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Thanks LW, On that advice I will head to Peterborough instead of Swindon.

Thanks Rico. Sorry, I meant Stansted. Arrival time is 1620 at Stansted, I have to pick up a hire car first so I guess if the flight is on time and all goes well I'll be on my way by 1700 ish. So two and a half hours to get to Swindon........its going to be close. As for my appetite for speedway, its a trip of a lifetime for me and my Son so got to get as much in as possible, hope to do Somerset the following night too.

An Ashes series would be perfect to help mature a few of the youngsters on both sides. I would kill for a full blown old style Ashes series in Australia, problem is the Aussies are so strong on home soil.

I was talking about this with a group of Aussies at a local track on Saturday. General opinion is that Australia needs to look towards the future, based on that I'm not sure if Todd (or maybe even Ryan) would be included ahead of either Rory (or Adam if he was fit) There's also a couple of youngsters not too far off possible selection.

I got an email off Ryanair also, our changes are; GOING OUT From London Stansted(STN) to Bydgoszcz(BZG) Thu, 21/09/2006 Flight 2462 Depart STN at 1140 and arrive BZG at 1445 COMING BACK From Bydgoszcz(BZG) to London Stansted(STN) Thu, 28/09/2006 Flight 2463 Depart BZG at 1510 and arrive STN at 1620 Changes going out are good because we still have a chance to see Polish Junior meeting on the Thursday night (Can any Polish listees confirm this meeting?) also Polish Playoffs and possible meetings on Sunday and Monday?) Coming back not so good, was hoping to get to Swindon or Oxford for a meeting on Thursday 28th (Anyone got a rough estimate how long it will take to get from Gatwick to either Oxford or Swindon?)

Blimey the Sector A / Grandstand tickets are expensive 200 PLN and 500PLN. How do these compare with other GP's?

Its a small world isn't it, Peter Christopher or "Grub "as he is effectionately known recently helped prepare an engine for my son who rides junior speedway in Australia. He works for Rising Sun Honda in Townsville and his Son is half of the 2005 Australian Sidecar Championship winning Koppe/Christopher team.

Can't wait to see Poland in the flesh when I visit for the final GP and the Polish playoffs in September. It should be very interesting visiting Bydgoszcz with someone from Torun.

How is the new track taking? Is it much bigger than the old track? Just read a couple of reports from the Grand's opening meeting, what a fantastic venue that sounds like. No rain offs to worry about and very reasonable entrance and beer prices for starters.

Agreed, Anth is providing a great service and its improving all the time. The recent action from Nepean was great, and its so good to see the Juniors (Under 16's) getting some space too... Looking forward to more Chris Holder action, particularly from the IOW.

Agreed, Anth is providing a great service and its improving all the time. The recent action from Nepean was great, and its so good to see the Juniors (Under 16's) getting some space too... Looking forward to more Chris Holder action, particularly from the IOW.

Is anyone flying out with Ryanair on the Thursday flight able to give me a contact number so I can check for up to date flight times a day or two before, I'll be transitting from Australia and have no way to check until at least tuesday. I'll be flying into England from Australia on the Tuesday (going to Isle of Wight and Poole) then straight out to Poland on Thursday , staying for a week (21st to 28th) before returning for two weeks of speedway in England then to Czecho for the Golden helmet. Will be with another Aussie based fan (Andy) and my 12 year old Son who rides Junior Speedway. Being met by a friend from Torun so not sure what his plans for us are yet, but will be trying to meet as many people as possible (already know of a few on our flight over). So where is everyone planning to meet and when? Is anyone staying over for the extra league playoffs on Sunday and Monday?

Got some good photos of Bernie from his visit to OZ for the GP. As for the Briggo incident, I thought it was a superbly executed, clinically precise and couragously undertaken move....Bernie just underestimated how slow Briggo was going....TIC Oh and he was just about to pass Mauger in the run off too... Heathens....Heathens.....Heathens

I understand Bernie was good mates with Dave Perks, would be interested to hear about that relationship. I hear he enjoyed a pint or two during his time in the Midlands also?

Pioneer Park - Season Opener 18th February 2006 A larger than expected crowd attended the season opener at Pioneer Park. There was a top field of local talent on show in the solo and sidecar ranks with plenty of additioonal interest including the racing debut of Josh Grajczonek who recently turned sixteen after enjoying a very successful spell in the Junior ranks. Solos were split with division one and two classes, standouts were the impressive Ricky Barney and debutant Josh Grajczonek who made an immediate impact claiming two fine wins. Race of the night involved Australian Under 21 Finalist Barney and Townsville veteran Micky O"Connor with Barney holding on for the win after a terrific round the boards effort by O"Connor. Another strong field of Junior solos contested a series of heats prior to the main events, Nick Morris was unbeaten having claimed the scalp of Queensland Champion Darcy Ward, the final was hotly contested with Morris making the start closely persued by Clinton Dennis and Ward, however Morris left a slight gap on turn four and Dennis dived underneath, with Morris sliding harmlessly off the race was won by Dennis with Ward second and the other finalist Mitchell Weismantal also failing to finish. Another local soon to turn 16 is Mitchell Davey, who looked impressive riding demonstartion laps on the track spare which was recently acquired off English tourist Olli Allen. Results were; Senior Division 1 Solos 1st Ricky Barney 2nd Mick O"Connor 3rd Scott Mckenna 4th Steven Reid Senior Division 2 Solos 1st Josh Grajczonek placegetters not known Sidecars 1st Moon/Sinnott 2nd Christopher/Koppe 3rd Hughes 4th Sinnott/Golding

Another very large program of events for the Ayr Motorcycle Club's combined Speedway / Dirt Track Meeting at Brandon today. As always the Junior and Senior Solo heats began just as the sun went down, the lights came on but unfortunately just as the speedway show was about to begin the ambulance was leving the premises after the second serious dirt track accident of the day. There were over one hundred racing nominations making the pits area a very busy place, speedway was well represented with eleven 125cc Under 16 riders, two on 250's and a good turnout of seniors. Once again in form local Ricky Barney stole the show with a faultless display, winning all of his heats with relative ease, there was also an improved performance from Jeremy Linton who rode very well along with Townsville youngster Steven Reid. The Juniors provided great entertainment on a very tricky surface with top locals Clinton Dennis and Nick Morris battling it out for top spot, Dennis stole the overall win after defeating Morris in their heat whilst fourteen year old Jonathon Lewis was also amongst the points picking up a third place certificate. Rider scores to follow.

What an impressive little setup. Looks like it rides like a normal speedway track. Where was it? Did you make any changes to the bike (tyres, etc)

Yes, there are THREE sides to every story...lol In hindsight Terry Poole should of prepared the track how he thought best, not MA or a group of riders. There were similar problems during the Under 16 Championship too. Leave the tracks to the host venue to sort out.

No email from Ryanair yet. I checked the website and our Thursday flight times have changed coinsiderably (arrive Byd 2140 instead of 1335 on 21st Sept). Which means we will miss the Junior meeting now. What a pain...and no use booking another flight if they are going to change them again. Why didn't they wait before releasing these flights in the first place

Me and my youngster.

Is it safe standing on the back straight? Thinking about my nipper (11)...would he be able to see anyway?

Hampel for a place

Updates should start coming in any minute, if anyone is interested give me your details (email) and I'll forward the results. Unless you are a member of the Australian Speedway Bikes Yahoo groups list, thats where the updates are coming from.

This thread makes me laugh really. Overall the Americans have been very good value, even the so called unsuccessful American's (and there hasn't been that many) add colour and personality. If Lance King was unsuccessful I'll eat a stetsun hat....maybe he wasn't the next penhall like some predicted but he was pretty bloody good.

This meeting was held at Gillman in South Australia, the qualifyers join those already seeded to compete in the four round national championship which kicks off at the same "Gillman"venue this Friday night.