1400 Saloon Stock Cars

Heat 1
932 | 993 | 922 | 997 | 515 | 118 | 48 | 262 | 936 | 33

Heat 2
932 | 993 | 118 | 917 | 922 | 997 | 515 | 33 | 48 | 101

Final
993 | 932 | 997 | 946 | 118 | 48 | 172 | 515 | 922 | 982

Junior Rods

Heat 1
26 | 132 | 920 | 921 | 74 | 926 | 946 | 955 | 648 | 28

Heat 2
946 | 926 | 920 | 132 | 621 | 74 | 901 | 26 | 955 | 28

Final
26 | 130 | 132 | 901 | 926 | 621 | 74 | 920 | 946 | 948

Micro F2

Heat 1
733 | 99 | 134 | 89 | 16 | 932 | 218

Heat 2
733 | 153 | 99 | 16 | 89 | 134 | 932 | 313 | 218 | 708

Final
89 | 99 | 153 | 16 | 218 | 313 | 73

1600 Bangers

Paddywhack
671 | 20 | 4 | 44 | 32 | 777 | 535 | 227 | 190

Heat 1
44 | 777 | 902 | 4 | 119 | 19

Heat 2
4 | 44 | 20 | 902 | 294

DD
190

Unlimited Bangers

Paddywhack
947 | 173 | 16

Heat 1
16 | 8 | 363 | 291

Heat 2
215 | 173 | 363 | 16

DD
215
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Nutts Corner Raceway – Season Opener
Sunday 1st March

The 2026 season roared into life at Nutts Corner Raceway on Sunday 1st March, with a packed programme of racing delivering plenty of action throughout the afternoon. The headline attraction of the meeting was the ever-popular Paddywhack event for the 1600cc and Unlimited Bangers, which produced the kind of full-contact entertainment the crowd had been waiting for over the winter break.

1600 Bangers – Paddywhack

A strong grid of 24 cars lined up for the 1600 Bangers Paddywhack feature race, guaranteeing action from the very start. The race lived up to expectations with plenty of crashing and heavy contact around the oval, including a spectacular rollover which added to the drama of the contest.

When the dust finally settled it was Alex Leonard who emerged victorious to take the Paddywhack win, ahead of Gregg Higgan in second and Josh Goligher in third place after surviving the bruising encounter.

The action continued later in the programme with the 1600 Banger heats, where Lucas Goligher claimed victory in Heat 1, while Ben McKenna took the honours in Heat 2.

Local driver William Donnell was named Entertainer of the Day after putting on a show for the crowd with his action-packed driving throughout the event.

Unlimited Bangers – Paddywhack

The Unlimited Bangers also produced huge entertainment for the fans, with the larger machinery providing some spectacular impacts throughout the afternoon.

In the Paddywhack final, local ace Ben McKee survived the onslaught to take victory. Stephen Reynolds finished second while Michael Flaherty completed the podium in third place.

Later in the programme the Unlimited Banger heats took place, with Michael Flaherty winning Heat 1, while Leonard Dunn claimed victory in Heat 2.

The day concluded with a bruising Destruction Derby, where Stephen Reynolds emerged victorious after the remaining cars battered each other into submission.

Leonard Dunn was declared Entertainer of the Day, after giving — and indeed receiving — some major hits that kept the crowd thoroughly entertained.

Support Formulas

The Micro F2 class produced some competitive racing throughout the meeting. Kurtis Peoples and Willy John McGaffin were among the pace setters, while Ballymena driver Sid Shaw also showed strong pace during the day’s action.

The Junior Rods class saw two drivers take their first ever race victories. Jamie Scott secured his first career win in the opening heat, while Nathan Cregan followed that achievement by taking victory in Heat 2.

In the Junior Rods Final, Christian Murray took the win ahead of Reece Houston in second and Josh Peoples in third place.

1400 Saloon Stock Cars

The 1400 Stock Cars also produced close racing throughout the afternoon. Thomas McCrory proved to be the driver to beat in the heats, taking an impressive double victory.

In the final, however, it was Michael Logan who came out on top, cruising his trusted Toyota Starlet to a well-deserved win. McCrory finished in second place while Matt Milliken completed the podium in third.
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1400 Stock Cars


Heat 1
997 | 515 | 48 | 922 | 842 | 118 | 993 | 936 | 44 | 917

Heat 2
993 | 936 | 997 | 917 | 48 | 515 | 37 | 982 | 41 | 126

Final
922 | 997 | 515 | 262 | 917 | 44 | 176 | 48 | 41 | 118

Junior Rods

Heat 1
926 | 74 | 901 | 975 | 130 | 920 | 648 | 946

Heat 2
926 | 901 | 975 | 920 | 74 | 130 | 946 | 955

Final
74 | 132 | 901 | 130 | 926 | 946 | 648

Micro F2

Heat 1
733 | 153 | 99 | 134 | 25 | 89 | 708 | 73

Heat 2
99 | 733 | 25 | 89 | 16 | 134 | 73

Final
733 | 99 | 153 | 89 | 25 | 73 | 908

GP2 Lightning Rods

Heat 1
919 | 44 | 777 | 642 | 132 | 74 | 60 | 39 | 908

Heat 2
44 | 919 | 642 | 132 | 777 | 74 | 60 | 72 | 39 | 908

Final
72 | 132 | 44 | 74 | 908 | 642
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Nutts Corner Raceway played host to a hugely entertaining festive Stock Car bash with four formulas in action and a spectacular Figure of 8 Caravan Destruction Derby bringing the curtain down on an action-packed day of racing.

Despite challenging track conditions at times, the drivers delivered thrilling competition across all classes, keeping the crowd entertained from the opening green flag right through to the final chequered flag.

The 1400 Stock Cars once again produced hard-fought racing throughout the afternoon. Matt Milliken set the pace early on by taking victory in Heat 1, before Michael Logan guided his trusty Toyota Starlet to the win in Heat 2. The Final proved to be the most demanding race of the meeting, with fluid leaked onto the circuit creating tricky conditions and leading to two caution periods. Keeping his composure throughout, Curtis Greer produced a fine drive to claim the Final victory.

The Junior Rods provided an excellent showcase of young talent. Christian Murray dominated the heats with victories in both Heat 1 and Heat 2. The Final saw a superb drive from Riley Dawson Stirling, who took the win after a strong performance. Josh Peoples impressed on his first-ever meeting by finishing second, while Maia Thompson completed the podium in third.

Plenty of drama unfolded in the GP2 Lightning Rods. Asan Dinnin took the win in Heat 1, with Aaron Fulton claiming Heat 2. Fulton initially crossed the line first in the Final, but was later docked by the stewards for earlier contact. This promoted Ballymena’s Nigel Kernohan to the top step of the podium, securing his first-ever GP2 Lightning Rods victory. Ricky Peoples was classified second, with Fulton demoted to third.

The Micro F2s completed three entertaining races during the afternoon, with Kurtis Peoples and Robbie Graham among the standout performers, both showing strong pace and consistency across the meeting.

The afternoon concluded in spectacular fashion with the Figure of 8 Caravan Destruction Derby. A superb turnout of fifteen drivers ensured non-stop action, with chaos from the off and plenty of dramatic moments at the crossover. When the dust finally settled, it was Adrian Finnegan who emerged victorious, bringing a memorable festive meeting to an exciting close.
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2Lt Saloon Stock Cars
Irish Champ: 153 747 711 29 105 811 170 493
Revenge: 747 711 811 951 493

ORCi Stock Rods
Irish Champ: 314 16 115 918 621 77 55 973 203 120
Revenge: 16 314 115 911 62 203 918 120

GP2 Lightning Rods
Heat 1: 51 132 1312 642 37 96 17 308 69
Heat 2: 17 308 777 37 131 51 132 72 642 96
Final: 77 37 51 642 131 17 132 96 72 69

Ministox
Heat 1: 29 858 480 644 964 22 181 99
Heat 2: 858 29 99 480 644 946 22
Final: 858 29 644 964 99

Junior Rods
Heat 1: 926 130 621 74 901 945 975 28 26 766
Heat 2: 926 28 130 901 945 74 975 621 26 766
Final: 901 74 945 975 926 130 28 621 26 766

Micro F2
Heat 1: 153 180 99 25 134 16 733 137 89 958
Heat 2: 153 25 16 180 99 134 889 137 733 708
Final: 153 25 180 733 89 137 16 932

B2B Micro Bangers
Irish Champ: 73 35 104 25 55 117
Revenge: 104 44
Nutts Corner Raceway Hosts Thrilling Season Finale of 2025

The 2025 stock car season drew to a close at Nutts Corner Raceway with a spectacular final meeting that delivered action-packed racing, championship-deciding battles, and memorable moments across multiple categories.

Saloon Stock Car Irish Championship

The defending champion, Matt Stirling, started from pole with Ryan Wright alongside him. Early drama saw Geoff Martin briefly seize the lead, only for Stirling to assert his authority with a precise wall-bounce maneuver to reclaim top spot. Anthony McIvor and Ryan Wright trailed closely, with McIvor briefly challenging Stirling. However, Ryan Wright seized the moment, moving past both to take the win. The victory secured Wright his fifth Irish Championship title. Stirling finished second, with McIvor completing the podium.

The Irish Revenge race offered more thrills, as Stirling executed a decisive last-bend move on McIvor to take the win.

ORCi Stock Rod Irish Championship

The feature race was dominated by a former World Champion Jack Kennedy , who claimed a commanding victory. Samuel Montgomery, another ex-World Champion, took second, while local racer Sam McKinstry rounded out the podium. The Revenge race saw Montgomery turn the tables, taking the win ahead of Kennedy.

Back To Basic Bangers Irish Championship

In a lively contest filled with close-quarters racing, David Owens emerged as the Irish Champion, with Keith Copeland second and Jim Robinson third. Robinson later triumphed in the Irish Revenge Race, capping a strong day.

Group 2 Lightning Rod Gold Roof Championship

After a season of consistent form, Randalstown’s George Esler claimed the championship ahead of Ricky Peoples and Jamie Burney. The day also featured the annual Colin Crawley Memorial Trophy, with Lewis Peoples taking the win, Paul Nesbitt second, and Esler third. Jack Gault added to the day’s highlights by taking a heat victory.

Junior Rod – King of Nutts Corner

Christian Murray, a recent addition to the formula, impressed by winning both heats. In a thrilling final, Maia Thompson emerged victorious after a race-long battle with Riley Dawson Stirling. Mya Hill finished third, marking her final appearance in the junior ranks. With her performance, Thompson might well deserve the unofficial title of “Queen of Nutts Corner.”

ORCi Ministox Ulster Championship

The grid was strengthened by visiting Scottish drivers, who dominated the day. David Philp and Rhys Anderson each took heat wins, with Anderson clinching the feature Ulster Final. Philp finished second, and Owen Marshall third.

Micro F2s
Kyle Anderson showcased his exceptional pace, remaining undefeated on the day with three more wins, ending the season on a high note.

The 2025 season finale at Nutts Corner Raceway proved a fitting end to an incredible year of stock car racing in Ireland, highlighting emerging talent, seasoned champions, and memorable battles across every category.
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