First of a two-part documentary following drivers at the Arena Essex Raceway both on and off the track as they compete in the 2013 banger racing season. Brothers Paul and Ricky work on a Pontiac in preparation for the Firecracker, a meeting in which there is no restriction on the size or model of vehicle, while 13-year-old Alfie takes on his rivals in a bid to win the Ministox title. Phil Davis narrates
In this episode, an army of veteran champions are tempted out of retirement for the Olly Moran Memorial Race and compete alongside the best of today's younger drivers for the event trophies. Legendary pink team the Condoms 'trade paint' with the infamous yellow Suicide Squad, who have been absent from the track for fifteen years. We follow senior members from both teams as they prepare for the big race - transforming their vehicles and psyching themselves up to compete for one last show down. For Bill the race isn't just about reigniting old rivalries. He regrets that he wasn't the best of fathers and is very keen to make amends as a grandad, and hopes that his young grandson comes along to see him race for the first and last time.
