Caged Awards 2017
Have your say!
The inaugural Caged! Awards places a list of nominees we think have shone through this year in each of their respected categories. The nomination list has been compiled by the Caged! team and we’d love for you to vote for who you think deserves to be the winner. Find the winners here.
The Driver of the Year Award is one that features all round performers; the ones that have had a successful year but can also entertain and make fans want to go watch them. Our list of nominees certainly features a range of drivers across all formats of bangers.
22 Dave Vincent
25 Joe Parsons
59 Steven Bolton
191 Kieran Greenway
209 Tom Waller
215 Leonard Dunn
247 Lee Clarke
331 Jason Jackson
385 Craig Thurlow
570 Jordan Cumming
713 Lauren Annets
760 Joey Reynolds
The Most Improved Driver Award is fairly self explanatory; this for a driver that has made a lot of progress whether it be winning races or just mixing it about more.
55 Tam Melrose
111 Joe Cotton
114 Liam Lake
183 Lee Scriven
209 Tom Waller
215 Leonard Dunn
252 Gareth Griffiths
438 Jason Greener
570 Jordan Cumming
713 Lauren Annets
The Best Newcomer Award sees a list of drivers that have had standout first full seasons in the Bangers and our picks for ones to watch in the future!
14 Joe Persico
186 Sophie Fasey
248 Jamie Blything
256 Matt Tillow
321 Maisie Emms
333 Charlie Randall
838 Jamie Peters
861 Jamie Donoghue
The Team of the Year Award combines the full package of what banger racing truly is about. A good team need to suss their tactics, be on each other’s wavelength and put in some serious effort in the pits; encouraging the right spirit that the bangers are renowned for.
Barrow Boys
Bears
Black
Cheeky Girls
DWO
Gladiators
Grey & Black
Midnight Runners
Sowter/Filmer
The Strouds
Bangers in 2017 have seen the slight demise of certain classes and the rise of others; most notably the Back to Basics Class first introduced by Spedeworth and then a plethora of other promoters catching on to the gimmick. We want to know though, what’s the Best Class of racing that still gets you into a stadium?
Back To Basics
Domestic/Rookies
2 litres
Non-Mondeos
‘Pre’ Meetings
Unlimiteds
Vans
This year we have been treated to some mega cars appearing on track from pure Bilge to some very well sourced motors. Who is Mr Material this year?
77 Patxi Beasley
246 Aston Burt
476 Ross Coleman
791 Nicky Young
Sign writing is a big part of racing these days, with artists like Chris Signs, Dom Davies, SJ, Dan Klyn and Jamie Plane all pulling out the stops to ensure their customers cars are the main attraction. Some drivers have their car fully coveted all year, but who is ‘The Flashiest Driver?’
73 Frederik De Witte
175 James Emmerson
209 Tom Waller
222 Matty High
474 Michael Kent
476 Ross Coleman
632 Callum Reed
791 Nicky Young
The Best Wrecker Award places a list of people that always provide the action much to the crowds delight!
72 Billy Bond
77 Patxi Beasley
333 Charlie Randall
341 Andrew Jones
360 Jack Reynolds
404 Luke Brinton
419 Laura Quadling
733 Ricky Stroud
760 Harry Spencer
To be consistent in bangers sometimes you have to be very committed as well, and some drivers racked up serious miles this year. Who is the most committed driver though?
125 Rodney Herron
209 Tom Waller
284 James Head
328 Danny Lathan
331 Jason Jackson
333 Charlie Randell
385 Craig Thurlow
388 Steve McGrath
388 Taylor Sowter
400 Lee Kingsnorth
522 Tim James
570 Jordan Cumming
713 Lauren Annets
717 Jack Tuffen
760 Joey Reynolds
An impressive amount of Bilge and machinery has been raced over the year, but what was your car of the year?
10 James Eaton - Ford Escort Estate Mk3 (2-door)
68 Vincent De Bruin - Mk2 Mazda 929 Estate
100 Callum White - 1937 Staudebreaker President
100 Josh Wigley - Jaguar 420
100 Wesley Wambeke - Dodge Royal Monaco Hearse
186 Sophie Fasey - Ford Granada Mk1 (2-door)
328 Mike Parry - Citroen CX25 DTR Safari
388 Steve McGrath - 1959 Edsel Ranger Sedan (2-door)
476 Ross Coleman - Daimler Regency Empress
622 Garry Webb - 1957 Mercury
666 Matthew Coward - 1928 Citroen AC4 Limo
733 Ricky Stroud - Chrysler Cordobra
There is no definition as to what makes the best promotion; whether it’s value for money or all out entertainment. Who is your pick for best promotion?
ASE (Emmen)
DMC Race Promotions
Hardie Race Promotions
Scunthorpe
Spedeworth
Standlake
Trackstar
As well as some top cars, paint and hospitality, the banger community has been treated to some top meetings! What was your favourite?
1600 World Final (Ipswich)
All Granada Weekend (Kings Lynn)
Bears Big Bash (Eastbourne)
Classic Carnage - Battle of the Bilge (Eastbourne)
Blue Oyster Trophy (Emmen)
Stan Woods Memorial (Stoke)
Team Weekender (Emmen)
Unlimited World Final (Ipswich)
War of the Worlds (Kings Lynn)
With that in mind, what meeting are you most looking forward to next year?
All Volvo Meeting (Kings Lynn)
August Weekender - Support of Saloon World (Kings Lynn)
Classic Carnage (Eastbourne)
East Anglian Veterans (Yarmouth)
Emmen Teams Weekend (Emmen)
Pete Stanley Testimonial (Ringwood)
Roy Rawlins Testimonial (Arena Essex)
Stan Woods Memorial (Stoke)
Team Reunion (Skegness)
Votes to be sent to cagedbangers@hotmail.com. Voting closes on 28th December. Dependant on the popularity this year, there may be an official Caged Awards ceremony take place in 2018!
The Driver of the Year Award is one that features all round performers; the ones that have had a successful year but can also entertain and make fans want to go watch them. Our list of nominees certainly features a range of drivers across all formats of bangers.
22 Dave Vincent
25 Joe Parsons
59 Steven Bolton
191 Kieran Greenway
209 Tom Waller
215 Leonard Dunn
247 Lee Clarke
331 Jason Jackson
385 Craig Thurlow
570 Jordan Cumming
713 Lauren Annets
760 Joey Reynolds
The Most Improved Driver Award is fairly self explanatory; this for a driver that has made a lot of progress whether it be winning races or just mixing it about more.
55 Tam Melrose
111 Joe Cotton
114 Liam Lake
183 Lee Scriven
209 Tom Waller
215 Leonard Dunn
252 Gareth Griffiths
438 Jason Greener
570 Jordan Cumming
713 Lauren Annets
The Best Newcomer Award sees a list of drivers that have had standout first full seasons in the Bangers and our picks for ones to watch in the future!
14 Joe Persico
186 Sophie Fasey
248 Jamie Blything
256 Matt Tillow
321 Maisie Emms
333 Charlie Randall
838 Jamie Peters
861 Jamie Donoghue
The Team of the Year Award combines the full package of what banger racing truly is about. A good team need to suss their tactics, be on each other’s wavelength and put in some serious effort in the pits; encouraging the right spirit that the bangers are renowned for.
Barrow Boys
Bears
Black
Cheeky Girls
DWO
Gladiators
Grey & Black
Midnight Runners
Sowter/Filmer
The Strouds
Bangers in 2017 have seen the slight demise of certain classes and the rise of others; most notably the Back to Basics Class first introduced by Spedeworth and then a plethora of other promoters catching on to the gimmick. We want to know though, what’s the Best Class of racing that still gets you into a stadium?
Back To Basics
Domestic/Rookies
2 litres
Non-Mondeos
‘Pre’ Meetings
Unlimiteds
Vans
This year we have been treated to some mega cars appearing on track from pure Bilge to some very well sourced motors. Who is Mr Material this year?
77 Patxi Beasley
246 Aston Burt
476 Ross Coleman
791 Nicky Young
Sign writing is a big part of racing these days, with artists like Chris Signs, Dom Davies, SJ, Dan Klyn and Jamie Plane all pulling out the stops to ensure their customers cars are the main attraction. Some drivers have their car fully coveted all year, but who is ‘The Flashiest Driver?’
73 Frederik De Witte
175 James Emmerson
209 Tom Waller
222 Matty High
474 Michael Kent
476 Ross Coleman
632 Callum Reed
791 Nicky Young
The Best Wrecker Award places a list of people that always provide the action much to the crowds delight!
72 Billy Bond
77 Patxi Beasley
333 Charlie Randall
341 Andrew Jones
360 Jack Reynolds
404 Luke Brinton
419 Laura Quadling
733 Ricky Stroud
760 Harry Spencer
To be consistent in bangers sometimes you have to be very committed as well, and some drivers racked up serious miles this year. Who is the most committed driver though?
125 Rodney Herron
209 Tom Waller
284 James Head
328 Danny Lathan
331 Jason Jackson
333 Charlie Randell
385 Craig Thurlow
388 Steve McGrath
388 Taylor Sowter
400 Lee Kingsnorth
522 Tim James
570 Jordan Cumming
713 Lauren Annets
717 Jack Tuffen
760 Joey Reynolds
An impressive amount of Bilge and machinery has been raced over the year, but what was your car of the year?
10 James Eaton - Ford Escort Estate Mk3 (2-door)
68 Vincent De Bruin - Mk2 Mazda 929 Estate
100 Callum White - 1937 Staudebreaker President
100 Josh Wigley - Jaguar 420
100 Wesley Wambeke - Dodge Royal Monaco Hearse
186 Sophie Fasey - Ford Granada Mk1 (2-door)
328 Mike Parry - Citroen CX25 DTR Safari
388 Steve McGrath - 1959 Edsel Ranger Sedan (2-door)
476 Ross Coleman - Daimler Regency Empress
622 Garry Webb - 1957 Mercury
666 Matthew Coward - 1928 Citroen AC4 Limo
733 Ricky Stroud - Chrysler Cordobra
There is no definition as to what makes the best promotion; whether it’s value for money or all out entertainment. Who is your pick for best promotion?
ASE (Emmen)
DMC Race Promotions
Hardie Race Promotions
Scunthorpe
Spedeworth
Standlake
Trackstar
As well as some top cars, paint and hospitality, the banger community has been treated to some top meetings! What was your favourite?
1600 World Final (Ipswich)
All Granada Weekend (Kings Lynn)
Bears Big Bash (Eastbourne)
Classic Carnage - Battle of the Bilge (Eastbourne)
Blue Oyster Trophy (Emmen)
Stan Woods Memorial (Stoke)
Team Weekender (Emmen)
Unlimited World Final (Ipswich)
War of the Worlds (Kings Lynn)
With that in mind, what meeting are you most looking forward to next year?
All Volvo Meeting (Kings Lynn)
August Weekender - Support of Saloon World (Kings Lynn)
Classic Carnage (Eastbourne)
East Anglian Veterans (Yarmouth)
Emmen Teams Weekend (Emmen)
Pete Stanley Testimonial (Ringwood)
Roy Rawlins Testimonial (Arena Essex)
Stan Woods Memorial (Stoke)
Team Reunion (Skegness)
Votes to be sent to cagedbangers@hotmail.com. Voting closes on 28th December. Dependant on the popularity this year, there may be an official Caged Awards ceremony take place in 2018!