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The modern British Formula One Stock Car is a highly sophisticated purpose built race car with race-tuned V-8 engines developing 650 bhp, quick change axles and gearboxes and biased and staggered chassis and braking set up for constant left turning.

However large bumpers were mandatory with contact very much encouraged to remove opponents.

The sport can be seen at venues throughout Britain and Mainland Europe.

The smaller Formula Two Stock Car Racing, previously known as " The Juniors " or " Junior Stock Cars ", is also very popular.

A downsized version of the Formula One Stock Car Racing, these cars are powered by the 2 litre Ford ' Pinto ' engine.

There are also many other formulas running on the oval tracks throughout a season that starts around March / Easter and continues to October / November.