Stoke hosted the now annual Christmas Cracker event Sunday 28th December. The V8’s last raced a Christmas meeting at Coventry in 2010 and the track was covered in snow. This time, the weather wasn’t so extreme and the track preparation held up well. 13 V8 Hotstox ventured to the Chesterton raceway; the number boosted by new drivers who will be taking to the track in 2015.

After a few years of absence the V8’s returned to Kings Lynn Sunday 19th October, 18 cars journeyed to the Norfolk arena. Chris Knight (205) returned to the formula after a few years away in a smartly prepared machine. This was also the first meeting for Kevin Stuchbury wearing the gold roof; taking up the option to use the number 1.

Buxton Raceway Sunday 28th September hosted the final meeting ahead of the World Final with vital World Qualifying points on offer; 24 cars assembled for battle with New Zealander Rebecca Barr (NZ34p) taking up the challenge of tarmac racing ahead of the World final race

The V8 Hotstox returned to the Chesterton Stoke Shaleway for the next meeting of the 30th anniversary year; World Qualifying points on offer in the penultimate round attracted 20 cars to the venue.

Coventry Sat 6th September – World Qualifier. There were 25 cars in attendance, including ex-Ministocker 137 Sam Jacklin making his debut, while 175 Karl Hawkins failed to race, his car only coming out for the Ladies race, which was first on the programme.