Baldy Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 (edited) The grand finale to the speedway season at Berwick promises to be a truly international affair. Riders from nine different countries will be racing at Shielfield Park on Saturday October 23rd – including two very bright young prospects, intent of proving themselves to the border promotion with 2011 in mind. “We have invited 17-year-old Nicklas Porsing over from Holsted in Denmark,” reported a Berwick spokesperson. “He came over early, and raced a in a warm-up event at Stoke on Sunday evening – and came fourth, with a race win and four second places in front of some very classy riders!” Also on Bordernapolis duty, and making his British debut, will be 21-year-old Polish starlet Borys Miturski. “We have a good record of attracting Poles to Berwick” said team boss Ian Rae. “Stan Burza and the Rempala brothers come to mind from recent seasons – now here comes Borys, and it seems his Polish club – it’s called Czestochowa – are very excited about his coming over here, as they are making very big mentions of his trip on their website!” Adding to the international flavour of Saturday night – the meeting is registered with the FIM to allow overseas riders to compete - will be Australian Travis McGowan who, although he has been competing in Premier League racing in Glasgow’s colours, is based in Sweden! “True story” said Ian Rae. “Travis – nicknamed ‘Moose’ – lives in Sweden, and will be flying into Edinburgh, just to come down the A1 to race in our big event. “Mind you, even our reserve riders are getting into the act “Greg Blair, from Jedburgh, will be lining up on parade with the big guns on Saturday, full of confidence after scooping the pool up the road in Glasgow, where he won the coveted Heathersfield Golden Helmet from a field of younger riders, including a hotly-tipped young Dane.” The anticipated line up will be: Rory Schlein (Peterborough & Australia), Lee Complin (Berwick & England), Magnus Karlsson (Scunthorpe & England), Borys Miturski (Poland), Ty Proctor (Wolverhampton & Australia, Grzegorz Strózyk (Berwick & Poland), Ryan Fisher (Edinburgh & USA), Paul Clews (Berwick & England), Tero Aarnio (Scunthorpe & Finland), James Wright (Belle Vue & England), Nicklas Porsing (Denmark), Joe Haines (Redcar & England), Travis McGowan (Glasgow & Australia), David Howe (Scunthorpe & England), Shane Parker (Somerset & Australia), plus reserves Tamas Sike (Hungary) and Greg Blair (Scotland). While other club officials continue to fine-tune the on-track events, commercial executive Julie Newton is pressing on with corporate sponsorship arrangements. “We have just a few races, riders and smaller equipment sponsorships available – but only a few days to get these last few gaps filled up” she emphasised. “Any groups of fans or businesses who would like to be entertained in one of our corporate hospitality lounges should get in touch with me at julie@berwickspeedway.co.uk or by leaving a message with my minder Phil on 07955-211618”. Club co-owner John Anderson was discharged from Edinburgh Royal Hospital on Sunday afternoon, following a successful double by-pass cardiac procedure as recently as Tuesday. “Best news of the week!” enthused a club spokesperson. “He’s made an amazing recovery, but we have warned him we don’t expect to see him at Shielfield Park for quite some time – he’ll be resting at home, regaining his health and strength, or we’ll all want to know the reason why!” Sounds an excellent meeting but.......To call the PRIDE OF THE POTTERIES a warm up event....how very dare you!!!. Watch that Porsing go. Excellent at our place. Hope all have a good night. Edited October 20, 2010 by Steeplejack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warm&Cosy Posted October 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 If Scunthorpe beat Workington on Friday, I think you'll find they are scheduled to meet Rye House at Hoddesdon on Sunday 24.10.10 with a 4pm start. If Workington overcome Scunthorpe, then the first leg of the Young Shield Final would be held at Derwent Park on Saturday evening 23.10.10. that makes sense i thought by the press release it was saying that the meeting was on the Sat at Hoddesdon, i think i would rather see Schrammy and Kildemand than Howe and AArnio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat stick Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 what about Magnus Karlsson will he not be riding for Scunthorpe aswell as magnus's mechanic i can tell you that magnus will be riding for scunny on friday and hopefully at rye on sunday but no matter what the outcome will be at berwick on sat night to take his place in the line up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 as magnus's mechanic i can tell you that magnus will be riding for scunny on friday and hopefully at rye on sunday but no matter what the outcome will be at berwick on sat night to take his place in the line up. Thanks for clearing things up,see both of you on saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandits4life Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Looking at the long range forecast its not looking good, lets hope theyve got it wrong or the only winner here will be Mr Rain Has time to change! Cracking line up as well, really looking forward to this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 Looking at the long range forecast its not looking good, lets hope theyve got it wrong or the only winner here will be Mr Rain It must be getting Bordernaplis as its freezing.Berwick seems to have a weather system all of its own at times,I will put a weather update on here closer to race day. It will keep at least one person happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glycerol Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Berwick speedway boss John Anderson is currently in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, recovering from a cardiac double by-pass operation -- but yesterday he was surprising pulled back into the shale-shifting world! “My phone went off beside me, and it turned out to be Polish rider Tomasz Piszcz on the line -- from his home in Lublin! “I know Tomasz quite well, and he was calling me – he didn’t know I was in here -- to ask if there was any chance of his coming over and racing in Saturday’s Bordernapolis!” Unfortunately for the enthusiastic little Pole, John had to tell him the event was already over-subscribed, but assured him Berwick will always be pleased to see him again at any time – maybe next time? As previously reported, the club are awaiting news of the Scunthorpe/Workington semi-final tonight (Friday) to find out which club’s riders will be at the Bordernapolis on Saturday. “We will see either David Howe and Tero Aarnio of Scunthorpe or Chris Schramm and Peter Kildemand from Workington – whichever club loses out, their guys will be here!” said Berwick manager Ian Rae. The amended line is confirmed as: Aaron Summers (Birmingham & Australia), Lee Complin (Berwick & England), Rory Schlein (Peterborough & Australia), Magnus Karlsson (Scunthorpe & England), Borys Miturski (Poland), Ty Proctor (Wolverhampton & Australia, Grzegorz Strózyk (Berwick & Poland), Ryan Fisher (Edinburgh & USA), Paul Clews (Berwick & England), Tero Aarnio (Scunthorpe & Finland) OR Peter Kildemand (Workington & Denmark), James Wright (Belle Vue & England), Nicklas Porsing (Denmark), Joe Haines (Redcar & England), Travis McGowan (Glasgow & Australia), David Howe (Scunthorpe & England) OR Chris Schramm (Workington & England), Shane Parker (Somerset & Australia), plus reserves Tamas Sike (Hungary) and Greg Blair (Scotland).. The event is sponsored for 2010 by the Cornhill Village Shop and Coffee Shop, which is operated by former Bandits’ co-owner Lynda Waite and her family. The winners’ awards on Saturday will be presented by Lynda and her sister Julie Jones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRackBandit Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Shame we couldn't fit Tomasz in the meeting. He'd be great to watch coming off a handicap start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glycerol Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 LATE NEWS OF BORDERNAPOLIS CHANGE OF LINE UP. Unfortunately Tero Aarnio, even though Scunthorpe have made their exit from the Young Shield, cannot make the Bordernapolis 2010 at Berwick (7.00pm) on Saturday ---- BUT Coming into his place in top Aussie from Birmingham - JASON LYONS! Not a bad swap !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Its been a very wet and windy night in Berwick overnight and right now (8-45am) the rain continues to fall.The forecast for later isnt great,this rain will move away as the day goes on,it then should be a fairly dry but still with the risk of a shower or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilali Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Hopefully we have seen the worst of the rain overnight, because my god it rained!! Very wet atm but has stopped raining so fingers crossed we don't get anymore sustained periods of rain throughout the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Hopefully we have seen the worst of the rain overnight, because my god it rained!! Very wet atm but has stopped raining so fingers crossed we don't get anymore sustained periods of rain throughout the day. Shielfield has a good reputation of being a good draining track and we have lost very few meetings over the last few seasons due to waterlogging,but as you say theres been alot of rain overnight and after the rain we had yesterday morning,more rain is not what we need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysue Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Is there anyone going to this meeting who will be able to text updates to the updates site? If so, could you please either leave a message here or send me an email or pm (I am going to the Ipswich Dinner dance tonight, leaving at around 6 ish, so sooner rather than later would be handy!) Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Things have brightened up quite a bit in the last couple of hours,the clouds are higher and theres been no more rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipper Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Things have brightened up quite a bit in the last couple of hours,the clouds are higher and theres been no more rain. The meeting is most certainly ON. The track has drained very nicely, and is in good shape. The postponement of Berwick Rangers Reserve game this afternoon, gives more opportunity to get the track into excellent shape. Jason Lyons and Peter Kildemand are the riders who make up the sixteen. Lyons, Kildemand, Clews, Complin, Strozyk, Miturski, Porsing, Parker, Schlein, McGowan, Fisher, Haines, Proctor, Summers, Wright, Karlsson. reserves Sike & Blair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normski Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 sunshine at moment hope it lasts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysue Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Still need a texter...anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alison76 Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Anybody got any updates please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topcat Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Anybody got any updates please? Can't find any as yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alang Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Anybody got any updates please? 1st-Lee Complin,2nd-Ryan Fisher,3rd-Jason Lyons.Might remember more if I ever thaw out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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