Aussie Under 21 Champs

[Bryn]

The Australian Under 21 Speedway Championship will be held at Gillman Speedway (Adelaide) this weekend.

 

Ten Riders are seeded directly through to Saturday's Final whilst 16 other young hopefuls will battle for six qualifying places available the night before.

 

Saturday's championship will be held over 20 heats, with a winner-takes-all final.

 

List of competitors

 

 

Seeds

· Tom Hedley, Vic;

· Cameron Woodward, Vic;

· Mark Jones, NSW;

· Chris Holder, NSW;

· Trevor Harding, WA

· Matthew Wethers, SA;

· Robert Ksiezak, SA;

· Troy Batchelor, Qld;

· Jason Doyle, Qld; and

· Cory Gathercole, Vic.

 

Friday's qualifying field:

 

· John Oliver, Qld;

· Korey Williams, NSW;

· Daine Stevens, NSW;

· Tyron Proctor, Vic;

· Karlis Ezergailis, Vic;

· Luke Slade, NSW;

· Michael Slade, NSW;

· Hayden Sandford, SA;

· Aaron Summers, SA;

· Arlo Bugeja, SA;

· Corey Dore, Vic;

· Sam Dore, Vic;

· James Holder, NSW;

· Daniel Harding, WA;

· Brock Gates, Vic;

· Rick Barney, Qld;

· Anthony Perks (NSW, reserve);

· Harley Liersch (SA, reserve); and

· Carley Gittus (WA, reserve).

[Bryn]

Just to advise that I'm told Korey Williams is a non-starter for the qualifier - presumably he'll be replaced by the next in line for Friday night's meeting.

[Bryn]

Cameron Woodward, Vic;

Chris Holder, NSW;

Trevor Harding, WA

Matthew Wethers, SA;

Robert Ksiezak, SA;

Troy Batchelor, Qld;

Jason Doyle, Qld; and

Karlis Ezergailis, Vic;

Daniel Harding, WA;

A better U21 lineup than GB.

 

Any others we should be watching out for in the near future Bryn?

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Yep!

(but not going to reveal their names - don't want other teams, especially local rivals, getting in on them now do I?!

 

Seriously though, there's a lot of good kids out here but, there again, there's a lot of good 'uns in the CL back there - pity there's only eight teams in the competition this season.

 

As for tonight's / tomorrow's meetings (I'm talking Aussie time here!), Sir Lunchy together with Ron / Shona Malm will be bringing regular updates throughout the meetings on both the Yahoo speedway lists (UK & Aussie).

 

And just to end this posting on a REALLY serious note - Just make sure the weather warms up before I get back to the UK next Wednesday will you please people? (Know I can rely on BSF members!)

[Main Man]

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.

[Ian]

Best wishes to Cam Woodward, Matthew Wethers and Robert Ksiezak. Obviously a 1-2-3 is a big ask, but there again.....

[Trees]

Should be a bloody good meeting, I'm jealous!! Good luck to the lot of em especially those with Lynn connections!!!!!

[Bryn]

The Six Qualifiers for Saturday's Final from Friday's qualifier were:

 

Michael Slade 13

Arlo Bugeja 12

Tyron Procter 12

Aaron Summers 12

John Oliver 12

Ricky Barney 10 *

 

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Res: Daine Stevens 10 *

 

* = after run off

 

Karlis Ezergailis was a non-starter and news circulating was that he had damaged an ankle (rumours suggested he had BROKEN it!) whilst loading his bikes at home!!!

[Main Man]

The Six Qualifiers for Saturday's Final from Friday's qualifier were:

 

Michael Slade  13

Arlo Bugeja 12

Tyron Procter 12

Aaron Summers 12

John Oliver 12

Ricky Barney 10 *

 

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Res: Daine Stevens 10 *

 

* = after run off

 

Karlis Ezergailis was a non-starter and news circulating was that he had damaged an ankle (rumours suggested he had BROKEN it!) whilst loading his bikes at home!!!

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well done to Shaggs Oliver, Ty Procter and Arlo on getting through to the final.

How did Daniel Harding do ?

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Cameron Woodward, Vic;

Chris Holder, NSW;

Trevor Harding, WA

Matthew Wethers, SA;

Robert Ksiezak, SA;

Troy Batchelor, Qld;

Jason Doyle, Qld; and

Karlis Ezergailis, Vic;

Daniel Harding, WA;

A better U21 lineup than GB.

 

Any others we should be watching out for in the near future Bryn?

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goodluck to the appin assasin CHRIS HOLDER,he is one boy to look out for,current defending champ, this kid is on fire,will be a tough battle but i think he is very capable,numerous tittles to his name this year,he will stick it to the international riders tonite.at the ripe age of 18 ,he still has a couple more shots at this tiitle.goodluck mate..... :

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Cameron Woodward, Vic;

Chris Holder, NSW;

Trevor Harding, WA

Matthew Wethers, SA;

Robert Ksiezak, SA;

Troy Batchelor, Qld;

Jason Doyle, Qld; and

Karlis Ezergailis, Vic;

Daniel Harding, WA;

A better U21 lineup than GB.

 

Any others we should be watching out for in the near future Bryn?

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goodluck to the appin assasin CHRIS HOLDER,he is one boy to look out for,current defending champ, this kid is on fire,will be a tough battle but i think he is very capable,numerous tittles to his name this year,he will stick it to the international riders tonite.at the ripe age of 18 ,he still has a couple more shots at this tiitle.goodluck mate..... :