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I'm Happy to help answer any questions you guys may have but here are a few points which need explaining. Does anyone know of any other youth Motor sport where they do not have to pay an entry free to the British Championships? Grass track, Moto X, Road Racing, Go Karts etc. to be able to do this the BSPA pay over the course of a season over £7000 to finance the British Youth Championships and British Youth Training days, this covers Medical, Insurance etc. the £20 oil voucher wingnut mentions was in fact £800 split with Trophies and £50 , £30, £20 for top 3 in each class to spend on spares, this was kindly sponsored by Wessex Marina. All riders at the final round also received £15 worth of lubricants. Each rider who raced in the British Youth Championship will receive a small amount of help from the BSPA for each round attended (again this is not provided in any other youth Mororsport as far as i know.) Of course a pot of money would be great to set up an Academy etc and Myself and Neil are trying to achieve this but the BSPA are only 25 business men and firstly they all have to balance the books at there own tracks before spending out. Lastly £10000 seems crazy money to race in 6 meetings (thats GP kind of money) anyone could buy a second hand 500cc bike and kit for £1500 easy, use if for the 6 British Championship rounds and have no major outlay apart from Fuel and Oil for the bike and Fuel for the van, and if you found the sport was not for you then sell the bike back for the same kind of money you bought it for, now thats an easy and low cost way of racing in a 6 round British Championship. Each rider also keeps there race jackets which are kindly Sponsored by Friends of Speedway Magazine. Kind Regards Phil

Great to see the lads getting quality track time. Stars of the future.

Line up for the Final round of the 2011 British Youth Champuionships @ Stoke speedway Sunday 25th Sep 2011 with a 1pm start time. 500cc British Championship 13 Nathan Stoneman 27 Michael Neale 1 Adam Portwood 6 Danno Verge 24 Jack Kingston 10 Jamie Counzins 9 Jack Jones 42 Brandon Freemantle 41 Sean Phillips 4 Max Clegg 250cc British Championship 5 Mitchell Beckett 7 Nathan Greaves 36 Josh Bates 14 Joe Alcock 28 Josh Bailey 40 Samuel Ward 23 Kelsey Dugard 15 Reece Downes 30 Zach Wajtknecht 125cc Support Races 33 Luke Woodhull 22 Lewis Whitmore 38 Macauley Leek 21 William O"Keefe 16 Patrick Crook 2 Tom Brennan 29 Henry Atkins 35 Jack P Blackburn 37 Kean Dicken 34 Ben Woodhull 31 Bradley Seal 25 Tom Cotton 17 Kieran Vaughen 11 Jack Collins Please come along and support the lads:)

17th Sep 2011 @ Eastbourne Speedway. 125cc British speedway championships. 12 heat (Plus Final) 12 rider event after the Eastbourne v Poole KOC meeting. 1 Tom Brennan 2 Saul Bulley 3 Kean Dicken 4 Kenny Bowdery 5 Henry Atkins 6 Jack P Blackburn 7 Ben Woodhull 8 Luke Woodhull 9 Macauley Leek 10 Kieran Vaughan 11 Jack Collins 12 Lewis Whitmore Please try and give your support to the lads. Regards Phil

LOL Bryn i must hold my hand up!! I was the INFORMER regards to the announcement of the 125cc championships. (via a quick call in the Add break) Otherwise we would of had no mention, it does get my back up that we always talk up other countries and leave our home grown efforts without a mention. Phil

Congratulations to all riders who competed at the meeting. The standard of riding is 100% improving all across the board. A very Proud British Youth Championship organiser Phil Morris

Full line up in Riding order. 500cc British Championship 1 Adam Portwood 42 Danno Verge 27 Michael Neale 41 Sean Phillips 10 Jamie Couzins 4 Max Clegg 24 Jack Kingston 9 Jack Jones 13 Nathan Stoneman 250cc British Championship 15 Reece Downes 19 Jordan Hazelden 28 Josh Bailey 7 Nathan Greaves 30 Zach Wajtknecht 5 Mitchell Beckett 8 Connor Mountain 23 Kelsey Dugard 125cc Support Races 2 Tom Brennan 26 Saul Bulley 37 Kean Dicken 12 Kenny Bowdery 29 Henry Atkins 35 Jack P Blackburn 34 Ben Woodhull 33 Luke Woodhull 16 Patrick Crook 38 Macauley Leek 11 Jack Collins 22 Lewis Whitmore

line ups for the meeting are as follows 500cc British Championship 4 Max Clegg 24 Jack Kingston 1 Adam Portwood 27 Micheal Neale 18 Adam Kirby 13 Nathan Stoneman 9 Jack Jones 3 Cameron Hoskins 41 Sean Phillips 250cc British Championship 23 Kelsey Dugard 7 Nathan Greaves 28 Josh Bailey 12 Mitchell Jacks 15 Reece Downes 36 Josh Bates 8 Connor Mountain 125cc Support Races 31 Saul Bulley 2 Tom Brennan 38 Macauley Leek 17 Kieran Vaughan 33 Luke Woodhull 11 Jack Collins 29 Henry Atkins 37 Kean Dicken 35 Jack P Blackburn 34 Ben Woodhull 22 Lewis Whitmore Hoping for some good weather and a great race meeting. Plymouth Number 1 and TEAM GB member Ben Barker will be at the meeting to present the trophies to the top 3 in each Class. Regards Phil

Below is the Final line up of riders for round 2 of the British Youth Championships @ Buxton on Sunday 2pm start 500cc British Championship 13 Nathan Stoneman 6 Tyler Govier 27 Michael Neale 41 Sean Phillips 3 Cameron Hoskins 13 David Abraham 18 Adam Kirby 9 Jack Jones 1 Adam Portwood 4 Max Clegg 250cc British Championship 45 Mitchell Beckett 7 Nathan Greaves 36 Josh Bates 15 Reece Downes 28 Josh Bailey 10 Samuel Ward 8 connor Mountain 12 Mitchell Jacks 5 Joe Alcock 125cc Support Races 29 Henry Atkins 44 Tom Cotton 33 Luke Woodhull 22 Lewis Whitmore 43 Saul Bulley 2 Tom Brennen 34 Ben Woodhull 35 Jack P Blackburn 37 Kean Dickens 38 Macauley Leek 11 Jack Collins 17 Kieran Vaughan 20 Kyle Bickley

As we head to the Derbyshire Dales for round 2 of the Championship, can you please confirm by email to younglionsspeedway@hotmail.co.uk that you will or will not be competing at Buxton on the 12th June. Here are the points after Round 1 @Newport 500cc Nathan Stoneman 18 pts Adam Portwood 16 pts David Abraham 14 pts Adam Kirby 12pts Micheal Neale 11 pts Jack Jones 10 pts Cameron Hoskins 9 pts Andrew Ross 8 pts Sean Phillips 7 pts Jack Kingston 6 pts Tyler Govier 5 Pts 250cc Nathan Greaves 18 pts Max Clegg 16 pts Reece Downes 14 pts Kelsey Dugard 12 pts Josh Bates 11 pts Connor Mountain 10 pts Mitchell Jacks 9 pts Zach Wajtknecht 8 pts Josh Bailey 7 pts 125cc Henry Atkins 20 pts Kieran Vaughan 17 pts Ben Woodhull 13 pts Jack P Blackburn 13 pts Tom Brennan 12 pts Lewis Whitmaore 9 pts Kenny Bowdery 8 pts Luke Wodhull 8 pts Kean Dicken 7 pts William O Keefe 7 pts Saul Bulley 5 pts Jack Collins 5 pts Kyle Bickley 3 pts Macauley Leek 1 pt keep skidding and we look forward to seeing you all on the 12th June. Young Lions Management Team 2011 Under 21 speedway Under 19 Speedway British Youth Speedway Phil Morris 07778 437442 Neil Vatcher 07990 822625

Hi there, if you PM me what your looking for? I will forward any info to help out Regards Phil

click on following links, to see the action. 250cc Final Round 1 500cc Final Round 1. Pits Warm up before race.

BRITISH Speedway’s future stars take to the track this coming Sunday when the British Youth Championships begin at Newport (3.00pm, practice 2.30pm). The series, previously known as the Under-15 Championship, is run under the control of GB Under-21 managers Phil Morris and Neil Vatcher, and is open to any British rider under the age of 16. There are three classes catered for, with a British Championship at 500cc and 250cc levels, and a 125cc support class. There will be a total of six rounds counting towards the Championships, with further events being staged at Buxton, Plymouth, Isle of Wight, Sittingbourne and Stoke during the season. The meetings also have some great pedigree where former Great Britain international Martin Dugard’s son Kelsey will compete in the 250cc series and Kean Dicken (son of Edinburgh star, Lee) will take part in the 125cc support class. The response for entries this season has been exceptional. Under-21 boss Phil Morris enthused: “We’ve had twice the number that has ever turned out for any of these meetings in the past, so things are definitely going in the right direction. “The word has spread with what we’re trying to do with the youngsters and we’ve had lads coming across from other motorsports like grasstrack to give speedway a go. “There has been no entry fee to enter, so all they have had to do is get a bike, register with us and away they go. With all other youth motorsport you have to pay an entry fee. “It should be an exciting series of meetings and the experience all the lads will gain should prove invaluable. “The wide variety of different sized and shaped tracks will help improve their development as riders and also their knowledge of bike set-ups.” 500cc BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP Adam Portwood, Cameron Hoskins, Tyler Govier, Jack Jones, Andrew Ross, Nathan Stoneman, David Abraham, Adam Kirby, Michael Neale, Jack Kingston, Sean Phillips 250cc BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP Max Clegg, Nathan Greaves, Connor Mountain, Reece Downes, Kelsey Dugard, Josh Bailey, Zach Wajtknecht, Josh Bates, Mitchell Jacks 125cc SUPPORT CLASS Tom Brennan, Jack Collins, Kenny Bowdery, Anders Rowe, Kieran Vaughan, Kyle Bickley, William O Keefe, Lewis Whitmore, Henry Atkins, Luke Woodhull, Ben Woodhull, Jack P Blackburn, Kean Dicken, Macauley Leek, Saul Bulley

Hi, Is there anyone from Poland that would know the start time of the Euro Junior UEM meeting @ Tarnow on 18th June 2011 Regards Phil

Below is the Final line up of riders for round 1 of the British Youth Championships @ Newport on Sunday 3pm start 500cc British Championship Adam Portwood Cameron Hoskins Tyler Govier Jack Jones Andrew Ross Nathan Stoneman David Abraham Adam Kirby Michael Neale Jack Kingston Sean Phillips 250cc British Championship Max Clegg Nathan Greaves Connor Mountain Reece Downes Kelsey Dugard Josh Bailey Zach Wajtknecht Josh Bates Mitchell Jacks 125cc Support Class Tom Brennan Jack Collins Kenny Bowdery Anders Rowe Kieran Vaughan Kyle Bickley William O Keefe Lewis Whitmore Henry Atkins Luke Woodhull Ben Woodhull Jack P Blackburn Kean Dickens Macauley Leek Saul Bulley

Hi All With only 2 weeks until the opening round of the British youth championship at Newport Speedway on 15th May @ 3pm Can all riders confirm if they will be taking part or please let us also know if your unable to make it ASAP. We need confirmation in Writing which will be classed as an official entry to the meeting. Please can you email younglionsspeedway@hotmail.co.uk with name of rider and what engine size. Kind Regards Young Lions Management Team 2011 Under 21 speedway Under 19 Speedway British Youth Speedway Phil Morris 07778 437442 Neil Vatcher 07990 822625

BULLS V DUDLEY - SUNDAY, @ Birmingham Perry Barr. Saturday April 30, 2011 THERE'S a mouthwatering local speedway derby at Perry barr on Sunday night - and admission prices have been slashed. The Birmingham Bulls face Dudley Heathens, who rode some of their home meetings at Birmingham last season, in a one-off challenge at 6.30pm. Plenty of Heathens fans are set to make the short trip for the meeting with admission just a tenner for adults. Bulls boss Phil Morris said: "Dudley were the success story of the National League last season and this will be a real test for my boys. "But I have put a competitive team together within the 40-point limit which applies to the National League and I hope Birmingham fans come along and anjoy the meeting." The meeting will be supporting Troop Aid, a locally based charity which does tremendous work supporting injured British troops when they arrive home from active service. The charity will have collectors at entry points to the Stadium from when the turnstiles open (5.15pm), right up until the start time of 6.30pm. All collection buckets will be clearly marked with the Troop Aid logo. BIRMINGHAM: Jack Hargreaves, Jake Knight, Steve Worrall, Mark Baseby, Paul Starke, Stefan Nielson, Lewis Blackbird. HEATHENS: Jon Armstrong, Richard Franklin, Tom Perry, Ashley Morris, Byron Bekker, Darryl Ritchings, Luke Chessell

BRITISH Speedway Youth bosses will be staging a Training Day at Buxton later this month. The event will take place at the National League venue on Wednesday April 27, from 10am – 3pm. It will be provided free-of-charge by the BSPA to any riders who own their own bike and equipment. It is open to youngsters aged 16-or-under. Former World Individual Speedway Champion Gary Havelock will be in attendance to pass on his vast knowledge, along with the Young Lions management team Phil Morris and Neil Vatcher. Morris said: “This is a great opportunity to get some quality track time with experienced riders giving out welcome advice.” Riders are asked to confirm attendance by emailing younglionsspeedway@hotmail.co.uk Further good news on the youth front sees a total of 42 riders already signed up to take part in the six-round British Youth Championship later this year. This is double the number of entries received last season. Morris commented: “It’s great to see the numbers increase by one-hundred-per-cent. This really makes all the hard work that Neil and I are doing to try and get the feel- good factor back in British Speedway, worth it.” There are couple of amendments to the originally published British Youth Championship. The event at Sittingbourne on Sunday September 11 now has a 12pm start-time and the Stoke round has been brought forward a day to Saturday September 24 (7pm). BRITISH YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE Newport – Sunday May 15, 3pm Buxton – Sunday June 12, 3pm Plymouth – Saturday August 6, 1pm Isle of Wight – Thursday August 18, 7pm Sittingbourne – Sunday September 11, 12pm Stoke – Saturday September 24, 7pm

Its Great to see such positive feedback on the young lads. I'm Positive GB will have riders coming through in the not to distant future that can become big names in the world of Speedway. If you do get chance to come along to a round of the British Youth Championships then your in for a treat!! Regards Phil Morris

SOME of Britain’s brightest young talent will take to the Perry Barr track next Thursday when the Birmingham Bulls host the American Touring Team. With the senior Brummies side taking a week off it gives supporters a chance to watch the nation’s future stars in competitive action. The America side will be on a tour of the UK which sees them also visiting a number of National League tracks. They will also be tracking some emerging youngsters, combined with a selection of more experienced riders such as former Brummies favourite Shawn McConnell. The Bulls team will be managed by Great Britain Under-21 boss Phil Morris and the popular Welshman is eagerly looking forward to what promises to be an exciting night of action. He said: “As team manager I have picked a young British team of riders and I have great confidence that the 1-7 is very strong. I’m sure they will provide great entertainment and we’re all looking forward to it. “These are the guys of the future and I hope the fans turn out in large numbers to support the lads in this exciting fixture. “I'm also personally looking forward to the task of Team Manager and hope we can end with a deserved victory. “I loved my time racing for the Brummies, so I was very proud to be asked to organise and manage the Birmingham Bulls. “This fits in well with my other speedway commitments, such as looking after under-21 speedway and also being involved with Neil Middleditch in the Team GB set-up.” BULLS: Jack Hargreaves Tom Perry Tim Webster Brendon Johnson Paul Starke Ben Reade Darryl Ritchings. Regards Phil Morris

Can you help with the following. UK will have 1 rider take a place in the world U21 qualifying round in Ukraine on 15th May 2011. It was planned to be at LVIV but i see it has now switched to Chervonograd? is this correct? and secondly what is the best boarder crossing from Poland to Ukraine to drive in a van with all bikes etc. and what is the best route by Plane (nearest airport) Thanks

Northside were offered a round in 2011. Unfortunately they decided against having one Regards Phil Morris/ Neil Vatcher

The championship is open to any UK rider under 16 years of age. For any new riders out there who would like to be involved in the Youth championship please email younglionsspeedway@hotmail.co.uk And we will be more than happy to fit you into the championship. 125cc support class 250cc British championship 500cc British championship ROUND 1 Newport Speedway 3pm Sunday 15th May ROUND 2 Buxton speedway 3pm Sunday 12th June ROUND 3 Plymouth Speedway 1pm Saturday 6th August ROUND 4 Isle of White speedway 7pm Thursday 18th August ROUND 5 Sittingbourne speedway 3pm Sunday 11th September ROUND 6 Stoke Speedway 3pm Sunday 25th September

Has anyone out there got the following information please the full breakdown of average for the following riders Jake Knight 4.29 CMA 2010 John Resch 4.29 CMA 2010 in official fixtures only Rides and Points Thanks in advance Phil Morris