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The latest rider to add his name to the tour is one of our 2010 Vikings Jonas B Andersen from Denmark.

 

Jonas showed us what he is capable of on our end of season tour last year and at 17 has a very bright future in the sport. He will take up one of the heat leader roles and is already looking forward to the challenge.

 

We should be able to name our final 2 riders in the next few weeks, watch this space :)

 

1. TBA

2. Mikkel Salamonsen (dk)

3. Alexander Edberg (sw)

4. TBA

5. Jonas B Andersen (dk)

6. Patrick Tarp (dk)

7. Lee Geary/Sam Woods (gb)

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There was a good turn out for our awards presentation last night and a big thanks to everyone who came along.

The winners were.......

 

Most Improved Rider - Patrick Tarp (dk)

 

Best Team Player - Robin Bergqvist (sw)

 

Top Points Scorer - Peter Juul Larsen (dk) 106 points from 9 meetings

 

2010 Rider of the Year - Thomas Jorgensen (dk)

 

Special Recognision Award - Richard Hollingsworth

 

 

3 squad members from 2010 are now premier League riders - Team Viking is getting bigger :D:D:D

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It gives us great pleasure to announce in full the 8 riders who will be wearing the Team Viking race bib on our forthcoming April tour all of whom will be looking to emulate the achievments of Tommy Jorgensen, Claes Nedermark and Peter Juul.

 

 

Joining the team at number 1 will be NICKLAS PORSING.

 

Nicklas is no stranger to the UK after riding a few open meetings here towards the end of last season the highlight of which was 4th place in the pride of the potteries meeting at Stoke. Nicklas has a huge talent and had put in some fantastic scores in the Danish super league for Holsted scoring a whopping 11 points in one meeting! We are sure that Nicklas will be one of the stars of this tour and it will only be a matter of time before he will be riding in the Premier league.

 

The last ride to agree to the tour is none other than our very own HENNING LOOF.

 

Henning has been a member of the Vikings since our formation in 2009 and was almost certain to ride in this years national league after receiving numerous offers only for British speedways red tape to halt his efforts. Henning has now put forward his case and we are only too pleased to help him get as many competitive rides as possible and show the BSPA that he is worthy or ridng in the National League.

 

 

The team captaincy duties will be taken on by ALEX EDBERG. Alex came very close to landing a premier league contract towards the end of last season only to miss out at the 11th hour to a fellow Swede. He has come on leaps and bounds since his last appearance on these shores in 2009 and is now a regular member of the Swedish u21 squad. He is an excellent team player and is looking forward to captaining the troops.

 

Our line up is now as follows.....

 

1. NICKLAS PORSING (dk)

2. MIKKEL SALAMONSEN (dk)

3. ALEXANDER EDBERG (sw)

4. HENNING LOOF (uk/ger)

5. JONAS B ANDERSEN (dk)

6. PATRICK TARP (dk)

7. LEE GEARY & SAM WOODS (gb)

 

In all we feel that this is a very strong in depth team and will be strong opposition for all out opponents.

 

We will hopefully be in a position to announce our complete fixture list in the next 2 weeks.

 

TEAM VIKING 2011

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Thats all for now but I can tell you that we are having very progressive talks with a very talented Swedish rider who has premier league experience and a Danish former 80cc world champion.

 

any guesses? :)

So no former WC in the team? :unsure:

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So no former WC in the team? :unsure:

 

Afraid not Iris. I was in talks with Mikkel Michelsen but unfortunately he could not get the time off college. He has assured me though that he will come over for our July tour as will Anders Vad. The Swedish rider in question has signed for a polish team which has ruled him out of the tour due to fixture clashes. I do believe though that we have put together a very talented team and I'm looking forward to seeing them ride together

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We are delighted to announce that in addition to our touring squad Team Viking will take its place in the new Midlands League.

 

The team will run under the name of Team Viking Acadeny with the core of the squad being filled by our British Riders and we have come to an agreement which will see us using Sheffield as our home base.

 

More details will follow shortly about the Midlands league which will run as a 2nd half competition with each team riding against each other once home and away. At the end of the completed fixture the list the top 2 team will face each other in a 2 legged play off to decide the league championship.

 

Teams announced the the league are..... Team Viking Academy, Long Eaton Invaders, Sheffield Tiger Cubs and the Scunthorpe Stags.

 

One other team has stated their interest and we shall know soon if they intend to take their place.

 

 

 

TEAM VIKING 2011

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We are delighted to announce that in addition to our touring squad Team Viking will take its place in the new Midlands League.

 

The team will run under the name of Team Viking Acadeny with the core of the squad being filled by our British Riders and we have come to an agreement which will see us using Sheffield as our home base.

 

More details will follow shortly about the Midlands league which will run as a 2nd half competition with each team riding against each other once home and away. At the end of the completed fixture the list the top 2 team will face each other in a 2 legged play off to decide the league championship.

 

Teams announced the the league are..... Team Viking Academy, Long Eaton Invaders, Sheffield Tiger Cubs and the Scunthorpe Stags.

 

One other team has stated their interest and we shall know soon if they intend to take their place.

 

 

 

TEAM VIKING 2011

 

Hi

 

What happened to the Tamworth Saxons?

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Here we go everyone - our tour schedule as we stand at the moment...

 

1/4. EDINBURGH (9 heat individual)

 

2/4. STOKE

 

3/4. SCUNTHORPE (NL)

 

5/4. Guest speakers at the nuneaton speedway supporters society

 

6/4. to be confirmed

 

7/4. SHEFFIELD (9 heat 2nd half)

 

8/4. PLYMOUTH (PL)

 

10/4. NEWCASTLE ( USA TT)

 

 

On the rider front we have lost 2 of our original line up (Nicklas Porsing & Henning Loof) due to retirement. Their replacements are being lined up as we speak. One of them who is 99% commited is a Danish rider with recent Elite and premier league experience, any guesses?? :)

 

TEAM VIKING 2011

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On the rider front we have lost 2 of our original line up (Nicklas Porsing & Henning Loof) due to retirement. Their replacements are being lined up as we speak. One of them who is 99% commited is a Danish rider with recent Elite and premier league experience, any guesses?? :)

 

Kenneth Hansen?

 

Henrik Moller?

 

Ulrich Ostergaard?

 

Ronni Pedersen?

 

Hans Clausen?

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On the rider front we have lost 2 of our original line up (Nicklas Porsing & Henning Loof) due to retirement. Their replacements are being lined up as we speak. One of them who is 99% commited is a Danish rider with recent Elite and premier league experience, any guesses?? :)

 

TEAM VIKING 2011

You are not saying Porsing has retired are you?I only saw him ride a few weeks back in Herning. :unsure:

 

I would guess Claus Vissing.He will ride anywhere so he once told me...and i don't mean that negative at all.Great attitude

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