mckenna Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 EDIT - McKenna - practice isnt open to the public, unlike some of the foreign ones <{POST_SNAPBACK}> thats abit of a shame, would've been nice to watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor... Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 thats abit of a shame, would've been nice to watch! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Believe me, it's nothin to write home about... Myself and a few others from here have the "pleasure" of being allowed in, but we'll only stay for a little while - the pubs of Caridff are far more appealing to a scotsman, a pole and an irishman away for the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 Believe me, it's nothin to write home about... Myself and a few others from here have the "pleasure" of being allowed in, but we'll only stay for a little while - the pubs of Caridff are far more appealing to a scotsman, a pole and an irishman away for the weekend <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Now that sounds like a joke - oh it is a joke with you three involved!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Bratley Posted June 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 Here's some info on the winner.... Peterborough Speedway Press Release PR53/07 Date – 28/06/07 Fraser MacDonald joins the Hans Andersen Pit Crew at The British GP Glasgow Tigers fan and Main Sponsor Fraser MacDonald won the Hans Andersen e bay auction to be part of his pit crew for the British GP in dramatic style last night with a magnificent winning bid of £1650. Hans had kindly offered the chance to anyone with all proceeds going to support the Garry Stead Benefit Fund set up after Garry’s bad accident. Fraser at 47 is the owner of FSM Outdoor Advertising and the company are the main sponsors this year of the Glasgow Tigers and Glasgow’s No 1 Shane Parker. Fraser is a regular at the British GP and was in Cardiff last year just before the event started, when he felt chest pains and was rushed to Cardiff University Hospital where he was diagnosed as having suffered a heart attack. So this year when he saw, as he put the chance of a lifetime he went for it. And in true e bay fashion he admits to putting a sizeable bid in just before the auction finished. Fraser MacDonald said; “After the problems of last year and the wonderful treatment I received that saved my life, I thought what a great cause this was and I am really pleased to be able to help Garry Stead in this way, I made up my mind I was going to have it, as this opportunity only arises once in a lifetime. I have never met Hans Andersen but I am a member of the Stars Anniversary Speedway, which supports Glasgow Speedway and although I wasn’t at the awards last year when Hans was the guest, I heard very good reports on him. I can honestly say I am really looking forward to Saturday”. Hans Andersen said; "I am staggered at the press coverage the auction has received, hopefully this will put Garry's fund raising activities in the limelight. The auction raising £1650 is absolutely fantastic, it is a wonderful gesture by the winner, and we will make sure he has a day to remember" Fraser is flying down from Edinburgh to Cardiff on Friday, so he can enjoy and saviour the whole weekend, and has promised to write a article on his experience for the Peterborough E Zine On the Gas in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzieQ Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 Thanks Mick for letting us know that! Hope Fraser has a wonderful time in the Pits with Hans (oh, can I say that... ) and like Hans says, this will bring Garry's appeal into the limelight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 (edited) Well done Fraser MacDonald. I sincerely hope he has a wonderful day which may erase some of the less than happy memories of last year. EDIT, Having read Sue's post wouldn't it be great if Garry's appeal could get a mention on Sky, a quick word with Fraser would be even better. Don't know if you have any influence with the media Mick but this makes a great story . Edited June 28, 2007 by Star Lady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzieQ Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 Well done Fraser MacDonald. I sincerely hope he has a wonderful day which may erase some of the less than happy memories of last year. EDIT, Having read Sue's post wouldn't it be great if Garry's appeal could get a mention on Sky, a quick word with Fraser would be even better. Don't know if you have any influence with the media Mick but this makes a great story . <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good thinking! Do we have Nigel or Tony tomorrow? Nigel would no doubt read this thread and make numerous comments, not so sure about Tony Millard! Guess I could text a couple of my contacts and see what they can do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lioness Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 Nice one Fraser have a fantastic time, I'm sure you will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windsor Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 fantastic-really pleased for the guy and it makes it all the more special for him with what unfortunately happened last season. enjoy your day mate. WELL DONE TO MICK N HANS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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