Madball Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 Hey on www.myspace.com/unialeszno you can find couple words from 2007 South Australia u16 Championship Justin Sedgman about this meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Baker Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 It's not very simple - some young riders who do speedway also race Dirt Track - on modified MX bikes, on pretty long tracks (typically 600 - 800 metres), modified ovals, always having at least one right hand bend, some are "kidney shaped", some very large "L" shapes. So a lot of these kids (ie their parents) have several bikes, that they race at different tracks & meetings al around the countryside - for example, if a kid here ni Albury wants to race Junior speedway, they can race at Mildura 600km away, or Moe 500k, Adelaide 1000k, Gosford 650k - as well as Dirt track at home in Albury, Broadford 250k, Wagga 140k, West Wyalong 300k, Temora 250k, Canberra 400k, Griffith 275k, Mildura 600k, Cowra 500k, Newcastle 720k - get the picture? and surprisingly, not many kids do both, more do Dirt Track in the southern part of the nation than speedway. The huge dedication, effort & expense by families & the very rare sponsor actually has the effect of making our kids very appreciative, dogged, versatile and determined to do well - not only for themselves, but as a show of return for their families and supporters efforts. I disagree that the Junior scene is well structured - rather, there are hotbeds of dedicated, harworking zealots who love their kids and the sport, and this produces a stream of young blokes who are regularly punching above their weight on the world scene! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whowasthatberntpersson Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 (edited) I think the junior scene is reasonably well structured. The main problem is lack of rides. This is why many of the kids carry on doing dirt track racing. There are just not enough riding opportunities to justify the sole expense of speedway for many families. It does vary from State to State, however as an example someone in South East Queensland can easily ride a minimum of twice a month throughout the year, more if willing to travel 7 - 10 hours for meetings in NSW, which is enough for most families and does make doubling up on dirt track difficult and expensive. Infact I know several Queenslanders who have now dropped dirt track for that reason. The introduction of the 350cc Jawa racing, adds an extra dimension, now kids 14-16 can ride two classes of speedway, 125cc and 350cc, this fills a big void and should keep a few of the bigger kids in the sport. Edited November 17, 2007 by whowasthatberntpersson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Is there much speedway in WA? The only track I could find any info about was Wanneroo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFatDave Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Is there much speedway in WA? The only track I could find any info about was Wanneroot <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Wanneroot is actually the cry of the drunken Ozyace after a few bottles of Red. Not to be confused with a Kangeroot, which is of course a Scotsman locked in a Cupboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ficklefan Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Is there much speedway in WA? The only track I could find any info about was Wanneroo <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Try looking up Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach. Pinjar Park is the circuit in Wanneroo which has some top meetings coming up soon, the WA State Championships are being run over 2 days, 30 November and 1 December. Then a top class line up will contest the Ron Johnson Memorial, I think the date is 19 January. Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudding Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Wanneroot is actually the cry of the drunken Ozyace after a few bottles of Red. Not to be confused with a Kangeroot, which is of course a Scotsman locked in a Cupboard. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i'll second that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whowasthatberntpersson Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Pinjar Park is also hosting the Australian Under 16 Solo Championships 16-19 January 2008. The Australian Under 16 Pairs will be run on the same night as the Ron Johnson Memorial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Pinjar Park is also hosting the Australian Under 16 Solo Championships 16-19 January 2008. The Australian Under 16 Pairs will be run on the same night as the Ron Johnson Memorial. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh - not that far for you and Nick to go then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whowasthatberntpersson Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 We certainly won't be driving thats for sure (although I know a couple who will do the 40-50 hour scoot. Its a logistical nightmare for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 We certainly won't be driving thats for sure (although I know a couple who will do the 40-50 hour scoot. Its a logistical nightmare for us. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Not driving there? Jeez you're not gonna cycle are ya? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudding Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 anybody got the results from pinjar park sat 17/11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 (edited) Try looking up Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach. Pinjar Park is the circuit in Wanneroo which has some top meetings coming up soon, the WA State Championships are being run over 2 days, 30 November and 1 December. Then a top class line up will contest the Ron Johnson Memorial, I think the date is 19 January. Hope this helps! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for the info ficklefan Edited November 26, 2007 by Hector Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudding Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 c'mon ozyace tell me how the lads did at pinjar park im sure you was there propping up the bar m8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozyace Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 I actually come from Wanneroo and played all my Aussie Rules for the mighty Roos. Our club song goes like this RRRRRRRRoot Root Root for Wanneroooooooo Root Root Root for Wanneroo You can Root a Kangaroo or a Wallaby or two but it's better if you Root for Wanneroo ROOS ROOS ROOS The good thing is i live 10 minutes from the track. Pudding me ol mate how the hell are ya, i still got a couple of Stella's in the fridge can't seem to give em away In answer to your question, i didn't get up to Pinjar/Wanneroo the other week i had a night of drinking red wine at my Uncles vinyard down in Margaret River Can't top this my friend. http://www.virginblock.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudding Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 Pudding me ol mate how the hell are ya, i still got a couple of Stella's in the fridge can't seem to give em away In answer to your question, i didn't get up to Pinjar/Wanneroo the other week i had a night of drinking red wine at my Uncles vinyard down in Margaret River Can't top this my friend. http://www.virginblock.com/ <{POST_SNAPBACK}> you've got to used to drinking p$ss m8 best save it till i come back out are you going to the state final ??? give chesh my best wishes / he's a good lad we had a good time at your's , cheers m8 we had a ball at the woffindens i'll send you some pic's when the mr's downloads them S Y F L pudding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariusz Dubi Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 Pinjar Park is the circuit in Wanneroo which has some top meetings coming up soon, the WA State Championships are being run over 2 days, 30 November and 1 December.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm looking for the results of WA State Championship in Pinjar Park. Where can I find it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sir Lunchalot Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 I'm looking for the results of WA State Championship in Pinjar Park. Where can I find it? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Here is as good as any http://www.speedway-forum.co.uk/forums/ind...showtopic=38714 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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