bruno Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 anyone any info on the line up or format for this meeting.will there be any riders from garys era there as guests? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinn Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 (edited) 3rd August @ Monmore A young line-up for this meeting including: Darcy Ward, Tai Woffinden, Ty Proctor, Nicolai Klindt, Lee Complin, Kenni Larsen, Lewis Bridger, Andrew Tully, Richard Sweetman, Danny King, Ludvig Lindgren, Rene Bach, Linus Sundstrom... plus an extra 3 yet to be named. Should be an interesting meeting with riders from a number of different clubs. Wouldn't be surprised if Tai won this one, but of course there's alot of PL talent there including Darcy, Richard and Kenni Meeting will be 16 riders, decided over 20 heats. There is also a special offer with adults aged 21 and under getting in for the concession price of £10 Edited July 28, 2009 by NicWolves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Sweetman Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 3rd August @ Monmore A young line-up for this meeting including: Darcy Ward, Tai Woffinden, Ty Proctor, Nicolai Klindt, Lee Complin, Kenni Larsen, Lewis Bridger, Andrew Tully, Richard Sweetman, Danny King, Ludvig Lindgren, Rene Bach, Linus Sundstrom... plus an extra 3 yet to be named. Should be an interesting meeting with riders from a number of different clubs. Wouldn't be surprised if Tai won this one, but of course there's alot of PL talent there including Darcy, Richard and Kenni Meeting will be 16 riders, decided over 20 heats. There is also a special offer with adults aged 21 and under getting in for the concession price of £10 Above riders,plus Lambert,Eklof and Lawson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high edge Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 (edited) I new Gary very well,we both rode for Nelson,and along with Maury Burt he spent alot of time at my house.on a sunday they often came for tea,and insisted my wife Dianne cooked them New Zealand lamb.I have many good memories of Gary we traveled to lots of meetings together and had some good laughs.But once at the track it was racing heads on,he was always focused.I lost touch with him after i retired and he moved up full time to the first divison.GARY had a very unlucky family his sister and one of her chidren where killed in a car crash,after dropping Gary at the airport on his way over to England.It was very sad that he to never got the chance to live a longer life,but i will always have only good memories of Gary . Jack Lee Edited July 29, 2009 by rider slider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philcrumpisgod Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 I remember being at the BLRC at Hyde Road the night after Gary died at Wolverhampton on the Friday (I'm sure the old grey cells are working OK)........very sombre occasion. Hope you have a good meeting in memory of an excellent rider. RIP Gary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinn Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 I am far too young to have seen Gary race, but I have read about it on this website... Gary Peterson I have also heard about that night from my Dad, who was there when this happened. It was extremely sad, and brought the realisation of just how dangerous this sport can be. R.I.P Gary Just wanted to ask about the lineup posted on the Wolves site aswell... It says "Woffinden-Proctor- Klindt- Complin- Lawson- Bridger- Bach- King- Sweetman- Lambert- Tully-Eklof- Larsen- Ward- Lawson- Sundstrom" Lawson is named twice (Richard and William?) But Ludvig is missing from the new list, is this a typo or are the two lawsons invited? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superguest Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Not a bad line - up! I will have to cheer on Ty the hit man Proctor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 I remeber seeing Gary ride for Wolves at Plough Lane.Still have his autograph......good to see him still being remembered with a good looking line-up RIP Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.N.T. Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 I am far too young to have seen Gary race, but I have read about it on this website... Gary Peterson I was standing opposite the third bend, my favourite place, and witnessed Alan Graham pass on Gary's inside coming out of the pits turn to lead into the third bend. Not to be outdone, Gary took a wide line attempting to pass on the outside of the bends, but for some reason which we didn't know at the time, he failed to turn and accelerated towards a robust light column which had no guard and thus no protection for the riders. I'll never forget the noise Gary's bike made on impact. It was similar to steel sheets falling off a roof. "Afterwards it was suggested that Alan Graham had clipped his wheel, but from the vantage point both myself and dozens of other spectators were enjoying, no such contact was observed. I remember the night well and Gary did try to pass on the outside and caught the back of Alan Grahame's bike. For a split second, his bike stopped, twisted towards the fence and shot off at full speed. On hitting the fence, Gary was thrown over the fence into the lighting stand. I have many great memories of speedway since 1971, but this has to be one of the worst I have witnessed in all those years. A great line up full of potential riders and hopefully a good crowd too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 I new Gary very well,we both rode for Nelson,and along with Maury Burt he spent alot of time at my house.on a sunday they often came for tea,and insisted my wife Dianne cooked them New Zealand lamb.I have many good memories of Gary we traveled to lots of meetings together and had some good laughs.But once at the track it was racing heads on,he was always focused.I lost touch with him after i retired and he moved up full time to the first divison.GARY had a very unlucky family his sister and one of her chidren where killed in a car crash,after dropping Gary at the airport on his way over to England.It was very sad that he to never got the chance to live a longer life,but i will always have only good memories of Gary . Jack Lee very nice to read your memories jack. i remember seeing gary ride at the london tracks when i was a kid. i must say well done to your buxton boys for putting on a good show on the island on tuesday, i thought it was a very good meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil bv Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 I believe Joe Haines is a meeting reserve on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.N.T. Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 I believe Joe Haines is a meeting reserve on Monday. Well he was quick in practice after Mondays meeting, but the previous week it was thought it may be a bit too soon. Having said that, at reserve he may not get a ride, but if he did, he could beat a fair few of the line up and really shake things up in just a few heats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinn Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 I think it is too soon for Joe to ride as part of the line-up in the meeting, as does Joe most likely. He looked good on Monday but shouldn't rush a return. Having him at reserve means he may be able to have a few rides but isn't pushed into riding too many heats. I think if Joe wasn't injured he would be the first one asked, but it looks like definite steps to full fitness after watching him Monday I was quite surprised to see Darcy in the line-up, thought he to was injured and hasn't rode for Kings Lynn for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourentee Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 is this a typo or are the two lawsons invited? It's Richard (son of Steve) and William. For NicWolves, the last I noticed, Darcy Ward was due to make his comeback tomorrow at Newport but I haven't checked in the last few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinn Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 It's Richard (son of Steve) and William. For NicWolves, the last I noticed, Darcy Ward was due to make his comeback tomorrow at Newport but I haven't checked in the last few days. Thanks for clearing that up for me Darcy is confirmed, so must be coming back soon- may be using the open as extra practice. Always good to watch, enjoyed watching him in the under-21 at Rye House, glad he's agreed to take part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourentee Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 (edited) You're one up on me, then, I've not seen him race. Certainly heard plenty, though! Wouldn't be surprised to see him post double figures if he gets the hang of the track quickly. Really looking forward to this, always good to see the young guns having a go. Quality field, fitting tribute in a memorial meeting. Nice to see William Lawson returning to the old stamping ground and I like what I've seen of Richard, for that matter. Let's hope for a good turnout. Edit: Good to read the touching memories of Jack Lee; thanks for taking the trouble to post. Edited August 1, 2009 by Fourentee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emerald tyke Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Fond memories and lucky for me too of seeing Gary ride...riding for Bradford in the 70's flying around Odsal!! Very friendly character and would have gone far in the sport had his riding career not been ended so soon..too soon! Glad he is being remembered and Good Luck to whoever wins this meeting. RIP. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Kev Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 (edited) Might come to this if the weather is okay to cheer on Sweetman, looks a good line up lets just hope the weather stays fine. Gutted Ludvig isnt riding, he should IMO. Edited August 1, 2009 by Brummie Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinn Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 (edited) Might come to this if the weather is okay to cheer on Sweetman, looks a good line up lets just hope the weather stays fine. Gutted Ludvig isnt riding, he should IMO. I was looking forward to seeing Ludde back at Monmore Oh well... After watching Sweetman's maximum win at Brum a few weeks ago, will be interesting to see how he goes Monday. Will post updates on weather on this thread Monday. Fourentee, Darcy was very impressive. Not much of a match for Tai (at Rye house) who only lost first place when he had a puncture in his last heat whilst leading. But finished on the podium, and always looked fast. Definetly will be good to see how he goes around the 'difficult' Monmore Green. Edited August 1, 2009 by NicWolves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.N.T. Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Chris Louis mentioned in last nights GP that Daniel King has been ruled out for 2-3 weeks after crashing with Andreas Jonsson in Sweden on Tuesday night. Hopefully Ludvig Lindgren will take his place, if not maybe Josh Grajczonek, Robert Mear, Josh Auty, Simon Gustafsson or Andrew Tully could be suitable replacements. Think it may be too soon for Joe Haines to take part sadly, it would have been good to see him against Darcy, Tai and the rest of the field, but its no good rushing back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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