whowasthatberntpersson Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 I'm all for a 350cc Championship also. Obviously the 350 bikes are a stepping stone and a good one at that but the racing is so competetive there may as well be a championship. Was talking to Jason Crump in Brisbane today, he stepped off the 125's as a 14 year old, he said he was just too big, and that is true of many junior riders. As an example of how the 350 class has improved things already, Jason gave an example of one rider stepping off a 125cc bike at Mildura and jumping straight on a 500 after turning 16 the following week. The problems will arise as inexperienced juniors step off the 125's and onto the 350's before they are ready, in my opinion that will happen sooner rather than later and will probably take a bit of gloss off. The current crop on the 350's are without exception all pretty talented riders but some kids may make the jump before they are ready. I guess that could easily be the case with the 500's anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatesy50 Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 I'm all for a 350cc Championship also. Obviously the 350 bikes are a stepping stone and a good one at that but the racing is so competetive there may as well be a championship. Was talking to Jason Crump in Brisbane today, he stepped off the 125's as a 14 year old, he said he was just too big, and that is true of many junior riders. As an example of how the 350 class has improved things already, Jason gave an example of one rider stepping off a 125cc bike at Mildura and jumping straight on a 500 after turning 16 the following week. The problems will arise as inexperienced juniors step off the 125's and onto the 350's before they are ready, in my opinion that will happen sooner rather than later and will probably take a bit of gloss off. The current crop on the 350's are without exception all pretty talented riders but some kids may make the jump before they are ready. I guess that could easily be the case with the 500's anyway. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Any club or promoter can ran the 350 championship they just have to put there hand up to ran it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopper Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Some comments on the 350 racing in Newcastle Some of Australia’s most talented Speedway youngsters were sldo given the opportunity to strut their stuff in front of a huge Newcastle crowd on Wednesday night. Four of our best junior riders – Alex Davies, Todd Kurtz, Darcy Ward and Tyson Nelson, raced in six heats throughout the evening on their 350cc machines – a capacity recently introduced into Australian junior racing by Motorcycling Australia. Davies, Kurtz and Ward were all part of the Australian contingent that competed in Poland at the Youth Gold Trophy event in July last year, and all three impressed throughout their heats. Davies, who won three of the six races was happy with the way he performed: “It was great – I topped the night off with a win and having done that with no final, it was pretty good,” he said. “I was pretty ordinary towards the start of the night, but got much better towards the end of the night and that’s where I shone. “The 350 is so much better than the 125. The 125’s are a great stepping stone and everyone has to come through it, but the 350’s are great.” The night was a reality check for Kurtz who also gave the 350’s the big thumbs up. “It was definitely tough out there. I need to get back to the gym I think because I am pretty buggered!” he said. “It has been great to be a part of the Australian Championship series, so hopefully it will go for a bit longer. “The 350’s are awesome. It is a big step from the 125’s to the 500’s, and the 350’s just fill it in a bit, so that’s a big help.” Ward managed to win a heat, and was very consistent with three third placings, as he prepares for an assault at the Under 16 Championship which will be held in WA later this month. “The Under 16 Championship should be good – it will be a big track, it’s going to be hard with a lot of good riders, but hopefully I will come away with a win.” The 2008 Australian Speedway Solo Championship heads to the Sydney Showground for the final round on Friday. Chopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFatDave Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Thanks for that Chopper. Yes the 350's were great and very equal, to see four riders side by side after three laps is just so good, the crowd lapped it up! Dunno what we've got tonight but I should imagine there'll be something spectacular to end the series. Couldn't agree more about the size thing; to see Justin Sedgeman straddling his 125 at Gillman was almost cruel & unusual, and he's only about 5'6'' or so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozyace Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 I know what you mean BFD, you wanna see Matty Cheshire on his. I dunno where Matt gets his height from but it certainly isn't his short arsed old man, who i gotta say was absolutley flying around Pinjar on Saturday night. Come the Ron Johnson Memorial next week i think Noddy Holder and the rest of the Eastern staters will want to bring there A game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whowasthatberntpersson Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 Any idea who's riding in the Ron Johnson meeting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozyace Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 Not finalised but, Chris and James Holder, Trev Harding, Dave Cheshire, Daniel Winchester, Carly Gittus, Frank Killeen, Bobby King. I think one or two others were thinking of coming from the East but nothing has been confirmed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whowasthatberntpersson Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 Cheers, looking forward to seeing both the juniors and seniors on the track. Was talking to Mich Shirra today, he speaks very highly of the track over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozyace Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 Yeah it's a great little track, Rob Woffinden does a great job in preparing it for our meetings. The bar facilities aren't to bad either which i think is always important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackman Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 No one's started cam grinding...... yet. Regards. Yes the 350's were great and very equal, <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFatDave Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 No one's started cam grinding...... yet. Regards. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You've got a suspicious mind, Tracky!! I'm sure there's a few ex-riders and spannermen out here who can update 'em on deviosity! Another great ad for 350's at Sydderney last night; its a big daunting track but some of these kids are Fearless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackman Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 I think the likes of Mitch Shirra should get on one, that would help the Kid's even more... Regards. You've got a suspicious mind, Tracky!! I'm sure there's a few ex-riders and spannermen out here who can update 'em on deviosity! Another great ad for 350's at Sydderney last night; its a big daunting track but some of these kids are Fearless! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whowasthatberntpersson Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 I think the likes of Mitch Shirra should get on one, that would help the Kid's even more... Regards. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Give it time Captain Trackman, give it time. Tis the Deckhand Whowasthatberntpersson, waiting for the call to keep the scurvey away and scrub the deck of the good ship Pommyvessel.....and to check out the scenic delights of the surrounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozyace Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 Not finalised but, Chris and James Holder, Trev Harding, Dave Cheshire, Daniel Winchester, Carly Gittus, Frank Killeen, Bobby King. I think one or two others were thinking of coming from the East but nothing has been confirmed. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Noddy's out, Jason Doyle in. Chris concentrating on the U21's, which is fair bump in my books, he's had a bit on his plate in the last coupla weeks. Mind you the promoters could have done a bit better than just relying on Lee Redmond to bring the team back over here and not asked any other riders who may have been interested ie Cam Woody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackman Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 Bring Ya skid lid. http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=HBa9wdOANHw Regards. Give it time Captain Trackman, give it time. Tis the Deckhand Whowasthatberntpersson, waiting for the call to keep the scurvey away and scrub the deck of the good ship Pommyvessel.....and to check out the scenic delights of the surrounds. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopper Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Pleased to say a 350 australian championship has been penciled in for newcastle about the 16th of febuary. Chopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackman Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 (edited) Thanks to odrtv..... http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=VOrEQxzxgzk Regards. PS. Get on this track MattD... Edited January 26, 2008 by Trackman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozyace Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 Hey Trackman great vid, those things 350's are pulling the boys up that hill big time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackman Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 From what I'v seen of the 350's. ..... I want one. UK speedway should run them in CL, PL & EL... WE WOULD HAVE 10 PASSING MOVES IN EVERY RACE.... Regards. Hey Trackman great vid, those things 350's are pulling the boys up that hill big time. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 Give it time Captain Trackman, give it time. Tis the Deckhand Whowasthatberntpersson, waiting for the call to keep the scurvey away and scrub the deck of the good ship Pommyvessel.....and to check out the scenic delights of the surrounds. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> friend of yours BFD and Sandman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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