Trackman Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Golden Helmet Line-Up for Gold Coast, Sat. 3 November This year's Ivan Mauger Golden Helmet competition is a one-off National Golden Helmet event unlike the usual International Series. Mauger has been busy establishing speedway in Malaysia and hasn't been able to devote the time to bring out foreign riders. The meeting still promises to be a cracker, with a strong field of 12 local and interstate riders. Victorian Ty Proctor makes his second Gold Coast appearance, after an impressive debut earlier this year. Townsville's Mitchell Davey returns after making an impact on the Boothy meeting, with fellow North Queenslander Ashley Catchcart joining him. James Holder (NSW), has just returned from a stint in England where he has been signed up by Isle of Wight for next year. He will be aiming to have his name on the Golden Helmet. Second placegetter in our last meeting, Ty Platt (NSW) will start as one of the favourites. Others coming from south of the border are Sam Masters (Newcastle) and Anthony Perks (Quirindi). Leading the home charge are Sam Taylor, who was runner-up in the recent Malaysian Open, evergreen Alan Rivett and (hopefully) Scott Smith, who will be preparing for his assault on the Qld Title at our 8 December meeting.Making up the 12 are Elliott Myers (NSW) and Nathan Apps, with Todd Groves and Harley Horwood as reserves. 350cc racing will also be programmed, and junior solo riders will be out to secure a place in next month's Qld Title, to be run in conjunction with the senior solo championship. Sidecars and support solos complete what promises to be another night of spectacular racing, starting at 6.30pm, and juniors getting under way at 5pm. Courtsey from Gavin Elmes. Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackman Posted November 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 (edited) Scott Smith Wins Golden Helmet - Posted 4 November, 2007 Scott Smith added his name to an illustrious list of previous winners when he swept all before him and won the Ivan Mauger Golden Helmet meeting. Smith was the only Queenslander to reach the final of this national event and came up against Ty Proctor (Vic), James Holder (NSW) and Ty Platt (NSW). Smith led the final all the way, with Proctor rounding up Platt and Holder in the first turn. Holder took Platt on the second lap, then closed the gap on Proctor as Smith drew further ahead . Holder and Sam Taylor bumped together in the first semi-final, with Taylor coming to grief against the fence, The referee ruled it a "racing incident"with no-one to blame, for a complete restart. However Taylor had a knee wound which required attention, and he withdrew. Proctor won the rerun from Holder, with impressive Sam Masters third . Smith nailed the second semi-final after an early tussle with Platt. Potential-packed Mitchell Davey, who was equal top scorer with Proctor in the heats, crossed for third, with Alan Rivett fourth. The programme featured plenty of very fast, close racing on a somewhat slick track. The highlight race of the night was the close-quarter duel between Smith and Proctor in Heat 10, with the two passing and repassing each other and Proctor taking the win. Smith opened his account with a win over Holder, but the tables were turned when they met again in Round 2. Holder also pushed Masters and Rivett to very close finishes. Sidecar honours went to Steve Taylor/Daniel Newman who followed a first round loss to Robbie Wilson/Cameron Bell with four straight wins, including the final. Wilson missed his last heat race because of engine problems, but was able to rectify this in time to finish second in the final after briefly passing and leading Taylor. Bob Hill/Nick Bain were third in the final, with Craig Mitchell/Troy Packman suffering engine failure on the third lap. Tyson Nelson won each of his four encounters with Darcy Ward in the 350cc section. Kade Smith topped the support solos, but not without a first race defeat by Harley Horwood. Sixteen junior solo riders fought out a qualifying round for the State Championship to be held at Gold Coast on 8 December. The eight qualifiers and their points are: Nick Morris 15, Darcy Ward 13, Mathew Day 12, Harley Brigden 12, Jake Allen 10, Tory Bellamy 10, Josh Slockee 10 and Zaine Kennedy 8. These riders competed in a separate competition in the main programme, with Darcy Ward winning the final. Nick Morris came through into second, with Harley Brigden third and Mathew Day fourth. Golden Helmet Points: Ty Proctor (Vic) 11, Mitchell Davey (Qld) 11, Sam Masters (NSW) 10, Scott Smith (Qld) 10, James Holder (NSW) 8, Alan Rivett (Qld) 7, Sam Taylor (Qld) 5, Ty Platt (NSW) 4, Elliott Myers (NSW) 2, Anthony Perks (NSW) 2, Ashley Cathcart (Qld) 1, Nathan Apps (Qld) 1. 1st Semi-final: 1. Ty Proctor, 2. James Holder, 3. Sam Masters, 4. Sam Taylor (did not ride in rerun) 2nd Semi-final: 1. Scott Smith, 2. Ty Platt, 3. Mitchell Davey, 4. Alan Rivett. Golden Helmet Final: 1. Scott Smith, 2 Ty Proctor, 3. James Holder, 4. Ty Platt Photo Re: http://www.goldcoastspeedway.homestead.com/ (L to R): James Holder, Scott Smith, Ty Platt, Ty Proctor, Ivan Mauger. Thank you Gavin. & Regards. Edited November 8, 2007 by Trackman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanya Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Well done Smithy, still going strong in Australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Pretty impressive from Sam Masters.I take it he is the same guy who competed in the 80cc World Championship this year and last?Another good youngster making his way up the ladder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Does anyone know what happened to Justin Whatshisname damn forgot his name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackman Posted November 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 G/Day Shazz. whowasthatberntpersson will know. Regards. Does anyone know what happened to Justin Whatshisname damn forgot his name <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 Well done Smithy, still going strong in Australia <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Get back to Newport! Would be enough for me to go over there every week then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanya Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 I echo your sentiments SCB what a fantastic talent and entertainer Scott Smith was a real untapped talent as far as British Speedway was concerned. We want Smithy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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