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Thanks for posting this Shawn. I tried a few names and passwords and eventually got in!!!!! Whoever stole this knew what they were after and it wasn't random. Taken from outside Steve Simmons house, a few doors down from son Nick Simmons. So any info please filter through any of us please. Or any member of the speedway fraternity - it will get back to Nick, Steve or Tony for sure.

This has not been forgotten and if you are in Cardiff - look out for some special T shirts (hopefully)

47 i think Paulco. 48 on July 9th x So very very sad right now x

Sharron ‘SHAZZYBIRD’ Hubbard It is with a very heavy heart that we inform all on the BSF that the ‘Bird’ has passed away. Shazzy was taken into a hospice earlier this week and sadly passed away today - Sunday 28th June at 1pm. The older forum members will remember Shazzy best for her forthright, often controversial but most definitely passionate posts. She loved her sport and has been a speedway ‘fan’ all her life. ~ She called herself MARMITE – you either loved her or hated her. But no one could ever doubt the passion for which she followed the sport and supported those close to her heart. I first met Shazzy at Cardiff when she stood up from her pub seat, still holding her large glass of something alcoholic and screamed “MUMMYFAIRY” Well, some 8 plus years on, Cardiff is still our thing. Hotels pre-booked early and normally cheaply due to inside information and then the bidding would begin. Our rooms would be full of handpicked family and friends and we have had so many laughs with so many of you over those years we could write a book!! This year will feel so very different. There will be tears and laughter and plenty of comforting hugs. She will be with us in spirit even if she cannot be there in person. I will miss my buddy so very much and I know many of you are the same. Speedway is an amazing sport with a supportive family. Spare a thought for this passionate Brit as the National Anthem is played on Saturday and then have a giggle as you realize she would have been wearing her Greg Hancock shirt with pride. See –that was our Shazzy and we will all miss her so very much. I am sure the forum joins me in offering our condolences to her husband Warren, her three children – Becka, Thomas and McCauley, her parents and her family. And of course all of their extended family and her so very many friends We will miss you so much my friend. RIP SHAZZYBIRD

sad news. RIP Nobby, my daughter knows how to paint white lines because of you x

Just in case any Billy J fans are out there. The press release below is from Billy Hamill the USA Team Manager . . . . . Team USA Press Release I am pleased to announce Team USA squad for our Speedway World Cup Qualifier in Hungary on May 20, 2013. Ryan Fisher Billy Janniro Gino Manzares Ricky Wells We feel we have assembled a young, talented team that is capable of qualifying and taking Team USA to the next level. The date choice by the FIM made it virtually impossible for Greg Hancock to be there with his GP, Polish and Swedish schedule and all I can say is he tried his absolute hardest. Logistically it could not be done. He is helping out the team in other ways and plans to be back for Kings Lynn, if the boys can get us through Hungary. Ryan and Ricky are much more seasoned and prepared for this event than they were 12 months ago. The experience they gained from last year will be invaluable and we look for them to lead the team. Gino Manzares is in the team as he has shown true commitment and desire to further his career on and off the track. The experience he will gain is much the same as Ryan and Ricky did last year and we are looking towards the future. Billy Janniro is making a one off European comeback and is very enthusiastic and looking forward to this opportunity as I’m sure his European fans are. Janniro always brings a certain amount of team spirit which is a positive and when he is on song, look out! I would like to extend my personal thanks to all our sponsors and Stars and Stripes members who are making it possible for us to compete at the highest level. We are not underestimating the job at hand but we will give it 110% and do all we can to win!! Billy

a subtle but naughty post or am I reading to much into it!!!

Probably not as he said in one report that he didn't have any speedway bikes over in Oz. But he did say he had a pit bike and that he has hurt his heel whilst riding that.

This £500 watch to start with. http://www.oakley.com/products/6625/24776

loving reading all the ideas. Jay Pickard - I would love to see him in a Coventry team. Not sure if he is planning on riding next year. He is a dad-in-waiting and is settling down to earning a permanent secure wage in a 'proper job'. But if Laurence can get him into a team, it would be brill. And Richard Franklin - pretty much the same. Daddy in need of earning a regular wage. I would love these guys in our team - not for any other reason than they are friends. No idea if they would fit in to a good team though!

Or Nicola who does what we call 'the London Walk' - bloody fast!

Delayed till 4pm according to someone at the track. It will be a shorter practice and could still be cancelled all together.

Same here - Just looked at Rain Today which shows the rain pattern and it looks like we are in for a huge deluge later. BUT that should hopefully be through before 7.30pm - it just depends how well the track holds up. I cant do a day time re-run tomorrow as I will be at work, so don't want to buy a ticket until I definitely know its on.

Watching crashes like that are always disturbing. And although I'm not going to say how I know,, my info is that greg is fine. A bang on the head but that's it.

Never had the privilege although I have met some of his old duffer friends such as Mad Dog and Fast Eddie!!! No mention from anyone yet of Billy J?? But interesting suggestions so far!

So - hypothetically and using the theory that a home rider must be a wild card - if they had a GP in States next week who would it be???

Not sure its right but as I see it. No red light - Greg went over the line, Jason went over the centre green and off the racing line. The question here was - Did he need to go over the white line or was his passage clear to keep going forward. That could be one reason the ref chose the decision he did. And maybe the ref felt THJ could have got up and continued??? Not saying I agree with my own arguement - but stranger things have happened!

Someone said Ricky would be the weakest link in the USA team - well, if that's weak, I'll take that every meeting! Tomaz, thank you so much for making the whole USA team feel so welcome. We all had an amazing time and the result was just perfect. I'm sorry your guys weren't top of the podium, but I did say 2nd spot would suit you! LOL The team spirit int he USA camp was wonderful and it was fantastic having fellow USA followers join our happy band in the stand. Boy we made some noise between us all! Great atmosphere which I hope we can take to Poland

Think Im there already - but its another Lift company I need! Wonder if Stannah will ever start sponsoring speedway!

Excellent. More of this will help the sport

His name is Josh Gudgen, which I'm sure you knew, but just had a senior moment. But please don't build him up to much - He'll think he's to grand to buy me a drink at the WTC qualifier this weekend. I'm in your fan club too. I have been fortunate enough to have pit passes from you in the past (via the Bird) for which I was very grateful and thankful and then went off to sit in my paid for seat. You pay a lot of money to sponsor a GP what you do with the passes you are given is entirely up to you. And I think your a very very nice man and I really hope you do another one soon cause your a really really nice man!!! Is that enough sucking up do you reckon!!!! LOL

I have a question - What time are we meeting for a beer!???

Go Hammarby!! whoop whoop!

Don't blame the bike! LOL

Minimum deposit £10 so Im not indulging Im afraid. But any updates on Rory would be much appreciated! Thanks