Scottish Open

[george.m]

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[george.m]

haha brilliant

 

Ditto!

 

New referee's box?

[youngy105]

Taken from http://www.speedwayupdates.co.uk (in conjuction with the Monarchs Chatzone)

 

Winner: Josef Franc

Second: Oliver Allen

Third: Andrew Tully

 

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Updater: Youngy

 

 

Line Up

 

1. Jade Mudgway (Berwick) - 1, 1, 0, 1, F = 3

2. James Wright (Belle Vue) - 3, 2, 2, 1, 1 = 9

3. Andrew Tully (Edinburgh) - 2, 3, 2, 3, 2 = 12

4. Joe Screen (Glasgow) - FX, 2, 3, 3, 3 = 11

5. Chris Slabon (Ipswich) - 3, X, 3, 2, 1 = 9

6. Kevin Wolbert (Edinburgh) - 0, 1, 1, 1, 1 = 4

7. Rory Schlein (Peterborough) - 2, X, 2, 2, EF = 6

8. Josef Franc (Sheffield) - 1, 1, 1, 3, 3 = 9

9. Jason Lyons (Birmingham) - 3, 3, 3, 2, 2 = 13

10. Kalle Katajisto (Edinburgh) - F, 3, 1, 1, 1 = 6

11. Matthew Wethers (Edinburgh) - 1, 2, 2, 2, 2 = 9

12. Oliver Allen (Unattached) - 2, 3, 1, 3, 3 = 12

13. Tobias Busch (Edinburgh) - FX, 2 = 2 WITHDRAWN

14. Gino Manzares (Unattached) - 1, 0, F, 0, 0 = 1

15. William Lawson (Unattached) - 2, 1, 0, 0, 2 = 5

16. Ryan Fisher (Edinburgh) - 3, 0, 3, X, 3 = 9

 

17. Cal McDade - 0, 0

18. James McBain - 0

 

Weather: Beautiful but with a slight wind

SCB Referee: Margaret Vardy

 

Heat Results

 

Heat 01 (Re-Run): Wright, Tully, Mudgway, Screen (Fell, Excluded). 54.7

Line Up: Mudgway, Wright, Tully, Screen

Comments: Stopped. Wright gated in front. Screen roared round him on bends 1&2. Wright steamed up the inside going down the backstraight and entering bend 3 Screen came off. Screen is up and OK but has been excluded/disqualified (delete as appropiate) from the Re-Run.

Re-Run: Wright only 1 second outside the track record. Tully all over Wright almost getting past on bend 4 lap 1 before Wright pulled away to win comfortably.

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Heat 02: Slabon, Schlein, Franc, Wolbert. 56.2

Line Up: Slabon, Schlein, Wolbert, Franc

Comments: From the gate though there was nothing between all 4 of them. Riders appear to be struggling on bend 2, possibly because of ruts.

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Heat 03: Lyons, Allen, Wethers, Katajisto (Fell). 56.0

Line Up: Katajisto, Wethers, Lyons, Allen

Comments: Good gate from Lyons who was well clear by bend 2. Katajisto fell on bend 3 lap 1.

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Heat 04 (Re-Run): Fisher, Lawson, Manzares, Busch (Fell, Excluded). 56.0

Line Up: Lawson, Manzares, Fisher, Busch

Comments: Stopped. Fisher led but Busch had gotten past him and was leading down the home straight entering lap 2. On bend 2 lap 2 he got into problems and ended up going into the fence. Busch excluded from the Re-Run.

Re-Run: Fisher won by a mile. Manzares all over Lawson but fell on lap 4 attempting the pass. Remounted to finish the race amidst big cheers from the attending supporters.

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Heat 05: Lyons, Busch, Mudgway, Slabon (Excluded). NO TIME

Line Up: Busch, Mudgway, Slabon, Lyons

Comments: Race Awarded. Good race in progress until bend 2 lap 3 when Lyons locked up. Slabon, very closely behind, did a 180 causing Busch to lay the bike down. Busch did but couldn't avoid hitting Slabon. Mudgway also had to lay the bike down to avoid hitting Busch. Slabon excluded as the cause of the stoppage.

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Heat 06: Katajisto, Wright, Wolbert, Manzares. 56.4

Line Up: Manzares, Katajisto, Wright, Wolbert

Comments: Katajisto was dynamic from the gate and was well clear coming off bend 2. Wolbert was in second until the homestraight entering lap 2 when Wright steamed up the inside of him. Wright had no chance of catching Katajisto though who was too far out in front.

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Heat 07 (Re-Run): Tully, Wethers, Lawson, Schlein (Excluded). 55.6

Line Up: Wethers, Lawson, Schlein, Tully

Comments: Stopped. Schlein locked up on bend 2. Tully had to lay the bike down to avoid running into him. Schlein excluded as the cause of the stoppage.

Re-Run: From the gate and Tully won it by the proverbial mile.

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Heat 08: Allen, Screen, Franc, Fisher. 58.0

Line Up: Screen, Franc, Allen, Fisher

Comments: Allen gated but went so wide on bends 1&2 that Fisher had to bail out. Race continued and Fisher remounted to carry on. Franc almost nicked third from Screen on the run to the chequered flag.

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Heat 09: Fisher, Wethers, Wolbert, Mudgway. 55.4

Line Up: Wolbert, Fisher, Mudgway, Wethers

Comments: Fisher got great drive on bends 1&2 to lead down the backstraight and then win at a canter. Mudgway was tailed off at the back.

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Heat 10: Slabon, Wright, Allen, Lawson. 56.6

Line Up: Allen, Slabon, Lawson, Wright

Comments: From the gate. Wright was all over Slabon but just couldn't find a way past.

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Heat 11: Lyons, Tully, Franc, Manzares (Fell). NO TIME

Line Up: Franc, Lyons, Tully, Manzares

Comments: Race awarded. Manzares fell on bend 3 lap 2. Lyons from the gate and was well in front.

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Heat 12 (Re-Run): Screen, Schlein, Katajisto, McDade. 56.4

Line Up: Busch McDade, Screen, Katajisto, Schlein

Comments: Stopped. McDade crashed into Katajisto on the apex on bends 1&2 lap 1. All 4 back.

Re-Run: Screen won from the gate. Schlein passed Katajisto on lap 1.

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Heat 13: Allen, Schlein, Mudgway, Manzares. 56.2

Line Up: Schlein, Allen, Manzares, Mudgway

Comments: Fabulous race between Allen and Schlein. Allen get the better of Schlein coming off bend 2. Schlein was challenging on the inside of every bend but Allen always had the better run on the outside.

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Heat 14: Franc, Wethers, Wright, McBain. 55.9

Line Up: Wright, Busch McBain, Franc, Wethers

Comments: From the gate.

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Heat 15 (Re-Run): Tully, Slabon, Katajisto, Fisher (Excluded).

Line-up: Fisher, Tully, Katajisto, Slabon

Comments: Stopped. Fisher, in third, was challenging Slabon until getting out of shape on bend 1 lap 2 and hitting Slabon. Both riders went down but are now up and ok. Fisher excluded from the Re-Run.

Re-Run: Slabon and Katajisto had a real ding dong on bends 1&2 to take the lead but it was Tully who nipped up the inside to lead down the back straight. Slabon then set about Tully and was really charging hard after him and almost passed him. Good ride from Slabon.

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Heat 16: Screen, Lyons, Wolbert, Lawson. 57.0

Line Up: Lyons, Wolbert, Screen, Lawson

Comments: Screen barged his way across to the inside out of the gate and clamped Lyons on the inside. No change after that.

 

Heat 17: Franc, Lawson, Katajisto, Mudgway (Fell). 57.0

Line Up: Mudgway, Franc, Lawson, Katajisto

Comments: From the gate. Katajisto had engine problems and coasted round on the last lap.

 

Heat 18: Fisher, Lyons, Wright, Schlein (EF). 56.4

Line Up: Lyons, Wright, Schlein, Fisher

Comments: Fisher went round Lyons coming off bend 2 and that was that. Schlein never got off the start as his engine went.

 

Heat 19: Allen, Tully, Wolbert, McDade. 57.4

Line Up: Tully, Allen, Busch McDade, Wolbert

Comments: Hard first and second bends from Allen saw him get the better of Tully and that's how it stayed.

 

Heat 20: Screen, Wethers, Slabon, Manzares. 57.9

Line Up: Slabon, Manzares, Wethers, Screen

Comments: Screen got the better grip coming off bend 2 to lead down the back straight.

 

Last Chance Semi Final: Franc, Slabon, Screen (Excluded), Fisher (Fell).

Line Up: Franc, Screen, Fisher, Slabon

Comments: You couldn't make it up. Fisher did well to get the better of Screen coming off bend 2 to lead down the backstraight but went too wide on the pits bend and came off. All the others slowed down expecting the race to be stopped except Franc who roared into the lead. Fisher got up and wheeled his bike into the pits. Slabon eventually realised the race wasn't stopped and picked up speed wheras Screen didn't and was then excluded for being lapped.

 

Grand Final: Franc, Allen, Tully, Lyons. 57.1

Line Up: Franc, Allen, Lyons, Tully

Comments: All sorted in the first 2 bends. Tully attempted to cutback but Franc, who got to the outside first, just had enough to hold on and clear off. Tully was then all over Allen but just couldn't find a way through.

 

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Comments:

 

Line Up Confirmed.

 

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Edited July 23, 2010 by youngy105

[TFI THURSDAY]

well done Pepe!!!!! A bit more silverware thats great. Congratulations

[sheffieldscot]

Many Congratulations to Pepe, Thats the way to do it

[Midnight_Lady]

Well done to all four riders on reaching the grand final but congratulations to surprise winner Josef Franc and well done Andy on grabbing third place.

 

It wasn't a top four that I predicted

 

Shame about the carry on with the tyres. I would love to know why they had to be used in this meeting. To me you just can't introduce new equipment mid season without the riders having practised on it!

[SCOTLAND1314]

Not really sure what to make of that meeting... it just never really got going.

 

Too many stoppages that hindered the flow of the meeting.

 

And just when it threatened to come to the boil i.e. the semi final, it was somewhat spoiled by a bit of confusion after The Fish fell. Felt a bit sorry for Screeny who pulled up thinking that the race was going to be stopped (perhaps he was also baulked by Fisher's fall).

 

Fair play to Franc who took advantage of his good fortune in the semi... and did well to win the final off the graveyard red gate.

[BongoBrian]

Well done to Joseph Franc... despite the controversy, there is no taking away the 100% deserved victory. Joseph Franc got better and better as the meeting progressed.

 

Thank you also to all the Monarchs fans and other folk I spoke to tonight which made it a very enjoyable evening indeed.

 

I have (probabaly in my wisdom) decided to steer clear of the Run-Off heat events in my comments tonight cos I have had a few beers and may say something I might regret at a later date... All I am going to say at present is that I place Joe Screen in the same catagory as Joeph Franc as being the noticible riders who were getting better and better as the meeting went on and it was clear that they were (for me anyway), the two primary contenders for the title (at least before the 'controversial' heat unveiled anyway). i would also praise Chris Slabons' performance also.

 

I would stress that I dont hold Edinburgh responsible for what happened (that's reserved for the referee), but I will elaborate in the morning when I can type my thoughts competently and without being influenced by alcohol.

 

All I will say, is that the sport of Speedway was the unfortunate loser tonight... nothing else

Edited July 24, 2010 by BongoBrian

[The SAINT]

well done pepe,running into form at the business end of the season

[SCOTLAND1314]

It would be funny though.

 

Scotland, I'll see you next week for Edinburgh v Rye House. I can imagine the Rockets are pretty good around your patch, and will be thirsting for a bit of revenge.

 

All the best

Rob

 

Seen you then Roberto. Could be a good one.

[falkirkbandit]

Well done Pepe Its not often i come away from the 'Dale feeling as chirpy as this i can assure you!

 

 

A pleasure as always to meet up with DavyH (and pal, i always forget his hame, oops), Dennis, Gary, Bongobrian and George, and great to meet Scotland1314 again after missing you on my last few visist's, i enjoyed it tonight apart from the delay with the tyre thing.

 

 

I'm also chuffed with my three old speedway books i bought from the stall on the back straight tonight, i'll be looking at those tomorrow while i'm lying on the couch feeling sorry for myself with a hangover from hell

 

 

Gawn yersel Pepe

[SCOTLAND1314]

Well done Pepe Its not often i come away from the 'Dale feeling as chirpy as this i can assure you!

 

 

A pleasure as always to meet up with DavyH (and pal, i always forget his hame, oops), Dennis, Gary, Bongobrian and George, and great to meet Scotland1314 again after missing you on my last few visist's, i enjoyed it tonight apart from the delay with the tyre thing.

 

 

I'm also chuffed with my three old speedway books i bought from the stall on the back straight tonight, i'll be looking at those tomorrow while i'm lying on the couch feeling sorry for myself with a hangover from hell

 

 

Gawn yersel Pepe

 

 

I hope things work out for you soon, chief.

[Young51]

Fair play to Pepe on winning On the downside though it was a duffer of a meeting Never got going.Heroic effort by the Fish to get through to the final...but after doing the hard work the silly sod fell off!One of the few riders to be pure box office though...wish there were more riders like him(George M-what's all this 'right turn' cobblers about by the way?Your an awfy man ).Best rider on the night was Jason Lyons but again fair play to Wee Pepe

[falkirkbandit]

I hope things work out for you soon, chief.

 

 

Cheers Scott

[paul84]

His score aside how did Gino Manzares look?

 

Cheers

[DavyH]

Nice to meet Bongo Brian tonight, glad to report he still had his re-admission ticket at ht 15! Sorry to falkirk bandit, maybe the pub would have been better? My thoughts from the Chatzone, sorry I can't be bothered giving a full report!

 

I lose interest at indivual meetings and tonight was no exception! With the track and tyre problems and numerous stoppages I was pleased to see 22 heats in the end.

 

Well done to Franc, after a slow start he was flying from the gate, took advantage in the semi. Fish blew it - just too anxious I guess, Slabon impressed. Andy rode well all night, just missed out on 1st bend in the final.

 

Felt so sorry for Mr Screen who was flying too after starting slowly, but as Merlin said - it ain't over till the fat rider crosses the line! Amazed at a rider of his experience didn't keep going as he wasn't impeded and there was no need to stop the race - maybe he was practicing for his league visit with the average cheating chickens?

 

Fireworks were good though

 

Manzares did ok, took a real thump into the fence though, hope he is ok!

[Midnight_Lady]

Well done to Joseph Frank...

 

And I thought it was Josef Franc that won

[george.m]

And I thought it was Josef Franc that won

 

Yes, I was glad he won too!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[rockthedazbah]

I would have liked The Fish to add The Scottish Open to The Ashfield Classic which he won with considerable ease last year, but well done to Pepe Franc.

 

I was a bit disappointed about missing this one when I saw the line-up but by the sounds of things I've saved myself £18 quid.

[HenryW]

I was a bit disappointed about missing this one when I saw the line-up but by the sounds of things I've saved myself £18 quid.

Not at all...The sight of bongo's face as the realisation dawned on him as Pepe raced off into the distance while the fat lad flapped his arms in the air in the "last chance" race was worth the £18 on it's own