spiderweb Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 FIRST INTERNATIONAL CONFIRMED FOR LINDDALES SPEEDWAY CHAMPIONSHIPS SYDNEY – SEPTEMBER 19, 2007: The first international rider for this summer’s 2008 Linddales Labour Hire Australian Motorcycle Speedway Championships has been confirmed, in Englishman – Joe Screen. The 34-year-old former World Under-21 Champion is excited about a return to Australian racing in the five round Championship, which runs from December 29 in Mildura to the Grand Final on January 11 at the majestic Sydney Showground, Homebush Bay. “I love the bigger Aussie venues, they are great to race on,” said Screen upon confirming his participation. “I’m really excited about returning to Australia this off-season. When I was there previously with the International Speedway Masters Series, I had a great time and won a few meetings. This time around I’ll certainly be looking to dent some Aussie reputations.” Riding for the Belle Vue Aces Club in the British Elite League, Screen was second on that team’s averages card behind regular Australian visitor – Simon Stead – for season 2007. The showmanship he brings to speedway is well documented – with most Australian fans remembering Screen for wearing a race suit adorned with flying tassels in his previous visits. Screen says fans can expect more of the same entertainment in this five event visit. “I enjoy having a good time with my racing and putting on a show. I’m coming to Australia with a serious racing agenda, but also to enjoy the five events and catch up with friends I’ve made over my previous visits,” smiled the cheeky Englishman. “I’ve put the tassels at the back of the wardrobe, so they won’t be coming to Australia, but then again…” Series Co-ordinators, Power Productions, are happy to welcome Joe Screen aboard the Linddales Championships. “We’re delighted to have signed one of the world’s most exciting speedway riders and a true showman,” said a Power Productions spokesman. “Joe understands that pure riding talent isn’t enough to keep crowds entertained and that was a deciding factor when pulling together a list of riders to target for this campaign. “Another factor was he knows what to expect when coming to Australia. Quite an amount of time is spent traversing the country in oppressive conditions, which many foreign riders over the years have struggled with. Joe has the advantage of knowing what to expect as soon as he reaches Australian soil around Christmas.” Screen will arrive in Australia and head straight to Mildura for media commitments and a pre-event public forum with riders and team members competing in the Linddales Championships. The Englishman is the second rider to officially confirm his participation in this summer’s tournament, joining Redmond Motorsport’s Chris Holder – who recently finished second in the World Under-21 Speedway Championship in Poland. The full Championship calendar is as follows: Pre-Championship ‘Meet and Greet’: Mildura – December 28, 2007 Round 1: Olympic Park, Mildura, Vic – December 29, 2007 Round 2: Gillman Speedway, Adelaide, SA – January 2, 2008 Round 3: Borderline Speedway, Mount Gambier, SA – January 5, 2008 Round 4: Newcastle Showground, Broadmeadow, NSW – January 9, 2008 Round 5: Sydney Showground, Homebush Bay, NSW – January 11, 2008 Gala Prizegiving Ceremony: Pacific International Hotel, Parramatta, NSW – January 13, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderweb Posted September 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 I havent heard much about Joe Screen in recent years I know he is a great show man but will he be competitve ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sir Lunchalot Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 And what's wrong with the local talent we have anyway ? In the last few years our depth has been fantastic with the likes of Holder & Batchelor coming through and I'd rather see a fully home grown field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozyace Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Yep it's gonna be great to catch up with Judas again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyHart Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Didn't see that one coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderweb Posted September 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 And what's wrong with the local talent we have anyway ? In the last few years our depth has been fantastic with the likes of Holder & Batchelor coming through and I'd rather see a fully home grown field. Yes I do agree it should be a showcase of Aussie talent and to give the young guns a chance to showcase the talent. Who knows there may even be a show man in the new breed comming through! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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