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AUSTRALIA (Team Manager, Phil Crump)

Jason Crump, Jason Lyons, Adam Shields, Steve Johnston, Leigh Adams, Travis McGowan, Mark Lemon

 

REST OF WORLD (Team Manager, Sam Ermolenko)

Hans Andersen, Joe Screen, Tai Woffinden, Emil Kramer, Peter Karlsson, James Wright, Kenni Larsen

 

 

CHAT LIVE WITH MARK LEMON

 

Mark will be chatting live to fans and supporters tonight (Wed 9 Sep 2009) in an exclusive live online chat event at www.newcastlespeedway.net

 

The event gets underway at 8pm and Mark will be answering questions put to him by supporters in a completely free and live environment.

 

Anyone is welcome to take part, but they will need to be registered at www.newcastlespeedway.net to access the "Terraces Chat Room".

Thanks very much, even though Zagar cant ride that still is a really good line up. Adams,Crump,Andersen,Woffy,Karlsson,Larsen still very gd riders in the field :approve:

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Special Guests Announced for Lemo’s Big Night

 

Having fielded an impressive rider line-up for his testimonial meeting, a contest of such high calibre deserves an equally impressive Guest of Honour list and that is certainly the case for Lemo’s celebrations this Friday (18th September).

 

Joining Lemo will be the 1950 and 1953 World Speedway Champion, the ex-Wembley star Freddie Williams, who will joined by a world class performer in his own branch of sport, the Australian cricketing legend and current captain of Somerset County Cricket, Justin Langer.

 

Langer’s opening test partnership with Matthew Hayden was one of the most successful opening test cricket partnerships of all time, and earlier this year he became the highest scoring Australian batsman in English domestic cricket. Add to this a connection a little bit closer to home and joining the guest list will be Mark's father-in-law and former Newcastle Diamond legend, Tom Owen and Australia's Godfather of Speedway, Neil Street.

 

On the evening, Sam Ermolenko will display his World Championship winning bike, plus there will be a signing post for fans to meet riders and get autographs.

 

Advance tickets for the meeting which include a commemorative pass and pit walk are up to capacity; however, tickets are still available on the evening. Adults cost £13.50, children aged 6-16 £4, Under 5s go free.

 

In a change to previous rider announcements, Newcastle’s Kenni Larsen has been committed to a Danish Super League meeting and will be replaced by his compatriot and Lemon’s Newcastle team mate, the promising young Dane, Rene Bach.

 

Gates open: 5.30pm, Rider presentation 7.15pm, tapes up 7.30pm

Admission: Adults £13.50, Children 6-16 £4, 5 and under – Free

 

Confirmed line-up:

Australia

1. Jason Crump (Belle Vue)

2. Jason Lyons (Birmingham)

3. Adam Shields (Lakeside)

4. Steve Johnston (Somerset)

5. Leigh Adams (Swindon)

6. Travis McGowan (Swindon)

7. Mark Lemon (Newcastle)

Team Manager: Phil Crump

 

Rest of the World

1. Hans Andersen (Poole)

2. Joe Screen (Poole)

3. Tai Woffinden (Wolverhampton)

4. Emil Kramer (Somerset)

5. Peter Karlsson (Wolverhampton)

6. James Wright (Belle Vue)

7. Rene Bach (Newcastle)

Team Manager: Sam Ermolenko

 

There will be more news later this week regarding other additional attractions & events that are to be held on the evening itself, so watch out for further details

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Not sure if it has been covered before, but looking at the admission price of £13.50 compared to £25 for the GP Qualifier at Coventry ..... Ok, there will be four heats less ..... Too far away for me to attend, but there will be updates on the Speedway Updates site for those who want to keep in touch with the proceedings

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Am going to Mark's testimonal and have never been to Somerset before.

 

Can anyone tell me what the wheelchair access is like.

 

Also can someone give me directions from Wales, understand it is Junction 22 off the M5 - where from after that and approx how long does it take.

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Am going to Mark's testimonal and have never been to Somerset before.

 

Can anyone tell me what the wheelchair access is like.

 

Also can someone give me directions from Wales, understand it is Junction 22 off the M5 - where from after that and approx how long does it take.

 

It's several years since I went to Somerset but wheelchair access is possible. When we went it was bumpy (mostly across grass or gravel) and viewing was not the best but I hear they have made many improvements since then so I'd guess you should be OK.

 

I know I've not been overly helpful but at least it will bump the thread up so someone local will reply :)

 

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Hope Lemo can get one of the big GP guys in on short notice after Jason's injury!

 

I'll still go along but it could take a few off the crowd.... :(

 

 

Edit - Just noticed its the Australia side that will be a man down.....maybe he could persuade Sully to ride?

 

 

or Troy Batchelor..... :mad::wink:

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Things have changed a lot at somerset in the last few week the drive and inner road have been fully tarmaced so nice and smooth .

 

There is a special area on the patio for wheelchairs and there carers and its close to the clubhouse and toilets etc and you get a great view of the start and into the 1st bend as its slighty raised .

 

So come on down and enjoy a great evenings speedway at the oak tree

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Not sure if it has been covered before, but looking at the admission price of £13.50 compared to £25 for the GP Qualifier at Coventry ..... Ok, there will be four heats less ..... Too far away for me to attend, but there will be updates on the Speedway Updates site for those who want to keep in touch with the proceedings

 

As well as the 15 heats for main meeting, there is also a mini 3-heat individul meeting for top four scorers from each team, 2 semi-finals, top 2 from each into a final.

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As well as the 15 heats for main meeting, there is also a mini 3-heat individul meeting for top four scorers from each team, 2 semi-finals, top 2 from each into a final.

My maths was out, it's five heats less, but still a bargain ..... Sounds even better now with that mini individual meeting.

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It's half a mile from the M5 junction on the A38. Leave early due to traffic, track opens at 5-30pm. Go to Somerset-Rebels . co .uk web site and there is a map.

 

 

Thanks to all for the information - am really looking forward to coming to the Oak Tree - puts my mind at rest that will be able to have a good view of the action.

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Went to Somerset for the first time last Friday and really enjoyed it. The track is great and the fans who watch their speedway there every week are very lucky!

They even have lovely sunsets. :lol:http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/29359...047007148bCodxE

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Don't miss your chance to bid for two exclusive Mark Lemon Testimonial items before this Friday's event.

 

For the benefit of those supporters who aren't able to make it to Somerset's Oak Tree Arena this Friday, newcastlespeedway.net are giving you the chance to bid for two exclusive items from Mark's Testimonial Auction collection.

Click here!

for more details

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