trainer Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Directions. Post code for Northside Track is CA14 1NG The name of the road is Delta Drive (But there is no sign up saying so) It is down as unamed road Instructions Follow A66 to its end in Workington you will come to a set of trafic lights take right hand lane and turn right, follow this road for abour 1/2 a mile down a hill past the police station on left over the river. At the roundabout take 1st exit for about 1/2 mile the river is on your left. At Next roundabout take 1st exit signposted The Port of Workington follow road over hump backed bridge (railway) past oil depo on left 50 yards turn right hight restriction barrier this will be open. Follow road over 4 speed humps track is on right sign says Alledale Motor Project. I believe track will be signposted from the end of the A66 in Workington From Scotland and North East Head to Carlisle Then take A595 and head to Cockermouth then follow signs for Workington(A66) then as above. If you end up on A596 dont wory just follow it to Workington when you pass Dunmail park on left 1/4 mile you come to a roundabout take 3rd exit for The Port Of Workington then as above. I will find out what time it starts and addmission prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaleshifter Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Directions. Post code for Northside Track is CA14 1NG The name of the road is Delta Drive (But there is no sign up saying so) It is down as unamed road Instructions Follow A66 to its end in Workington you will come to a set of trafic lights take right hand lane and turn right, follow this road for abour 1/2 a mile down a hill past the police station on left over the river. At the roundabout take 1st exit for about 1/2 mile the river is on your left. At Next roundabout take 1st exit signposted The Port of Workington follow road over hump backed bridge (railway) past oil depo on left 50 yards turn right hight restriction barrier this will be open. Follow road over 4 speed humps track is on right sign says Alledale Motor Project. I believe track will be signposted from the end of the A66 in Workington From Scotland and North East Head to Carlisle Then take A595 and head to Cockermouth then follow signs for Workington(A66) then as above. If you end up on A596 dont wory just follow it to Workington when you pass Dunmail park on left 1/4 mile you come to a roundabout take 3rd exit for The Port Of Workington then as above. I will find out what time it starts and addmission prices. Great, thanks for the driving directions very much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourentee Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 You coming up from Poole for this one, Shaleshifter? Or are you holidaying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlisle_comet Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Anyone coming to the under 15's at Northside, make a day of it, comets v's Kings Lynn 7pm, comets may well have to win to get into the play-offs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainer Posted September 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Meeting starts at 3p.m Addmission - Adults £5 Children free with adult Programe £1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaleshifter Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 You coming up from Poole for this one, Shaleshifter? Or are you holidaying? Fourentee, i live near Southampton but i will be on holiday that weekend and intend on taking in Workington Vs Kings Lynn and Newcastle vs Kings Lynn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Man Vic Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 Looking forward to this as it has been quite entertaining in each of the past two years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourentee Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Shaleshifter, hope you have a great time and that the matches provide plenty of entertainment. Probably won't be at the Lynn match, but will be at the U15s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Shaleshifter, hope you have a great time and that the matches provide plenty of entertainment. Probably won't be at the Lynn match, but will be at the U15s. Fourentee, I'm coming up with Shaleshifter so I'll see you there. All the best Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourentee Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 OK Rob, look forward to it. Interesting mugshot in the Swindon programme last night...don't be offended if you tap me on the shoulder and I break the record for the standing high jump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunny Stag Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 (edited) I thoroughly enjoyed watching my first racing at Northside. It was good to meet up with friends and see the youngsters in action. Taken from www.scunthorpespeedway.com (photos on the website) Jotun Paints Scunthorpe Saints rider Ashley Morris was crowned British Under-15 Champion yesterday after the final round at Workington yesterday whilst team-mate Kyle Howarth won the round and finished just four points back in second place overall. The destiny of the title went to the last race of the seventh round with both Saints riders capable of claiming the title along with Plymouth’s Josh Dingle. Morris only needed second place to claim the title and after two re-starts he achieved just that to follow in the footsteps of former Scorpions Josh Auty and Joe Haines as national champion. In the 250cc class Scunthorpe Scorpions’ mascot Reece Downes, who was the youngest rider in the competition, looked well set for a podium place but fell whilst leading the semi-final. Brandon Freemantle went on to claim the national title in after a race-off with round winner Robert Lambert whilst there was consolation for the disappointed Downes, who turns 11 today, as he climbed two places in the championship to finish fourth overall in his first season. After the meeting Saints Team Manager Malcolm Vasey, who was at Workington, praised his riders “Ashley and Kyle are two outstanding young riders. They are very talented and it has been an absolute pleasure watching them progress whilst riding for the Saints this season. They have a bright future in the sport and there were others here today who also have great potential. Young Reece is undoubtedly one of those but the disappointing aspect of junior speedway is the number of young riders involved. Quite simply we need to attract a lot more youngsters into the sport. At Scunthorpe we have our mini-track and I understand numbers are really increasing on that this year so hopefully that trend will continue and eventually we can see something akin to the 80cc scene that is so successful in Denmark and Sweden develop.” Ashley Morris and Kyle Howarth are next in action on Friday night, 25th September, at the Eddie Wright Raceway in the British Under-18 Final. They are joined by Saints’ team-mates Richard Franklin, James Sarjeant and Adam Wrathall along with Scunthorpe Scorpions’ Premier League rider Jerran Hart. Racing starts at 7.30pm. Results 500cc: Final: Morris, Howarth, Dingle, Sibson, Kirby Semi-final: Dingle, Kirby, Hoskins Final Championship Standings (unofficial): Ashley Morris 100, Kyle Howarth 96, Josh Dingle 94, Daniel I’Anson 68, Darryl Ritchings 62, Adam Kirby 61, Cameron Hoskins 56, Tom Stokes 49, Jack Butler 44, Lloyd Barrett 16, Adam Portwood 13. 250cc: Final: Lambert, Stoneman, Sibson, Freemantle Semi-final: Stoneman, Sibson, Archer, Downes (fell) Final Championship Standings (unofficial): Brandon Freemantle 98, Robert Lambert 98 (after title race-off), Nathan Stoneman 90, Reece Downes 73, Jack Cornes 67, Adam Portwood 65, Daniel Sibson 60, Steven Archer 52, Tyler Govier 45, Jack Jones 45. Edited September 19, 2009 by Scunny Stag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaptooth Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 well done to Ashley and Brandon, can`t believe the coffers at the bspa or scb are that empty that they have to share the trophy instead of getting one each. Sums up all thats wrong with the sport really, can`t see it being done like that anywhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourentee Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 In fairness the competition was originally 500cc class alone. Only recently has the 250cc section been introduced. Two trophies would be good, but I note that all the riders were given a small trophy, there were glass ones for the 1-2-3 in each section and everyone got flowers for mum too! Sorry to miss Rob and Shaleshifter, I was in the pits all through the meeting. Saw the jackets and did wave but not spotted through the Cumbrian drizzle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main Man Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Congratulations to ALL the lads who have ridden in the 2009 series with a big well done to Ash + Brandon on their wins in each section. Sorry I could not be there for the final round but was at Newport for our final PL match of the season --just wished I could have been in two places at the same time!! Roll on the 2010 series. Laurence Rogers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Sorry to miss Rob and Shaleshifter, I was in the pits all through the meeting. Saw the jackets and did wave but not spotted through the Cumbrian drizzle! Fourentee, I did have a look for you - but not in the pits. The youngsters put on a great show at Northside. In fact, we had a good weekend of speedway - and the Red Arrows especially travelled to Newcastle yesterday to greet us. All the best Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlisle_comet Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Pictures here; (hopefully) http://www.johnnmillerphotographer.org/sports.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 What impressed me on Saturday was not only the way these young lads handled their bikes around a tight track, but also the sportsmanship on display. Every time there was an incident, the lads got up and shook hands. In one race, two of the lads piled up on the first bend, and the lad who got up first anxiously moved his bike to help the other get to his feet. The riders all behaved impeccably, and showed certain supposedly more "mature" riders how to behave. All the best Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main Man Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 What impressed me on Saturday was not only the way these young lads handled their bikes around a tight track, but also the sportsmanship on display. Every time there was an incident, the lads got up and shook hands. In one race, two of the lads piled up on the first bend, and the lad who got up first anxiously moved his bike to help the other get to his feet. The riders all behaved impeccably, and showed certain supposedly more "mature" riders how to behave. All the best Rob That is something Crouch, Reevo, Jonah and I have tried to develop with them. Also from a point of view of a slick presentation and running of a meeting they are superb as one thing I do is to make sure they are ready one race before, have the correct helmet colour on, know what gate they are due to come off and they are lined up as the previous race finishes, ready to be pushed off. They have been a joy to work with and hopefully these little but important points will go with them throughout their speedway careers. Roll on the 2010 series!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourentee Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Following on from that, I was impressed not only by Jonah's advice (both mechanical and on riding technique) but the manner in which it was delivered. It's clear that he has a really good rapport with these youngsters and that the words of wisdom stick. This was the first U15 meeting I've attended and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Just hope that the economic situation eases to sufficient degree that there are bigger fields next year. I was told that one of the riders at Northside (Josh Dingle?) had come from Plymouth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KetteringPanther Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 There should be more meetings at places like Northside and Iwade over the winter for these lads (including team events) especially now that there is little 'official' winter action, not including Scunthorpe where Richard Hollingsworth & Co do a great job. These kids need to be kept racing to 'fast-track' their training and skill base so that eventually we get on the pace with other countries like Denmark, Sweden and Poland. Maybe Forum members could do something and there could be BSF sponsored events (for stuff like oil, fuel and travel expenses) at maybe Northside and Iwade in November or December to persuade the relevant Promoters to run events like this for the Under 15's like Linlithgow and Iwade used to do in past. Maybe 3TT type weekend events involving Scunthorpe, Iwade, and Northside across November, December, January and February??? Then people would see the improvements that these kids would undoubtedly make when they take second half outings (if given the time) at our more regular tracks come March & April 2010. Quite simply these lads need more than just the competitive U15 Championship, great though it is. I'd certainly be willing to contribute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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