Trees Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Well I'd have thought he would have liked to have been involved in some way for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crikeythatsfast Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 E-mail received from the NA this morning....................... This Wednesday night at 7:30pm the King’s Lynn Stars take a break from regular league racing, for a special night of racing in memory of Ashley Jones. Ashley was a young Australian who spent the majority of the 2005 season riding for the Stars and winning many fans hearts in that time. He unfortunately died just after returning back to his native land on 13th November 2005 while racing speedway. The King’s Lynn promotion have decide to hold a team meeting rather than an individual and have put the Young Lions up against the Young Roos. ‘Ashley would have loved to have been part of a meeting like this, he came over to England with hardly any money and had to work his way up, he is reminiscent of most of the young Brits and Aussies in this meeting. It gives these young guys a chance to shine against riders of their own calibre rather than against established heat leaders that they race against every week in the Premier league. Add on top of that the traditional rivalry and pride between the two countries and it will be a fantastic meeting’ said Stars promoter, Jonathan Chapman. A controversial inclusion in the Young Roos line up is 17 year old British Under 21 Champion, Tai Woffinden. Team manager, Rob Lyon, explains the reason, ‘basically I felt the Lions were looking a bit too strong so I asked Tai to race for the Roos, it doesn’t mean anything because the meeting is not official but at the end of the day he does have an aussie accent!’. The Roos have a solid line up with James Holder making his 2008 debut at the circuit plus the return of Ty Proctor and Arlo Bugeja from last week. The two riders the fans will know best and need no introduction are Kozza Smith and John Oliver, Mitchell Davey is the final man and for those who don’t know him he actually resided and practiced at Kings Lynn for a few weeks in 2007 before signing for the Glasgow Tigers in 2008. The Young Lions will be lead by local hero, Simon Lambert, he will be joined by Eastbourne star, Lewis Bridger and also James Brundle, who returns to his home track after riding alongside Lewis in the Elite League this season. The very talented Jerran Hart returns after his excellent showing for Newcastle two weeks back and the much loved, ex stars rider, Darren Mallett also makes an apperance. The Lions team is completed by Josh Auty from Redcar and Sam Martin (subject to fitness) from Sheffield. Admission prices are as normal, Adults £12, Concessions £8, 12-15yrs £4 and all kids 11 yrs and under FREE. A donation will be made to the Association for Blind Dogs which is a registered charity and was something Ashley supported himself. YOUNG LIONS 1.Lewis Bridger (Eastbourne) 2.Josh Auty (Redcar) 3.James Brundle (Eastbourne) 4.Darren Mallett (Boston) 5.Simon Lambert (KL) 6.Jerran Hart (Newcastle) 7.Sam Martin (Sheffield ) TM Richard Knight YOUNG ROOS 1.Tai Woffinden (Rye House) 2.Ty Proctor (Redcar) 3.Kozza Smith (KL) 4.James Holder (Island) 5.John Oliver (KL) 6.Mitchell Davey (Glasgow) 7.Arlo Bugeja (Redcar) TM Rob Lyon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Heat one ought to be lively! A cracking line up which should provide some great action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crikeythatsfast Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Heat one ought to be lively! A cracking line up which should provide some great action. lol going to be a cracking meeting I think Glad also that Knighty is TM for the Young Lion's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilK Posted June 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Certainly looks a cracking meeting, hope to make this one should be an entertaining evening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Man Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 does anyone know if this is going to be on Dvd ?? as i'l be at poole that night Spoke with Mike Bennett the other day, and yes we are filming it, We thought the line up deserved a DVD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFatDave Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Great way to honour Ash's memory - even if we hafta have a Pom ridin' for Oz!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Great way to honour Ash's memory - even if we hafta have a Pom ridin' for Oz!! And an Aussie riding for the Poms! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortcrust Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Really looking forward to this one, two cracking little teams, let's just hope the weather is kind to us and allows this meeting to go ahead. Just SO pleased that Ashley continues to be remembered in speedway for the lovely guy he was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Really looking forward to this one, two cracking little teams, let's just hope the weather is kind to us and allows this meeting to go ahead. Just SO pleased that Ashley continues to be remembered in speedway for the lovely guy he was. I'm absolutely certain SS that Ashley will NEVER be forgotten by those who met him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crikeythatsfast Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 You are right Bryn, he was a lovely lad, and will never be forgotten. I came across his tribute film on youtube the other week and it still moved me to tears. And we will all have to hope that the weather gods give us a dry day for this meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortcrust Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Unfortunately the weather forecast for this coming Wednesday is awful, hoping and praying they've got it wrong and it all changes to allow this special one to go ahead. Sadly it doesn't look good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFatDave Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 I came across his tribute film on youtube the other week and it still moved me to tears. Join the Club, CTF! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
em1500uk Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Looks like this meeting might not even get started, going by the current forecast for tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Hells bells you are a pessimistic lot . The forecast on metcheck is not that bad. I've seen meetings run when the forecast has been far, far worse. Since when have weather forecasts been accurate anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crikeythatsfast Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Hells bells you are a pessimistic lot . The forecast on metcheck is not that bad. I've seen meetings run when the forecast has been far, far worse. Since when have weather forecasts been accurate anyway lol that's true SL, can't normally get the same day right, let alone a few days in advance. I'm keeping positive about it, or trying to lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhidassa Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Well I'd have thought he would have liked to have been involved in some way for sure! I'm sure he'll still be involved, with or without official mention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allitt Racing Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Just like to add that Darren Rolph will now be racing in this meeting should be a treat for all to see his all action style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 2 miles from track. Weather so far has been dull and cloudy, with a fairly stiff breeze. A few spots of rain but more like a fine mist than actual spots. Have a feeling it will be chilly tonight tho. I can update later if no one else does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crikeythatsfast Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Thanks SL much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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