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Courtesy of Steve Evans : The 2006 US Dream Team came from 8 down to beat the World Aces 52 -44 at Perris Raceway, California on February 19th. The 8 a-side, 16 heat team match provided thrilling support to the Gumball Rally, the presigious event for Under 16 riders, organised by 1996 World Champion Billy Hamill. The Aces team consisted of 3 Swedish visitors, A US junior with New Zealand origins, and 4 US riders with present or near future International experience. After three heats the Dream Team trailed 13-5. Falls to Tim Gomez (when on a 5-1 in heat 3 with Buck Blair) and Chris Kerr gifted 5-1s to the Aces. Kerr, in possibly his last race with the Dream Team before joining Redcar, withdrew unhurt after damaging his bike. Dario Galvin, of the Aces, also withdrew after hurting his back in heat 2. The Dream Team pairing of Blair & Gomez reeled of 3 5-1's in a spirited fightback. Dream Team's Steve Evans said of the result, "This was a great display against tough competition. We were encouraged by the performance of our three new members for 2006. Nate Perkins, our captain rides really well with Neil Facchini, and started strong with 2 wins. Buck Blair would have gotten a maximum were it not for heat two being stopped with him leading. Matt Browne rode intelligently, picking up valuable points and using his team racing knowledge well from the West Coast Speedway League. Our fourth newcomer, Adam Mittl, lives in New York so was not present. He did practice with some team members in January and looked the part. Tim Gomez really was impressive after his fall, and his partnership with Blair turned the match." The Aces were led by a paid maximum by Swede Robban Tornquist. He was backed up with 10 points from the fence scraping Tommy Hedden. Scorers: Dream Team USA 52: Buck Blair 13 (5), Nate Perkins 9 (4), Shaun Harmatiuk 9 (4), Tim Gomez 8+3 (5), Dale Facchini 5+1 (4), Matt Browne 4+4 (5), Neil Facchini 4+1 (4), Chris Kerr 0 (1) World Aces 44: Robban Tornquist 11+1 (4), Tommy Hedden 10 (5), Skyler Greyson 9 (4), Ricky Wells 8 (4), Simon Gustafsson 2+2 (5), Bryan Yarrow 2+1 (4), Jonas Messing 2+1 (6), Dario Galvin 0 (1)

Thanks for the PM --good luck to Taylor Poole (Mick's lad) and Sam Masters in Denmark.

Is Holder Mark 3 riding it in then RWRD ???

Trying to identify the riders --a few shots show Trevor Harding, Johnno, Daniel Harding and ?????? Who is ??????

Nice one Mr Colvin!! Good to see a rider who gets so much flack from some fans doing his bit for the kids. Personally I've never had a problem with Shane and know that if he was available and I had a meeting for him to do he would do it without any problems. Hopefully when we get some fixtures for Clwb Caerfyrddin Dragons Shane will be one of the squad.

well done to Shaggs Oliver, Ty Procter and Arlo on getting through to the final. How did Daniel Harding do ?

Heard snow and arctic conditions especially down south and in your street Bryn ?? Back to reality then and no bundy and coke !! Got a long list of good luck messages for the Under 21's but in particular my main ones to Daniel Harding , John Oliver and Trevor Harding.

well done Cam --and great to see Mark in there with third spot.

Thanks for that Jess. Back to the cold of the UK now for you ??

Have sent Real Wheel Dude a PM with my mobile no. on and asked if they could txt me results. If I get them I'll pop along to Jason harrold in the announcers box so he can use them.

If anyone can txt me then I can pass on the results to those interested.

Never saw the A and B final results --thought it was a "normal" 20 heat meeting !! You remember --like a real World Final used to be!! Sorry lads --will edit posts accordingly and accept being told off (must pay more attention next time!!)

They were the top three .Leigh Adams 15, Adam Shields 14, Davey Watt 11 Followed by : Rory Schlein 10, Todd Wiltshire 10, Troy Batchelor 9, Travis McGowan 8, Kevin Doolan 8, Chris Holder 6, Simon Stead 6, Robert Ksiezak 5, Jason Lyons 5, Cam Woodward 4, Craig Watson 4, Jason Doyle 4, Arlo Bugeja 1, Mark Jones 0.

Thanks Ron and Shona (and Rear Wheel Roost Dude!!). Been keeping the scorecharts as the updates have appeared (must get some work done soon!!). All over now then . (But it wasn't as the below postings show as I thought it was a 20 heat meeting!!) Leigh Adams 15, Adam Shields 14, Davey Watt 11

Bad luck for Trev. Does it means he has to travel to each of the four meetings as reserve ?? If he or Daniel reads this can they call me asap. Will send them a txt today as they may well still be in Adelaide then. Edited now as contact made . The wonders of modern technology!!

Well young Williams --you had a laugh at me having Gosford rained off when I got to Oz !!! Never mind mate better then the snow I had in Scotland !! Know where I'd rather be !!

Thanks for the dates Tomas. I hope to make it over for this one -- hopefully the promise of a booking for Chris Kerr will happen and we'll be there with him.

what no comment Miss Lamb???

There you are Jess --I told you I wasn't that bad !!! I don't know --a lady moaning she 's been kept awake all night by a man

Cheers Lunchy. At least she can't blame my snoring (never heard myself actually !!) -- but those flies !! Must have followed her up from Gillman the other Saturday !!

What nightmares did Jess have then Lunchy ?? Well done to Mark on his max --- thoroughly deserved.

Yes thanks for that. Had a call and an e-mail off Olli. Shaggs did well by the sound of it --so well done mate!! Mixed up on where Ty Procter was riding -- put it down to jet lag!!

Chris Kerr wants to get hold of copies of the World U-21 Quarter Final at Pardubice and the Semi-Final at Lonigo. Does anyone have details of where we can get DVD copies of both meetings ?? If so please contact me at : laurencerogers@ic24.net Thanks

Ken --need to get one for Chris Kerr. Can you contact me and we can make arrangements to get a copy over to him. Well done to all the lads. Being in the pits I saw the great enthusiasm and suppport they had for each other --certainly great team spirtit already inbred by the time these boys are the England team of the future!!

Can you let me know how John Oliver and Ty Procter went please.