Saturday 10th May

First Race: 5.00pm

May Speedweekend

Featuring
David Philp Commercials National Hot Rods European Championship, Scottish Open and Chesher Memorial,
Spedeworth TV Stock Rod British Championship and Scottish Open,
Specialist Roofing 1300 Stock Cars British Championship and Scottish Open,
Classic Hot Rods Malcolm Chesher Memorial and Scottish Masters &
ProStocks (Sunday Only)

10th May 2025, 17:00 Start Time
11th May 2025, 12:00 Start Time

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Event Organiser: Hardie Race Promotions Ltd
Venue: Lochgelly Raceway - Hardie Race Promotions
Address: Lochgelly Raceway, Lochgelly Motorsports Complex, Lochgelly, Fife, KY5 9BU

Meeting Preview

The first speed weekend of the 2025 season at HRP Lochgelly Raceway takes place over the weekend of Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th May 2025. It promises to be an action packed weekend of racing with THREE major championships up for grabs over the weekend.

The David Philp Commercials National Hot Rods European Championship will see the top drivers from the sports premier non-contact oval racing formula take to Lochgelly Raceway as they aim to wrestle the title away from Northern Ireland’s Adam Maxwell. The formula has seen a number of new silhouettes of car take to the track over the last few years – Lotus, Ginnetta, Mazda, Fiesta – with such models moving aside the likes of the Tigra, and it’s great to see such variation on track. The Nationals will compete in qualifying heats which will determine the grid for the 2025 European Championship race, which will take place on the Saturday night under the lights. The Sunday will see the Scottish Open, Malcolm Chesher Memorial & Stephen McDiarmid race feature. A star studded line up of drivers is expected to be in attendance, with drivers participating in 2 out of 3 qualifying heats, with the grids determined on the day at the drivers briefing. Ross McWilliam has been in excellent form of late at Lochgelly Raceway and will start as one of the front runners for success - Gordon Alexander will have spent a bit of time on his car getting it prepped for this weekend as he looks to put himself in contention too. Dave Casey leads the charge from the south of Ireland. Casey has been a regular at the European Championship event and has always been there or thereabouts, and will certainly be one driver to watch this weekend. From Northern Ireland, we can expect Jeff and Ian Riordan to be battling for race wins throughout the weekend. Jeff currently leads the Northern Irish point series. Shane Murray has been a regular front runner at Lochgelly over the years too and will no doubt find himself in the mix for success once more. The English Series will have a number of high profile drivers in attendance - Series points leader Billy Wood, World Champion Robert McDonald, and Perry Cooke have all regularly found themselves qualify in the first few rows for the European Championship.

An expected 30+ Stock Rods will take to the track as they race for the 2025 Spedeworth TV British Championship. John Smith will no doubt be in attendance as he looks to defend the title he won in 2024. The Stock Rod formula has delivered some exceptional racing domestically this year, and with the formula’s top drivers from England, Scotand and Ireland expected to be with us, we anticipate a ferocious British Championship! Saturday night will see the drivers will compete in qualifying heats to determine the grid for the British Championship race, which will be held on the Sunday afternoon. Drivers from throughout the UK and Ireland are represented this weekend - World Champion and reigning British Champion John Smith leads the field as he looks to defend the title once more. Former British Champion Johnny Cardwell joins us from Northern Ireland as he looks to get his hands on the title once more, whilst Dan Shannon represents Southern Ireland. Shannon has always been quick around Lochgelly Raceway, and will no doubt be on the pace this weekend as he aims for championship glory. European Champion Robbie Armit leads the Scottish field of drivers as he looks to add another title to his roof. Sean Naismith, Dean McGill and Teri Linden have all been in good form in 2025 and will all fancy there chances on home tar.

The U-Pull-It 1300 Stock Cars will contest their 2025 Specialist Roofing British Championship. Lee Pearce is the reigning champion and will certainly be in the mix of the action as he looks to defend his title. World Champion, Darren Rae will also be looking to take the title on home soil, whilst Scottish Champion Jamie Stewart will also fancy his chances. But with 40+ drivers on track throughout the weekend, the hard hitting, metal crunching formula will deliver some superb racing, where any driver can come out victorious!! Qualifying heats on the Saturday will see the drivers take to the track for the British Championship on the Sunday afternoon, with the top point scoring drivers starting at the front of the grid, whilst the Scottish Open will be an all comers event following the British Championship race! World Champion Darren Rae will be looking to add the British Championship to his accomplishments this weekend, whilst Lee Pearce will be looking to defend his title. European Champion Jimmy Morris will be with us as as he looks to put himself in the mix. Morris is more accustomed to racing on shale, but is a regular attendee at Lochgelly championship events. Matthew Milliken is consistently one of the front running northern Irish drivers on their travels, and he will be hoping for a good few results in the heats to put him in contention for the British Championship. Scottish Champion, Jamie Stewart has been making victory lane his own personal space at Lochgelly over the last year or so, and will certainly be in contention this weekend. With around 50 drivers in attendance though, it may not necessarily come down to who is quickest on the day!

The Classic Hot Rods race for their Chesher Memorial – a prestigious title that the drivers love to race for, and it will be the first time the classics have raced at Lochgelly this season – so it really can be anyones!

The ProStocks join in on the action on the Sunday afternoon – the nudge and spin formula have delivered some great on track action this season here at HRP Lochgelly Raceway, with grids averaging around the 20 car mark.

A reminder, we have 50 50 TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM THE MAIN RECEPTION FOR JUST £1 PER STRIP, WITH HALF THE TAKINGS GOING TO THE WINNER.


A reminder, motorsport can be dangerous. Please stay clear of the catch fence during racing, be observant throughout the event and keep all children accompanied at all times. The promotors do our utmost to ensure a safe environment for all, however, given the nature of the sport, risks cannot be fully eradicated.

All attendee’s are requested to drive with care whilst arriving and leaving the venue. Pedestrians and horse riders are a regular feature on the access road. Please give them room and respect.

Race Team Information

Drivers must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria for each formula.

Paid practice is available Friday, 12-4pm, at a cost of £50 per driver. This should be paid cash on the day. Drivers are asked to book in for this via WhatsApp or contacting HRP directly.

On The Day Driver Information

Race teams are welcome to camp on site, free of charge across the weekend. Gates will be open until 8pm Thursday & 9pm Friday for any arrivals. There will be no vehicular access after these times.

The drivers sign in office will open at 12:00pm(Sat) and 10:00am(Sun), whilst each driver will be entitled to one practice run each (Saturday only), with practice commencing at 15:15. Drivers must be ready for their practice slots. Drivers must use the tyres listed on their submitted tyre sheet for practice (NHR, SRs and CHRs). The sign in office will close at 16:30(Sat) and 11:45am(Sun). Thereafter, drivers must sign in from the main reception.

Scrutineering will be open from 12:30 (Sat) & 10:00am (Sun) Drivers must be signed in before being scrutineered. Drivers cannot practice until they have been signed in and scrutineered.
All drivers MUST attend their drivers briefing at the designated time as shown further down this page.

Drivers are reminded that they are responsible for leaving a tidy pit area, utilizing the bins provided, or taking rubbish away with them. Any teams found to be leaving their pit area untidy, will be fined and possibly banned from attending race meetings.

All drivers must ensure that they have read the Drivers Briefing Notes. HRP will not be held accountable for a driver failing to read / understand these. Upon signing in, it will be presumed that you have read and understood these notes.

Spectator Information

The spectator gates will open at 13:45 (Sat) & 10:00(Sun). Trackside parking only available on a first come first served basis and cannot be pre-booked. High sided vehicles are requested to park on the upper level, and the far end of the middle level, so not to obstruct views of those behind them. A maximum of 1m should be left between parked vehicles.

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Hardie Race Promotions would like to extend our gratitude to our 2025 season partners
U-Pull-it, David Philp Commercials, Specialist Roofing, Spedeworth TV, Scrapco Metal Recycling, Fife Medical Group, Direct Car Car, APEX Garden Buildings, WUL Enterprises, SP Utilities, Lothian Property Services, GNR Signs, AC Roads and Driveways, RS Motors, and WMH Developments.

Provisional Running Order

Saturday 10th May:
1 National Hot Rods Heat 1 (or cancelled if all in format)
2 Stock Rods Heat 1
3 1300 Stock Cars Heat 1 (Graded A+B)
4 National Hot Rods Heat 2 (or 1 if all in format)
5 Classic Hot Rods Heat 1 (Graded)
6 Stock Rods Heat 2
7 1300 Stock Cars Heat 2 (Graded B+C)
8 National Hot Rods Heat 3 (or 2 if all in format)
9 Classic Hot Rods Heat 2
10 Stock Rods Heat 3
11 1300 Stock Cars Heat 3 (A+C)
National Hot Rods Parade Lap
12 National Hot Rods European Championship
13 Classic Hot Rods Chesher Memorial (Graded) + Parade Lap Subject to Time

Sunday 11th May:
Stock Rods Parade Lap
1 Stock Rods British Championship
2 National Hot Rods Scottish Open (Reverse Euro Pts Order)
1300 Stock Cars Parade Lap
3 1300 Stock Cars British Championship (Points Order)
4 Classic Hot Rods Heat 1 (Incarace Draw)
5 ProStocks Heat 1
6 National Hot Rods M Chesher Memorial (Incarace Draw)
7 Stock Rods Scottish Open (Reverse British Pts Order)
8 1300 Stock Cars Scottish Open (Reverse British Pts Order)
9 Classic Hot Rods Heat 2 (Reverse H1)
10 ProStocks Heat 2
11 National Hot Rods S McDiarmid Trophy (Reverse Chesher Grid)
12 Stock Rods All Comers (Graded)
13 Classic Hot Rods Scottish Masters (Points Order)
14 1300 Stock Cars All Comers
15 ProStocks Final

Saturday Practice
15:15 - 15:30 National Hot Rods
15:30 - 15:50 1300 Stock Cars
15:50 - 16:05 Stock Rods
16:05 - 16:15 Classic Hot Rods

Driver Briefings - In Meeting Room at Rear of Race Control Building
14:00 National Hot Rods (+ Grid Draw)
14:15 Stock Rods (+ Grid Draw)
14:30 U-Pull-It 1300 Stock Cars
14:45 Classic Hot Rods


Please note, running order subject to change.

Booking Lists

National Hot Rods
17 Robert McDonald
39 Terry Hunn
42 Shane Bland
55 Alistair Lowe
62 Ian Riordan
70 Shane Murray
71 Gordon Alexander
77 Nick Roots
156 Kevin Gooding
162 Carl Waller-Barrett
172 Derek Connor
175 Hayden Ballard
252 James Robertson
261 Dave Casey
305 Billy Wood
330 Ross McWilliam
343 Phillip McCloy
524 Perry Cooke
565 Dan Smith
629 John Sibbald
662 Keith Chesher
700 Ian Donaldon
911 Malcolm Blackman
925 Jeff Riordan

1300 Stock Cars
14 William Wallace
16 Michael Stewart
20 Joshua Machin
23 Lee Pearce
33 Jon McQuillan
36 Charlie Henry
44 Gareth Halliday
45 Kyle Roberts
67 Craig Haxton
77 Sam Owen
85 Nathan Thurlow
98 Callum Elliott
105 Charlie Terry-Brand
106 Darren Terry-Brand
111 Regan Watson
113 Dean Sievwright
118 Kenneth Scollon
145 Billy Gladden
167 Jimmy Morris
168 Dan Santry
176 Gary Nicholls
183 Ryan Jordan
188 Jamie Stewart
244 Ed Selby
249 Kevin Graham
262 Matthew Weir
276 Cameron O Keefe
303 Jacob Bromley
328 Ben Nicholls
368 Charlie Santry
378 Luke Gordon
400 Lee Kingsnorth
409 Joe Giles
410 Callum Sturrock
411 Brant West
441 Reece Legrice
514 Oliver Matsell
515 Josh McKinstry
517 Ben Sanders
610 Kai McNulty
638 Darren Rae
648 Ryan Muirhead
659 Craig Jones (Support)
666 Damian Wright
668 Fraser Clark
671 Leo Moore
682 Korben Quinn
702 Jordan Eagle
710 Martin McCaffery
835 Blair Robertson (Support)
888 Jeff Larke
946 Fionn Donnelly

** Specialist Roofing 1300 Stock Car Heat Splits **

Stock Rods
5 Jamie Callis
7 David Burton (17)
7 Charlie Hardie *
25 Siobhan Martin
27 Gary Dean
47 Jonny Cardwell
60 Daniel Rea
75 Mike Courts
84 Robbie Armit
100 Sean Naismith
147 Mark Foster
151 Luke Oliver
156 Eogan Burke
183 Teri Linden
194 John Lee Green
197 Max Bradburn
212 John Smith
216 George Baker
248 David Crichton
258 Dan Shannon
263 Dean McGill
289 Kyle Hutchison
363 Lee McGill
411 Keiran McKinnon
412 Fraser Anderson
441 Aiden McKinnon
447 Stuart Smyth
484 Dean Heeps
698 Mark Crawford
951 Harry Minish

Classic Hot Rods
8 James Owen
17 Kenny Purdie
62 Cameron Willacy
65 Andre Adams
93 Nick Ross
100 Alfie Joynson
210 Hughie Weaver
216 Darren Fewell
245 Zak Murdoch
525 Gordon Naismith
611 Adam Low

ProStocks - Sunday
31 Ryan Martin
45 Dougie Kidd
76 Chris Mack
127 Mark Boyle
145 Rachel Kidd
146 Abbie Whyte
170 Ian Christie
192 Robert Marshall
198 Mathew Wilson
213 Gavin Ritchie
214 Becki Ritchie
255 Graham Osborne
267 Steven Adair
271 Jamie George
314 Hollie Ritchie
610 Kai McNulty
639 Connor Jones
694 Grady Ross
697 Ewan Bruce
760 John Mason
810 Paul McNulty


Whilst care is taken to compile booking lists, Hardie Race Promotions cannot be held responsible for any drivers failing to fulfil bookings.

Admission Costs

Adults £22 (Per day)
Concessions £19 (Per day)
Under 16 £14 (Per day)
Under 10 GO FREE

Please note, on the day admissions are CASH ONLY

Trackside parking available subject to availability at £7 per car. Camping is permitted, but both days must be purchased on arrival.
Large free onsite car park available, with overflow on the drift track if required.

Wristbands cannot be purchased from the drivers sign in office.

Hardie Race Promotions, Lochgelly Motorsports Complex, Lochgelly, Fife, KY5 9BU