Crash, bang, wallop – Excitement builds ahead of Bettws Banger Racing finale

Over the past decade the event has become one of the most popular and unique in the mid Wales calendar while also raising more than £160,000 for charity and local organisations.

On Sunday, August 28 a top field of drivers and a capacity crowd is expected to descend on the Aberbechan Woods venue near Bettws Cedewain for one final time.

Bettws Banger Racing in 2019. Picture by Ian Francis.

Bettws Banger Racing in 2019. Picture by Phil Blagg.

A spokesperson said: "We are expecting the biggest turnout ever with more trade stalls than ever before and we will have BBR Merch available to buy on the day for the first time as well as a rally car raffle."

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Organisers were keen to go out in style after two years of lockdown frustration.

Crowds at Bettws Banger Racing in 2019. Picture by Phil Blagg.

Crowds at Bettws Banger Racing in 2019. Picture by Phil Blagg.

"After 10 years of giving our all to the event we have all decided its time to step back," added the spokesperson. "Not many realise the amount of behind the scenes work it takes to organise this event. It takes months and after covid we didn't think we would go again.

Bettws Banger Racing in 2019. Picture by Phil Blagg.

Bettws Banger Racing in 2018. Picture by Phil Blagg.

"However our infamous words in Bettws are 'One more, no more' so that's what we are doing and we are hoping to go out with a bang."