chopper

Hi there Ali, yes that was me.Ive been drawn back into the sport by my son even though i swore off the sport for nearly 15 yrs.Hes making good progress in the juniors, although he is a better rider than he showed in the titles, just had one of those nights, and was much better in the pairs.If he follows through with it he wont have the problems i had with work permits as his moms a pom.Do you still follow the sport?, i hear its moved tracks from when i was there. Regards Darrell

Dont want to get too involved in this conversation as it was my son who was involved but one thing that wasnt mentioned was that not only had the rider in front locked up, he was three quarters of the way to the ground and would have fallen anyway.What you have to ask yourself is what could the rider behind have done to avoid the accident , and if the answer is nothing, as in this case surely the rider at fault has to be the rider falling. Regards Darrell

Yes that concrete is fairly hard, tried it out a few times myself.Seems to have been a huge success , good crowds , top racing.Its going to be hard to top next year.The profile of the sport has been lifted by having Jason involved this year. Darrell

Thanks for the updates, i said the gualifier would take some topping and sounds like it has been done.Great to hear a big crowd was on hand , makes it worth while for the promoter, support staff, etc when people turn up.Look forward to catching a couple of rounds myself,and great work by Tom Hedley his form in adelaide has been very good. Regards Darrell

Yes Robert had a night to forget a tape exclusion and a first bend fall dashing his hopes.Some great racing with Kossa Smith good to watch and also Mark Jones one of my favorites with there all out style. plus all the qualifiers .The two sixteen year olds Sedgman and Davey were certainly not out of there depth in this field and look to have bright futures.The aussie title night has a lot to live up to. Regards Darrell

Yes it certainly was a very exciting meeting, well done to young Authur and the other riders for making it a great night. On a sad note Mark Mitchell had his trailer stolen from his house with his speedway sidecar and all his gear inside on friday, so please keep an eye out for it and his Bills Bits and Bikes trailer.Mark is a keen rider and supporter of speedway and donated a helmet to raffle and gloves for all the place getters at the junior titles and doesnt deserve this kick up the behind. Darrrell

How are the junior solo numbers this year i see you didnt mention them . Regards Darrell

Sounds like you need to set up a similar junior system to australia.I can imagine with your population and the closeness of towns it would be huge.It is relatively inexpensive you can get started for around 2000 aus, and if you treat it as a training ground , and not a do or die competition, a few tyres a year and maybe a top end rebuild will get you through.We have a new site just set up for adelaide , not a lot on at the moment but gives you a good picture of our track sidewinders.com.au/ Regards Darrell

Just like to give this site a plug, enjoying going there and checking out the action.Well done dude, you will have to brush up on your commentry skills so us southerners know who we are watching.Check it out at www.2xtv.com Regards Darrell

Thanks for the photos, heard a lot about the track from the guys over for the junior titles.What is the inside pole measurement, i personally would like to make our track in adelaide wider and a little longer, so we can start running 200s.Also would like some dates when they become available. Regards Darrell

Awsome night of racing, one of the best nights racing i have seen anywhere,worth the admission price alone to see the spectacular sytle of Holder.Very average crowd makes you wonder what you have to put on to get bums in seats.Doyle was very unlucky, does anyone know the rule as to when a race can be declared as Doyle was past the start for the last lap before the red came on and was in no danger of getting caught.From memory it happened in another race and was re run as well. Cheers Darrell

Hey Bulldog, check out this link, go to aussie history and you will find a story on Danny Kennedy.http://www.ausm.info/ Regards Darrell

Would be interested to read that, do you have a link. Cheers Darrell

Great to hear the weathers fine Bryn, seems the rains been following you around. We might have to ban you from SA.Speedway definatlety doesnt need any more rain offs. See you back in adelaide, Darrell

Sorry for bieng a liitle naive, but how old do you have to be in the uk before you can obtain a 500cc license.In aus you are allowed to practice at 15 but cannot race until 16. Regards Darrell

Yes it was a cold night, some good racing though.Thought Aaron Summers has improved a lot since the last night i was there.Still not sure if i agree with the one off final race(although it may have helped me when i rode, with two thirds and two fourths), especially if its a proper 20 heats where everyone races each other once. As for the crowd, they might want to review there prices 15 dollars for over 12 yrs old is getting near speedway park prices. Chopper

Yes well done Nick, made the long trip more than worthwhile. Darrell

Great to hear it was a good night, as i have said on here before i have a great deal of respect for Shane for what he has been prepared to put back into the sport. Sad to say i wasnt able to attend but my lad scored a ride down and said he had a very enjoyable night. Darrell

Thanks for that Bryn, dont know about working to hard, but i know its been damn hot.44 and 45 the last two days. See you when i get back, Darrell

Hi there Bryn any chance that you could give a more detailed report , even just final points of fri night as i am away and nobody in my family kept any scores. Cheers Darrell Branford

Hi there Bryn , when you get the chance could you post a few more details of last night, even just final points as i am working away and the wife was busy in the canteen. Regards Darrell Branford

Thanks for posting scores Bryn, i never got to see the final scores.Nice to finally put a face to the name.There was some really great racing on the night, the boys from vic have been supporting us for a while and ride the track well. I was pleased with Roberts score, especially as it could have been three points better but for crossing the white line.We opened up the track again today for the interstate riders, and Robert spent the day doing more laps, he cant get enough of it.You will have to post details of Shanes meeting as i will be away working so will miss out on what should be a good meeting and well deserved. Regards Darrell

Thanks for that Greg, but already tried there with no luck.I know there was a guy there taking pics as i saw the flashes.Will have to hunt him down at one of there meets. Regards Darrell

Has anyone come across results or photos of the gillman classic meeting in 22 oct. Regards Chopper

Hi just got back from a meeting and it is not too late to nominate for the south aust state title.Would be prepared to help you out in any way possible if you decided to come down. Regards Darrell