grasstain

Comprising of JRM number 1 diamond 2012 perfect unstraightened condition, JRM forks, JRM straight back end, needs exhaust hanger welding back together, and 66 primary engine plates by Talon. Price £200. Contact Rich 07743907082

Just to echo all of the positive feedback from this meeting this was a great nights entertainment, whether a parent of one of the riders like myself, a supporter, or somebody watching speedway for the very first time who must now be hooked!! This is what all of these lads need to be presented as, Speedway Riders top of the bill equal to all riders in other leagues so that they are taken seriously as "the future of British Speedway". I am not sure who to thank for getting this meeting on but whoever is responsible and I am sure there are many, promoters, sponsors, Marshalls etc, etc, A big Thank You. Rich Franklin snr

Anybody got Riders and scorers for this golden helmet meeting?? Cheers Rich..

Does anybody have a postcode for Northside please?

Good report there Bob C, Nice to see local papers taking an interest in the youngsters !! My Son also did ok after 2 nasty spills in his first heat !! Well done to all the lads and lasses...

Richard Franklin also passed and made his debut tonight for Coventry cougars at Belle Vue, Scoring 6 +2 Bonus Points from his 3 rides In Coventry's win over the Belle Vue Colts..

You Finally admitted them Kevvies are to small for you now Pat !! Happy New Year Mate !!

Just a quick note Richard Franklins website is now redesigned, to view click this link !! My Webpage Cheers Richard..

I understand what you are saying and of course people will think I'm biased as my son already rides a 500cc and is 14 today , but in reality is 12 months really long enough to learn how to ride one of these machines? And coupled with that 12 months leading up to 16th birthday would put a stop to seeing all the products of the U15 championship in the conference league from their 15th Birthday. IMO I have seen all the present U15's ride their 500 machines and most of them know the basics of how to ride a bike and I have seen one or two lay their bikes down to perfection this year to avoid hitting another rider who has fallen, speed is not the bee all and end all, they must be allowed to develop their own style and the speed will come later. I have seen one or two posts on the forum this year saying that the racing wasnt that good etc but they are learning, how many people in any sphere of life get to grips with what they are supposed to be doing straight away to a high level? Not many in my experience!! In regard to 250 they have only been around for the last 12 months and the U15 championship has run for 3 years now there has been no bridging gap in between 125cc and 500cc so there has been no option but to go to 500cc. Some of the 250 lads have really got to grips with the 250's and only time will tell when they make the step up to 500cc if the path forced on them was the right one. My son in particular was riding grasstrack from the age of 6 and progressed from 50cc -60cc with gears-100cc and 125cc this gave him a chance to form his own style and admittedly he's not the quickest in the world but IMO has one of the smoothest styles I have seen from one of these youngsters. There are many reasons I can see why people would rather see the kids on lower powered machines but imagine this, Your son / daughter plays football to a high level, but only on a 5 a side pitch. All of a sudden they hit their 16th birthday and they are signed by a proffesional club and asked to play on a full size pitch with a decent crowd and 21 other players to worry about a recipe for potential disaster and loss of confidence me thinks. I know this is very unlikely but I'm just trying to compare this with riding lower powered machines then hitting 16 jumping on a 500 and being toldto ride in a conference team. Rich Franklin..

Lawrence, do you have the scores and times for the academy fixture that followed the main meeting?? Cheers Rich..

Thanks All, Whats up with the motor Pat?? How about last nights fixture at Somerset? Cheers Rich..

Does anybody have result and scorers for last nights academy fixture at Swindon?? Cheers Rich

HI, Does anybody have the result and scorers from last nights Academy League fixture at Monmore last night.. Thanks in advance Rich..

Hi there, does anybody have a spare 63 & 64 rear sprockets that they have 2 of or are selling. I know you can buy new ones from all the known outlets but im a great beleiver in recycling Required for the first round of u15's this sunday at Buxton. Thanks Rich..

This Bike runs on unleaded petrol and 2 stroke oil !!

Bens Intermediate grasstrack bike is for sale, In fantastic condition having only done 2 meetings since top end and bottom end overhaul. All parts annodised red and blue with red and blue plastics. Vforce reed block, newish tyres.., May trade for speedway or other equipment, Phone Chad for more details on 07835960572

Congratulations To Chris That Ginsters pasty sponsorship had to come in useful sometime Pat , just gotta find out how to make that bike run on Mince and potatoes !!! Well done and have a great Xmas, see you at Newport in the new year, Rich and Richard

thanks for everyones support !! i was really pleased when i came back into the pits we were all going mad !! we were so happy to win !!. well done buffalos!!!!!!!!!

Glasgow was called off due to riders withdrawing, got the call at 8 o clock yesterday morning, was half way there, luckily enough got in at Scunny for 2nd half !!

Having read the last post by BriG a few things spring to mind, Injuries occur in every sport, some bad and some not so bad, whether it is on a Sat riding speedway or on a Sunday with kids playing football in the minor leagues, Karate, Kick Boxing, Horse Riding to name a few !! The fact of the matter is this, we as parents support our kids in whatever they choose to do as long as They choose to do it. My son is a rider in the u15's and broke his leg back in january of this year, within a week or two of his injury he was already planning his return to the saddle. Whilst my wife and I were very apprehensive of this it all becomes clear whether they want to do it or not in their own time, It's a fact of life that some kids get tired of the same things and will ultimately pack up and try something else, but while they want to try these Dangerous sports you cant wrap them in cotton wool not expecting them to get injured at some time.. As far as the Ego 's are concerned we as a family were never into bikes of any sort it was my son who chose this path, i could easily walk away tomorrow and never think of returning to it again, but whilst my son wants to carry on riding we will continue to give him our wholehearted support in what ever he chooses to do.. Rich Franklin..

Thanks Vince, Getting the silencer welded today, if thats no good i will give you a ring,once again thanks for the offer..

Can anybody help !!! King silencer required for u15 Rider in the next round at Newport on Sunday, My sons broke clean in half at Hull last night, If anyone can help us out please e mail @ maz.franklin@btinternet.com Cheers

Scunny Have permission to run every day of the week !! They also now have floodlights installed, if you would like the telephone no, e mail me ..cheers

Of course it was right to see these young lads riding at the GP, Everybody on this forum knows the lack of talent coming through the speedway ranks in Britain at the moment, and whilst this may take a few more years to flourish these kids need help, sponsorship, and most of all knowledge, and putting them on a stage like this will give them this or at least set them on their way to know what it takes!! I for one enjoyed seeing them continue thier development at the GP and I hope it will continue in years to come.

Hi Mate, no aint got an engine just had both Richard's rebuilt ££££££ he is riding antig chassis now, just bought this one for the engine basically!!