emergency situation. If it is deemed necessary to move them or if a driver is in particular danger (including fire), a red flag may be used to stop the race. Races are then usually restarted when the situation has been cleared. Critics Some vehicle enthusiasts object to banger racing, claiming it is responsible for the destruction of classic cars and the reason why many models, such as the Austin Westminster, have become rare. The banger community maintain that a large percentage of vehicles raced are beyond restoration. See also Figure 8 racing – A similar sport raced in the US Demolition derby – A 'last man standing' event popularised in the US and commonly used to close banger race meetings Folkrace – A similar sport raced in Finland and Scandinavian countries Mouldy Old Dough – Widely regarded as the theme tune for National banger racing References External links Governing bodies Official website of the Oval Racing Council International Official website of the National Stock Car Association Race Promoters Official website of Autospeed Short Oval Motor Racing Official website of CAMSO Official website of DMC Race Promotions Official website of Incarace Official website of Spedeworth Official website of Stratrax Oval Racing Official website of Trackstar Racing Independent venues Official website of Barford Raceway Official website of Buxton Raceway Official website of Cowdenbeath Racewall Official website of Crimond Raceway Official website of Oval Emmem Official website of Grimley Oval Raceway Official website of Lochgelly Raceway Official website of Mendips Raceway Official website of Mildenhall Stadium (Owned by Spedeworth) Official website of Ringwood Raceway Official website of Skegness Stadium Official website of Standlake Arena Official website of Stansted Raceway Official website of Swaffham Raceway Official website of Warton Stock Car Club Auto racing by type fr:Stock-car#Véhicules usagés