A SPORTS mix this week with banger racing at Dawlish from the mid-1980s and a smattering of football from the late 80s, seeing as how the current footie season in Devon has now fully kicked off.

Newton Abbot AFC pose for the MDA cameraman in November 1985
Newton Abbot AFC pose for the MDA cameraman in November 1985 (MDA)
Banger Racing at Dawlish from August 1986. Engines scream and smokes pours if exhausts as the first heat of the day gets underway
Banger Racing at Dawlish from August 1986. Engines scream and smokes pours if exhausts as the first heat of the day gets underway (MDA)
Banger Racing at Dawlish from August 1986. Rescue workers tend to the car of William Rainer who went off piste on one corner. Mr Rainer was reportedly taken to hospital with back injuries
Banger Racing at Dawlish from August 1986. Rescue workers tend to the car of William Rainer who went off piste on one corner. Mr Rainer was reportedly taken to hospital with back injuries (MDA)
Banger Racing at Dawlish from August 1986. Trophy winners line up for the camera at the end of the racing day
Banger Racing at Dawlish from August 1986. Trophy winners line up for the camera at the end of the racing day (MDA)