ABOUT AMERICAN CUP CAR RACING UK
ACCR
ABOUT CUP CAR RACING UK
These cars usually race on tarmac short track ovals. However, they are also one of the few formulas that can run any UK racing circuit with very few alterations to set up and gearing due to their unique design and the Winters quick-change axle which allows gearing to be changed in minutes.
The Chassis
These cars are designed with the full safety of the driver in mind, with a full roll cage and front and rear impact areas known as clips as used in Cup Cars in the USA. If involved in a serious accident these are designed to protect the driver and cause minimal damage to the main chassis, reducing costly repairs. The chassis must remain standard – the only modifications allowed are to accommodate drivers seat/steering position. Second hand cars include a full race harness and professional racing seat.
Using the FJ 1200/XJR1300 (1250cc) engines these cars are capable of reaching speeds in excess of 140mph with an amazing 10 to 1 power to weight ratio and feature a fully adjustable suspension and race set up just like the real Cup Cars
THE COST
Second hand cars are imported from the USA and are only available through the promoters. Prices start from £6,000.00 upwards for a ready to race, alternatively give us a call with your budget and we’ll find you a car to meet it.
With approximate average running costs per season of less than £2,000 (this includes entry fees and licences), with nothing more than frequent oil changes and general wear and tear to eat into that budget, with current drivers still using the same engines, bodies and running gear for over 5 seasons now this is serious racing on a not so serious budget. These cars are not only fast but very tough and durable.
An average engine replacement is approx £800.00, for a second hand unit and the engines are fully sealed to ensure equal opportunities to win. Very few modifications are allowed and only standard carburettors can be used, keeping the cost levels down.
Brand new cars are available for purchase in three ways: you can purchase a car unassembled in kit form, as a complete roller minus engine, or as a complete assembled running car. Or a used car from the USA or UK market or from our ex hire fleet starting from around £5000.00 All four options are available in the UK. Which ever way you choose we can give you full workshop back up and with our lorry at every meeting parts and track side support!
Complete cars include the following standard features:
- Fully integrated chassis (2″ X 2″ 14 gauge) and rollcage (1 1/2″ .095 tube)
- New Yamaha FJ1200 or XJR1300 engine either oil cooled or available with billet water cooled cylinders, radiator, water pump, external oil cooler with supply lines and cowl induction
- 5-speed transmission, in-line sequential shifter, drive shaft and couplers
- Winters Quick Change rear end
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- 13 X 7 Aero wheels
- 13 X 7 Hoosier Tires
- Dual Wilwood master cylinder with bias adjustment
- AFCO or Protech coil-over shocks
- Stiletto rack and pinion steering
- Removable steering wheel
- 12 Volt battery
- 5 gallon fuel cell
- Custom interior
- Window net & hardware
- Minimum weight including driver after a race 681kg or 1500lb
- Fibreglass body with hinged hood, rear deck lid, hood pins, aluminium spoiler, and lexan windows (front, rear & port)
Brand new rollers do not include engine, or engine related parts like radiator, water pump, oil cooling system, headers, ignition, carburettors, air filters, etc.
Both complete and roller cars do not come with seats or seat belt harness’. These items need to be custom fit to the driver, and it’s recommended drivers contact their preferred vendor for these items.
We also offer a full parts service track side so no need to carry loads of spares keeping your costs to a minimum. Technical back up and car set and car repairs are all available upon request at a very reasonable cost.
The Power Plant is an either Yamamha - FJ1200cc or XJR1300 both to a maximum cc of 1250
CUP CAR RACING UK - POINTS SYSTEM
| Position | Points | Position | Points | Position | Points | Position | Points |
| 1st | 100 | 11th | 58 | 21st | 43 | 31st | 33 |
| 2nd | 93 | 12th | 56 | 22nd | 42 | 32nd | 32 |
| 3rd | 87 | 13th | 54 | 23rd | 41 | 33rd | 31 |
| 4th | 82 | 14th | 52 | 24th | 40 | 34th | 30 |
| 5th | 78 | 15th | 50 | 25th | 39 | 35th | 29 |
| 6th | 74 | 16th | 48 | 26th | 38 | 36th | 28 |
| 7th | 70 | 17th | 47 | 27th | 37 | 37th | 27 |
| 8th | 67 | 18th | 46 | 28th | 36 | 38th | 26 |
| 9th | 64 | 19th | 45 | 29th | 35 | 39th | 25 |
| 10th | 61 | 20th | 44 | 30th | 34 | 40th | 24 |
DNF (Did Not Finish – car begun race but did not finish): scores last place points for that race
DNS (Did Not Start – car unable to start race): scores last place points for the missed race
- DSQ (Disqualified): zero points scored
Any championship ties will be split by a count back of race wins, then 2nd places and finally 3rd places over the season/eligible rounds
Points can also be lost at an event in the form of penalties.
CUP CAR RACING UK - RACING HALL OF FAME
HISTORY OF CHAMPIONS
| Championship | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCR European Champion | #5 Jack Hodges | #22 Steve Stanford | #22 SteveStanford | #32 Nick Spicer | #41 Ali Topley | #21 Karl Baker |
| ACCR Semi-Pro Champion | #82 Ross Naylor | #8 Andy Phillips | #24 Adam Slater | #17 Michael Spicer | N/A | N/A |
| ACCR Page Motorsport British Champion | #5 Jack Hodges | #44 Chris Watkiss | #65 Mark Carnwell | #41 Ali Topley | #41 Ali Topley | |
| UK Open Champion | #19 Ben Lymn | #38 Ryan Allgood | #1 Nick Spicer | #14 Dan Ashton | #96 Aaron Cooke | #41 Ali Topley |
| ACCR Rookie points Champion | #73 Trevor Slogget | #8 Andy Phillips | #24 Adam Slater & #25 Paul Allen | #17 Michael Spicer | #32 Nick Spicer | |
| ACCR Northern Champion | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| ACCR Apex Belting Eastern 400 Champion | #19 Ben Lymn | #22 Steve Stanford | #22 Steve Stanford | #22 Steve Stanford | ||
| ACCR SITR Midlands 400 Champion | #5 Jack Hodges | #22 Steve Stanford | #65 Mark Carnwell | #41 Ali Topley | #41 Ali Topley | #21 Karl Baker |
| ACCR Pirtek International Champion | N/A | #11 Juli Stanford | #96 Aaron Cooke | #96 Aaron Cooke | #21 Karl Baker | |
| Birmingham Track Champion | N/A | #38 Ryan Allgood | #22 Steve Stanford | #32 Nick Spicer | ||
| ACCR best improved rookie | #21 Mark Trevarthen | #19 Ben Lymn | #7 Darren Wood | #46 Chris Harwood | #44 Jamie Guilliford | #17 Paul Mutimer |
| ACCR 360 Champion | Junior | #4 Dave Watkiss | #77 Allen Hall | #26 Carl Hamp | #88 Steve Turley | #05 Andy Hartwell |
| ACCR Cup of Misfortune | #42 Paul Sweeney | #42 Paul Sweeney | #2 Shuggy Brown | #99 Paul Hinckley | #01 Karl Baker | #11 Juli Stanford |
| Team #32 Nick Spicer Memorial Trophy | #24 Adam Slater | |||||
| ACCR Printex Scottish Champion | #24 Adam Slater | #01 Nick Spicer | #96 Aaron Cooke | N/A | ||
| Sportsman/Promoters award | Paul/ Helen Allen | Carl Hamp | #32 Nick Spicer | #12 Dom Tranquille | Pete Ashton | N/A |
| Team sponsor & owners champions | #19 & #69 Lymn & Tiller | Team CVS #4 & #44 | Team SAS #22 & #17 | Team Raceceiver #32 & #11 | ||
| Best presented team/car | Junior | #77 Allen Hall | #99 Paul / Andrea Hinkley | #46 Team RWUD | N/A | N/A |
| ACCR Driver of The Year | #5 Jack Hodges | #8 Andy Phillips | #32 Nick Spicer | |||
| Allcomers | N/A | #38 Neil Allgood | #25 Joe Nickolls | #38 Neil Allgood | #32 Mick Spicer | #14 Pete Ashton |
| Shale Champion | #69 Harry Tiller |
AMERICAN CUP CAR RACING UK - LAP RECORDS
| Track | Dry Record (seconds) | Driver | Date set | Wet Record (seconds) | Driver | Date set |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldershot | 14.219 | #18 Oliver Faller | 28 August 2016 | 14.906 | #18 Oliver Faller | 28 August 2016 |
| Arlington | 22 May 2010 | No Data | N/A | N/A | ||
| Birmingham Wheels | 15.279 | #20 Richard Wilkes | 05 May 2012 | 15.775 | #55 Branson Poyner | 07 May 2016 |
| Buxton | 16.093 | #41 Ali Topley | 29 October 2017 | 17.444 | #18 Oliver Faller | 15th April 2018 |
| Lydden | 22.064 | #22 Steve Stanford | 14th September 2019 | nil | nil | nil |
| Cowdenbeath | 14.344 | #41 Ali Topley | 3 June 2018 | 15.947 | #99 Steve Dakin | 07 August 2011 |
| Hednesford | 15.047 | #11 Juli Stanford | 27 August 2012 | 17.004 | #99 Steve Dakin | 12 June 2011 |
| Ipswich | 15.842 | #23 Wayne Galloway | 22 September 2012 | No Data | N/A | N/A |
| Knockhill | No Data | N/A | N/A | 17.631 | ||
| Northampton | 14.987 | #41 Ali Topley | 20 August 2017 | 16.097 | #01 Aaron Cooke | 25 August 2014 |
| Skegness | 13.938 | #21 Karl Baker | 27 April 2014 | 14.691 | #96 Aaron Cooke | 23 July 2017 |
| Yarmouth | 14.092 | #01 Richard Wilkes | 23 October 2011 | 17.121 | #24 Lawrence Bath | 23 September 2012 |
| Lochgelly | 14.254 | #01 Aaron Cooke | 20 July 2014 | 16.534 | #21 Karl Baker | 12 June 2016 |
| Mendips | 14.542 | #18 Oliver Faller |
MEETING SPONSORS 2023
10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AMERICAN CUP CAR RACING UK
FUN BUT SERIOUS RACING ON A LOW BUDGET
1 – Tyres are restricted to 8 slicks & 8 wets up to a Max of 14 tyres per season all bar coded and allocated to individual drivers on a meeting attended basis making for fair and equal racing and keeping that budget down.
2 – Engines all sealed and are basically a standard Fj 1200 or XJR1300 engine units costs from £250.00 upwards for second hand
3- The cars are basically all identical and make for close racing and the size of cheque book don’t count for anything in this series.
4 – Shock are all restricted and identical only two types of shocks allowed both under £100.00
5 – You don’t need loads of spares because we all use the same equipment we have the parts trackside at every meeting.
6 – All drivers are on raceceivers to make fair and equal racing and make drivers aware of spun cars etc saving on car damage.
7 – Reverse grids give everyone that race win opportunity drivers are graded every meeting on averages.
8 – The cars hold value when looked after as you cant build or buy cars from outside the series protecting your investment ( Many cars have sold for more than the original drivers have bought them for.
9 – All our officials are chosen by the promotion and we Police our own series so no confusion about rules
10 – We are a family friendly series that wants to encourage the Stock car style of Racing in the UK and as an independent series we have the chance to also do long track and other styles of tracks on occasions bring the fun element back to motor sport.
If you think you have what it takes to test your driving skills and become a UK ACCR driver, or you would like to join the club or officiate, why not come and see us at one of our meetings and have a chat with any of the drivers.
To arrange a test drive ask for Steve Stanford #22, promoter
FOR SALE ACCR UK / Junior ACCR UK RACING CARS
For ACCR UK enquires contact Steve for full details and discover more about this fantastic series – 07540934998.
Private sales are also available below contact details as stated.
American Cup Car Racing UK Ltd is not responsible in any way for the listing of private sales of cars and equipment by current owners.
Please call and check before purchasing a used car privately as they may not be legitimate for the series Telephone Steve on 07540934998
We now have more cars in stock we can offer a car to fit most budgets contact us for full details or to come and see and test a car out contact Steve on 07540934998 for full details or to book an appointment to view our current cars come and join this growing series with 34 cars in the UK series!
New For 2023 Hire / Purchase Of AMERICAN CUP CAR & JUNIOR AMERICAN CUP CAR
Fresh and ready to race around the UK and Belgium in 2022/23 Join Europe’s #1 Racing championship
We have several cars in stock and ready for the 2023 season
AMERICAN CUP CAR
Contact for full list of cars for sale
AMERICAN CUP CAR Complete season hire “Arrive & Drive” available contact for full details. Note for the Complete season hire “Arrive & Drive” Includes transportation, fuel and tyres, full maintenance package. Excludes any repairs or damage, which will be invoiced at the standard rate of parts and labour, Painting, Decals and sign writing etc and any personal preferences can be arranged at further cost. Only 1 “Arrive & Drive” package left for 2023 season.
Single meeting hire rates as per race dates on website excludes damage, which will be invoiced at the standard rate of parts and labour £28 p/hr.
STORAGE SPACE
We also have space for storage and a workshop for use on agreement, This is based in the Midlands area includes welding equipment ramps scales and full set up equipment, air lines and tools as well as all the parts on site for your car, for those who don’t have such facilities contact for full details and prices for yearly storage package, Tel Steve 07540934998.
JUNIOR AMERICAN CUP CAR
We have several Junior cars for sale starting from £3500 up to £6500.00 contact for full details