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Not sure what time track prep started, but was shocked at state of track when I arrived. Had been no rain since three. That being said, although it took a while the track guys did a good job and was argubly the best it's been this season. Big talking point was the summers/Worrall incident. First thing I would say is that from my angle I thought it was a racing incident. Summers got a lot of speed coming off turn four and maybe took Worrall a bit by surprise by overtaking just before entrance to turn one. I have to say though, from my angle looked like summers did not really give Worrall a great deal of room - on first viewing I thought summers was at fault. I did seem to be in a fairly small minority though. Glad to see both riders up and relatively unharmed. Thought the bears were good value tonight. Ulrich looked more like a number one, although got away with what appeared to be a flyer in one heat. Skidmore looked off the pace, but looked to still be feels effects of his fall on Saturday. Great too see Kus get a few heat wins, and another good performance from Aaron. Dyer was again excellent and Davey battled very hard for his points. For newcastle, Robson was excellent and gave it his all. Henry was very up and down, but Iudvig was very impressive again. Said this last time, but very impressed again with Kerr - Leicester must be kicking themselves. Who knows the score if Ritchie had been able to ride - but good to get a win over a very strong side.

Cleveland Police have now said the road is open. Not sure if any lane restrictions but traffic seems to be flowing fine. Weather has brightened up a touch too - been no drizzle for the last hour or so, fingeres crossed its all systems go.

Y Yep, incident happened around 11am this morning, police said they aimed to have it clear in 4 hours. Actually overlook the A66 from where I work so will try and keep you updated on that as well.

Been a steady drizzle in the centre of boro for the last hour or so. Forecast yo pass us by shortly soon though so should hopefully be on - in fact the water could be good for track

Would expect the Bears to run the Diamonds alot closer - could go either way really although my head says a narrow diamonds win. One thing is for certain, we need to start meetings a lot better than we have been! As exciting as it's been, we cant do that every week!

Incredible comeback, after 7 heats it looked all over. Bears were riding like novices, and whilst Berwick had commanding lead they had not had to ride particularly well. Second half of meeting was superb from the bears. Probably the best and most aggressive I have seen summers ride. Thoroughly deserved maximum. Dyer was again superb, so lucky to have him. Skidmore also gave great support, although disappointed in wilkinson. For Berwick, aspegren was the stand out rider. Smith gave good support, but not much else there. Was an exciting meeting, although racing was not great - track was poor again.

As with most meetings at Redcar, could go either way. Fancy us to nick it mind, good end to the meeting against Worky and great result at Berwick should give us a real boost. Dyer should again be the trump card at reserve whilst Summers has steadily improved. Need points from Ulrich and Kus (brand new engine for tonight) and that should hopefully see us through. Ashworth has had decent meetings here in the past, as has Smith. Hoping for a good, safe meeting and Bears to sneak through.

Final score Redcar 18 - 5 Workington H1 - Crang, mcphail, neale F, Keay n/s - 3-2, 3-2 H2 - Crang, Phillips, McDonald, neale r - 5-1, 8-3 H3 - Crang, Phillips, mcphail, McDonald - 5-1, 13-4 H4 - Phillips, Crang, mcphail, McDonald - 5-1, 18-5 Keay - n/s Crang - 11+1 Phillips - 7+2 Mcphail - 4 Neale - 0 McDonald - 1

Howarth was certainly trying tonight, although have to admit I was slightly disappointed. Can't fault him for effort though.

Fantastic turnaround - after heat 13 thought it was all over. Skidmore, Summers and Dyer were fantastic. Skidmores ride in heat 15 was absolutely superb. Dyer is a real trump card at reserve and would have had at least another 2 points without his fall. not the greatest racing again, but the track was much better than last week. For works, Bach was the standout. Looked very very quick and made one of the only genuine overtakes. The rest was a bit of a mixed bunch. Lawson, Harrison and Aarnio all had very good rides and some not so good rides. For the bears, I think we have seen the last of Kus. Confidence has clearly gone, and his walk round the fans after the meeting shaking everyone's hand smacked of a goodbye. Real shame as on his day a great rider and seems a great lad and I wish him all the best.

Still dry (about 1.5 miles from track) - grey and cold but no rain. stays like this and we should be fine. Looking forward to a close one - Kus spent yesterday practicing at the track with Davey so hopefully ironed out any gremlins he had.

Still dry here.

Forecast looked improved this morning and been dry so far, will do my best to keep this updated if it changes though (although I reckon a bit of rain might help the track!) Think this meeting really could go either way. A lot depends on which Kus turns up. We have had a slow start to the season, but all cobwebs should have been firmly blown away now. Comets are usually good value here, and Lawson certainly knows the quickest way round. Hoping for a narrow Bears win, but any result is possible!

Willing to give the benefit of the doubt for now - although its not a signing that excites. Guess the fact that it is a short term signing will have put a few potential riders off, is potentially only a 4 week team spot. Davey never really impressed me the times I seen him in the last couple of seasons, has rode a few second halves and junior meetings down here and never really stood out. Good luck to him though - I wish him all the best and fingers crossed it all works out for him and us.

Not been great for a while, but willing to give it the benefit of the doubt last night with the recent weather. Must have been hard to prepare with the temperatures. If it has not improved in the next couple of weeks then I would be worried.

Martin Neal (Evening Gazette journalist) has tweeted that Max has broken his leg.

Was a comfortable win, as expected for the Cubs as Phillips especially has had a lot of track time at the South Tees Motorsports Park, whereas not sure how many of the Stoke lads had ridden it. Was impressed with Luke Crang though, quick out the gates and looked smooth enough on the track. For Stoke, Ward actually looked the pick of the riders - shame he didnt start his last ride. Still, full credit to the boys as it was very cold by the time they started and the track was not at it's best.

Final score tonight, Redcar 23 - 13 stoke H1 - Phillips, Crang, farnaby, tedham - 5-1, 5-1 H2 - ward, jones, McDonald, Phillips (ef while a mile in front) - 1-5, 6-6 H3 - Crang, jones, ward, McDonald - 3-3, 9-9 H4 - Crang, Phillips, tedham, farnaby - 5-1,14-10 H5 - Crang, McDonald, farnaby, ward (n/s) 5-1, 19-11 H6 - Phillips, jones, McDonald, tedham 4-2,23-13 Cubs: Phillips - 8+1 McDonald - 4 Crang - 11+1 Fenwick - no show Spitfires: Tedham - 1 Farnaby - 2 Jones - 6 Ward - 4+1 Appears I was just too slow!

Newcastle were excellent, although without making excuses could tell they had had some meetings under their belt. Very impressed with lindgren, best rider on show for my money by far. Newcastle looked strong all the way through, even Kerr deserved more than he got after falling whilst second. For the bears, was pretty much a case of blow the cobwebs away. Most riders should a glimpse of their potential, but newcastle were just much sharper all night. Too early to make any real judgements, although was slightly disappointed in Wilko and Kus especially. Kus appeared to be riding a lawnmower at times. Best wishes go to Dilger and Wilko after the accident, looked very nasty indeed. On the plus side, Skidmore got better as night went on, and summers was always on the pace. On that showing though, would expect newcastle to be right up there again this season.

No real surprise that Dilger is the final rider. Decent looking side again, strength in depth with good reserves.

Would definitely have Matej back, he can be worth the admission on his own on his day. Towards the end of the year was riding well and would hopefully be a snip on his current average. Would not be unhappy with Ulrich back either.

Dilger has posted on Facebook that he has signed his first contract for next year so might well be him.. Would be happy if so, felt he did well last season. Would like to see most of the team that finished the year back..

News from dinner dance tonight is that Aaron Summers will be returning next season.

He did also say that it was a team who were still using some of there Sky money to do it - can't think of any other PL side who would have Sky money to do it. Whether its sour grapes from Havelock on missing out or not - I have no problem with Ipswich paying whatever they pay. You probably have some of the biggest gates and are no doubt looking on winning the league. He does look a cracking prospect though and a bit disappointed to be honest he is not joining us.

After the PL meeting tonight was a 7 heat meeting between Redcar and Somerset. HAve jotted down the scores and heat results if any use to anybody. Redcar - 25 Kyle Bickley - 23233 - 13 Luke Woodhall - 0111' - 3+1 Ben Woodhall - 13122' - 9+1 Somerset - 17 Jack Parkinson-Blackburn - 32331 - 12 Keiran Dicken - 12200 - 5 Lewis Whitmore - 0FNN - 0 Heat 1 - Parkinson-Blackburn, Bickley, Dicken, L Woodhall - 2-4 ,2-4 70.1 Heat 2 - Bickley, Parkinson-Blackburn, B Woodhall, Whitmore - 4-2, 6-6, 65.2 Heat 3 - B Woodhall, Dicken, L Woodhall, Whitmore F - 4-2, 10-8, 70.2 Whitmore looped at the tapes and both rider and bike took a hefty knock. Whitmore up and ok but bike damaged and had to withdraw from rest of mmeeting. Heat 4 - Parkinson-Blackburn, Bickley, Woodhall - 3-3, 13-11, 69.5 Heat 5 - Bickley, Dicken, L Woodhall - 4-2, 17-13, 68.9 Heat 6 - Parkinson-Blackburn, B Woodhall, L Woodhall, Dicken - 3-3, 20-16, 68.8 HEat 7 - Bickley, B Woodhall, Parkinson-Blackburn, Dicken - 5-1, 25-17, 69.0 Parkinson-Blackburns bike went back straight first lap when 2nd, managed to jump start it himself and pressure Woodhall for remaining few laps. VEry entertaining second half with plenty of passing and close racing, and great sportsmnaship shown by all riders. All presented with a trophy and gift at the end and watch by a decent crowd.