Today we take you back to 1972 and Foxhall stadium, near Ipswich, where the stock car championship was held.

Ipswich Star: Stock car championship in 1972 Picture: DAVID KINDREDStock car championship in 1972 Picture: DAVID KINDRED (Image: David Kindred)

The stock cars and hot rods take to the track as they battle it out for the title of champion.

Ipswich Star: Stock car championship in 1972 Picture: DAVID KINDREDStock car championship in 1972 Picture: DAVID KINDRED (Image: David Kindred)

The stadium was packed out with excited spectators on a hot summers day in July.

Ipswich Star: Stock car championship in 1972 Picture: DAVID KINDREDStock car championship in 1972 Picture: DAVID KINDRED (Image: David Kindred)

There were crashes left right and centre as the competitors battled their way to the front.

Ipswich Star: Stock car championship in 1972 Picture: DAVID KINDREDStock car championship in 1972 Picture: DAVID KINDRED (Image: David Kindred)

Dave Pierce driving number 320 took the title in 1972, you can see him collecting his trophies.

His racing career spanned from 1968-1980, during his time racing he won lots of world titles and had fans all over Europe.

Foxhall stadium is home to some big events such as the National Banger World Final and the National Hot Rod World Championship at the annual Spedeweekend.

The stock cars are still a big spectacle at Foxhall stadium in Suffolk, and it pulls in big crowds who follow the cars around the country to watch the best action.