Romie Posted August 24, 2010 Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 Just wear your underpants on the outside of your trousers Laurence aka Superman - but remember to make sure they are clean!!!! And Romie - what if its a pub with a carvery - is that different?! /quote] Well, then .... ABSOLUTELY YES !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main Man Posted August 24, 2010 Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 Just wear your underpants on the outside of your trousers Laurence aka Superman - but remember to make sure they are clean!!!! And Romie - what if its a pub with a carvery - is that different?! better buy some then!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie Posted August 24, 2010 Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 better buy some then!! yuk - images!!! Im scared for life now!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storming Norman Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 Steve, isn't Weymouth on the itinary after you not being able to make last time? What about going there on 9 Oct on your way back from Plymouth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveEvans Posted August 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 The final spot on the 2010 American Touring Team is set to go to legendary rider Shawn 'Mad Dog' McConnell. Shawn and I have been looking this over in the past week. He wants to go, I want him to go, its now just a case of finalizing the logistics which we both have well in hand. It's quite incredible that Shawn last rode in England full time 26 years ago, yet say his name at Birmingham, Swindon or many other a track and it is still remembered with great fondness. For a rider who had such a short UK career (thanks to a pedantic rulebook), the impression left is something.But when you know Shawn and the things he does with a bike on the track and his attitude off, it is no surprise. In recent years he has made trips to the UK for the Brighton indoor meeting and a few open bookings. This time he is doing a full 6 meeting schedule and maybe some more open meetings, It is a major step forward for the team to have Shawn involved, especially as one of his roles in the USA is a as a rider coach. Going on tour in the UK is in one hand one of the ultimate speedway experiences but it is hard work and having leadership and experience, which he and Eddie Castro bring, is a huge asset to the younger riders. One of the great showmen of speedway will certainly make the matches in October must see events. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Average rider age = 31.5yrs. Thank god for Austin!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveEvans Posted August 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Average rider age = 31.5yrs. Thank god for Austin!!! Shawn and Eddie act the youngest! This tour really is a reflection of the American domestic scene, with all categories represented - the ageless veteran (Eddie & Shawn), The teenage hotshots (Austin and Mike), the Motocross converts (Tyson, Tyson and John) and the loyal clubman rider (Robbie). With a mix like this there is something for everyone and whilst each tour is different, there is one consistency that goes back to day one - entertainment!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahLapworth Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Sounds like its speedways version of last of the summer wine lol It will be great to see Mad Dog here again and with Eddie Castro returning it should be a very entertaining tour. All the best from Team Viking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 The final spot on the 2010 American Touring Team is set to go to legendary rider Shawn 'Mad Dog' McConnell.Were you listening to the conversation that I was having with Matt, Nikki, Sandie and Vog at Brandon last week? I kept asking if Shawn was in the tema and she kept saying no but trying to list the riders, I kept annoying her by naming Shawn and she kept on telling me no. In the end Vog, Matt and Nikki got involved. Sandie, told you so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Were you listening to the conversation that I was having with Matt, Nikki, Sandie and Vog at Brandon last week? I kept asking if Shawn was in the tema and she kept saying no but trying to list the riders, I kept annoying her by naming Shawn and she kept on telling me no. In the end Vog, Matt and Nikki got involved. Sandie, told you so I cant believe Im going to say this - YOU WERE RIGHT!!!! even though you didn't realise it at the time!!!!! So how many of the meetings you coming to then SCB. You made a start last year by coming to 1, how many this year?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Were you listening to the conversation that I was having with Matt, Nikki, Sandie and Vog at Brandon last week? I kept asking if Shawn was in the tema and she kept saying no but trying to list the riders, I kept annoying her by naming Shawn and she kept on telling me no. In the end Vog, Matt and Nikki got involved. Sandie, told you so I cant believe Im going to say this - YOU WERE RIGHT!!!! even though you didn't realise it at the time!!!!! So how many of the meetings you coming to then SCB. You made a start last year by coming to 1, how many this year?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 The final spot on the 2010 American Touring Team is set to go to legendary rider Shawn 'Mad Dog' McConnell. In recent years he has made trips to the UK for the Brighton indoor meeting and a few open bookings. This time he is doing a full 6 meeting schedule and maybe some more open meetings, I'm sure I saw him ride at Rye House two or three years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveEvans Posted August 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 Delighted to let you all know that Double US Under 21 Champions Bryce Starks will be joining us in the US Touring Team trip that departs LA Airport exactly 5 weeks from today! Bryce has been in top form these past few weeks and followed up retaining his National success with 3rd in friday's Auburn Scratch Main. It is great that Northern California is, for the sixth tour in a row, being represented. We thought we had our full squad a few days back but late last week two of the eight man squad (Tyson Talkington and Austin Novratil) hit problems with being able to 100% commit to the tour, so we had to make a move and bring in a comparible rider. The plan is still to take an eighth rider and its possible that Talkington or Novratil may be that rider, though there are also other riders being talked to. http://www.speedwaybikes.com/rw/uBryce_Starks.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidba Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 Really pleased that Bryce is coming over. Just waiting now for confirmation on your date near to London!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 Really pleased that Bryce is coming over. Just waiting now for confirmation on your date near to London!! Hmm, well I was kinda hoping that was a reference to Lydd... Near is a relative term in our sport as you know!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveEvans Posted August 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 We will be at Lakeside on 15th October. Here is our updated schedule. Of course the play off picture may change things 7th October - Sheffield 8th October - Plymouth 11th October - Belle Vue 14th Octover - Ispwich 15th October - Lakeside There are a few venues in contention for our last spot, Lydd is one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 We will be at Lakeside on 15th October. Excellent news! I guess neither David nor I being east London-based really dared to dream that Lakeside was in the frame - certainly IS close to London... well to us in East London anyhow!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveEvans Posted August 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Newcastle is added and welcomed back on October 10th - Daryl and the gang treat us very well in the North East and the fans gave us a great welcome last time. The opponents are tbc - shame we miss the Vikings by one week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveEvans Posted September 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 Last spot on the squad is likely to go to Jason Ramirez, who debuted last year. Jason had bad luck on the last tour (got sick from a spider bite and missed the last two races) and then broke his back in April, though he has shone in three meetings since returning including Victorville last night. Jason and his dad are working really hard to get things together in time and I hope to have 100% confirmation in the next day or two. Interesting age range of riders; Castro - 51 McConnell - 51 Sauer - 44 Burmeister - 26 Marquez - 24 Buman - 19 Starks - 18 Ramirez - 18 We promise you a good show! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveEvans Posted September 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Very pleased to say that very appropriately, both the Sheffield and Belle Vue fixtures will be in honor of Kelly Moran. The older members of the team raced Kelly on numerous occasions, the younger ones rever him as a rider who typified the Golden Age of American Speedway. For me, some of the dices between Kelly & Sam Ermolenko at Monmore Green in the mid 80's was what sold me on speedway addiction as well as becoming a fan of American Speedway. It's quite possible that without Kelly thrilling me as a kid I may not be here doing this today. He became a friend in later life and one who I will never forget. It's going to be exhilerating and emotional to be involved with these two meetings, but it's a privilidge to be a part in this. I hope that the fans come out in huge numbers to pay tribute the most fitting way - with some old school and young American Speedway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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