greybear Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 If Smudge is out for the rest of the season, would it not be a perfect way to retire? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> He also categorically stated that he wouldn't be retiring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Clemens Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Anybody any idea when the gates open as it was said there would be things going on before the actual racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 i was wonderintg the same as i am setting off at 8ish in the morn as we have to be there earlish and i have to have a trip to salford to drop some stuff off before the meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysue Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 Is there anyone going to this meeting who would be able to text updates to the updates site? If so, could you please either leave a message here or send me an email or pm. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addy Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 i was wonderintg the same as i am setting off at 8ish in the morn as we have to be there earlish and i have to have a trip to salford to drop some stuff off before the meeting. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Tiny I think that they announced a 4 pm start - but that seems a little late. Hope it stops raining by then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace no.5 Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 It is a 4pm start. Not late enought for me addy as I don't finish work till 7! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addy Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 It is a 4pm start. Not late enought for me addy as I don't finish work till 7! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Awwww never mind - come along anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backstraight Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 can we assume that there is the usual after race meeting function in the bar where things are being auctioned of, that type of thing ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backstraight Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 how about updating us again on the rider list for the meeting - it would avoid everyone having to go through all the pages. thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiles Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 Remember Man Utd are at home on sunday at 4pm kick off so coming from north set off a bit earlier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted September 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 can we assume that there is the usual after race meeting function in the bar where things are being auctioned of, that type of thing ? Don't know about an auction but there is a disco afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_Miss_Sunshine Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 How far away is the track form Old Trafford? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_Miss_Sunshine Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Tiny I think that they announced a 4 pm start - but that seems a little late. Hope it stops raining by then... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Any weather update as i am leaving soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 How far away is the track form Old Trafford? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It would take you a while to drive from Old Trafford round to Belle Vue, particularly since you'd probably go through the City centre. Probably half an hour at least. I used to do that in the old Hyde Road days - watch the cricket at Old Trafford then drive over to Belle Vue on Saturday evenings. Perfect! BTW, I'm very sorry not to be there for Smudger's testamonial, though I'll be there in spirit. Please give Andy a cheer from me - a fan who followed his career since he was 15! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_Miss_Sunshine Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 It would take you a while to drive from Old Trafford round to Belle Vue, particularly since you'd probably go through the City centre. Probably half an hour at least. I used to do that in the old Hyde Road days - watch the cricket at Old Trafford then drive over to Belle Vue on Saturday evenings. Perfect! BTW, I'm very sorry not to be there for Smudger's testamonial, though I'll be there in spirit. Please give Andy a cheer from me - a fan who followed his career since he was 15! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks Andy, thats good i was worried about the traffic with the footy being on. Whats the weather like atm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted September 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 (edited) Weather is nice and sunny. As long as you stay away from the M60 around Sale-Trafford Park the football shouldn't make a difference. Edited September 17, 2006 by Rob B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie4388 Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Updates will appear Here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer X Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 I see Crumpie passed Trav on the last bend in this testimonial meeting. Say what you like about Jason - which other top star (World Champion!) would put himself out in a Testimonial Meeting like that? Brilliant Crumpie - you are a credit to the sport and I'm certain Smudge appreciated your efforts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted September 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Qualifying : Simon Stead 3, 3, 3, 3, 3 = 15 Mark Loram 3, 3, 2, 3, 1 = 12 Jason Crump 2, 3, 3, 2, 2 = 12 James Wright 3, 2, 2, 1, 3 = 11 Travis McGowan 1, 2, 3, 1, 3 = 10 Oliver Allen 1, 1, 3, 3, 1 = 9 Stuart Robson 3, 3, 1, 1, 0 = 8 Steve Johnston 0, 1, 1, 3, 3 = 8 Billy Janniro 2, 2, 0, 2, 2 =8 Richard Hall 2, 2, 1, 0, 2 = 7 Ricky Ashworth 2, F, 2, 2, F = 6 Lubos Tomicek 1, 1, 0, 2, 2 = 6 Tai Woffinden 0, E, 2, 0, 1 = 3 Trevor Harding 1, 0, 1, 0, 1 = 3 Rusty Harrison 0, 1, F, 0, 0 = 1 John Oliver 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 =1 Semi : Crump, McGowan, Allen, Wright (Fell) Final : Stead, Crump, McGowan, Loram Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted September 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 (edited) Enjoyable day out today. Weather held off and there was some good racing for a testimonial meeting. Not a bad crowd either. Shame quite a few riders pulled out last minute, Billy Hamill rung up saying he had broke down on the motorway and was replaced by John Oliver, Henka Gustafsson was replaced by Trevor Harding, Charlie Gjedde was replaced by Stuart Robson and Gary Havelock was replaced by Tai Woffinden. Strange that Greg Hancock wasn't in the programme but he was advertised and his van was in the pits. Also Sophie Blake didn't turn up. Before hand there was a trials rider doing jumps and wheelies over tyres on the centre green. And spread throughout the meeting were the veteran riders on thier jap bikes. The programme was superb, it was very similar to the playoff programme from last year. Top quality enough to read for a week and lots of photos, some quite funny from Andy's past. Definatly one to get for the programme collectors. The track was in great condition, plenty of dirt and very grippy for 3 quarters of the meeting and riders such as Johnston and Tomicek really struggled but it slickened off towards the end and they did a lot better. Simon Stead was definatly the best rider today, nobody could touch him. Jason Crump wasn't quite his usual self, he wasn't gating really and had to do quite a few passes from the back including passing McGowan on the last bend of the final for second. James Wright was very good, beat Crump in his first ride, he's really gating a lot better now. Edited September 17, 2006 by Rob B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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