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2026 Season Opener

Meeting Date: Saturday 28th February

Join Our Facebook Event | Purchase Advance Tickets For This Event. We’re back for the first event of the 2026 season and it promises to be an entertaining event with lots to look forward too. The action gets underway at 5.30pm, with spectator gates set to open at 2.30pm.

The season gets underway on Saturday 28th February with five exciting formula taking to the track, with a great mix of both contact and non-contact racing. The 1400 Stock Cars are ironed up hatch back cars running 1400cc engines. These cars can use the front bumpers to push, spin and hit the opposition out of the way – it has to be done with enough skill though, otherwise, by the time the drivers get to the next corner, they could be receiving a hit themselves. Last season we witnessed some great tit for tat battles that lasted laps providing hugely entertaining racing. There will be a few drivers on track with new or re-worked cars and it could be a case of they hit the ground running, or they experience some teething issues. Joshua Machin and Gary Nicholls should both be with us on Saturday, with the two drivers performing well in 2025, they’ll be hoping to continue that success form into 2026. Charlie Henry looked good in practice too, and she will be one to look out for. Abe Adams and Dale Sutherland are both hoping to be in attendance having stepped up from the Junior Production formula. Dean McGill looks to be focusing on the 1400 Stock Car formula this year and will be one to keep an eye on too. Jamie George, more familiar within the ProStock formula is hoping to make his debut in the 1400 Stock Car class this weekend too.

The Stock Rods will provide some super close, competitive and ‘non-contact’ racing. There are a number of new drivers set to enter the class, with the likes of William Plenderleith and Caden Wotherspoon moving into the formula having graduated from the Junior Production class – though, we won’t see them this weekend, they will be a welcome addition to the formula in the coming months. The Stock Rod formula was arguably the most entertaining non-contact formula at HRP Lochgelly in 2025, providing lots of bumper to bumper and door to door racing. With the majority of drivers being at the top of there game, a lot of overtaking has to be inch perfect, fighting hard to make a move around the outside, or keeping it tight whilst defending with everything you have – the Stock Rod formula are going to be a great watch in 2026 as they gear up for the World Championship here in September. Charlie Woodcock is set to join us on Saturday, whilst Leon Stewart looks to get to grips with the Hoosier tyre.

The National Hot Rods are the elite formula of non-contact oval racing – These top end machine will roar around the tight Lochgelly Raceway at speeds of around 70mph. There is no room for error otherwise it could be the end of the nights action for the drivers if it goes wrong. Mazda, Ginnetta’s, Tigra’s and more are the silhouettes of the cars, but underneath there are sophisticated space framed chassis, high performance race engines tuned to the maximum. Northern Ireland’s Adam Maxwell joins us, as does Englishman Robert Gamble. We can expect to see Charlie Hardie and Chris Leslie make their debut’s in the formula, whilst Gordon Alexander, Derek Connor, Ian Donaldson, Ross McWilliam and the like are all chasing World Final qualification and as such, we expect to see most of them in attendance. We’re also expecting a return to the ovals from Roy Anderson – a driver that always used to love a wet meeting. The National Hot Rods will be looking to optimize race setups ahead of the David Philp Commercials European Championship, here in May!

The CC Rods are one of the most affordable formula’s to participate in, with some drivers racing with basic engines and basic setups. The formula though has the capability of producing some very exciting and dramatic racing, with the drivers – of mixed experiences – race bumper to bumper and door to door – and it could go wrong in a blink of an eye. We’ve seen many photo finishes as the drivers race side by side looking for that edge, those extra points and the chance to win a trophy. Lee Scott claimed the points championship in 2025, but he’ll be hard pushed in 2026 with a few drivers looking to take the fight to him – Scottish Champion Ian Donaldson is one such driver, whilst Robert Conway will be looking to push on after missing out on the points by a narrow margin last year. The likes of Brooke McMullan, Hollie Ritchie and Kenny Pitcaithly will all be hoping for a strong year, and muster up as many points as they possible can. There will be a few drivers making debut’s in the formula – Liam Conway, William Fisher and Gavin Ritchie are just a few who should all be in action this weekend. Gavin Ritchie has taken a different route to most – with most drivers opting for a Corsa, Gavin has went for the Astra approach – it will be interesting to see how that materializes and how he fairs.

Finally, the ProStocks complete the line up of formula. There are a number of new drivers set to join the class this year, though, as with most seasons, there are a few drivers that aren’t quite ready to take to the track just yet. We should have some good racing though, with Dougie Kidd, Paul Barron and Ryan Martin set to battle it out once more, with the likes of Rachel Kidd, Kai McNulty and John Mason looking to claim a few victories along the way. John Mason has moved to the Corsa chassis this year, and it will be intriguing to see how he fairs with it. The nudge and spin formula served up some exciting, dramatic and at times, controversial racing in 2025, and we are anticipating another exciting year ahead for the formula.

We hope that you enjoy your visit with us at HRP Lochgelly Raceway. Pick up a fixture list at the main reception to see what we have in store for the rest of the season.

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

The drivers sign in office will open at 14:00. The drivers briefing will take place in the tunnel at 17:00, with practice will getting underway at 15:00. Drivers must be ready for their practice slot. The sign in office will close at 17:00. Thereafter, drivers must sign in from the main reception.
Scrutineering will be open from 14:00 Drivers must be signed in before being scrutineered. Drivers cannot practice until they have been signed in and scrutineered.
All drivers MUST attend the drivers briefing.

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 14:30. 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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David Philp Commercials, ASD Racing Products, Spedeworth TV, Scrapco Metal Recycling, Fife Medical Group, Dhoom Indian Streatery, APEX Garden Buildings, GA Autos, SP Utilities, Lothian Property Services, GNR Signs, Specialist Roofing, AG Motors, RS Motors.

Provisional Running Order

14:00 Driver Sign In Opens
14:30 Spectator Reception Opens

15:00 Practice Starts
Stock Rods 15:00 - 15:10 & 15:50 - 16:00
1400 Stock Cars 15:10 - 15:20 & 16:00 - 16:10
National Hot Rods 15:20 - 15:30 & 16:10 - 16:20
CC Rods 15:30 - 15:40 & 16:20 - 16:30
ProStocks 15:40 - 15:50 & 16:30 - 16:40


17:00 Driver Briefings

Provisional Race Schedule
Race 1 National Hot Rods Heat 1
Race 2 CC Rods Heat 1
Race 3 ProStocks Heat 1
Race 4 Stock Rods Heat 1
Race 5 1400 Stock Cars Heat 1
Race 6 National Hot Rods Heat 2
Race 7 CC Rods Heat 2
Race 8 ProStocks Heat 2
Race 9 Stock Rods Heat 2
Race 10 1400 Stock Cars Heat 2
Race 11 National Hot Rods Final
Race 12 CC Rods Final
Race 13 ProStocks Final
Race 14 Stock Rods Final
Race 15 1400 Stock Cars Final

Please note, running order subject to change.

Booking Lists

National Hot Rods
7 Charlie Hardie
17 Robert McDonald
36 Roy Anderson
40 Chris Leslie
71 Gordon Alexander
76 Adam Maxwell
142 James Mooney
252 James Robertson
265 Barry Stephen
330 Ross McWilliam
700 Ian Donaldson

1400 Stock Cars
16 Michael Stewart
20 Joshua Machin
36 Charlie Henry
37 Alexander McCreadie
156 Dale Sutherland *
167 Sam Cavanagh *
176 Gary Nicholls *
249 Kevin Graham
263 Dean McGill
271 Jamie George
410 Callum Sturrock
411 Brant West
424 Bryce Kempson *
576 Abe Adams
639 Connor Jones
648 Ryan Muirhead *
668 Fraser Clark

Stock Rods
44 Charlie Woodcock
46 Stewart Paterson
81 Baillie Glencross
84 Robbie Armit
100 Sean Naismith
127 Lennon Grant
183 Teri Linden
248 David Crichton
289 Kyle Hutchison
363 Lee McGill
411 Keiran McKinnon
412 Fraser Anderson
441 Aiden McKinnon
557 Jock McEwan *
612 Leon Stewart
668 Kevin Stewart
842 Daniel Davidson
951 Harry Minish

CC Rods
11 Alun Gregory
61 Brooke McMullan
91 Kenny Pitcaithly
167 Liam Conway
195 John Gorman
213 Gavin Ritchie
278 William Fisher
304 Robert Conway
308 Bryan Thomson
314 Hollie Ritchie
337 Lee Scott
352 Kieron McIntyre
369 Graham Pow
700 Ian Donaldson
701 Robert Conway Sr
900 Kevin Donaldson

ProStocks
31 Ryan Martin
45 Dougie Kidd
67 Liam Georgeson
127 Mark Boyle
133 Lee Kopacz
145 Rachel Kidd
259 Marley Montgomery
286 Dylan Dickson
610 Kai McNulty
697 Ewan Bruce
755 Paul Barron
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

General Admission: £16
Concessions: £13 What qualifies as a concession? Find out here
10-15yrs: £8
Under 10s GO FREE with paying adult

Trackside parking available subject to availability from £5 per car.
Large free onsite car park available, with overflow on the drift track if required.

Wristbands cannot be purchased from the drivers sign in office.



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