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| category = [[Pickup truck racing]] |
| category = [[Pickup truck racing]] |
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| country/region = United Kingdom |
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| inaugural = 1997 |
| inaugural = 1997 |
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| constructors = SHP Engineering |
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| engines = [[Vauxhall Motors|Vauxhall]], [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] |
| engines = [[Vauxhall Motors|Vauxhall]], [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] |
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| champion driver = [[Steve Dance]] |
| champion driver = [[Steve Dance]] |
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| title = Pickup Truck Racing |
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'''Pickup Truck Racing''' |
'''Pickup Truck Racing''' is an [[auto racing]] series, running in the United Kingdom, including races on [[Road racing|road courses]] and (historically) [[oval track racing|oval]]s. It was the only racing series that raced on the Oval Circuit at [[Rockingham Motor Speedway]] until it closed in 2018. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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⚫ | Launched in 1997 by Sonny Howard, the Pickup Truck Racing series, intended to bring the American [[pickup truck]] culture to Europe,<ref name="history">{{cite web |url=http://www.pickuptruckracing.com/index.php?id=7,113,0,0,1,0 |title=What are Pickups? : History |access-date=2007-04-27 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927015340/http://www.pickuptruckracing.com/index.php?id=7,113,0,0,1,0 |archive-date=27 September 2007 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> is for purpose-built {{convert|230|bhp|abbr=on}} racing specials. They have a tubular [[space frame]] chassis, are powered by a 2-litre multi-valve twin-cam engine and weigh {{convert|900|kg|abbr=on}}. The [[Truck racing|race trucks]] are designed to place an emphasis on driver ability. |
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⚫ | In 2001, the Pickup series became the main support for the Rockingham-based oval [[VSR V8 Trophy|SCSA]] (then called ASCAR) racing series. At this time the pickups were [[Right- and left-hand traffic|right hand drive]] in configuration and as such not permitted to race on the anti-clockwise 1.5-mile speedway. An [[Oval track racing|oval course]] was created to allow the drivers to compete. |
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⚫ | Launched in 1997 by Sonny Howard, the Pickup Truck Racing series, intended to bring the [[ |
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⚫ | In 2001 the Pickup series became the main support for the Rockingham-based oval [[VSR V8 Trophy|SCSA]] (then called ASCAR) racing series. At this time the |
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⚫ | Pickup Truck Racing is also the only racing series in the UK for which no race-by-race entry fees are charged.<ref name="fees">{{cite web|url=http://www.pickuptruckracing.com/2007news/20071216.htm |title=No Entry Fees for 2008 |access-date=2007-12-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071219180551/http://www.pickuptruckracing.com/2007news/20071216.htm |archive-date=2007-12-19 |url-status=dead }}</ref> [[Mallory Park]] continues to host oval events in the series following the closure of [[Rockingham Motor Speedway]].<ref>{{Cite news|url= https://www.autosport.com/national/news/the-tonka-toy-series-returning-from-a-year-long-hibernation/6499079/ |title= The 'tonka toy' series returning from a year-long hibernation |last= Mackley |first= Stefan |work= [[Autosport]] |date= 1 May 2021 |access-date= 6 May 2021}}</ref> |
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⚫ | Pickup Truck Racing is also the only racing series in the UK for which no race-by-race entry fees are charged.<ref name="fees">{{cite web|url=http://www.pickuptruckracing.com/2007news/20071216.htm |title=No Entry Fees for 2008 | |
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==Technical specification== |
==Technical specification== |
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{{Infobox automobile |
{{Infobox automobile |
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| name = Pickup Truck |
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| manufacturer = SHP Engineering |
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| class = [[Pickup truck]], [[Auto racing|Race car]] |
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| engine |
| engine = [[Vauxhall Motors|Vauxhall]] 2 litre, [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] Duratec 2.3 litre 2 litre<br />(229 [[Horsepower#Brake horsepower|bhp]]) |
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| transmission |
| transmission = Four speed [[manual transmission]] |
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| wheelbase |
| wheelbase = {{cvt|720|mm}} |
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| ground_clearance = 85 mm (3.3 in) |
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| front_track = 1775 mm (69.9 in) |
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Pickup Truck Racing is a single make series, and the trucks are governed by the Pickup Truck Racing regulations.<ref name="regs">{{cite web |url=http://www.pickuptruckracing.com/downloads/2007_pickup_regs.pdf |title=2007 Pickup Truck Racing Championship : Sporting, Technical & Commercial Regulations| format = PDF| |
Pickup Truck Racing is a single make series, and the trucks are governed by the Pickup Truck Racing regulations.<ref name="regs">{{cite web |url=http://www.pickuptruckracing.com/downloads/2007_pickup_regs.pdf |title=2007 Pickup Truck Racing Championship : Sporting, Technical & Commercial Regulations| format = PDF|access-date=2007-04-27}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> The chassis is made by SHP Engineering, who are also responsible for the vehicle used in [[T Cars]], a series for young drivers. |
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The main flexibility in the regulations comes in the choice of engine. From 2011 the trucks could be fitted with either a [[Vauxhall Motors|Vauxhall]] |
The main flexibility in the regulations comes in the choice of engine. From 2011 the trucks could be fitted with either a [[Vauxhall Motors|Vauxhall]] petrol injected 2-litre red top engine or a [[Ford Duratec engine]], both of which are [[four-cylinder engine]]s with a 2-litre capacity and 16 [[Poppet valve|valves]].{{Citation needed|date=May 2012}} |
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In 2010 the front end of the pickup trucks was changed with the choice of either an Isuzu Denver Max LE or a Ford Ranger |
In 2010, the front end of the pickup trucks was changed with the choice of either an Isuzu Denver Max LE or a Ford Ranger front. Later in the year a Vauxhall front was then also introduced to the championship.{{Citation needed|date=May 2012}} |
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==2017 race dates== |
==2017 race dates== |
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Under normal circumstances race weekends follow the traditional format of practice and qualifying on the Saturday, and two races on Sunday. Qualifying is used to shake the car down and work on the setup, and to meet the [[Motor Sports Association|MSA]] requirements for race entry of three qualifying laps, and not to set the starting grid. |
Under normal circumstances race weekends follow the traditional format of practice and qualifying on the Saturday, and two races on Sunday. Qualifying is used to shake the car down and work on the setup, and to meet the [[Motor Sports Association|MSA]] requirements for race entry of three qualifying laps, and not to set the starting grid. |
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The grid is set by reversing the top |
The grid is set by reversing the top ten qualifiers (whoever qualifies 10th will be on pole, and whoever qualifies 1st will start from 10th). The top ten qualifiers also receive points, starting from 20 and decreasing by two for every place until 10th place, after which drivers receive zero points. [[Rookie]]s always start from the rear of the grid as do competitors who have broken seals on controlled components such as differentials. Drivers can also elect to start from the back should they wish to do so. |
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At some circuits, qualifying takes place on Saturday morning, with the first race on Saturday afternoon and the second on Sunday. |
At some circuits, qualifying takes place on Saturday morning, with the first race on Saturday afternoon and the second on Sunday. |
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[[File:wilky garage.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Pete Wilkinson's pickup being prepared for the first 2007 race]] |
[[File:wilky garage.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Pete Wilkinson's pickup being prepared for the first 2007 race]] |
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For the 2009 season, races |
For the 2009 season, races took place on weekends between March and November. There were racing weekends at six different circuits; the majority of the races were held at [[Rockingham Motor Speedway]] but others were held at [[Brands Hatch]], [[Thruxton Circuit|Thruxton]], [[Silverstone Circuit|Silverstone]], [[Pembrey Circuit|Pembrey]], [[Donington Park]] and [[Oulton Park]]. Each round comprised two races, making a twenty-two round competition in total. |
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2009 |
2009 saw a number of rule changes: |
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'''Qualifying''' |
'''Qualifying''' |
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One qualifying session |
One qualifying session was held, split into two sections. The fastest ten drivers in the first session made up the first ten places on the grid, but in reverse qualification order. The second session was the same, but for race two. |
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'''Success |
'''Success ballast''' |
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The podium finishers in each race |
The podium finishers in each race were subject to the application of success ballast as follows: |
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1st: 30 kg |
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3rd: 10 kg |
3rd: 10 kg |
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Ballast |
Ballast was applied up to a maximum of 70 kg. 10 kg was removed each time a truck finished outside of the top three. |
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'''Sprint/ |
'''Sprint/feature races''' |
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Two events |
Two events hosted a Sprint/Feature race format, one at Rockingham and one at a road course. |
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The series |
The series continued to operate two championships: the Oval Championship and the Overall Championship. |
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{{main|2008 Pickup Truck Racing season}} |
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==Previous champions== |
==Previous champions== |
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''Note: 1997 was the inaugural year and as such, races were not part of a championship'' |
''Note: 1997 was the inaugural year and as such, races were not part of a championship.'' |
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! Oval Champion |
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! Top Rookie |
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| George Turuccki |
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| George Turricki |
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| George Turricki |
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| Simon Ward |
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| Michael Smith |
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| Michael Smith |
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[[Category:Stock car racing series]] |
[[Category:Stock car racing series]] |
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[[Category:Auto races in the United Kingdom]] |
[[Category:Auto races in the United Kingdom]] |
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[[Category:Auto racing series in the United Kingdom]] |
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Category | Pickup truck racing |
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Country | United Kingdom |
Inaugural season | 1997 |
Constructors | SHP Engineering |
Engine suppliers | Vauxhall, Ford |
Drivers' champion | Steve Dance |
Official website | www |
Pickup Truck Racing is an auto racing series, running in the United Kingdom, including races on road courses and (historically) ovals. It was the only racing series that raced on the Oval Circuit at Rockingham Motor Speedway until it closed in 2018.
History
Launched in 1997 by Sonny Howard, the Pickup Truck Racing series, intended to bring the American pickup truck culture to Europe,[1] is for purpose-built 230 bhp (170 kW) racing specials. They have a tubular space frame chassis, are powered by a 2-litre multi-valve twin-cam engine and weigh 900 kg (2,000 lb). The race trucks are designed to place an emphasis on driver ability.
In 2001, the Pickup series became the main support for the Rockingham-based oval SCSA (then called ASCAR) racing series. At this time the pickups were right hand drive in configuration and as such not permitted to race on the anti-clockwise 1.5-mile speedway. An oval course was created to allow the drivers to compete.
For the 2003 season, the pickups were converted to left hand drive and finally allowed onto the oval track, as can be seen.
Pickup Truck Racing is unique in 'big' oval racing, in that unlike e.g. NASCAR, the trucks have rain tyres, wipers and rear safety lights, and will race on the ovals in the wet. Speeds are about 18 mph (29 km/h) slower than when racing in fully dry conditions.
Pickup Truck Racing is also the only racing series in the UK for which no race-by-race entry fees are charged.[2] Mallory Park continues to host oval events in the series following the closure of Rockingham Motor Speedway.[3]
Technical specification
Pickup Truck | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | SHP Engineering |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Pickup truck, Race car |
Powertrain | |
Engine | Vauxhall 2 litre, Ford Duratec 2.3 litre 2 litre (229 bhp) |
Transmission | Four speed manual transmission |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 720 mm (28 in) |
Curb weight | 870 kg (1,920 lb) |
Pickup Truck Racing is a single make series, and the trucks are governed by the Pickup Truck Racing regulations.[4] The chassis is made by SHP Engineering, who are also responsible for the vehicle used in T Cars, a series for young drivers.
The main flexibility in the regulations comes in the choice of engine. From 2011 the trucks could be fitted with either a Vauxhall petrol injected 2-litre red top engine or a Ford Duratec engine, both of which are four-cylinder engines with a 2-litre capacity and 16 valves.[citation needed]
In 2010, the front end of the pickup trucks was changed with the choice of either an Isuzu Denver Max LE or a Ford Ranger front. Later in the year a Vauxhall front was then also introduced to the championship.[citation needed]
2017 race dates
Date | Track |
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25 & 26 March | Brands Hatch |
8 & 9 April | Rockingham |
22 & 23 April | Pembrey |
13 & 14 May | Rockingham |
10 & 11 June | Brands Hatch |
1 & 2 July | Rockingham |
22 & 23 July | Donington Park |
9 & 10 September | Snetterton |
30 Sep & 1 Oct | Rockingham |
4 & 5 November | Brands Hatch |
Race format
Under normal circumstances race weekends follow the traditional format of practice and qualifying on the Saturday, and two races on Sunday. Qualifying is used to shake the car down and work on the setup, and to meet the MSA requirements for race entry of three qualifying laps, and not to set the starting grid.
The grid is set by reversing the top ten qualifiers (whoever qualifies 10th will be on pole, and whoever qualifies 1st will start from 10th). The top ten qualifiers also receive points, starting from 20 and decreasing by two for every place until 10th place, after which drivers receive zero points. Rookies always start from the rear of the grid as do competitors who have broken seals on controlled components such as differentials. Drivers can also elect to start from the back should they wish to do so.
At some circuits, qualifying takes place on Saturday morning, with the first race on Saturday afternoon and the second on Sunday.
Previous seasons
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8b/Wilky_garage.jpg/250px-Wilky_garage.jpg)
For the 2009 season, races took place on weekends between March and November. There were racing weekends at six different circuits; the majority of the races were held at Rockingham Motor Speedway but others were held at Brands Hatch, Thruxton, Silverstone, Pembrey, Donington Park and Oulton Park. Each round comprised two races, making a twenty-two round competition in total.
2009 saw a number of rule changes:
Qualifying
One qualifying session was held, split into two sections. The fastest ten drivers in the first session made up the first ten places on the grid, but in reverse qualification order. The second session was the same, but for race two.
Success ballast
The podium finishers in each race were subject to the application of success ballast as follows:
1st: 30 kg 2nd: 20 kg 3rd: 10 kg
Ballast was applied up to a maximum of 70 kg. 10 kg was removed each time a truck finished outside of the top three.
Sprint/feature races
Two events hosted a Sprint/Feature race format, one at Rockingham and one at a road course.
The series continued to operate two championships: the Oval Championship and the Overall Championship.
Previous champions
Note: 1997 was the inaugural year and as such, races were not part of a championship.
Year | Overall Champion | Oval Champion | Top Rookie |
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2022 | Reece Jones | George Turuccki | |
2020 | n/a covid | ||
2019 | George Turricki | George Turricki | Simon Ward |
2018 | Scott Bourne | Paul Tompkins | Dale Gent |
2017 | Scott Bourne | ||
2016 | Freddie Lee | ||
2015 | Michael Smith | michael smith | |
2014 | Michael Smith | michael smith | |
2013 | Antony Hawkins | Nic Grindrod | |
2012 | Steve Dance | Phil White | Paul Jones |
2011 | Steve Dance | Steve Dance | Paul Tompkins |
2010 | Steve Dance | Nic Grindrod | Charlie Weaver |
2009 | Pete Stevens | Pete Stevens | Greg Wood |
2008 | Gavin Seager | Gavin Seager | n/a |
2007 | Steve Dance | Paul Poulter | Neil Tressler |
2006 | Nic Grindrod | Nic Grindrod | John Stant |
2005 | Nic Grindrod | Paul Poulter | Paul Poulter |
2004 | Gavin Seager | Mark Willis | Martin Heath |
2003 | Steve Dance | Steve Dance | Mark Willis |
2002 | Gavin Seager | n/a | Nic Grindrod |
2001 | Lee Caroline | n/a | Davy Philp |
2000 | Lee Caroline | n/a | Phil White |
1999 | Kevin Clarke | n/a | Pete Wilkinson |
1998 | Jeff Simpson | n/a | n/a |
Points system
1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | 11th | 12th | 13th | 14th | 15th | 16th | 17th | 18th | 19th | 20th |
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200 | 195 | 190 | 185 | 180 | 175 | 170 | 165 | 160 | 155 | 150 | 145 | 140 | 135 | 130 | 125 | 120 | 115 | 110 | 105 |
21st | 22nd | 23rd | 24th | 25th | 26th | 27th | 28th | 29th | 30th | 31st | 32nd | 33rd | |||||||
100 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 60 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 |
Any other classified finishers receive 20 points and any non-finishers receive 10 points except in the case of disqualification.
References
- ^ "What are Pickups? : History". Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 27 April 2007.
- ^ "No Entry Fees for 2008". Archived from the original on 19 December 2007. Retrieved 16 December 2007.
- ^ Mackley, Stefan (1 May 2021). "The 'tonka toy' series returning from a year-long hibernation". Autosport. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ^ "2007 Pickup Truck Racing Championship : Sporting, Technical & Commercial Regulations" (PDF). Retrieved 27 April 2007. [dead link]