Stock car racing in the United Kingdom

Stock car racing was brought to Britain at the New Cross Stadium, London on 16 April 1954.

Since the early days of stock car racing in Britain the sport has developed into many different classes.

Stock car formulas are largely split into two organisations broadly based in the north and south, BriSCA and Spedeworth.

The cars are also fitted with quick-change axles, roof-mounted aerofoils, cambered wheels and brake setups for constant left turning.

Superstox are similar to BriSCA Formula 2 Stock Cars with the main visual difference being a smaller wing on the roof.

Spedeworth also run V8 Stock Cars, which are similar in design to the BriSCA Hotstox, but use small-block 5-litre Chevrolet engines.

Other notable champions were Nicolas Minassian and Ben Collins who also played as The Stig on Top Gear.

Rebels are a one-make purpose built formula also using the 850cc reliant engine with slight modifications, in a steel chassis with 'retro' plastic panels designed to give the look of a scaled down post-war Ford Popular.

Other non-contact categories which might be included as Hot Rod classes are Legends, Midgets Bangers are production cars that are raced with modifications for safety such as reinforced drivers' doors, H-Frame Roll Cages added and all glass removed.

Limited Contact on the other hand only allows some lighter crashing and spinning of cars with the racing aspect still being a key focal point.

Ministox are one of the most popular routes for junior drivers to progress into senior stock car classes.