Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 Well i for one am quite looking forward to tomorrow night,no ovepaid so called "elite" league riders/primadonners going through the motions,instead young and hungry promiseing riders trying to win some money which could make a big difference to their future,and if this is a sign of the future i e premier league racing then i'm all for it. I agree. IMHO, the line-up looks very interesting and attractive.. Indeed am making my first visit of the year to Smallmead for this one and very much looking forward to it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer X Posted October 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 I agree. IMHO, the line-up looks very interesting and attractive.. Indeed am making my first visit of the year to Smallmead for this one and very much looking forward to it.. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I too am looking forward to the meeting. Latest news is that Hawkins replaces Walker who has sadly suffered a family bereavment... REVISED RIDING ORDER FOR MONDAY 22 OCTOBER 2007, Tapes-up 7.30 p.m. 1. Ritchie Hawkins; 2. Ben Barker; 3. Chris Neath; 4. Cory Gathercole; 5. Nicki Glanz; 6. Krzysztof Stojanowski; 7. Robert Mear; 8. Chris Schramm; 9. Patrick Hougaard; 10. Rob Smith; 11. Charlie Saunders; 12. Billy Legg; 13. Chris Mills; 14. Mark Lemon; 15. Filip Sitera; 16. Shawn McConnell; 17. Paul Starke (Reserve). Referee: R. Allan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The H Man Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 Sorry - but at least one Reading rider was not asked, can't speak for the others though, and as they were not riding why wasn't there a press confnce after the swindon meeting so we could say thanks for their efforts?? or was there some unnecessary nervousness about the guys getting a chance to say goodbye? Seems a pity as same thing happenend last season - all seems a bit worrying personally <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Nigel, I can understand your disappointment that the guys didn't get to say goodbye, in fact if I'd have been told that Janusz's last meeting was the Craven Shield fixture, I'd have made sure that he'd have had the chance to say his farewell's. I don't think there are any nervousness about people having microphone time, as the Promotion are very honest. I think it's just defeat after defeat has meant not too many positives for people to discuss. However, it certainly would have been nice last week as Jonas and Sam both deserved the opportunity to say their thanks to the fans and get some well deserved applause for their commendable efforts this season. PAUL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The H Man Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 One thing i want to know is, where the hell is this German guy that Malc has been going on about, i don't see him anywhere in the line up, but not to worry with have the amazing Billy 'only riding, cos my dad owns the team' Legg. Not to worry, from what i can see there are some exciting guys in the rest of the line up, its a pity that many of the heats will be one sided, but i hope that i can be proved wrong, and that this meet will set reading up for a decent enough stint in the PL. It's a pity that many of the team are not there, but i know one that wasn't even asked which makes me wonder if the rest even where?? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Frank Facher is the German lad, sadly he can't get time off from his studies to come over, which is a shame I was so looking forward to annoucing his name! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysue Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 Is there anyone going to this meeting who would be able to text updates to the updates site? If so, could you please either leave a message here or send me an email or pm. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortcrust Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 Good luck to Millsy in this one. Stay safe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The H Man Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 (edited) Is there anyone going to this meeting ? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good question Sue lol..! I am announcing so won't be able to help with updates I'm afraid, maybe Racer X might be able to help? Edited October 22, 2007 by The H Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haywood Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 Billy 'only riding, cos my dad owns the team' Legg. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Billy stepped in at short notice to ride for Reading at Swindon on Easter Sunday, which was before his dad owned the team. IMO he deserves to be riding tonight. Cheers Haywood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meowmix Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 One thing i want to know is, where the hell is this German guy that Malc has been going on about, i don't see him anywhere in the line up, but not to worry with have the amazing Billy 'only riding, cos my dad owns the team' Legg. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Nice! You should be thankful that Mark does now own the team, otherwise you might not of had any meeting to whinge about at all tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysue Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 Still need a texter...anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M08 Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 1st Mark Lemon 2nd Kris Stojanowski 3rd Filip Sitera 4th Patrick Hougaard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M08 Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 DENNY PYEATT MEMORIAL TROPHY, Reading Monday 22nd October, 2007 RIDERS 1. Ritchie Hawkins 3 2 2 2 1 = 10 2. Ben Barker 1 M 2 3 2 = 8 3. Luke Bowen 2 0 0 2 1 = 5 4. Cory Gathercole FX 2 3 1 2 = 8 5. Nicki Glanz 2 0 1 1 0 = 4 6. Krzysztof Stojanowski 3 3 3 R 2 = 11 7. Robert Mear 1 2 1 1 1 = 6 8. Chris Schramm 0 3 1 2 2 = 8 9. Patrick Hougaard 3 3 2 2 3 = 13 10. Rob Smith 0 1 0 0 0 = 1 11. Jason King 2 1 1 1 1 = 6 12. Billy Legg 1 0 0 0 0 = 1 13. Chris Mills 1 1 2 0 3 = 7 14. Mark Lemon 3 2 3 3 3 = 14 15. Filip Sitera 2 3 3 3 3 = 14 16. Shawn McConnell 0 1 0 3 0 = 4 17. Paul Starke 0 HEAT BY HEAT Ht1: Hawkins, Bowen, Barker, Gathercole (f.exc). 61.89 Ht2: Stojanowski, Glanz, Mear, Schramm. 61.99 Ht3: Hougaard, King, Legg, Smith. 61.87 Ht4: Lemon, Sitera, Mills, McConnell (f.rem). 61.81 Ht5: Hougaard, Hawkins, Mills, Glanz. 61.11 Ht6: Stojanowski, Lemon, Smith, Starke, Barker (exc.2mins). 61.86 Ht7: Sitera, Mear, King, Bowen. 61.74 Ht8: Schramm, Gathercole, McConnell, Legg. 62.12 Ht9: Stojanowski, Hawkins, King, McConnell. 62.21 Ht10: Sitera, Barker, Glanz, Legg. 62.02 Ht11: Lemon, Hougaard, Schramm, Bowen. 61.62 Ht12: Gathercole, Mills, Mear, Smith. 62.28 Ht13: Lemon, Hawkins, Mear, Legg. 62.11 Ht14: Barker, Schramm, King, Mills. 62.02 Ht15: McConnell, Bowen, Glanz, Smith. 62.61 Ht16: Sitera, Hougaard, Gathercole, Stojanowski (ret). 62.36 Ht17: Sitera, Schramm, Hawkins, Smith. 62.24 Ht18: Hougaard, Barker, Mear, McConnell. 62.77 Ht19: Mills, Stojanowski, Bowen, Legg. 63.61 Ht20: Lemon, Gathercole, King, Glanz. 62.20 Grand Final: Lemon, Stojanowski, Sitera, Hougaard (ret). 61.27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer X Posted October 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 (edited) A really excellent meeting in memory of Denny - hopefully we will have more like this in future. Sitera was very impressive indeed for his first visit to the track, but Ben Barker delivered a couple of the most exciting races seen all year at Smallmead. His pass of Chris Schramm was heart in mouth total bravery around the outside. Hougaard was good as well (although he has to work on his starting) Lemo was excellent, hard in the first turn, and really top value. Stojanowski very impressive too - much better than I remember him with IoW, although he made a decent debut at Smallmead I seem to remember. Other good shows from Glanz, Mear, and a great leg out heat win from McConnell. A cracking meeting, lots of interest, but still no real hints as to where Reading will be next season.... Edited October 22, 2007 by Racer X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Brown Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 Frank Facher is the German lad, sadly he can't get time off from his studies to come over, which is a shame I was so looking forward to annoucing his name! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Minder I hope you would have announced it differently to they did at Pardubice because for some reason they replaced the A with the U and got roars of laughter each time. He was pretty useful though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wackie Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 A really excellent meeting in memory of Denny - hopefully we will have more like this in future. Sitera was very impressive indeed for his first visit to the track, but Ben Barker delivered a couple of the most exciting races seen all year at Smallmead. His pass of Chris Schramm was heart in mouth total bravery around the outside. Hougaard was good as well (although he has to work on his starting) Lemo was excellent, hard in the first turn, and really top value. Stojanowski very impressive too - much better than I remember him with IoW, although he made a decent debut at Smallmead I seem to remember. Other good shows from Glanz, Mear, and a great leg out heat win from McConnell. A cracking meeting, lots of interest, but still no real hints as to where Reading will be next season.... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Agreed RacerX - can I also add that your piece on Denny in the programme was a lovely testimonial, as was Boogaloo's message. Who need top name EL stars & prima donnas when you've got 16 honest blokes all racing their guts out. Fitting that Mad Dog got a heat win as well, the old boy seemed to get better as the meeting went on. That other old boy didn't do too bad with his 4 demonstration laps after the meeting either. Rather than the meeting seeming to be some end of season filler for a trophy that gathers dust in a cupboard each year, it did feel like the whole evening was in the memory of Denny. I'm sure he'd think Wellie & all the boys involved tonight did him proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbieoldboy Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 Minder I hope you would have announced it differently to they did at Pardubice because for some reason they replaced the A with the U and got roars of laughter each time. He was pretty useful though <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That is how it is supposed to be pronounced Chris. Hope he gets on Sky next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbieoldboy Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 Agreed RacerX - can I also add that your piece on Denny in the programme was a lovely testimonial, as was Boogaloo's message. Who need top name EL stars & prima donnas when you've got 16 honest blokes all racing their guts out. Fitting that Mad Dog got a heat win as well, the old boy seemed to get better as the meeting went on. That other old boy didn't do too bad with his 4 demonstration laps after the meeting either. Rather than the meeting seeming to be some end of season filler for a trophy that gathers dust in a cupboard each year, it did feel like the whole evening was in the memory of Denny. I'm sure he'd think Wellie & all the boys involved tonight did him proud. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hear Hear to both of you. Thanks to all the riders tonight, a fitting tribute to Denny. Some of, if not the best racing at Smallmead all year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 (edited) Sitera: A good outside bet for a rostrum position on Monday... Not often I get a prediction right, so best milk it..!! Mind you, Chris Brown taught me all I know...!!! Young Filip was superb tonight but I agree with the poster before that it was a Brit who stole the show..: Ben Barker was simply brilliant..! And it was an excellent meeting all round. And no-one's mentioned the incident where poor Paul Starke came out to replace Ben who'd been excluded for exceeding the 2 mins and was put on a 15 metres handicap..!! Bet that's never happened before..?! Edited October 23, 2007 by Parsloes 1928 nearly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 but Ben Barker delivered a couple of the most exciting races seen all year at Smallmead. If someone gets Barker on some EL standard equipment I reckon Reading could do a far worse job than get him in at reserve next year, ideally doubling up with a 'smaller' PL track than he's been used to. Easily the most entertaining visitor to Perry Barr this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spannerboy Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 Minder I hope you would have announced it differently to they did at Pardubice because for some reason they replaced the A with the U and got roars of laughter each time. He was pretty useful though <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The minder enjoyed a good nite on the mike, even to the point of signing autographs in the bar afterwards, recognition at last Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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