AndyP Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 TOM P Madsen is set to stage his Testimonial meeting at King’s Lynn on Friday, March 20. The Dane, who has just recently agreed a loan deal with Stoke for the 2009 season, will be celebrating ten-years in British Speedway. The 31-year-old first arrived on these shores to ride for Berwick in 1999 and has since raced for a variety of clubs, which include Ipswich, Oxford, Belle Vue, Mildenhall and Reading. During this time he has proved himself to be a reliable and popular team-man for all his teams, but will be going back to King’s Lynn to stage his big event, where he spent several enjoyable seasons racing between 2000-2004. Madsen said: “It seems like only yesterday that I first came over to Britain to ride and here we are ten years later thinking organising about a Testimonial. “I’ve really enjoyed my time here and have always given my British clubs number one priority. “I now live permanently just a few minutes away from the King’s Lynn track, so I suppose it’s quite fitting that I should be staging my meeting there. I always enjoyed riding at the Norfolk Arena track and I still have a lot of sponsors in the area. “I’d like to thank the Stars promotion for giving me the opportunity to stage it there. Buster Chapman (King’s Lynn promoter) has always been a massive assistance since I first came to ride over here. He’s been like my English dad; helping me get set-up off-track and generally looking after me. “Now that I’ve got a date and venue confirmed I’ll be focusing all my energies on my meeting. I’m determined to put on a good show for the supporters. “I have a few things in mind as to what I’d like to do on the night and what riders will be invited. “In fact, my former Reading team-mate Ulrich Ostergaard has already agreed to ride, plus one former and another current Grand Prix rider have also accepted invitations. “I’m very pleased with how things have gone so far and it promises to be a very good night.” Further news updates will be issued in due course. MADSEN, Tom Paarup DATE OF BIRTH: 24 November 1977, Esbjerg, Denmark. BRITISH CAREER: (1999) Berwick; (2000-02) King’s Lynn; (2003) Ipswich, King’s Lynn; (2004) King’s Lynn, Oxford, Berwick; (2005) Oxford, Berwick; (2006) Belle Vue; (2007) Mildenhall; (2008) Reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Good stuff, should be a good night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presenter Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 I'll be there!!. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybea39 Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Great Presenter....Great Merchandise......who needs riders :-))))) jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
come-on-stars Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 I'm there . I'm glad that Madsen wants to have it at King's Lynn. Should be a brilliant evening and I hope everything goes smoothly for Madsen. Looking forward towards the start of the season a little more now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 I will be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortcrust Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Great news, can't believe it's been ten years!!! Looking forward to it very much, lets hope its a cracker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The H Man Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 I'll be there!!. . . I'll be there too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haza Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 I'll be there too! Jean and i will be there wouldn,t miss it even if it had been at your new club stoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneys barnstormers Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 All our tribe will be there aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Well as Tom P is 1 of Mike's favourite riders we will be there to support him. Have put it in my diary so I don't take a shift at work Tina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micman Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Great Presenter....Great Merchandise......who needs riders :-))))) jb What are you saying Jaybea - is there something I should know?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semion Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 What are you saying Jaybea - is there something I should know?????? Is Kevin Long doing the job ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyP Posted January 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 (edited) DARCY CONFIRMED FOR MADSEN TESTIMONIAL DARCY Ward is the latest name to be added to the line-up for Tom P Madsen’s Testimonial meeting at King’s Lynn on Friday, March 20. The highly-rated Australian will be helping the Dane celebrate ten-years of racing in the British League. Ward impressed during his appearances on British shale during the 2008 season and as a result, has earned himself a full contract with King’s Lynn for their forthcoming Premier League campaign. Aged just 16, the Queensland born rider is just starting out on what is already showing all the signs of being a promising career in the sport. An excited Madsen said: “I’m really pleased that Darcy has agreed to ride in my meeting and with how things are going in general. “He’s an exciting rider and his inclusion in the meeting should create plenty of interest with the home fans. Also with the meeting being so early in the season it will probably be many people’s first chance to see this talented teenager in action. “Some more riders will possibly be confirmed next week. We are just waiting on the issue of the fixture lists so we can clarify what teams and riders are racing elsewhere that evening. “There will be plenty of things happening on the night, so much so, that we will be having two presenters on the microphone. “I’m very pleased that Kevin Long from Ipswich has agreed to do my meeting, and also Reading’s Paul Hunsdon will be adding his style of humour to proceedings.” Meanwhile, affordable sponsorship packages are now available and supporters welcome and encouraged to get involved. This includes having the opportunity to walk out onto the track with a favourite rider, plus at the end of the night being presented with a signed photo of themselves and their chosen rider. Packages include: Main meeting sponsorship, individual rider and heat, rider mascot, plus tyre and fuel For more details and prices, please contact: E-Mail: madsenracing@live.co.uk Telephone: 07916 696 563 TOM P MADSEN TESTIMONIAL NORFOLK ARENA KING’S LYNN FRIDAY MARCH 20, RIDERS ANNOUNCED SO FAR: ULRICH OSTERGAARD, DARCY WARD Edited January 15, 2009 by AndyP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Will Chris Brown be there ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybea39 Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Looking forward to it.....I think Kevin Long might break the record for longest p in Speedway history that night jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimmo Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Great Presenter....Great Merchandise......who needs riders :-))))) jb You forgot the Great Track Shop and it's staff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyP Posted January 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 TWO MORE CONFIRMED NIELS KRISTIAN IVERSEN is the latest big name to agree to ride in Tom P. Madsen’s Testimonial. And also joining the Grand Prix star in the event at King’s Lynn on Friday, March 20, is local favourite John Oliver. Madsen is delighted that both men have agreed to turn out for his big night. He said: “Puk (Iversen) and I go back a long way, so it’s great to have him on board for my meeting. “When Niels first came to ride in England I helped him get settled in and we’ve built up a good friendship ever since. “I'm also very pleased that John (Oliver) has agreed to ride. He’s a big favourite with the Lynn supporters and rides the Norfolk Arena track extremely well. “I’m sure he’ll also prove to be a good addition to the line-up.” Meanwhile, Madsen has accepted an invitation to attend the Speedway and Grasstrack Show on February 22, at The Sports Connexion, Ryton-On-Dunsmore, Coventry. The Dane will be busy promoting his meeting on the day and also plans to have a range of Testimonial merchandise available to view and buy. TOM P MADSEN TESTIMONIAL NORFOLK ARENA KING’S LYNN FRIDAY MARCH 20, RIDERS ANNOUNCED SO FAR: ULRICH OSTERGAARD, DARCY WARD, NIELS K IVERSEN, JOHN OLIVER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean blyth Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 turning out to be a cracking line up just just hope leigh adams and nicki pedersen ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyP Posted January 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 TWO MORE ADDED FOR MADSEN’S BIG NIGHT TWO more names have been added to Tom P. Madsen’s Testimonial line-up at King’s Lynn in March. Travis McGowan and Jan Graversen are the latest riders to confirm their presence for the event at the Norfolk Arena on Friday, March 20. Madsen has confirmed that plans for his big night are going well and is pleased to have the latest duo on board. He said: “I’m delighted that Travis and Jan have agreed to turn out for me. Everything is coming together nicely and we're making good progress with all aspects of the meeting. “I’ve known Travis since we both rode at King’s Lynn in 2000 and we’ve become very good friends since then. He’s a great guy and is now one of my best friends. “He’s also a very exciting and popular rider and his inclusion in the meeting should add to the spectacle of it all. “I was also very pleased that Jan has accepted the booking. “He’s a good young improving Danish rider and what with him now having joined King’s Lynn for the forthcoming season, it will help create plenty of interest from the local fans on the night.” Meanwhile, Madsen has accepted an invitation to attend the Speedway and Grasstrack Show on February 22, at The Sports Connexion, Ryton-On-Dunsmore, Coventry. The Dane will be on hand to answer questions on the day and also plans to have a range of Testimonial merchandise available to view and buy. TOM P. MADSEN TESTIMONIAL NORFOLK ARENA KING’S LYNN FRIDAY MARCH 20, RIDERS ANNOUNCED SO FAR: ULRICH OSTERGAARD, DARCY WARD, NIELS K IVERSEN, JOHN OLIVER, TRAVIS McGOWAN, JAN GRAVERSEN FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON SPONSORSHIP CONTACT: E-Mail: madsenracing@live.co.uk - Telephone: 07916 696 563 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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