Category Archives: Oval racing

The year’s best looking oval track race cars

Posted on December 29, 2022 by weltchmedia

Which was the best looking car to grace the UK’s oval tracks in 2022? It’s a question we had to ask, after conducting a very non-scientific study to find the best in the USA, writes Andy Weltch. So we asked … Continue reading →

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Seeking the USA’s best looking short track car

Posted on November 3, 2022 by weltchmedia

There’s a wonderful account we follow on Twitter called Short Track Pictures, writes Andy Weltch. As the name suggests, it shares photos of short track racing cars. We recently asked the account holder what do they consider the best looking … Continue reading →

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On top of the world at Ipswich

Posted on September 20, 2021 by weltchmedia

Our senior consultant Andy Weltch reflects on a childhood ambition fulfilled – a visit to the world hot rod championship. For many British kids of my generation, growing up in the ’70s meant the great TV sporting occasions were the … Continue reading →

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An emotional farewell to the Master

Posted on October 11, 2014 by weltchmedia

Stock car racing, especially the British version of hard-hitting short-track action, doesn’t often have much room for emotion. But that wasn’t the case when the sport said farewell to one of its greatest exponents.

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Oval track racing – motor sport’s best-kept secret

Posted on August 20, 2012 by weltchmedia

Think of motor racing, and for most people the image that comes to mind is probably Formula One. That’s hardly surprising when the UK’s mainstream media ignores virtually everything else. But most motor racing is very different, and perhaps its … Continue reading →

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Crashes, broken arm and a spectator fainting – the opening night of midget car racing in Wales

Posted on January 30, 2012 by weltchmedia

As Newport speedway prepares to add car racing to its programme for 2012, Andy Weltch looks back at the history of four-wheeled competition in Welsh stadiums.

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You don’t need 3D glasses – but rose-tinted ones might help!

Posted on September 21, 2011 by weltchmedia

Guest post by TV motor racing commentator Richard John Neil on his latest venture – a niche publication on old-time oval track motor sport.

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Back-tracking – our top five retro-racers

Posted on August 5, 2010 by weltchmedia

They say nostalgia isn’t what it used to be – but Britain’s race tracks certainly have the retro look these days. Here we list our top five retro racers. Continue reading →

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