Taken from Somerset Rebels Site:
Matt Read is please to be able to announced the first rider confirmed for his Farewell Speedway Meeting at Somerset's Oak Tree Arena on Friday 22nd September, this being Great Britain international Dave Norris. The Eastbourne star did not even wait to be approached by Read regarding a place in the meeting, 'Floppy' contacting Matt as soon as details were first released!
"To have someone of Floppy's stature to agree to ride is fantastic." said an obviously delighted Read. "I've been overwhelmed by the number of enquiries from riders regarding my meeting and I hope to be announcing further names over the next few weeks." "I know Dave will really enjoy riding the Oak Tree Arena, and the fans will enjoy seeing him ride there."
As well as announcing Norris' participation, Matt has decided that the meeting will take the form of a traditional 7 rider, two team, format raced over 15 heats, the nominated race being contested by the top two scorers from each team. Additionally the fans will be entertained by a freestyle moto-cross demonstration as well has 3 heats of speedway sidecar racing.
"I really want to give the fans an evening to remember." explained Matt. "The fans have been so good to me over the years, and this is my way of saying 'thank you' to them."