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[BigFatDave]

Normal Service was resumed at Kurri Kurri where reigning Cardiff GP Winner Chris Holder took out the NSW Championship from International Jet-setter and Man-about-town Darcy Ward, with Sweets third and Sam Masters 4th.

In FNQ Josh Grajczonek reclaimed the Title for the home state from Scott Smith, with Steven Reid 3rd and defending champ Josh Auty 4th. QUEENSLANDER!!

A soggy arctic night in South Oz was curtailed by the weather with the results declared after the heats and the Mighty Sedghammer Justin Sedgmen now the proud holder of the Jack Young Trophy, from Nigel Sadler with the two touring Swedes filling the minors; 3rd Pontus Aspgren and 4th Ricky Kling. Pontus looks to have been unlucky in that he was excluded from one race, in which Joe Haines locked up and went straight into the fence: he was taken to Hospital as a precaution with suspected neck injuries/fractures. Ty Proctor went along with him in the ambulance, probably to keep him away from the nurses. Fingers Crossed Joe's OK - I'll try & find out later today how he is.

Hopefully the British Promoters will keep an eye on Justin: why he and several other top Aussies haven't nailed down EL berths yet is obviously a fall-out of the Sandhu debacle engulfing UK Speedway - the sooner it's sorted the better.

[dirt]

any heat details for the curry old mate. I would be precautionary in saying Ward finishing second is normal service , its almost certainly going to be a harder to beat Darcy when the circus rolls through the town. in Jan*15

[BigFatDave]

any heat details for the curry old mate. I would be precautionary in saying Ward finishing second is normal service , its almost certainly going to be a harder to beat Darcy when the circus rolls through the town. in Jan*15

Wouldn't have a clue, dirtbagmeol'mate! KK should have the heat by heat on their site later this week once they've sobered up!

In more important matters Palmo beat Districts 9.5 - 6.11, after supercoach Russell Jeffrey queried their committment & manhood in the NT News this week; Tiges bt Buffs 18.7 - 12.10; Wanderers did the Bombers 17.23 - 15.2 and in a typical Darwin downpour your favourite team - they who must not be named - the Poole of the AFLNT! - beat my favourite Warriors 13.9 - 10.11 - jumped us in the 2nd quarter and we never recovered.

Edited December 12, 2010 by BigFatDave

[dirt]

ohh No losing to the Fairy machine....dont worry, itll just make the next victory over 'em even better. hopefully in a final!

 

Jeffreys standing at that club must just about be as high as any man could reach. He deserved back 2 back nicholls medals but maybe wasnt the ump's pet, but I know he deserved them...as a veteran playing off half back. Truly brilliant player in Magpie colours.

 

Dave 'old son do use in Darwin still get the abc NTFL replay on sunday morning??? or anything?

 

When I first came down to perth, they were showing NTFL game of the week replays from the week before on Saturday arvo on the new channel ABC2. Now ABC has 3 or 4 channels and they show less football than ever, only 1 WAFL match live on a saturday during the season. I thought ABC2 would be great and show all the leagues around the country SANFL, NTFL, VFL etc, replayed even at night, but no we get crap , crud and more useless crap 24/7.

 

I must have seen 2 NTFL games before they scrapped that idea...I rememberr st fairies in one match and Tiwi bombers in another! what a waste of a channel!

[dirt]

wattyaknow, Ive stumbled upon some great vision of new track kurri curry and it looked to be brilliant racing judging from this highlights package from the NSW Title, last night.

 

Footage courtesy of NBN News with Mr Boyd - the promoter making it known on a rival forum, im sure he wouldnt mind.

 

http://www.nbntv.com.au/index.php/2010/12/12/locals-shine-but-chris-takes-hold-of-state-speedway-title/

click on the video!

 

 

Supurb looking track and Darcys lost none of his arse class - with a wave goodbye on the backstraight as he got in front of Noddy, and went on to win it. typical style. in the heats.

 

Good final with Noddy prevailing, well done Holder. claimed the title back. but what racing.

 

a further 10 min worth of footage is coming up on a great looking new track, which is not simple to ride and requires skill. Far from a flat out hold it on track like sheffield is said to be.

 

 

dirt. with that?

Edited December 13, 2010 by dirt

[dirt]

Over 10 minutes of highlights from the first big meeting Kurri has hosted. not bad track

 

http://www.nbntv.com.au/index.php/2010/12/13/nsw-speedway-titles-2010/

[BigFatDave]

Over 10 minutes of highlights from the first big meeting Kurri has hosted. not bad track

 

http://www.nbntv.com.au/index.php/2010/12/13/nsw-speedway-titles-2010/

The Double Kurri site has some great photos & pointscores as well - here.

Edited December 13, 2010 by BigFatDave

[BigFatDave]

Worrying news from MA:

 

Chris Holder to blog for MA in 2011

December 15, 2010

 

Aussie Speedway star Chris Holder will be blogging for MA during the 2011 Australian Solo Speedway Championship.

Motorcycling Australia is pleased to announce that FIM World Speedway Grand Prix (SGP) star Chris Holder will be blogging for the MA Website during the 2011 Australian Solo Speedway Championship.

The reigning Australian Champion and Redloh Racing star, will give website users an insight into the world of international Speedway and a behind-the-scenes look at the highly-anticipated 2011 Australian Solo Speedway Championship.

 

Excited to onboard with MA, Holder is looking forward the summer ahead, especially following his recent NSW Title win, and is eager to share his experiences with the Speedway fans of Australia.

 

“I’m really looking forward to the blogs with MA because it's something different for me to be doing,” Holder said.

 

“I hope I can share some experiences of my adventures over the last year or so and give people some insight into the sport.”

 

Riding in the SGP against the world’s best, including fellow Aussie and World Champ, Jason Crump, Holder hopes to give website users the chance to see the highly-competitive environment from inside his helmet.

 

“Overseas is a different game altogether,” he said.

 

“You’re up against quality rider’s week in, week out and it does make you a tougher, better prepared rider for sure.”

 

The Appin, NSW native will be writing blogs throughout the upcoming 2011 Australian Solo Speedway Championship, with the first blog set down for the eve of the series-opening first round in Sydney on January 12.

 

For all the blogs and major announcements remember to visit www.ma.org.au, and follow MA on Facebook and Twitter.

 

We'll be looking forward to plenty of "BBBRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!" and "HAHAHAHAHAHAH"- type posts I'm sure - Goodonya Chris!

 

Meanwhile the entries for this year's Ozchamps closed day before yesterday, so hopefully there'll be news on who's who at the zoo shortly.

[dirt]

I think the most worrying part of all that is the revelation MA have a twitter and facebook page, now from a speedway fan if this organisation was any good, I would have known that for sure, the fact its news to me shows what they usually do for speedway.

 

This blog will be the only exciting info to come out of their banner ever.

 

Hope Chris is being paid for his work and doing their job.

 

Maybe its a sign of the changing times with the MA chairman (highest position) getting a job with the FIM - meaning someone else will be taking over the running of the MA!

 

Only promotion Ive seen of speedway by MA

 

yeeeew. or

yewwwwwwww.

Edited December 16, 2010 by dirt

[Buddy6]

I think the most worrying part of all that is the revelation MA have a twitter and facebook page, now from a speedway fan if this organisation was any good, I would have known that for sure, the fact its news to me shows what they usually do for speedway.

 

This blog will be the only exciting info to come out of their banner ever.

 

Hope Chris is being paid for his work and doing their job.

 

Maybe its a sign of the changing times with the MA chairman (highest position) getting a job with the FIM - meaning someone else will be taking over the running of the MA!

 

Only promotion Ive seen of speedway by MA

 

yeeeew. or

yewwwwwwww.

 

 

Your not wrong dirt, when i found i thought it was the best thing MA's has done since well......... ever. Absolute oxygen theifs, the lot of them.

Edited December 16, 2010 by SYFL

[BigFatDave]

Fields for Aussie Under 21s & Under 16 350s (from the MA Site):

Under 21 Solo:

 

Brenton Barnfield; Alex Davies; Mitchell Davey; Clinton Dennis; Micky Dyer; Josh Grajczonek; Todd Kurtz; Sam Masters;

Tyson Nelson; Dakota North; Taylor Poole; Justin Sedgmen; Richard Sweetman; Rohan Tungate; Darcy Ward; Daniel Winchester.

 

 

Res1: Mason Campbell - good ol' MA - would you believe Mason Campton?

Res2: Nick Morris

Res3: Ashley Cathcart

Res4: Dylan Blain.

 

Couple of surprises there, but some of the lads from SA are working rather than riding this season, and it's a big expense. Can't help wondering what Nick Morris did wrong, but hopefully with the usual no-shows in QLD he'll get a ride. Should be a Ripper!

 

 

Under 16 350cc:

 

Jake Allen; Harley Brigden; Jordan Dall; Ben Dowling; Robert Gottardi; Cameron Heeps; Jack Holder; Brady Kurtz; Sean McLellan; Dalton Nilsen; Sean Phillips; Arthur Sissis; Tyson Snow; Matthew Thorne; Kurtis Tydd.

 

Great chance for Brisvegas fans to check out the amazing talents of Arthur Sissis, plus see how far some of our juniors have progressed, especially those who rode in the Danish 80cc Trophy.

[BigFatDave]

Five Team tournament scheduled for tomorrow the 18th at Brisvegas has been cancelled due to inclement weather conditions - apparently a bloody great Storm's due. Shame for all the Poms & Swedes that were up there for it.

Edited December 17, 2010 by BigFatDave

[BigFatDave]

All Aussie Line-up for Ozchamps (from the MA site):

 

 

Jake Anderson; Brenton Barnfield; Mitchell Davey; Jason Doyle; Cory Gathercole; Chris Holder; Sam Masters; Taylor Poole;

Ty Proctor; Justin Sedgmen; Rory Schlein; Kozza Smith; Richard Sweetman; Darcy Ward; Davey Watt; Cameron Woodward.

 

Res 1 Arlo Bujega

Res 2 Daine Stevens

 

A few noticeable omissions here, and a definite learning opportunity for emerging Mildura teenager Brenton Barnfield, who won the Australian Under 16s 350cc Championship in 2009, but all in all an exciting mix of riders which should guarantee some great racing. Go ROOBOY!!

Edited December 17, 2010 by BigFatDave

[gypilgrim]

All Aussie Line-up for Ozchamps (from the MA site):

 

 

Jake Anderson; Brenton Barnfield; Mitchell Davey; Jason Doyle; Cory Gathercole; Chris Holder; Sam Masters; Taylor Poole;

Ty Proctor; Justin Sedgmen; Rory Schlein; Kozza Smith; Richard Sweetman; Darcy Ward; Davey Watt; Cameron Woodward.

 

Res 1 Arlo Bujega

Res 2 Daine Stevens

 

A few noticeable omissions here, and a definite learning opportunity for emerging Mildura teenager Brenton Barnfield, who won the Australian Under 16s 350cc Championship in 2009, but all in all an exciting mix of riders which should guarantee some great racing. Go ROOBOY!!

 

No Troy Batchelor ? Who has he upset now ?

[chopper]

A few noticeable omissions here, and a definite learning opportunity for emerging Mildura teenager Brenton Barnfield, who won the Australian Under 16s 350cc Championship in 2009, but all in all an exciting mix of riders which should guarantee some great racing. Go ROOBOY!!

 

 

Think Authur Sissis won that Dave, had a few too many i think buddy, must be the weather.

 

Cheers Chopper

[BigFatDave]

Think Authur Sissis won that Dave, had a few too many i think buddy, must be the weather.

 

Cheers Chopper

Arthur won last year's 350s, but you're spot on, Chopper, Tyson Nelson won in 2009. Wiki's got Brenton winning it - must have been a Wikileak! I blame the Sensory Deprivation I'm suffering due to the latest Diet I'm on! Better have a Stubby, eh!

 

PS (Thanks to Dave Parker for this info) Just found out that Gillman Speedway is purchasing an "AIRFENCE AUSTRALIA" air fence for next season. This is one of the, if not the best thing that has happened for Australian Speedway for many years. Gillman will be doing fundraising and Leigh Adams has already confirmed he will do a meeting for free with all proceeds going to the fund. We all know how hard it is for our International riders to come home and compete, so we have to make it as enjoyable and as safe as possible on their return. Great News!!

Edited December 18, 2010 by BigFatDave

[dirt]

So why is Barnfield picked for the seniors?

 

Why is Davey picked for the seniors?

 

Wouldnt it be better to see the results from the U/21 before confirming these younger blokes spots?

[BigFatDave]

So why is Barnfield picked for the seniors?

 

Why is Davey picked for the seniors?

 

Wouldnt it be better to see the results from the U/21 before confirming these younger blokes spots?

I'd imagine it's down to the fact that they got their applications in on time, dirtbagmeol'mate! With no time for a qualifier this year I suppose that's what MA have gone for, but Who Knows? No good asking me, as the memory's had the Richard, as Chopper so succinctly pointed out!

[dirt]

Only way for fairness to be decided is IF MA - released the names of all nominations?!

 

How hard or difficult would it be!?

 

Especially if they decide to pick the whole field - and also decide or approve on making it a 5 rd series.

 

I know most of the speedway world or interested fans of this sport would be interested to know the information and it would put to bed any rumours of favouritism / or at least give the public their chance to decide if in their opinion the correct decisions about selection were made.

Edited December 18, 2010 by dirt

[BigFatDave]

Only way for fairness to be decided is IF MA - released the names of all nominations?!

 

How hard or difficult would it be!?

 

Especially if they decide to pick the whole field - and also decide or approve on making it a 5 rd series.

 

I know most of the speedway world or interested fans of this sport would be interested to know the information and it would put to bed any rumours of favouritism / or at least give the public their chance to decide if in their opinion the correct decisions about selection were made.

Whaddaya think this is? A democracy or something? Why should the General Public have any input - this isn't the BSPA here - oh, sorry, I forgot! I'd imagine it's up to those who want to ride whether they enter or not.