Bryn

As I understand it (but am open to correction if I'm wrong) said 14 year old prospect cannot be permitted to race a 500cc machine in our league set up as necessary insurance coverage in UK only covers riders aged 15 upwards.

And it should also be borne in mind the excellent work being carried out by the BSPA (yes those who knock that organisation - THE BSPA!) through the Youth Championships being overseen on their behalf by Phil Morris and Neil Vatcher.

Thanks for your concern Dave and pleased to report I'm fine thanks - still gutted at missing that meeting mind you!

And there was I believing John Louis and not Chris was the promoter at Ipswich 'alljack!' Just goes to show how wrong you can be doesn't it?

For me? Well two because firstly it's Sverre Harrfeldt because him crashing got me into all this and here I am some 46 years later! And secondly, not a rider but Crayford Speedway which led to me meeting my ex-wife and thus be presented with my gorgeous daughter. Blimey I've written all that WITHOUT having a single drink - and NO, no doubles or triples either!

AND at the Red Lodge too - surely irresistible?

Strewth Mother T! You ARE on the warpath on this and other threads this morning!

Will leave it to others to preview the above plus AJDL match between Fen Tiger Cubs and Lakeside Young Hammers. I'm basically looking for a lift, if possible, from anyone travelling via the Dartford Tunnel. Sunday Brunch or Dinner at the famous (or is it infamous?) Red Lodge on me for anyone who can help. Is that possibly you? PM me if so please.

Just checked - meeting ON so we are leaving now for Pompey! See you all at Smallbrook tonight!

Who the heck is the referee because whoever he is he's an absolute disgrace in terms of allowing totally unsatisfactory starts! :angry:

Alas cannot get to the NA tonight but here's to a great and injury free meeting and a 'white out' for Rico! Understand Tshirts, wrist bands, book of condolence and more available at stall manned by Freya Louis plus 'Gentleman' George and Linda Barclay so do look out for that.

Glad I decided to sit in the comfort of the ref's car for a while as we got to the track early rather than go straight up to the officials' box! IF I had have done the latter I fear I might have drowned because boy-oh-boy it sure did rain!

Just received confirmation that tonight's scheduled cup clash with the Dudley Heathens has been POSTPONED thanks to our glorious UK Summer weather! No new date as yet.

Not good news regarding injuries, especially Nathan's broken leg - I'm wishing him a speedy recovery and feel sure everone else does.

As anyone who knows her at the home of the Hammers, and that's all the home fans and many visiting ones too, there is only ONE 'Scary Sheila' for she really IS unique 'iris123!'

PM me your email addy and I'll be able to put you in touch with Scary. Alternatively see her at the Lakeside Hammers next home meeting.

Yes Scary Sheila is taking bookings for the Fun Bus but book asap to avoid disappointment.

Or perhaps they don't realise that adult admission is just £11 and kids under 10 are admitted free with a paying adult?

As far as I'm aware Parsnips old fruit, the NJL is an amateur competition involving three riders a side competing over four heats. Matches normally take place, given the info I have, in the "lighter, drier evenings of summer" and given our weather so far, I very much doubt if any have taken place! I could be wrong though*** so, by the looks of it, you'll have to remain "a bit confused" although perhaps not as confused as you were prior to this and 'Crescent Girl's' postings! :wink: *** And was wrong! See Mike Butler's posting below and this week's Speedway Star!

Yours truly will be there tomorrow so, given the fact that it gets underway at noon, an early morning start from here in Kent will be necessary! Who else is going?

Looking forward to being there but pity there'll be no roast pork sarnies and cracking on sale!

Indeed Official confirmation received of postponement - re-scheduled for Saturday June 23rd, start time TBC

With an horrendous weather forecast indicating that heavy rain, already affecting parts of Cornwall and Devon, would be spreading to the IOW in the next few hours and will then continue to the early hours of tomorrow, an early decision has been made to postpone tonight's scheduled NL match at Smallbrook.

Did the Ipswich v Rye House AJDL match take place on May 31st and, if so, results and scorers please anyone? I know Rye were having problems getting a team together because of injuries / work commitments etc., etc so MAY have been postponed?

Can confirm that season tickets are NOT valid for this meeting as it's an F.I.M. meeting as such and not a Lakeside one. Season ticket holders attending can park their vehicles in the normal place. Can further confirm that OUR normal admission prices e.g. Adults £17 apply, programmes on sale separately at £4. Practice is now underway but is NOT open to the public. Now 11.20am and it's a scorcher on the weather front. Car park will be open earlier but turnstiles will not be open until 2.30pm with parade of riders getting underway at 4p.m. First race of 25 scheduled to start at 4.15pm. Read more: http://thelakesidehammers.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=talk2&thread=77&page=5#ixzz1w44Rc3KG