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Thanks Sir Lunchalot --wonder if we will see him in the UK before long then ??

Noticed that there was an Andrew BARGH finishing 2nd in the NZ u-21 last week ---any relation to the former Newcastle star David I wonder ???

well done Lee --I know that you really looking forward to racing on Kelvin's old bike and what a great way to start on it on it with a win !! Nice one m8!!

dave tattum can usually be reached at Loomer Road 01782 566921 colin pratt at coventry 02476 542395. good luck ..as far as I know there was only one Pete Jarman.

He was at Stoke last year at one meeting when I was there. Worth contacting Dave Tattum at the stadium as he should have a contact No. for Speedy --or Pratty at Coventry as he is an old mate of his. Hope this helps.

thanks again . Met the Slades at Gosford along with a load of other really nice families with lads who love riding speedway --some of them are coming over to the UK in the Summer for a "holiday" and a few rides .

Thanks Sir Lunchalot. Is that Michael Slade's brother ??

Once again thanks for report Sir Lunchalot --again hope you don't mind it being used on KL site --THANKS!! How did Daniel Harding do in support events ?

Thanks Sir Lunchalot for the in depth report --hope you don't mind if I borrow it to put on the Kings Lynn site --of course giving the British-Speedway Forum honourable mention as well as yourself. From the texts I've had the track was as slick as a board and caused, as you have said, a few problems for some not keeping to a tight line. This qualifies the top 4 for the World U-21 --but will Robert travel as I understand his dad (a former Polish International himself) wants him to finish his education before thinking about racing in the UK . If not will this promote Mark Jones --if he can come !! John Oliver seemed to haved a right mixed bag with a win over Matt Wethers but three crashes.

good luck Sirg. It would be great to see him have the chance to prove himself in Britain this year now his average has been re-assessed at 5.00.

Having been staying with the Hernes whilst over the main reason (and for that of the likes of Watto) is finance as it would have cost them money (and lots of it) to ride without any real rewards. Lee and Watto were due to race in Ivan's Long Track meeting last Saturday but it was called off after floods in NSW meant the bikes couldn't get out to them after they'd flown out.

could well be a different rumour though!! In fact I've actually been on site at one of the venues and walked the track --and if it comes off have the pictures to use to show the site etc !! Intrigue --isn't it great!!

Very interesting. Please tell us more. Can't yet ..my lips are sealed but if it comes off it will be a superb venue --and possibly the first of several the interested parties are looking at !!

certainly Sir Lunchalot !! Unfortunately with a business to run, three kids to feed and Kings Lynn commitments , a fortnight was all I could manage . I know the run of meetings coming up and had Phil Herne and Mark Myers (FlourTrans and dad of NSW rider Louis) bending my ears to get me to stay longer but much as I wanted to , needs must --but next time !! In fact if something I was privvy to comes off I may be back to help get off the ground --exciting stuff eh!! Didn't manage to meet up with the bundy drinking, smoking Welshman -- but the bugger has just sent me a message on the Kings Lynn site about the weather etc !! SWINE!! See you soon (I hope!!)

lovely to be back Midnight Lady !!! C U at Armadale.

Kings Lynn have used Your Sporting Challenge to arrange a trip to the Czech GP at Prague (15th May). It is a five day trip with 2 nights B&B at the 4 star Pyramida Hotel. Cost is £249 pp based on 2 sharing double twin room. The trip leaves Kings Lynn at 11 am on Thurs 13th May and returns early afternoon Monday 17th May. Your Sporting Challenge are running a variety of trips to the GP's and havea website : www.yoursportingchallenge.com

Well I'm back home in cold and wet England. I had a great time down under and want to get back soon. My thanks to the Herne family for looking after me in Sydney and picking me up when I needed. Great to see Phil and Debbie after all these years. To the Olivers in Brisbane -- for giving me a New Year to remember (and for John signing his Kings Lynn contract too!!). To the Hardings in Perth --for the chance to try a variety of foods and to see how TUCKER TIME keeps Aussie animals well fed --good to meet up with Simon Stead too with his arm given a thorough testing on the water skiing last Thursday!! Thanks too to the Myers family and my Aussie sponsors at FLOURTRANS !! Saw two meetings at Gosford --so at least there was some speedway between the site seeing, boozing and eating!! Thoroughly recommended to all. Lots of great memories with Sydney, Brisbane and Perth fitted in my two weeks-- although missed out on dripping in on Parks in Adelaide --maybe next year when he has his 20 year meeting ???? THANKS A LOT to everyone who made me most welcome ---- I look forward to seeing you all again soon.

hello brizheathen ---might I know you from my days at Dudley Wood ?? jan 10th may be too much of a rush by the look of it. had it been an afternoon meeting I might have been able to get to it but I fly out from Sydney that night and I don't think I'll be able to make it. So as it stands the only meeting on when I'm out is Gosford next Sunday --so if you're there it would be great to say hello and have a beer. Laurence Rogers aka Main Man.

Thanks Sir Lunhchalot ...hopefully see you for a beer whilst I'm over.

Does anyone know what time the aussie title qualifier on Jan 10th starts and what the flying time is from the nearest airport (and how long to this) to Sydney ???

good luck Trev.

thanks sir lunchalot. maybe i've mixed up jan 31st with dec 31st in something I'd read !! yes wanted to see the kids in action as heard a lot about the sidewinders club --never know could be a future Shane Parker in action !!

Thanks Sir Lunchalot -- a great help. See you at any of the meetings ? will def be at Gosford as staying with Lee Herne and going with him. Sidewinders had one logged for new years eve ---is that one on as Parks and I might go as I'll be in Adelaide then. Tripe B --AA rang to remind me about trophy for Trev --will be picking up off him soon. Looking forward to seeing you down under !!

anyone know what meetings are on and where from dec 27th to jan 10th ? thanks