Onchan Raceway
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Onchan Raceway (also known as the Nivison Stadium), is a racetrack used for stockcar racing and go-karting. It was renamed in 2004 in honour of Jack Nivison.
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History of stockcar racing
The stadium has been used for stockcar racing since 1969, celebrating 40 years of the sport in 2008 marked with special events including a classic stockcar race and a mid-season Demolition Derby. In 2006, it was suggested that that would be the final season of stockcar racing and they would be discontinued, however a seven-year lease was agreed and the stockcars will continue until at least 2013.
There are currently 5 classes that are in use at Onchan Raceway: Ministox, Formula 2, Production Rods, Robin Reliants and Bangers. A previous class, the Saloons, was discontinued in favour of the Robin Reliants.
Current Champions
Each year, the highest scoring driver from each class wins a trophy and is the champion for that year. A champion also has the option of using the #1 for the season after their win should they choose to.
| No | Name | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 95 | Ryan Henderson | Ministox |
| 426 | Mark Davenport | Formula 2s |
| 61 | Shaun Brennan | Bangers |
| 369 | Leigh Sheppard | Production Rods |
The racing season
The season begins on the second to last Sunday in April with a practice meeting. The first race meeting is also held on a Sunday. Every weekly meeting after that is held on a Monday until the end of the season, which ends on the first or the second Sunday of September with a Demolition Derby.
2009 Fixtures
(Reports will be added when they are made available)
| Date | Event | Time | Sponsor | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr 09 | Practice Meeting | 2:00pm | Jaks Bar | [1] |
| 04 May 09 | 7:45pm | Mann Construction | [2] | |
| 11 May 09 | 7:45pm | Onchan Raceway Catering | [3] | |
| 18 May 09 | 7:45pm | U-Drive Karting | [4] | |
| 25 May 09 | 7:45pm | Jaks Bar | [5] | |
| 01 Jun 09 | 7:45pm | Old Lonan Cottages | [6] | |
| 04 Jun 09 | 7:45pm | Jaks Bar | [7] | |
| 11 Jun 09 | 7:45pm | Road Track Motorcycles | [8] | |
| 06 Jul 09 | 7:45pm | Niarbyl Catering | N/A | |
| 12 Jul 09 | Mid-Season Demolition Derby | 2:00pm | Jaks Bar | N/A |
| 20 Jul 09 | 7:45pm | Motaquip | N/A | |
| 27 Jul 09 | Manx F2 Open Championship | 7:45pm | Jaks Bar | N/A |
| 30 Jul 09 | Manx F2 Open Championship | 7:45pm | Samaritans | N/A |
| 01 Aug 09 | Manx F2 Open Championship National Ministox TT | 7:45pm | Mann Construction | N/A |
| 03 Aug 09 | National Ministox TT | 7:45pm | JCK | N/A |
| 10 Aug 09 | F2TT Round 1 | 7:45pm | 4Hire | N/A |
| 13 Aug 09 | F2TT Round 2 | 7:45pm | Old Lonan Cottages | N/A |
| 17 Aug 09 | 7:45pm | N/A | N/A | |
| 24 Aug 09 | 7:45pm | SCS | N/A | |
| 31 Aug 09 | 7:45pm | Jaks Bar | N/A | |
| 03 Sep 09 | 7:45pm | N/A | N/A | |
| 06 Sep 09 | End of Season Demolition Derby | 2:00pm | Jaks Bar | N/A |
Times and Prices
During the season, meetings are held on Monday (7:45 pm). Extra meetings (special events) are held on Thursday (7:45 pm) and Sunday (2:00pm).
Prices are: £2 Child, £3 Senior Citizen, £6 Adult and £16 Family (2+4).
