Banger Racing - About The Game

About The Game

Banger racing is distinct from Demolition Derby as the objective of that motorsport is not to turn laps, but to simply smash and destroy and ultimately immobilise the opposition, until only one vehicle is left, which is deemed the winner. On many occasions, though, the last event of the day at a banger racing event may be a demolition derby, and unlike the American version the cars are well used before being smashed to death. In Street Stock racing, however, the drivers are racing for a track championship, and the cars are usually repaired and raced the next weekend.

In a Banger or Enduro format, at times over 50 cars start a race. In a Street Stock format, if car counts are high, cars will be placed in heat races where the top finishers advance to a feature, but most will feature 15-24 cars for the feature. In either format, the cars are gridded across the track in a rolling start for the race, which usually has a finite number of laps (15-30 laps for Street Stock, up to 300 laps for the Banger or Enduro format).

In a Banger or Enduro format, yellow flags are used during the race to warn drivers that caution is required. Cars which stall or are stopped by opposing drivers are usually left on the course while the race continues. If it is deemed necessary to move them or if a driver is in particular danger (including fire), the safety car may neutralise if permitted by rules, or a red flag used to stop the race. Races are then usually restarted when the situation has been cleared.

In a Street Stock format, most tracks will neutralise the field upon any imminent danger with the safety car automatically because of the short nature of the races, which may often be run with only green flag laps counting (no safety car laps count). Drivers who intentionally crash into other cars, cause multiple safety car situations, or drive in a hazardous manner may be disqualified from the race on the spot by marshals.