Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 Been a long time waiting for this return of the LRC but sounds like it'll be worth it!! So far - according to the Lakeside site - the following riders are 'representing' London (and slightly wider than London...) tracks of old: Cameron Woodward (White City Rebels) Peter Ljung (Hackney Hawks) Stuart Robson (West Ham Hammers) Joonas Kylmakorpi (Romford Bombers) Kauko Nieminen (Lakeside) Linus Sundstrom (Rye House Rockets) Leigh Lanham (Arena Essex) Winner or runner-up 'Vultures Race' (New Cross Rangers) Winner or runner-up 'Vultures Race' (Harringay Racers) Which, by my reckoning, leaves the Wembley Lions plus the two I'm most interested in, the Wimbledon Dons and the god-like Crayford Kestrels the remaining 'teams' needing riders to wear their colours.. I understand Chris Neath's likely to be one of these riders. Can I put in a 'request' that Chris is selected for Wimbledon as his was IMHO the greatest ever performance in the CL era at Plough Lane: an immaculate maximum for Young GB and the second fastest time of that era. Chris has told me how fondly he remembers that one single appearance in SW17 and I know Dons fans hold the lad in great esteem for his performance and the many kind words he's said since about the club... For Crayford...? How about Jack Bibby who made his racing comeback at Iwade the other week...!! Of the Young Hammers/US match - this is covered on the thread in the NL section but I'm sure my travelling companion davidba will be all excited about seeing the French pairing of Xavier Muratet & David Bellego!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidba Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 Been a long time waiting for this return of the LRC but sounds like it'll be worth it!! So far - according to the Lakeside site - the following riders are 'representing' London (and slightly wider than London...) tracks of old: Cameron Woodward (White City Rebels) Peter Ljung (Hackney Hawks) Stuart Robson (West Ham Hammers) Joonas Kylmakorpi (Romford Bombers) Kauko Nieminen (Lakeside) Linus Sundstrom (Rye House Rockets) Leigh Lanham (Arena Essex) Winner or runner-up 'Vultures Race' (New Cross Rangers) Winner or runner-up 'Vultures Race' (Harringay Racers) Which, by my reckoning, leaves the Wembley Lions plus the two I'm most interested in, the Wimbledon Dons and the god-like Crayford Kestrels the remaining 'teams' needing riders to wear their colours.. I understand Chris Neath's likely to be one of these riders. Can I put in a 'request' that Chris is selected for Wimbledon as his was IMHO the greatest ever performance in the CL era at Plough Lane: an immaculate maximum for Young GB and the second fastest time of that era. Chris has told me how fondly he remembers that one single appearance in SW17 and I know Dons fans hold the lad in great esteem for his performance and the many kind words he's said since about the club... For Crayford...? How about Jack Bibby who made his racing comeback at Iwade the other week...!! Of the Young Hammers/US match - this is covered on the thread in the NL section but I'm sure my travelling companion davidba will be all excited about seeing the French pairing of Xavier Muratet & David Bellego!! Damn right fella, what with Mikey Buman, John Marquez, Robbie Sauer and Bryce Starks in the US team, that makes 6 new riders to be crossed off and added onto other lists for me in one single meeting, and on my doorstep, just gone all the way there and back to Newport on the train to see Davies and Strozyk, next Friday will be a slightly autisitc speedway fans dream!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted October 10, 2010 Report Share Posted October 10, 2010 Xavier Muratet has an amazing style if he's the guy at Coventry a few weeks ago. He wasn't very good but he knows how to hang off a bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhamboy66 Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 No Linus Sundstrom or Chris Neath as they will be riding at Newport No Linus Sundstrom or Chris Neath as they will be riding at Newport No Linus Sundstrom or Chris Neath as they will be riding at Newport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 Or Leigh Lanham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted October 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 Hmm, plans ain't going all that well then...!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 Hmm, plans ain't going all that well then...!! Strewth Parsnips old fruit, what on earth led you to come to that conclusion all by yourself? With Rye House obviously not now being able to be represented, I believe they will be replaced by the Rayleigh Rockets. A reminder that if there are any ex-riders out there who rode for London clubs who are free this coming Friday then give me a ring on 07774 935468. Don't panic though, no one is expecting you to race! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted October 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 Strewth Parsnips old fruit, what on earth led you to come to that conclusion all by yourself? With Rye House obviously not now being able to be represented, I believe they will be replaced by the Rayleigh Rockets. Wide definitions of 'London'...! Rayleigh's almost at Southend!!! What about the Walthamstow Wolves and Lea Bridge/Clapton..?!! And as you are as ever the font of all knowledge, pray let us know what the latest full line-up is..? For example, who's representing the club you were once PRO for (you know the club that had run from 1928 but closed down with a few weeks of you being its press guru!!)..?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprog1 Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 Glad to see Robbo will be wearing the colours of the greatest speedway club in the history of the world. Kakke gets the second greatest and poor ol' Peter Ljung gets the 'Orrible Acne colours. Must be between Ljung and the two Finns for the "Championship". Bryn, can't you use your influence to get Norman Hunter down to present the trophy, him being both an ex-genuine (ie West Ham) Hammer and former London riders Champion himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted October 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 Bryn, can't you use your influence to get Norman Hunter down to present the trophy, him being both an ex-genuine (ie West Ham) Hammer and former London riders Champion himself. Wot about Alan Sage..? He's also an ex-West Ham man , plus a Crayford legend, plus an original Arena Essex Hammer AND I could ask him to come round after the meeting and fix me central heating!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 (edited) Usual EL admission prices for this? Edited October 11, 2010 by Shadders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 Usual EL admission prices for this? Normal admission prices apply - for details go to the club's official website Shadders. http://www.lakesidehammers.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 (edited) Normal admission prices apply - for details go to the club's official website Shadders. http://www.lakesidehammers.com/ Cheers Bryn ... Not been to Lakeside for speedway since they were last in the Premier League ... I promised B4e a trip to the shops before the meeting ... Can't make Newport for the Rockets YS match, so a trip to Lakeside will do nicely. I told her to wrap up warm, cos from memory it's bleedin freezin' there, even in Summer!! Edited October 11, 2010 by Shadders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandits4eva Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 (edited) ... I promised B4e a trip to the shops before the meeting ... And that is one reason why I love you... Edited October 11, 2010 by Bandits4eva Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 Cheers Bryn ... Not been to Lakeside for speedway since they were last in the Premier League ... I promised B4e a trip to the shops before the meeting ... Lord have mercy upon your wallet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobC Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Taken from the London Speedways Website... http://londonspeedways.proboards.com/index.cgi LAKESIDE HAMMERS SPEEDWAY PRESS RELEASE Tuesday 12th October 2010 LONDON RIDERS COUNTDOWN BEGINS AS YOUNG LIONS JOIN THE ACTION The preparations for the long awaited return of the London Riders Championship continues with the clock counting down until the event, which takes place at the Arena-Essex Raceway at 8pm this Friday, 15th October. A change in the opening match of the two meeting event will now see an all star Young Lions team, including the Hammers own Shane Hazelden and managed by former Hammer Phil Morris, take on the USA from 6.30pm. Meanwhile, the final field for the main event, the London Riders Championship, has faced a few changes due to fixture clashes and it now means a return to action for Hammers fans favourite Henning Bager, who will be travelling over from Denmark to represent the Arena-Essex side with a point to prove in hoping to gain a team place for 2011. Off track the event will be supported by the Speedway Museum, who will be on hand with a display along with the Backtrack Magazine. In addition to being able to see the old race jackets from the famous old London clubs there will be a special appearance of the original West Ham tractor, which was used to parade the riders on. The gates at the Raceway will open at 5.30pm with the Young Lions 13 heat match against the American Touring team scheduled to start at 6.30pm. At 7.50pm the riders for the London Riders Individual Championship will be paraded and that will be followed, at 8pm, with the ‘Vultures’ race, which will be for the top two riders from both sides from the opening match. The top two in this race will then compete in the main event representing New Cross and Harringay. The London Riders Individual Championship will consist of 12 qualification heats with the top two scorers going through to the Grand Final. They will be joined by the winner and second placed rider from a ‘Last Chance’ qualifier, which will be contested by the third to sixth placed scorers. The winner of the Championship will be the rider who wins the Grand Final. Normal Lakeside Hammers admission prices will apply for this extravaganza of Speedway, which will see 28 heats of racing. The prices are: Adults - £16, Senior Citizens, Students and Disabled - £12, Unemployed - £10, Children 6 to 16 - £3 with children under 6 free. A special programme for the event will be available at £2.50. The riders for the Young Lions v Penhall Museum American Touring team are (in alphabetical order):- Young Lions: Aaron Baseby, Shane Hazelden, Joe Jacobs, Brendon Johnson, Ashley Morris, Kyle Newman (captain) and Oliver Rayson. USA Tourists: Mike Buman, Tyson Burmiester, Eddie Castro (captain), John Marquez, Shawn McConnell, Robbie Sauer and Bryce Starks. The riders for the London Riders Individual Championship are (in alphabetical order of the clubs they will be competing for):- Arena-Essex – Henning Bager (Denmark), Crayford – Lubos Tomicek (Czech Republic), Hackney – Peter Ljung (Sweden), Harringay – 2nd in Vultures race, Lakeside Hammers – Kauko Nieminen (Finland), - New Cross – Winner of Vultures race, - Rayleigh – Oliver Allen (Great Britain), Romford – Joonas Kylmakorpi (Finland), Wembley – Chris Kerr (USA), West Ham – Stuart Robson (Great Britain), White City – Cameron Woodward (Australia) and Wimbledon – Ryan Fisher (USA). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 I know travelling is difficult around the London area but I do highly recommend that you get there for the USA meeting. Although we have yet to get a win we have had 4 great meetings. And one to watch this tour has been young Bryce Starks - not sure he knows how to slow a bike down! They are all wonderful Americans and each of them are very charismatic. Shawn McConnell is a legend and is great to watch Eddie Castro is simply amazing - I sometime wonder if he is really 51 years old. Go and see him in the pits - he just loves to chat to fans. And whilst your there ask him about the bruise on his arm - poor Eddie Tyson Burmister - is getting better and better. This is his third tour and we are aware of a few promoters keeping an eye on him this tour. And then there is Robbie Sauer, John Marquez and mike Buman - each rider enjoying their experience and scoring points important to the team. Please come and support these guys. Oh and put a few pennies in your pockets - touring Merchandise for sale - Mugs £5 (signed by the riders) Prog Boards £5 Pens £1 stickers 50p Look for the USA flags - that's where we will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 The riders for the London Riders Individual Championship are (in alphabetical order of the clubs they will be competing for):- Arena-Essex – Henning Bager (Denmark), Crayford – Lubos Tomicek (Czech Republic), Hackney – Peter Ljung (Sweden), Harringay – 2nd in Vultures race, Lakeside Hammers – Kauko Nieminen (Finland), - New Cross – Winner of Vultures race, - Rayleigh – Oliver Allen (Great Britain), Romford – Joonas Kylmakorpi (Finland), Wembley – Chris Kerr (USA), West Ham – Stuart Robson (Great Britain), White City – Cameron Woodward (Australia) and Wimbledon – Ryan Fisher (USA). Gosh! So Lubos joins that list of legendary Czech Republic Crayford riders...!!!! NOT!! I suppose we should be grateful at least that no wag decided to pair up Olly Allen with Wimbledon...!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFatDave Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Lord have mercy upon your wallet! Not as much as on yours if you come Downunder this season, Brynbach - it's YOUR SHOUT!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysue Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Is there anyone going to this meeting who would be able to text updates to the updates site? If so, could you please either leave a message here or send me an email or pm. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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