tanya Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 In the local paper today there is quite a good sized article on how Tim Stone is looking to put on a 10th anniversary meeting at Newport this season. He wants to invite lots of former riders and is hoping to get Anders Henriksson over for the meeting. The likely date is May 6th. Theres also some fixture dates in there the Scottish Meetings are provisionally 14th and 15th June. And the Birmingham Knock Out Cup matches are provisionally April 25th up there and the return on the following Sunday at Newport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie the rev Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 In the local paper today there is quite a good sized article on how Tim Stone is looking to put on a 10th anniversary meeting at Newport this season. He wants to invite lots of former riders and is hoping to get Anders Henriksson over for the meeting. The likely date is May 6th. Theres also some fixture dates in there the Scottish Meetings are provisionally 14th and 15th June. And the Birmingham Knock Out Cup matches are provisionally April 25th up there and the return on the following Sunday at Newport. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Will we see the return the one and only Smarty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinstripe Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 It says Anders is ready to ride Get Wato, Smarty, Anders, Emil Bjorn etc to ride. Would be worth getting Bobby Eldridge back on borrowed equiptment, OK he would probably be crap but its the fact they are back! Can't see Smarty coming all the way over for it, though apparantly he will ride in Wato's testomonial. Could be a potentially great meeting and a great day. Would be good to make a night of it and have a get together in the bar after it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanya Posted January 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Definately this has to be a 'big' occasion definately a disco and karaoke night So many riders I'd love to see back in Newport colours along with Wato it would have to be Anders, Emil , Ben Howe, Wilko, Fryer, Neathy, Andrew Appleton and how about Puk too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Little Un Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 I hope that intend to invite Newport Legend Neil Street along to this meeting. Best wishes, Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanya Posted January 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 (edited) Streety is always at Newport on a Sunday he is team manager. Neil is held in very high esteem at Newport and maybe there might be a befitting guesture given to him on the same day. Edited January 21, 2007 by tanya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Little Un Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 (edited) Dear Tanya, I was thinking of something more than just his normal role as team manager, more like as the guest of honour. I remember watching him race over forty years ago at Wimbledon and Somerton Park. Not many today realise that Neil Street actually invented the four valve speedway engine. Best wishes, Judy Edited January 21, 2007 by The Little Un Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 (edited) You don't have to tell us about Neil and what he's done, he's already told us. Neil is a lovely guy who is always great for a chat and has many stories to tell and he's only too happy to tell them. I've said it before and I'll say it again, someone needs to write a book about his time in the sport as there's not many who can claim to have been a rider, a manager, engine tuner/engineering guru, as well as a SWC winning team manager and grand father to a World Champion. Edited January 21, 2007 by SCB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanya Posted January 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 (edited) I agree with you Shawn somebody has to get a book out of Streety he has had such a fascinating time in Speedway. He is such a generous and kind man and it needs to be recognised in hardback. Lot's of people talking about this meeting at the training school already speculating on who will be invited to ride. Most popular rider wanted was Frank Smart which came as no suprise. Although I can't see Frankie coming over to do two meetings this season. Edited January 21, 2007 by tanya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waspie Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 For Bill to be honerd in this way is great to work with the man is a honer I have learn't so much from him things you can not learn from a book <{POST_SNAPBACK}> just goes to prove your never too old to learn hey dave? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markpoulton Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 I've said it before and I'll say it again, someone needs to write a book about his time in the sport as there's not many who can claim to have been a rider, a manager, engine tuner/engineering guru, as well as a SWC winning team manager and grand father to a World Champion.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Blimey! How big would a Neil Street book need to be to convey the multitude of stories Neil has to tell on just about every aspect of speedway? A slightly different approach to the usual Retro and Tempus styles would be nice, with an up-tempo writing style more akin to Neil’s character…sort of like listening to a sagacious owl waxing lyrically, only in print, if you know what I mean. I don’t know how many of you have read Jeff Scott’s books, but Jeff writes in a lovely off-beat style that captures the essence as if you are part of the conversation. I am sure Jeff would do justice in capturing Neil’s eloquence and bring his terrific spirit to the page. Jeff, if you’re out there, go on…this great sport hardly has a bigger subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 Blimey! How big would a Neil Street book need to be to convey the multitude of stories Neil has to tell on just about every aspect of speedway? A slightly different approach to the usual Retro and Tempus styles would be nice, with an up-tempo writing style more akin to Neil’s character…sort of like listening to a sagacious owl waxing lyrically, only in print, if you know what I mean. I don’t know how many of you have read Jeff Scott’s books, but Jeff writes in a lovely off-beat style that captures the essence as if you are part of the conversation. I am sure Jeff would do justice in capturing Neil’s eloquence and bring his terrific spirit to the page. Jeff, if you’re out there, go on…this great sport hardly has a bigger subject. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The speed Neil talks at someone would need to be ultra quick at shorthand to keep up! Got to agree though a book about Neil's life and times in and around speedway would be a good read. This has been mentioned to him by our family when we have spoken to him as well. Getting back to the topic of this thread though and why has no one mentioned everyone's favourite Wasp Glenn Cunningham riding in this meeting? Maybe he will be a full time Wasp again by then though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanya Posted January 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 Getting back to the topic of this thread though and why has no one mentioned everyone's favourite Wasp Glenn Cunningham riding in this meeting? We try not to mention him as much as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFatDave Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 Neil is held in very high esteem at Newport <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Not just at Newport but right around the Speedway Globe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 (edited) I've said it before and I'll say it again, someone needs to write a book about his time in the sport as there's not many who can claim to have been a rider, a manager, engine tuner/engineering guru, as well as a SWC winning team manager and grand father to a World Champion. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> And, having visited his abode here in Oz I can exclusively reveal that he makes his own jam when here too! In addition, a visit to his workshop situated under his house really is mind boggling - I don't think Streety EVER throws anything away! Edited January 21, 2007 by Bryn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanya Posted January 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Riders confirmed in this weeks Speedway Star for this meeting are Bjorn Gustafsson Anders Henriksson and Emil Lindqvist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dans Wasps 07 Posted February 17, 2007 Report Share Posted February 17, 2007 (edited) Scott Pegler is now confirmed and will be riding in the meeting. The 1997 wasps team will be starting the celebrations aswell. Edited February 17, 2007 by Dans Wasps 07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanya Posted February 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2007 I'm looking forward to seeing Martin Willo Willis again, he was always good value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philcrumpisgod Posted February 17, 2007 Report Share Posted February 17, 2007 Would love to see Ben Howe turn out too, he was like a shooting star for us: didn't last long but brilliant around QM whilst it lasted, foot up and full bore around both sets of bends, absolutely fantastic!! Track record holder for a while too. Jon Armstrong as well. I remember his first(?) visit to QM, 15 points for Buxton at Conference level. It was really excellent to hear he was joining us later only to have his career blighted by back injuries, but he was great to watch too. Open it up and hang on. Andrew and Chris also, products of the now defunt Mavs who did so well for us at that level in their title winning season and went on to be good Wasps as well.......... Should be a great day Oh and how about a bit of nostalgia for us old 'uns......Neil, Phil and Jason going around the track together, surely the most succesful speedway family dynasty of all time, 2 Newport legends and one whose just a legend......I'm dreaming now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanya Posted February 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 If this meeting is marketed successfully then a really good crowd could turn up for this meeting. Anders Henriksson should be a real draw card. Why not reunite our most successful team of 1999 that shouldn't be too difficult only really Frank that would be doubt. I'd love to see Ben Howe turn out too for a lap or two on his own around Newport, he was a joy to watch blasting around the boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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