2024 17:36Booking In Timescales -
Added 18th March 2024 09:50Points Update -
Added 13th March 2024 12:26Vandemonium -
Added 4th March 2024 15:50Drivers Update and Join The Team -
Added 20th February 2024 13:28Classic Hot Rod Age Limit -
Added 14th February 2024 15:14Superstox Rules News -
Added 14th February 2024 15:052024 Season -
Added 13th February 2024 16:21Office Closed -
Added 8th February 2024 11:04Bookings, Practice and Join The Team -
Added 18th January 2024 12:43New For 2024 -
Added 11th January 2024 10:10Fixture Update -
Added 29th December 2023 16:26Whatsapp Communications -
Added 12th December 2023 13:542024 Licencing -
Added 20th November 2023 11:54Season Finale Info -
Added 26th October 2023 13:34Micro Banger World Cup -
Added 5th September 2023 14:24Micro Banger World Cup Info -
Added 7th August 2023 16:49End of Season Awards Night -
Added 25th July 2023 12:25Superstox National Championship -
Added 24th July 2023 13:32Fixture Update -
Added 14th July 2023 10:56Stock Rods -
Added 11th July 2023 10:14Office Closure -
Added 21st June 2023 15:46Unlimited Banger Scottish Championship -
Added 14th June 2023 09:45Superstox Tyre Update -
Added 6th June 2023 15:041300 Stock Car Update and Spedeweekend -
Added 31st May 2023 15:09