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Yep but didn't crash out to nearly 4.30am Aussie time - mein host Ron's Bundy 'Specials' (pints of 'em!) are indeed Special! Anyway here goes: Heat scores (in riding order - from 5 rides unless stated): 1. Chris Holder 12 2. Tyson Nelson 8 3. Daine Stevens (replacing Kurt Shields) 4 4. Jay Herne 14 5. James Holder 9 6. Richarrd Sweetman 13 7. Mick Dyer 6 8. Taylor Poole 3 (three rides then withdrew - apparently still suffering from last week's crash) 9. Alex Davies 8 10. Sam Masters 13 11. Daniel Begley (replacing Anthony Perks) 6 12. Todd Kurtz 2 (three rides then withdrew after falling in that third ride) 13. Michael Penfold 1 (from three - third in his first then two retirements - then withdrew) 14. Mark Jones 7 (good to see him easing his way back in) 15. Hugh Skidmore 5 (from 4 - missed one ride) 16. Tim Heffernan 4 Then final as above. Chris Holder made to work hard after falling apex bends 1/2 of the first lap whilst leading opener. Tyson Nelson and Jay Herne locked together and came to grief same place in re-run - this time Nelson excluded (they don't disqualify here! ). Bit of a conference resulting in Mick Poole & crew moving first turn inner white line out and some excellent racing followed as meeting progressed.

Currently 3.25amish here - had a few so..... Transcrete Trophy at Gosford last night: 1. Chris Holder 2. Richars Sweetman 3. Jay Herne 4. Sam Masters Moredetail after I've had a kip!

Next meeting on my agenda out here is at Gosford (NSW) this coming Saturday and looks like having the makings of a good 'un! Further info from www.centralcoastspeedway.com - meanwhile line up as follows: Transcrete Trophy 19th December 1. Chris Holder – Appin (NSW) 2. Tyson Nelson - Coffs Harbour (NSW 3. Kurt Shields – Mulbring (NSW) 4. Jay Herne – 5. James Holder – Appin (NSW) 6. Richard Sweetman – Mulbring (NSW) 7. Mick Dyer – Bathurst (NSW) 8. Taylor Poole – Woy Woy (NSW) 9. Alex Davies – Newcastle (NSW) 10. Sam Masters – Newcastle (NSW) 11. Anthony Perks – Tamworth (NSW) 12. Todd Kurtz – Cowra (NSW) 13. Michael Penfold – Cessnock (NSW). 14. Mark Jones – Albury (NSW). 15. Hugh Skidmore – Coffs Harbour (NSW. 16. Tim Heffernan – Bathurst (NSW) RACEDAY WEATHER CHECK: After rain(!!!) in Sydney yesterday (would have done the track good) clear blue skies, hot and sunny this morning so here's looking forward to what should be an excellent meeting. Bryn

I've heard Mike B called a lot of things over the years but 'livewire?' What voltage does he run on? Seriously though as I and others have said, it was a great night - apart from the flipping mozzies of course! Full praise to the North Brisbane club for staging the event and particularly Marcus & Beverly Williams plus all others who have helped regarding the scholarship riders. The young Pommies have gone out jetskiing today - they wouldn't be doing THAT back in the UK would they?

Was indeed a good night and even though I'm Welsh, good to see a Pom win in what was a scintillating final!

Am now in at friend's place here in NSW for next week before heading off to Johnny Hoskins Memorial meeting a Newcastle this coming Friday and then up up by plane the following morning to Brisbane for Saturday's Queensland Champs at North Brisbane circuit.. First meeting I saw was on 28/11/09 at Gillmore and rain caused the solo event to be canned very early on and things concentrated on the sidecar and quad events from then onwards. In the very brief solo events Rob Ksiezak won both his outings before the rain came, Robert Branford registered two seconds, Ben Turner one third and one last and Ben Turner the same return. Adam Briggs won both the 'Solo Encourage' races, Damon Whelan a second and a third, Ben Hatcliffe fell whilst leading the first race and finish second behind Briggs in hs second, and Frank Graham finished third in the first race and last in the second. The sidecar event continued and the result of the final was: 1. Mick Headland / Paul Waters 60.88 2. Adrew O'Rourke / Jason Mayes 3. Mark Plaisted / Sam Harrison with the fourth crew, Trent Headland being excluded (they don't disqualify out here thank goodness!) for losing passenger Jesse Headland in the final. Seven days later, on Dec 4th it was much better weather and Brit Josh Auty began what was to prove a highly productive weekend for him by romping to success in the Jack Young Cup winning all his heats and then heading home Justin Sedgmen, Robert Ksiezak and Jake Anderson in the final. Anderson took advantage of Damien Koppe suffering an engine failure as the tapes rose to head home Robert Branford and Arlo Bugeja in the semi to join the other three top scorers from the heats in the final. Mick Headland and Paul Waters took the sidecar honours heading home Darren Treloar and Justin Plaisted with the Mark Mitchell / Tom Golding partnership third. -------------------- 24 hours later it was off to Renmark where Auty made it two wins out of two by winning the Riverland solo championship winning the feature (final?) from Robert Ksiezak, Damien Koppe and Jake Anderson. ----------------------------------------- And then on Saturday at Mildura, their opening meeting of the season and much work had taken place at the venue since last year - that was plainly evident. There was no 'feature' or final for the solos and some riders had five rides, others four as sidecars were the feature eevent. However in the solos no one was going to stop Josh Auty who won all five of his outings with next best being Justin Sedjmen with 13 pts from five rides whilst both Damien Koppe and Jake Anderson amassing eight points apiece, again from five rides. Special mention must go for the sheer effort Samsurry "Sooty" Pilgrim for the wholehearted effort he put in at all three meetings over the weekend for little real reward but, I guarantee you, a lot of bruises and the same goes for Robert Branford. Rick Howse / Adam Commons won the sidecar final from Mick Headland/Paul Waters with the Jason Bradshaw/Simon Cohrs partnership third.

Flew out Tuesday, arrived in Adelaide Thursday, off to first meeting at Gillman tonight... results sometime tomorroe HERE

Looks a bit dampiish (and quiet although it is a bit early) in Bydgoszcz at the moment - go to:http://www.bydgoszcz.com/site/

Why not telephone them during office hours (the number would be in your programme from "the other Monday") and put your queries to their general manager who I feel sure would be happy to answer any queries you might have Parsnips old fruit, and correct some mistatements in your posting above. For example I can tell you the situation regarding the initially proposed home match against Rye House on October 16 was fully explained on the Hammers website yesterday - I take it that you didn't read that first before typing out the above this lunchtime?

Might I suggest you two look under the appropriate section of this forum i.e. the one dealing with individual meetings? Go to: http://www.speedway-forum.co.uk/forums/ind...showtopic=50846

And I'll certainly echo those thoughts too. Much as I enjoyed the one off finals over many years the GP's ARE, I sure, here to stay. The main drawback of the GP system though as I see it is that some riders are chosen to be in it rather than having to qualify to be in it although I fully accept the logic behind inclusion of one 'wildcard' per round. And as for the Slovenian start line girls 'young' Robert, you surely would much prefer the legendary Hackney Kestrelettes to be signed up for the whole series rather than them wouldn't you? Go to: http://www.hackneyreunion.com/Photo-Gallery to remind yourself of their grace, poise and other attributes!

Good to see "Postman Pete" alis Pete Wigley (slightly over his raciing weight nowadays!) and his missus at Weymouth last night and to hear from Shawn Venables (remember him HL1 Kestrels fans?) this morning!

Very much HOPING (although not sure if I'll be able) to get to Oz this winter for Bundy top ups, sun and speedway plus usual unsurpassed anywhere in the world hospitality! Anyone 'Down Under' able to put together a provisional list of meetings i.e. dates & venues please? Bryn

Well I for one remember you riding Randy during your brief spell (6 league matches?) with Dave Pavitt in control and John Louis team manager at Hackney in 1987 - sheesh 22 years ago! Sure you can remember riding alongside the late, great Wiggy, Malcolm Simmons, Allan Johanssen, Alan Mogridge, Andy Galvin and Mark Loram? Good to know you're still alive and kicking and who was the guy with you in those days? Wasn't it Carl Blomfeldt? Don't worry about those who whine on here - there's a lot of them! Give me a ring on 07774 935468 if you get a chance - I'm seeing Dave Pavitt tonight (Tuesday) and Thursday all being well. Cheers Bryn Williams

Well Jim, my mate Michael reckons it all started to go wrong when Maggie Thatcher snatched away his free school milk!

Ah well, I tried!

I'm not touchy - just thought that by talking face to face on Saturday it'd be an ideal opportunity for me to take on board some constructive critcism from someone about whom I know absolutely nothing about apart from the fact that according to your profile you are male. The offer stands.

Fair enough if that's your opinion 'srbramble' so how about you and I meeting at Rye House this Saturday and there you can tell me face to face where I've been going wrong all these years? I'm not perfect - far from it, I make mistakes - loads of 'em, but wherever I'm asked to announce / present, I simply do my best. If that's not good enough for you I can't help it!

Don't think Sam or Floppy will be here!

Maybe he was in another ambulance? Under the regulations there HAS to be more than one at a track when a FIM meeting is being run I think you'll find.

Yep you keep on posting LT and hang the consequences even if they hang a bit low at our age!

Think you might be getting Lee Richardson mixed up with Edward Kennett for both ride bikes resplendent in the Martin Hagon livery.

I'm devastated BFD!

QUOTE (Robbie B @ Jun 4 2009, 01:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The full list of Laurels winners are (riders in BOLD were Wimbledon riders at the time of winning the title) 1968 Barry Briggs 1969 Trevor Hedge 1970 Ray Wilson 1971 Ole Olsen 1972 Ole Olsen 1973 Ole Olsen 1974 Dave Jessup 1975 Tommy Jansson 1976 Martin Ashby 1977 Colin Richardson 1978 John Davis 1979 Bruce Penhall 1980 Larry Ross 1981 John Davis 1982 Malcolmm Simmons 1983 Hans Nielsen 1984 not held 1985 Neil Middleditch 1986 Nigel Sparshott 1987 Dave Mullett 1988 Steve Schofield 1989 Todd Wiltshire 1990 not held 1991 Hans Nielsen I witnessed some great Laurels meeting in the past. Think I saw just about every one of those Laurels meeting held from 1968 to 1991 and well remember that latter one in particular for, somewhat coincidentally, sorting out some of all the piles of stuff I've got here this morning, l have in front of me a copy of "The Dons Digest Vol 1 No.1" that was produced for that night which opened the 1991 season.

As you are no doubt aware from previous visits, supplies of medicinal Bundy are not easy to come by over here alas BFD so make sure you pack a dozen or so bottles in yer rucksack! I'll arrange for the coke and the bread pudding to be supplied on the IOW