Mimmo Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 Last night, the Norfolk Arena hosted a 250cc Exhibition Match between the Bombers and the Spitfires, which left the locals saying "That was simply awesome" as they were leaving the stadium. The Bombers had their backs to the wall against a very powerful Spitfires quartet, as a result of their No 1 and captain Matthew Allitt being the victim of a road accident earlier in the week, leaving him with a badly broken leg. The result was taken right down to a last heat decider, with both sets of riders showing a maturity way beyond their years. I for one hope that this becomes a regular thing at tracks around the country, then just maybe, we can witness the start of another British World Champion. Well done lads, you were all brilliant. BOMBERS 16 1. No Rider 2. Jake Knight FN, 3, 3, N = 6 3. Ashley Morris F, FX, N = 0 4. Rhys Naylor 1, 3, 2, 2*, 2 = 10 + 1 SPITFIRES 20 1. Marc Owen 3, 3, 3 = 9 2. Brendan Worville 2*, 1, 1 = 4 + 1 3. Adam Portwood 1*, 1*, 0 = 2 + 2 4. Dale Lamb 2, 2, 1 = 5 1. Owen, Worville, Naylor, Knight (FN) 1-5 1-5 72.62 2. Naylor, Lamb, Portwood, Morris (Fell) 3-3 4-8 77.02 3. Knight, Lamb, Portwood, Morris (FX) 3-3 7-11 74.00 4. Owen, Naylor, Worville, Morris (NS) 2-4 9-15 71.59 5. Knight, Naylor, Lamb, Portwood 5-1 14-16 73.71 6. Owen, Naylor, Worville, Knight (NS) 2-4 16-20 70.18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom N Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 Hi All I was one of the proud parents who's boys rode at the Norfolk Arena at must admit that Maximum Lad Marc Owen was only head once all evening and that was in heat six when Rhys Naylor flew from the Gate whilst the only rider representing the Bombers Marc and Rhys had a fantastic tussle before Marc eventautly got in front on Lap three Rhys was not content to sit back and let him have it easy and made a last gasp charge to the finish line and there was not much to seperate the Duo as they crossed the finish Line.And would everyone note there were seven lads Who Gave there all please give them the credit they deserve. Brendan Warvill (Ipswich) Jake Knight (King's Lynn) Ashley Morris (Wolverhampton) Adam Portwood (Peterborough) Dale Lamb (Edinburgh) Marc Owen (Sittingbourne) Rhys Naylor (Lakeside) All who took part including parents wish to thank everybody who helped this event happen and a final mention Matty Allitt we missed you get well soon from us all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 I to really enjoyed watching these lads and most where good but that Marc Owen was fantastic to watch. He could of probably scored more points than some of the Sheffield riders last night. He was full throttle into the turns, just brilliant. Defo one for the future. How old is this lad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom N Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 I to really enjoyed watching these lads and most where good but that Marc Owen was fantastic to watch. He could of probably scored more points than some of the Sheffield riders last night. He was full throttle into the turns, just brilliant. Defo one for the future. How old is this lad? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi Marc is 12 13 this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
771neil Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 I to was one of the proud dads whose lad (ashley) rode on saturday night and it was brilliant the lads were so nerves but they did a good job and these matches will only get better,we attended the power slid school at lynn the next day and the boys got better with every ride which goes to show the more they ride the better they get. SO IF POSSIBLE CAN YOU BUT PREASURE ON YOUR PROMOTER TO RUN ONE OF THESE MATCHES, I know the first thing the chapmans asked was when you lot coming back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p'boro lad Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 Hi my lad Adam also rode, what an amazing night for all the boys. Adam hadn't ridden for a while and agreed to ride without hesitation when he knew who was racing. The boys all gelled well and were all so nervous before the meeting, went out and raced each other than at the end of the night played football in the car park, then when it came to bedding down almost got kicked out of the van for 3 of the boys, Not a lot of sleep for me but a great night would do it all again. Would like to extend a big thank you to Tom Naylor and Gordon Owen for remembering Adam and inviting him to race he was thrilled. PLEASE PROMOTORS LETS DO THIS AGAIN AT YOUR TRACK. Best wishes to all riders and parents. Mark and Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p'boro lad Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 (edited) Attention all parents try this link if I've got it right, http://community.webshots.com/user/klstars2007 work through all the photos, our future stars are in there. Mark and Caroline Edited July 15, 2007 by p'boro lad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehone Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 i was just going to post a link on here but you beat me to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 Great to see the young gun out on the track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Turner Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 Yes my mate at Lynn was raving about Marc Owen from the other night, hopefully more of us will get to see him ride soon... Less seriously, shouldn't these two teams change their names ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimmo Posted July 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Yes my mate at Lynn was raving about Marc Owen from the other night, hopefully more of us will get to see him ride soon... Less seriously, shouldn't these two teams change their names ? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Quite agree Steve, the Bombers should become the Spitfires and vice versa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy boy Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 we have been watching the 250cc since the beginning, and after watching them on Friday night at Kings Lynn it was nice to see that all the boys getting on so well and improving. Some new faces as well which is always great to see. When will we be seeing the 7 of them again as a match? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p'boro lad Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Think we have been invited back by Kings Lynn And by Boston think the first time back is in August but someone else should be able to confirm this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom N Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 No dates have been confirmed as yet but will post when known.but would hope it is sooner rather than later but it is back to the training schools for these lads for now anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morganbike Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 Great to hear all went well on the night.Why didn't 250 Cardiff winner Shane Hazleton ride ? Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARRYH Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 (edited) He was not invited to ride,There seems to have been a bit of a misunderstanding but lets hope he will ride in them in the future Edited July 17, 2007 by GARRYH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordi Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 We are proud parents of one of the boys that rode on Friday night. Firstly very sad that Mathew Allitt was unable to make the meeting. We are all thinking of you, so get well soon make a speedy recovery. Nice gesture the boys wanted to leave his place free as no-one would be able to fill his shoes. A very big thankyou to all that helped to put the meeting together, parents for getting the boys together, track staff and all those who helped on the night as this would not have been possible without them. We had some great racing on the night considering over the last few months 4 of the riders had considered giving the speedway up. Now they know what team spirit is and true friends they are all determined to carry on and succeed. Seeing the boys that spent the night in the car park enjoying a game of football at midnight. We have more of these planned, please support them and ask at your tracks if we could run one especially at weekends. A big well done to the boys for making us ALL proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy boy Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 Great to hear all went well on the night.Why didn't 250 Cardiff winner Shane Hazleton ride ? Phil <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Why should he? Winning Cardiff doesn't mean he has to enter everything. From what I understand this was organised way before Cardiff anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARRYH Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 The main thing is that the 250's are being promoted, so well done to everyone involved. Lets hope that this helps to start the whole 250 thing off and more parents may consider buying 250's in the future. The whole idea of the 250 racing is a very good one and if it gets the support that is desrves then junior speedway racing may get back on track and produce some good riders for the future. So as a few have already said it needs more tracks to take this idea up. Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
771neil Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 If you read arena forum you will find out why shane didn t ride, Plus alot of the arrangments for this meeting were made at training sessions once the lads had became mates and were comfortable with each other on track (which shane hasn t been attending) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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