Bryn

Yes indeed DO come back Lunchy mate and simply DON'T let the few twerps that come on this BSF from time to time spouting absolute piffle in the vain hope that they will get noticed get to ya! Bryn

Is it me or does anybody else feel that there's a fair number of people who have contributed to this thread that really ought to make appointments to see their local optician to get their eyes tested as soon as possible? Quite how anybody can argue against Nicky and Tomasz's exclusions is totally beyond me as they were quite simply the only logical decisions that could be made!

Alas won't be there tonight as right knee has swollen up to 4x the size of my left one! Flipping arthritis! At least I'll keep warm though I suppose! Don't expect too much from young Richard Sweetman, He's a really good young prospect BUT having been in action at Newcastle on Monday night, arrived home at some ungodly hour yesterday morning, got up early to clean / prepare his machinery and then ridden last night on the Isle of Wight and, no doubt, having surfaced early this morning to repeat the bike cleaning / preparation process, I wouldn't be surpised if is isn't feeling somewhat shattered before he starts!

For Aussie dates go to: http://www.ausm.info/race_dates.htm

Come on Tanya! I know you good folk of Newport have been starved of speedway since Tim's unfortunate passing but the scoring system's still three for a win, two for second and one for third! Mind you even the poor old (and he IS getting on a bit!) announcer had trouble filling in his programme when it came to all the handicaps the riders would be going off of in their next outings! The staggering fact is that ref Jim Lawrence was filling in three programmes throughout the proceedings! Great to see all you Wasps fans there and, as you say a good night and I'm sure we are all pleased it went so well for Chris.

Alas the EKKA is a bit of a long hike from where you are - it's in Brisbane!

Former Test rider and Aussie Champion John Titman will take to the Ekka track again for four demo rides between 9am and 2pm, during next Saturday's (13 Sept) Vintage Speedcar Day. John has only ridden twice in the past 13 years, so it's quite a special event for those who remember his glory days.

Especially at your age I would have thought Robert!

Why?????

Ye gods! 8am on a SUNDAY morning??? Does that time exist?

Alas my Sky "TV Guide" doesn't seem to work weekends so can some kind soul tell me what time the repeat showing is on later tonight please? Will be en route to / at Rye House so won't be able to watch live and haven't got any blank video tapes either!

Would appear so AndyP - 2nd attempt to stage it tomorrow

Good to see a massive crowd at Jase's Testimonial including Island MP Andrew Turner and the legendary Jet Harris from the Shadows who's been to quite a few meetngs on the Island where he now lives. Jet told me that he's always been a speedway fan having been a Wembley Lions follower in his youth. It was a night of sheer entertainment from start to finish that included a stunt show, vintage speedway bike racing, sidecars, minibikes, a gorilla charging around on a Quad bike (?!!), plus fun and games galore including an adult "jousting arena" where I'm told tthe likes of Chris Holder received a few bashes! Don't worry Poole fans he's fine and bashed all his opponents back in style! And there was certainly a dramatic climax to the night's events when speedway riders, who'd earlier done battle in the Global Pairs main event, gleefully whacked the living daylights out of each as they swopped two wheels for four to take part in the Demolition Derby that ended in dramatic fashion when the car driven by Jason Bunyan himself caught fire! Thankfully he escaped totally unscathed clambering out of his wrecked vehicle in double quick time to the sound of mightily relieved cheers from all on the terraces!

Raceday weather check: Just turned 11.30am and have just spoken to Dave Pavitt who's on the Island. Pretty windy but DRY thank goodness! Looking at the various projected rainfall charts, they anticipate the possibility of a shower around lunchtime but that there will be NO further wetstuff falling after that! Hopefully there'll be a good turn out to pay tribute to the Bunyanator and to enjoy themselves!

Alas now confirmed that Crumpie has been called up to ride in Sweden bbut it's still going to be a night to remember as we help the Bunyanator celebrate his testimonial! The revised set of six pairings contesting the GLOBAL PAIRS speedway event is: XPERT APPAREL ACES 1. Ben Barker 2. Craig Watson WAVE 105 WANDERERS 3. Jason Doyle 4. Jordan Frampton OZZY OSBORNES 5. Chris Holder 6. James Holder SIMEON ARMS SLIDERS 7. James Wight 8. Mads Korneliussen WIGHTLINK ISLANDERS 9. Paul Fry 10. Richard Sweetman RICHARDSON'S RACERS 11. Eddie Kennett 12. Lewis Bridger

Re Jason Crump... situation will be clarified in the morning. He wasn't originally down to ride in Sweden as I understand it but Rune Holta getting hurt in Saturday's GP may have brought about a change in plans. Rest assured the Bunyanator informs me he has a list of "suitable alternatives" lined up eager to step into the breach IF Crumpie has to go to Sweden.

To whet your appetites, the following riders are confirmed starters in the meeting: JASON CRUMP CHRIS HOLDER JASON DOYLE JAMES HOLDER CORY GATHERCOLE

Will check and let you, and everyone else, know Pirate Paul but I would hazard a guess that they will be available.

As you can imagine KevH, he was soon nicknamed "intensive" by the knowledgeable Islanders! You never know, when I'm over there next Tuesday I'll check to see if their records show his d.o.b.

And a night that brought memories galore flooding back although I personally missed quite a chunk having keeled over (and no I hadn't been drinking!) and being sorted out by the medics for which I'm very grateful. As I said though, the memories came flooding back with the likes of Moggo, Troy Pratt, Rob Ledwith, Paul Woods, Jeremy Doncaster and Gordon Kennett having a skid and great to see the likes of Andy Galvin, Bo Petersen, Jan Pedersen, Troy Pratt, Colin White, Ian Humphreys, Alan Sage, Rob Tilbury, Andrew Silver, Ted Hubbard, Mark Loram, Steve Schofield Michael Lee, Steve Weatherley, Eddie Kidd (who's looking well), Egon Muller and so many more in attendance - including the legendary Terry Heath who those who practiced on Saturday afternoons at Hackney will well remember - a really great night! Well done to everyone who played a part and to all the fans who attended too.

Latest on the weather: Fine and dry p.s There's more! Added to the guest list - Ricky Sandford, Tommy Palmer, Jamie Luckhurst..... Gary Corbett alas sends his apologies as he can't cadge a lift from where he lives now in Perth, WA

As you're no doubt getting your beauty sleep at this time in the morning Shazzy below is the excerpt from the latest press release regarding the amended start time on Friday and forum members will realise the change has been mde for a very good reason indeed. Hurry Tribute to Boocock With the funeral of Darren Boocock and his wife Sharon taking place on Friday this week, Paul Hurry and the organisers of his Testimonial have taken the decision to amend the original start time. Hurry said: ’Although I did not know Darren that well, he was a popular member of the Speedway family and there are obviously riders and officials involved in my meeting who wish to attend the funeral in Sheffield on Friday and pay their respects. Therefore the decision was made to amend the start time to 7.30pm with the first race getting underway at 7.45pm. My thoughts are with both their families, friends and of course their 12 year old son Jack at this time.’

Now now sandman - stop trying to tempt him!

The STRA staged their latest meeting at King's Lynn today ahead of tonight's Boston CL match. The main event was a Pairs competition and I'm sure some forum members will be interested in the result which was: 1. Oliver Rayson & Kevin Howse 28 2. Ian Leverington & Steve Lomas 24 3. Karl White & Andy Blackburn 23 Other results: Intermediate Class Final: 1. John Freeman 2. Shane Denny 3. Matt Jarman Novice Class 1. Adi Bursill 14 2. Phil Hindley 13 3. Mark Anderson 12 4. Pete Shakespeare 12

You had but thought I'd stress same along with the season ticket / rain off info Shazzy!