Just think of all the times that you have been stuck behind a caravan on a
windy B-road, just dying to overtake. Well, now revenge is at hand - well
nearly. Not many of us would consider caravans as racing machines, but for a
dedicated bunch of British banger racing drivers, that's exactly what they
are.

ANGMERING RACEWAY, WEST SUSSEX, UK (JANUARY 18, 2009) HUTC -
15 car and caravan combinations battled their way around the
semi-wet 500-meter concrete circuit on Sunday (January 18). The reputation of
this caravan kamikaze and the bright but very cold weather drew a crowd of
around 500 for the first Caravan British Grand prix held at the West Sussex
raceway. Like in other motor sport events, the circuit where a British Caravan
Grand Prix had previously been held has been closed.

The caravans may be built to last as a holiday homes, but few withstood the
bumps and knocks of the first couple of laps. Two heats prior to the final had
determined the grid positions.

Prior to racing the caravans, drivers had carefully removed all the
interiors such as cookers, cupboards etc .
Those vying for the title must end the 10-lap race still towing their
caravan or at best the trailer where the caravan once was.

The first couple of laps provided the main demolition mayhem as the
recognisable structures of the caravans soon disappeared leaving the cars
towing the metal frame of the trailers but finally a massive pile up and
eventually after a restart a winner emerged : No. 100 Piers Bruton from Bognor
Regis in West Sussex.

Piers a 45-year-old decorator was delighted and amazed at this success. As
well as the gleaming trophy there is bragging rights and the enormous pleasure
of knowing that you demolished a vehicle which most other drivers really love
to hate.