The Wizard Of SHADWELL Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 (edited) My rather long point is TWOS this meeting does actually mean something to a lot of people. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Didn't mean to cause offence, Vic Harding died before I even knew what speedway was! I'll still be going, just to see Len Silver on a speedway bike and the ice bike track record attempt. Yes fair comments, but some fans have to pick and choose meetings due to financial constraints etc. (especially when trying to follow two Rye teams). <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I know what you mean Rob. I've taken to hiding youngest wizzling in the boot of the car under a blanket, just to save £3 admission. Gonna try and get BOTH wizzlings in the boot this weekend Think Mr Silver has missed a trick here. I will be in the Rye House pub watching the England v Portugal game, why has Rye not opened up early so people can watch it on the televisions in the stadium's after all it's on BBC1 or ITV1.... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Mildenhall did the exact same thing last weekend. Edited June 27, 2006 by The Wizard Of SHADWELL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyMac Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 (edited) Just to confirm that Malcolm Simmons will be at Rye this Saturday to sign copies of his new book, SIMMO: THE WHOLE TRUTH, which will be available for £15.99. Simmo actually had his very first speedway rides at the Rye training school in the winter of 1962-63, so this return visit by him is appropriate. Oh, and he also used to prepare the Rye track for Ronnie Russell in the early 90s! As for the England game...now no-one likes their football more than I do but it will surely be possible for most people who want to see the Portugal game (well, most of it) AND the Vic Harding Memorial to watch BOTH. The football kicks-off at 4pm, some three hours before the speedway is due to start. For those who have further to travel, but who are prepared to arrive early, I'd think they'll be showing the football on telly in the Rye House pub. Or if not, there will be plenty of others pubs very near to, or en route to, the track who'll be screening the game. Besides, who wants to endure another 90 minutes of self-torture, mind-numbing rubbish from the inept Eriksson's overhyped and overpaid 'players' against a team of diving cheats and prima donnas? Final option: the 'highlights' (of Portugal's win) will be shown later that night, at around 11.30pm. Bring on the speedway and let's turn out to support a meeting in honour of a great guy and a very good team-man who was on the brink of really good things at The Wick before fate intervened on June 8, 1979. I hope to see plenty of blue-and-white checked Hawks scarves and badges in evident on Saturday night. I might even wear the one Dave Mort kindly gave me! (Now Uncle Len, how much do you owe me for that piece of PR!!!!).... Edited June 27, 2006 by tmc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmo Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Think Mr Silver has missed a trick here. I will be in the Rye House pub watching the England v Portugal game, why has Rye not opened up early so people can watch it on the televisions in the stadium's after all it's on BBC1 or ITV1.... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I realise it is a bit late in the day now but I do not know why Len didn't opt to run this meeting on Sunday instead. Okay he wouldn't have known for sure that England would be playing until last Sunday but is was always a possibility as the draw for matches had been planned a long way in advance. Also there is now the mouth watering prospect of Brazil v France in the evening. There were never going to be matches scheduled for Sunday so this would have prevented any clash of loyaties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinr Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Hi all ! I hope the meeting is a success, Vic was nice guy. Nice people should not be forgotten. I was riding that night in the 4 team tournamentfor Wimbledon. My ex-brother-in-law Steve Weatherley was paralysed in the same accident. it was one of the most frightening experiences of my life. I was sitting in the changing rooms having finished my rides taking off my leathers and listening to the race start and the bikes going round the crowd cheering then nothing it was just quiet. One of the riders came in and said that he thought the both of them where really badley injured. i rushed out on to the track the carnage was terrible and the rest is known. The rest of the night we spent at Whipps Cross Hospital I can remember when the ambulance arrived with Vic's body terrible his poor family. Steve had survived but he was paralysed at that time from the neck down. I can still remember that night in the waiting room at Whipps Cross both Vic's family and Steves all in shock. i asked Steve many years afterwards if he regretted racing seeingthe way he ended up being paralysed and in a wheel chair, he said no he loved racing and would do it again if he could tomorrow. My son Lee was born about a month before the accident..........and now he is racing.......... I cant be there i am working in the Middle East but i wish them all well for the meeting. Two really good guys who gave a lot to give entertainment to others and a sport they both loved. We should never forget their sacrifice. Colin Richardson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Thanks Colin for detailing your graphic memories of that fateful night. I don't think any of us present at Waterden Road on that night will ever forget it and I confess that reading your post sent a shiver down my spine. It also brought memories flashing back of other fatal speedway crashes I've had the misfortune to witness in my 40 years involvement in the sport and will never forget being present (at the rider's father's insistence) when doctors at a hospital broke the news that the rider in question was brain dead and requested permission to switch off the life support system. And having to give evidence at the inquest into the death of a rider in a track crash was something that is also indelibly lodged in my memory. I have also seen the pain and suffering injured riders go through in their determination to regain fitness and thus return to racing at the earliest opportunity. Too often riders are glibly critcised through this and other mediums but, I suppose, that will never change. As to Steve, some years back Re-Run videos produced a "History of Eastbourne Eagles" tape and I went to Steve's house and recorded an interview for same. I was somewhat staggered when he revealed that, despite being paralysed, he had started racing cars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Stummings Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Well said Colin Richardson! Never thought I would here my self say or even write that! Better get out the smelling salts! Just goes to show with old age you mellow. Steve Weatherly as we all know, suffered terrible injuries in that crash. I’ve never spoken to Steve, although I have seen him several times especially at Eastbourne. The guys, who started running the Harding Memorial in memory of Vic, their thoughts are very much with Steve as well I’m sure. Finally, how important we support the Speedway Riders Benevolent Fund. When your track holds a collection please give as generously as possible, it may just help one of your riders! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Im looking forward to the Mike Lee vs Len Silver race and the Ice bike track record attempt but saying that im not sure whether to go there or watch the England game? I think that either Eddie or Stevie will win it this year with Neath not far behind!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Doubt Ed will be at Rye as he has his world under-21 semi in Poland on the Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Stummings Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Doubt Ed will be at Rye as he has his world under-21 semi in Poland on the Sunday. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ed's riding for Eastbourne in the KOC on Saturday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted June 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 The stadium will open at 3pm and the footy will be shown in the bar, hooray! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian L Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Bring on the speedway and let's turn out to support a meeting in honour of a great guy and a very good team-man who was on the brink of really good things at The Wick before fate intervened on June 8, 1979. I hope to see plenty of blue-and-white checked Hawks scarves and badges in evident on Saturday night. I might even wear the one Dave Mort kindly gave me! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The quality of the line up doesn't really matter to me, if The VHM Meeting were to be held at Glasgow I would walk there with my Hackney Flag for Vic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wizard Of SHADWELL Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Any idea what the format will be, number of heats etc...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted June 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 The quality of the line up doesn't really matter to me, if The VHM Meeting were to be held at Glasgow I would walk there with my Hackney Flag for Vic! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well said Brian Any idea what the format will be, number of heats etc...? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Twelve riders-well at least that what we had last year, plus I've only got twelve VHM race jackets- 15 heats, two semi's then a final. In between Len's match race with Michael Lee, the ice bike really looking forward to that. If you've never seen real ice speedway this will be awesome. Col Smith's men on there Jap machines. These guys by the way are not the 'Men in Black' As I said this is a serious meeting but there is a emphasise on a bit of fun and of course remembering Vic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BossMan Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh! what to do, what to do, what to do? It's roughly the same journey time for me to Rye and Eastbourne. I've been to most Rye events this year but so far have not visited Eastbourne and just cannot make my mind up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wizard Of SHADWELL Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Oh! what to do, what to do, what to do? It's roughly the same journey time for me to Rye and Eastbourne. I've been to most Rye events this year but so far have not visited Eastbourne and just cannot make my mind up. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> And miss the chance to see Len Slver & Michael Lee on a speedway bike again? Got to be worth the admission price alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BossMan Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 And miss the chance to see Len Slver & Michael Lee on a speedway bike again?Got to be worth the admission price alone. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hmmmmmmmm! Anyone know the final line up with Eddie K out and about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wizard Of SHADWELL Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Hmmmmmmmm! Anyone know the final line up with Eddie K out and about? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Details here: http://www.speedwayaction.com/RH2005/pages/home1.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Give Leigh Lanham a cheer for me please Shadwell thanx buddy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BossMan Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Details here: http://www.speedwayaction.com/RH2005/pages/home1.asp <{POST_SNAPBACK}> OK. looks like RH here I come! How can I go to Eastbourne when the WOS is at RYE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 (edited) Len v Lee was good, with Len getting the win on the last bend i decided to leave early tonight as i was tired, but the racing was very good (i thought Hall and Powell were worth more than what they got tonight) Edited July 1, 2006 by azhdy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedway Fanatic Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 Here i have the meeting(updated by me): Texter: Shadders Updater: Speedway Fanatic Line up (confirmed): 1: Chris Neath(Rye House): 2,3,2,3,2. =12(2nd) 2: Danny King(Mildenhall&Ipswich): 1,3,3,2,X. =9(5th) 3: Brent Werner(Mildenhall): 0,2,1,1,0. =4 (4th) 4: Ross Brady(Rye House): 3,2,R,3. WITHDRAWN =8 5: Leigh Lanham(Arena Essex): 1,1,1,3,3. =9(3rd) 6: Ben Powell(Rye House): 0,1,X,0,1. =2 7: Tommy Allen(Rye House): 3,0,2,2,2. =9 (7th) 8: Steve Boxall(Rye House): 2,2,3,0,2. =9 (6th) 9: Richard Hall(Peterborough): 2,R,2,0,1. =5(8th) 10: Danny Betson(Rye House): 1,1,0,1. =3 11: Jon Armstrong(Mildenhall): 0,0,1,1. WITHDRAWN =2 12: Jason Lyons(Mildenhall): 3,3,3,3,3.(1st) =15(FULL MAX) Res: Harland Cook(Rye House): 0,2. =2 Res: Robert Mear(Rye House): 1. =1 Heat 1:Lyons,Neath,King,Armstrong.56.9. Heat 2:Re-run:Allen,Boxall,Lanham,Powell.58.0. Heat 3:Brady,Hall,Betson,Werner.58.6. Heat 4:Re-run:Neath,Boxall,Lanham,Hall(Ret).57.7. Heat 5:King,Brady,Powell,Allen.58.1. Heat 6:Boxall,Werner,Betson,Armstrong.57.7. Heat 7:Lyons,Neath,Lanham,Brady(Ret).58.5. Heat 8:Re-run:King,Hall,Armstrong.58.6. Heat 9:Lyons,Allen,Werner,Betson.58.6. Silver V Lee race: Silver beat Lee. Heat 10:Brady,Allen,Armstrong,Hall.58.9. Heat 11:Re-run:Lanham,King,Werner,Boxall(15m).58.9. Heat 12:Neath,Allen,Betson,Powell.59.4. Heat 13:Lyons,Boxall,Hall,Cook.58.7. Heat 14:Re-run:Lanham,Cook,Mear.59.2. Heat 15:Lyons,Neath,Powell,Werner.58.4. Semi-final 1:Lyons,Lanham,Allen,Hall.58.4. Semi-final 2:Werner,Neath,King,Boxall.58.6. FINAL:Lyons,Neath,Lanham,Werner.58.4. Comments: Weather: Dry,warm and sunny. Referee: Dekkers girlfriend! Ht1: Lyons barged past Neath on 1st turn. Ht2: Powell fell 1st bend. All 4 back. Ht2: Boxall passed Lanham 1st bend lap 2. Ht3: From the gate although Hall was close. Ht4: Boxall jumped the start. All 4 back. Ht4: Lanham briefly troubled Boxall.Hall span out on last bend. Ht5: Great race! Passing on several occasions. Ht6: Werner passed Armstrong 1st bend lap 1. Boxall easy winner. Ht7: Brady ef at start. From the gate. Ht8: Powell fell 4th bend lap 1. Hall ploughed into him. Powell excluded from re-run. Ht8: Hall powered away from the gate then King passed Armstrong on lap 2 and then passed Hall on back straight lap 3. Ht9: From the gate. Ht10: Brady from last to 1st down backstraight. Ht11: Boxall excluded-2 mins. Off 15 mtrs. Ht11: From the gate. Ht12: Betson passed Powell end of lap 1. Ht13: Cook replaces Brady. Ht13: From the gate. Ht14: Mear replaces Betson. Ht14: King shed chain on backstraight lap 2. Armstrong piled into back of King's bike. Armstrong being treated by paramedics. King is ok but is excluded from re-run. Jon Armstrong into Ambulance on a stretcher. Short Delay. Jon Armstrong going to Hospital for check up. Meeting delayed for 20-30 mins. Ht14: Easy Victory for Lanham. Ht15: Great ride...yet again by Lyons. Semi 1: From the gate. Semi 2: From the gate. Werner very comfortable. FINAL: Lyons white lined it and won by a bike's length. ****************************** Semi final 1 line up: Lyons Allen Lanham Hall ****************************** Semi final 2 line up: Neath King Boxall Werner ****************************** Final line up: Jason Lyons Leigh Lanham Brent Werner Chris Neath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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